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Frank Ostaseski Wednesday, November 18 6:00 PM PDT

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volume 34, # 774, Nov. 12-19, 2020 Editor in Chief Marianne Partridge Publisher Brandi Rivera 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 Associate Editor Jackson Friedman Copy Editors Alexandra Mauceri, Tessa Reeg Creative Director Caitlin Fitch Graphic Designers Ricky Barajas, Esperanza Carmona, Ben Greenberg Production Designer Ava Talehakimi Staff Photographer Daniel Dreifuss Web Content Managers Celina Garcia, Saehee Jong Columnists Dennis Allen, Gail Arnold, Sara Caputo, Christine S. Cowles, Roger Durling, Betsy J. Green, Jerry Roberts, Starshine Roshell Contributors Rob Brezsny, Melinda Burns, Ben Ciccati, John Dickson, Leslie Dinaberg, Keith Hamm, Rebecca Horrigan, Eric HvolbØll, Tom Jacobs, Shannon Kelley, Kevin McKiernan, Carolina Starin, Ethan Stewart, Tom Tomorrow, Maggie Yates

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Heal the Ocean proudly salutes the generous Sponsors and Supporters who made our Imaginary Gala 2020 such a success! We ran our Event from July 20, 2020 to October 30, 2020, and raised over $150,000.

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homeless deaths spiked due to harsh weather conditions, the demand for additional shelter space gave rise to makeshift warming centers organized on an ad hoc basis by communities of faith. Over time, this system became more formalized.

On any given night, Wilson said, the vets center shelter will be capable of handling up to 80 people. Because of COVID, she said, none of the regular church volunteers would be staffing the shelter this year, though volunteers will still be gathering at their churches of origin to help prepare meals.

Wilson said additional staff was hired to make sure the shelter was kept adequately sanitized.

Guests will be screened upon entry, she said, to make sure they are not exhibiting any obvious symptoms consistent with COVID. They will be greeted by staff wearing personal protective equipment, passing out masks, and taking the temperatures of all entrants.

Those who exhibit symptoms of concern will be isolated in a pop-up facility outside and screened by personnel with the County Public Health Department.

“We’re working really, really hard to activate as safely as possible and still provide help to those in need of shelter,” said Wilson.

Any year, estimating the number of overnight guests is always a crap shoot; this year it’s even more so. “It’s hard to know,” Wilson added. “We do expect an increase in the number of homeless this year, economic realities being what they are because of COVID. We may see different people than the ones we’re used to seeing.”

EDUCATION Students in the Goleta Union Elementary School District will be returning to the classroom five days a week beginning 1/11/2021, regardless of whether the county’s COVID-19 status is in the red tier or the orange. The unanimous vote on 11/4 still allows families who are uncomfortable returning in person to continue the Virtual Academy and Flex programs. The instructional model will be a five-day modified schedule with a full cohort of 19 students on average in each class. Schools will have adjusted bell schedules to allow for transportation of smaller groups of students on the bus, staggering the times students arrive at school and leave school.

UCSB’s Graduate Division will support students who demonstrate a commitment to social justice through its new Racial Justice Fellowship Program.

The initiative will provide grad students nominated by their respective departments with a five-year package of full funding and an $8,000 summer stipend for three of those years. Four fellowships will be offered each winter, and students from all departments are eligible. The program is supported by the Graduate Division, the Bren School, the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, the College of Engineering, and the Humanities and Fine Arts, Social Sciences, and Mathematical, Life, and Physical Science divisions.

SANCTUARY: Traditionally at church auditoriums such as the Santa Barbara Unitarian Society’s Parish Hall (above), the warming shelter this winter will be at the Veterans’ Memorial Building.

by Nick Welsh n response to COVID-inspired safety considerations, this year’s South Coast emergency winter warming shelter will be provided at the Veterans’ Memorial Building on Cabrillo Boulevard, not the rotating church auditoriums where it’s been done the past 10 years. “Opening night” for the new shelter space is this Sunday, November 15, but unless the temperatures drop to 35 degrees—or there’s more than a 50 percent chance of rain — that opening is more theoretical than real.

With temperatures dipping into the low 40s at night and the wind blowing hard, some homeless advocates are arguing the need for such respite is now, not later. But organizers running the emergency shelter say that changing the trigger points for opening from 35 degrees to 40 would add to the operational costs at a time when the County of Santa Barbara has already increased its commitment to the shelter by $101,000.

According to Erin Wilson—who, along with Unitarian Minister Julia Hamilton, is overseeing this year’s operations — this year’s total budget is $350,000; last year, by contrast, it was $250,000. That money buys the community up to 50 nights of emergency winter shelter.

Officially, the refuge is known as the Freedom Warming Centers and was named after a homeless person who froze to death at night while parked in his wheelchair outside the homeless shelter on Cacique Street about 15 years ago. As the number of

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In a separate but related action, the county supervisors all but greenlighted plans to create a “Pallet Village” in Isla Vista, a collection of about 20 small pop-up structures to house the homeless people who have congregated there in increasing numbers since the advent of the COVID pandemic. The hope is to have these new tiny homes — ranging in size from 64-100 square feet— purchased, delivered, and installed on the parking lot shared by the Isla Vista Recreation & Park District (IVRPD) and the Isla Vista Community Center by mid-December and have them remain until mid-June.

Managing this new community — and coordinating the delivery of a wide array of services — will be the Good Samaritan Shelter out of Santa Maria. Combined, all this will cost $900,000, which will come from federal COVID relief funds.

According to county projections, this new village would provide 4,000 bed nights of shelter for 50 distinct individuals. Of these, it’s projected that 15 percent might reasonably be expected to transition into longer-term housing. (County Supervisor Gregg Hart noted that 53 of more than 100 Santa Barbara homeless residents sheltered in motel rooms as a result of the statewide Project Roomkey effort were moved into long-term housing.)

According to the company manufacturing these pop-up homes — Pallet — the structures can be assembled within an hour.

They can also be used multiple times. Each easy-to-assemble abode costs $2,450, but when heat and electricity are added, the CONT’D ON PAGE 8 

ELECTION 2020 Rep. Salud Carbajal publicly congratulated Joe Biden after he was elected president on 11/7. “We sorely need steady and compassionate leadership, and today American voters delivered by electing Joe Biden to the Presidency,” Carbajal stated via press release. “For too long, the Trump Administration has stood in the way of progress. Today, voters said enough is enough. Let’s get to work.”

COURTS & CRIME A former Isla Vista business owner has been sentenced to 18 years in prison on rape and assault charges, the Daily Nexus reports. Patrick Galoustian, the operator of the iV Menus mobile food delivery service, accepted a plea deal where he admitted to multiple counts of oral copulation and sodomy of an unconscious person. Among the evidence against Galoustian, 48, were videotapes he took of himself assaulting two female victims, whom he had drugged. As part of the plea deal, he is required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.

L.A. resident and former S.B. restaurateur Scott J. Manser, 32, was arrested 11/6 after allegedly going on a hit-and-run spree and assaulting a man at a Trump car rally on Halloween. Manser reportedly drove into the front of residential properties near Milpas and Anapamu streets, hitting objects and damaging the SUV before abandoning it. A few hours later, he was captured on video pushing a man to the ground after taking the victim’s Make America Great Again hat and American flag. On Friday, Manser voluntarily turned himself in to police and was booked into county jail on misdemeanor hitand-run and felony theft and battery charges. n

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However, many more renters spoke up to reinforce the ever-present challenges faced by tenants living in an expensive city with limited housing stock. Kindergarten teacher Tiela Black-Law said she pays 50 percent of her income on rent for a modest living space that is still considered a “steal” by Santa Barbara’s standards. If she were forced to move, she said, in arguing for as much protection as the council was willing to give, it would take her much longer than a month or two to find something similar.

In casting her vote, Councilmember Kristen Sneddon emphasized relocation assistance is meant to help working families and

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individuals, who may invest in a new home, start a job, and enroll their children in school but then find themselves evicted through no fault of their own. “This isn’t a gift,” she said. “It isn’t a subsidy.” The added layer of security will help keep existing residents local, agreed Councilmember Meagan Harmon. “This works to strengthen the fabric of neighborhoods and increases community stability,” she said. “We can’t underestimate that right now.”

The vote was 6-1, with Mayor Cathy Murillo the sole dissenter. She said she wanted the council to go further. “I actually believe it should be four months, plus one for special needs,” she said. “Standing on principle, with all due respect to my colleagues.”

—Tyler Hayden

CONT’D FROM P. 7 camps directly abut residential properties, increasing the risk of residential fires as well. County Fire Marshal Rob Hazard stated in a previous interview that in such circumstances, night fires might erupt faster than firefighters could respond, posing a serious risk.

Speaking in favor of the new Pallet Village was Father Jon Hedges, a longtime pastor active with the homeless community in Isla Vista. He described the Pallet Village as being both “compassionate and wise,” not to mention “elegant.” He likened the plight of people sleeping on the streets and parks of Isla Vista to that of a “Category Five storm,” akin to Hurricane Katrina, Sandy, or Michael.

Although the proposal still has a few hoops to jump through, it got a warm reception from the county supervisors, more than a few of whom made it clear they will be looking at this pop-up village as a possible template for addressing the homeless issue elsewhere throughout the county. n

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‘Significant Disproportionality’ of Latinx Students in Special Ed S.B. Unified Shares Plan to Address Issue

by Delaney Smith hildren from Latinx families are 3.43 times more likely to be identified as having learning disabilities than their white peers in the Santa Barbara Unified School District.

The alarming data point is why the district has been flagged by the state as having a “significant disproportionality.” In other words, the district was identified for having a disproportionately high number of Latinx students in special education. As a result, the district is now required to use $371,278 of its federal special education funding to help support struggling Latinx students.

This is how the district’s massive plan got spurred into action.

“We’re going to stop treating all kids like they learn the same way,” Superintendent Hilda Maldonado said at the Tuesday board meeting about the plan.

“And we are going to stop pretending that kids who don’t speak the language they’re taught to read in learn automatically and that they should have comprehension, when we know that their level of proficiency in English is not at the level of someone whose first language is English,” she continued.

The plan identifies six root causes for why Latinx students continually get misplaced into special education. Some of them include that the district does not have clear and consistent systems to help intervene when multilingual students are struggling; there are conscious and unconscious biases toward linguistically diverse students that negatively impact expectations; and there is a lack of parental understanding of rights and legal support around special education.

The root causes are a springboard for six corresponding steps designed to level the test scores. The district is currently in phase three of the four-phased, 27-month-long plan. The third phase comes after identifying the root causes and is meant to create the plan before the final execution phase.

John Schettler, director of special education, said that the short-term goal is to get the district’s disproportionality rate down from 3.43 to 3 by September 2022. Ultimately, the goal is to get the number down to one. One of the six actions will create a three-tiered system of support for students that gives other forms of support before the third tier: special education.

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“We are going to stop jumping from tier one to tier three because we are really going to establish robust tier-two interventions and have a system by which we are able to provide students with support,” said Frann Wageneck, assistant superintendent of student services.

“There will still be Latinx students identified with learning disabilities, but those will be the students who absolutely need it after we’ve thrown everything we possibly can at them.”

The plan will target 2nd and 3rd graders attending Monroe, Franklin, and Cleveland elementary schools because those are the students found to have the highest rates of special education classification.

“This is a very comprehensive plan on a very complicated topic, but there are still a few holes for me,” Boardmember Kate Ford said. “First of all, I don’t really know how you identified those three schools or why. And now that they’ve been identified, how have they reacted to the data and the plan?”

Sierra Loughridge, director of general elementary education, told Ford that the three schools and the district have “basically always known” that the special education disproportions were higher at those sites and that they are glad that there is now a plan to address it and to “start digging into the hard work.”

Part of building the tiered system includes a major strengthening of the second tier, which includes building a separate system for non-native-English-speaking students that focuses on affirming their native language and culture rather than seeing them as a barrier to learning. The aim is to create a support system for struggling multilingual students that is separate from support systems for students who only speak English.

“Culture and language is interchangeable; one goes with the other,” said Boardmember Rose Muñoz. “Being an English learner myself back in the day, I was fortunate that I was able to build on my language. My brother didn’t. He lost the language along with the culture.”

The actions in the plan also include expanding professional learning related to conscious or unconscious racial and linguistic bias and revising district procedures and protocols for assessing multilingual students, among other steps. n

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f a landmark designation qualifies as the ultimate act of love in the City of Santa Barbara, La Casa de la Raza got a unanimous declaration of adoration from the City Council this Tuesday. The councilmembers designated La Casa’s building at 601 East Montecito Street a landmark for its mix of SpanishColonial architecture and its famous Chicanismo-themed murals inside made by Santa Barbara muralist Manuel Unzueta. But more than that, the one-time lumberyard converted into a Latino community center at the height of the brown-pride movement in the 1970s was designated for what it embodied. It was a cultural and political meeting ground for artists, musicians, athletes, dancers, social service providers, public speakers, tutors, teachers, political activists, and those in need of space to celebrate a quinceañera.

Even in recent years, when La Casa had fallen on hard financial times, facing foreclosure actions, La Casa provided a haven for people during the Thomas Fire and the Debris Flow. During the pandemic, La Casa provided space for organizations distributing food and assistance to those facing sudden economic hardship.

Landmark status will protect the building from certain types of changes that its advocates worried might be planned by Tomas Castelo, who gained ownership in the recent foreclosure action. Castelo was the first president of La Casa de la Raza when it was initially founded in 1970. His ultimate plans for the building — a threestory stucco with a distinctive octagonal tower — are not clear, but his relations with La Casa’s current board members have not been without turbulence. Still, he and they have reportedly been trying to come to an understanding that allows for many of the defining functions that have been taking place at La Casa to con—Nick Welsh tinue.

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corporate Four Seasons decided to prevent employees from returning to work while it remodels the hotel,” the statement read.

The Biltmore originally shut its doors in March amid the COVID pandemic and placed all 450 of its employees, some of whom have been with the hotel for decades, on furlough. But the temporary closure turned into an extended one when the hotel announced a few months later it was overhauling the property and would no longer pay employees’ health insurance.

The amount of severance allegedly owed is substantial.

Per their contract, a person who has worked for the hotel TAKING ACTION: Biltmore staff protested in August on Coast Village Road. for 10 years with an The employees have stopped short of average hourly rate of $25 per hour is entitled suing the company—their contract prohib- to $16,000, the firm said. An employee who its class-action lawsuits—but Anticouni & has worked for 20 years with an average Associates said in a press statement the law annual salary of $75,000 would be entitled firm is pressing for mediation and, if unsuc- to $37,500. cessful, arbitration, for each person it repAttempts to reach Four Seasons corporate resents. “We contend the furlough caused representatives for comment have not been by the pandemic became a layoff when successful.

