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COVER STORY

Executive Editor Nick Welsh Senior Editors Tyler Hayden and Matt Kettmann News Reporter Delaney Smith Opinions Editor Jean Yamamura Executive Arts Editor Charles Donelan Arts Writer Josef Woodard Calendar Editor Terry Ortega Sports Editor John Zant Sports Writer Victor Bryant Food Writer George Yatchisin

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Inside the Minds of Young Voters

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What Issues Do They Care About Most?

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by Tyler Hayden ON THE COVER: Young voters. Courtesy photos.

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Why do younger voters matter? Too often and to all of our peril, young voters’ voices get drowned out by noisy “adults” with too much time and money on their hands. I wanted to give a platform to a critical part of Santa Barbara’s electorate that, in my opinion, isn’t listened to enough.

OBITUARIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

LIVING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Given the chaos in D.C. and elsewhere, is there any hope for America? If we can keep the country intact long enough for Gen X on down to take over, I think we’ll be okay.

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In a decade of covering news, politics, and much more at the Independent, Tyler Hayden knows how much voting can affect issues big and small. In this week’s cover story, he surveyed younger readers from all philosophical camps to better understand what they are concerned about and why.

Are you still considered a “younger” voter? I barely missed the cutoff. But that’s okay — it’s good to have some distance from what you’re writing about. What’s not okay is I just bought glasses for reading and a pair of Crocs for gardening, and I’m not even 40.

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AGREE TO DISAGREE: The Board of Supervisors agreed with just two of the Grand Jury’s findings and agreed to implement just one of its recommendations.

Supes to Grand Jury: No, No, No

Board Rejects 10 Grand Jury Findings about Cannabis and Dismisses 17 Recommendations by Nick Welsh arely has the Santa Barbara Grand Jury issued so scathing a report as the one released this summer about the open embrace given to the cannabis industry by elected officials throughout Santa Barbara county government. In biting detail, the report castigated the board of supervisors—two in particular—for allowing cannabis industry lobbyists such “unfettered access” that the jury recommended creating an ethics commission with new ethics rules that would require— among other things — supervisors receiving campaign donations from industry representatives to recuse themselves from voting on donors’ projects. Though less sharp in tone and shorter in length, the supervisors returned the favor this Tuesday, approving an official response to the Grand Jury that disagreed either “wholly” or “partially” with 10 of the Grand Jury’s 12 findings and dismissed 17 of the Grand Jury’s 18 remedial recommendations as either “not warranted,” “not reasonable,” or “not needed.” Translated into more affirmative lingo, the supervisors’ report agreed with just two of the Grand Jury’s findings and agreed to implement just one of its recommendations.

Perhaps, it’s just that cannabis—like water and whiskey—is destined to be forever fought over—at least in Santa Barbara County, which has emerged as one of the hottest epicenters of legal marijuana production in all California. Not helping matters is the legally stilted lingo which by law the supervisors must deploy when responding to any and all Grand Jury reports. In a nutshell, the Grand Jury concluded that the county supervisors—in their haste to legalize a brand-new industry that promised untold millions in tax revenues — sold out the county’s normal environmental review process, short-circuited public access to the deliberative process, took industry donations, played footsie with industry lobbyists, and crafted an ordinance that relied on the honor system for cannabis operators to tell the truth and comply with county regulations. The victims in all this, according to the Grand Jury, are the olfactory sensibilities of county residents in town and country who can’t abide the smell of alarmed skunks emanating from greenhouse and field. Speaking against these charges was county administrator Barney Melekian and planning czar Lisa Plowman. The county was forced to craft a complicated new regulatory apparatus in

short order, according to Melekian. “All of us were maneuvering in the fog,” he said. Plowman noted that the county held no less than 60 open public hearings on the new ordinance. Melekian insisted there was no lax enforcement of a rogue industry, saying that the Sheriff’s Office conducted 72 enforcement actions against cannabis growers suspected of growing illegally, 12 against operators who provided the county false information to obtain temporary licenses, and 58 who had no licenses at all. Seized in these raids were 89,483 pounds of dried processed cannabis and 1.4 million plants worth $339 million. County Counsel Mike Ghizzoni noted that because campaign donations are protected as free speech, supervisors could not be forced to recuse themselves from votes relating to their donors. The county, he added, already has a code of ethics, and the state’s Political Reform Act already requires all campaign donations be reported. Supervisor Steve Lavagnino said, “Everybody has access. Anybody can come and talk to me.” He added, “I talk to both sides, and at some point I have to make a tough call.” People, he said, should not confuse policy disagreements with corruption. Williams acknowledged that odor control remains a problem and suggested the County Counsel’s Office could more vigorously pursue lawsuits against offenders. But he stressed all the ways the supervisors have, in fact, increased the regulatory restrictions on the new industry. Supervisor Gregg Hart expressed disappointment the Grand Jury failed to highlight many of the additional zoning and regulatory safeguards the supervisors have adopted since the initial ordinance was adopted. Supervisor Peter Adam, normally more loquacious, declined to weigh in, saying he voted against all the measures that aroused the suspicion of the Grand Jury. Only Supervisor Joan Hartmann expressed concern about problems highlighted by the Grand Jury report. Many operators, she stated, have expanded well beyond the size of what they claimed they were growing in 2016. “When somebody does that, you simply don’t bless it with a permit,” she stated. “You say there’s some kind of consequence.” The county, she said, has yet to do that. Seven members of the public addressed the supervisors about the report. Liz Rogan thanked them for responding “to facts, not emotion.” But Renee O’Neill, an outspoken critic of the industry who lives in Tepusquet Canyon, said, “There appears to be no acknowledgment of making mistakes and or a demonstration of willingness to remedy problems that were created by developing ‘cart-before-the-horse, slipshod, loophole’ cannabis regulations.” n

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‘Red Report Card’

Supervisors meeting that the county’s COVID-19 metrics have been following the state trends the past two weeks, meaning they’re improving. She said that county hospitalization rates decreased by 44 percent; medical surge rates decreased by 30 percent; and intensive care unit rates decreased by 71 percent. The past week, the county’s metrics have been in the less-restrictive red and orange zones. The county must remain in the red or better zones for 14 consecutive days to officially move into the red zone — making September 29 the magic date. “Well, I think today is a really significant day,” 2nd District Supervisor Gregg Hart said. “We got our first red report card from the state of California, and that is a very big deal.” Once the county crosses the red threshold, schools may

COVID Rates Must Stay Down for 14 Consecutive Days to Lift Purple-Tier Restrictions by Delaney Smith anta Barbara County is nearing the light at the end of the purple tunnel. If the county can maintain its progress with decreasing COVID-19 rates and hospitalizations, it can move from the state’s most restrictive tier (purple) to the next, lessrestrictive tier (red) by the end of the month. Public Health Director Van Do-Reynoso reported at the Tuesday Board of

reopen if the county can maintain another 14 days of its “red report card.” Some business sectors may get restrictions lifted immediately after the county moves into the red tier, like movie theaters, gyms, restaurants (indoors), personal care services, and places of worship with limited indoor capacity. “I agree with the chair [Hart] that this is monumental and really important, but I guess my feeling is let’s not blow it,” 1st District Supervisor Das Williams said. “We need to continue a level of vigilance, both we as a county and the public, to ensure this positive trend continues.” Williams suggested that once the county is in the red, the Public Health Department should create a timeline to stagger the business reopenings in order to see if a specific sector is associated with a negative trend. The county currently has an adjusted case rate of 6.7, which just fits inside the red metric requirement — between 4.0 and 7.0 positive cases per 100,000 residents as a sevenday average with a seven-day lag period. The county also CONT’D ON PAGE 9 

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‘A VERY BIG DEAL’: “Well, I think today is a really significant day,” 2nd District Supervisor Gregg Hart said. “We got our first red report card from the state of California, and that is a very big deal.”

has a testing positivity rate of 4.3 percent, which is in the orange tier that requires a positivity rate between 2 and 4.9 percent. If the county does have to go back to purple restrictions after reopening in the red tier, businesses will have to reverse operations back to the purple-tier level of restrictions. However, once schools reopen, they do not have to close again, regardless of whether or not the county continues to progress or goes backward. If trends start to reverse higher, any schools already open in person will increase testing and other protocols, but they will remain open. Elementary schools can still apply for waivers to reopen while waiting for the county to make it into the red zone and remain there for a few weeks. So far, 20 schools/districts have been granted waivers to reopen in person. Nearly all of the

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fter three public meetings that consumed no less than 15 hours, the Santa Barbara Planning Commission had a unanimous one-word answer for owners of the Paseo Nuevo shopping center: “No.” Specifically, the commissioners rejected a development agreement that would have extended the mall owners’ master lease with City Hall— which technically controls the land under the mall—by 28 years. Currently, the mall lease expires in 2065, and the owners are asking for an extension that would take them to 2093. In light of massive changes afflicting retail shopping in general and the direction of State Street more specifically, the commissioners argued it made no sense to lock the mall into the status quo. It made even less sense, they said, given the mall owners’ reluctance to provide detailed information about their plans to redevelop the Ortega Building, formerly occupied by Macy’s until late 2017. To the extent such information was shared at all, Commissioner Leslie Wiscomb objected, it wasn’t until a day and a half before the Planning Commission’s marathon meeting last Thursday. “It was a lot of pretty pictures,” Wiscomb said, “but it wasn’t in keeping with Santa Barbara’s character.”

The Planning Commission vote stands in stark opposition to a vote in favor of the development agreement by the City Council late this April. Well before the pandemic hit, Paseo Nuevo Owners approached City Hall for the lease extension. As a sweetener, the owners announced they would spend $20 million on upgrades — including infrastructure improvements and wheelchair access — that critics of the deal have argued were necessary with or without the extension. In addition, the mall had agreed to certain new terms and conditions having to do with trash collection and parking that would add $195,000 to the city’s coffers. On top of that, the mall agreed to make a one-time payment of $200,000 to an asyet-unspecified homeless program. Members of the Planning Commission were singularly unimpressed with the terms and conditions negotiated by city administrators with Paseo Nuevo Owners — which purchased the mall in 2015 — and argued the city could do better. The agreement will now be appealed back to the council for the final word. —Nick Welsh

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he Santa Barbara Unified school board on Tuesday adopted a resolution supporting and endorsing Proposition 15, which would raise new revenue for schools by changing the way most commercial and industrial property taxes are levied. Otherwise known as the Schools and Local Communities Funding Act, Prop. 15 would raise the money by lifting the 2 percent annual cap on property tax increases for commercial properties, but not residential. Prop. 15 is estimated to generate $8.5 billion-$12 billion annually, 60 percent of which would go to local governments and 40 percent would go to K-14 schools. “I’m here in support of Proposition 15,” said Yesenia Ramirez, a Dos Pueblos alumna who graduated last year. “I know that this district can really use the money, especially in meeting demands of ethnic studies. They need a department to organize and collaborate.” Nobody spoke against Prop. 15, but a handful of speakers spoke in support of the resolution. But there was a bit of a communication error. Most of them said that Santa Barbara Unified would receive $8.4 million if Prop. 15 passed, but that turned out to be incorrect.

