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JULY 15-22, 2021 VOL. 35 ✮ NO. 809

Investigating

Evil

Goleta’s Eileen Horne Co-Authors Best seller About Forensic Psychiatry

Bicycling Empowered Feminism, New Books More Summer Reading: How

By Hometown Scribes, and Thrillers to Find

Thank you for taking a stand!

We recognize the men listed below as “Upstanders” – those intolerant of violent or demeaning behavior in themselves or others.

“A man who takes a stand against domestic violence... he does not stand by; he is part of the solution.”

Rolando Arambula

Dean Moray

Jerome Atkins*

Dalan Moreno – Rascal’s SB

William Basiliko

Varoujan Movsesian

Andrew Black

José Luis Na jera

David Black

Tony Papa

Forest Black

Carlos Peralta –

Zephyr Black

Rincon Coffee Roasting Company

George Bliss*

Bill Piotrowski

Timothy Bliss

Jimmy Poggione

Sergio Eulogio

Carlos Borrayo

Eric Ramirez

Tom Flannery

Jordan Brant

Javier Ramirez

Daniel Gartung

Chris Burke

Paul Richardson

Leon Gartung*

Randy Campbell

Chad Ritchie

Rogelio Gonzalez

Roy Campbell*

Thorn Robertson

Travis Hawley –

Matt Capritto

BlueStar Valet Parking

Arturo Rodriguez

Paul Capritto

Jeffrey Hazarian

Johnny Savage –

Chris Clement

Jarryd Hensel

Harvey M. Clement*

Bryce Holloway

James Clement

John Horton

Norman Colavincenzo

Mark Juretic, M.D. – Internal Medicine

Felix Contreras

Bummy Koepenick

Justin Dees

Ryan Lacey

Dylan DeVré

Lee Launstein

Bill Dinklage

Martin Lazcano

David Dinklage

Craig Leets

Zach Dinklage

Marcus Lundell

Sergio Adrian Dorado

Timothy MacMurray

John Dudley*

James Meucci

Scott Dunn*

Robert Meucci*

Creative Services Catering David Schall Dick Schall* Thomas H. Shultz Jason Stewart Luis Alberto Torres Wayne Trella – Santa Barbara Brewing Company Mario Vargas Brett Weichbrod – The Gentlemen of Channel Wealth John B. Wigle* Daniel Williams Omar Zaragoza *With us in spirit and forever in our hearts

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COVER STORY 24 Investigating Evil

Goleta’s Eileen Horne Co-authors Best Seller About Forensic Psychiatry; Plus More Summer Reading

by Indy Staff

NEWS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

OPINIONS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Angry Poodle Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

DIVING INTO DELTOPIA Growing up in the Bay Area community of Woodside, Holly Rusch, seen here with her dog Flynn, practiced ballet for 14 years with dreams of dancing with a professional company one day. But instead of pliés, Rusch is studying political science at UCSB and writing about a variety of topics as part of the Independent’s internship program. This week, on page 8, she writes about the upcoming film Deltopia, which has Isla Vista’s party poopers in a tizzy.

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

What was most surprising about this story? The media coverage that Isla Vista receives. To UCSB students, living in Isla Vista and attending Deltopia is just a part of their college experience, so the idea that it could be entertaining enough to be made into an actual movie is pretty crazy.

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Have you done Deltopia yourself? I haven’t actually gotten to experience a true Deltopia because of COVID. So I’m not sure how I’ll feel seeing the movie, or if it will be an accurate retelling of my I.V. experience. Since the movie is about kids just out of high school, I have a feeling it won’t be. I am curious, though.

In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

THE WEEK.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 LIVING.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Restaurant Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

ARTS LIFE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

ASTROLOGY.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 CLASSIFIEDS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Join Us For Fiesta 2021!

Fiesta 2021 is fast-approaching and Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara is thankful to everyone that has worked hard to make the following Fiesta events possible. We’ve included dates and start times as some of the events have new start times in 2021. Please enjoy the celebration, and we look forward to more events, including the Fiesta parade El Desfile Histórico and Mercado del Norte, added back to the schedule in 2022. Viva la Fiesta!

One Time Events

Recurring Events

LA RECEPCIÓN DEL PRESIDENTE 5:00 –10:00 p.m., Carriage and Western Art Museum, $$ Every year, the La Recepción del Presidente kicks off Fiesta week. A wonderful evening in the beautiful outdoor Carriage and Western Art Museum, this event brings together Fiesta history with the excitement of the Fiesta to come and is traditionally highly attended by Past Presidentes, city dignitaries and other officials. With guests in their finest Fiesta attire, the evening includes a delicious dinner, entertainment by the Spirits of Fiesta and concludes with dancing under the stars as the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean.

EL MERCADO DE LA GUERRA 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., De La Guerra Plaza, FREE Stroll through the colorful Fiesta market (across from City Hall) to feast on Spanish and Mexican-American foods, shop for crafts and souvenirs, and enjoy live entertainment all day and into the evening. Numerous local Non-profit groups serve up a wide variety of food and beverages.

Sunday, August 1

Wednesday, August 4

LA FIESTA PEQUEÑA 6:30 p.m., Old Mission Santa Barbara, FREE As the August sun slowly sets behind the “Queen of the Missions,” experience the Franciscan’s hospitality as they welcome all to enjoy the official opening of Old Spanish Days Fiesta at this beautiful setting as they have since 1927. La Fiesta Pequeña, “Little Fiesta,” is a colorful, historical program which includes traditional songs and dance from Californios, Flamenco, Spanish classical and Mexican folklorico, an appearance from Saint Barbara, and special performances from the 2021 Spirit and Jr. Spirit.

This KEYT3 televised event attracts thousands of local spectators and is free to the public.

Thursday, August 5

LA MISA DEL PRESIDENTE 10:00 a.m., Old Mission Santa Barbara, FREE The Saint Barbara Parish invites all to enjoy mass in the main church of Old Mission Santa Barbara. La Misa is held in honor of this year’s La Presidenta, celebrating both the long-standing relationship between the Old Mission and Old Spanish Days, and the entire Fiesta community. Open to the public. For information, call Old Mission Santa Barbara (805) 682-4713.

August 4 – August 7

Thursday, August 5

DIGS! (CELEBRACIÓN DE LOS DIGNATARIOS) 5:00–10:00 p.m., Santa Barbara Zoo, $$ Fiesta is back! DIGS at the Santa Barbara Zoo in 2021 features small bites, premium bars, and local breweries and wineries.

This upscale, all-inclusive catered event includes music by local favorite DJ Hecktik and dancing on the Zoo’s iconic hilltop. The fare and libations pair perfectly with a stunning sunset over the Pacific and a stroll through the lush gardens of the Zoo. Come experience the best of what the Central Coast has to offer at the Fiesta of the year! For guests 21+ only.

Friday, August 6

FLOR Y CANTO 7:00 p.m., Courthouse Sunken Garden, FREE Here is a rare opportunity to see the original Spanish California dances & songs of the 19th century. Step back in time to a rancho party of the 1840s! Interwoven with historic narration, these unique songs & dances are performed much as they would have been 170 years ago, accompanied on acoustic instruments, all by local residents in authentic costume. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the show in the Courthouse Sunken Garden.

Saturday, August 7

TARDES DE RONDA 1:00–5:00 p.m., Courthouse Sunken Garden, FREE Held in the historical Sunken Gardens on Saturday afternoon, the always highly attended “Afternoon of Gaiety” features performers under the age of sixteen.

August 5 – 7

LAS NOCHES DE RONDA 8:00 p.m., Courthouse Sunken Garden, FREE “Nights of Gaiety,” held in the famous Sunken Garden of the beautiful Santa Barbara County Courthouse, draws as many as 4,000 spectators each night. The evening performances feature spectacular dances and songs from the fire of flamenco to the charm of Mexican folklorico dances. Over 200 performers entertain nightly and donate their time to this wonderful event.

August 7 – 8

ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Cabrillo Blvd. west of Stearns Wharf, FREE Stroll along the beautiful beachfront Cabrillo Boulevard just West of Stearns Wharf and browse for handmade treasures created by local artisans. Enjoy the arts and crafts while you take in Santa Barbara’s beautiful marina and a spectacular view of our coastal mountains.

August 6 – 8

OLD SPANISH DAYS STOCK HORSE SHOW 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Earl Warren Showgrounds, FREE Riding and roping contests date back to the 1800’s in California, and the Rodeo dates back to the very first Fiesta 97 years ago. Visit www.sbfiestarodeo.org for more event information and updates.

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NEWS of the WEEK

by TYLER HAYDEN, NICK WELSH, and JEAN YAMAMURA, and INDEPENDENT STAFF

NEWS BRIEFS

EDUCATION

SPORTS COU RTESY

SBCC President Quits Effective Now

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GODSPEED, GOSWAMI: Of the past SBCC presidents forced from office, Dr. Utpal Goswami is the first and only one to have quit immediately.

tend, Goswami was autocratic in style but indecisive and ineffective.

Perhaps most unforgivably, he never cottoned on to the culture of “shared governance” that holds sway at City College with uncommon fervor. “What he ran into was the buzz saw of shared governance,” stated boardmember Kate Parker. “If you don’t respect that, you’re going to have a terrible time.”

And by any reckoning, Goswami has been having just that. Since May, the Board of

‘What he ran into was the buzz saw of shared governance.

If you don’t respect that, you’re going to have a terrible time.’

—KATE PARKER, SBCC BOARDMEMBER community,” proclaimed then board chair Robert Miller. Goswami, the community was told, could restore the campus’s fiscal order and navigate the hot-button issues of inclusion, race, and diversity with empathy and effectiveness. Today, his critics con-

Pitcher Michael McGreevy (above) of UCSB was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 18th overall pick in the Major League Baseball Draft. Another UCSB hurler, left-hander Rodney Boone, was taken in the eighth round of the draft by the Cleveland Indians. Boone was the 51st Gaucho selected in the MLB Draft during the nine seasons Andrew Checketts has been their head coach. UCSB announced this week that Checketts has signed a contract extension through the 2028 season. Full story at independent.com/mcgreevy.

Trustees has been meeting in closed session to evaluate his performance. Extra sessions have been required. No final verdict has been rendered. The length of the deliberations speaks for itself. This week, the faculty senate is scheduled to hold a no-confidence vote on

Goswami regarding his lack of support for its mandatory vaccination proposal. He, it should be noted, is not the only focus of that vote; also included are the four boardmembers who voted on June 24 to reject it.

In the meantime, Goswami has had to contend with a budget deficit that veers from $3 million to $8 million while key administrators leave to take jobs elsewhere. COVID, clearly, has made his task infinitely harder.

But it also became obvious to all sides — Goswami especially — that the time to repair burned bridges had come and gone.

Of the past presidents forced from office, Goswami is the first and only one to have quit immediately. He has agreed, however, to make himself available as a consultant for 30 days. For that, he will be paid. In addition, he will be paid his full annual salary of $317,000 as part of the severance package he negotiated when he was initially hired.

Kathleen Scott will be filling in for Goswami while a search is conducted for a permanent replacement. Scott had been hired from the Long Beach Community College to function as interim executive vice president to fill the void created by one of the higherlevel administrative departures. Scott’s hiring for that position was just announced; most n boardmembers have not yet met her.

Last week, the federal government distributed 289 emergency housing vouchers — wor th $3 million — to the county for those experiencing or on the brink of homelessness. These funds are cour tesy of the American Rescue Plan Act, which set aside $5 billion nationwide for homeless housing vouchers. Distributing the vouchers and vetting the applicants will be the city and county housing authorities. Participating landlords will get $1,500 signing bonuses, $2,000 in protec tive insurance, and one month’s rent worth of security deposits per client leased up. Full story at independent .com/homeless-housing-vouchers.

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by Nick Welsh ince 2008, Santa Barbara City College has witnessed five superintendents/presidents come and go. This week, Dr. Utpal Goswami — hired in November 2019 from a community college in Kansas City, Missouri — made it number six. But unlike the previous five, Goswami made his resignation effective immediately.

“I don’t have any significant comments to make. I don’t want to go into any detail,” he stated when contacted for an explanation. “The board and I don’t agree on some things,” he added. Perhaps the most obvious bone of contention remains the lack of any clear plan for what to do about the lingering pandemic once classes resume in just six weeks. “That’s a significant one,” Goswami conceded.

Right now, the Academic Senate is pushing hard for mandatory vaccinations for any returning students, staff, and faculty before on-site classes can take place. On this matter, the board itself is badly split.

Goswami and the administration has yet to weigh in with any clear proposal; nor has he — his critics contend — brokered the level of consultation and collaboration among faculty, staff, and administrators necessary to achieve some form of consensus. In this lurch, individual faculty members have been left to figure out what sense to make of contradictory administrative emails and are on their own whether to teach some, all, or no classes in person or virtually.

City College has been notoriously hard on its presidents; some boardmembers privately concede it’s an impossible job. But when Goswami was hired, there were high hopes he’d prove such concerns wrong.

“We are confident he will build collaborative relationships on campus and the

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Goswami Resigns After Running into ‘Buzz Saw of Shared Governance’

The S.B. Zoo announced 7/13 that Ajax (above), its critically endangered female Amur leopard, is pregnant. Amur leopards are the world’s rarest big cats, with fewer than 100 remaining in the wild, and the zoo has been attempting to breed the species for several years now. This is the first pregnancy for Ajax and will be the fourth litter for her partner, Kasha, who arrived at the zoo in March 2020.

Full story at independent.com/ajax-preggers.

S.B. Police received a call on 7/9 of a possible double suicide at a residence on Arbolado Road, said Lt. Kenny Kushner. They entered the home to find an elderly couple deceased inside. Kushner declined to identify the pair or offer further details, citing the ongoing CONT’D ON PAGE 9 

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s Biltmore hotel employees face their 15th month of “furlough,” management company Four Seasons and owner Ty Warner held a second mediation to negotiate compensation with the workers’ attorney on Saturday.

The hotel, purchased by Warner in 2000 for upward of $100 million, closed for the pandemic in March 2020. After employees held a public demonstration demanding to know if their hotel would reopen, in August the Four Seasons announced the Biltmore would undergo renovations through 2021.

It then announced this year that all reservations were canceled through 2022.

This June, the same announcement was made for Four Seasons’ flagship hotel in New York City, also owned by Warner, causing grief and heartburn, according to some members of its staff, who have similarly been furloughed since March 2020.

“There is no renovation going on. It’s a ruse, a strategy, a hoax to avoid paying separation,” said one senior staff member, who requested anonymity. “Everyone has been forced to resign, retire, or drop dead,” she said, explaining that some of her colleagues were unable to buy insulin when their health insurance ended or had nowhere to live when they couldn’t pay their rent.

The New York hotel is partially unionized, and one union member said the hotel had undergone an extensive three-year renovation five years ago. They said that ordinarily, renovations occur in one part of the hotel while the remainder of the rooms stay occupied, with constant apologies to guests but

a continual income stream to the company.

It’s possible, but unlikely, that Four Seasons, a Canadian company that is owned in part by Bill Gates and Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, and Biltmore owner Ty Warner, who is said to be worth $4 billion, might not need an income stream.

Warner, who made his bones with Beanie Babies, just restored his San Ysidro Ranch hotel, which suffered extensive damage to the cottages and grounds, and a complete wipeout of its wine cellar, during 2018’s debris flow through Montecito. He also has permit issues to contend with; when his Montecito Club neighbor Angelo Mozilo brought suit regarding pickleball noise complaint—after a $75 million makeover that added a Sports Complex — the city Planning Commission followed up by giving the club 120 days to conform to requirements of the permits they’d neglected to acquire.

About 450 workers are involved in the Santa Barbara furlough, including many of whom have been with the Biltmore for decades. Attorney Bruce Anticouni represents more than 250 employees and contends the furlough turned into a layoff after six months had passed, according to federal labor laws. The mediation began on April 30, with the second round held July 10. Anticouni, who states as much as $6 million could be owed to employees as severance per their employment contract, said through a spokesperson that an announcement would be made July 27 on the media—Jean Yamamura tion outcome.

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s it does every so often, the Hope Ranch “volcano” rumbled to life this weekend.

“The temperamental geological phenomenon known as the Hope Ranch Volcano awoke Saturday morning, starting a small but smoky vegetation fire on the hillside approx. 1 mile west of Arroyo Burro Beach,” said County Fire spokesperson Mike Eliason in a tweet.

The small blaze didn’t threaten any structures and was quickly put down, Eliason said.

The “volcano” is in fact a solfatara, or “fire well” — naturally occurring fissures that give off sulfurous gases and steam, which can get hot enough to ignite nearby brush. The last solfa- SOLFATARA-STARTED FIRE: Firefighters quickly knocked down tara fire in the area occurred in the small blaze on Saturday.

December 2020, and before that in 2019 and 2017.

Ranch. Another solfatara was discovered Observations date as far back as the 18th in 1835 at Rincon, which by the 1880s was century, when then-California governor sending out flames 10 feet high and flinging Pedro Fages described “geysers that exude rocks into the air before eventually going dense smoke” below present-day Hope dormant.

—Tyler Hayden

NEWS of the WEEK CONT’D CORONAVIRUS

Masks at Schools and ‘Preventable Deaths’

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County Health Officer Tells Supervisors Deaths Could Have Been Avoided with Vaccines

by Jean Yamamura

Do You Suffer With

he COVID guidelines for California public schools changed so rapidly over the past 24 hours that Santa Barbara County’s Public Health director had to say on Tuesday morning that her update included the latest she’d read at Twitter and in news accounts. As Van Do-Reynoso gave what she said was her last presentation to the Board of Supervisors—“though COVID may not be completely behind us”—media outlets received yet another release LIVES LOST: “As far as preventable deaths, it is striking to see in from the California Department of particular among recent deaths, 100 percent were unvaccinated people,” Dr. Henning Ansorg said of the five county residents Public Health (CDPH). who’ve died from COVID since May. The latest one was sent to clarify previous information: To ensure “The Delta variant represented 50 percent of safe in-person instruction for kindergarten the sequencing done in the county as of this through 12th grade, and because all schools morning,” she said, “and the key message to were unable to physically distance their stu- convey is that the vaccine remains critical for dents, masks would be required indoors for protection against infection, especially with all — to “ensure that all kids are treated the the variants that are circulating.” same”—and California would continue to Ansorg added that the Delta virus provide access to free testing to schools. behaved differently. They were no longer Goleta schools have reduced their student sure that six feet was a sufficiently safe social count to about 17 per classroom for the fall, distance. Public Health has few measures said board president Luz Reyes-Martín, not- to combat infections in schools, he noted: ing that most students were younger than distance, contact investigation, and masks 12 years old, the current vaccine cutoff age. —and maybe handwashing and ventilation.

Each classroom had HEPA filters, and masks “If you take social distancing away, it puts would be required indoors but not outdoors. a significant hole in our protections. That’s At Santa Barbara schools, Superintendent probably why CDPH feels very strongly Hilda Maldonado stated they’d be follow- about this masking.” ing the state’s guidelines, as they must. The According to the CDPH, 4.9 cases among district was in the process of formulating 100,000 in population occurred in unvacan independent study option for grades cinated people, Ansorg noted. Among the 1-12, she added. In addition, the district has vaccinated, it was significantly less: 0.6 per bought tents to increase outdoor instruction: 100,000.

“Outdoors, students can still play together “As far as preventable deaths,” Ansorg at recess, eat lunch, and learn — without said, “it is striking to see in particular among wearing a mask,” Maldonado said. The recent deaths, 100 percent were unvaccistate’s guidance and variant information is nated people.” Since May, five people have very much in flux, and Do-Reynoso said she died. “Every single death could have been prevented with a vaccine,” he iterated. expected an update or revision come fall.