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“There’s obviously something going on nationwide and internationally,” 1st District Supervisor Das Williams said about the increase in cases. “But I also want to put this in some context locally, because sometimes the number of new cases isn’t a very good metric compared with looking in the

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fter local Democrats raised concerns that the law firm selected as legal counsel for the Citizens’ Independent Redistricting Commission was too biased toward conservatives, the Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a transitional law firm to serve in the interim Tuesday.

The board approved a contract with Churchwell White LLP, with a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000. They approved the contract as is, with direction to terminate the contract by January 31, 2021, unless the commission otherwise decides it wishes to keep Churchwell White LLP. The stakes are high when it comes to ensuring unbiased legal counsel around redistricting. Every 10 years, a redistricting commission redraws the boundaries for the county’s five supervisorial districts.

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The redistricting commission was selected by the board and consists of four men and one woman, aged 51-73.

Two of them are Democrats, two are decline-to-state, and one is a Republican. At the end of January, the commission will either continue with the interim legal counsel or it will select its own. It was vital to the supervisors that the commissioners make the choice.

“What is important to me is that if they don’t make a decision, I want [the contract] to terminate,” 1st District Supervisor Das Williams said. “To me, they should have to make a decision one way or the other, not that our decision stands if they don’t make one.”

The county administration office also selected a demographics firm for the commission that is under fire among Democrats as well. The company, the National Demographics Corporation, reportedly has a reputation as a proRepublican firm. The head of the firm allegedly was caught falsifying data in North Carolina.

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PIPE PLANS: Cat Canyon Resources is moving ahead with plans to build a 2.9-mile pipeline connecting its Cat Canyon oil field (above) to an existing pipeline headed for Phillips 66’s Nipomo Mesa.

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fter withdrawing its proposal for 187 new oil wells last week, the last oil company with permit applications in Cat Canyon will move forward with plans to add a short stretch of pipeline to replace the trucking of the crude. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved the change of ownership and names on the project documents from ERG to Terracore to Cat Canyon Resources. The 2.9-mile Foxen Petroleum Pipeline will tap into an existing pipeline headed for Phillips 66’s Nipomo Mesa, which is due to shut down in 2023.

About 2,000 barrels a day come out of the company’s West Cat Canyon oilfield, said company representative Rich Field, and they had opted to concentrate on current operations rather than expand. Field emphasized that 50 employees would stay employed and another 30 through contractors. The oilfield has existed since the 1940s, and steam-injection has been among the extraction techniques since the ’50s, said Field. Currently, the company cyclic-steams 130 wells, while 30 are in cold production.

In the running battle against adding oil wells in Santa Maria’s Cat Canyon, the Environmental Defense Center fought high-pressure oil extraction, claiming it led to a greater chance of seismic issues and intrusion of waste-

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community organizations guided by a steering committee made up of public health experts and community leaders. Carl Palmer, with LegacyWorks, gave a presentation to the board Tuesday and highlighted the top functions in the dashboard.

“The dashboard was created with a longterm view in mind,” Palmer said. “It serves as a tool to actively engage the community in reducing the spread of COVID-19, while at the same time creating a shared platform where we can collectively monitor the evolving nature of the pandemic and its effects on our communities.”

waters into the aquifer.

“I don’t know if I agree with their analysis,” Field said. “The field never had any impacts from a seismic perspective in the hundred years or so of production in Cat Canyon … and no issues of contaminated groundwater.”

Recognition is universal that the Foxen pipeline will eliminate hundreds of truck trips from Cat Canyon. But should Phillips’s Central Coast facilities close, the question is whether the area’s other pipeline, Plains All American’s Line 903 to Kern County, could be used. That pipe has been offline since the upstream Line 901 broke and caused the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill. Though Plains’s pipeline connects with Phillips’s at Sisquoc, they flow to the east and west, respectively. A whole lot of oil, money, and planning needs to happen before it becomes known if the Plains line could be used to send crude east to Kern that once went west to Phillips’s Central Coast facilities.

About $2 million has gone into the Foxen pipeline so far, said Fields, and mitigations remain to be worked out.

As for Phillips’s Central Coast facilities, a lot of local operators used them and another operator might take them over, he said. Cat Canyon had options and a lot of uncertainty.

—Jean Yamamura

The dashboard builds upon the current surveillance metrics, status reports, and dashboard provided by County Public Health officials. Some of the key highlights include details like a flu report tab that also tracks influenza outbreaks in the area, a community tab that tracks metrics like food distribution and homelessness services, and tabs that compare Santa Barbara County to other California counties, the nation, and the world.

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Based on previous counts, that While Santa Barbara planners ought appears to be a new modern record. to be commended for pulling the prom“It’s not our finest hour,” said Radius enade rip cord as an emergency COVID Commercial Real Estate broker Brad stopgap, Frohling said, they now need to Frohling during an economic forecast think more strategically and sustainably. webinar this Tuesday. “It’s a really chal- “Every week we’re shut down is really lenging time, and that’s just the truth damaging to the retail climate,” he said. of it.”

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BY A LOT: Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek dis-

played great timing, kicking the bucket this past Sunday after waging his astonishing, long-lived 18-month battle against stage-four pancreatic cancer, just one day after this year’s presidential nail-biter was “called” in favor of Democrat Joe Biden.

We live in a shifting universe. For the moment, it appears to be shifting back. Time will tell.

I don’t pretend to know which way Trebek—impeccable and persnickety to the very end—leaned politically, though the onetime Central Coast part-time resident was all about facts. The whole show was all about facts. The Orinoco either is or is not a river in Venezuela. No “alterative facts” exist. This despite the fact that “alternative facts” was one of the major innovations given to the American public by the Trump regime.

With Trebek at the helm of the big board for 37 years—that’s the equivalent of FDR’s four terms in the White House and Cal Ripken’s tenure at shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles combined— we had a pretty good run of facts.

Every night, Monday through Friday, nerds and geeks by the millions shouted out what they thought were the correct answers, which by game rules had to be framed as a question. The fact Trebek’s show remained so abidingly popular suggest that the nerd-geek demographic is bigger than thought, which explains why Trebek—always definite but understated—could emerge as a cult celeb-

rity, part ironic but mostly not. It also indicates that facts—if not the truth itself—still matter.

In the days and weeks ahead, we will be forced as a nation to sift through allegations of voter fraud for which no substantiating evidence has yet been provided. “Alternative facts.” In the process, Generalissimo Trump and his Clown Posse have proved themselves not just losers, but the sorriest losers there could possibly be.

The Secretary of State, a perilously over-

stuffed sausage of a man, is proceeding as if Trump won, and Trump’s bean counters-inwaiting are moving ahead preparing a new budget for 2021.

In the meantime, Trump has dispatched one of his hyper-loyal legal henchmen to the General Services Administration —the agency legally charged with ascertaining the results of presidential elections—with orders to make sure that no such ascertainment gets ascertained. In so doing, Biden’s transition team is effectively denied the funding critically needed to hit the ground running come inauguration day.

One might dismiss such alternative facts as nothing more that the desperately entertaining meltdown of our despot-in-chief. But given the surge in COVID cases now seizing the land—more than a million new cases in the past 10 days, hospitalizations on the rise, and some intensive care units strained to the breaking point—these facts could provide more new dead bodies than the graveyards and crematoriums can handle.

Absent any hint of federal leadership, we are bombarded instead with as-yet baseless allegations of wholesale voter fraud that rise only to the level of effective clickbait. Dead bodies by the tens of thousands registered to vote? The sharpie pen conspiracy? The Pennsylvania postal worker who claimed he overheard orders to backdate mail-in ballots?

It’s been a week now. If there were any fire to go with all this smoke, presumably we would have seen it by now. Instead, the president’s press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany, has urged “patience.”

It’s worth noting even Fox News cut away from McEnany’s recent press conference where she was blasting the election results as fraudulent. Fox News host Neil Cavuto —citing conspicuous lack of evidence—stated it would be irresponsible to broadcast such explosive and defamatory charges.

The New York Times — fake news, I know—contacted the top election officials in 50 states. Not one has uncovered evidence of voter fraud, wholesale or otherwise. In Nevada, it’s been ascertained that one allegedly dead voter—just one—somehow cast a ballot in last week’s election. The zombie’s handwriting was hard to make out, so it wasn’t clear if Biden or Trump won that ballot of the living dead.

Election fraud, it should be acknowledged, does happen. Voter irregularities even more so. But at a volume necessary to change the outcome of a national election? Exceptionally unlikely. In a recent voter fraud inves-

tigation conducted by Loyola Law School, one billion ballots — cast between 2000 and 2014—were examined. Only 31 credible

cases of fraud were discovered.

Mike Stoker, Santa Barbara’s peripatetic

Republican Party operative ever on the prowl, was dispatched to Pennsylvania on behalf of the Trump reelection committee to sniff out voter fraud. While Stoker said he heard of irregularities that sounded sniffy, he told a News-Press reporter there was nothing of the magnitude to change the results. Stoker, who takes pride in first launching the “Lock ’er up” chant at the 2016 Republican convention that nominated Trump, was quoted in the News-Press saying that Republicans should wish Biden success for the sake of the country.

The News-Press, one of the few newspapers to endorse Trump this year, on Sunday declared, “Biden elected president.” The next day’s headline read: “Election remains undecided.”

When Trebek started at Jeopardy! in 1984, Ronald Reagan was going to be elected to his second term at the White House. He famously told the nation, “It’s morning in America.” Since Trump took office, every day’s been High Noon, instead. That’s the movie, shot in glorious black-and-white and starring Gary Cooper as sheriff, that ended with a big shootout and a heap of dead bodies.

Hopefully, it won’t come to that.

In the meantime, I want to say thanks to Alex Trebek for giving me something positive to scream at all these years. And that’s a fact.

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Dorothy “Dottie” Mae Shanks-Rush 10/31/1931 - 10/20/2020

Dorothy “Dottie” Mae Shanks-Rush was born on Halloween, October 31, 1931. She was born in Tennessee where she grew up and married Charles Rose.

After a brief marriage they separated and she moved to Ohio. It was there in Dayton, Ohio where she met and married Glenn W. Shanks. They traveled the country together seeking “the perfect place” to make their home. Fortunately they discovered Santa Barbara in 1952 and decided that was where they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together.

It was there they welcomed their daughter, Glenna Dee. They were happy in Santa Barbara and urged Glenn’s other two daughters, Virginia and Joyce, to join them. They traveled together and visited family and friends all over the country. Glenn, almost singlehandedly, built a beautiful “A” frame house in the Santa Barbara mountains. It continues to stand and is a tribute to him and Dottie. However, all good things must end and it did when Glenn was taken by cancer in 1972.

Later in life Dottie met and married Allyn Rush. They enjoyed many activities together, some of which are board games, Trivia and crossword puzzles (Allyn was a wiz at crossword) Allyn and Dottie loved his children, Jan Volbeda and Norman Rush, and they soon 16

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became a wonderful part of the family. Allyn and Dottie had many good years together until he passed away on April 16, 2001.

This year has been extremely difficult for Dottie as there have been numerous trips to the hospital with a large variety of pulmonary and other physical ailments. The last time she was taken to the hospital the doctor looked at her oxygen record and determined she would not be able to return home and she didn’t ...... Dottie passed peacefully in Cottage Hospital on October 20, 2020.

Her extended family meant everything to Dottie. Her blended family included her brother John (Charline) Tays and her much loved nieces, nephews and their families.

Children: Glenna Dee (Mike) Glenna's longtime boyfriend & "Dottie’s contractor," Joyce (Norman) Wieder, Virginia Lordan, Jan (Klaas) Volbeda, Norm (Sue) Rush Grandchildren: Dan Kilgore, Debbie Fisher, David Wieder, Mike Lordan, Pam Lordan, Joy Maddison, Shelly Kottman, Kirsten Hersh, Megan Marvin, Eric Volbeda Steven Rush, Amy Rush.

Great Grandchildren: Zade & Brenia, Grace & Emily, Jenny, Amanda, Sarah, Krista, Chris, Catherine Lily, Johnny, Laney, Wylie, Gavin & Grayson. Great Great Grandchildren: Jane, Evelynn, Kaden, Beau, Paxton, Charlotte.

According to Dottie’s wishes there will be no service at this time.

We will celebrate her life and love at a "Family & Friend Reunion” when it is safe to be together again In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to

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Grace Fisher Foundation. c/o Santa Barbara Foundation 1111 Chapala Street Suite 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101. www.gracefisherfoundation.org or Wildland Residents Association San Marcos Pass Volunteer Fire Department PO Box 1289 Goleta, CA 93116.

(Grace is Dottie's Great Grandaughter)

William Edward Stoltz (Bill) 7/4/1928 - 10/24/2020

William Edward Stoltz (Bill), passed away October 24, with his family by his side. He was a veritable Stars and Stripes baby born on the Fourth of July, 1928, in Honolulu, Hawaii.

He was a Navy brat born to Frank Stoltz, a Radioman Chief Officer for 30 years during WW1 and WW11, and Mary Stoltz, one of the first graduates from Eastern Washington State Teachers College and Captain of the women’s basketball team. Unfortunately, at 2 years old, before the vaccine, Bill was diagnosed with polio affecting his foot and ankle. Unable to participate in the military like his dad or play much in team sports, Bill managed to strive as a leader in many other disciplines.

Bill worked for Rohr Corporation in Chula Vista as General Supervisor for 21 years, where he met and married Joanne, his wife of over 50 years.

He and Joanne and his young family moved to Santa Barbara in 1970, where he was recruited by Santa Barbara Research Center to join as a Depart-

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ment Head in the Materiel Department. He was truly an outstanding leader respected by both higher management and his staff.

Bill had a way of commanding respect from his family, and in his career and community.

He had a love for golf and was a member of the Paisanos for 30 years and the SB Golf Club. He was a Gentleman Farmer in his avocado orchard and enjoyed gardening. He enjoyed working on and fishing from his boat.

Played trombone in a Big Band during his younger years. Loved Big Band Music, enjoyed a good party and was quite a dancer and foremost, loved his Joanne. Bill was a man of faith and over the years served in many capacities at Holy Cross Church.

The Stoltz family have a tradition for giving one of the biggest and best annual Fourth of July parties on the upper Mesa in Santa Barbara. The perennial party is complete with up to 4 generations of family, Bill and Joanne’s closest friends, a Dixieland Band, lots of food, cocktails, dancing and fireworks.

Bill is survived by his wife, Joanne; his sons Mike, Steve and Dave; Grandchildren Sarah, Matt, Zachary, Brandon and Josh, three great grandchildren, Elena, Lillia and Bodie, his brother John and many devoted nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bill is the love of Joanne’s life and the lives that have crossed Bill’s path will be forever enriched. Some of the last words to Bill by his children were “Dad, you have made us better people”.