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On September 8, the board brought forward a report that said Santa Barbara Unified would receive $8.4 million. However, that amount was calculated as if the district were a Local Control Funding Formula district, but it is actually a basic aid district. Because of this, the district will actually receive about $100 per average daily attendance, or $1.3 million annually. “Special interests have a lot of power when it comes to the way our laws are written,” Board President Capps said. “The first way special interests get their way is to kind of mess with the tax code and see if there’s loopholes. So whenever I see a potential for closing a loophole like this one, I think it’s a good idea and it helps our schools.” —Delaney Smith

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few phone calls by Supervisor Gregg Hart to Caltrans have rescued its project to replace a large culvert under the 101 just east of the Gaviota Pass. The work had been successfully appealed on September 1 by two Gaviota groups who convinced the supervisors that the culvert should act as a wildlife corridor because of the quantity of roadkill in the area. Only Supervisor Hart disagreed with the appellants that day, but this Tuesday, the rest of the four supervisors changed their minds. The culvert that drains the creek at Cañada del Barro under the freeway is nearly full of dirt, and its concrete is falling apart. Replacing it costs $7.5 million and involves boring a 450-foot-long, six-footdiameter culvert about 100 feet below Highway 101. The supervisors asked Caltrans to meet with the appellants to resolve the wildlife issue, but Doug Kern with the Gaviota Coast Conservancy said on Tuesday that Caltrans never replied to multiple phone calls and email messages. His group noted that the five acres Caltrans would buy from Gaviota State Park for the culvert rebuild is restricted by its deed for open recreational use. It’s part of a proposed trails network that is absent from Caltrans’s plans. The second appellant is the Coastal Ranches Conservancy, and their executive director Doug Campbell said not only was

a wildlife passageway needed, but higher fencing would keep deer from leaping onto the highway and injuring themselves and motorists. The area is a wildlife hotspot where deer, mountain lions, and other animals have been hit by vehicles and killed. Campbell said that not to make this culvert a wildlife underpass was a missed opportunity because Caltrans had yet to build one at any of the 14 culverts between Gaviota and Goleta. Supervisor Joan Hartmann expressed disappointment that Caltrans had not contacted the appellants on the wildlife issue as requested, but Hart’s phone calls had prodded action out of the agency, which Hart had worked with frequently while he was with the County Association of Governments. Though Caltrans representative Mitch Dallas argued the Cañada del Barro site was too steep and too little used by animals to be a passageway, he said Caltrans recognized the roadkill problem and had found funding for a wildlife corridor study, which would be a collaboration with the county and natural resources agencies. Attorney Ana Citrin for appellant Gaviota Coast Conservancy observed that the wildlife study would be valuable in providing information on where a wildlife crossing would be beneficial. She just hoped Caltrans would follow through and build one. —Jean Yamamura

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Fair Ed Drops Discrimination Claim

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“The district’s commitment to equity is a top priority, and addressing issues of discrimination and stereotyping is a challenge in education and in the many sectors of our society,” Superintendent Hilda Maldonado said. “… Implicit-bias programs are successfully used by many corporations, organizations, and other educational institutions, and I am pleased that the allegations that our programs are discriminatory have been dropped.”

In addition to its allegations of discrimination, Fair Education also claimed that the district’s contracts with the nonprofit Just Communities were in violation of public bidding laws in both federal and state courts. The federal case was dismissed, and then Judge Thomas Anderle ruled in July that the district didn’t violate public bidding laws, though Fair Education said it plans to appeal the bidding claim in an outside court. The district hasn’t had a contract with Just Communities since March because the pandemic did not allow the contract to be renewed. Although the settlement is a clear win for the district and Just Communities, Fair Education claimed that this is a big win for them, too. “We felt good about those [the discrimination claims], but we knew it would take a long time, and this allows us to go forward with appealing the bidding issue,” said Eric Early, the lead attorney representing Fair Education. “For the purposes of our lawsuit, it doesn’t matter that there is no contract with Just Communities currently. We still want to make sure that in the future, they will put this out to bid.” In all, the district has incurred over $300,000 in legal costs as a result of the Fair Education case, legal expenses that the district’s legal counsel, Craig Price, described as “an unfortunate cost” that has jeopardized “resources that should be dedicated toward students.”

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ust days before a scheduled court hearing, Fair Education dropped its final claim against the Santa Barbara Unified School District and Just Communities Central Coast that had alleged the Just Communities’ implicitbias programs are discriminatory against whites, males, and Christians — bringing the two-year-long case to a close.

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oug Kern, director of the Gaviota Coast Conservancy, sounded the alarm bell Monday that Vandenberg Air Force Base is in the final stages of negotiations with a private development company to lease and build five new golf courses in environmentally sensitive habitat of Santa Barbara County that is home to four endangered species and a monarch but‘PRAGMATIC ENVIRONMENTALISTS’: Commercial developer terfly migration site. Larkin (right) and retired Air Force General Gene Renuart The proposed project, known as Owen pose for a photo near the entrance of Vandenberg Air Force Base. Vandenberg Dunes Golf Courses, would cover nearly 1,300 acres of land in the public comment. The Larkin Group, Kern northern part of the base, Kern said in an said, doesn’t believe the project falls within email newsletter, and sit on the site of the the purview of the California Coastal Comformer Marshallia Ranch Golf Course that mission, but the commission is reviewing its closed in 2017 due to high operational and authority over the matter. water costs. Vandenberg Dunes would also On its website, The Larkin Group states include reception facilities, a driving range, that the Vandenberg golf courses would be a two-story hotel, 50 stand-alone cottages, open to the public and offer “greatly reduced a 215,000-square-foot maintenance facil- rates” to military personnel. The company, ity, and 25 acres of access roads and utility which has overseen the construction of corridors. links in Martha’s Vineyard, Scotland, and Vandenberg is looking to finalize a Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics, says it 50-year agreement with MLK Consulting, a is staffed by “pragmatic environmentalists” private enterprise represented by The Larkin who “balance the needs of business with the Group, a Florida-based project-management requirements of the game and the proteccompany specializing in the development tion of the land.” President and CEO Owen of golf courses, Kern said. Fifteen sacred Larkin worked for 35 years in commercial Chumash sites are also contained within the real estate development, the site says. His footprint of the project. The proposal will business partner, Gene Renuart, is a retired be vetted under federal regulations, Kern four-star general for the U.S. Air Force with explained, and a draft environmental assess- “extensive experience with [Air Force] priva—Tyler Hayden ment is expected to be published this fall for tization efforts.”

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Mayor Paula Perotte and Councilmember Roger Aceves Face Off By Jean Yamamura n its 18-year history, the City of Goleta has swung from slow-growth leadership to a pro-growth City Council and back again. The two individuals running for mayor this November — Mayor Paula Perotte and Councilmember Roger Aceves — illustrate that divide in many ways. Perotte was elected onto the City Council in 2010 and was, for several years, the only slow-growth voice voting against the mammoth building projects coming before the council. She became the incorporated city’s first mayor in a landslide victory in 2018 for a two-year term. On the council since 2006, Aceves voted with the majority prior to 2016 to approve the apartments and hotels that tower over Hollister Avenue today. He retained his four-year seat on the council in an uncontested election that year. In a conversation with the Independent, the two mayoral candidates discussed the past, present, and future.

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“We have a lot going on, and we don’t want to go backward on any of it,” Paula Perotte said, emphasizing the city’s progress on addressing climate change and beach erosion, moving forward with solar, and going green by 2030. As the only councilmember to vote against the outsized Westar/Hollister Village proposal, she said it was hard to vote no, “But I knew in my heart I was doing the right thing.” She did vote for the associated Triangle Property. “It provided affordable housing,” she said, “and I like to see growth that promotes people who work here.” Perotte said she has found the council’s arguments compelling at times. The sales-tax discussions during the summer found Perotte deciding that voters should be allowed to determine the matter for themselves: Was an additional one-cent tax worth the ability to sustain city services like road maintenance? Or was it too much to bear in the midst of the pandemic? “I thought it was better to put it on the ballot and let that be our gauge,” she said.

Perotte added that the new sales tax would have equaled that of nearby cities, whose residents often came to Goleta to shop at its large stores. But the proposal was defeated. The city has been out front with videos to encourage pandemic protocols and released two featuring the mayor and a third featuring the entire council. “It was really important to me to have a voice of calm, to let people know we will get through this,” Perotte explained. “I really feel that Goleta is doing what we need to do to beat this pandemic. The public is wearing their masks and social distancing,” Perotte said. “I am Goleta Proud.”

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Nothing pleases Roger Aceves more than to serve his citizens, he said. When Domingo’s Café’s owner wanted Aceves’s help to allow two tables in the front of the building because, despite serving on the back patio, people driving by couldn’t see he was open. “Our staff made that happen,” Aceves said. He has developed a five-year plan for the city to run leaner in order to recover from the COVID-caused recession. The city already cut about $6 million from its budget, but Aceves believes there’s still some fat to squeeze out. Only after that is accomplished does he think it would be fair to ask citizens for a sales tax increase. Aceves also listed increased fire services among his goals. He claims part of the city is “without fire protection.” Fire response was inadequate, Aceves explained. The closest station is on Storke Road, which can be more than five minutes away to some of the western section of the city. A new fire station to be built opposite Sandpiper Golf Club received Coastal Commission approval on September 10. Aceves said an obvious way to increase the city’s income is to renegotiate the infamous Revenue Neutrality Agreement with the county. Approved by voters when Goleta was carved out of the county in 2001, the agreement is meant to compensate for lost revenue by giving the county half of Goleta’s property tax and one-third of its n sales tax — forever.

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hen a fire flared aboard the dive boat Conception, anchored off the north side of Santa Cruz Island on Labor Day last year, 33 passengers and one crewmember lost their lives. Though the final report on the causes of the tragedy will not be published until October 20, the National Transportation and Safety Board last week released 104 documents compiled during its investigation, bringing to light some new information, including that one galley hand reported he saw sparks fly when he plugged in his phone charger that night before going to bed. On Sunday night, September 1, 2019, after a day of diving at Quail Rock, the passengers had plugged their wet electrical equipment — underwater flashlights, cameras, flashes, and strobes — as well as cellphones and tablets into a single power strip along the bench seats and aft (rear) bulkhead, according to crew statements. Sometime before 3 a.m., the galley hand heard what sounded like a human voice yell, “Ahhh!” He got up to check and saw the first signs of fire. He woke the rest of the crew, who tried to get into the salon and to the passengers, but they were forced back by smoke and flame. The captain, Jerry Boylan, sent the first distress call to the Coast Guard at 3:14 a.m. Because of the blanketing smoke, he only had time to radio their position in Platts Harbor and that 39 people were on board before jumping into the sea from the wheelhouse. The Coast Guard didn’t learn there

was a fire until a second mayday call came from a nearby boat, the Grape Escape, at 3:29 a.m. By 6:58 a.m., the Conception had burned to the waterline and sunk. The Fire and Explosions report noted several possible ignition sources for the devastating fire, including smoking materials possibly being thrown into a plastic trash can under the stairs and batteries being charged below deck. The report disclosed a previous battery incident aboard the Vision, a boat with similar design to the Conception that was also owned by Truth Aquatics. During a dive trip in October 2018, a Vision passenger heard the battery for an underwater diving light hiss, pop, and ignite in the early morning. The Vision captain on that trip told investigators he’d reported the fire to Truth Aquatics’ owner, Glen Fritzler, but it is not written down in the trip’s documents, according to the reports. The fire group further noted other potential safety issues, including the lack of a roving night watchman, emergency exits leading to the same compartment, battery devices left charging unattended overnight, the small size of the emergency exit, the flammability of interior materials, and the lack of regulations to require smoke detectors in all vessel compartments. Legislation currently before Congress seeks to increase fire exits, mandate safety systems for battery charging, and upgrade fire alarm systems on small passenger boats.

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n a report released on Friday, Santa Barbara City Attorney Ariel Calonne made a yeoman’s effort to clarify the ever-shifting legal terrain on which Santa Barbara city landlords and tenants now find themselves with regard to evictions for nonpayment of rent because of COVID-inflicted economic hardships.

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OYE,OYE: No one is sure who originated the phrase “Vote early, vote often,” but what we do know is that Joe Holland is not amused.

Holland is perhaps the single most important elected official you never heard of. As Santa Barbara County’s clerk, recorder, and assessor and registrar of voters, he is in charge of

all the people who are making sure you can vote. And this year, that means figuring how you can do so without risking the dreaded COVID-19, and that your vote actually gets counted in a timely way. “Vote early,” Holland said in a recent interview. “Vote safe.” He said it a lot. But the way he said it was a cross between a prayer and a command: “Vote early!” Having been first elected the county’s election czar in 2002, Holland qualifies as a quasigrizzled old pro. When he says, “This year’s election will be like no other ever in terms of logistical challenges,” he might know a thing or two. In the first election he managed — the 2003 special election to recall Governor Gray Davis when the state was experiencing massive power shortages in its electrical grid— Holland failed to order enough ballots to accommodate all the voters. Forced to improvise, he made “facsimile ballots” at Kinko’s, and Arnold Schwarzenegger wound up getting elected governor of California. Until July, Holland was also the head of the California Association of Clerks and Election Officials. Before stepping down and worried

about the spread of COVID, he called on Governor Gavin Newsom to issue an executive

order so that all voters would be sent mail-in ballots this year whether they asked for them or not. Newsom agreed. Naturally, President Trump — an aneurysm in human form—is charging that mailin elections are rife with voter fraud. Then, in almost the exact same breath, the President of the United States of America exhorted citizens to commit voter fraud. Specifically,

Trump suggested his followers show up at polling places to vote, having already cast their ballot by mail. That’s called voting twice, which by the way, is against the law. If the voters’ second ballot got counted, Trump argued, it would prove his charge of fraudulent elections. Holland, who takes pains to project absolutely no partisan vibe, was measured in his response. “When I hear anyone talk about voting twice—even if it’s the president—I say, ‘Sorry, that’s not going to happen. That’s a felony, and if you try it, we’re going to prosecute you.’” Holland takes democracy seriously. “WTF!” he exclaimed. “This is too important. This is who we are. This is government. This is everything.”