Vaccination has only been available for 12To be able to fully declare victory over to 17-year-olds since May, and so far about COVID, Ansorg put the necessary herd 63 percent of the 12-15 age group has yet to immunity at 95 percent, an extremely high be vaccinated in the county, Do-Reynoso bar. Among all ages, the county was at 59 reported. To stem any complacency that the percent fully vaccinated. He acknowledged virus was less prevalent among children, she the various directives, recommendations, and the county’s health officer, Dr. Henning and advisories were “moving targets,” and he Ansorg, told the board of a recent report: In put it down to the changing variants the virus a 2nd-grade classroom in Northern Califor- was producing among the people it infected, nia, a teacher removed her mask to read to mutations that were hard to predict. the children, and the first two rows of stuThe county’s rate of COVID disease was dents all came down with COVID. “Children currently 1.9, which by the old system was are at lower risk, but they are not immune,” better than the yellow tier. Ansorg said he’d Do-Reynoso cautioned. get “a little nervous” if it doubled to 4. But if She noted that in the past three days, it reached 6 per 100,000, “I’d probably conCOVID cases had increased, most likely sider reinstating certain mandates, or make due to the doubly infectious Delta variant. recommendations at least.” n

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Currently, 6.7 percent of misdemeanor cases are referred to diversion programs. Everyone agreed the current system needs to be improved.

Supervisor Steve Lavagnino announced he was breaking the meeting’s “kumbaya” vibe by revisiting the case of a state prison inmate who fought four major wildfires while incarcerated and was seeking to have his record expunged so he could apply for a job as a firefighter. Lavagnino described how the inmate was convicted of beating his former girlfriend’s head bloody with a whiskey bottle and then hovered over her with a knife. The victim, who was a person of color, managed to escape, but the inmate chased after her.

It was like a horror movie, Lavagnino said.

Though the current system of locking people up does not work, Lavagnino acknowledged, he questioned whether not locking them up —Nick Welsh worked that much better.

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Ricky Phillips, 55, was arrested 7/9 on charges of rape and attempted murder, police said.

The alleged assault had occurred the day before at a homeless encampment located near the railroad tracks at Montecito Street, officials said. Police spotted him walking in the 1500 block of Bath Street and attempted to arrest him, but he violently resisted and punched an officer in the face, according to police. Phillips himself was injured as he was secured in handcuffs. Phillips was booked in County Jail, and his arraignment is pending.

S.B. Police arrested five people for allegedly binding and torturing a family member who were reportedly “upset about the victim’s behavior,” Lt. Joshua Morton said. On 7/10, police responded to the area of Rancheria and Gutierrez streets after receiving calls of a person lying in the street, yelling for help. The victim, who had sustained multiple serious injuries, told officers before he was transported to Cottage Hospital he’d been tied up and assaulted at his home by several family members but was able to escape and alert neighbors with his screams. Full story at independent.com/family-torture.

COUNTY JAIL A $2.49 million federal grant was awarded to the county’s Sheriff ’s Office and Workforce Development Board that will provide job training for jail inmates and pay subsidies to employers. Sheriff Bill Brown told the Board of S uper visors that the program, which will partner with Santa Barbara City and Allan Hancock colleges, and Lompoc ’s Good Samaritan Homeless Shelter, would provide two of the five factors that prevent recidivism: a job skill and a job.

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The mantra “do no harm” guides a settlement agreement reached between Cuyama Valley farmer John Gaillard and a would-be cannabis grower, Cuyama Farms LLC. It requires no new net use of water by cannabis farms that sign on to the agreement and in exchange, members of the Cuyama Valley Cannabis Advisory Committee agreed to forgo appealing participating growers’ projects and to suppor t them should others appeal. Full story at independent.com/win-for-cannabis.

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Around 500 people gathered at the Au Bon Climat winery on 7/10 and 7/11 to toast the life of legendary vintner Jim Clendenen, who died suddenly in his sleep on 5/15 at age 68. Speakers during Saturday’s program included Clendenen’s longtime friend Bob Lindquist, his ex-wife Morgan Clendenen, and restaurateur and winemaker Frank Ostini of Hitching Post fame.

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rom anecdotal evidence alone, Highway 101 at the Gaviota grade has claimed three large wild animals in the past two months, two of them on the California endangered species list. Caltrans narrowed the scope of a one-year wildlife study to the top of the grade at Nojoqui summit to Mariposa Reina; it begins in August to see where a crossing is needed to connect the landscape broken by the well-traveled highway.

The most recent victim is a mountain lion reported dead by a reader on the southbound 101 along the Gaviota Pass on June 29, though Highway Patrol could not confirm the kill.

Before that, a juvenile female lion and an 8- to 10-year-old black bear were killed in the same area on May 16. According to Doug Campbell of the Coastal Ranches Conservancy, that was the fifth mountain lion confirmed as a kill in the past four years. Because the number is based on calls to the Highway Patrol, an unknown quantity of deer, skunk, bobcat, fox, raccoon, and coyote have been killed, too, according to maps Campbell’s group has compiled.

Mountain lions were placed on the state’s endangered list in 2019. Anyone who purposely kills a mountain lion is fined $50,000, but motor vehicle accidents don’t count, said Tim Daly, a spokesperson for California Fish & Wildlife.

Caltrans has successfully built wildlife crossings as part of a large Highway 46 widening project between Paso Robles and

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CAT CROSSING: A bobcat crosses beneath the highway at an existing Gaviota culvert to be rebuilt.

Bakersfield. It includes fencing to direct wildlife into the tunnel and culverts, mainly for the San Joaquin kit fox, spokesperson Jim Shivers said, though mule deer and bats have also been spotted there. Two wildlife crossing projects are also set for Highway 17 in Santa Cruz County. One goes to bid this month, and another is being studied in the Santa Cruz Mountains outside Los Gatos.

Campbell’s group and the Gaviota Coast Conservancy tried to persuade Caltrans to enlarge the culvert planned at Cañada del Barro at the base of the Gaviota Pass, going so far as to appeal the project last fall. A lastminute deal brokered by Supervisor Gregg Hart had Caltrans agreeing to fund a $30,000 study. The consultant will study the pathways the animals are taking between now and next July in the hope of concluding where best to build a wildlife crossing in Gaviota.

—Jean Yamamura

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fter many moons of delicate backdoor negotiations, the Santa Barbara County supervisors unanimously approved a psychiatric care contract with Marian Medical in Santa Maria to launch a new Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), said to be a much-needed temporary waystation for patients in the throes of acute psychiatric crisis. Although Marian will open eight new beds—technically reclining chairs—only three will be reserved for county Behavioral Wellness clients.

Participation is voluntary, and the length of stay is restricted to no more than 23 hours.

Longtime mental-health advocate Lynne Gibbs said such spaces—however abbreviated—could divert patients from the stressinducing confines of county emergency rooms, where the numbers of acute-care patients is growing, as is the length of stays.

Gibbs expressed hope the new CSU can provide “a quiet, safe environment” and “a relaxing setting.”

In Contra Costa County, she said, such units served 900-1,200 patients a month and that in Santa Cruz, the number was 1,600 a year. These recliners—coupled with treatment—reduced the demand for involuntary holds on psychiatric hospitals by 35 to 70 percent, Gibbs said.

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in the last year, it’s admitted only one new patient a day. Suzanne Grimmesey, spokesperson for Behavioral Wellness, attributed the lower-than-expected numbers to COVID and the fact that participation is voluntary.

Mental-health advocates have expressed frustration that the powers that be did not promote the CSU more energetically and suggested that chronic staffing shortages afflicting the county’s 16-bed psychiatric hospital has distracted resources that might have yielded greater use.

Supervisor Bob Nelson praised all the private donors that helped Marian Medical open the new unit; without them, he said, it never would have happened.

Supervisor Steve Lavagnino—whose district includes Santa Maria—praised the likes of Gibbs for knocking on the county’s door until “finally kicking it open.” Big, sprawling issues such homelessness and mental illness, Lavagnino said, “are not going to be solved by the five of us [supervisors]. Congress is not going to solve it. I’m not sure they’re ever going to get solved. But they can be improved,” he said. “Increasing our capacity is critical.”

The contract calls for the creation and staffing for eight people in the new CSU, with the capacity of increasing to 12. —Nick Welsh

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POWER PLAYER: In front of Das Williams and the four other county supervisors this Tuesday was an ambitious proposal to change the land-use rules to effectively legalize large-scale solar power.

Let There Be Light Supes Move to Increase Large-Scale Solar Throughout Entire County

by Nick Welsh upervisor Das Williams was in a mood to preach. How could Santa Barbara hold itself up to the rest of the world as the birthplace of the environmental movement and the paragon of environmental virtue, he demanded, when large-scale solar operations had been all but outlawed by county zoning rules? Only in the hinterlands of the Cuyama Valley — Santa Barbara County’s parched high desert—were industrial-scale solar installations allowed, and then only on 600 acres of land.

In front of Williams and the four other county supervisors this Tuesday was an ambitious proposal to change the land-use rules to effectively legalize large-scale solar power.

It was a good start, Williams said, but, “We’re in danger of perpetuating the hypocrisy by putting all our solar in North County,” he complained.

The planning document, he and all the supervisors agreed, needed to be opened up considerably to expand where industrial-scale solar operations—not to be confused with rooftop solar installations—could go. But the back-and-forth between the supervisors and their planning staff — and among themselves — made it apparent that the challenge before them was far more complicated than the flick of a switch.

The issue confronting the energy planners charged with transforming Williams’s big dreams into zoning reality was—and will be—the finite answers to such questions as: Why investigate zoning changes for commercial and industrial parcels if there are only 85 acres’ worth of vacant land? After taking inventory of all the vacant land existing in 22 different zoning designations, they concluded the most solar bang for the county’s solar buck could be obtained on large-scale agricultural operations—land zoned Ag II. Nearly one million acres in Santa Barbara County is classified Ag II, tend to be larger and farther away from urban centers, and is almost exclusively located in North County. By contrast, Ag I has only 35,000 acres.

Williams pushed back to open up more land to solar. Supervisor Bob Nelson, the most conservative member of the board, said the zoning should be changed to allow solar

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installation on every parcel in the county. Not everyone was willing to go that far.

Supervisor Joan Hartmann, for example, was clearly mindful of similar efforts to open up the county to newly legalized cannabis. The specter of hoop houses, popular among outdoor cannabis cultivators, hovered overhead as the supervisors discussed the expansive possibilities of solar installations. Hartmann, as the elected representative for much of wine country, has felt firsthand the pinch of push coming to shove between cannabis and grapes.

Williams questioned why the two massive oil-processing plants along the Gaviota Coast were not included in the energy planners’ proposed changes. Didn’t it make sense to allow these two plants—shut down since the Plans All American pipeline rupture of 2015 —to convert to solar? Didn’t they meet the definition of industrial? The planners noted that both fell within the rubric of the Gaviota Coast Plan; to allow industrial solar there would require them to rewrite the DNA of a plan that took more than a decade of grueling public input to pass.

A pistachio farmer from Cuyama questioned why 900 acres of AG I land was not included in the inventory as well. Williams argued that solar farming will grow more economically attractive in Cuyama as state-mandated water-reduction schemes—5 percent per year for five years—take effect. Supervisor Hartmann interjected that there’s not enough grid capacity in the Cuyama Valley to handle much more solar energy. And most of the juice generated there, it turns out, is sold out of county.

In the end, nothing was written in stone.

The supervisors indicated they wanted more industrial-scale solar, and they wanted it faster.

Supervisor Hartmann expressed concern that she have “more bites at the apple” when it comes to permitting and environmental review.

Williams expressed satisfaction that his daughter—present because of a lack of childcare — could be present to witness the board deliberations. “Legalizing solar is enormously important for our future,” he said. “To be the kind of community that preaches the environmental message but also lives it, that’s enormously important.” n

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MONEYMAN: Charlie Munger previously donated $65 million to develop UCSB’s Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. Here he stands with Lars Bildsten, UCSB’s theoretical physics director, in 2016.

Supervisor Joan Hartmann, whose district includes the university, said she and the county “look forward to UCSB and the UC Board of Regents making meaningful progress on this long-standing obligation to mitigate campus growth and prior student enrollment increases.” They also, she said, “look forward to a clear timeline” for completion of the Munger project.

The new residence hall — which would stand 159 feet tall, just a shade under the height of Storke Tower — is not MungMEGA-DORM: The Munger Residence Hall would stand 159 feet tall, just below the height of Storke Tower. er’s first foray into college dormitory design. The Berkshire Hathaway vice president, whose grandson attended UCSB, planned and backed new graduate housing in 2013 at the University of Michigan, where he studied mathematics. In both instances, his multimillion-dollar gifts came with a catch—the schools could only have his money if they followed his designs.

Munger, who is 97 years old, blind in one eye, and losing vision in the other, has no formal training in architecture

by Tyler Hayden of progress made in providing on-campus housing for fac- but over the last decade has developed a passion for creatmid threats of litigation and increasing public pressure ulty, staff, and their families.” The city is especially concerned ing unconventional yet highly efficient blueprints for college over its acute housing shortage, UCSB has resurrected “about the impacts to the regional housing supply and traffic,” living. Most of the bedrooms in his UCSB residence hall, for plans for a massive, 11-story dormitory on the she said. As part of the Munger project, UCSB said it would example, don’t have windows in order to coax students into northwest edge of campus that would accommodate implement a new requirement prohibiting first-year students common spaces where they can mingle and collaborate. The rooms would instead be fitted with artificial windows modeled up to 4,536 undergraduate students. from bringing cars to campus.

In response to questions from the Independent about after portholes on Disney cruise ships.

The structure — to be named the Munger Residence Hall after its designer and financier, investor-billionaire Charlie UCSB’s long-delayed 540-unit faculty housing project slated The rectangular building’s nine residential floors, the plans Munger—would replace an existing complex of maintenance show, would be organized into eight facilities at the corner of Mesa and Stadium roads and pro“houses” divided by a single interior corridor branched by smaller hallways. vide a whopping 1.68 million square feet of work-live space, including single-occupancy bedrooms, communal “great Each house would include eight suites, rooms,” and plenty of amenities. No parking for the building and most suites would contain eight bedrooms, a common area with tables is planned, but more than 3,000 spaces for bicycles would be and chairs, a small kitchenette, and a provided. television. Each house in turn would A public review of the proposal is scheduled for later this have a large kitchen, a common dining month. For final approval, it must get the green light from the County of Santa Barbara, the University of California Regents, area, a game area, and a laundry room. and the California Coastal Commission. If all goes smoothly In a 2016 interview with the Inde—an unlikely scenario given the scope of the undertaking pendent, Munger called the “house” —the soonest the residence hall would be open for occupancy concept “a minor revolution.” And in is fall 2025. a 2019 interview with the Wall Street Journal, he said he was confident that While the project was first announced in 2016 alongside a students would rather have single rooms $200 million donation from Munger, little progress had been and comfortable communal areas than made since then. That is, until an alliance of government officials and citizen housing advocates recently started pressuring windows. “The minute I saw that, I realUCSB to comply with its legally binding housing mandate, ized that was the correct solution,” he which the university has fallen far behind on, to the tune of said. “And everything I thought before some 3,500 beds for students and 1,500 units for faculty and is massively stupid.”

The ground floor, the plans also show, staff. The group argues UCSB has repeatedly kicked the can down the road, with the shortfall exacerbating Santa Barbara’s includes a mailroom, copy center, classexisting housing crisis, manifested for local residents by rising rooms, study areas, two lobbies, a market, and a bakery. The top floor would prices, overcrowding, and longer commutes.

Campus planners announced the public review of the feature conference rooms and lecture mega-dorm last Thursday, just three weeks after the citizen halls, as well as lounges, game areas, a grab-and-go market, and a restaurant arm of the alliance — who call themselves SUN, or Sustainable University Now—sent Chancellor Henry Yang a notwith pub-style food and drinks. Those BLUEPRINTS: Above is a detailed look at two eight-bedroom suites that compose a “house” (six so-veiled threat to sue if UCSB didn’t act, and fast. SUN gave spaces would surround an open-air more suites fall out the frame) alongside their common areas.

Yang a deadline of July 18 to provide a detailed plan for how atrium with landscaping and seating.

Planners say the project would aim for the school’s housing problem would be solved. The Munger venture appears to be part of that solution, though negotia- for Ocean Road, spokesperson Andrea Estrada said the uni- at least a LEED “Gold” certification with an all-electric heating versity is “currently working with our developer partner to and hot water design and other sustainability-minded features. tions continue.

The public scoping hearing, which opens a 30-day comPaula Perotte, the mayor of nearby Goleta, said while she complete campus consultation over the summer with the goal and her colleagues were glad to see UCSB moving forward of seeking UC Regents approval in fall 2021 or early winter ment period, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, from 6 to n 7:30 p.m. via Zoom at bap.ucsb.edu/mungerhousing. with more beds for students, “we are disappointed in the lack 2022.”

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something totally right and still get it totally wrong. A case in point: Last week, I wrote a news article detailing how Heal the Bay —a statewide clean-water watchdog—declared Santa Barbara’s East Beach belonged on their annual “Summer Bummer” list of the 10

most fecally compromised public beaches

in California. This was the first time in 31 years East Beach—located at the confluence of Mission Creek and the Pacific Ocean — found itself on Heal the Bay’s wall of shame.

The L.A. Times plastered this ignominious news about East Beach—as well as the rest of Heal the Bay’s report card—on its front page.

The New York Times did the same. Naturally, I followed suit. If publications known alternately in better days as “the Gray Lady” and “the Velvet Coffin” were writing about dirty water in our beautiful, pristine Santa Barbara, who was I not to?

All this concentrated attention begged the much bigger question: Is there really such a thing as bad publicity? first posed, we are told, by either P.T. Barnum or Oscar Wilde.

Based on my empirical observations, I’d say the answer is no. The teeming throngs either don’t read or don’t care. Even after this carpet bombing of negative publicity, the intersection of State and Cabrillo remains one of the most heavily trod in all of Santa Barbaradom.

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The story broke during the Fourth of July weekend, meaning it was next to impossible

to get informed reactions from the public health officials and city bureaucrats whose job it is to make sure our beaches are kept safe at least where E. coli, Enterococcus, and total coliform counts are concerned. These are the unholy trinity of bacterial indicators that suggest the presence of animal feces in the water. They are used to further suggest the possibility that the health of people swimming in such waters might be at some elevated level of potential risk.

County Public Health officers test East Beach—and 15 other beaches in Santa Barbara County—every week all year. If they get readings that exceed thresholds established by the state legislature, public warnings are issued.

What those warnings mean and what value they offer is open to serious doubt and interpretation. They are akin, I suspect, to someone shouting “Watch out!” as you drive down the road but offering no helpful elaboration as to for what and from what direction it’s coming.

In other words, our pineal freak-out gland gets activated, but the brain is left guessing.

For the record, East Beach experienced 18 exceedances in 2020. Those form the basis of its inclusion on the Summer Bummer list of 2021. The year before that, it experienced 19, but somehow it failed to make the Summer Bummer wall of shame. This year—2021—we’ve experienced just three. Typically at East Beach, any means 1 exceedance 7/12/21 3:46 PM it rained and that

Sewer Lagoon had enough water, power, and flow to breach the sandbar blocking its mouth.

But how does knowing what happened a year ago help me decide whether it’s safe for me to go in the water today?

The problem is actually way more complicated. After my article had already run, I got around to interviewing Jill Murray of the city’s Creeks Division. Murray has a PhD in oceanography with a specialty in environmental microbiology. As a kid, she grew up in Los Angeles playing in an estuary that’s subsequently been diverted to the nearby neighborhood wastewater treatment plant for scrubbing. And she surfs. If East Beach had waves worth a damn, Murray said, she’d surf them in a heartbeat.

Murray’s problem with the Heal the Bay report isn’t so much that it reflects a reality that occurred a year ago; it’s that they’re measuring the wrong thing. The three bacterial indicators religiously tested by public health officials statewide suggest the presence of fecal matter originating in the gut of some unspecified mammal or bird. It does not indicate the extent to which the poop in question is of human origin. And that is key. The presence of human feces poses the possibility of serious health risk; seagull guano and dog poop, by contrast, most definitely do not.

Based on DNA analysis paid for by City Hall in conjunction with UCSB, we know the vast majority of the poop washing into the surf at East Beach originates with seagulls and

dogs. That’s not a health problem. Beaches elsewhere in the state have spent millions steam-blasting their beach sand and stringing up vast spiderwebs of wires designed to keep gulls away. But who in their right mind wants to chase birds from the beach to eliminate a threat that poses no risk? Based on a recently released UCSB study involving 2,000 tests taken over a three-year period, we know that East Beach—by Sycamore Creek — tends to test positive for DNA markers indicating human waste. But these markers appear in such tiny amounts they can’t even be counted. What’s the cause? They ruled out homeless camps; they ruled out septic runoff from RVs that park nearby; they ruled out people pooping in the ocean at night; and, after injecting fluorescent dyes into nearby restrooms, they ruled out leaking toilet pipes. Their best guess? The more swimmers there were in the water, the researchers found, the higher the indicator counts were for “fecal shedding” of human origin. Swimming races had the highest counts.