Our family would like to extend our extreme gratitude for the professional staff at Cottage Hospital,

his immediate Doctors, Dr. Rosenbloom, Dr. Greenwald and Dr. Moore and Assisted Hospice Care, who cared for Bill during his last days.

Due to Covid-19, the Stoltz Family have chosen to have a service and Celebration of Life on Bill’s Birthday, July 4, 2021. We will update you with more information as the date approaches. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children or Holy Cross Church 1740 Cliff Dr. SB 93109

Joseph William Duwell 10/9/1925 - 10/7/2020

Joseph William Duwell passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 7 with his daughter by his side.

He was two days shy of his 95th birthday. Joe was born in Germany. In 1950 he immigrated to Canada where he created the Lake Eden Resort. He later immigrated to California. Joe was an entrepreneur, real estate developer, and restaurateur.

Many Santa Barbara residents may remember him as the proprietor of the Dutch Garden Restaurant from 1966 – 1977. Joe survived his two younger siblings and his dear wife of 62 years, Ruth. He is survived by daughter Sylvia Faulk (Rob), grandchildren Ryan Faulk (Rachel), Carissa Wilburn (Zach), and two great-granddaughters.

obituaries Aiden Thomas Henderson 2/17/2018 - 11/12/2019

One year in heaven. One year without our beautiful boy.

On November 12th, 2019 we said goodbye to Aiden Thomas Henderson, aka Smusherface. He had been battling atypical teratoid/ rhabdoid tumor or AT/RT, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. He was just 20 months old. He is survived by his mother Emily, father Nick, brother Owen, and sister Peyton.

Aiden came into this world and instantly it was like he had always been here. As the third child, he was more like a king sitting on a throne and the four of us were his court jesters there to entertain him. We were all more than happy to be at his beck and call and he never wanted for anything for very long. He was just so happy to be a part of our family and we all wanted to give him the world.

Aiden loved being outside sitting on his red Bigwheel. He ate blackberries by the handful and if you sat down to the dinner table with Rusty’s Pizza you’d better be prepared to share.

He loved playing catch, giving fist bumps, and blowing kisses. His favorite book was The Very Busy Spider.

His favorite song was “Five Green and Speckled Frogs,” and his favorite movie was Moana. We watched it over and over while in the hospital. Aiden was an early talker. His first word was “bird” and I will be forever grateful to have heard him say, mama, dada, Owen, and

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Pey-pey. He never learned to walk but he was a great snuggler and his head will always have a place on my shoulder.

Aiden was treated at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and from day one he had every doctor and nurse wrapped around his chubby little finger with his big blue eyes and sweet disposition. He handled every poke and procedure with grace. In the evening we would FaceTime with his brother and sister. Even though he was so sick from chemotherapy and infections he always perked up at the sound of their voices.

He is the bravest man I have ever met.

Though they are young, Owen and Peyton have taught Nick and me a lot about how to grieve.

They never shy away from talking about Aiden and often make him out to be the superhero when they imagine the adventures they would have had together. They miss their baby brother and I can only pray that Nick and I have the strength to guide them through their grief.

In his short time on earth, Aiden taught us many things. One, that Nick and I are a really good team. Two, that we have really good kids. And three, that we are so loved by this community. We could not have made it through this year without the love and support from our friends and family. It’s taken me a year to write this, because how does one write an obituary for their child? How can one begin to put into words this kind of loss? I wish more than anything things were different. I wish there was a way to shelter my older children from this pain. I wish he never had cancer in the first place. But until I can hold him in my arms again, I will be holding him in my heart.

Should you be in a financial position to do so, we ask that you please send a donation in Aiden’s name to the Cancer Center Campaign at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles or to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Los Angeles. Please be sure and include Aiden’s name in your donation.

Mary Anne Williams 7/14/1930 - 10/28/2020

Mary Anne Williams joined her beloved husband, Al Williams, in eternal rest on October 28, 2020 after a brief illness. She was independent up until the end. Mary was born to Francis and Helen Zuzalek in 1930 in Hebron, Indiana, the youngest of 5 siblings.

Her mother had taken a quick trip from Chicago to visit friends in Hebron and was surprised to deliver a two pound baby! Mary’s father died when she was very young and her mother headed west, settling in Santa Barbara. Mary graduated from Santa Barbara High in 1949. She met the love of her life, Alvin Williams, and they were married in 1953. They soon welcomed twin daughters, Pamela and Paula, then completed their family with the arrival of son, Matthew.

Dad started Carburetor & Electric Co. and mom kept busy with the books. After retiring, they built their dream home on 16 acres on Painted Cave Road.

They were never happier keeping busy building and maintaining their beautiful home. After Al passed away in 2004, Mary kept busy up on the hill, but decided to join her daughters and grandchildren in

Atascadero in 2010. Mary enjoyed a happy life in her Templeton home and relished all the time she shared with her family.

Mary never stepped out of her home without her hair, makeup and clothes just so! Mary is survived by her children Pam Contreras, Paula Coomer (Robert), Matthew Williams (Josie), 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

Mary was predeceased by her husband, Alvin, her brothers, Frank, Edward and Danny Zuzalek and her sister, Martha Retz.

The family would like to thank all the care providers at Ingleside by the Park in Atascadero, especially Melissa, Brooke, Molly and Kim for their kind and compassionate care.

We also want to thank Wilshire Hospice Care and RN Cat for helping guide us on mom’s final journey.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Chapel of the Roses and there will be no public services.

Yiling “Jessica” Chen Evans 2/8/1973 - 5/1/2020

Yiling “Jessica” Chen Evans passed away on May 1st, 2020, at Serenity House in Santa Barbara, after a long battle with Lupus (SLE), and finally a Lymphoma.

Jessica was born on February 8, 1973 in Miaoli County, Taiwan. She grew up in Taipei City, Taiwan, where she met her husband, Brett Evans, in 1996. They were married in Taipei in 2000, and moved back to Santa Barbara County, where Brett was raised, living in Solvang, Goleta, and finally moving to Buellton in 2009.

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After moving to California, Jessica enjoyed taking adult education art and jewelry classes, as well as English as Second Language classes at SBCC. She also enjoyed working in restaurants both in Solvang and Goleta, as a server and a hostess. An excellent cook of Chinese and western food, she always dreamed of opening her own small restaurant or boba tea shop.

Although battling Lupus for 20 years, Jessica was always happy and positive, and met each day’s challenges with a smile. She rarely complained about her pain, and her very funny and feisty personality often left smiles on the faces of everyone she met. She was very kind and caring to her family and friends, and always put others’ needs before her own. October 15th, 2020, would have been Jessica and Brett’s 20th wedding anniversary.

In addition to her husband, Jessica is survived by her mother, Jiang Feng-Eh, Taipei, Taiwan, her two sisters, Regina Chen (Ah Biao), Hsinchu, Taiwan, Tsai-Wen Chen, Taoyuan, Taiwan, and brother Robin Chen, Chongqing, China, and several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her father, Chen Chun-Yi. Those also grieving her untimely death are Brett’s family, and her many American in-laws throughout the country, and friends across the spectrum of her life.

The family would like to thank all of Jessica’s doctors, nurses, physical therapists and care technicians at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Sansum Clinic and Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital who cared for her recently and over the years.

There will be a memorial service in the Santa Ynez Valley at a later date.

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know it’s super exciting to partake in smoking, eating, and however you are ingesting cannabis these days. I have always been in favor of its legalization recreationally, and I think it’s nice that enjoying it is no longer criminalized. Except for when it’s imposed on those who don’t have a choice by those who are careless and irresponsible.

I’m not talking about smoke wafting around. For the second time in three months, I have had to take my dog to a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital because she ate marijuana somewhere in public.

The first time, this happened after returning from the beach, and I thought it was a one-off. But after hiking a less-traveled, back-country trail last week, my dog had the signs hours later. I thought it was impossible for her to have found marijuana in such a remote area.

The veterinary technician told me they see this at least twice a week and that it takes just the smallest amount to be toxic in dogs.

While the toxicity is not fatal or particularly dangerous, it produces drastic effects that mimic neurological disorders, which is terrifying for both the dog and the owner. Not to mention it’s quite costly to visit the emergency hospital.

If this is happening this regularly, it can only mean that there are an awful lot of folks out there being extremely careless about littering, discarding, and dropping their pot in p ublic places where dogs and possibly children could unknowingly ingest a substance that is toxic to them. Just because marijuana 10:14 AM is legal, it does not make it okay to be careless and negligent. You are behaving thoughtlessly, irresponsibly, taking away the choice of others, and causing hardship. Please take care to think of others in addition to your own pleasures, and earn the privilege of exercising this recent law.

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group of residents wants to ban production in California in the name of the environment. What is this ban trying to accomplish? Californians today need to drive, heat, and cool their homes, and use any of the 6,000 everyday products made from petroleum.

Since everyone’s goal is to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, is it more prudent to source this energy locally or import it via tankers from across the globe?

Is it possible Governor Newsom recognizes locally sourced energy reduces greenhouse-gas emissions? He may further understand that Saudi Arabia-sourced oil is not subject to California’s strict environmental laws or a carbon tax.

Does Gov. Newsom want to deny thousands of good-paying jobs to a racially diverse energy workforce on no evidence of health ailments? California, and indeed Santa Barbara County, has the strictest oil and gas regulations in the United States.

Santa Barbara County has a rigorous review of oil facilities near neighbors. Also, operators do not use fracking in Santa Barbara County.

Sudden energy transitions, such as the one recommended in a letter last week, will indeed affect all Californians and, most of all, low-income groups. Isn’t this pandemic enough? While worldwide greenhouse-gas emissions in 2020 have decreased by 7 percent, we see a lack of energy use equates to economic destruction. Furthermore, California witnessed rolling blackouts as our renewable energy sources are not yet ready for prime time. They’ll get there in due course.

I believe a just transition occurs over time when we all work together. Our governor may have come to the same conclusion.

—Chad Walker, Environmental Manager, Vaquero Energy

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y now most Santa Barbarans have noticed the two mega-mansions being constructed on the north side of Cliff Drive in the Mesa neighborhood. On the Nextdoor “East Mesa” neighborhood posting platform, neighbors have asked: “What was Santa Barbara’s planning office thinking in issuing construction permits for buildings so much larger than the average Mesa home?” “What are the environmental impacts of such large structures on the fragile coastal soils?” “Will these mega-mansions spark a Freudian ‘mineis-bigger-than-yours’ competition with the next Mesa mansion being larger still?”

In a request to respond to these questions, the Mesa’s City Councilmember Mike Jordan replied: “The projects are all permitted and were processed by the City according to the municipal code.”

It’s important to remember that not so long ago, Los Angeles was a quaint coastal town known for its wonderful climate and beautiful location, not unlike Santa Barbara, before it became what it is today. Let’s not let Santa Barbara and the Mesa become the next Los Angeles. —Robert Coronado, S.B.

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am a skeptic. Heaven, Hell, Afterlife, God? I don’t really know. However, I experience so many fortunate coincidences almost daily, I begin to wonder.

I took a walk up to Bailard one day, passing the condos along Via Real. Almost always I think of my dog Tango as I pass the grassy lawns we used to walk. Tango died six years ago. Yet, today, two men outside one of the condos asked me where my dog was. I was pleased to know Tango and I were not forgotten.

I ran a mile or so, swam a half or so, then started walking home. Passing John Risdon’s recently closed garage, I saw his brother, Don Risdon, unlocking the gate. I said I lamented the loss of his brother and his business. He thanked me but said the business was coming back better than ever, showing me all the improvements recently done.

Just down the road I saw a hummingbird diving into purple sage flowers. I watched for a couple minutes, marveling how still they could be while flapping their wings to invisibility. What are flowers and hummingbirds, if not divine?

As I was passing Catherine’s driveway, I noticed a bag with a couple full jugs of water

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letters cont’d laying on the ground behind her car. Looked like she dropped it. I picked up the bag and put it on her front porch. I called her name, but no answer. Just as I was leaving, she came out and explained the obvious. She had dropped the bag, but just went in to make some coffee. She thanked me, and we said goodbye.

Across from Catherine’s, Willard was washing Jacquie’s car for her. Jacquie couldn’t do it anymore, so he had asked if he could do it for her.

Then I saw the lady in the wheelchair being pushed by her companion. They were enjoying this sunny, warm fall day. The lady in the wheelchair can’t speak, but as I approached, she waved her hand enthusiastically at me. Whatever disability she may have, her zest for life and sociability are alive and well. I smiled and returned her friendly wave.

I believe it’s a wonderful life and most of the people are good most of the time.

I’ll side with Divine over coincidence today.

—Steve King, Carpinteria

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s a Republican for almost all of my adult life, I am dismayed at the actions of many fellow Republicans. Joe Biden has won the presidential race fairly and squarely. He deserves the support and good will of all Americans. There was no widespread voter fraud.

There was no stealing of an election.

In the 1960s, William F. Buckley—doyen of American conservatism—led efforts to purge extreme elements from the Republican Party, including the John Birch Society. There is no place in a responsible political party for conspiracy theories. That too few Republican leaders today are willing to speak out against what can only be termed irrationality is unacceptable. It is not enough to do nothing, much less provide overt or covert sustenance, when outrageous statements are made. Leaders must denounce demagoguery.

The essence of the United States is democracy.

George Washington affirmed the democratic intent of the United States in his first inaugural address, saying of the “people of the United States” that theirs is a “Government instituted by themselves.” Perhaps most significantly, Abraham Lincoln said in the Gettysburg Address that the government of the United States is “of the people, by the people, for the people,” and that the issue in the Civil War was whether this government “shall not perish from the Earth.” Those who unfoundedly and irresponsibly dispute the outcome of the presidential election do not merely attack the results of a particular race; they assail the United States itself.

There were, moreover, for Republicans, many positive trends in the recent election that should be emphasized and celebrated. A greater percentage of Americans of color voted for the national ticket than in any election since 1960, especially African Americans and Latinos. More Republican women have been elected to Congress than ever before. In California, propositions 15 (raising commercial real estate taxes without any controls on spending), 16 (ending prohibition against discrimination on the bases of race, ethnicity, and sex), and 21 (making rent control easier to implement) were all defeated. Proposition 22 (allowing app-based drivers to be contractors rather than employees) passed. The prevailing position on all of these propositions was endorsed by the California Republican Party.

My longtime mentor in local politics, Bob Kallman, used to say that “reason and balance” should guide public decision-making—reason, in acknowledging facts; and balance, in recognizing that all responsible voices should be heard and represented. My father, William Ebenstein, a political scientist, wrote: “American democracy is American history.”

Ronald Reagan identified the “eleventh” Republican commandment as: “Thou shalt not speak ill of a fellow Republican.” Perhaps it is time to add a twelfth commandment: “Thou shalt not speak ill of a fellow American.” As long as politics exists, there will be differences—often sharp—in what people believe and advocate. This is inevitable and desirable in a diverse and pluralistic society.