California has offered voters the permanent mail-in voting option since 2003. Back then, about 35 percent of Santa Barbara County voters voted by mail. Today, it’s closer to 75 percent. If the system were susceptible, we’d have seen it by now. Holland says every now and

then, county elections workers stumble across

some parent submitting a mail-in ballot on behalf of a child who has since flown the

coop. Such cases are referred on to the District Attorney’s Office, which typically mails a stern letter to the parent warning of felony charges should it happen again. Back in 2008, Steve Pappas, a candidate for 3rd District supervisor, lost by 806 votes. He alleged he was the victim of “wholesale” voter fraud involving thousands of ballots cast in Isla Vista. Pappas sued, but at the trial, it turns out, he had nothing. Judge William McLafferty, who presided over that sorry courtroom spectacle, concluded, “Pappas has failed to produce evidence of even one isolated incident of fraud or other illegal voting,” and dismissed Pappas’s allegations as “frivolous and tantamount to an intentional misleading of the court.” For Holland, this is his first all-mail election. Though he is quick to praise local postal workers for their heroic dedication, he is mindful of well-documented concerns that recent changes at the postal service—imposed by a Trump appointee — have significantly slowed down delivery times. “Don’t hold onto your ballot,” he warned. “Don’t wait ’til the last minute. Read about your statewide propositions in advance; know what you’re going to do and do it.” If you want your ballot counted on election night, he warned, don’t wait until election day to turn it in. To make the trains run on time, Holland is sending out sample ballots five days sooner

than usual. He’s buying more ballots than he thinks he needs. “I’ve got 50,000 registered voters who’ve never voted by mail before,” he said. In addition, state law now allows for Election Day voter registration. Elections used to be like holding a wedding party, Holland said; you knew 15 days before how many guests were going to show up. Now, thanks to same-day registration, it’s a wild guess. In addition, for 17 days after the election, Holland and crew must count all ballots postmarked November 3. This year, the county will only operate 35 polling places —in normal years, the number is 86—for people who like to vote the old-fashioned way. Voters who do must wear masks. Or they can hand their ballots to poll workers through their car window. In order to avoid voters having to wait in long lines, as have been seen in other states, these sites will be open for four days: from October 31 until Election Day on November 3. To ensure these sites are properly computerized, County Elections shelled out $1.3 million to cover the special costs. In addition, Holland and his cracker-jack team will be operating 35 drop boxes where voters can simply deposit their ballot. As for “Vote early, vote often,” it turns out William Henry Dana —who wrote the international best seller Two Years Before the Mast, all about cascarones and visiting Santa Barbara back in the 1830s—was one of the very first writers ever to record its use. —Nick Welsh Just vote.

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lack Lives Matter signs are posted in the 1200 block of Santa Barbara Street and on the bulletin board of Unitarian Church. Out for my morning walk, I discovered this, and my heart beamed with joy. When I noticed Black Lives Matter signs posted within one and half block of where I lived, I thought, This is respecting my race, this is validating my humanness, and this is healing the world. I’d like to say to the owners who posted these signs, thank you for accepting me as a human being, thank you for showing the world you care, and thank you for modeling what support looks like. I grew up in the rural parts of Alabama. We were sharecroppers. We harvested the property owner’s land. Many landowners did not allow black kids to attend school until after the crops were taken care of. We had to use secondhand books, left over from the white students. Luckily, my family property owner was not as cruel as some property owners; nevertheless, the stain of being treated differently still hurts. I believe a new awareness about race has surfaced. Young people of all races marching in the streets, holding hands, validating each other is showing my generation how to respect and appreciate each other just for being human. So, community, keep saying Black Lives Matter; it’s healing.

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ne of my greatest honors as the former County Superintendent of Schools was to work with the four incumbents on the county school board who are seeking reelection. They have been extremely effective because their background and expertise equipped them to make decisions and take action with direct, positive impacts on students, teachers, families, programs, and school districts countywide. Peter MacDougall served as the enormously respected president of Santa Barbara City College, where he skillfully managed that highly regarded institution. His accomplishments as

a community volunteer included institutions ranging from Cottage Hospital and the Santa Barbara Foundation to United Way. He has received the Santa Barbara Lifetime Achievement Award, among many others. It is his passion for education and the larger community and his fairness and goal orientation that have made him such an effective boardmember for 14 years. Weldon “Joe” Howell has been a “go-to” county boardmember, volunteering to do the heavy lifting whenever needed. He co-chaired with Peter MacDougall the endowment campaign for Computers for Families, which now serves families countywide, helping with remote learning during the pandemic. Joe was also awarded the S.B. Lifetime Achievement Award, among many others. It is this energy, commitment, and focus on what is important and his willingness to do the hard work that have made him such an effective boardmember for 21 years. Dr. Richard Fulton is a radiologist and a founder of Pueblo Radiology. He served as president of the Rochester, Minnesota, school board when he was a physician at the Mayo Clinic. On the county board, Dick has been a driving force in the endowment campaign for Computers for Families, and he is a strong supporter of vocational education. He serves on the executive committee of the County School Boards Association and has been a leader in the Partners in Education’s acclaimed Internship Program. Dick’s approach as a boardmember is to find the solution that best serves all students. Roberta “Bert” Heter’s North County district includes parts of Santa Ynez. This former teacher and principal of Lompoc High School is respected by all who know her in the education, philanthropic, nonprofit, and community arenas, helping make her a highly effective boardmember. Peter MacDougall, Joe Howell, Dick Fulton, and Bert Heter have always advocated passionately and worked tirelessly for children and families, undistracted by political agendas. They consider the position a chance to serve, not a stepping-stone. Their work represents the effective, nonpartisan leadership our community needs. —Bill Cirone, S.B.

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Judy Pearce

8/5/1941 - 9/14/2020

Judy was born on August 5, 1941. She grew up on her family’s homesite next to the Miramar Hotel which was purchased in 1907 by her great-grandparents. Her fondest memories of growing up in Montecito include taking off in a plane from the lawn of Bonnymeade, and riding her horse from her home to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School. In the early 1950s, Father Cook built a corral so that she and her best friend, Bunny Schmitter (now Smith), could have their horses safely and comfortably waiting for them to get out of school. Judy said that one of the best views in the world was looking between the ears of a horse while riding down a quiet Montecito trail. As teenagers, Judy and Bunny were often riding their horses over the mountains and camping at Pendola and various other locations in the backcountry. They could also be found riding their horses into the ocean for a swim, participating in gymkhana events, and occasionally as riders in ostrich races. Judy’s first participation in the Old Spanish Days parade was in 1946 at age 5. In her youth she rode her horse down a torch-lit canyon for the Fiesta ceremonies held at the County Bowl. She spent a lifetime sharing the Fiesta experience with family and friends by providing costumes to countless numbers of people each year. For the very fortunate she offered entry with her into the parade where she was always found on horseback in a dress she made herself. She loved confetti and used it to recreate her childhood memories of Leo Carrillo sprinkling confetti from his horse along the parade route. One cannot envision Judy without seeing a flower in her hair. It began in 1968 when her horse, Jingles, took a bite out of her favorite daisy bush at home. She placed the daisies in the horse’s mane and bridal, and in her own hair. As she rode down East Valley Road she encountered her brother, Owen Guitteau, who commented, “Here comes my 16

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sister, the flower child.” She decided he was right and wore a flower every day from that point on. Judy was a highly respected horsewoman, local historian, and writer. Her writing career began in 1984 with a weekly equestrian column in the Santa Barbara News-Press which continued through 1987. She was a regular contributor to Montecito Magazine, and Montecito Journal. Through her astounding memory of details and dates, and her relationship to so many longstanding families in Montecito and Santa Barbara she was a valued source for many local historians. Friends were always welcomed into her home, and most became family. While raising her own children she often took on “extra” kids for extended periods of time. She loved to cook and often would go into her garden to gather the ingredients for a given meal. Her homemade bread was legendary. It did not matter if it was a Monday or a holiday, if a person was at her house at dinnertime, they were more than welcome and strongly encouraged to stay. She moved through the world with love, truly supported her loved ones in the choices they made, and embraced diversity. She touched many people with her uniquely bright spirit. As a friend once wrote about her, “She is the last one barefoot and dancing, ...forever with a flower in her hair.” Judy passed away peacefully at home in Carpinteria on September 14, 2020. She had been undergoing treatment for cancer for nearly a year. Her husband, Steve, was holding her hand when she took her last breath. Judy is survived by her husband Steve Pearce; her children Kathy Gregory, Tom Poulos, Karen Latter, and Sara Killen; her brother Owen Guitteau; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service is intended for the future. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Judy’s memory may be made to the Carpinteria Valley Historical Museum, 956 Maple Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013.

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Patricia Rose Edgerton 1924 - 2020

Patricia Rose Edgerton died on September 6, 2020 in Santa Barbara, California. She was born in 1924 in Los Angeles, California to her parents Claudine Rose and Floyd Edgerton. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Jacqueline Edgerton, who died at the age of 4 1/2 in 1918 of whooping cough. She spent her childhood in Tacoma/Seattle, Washington where numerous cousins still live and with whom she remained in touch as she settled in California for the remainder of her life. After attending Wellesley College, Columbia University, and Stanford University, and armed with BA and Master Degrees in English Literature as well as a California Teaching Credential, she applied her professional skills to teaching English as a Second Language in the community colleges of the Bay Area. Her sharp intellect and dedication to her ESL students particularly of East Asian origin, led to life-long friendships with them and as a result, beginning in 1973, she traveled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, spending a year at times teaching in Sri Lanka. While teaching and upon retirement she journeyed to Petra, Jordan, India, China, Russia, South America, and Canada. Retiring in Santa Barbara in 2000 she became an observer of the human condition reading books on political discourse and current fiction, and enjoying friendships with fellow book lovers. She became a member of the Santa Barbara Grand Jury, joined the League of Women Voters, and generously supported Phoenix House, the Santa Barbara Humane Society and other animal welfare organizations. She chose a circumscribed life style of attending the cultural offerings of Santa Barbara, but she, nevertheless, participated in the riches of the

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nearby extended family of her half-brother, Roger Edgerton of Ventura, and half- sisters, Sylvelin Edgerton of Goleta and Joyce Ball of Santa Ynez, attending their annual family gatherings and exchanging visits. In the last five years of her life her affairs were continually managed by Sylvelin and Roger patiently responding to her insistence on living in her own home in San Roque. Her family is most grateful to the Visiting Nurses Association Hospice and her two exceptional care-givers, Maria Ornales and Esther Sam-Jackson. She will be interred in the City View Cemetery of Salem, Oregon where her mother and step-father, Wallace Foster, and sister, are buried.

Antony “Tony” John Chapman 2/17/1938 - 8/25/2020

Born in England, Tony moved at age nine with his mother, Audrey and her new husband to Texas. He soon had four brothers, Pete, Robb, Mike and Kenny. He graduated with honors from Harlingen High School. At Orange Coast College he discovered his love of marathoning and studied Biology at UCSB. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1960 where he became an air navigator stationed in Japan. Upon his return to the States he taught 5th in Santa Barbara. He and his wife, Ursula had three kids, Andy, Cari and Crissy. He worked for the Santa Barbara Sheriff ’s Department on the Search and Rescue Team, was a Probation Officer and taught CPR and First Aid. Always a seeker of adventure, he had many tales of saving lives in Santa Barbara County. He started playing soccer and diving deep into health, exercise and nutrition. He wanted to help others and took his interests and turned them into the Aerobic Fitness Center, a fixture in downtown Santa Barbara for years. He then took on partners and helped build up Club Nautilus. Soon thereafter, Tony pur-

sued his love of the outdoors. He became a kayak tour guide at the Santa Barbara Channel Islands. There Tony found his place to thrive, putting all of his experience to use. As a wilderness first responder, EMT, teacher, sailor, adventurer, and lover of the planet, Tony taught kayaking and about the environment, saved lives, showed everyone a good time, and kept them laughing. Tony was a legend on the water. He would often escort swimmers from Anacapa Island to the mainland on his kayak (a multiple hour adventure). He was such an accomplished kayaker, he often beat men half his age in races around California. Though he was a mentor to many, he was always extremely humble. Tony was an amazing father to his kids. He taught them how to be good people, hard workers, persevere, pursue higher education and enjoy nature. Tony believed in saving our planet for his grandchildren. He believed in equality for all people, progress for our country and a better life for future generations with clean water, energy and air. To make a donation in his name, please go to https://donate.oceanconservancy.org. Tony was fiercely independent, always positive and in a good mood, and wanted to make others feel better. He loved his dogs, his family and friends. He was an excited, non-stop dancer, loved giving gifts, loved to travel, cried at every war movie, had a vitamin for every ailment, loved bright colors, music, and laughter and always got extra points for creativity. Tony passed away peacefully with his children by his side. He is missed every day. A memorial service for Tony will be held at the Ventura Marina Park (approximately 1385 Greenock Lane, Ventura) on Sunday, September 27th at 10:30am where he will receive his military honors. Please wear a mask.