By necessity, all reporters are dogs who cry wolf. It’s not so much an occupational hazard as it is our actual job. There’s only so much flight-or-fight stimulation any adrenal gland can tolerate. All the endless barking becomes noise and nuisance, not useful information.

In the meantime, maybe I’ll go swimming, but not at East Beach. Nobody swims at East —Nick Welsh Beach.

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he people of Santa Barbara County need to know the real story behind the recent lawsuit filed against them by the Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA). This agency, made up of appointed members of the water agencies of the county who manage the State Water Project (SWP), has sued the Board of Supervisors because the board voted to allow them to buy water when needed, but not sell water to any entity outside the county.

Why would Santa Barbara sell any water at this time of drought? The water it has ordered from the State Water Project has very seldom been delivered at the full contracted amount. The state has only delivered 28 percent of what it promised when the project came online in 1998. Given our years of water shortage, if we have any extra water, why would we want to sell it outside our county?

We think the answer lies in the recent commodity marketing of water as a profit-making venture. And we believe that CCWA seeks profit and power as suggested by the agency’s recent request to wrest total control of the State Water Project from the County Board of Supervisors.

The State Department of Water Resources and the county are signatories to the State Water Contract, and while the Board of Supervisors has a Memorandum of Understanding allowing CCWA to manage that water, it has not given up its authority to being the final arbiter of how that contract is amended. This is important because in the event of payment default by SWP contractors, the county has the taxing authority to avoid bankruptcy. CCWA would very much like the county to disappear from the SWP picture.

Water is the life blood of our county. We need it for our life, our livelihoods, our environment. The Board of Supervisors should be encouraged to fight this lawsuit with all its might.

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he article “Santa Barbara’s Black, Latinx Grads Less Likely to Get into California’s Public Universities” and subsequent letter, “Too Much Too Soon,” highlight a serious problem in our community.

We have been teaching the same way for years.

The needs of white students are prioritized over the needs of Latinx and Black students. Data shows that Latinx and Black students face serious inequities as we fail to meet their educational needs. It’s time for

our community to try some new approaches.

Multilingualism is an asset. Dual-language immersion (DLI) is a research-based model that is largely proven to be effective. The decision to implement DLI in Santa Barbara was made by leadership who largely mirror the population that will benefit from the program.

Despite the contrasting scores in the case of Franklin and Adelante schools highlighted in the letter, research shows that dual-language immersion programs are actually more likely to boost the probability of reclassification to “fluent English proficient.”

Bilingual education programs enhance a child’s fund of knowledge in both English and Spanish by emphasizing content knowledge and literacy development in the native language. Content knowledge gained thus builds confidence and only helps the English the student hears become more comprehensible. Research shows that literacy gained in one language transfers to additional acquired languages.

Despite all the noise, socioeconomic status remains a consistent predictor of academic success. Criticisms of dual-language immersion are red herrings that distract from the real problem: Some students in Santa Barbara remain systematically better supported than others.

White people, even as allies, are not the experts on what education for historically disenfranchised student groups should look like or feel like. Can the Santa Barbara community make space for the voices of those who have never been served well? Let’s give this exciting new project the opportunity it deserves.

English-language proficiency isn’t the main problem facing our students and schools; inequality in —Nathan Baskett, S.B. our community is.

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Ann Ashbrook Lorimer 8/18/1924 - 6/25/2021

Lois Ann Ashbrook was born in Park Ridge IL August 18, 1924. She died at age 96 at Vista del Monte assisted living in Santa Barbara on June 25, 2021.

Ann spent her childhood and early adult life in Illinois and especially cherished her days in Crystal Lake.

Ann attended Dennison University from 1942-1944.

She then married her longtime sweetheart Walter Mike Lorimer who was completing his tenure with the United States Navy.

After finishing his college education, Mike enrolled at Harvard Law School. Ann and Mike lived in Boston for the next few years and Ann gave birth to their first child Michael George.

Next, the Lorimers settled in Los Angeles where their second son Daniel Shepardson was born. Mike practiced law in the entertainment industry.

When Ann’s sons were teenagers, she returned to college at UCLA from 19661970. She earned her Masters in Public Health, Phi Beta Kappa.

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from 1971-1983. Her work focused on treatment and prevention of childhood illnesses. One aspect of her job she found especially rewarding was mentoring young immigrant mothers.

In 1983, Ann and Mike moved to Santa Barbara and loved every minute of living here. For more than 10 years, they became worldwide travelers. Ann was a diligent daily walker usually enjoying a 5 mile hike up and down the Riviera hills.

Ann’s marriage of more than 50 years ended when her beloved Mike died of illness in December, 2000.

For more than 20 years, Ann generously served her Santa Barbara community as a volunteer in various organizations. Her favorites were the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens and the League of Women Voters, Voters Services and Education Committee.

Ann was a patron of the Music Academy of the West and the Metropolitan Opera in New York City among numerous other charities. She loved music and attended hundreds of concerts both in Santa Barbara and New York City.

Another great love of Ann’s was reading — both fiction and non-fiction. She had a prodigious memory for books she had read decades ago. Ann belonged to a bookclub that continued for more than 25 years. Members became her closest friends and meetings were a highlight of her month.

Ann was much loved by her family members and many friends. She will be greatly missed.

Ann is survived by two sons, Michael and wife Judith, and Daniel. Two grandchildren, Cari Lutz and her husband Michael and Jack Lorimer and his wife Marina. Four greatgrandchildren, Sophia, Natasha, Vincent and Nathan.

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Leatrice Luria

4/29/1928 - 6/10/2021

Leatrice (Abramson) Luria, 93, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2021, in Santa Barbara, California, the city in which she made her colorful mark for nearly seven decades.

Lee was born in New Hampshire on April 29, 1928, and grew up mostly in Newton, Massachusetts.

When she was 18, she went on a blind date with a man named Eli Luria; within three months, they were married. They would remain by each other’s side for the next 59 years.

The young couple soon moved to Arlington, Virginia, where they welcomed their daughter, Kandy. Four years later, they migrated cross-country to Los Angeles, pursuing Eli’s dream of building houses in Southern California. In 1954, they settled in Santa Barbara, where Lee would spend the rest of her life.

Lee quickly became a pillar of the Santa Barbara community — a generous supporter of local art, music, culture, and education. She was classy and sassy, a natural leader who easily commanded any board room or fundraising event. She was generous with both her time and her money, helping many organizations craft — and then accomplish — their vision.

She was focused and driven: a finisher who never let anything stand in her way.

In 1985, and later joined by their daughter Kandy, she and Eli started the Luria Family Foundation as a means of expanding their philanthropy. Lee was an especially devoted patron of the Music Academy of the West, Ensemble Theatre

Company, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara City College Foundation and Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara.

In addition to her philanthropic work, Lee was a talented glass artist and ceramicist, an adventurous world traveler, an excellent mahjong and bridge player, a lover of cats, gin and tonics with lots of lime and ice, and bright red cars.

Lee will be remembered as magnetic and positive, the kind of person who drew you in and drew you close. She was witty, curious, and sharp as a tack. She was meticulously organized and detail-oriented, often making plans six months in advance — and always reviewing every menu item for the many fabulous events she hosted.

Having celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary at the Santa Barbara Zoo as a black-tie affair, Lee perfectly balanced her West Coast home with her East Coast roots. She was elegant and sophisticated, without ever being pretentious or stuffy (and always impeccably dressed). She was strong and tough, blunt and opinionated, fearless and confident.

Lee was, quite simply, a force: a woman who didn’t suffer fools, who didn’t take “no” for an answer, who marched to the beat of her own drum. By energetically solving every problem that came her way, she forever shaped Santa Barbara’s streets and shores. Let us continue her legacy by striving to make a difference each day. Because, as Lee would say: “What are you waiting for?”

Lee was predeceased by her husband, Eli Luria. She is survived by her daughter, Kandy Budgor, and sonin-law, Aaron Budgor, of Santa Barbara, California; her grandson, Adam Budgor, granddaughter, Mindy Budgor, and granddaughterin-law, Soraya Scroggins, of New York, New York.

Brian Richard Volpi 7/17/1974 - 6/9/2021

Brian Volpi passed away unexpectedly in Cusco, Peru. Oldest son of Richard and Jacqueline Volpi, Brian was a lifelong Santa Barbara native and always proud of his status as a local. In 2002, he earned a degree in History from UCSB. His joy and lifelong passion was skateboarding.

Around 10 years of age he began skating constantly.

He and his friends would meet up all around SB, spending their time going to different skate spots. His other passion was biking and rehabbing discarded bicycles. He eventually started Pedi-cabbing off Cabrillo Blvd., where the beach scene of visitors and other riders served as another outlet to be out and about.

Brian chose to live in downtown SB with his RV, where he could live modestly. He often parked near Skater’s Point in the mornings and could be found in Rocky Nook Park in the afternoons. If people knew of Brian or had recently seen him around, they commented on his dog Alfie. The two were always together. Alfie rode around on the back of Brian’s scooter in a milk-crate attached to the back.

Brian is survived by his younger brother Brett and his family.

We will be honoring Brian’s unique and beautiful life on July 17th, at 10am in Palm Park Parking lot. We hope you will come and join us. For further information please contact brettvolpi@ gmail.com or call or text to (805) 455-7522

obituaries Dr. Edward Crowther 3/4/1929 - 6/26/2021

Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Professor, Bishop, Civil Rights Activist, Psychotherapist Born on March 4, 1929 in Bradford, England. Dr. C. Edward Crowther passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, June 26th overlooking his beloved Santa Barbara.

Growing up in Yorkshire, Dr. Crowther attended the University of Leeds and then Cuddesdon College, Oxford. He taught criminal and constitutional law at Exeter College, Oxford before moving on to a different career path within the Anglican Church. He was ordained deacon in 1956 and priest in 1957.

Edward served as curate at St. Philip and St. James' Church, Oxford, between 1956 and 1958.

A gifted speaker with a commanding presence, Edward went on a preaching tour in the United States, before becoming Chaplain at UCLA. At UCLA he got his start in the civil rights movement by picketing against racial discrimination in fraternities, sororities and businesses.

This activism led to a position as Dean of St Cyprian’s Cathedral, in Kimberley, South Africa in September 1964. He quickly rose within the ranks of the church, becoming Episcopal Bishop of Kimberley and Kuruman in 1965. At just 36 years old he was the youngest Bishop at the time. An outspoken critic of Apartheid, a pivotal moment during his time in South Africa was

To submit obituaries for publication, please call (805) 965-5205 or email obits@independent.com when 1,000 Black South Africans were thrown out of their homes and moved by the government from their native community to a compound 25 miles away. Bishop Crowther visited and found most of the people without food and water, many not having eaten in days. Vowing to effect change, he garnered international press coverage on the matter, led food drives, invited people of color into his home and dined with them in restaurants. These activities brought the attention of authorities, subjecting him to weekly police interviews and a police car stationed outside of his home. When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. invited Bishop Crowther to give the keynote address on racism at the Pacem in Terris conference in Geneva in 1967, photos of the event made their way to South Africa and the Minister of The Interior drew up papers forbidding his return. In defiance, Bishop Crowther returned to South Africa, was arrested, and given a short time to prepare for deportation. On the day of his deportation people traveled for miles to the tarmac of the Kimberley Airport.

Many in the crowd were barefoot, singing “God be with you till we meet again” and songs of South Africa.

After South Africa Bishop Crowther went on a worldwide speaking tour, eventually settling in California and becoming Assistant Bishop of California. He joined the faculty of The Black Studies Department at UC Santa Barbara, obtained a PhD in Psychology from UCSB, and taught Psychology at both UCSB and SBCC Adult Education.

He was one of the founders of the popular Mind/Supermind lecture series before shifting his focus to treating patients, with an emphasis on hypnosis. Dr. Crowther

tested the waters of retirement with a move to the South of France in the early 2000s, but people were his passion and he found retirement unfulfilling. Dr. Crowther returned to Santa Barbara and his psychotherapy practice, continuing to treat patients until shortly before his death.

Dr. Crowther was honored to count Martin Luther King Jr, Bobby Kennedy and Archbishop Desmond Tutu colleagues in the fight for equality. He participated in and led civil rights demonstrations, anti war marches, spoke before the United Nations and was a fellow at The Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions. Dr. Crowther’s doctoral dissertation, Care Versus Cure in Terminal Illness (1975) highlighted three major themes in palliative care, pain, loneliness, and loss of control and led to the founding of a Santa Barbara County Hospice.

Dr. Crowther is also the author of Religious Truststheir development, scope and meaning(1958), Where Religion Gets Lost in the Church(1968), The Face of Apartheid (1971) and Intimacy- strategies for successful relationships (1986).

An avid traveler, Dr. Crowther continued to travel internationally prior to the Covid-19 pandemic but found no greater beauty than evenings spent at the Santa Barbara Harbor in the company of family and friends, watching Santa Barbara as the mountains turned pink. He is survived by his wife, Claudette Crowther, son Paul, (Joyce Crowther), daughters Alison Crowther and Deborah Bahre, granddaughters Kimberley Warkentin (William Warkentin), Ainsley Hughes (Nicholas Gray), Brittany Saavedra (John Saavedra), Jessica Galambos and grandson

Brandon Bahre. Edward was delighted to be a great grandfather to great granddaughters Emma and Clementine Saavedra, Eva Warkentin and great grandsons Wesley and Wyatt Gray.

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6/13/1950 - 7/13/2021

On July 13th, 1 month after his 70th birthday Jack passed away in Palm Springs, Ca. He truly was bigger than life. His love and dedication to football was inspiring. His senior year 1968 he achieved All Channel League Status with his team. He was a true Don. He admired and truly loved his coach, the great Mike Moropulos. Then in 1969 he received a football scholarship to Oregon State University under the coaching of the late great Pumpkin Dee Andros.

Coach Andros took him to his All-American center status. After college he was drafted in the 10th round by the Chicago Bears where he enjoyed a short career.

Jack had a passion for surfing locally at Rincon and Haskell’s beaches. He loved Mexican music and was fluent in Spanish. Mexico was his favorite place to vacation and work. He is survived by his sister Mara Dee (Turnbull) Gusman and brother in law Bobby Gusman of Santa Barbara Ca, his son Travis Turnbull of Colorado Springs, his son Frank Hodosy and daughter Vija Hodosy both of Carpinteria Ca. his nephew James Andrew Kyriaco jr. of Goleta Ca. and many special friends he made along the way. Celebration of life INDEPENDENT.COM

Michael Albert Moore 4/28/2021

If there was ever a renaissance man, Michael was it: San Marcos High School Class of 1968, Combat Marine Corps Rifleman in Vietnam, disabled Veteran, Sunburst Community member, heavy equipment operator, professional poker player (and 2013 World Series of Poker winner), gifted artist (whose work was featured in the Los Angeles Times), UCSB guest lecturer, Ventura home owner, South Dakota Country home owner and incredible story teller – and this was accomplished despite severe PTSD from his service in Vietnam.

He lived every day as if it were his last and experienced as much or more than most who live longer.

Michael passed away on April 28 in South Dakota and is now – and forever will be – missed by family and friends, particularly his wife Lori to whom he was particularly dedicated.

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obituaries Jeanne Cooley Greeley Thayer 9/26/1917 - 7/6/2021

Jeanne Cooley Greeley Thayer passed away on July 6, 2021, at the age of 103.

Jeanne began a long life on September 26, 1917. As a child of an army officer, Jeanne spent years living abroad in Hawaii, the Philippines, and Paris, sowing within her an appreciation of culture that would echo through her accomplishments later in life.

At the young age of 17, Jeanne moved alone to New York City with aspirations towards becoming an actress. Her strong desire to act drove her to pursue work in the intimidating world of show business, where she began as a model and moved on to secure a role in the play entitled The Women. Whether an active participant or attentive spectator, Jeanne developed a love for theater and the performing arts.

During World War II, Jeanne served as an analyst for the Informational Intelligence Unit of the Air Transport Command before mourning the death of her first husband, Horace Greeley, killed as a prisoner of war in Bataan.

After the war, Jeanne remarried and began a family with Walter N. Thayer. During this time, she started a new chapter of her life, endorsing the arts and education in countless forms. She was a member of the Westchester Council of the Arts, the Council at the College of Purchase, and, later, a member of the Board of Trustees of 18

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the State University of New York. Two fellowships are given in her honor, in fine and performing arts, both of which are still awarded to graduating students at SUNY. Beyond her service to academia, Jeanne remained committed to other organizations of the arts, participating on the boards of the New York City Ballet, Sleepy Hollow Restorations (now Historic Hudson Valley), and was a Life Trustee of the Museum of Modern Art, with which she served on many committees, including the International Council. Jeanne was also the first woman to give the commencement address at Attica Correctional Facility as a trustee with SUNY. Having spent most of her life in New York, Jeanne moved to Santa Barbara, California in 1994, where she lived until her death.

Despite the distance, Jeanne traveled often to New York City and remained passionately bound to the furthering of the arts and the appreciation of culture in all its forms. In Santa Barbara, Jeanne became a patron of international music students at the Music Academy of the West, and spent countless hours enjoying their craft and encouraging their work.

From New York to California, between galleries and gardens, Jeanne sought beauty and found it often.

She continued to share that beauty with those around her. She was a treasure and inspiration to friends and family alike. She was caring and dedicated as a wife and mother. She imparted her love for the arts, travel, and the importance of education to all her children and grandchildren.

In the words of her granddaughter, Kate O’Shaughnessy, “She held every person she ever

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met with unconditional positive regard. She had the grace of a ballerina and the mind of a scholar.” Jeanne is survived by her children Tom Thayer, Gail Reagan, Susan Noble, and Ann Thayer, 10 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Ellen Irene Montgomery

8/5/1932 - 7/10/2021

Ellen-Irene Montgomery was born in Hilo, HI, on August 5, 1932, and peacefully died in Santa Barbara, CA on July 10, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.

Raised on a beautiful sugar plantation along Hawaii Island’s Hamakua Coast, she later headed off to Punahou School in Honolulu. She next headed to Linfield College (McMinnville, OR) and graduated in Home Economics in Business in 1953.

She was a proud member of the Lambda Lambda Sigma Sorority during those years.

Upon graduating, she returned to her beloved Hawaii to begin a career on Kauai with the University of Hawaii. She next headed to Los Angeles to work for the Southern Counties Gas Company and within a year was transferred up to Santa Barbara as Home Service Director in 1955. She was often asked to help judge at the local county fairs in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties which she greatly enjoyed.

She met our father (Henry Jones) in the Santa Barbara Ski Club, soon married and began raising three children. Fond memories include spending summers with other

local families at the nearby beaches, ski trips to China Peak and camping trips to Yosemite National Park.

A woman of faith, she raised her children at Carpinteria Community Church and later became a member of El Montecito Presbyterian Church. In addition to raising her own children, Ellen volunteered with Los Chiquitos, the Carpinteria auxiliary of the Children’s Home Society, and was often found assisting with Girl Scout troop projects.

Additional careers she later enjoyed included working in the Trust Department at Crocker National Bank (1980s) and Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center on Cabrillo Boulevard (1990s). She was so proud of representing and sharing her city with others passing through town.

Her many passions included traveling throughout Asia, Europe, Morocco, most of the United States, and returning to Hawaii as often as possible to share her culture with her family.

Living for close to 50 years on a hilltop overlooking Santa Barbara’s waterfront, the long-time family home offered many opportunities to garden, grow avocado and citrus trees, enjoy wildlife, and connect with other neighborhood families in a peaceful country setting. She was often found in her kitchen creating wonderful desserts and meals for family and friends including much of what was growing around her on the property. The holidays were especially enjoyable and celebrated wholeheartedly. Family pets were plentiful and (of course) treated like royalty.

Ellen is survived by daughter Leslie Jones (John) of San Luis Obispo, son Ron Jones (Dennis)

of Solvang, Cousins Roger Hoyer (Tony), Roy Hoyer (Russell) and family friend Fred Di Pasquale along with many friends.