But there is no reason for the enmity that has too often characterized American politics recently across the political spectrum. Republicans, as all Americans, should be able to say to President-Elect Biden: “Congratulations on your victory, and good luck in your coming term in office.”

—Lanny Ebenstein, S.B.

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ould a simple technology developed by a wheel-

chair-bound Danish scientist 130 years ago to treat his own genetic disorder be a critical part of the cure for our COVID-19 woes? Can the use of these ultraviolet lamps—for which Niels Ryberg Finsen won the 1903 Nobel Prize—in classrooms, restaurants, nursing homes, prisons, and offices stop the spread of diseases, pandemic-causing and otherwise? And if so, perhaps most confounding: What’s taken so long?

The answer to these questions is now on display at The Lark and Loquita restaurants in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, moving from room to room at Alisal Guest Ranch & Ranch in Solvang, and in a fast-growing number of classrooms, professional sports lockers, and corporate office complexes across the country. Looking like a six-plus-foot-tall vertical tanning bed on wheels, the R-Zero Arc is a lamp that sprays germicidal UVC rays—a short-wavelength form of ultraviolet light—into unoccupied bathrooms, kitchens, dining areas, or any contained space to kill 99.9 percent of the existing microorganisms, whether viral, bacterial, or fungal.

Though it’s just one part of any situation’s effective COVID-fighting arsenal—masks, social distancing, constant disinfecting, and so forth remain critical—the Arc is certainly one of the newest and flashiest weapons now on the market. And its relatively affordable appeal is powering incredible demand: though just incorporated in April, R-Zero has already raised $17 million from big-name investors, shipped out hundreds of units, and established top-level

partnerships in New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas, among other states.

“Dealing with COVID day in and day out over eight months, it’s building this pressure and this anxiety,” explains Skyler Gamble, the director of people capital and operations for Acme Hospitality, which owns The Lark, Loquita, and five other establishments in town. “We’ve learned to adapt, but we are really excited and grateful to be partnering with R-Zero. It’s a layer of safety and peace of mind that we could have never predicted.”

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Not only is Santa Barbara one of the first places to adopt this technology, but R-Zero’s cofounder and president, Eli Harris, was born and raised and, after a decade of work in China, today resides here again. A product of La Colina Junior High and San Marcos High—his mom a longtime flying instructor at the Santa Barbara Airport, his dad a serial entrepreneur—Harris started the company with two of his mentors: Bay Area–based venture capitalist Ben Boyer and Cal Poly–educated engineer-entrepreneur Grant Morgan.

All three had become “free agents” earlier this year: Boyer was finishing an investment round for Tenaya Capital, Morgan had sold his iCracked tech repair company to Allstate, and Harris was volunteer-teaching at San Marcos High’s Entrepreneurship Academy, having recently sold his interests in his own lithium ion battery business called EcoFlow.

LAMP WITH TIMER ON WHEELS: “There’s no secret sauce,” said R-Zero cofounder Eli Harris of the Arc, the UVC lamp he created to kill microorganisms. It’s now being used at The Lark (above) as well as in schools, offices, and other shared spaces across the country.

With the pandemic rising, the trio started bouncing around ideas in February.

“We thought there was going to be a fundamental shift in human nature,” said Harris, who looked at what happened after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. “There are just new standards of how the world operates relative to security.

And there was a lot of psychological scar tissue in addition to these objective standards. We thought that the same thing is going to happen to biosafety after the pandemic. There are going to be objectively new standards that are required of all shared spaces, and some lingering physiological scar tissue.

We’ll need to develop trust in our shared spaces.”

They enlisted Richard Wade as their fourth partner and chief scientist. The former director of Cal/OSHA, the state agency focused on workplace health and safety, Wade directed the team to look at hospitals for inspiration.

“Since their advent, hospitals have been a place where we encourage sick people to gather,” said Harris. “We wanted to learn how they stop the transmission of pathogens in these environments.”

They were shocked to find a surprisingly simple and old solution. Not only does the UVC technology go back to the 1890s; it also has been used in wastewater treatment plants for more than 100 years and, to a limited extent, in

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ing UVC lamps in operating rooms and elsewhere.

Today, most well-capitalized facilities feature them.

But as they investigated that sector, the R-Zero found more appalling news.

The price tag for these lamps, which range from $75,000 to $125,000, “is value-priced on the reduction of infections,” said Harris, meaning that dealers base the price on what a hospital will save in liabilities. “It has nothing to do with what it costs.”

As usual, those high prices are ultimately paid for

by American citizens.

This curious quirk of healthcare capitalism is now a $4 billion market. “Fundamentally, this is a lamp on wheels with a timer,” said Harris with a chuckle. “We couldn’t believe it.”

Using Wade’s specs, the team reverse-engineered a lamp rather easily. “The hardware is all offthe-shelf,” said Harris. “There is — Eli Harris no secret sauce.”

They had their lamp tested by a government lab in Montana to confirm the top-inclass 99.9 percent kill rate, which they achieve in less UVC-exposure time than what most hospital lamps require. “What we built is more effective than what the hospitals are using,” claimed Harris, who’s proud that R-Zero is selling their lamps based on the cost of materials: $17 per day in a leasing model compared to the $100-plus per day common for the hospitals.

R-Zero took it one step further by developing technology that integrated with GPS to offer a tracking system to ensure each desired zone was treated with the UVC rays on schedule. “Right now, you send a janitorial crew in, and you have no idea

health-care system. One such jaw-dropper was that hospitals were covered for infections that they caused.

“What they found was that Medicare and Medi-Cal were reimbursing hospitals for hospitalacquired infections,” said Harris. “So if you went in for a knee injury and left with staph, that was a $30,000 liability for the hospital, but it was reimbursed. There were 78 years of data on UVC that showed hospitals that used those systems had fewer incidences of infection. Nobody cared. There was no financial incentive for the hospitals.”

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This is especially valuable for institutions like school districts in Salinas, Los Angeles, and Chicago, which are investing in the lamps. “Parents and teachers are freaking out, especially in low-income communities,” said Harris. “They can’t do distance learning.

There is no distance. They have to go back to school, and the teachers and parents are terrified.”

Teams in all of the major professional sports leagues are using the technology now, as are corporate offices in Silicon Valley. Prisons and nursing homes are calling, and so are tribal gaming complexes.

“This is applicable to any shared space,” said Harris, “and has the ability to prove that the job has been done.”

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For almost every industry, even those that have managed to thrive, 2020 will likely go down as the most challenging year yet. Restaurants, however, remain on the frontlines of the pandemic in every way: managing diverse staffs from a wide array of living conditions; responding to ever-evolving government guidelines, which can change on a dime; struggling with economic and distribution realities on both ends of the business, from the supply-chain disruptions to preparing takeout; and, of course, dealing with the public, some of whom remain wary of masks and social distancing, and others just lacking in basic human decency.

“We talk a lot about the stress of the team, the stress that individuals are going through,” said Gamble, who, like most restaurant people during this time, seems most concerned with protecting his staff, speaking of them like family. “The culture is under a lot of pressure, but we don’t have a choice to work from home. We have to get through it together.”

With reliably pleasant weather, steady tourist traffic, a State Street shut down to cars, and other outdoor dining concessions, Santa Barbara restaurants enjoy advantages that are the envy of other regions.

But with the colder, darker, and wetter winter months coming, everyone is both preparing and worrying what will happen, especially with only 25 percent of indoor capacity allowed by current public health guidelines.

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LOQUITA TOO: Loquita, which is owned by Acme Hospitality just like The Lark, is also using the Arc. Alisal Guest Ranch started using it last weekend, and The Good Lion group plans to start soon.

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Many restaurants are buying additional heaters and building more robust, weatherproof structures in their outside areas. But many are reluctant to go further down that “winterizing” path without official guidance from the city.

“We’ve invested a lot in our outdoor grassy patio and have been loving it,” said Drew Cuddy, owner of Satellite S.B., which expanded onto State Street over the summer. “We’re continually assessing options for longer-term coverage.

At the moment though, building a large behemoth without design guidelines from the city isn’t worth the risk for us.

We are, instead, buying heat lamps and weighing our comfort allowing 25 percent capacity indoors if it does end up raining.”

But Cuddy, like many other restaurateurs and diners alike, is “increasingly cautious” of eating inside when COVID cases are jumping past 125,000 in a single day nationwide, as they did on Friday. Aaron Peterson, the Solvang restaurateur who just opened Chomp on the Rocks and Salty at the Beach in the Santa Barbara Harbor, is also unsure how comfortable diners will be about inside eating. “Customers might not even want to be seated inside if it were further allowed,” he said.

By no stretch of the imagination is the R-Zero Arc a one-stop shop salve for these worries, and Harris is very quick to assert as much. “The name of the game is risk reduction,” said Harris. “There is zero silver bullet. There is no such thing as risk prevention. The more frequently you run it, the more risk you mitigate, and it’s nearing sterile. But you are only as safe as the last person who enters the space.”

The Arc frequency is pretty consistent at The Lark and its neighboring Acme businesses, including The Lucky Penny, Pearl Social, and Helena Avenue Bakery. It’s almost being used once an hour

across those establishments, from the earliest bakery opening time to the latest bar closing, from the bathrooms to the kitchen to the dining areas. The lamp is so easy to use that anyone can handle it, which makes sharing it on an agreed time frame perhaps the hardest part.

“It adds a little time to the management schedule, but the staff has just been very vocal about how safe they feel and how grateful they are for the additional technology,” said Gamble, who is proud to say that Acme’s protocols appear to be successful so far, with only one confirmed case of COVID across their entire restaurant group. “The fact that we have had only one employee fall ill is definitely a sign that things are working.”

Last weekend, the Arc also debuted at Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort in Solvang, whose general manager Kathleen Cochran sees it as a “critical layer of added protection and environmental safety across our guest rooms.” She particularly praised the lamps’ “short disinfection cycles” because they allow her staff to continue focusing on customer service.

Everyone readily admits that another critical selling point for R-Zero is the marketing aspect, for the COVID-19 pandemic is as much about perception as infection. “COVID fatigue is a real thing, so something new that is a little techy is nice,” he explained. “We leave it right by the host stand, and guests are asking a lot of questions.”

The Acme crew is well-equipped to answer them, as well, because they were integral parts of the R-Zero development process. Harris has long looked up to Jim Villanueva, the impact investor husband of Acme’s owner, Sherry Villanueva. So when it was time to better understand the restaurant world, Harris came straight to The Lark.

“It’s definitely not often that restaurants and scientists collaborate,” said

CCO O V EVR ES TR O R S Y Gamble. “They were asking a lot of questions, and our team — because they are so involved in helping us develop these COVID protocols and policies — were really trying to punch holes and assist the R-Zero team in thinking through different aspects of it, whether signage and education or just roll-out and training.”

Brandon Ristaino, who owns The Good Lion, Test Pilot, and a number of other bars with his wife, Misty Orman, plans to start using the Arc in his establishments soon, as well. But they aren’t sure how long they can last with continued regulations from the state and county limiting capacity. “We are hoping for and need Santa Barbara to come out in droves to support their favorite venues during these coldish months,” said Ristaino. “Our venues will not survive a slow winter without the consistent support from our community.”

Gamble remains optimistic and is finding upsides in this trying time. “People are consciously eating out, tipping, doing takeout, and being more patient when it’s a little mistake or taking long,” he said.

“That’s been one of the silver linings, that people are a little more in tune with how fragile restaurants are.”

HOSPITALS NEXT?

Upon graduation from San Marcos High, Harris went to Amherst College, intent on a career in the foreign service. Upon graduation, he became a Fulbright scholar at the U.S. Embassy in China, but he quickly grew disillusioned.

“I realized that the level of bureaucracy really wasn’t my style,” he recalled. “I thought that, while working in the public sector, my own conviction would play some role. But you really have a fiduciary duty to fulfill a national mandate.”

One day, he “walked into a bar” in Shanghai, saw a guy with a Santa Barbara T-shirt on, and started chatting to Jeffrey Rank, who worked at FLIR Systems in Goleta. That led Harris to a job at DJI, the world’s biggest drone maker, in Shenzhen, China, where Harris helped the company grow its American and European markets.

Four years ago, he started his own company producing large lithium ion batteries, eventually selling more than 200,000 products in 37 countries. He was bought out last year. “It wasn’t the huge exit that I fantasized about,” said Harris. “But as a first-time entrepreneur, to have any kind of exit is a good thing.” That brought him back to Santa Barbara for the first time in 11 years, which is when he started volunteer teaching at his alma mater’s Entrepreneurship Academy.

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Soon after, his pandemic ponderings led to R-Zero, but he is very clear that these lamps are not just for the current dilemma.

“If we thought this was only a COVID response play, we would have never done this,” said Harris, explaining that the UVC light also kills the microorganisms that cause food poisoning, the seasonal flu, and even the common cold.

Around 40 million Americans get the flu each year, which costs the U.S. economy $17 billion a year. “We’ve just accepted that as normal,” said Harris. “The actions we’re taking now with concerns around biosafety could impact those numbers.

What we’re doing now could prevent the spread of any disease.”

Clearly, R-Zero’s cheaper but more effective lamps pose a major threat to the existing $4 billion UVC medical market, and Harris is seeing some web traffic that appears to be coming from those behemoth companies. But he’s pretty sure those dealers won’t try to compete on price.

“If they slash their prices to come downstream, they are cannibalizing their own revenue in the medical space,” said Harris, noting that those companies are doing very well during the pandemic too.

“They are selling more than ever into hospitals right now.” Plus, those institutional entities aren’t very nimble, and they usually grow by acquiring smaller, smarter competitors.

But being acquired doesn’t seem like R-Zero’s end game. “We are gonna collapse that market,” said Harris bluntly.

“We’ve started that journey, but it’s going to take several months because hospitals want more history, which we are starting to build now.”

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To date, R-Zero has shipped out hundreds of units and sold more than $3 million so far after just seven months in business. “We are absolutely flying right now,” said Harris. “The demand is through the roof, and we’re playing catch up. It’s a good problem to have.”

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As always, find the complete listings online at independent.com/events. And if you have virtual events coming up, submit them at independent.com/eventsubmit.

11/12:

House Calls Virtual Event: Danish String Quartet This exceptional chamber music group will play a program featuring a Shostakovich String Quartet piece and a short selection of folk tunes followed by a conversation. 5pm. Free-$10. Call (805) 893-3535. tinyurl.com/DanishString

THURSDAY 11/12 11/12-11/18: Virtual: SBHS Theatre Presents Three Radio Plays Listen to three student-directed radio plays, The Pirate’s Curse, Detective Rufflethorpe, and Buried Treasure Hunters, presented by the S.B. High School Theatre Arts Department. View through November 30. $20 for all three plays.