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Peter Bohle

Hannah G. Bradley

7/24/1934 - 9/12/2020

4/8/1928 - 8/22/2020

In Canada at the German Hall I met my sweetheart And we had a ball. He drove me home There was a beautiful moonHe just wanted a girlfriend But I knew-I would marry him soon We were a very different team A Mennonite girlWith a boy from Berlin I knew I would marry him Right from the start He loved my body And he stole my heart We started a family And a business too A very busy life With lots of love shining through. We also sailed the ocean blue Our boat was called The Dream Com Tru After 64 years of a wonderful life I know he was proud to have me as his wife. As tears are rolling down my face My heart is filled with Gods loving grace. An amazing life connected in love Is the greatest blessing from above. In deep mourning and sad hearts, Peter Bohle leaves behind his Wife of 64 years- Elvira Bohle, Son- Richard (Susie) Bohle, Daughter- Cindy Dunbar, 5 GrandchildrenJessica Dunbar, Matthew (Lindsey) Dunbar, Chelsea Bohle, Nicole (Cesar) Bohle Acosta, Brandi Bohle and 5 Great Grandchildren- Wade, Myah, Michael, Maleah and Landon. In Canada he leaves behind his only sibling, Christel (Gunther) Bluschke and family as well as his sister-in-law, Herta Bullinger and family."

Our mother, Hannah Griffith Bradley, passed away August 22 in her Carpinteria home surrounded by her daughters Sarah, Kathy, and Lizzie. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Griffith in Pasadena, California, she attended, and forever valued, Polytechnic and Ethel Walker schools, and Smith College. She married our father, Wilson Bradley Jr., and raised us in Pasadena. Her leadership, intellect, work ethic, and sense of humor helped shape our vision of life’s possibilities. Hannah believed strongly in contributing to one’s community and was involved with many philanthropic and volunteer activities including the Pasadena Day Nursery, Huntington Botanical Gardens, LA Arboretum, Caltech, and Polytechnic School. She was a teacher and leader, serving as the first woman to chair the Polytechnic School Board of Trustees and president of the California Arboretum Foundation. She was also an avid gardener, a long-time member of the Pasadena Garden club, and a docent at the Huntington Gardens. Her garden was featured on many garden tours and won numerous awards. Later in her life Hannah moved to the family beach house at Sandyland Cove in Carpinteria, where she built a wonderful new community of friends, created more stunning gardens and continued her passion for cooking. There, she also developed a love of birds through the surrounding Carpinteria salt marsh sanctuary. Hannah had many physical challenges in her 92 years, but managed each one with determination, wit and grace, and was a true

inspiration to those who knew her. She is survived by her brother, Jim Griffith in Tucson, AZ; three daughters, their husbands, and five grandchildren. Her giving nature, sage advice, and strong spirit will be missed by all. Donations can be made in her honor to Direct Relief International, PBS Southern California, Polytechnic School, Smith College, Caltech, Santa Barbara Land Trust, and LA Arboretum.

David Roberts Schmitt

organ course at the Arlington Theatre. David Schmitt is survived by his wife, Harriet Schmitt from Laguna Woods, daughter Catherine and husband Graeme Whitaker from Diamond Bar, and daughter Gail and husband Gary Kvistad and son Nick Kvistad from Summerland, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be shared with the Santa Barbara Theatre Organ Society, P.O. Box 1913 Goleta CA 93116-1913

3/14/1940 - 9/5/2020

David Roberts Schmitt passed away peacefully from natural causes at the age of 80 at home in Laguna Woods, CA. Born in San Diego and raised in Chula Vista, California David graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He moved to New York City to begin his career and met the love of his life and wife of 55 years, Harriet Holland from Georgia. The Schmitt’s moved to Santa Barbara and raised two daughters, Catherine Whitaker and Gail Kvistad. David worked professionally as a CPA in Goleta and Santa Barbara for over 30 years. In addition to his family, David’s passions were organ music, wildflowers in the desert and photography. As a member of the Santa Barbara Theatre Organ Society, David delighted in assisting with the refurbishing of a pipe organ that was installed in the Arlington Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara, CA. He also served as the society’s treasurer for many years. As a lecturer at Santa Barbara City College, David experienced great joy teaching accounting & a weekend

Leanna D’Andrea Merritt

11/17/1949 - 9/11/2020

Leanna (D’Andrea) Merritt passed away peacefully at Serenity House on September 11, 2020. Leanna was born in Santa Barbara, CA, on November 17, 1949 to parents Louise and Graciano D’Andrea. She attended local schools including Franklin Elementary, Cold Spring School, Santa Barbara Junior High, and Santa Barbara High School, graduating in the class of 1967. As a child and teenager she was surrounded by many close friends and cousins, most of whom still live in Santa Barbara today. Leanna spent her younger days raising her three beloved children: Jim, Jason, and Lanette, and worked hard giving them a happy and healthy childhood in Santa Barbara. She began her long insurance career with Dean & Estabrook and continued her tenure with agencies that combined forces including MFC&V, Manchester, DWP and Brown & Brown Insurance. Leanna was admired as

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an empathetic and supportive leader, and she was highly regarded among her colleagues before her retirement in 2019. When she wasn’t working, she enjoyed time with her book club and taking Pilates classes. She was also a proud member of the Italian Boot Club in Santa Barbara, and was elected to the Board in 2019. Leanna married Laurence Merritt on February 24, 1996 in Maui. They shared a joy of travel, taking many trips to Hawaii, Europe, and an unforgettable cruise to Alaska over the course of their marriage. Leanna was an independent, strong, beautiful, intelligent, and vibrant person who was known for her caring nature and infectious laugh. What she loved most was spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren, and she was looking forward to more family time, travel, and time at the beach in her retirement. She is survived by her mother Louise D’Andrea, brother Gary D’Andrea (Theresa), aunt Catherine Romero, husband Larry Merritt, sons Jim Herrick and Jason Herrick (Kelly), daughter Lanette Oviedo (Rosendo), niece Nicole D’Andrea, and beloved grandchildren Christian Oviedo, and Jocelyn, Sophia, Spencer, and Tristan Herrick, as well as a granddaughter, Peyton Herrick, on the way. She had many cousins and members of her extended family whom she remained close to, and many friends that were in her life since childhood. Our family’s loss is immeasurable. We will miss her incredible sense of humor, her infectious laugh, and her ability to see the silver lining in every situation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Leanna’s name to Ridley Tree Cancer Center. A celebration of life is being planned at the Santa Barbara Mission in October.

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Sheryl Trevethan Scott 7/1/1967 - 7/13/2020

A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Please join us in celebrating the life of Sheryl Trevethan Scott October 03, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. held at the Santa Barbara Old Mission on the lower lawn. Father Dan Lackie of Santa Barbara Old Mission will be officiating.

Sigurd R. Wathne

10/3/1926 - 9/7/2020

“Sig” passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Santa Barbara, California, on the evening of September 7, 2020. A retired Electrical Engineer, Sig was known as a family man, community volunteer and co-founder of Sikama International, Inc., which he and his son Kail started in the family’s garage in 1982. Everyone liked to ask Sig about how they chose the name Sikama, which sounds like it has Japanese origins but it does not. He would proudly inform them that the name resulted from a clever combination of two letters taken from each of the three names of Sig, Kail and Mariellen (his wife), or Si-Ka-Ma. Sig came from a strong Norwegian heritage of both parents but was actually born in Los Angeles, CA and thus had dual citizenship. His family moved back to Mandal in Norway in 1933 during the Great Depression in order to find an easier life with family relatives. He survived the Nazi occupation of Norway during WWII, and as a young lad got his start in radio operation and served 18

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in the Norwegian Merchant Marines as a radio officer. He eventually made his way back to the states where he later met and married Mariellen— the love of his life— in California, with his career advancing in the direction of the radio electronics industry. Later they settled in Santa Barbara and together raised 2 boys, Kail and Jarl, while Sig worked with various companies in the industry, eventually breaking out on his own with Kail. After enjoying the challenges of running a family business in the hybrid microelectronics industry for 32 years, serving as the President and CEO of Sikama, Sig officially retired in 2014 at the age of 88. Sig was also a Rotarian of 38 years and served on various Rotary, Elks, and Water boards throughout the community. He was a long time Ham Radio Operator and member of the local Amateur Radio Club. His grandsons have fond memories of their Grandpa Sig helping them build crystal radio sets and also how he magically transformed into being the perfect Santa Claus during Christmas time— when he volunteered to suit up in red and white with his dashing white hair and beard. Sig thoroughly enjoyed his family, participating in the Boy Scouts and the Seashells with his sons and later hosting many barbeques and pool parties not only for his local grandchildren, but visiting nieces and nephews from Norway with their families. He was immensely proud of starting a business with Kail and with Jarl becoming a ENT doctor with a successful medical practice back east. He went on to write a book he called “Sig” and dedicated it to Mariellen, in celebration of their life together and 60 years of marriage. Sig is preceded in death by Mariellen (2010). He is survived by his two sons Kail (Lori) Wathne and Dr. Jarl Wathne and grandsons Reese, Curtis and Garrett Wathne; and his brother Carl in Norway along with his many nieces and nephews and their children. Because of Covid19, no memorial is planned at this time.

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Judy McKee 9/2/2020

Judy McKee, long-time resident of Santa Barbara, passed away on September 2, 2020. Judy had a flair for art, people and life. This was reflected in the beauty of her home, her hospitality and her joyful expressions of speech. Judy grew up in Los Angeles, graduated from Hollywood High School and attended UC Santa Barbara, earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Political Science. While at UCSB, she made life-long friends who always gathered each year for her special holiday parties. In the 1990s, Judy created her successful boutique, Alison, in Brentwood. It featured American folk arts and crafts. She often made trips throughout the United States and to northern Europe, finding new treasures to be sold in her store. Judy continued traveling throughout her life. Before her Alison experience, Judy was employed in the Graduate Division at UCLA. Later, after closing Alison, she returned to UCLA as manager of the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures. In the 1990s, Judy and her son Timothy moved to Santa Barbara where Judy worked at the UCSB Art Museum, and enjoyed working in other customer-facing roles in the community. Judy was an advocate and strong supporter of local charities, including donating to the Women’s Fund, since its inception in 2004. Judy also managed business affairs for her father, the renowned architectural photographer, Julius Shulman, including archiving his lifework which is now part of a permanent collection at the Getty Museum. Judy was an avid Dodgers fan, and along with her many friends and family members, also loved her pets and took great joy in their company. Judy was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Emma and Julius Shulman. She is survived by her son, Timothy

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McKee, her former husband Richard McKee, her cousins and many friends near and afar. Judy will long be remembered for her extraordinary kindness and generosity to all people. Her family and friends near and afar will miss her greatly.

Edwin Shaw 1947 - 2020

On the morning of September 6, Edwin Austin Shaw died peacefully surrounded by his family. Edwin was many things over his 73 years: poet, mask maker, teacher, storyteller, dancer, bird watcher, songwriter, body surfer, Tuvan throat singer, lover of words and music, an artist, and a father. Edwin moved to Santa Barbara in 1972 and for 40 years was a part of the Solstice, poetry, and Dance Away communities. He is survived by his son Toby, his daughter Kaia, his brother Richard, his sister Barbara, and the mother of his children, Valerie. A virtual memorial will be held on Sunday, Oct 11th; for information please email RememberingEdwinShaw@gmail. com. Also, if you have any photos or videos of Edwin you would like to share with his family, please send them to the same address.