Ellen was preceded in death by her son Warren Jones, her parents and beloved grandmother, father of her children Henry Jones and many dear friends including Jim and Betty Giusto, Nilo and Rosemarie Fanucchi, Marjorie Boyle, Jack Ostrander, Fritz Amacher, Carl Hamburger, dear friend Tom Edwards and many others.

A special thank you to Kathy DeAlba and her many extended family members who were her long-time caregivers in her later years as she transitioned from living at home into assisted living and later to Villa Alamar Memory Care.

We are also incredibly grateful for her compassionate doctors including Dr. Mesipam, Dr. Bourne, the wonderful aides at Villa Riviera Assisted Living (who cared for her for close to two years) and the entire team at Villa Alamar where she spent her final years.

Her Hospice care team also offered compassionate care in her final years, and we thank them, as well.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Santa Barbara Humane Society, Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network or Santa Barbara Rescue Mission. Mom was a true lover of animals and wildlife as well as someone who cared deeply for those less fortunate.

Aloha ‘Oe (Farewell to thee…until we meet again)

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“Guess where I am?” he said, with that familiar endearing chuckle of his. “I’m at the Serenity House. I’ve come full circle.”

The significance of Hal being at Serenity House, the beautiful hospice facility on the Mesa overlooking Santa Barbara, can’t be overstated. Serenity House was built at the site of the Community Environmental Council’s (CEC) headquarters, and a portion of that original CEC building is incorporated into the Serenity House complex as it stands today. Hal and I were CEC’s codirectors back in 1970, the year CEC was founded by a community galvanized by Santa Barbara’s momentous 1969 oil spill.

Hal told me that he was about to exit this life from a place and an organization that was, in many respects, his birthplace in Santa Barbara. His call was a poignant one. I sensed it could be our last conversation. Sadly, it was.

Born and raised in Oakland to a close-knit Armenian family, Hal attended UC Berkeley, where he graduated in sociology and psychology. In the Bay Area, Hal became connected with the famous Episcopal bishop James Pike and his author wife, Diane Kennedy. Pike died in a tragic accident only a year or so before Hal moved to Santa Barbara to assist Diane Kennedy Pike with one of the bishop’s publications. The Pikes’ friend Maryanne Mott, a founding CEC boardmember, introduced Hal to me in the spring of 1970, when the CEC’s Ecology Center was being set up at 15 West Anapamu.

Maryanne thought Hal would be a good fit for our fledgling organization.

My first impression of Hal was that he was polished, very well-dressed, had impeccable manners, and seemed to be competent. He exuded the kind of confi-

dence that made everything seem all right and in order.

Nothing seemed to faze him. Little did I know then that Hal and I were on our way to becoming lifelong friends and colleagues. That first impression I’d had of him more than held up through the 50 years I knew him.

Hal became known to thousands of Santa Barbarans through his time with the CEC, his 17 years as a city councilmember, and his short stint as mayor of Santa Barbara, and I consider that he was Santa Barbara’s greatest civic leader since Pearl Chase reigned over the city from the late 1920s to the 1970s. Like Ms. Chase, Hal’s public service interests were wide-ranging. Although his primary focus was the environment, his interests spread to the arts, historic preservation, community planning and development, and city governance. He was a recycling pioneer, a city councilmember, an esteemed mayor, head of the California League of Cities, a candidate to lead the National League of Cities, an executive with Southern California Edison, a leader in the upgrading of Santa Barbara’s train station, and most recently, a convenor of an effort to reiPITCHING IN: Hal Conklin was instrumental in setting up the Community Environmental Council’s first magine Santa Barbara’s recycling center for Santa Barbara. At a photo from the dedication ceremony, Conklin is at the far right, languishing downtown. tossing a recyclable onto the pile, with Paul Relis, then-Mayor David Shiffman, state senator Gary Hart, It was clear from his recycling manager Mark Thomasee, and Robert Klausner. earliest endeavors at the COURTESY

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CEC that Hal was a take-charge leader. Recycling was one of his earliest interests, and he quickly rose to a position of prominence at the state level with an organization he helped found — the California Resource Recovery Association, which exists to this day. He worked with the late businessman and civic leader Robert Klausner to create one of California’s first recycling centers located at the corner of Garden and Ortega that is now home to the Solstice organization. He helped start a recycling program at Vandenberg Air Force Base, a feat that required remarkable patience and ingenuity since it required many levels of approval from the Pentagon.

One of Hal’s earliest civic accomplishments was his role in protecting the Santa Barbara waterfront from a massive proposed development by Southern Pacific Railroad and the Hyatt Corporation. To accomplish the daunting task, Hal and I worked together under the auspices of the Committee for Santa Barbara and in close collaboration with the legendary Selma Rubin, Robert Easton, and James Gildea. Hal was instrumental in organizing meetings and press conferences and setting forth strategies that ultimately tamed the development and gave us an expanded Chase Palm Park along Cabrillo Boulevard.

Pivotal to waterfront protection and enhancement efforts was Hal’s singular leadership in preserving Stearns Wharf. The wharf was destined to be demolished after a devastating fire. Hal’s work kept that from happening. Working with the California Coastal Conservancy and other organizations, he secured funding to rebuild the wharf into the important public and commercial resource it is today. A plaque was placed on the wharf honoring Hal and his extraordinary achievement.

Prior to serving on the City Council, Hal came before that body as an advocate for recycling and other programs. His ideas drew strong opposition from several councilmembers who were deeply conservative

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obituaries John Hugh Mackay Jr 5/12/1927 - 6/23/2021

Hugh was born in Philadelphia to Edith McCurdy Mackay and John Hugh Mackay Sr, he had two older sisters Jean and Pat who predeceased him.

Graduating from Germantown High School in 1945, Hugh was drafted into the Army and worked in the Separation Center at Pine Camp, Upper State New York typing discharges at the end of WW11. After his own discharge in 1947 Hugh attended The Franklyn School for Professional Arts in New York City on the GI bill and lived for a while on North Brother Island, commuting by ferry into the city. The Island was famous for providing the isolation needed for Mary Mallon, otherwise known as ‘Typhoid Mary’. Later Hugh lived with Dr and Mrs Luther Emmet Holt Jr, parents of his friend Arnold Holt.

Hugh travelled with the Holts and various friends to Europe in 1950 where he remained after securing a job with the Marshal Plan in Paris. After a wonderful year immersing himself in French culture and language, he was transferred to Rome. There Hugh bought the first of many beloved cars, a Fiat Giardinetta, and explored Europe for another two years before acquiescing to his father, who felt he should return to the US and find a 20

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Returning to San Francisco, at first selling Olivetti typewriters, he was eventually hired by Frances Mihailoff and Mike Taylor at their design firm. In time Hugh met Dorothy and Harry Lawenda who had just opened ‘KneedlerFauchere’, which eventually became the iconic designer destination for new and legendary collections of luxury fabric, wall coverings, light fixtures, furniture and accessories, and he accepted their offer to manage the new Los Angeles showroom in 1955.

Thus began a fulfilling career and great friendship with Dorothy and Harry, as they opened more showrooms in Denver, Portland and Seattle, which Hugh oversaw, eventually taking the title of President of Kneedler-Fauchere. Hugh was affectionately known by his family as ‘The Glue Man’ for keeping everything together at K-F and when he retired in 1995 he was known at home as ‘The Egg Man’ for the perfect poached eggs he made for us every Saturday and Sunday morning. Hugh was meticulous in the way he dressed and in everything he did, and as one of our friends said “Hugh Mackay is a class act and it’s all first”. He was a handsome, creative, thoughtful and very kind man, who was beloved by his family and many others.

Hugh was happy to have moved to Santa Barbara in 1978, commuting to K-F in N Hollywood during the week, finally retiring in 1995 to our wonderful family home in Mission Canyon. He loved listen-

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ing to classical music especially opera, attending CAMA concerts, plays at The Ensemble Theatre and like his Mother, Hugh had a green thumb, and always enjoyed growing things and he loved animals, especially dogs. He enjoyed welcoming and orienting the many foreign students he and Jill hosted and organized weekly lunches with a group of retired male friends. Every Saturday he could be found at the Farmers’ Market, buying sunflowers. Hugh loved Santa Barbara and he explored all the new construction sites around town, stopping for coffee at his favorite cafe on State Street, watching the passing parade and reading the NY Times.

His wife Jill, daughter Holly, son Patrick, granddaughter Pico, her father Richard and Hugh’s nieces and nephews are mourning his loss, but grateful that he died peacefully with Jill holding his hand. Thank you to Doctors Michael Bordofsky and Eric Trautwein, and to the wonderful staff at Serenity House.

In keeping with Hugh’s wishes, there will be no formal memorial service, but we will have a celebration of his long life at our home in San Roque at a later date. If anyone wishes to honor Hugh please make a donation to The Mental Wellness Centre at 617 Garden Street or to the VNA’s Serenity House at 930 Miramonte Dr.

Judith Scher 1939 - 2021

Judith Scher passed peacefully at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on June 24th, 2021. Born in New York City in 1939, Judith was the daughter of Abraham Geller, Supreme Court Judge of the City of NY and Dorothy Geller, Chairwoman of the United Jewish Appeal Women’s Division. She is predeceased by her sister, Susan Platt, artist and brother, Bruce Geller, writer and producer of Mannix and the original Mission Impossible TV series. She graduated from Columbia University and started her work life as an actress and model for TV commercials. She joked that with her illustrious family that her claim to fame was that she received an award as the original hand model for the “Let your fingers do the walking in the Yellow Pages” commercial.

She lived in London during the 1970s where Judy sang in clubs and acted in lunch-time theater. As a composer and lyricist, she wrote three musicals, one produced as a showcase off Broadway. Jazz saxophone player, Illinois Jacquet, recorded one of her songs.

Judy sang with Illinois at Ronnie Scott’s music Club in London.

She then left the theater and became a book editor and occasional writer.

She compiled and edited Transformation of the Heart, The Dharmic Chal-

lenge, Inspired Medicine and Let the Clock Run Wild as well as edited other people’s books and stories, the most recent The Black Wall of Silence by Father Paul Morrissey. When Judy moved to Santa Barbara, she briefly returned to TV by creating and producing with Derrick Curtis, as well as writing, Dare Kids to Dance. They aired five shows that were born out of Judy’s great passion for ballroom dancing. In Santa Barbara, and through spiritualism and dance, Judy forged a community of adoring friends.

Judy traveled extensively with her second husband, Jack Scher. After 16 visits to India and Sathya Sai Baba, Judy shifted her life’s focus to service and spirituality.

She worked in hospice as a Pastoral Care Assistant and Bereavement Coordinator, where she ran Bereavement groups and training. She was also a mediator for the Court in VA when she lived in Charlottesville. After years of seeking enlightenment, she described herself as “giving up the search to hope she had become love.” Towards the end, Judy described her life as “full and interesting” with a feeling of being “complete.”

Judy is survived by her two loving daughters: Dorothy Geller and Batsheva Hayes, son-in-law Bill Hayes, as well as her two beloved grandchildren, Noah and Jyotie.

Judy was a special, authentic, engaged and vital person, a dear friend to many, and a profoundly cherished and devoted mother and grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

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SAVED: The continued existence of Stearns Wharf after a disastrous fire was in doubt until Hal Conklin stepped in to save it.

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and looked upon Hal’s interests in the environment with disdain. I remember one member in particular who berated him in public, but Hal endured that abuse, maintained his composure, and even smiled. In time, Hal’s views would come to prevail as the body politic shifted to make Santa Barbara one of the more progressive cities in California.

Hal’s City Council tenure and stint as mayor focused on trying to balance housing and commercial development as the city struggled to right-size itself through revisions in residential and commercial zoning. His vision of the city extended to cultivating the arts and culture. Hal used the phrase, “Santa Barbara’s downtown should invoke a sense of place, a sense of history, and a sense of celebration.” He considered encouragement of the arts and culture as integral to the city’s economic vitality. His commitment to the arts was demonstrated by his work in restoring The Granada Theatre and enhancing The Arlington Theatre by raising the money for its magnificent organ. He saw these restorations as critical

to the emergence of an “Arts District” that included Santa I don’t think this was denial. It was just the nature of his Barbara’s beautiful library, its Museum of Art, and its DNA to stay the course and to pursue his sense of purpose. historic County Courthouse.

Few people are as blessed and deserving as Hal was, When Hal sought the mayorship and won, many of us and remains, to be loved and admired by so many. With assumed that this was the beginning of a long run in that his devoted wife, Haley; their large family; and faith comoffice. Instead, his election was challenged as a violation munity by his side, Hal had what most of us humans can of term limits and the court concurred. Instead of serving only hope to have. And in usual Hal style, he handled his at least four years, he served but one. With that ruling, looming end with his characteristic calm and good cheer.

What better way for me to honor Hal’s work and to keep Santa Barbara lost Hal’s visionary leadership.

His talents and his well-established connections with his contributions alive than to take a walk in Chase Palm government officials throughout the state made him a Park and by the Granada and Arlington theatres, out onto desirable hire for Southern California Edison. During Stearn’s Wharf, and to stroll the downtown that he loved his tenure at Edison, Hal pushed and promoted Edison’s and sought to revitalize. Santa Barbara was lucky to have efforts to increase solar and wind energy under an initia- Hal’s commitment for as long as it did, and I was fortunate tive he called Green Cities. He proved to be a loyal and able to call him my friend. advocate for Edison. At one point, he argued before the CEC’s Board of Directors that their initiative to promote renewable energy by urging counties and cities to become utilityautonomous wasn’t feasible. He later acknowledged that he’d been wrong about that and that what became known as “community aggregation” was indeed viable.

Following his retirement from Edison, Hal re-engaged in the political and cultural life of the city, pursuing his wide-ranging environmental interests, foremost of which was U.S.A. Green Communities, which he developed with his lifelong colleague and friend, Gary Petersen.

‘SENSE OF PLACE’: Hal Conklin loved the arts and theater, and how they enhanced life in In 2017, Hal ran again for mayor.

Santa Barbara, pushing hard for the renovation of The Granada Theatre. He also advocated Initially, a number of us thought he for years that the city create a more vibrant downtown with a “sense of place.” was a shoo-in. But the years had gone by, times had changed, and his name and achievements were no longer so well known. Though he lost, he took that loss in stride and moved solidly forward.

As concerns over city leadership came to the fore over the past several years, he was recruited by community business leaders to form the Santa Barbara Leadership Team to guide an effort to reenvision the greatly distressed core of the downtown. Only his health crisis came between him and his abiding sense of civic purpose. In one of our talks during his illness, as health-compromised as he was, it was as if he saw no barrier to continuing his work.

A community service to remember Hal Conklin will be held on the steps of the Mission on Wednesday, July 21, at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara “Hal Conklin Memorial.”

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Heroes Still Work Here UNCERTAINTY.

We watch Wuhan, New York, and Milan. Our colleagues record what they see as they care for patients. Overwhelmed.

We do not know how to treat this new novel COVID infection. Is it aerosol or droplet?

We know it is coming.

Tents go up outside the emergency department.

People are scared.

Testing is scarce. Results take days to come back.

Scrambling for N95 masks, face shields, and PPE. Stripping down soiled scrubs outside after a long shift. Did I catch it from a patient today? Will I bring COVID home to my family?

School closed. Social pods. Nobody wants the son of the doctor and nurse in their playgroup (except other health-care workers). Toddler temper tantrums. Social isolation.

We start to see cases. First one. Then three. Then five.

Patients are sick. Confused. Scared. “Happy hypoxic,” with critically low blood oxygen.

We put them on mechanical ventilators.

We set up an iPad so families can say goodbye. No visitors allowed.

We learn as we serve. Every day a new policy. Every day a new guideline. New research studies to review.

The neighbors start to bang pots and pans in our honor.

Heroes work here.

Summer 2020 ANOTHER SURGE.

More cases. ICU is filling up. Will we run out of ventilators or staff?

We study our adversary. Read scientific journals. Learn best practice. Apply what others have learned.

We learn to reuse N95 masks. We store them in paper bags for next shift. We get acne on our chins and bruises on our noses from wearing tight-fitting respirators all day, every day.

We learn to do more with less.

We don and doff PPE routinely. We rely on each other.

Check each other’s PPE before entering room. Good to go.

Lift each other up.

We rally. We adapt. We overcome.

We work in tents. In the ER. In the ICU. Wherever we are asked to serve.

Staffing shortages. Colleagues out sick. Hiring freeze.

Hours cut. Early retirements. Feeling fatigue, but we are strong.

Our sacrifice is on public display.

Banners outside the hospital. Signs in front of our homes.

Heroes work here.

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Pandemic Timeline: From Uncertainty to Fear to Exhaustion

BY DR. JASON PRYSTOWSKY Fall 2020 FATIGUE. ATTRITION. MORAL INJURY. Spring 2020 WINTER IS COMING. Burn out. Burned out. Do I have to go back to work again tonight? When will it end?

A rise in substance abuse, anxiety, depression. A whiskey to help me sleep.

The cost of homeschooling, moral burdens, and closed society adding up. Relationships under strain. Breakups. Divorce.

Misinformation. Disinformation.

Politics. Political divides. Anger. Hostility.

Friendships lost. Estranged family members.

Arguments at grocery store. Please wear a mask.

Accused of fabricating a pandemic hoax for financial gain.

Gaslighting. Being told that the patients we treat and the suffering we witness is fiction.

We continue to care for our patients. We continue to care for each other. We are proud.

We are tired.

Heroes work here.

Winter 2021 VACCINES! ARE THEY SAFE? Are they effec-

tive? Will they work?

We are the first to roll up our sleeves.

We show courage. Again.

Must keep our community safe.

We volunteer at vaccine centers.

We go on the radio and conduct webinars.

Masked and Mighty! Get vaccinated!

Winter surge. Almost out of ICU beds. Almost out of staff. So tired.

ICU overflow. So many critical patients. So much COVID. No vacations. No gym. No faith-based gatherings. No holiday congregating. No celebrating or mourning together.

No grandparents visiting.

We are tired and angry like everyone.

Getting busier. All that has been neglected resurfaces … mental illness, cancer, substance abuse, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, violence. The violence is the hardest to digest.

Together, we rise to the challenge. We adapt, pivot, and recalibrate. We are vaccinated.

We serve to the health and safety of our community.

There is hope. We will win. We are resilient.

Heroes work here.

Summer 2021 REOPENING. NO MORE MASK MANDATE.

The Delta variant is lurking. More contagious. Concerning. Especially for the unvaccinated.

We yearned for normal a year ago, and normal is here … crowded emergency departments, more 9-1-1 calls, full waiting rooms, takes months for clinic appointment.

Accumulated traumatic experiences, unhealthy behavior, day drinking, sedentary lifestyle, substance abuse, limited access to healthcare, lack of medical screening services, job loss, economic hardship, uncertainty. Our health metrics show it. Our community is weary and sick.

At our work, we are yelled at, spat at, threatened.

I am sorry you had to wait to be seen. Others more critically ill cut in line.

I am sorry you have been waiting for your medication.

We have had a lot of ambulances arrive within the last 15 minutes.

I am sorry you lost your job and cannot afford your insulin, and now need dialysis. Can I get you a warm blanket?

I am sorry you stopped your chemotherapy last year out of fear of catching COVID, and now the cancer has spread.

I am sorry your son overdosed on opiates. We will bring you back to see him as soon as we can.

I am sorry we could not meet your expectations.

I am sorry your health insurance will not cover your outpatient MRI. Please do not yell at our staff demanding it be done emergently.

I am sorry that you are struggling and self-medicating with alcohol, but please do not urinate on the floor.

I am sorry you are having an anxiety attack while you wait to be seen; we are cleaning a room for you now; please do not spit at our staff.

I am sorry you are having a bad reaction to methamphetamines; please do not punch our staff.

I am sorry it has been a horrible 18 months, but please be kind. We are doing our best.

I am sorry. We are sorry.

We don’t feel heroic anymore.

Like you, we are tired, stressed, exhausted.

Like you, we have missed graduations, birthdays, weddings, vacations, holidays, funerals. We crave live music, crowded theaters, travel, hugs from strangers, a pint with a friend, and the kinship of together.

During your darkest hour, we promise we will take excellent care you of you and your family. We will do it with professionalism, compassion, and grace.