11/12: Virtual Author Talk: Maureen Murdock Please join this virtual talk with area author Maureen Murdock, who recently rereleased her 1990 book, The Heroine’s Journey, which follows a contemporary woman’s search for wholeness in a society defined by masculine values. 6-7pm. Free. Call (805) 682-6787.

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11/14-11/18: On Demand: The SBCC Theatre Arts Department Presents Antigone by Sophocles This student showcase production of Antigone chronicles the willful civil disobedience between church and state, individual rights, and family relations with all of the impact of Sophocles’s original text translated into a contemporary translation. This cast will have their live performances recorded and integrated into a performance with actors all over the world participating. View through November 30. $5-$15. Call (805) 965-5935.

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11/13:

Live from the Lobero Presents John Kay Guitarist

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and Steppenwolf frontman John Kay will perform rare selections from solo albums woven together with stories and recollections. 8pm. $15.

Call (805) 963-0761. Read more on p. 37. lobero.org/events/

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11/14: Collective Gratitude with SB ACT The S.B. Alliance for Community Transformation will host a virtual fundraising event that will detail its work with homelessness, human trafficking, and lack of health care in our community.

10:30am-noon. Free.

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11/14: Facebook Live: Connecting Thru Sign Language Storytelling Hour Take in this

Zoom Talk: Santa Barbara: An Uncommonplace American Town Former the Deaf artists at Connecting Thru Sign Language will share their personal stories of creativity in the style of Moth Story Hour, followed by a live Q&A. 1-2pm. Free. Call (805) 564-5602 or email hbroman@santabarbara.gov.

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S.B. mayor Sheila Lodge will discuss her forthcoming book and partial memoir about how S.B. became the community that it is through planning, the battles that sometimes occurred, and her personal involvement. 4pm. Free.

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11/14: Save San Marcos Foothills Meetup Join every Saturday to share what minally ill adults across the nation come

saving San Marcos Foothills means to the community and ways to save and protect this land. Bring poster materials and markers to make signs. Safety protocols will be in place. 10:30am. Free.

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true by bidding on auction swag or making a donation. Register online to watch an advanced private screening of the documentary Language of Dreams (not rated), about fulfilling the final dream of terminally ill adults.

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SUNDAY 11/15 11/15: Virtual Fundraiser: Dream Foundation’s Magic Moments Help make the dreams of ter-

11/15: Zoom Presentation: Estate and Legacy Planning Essentials Workshop The S.B. Museum of Natural History’s Planned Giving Advisory Council

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11/15:

storytelling hour on S.B. Public Libraries Facebook page, where

FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE FOOD PROGRAMS S.B. Unified School District will provide Grab & Go breakfast, lunch, and supper meals, and Goleta Union School District will be offering meal kits. Visit the link for locations, times, and more.

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de S.B. ofrecerá desayuno, almuerzo y cena, y el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Goleta ofrecerá paquetes de almuerzo. Haga clic en el enlace para locaciones, horarios y más.

independent.com/fall-food-programs The Peabody Charter Seamless Summer Food Option will offer free homemade lunch and breakfast for the next day to community members 18 years old and younger through December 31. Meals are available in front of Peabody Charter School marquee, 3018 Calle Noguera, Monday-Friday, 11:30am-1pm. Children do not have to be present to pick up meals.

Masks are required. For more information, call Chef Hallie at (805) 563-1536 or email hallie.ingram@peabodycharter.net.

La Opción de Alimentos de Verano de la Carta de Peabody ofrecerá un almuerzo casero gratuito, así como el desayuno del día siguiente, a los miembros de la comunidad de 18 años o menos, hasta el 31 de diciembre. Las comidas están disponibles frente a la carpa de la Escuela Peabody Charter, 3018 Calle Noguera, de lunes a viernes, de 11:30am-1pm. Los niños no tienen que estar presentes. Se requieren máscaras. Para más información llama al Chef Hallie al (805) 563-1536 o envíe un correo electrónico a hallie.ingram@peabodycharter.net.

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Community 11/15: Lotusland Access Days

Make your online reservation to visit one of the 10 best gardens in the world, which is home to more than 3,000 plants from around the world. A generous sponsor has made a donation that will allow nearly 1,000 area residents to visit the gardens this Sunday as well as December 12 and 31 for half of the normal entrance fee.

Visit the website for safety protocol and parking requirements. Ages 3+: $25. Call (805) 969-9990. lotusland.org/visit/community/

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11/12: State Street Promenade “Shop Local” Market Downtown S.B. will host a market every Thursday

to highlight downtown businesses and area artisans and local goods. The marketplace will be located on the 1000 block of State Street between Carrillo and Figueroa streets November 19 and December 3, 10, and 17. 3-7:30pm.

Free. downtownsb.org/events

• Organic Eggs • Organic Flour • Organic Butter • Organic Milk • Organic Produce

11/12-11/13, 11/14-11/15, 11/17: S.B. Outdoor Christmas Market Shop safely for your holiday gifts (jewelry, clothing, candles, artwork, books, chocolate, skin care, and more) from area artisans and small businesses through December 24. Thu.-Fri.: 3-8pm; Sat.:-Sun.: 11am-7pm; Tue.: 3-6pm. Paseo Nuevo at De la Guerra Place, 651 Paseo Nuevo. Free. tinyurl.com/XmasOutdoorMarket 11/2-11/18: A Crimson Holiday S.B.’s uptown artisan gift gallery offers safe shopping for items from 40+ of the area’s most talented artists, designers, and authors through January 15, 2021. Visit the website to learn about Monday-morning private shopping and Thursday-morning senior shopping opportunities. Mon.-Fri.: 11am-7pm; Sat.-Sun.: 11am-6pm. La Cumbre Plaza (across from Chico’s), 121 S. Hope Ave. Free. Call (805) 570-1987.

Enjoy outdoor dining on our Figueroa St. parklet, as well our back patio.

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11/12-11/18: Virtual Christmas at the Casa: From Our Casa to Yours This annual tradition will offer the chance to bid on meals, trips, vintage jewelry, antiques, one-of-a-kind experiences, and more, with funds raised to go toward Casa del Herrero. Visit the website between now and November 30 to view the auction catalog and place a bid. casachristmas.com

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will present a live webinar on the essentials of estate and legacy planning such as wills, trusts, power of attorney, advance directives, tax considerations, and more. Handouts and checklists will be available. Reservations are required. 3-5pm. Free. Call (805) 682-47111 x179 or email rrose@sbnature2.org.

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tinyurl.com/EstateLegacyPlanning 11/15: Race to Justice/House Calls Virtual Event: Sunday Brunch Concert with Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi Singer/

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songwriter and banjo and fiddle player Rhiannon Giddens will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi for a special matinee concert from Giddens’s home in Ireland, followed by a Q&A. 11am. Free-$10.

Offering Patio Dining, Indoor Dining (up to 25% capacity) 805 962-6611 & Takeout Everyday from 11:30 am- 9:00 pm.

TheSavoyCafe.com Our dining room and both outdoor patios are open!

Limited seating & all safety protocols, including masks and physical distancing are in place.

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MONDAY 11/16 11/16: Zoom Book Class: Daring Greatly. Are You Ready? Join in a powerful book class on the New York Times #1 best-seller Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, and Lead by Brene Brown. This five-week series will be facilitated by Jennifer Christine Somerville, MA, and Unity of S.B. 6-7:30pm. $25/class; $100/series.

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11/18:

this true story about a substitute teacher who leads four high schoolers to team up and enter a robotics competition against the nation’s top universities. Arrive early for food trucks, concessions, and entertainment. 7:15 and 9:15pm. Gates open: 4pm; film: 5:30pm. Goleta West Wind Drive-In, 907 S. Kellogg Ave., #3833, Goleta. Free. Rated PG-13.

chronicles the life and career of the legendary civil rights activist and Democratic representative from Georgia. The film screening will be followed by a Q&A with Dawn Porter. 2-3pm. Free. Rated PG.

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TUESDAY 11/17 11/17: Race to Justice Virtual Event: John Lewis: Good Trouble This 2020 documentary

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11/18: Stories in the Park: Sunflower Park Join outdoors as the book We’ve Got the Whole World in our Hands by Rafael López is shared aloud.

The pages of the book and activities will be printed on large standing signs.

Don’t forget your library card. Masks are required (except for children under age 2). 2:30-4:30pm. Sunflower Park, 1124 E. Mason St. Free. Ages 0-5. Call (805) 962-7653 or email gwagy@santabarbaraca.gov.

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Foodbank S.B. County Holiday Turkey Drive Drop off canned fruit and vegetables, gravy mix, stuffing mix, nonperishable food items, fresh or frozen turkeys and chickens, or financial donations through November 23. Mon.-Fri.: 8am-3pm.

Foodbank Warehouse, 4554 Hollister Ave. Call (805) 967-5741.

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Celebrate the Foodbank’s beloved annual soup luncheon fundraiser, virtually!

NOVEMBER 14 – 23 DONATE All gifts will be doubled!

CHOOSE ARTIST BOWLS One-of-a-kind bowls by local artists SUPPORT RESTAURANTS This year, our generous soup donors need all our love SHARE MEMORIES Keep Empty Bowls spirit strong until we meet again in person #EmptyBowls2020

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SANTA BARBARA AUDUBON SOCIETY

Mission Protecting area birdlife and habitat and connecting people with birds through education, conservation, and science

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Nurturing a Connection to Birds Santa Barbara Audubon Society (SBAS) is a vibrant organization in the Santa Barbara area which works to strengthen our connection to birds and nature through education, conservation, and science.

SBAS was founded in 1963 when the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s Bird Study Group became a chapter of the National Audubon Society.

Conservation

Protecting Our Birds

SBAS’s priority is our area birdlife and habitat.

We work to protect birds and biological diversity, conserve and improve bird habitat and natural ecosystems, and connect people with birds.

SBAS has over 1,000 members and is one of National Audubon Society’s nearly 500 local chapters. We are a non-profit organization and are financially independent of the National Audubon Society. SBAS’s education, conservation, and science programs are supported by chapter membership, donations from individuals and foundations, and grants.

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SBAS’s educational programs foster a connection to birds within our community.

We engage the public through monthly bird-related presentations, birds walks, and field trips. Our iconic educational program, Eyes in the Sky, is the only licensed raptor education program in the county. Our rescued raptors serve as avian ambassadors to the public. SBAS’s outreach includes the Winter Bird Count for Kids and Meet Your Wild Neighbor programs for elementary grades, upper grade classroom visits and field trips, and presentations at libraries and retirement communities.

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Conservation SBAS provides guidance and input on local planning and management efforts and projects that impact birds including stewardship of open spaces, protection of important wetlands, and environmentally sensitive approaches to development. We collaborate with environmental partners in the county and, when need be, work to ensure that federal, state, and local laws providing protections to birds and bird habitat are honored.

Science SBAS advances our knowledge of birds through both citizen and research-based science. We assist locally with the oldest citizen science project in the nation, Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count.

We monitor nest boxes and contribute to documenting local breeding bird activity to inform resource management. And we have conducted water quality and invertebrate research within local wetlands.

“You are what hope looks like to a bird.”

– David Yarnold, President & CEO, National Audubon Society

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Become Involved Join as an SBAS Member

Chapter memberships are separate from National Audubon memberships. When you join the Santa Barbara Audubon chapter, 100% of your dues stay local and keep SBAS strong and sustainable so we can protect birds and their habitat now and into the future. You enable us to continue sharing the joys and importance of birds with all. Our El Tecolote newsletter, e-blasts, and website connect you to our programs and activities as well as opportunities to volunteer and become involved in SBAS. To learn more, please go to SantaBarbaraAudubon.org and click the “Join Today” button.

Donate to SBAS

Birds are good for the world around us: they control pests, pollinate plants, disperse seeds, scavenge carcasses, recycle nutrients, and provide a greater understanding of the earth’s diverse ecosystems. When you donate to SBAS, you protect birds and affirm that birds are essential to a rich, healthy, and sustainable environment. There are many different ways to donate to SBAS. To learn more, please go to SantaBarbaraAudubon.org and click the “Donate Now” button.

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NOT TO WORRY: “It would be a different type of visitation option, but it’s always going to be hyper-exclusive on that island,” said Park Superintendent Ethan McKinley.

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s the second largest chunk of Channel Islands National Park, and yet with a fraction of the visitors to Santa Cruz or Anacapa islands, Santa Rosa Island is a wonderland for lovers of nature and solitude. But visitors tend to be of the hardier sort, forced to endure a multi-hour ferry ride across often rough waters, trudge a couple of miles to the existing campground, survive in mostly backcountry conditions during their stay, and then hike for many more miles to see the island’s primary sights.

The National Park Service would like to make that experience easier for a wider portion of the population while also preserving the island’s historic ranch complex in Becher’s Bay, once home to the legendary Vail & Vickers cattle operation. Based on the direc-

Channel Islands National Park Seeking Hospitality Ideas for Remote Isle

by Matt Kettmann tives approved in a 2015 management plan, they are now seeking suggestions from the private sector for a financially feasible plan to develop lodging, food and beverage, trailhead transportation, and camper support services, such as a small store. Hoping to launch these updated options in 2024, the park is soliciting such ideas until February 2021.

“The island is a difficult place to get to, and it’s a difficult place to explore,” said Ethan McKinley, who was named the park’s superintendent in January 2019. “You really need to be an experienced camper to gain access. We still want that to be part of the experience. But we would like to open it up so that we have more access for folks who might not have the mobility or the physical fitness, or be the right age or have the right level of experience to sleep on the ground or to camp.”

In so doing, the park will better showcase the island’s past. “The benefit to the park is finding a really purposeful and beneficial use for that historic ranch,” said McKinley. “Buildings that go unoccupied begin to deteriorate and lose their value. We want to see these buildings be well used. We want to see the ranch thriving.”

But don’t expect Disneyland to descend on Becher’s Bay. “Nothing that we are proposing would

increase the level of capacity,” said McKinley. “It would be a different type of visitation option, but it’s always going to be hyper-exclusive on that island.”

Partnering with the private sector is commonplace at almost every national park, and there are a massive range of styles, services, and prices. McKinley envisions Santa Rosa Island hosting something like Phantom Ranch in the Grand Canyon, or perhaps the High Sierra Camps in Yosemite. “It’s limited, it’s low impact, and it’s discreet,” he said. “That’s the category of service we are looking for out there.”

Being so remote, with dips in visitation during the colder months and inclement weather, Santa Rosa Island may prove challenging for profit-minded concessionaires. There are only four existing rooms in the ranch house and, even with the nearby bunkhouse involved, overnight capacity is just 40 people.

Those limitations are why the park is reaching out to potential business interests now, to better determine what might be a profitable operation.

In addition to the lodging, a commercial kitchen could sell food, perhaps as meal plans for campers, particularly those staying at a to-be-built, 75-person campground near the ranch at Becher’s Bay. (The existing campground two miles away in Water Canyon will be reduced from 75 campers to 50.) There could be a small store, selling sunscreen and other necessities, and truck rides to remote trailheads, perhaps with supply drops of water and food for backpackers as well. (A park-wide wilderness plan is also in the works to assess new and existing trails.)