Verna May Turner 9/13/1926 - 8/30/2020

On Sunday, August 30, 2020, Verna May Turner, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 93. Verna was born on September 13, 1926 in Visalia, California, to Lawrence and Millie Hall. On May 30, 1947, she married Charles Maynard Turner and together they raised four children, Leland, Kay, Deborah and William. Verna had a passion for Christ and enjoyed opening her beautiful home to many Bible Studies over the years. She made many dear friends through these events and held those relationships very close to her heart. She had a beautiful laugh that we got to hear when she would try to tell a joke but could never quite get to the punchline without cracking up. She loved good friends, good conversations, and a strong cup of coffee. She will be missed dearly. Verna was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence, her mother, Millie, her brothers Richard and Bobby, her sister Lorene, and her grandson Leland. She is survived by her four children, Leland Turner (Linda), Kay Condron (John), Deborah Glass (Richard), and William Turner, her sister Joyce Brock (Richard), thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. A small graveside service was held on September 4, 2020, at the Goleta Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Serenity House in Verna Turner’s honor.

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The Battle of San Andrés Street has come forth to rename San Andrés Street, a thoroughfare named in 1851 for Andrés Pico, a hero to the native-born Californio community and a gentleman highly respected by the new “Yankee” residents. The proponents of the name change apparently know very little of Don Andrés. Andrés Pico was born November 18, 1810, in San Diego, the third son and ninth of 12 children. Far from a pure Spanish bloodline that many mistakenly think was the heritage of California’s early settlers under the Spanish flag, the Pico family’s ethnicity was recorded as mestizo and mulato, a blend of Spanish, Mexican Indian, and African Andrés Pico heritage. Two pivotal events during the Mexican–American War in California earned him his street and sainthood. In December 1846, Captain Andrés Pico was camped with about 80 men near the Indian village of San Pascual, about 40 miles north of San Diego. He was unaware that American General Stephen Watts Kearny and his force were camped nearby. Having just marched a thousand miles from Santa Fe, Kearny’s men and animals were exhausted, cold, and wet. Nevertheless, when his scouts spotted Pico’s position, Kearny decided on a dawn surprise attack. He was confident that Pico’s men, hardly a professional army, would flee. Unfortunately for Kearny, everything that could go wrong did go wrong. It was dark and foggy, and his men became separated. The surprise attack failed to surprise Pico’s men, who heard the advancing Americans and mounted their horses. Orders were misunderstood, and general chaos commanded his troops as they descended down a hillside. The Californios, superior horsemen and armed with long lances, quickly tore into them. The Yankees found their gunpowder too damp to fire, reducing their firearms to clubs, their swords too short to combat lances. After a few minutes of intense fighting, Captain Pico’s men were finally driven back when the Americans pressed two cannons into service. The battle cost General Kearny 21 dead and 16 wounded, including himself and Lt. Archibald Gillespie, USMC, who was severely wounded by three lance thrusts. Captain Pico only had 11 wounded, none seriously. Two days later, true gentleman that he was, Pico sent a man under flag of truce to bring tea and sugar to Kearny’s camp and a change of clothing for the wounded Lt. Gillespie. Pico also traded four

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BY NEAL GRAFFY ecently a proposal

JAY GODWIN

Namesake Andrés Pico Had African Ancestry

Dolores Huerta

Why We Should Honor Dolores Huerta

BY MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ ccording to the article by Neal

Yankee prisoners for one captured Californio. Pico, however, was smart enough to know that lances and horses were no match for the increased American firepower and withdrew as the news of his decisive victory at San Pascual was hailed throughout California. Within a month’s time, the commander of the California troops, General José María Flores, fled to Mexico, relinquishing command to Pico and elevating him to the rank of general. Flores was also acting governor, and that title was passed on to Pico, as well. Andrés’s brother, Pío Pico, had also been governor of California until he departed to Mexico in September 1846. On January 13, 1847, acting Governor and General Andrés Pico met face-to-face with Lt. Col. John C. Frémont at the Cahuenga Pass, eight miles northwest of Los Angeles, to discuss the terms and conditions to end the war in California. The resulting Treaty of Cahuenga, drafted by the Pico team, generously pardoned all combatants and granted Californios the protection and all privileges of American citizenship without having to take an oath of allegiance. Four years later, as surveyor Salisbury Haley was laying out Santa Barbara’s future streets and blocks, the Town Council appointed Antonio Maria de la Guerra, Judge Joaquin Carrillo, and Eugene Lies as the Committee to Name the Streets. By naming the street “San Andrés,” the committee elevated Pico to “sainthood,” displayed the respect Californios had for him, and, without realizing it, they also named the first street in Santa Barbara for a person of Black ancestry. Neal Graffy is a noted Santa Barbara historian and the author of several books, including Street Names of Santa Barbara.

Graffy, Andrés Pico was a cunning military leader who fought in the Mexican–American War. What is omitted from this article is the fact that after the war, Andrés Pico became a United States citizen and made a fortune on the 60,000 acres of land allotted to him by his brother, Pío Pico. This land was annexed from Mexican owners as spoils of war. We should ask: How would people of Mexican heritage feel about honoring a man who became fabulously wealthy from receipt of lands taken from their ancestors? The treaty that Andrés Pico negotiated to end the Mexican-American War benefited the landed elite — those with property and wealth — and he became one of them. Dolores Huerta, on the other hand, worked for the poor and dispossessed — those who had no land and no wealth. Do we choose to give precedence to the elite propertied class or to the poor disadvantaged workers? Although Andrés Pico had some vestige of Black blood in his heritage, the legacy of Dolores Huerta is more closely aligned with the current Black Lives Matter movement in this country than the ethnic makeup of Andrés Pico, whatever percentage of him was Black. The name San Andrés, which translates as “Saint Andrew,” was a designation given to Andrés Pico as a term of endearment. However, when one wants to convey distinction to a military leader, one raises his rank. One does not dub him a saint. Can you imagine saying “Saint Robert E. Lee” or “Saint Ulysses S. Grant”? Sainthood is a religious honor to be taken seriously and not passed off as “humorous.” The process of canonization is rigorous and demanding, sometimes taking hundreds of years to complete. It is at best irreverent and at worst offensive to the Catholic faith to apply this designation so inappropriately. We must also ask the question: How many streets in Santa Barbara have been INDEPENDENT.COM

named after women? Dolores herself raised this question in her KEYT interview on July 15, and we are hard put to answer. We have named a street in our city after César Chávez but have omitted to recognize his co-leader, Dolores Huerta, who worked alongside him. By naming a street after Dolores Huerta, we have an opportunity to make a public statement of the equal importance of women’s work with that of men’s. Let us choose to honor a woman who fought for social justice her whole life rather than a man who fought in a 10- to 15-minute battle and then lost the war. Currently, a wave of protest across this entire country is directed at figures in history who represent painful reminders to marginalized people of their enslavement, disenfranchisement, and violence. This is part of a long-overdue social justice movement to end the celebration of shameful periods of our history that do not deserve to be commemorated. It is not that the history is false; it is just that it is no longer worthy of honor. In fact, quite the contrary, it is symbolic of a white supremacy that deeply undermines the rights and inherent value of marginalized peoples, whether they be Black, Latinx, Native American, or other Americans of color. We cannot eradicate history, as Mr. Graffy fears, but we can choose not to celebrate it. We can move forward with the values being advocated today in the direction of inclusion and promotion of diversity. Dolores Huerta represents the inherent value of women’s work and the significance of social justice over military exploits. She spent years helping the laboring poor and training leaders to fight for equity and human rights in Santa Barbara and throughout California. Calle Dolores Huerta is the perfect symbol for future generations to be proud of. Miguel Rodriguez is a member of the Dolores Huerta Street Renaming Project.

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YOUNG V TERS Survey Finds Out What Issues and Candidates They Care About Most by Tyler Hayden • All photos Courtesy

ftentimes, especially here in Santa Barbara, where the wealthy and the retired make up a big part of the electorate, older voices dominate discussions over politics and policy. In one regard, that can be a good thing — age brings perspective, and perspective breeds wisdom that nurtures and protects a community. But in another respect, that uneven dynamic may give short shrift to the will of younger people — those who don’t possess the same economic opportunities and freedom enjoyed by their parents and grandparents; who frequently live lives constrained by student debt, meager housing, and (especially nowadays) tenuous employment; and who may not have the spare time or mental bandwidth to attend government meetings held in the middle of the day or do the after-hours legwork necessary for meaningful civic engagement. Earlier this month, with the 2020 presidential election around the corner (but before the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg), the Santa Barbara Independent asked the county’s young voters to share the local and national issues that matter to them most, and which presidential candidate they plan to vote for. Exactly 500 people responded to the survey, which we modeled after a Pew Research Center poll conducted earlier this year. We defined “young” the same way the Census does, those between 18 and 34 years of age. The results revealed a contingent of voters deeply concerned on the national stage about climate change, health care, and racial justice. Closer to home, they prioritized environmental protections, housing, and social equity.

Perhaps it’s no surprise climate policy and local environmentalism loom large in the minds of our young residents. They, after all, have lived through multiple natural catastrophes exacerbated by climate change — wildfires and the Montecito debris flow being only the most recent — and will inherit a planet on the brink of permanent disrepair. It was also interesting to see that two of the topics which in recent years have monopolized countless hours of debate at the County Board of Supervisors and Santa Barbara City Council — cannabis and State Street, respectively — ranked among the lowest local priorities for young voters. Meanwhile, the issues they do care deeply about, including social justice and police reform, receive precious little airtime at the top levels of our government. While the majority of respondents said they’ll be voting for Joe Biden, many will do so half-heartedly or with their noses pinched. We heard the word “begrudgingly” often, as Biden doesn’t embrace the fundamentally progressive policies so many millennials and Generation Zers said are critical to their futures. Others said they will continue to support our current president, and more than a few explained they are disillusioned by the hyper-partisan system and would rather vote for a third-party candidate. But instead of trying to encapsulate in a few short sentences the hundreds of informed and insightful responses we received, we’ll let our young voters speak for themselves. Below you will find a sampling of the respondents, and you can find all responses online at independent.com/young-voters. Thank you to those who participated.

PERCENT OF YOUNG S.B. VOTERS WHO SAID EACH

TO THEIR VOTE IN THE 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

LOCAL ISSUE IS “VERY IMPORTANT”

NATIONAL ISSUE IS “VERY IMPORTANT”

CLIMATE CHANGE

79%

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS

HEALTH CARE

71%

HOUSING

RACIAL AND ETHNIC EQUITY

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COVER STORY Top local issues: “Climate change (fires, rising sea levels); wealth disparity (homeless camps vs. extreme wealth, local small businesses struggling to make it); coronavirus spreading.” Pick for president: “He wasn’t even my 5th choice, but Joe Biden. He makes a lot of blanket statements, gets a lot of praise for doing the bare minimum, and adds absolutely nothing to the conversation, but we need to get the Cheeto out of office, plain and simple.”

climate change with a real Green New Deal (Hawkins was the original GNDer back in 2010). As horrific as Trump has been, I’m disappointed that the Democratic Party keeps abandoning working people and moving to the right. The Democratic platform does not address my concerns or present a strong enough vision of the future of this country.”

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AARON BILANE 30, IT SPECIALIST Top national issues: “Unity — We’re stronger together, we’ve been growing further apart, and we need leadership that will work to unify us. Economy — Far too many people believe taxes will fix everything. We need to increase those but also look at ways of responsibly reducing our expenditures. Health care — Too many people don’t feel comfortable going to the doctor because of the costs, myself included.” Top local issues: “Housing — Landlords are charging too much and giving housing to students instead of local workers. Bums/cleanliness — We need to keep people off the street. There are too many reports of stolen bikes and trash left all over town where these people reside. Recreation — Not enough local options (paintball, go-carts, etc...).” Pick for president: “Biden will unify the nation, be more fiscally responsible, mend ties with our allies, and work towards a better healthcare system.”

Top national issues: “War — war is a waste of money and lives. Universal healthcare — with a smaller war budget, we can afford a larger healthcare safety net. The war on drugs — all drugs should be legalized, regulated, and taxed. This would reduce the prison population and increase federal income.” Top local issues: “Goleta should remain Goleta and should not become a copy of Santa Barbara. Small businesses that focus on the trades should be allowed to remain. People should be encouraged to exercise and/or simply be outdoors. Sunlight is a great defense against COVID and against illness in general.” Pick for president: “Donald Trump. I don’t like Trump in general, but I do agree with some of his policies. I hope that this election destroys the Democratic Party and maybe in 2024 or 2028 we can have two populist parties. It’s silly to think that the largest economy on the planet manufactures so little of its own goods. The United States should not depend on the world and the world should not depend on the United States.”