Heroes still work here.

Thank you to our health-care workers, first responders, firefighters, EMTs, law enforcement, mental health providers, social workers, and public servants. It is an honor to serve our community alongside you.

Jason Prystowsky, MD, MPH, is a local community emergency physician. Any thoughts or opinions expressed in this article are his own.

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ven in this digital age, few things are as pleasurable as digging into a book on the warm sand, or on your couch, or while falling asleep in bed, and that’s whether you prefer e-readers or still like turning the page. In this week’s issue, we’re presenting a wide range of books to expand that enjoyment, most of which—whether international best sellers or self-published projects — come with Santa Barbara ties. And then we’ve got the latest on the Indy Book Club, which is reading thrillers for July.

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ver thought you’d feel compassion for child molesters? Or cheer

for a mother to succeed on her third baby after intentionally injuring her first two? Or blame dysfunctional societal systems for breeding serial killers?

Prepare for these reactions and more when reading The Devil You Know: Stories of Human Cruelty and Compassion, a journey through the case files and fascinating life of Dr. Gwen Adshead, a forensic psychiatrist famous in England. To translate what she’s learned over the course of her career into an engaging book appropriate for a general audience, Adshead teamed up with her friend, writer Eileen Horne, who was raised in Goleta; built her professional life as a TV producer, radio dramatist, and nonfiction author in London; and now lives across the cul-de-sac from me in her late father’s home.

“Gwen has always been my most interesting friend,” Horne told me a few weeks ago over tea and cof coffee in her living room, explaining that she’s suggested that Adshead tell her stories to a wider audience for years. “No offense to all of my other friends— and even though my brother is an astrophysicist and my daughter is a political speech writer, she always took the cake!”

Featuring 11 core chapters based on characters who represent a carefully constructed conglomerate of real-life patients and cases, the book puts readers in the passenger seat as Adshead drives through psychological mazes in search of what causes these people to resort to violence. Ostensibly a study of evil and its triggers, The Devil You Know winds up serving as a vaccine of sorts against the pervasively popular notion that evil people are born that way.

“Serial killers don’t spring up fully formed, like monsters screaming out of the dark in some movie,” explained Horne. “They were once children like you and me. So what happens to them, and what can we do to stop it?”

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orne’s own childhood in Goleta was pretty normal. Born into a

family of six siblings, she attended Foothill Elementary and La Colina Junior High before moving to the East Coast and then Italy as a teenager, when her stepfather, an engineer for Raytheon, started consulting for the country. “It was life changing,” said Horne, who still owns a home in Umbria and speaks with a more regal lilt than most Californians.

She came back for two years to attend UCSB, primarily to study under renowned Shakespeare expert Homer “Murph” Swander. “He was kind of a hero around here,” she said. But she finished her last two years at the University of London. “I felt more at home on that side of the Atlantic, and I still do,” said Horne. “I consider myself based with one foot here and one foot in Europe.”

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GOLETA TO LONDON AND BACK: Eileen Horne grew up in Goleta but moved to Italy as a teenager, which sparked a love for Europe. She eventually settled in London, becoming a TV producer before turning back to writing. she found work as a producer of dramas, thrillers, and other shows for BBC and other major channels for 20 years. In her early forties, Horne sold her production company in order to pursue her true passion of writing.

“I never stopped being a writer at heart,” she said, explaining why she decided to pursue an MFA in creative nonfiction writing at the University of London. “I wanted to make a change in life and do what I wanted to do.”

She co-authored a book called The Pitch, teaching other content creators about how to sell stories, and then Zola and the Victorians: Censorship in the Age of Hypocrisy, about the 1888 obscenity trial over French author Émile Zola. Horne also writes audio dramas for Radio 4, penning more than a dozen of them over the years, including one about a fictional forensic psychiatrist.

That, of course, is based largely on her friend Dr. Adshead and was the first project that emerged from their ongoing collaboration. The second is The Devil You Know, which was first published by Faber & Faber in the United Kingdom in June and hits American shelves on July 20 with Simon & Schuster as publisher. It’s already netting rave reviews, major media attention, and strong sales.

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s true-crime stories steadily rang out across podcasts, streaming

series, magazines, and book publishers, Adshead was finally ready to start telling her story around 2017. But she was very wary of profiting from other people’s pain and bound by confidentiality rules to protect her patients and their victims.

“What if you tell me about 10 and we weave that into one person who’s a composite?” Horne asked. “That gave her room. She wasn’t stuck just telling one person’s story. And it allowed us to do something that was attractive to a wider audience.”

Their book proposal led to a massive bidding war between 14 publishers in 2018, with a dozen other countries wanting to publish in their native languages. “Suddenly we had this big book on our hands,” said Horne. Did that freak her out? “I like a challenge,” she said. “I wasn’t nervous, but I was aware that it would be a big task.”

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Friends and family, meanwhile, worried whether spending the next two years “in the company of serial killers and rapists and stalkers” would cause Horne her own psychological issues. “Mostly, I just felt sad,” she said of the research and writing process.

“My appetite for crime fiction, which has always been high, declined. I really wanted to watch SNL and comedy programs.”

Working closely with Adshead certainly helped.

Horne was very careful not to make anything up and to stick strictly to facts when compiling each chapter into what she calls a “mosaic portrait.” She changed details to mask actual crimes — locations, weapons used, offenders’ countries of origin, etc. — but she did not want to know anything about the real patients’ appearances. “I asked Gwen not to describe anyone to me physically,” she said. “The only thing that I made up is what they looked like, so no patient could ever say that they recognized themselves physically.”

While the book draws from hundreds, perhaps thousands of clinical experiences, each chapter is a little different in terms of cases considered. The one about a female stalker follows a few storylines more closely, while another relies on as many as 50 different sources to paint the picture. That’s a little hard to imagine, but rest assured that each chapter follows a fluid narrative of Adshead meeting and treating a single patient, building toward conclusions that are sometimes happy and sometimes tragic.

“It’s a real act of weaving that goes on, but when we write anything, you always bring something of yourself,” said Horne of this process. When Adshead’s sister read an early draft, she opined, “You’ve captured Gwen’s voice perfectly, but I also hear yours throughout.” Horne was pleased, explaining, “I thought that was a compliment.”

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he approached the end of his life. But her stepmom, Mary Jane Blau, who frequently baked our family cookies, died first that November while trimming her rose bushes. Jude followed three days later, and then Horne’s mother, Frances Colborn, who lived in Northern California, died suddenly the next year. “It was like dominoes falling,” said Horne. “It was pretty terrible.”

Out of nowhere, Eileen’s husband, Greg Horne, who is originally from Australia, was offered a job in California. “The stars were aligning — clearly, we were meant to be here,” recalled Eileen. She thought they’d stay a year, but it’s been nearly five.

She’s especially excited to visit their home in Italy later this summer. “To me, that’s my real home, and we will certainly retire there,” she said.

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Many, including myself, wonder if the desired effect of The Devil You Know was to make us feel bad for violent

C OV E R S T O R Y criminals, which could easily be construed by tough-on-crime proponents as a Pollyanna-ish outlook.

“Radical empathy isn’t sympathy,” said Horne of what she hopes the book helps breed instead. “It isn’t about feeling sorry for these murderers. Radical empathy is making a leap that allows you to walk beside someone as they piece together the disjointed fragments of their lives and why they did what they did, but with some detachment. We have to be detached, or we’d burst into tears.”

But even liberal-leaning friends have said they won’t read it because it deals with such dark topics. She urges them otherwise. “This book is not just about crime,” she said. “It is, of course, about criminal offenders and will discuss The Devil You how their minds work and how Know: Stories of Human therapy works. But it’s about all Cruelty and Compassion of our minds and what’s poswith our senior editor Matt sible and what is not possible to Kettmann on a virtual panel change.” sponsored by Chaucer’s And still others may be relucBooks at 7 p.m. on July 27. tant because, despite so much See chaucersbooks.com/ popular attention paid to menevent to register for the tal health, psychiatry remains a free chat. suspect science. “People are still slightly sneery of it,” she admitted, especially compared to doctors who deal with the rest of our physical health concerns. “But psychiatrists look after the only part of the body that votes. We need to take care of our minds just as much as we take care of our bodies. It’s the task of our time to rebalance the amount of energwy we put into our physical care back into mental-health care.”

Horne and Adshead are pursuing potential film and television ideas around The Devil You Know, and they may work on a second book about violent children. “What Gwen does takes a ton of courage and a lot of heart,” said Horne of her friend and writing partner. “We love working together.

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by Matt Kettmann Aside from Londonderry’s amazing life story, Zheutlin’s books highlight how critical bicycling became to liberating women from traditional housebound existence, empowering suffrage, feminism, and personal freedom along the way. He tells us more about the book below. For a longer interview, see independent.com/ books.

Why were bicycles critical to women’s freedom? The bicycle truly revolutionized the lives of women around the turn of the 20th century. It gave them a mobility they never had before, there was a feeling of physical liberation and freedom that came with gliding about on a bicycle, and practicality demanded clothing more suitable to riding than long skirts and corsets, and so women started wearing bloomers to ride.

Annie herself underwent a complete transformation in her dress as she made her way around the world, starting in long skirts and a tightly tailored waistcoat, but by the end, she was wearing a man’s riding outfit, including pants. She really challenged Victorian notions of female propriety.

The bicycle became a tool of empowerment and a symbol of the women’s suffrage movement. As Susan B. Anthony once said, “Bicycling has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world.”

Tell us more about her visit to Santa Barbara. Annie arrived in San Francisco from Japan aboard a steamer in March 1985. Accompanied by a prominent cyclist from S.F. named Mark Johnson, she spent a leisurely six weeks riding from San Francisco to Los Angeles, arriving in Santa Barbara on the night of May 13, 1895.

A major bicycle racing event was scheduled in the city for May 15, which the Santa Barbara Daily Independent

predicted would be “the biggest day in wheelmen’s circles that Santa Barbara ever saw.”

Annie was on hand; one reporter noted how tanned she was. She was quite famous by this time and an attraction in her own right, so the race organizers invited her to ride several times past the grandstand.

She disappointed some, however, by declining to participate in a timed sprint, as she had and would occasionally do in other cities.

But the Independent was generous about her refusal to race, saying “nothing less than the Earth” would suit Annie for a course.

“She came on the grandstand after giving her exhibition,” reported the Independent, “and gave a short lecture, in which she told of leaving Boston without a cent and bloomers made of paper … she described her route around the world, told of being present at one of the big oriental battles [a reference to the Sino-Japanese War—Ed.] ..."

Some of this was made up, as Annie was all about spinning a good yarn and enthralling audiences. It’s fair to say that my new book about her, Spin, which is a work of historical fiction, is about a woman who wrote her own historical fiction in real time.

What do you hope readers learn from your book? Annie’s story tells us so much about the 1890s, about the way the bicycle dramatically changed the lives of women, about the constricted lives women were expected to live, about the journalism of the period, about the ways changes in communications and transportation technology was making the world a “smaller” place.

Though she was a flawed person whose decisions, especially her decision to disappear from the lives of her young children, were sometimes harsh and selfindulgent, she was nevertheless a woman of boundless moxie who colored way outside the lines. And as the cliché goes, well-behaved women rarely make history.

She was an anonymous Jewish housewife and mother living in a Boston tenement and very unhappy with her lot in life. By dint of sheer chutzpah and a boundless imagination, within 15 months she had turned herself into a global celebrity albeit under an assumed name, Annie Londonderry, a name that was borrowed from the Londonderry Lithia Spring Water Co. of New Hampshire, the first of many advertisers who purchased space on her bike and her body. She took a new name and invented an entirely new persona, a quintessentially American thing to do.

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After zooming through Eight Perfect Murders, I decided to go deeper and picked up Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke. It’s the first in a series about Black Texas Ranger Darren Mathews, who investigates crimes against the Black community in the South. Bluebird, Bluebird is a page-turning and atmospheric novel that examines systemic racism in the criminal justice system. Next on my list of thrillers is The Guest List

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PEGGY O’TOOLE LAMB’S DARLING: LETTERS FROM WWII Darling: Letters from WWII is the second time that author Peggy O’Toole Lamb turned to her family’s correspondence to tell a dramatic true tale.

The first was her debut book, Then I Won’t Seem So Far Away, a memoir of hitchhiking across Europe in the 1970s based on letters she sent to her mother. Darling, meanwhile, concerns the letters that her uncle First Lieutenant Frank J. Foster sent to his wife while commanding an anti-aircraft battalion in defense of General Patton against the Nazis.

“Letters are written in the present and have a sense of urgency and the unknown. Reading my uncle Frank’s letters from WWII gives me a window into the past and his mind,” she explained. “After writing Frank’s story, I felt closer to him and his friends, almost as if I lived through the war with them. I made myself cry and laugh while writing, and I fell in love with the characters.”

O’Toole Lamb is now working on a book about her husband’s heart transplant surgery six years ago, called Change of Heart.

CYNTHIA HAMILTON’S HOUSES OF DECEPTION “I have a terrible illness to thank for my writing career,” said Cynthia Hamilton, who released the sixth book of her Madeline Dawkins mystery series on July 20. While enduring nine years of diagnosing what was eventually labeled latestage Lyme disease, Hamilton left the mortgage industry to focus on writing. “[That] allowed me to get out of my body for periods of time and up into my head, away from the constant pain,” she explained.

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place, makes it fun for resident readers to enjoy.

“Local readers tell me how much they enjoy reading about fictional events that take place in settings they are familiar with,” she explained. “The fact that the stories are set in Santa Barbara will interest readers who haven’t already been introduced to the series.”

She’s also been fascinated with the “charlatans” who pass through town and is focusing on a few of them in her next Madeline Dawkins book, Other People’s Money.

See severnriverpublishing.com.

KATHLEEN KLAWITTER’S DIRECT HIT Kathleen Klawitter’s life as a professional golfer was destroyed when she was struck in the head by an errant golf ball in 1998, causing a traumatic brain injury.

She recovered with the help of a neuropsychologist in Santa Barbara and became a fixture during social events at Jodi House, where she now serves as an ambassador. Klawitter began writing her memoir in Cork Milner’s writing class at the Schott Center almost 20 years ago, and last year, she finally finished Direct Hit: A Golf Pro’s Remarkable Journey Back from Traumatic Brain Injury.

“I was told that my brain injury was permanent and therefore, everything I experienced, everything I couldn’t do, would probably stay that way,” said Klawitter. “But here’s what I learned about the brain: It is magnificent, resilient, and changeable! No matter what others tell you is permanent, or what you tell yourself is permanent, you can change it.”

The book dives into a spiritual side of Klawitter finding her lifeforce. “You just have to surrender and allow the space for it to appear,” she said. “It took an errant speeding golf ball to stop me in my tracks, and for me to deepen into the silence.”

See kathleenklawitter.com.

COLLEEN MCCARTHY-EVANS’S WHY AM I The creative life of Colleen McCarthy-Evans runs from improv theater and charter schools to board games and, most recently, writing and illustrating children’s books.

Her latest is Why Am I, a book about big questions illustrated by Sarah Dietz of Germany. The book, which was named the “Book of the Year” by Creative Child Magazine, was published by Seven Seas Press, a three-year-old, Santa Barbara–based nonprofit that’s already raised $15,000 and donated more than 800 English and bilingual books.

“I imagined different characters offering that question, ‘Why Am I?’ to the sky, and what the sky

might reply,” explained McCarthy-Evans. “The book guides readers on a meandering walk through a dreamy day, beginning in the dewy dawn, and ending with a dance by moonlight. Lovable characters remind us that we’re all precious, even if for the simple reason that we exist.” Dietz’s playful illustrations give a spirit to that sentiment.

The underlying message?

“I hope we can all be easier on ourselves and each other and remember that just by being ourselves we offer something of value to the world— and we are chock-full of potential in every moment!”

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RECENT BOOKS FROM

SANTA BARBARA AUTHORS Find links to all of the books mentioned at independent.com/books.

Longtime ER physician Dr. Angel Iscovich, who also owns Stag Canyon Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley, just published his new self-help book, The Art of Routine: How Routineology Can Transform Your Life. Dr. I, as he’s known, shares techniques about finding respite from our digital world through organizational techniques. See angeliscovich.com.

Carpinteria resident Jeff Arch, who was the screenwriter behind Sleepless in Seattle, released his debut novel in May. Called Attachments: A Novel, it goes back to his Pennsylvania roots to cover the plight of three former boarding-school students as they try to navigate decades-old betrayals that may affect the current dean’s son.

With the endorsement of Chicken Soup for the Soul star Jack Canfield, author Nicole Black explores the unbreakable bonds between father and daughter in her novel I Can Still Hear You, in which the protagonist continues to get guidance from her dad beyond his grave while on a scavenger hunt through Maui. The book won a bronze from the 2021 Independent Publisher Book Awards. On Instagram @WriterNicoleB. Retired art and special education teacher John Houchin, who was also once president of the S.B. Teachers Association, penned Entranced: My Travels in Bali in the 1970s, which features other locally famous names such as artist Jack Baker and philanthropist Caroline Green. Houchin moved to Maine two years ago but still considers himself an S.B. local since he spent 47 years here.

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Scott Addeo Young adds his name to the long list of S.B.-based mystery authors with the publishing of his book The Redhead in the Cove.

It concerns a teenager kayaker who finds the dead body of a nurse outside of the San Francisco Giants baseball stadium, leading detective Johnny Lynch and PI Steve Lombardi in a cross-country search.

Former Catholic school teacher and history fanatic Christian Clifford recently walked through Santa Barbara on his quest to walk 800 miles, see all 21 California missions, and get a better understanding of what life was like for the region’s first Catholics. He just put that adventure into a book called Pilgrimage: In Search of the Real California Missions. See missions1769.com. n

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7/15: Zoom Live: Downtown Business Spotlight: Books and Literary Finds Join S.B. Independent Marketing and Promotions Manager Emily Cosentino Lee in conversation with Molly Wetta (Santa Barbara Public Library), Eric Kelley (The Book Den), and Teresa Taylor (Paradise Found) in this week’s business conversation. Register

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tinyurl.com/DBSArts-Crafts 7/15-7/21: Towards a 21st Century — Abstraction: Extrapolating/ Expressive/Evolution See works in person or online from eight unique painters in the act of inferring the unknown from the known, pushing abstraction into new territories. RSVP online. The exhibit shows through August 14. In-person hours: Mon.Fri.: 10am-4pm. Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art, 955 La Paz Rd. Free. Call (805) 565-6162 or email museum @westmont.edu. Read more on p. 44.

K-Lite 101.7’s Catherine Remak. Gates: 7pm; movie: 8:30pm. West Wind Drive-In, 907 S. Kellogg Ave., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 8933535 or email info@artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

7/15: Online Summer Lecture Series on the Architecture of India: Lord of the Mountain: The Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora Dr. Allan Langdale will give insight on the most remarkable rock-cut building in the world, the Kailasanatha temple at Ellora, dating from the 8th century ce. 6:45-8pm. $10. Call (805) 965-6307 or email info@afsb.org.

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7/15-7/17: S.B. Foresters Baseball Games Let’s go out to the ball game!

Thu.: Foresters vs. SLO Blues; Fri.: Foresters vs. Ventura Pirates; Sat.: Foresters vs.

7/15: Webinar: Hawaiians, Catholics, and the Town with a Bay in Front and an Amphitheater of Hills Behind: The Education of Richard Henry Dana Jr. in Santa Barbara

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7/15: Free Summer Cinema: Be Excellent & Party On!: Clueless It’s time for “Movies Under the Stars in Your Cars” with a screening of 1995’s Clueless (PG-13). There will be food trucks and concessions, prize drawings, and entertainment emceed by

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SATURDAY 7/17

Professor of History at Point Loma Naz Rick Kennedy “…will give listeners a glimpse into a past of sailing, hide-gathering, what S.B was like in 1835-1836, how his voyage and visit to S.B. changed him,” and more.

RSVP is required. 7-8:30pm. Free. Call (805) 962-8404 or email info@sbmm.org.

person. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Call if you want to join by Zoom. 6pm. The Painted Cabernet, 1229 State St. $35. Ages 21+. Call (805) 963-9979.