With the Conception boat disaster, a wildfire on Santa Cruz Island, and the pandemic impacts, it’s been a rough go for McKinley’s first 18 months in charge. The park has remained open throughout most of the pandemic, with camping available on all of the islands except Santa Cruz, where the pier is still being repaired.

Visitation rates remain limited due to public health concerns, as are the ferries run by Island Packers, which are only allowed to carry 40 percent of their usual loads. “It’s been challenging for the team,” admitted McKinley. “But the park has made it through very well.”

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both an interview and a digital portrait of each participant. “I used to draw only in black and white — each portrait would take me 10 hours,” said Chen. But in color, “it takes me about four.”

She’s adamant that As Humans is not about her.

“It’s about the people I interview,” she said. “People have been really honest, and it’s been really exciting.”

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“It’s really easy to disguise yourself and try to fit in,” explained Chen, who now aims to “create a space for people to be able to celebrate differences without being judged or biased.”

New stories showcasing Santa Barbara residents are available on AsHumans.com each Tuesday. “As Humans is multiple facets all in one,” said Chen. “It started as an illustration project and evolved into stories.” The project, which started in June and now features 14 stories, serves as an honest call to openness and acceptance in a very divisive time.

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While conversations are open-ended, several have surrounded race. Among George Floyd’s death, the Black Lives Matter protests, and civil unrest, Chen finds individuals are compelled to share their perspective of race in America.

“This one person I was interviewing was extremely hard on themselves,” she said of Allen A. “He talks about having racist tendencies. It was super moving, especially since it was my second interview. The stuff he was sharing was very vulnerable, and I thought it was really cool how he was able to share that openly.”

As Humans poses the same set of questions to each interviewee. “Hopefully anyone can talk about any part of their life with those questions,” said Chen, whose interviews move past small talk to forge genuine connections with everyday human beings.

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I first met Modugno at the Community Arts Workshop holiday popup in 2018, an event I now look forward to every year and hope dodges cancellation this December. When I saw recently that another Goleta girl like myself was not just starting a business but expanding one, I was elated. Lazy Eye is like raiding your cool aunt’s closet: Every signature piece will have you saying, “Oh, this ol’ thing?” My favorite conversation pieces include a crisp, brown cowgirl hat à la Smokey the Bear and not one, but two navy blue blazers, the first of which I call my “Kiki” (for Kiki’s Delivery Service).

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nly the most daydreamy of kids could imagine that they’d one day traverse through Lollipop Woods, climb Chocolate Mountain, and brave the Peppermint Forest on a race to King Kandy’s Castle — in real life. But that’s exactly what Goletabased pastry chef Jordan Pilarski is doing as part of Candy Land, a new Food Network television show that premieres on November 15. Based directly on the board game that was first created in 1949, the six-episode program is hosted by actress Kristin Chenoweth, whose sugary personality and nymph-like presence seems well suited for the task. The format teams bakers with

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sugar artists to create some of these life-sized lands as judges Nacho Aguirre and Aarti Sequeira decide their fates.

Candy Land is certainly not where Pilarski assumed he would wind up as an East Coast child, when he dreamed of being an architect. “My grandfather was a self-made architect in Buffalo, New York,” said Pilarski, today a pastry chef at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, not far from his Goleta home. “I was always in his basement, sketching with him, drawing blueprints, and building model airplanes, really just using my hands. That’s what I wanted to do.”

But by the time Pilarski was in high school, architecture was becoming a computer-based trade. In the meantime, he fell in love with cooking by watching the Food Network, amazed by what chefs could do with food, especially those lavish and large desserts. So he applied to study pastry at Johnson & Wales University

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in Providence, Rhode Island, graduating in 2016 and immediately starting at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island in Florida.

“I’m still an architect, just in a different medium,” said Pliarski, who started at the Bacara in spring 2019.

“I get to work with my hands.”

Soon after he started at Amelia Island, Pliarski was contacted completely out of the blue via Facebook by a Food Network recruiter. “I never applied,” said Pilarski, but he did endure the interview process and flew to Los Angeles to tape season three of the Spring Baking Championship.

He won, and that “steamrolled” into a couple of other opportunities, including being a guest judge on season two of the Christmas Cookie Challenge and a contestant in the Holiday Baking Championships: The Homecoming Special on Christmas Eve of 2018. “It was just a one-episode special with a bunch of other champions,” said Pilarski. “I ended up winning that one as well.”

The TV appearances stopped for a bit until this opportunity arose, with filming happening over the summer. “It took longer than my past experiences, for good reason,” said Pilarksi of the pandemic production process. “I didn’t feel unsafe at all at any point. They took the right steps to do what they needed to do to create this amazing show.”

On Candy Land, Pilarski gets to flex his sugar artist skills, adding intricate designs to the “big cake builds” that each land requires. He recalls playing the game as a kid, especially Gumdrop Mountains and Licorice Lagoon. “It’s not a land you want to be in,” he said of

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the latter. “But I love black licorice, and I remember that black spot on the game board. It was the focal point.”

The competition combines aspects from both the original and updated versions of Candy Land. “There are new lands that maybe some people don’t know about,” he said. “But the show just meshes everything together and creates a Candy Land not only for the older generation but for new generations as well.”

Pilarski couldn’t divulge any outcomes prior to the premiere, but he did confirm my suspicions about Chenoweth. “She’s like the greatest human being I’ve ever met,” he said. “She’s perfect for this show. She is so bubbly, and, you’ll see, she fits in Candy Land. That’s her place.”

I asked whether he’d take anything back to his work from the show, but Pilarski said it was more the other way around. “Working in the hotel industry gets me ready for being on these types of shows, for thinking on your feet, for being uncomfortable while doing things you have never done before, and then persevering through it,” said Pilarski, who also credits his years playing baseball and ice hockey as an advantage. “I’ve been in competition my whole life.”

Pilarski believes those early TV appearances did further his career and hopes this show will, as well. “I can only think this next show is going to give me more opportunities,” he explained. “Candy Land is the perfect show for Food Network. It’s a land full of candy. It’s amazing what the concept is, and I think it turned out really, really well.”

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At dinner, we waded through numerous wines from the list with the help of a friendly, tuxedoed sommelier, in a stone building in old-world Portugal. At the end of the meal, my father posed the question that we had all been waiting for: “Do you have any Moscatel de Setúbal?” The man’s eyebrows raised noticeably, and he paused before replying, seeming shocked that a foreigner should ask.

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He presented a bottle with a label so old it was barely legible. By holding it up to candlelight, we could discern that the vintage year was 1902. The waiter poured us each a glass, and the wine, once white, had aged to the color of coffee.

There are very few things in life that take this much age to come to greatness. Strange how so many of those things exist in the world of wine. No matter the nature of the flame, at some point in its life it grows to its most luminous before the light begins to fade, eventually to nothing. The metaphor can be applied to a great Burgundy or Bordeaux, for example, or even the age of a vineyard.

How similar this can be to the life of a great man, who my father certainly was. He passed away on August 1 of this year, and with his passing, the wine business lost a great leader. He was larger than life, and his dedication to the winemakers that are true to their craft was legendary. He was a spokesperson for the little guy in a world that evermore favors the large and corporate. Warner Henry is the main reason why a winery like Lumen exists.

As the grapes came into the winery this harvest, I could feel my father looking over my shoulder at every punch down. I ran through all of the great memories we had together exploring the world of wine and was brought back to that moment when we tasted the Moscatel de Setúbal together.

Years later, my father told me that it was the most exquisite beverage he had ever put in his mouth.

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We returned to Porto at the end of the trip and had a reservation at the very same restaurant where we had dined night one. When I was showering before dinner, my father came into my room and yelled through the bathroom door that he had left me a taste of wine on my bedside table. I got dressed and then took a sip of the wine. “Holy crap,” I thought, “what is this wine?” It was hands down better than any wine I had tasted on the entire trip up the Douro River.

I walked to my father’s room to ask what he had left for me to taste. He had a twinkle in his eye. “It’s the Moscatel,” he said proudly. “I slipped down the street to that restaurant to grab us both a glass.”

I came to realize years later that moments like these were the most transcendent in my father’s life.

He best remembered the times when he discovered greatness in unexpected places. I had always hoped he would have one of those moments with a bottle of Lumen. Then one year it happened, after he tasted our 2015 Presqu’ile Vineyard Pinot Noir.

I will never forget the night he first tried that wine—my phone started blowing up with expletives over text. He told me that it was the secondbest Pinot Noir he had ever tasted from California.

(My father was not prone to exaggeration, and I realized that second-best was the greatest compliment he could have ever paid me. I already knew that first-best was the 1976 Sanford & Benedict.)

In 2018 he helped me purchase an 11-acre parcel next door to Presqu’ile Vineyard. Here, at this site, we will put Warner’s name on a bottle of wine for the first time ever, by naming it the Warner Henry Vineyard. Perhaps it may someday reach the calin ber of that legendary Moscatel de Setúbal.

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I Ballard Inn Restaurant: sold out; (800) 638-2466 I Belmond El Encanto: sold out; (805) 845-5800 I Black Sheep: $75; 5-10 p.m.; (805) 965-1113 I bouchon: sold out; (805) 730-1160 I Ca’ Dario, Goleta: $35; 3-9 p.m.; (805) 884-9419 I Ca’ Dario, Montecito: $35; 3-9 p.m.; (805) 884-9419 I Ca’ Dario, Santa Barbara: $35; 3-9 p.m.; (805) 884-9419 I Coast & Olive: $95 adults, $45 ages 11 and below; 4-7 p.m.; (805) 690-3920

I Cold Spring Tavern: $75 adults, $35 ages 12 and below; 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; (805) 967-0066

I Convivo Restaurant, Santa Barbara Inn: $75 adults, $20 ages 12 and below; noon-9 p.m.; (805) 845-6789

I Costa Kitchen & Bar, Mar Monte Hotel: $89 adults, $39 ages 12 and below; 1-7 p.m.; (805) 882-1234

I Crocodile Restaurant & Bar, Lemon Tree Inn: ~$30;

noon-9:30 p.m.; (805) 687-6444 I Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant: $27.95; 11:30 a.m.9 p.m.; (805) 568-0702 I Finch & Fork, Kimpton Canary Hotel: $75 adults, $35 ages 3-10; 5:30-8 p.m.; (805) 879-9100 I First & Oak, Mirabelle Inn, Solvang: $69; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; (805) 688-1703 I Harbor Restaurant: priced à la carte; 12-9 p.m.; (805) 963-3311 I Harry’s Plaza Café: $26.95; 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; (805) 687-2800 I Helena Avenue Bakery: everything but turkey; takeout with at least 4 days’ notice; priced à la carte; (805) 880-3383 I Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood: $35 turkey, $46 prime rib; 12:30-8:30 p.m.; (805) 965-3363

I Jack’s Bistro & Famous Bagels: takeout only, order by

November 20; $195 feeds 10 people, $17.50 by the plate; (805) 319-0155 I Joe’s Café: $29.95 ham, $30.95 turkey, $39.95 prime rib; noon-10 p.m.; (805) 966-4638

I Live Oak Café, Best Western Plus Encina Lodge & Suites: $25 takeout heat-at-home turkey pot pie;

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I Louie’s California Bistro, The Upham: $65; 2:307:30 p.m.; (805) 963-7003

I Montecito Wine Bistro: $35; 3-7 p.m.; (805) 969-7520 I Mulligan’s Café & Bar, Santa Barbara Golf Club: $26.99

turkey/ham, $30.99 prime rib; noon-5 p.m.; (805) 682-3228 I The Outpost, Goodland Hotel: $55 turkey/salmon; 4-8 p.m.; (805) 964-1288 I Pea Soup Andersen’s, Buellton: $21.95 adults, $15.95 ages 4-10; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; (805) 688-5581 I Ritz-Carlton Bacara: Angel Oak: $125 adults, $50 ages 3-12; 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; (805) 571-4220 I Ritz-Carlton Bacara: The Bistro: priced à la carte; 7 a.m.-9 p.m., (805) 571-4220 I Rosewood Miramar Beach: Caruso’s: four-course prix fixe dinner menu; $195 adults, $85 ages 4-12; 39:30 p.m.; (805) 303-6169 I Rosewood Miramar Beach: Malibu Farms: four-course prix fixe dinner menu; $165 adults, $65 ages 4-12; 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; (805) 303-6169 I Roy: four-course dinner with turkey, salmon, or prime rib; $30-$40; 2-8 p.m.; (805) 966-5636

TURKEY TIME: Many restaurants across Santa Barbara County are offering Thanksgiving dinners during this pandemic year. But make reservations early because they often sell out.

EL PASEO STILL CLOSED: After a tip from reader Kerry, I

called El Paseo Restaurant at 813 Anacapa Street to find out their status and was told that they continue to be closed because of COVID-19 restrictions even though their voicemail says they are open. The eatery gets the majority of their income from buffets and large events, none of which are currently allowed.

PERSONA REOPENING: Persona Neapolitan Pizzeria at 905

State Street closed in mid-March at the beginning of the lockdown and never reopened, which I reported last week. Reader Kiona then told me that Persona was recently purchased and there are plans to reopen toward the end of November with a parklet on the State Street Promenade.

ROOT 246 CLOSED: Root 246 restaurant at Hotel Corque, 420

Alisal Road in Solvang, has closed permanently. The restaurant opened to great fanfare by the Chumash Casino in April 2009 and closed temporarily last March due to COVID-19 restrictions. The casino then decided not to reopen the eatery and don’t yet have any plans for a replacement.

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I Santa Barbara Sunshine Café: $19.95; 9 a.m.-2:30

36 State Street had a soft reopening last Friday after being closed for months because of COVID-19 restrictions. Though it started out as a restaurant when it was launched in September 2017, Blackbird is now a cocktail bar that also includes a variety of local wines.

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eled Mar Monte Hotel at 1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, which is owned by Hyatt, has introduced two new dining options: Costa Kitchen & Bar, which offers a mix of coastal Italian cuisine and modern SoCal fare by Executive Chef Nathan Lingle; and Café Lido, which serves Mediterranean-style small plates and cocktails near the hotel pool.

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3:30-8 p.m.; (805) 770-2143

I Shoals Restaurant, Cliff House Inn: $75; 1-6:30 p.m.; (805) 652-1381

I Stella Mare’s: $65 adults, $29 ages 12 and below; noon-6 p.m.; (805) 969-6705

I Stonehouse, San Ysidro Ranch: sold out; (805) I Tee-Off Restaurant & Lounge: $26.95; 3-9 p.m.; I Uncorked Wine Tasting & Kitchen: takeout only; $75

turkey serves 8-10 people, $125 turkey serves 15-20 people, side dishes and desserts priced à la carte; order by November 20; (805) 690-4590 I Willows, Chumash Casino Resort: $65; 3-9 p.m.; (805) 686-0855

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same question: Which restaurants serve a traditional turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day? Last week, I made a hundred phone calls to find the answers, which I serve below.