ALEXANDER WILLETTE 32, SALES REPRESENTATIVE Top national issues: “Foreign policy (strategic bilateral trade agreements, defense R&D into space and cyber/new military alliances, and decoupling from China); economic growth (protectionism, lower taxes, domestic production); police reform (focus training on de-escalation and redesigning qualified immunity for all govt. officials).” Top local issues: “Crime (reduction of violent crime rates); State Street (keep it pedestrian, which I think will help local businesses); homelessness (more progressive mental health and drug rehabilitation services).” Pick for president: “Donald Trump (mostly because of his foreign and economic policies).”

DANIELLA REGENCIA 31, ATTORNEY Top national issues: “Coronavirus is the most important national issue because progress cannot be made on anything else until people can safely live their lives; health care (including reproductive rights) is the next most important because people shouldn’t be dying of preventable illnesses in America in 2020; the economy because the more people earn income and reinvest it through consumer spending or otherwise, the better off we will be.” Top local issues: “I think homelessness is hugely important here because there are successful programs in this state but Santa Barbara seems to be reluctant to do the work to implement them, yet everyone complains about the homeless problem.” Pick for president: “Joe Biden because I think he is a genuinely good person who will do more to unify the country, repair our image around the world, and set us on a progressive path forward.”

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CELINA GARCIA 27, WEB CONTENT MANAGER FOR THE INDEPENDENT Top national issues: “Health care, immigration rights (abolishing ICE), white supremacy. Simply put, all those areas are structural messes. People are dying, and we need to do something about it.”

Top national issues: “Getting the pandemic under control is the most urgent national issue for me. My second is ending racial inequality, starting with ending police brutality. I’m ashamed of the racial disparities in the U.S. (life expectancy, household wealth, educational success, etc.). My third is responding to climate change. We have no Planet B.” Top local issues: “Affordable housing. If more affordable housing isn’t built, more and more folks in S.B. will be pushed out and it will have huge consequences for this community. Second, police reform, including establishing community oversight of the SBPD and reallocating money from the police into other services. Lastly, what’s happening in local schools. I’ve been shocked at the backlash to including ethnic studies and comprehensive sex ed as part of local curriculum.” Pick for president: “I am voting for Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker, the Green Party candidates for President/VP. Their platform addresses many of the issues I’m most concerned about, including a COVID response, ending racial and economic inequality, and an ambitious plan to fight

GRAHAM WOOD 27, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER Top national issues: “Medicare for all, climate change, income inequality. There is enough wealth in this world to solve every crisis we have. The problem is that a small few are hoarding wealth at a rate that we have no comprehension of. We need to provide for ALL people with the wealth that is generated by most people.” Top local issues: “Housing, homelessness, cost of existence. I am very tired of the NIMBY mentality when it comes to housing and homelessness. And I wish elected

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JADIE O’CONNOR 21, STUDENT Top national issues: “Coronavirus, climate change, and racial inequality because I feel these are the issues that have been the most clearly defined this year and have most clearly exposed the nation’s shortcomings. These three issues have been directly harming thousands of people and we need a government that is willing to face the challenges head-on.” Top local issues: “Environmental issues (i.e. wildfires, cliff erosion); taking care of the homeless community; and boosting the economy during and after the pandemic.” Presidential pick: “Joe Biden, because although he is not the most ideal candidate, he is still better than Trump. He will also enlist better court judges and cabinet staff and he overall seems more willing to listen to the American people with compassion and receptiveness.”

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Top national issues: “Education — ensuring a variety of quality education options for all communities regardless of their economic status; Immigration — making our immigration process easier and more affordable; Climate change—more collaboration is needed between scientists and various industries in order to make sustainable progress instead of the current dynamic of the scientific/intellectual elites shaming agricultural and industrial workers for their ‘lack of care’ of the planet.” Top local issues: “Housing—as a single person with an advanced degree, I cannot afford to stay in Santa Barbara much longer because rent and housing prices are exorbitant. Imagine how much more difficult it is for people with families or without advanced degrees.” Pick for president: A third-party candidate. I don’t trust Trump as a leader, and Biden’s main argument of “at least I’m better than that guy” is not good enough for me to vote for him. We need leaders who will look to the past and to people who think differently from them in order to lead us well during this tumultuous time. Also, how are we in 2020 and the two leading candidates are old, rich, white guys?!”

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Top national issues: “Coronavirus because it’s not being handled well; stimulus spending on people rather than companies; rooting out white supremacy in police departments.” Top local issues: “Wildfires because of the amount of damage; the blackouts to prevent fires because many of us rely on that power for our work, school, or health; and decreasing housing costs since it’s going to price most working-class families out of the county.” Pick for president: “Biden, but not happy about it.”

Top national issues: “BLM and defunding the police are antithetical to our American ideals. They are not based on facts and numbers.” Top local issues: “Businesses and schools being closed due to COVID. The number of deaths from COVID alone just does not support the number of people losing their businesses, students being out of the classroom, and all the mental illness problems that have gotten so much worse.” Pick for president: “Trump. Even though I don’t like his character, he has made a lot of positive changes. He has done a lot for the black communities, the economy, and to restart the production of goods within the U.S. The Democrats are so filled with anger and hate that the country is burning and many Democratic-run cities are turning into shitholes.”

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Top national issues: “Electoral reform — removing challenges for voter registration & fixing gerrymandering. Healthcare for all! And solving corruption — large monied interests have an unfair influence over political outcomes.” Top local issues: “Creating more affordable & middle tier housing!!! (That means throwing out the anti-development mindset that the richest in S.B. continue to cling to). Reducing restrictions and permitting/building code inefficiencies that stifle small businesses and nonprofits.” Pick for president: “Biden.”

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Top national issues: “Climate change because it’s not only an environmental issue but an environmental injustice issue, and we only have a limited amount of time to solve it. Black Lives Matter because we need to end violence against black people. Defunding the police because as I got deferred this year from Teach for America due to budget cuts, I saw firsthand the drastic difference in funding between public educa-

tion and law enforcement.” Top local issues: “Preserving the local environmental and green space because it’s important for our mental and physical health to go outside and be in nature. Food security because there are families, homeless people, and children who are food insecure.” Pick for president: “Biden because he actually has regard for human life.”

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Top national issues: “Climate change, racial inequality, and coronavirus. It’s very clear across California and across the country that climate change is incredibly detrimental to everyone. It’s also incredibly clear that our justice system is racially biased and that a disproportionate number of people of color are killed and convicted at higher rates than is fair. I am also very disappointed in the way that coronavirus is being handled by the current administration.” Top local issues: “Police reform, homelessness, and environmental protections. I was very disappointed by the way that the police and mayor handled the police reform protests over the summer. S.B. has a large homeless population that needs more help than ever amid the pandemic and added financial hardships. Every year, fire season gets worse and I think that we need to readdress how the country prepares for, prevents, and manages the fires.” Pick for president: “Biden. He’s far from my top choice, but I don’t believe in protest votes. As unfortunate as it is, we have created a two-party system and Biden is significantly better than Trump.”

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TAYLOR DUGURAN 24, TEACHER Top national issues: “Reproductive rights — I’m very concerned that if Republicans have another four years of filling the courts that Roe v. Wade will be overturned. Climate change — the fires in California are just the beginning of the effects of climate change, and if we don’t do something as a nation now, it will only get worse. Racial justice — which encompasses many other issues, like income equality and police reform. This is long overdue.” Top local issues: “Housing and income equality — as a teacher, I see the large disparity of access to resources amongst my students. Sexual violence against women — as someone who lived in Isla Vista, I think sexual violence is a major issue in our area. Racial justice — even as a pretty liberal city, even we can’t get this right, which makes me wonder how we will ever do it as a nation.” Pick for president: “Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. My vote will be a vote against Trump and there are countless reasons for that.”

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Top national issues: “Racial equality, because I’ve been discriminated against and tokenized my entire life. Medicare for all, because healthcare should be provided by the government for the people. And taxing the rich, because they are killing us economically.” Top local issues: “Defund the police and Sheriff — S.B. could fund a better social worker program and really put work into addressing homelessness and poverty. Getting more equal representation in local government. Stopping drilling and protecting the coast.” Presidential pick: “Joe Biden because voting for Trump is allowing this nation to slip into fascism.”

TREVOR ECKHART 29, BRAND OPERATIONS ANALYST Top national issues: “General economy, tax reforms, and budget reforms. A lot of our problems can be attenuated with sensible changes to how we manage our economy (legislation, subsidies, economic incentives, etc.), how we generate tax revenue (who we tax, what we tax, and how much we tax), and how we spend our money (federal level, state level, etc.).” Top local issues: “Housing is huge when we are talking about income equality. Owning a home (equity) versus renting a home (expense) can make all the difference to someone’s current and future financial status. The environment is big for S.B. because it attracts tourists and high-income earners (higher property values = more tax revenue). We also need to open more trails and provide more thorough maintenance of already existing infrastructure. More people hiking and recreating means more tourists and more people donating to environmental causes, potentially.” Pick for president: “Joe Biden, without a doubt. Pardon my language, but FUCK DONALD J. TRUMP.”

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Top national issues: “Climate change because of the extent of the threat; corporate power because it drives climate change.” Top local issues: “Severely curtailing rent and providing no-cost public housing for area workers, because rent and housing are the linchpin of our oppression and exploitation in day-to-day life.” Pick for president: “Biden because he’s not as awful as Trump.”

ZOE MONTELEONE 30, GROCERY WORKER Top national issues: “1) Reproductive rights. Healthcare is a human right. 2) Racial inequality. Minorities are unfairly and disproportionately disadvantaged by our legal systems. 3) Climate change. Corporations should be held accountable.” Top local issues: “1) Police reform. Our police should be held accountable for their actions here in S.B. 2) Housing. Enough million-dollar condos. We need more affordable housing options for the working class. 3) Environmental protections. I think S.B. does an okay job so far with its efforts to save its environment.” Pick for president: “Joe Biden because he isn’t Trump.”

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A Conversation with Artist Edgar Arceneaux: Detroit Riots, Black Lives Matter, and The Collision of Art and Politics L.A.-based

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9/25: Niman Ranch Whole Pig Feast at The Lark Celebrate the transition into the fall season with Executive Chef Jason Paluska and Chef de Cuisine Logan Jones in collaboration with Central Coast purveyors Niman Ranch, Tutti Frutti Farms, and Fairhill Farms for a special family-style al fresco dining experience featuring pork dishes including smoked sticky pork ribs. 6pm. The Lark, 131 Anacapa St. $75. Call (805) 284-0370. tinyurl.com/PigFeast

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FRIDAY 9/25 9/25: S.B. Sustainability Symposium Learn the past, present, and future trends in sustainable practices, and steps all businesses and individuals can take today to improve their practices. Join S.B. environmental and business leaders to discuss what sustainability means to their industries. A Q&A will follow the panel discussion moderated by Seth Streeter, CEO of Mission Wealth and Sustainable Future. 10-11:30am. Free.

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9/26: CosmeCon Digital Summit + Pop-Up Shops Discover local and global cosmetics brands while interacting with makeup artists, beauty and lifestyle influencers, and other leaders in the cosmetics and skincare industries. There will be mini-workshops, live masterclasses, an influencer panel, and more. A portion of ticket sales will go toward an area charity. 9am-5pm. Digital access: $8; Deluxe ticket with beauty box to pick up at Paseo Nuevo prior to the event ($100 value): $20.