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7/15: Chaucer’s Virtual Chat: T.J. Newman Join former bookseller and flight attendant turned author T.J. Newman in a discussion about her thriller, Falling: A Novel, which has been described as “Jaws

7/19: Flow + Yin Outdoor Yoga with Sierra Noland All levels are invited to begin with a warmup that builds into a heat-building active flow followed by Yin poses (deep stretches).

Registration is required. 5:30-6:30pm. La Mesa Park, 295 Meigs Rd. $24.

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Church on Monday: Farewell to Franck L. Goldwasser.

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Blues guitarist and vocalist Franck L. Goldwasser, formerly known in international blues circles as “Paris Slim,” is going back to the City of Lights. Join the send-off party with guests Jimmy Calire and Ralph Carter. Doors open: 7pm; show: 8pm. Red Piano, 519 State St. Free.

Ages 21+.

7/15: Speed Dating If you are under age 40 and straight, then join for the chance at a real connection. Arrive early for food and drinks for purchase. Check-in: 6:30pm; event: 7pm. Old Town Coffee, 5877 Hollister

Exhibition Opening Reception: Dancing with Paint

See works by S.B. artist and UCSB graduate Marlene Struss, whose painting style conjures the sloshing, swirling, elegant movements which she describes as biomorphic abstract expressionism with an Asian twist.

The exhibition shows through September 8. 5-7pm. Weekdays: by appointment; Sat.: 1-4pm. Architectural Foundation of S.B., 229 E. Victoria St. Free.

Call (805) 965-6307 or email info@afsb.org. afsb.org/programs/art-gallery

Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.

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The Foodbank offers free, nutritious meals, activities, and enrichment opportunities to all children ages 1-18 in our county, Monday-Friday, June 7-August 13, unless otherwise stated. Visit the website for North County locations.

Call (805) 967-5741.

El Foodbank ofrece comidas nutritivas gratuitas, actividades, y oportunidades de enriquecimiento para todos los niños de 1 a 18 años en nuestro condado, del 7 de junio al 13 de agosto, de lunes a viernes si no se indique lo contrario.. Visite el sitio web por las ubicaciones de North County. Llame al (805) 967-5741.

Canalino Elementary School (June 15-Aug. 14) 1480 Linden Ave., Carpinteria

S.B. Central Library 40 E. Anapamu St.

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Solvang Elementary 565 Atterdag Rd., Solvang

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S.B. UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FREE MEALS Free breakfast, lunch, and supper for all youth 18 years and younger. All locations are open June 7-August 17, Monday-Friday, unless otherwise stated. For more locations, call 963-4338 x6385, or text “summerfood” to 877 877.

Desayuno, almuerzo, y cena gratis para todos los jóvenes de 18 años o menos. Todas las ubicaciones están abiertas 7 de junio al 17 de agosto, lunes-viernes si no se indique locontrario. Para obtener más ubicaciones, llame al 963-4338 x6385, o envie un mensaje de texto que dice “summerfood” al 877 877. sbunified.org/support/foodservices

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FREE SUMMER ORGANIC BOXES/CAJAS DE ALIMENTOS ÓRGANICOS GUSD food services has partnered with Farm Cart Organics to provide free local and organic grocery boxes containing 100 percent organic items such as produce, eggs, and bread (items vary weekly). There will also be free “ready to heat up” meals by UCSB Dining and free GoGo squeeZ pouches for anyone 18 and under. One grocery box per family.

Wednesdays, June 23-July 29, 11:30am-1pm. District Office, 401 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta.

While supplies last.

El Departamento de Sevicios Alimenticios de GUSD está colaborando con Farm Cart Organics para proveer cajas de alimentos frescos, locales y órganicos GRATIS, por ejemplo verdura fresca, huevos y pan (Los artículos pueden variar cada semana). También habrá “Alimentos listos para calendar” de UCSB Dining y jugos GoGo squeeZ pouches GRATIS para cualquiera que sea menor de 18 años. Una caja de alimentos por familia. Los Miércoles de Junio 23 a Julio 29, 11:30am-1pm. Oficinas del Distrito, 401 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta. Hastga agotar existencias.

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7/15: M.Special Brewing Co.

Mary Clifford. 6-8pm. 634 State St. Free. Call (805) 968-6500.

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7/16, 7/17: Eos Lounge Fri.: Sacha Robotti: Jumping Back In Tour; 9pm. $10. Sat.: Gordo (Carnage); 4pm. $45-$70. 500 Anacapa St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410.

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7/16-7/18, 7/20: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Sofia Guerra, 5-8pm; The Other Woman, 8:30-11:30pvm.

Sat.: Barry McGuire, 1-4pm; Juke

Joint Jammers, 5-8pm; Jimi Nelson Band, 8:30-11:30pm. Sun.: Sam Mitchell, noon-4pm. Tue.: Karaoke with DJ Sam, 8pm-midnight. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free-$5.

Ages 21+. Call (805) 686-4785.

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7/16: Topa Topa Brewing Co. Made Up People. 7-9pm. 120 Santa Barbara St. Free. Call (805) 324-4150.

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7/17, 7/18: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Salt Martians, 1:30-4:30pm.

Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan, 1:30-4:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 967-0066.

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7/18: Island Brewing Company Cyrus Clarke. 3-6pm.

5049 6th St., Carpinteria. Free. Call (805) 745-8272.

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7/21:

Memorial: Celebrating the Life of Hal Conklin The community is

invited to spend an evening in remembrance of Hal Conklin, who was city mayor 1993-1994, city councilmember 1977-1993, and instrumental with the Community Environmental Council, the reopening of Stearns Wharf, the building of Paseo Nuevo, the restoration of The Granada Theatre, and more. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a mask if needed. 7pm. Old Mission S.B. Steps, 2201 Laguna St. Free. tinyurl.com/HalConklin

TUESDAY 7/20 7/20: Lunch & Learn Virtual Workshop: Don’t Forget Your Pet in Your Will Have you considered what would happen to your pet in the event of your death or incapacity? Join attorney Margaret H. Clarke to learn how to safeguard your pets. Noon1pm. Free. Call (805) 682-4711 x110 or email sclement@sbnature2.org. tinyurl.com/

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7/21: Story Time Under the Sycamore Make an online reservation for an outdoor preschool story time, in person (bring a blanket) or view online. 10:30am.

Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free. Call (805) 688-4214.

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7/18: Flores de Verano Flamenco en Vivo This program celebrates rebirth and new beginnings with Seattle-based flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes, who will be joined by singer/guitarist Diego Amador Jr. of Sevilla. 6:30-8pm. Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Rd., Carpinteria. $15-$55. Call (206) 409-2161 or email savannah flamenco@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/FloresDeVeranoEnVivo

7/18: Zermeño Dance Academy: Fiesta in the Grove Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and entertainment featuring renowned artists Yiyi Orozco, Jose Tanaka, and Diego Alvarez Muñoz, with performances from the 2021 Junior Spirit of Fiesta Savannah Hoover; dancers from the Zermeño Dance Academy; and its director, Daniela Zermeño! Funds raised go toward ZDA. 4-7pm. Godric Grove, Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Rd. $40. tinyurl.com/FiestaInTheGrove

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fast non-smoker, Rotman needed a way to medicate her Crohn’s disease that would allow her to experience the positive effects of both CBD and THC in predictable, repeatable doses.

After extensive research and her own trial and error with other products on the market, the result for consumers is Wellfounded Botanicals, a line of holistic care products crafted for wellness seekers and cannabis connoisseurs alike. The first product to launch is a line of three tinctures (Rotman’s preferred vehicle for achieving the therapeutic benefits she sought), each containing carefully measured doses of THC and CBD suspended in safflower oil and flavored with sweet pomegranate, with additional products including capsules and topicals to follow very soon.

At a recent pop-up outside the Farmacy in Santa Barbara, Rotman answered questions about the three formulations and the intentions behind the choices she made in creating the Wellfounded line.

Your three products all come in 30 ml dropper bottles, but each one combines THC and CBD in a different ratio. Can you take us through what went into these decisions? One of the things that was really important for me when we created these products was to give people a sufficient amount of medicine in the bottle. As a habitual user to treat my Crohn’s disease, these are the medicines that really make my life possible, and sometimes other products just don’t have enough.

The other thing that’s really important is that we’re able to give each customer a way to customize their own therapy and their own system of wellness. So we offer three ratios. We have our 20 to one, which is

20 times CBD to one time THC; and we have a one to one, which is an equal balance. And then we have our one to five, which is our high THC ratio. What we try to do with all of the ratios is make sure that we have about 1,200 cannabinoids in every single 30 ml bottle. That’s our hero product. This is the thing that I use all day every day to keep myself healthy and in remission.

What’s the logic behind the different ratios? Broadly speaking, THC is for pain relief, and CBD is for anti-inflammation. Of course, THC has psychotropic effects, and for some people, myself included, high levels of THC are sometimes challenging, so we wanted to make sure that we have an all-day-everyday formula. For us, that’s “Restore,” which is our 20 CBD to one THC ratio. That’s the thing that I use the most to treat my condition.

If I need a little bit of help sleeping or I’m feeling anxious, the one to one ratio, “Relief,” is a great option. It offers a little bit more pain reduction, it’s a really great sleep aid, and it has a high volume of CBD. “Relax,” our one to five, is our high-THC product. It’s for people who are experiencing severe pain or who need a more powerful sleep aid, or who have a higher tolerance for THC. By having this full landscape of options available, I feel like we meet most patients’, or wellness seekers’, or even recreational users’ needs.

These ratios help people customize a program that makes sense for them, and that’s really important to us.

These are “farm to tincture” products. Could you talk about that aspect of your business? Yes. A huge point of difference for us is the farm. That separates us from most of the tincture brands on the market today.

We grow all of our own cannabis, and we harvest it fresh and freeze it immediately. Because we grow it ourselves, we’re able to manage and maintain the kind of genetics that we think are going to make the perfect ingredients for this line of products. The quality of the plant has always been our main differentiator, and that’s as true of the tinctures as it is of the flowers.

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by Cynthia Carbone Ward Here in Gaviota, the earth was dry, and the green grass of spring had given way to brittle stalks the color of straw. I pressed my finger deep into the soil of the toyon seedlings I was tending in pots, and I knew it was time to soak their thirsty roots. At the shore, we came upon a large chunk of coal, most certainly from the cargo of the four-masted ship called the Gosford that was on its way to San Francisco from Liverpool in November of 1893 when it caught fire and attempted to anchor at Cojo; the coal that tumbled into the sea still turns up on local beaches to this day.

On a different walk, there appeared a strand of fossilized whale vertebrae embedded for millennia in rock.

Friends discovered an old copper penny wedged tightly and deliberately into a crack in a backcountry boulder, yet another example of story fragments materializing.

And while carrying buckets of water to the oak saplings, I looked down and beheld the newly shed skin of a rattlesnake on the trail, silvery and translucent, just beyond my step, and realized that even surfaces were speaking.

The casting away of that which is no longer useful implies renewal, but we must be willing to understand.

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Kunitz’s nimbus-clouded voice directed, we must live in the layers, not on the litter, as we write our book of transformations. It’s a multi-mantled world, and we have seldom glimpsed the bedrock; instead, we teeter at the top, plodding along plane to plane, deficient in dimensions, short on imagination, insufficiently schooled.

Even on a personal level, there have been findings. I came upon two letters at the bottom of a shoebox, one by my father, written when he was a young boy, nearly a century ago. He was writing to his own father, who was on the road, retrieving mail at a general delivery address in Kansas City. “Dearest Father,” it began. “Did you forget your son all of a sudden?” The other letter was written by my mother to my father in 1946, in her very best penmanship, from a home for unwed mothers: “Believe me, my darling, I can’t wait to see you again.” I felt the heat of the yearning in these letters, the heartache of what was unspoken, the weight of things I knew were yet to come. Too many tears in this deepness.

“Every story begins inside a story that’s already begun by others,” wrote poet Richard Blanco. “Long before we take our first breath, there’s a plot underway, with characters and a setting we did not choose, but which were chosen for us.” To the extent possible, I like knowing some of the tangibles of these stories we are born into. That’s part of living in the layers. But I also believe it is our duty then to try to write with love and decency what follows. I don’t want all the struggles to have been in vain. I’m not sure how to proceed with this grandiose aspiration, but it’s stitched into my being. I could not otherwise survive.

And now we begin to emerge— tentatively, and at the risk of backsliding— from a global pandemic, and oh, what truths have been unearthed! In our standing still, we were forced to go deeper, to see what has been happening all along. It wasn’t even secret, but circumstances have illuminated and exacerbated and drawn lines that cannot be ignored.

Questions emerge: Will we finally heed the exhortations of the past? Can tragedy somehow lead, in its meandering way, to learning? Will learning lead to betterment? The earth is speaking and painful truths revealed, but I am hopeful and resolved. I don’t know any other way to be. n

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great-grandfather settled after leaving Switzerland.

He went to Cal Poly to study mechanical engineering — intending to build performance motorcycle engines — but then crashed an upper-level viticulture class that changed everything.

“The geeky tech ag talk was familiar and interesting, and there was the romantic element of what the grapes would become,” explains Brughelli. He was soon working for Claiborne & Churchill and Saucelito Canyon wineries, double-majoring in wine & vit and agribusiness, and pursuing three separate senior projects: one on tasting room development, another on tannin extraction, and the third on relaunching a brand. (He also someBY MATT KETTMANN how worked as an oncall firefighter/EMT through college, even garnering “Firefighter of the Year” honors twice.)

Upon graduating in 2005, he worked with Don Sebastiani & Sons, worked a harvest in New ZeaYOUNG VETERAN: Michael Brughelli is putting all he’s learned in working in various corners of the wine industry toward his eponymous wine brand. land, and was hired in June 2006 as director of operations at Ken Volk Vineyards & Winery in the Santa Maria Valley. “I was involved in every nuance, every piece of that business,” says Brughelli, who stayed six years with Volk, the winemaking legend who founded Wild Horse. “It was an incredible opportunity to work with those grapes and vineyards and Ken. He’s

BY MATT KETTMANN such a visionary and thinker.” any winemakers have never farmed a vine- much higher than the usual In 2012, the Miller family offered yard,” explains Michael Brughelli, who has Central Coast bottle. Unlike Brughelli the critical grape salesman touched most facets of the wine industry, wines of a similar price tag, role. He didn’t want to leave wineeven though he’s not yet 40 years old. “They such as Sine Qua Non or making, but quickly realized that the job would teach him deeply may know how to coax out certain qualities, but to take Saxum, Brughelli’s wines put that full responsibility of planting grapes, be exposed to the emphasis on elegance rather about the family’s vineyards, and those types of budgets, and know what kinds of stress than power. The pinot noir is delput him in regular contact with the world’s top winemakers, it takes to grow the product from start to finish? That’s icate, fresh, and pleasantly herbal, who sourced from the family’s while the chardonnay is minerala lot.” iconic properties.

He endured that exact training while working seven driven, with touches of white peach “That opened my eyes years as the director of grape sales for the Miller family, and soft butter, easily competing from a winemaking perowners of Bien Nacido and Solomon Hills vineyards. with the best wines in California.

“There’s concentration in differspective, getting incredHe left in 2019 to start his consulting firm, Vignerons, ible exposure to all those and in 2020 sold his half of the critically beloved brand ent ways — to me, this has incredible Scar of the Sea to launch a new eponymous label for concentration,” Brughelli told me in winemakers working at high-end pinot noir and chardonnay grown in the Santa my backyard last week as we sipped Bien Nacido and Solomon Hills,” Maria Valley. on the wines. He likes to use the analexplained Brughelli. “That was an incredible Those Brughelli wines were just released, selling ogy of ice cream, which is concentrated learning experience that I am forever grateful for.” The exclusively in four packs for $800 — yes, $200 a pop, and weighty, versus sorbet, which is concentrated but Millers also let Brughelli make his own wine, which light and bright. “The justification for the became Scar of the Sea, a project he cofounded with price point is more complexity, the nuance, Mikey Giugni in 2012. the intrigue,” he explained. “Smelling and Since leaving the Millers in May 2019 and launching wanting to smell again, tasting and want- Vignerons, he’s become the winemaker for Folded Hills Winery, lined up contracts with large vineyard farming ing to taste again.”

Both wines come from vineyard blocks outfits like Diamond West, started consulting for Bank that Brughelli has tended for years. He’s offi- of Marin, and even helped make wine for famous NFL cially mum on the specific vineyards, though coach John Madden’s family in Livermore. any gambling man would certainly wager It’s been an intense ride already for this vintner, and that Bien Nacido is at least partially involved. he’s got decades to grow. “I was young when I decided “By design, it’s rather mysterious in nature to make the wine business my life, and I was lucky to as to what the sources are,” said Brughelli, find that vision early on,” says Brughelli, who lives with who made 200 cases of the wine in 2018, 250 his wife and two daughters in Nipomo. “I get extremely in 2019, and 320 in 2020. “That lends a little driven and motivated to be the best at what I’m doing.” intrigue.”

Brughelli grew up in the Central Val- Includes excerpts from Vines & Vision: The Winemakers of SECRET SPOTS: Michael Brughelli is quiet on the exact Santa Maria Valley vineyards ley farming town of Riverdale, where his Santa Barbara County. that he’s using for his chardonnay and pinot noir project.

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“There’s a great balance between the history and nostalgia of it, and the newness of it,” Chef Nathan Lingle explained to me of his restaurant, which was part of a multimillion-dollar redesign of the Mar Monte under the Unbound Collection by Hyatt that elevated amenities yet retained the Spanish-influenced flourishes of the past. “I think the food and beverage kind of represent that as well.”

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Lingle’s “Cal-Mediterranean” cuisine is just as stimulating as the atmosphere, blending tastes and textures from coastal Italy and the eastern Mediterranean while sourcing as much as he can from Santa Barbara farmers’ markets, fish markets, and even honey from the Central Coast. “Every Saturday, I go to the Ventura Fish Market,” said Lingle. “I’m really talking to a lot of the fishermen there and understanding what product is coming in.”

The menu showcases his seafood passion. Case in point is the California King salmon, paired with watercress, pickled red onion, tzatziki, and summer squash latkes. My mouth still waters thinking about the Central Coast albacore crudo, lightly accented with cucumber, basil, Meyer lemon, and sunflower seeds.

While Costa’s flavors and ambiance are bold, every dish is prepared and plated with tasteful delicacy under Lingle’s meticulous care. Honing his craft at the Culinary Institute of America and later at the Ritz-Carlton Resort in Naples, Florida, Lingle’s talents led him to positions at the Philadelphia’s Ritz-Carlton and L’Auberge Del Mar Resort.

“A lot of our inspiration comes from our travels, things we’ve done in the past, and ingredients we see in the farmers’ markets,” Lingle explained.

Take the lamb scallopini. The lamb is pounded thin, breaded, and fried, but the potential fried-meat heaviness is refreshingly offset by the accompanying zucchini-mint salad, with charred feta and smoked chile aioli. The dish was inspired both by his mother’s schnitzel recipe and the bounty of summer squash at the farmers’ market.

“It’s kind of a nod to food that my mom would have made,” Lingle said. “There’s almost a kind of carpaccio salad with it. It goes really nicely with the crisp, thin scallopini of lamb. There are a lot of warm or hot components mixed in with cool components.”

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Chilled saffron couscous salad mixed tableside with gems of caramelized onions, dried apricot, roasted lemon, Calabrian chile, almonds, and yogurt and the house-made flatbread with luscious muhammara beg to be shared and enjoyed alongside your entrées.

As do their beverages. The delightful wine list sings of Santa Barbara County, boasting bright beauties such as Stolpman’s “Love You Bunches” sangiovese and Scar of the Sea’s chardonnay. Beers from Figueroa Mountain and Captain Fatty’s flow from the taps, and creative cocktails such as the Italian mojito with SelvaRey rum, Montenegro amaro, mint, orange, lemon, and soda start the evening on a festive note.

Diners can taste the sweetness of our town in the creative seasonal dessert menu from pastry chef Alex Loretto, which features the eclectic sampling of dates from Flying Disc Ranch, or more classic endings, such as a California olive oil cake drizzled with brown butter caramel, basil-infused peaches, and caramelized white chocolate. Other inventive options include a crème fraîche cheesecake accented with “textures of strawberry,” which include actual strawberries, strawberry sauce, and even

bits of freeze-dried strawberries to create an exciting dessert experience.