Joining my 14th annual Thanksgiving list are the Costa Kitchen & Bar at Mar Monte Hotel, Scarlett Begonia, and Uncorked Wine Tasting & Kitchen.

Restaurants skipping Thanksgiving this year include Banquet Room at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Bella Vista at the Biltmore, Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn, Brewhouse, The Buffet at Chumash Casino Resort, Chandelier Ballroom at Rosewood Miramar Beach, Frog Bar & Grill at Glen Annie Golf Course, Moby Dick, and Wine Cask. Previous Thanksgiving restaurants that closed in the last year include Aly’s Restaurant in Solvang, Due Lune, Root 246 in Solvang, and Treehouse Restaurant at Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn. Make your reservations early because many places will sell out; some are booked out three months in advance. And the competition isn’t just from your immediate neighbors: Based on the analytics of who is reading my online posting of this list, it appears that slightly more than half of the people exploring the idea of a Santa Barbara Thanksgiving feast are from outside of the county.

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the COVID-19 rules went into effect, the Treehouse Restaurant at 3860 State Street is now reopening. Periodically, I called the Pepper Tree Inn to find out the status and was told that the hotel had no information about what was happening. I called today and received confirmation that the eatery closed permanently.

John Dickson’s reporting can be found every day online at SantaBarbara.com. Send tips to info@SantaBarbara.com.

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In context, the use of “Magic Carpet Ride” for the hilarious liftoff scene in Star Trek: First Contact (1996), for example, feels like a direct allusion to Steppenwolf ’s massive influence on movie music.

In performance, Kay was as wild as his contemporary Jim Morrison, but unlike the Doors’ frontman, Kay didn’t wild out. His solo career may not have yielded the same level of popularity achieved by Steppenwolf, yet Kay has continued to write great songs, play and produce interesting records, and stay fresh and relevant for five more decades.

Abandoning Los Angeles for stints in Vancouver and Nashville, Kay has kept the fires burning for the Wolfpack, which is what the legions of Steppenwolf fans worldwide call themselves. By adhering to a thoughtful archival release strategy, participating in an excellent documentary film, and writing a well-received autobiography, 1994’s Magic Carpet Ride, he’s curated the Steppenwolf legacy with exemplary aplomb.

Through it all, Kay has also remained devoted to getting out to hear live music.

He moved to Santa Barbara eight years ago, and when his pal Hale Milgrim took

him to a show at the Lobero, it was love at first concert. Speaking about the cinematography in his upcoming streaming show, Kay waxes poetic about how well filmed the concert is, and about what a great vision the stream gives of the theater. “There’s a drone shot at the beginning” from outside of the theater, he told me, “and then it takes you inside, through the dressing room and onto the stage,” adding that the production team “did a splendid job of showing why the place is so dear to all of us,” After eight years of avid concertgoing at the Lobero, he feels that every night in the room “has been a gift.” For those who would like to enjoy that gift in the only way we can right now, visit livefromthelobero.org/products to buy a ticket. The John Kay Live from the Lobero show premieres at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 13, and will be available for 72 hours from that time on. —Charles Donelan

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NANCY GOSLEE POWER It has been a year for tending one’s garden, and no one knows more about that than the people at William Laman in Upper Village Montecito. This Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14, they will be showing paintings by one of the greatest garden makers in America, Nancy Goslee Power. Power, who is responsible for some of Montecito’s most exquisite landscape designs, has been painting still-life watercolors of fruits and vegetables in her studio in Santa Monica for decades. Like her gardens, they demonstrate both an architect’s feeling for form and a painter’s sense of color. There’s also more than a hint of the chef’s appetite and the host’s charisma.

Stop by 1496 East Valley Road either day between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and you may catch the artist in person.

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“I didn’t fully want to go to college — I wanted to do music, and I want to be an artist,” explains Jazara Hutton, the 18-year-old singer/songwriter who released her debut single, “Friends,” this summer.

The song, which conjures the familiar knottiness of having romantic feelings for a friend, was quickly popular on both Radio Disney and NRK P3, Norway’s biggest radio station.

Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Hutton packed up before her senior year at San Marcos High School and moved to Norway, where she attended a one-year intensive music program called LIMPI, which stands for Lillehammer Institute of Music Production and Industries.

LIMPI introduced Jazara to professionals who’d previously collaborated with Rihanna and Beyoncé.

“Having those mentors for even a week was amazing,” said Hutton, though she remains very grateful to her hometown mentors, vocal coach Agatha Carubia and guitar teacher Adam Zelkind.

She’s since graduated from the program but continues to collaborate in Norway with her producer, Richello. Together, they finished “Friends” in under a month. “We went through so many different versions,” she explained. “We wrote eight different versions and had three different choruses.” Originally intended to be acoustic, “Friends” now hails as a vivacious pop anthem.

As a child, Hutton gravitated toward songwriting, picking up the guitar at age 13. Her teen years were chock-full of learning new instruments and performing live in Santa Barbara. “My mom would always throw me in the car on a Saturday and drive me down to the farmers’ market,” she said. “I actually raised enough money to buy myself my own guitar.”

By 16, Hutton was performing weekly at farmers’ markets and hitting up open mic nights as well, including regular performances at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company.

The budding pop artist, with an American mother and Jamaican father, grew up on rock and reggae. “My family has had my back since day one,” she said. “I feel lucky since I know there are other artists out there who don’t have that support system, because it is a risk, being an artist.”

Of her hopes for “Friends,” Hutton explained, “I hope people will cry to it, dance to it, or just relate to it.”

You can now listen to “Friends” on all of the major streaming platforms. Follow Jazara Hutton’s career on Instagram at @jazara.music. —Melody Pezeshkian

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Originally from New York City, Gerson visited his sister here in the late 1970s, when she owned the Midnight Butterfly gift shop at 607 State Street. He moved to town in 1977 and lived all around town, from Donze Avenue to the Riviera to Mission Canyon, before settling in the valley 16 years ago. Those experiences inform Life: part-time. Set in Santa Barbara during the summer of 1979, it’s a magical-realism romp involving young love, career dreams, and much more.

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by Matt Kettmann Why did you choose the Santa Barbara summer of 1979 as your novel’s setting? [It] felt like the perfect transition year after the culture-changing decades of the 1960 to 1970s, and just before the country’s transformation toward a different direction that began in the early 1980s.

Late 1970s California was home to the early developments of the personal computer and the internet, some of which unfolded at UCSB. One of the central themes of the novel is creativity and innovation. Back then, Santa Barbara was also home to startups and individuals involved in the early days of the environmental, sustainable living, alternative energy, and natural foods movement. That world view is central to the main character’s “lost and abandoned idea.” That era contained

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What are some familiar S.B. locations? The novel opens at Hendry’s Beach a few days after the Solstice Parade. The main characters continue their mysterious life-changing journeys at the Breakwater, East Beach, Butterfly Beach, Mission Canyon, and at a secluded organic farm in Gaviota. I loved writing many of the scenes and chapters that take place at The Arlington Theatre, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the main branch of the Santa Barbara Library on Anapamu.

Long-gone restaurants and food establishments also provide the backdrop for many scenes: The Santa Barbara Nutrition Center (now Jeannine’s Bakery directly across from the Independent’s office), the Sojourner Restaurant, the John Dory at the harbor, and J.K. Frimples.

Paige, the co-lead character, works two jobs. Her day job is at the Santa Barbara Travel Bureau, still there today at the State Street location in the book. Her evening and weekend job is at the Earthling Book Shop, which in 1979 was on the corner of State and Victoria Street before their final move across from the Art Museum at State and Anapamu.

Nicholas is a swimmer, so there are many scenes above and below the water in the channel. For those readers who like the always-exciting world of office and business life, some of the story happens at the offices of a catalog company and ad agency at State and Cota streets.

How long was the book in the works? Six years of writing, editorial conferences, rewriting, and daydreaming in 1979 Santa Barbara. Originally, I intended this to be a graphic novel. I am also an artist-illustrator and relished the idea of illustrating Santa Barbara. I have about 50 completed illustrations that included 12 graphic-novel-formatted pages. My writing style, realist illustration style, and the length of the story quickly overpowered the limited space of the graphic novel format.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by Rob Breszny ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): “Love can’t always do work,” wrote

novelist Iris Murdoch. “Sometimes it just has to look into the darkness.” From what I can tell, you’ve been doing that recently: looking into the darkness for love’s sake. That’s a good thing! You have been the beneficiary of the blessings that come through the contemplation of mysteries and enigmas. You’ve been recalibrating your capacity to feel love and tenderness in the midst of uncertainty. I suspect that it will soon be time to shift course, however. You’re almost ready to engage in the intimate work that has been made possible by your time looking into the darkness.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Author Barbara Kingsolver says,

“Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say.” That’s always valuable advice, but it’ll be especially useful to keep in mind during the coming weeks. You’re probably going to feel more pressure than usual to tell others what they wish you would tell them; you may experience some guilt or worry about being different from their expectations of you. Here’s the good news: I’m pretty certain you can be true to yourself without seeming like a jerk to anyone or damaging your long-term interests.

So you might as well say and do exactly what’s real and genuine.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “The violets in the mountains have

broken the rocks,” wrote playwright Tennessee Williams. I think that’s a poetic but accurate description of the feat you’ve been working on lately, Gemini. You’re gently smashing through stony obstructions. You’ve been calling on your irrepressible will to enjoy life as you have outsmarted the rugged, jagged difficulties.

You’re relying on beauty and love to power your efforts to escape a seemingly no-win situation. Congratulations! Keep up the good work!

HOMEWORK:What’s the one thing you have never said to your best friend that you really should say?

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(June 21-July 22): Cancerian rapper Vince Staples says,

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Who is to decide between ‘Let it be’ and ‘Force it’?” asked Libran author Katherine Mansfield. I mention this because you’re now hanging out in the limbo zone between “Let it be” and “Force it.” But very soon—I’m sure you’ll have a clear intuition about when—you’ll figure out how to make a decisive move that synthesizes the two. You will find a way to include elements of both “Let it be” and “Force it.”

“I feel like it’s impossible to be completely yourself.”

Why? Because ideally we’re always outgrowing who we have become; we’re moving beyond the successes we have already achieved. There is no final, whole, ideal “self ” to inhabit and express—only more and more of our selfness to create. Staples suggests we’d get bored if we reached a mythical point where we had figured out exactly who we are and embodied it with utter purity.

We always have a mandate to transform into a new version of our mystery. Sounds like fun! Everything I just said, Cancerian, is an empowering meditation for you right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “I am my own sanctuary, and I can be reborn as many times as I choose throughout my life.”

Singer/songwriter Lady Gaga said that, and now I offer it to you to use as your motto. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, it’s a fabulous time to be your own sanctuary. I invite you to rebirth yourself at least twice between now and the end of November. What’s the first step you’ll take to get started?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The National Football League is a

giant socialist enterprise. It earns billions of dollars of revenue and shares it equally with each of its 32 teams. So the team in Green Bay, Wisconsin, population 105,000, receives the same payout as the team in Chicago, population 2.7 million. I advocate a comparable approach for you in the coming weeks. Just for now, distribute your blessings and attention and favors as evenly as possible, showing no favoritism toward a particular child or friend or pet or loved one or influence. Be an impartial observer, as well. Try to restrain biases and preferential treatment as you act with even-handed fair-mindedness. Don’t worry: You can eventually go back to being a subjective partisan if you want. For the foreseeable future, your well-being requires cordial neutrality.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “I hold a beast, an angel, and a mad-

man in me,” wrote Scorpio poet Dylan Thomas (19141953) in a letter to a friend. That sounds like a lot of energy to manage! And he didn’t always do a good job at it—although he did at times tap into his primal wellspring to create some interesting poetry. I’m going to use Thomas’s words in your horoscope, because I think that in the coming weeks you can be a subtle, refined, and mature blend of a beast, angel, and madperson. Be your wisest wild self, dear Scorpio!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Activist and author Rebecca Solnit

writes, “The grounds of my hope have always been that history is wilder than our imagination of it and that the unexpected shows up far more regularly than we ever dream.” In my astrological estimation, her grounds for hope should also be yours in the coming weeks. The future is more wide-open than you might think. The apparent limitations of the past are at least temporarily suspended and irrelevant. Your fate is purged of some of your old conditioning and the inertia of tradition. I encourage you to make a break for freedom. Head in the direction of the Beautiful Unknown.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The famous Leaning Tower of Pisa

doesn’t stand straight, but tilts at an angle. Why? The soil it was built on is soft on one side. So the marbleand-limestone structure began to tip even before it was finished. That’s the weird news. The good news is that

the tower has remained standing for more than eight centuries—and has stayed intact even though four major earthquakes have rolled through the area. Why? A research team of engineers determined it’s because of the soft foundation soil, which prevents the tower from resonating violently with the temblors. So the very factor that makes it odd is what keeps it strong. Is there a comparable phenomenon in your life? I believe there is.

Now is a good time to acknowledge this blessing—and enhance your use of it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Even if you tend to pay more attention

to what’s going wrong than what’s going right, I ask you to change your attitude for the next three weeks. Even if you believe that cynicism is an intelligent perspective and a positive attitude is a wasteful indulgence, I encourage you to suspend those beliefs. As an experiment—and in accordance with astrological potentials—I invite you to adopt the words of activist Helen Keller as your keynote: “Every optimist moves along with progress and hastens it, while every pessimist would keep the world at a standstill. The consequence of pessimism in the life of a nation is the same as in the life of the individual. Pessimism kills the instinct that urges people to struggle against poverty, ignorance and crime, and dries up all the fountains of joy in the world.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Researchers in the U.K. found that 62

percent of the adult population brags that they’ve read classic books that they have not in fact read. Why? Mostly to impress others. George Orwell’s 1984 is the top-rated book for fake claims, followed by Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, James Joyce’s Ulysses, and the Bible. I hope you won’t engage in anything like that type of behavior during the weeks ahead. In my opinion, it’s even more crucial than usual for you to be honest and authentic about who you are and what you do. Lying about it might seem to be to your advantage in the short run, but I guarantee it won’t be.

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53 Acronym that sometimes means “right now” 54 Word after blood or fuel 55 Place to play horsey 57 Dungeons & Dragons game runners, for short 58 Withdrawal symptoms ©2020 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com) For answers to this puzzle, call: 1-900-226-2800, 99 cents per minute.