Art History professor and author Kim Beil traces 50 stylistic trends through 175 years of photographic practice in her new book. Beil will discuss elements of contemporary pictures that seem good now but overturn decades of previous advice on what makes a good picture and comment on family photos (1880-1980) submitted in advance in the context of photo history. 5-6pm. Free. Call (805) 884-6423. Read more on p. 37. tickets.sbma.net

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n 2011, Eduardo Garcia’s career as a chef was taking

off. After more than a decade cooking on yachts around the world, the Calabasas-born, Montanaraised outdoorsman was running his sauce and seasoning company Montana Mex, pitching a TV series about backcountry cooking, and getting invited to cater top events around the world. Then one day he went hiking, and everything changed. When Garcia came upon a bizarre metal box, he pulled out his knife to touch the bear carcass inside. Suddenly, 2,400 volts of electricity torched his body, which he managed to guide in a dream-like state to safety, eventually landing via helicopter in a Salt Lake City hospital. Amid a ridiculous number of surgeries—to save his life by fixing his charred head, chest, and thigh, all exit points for the blast of energy — his lower left arm was amputated, he was discovered to have testicular cancer, and his career aspirations all but evaporated. As a means of catharsis and distraction, Garcia and his good friend/former lover Jennifer Jane began filming the recovery within days of his arrival at the hospital. What ensues in the resulting documentary Charged: The Eduardo Garcia Story is a tale of rebirth, reinvention, and remembering how to be grateful for each day. On October 8, the Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation will screen the film as a fundraiser for its services at the West Wind Drive-In. I recently watched the film—some may recall its world premiere as the

opening night event for the 2017 Santa Barbara International Film Festival — and then spoke with Garcia over the phone. Here’s a streamlined version of our conversation, a longer version of which can be found at independent.com/charged. You seem genuinely happy while recovering in the hospital. Were you in shock? That’s just me. I’ve had to really own

that part and not discredit it. It’s miraculous that I didn’t die. When I was put against the mettle and the fire, that just showed how I’m built and further compounds my message, which is to make every day count. You’re building the framework, the groundwork for who you are going to become. Everyone will be put to the mettle at some point and in some way. It always pays to put in the effort. It pays to give it your best. What gave you the most anxiety wasn’t worrying about death; it was worrying about how to be yourself again. Did you find that answer? Are you settled? I’m as settled as life

will allow. But more than settled, it’s been a wake-up call that there is no such thing as settling. That’s kind of the takeaway right now. Every day, you can’t have a conversation without someone referencing how life is different or effed up. But that’s one of the great human eros: just waiting for something to happen and return to normal. That’s not how nature works. Nature is cyclical and long format, and it also consumes and produces consistently. Waiting for something to return to normal or to

settle is a false summit. The more we focus on that, the worse off we may be. Every day is a wild journey into the unknown. I got married last year, and tomorrow I may get a phone call that changes my trajectory. Just because you have a chicken in the backyard doesn’t mean you’ll get eggs. You can try your best, and then an owl swoops downs for lunch. What’s the latest on your chef career? To be honest, I’m

drowning a little bit, not due to COVID, thank goodness, but it’s been a helluva 10 years. It’s been hard, man. Through it all, I’ve been lifting my head up and running a food brand that is nationally available. We’ve been able to hang onto the original dream and create a place for culinary adventures to happen and for real holistic nutrition. I don’t believe a bite of food fills your belly—I believe it fills your cup. We’re leaning into that hard with Montana Mex. We’re grateful to still be around. My wife and I are working on what it means to be in a marriage, which is beautiful. Outside of that, I’m just a 39-year-old guy who’s trying to navigate, trying to give myself that time to connect and play in the outdoors, and fill my freezer and my pantry. I’ve always been a hunter and gatherer and forager. In the last five years, I’ve found such payback in the growyour-own-food space. We’re invested in learning about permaculture, and how we can be doubling down and making every day matter.

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brewing inside the space now, setting the stage for unique collaborations between the two producers. “Our Funk Zone location was our first research and development brewery,” said Jaime Dietenhofer, who founded Figueroa Mountain with his late father in 2010. “It is only fitting that we use this location to team up with a great local company and our friends at Flying Embers to not only brew new and innovative liquids but to create a unique taproom experience for all who walk through the door.”

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Aztec mythology hung on the walls. The floor was made of linoleum. The smells were tempting. The food was amazing. It was the 1970s, and Haley Street was virtually dormant. There were no coffeehouses, breweries, or wine rooms. There was no deluge of contemporary businesses flooding the street. Instead of cool hipsters, there were blue-collar folks working in the area—hip in a prewar kind of way. Haley was the main drag in the industrial part of town. Its addresses were populated with businesses that mainly had to do with building things. There were craftsmen hidden in small spaces and large businesses devoted to the construction arts. No software; all hardware. In the middle of it all was the Rose Café, which had been providing sustenance to the neighborhood since 1924. The food was incomparable there. They featured chile verde, chile colorado, chilaquiles, enchiladas, chile rellenos, carne asada, menudo, and the best salsa in town. But what really made this place amazing were the frijoles refritos: creamy, tender, and toned with subtle flavors. For bean and cheese burritos, fresh, tangy white cheese was added, wrapped in the tastiest tortillas imaginable.They

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At 27, Strings is already one of the most respected guitarists in bluegrass, but listening to his most recent album, the fittingly titled Home, it quickly becomes apparent that he’s that and a whole lot more. Strings grew up playing acoustic guitar alongside his dad, but he says he didn’t really begin to perform his music until he joined a metal band in high school and got onstage to do some serious head banging. While the metal influence on his recorded music has waned, he’s kept the urge to take his music to unexpected places and to put his whole self into the act. The 14 songs on Home are so generous and varied it almost feels like a double album, with traditional bluegrass numbers (legend Jerry Douglas shows up on a pair) vying for attention with electric-guitardriven psychedelia. The whole thing comes together thanks to Strings’s voice, in both senses, as a singer and as a songwriter. He writes a lot, frequently collaborating with other Nashville denizens such as Lindsay Lou and Ronnie McCoury, and his songs capture something at once personal and universal. If you haven’t listened to bluegrass in a

while, or if you think you know what contemporary bluegrass is all about, give this a chance; you’ll be glad you did. And while you are at it, order some supper from The Lark to go with the concert. Acme Hospitality is collaborating with Arts & Lectures on a special menu designed to complement the performance that includes either Slow-Cooked St. Louis Ribs or Farro and Pole Beans as the main course. The meal package, which is available for preorder and pickup, feeds two people, so you can have both. One week later, the second House Calls concert features four-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Jason Isbell in an intimate format that will conclude with a post-concert Q&A session. As anyone who has followed Isbell’s recent development can attest, there’s no better songwriter on the planet right now. He wrings more out of the verse-chorus-verse routine than seems possible, and then he does it again. No doubt there will be thousands of Isbell fans logging on to this show from all over the country and the world, and in the process, they’ll be thinking of Santa Barbara, our home sweet house call. —Charles Donelan

YOUR GOOD PICTURES In this innovative participatory online event, author Kim Beil will provide an overview of her new book, Good Pictures: A History of Popular Photography, which offers a revisionist history of popular photography that takes into account the influence of guidebooks and the fascinating ways in which the medium both reflects and resists technological improvements. Beil, who studied at Brown and Brooks before going on to receive her PhD from UC Irvine, has a

knack for uncovering the ideas and techniques behind some of photography’s most recognizable styles. Those interested in having her examine and analyze family snapshots from the period 1880-1980 may submit images in advance to communityprograms@sbma.net by September 21. The program, which runs 5-6 p.m., will take place on Monday, September 28. To reserve tickets for this free online event, go to sbma.net/goodpics. —CD

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CANCER

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): “It takes a lot of courage to be the

(June 21-July 22): In the Yoruba religion of Ifà, the English

same person on the outside that you are on the inside.” Author Barbara De Angelis made that observation. I offer it up to you as a fun challenge. During the coming weeks, you may be strongly tempted to be different on the outside than you are on the inside. On the other hand, you’ll have the necessary insight and valor to remain unified. In fact, you may ultimately create more congruence between your inside and outside than you have in a long time.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): “People who deny the existence of

dragons are often eaten by dragons. From within.” Fantasy author Ursula K. Le Guin made that observation, and now I’m conveying it to you just in time for the season when you’ll need it most. Please note that I am not predicting you’ll be devoured by dragons from within. In offering you this oracle, my hope is that you will: (1) acknowledge the existence of metaphorical dragons; (2) locate where they hang out in your inner realms; (3). study them and get to know them better; (4) devise a strategy for dealing with them safely.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Don’t let them tame you,” advised

flamboyant Gemini dancer Isadora Duncan. Who did she mean by “them”? The mainstream critics, who might have wished she cultivated a less maverick style? Her managers and handlers, who may have wanted her to tone herself down so she could earn maximum amounts of money? Her friends, who cringed when she did things like dancing on a table wearing an evening dress at a party? In accordance with astrological omens, Gemini, I invite you to take a survey of what influences might wish you were more docile, mild, or manageable. And then meditate on how you could consistently express the healthiest kind of wildness.

word “heart” has two different meanings and words. So says Yoruba priest Awó Falokun Fatunmbi. The first heart is the organ that pumps blood through our bodies. It’s called okàn. Within the okàn is the second heart: a power center that regulates the flow of emotions. It’s called ègbè. I believe your ègbè will be exceptionally strong and clear and generous in the coming weeks, Cancerian. Your capacity to feel deeply and truly will be a gift to all those with whom you share it. It will also have the potential to enhance your appreciation for your own mysterious life. Wield your ègbè with glee and panache!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Ancient Greek philosopher Plato

observed, “Do not train children to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each.” The same principle applies to all of us adults who are committed to the goal of lifelong learning. And according to my astrological analysis, it will be especially useful for you Leos to keep in mind during the coming weeks. It’s time to energize your education! And here’s the best way to gather the new teachings that are important for you to know: Follow what amuses your mind.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Christian author Frederick Buechner

writes, “We are commanded to love our neighbors as ourselves, and I believe that to love ourselves means to extend to those various selves that we have been along the way the same degree of compassion and concern that we would extend to anyone else.” Let’s make his thought your keynote for the next two weeks. Now is an excellent time to take a journey through your past to visit all the other people you have been. As you do attend to this poignant work, be generous with each of your old selves. Forgive them for their errors and praise their beauty. Tell them how much you love them. Thank them for how they have made possible the life you’re living now.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Seventy-nine-year-old Libran poet

Robert Pinsky has had a triumphant life. He has published 19 books, including his own poems and essays, as well as translations of Italian and Polish poetry. For four years, he served as the United States Poet Laureate. To what factors does he attribute his success? Here’s one: “Whatever makes a child want to glue macaroni on a paper has always been strong in me,” he testifies. He’s referring to the primitive arts-and-crafts projects he enjoyed while growing up. In accordance with astrological omens, I encourage you, too, to get in touch and commune with the primal roots of the things you love to do. Reconnect with the original expressions of your passion for life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “A single ego is an absurdly narrow

vantage point from which to view the world,” wrote occultist Aleister Crowley. Author Gore Vidal agreed, saying, “Since no one can ever know for certain whether or not his own view of life is the correct one, it is absolutely impossible for him to know if someone else’s is the wrong one.” All of us can perpetually benefit from this counsel. And it will be especially healthy for you to heed during the next four weeks. Humility will be a superpower. Blessings will flow your way if you don’t need to be right all the time. As you refrain from regarding your own opinions as God’s holy decrees, you will generate good fortune for yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “It’s a rare gift, to know where you

need to be, before you’ve been to all the places you don’t need to be.” Author Ursula K. Le Guin wrote that. I’m passing it on to you because I suspect you now possess the power to claim this rare gift. In the coming days, you don’t have to engage in endless evaluations of the numerous possibilities. You don’t have to risk falling victim to overthinking. Your clear, strong gut hunches will tell you exactly where you need to be and how to get there.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Novelist Henry Miller was in many

ways a quintessential Capricorn. He described himself as being “in love with love, always in search of the absolute, always seeking the unattainable.” Feelings like those are why your astrological symbol is the mountain goat that’s always climbing higher, questing toward the next pinnacle. At your best, you’re determined to keep striving for the brightest, the strongest, the truest. Sometimes you overdo this admirable imperative, but mostly it’s a beautiful quality. You are hereby authorized to express it with maximum wisdom and eagerness in the coming weeks.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Go catch a falling star,” wrote poet John Donne (1572–1631) in his poem “Song.” “Tell me who cleft the Devil’s foot,” he went on to say. “Teach me to hear the mermaids singing.” He wasn’t being literal, but rather was indulging in poetic fancy to stretch his readers’ imaginations. I’m offering you the spirit of Donne’s poem, Aquarius, because you’re ripe to transcend your limited notions about what’s plausible and implausible. If you allow yourself to get extravagant and unruly in your fantasies, you may crack through shrunken expectations and break into a spacious realm of novel possibilities.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): I don’t suggest you indulge daringly

in sensual pleasures, cathartic exchanges of energy, and intoxicating pursuits of relief and release. The pandemic mandates us to be cautious about engaging in unmitigated bliss — even though the astrological omens suggest that if now were a normal time, such activities would be well worth focusing on. How can you resolve this dilemma? Possibilities: (1) Experiment zestfully with your live-in steady or spouse. (2) Get a COVID-19 test with a potential playmate, and if you both test negative, celebrate boisterously. (3) Round up a dazzler with whom you can generate rapture via Zoom. (4) Fantasize about delightfully gracious debauchery. (5) Go solo.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JACQUES M. STEININGER Case No.: 20PR00220 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JACQUES M. STEININGER; JACQUES STEININGER; JACQUES MARIE STEININGER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: NITA STEININGER in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: NITA STEININGER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/08/2020 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a

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LEGALS copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Bradley C. Hollister;228 West Carrillo Street, Suite D, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 284‑0711. Published Sep 10, 17, 27 2020. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM CHARLES NEILSON Case No.: 20PR00260 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of WILLIAM CHARLES NEILSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: WENDY NEILSON in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: WENDY NEILSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 9/03/2020 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal

of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Law Offices of Mark C. Sherwood ;340 N. Westlake Blvd Suite 220, Westlake Village, CA 91362; (805) 497‑1730. Published Sep 10, 17, 27 2020. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MICHELE LOUISE PAROLA Case No.: 20PR00343 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of MICHELE LOUISE PAROLA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: DORIAN PAROLA in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: DORIAN PAROLA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/29/2020 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Law Offices of Jean Alexander ;4644 Vista Buena Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110; (805) 569‑0587. Published Sep 24. Oct 1, 8 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 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.