For such a prominent corner of our city, on an iconic boulevard near the zoo, East Beach, countless other hotels, and plenty of both Eastside and Montecito residents, there’s been quite a culinary hole in this location for years.

Costa Kitchen & Bar is well poised to change that, as the whole menu is a tour de force for the senses.

As we continued talking about his passion for Santa Barbara’s produce, seafood, and outdoorsy lifestyle, Lingle’s motivation seemed pure. “I really love telling stories through the food and beverage,” he explained.

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Wharf had a soft opening last Saturday, serving a limited menu of coffee and pastries. Full service with a full menu begins this Friday, July 16.

Known as one of the best breakfast and lunch spots in town, the eatery is located at 1 State Street, the former home of State Street Coffee, Due Lune Ristorante and Bar, Eladio’s, A&W Root Beer, and Sunny’s Hamburger Stand. Accompanying the building, which wraps around the corner of State Street and Cabrillo Boulevard, is a large outdoor patio overlooking Stearns Wharf and West Beach, and a full bar.

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when I don’t receive an inquiry about all the construction at the Turnpike Center in Noleta, home to Vons, Rusty’s Pizza, Dave’s Dogs, and other businesses. Though the entire center is receiving a refresh, with wood exterior walls and bronze-colored roofs, particular attention has been paid to the southeast corner, which will be the future home of six new restaurants.

One business will be a Dave’s Drip House ice cream shop (run by the founder of Dave’s Dogs), while another is a yet-to-be-announced restaurant

by Chris Chiarappa, the visionary for Mesa Burger, Corner Tap, and other eateries. Play It Again Sports is moving across the parking lot to make room for one of the incoming dining establishments, taking over the space currently occupied by a hair salon, barbershop, and laundromat. The southeast corner of the Turnpike Center has been fully remodeled and now includes plantings, walkways, fountains, statues, and more. Electric vehicle chargers are planned.

Craigslist ad by Santa Barbara Restaurant Collective, the umbrella organization for Mesa Burger, Lighthouse Coffee, Corner Tap, and M Kitchen. They are hiring for all locations and all positions, front and back of house. The listing also that says that the Santa Barbara Restaurant Collective has seven more projects slated to open over the next two years. Some of the seven may include The Kitchen commercial space (formerly Samy’s Camera), Augie’s Tequila Bar (formerly Left at Albuquerque), a restaurant coming to the Turnpike Center, and a rumored ice cream shop at 1826A Cliff Drive (formerly Santa Barbara Shabbat Services), next to The Cliff Room.

DUTCH GARDEN UPDATE: I stopped by the closed and

soon-to-be-reopened Dutch Garden restaurant at 4203 State Street and learned that remodeling and permitting are still underway. I am told that they plan to quietly start serving meals whenever they are ready without any formal announcements.

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The restaurant is locally owned and operated by the Hardey family, which has run Jeannine’s Bakery since 1985. The iconic building is owned and managed by the Romasanta family, which has owned the Harbor View Inn and adjoining restaurant property since 1982.

As difficult as it may be to find parking, it’s worth it for the view alone. “This is why we live here,” said co-owner Alison Hardey. “And in this space, in this spot, you really get to enjoy it because you’re not in the elements. You’re not in the wind, you’re not in the sand, yet you get the beauty of it.”

The walls of the restaurant are adorned with numerous photos of the Hardey family. I asked about one photo of Alison’s parents, Eleanor and Gordon Hardey, who happened to be visiting the bakery while I was there, and was told that it was taken at a fraternity/sorority event at the Coral Casino in Montecito around 1950.

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ABSTRACTION MOVES FORWARD

“Sanctuary,” Katherine Chang Liu

“Snake Charmer,” Brad Ellis

For Connie Connally, that means noticing the way her move from representational portraiture — at which she excelled —to abstract landscape has unleashed her inner Monet and Kandinsky. Brad Ellis works in a multiplicity of styles that, taken together, signal the presence of a questing

ALEXANDRA RIORDEN’S ANGEL CITY RADIO

With Angel City Radio, Santa Barbara–based artist Alexandra Riorden has one of the summer’s strongest debuts. A sophisticated songwriter with expert support from an outstanding group of musicians, Riorden moves easily from slinky synth ballads to chamber pop and torchy twang. Lyrically, Riorden tells a personal story of trauma and healing that comes down strongly on the side of recovery and renewal. Haunted by memories of a violent incident, Riorden chases down her demons and sings around the campfire of their incineration. To get a sense of the breadth of the production and her talent, sample the first track, “Animals,” and the last one, “Angel City Radio (outro).” They have the same lyrics, but such radically different arrangements that you might need a moment to recognize the return.

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spirit, informed by art history yet working outside of any constraints imposed by historical expectations. Katherine Chang Liu’s elevated collage panels spring from the carefully crafted poetic titles she keeps in notebooks until they are ready to take pictorial form. Sammy Peters achieves his delightfully dry and sophisticated impact through adhering to certain idiosyncratic strictures of his own creation, such as “use colors that have no name,” “include something awkward in every painting,” and “mix the complex and the smooth.”

David Bailin’s large drawing series “The Erasing” bears traces of portraiture, along with thousands of other things, including floor plans, elevations, and shadows. These half-erased fragments come together in the service of a complex ritual of grief and empathy toward the artist’s father, whose dementia and dying these monumental works document. Doug Trump, who occupies the other end of the spectrum when it comes to scale, nevertheless generates extraordinary drama within a smaller compass in his collage-based works. Jeri Ledbetter’s explosive concatenations of line and color index the presence of the body of a singular individual at a distinct moment in time.

The eighth artist, Wosene Worke Kosrof, was brought in as a guest of the other seven. Kosrof, who exhibited at Sullivan Goss in 2020, represents a shining example of how abstract artists of the 21st century can create their own cultural traditions through individual practice. Based in Oakland, Kosrof ’s iconographic style draws equally on the Amharic script he learned as a boy in Ethiopia and on the modern jazz that echoes through his California studio. It’s an unforgettable combination that inspires others by example.

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here’s a paradox to the relative status of different approaches to making art. For the individual artist, there’s no such thing as being too well known, but when it comes to an approach that’s succeeded for others, the perception that it’s been done before can steal your thunder. Take abstraction, for example. If you happened to be in the right place at the right time (not to mention of the right race and gender!), certain techniques of image-making earned you a permanent place not only in art history but also in the public consciousness. But miss that moment, even by a little, and it can be a different story.

With the excellent new group show Towards a 21st Century Abstraction, on view at Westmont’s Ridley-Tree Museum of Art through August 14, eight American painters of varying backgrounds make a strong case for the aesthetic power of abstraction. Connie Connally, Jeri Ledbetter, Doug Trump, Brad Ellis, Wosene Worke Kosrof, Katherine Chang Liu, Sammy Peters, and David Bailin all carry on in recognizable modes that communicate effectively without having to depend on any narrowly defined creative lineage.

They participate in a phenomenon that’s at once more venerable, more global, and more relevant than any one narrative can capture.

Peter Frank, who helped put the show together and wrote an insightful essay for the catalog, characterizes the fresh look these artists deserve this way: “the durability of an idea or practice — and abstract art is both — depends not on the viability of arguments made on its behalf, or on its success dictating its own terms of reception, so much as on the vitality of its application to actual practice.”

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Maestro Larry Rachleff

MUSIC ACADEMY GALA AND OPENING CONCERT Maestro Larry Rachleff captured the astonishment of the moment at The Granada Theatre on Sunday afternoon when he looked out at the audience from the podium and exclaimed in mock surprise, “There’s people out there!” Yes, there were, and they were as surprised and delighted as he was to be experiencing the first live performance in the space since March 2020. This was the Sunday-matinee opening orchestral concert of the Music Academy of the West’s 2021 season, and it could not have been a more joyful experience.

The program included Katie Abbott’s rambunctious contemporary fanfare, Punch, and two splendid works from the traditional repertoire, the Symphony No. 39 in E-flat Major, K. 543 of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite in the composer’s 1919 arrangement. Ears unused to the complex delicacy of a live orchestra were ravished by the young players, who, as Rachleff pointed out, had not played as a group for more than a year and were working with less than a full week’s rehearsal through some very challenging and sophisticated material.

The previous night saw guests dining under the stars at the Academy’s magnificent Miraflores campus, where introductions were made, music was performed, and faculty violist Richard O’Neill was honored with the Academy’s Distinguished Alumni Award. O’Neill has had quite a year. After being made a member of the Takács Quartet, he learned that his performance of the Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra by contemporary composer Christopher Theofanidis was the 2020 Grammy winner for Best Classical Instrumental Solo. His heartfelt acceptance speech detailing the profound impact of the Music Academy and his mentor Donald McInnes on his early career was capped by a moving performance of Rachmaninoff’s cello sonata accompanied by Jeremy Denk. The season continues this week with an orchestral concert on July 17 led by Michael Tilson Thomas.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by Rob Breszny

doesn’t like to be parched. She wants to be like “a tree drinking the rain.” I think every Cancerian has similar dreams: to be steadily immersed in engrossing feelings, awash with intimate longings, flowing along in rhythm with the soul’s songs. The coming weeks will be prime time for you to relish these primal pleasures. It’s probably best to avoid an outright flood, but I think it’s wise to invite a cascade.

word “paradise” is derived from the ancient Persian word pairidaeza, meaning “walled garden.” For her, this association suggests that making promises and being faithful to our intentions are keys to creating happiness with those we care for. Paradise requires walls! To scrupulously cultivate freedom, we need discipline. If we hope to thrive in joyous self-expression, we must focus on specific goals. I bring these thoughts to your attention because now is a pivotal time to work on building, refining, and bolstering your own personal version of paradise.

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ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): In his poem “Litany,” Aries poet Billy

Collins testifies that he is “the sound of rain on the roof.” He also claims to be “the moon in the trees, the paper blowing down an alley, the basket of chestnuts on the kitchen table, and the shooting star.” He does make it clear, however, that he is not “the bread and the knife” on the table, nor the “crystal goblet and the wine.”

What about you, Aries? What are all the earthy and fiery phenomena that you are? Are you, as Billy Collins suggests, “the dew on the morning grass and the burning wheel of the sun and the marsh birds suddenly in flight”? Now would be an excellent time to dream up your own version of such colorful biographical details.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): “Why else keep a journal, if not to examine your own filth?” wrote poet Anne Sexton.

And yes, Sexton did have a lot of filth to explore, including the physical abuse of her daughters. But most of us don’t need to focus so obsessively on our unlovely aspects. Keeping a journal can also be about identifying our ripening potentials and unused riches. This approach would be especially fun and wise for you Tauruses right now. The coming weeks will be an auspicious time for deep introspection that frees capacities and powers you have only partially activated up until now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Journalist Sam Anderson marvels at

his young daughter’s project: a small plastic dome-like structure that houses a community of ladybugs. All they need to consume, for weeks at a time, are “two water-soaked raisins.” I don’t think you’ll need to be forever as efficient and hardy as those ladybugs, Gemini, but you may have to be like that temporarily. My advice? Don’t regard it as a hardship. Instead, see it as an opportunity to find out how exquisitely resourceful and resilient you can be. The skills you learn and refine now will be priceless in the long run.

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(June 21-July 22): Cancerian poet Linda Hogan says she

(July 23-Aug. 22): Actor Lupita Nyong’o had a starring role

in Steve McQueen’s film 12 Years a Slave. She praised his directorial skills. She loved the fact that he told her, “Fail, and then fail better.” Why? “That kind of environment, where failure is an option, is magical,” she said. It allowed her to experiment freely, push herself beyond her previous limits, and focus on being true to the character she was playing rather than trying to be a “good actor.” I think these are excellent principles for you to keep in mind during the coming weeks.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo-born Wayne Shorter is a legend-

ary jazz composer and saxophonist. He has been making music for more than 60 years, often with other legendary creators like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock. The New York Times described Shorter as “jazz’s greatest living small-group composer and a contender for greatest living improviser.” Bass prodigy Tal Wilkenfeld, who is 53 years younger than Shorter, tells the story of a show she performed with him. Just before going on stage, Shorter came up to her, sensing she was nervous, and whispered some advice: “Play eternity.” Now I’m offering that same counsel to you as you carry out your tasks in the coming days. Be as timeless as you dare to be. Immerse yourself in the most expansive feelings you can imagine. Authorize your immortal soul to be in charge of everything you do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran author Paula McLain says the

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Thousands of 28-pound bars of

24-carat gold are stored in the Bank of England’s underground vault. To gain entry to the treasure trove, bankers use metal keys that are three feet long. They must also utter a secret password into a microphone. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you Scorpios can now gain access to a more metaphorical but nevertheless substantial source of riches. How? The key is a particular scene in your imagination that has recently begun to coalesce. It is an emblem of a future triumph or breakthrough that you will accomplish. As for the password, which you will also need, it’s vigorous rigor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Somehow, I have lived all these

years without ever coming across the rare English word “selcouth.” Today, as I meditated on the exotic astrological portents coming up for you, that word appeared — arriving on my phone via text message from my Sagittarius friend Lila. She told me, “I have a feeling that life is about to get intensely SELCOUTH for us Sagittarians.” I looked up the unfamiliar word and found these synonyms: unusual, marvelous, strange, magnificent, scarce, wondrous, weird, rare, and exotic. Those terms do indeed coincide with my interpretation of your immediate future. So Happy Selcouth to you, dear Centaur! Celebrate with awed appreciation!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Lexicographer Jonathon Green pro-

vides us with the following 19th-century slang words for the sex act: horizontal refreshment, strumming, playing at romps, cully-shangie, taking a turn at Mount Pleasant, dancing the blanket hornpipe, honeyfugle, giving a hot poultice for the Irish toothache, and — my favorite — fandango de pokum. In accordance with astrological potentials, I recommend that you consider trying them all out in the next four weeks. In other words, experiment with shifting your approach to belly-bumping and libido-gratifying. If you don’t have a human partner, do it alone or with an angel or in your fantasy life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If a lover or spouse is perpetually

churning out fantasies of you in their imagination, they may be less than totally tuned in to the real you. Instead, they may be focused on the images they have of you — maybe so much so that they lose sight of who you genuinely are and what you are actually doing. The same possibility exists for other allies, not only lovers and spouses. They may be so entranced by their stories about you that they are out of touch with the ever-changing marvel you are. That’s the bad news, Aquarius. Here’s the good news: The coming weeks will be a decisive time to correct such distortions — and revel in the raw truth about you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Here’s how art critic Walter Pater char-

acterized the work of Piscean artist Michelangelo: “sweetness and strength, pleasure with surprise, an energy of conception which seems to break through all the conditions of comely form, recovering, touch by touch, a loveliness found usually only in the simplest natural things.” I’ve been waiting for the arrival of astrological aspects that would mean you’d be an embodiment of that description.

And now they are here. Congrats! For the next 13 days, I will visualize you as a fount of ever-refreshing grace — as a fluid treasure that emanates refined beauty and wild innocence.

HOMEWORK: Send word of your most important lesson of the year so far. Newsletter@freewillastrology.com Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s EXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES and DAILY TEXT MESSAGE HOROSCOPES. The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700.

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EMPLOYMENT order to practice and function in this clinical role. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check.

Must complete and pass credentialing application prior to start date. Must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season.

Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse and Adult Dependent Abuse. Any HIPAA/FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Must have a flexible schedule; occasional evening and weekend work. Hours are M‑F/8am‑5pm. May rotate Thursdays 10am‑7pm. May be required to answer phone calls and respond to campus emergencies outside of regular hours. Student Health is closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Salary is commensurate with experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #20197

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY In a highly confidential environment works with the Risk Manager to provide high‑level analysis of the Risk Management and Workers Compensation Programs. As a technical lead, incumbent utilizes a high degree of knowledge and experience to manage claims administration activities related to the University’s comprehensive workers’ compensation insurance program.

Performs highly complex coordination between attorneys, third party claims administrators, and departments to assure that the defense of litigated claims against the organization are managed, and permanent disability claims are resolved properly. Relies on extensive experience to analyze unique loss situations. Strategically and collaboratively develops loss prevention protocols. Responsible for providing analysis for complex claims. Performs required duties and responsibilities in the absence of the Risk Manager.

Serves as a subject matter expert and resource for the campus community.

Prepares, analyzes and administers a wide variety of reports, statistics, and other documents for, from and between the entities involved in these programs.Supervises up to two FTEs, including interviewing, hiring, training, supervision, annual performance evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination in consultation with the Risk Manager. Analyzes claims at departmental and campus wide levels to identify trends. Conducts ongoing analytical studies of campus work injury trends for determination of loss control opportunities and program effectiveness. Provides in‑depth analysis of annual reports and statistics for inclusion in the annual proposal.

Prepares injury trend reports for various units and departments. Consults with the Manager on program priorities to ensure all aspects of the program are conducted in an efficient and effective manner. Prepares Workers’ Compensation, Property, General, Auto, and Employment Liability trending reports, Loss Prevention reports including monthly and annual reports for departments and senior leadership. Prepares more extensive custom reports, charts and graphs as requested. Develops comprehensive and effective claim reporting training programs for the campus.

Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/

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NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE (PROBATE CODE §§10300, 10304) Department 5 (Hon. Colleen Sterne) 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, subject to confirmation by this court, on July 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., or thereafter within the time allowed by law, ROBERT RIFKIN, Administrator of the Estate of MICHAEL SCHIEBER, will sell at private sale to the highest and best net bidder on the terms and conditions stated below all right, title, and interest of the decedent at the time of death and all right, title, and interest that the estate has acquired in addition to that of the decedent at the time of death, in the real property located in Santa Barbara County, California.

2. This property is commonly referred to as 5084 Rhoads Ave #E, Santa Barbara, California, assessor’s parcel number 065‑600‑015.

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7. The property will be sold on the following terms: Cash, or cash to a new loan, the terms of such credit to be acceptable to the undersigned and to the court. The estate shall pay only such real estate broker’s commissions and in such amount as allowed by the Court out of the proceeds of the sale.

8. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.

9. For further information and bid forms, contact Michele Allyn (Cal BRE# 00459242), Allyn and Associates, 351 S. Hitchcock Way, Suite B‑130 Santa Barbara, CA 93105‑4016; Tel: (805) 895‑5101; email:micheleallyn@yahoo.com.

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THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 8/5/2021 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA

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

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Cristi Michelon Vasquez;132 East Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 882‑2226.

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THE PETITION for probate requests that: MARGIE GARCIA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 8/5/2021 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 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 written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Cristi Michelon Vasquez;132 East Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 882‑2226.

Published July 1, 8, 15 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:­ FERNANDO FIGUEROA CASE NO.: 21PR00257 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of FERNANDO FIGUEROA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MARIA E. FIGUEROA in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: MARIA E. FIGUEROA 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, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent Administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will

be held in this court as follows: 07/22/2021 AT 9:00 A.M. IN DEPT: 5 of the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 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 written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Maria E. Figueroa 1114 State Street, Suite 271 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 962‑0101 Published July 1, 8, 15 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEAN A. ROBERTSON Case No.: 21PR00293 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JEAN A. ROBERTSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: RONALD D. RHODES in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: RONALD D. RHODES be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 8/12/2021 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Anacapa Division.

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

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of

mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice

form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Law Offices of Jean Alexander; 4644 Vista Buena Road., Santa Barbara, CA 93110; (805) 569‑0587.

Published July 8, 15, 22 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM LEROY KISTLER, IV NO: 21PR00300 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of WILLIAM LEROY KISTLER, IV A PETITION FOR PROBATE: has been filed by: ELIZABETH

M. KISTLER and WILLIAM L. KISTLER, III in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): ELIZABETH M. KISTLER and WILLIAM L. KISTLER, III 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, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on 8/19/2021 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 written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative,

NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR THE 2020–2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, City of Goleta, CA PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Goleta (“CITY”), invites sealed bids for the above stated project and will receive such bids until 3:00 P.M., July 29, 2021, via electronic transmission on the City of Goleta PlanetBids portal site which can be accessed at the CITY website link below, and will be publicly opened and posted promptly thereafter. Copies of the Contract Documents and Specifications are available from the CITY, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, California 93117 upon payment of a $50.00 non-refundable fee if picked up, or payment of a $60.00 non-refundable fee, if mailed or no payment to CITY if obtained from the CITY website at http://www.cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/view/city-bid-opportunities.