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LEGALS ADMINISTER OF ESTATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER E S TAT E O F : W I L L I A M CHARLES NEILSON Case No.: 20PR00260 To all heirs, b e n e f i c i a r i e s , creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of WILLIAM CHARLES NEILSON A PETITION FOR P R O B AT E h a s b e e n f i l e d 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 d e c e d e n t ’s will a n d c o d i c i l s , i f a n y, b e 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, h o w e v e r, t h e p e r s o n a l representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The Independent a d m i n i s t r a t i o n authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant t h e a u t h o r i t y.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/03/2020 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, P. O B o x 2 1 1 0 7 S a n t a 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.

Yo u r appearance may be in person or by your a t t o r n e y. I F Y O U A R E A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal r e p r e s e n t a t i v e 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

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Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a c re d i t o r.

Yo u may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU M AY 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 Oct 29. Nov 5, 12 2020.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER E S TAT E OF: JEREMY WEI J AY NO: 20PR00394 To all heirs, b e n e f i c i a r i e s , creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both o f J E R E M Y W E I J AY, J E R E M Y J AY A PETITION FOR P R O B AT E : has been filed by: HAN KIANG J AY i n t h e S u p e r i o r Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): HAN KIANG J AY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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, h o w e v e r, t h e p e r s o n a l representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The Independent a d m i n i s t r a t i o n authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant t h e a u t h o r i t y.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on 12/3/2020 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Anacapa Division.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file

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written objections with the court before the hearing.

Yo u r appearance may be in person or by your a t t o r n e y. I F Y O U A R E A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal r e p r e s e n t a t i v e 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 c re d i t o r.

Yo u may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU M AY 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: Jacob P. Ainciart PO Box 1261 Santa Barbara, CA 93102; (805) 635‑8555.

Published Nov 5, 12, 19 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N A M E S TAT E M E N T T h e following person(s) UPTOWN BARBERSHOP at 4425 Hollister Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Erik Hernandez 4228 Carpinteria Avenue 4 Carpinteria, CA 93013 conducted by a Individual Signed: Erik Hernandez Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 29, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck.

FBN Number: 2020‑0002461.

Published: Oct 22, 29. Nov 5, 12 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N A M E S TAT E M E N T T h e following person(s) S A N TA B A R B A R A D O J O at 122 E. Gutierrez St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Kickboxers, Inc. (same address) conducted by a Corporation Signed: Austin Curtis Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 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: 2020‑0002586.

Published: Oct 22, 29. Nov 5, 12 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N A M E S TAT E M E N T T h e following person(s) JACK O’KEEFE JUNIOR G O L F F O U N D AT I O N a t 1111 Chapala Street Suite 200 Santa Barbara Foundation (same address) conducted by a Corporation Signed: Jackie Carrera Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 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: 2 0 2 0 ‑ 0 0 0 2 5 6 8 .

Published: Oct 22, 29. Nov 5, 12 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N A M E S TAT E M E N T T h e following person(s) SAFE TECHNOLOGY F O R S A N TA B A R B A R A C O U N T Y, S A F E T E C H SBC at 1105 N Ontare Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105‑1937; Sandra Castellino (same address) conducted by a Unincorporated Assoc. Other Than a Partnership Signed: Sandra Castellino Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 8, 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: 2 0 2 0 ‑ 0 0 0 2 5 4 4 .

Published: Oct 22, 29. Nov 5, 12 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N A M E S TAT E M E N T T h e following person(s) JANO GRAPHICS, JANO PRINTING & MAILWORKS, P R I N T I N G IMPRESSIONS, SB MAIL WORKS, V3 PRINTING at 200 N Elevar Street Oxnard, CA 93030; National Graphics, LLC (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Michael Scher Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 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: 2 0 2 0 ‑ 0 0 0 2 5 7 8 .

Published: Oct 22, 29. Nov 5, 12 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N A M E S TAT E M E N T T h e following person(s) SUPER 8 GOLETA/ SANTA BARBARA at 6021 Hollister Ave. Goleta, CA 93117; Oceanic Santa Barbara LLC 3656 Ruffin Road Suite A San Diego, CA 92123 conducted by a Limited Liability Partnership Signed: Priyanka Chawla Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 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: 2 0 2 0 ‑ 0 0 0 2 5 0 7 .

Published: Oct 22, 29. Nov 5, 12 2020.

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F I C T I T I O U S BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) PIPILO TALES, PIPILO at 4533 Nueces Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Mariangelica Duque (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Mariangelica Duque Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 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: 2 0 2 0 ‑ 0 0 0 2 5 6 4 .

Published: Oct 22, 29. Nov 5, 12 2020.

F I C T I T I O U S BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) BEST WESTERN PLUS SANTA BARBARA, BEST WESTERN SANTA BARBARA, BW PLUS SANTA BARBARA, BW SANTA BARBARA at 2220 Bath St Santa Barbara, CA 93105; E n c i n a P e p p e r Tre e , LLC 3850 State St. S a n t a B a r b a r a , 93105 conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Jeanette Webber Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 8, 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: 2 0 2 0 ‑ 0 0 0 2 5 4 2 .

Published: Oct 29.

Nov 5, 12, 19 2020.

F I C T I T I O U S BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) BALANCE BOARD at 6612 Calle Koral Goleta, CA 93117; Jewell Te c h n o l o g i e s Incorporated (same address) conducted by a Corporation Signed: Kimberly Adcock Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 8, 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: 2 0 2 0 ‑ 0 0 0 2 5 3 8 .

Published: Oct 29.

Nov 5, 12, 19 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT T h e f o l l o w i n g person(s) SUPER VALUE SMOG at 403 De La Vina Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Scott C Brodie (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Scott Brodie Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 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: 2 0 2 0 ‑ 0 0 0 2 5 7 4 .

Published: Oct 29.

Nov 5, 12, 19 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N A M E S TAT E M E N T T h e following person(s) SR TECHNOLOGIES at 5671 Ekwill St #103 First Floor Goleta, CA 93111; Christopher B Moore 16387 Conestoga Rd. Hidden Valley Lake, CA 95467 conducted by a Individual Signed: Christopher B Moore Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 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: 2020‑0002583.

Published: Oct 29. Nov 5, 12, 19 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N A M E S TAT E M E N T T h e following person(s) SACRED LOTIONS at 1221 State Street, Suite 12 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Charlena R Cooper (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Charlene Cooper Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 26, 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: 2020‑0002640.

Published: Oct 29. Nov 5, 12, 19 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N A M E S TAT E M E N T T h e following person(s) SANTA BARBARA EYECARE at 2946 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Santa Barbara Eyecare, Inc., APMC (same address) conducted by a Corporation Signed: Douglas A. Katsez, M.D. Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 26, 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: 2020‑0002641.

Published: Oct 29. Nov 5, 12, 19 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N A M E S TAT E M E N T T h e following person(s) THE NECK at 15 Arroyo Vista Dr Goleta, CA 93117; Isabella Santi Esteves Freiria (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Isabela Santi Esteves Freiria Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 26, 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: 2020‑0002651.

Published: Oct 29. Nov 5, 12, 19 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N A M E S TAT E M E N T T h e following person(s) ARTSTUDIO 4 KIDS at 815 Puente Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Geraldine B Otte (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Geraldine Otte Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 26, 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: 2020‑0002647.

Published: Nov 5, 12, 19, 25 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING at 1828 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc. 1177 West Loop South, Suite 700 Houston, TX 77027 conducted by a Corporation Signed: Adam Wade Laird Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 26, 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: 2 0 2 0 ‑ 0 0 0 2 6 3 7 .

Published: Nov 5, 12, 19, 25 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT T h e f o l l o w i n g person(s) DRESDEN BODY AND WELLNESS at 1805 East Cabrillo Blvd, Suite E Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Dresden Holden 5693 West Camino Cielo Santa Barbara, CA 93105 conducted by a Individual Signed: Dresden Holden Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 30, 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: 2 0 2 0 ‑ 0 0 0 2 6 8 0 .

Published: Nov 5, 12, 19, 25 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT T h e f o l l o w i n g person(s) GOODLAND DINING at 231 South Magnolia Ave Goleta, CA 93117; Monrroy Enterprise LLC (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Rosalinda Monrroy Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 29, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck.

FBN Number: 2 0 2 0 ‑ 0 0 0 2 6 6 7 .

Published: Nov 5, 12, 19, 25 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT T h e f o l l o w i n g person(s) VENTUCOPA H I G H L A N D S V I N E YA R D at 6485 Calle Rreal, Suites E & F Goleta, CA 93117; Anacapa Fund 407 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 conducted by a Corporation Signed: Gail Zannon Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 26, 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: 2 0 2 0 ‑ 0 0 0 2 6 3 8 .

Published: Nov 5, 12, 19, 25 2020.

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LEGALS F I C T I T I O U S BUSINESS NAME S TAT E M E N T T h e following person(s) VERCIEL at 6711 Sabado Ta rd e Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93117; Mitchell B Lewis (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Mitchell Lewis Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 22, 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: 2 0 2 0 ‑ 0 0 0 2 6 2 5 .

Published: Nov 5, 12, 19, 25 2020.

F I C T I T I O U S BUSINESS NAME S TAT E M E N T T h e following person(s) COASTAL GROWN APOTHECARY at 516 Myrtle Ct Solvang, CA 93463; Amy M D o n n e l l y ( s a m e address) conducted by a Married Couple Signed: Amy Donnelly Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 4, 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: 2 0 2 0 ‑ 0 0 0 2 7 2 9 .

Published: Nov 12, 19, 25. Dec 3 2020.

F I C T I T I O U S BUSINESS NAME S TAT E M E N T T h e following person(s) COASTAL, COASTAL DISPENSARY at 901 E m b a rc a d e ro D e l M a r, Suite 104 Goleta, CA 93117; Coastal Retail I V, LLC 819 Reddick Street Suite D Santa Barbara, CA 93103 conducted by a Limited Liabilty Company Signed: Julian Michalowski Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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: 2 0 2 0 ‑ 0 0 0 2 7 0 6 .

Published: Nov 12, 19, 25. Dec 3 2020.

F I C T I T I O U S BUSINESS NAME S TAT E M E N T T h e following person(s) LINDA ALANIZ ART at 3835 Connie Way Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Linda Alaniz ( s a m e a d d re s s ) conducted by a Individual Signed: Linda Alaniz Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 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: 2 0 2 0 ‑ 0 0 0 2 6 5 8 .

Published: Nov 12, 19, 25. Dec 3 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N A M E S TAT E M E N T T h e following person(s) G R O O M I N N AT I O N a t 4067 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Justin S Plackett 141 Valdivia Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Andrea M Plackett (same address) conducted by a Married Couple Signed: Amy Donnelly Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 4, 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: 2020‑0002672.

Published: Nov 12, 19, 25. Dec 3 2020.

NAME CHANGE A M E N D E D I N T H E M AT T E R OF THE A P P L I C AT I O N OF STEPHANIE LAUREN B AT T L E O R D E R T O S H O W CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 20CV02181 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior court proposing a change of name(s) FROM and TO the following name(s): FROM: STEPHAINE L A U R E N B AT T L E TO: STEPHAINE LAUREN B AT T L E B R O C E THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below t o s h o w c a u s e , i f a n y, 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 Dec 3, 2020 8:30 am, Dept: SM4, Via Zoom, Meeting ID: 945 0051 7331, Password: 6055984 Superior Court of California County of SB 312‑C East Cooks Street Santa Maria, CA 93454 Cooks 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 c o u n t y, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated Oct 8, 2020 by Jed Beebe, Judge of the Superior Court. Published: Oct 22, 29. Nov 5, 12 2020.

I N T H E M AT T E R O F T H E A P P L I C AT I O N O F R I TA C L E R I H E W TAT E O R D E R TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 20CV03297 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):

F R O M : R I TA C L E R I H E W TAT E TO: R I TA CLERIHEW BRIND’ AMOUR THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below t o s h o w c a u s e , i f a n y, 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 Dec 4, 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, p r i n t e d i n t h i s c o u n t y, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition.

Dated Oct 22, 2020 by Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court.

Published: Oct 29. Nov 5, 12, 19 2020.

I N T H E M AT T E R O F T H E A P P L I C AT I O N O F R O B E R T GEORGE LUCIE‑SMITH ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 20CV02811 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: ROBERT GEORGE LUCIE‑SMITH TO: ROBERT ANTHONY BENNETT THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below t o s h o w c a u s e , i f a n y, 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 aooear 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 withouta hearing.

Notice of Hearing Dec 15, 2020 10:00 am, Dept 3, Courthouse, S A N TA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, p r i n t e d i n t h i s c o u n t y, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition.

Dated Nov 9, 2020. by T h o m a s P. A n d e r l e . o f t h e Superior Court. Published.

Nov 12, 19, 25. Dec 3 2020.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Design Review Board Goleta City Hall – Council Chambers (Electronically and Telephonically) 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, CA 93117 Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Design Review Board (DRB) of the City of Goleta will conduct an Electronic public hearing on the date set forth above to consider the following new project: Conceptual Review New Rehabilitation Center at GVCH 351 S. Patterson Avenue (APN 065-090-022) Case No. 20-0002-DP Hollipat Permanent Parking Lot 334 S. Patterson Avenue (APN 065-090-028) Case No. 19-080-DPAM Final Review Powell Addition and Setback Modification 261 Iris Avenue (APN 077-254-008) Case No. 20-0001-MOD Conceptual/Preliminary/Final Review Organic Greens Signage 5902 Daley Street (APN 071-151-006) Case No. 20-0013-DRB Valero Gas Station Signage 5661 Calle Real (APN 069-160-056) Case No. 20-0019-ZC ATTENTION: Pursuant to of the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020 authorizing local jurisdictions subject to the Brown Act to hold public meetings telephonically and electronically in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the regular meeting of the Design Review Board for November 24, 2020 will be conducted telephonically and electronically. It will be broadcast live on the City’s website and on Cable Goleta Channel 19. The Council Chambers will not be open to the public during the meeting. Design Review Board Members will be participating telephonically and will not be physically present in the Council Chambers.

IN LIGHT OF THE CITY’S NEED TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS ELECTRONICALLY AND TELEPHONICALLY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, written comments may also be submitted as instructed above or via email to the DRB Secretary, Mary Chang at mchang@cityofgoleta.org or by electronic means during the Public Hearing (date and time noted above), provided they are received prior to the conclusion of the public comment portion of the Public Hearing. Instructions on how to submit written comments during the hearing will be available on the City’s website: https://www.cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/news-and-updates/governmentmeeting-agendas-and-videos.

PUBLIC COMMENT: This hearing is for design review only. All interested persons are encouraged to participate in the public hearing electronically (by phone) as described above. You may also request your written comments to be read into the record during the hearing.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The items in this notice are new items. The DRB agenda may also include items continued from prior meetings. All persons wanting to review any project applications may do so by contacting City of Goleta, Planning and Environmental Review at (805) 961-7543. The Agenda, staff reports and project plans will be available approximately one week before the hearing on the City’s website at www. cityofgoleta.org.

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