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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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: 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. 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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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOLETA SCHOOL OF BALLET at 303 Magnolia Avenue Goleta, CA 93117; Goleta School of Ballet, Inc (same address) conducted by a Corporation Signed: 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: 2020‑0002244. Published: Sep 17, 24. Oct 1, 8 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ILLUMACARE at 1495 Hosmer Ln Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Illumacare (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Laurel Huston Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 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: 2020‑0002254. Published: Sep 17, 24. Oct 1, 8 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LORI’S MOBILE NOTARY & FINGERPRINTING at 4390 Calle Real #A Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Lorraine Cole 843 Portesuello Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93101 conducted by a Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 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: 2020‑0002240. Published: Sep 17, 24. Oct 1, 8 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SY WHITE BARN + VINEYYARD at 2266 Edison Street Santa Ynex, CA 93460; Mark Falcone (same address) Teresa Falcone (same address) conducted by a Married Couple Signed: Mark Falcone Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 14, 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: 2020‑0002343. Published: Sep 17, 24. Oct 1, 8 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CANNA ONC RESEARCH at 2914 Lomita Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Michelle E Kendall (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Michelle Kendall Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 1, 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: 2020‑0002211. Published: Sep 17, 24. Oct 1, 8 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GRANITE PEAK PARTNERS at 301 E. Carrillo Street, Suite B Santa Barbara, CA 93101; GP Real Estate Advisors, Inc. (same address) conducted by a Corporation Signed: 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: 2020‑0002173. Published: Sep 17, 24. Oct 1, 8 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHEARS TO YOU at 130 South Hope Ave, Suite 120 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Brittany K Jones 1924 Elise Way Unit A Santa Barbara, CA 93109 conducted by a Individual Signed: Stephen C. Swinchatt Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 15, 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: 2020‑0002354. Published: Sep 24. Oct 1, 8, 15 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GUZMAN GENERAL LABOR at 1121 E Rice Ranch Santa Maria, CA 93455; Juan D Guzman Machuca (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Juuan De Jesus Guzman Machuca Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 2, 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: 2020‑0002233. Published: Sep 24. Oct 1, 8, 15 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARABARA BBQ at 415 W Gutierrez St #11 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Cesar J Trujillo (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Cesar Joaquin Trujillo Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 16, 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: 2020‑0002369. Published: Sep 24. Oct 1, 8, 15 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LIVE SCAN SANTA BARBARA, SANTA BARBARA SHREDDING at 411 E Canon Perdido St Ste 15 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Lawcopy, LLC (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Charles J Rao Jr Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 16, 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: 2020‑0002370. Published: Sep 24. Oct 1, 8, 15 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ULTIMATE LONGEVITY at 315 Meigs Rd, Ste A108 Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Katherine Bernhardt 34122 Selva Rd Dana Point, CA 92629 conducted by a Individual Signed: Katherine Bernhardt Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 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: 2020‑0002307. Published: Sep 24. Oct 1, 8, 15 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JUST SHORT AND SWEET at 1125 Olive St, Apt 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Blythe E Rhoads (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Blythe Rhoads Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 14, 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: 2020‑0002344. Published: Sep 24. Oct 1, 8, 15 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; Connie Milano 1613 Chapala St. C Santa Barbara, CA 93101 conducted by a Individual Signed: Connie Milano Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 16, 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: 2020‑0002375. Published: Sep 24. Oct 1, 8, 15 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JARROTT & CO REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS at 821 Paseo Alicante Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Leonard S Jarrott (same address) Margaret S Jarrott (same address) conducted by a Copartners Signed: Margaret S Jarrott Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 14, 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: 2020‑0002334. Published: Sep 24. Oct 1, 8, 15 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FORESTGYPSEA at 2431 Murrell Road Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Melody Ann Alvarez (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Melody Ann Alvarez Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 15, 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: 2020‑0002360. Published: Sep 24. Oct 1, 8, 15 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMBER ROSE at 1316 Viola Way Lompoc, CA 93436; Amber R Hogan (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Amber Hogan Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 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: 2020‑0002308. Published: Sep 24. Oct 1, 8, 15 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LUA PAPIER at 2118 Red Rose Way Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Victoria Earle 705 Calle De Los Amigos #A Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Flavia Giuzio Dos Santos Diaz 2118 Red Rose Way Santa Barbara, CA 93109 conducted by a General Partnership Signed: Victoria Earle Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 14, 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: 2020‑0002351. Published: Sep 24. Oct 1, 8, 15 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CROSBY WINE CO. at 84 Industrial Way Buellton, CA 93427; Stephen C Swinchatt 3865 Sterrett Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93110 conducted by a Individual Signed: Stephen C. Swinchatt Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 15, 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: 2020‑0002349. Published: Sep 24. Oct 1, 8, 15 2020.

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LEGALS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HPC at 4860 Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA 93111; HPC of Santa Barbara, LLC (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Beth Thuna Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 16, 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: 2020‑0002378. Published: Sep 24. Oct 1, 8, 15 2020.

NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF GUADALUPE CRISTINA CARDOSO PINON ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 20CV02738 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: GUADALUPE CRISTINA CARDOSO PINON TO: GUADALUPE CRISTINA JACINTO PINON 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 Nov 2, 2020 10:00am, Dept: 5, Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara 1100 Anacapa Dtreet Santa Barbara, CA 93101; anacapa Division 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 Sep 9, 2020 by Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Published: Sep 17, 24. Oct 1, 8 2020. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF JEREMY KING ECKLUND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 20CV02594 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: JEREMY KING ECKLUND TO: JEREMY KING 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 Oct 30, 2020 10:00am, Dept: 4, Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara 1100 Anacapa Dtreet Santa Barbara, CA 93101; anacapa Division 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 Sep 10, 2020 by Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court. Published: Sep 24. Oct 1, 8, 15 2020.

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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 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.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): CINDY S. REILLY; DOROTHY CAVAGNA additional Parties Attachment Form is Attached YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): RIMMA WILSON NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales papa presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (wwwlawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio

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 Et. Al. and restraining order by 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. Civil Case Number: 19CV05755 Case Name: Richard Et. Al. v Miranda and Restraining Civil Case Number:20CV00180: Case Name: Richard v. Miranda Order to Go to Court on 11/2/2020 at 9:00am in Dept. 3, by video conference. Both cases to be heard concurrently. 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) 882‑4520, option #7 (civil) option #8 (restraning order). Published Sep 24. Oct 1, 8, 15 2020.

de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotasy los costos esentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el graveman de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NO: (Numero del Caso) CV‑420489 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF STATE of CALIFORNIA COUNTY LAKE 255 N. Forbes Street, 4th Floor Lakeport, CA 95453 The name, address, and telephone number of the plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Law Offices of Michael R. O’Neil, Esq. Peter A. Austin Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP, 555 Capital Mall Suite 850 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 446‑2300; DATE 6/01/2020 Deputy Clerk; Stephanie Juarez Published. Sep 24. Oct 1, 8, 15 2020.

CITY OF GOLETA NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE AND MEASURE TO BE VOTED ON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Goleta on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. For Mayor

(Vote for One)

Roger S. Aceves Paula Perotte For Members of the City Council

(Vote for no more than Two)

Justin Shores Stuart Kasdin Blanche “Grace” M. Wallace Bruce Wallach Kyle Richards NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the following measure (Measure O2020) is to be voted on at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Goleta on Tuesday, November 3, 2020: Measure O2020 CITY OF GOLETA MAYORAL TERM ““Shall the term of office of the mayor be changed from two years to four years?”

Yes No

Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk Dated: September 24, 2020

Notice Date: Thursday, September 24, 2020 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE Cabrillo Business Park (Decker’s) Project Clearance Monday, October 5, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. Decker’s Building 3 Storage Mezzanine 250 Coromar Drive; APN 073-610-010 Case No. 19-116-PCR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Director of Planning and Environmental Review of the City of Goleta intends to issue a Project Clearance pursuant to the Cabrillo Business Park (CBP) Specific Plan (City Ord. 1304) for the following Individual Project described below, on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 5:00 P.M.: Case No. 19-116-PCR: The project includes a revision to the existing approved Land Use Permit (Case No. 12-034-LUP), specifically to secure approval of a second-story mezzanine for storage purposes of campus related needs, for example, desks, chairs, lighting fixtures, file cabinets, archived trade show displays, and archived samples. No products for sale will be stored on the premises, as Decker’s California Distribution Center is located in Moreno Valley, CA. The existing building consists of a 29,970 square foot office/warehousing building, known as Building 3 within Cabrillo Business Park. Building 3 was part of the phased build-out of the previously approved Cabrillo Business Park / Deckers project approved on June 28, 2011 (11-037-DPAM), and subsequent Post-Discretionary Land Use Permit (Case No. 12-034-LUP) issued on July 12, 2012. Building 3 is a one-story, 30-foot tall, 29,970 square foot office/warehouse building, with 2 trash/recycling enclosures, 1 off-street loading facility space, an interior bike storage room, and an assignment of 60 parking spaces (of 553 total spaces for the Deckers campus). Building 3 contains 5,970-square feet of office space and 24,000-square feet of warehousing space. The applicant seeks approval of a 10,982-square foot interior storage mezzanine in the southwest portion of the building for campus related storage needs. Due to the building being located within the Santa Barbara Airport Clear Zone, and as previously conditioned through Case No 11-037-DPAM and Case No. 12-034-LUP, Building 3 cannot exceed an occupancy load of 25 people. The proposed interior storage mezzanine would not change the occupancy load of the building or warrant an increase to the number of employees in the building. There would be no change to the building footprint, as well as no exterior alterations to the building needed to install the storage mezzanine. Access to the mezzanine would be provided by two separate interior stairways, as well as, a freight only elevator (employee use not allowed). The interior storage mezzanine would not result in an increase of PM Peak Hour Trips, as storage for oncampus needs does not generate traffic trips, does not include a warehousing and distribution component, does not warrant the need of additional employees, and does not warrant additional parking requirements. The resulting 2-story building would be a total of 40,952-square feet, consisting of approximately 5,970-square feet of office space, 24,000 square feet of warehousing, and 10,982 square feet of storage space. The Project Clearance was filed by Jessica Kinnahan of Dudek, on behalf of Deckers Cabrillo, LLC, property owner. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FINDINGS: The project falls within the scope of the CBP Specific Plan approved earlier as part of the CBP Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The CBP Final EIR adequately describes the project for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). No new effects would occur as a result of the project revisions and no new mitigations would be required as the project falls within the scope of the project covered by the CBP Final EIR. The project is also found to be consistent with the Environmental Thresholds Checklist in the CBP Specific Plan; therefore, no further environmental review under CEQA is required. (CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15168). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Regarding this project, please contact the project planner, Darryl Mimick, at (805) 961-7572, or via email at dmimick@cityofgoleta.org or Kathy Allen, Supervising Senior Planner, at 805961-7545 or via email at kallen@cityofgoleta.org. You may request a staff report for this project before the Director decision date. The staff reports and project plans will be available at least 72 hours prior to the hearing date on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org. Comments on this project may be emailed to the project planner by 5:00pm the day before the hearing date. APPEALS PROCEDURE: The action of the Director may be appealed to the City of Goleta Planning Commission within ten (10) calendar days following final action. If you challenge the City’s final action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in written or oral testimony and/or evidence provided to Planning and Environmental Review prior to final decision-maker action (Government Code § 65009(b)(2)). Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, Thursday, September 24, 2020 INDEPENDENT.COM INDEPENDENT.COM

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