The work includes all labor, material, supervision, plant and equipment necessary to construct and deliver a finished 2020–2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. Work includes placement of asphalt concrete (AC) pavement materials such as ARHM pavement overlay, and AC mill and fill; pulverizing, treating, removal and disposal of AC roadway section; replacement and compaction of subsurface material; setup and maintenance of traffic control systems; construction of concrete curb ramps & gutters, placement of crushed aggregate base and AC pavement; replacement of traffic striping and markings; and clean-up of project area; and other related work as necessary to provide a complete project. The contract period is Eighty (80) Working Days for the Base Bid; Cathedral Oaks Road (Calle Real to Winchester Canyon), Cathedral Oaks Road (Alameda to Glen Annie), Glen Annie Road (Cathedral Oaks to Calle Real, Kellogg Avenue (Hollister to Kellogg), Hollister Avenue (South Kellogg to Kinman), and Hollister Avenue Pavement Repair (See Appendix E), and additional days for Bid Alternates as follows: Alternate

Location

# of Working Days

Alternate A

Calle Real (Sonoma to Glen Annie)

Twenty (20)

Alternate B

Coloma Drive (Carlo to Vega)

Ten (10)

Alternate C

Evergreen Drive (Brandon to Cathedral Oaks)

Twenty (20)

Alternate D

Forest Drive (Evergreen South to Evergreen North)

Ten (10)

Alternate E

Hillview Drive (Evergreen South to Evergreen North)

Ten (10)

Alternate F

Cathedral Oaks Road (Glen Annie to Bridge Deck)

Thirty (30)

A Pre-Bid Meeting is not scheduled for this project.

Bidders must be registered on the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids portal in order to receive addendum notifications and to submit a bid. Go to PlanetBids for bid results and awards. It is the responsibility of the bidder to submit the bid with sufficient time to be received by PlanetBids prior to the bid opening date and time. Allow time for technical difficulties, uploading, and unexpected delays. Late or incomplete bids will not be accepted.

The bid must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a money order, a certified cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond executed by an admitted surety, made payable to CITY. The bid security shall be an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total annual bid amount included with their proposals as required by California law.

Note: All bids must be accompanied by a scanned copy of the bid security uploaded to PlanetBids. The original security of the three (3) lowest bidders must be mailed to the office of the City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, California 93117, in a sealed envelope and be received or postmarked within three (3) City business days after the bid due date and time for the bid to be considered. The sealed envelope should be plainly marked on the outside, “SEALED BID SECURITY FOR 2020-2021 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT.” The Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) per California Labor Code Section 1771.4, including prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship employment standards. Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion will also be required. The CITY hereby affirmatively ensures that all business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion in any consideration leading to the award of contract.

A contract may only be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that holds a valid Class “A” Contractor’s license, Class “C” Electrical specialty, or specialty licensing in accordance with the provisions of the California Business and Professions Code.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Price.

Each bond shall be in the forms set forth herein, shall be secured from a surety company that meets all State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and that is a California admitted surety insurer.

Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the DIR. No Bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project. Failure to provide proof of the contractor’s current registration pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 may result in rejection of the bid as non-responsive.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by CITY to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the CITY to make payment of retention to an escrow agent.

Any protest to an intended award of this contract shall be made in writing addressed to the City Clerk prior to the award. Any protest may be considered and acted on by the City Council at the time noticed for award of the contract. To request a copy of the notice of agenda for award, please contact the City Clerk (805) 961-7505 or register on the CITY’s website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

For information relating to the details of this Project and bidding requirements contact Debbie Talarico in writing at dtalarico@cityofgoleta.org.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BERTRUN TAYLOR KING, JR. NO: 21PR00305 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of BERTRUM TAYLOR KING, JR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE: has been filed by: BERTRUN TAYLOR KING, III. in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): BERTRUM TAYLOR KING III be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on 8/19/2021 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 written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Bertrun Taylor King III, 2200 Sycamore Canyon Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93108 (805) 805‑455‑7324 Published July 15, 22, 29 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RIVIERA AV at 415 Vaquerito Place Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Kevin C Missman (same address) This business is conducted by An Individual Signed: Kevin Missman County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 14, 2021. 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. E953. FBN Number: 2021‑0001745. Jun 24.

July 1, 8, 15 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MAGANA’S TRAINING CAMP AND FITNESS at 524 W Canon Perdido, Apt 54 Santa Barbara, CA 93101;

Alejandro Magana Madrigal (same address) This business is conducted

by An Individual Signed: Alejandro Magana Madrigal County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 16, 2021. 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. E953. FBN Number: 2021‑0001762. Jun 24.July 1, 8, 15 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: GREEN TABLE at 113 W. De La Guerra Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Lunar Eclipse Management LLC 10 E. Yanonali Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted

by An Limited Liability Company Signed: Lynne Vermillion County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 14, 2021. 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. E30. FBN Number: 2021‑0001747. Jun 24.July 1, 8, 15 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: CM COMMERCIAL SERVICES at 4220 Encore Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Cam Ventures, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by An Corporation Signed: Catherine Malear County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 8, 2021.

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.

E30. FBN Number: 2021‑0001691.

Jun 24.July 1, 8, 15 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HARVEST GOLD ENTERPRISES at 505 W Chestnut Ave, Apt E Lompoc, CA 93436; John R Carmean (same address) This business is conducted

by An Individual Signed: John R Carmean County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 8, 2021.

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.

E30. FBN Number: 2021‑0001693.

Jun 24.July 1, 8, 15 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SYV COMMUNITY OUTREACH at 164 W HWY 246 Buellton, CA 93427; Santa Ynez Valley Senior Citizens Foundation Inc (same address) This business is conducted

by An Corporation Signed: Irene Covington County Clerk of Santa

Barbara County on June 10, 2021.

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.

E30. FBN Number: 2021‑0001722.

Jun 24.July 1, 8, 15 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VACUULIFT at 61 Depot Road, Suite B Goleta, CA 93117; Ryan Powel (same address) This business is conducted by An Individual Signed: Ryan Powel County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 25, 2021.

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.

E24. FBN Number: 2021‑0001865.

July 1, 8, 15, 22 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: CLOUD VALLEY CELLARS at 35 Industrial Way Buellton, CA 93427; Terravant Wine Company, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by An Limited Liability Company Signed: Paul Griswold County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 21, 2021. 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. E955. FBN Number: 2021‑0001814. July 1, 8, 15, 22 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CENTRAL COAST ACADEMY at 358 Storke Road Goleta, CA 93117; Santa Barbara Soccer Club (same address) This business is conducted

by An Corporation Signed: Tim Vom Steeg County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 3, 2021.

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.

E30. FBN Number: 2021‑0001659.

July 1, 8, 15, 22 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: LOUD FLOWER ART CO at 208 W Arrellaga St, Unit 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Loud Flower Art Co (same address) This business is conducted by An Limited Liability Company Signed: Madeline Manson County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 8, 2021.

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.

E30. FBN Number: 2021‑0001687.

July 1, 8, 15, 22 2021.

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Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Ian M. Fisher, PRICE POSTAL & PARMA LLP 200 E. Carrillo St. Ste. 400 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 805‑962‑0011 Published July 15, 22, 29 2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: GT PRODUCTIONS at 338 Mesa Lane, Unit #B Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Gianny Trutmann (same address) This business is conducted

by An Individual Signed: Gianny Trutmann County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 21, 2021.

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.

E24. FBN Number: 2021‑0001815.

July 1, 8, 15, 22 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CENTRAL COAST GRANT WRITING & BOOKKEEPING at 1684 Laurel Ave Solvang, CA 93463; Robin E Serritslev (same address) This business is conducted by An Individual Signed: Robin Serritslev County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 17, 2021. 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. E30. FBN Number: 2021‑0001797.July 1, 8, 15, 22 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WORKSHOPSTUDIO at 801 W. Pedregosa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Carlos A Grano (same address) This business is conducted

by An Individual Signed: Carlos Grano County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 23, 2021.

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.

E30. FBN Number: 2021‑0001852.

July 1, 8, 15, 22 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: PALMAN PUBLISHING at 3733 Portofino Way, A Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Larry A Vigon (same address) This business is conducted by An Individual Signed: Larry Vigon County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 9, 2021.

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.

E30. FBN Number: 2021‑0001717.

July 1, 8, 15, 22 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NUGGYVERSE TRADING CO LLC at 5142 Hollister Avenue, #500 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Nuggyverse Trading Co LLC (same address) This business is conducted by An Limited Liability Company Signed: Alison McBade County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 22, 2021.

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.

E30. FBN Number: 2021‑0001826.

July 1, 8, 15, 22 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EMBODYMENT at 22 East Victoria Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Kenneth W Gilbert 3722 Fortunato Way Santa Barbara, CA 93105‑4420 This business is conducted by An Individual Signed: Kenneth Wayne Gilbert County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on July 1, 2021. 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. E953. FBN Number: 2021‑0001925. July 8, 15, 22, 29 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: THE MOOSE MARKETING at 424 Orilla Del Mar Santa Barbara, CA 93101; William M Adams 322 W Canon Perdido St 12 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted

by An Individual Signed: William Adams County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 28, 2021.

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.

E953. FBN Number: 2021‑0001878.

July 8, 15, 22, 29 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: VINTAGE POTTERY & GLASS at 520 Cooper Drive Lompoc, CA 93436; Julie A Mock (same address) This business is conducted by An Individual Signed: Julie A Mock County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 29, 2021.

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.

E35. FBN Number: 2021‑0001893.

July 8, 15, 22, 29 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: KATIE’S FUND at 4501 Cathedral Oaks Road Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara (same address) This business is conducted by An Corporation Signed: Joshua Weitzman County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on July 1, 2021. 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. E953. FBN Number: 2021‑0001926. July 8, 15, 22, 29 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MEADOWGATE MEDIA PRODUCTIONS at 125 W. Micheltorena Suite C Santa Barbara, CA 93101; James L Cutsinger (same address) This business is conducted

by An Individual Signed: James L. Cutsinger County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 29, 2021.

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.

E20. FBN Number: 2021‑0001902.

July 8, 15, 22, 29 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CYPRESS PSYCHOLOGY at 5266 Hollister Ave, Suite 238 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Rebecca D Sandhu 870 Kirkwood Ave Nashville, TN 37204 This business is conducted

by An Individual Signed: Rebecca Sandhu County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on July 8, 2021. 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. E30. FBN Number: 2021‑0002000. July 15, 22, 29. Aug 5 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: GOLD COAST SURF SCHOOL at 131 Olive Mill Ln. Santa Barbara, CA 93108‑2402; Adam R Lambert (same address) This business is conducted

by An Individual Signed: Adam R Lambert County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 16, 2021.

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.

E30. FBN Number: 2021‑0001768.

July 15, 22, 29. Aug 5 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOODLAND CAPITAL at 230 Harvard Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Douglas H. Trumbull (same address) This business is conducted

by An Individual Signed: Douglas Trumbull County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 23, 2021.

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.

E30. FBN Number: 2021‑0001841.

July 15, 22, 29. Aug 5 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ULTRALIGHT ELECTRIC LLC at 2510 1/2 De La Vina St Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Ultralight Electric LLC (same address) This business is conducted

by An Limited Liability Company Signed: Aaron Philabaum County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on July 6, 2021. 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. E24. FBN Number: 2021‑0001963. July 15, 22, 29.

Aug 5 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: PICNICS IN PARADISE at 465 N. Turnpike Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Jessany H. Rodenas (same address) This business is conducted by An Individual Signed: Jessany Rodenas County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 29, 2021. 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. E35. FBN Number: 2021‑0001892. July 15, 22, 29. Aug 5 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: LANNAN ACCESSIBILITY + REDESIGN CONSULTING at 5142 Hollister Ave, #523 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Lannan Occupational Therapy, A Professional Corporation (same address) This business is conducted

by An Corporation Signed: Leslie Lannan County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 23, 2021.

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.

E30. FBN Number: 2021‑0001845.

July 15, 22, 29. Aug 5 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: AJG DRAFTING & DESIGN at 2881 Quail Valley Rd Solvang, CA 93463; Andrew J Griggs (same address) This business is conducted by An Individual Signed: Andrew Griggs County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 30, 2021. 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. E24. FBN Number: 2021‑0001916. July 15, 22, 29. Aug 5 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ASAP at 5473 Overpass Road Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Animal Shelter Assistance Program (same address) This business is conducted

by An Corporation Signed: Stacey Matson County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 18, 2021.

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.

E30. FBN Number: 2021‑0001809.

July 15, 22, 29. Aug 5 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER at 6 Harbor Way #101 Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Julia M. Crowson (same address) This business is conducted by An Individual Signed: Julia M. Crowson County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 30, 2021.

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.

E953. FBN Number: 2021‑0001924.

July 15, 22, 29. Aug 5 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHANNON LEA JEWELRY at 2169 B Refugio Rd Goleta, CA 93117; Shannon L Mullin (same address) This business is conducted

by An Individual Signed: Shannon L. Mullin County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 28, 2021.

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.

E953. FBN Number: 2021‑0001884.

July 15, 22, 29. Aug 5 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA GOLF CLUB at 3500 McCaw Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Santa Barbara Golf, LLC 5341 Old Redwood Hwy, Ste 202

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Petaluma, CA 94954 This business is conducted by An Limited Liability Company Signed: Michael Sharp County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on July 9, 2021. 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. E24. FBN Number: 2021‑0002011. July 15, 22, 29. Aug 5 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: JONATA, THE PARING, THE HILT, THE HILT ESTATE at 2240 Santa Rosa Rd Lompoc, CA 93436; Cool Hand Vineyards 7557 Silverado Trail Oakville, CA 94562 This business is conducted by An Limited Liability Company Signed: Armand De Maigret County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on July 9, 2021.

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.

E24. FBN Number: 2021‑0002008.

July 15, 22, 29. Aug 5 2021.

NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF BIANEY PACHECO TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 21CV02113 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: EVELYN LORRIANE GARCIA TO: EVELYN LORRAINE PACHECO THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must 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 July 20, 2021 10:00 am, Dept 3, Courthouse, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition.

Dated June 2, 2021. by Thomas P. Anderle. Superior. of the Superior Court. Published. July 1, 8, 15, 22 2021.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 21CV02319 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: SANTIAGO ELLIE RAMADAM TO: SANTIAGO MALIK RAMADAM

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must 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 Aug 9, 2021 10:00 am, Dept 5, Courthouse, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition.

Dated June 15, 2021. by Colleen K. Sterne. Superior. of the Superior Court. Published. July 8, 15, 22, 29 2021.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ANTHONY THOMAS HORVATH TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 21CV02209 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: ANTHONY THOMAS HORVATH TO: ANTHONY THOMAS BLUE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must 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 Aug 17, 2021 10:00 am, Dept 3, Courthouse, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition.

Dated June 30, 2021. by Thomas P. Anderle. Superior. of the Superior Court. Published. July 8, 15, 22, 29 2021.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF JESSICA BRITTANY SHERMAN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 21CV02420 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: JESSICA BRITTANY

SHERMAN TO: JES BRYNJA SHERMAN THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Aug 20, 2021 10:00am, Dept 3, Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101” Anacapa Division A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated June 29, 2021

by Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court. Published: July 15, 22, 29. Aug 5 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICES EXTRA SPACE STORAGE will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 6640 Discovery Drive, Goleta, CA 93117. July 29, 2021 at 3:30 PM Dameon Cooper Couch, mattress, surfboard, boxes, and bags.

Senel Acosta Tools, toys, totes, stereo and speakers.

Tawny Hernandez Apartment items.

Gary Beynon Office equipment, business supplies.

Mishelle Cooper Tools, computer, luggage, speakers, and auto parts.

Anne Digiorgio Mattress, table, bicycle, shelves, clothing, and shoes.

Kelsey Carver Tools and camping equipment.

Janaynna Ratuelta Guitar, clothing, boxes, and bags.

Janaynna Ratuelta Luggage, kitchen appliances, books, and bags.

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

ARE YOU a victim or witness to sexual harassment at Gold’s Gym? Law firm is investigating possible instances of sexual harassment at Gold’s Gym. Please call (805) 965‑6800 and tell the operator you are calling about sexual harassment at Gold’s Gym.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING (Electronically and Telephonically) July 20, 2021 at 5:30 P.M. Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments Case No. 21-0001-ORD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goleta City Council WILL NOT conduct a public hearing on the above referenced item previously scheduled for Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 5:30 P.M. When the item is rescheduled for hearing before the City Council, additional notice will be provided. For further information on the project, contact Andy Newkirk, Senior Planner, at 805-961-7544 or anewkirk@cityofgoleta.org. For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Sandra Rodriguez, Management Assistant, at 805-9617576 or srodriguez@cityofgoleta.org.

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INDY TODAY! Independent.com/newsletters NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR THE TREE TRIMMING AND TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR PARKWAY STRIPS AND FACILITIES 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, City of Goleta, CA PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Goleta (“CITY”), invites sealed bids for the above stated project and will receive such bids via electronic transmission on the City of Goleta PlanetBids portal site which can be accessed at the following link (http://www.cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/view/city-bid-opportunities) until 3:00 P.M., August 12, 2021, and will be publicly opened and posted promptly thereafter. Copies of the Contract Documents and Specifications are available on the CITY website at http://www.cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/view/city-bidopportunities.

The work includes but is not limited to tree maintenance, tree trimming, pruning, removal, stump grinding, plantings, chipping, cleanup of work maintenance procedures and all labor, supervision, material and equipment necessary to provide TREE TRIMMING AND TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR PARKWAY STRIPS AND FACILITIES. The services shall be performed in accordance with the Contract Documents. The term of the contract shall start during the City’s current fiscal year through June 30, 2025. The contract will be subject to annual approval of the budget on July 1st of each year within the contract term.

A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled on July 29, 2021, at 10 A.M at 130 Cremona Dr. Suite B, Goleta, CA 93117 for this project. The Pre-Bid Meeting will convene outside of 130 Cremona Dr. Suite B. No relief will be granted to bidders for any conditions or restrictions that would have been discovered had they attended the Pre-Bid Meeting.

Please RSVP via PlanetBids no later than close-of-business the day prior to the Pre-Bid Meeting.

Bidders must be registered on the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids portal in order to receive addenda notifications and to submit a bid (http://www.cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/view/city-bid-opportunities). PlanetBids will also include bid results and awards. It is the responsibility of the bidder to submit the bid with sufficient time to be received by PlanetBids prior to the bid opening date and time. Allow time for technical difficulties, uploading, and unexpected delays. Late or incomplete bids will not be accepted.

The bid must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a money order, a certified cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond executed by an admitted surety, made payable to CITY. The bid security shall be an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total annual bid amount included with their proposals as required by California law.

Note: All bids must be accompanied by a scanned copy of the bid security uploaded to PlanetBids. The original security of the three (3) lowest bidders must be mailed to the office of the City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, California 93117, in a sealed envelope and be received within three (3) City business days of the bid due date and time for the bid to be considered. The sealed envelope should be plainly marked on the outside, “SEALED BID SECURITY FOR TREE TRIMMING AND TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR PARKWAY STRIPS AND FACILITIES.” The Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) per California Labor Code Section 1771.4, including prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship employment standards.

Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion will also be required. The CITY hereby affirmatively ensures that all business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion in any consideration leading to the award of contract.

A contract may only be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that holds a valid Class “C-27 – Landscaping Contractor” Contractor’s license in accordance with the provisions of the California Business and Professions Code.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Price. Each bond shall be in the forms set forth herein, shall be secured from a surety company that meets all State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and that is a California admitted surety insurer.

Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the DIR. No bid will be accepted, nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project. Failure to provide proof of the contractor’s current registration pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 may result in rejection of the bid as non-responsive.

Any protest to an intended award of this contract shall be made in writing addressed to the City Clerk prior to the award. Any protest may be considered and acted on by the City Council at the time noticed for award of the contract.

To request a copy of the notice of agenda for award, please contact the City Clerk (805) 961-7505 or register on the CITY’s website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

For information relating to the details of this Project and bidding requirements contact J. Paul Medel in writing at pmedel@cityofgoleta.org.

CITY OF GOLETA _____________________________ Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk Published: Santa Barbara Independent: July 15 and August 5, 2021

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