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indefinitely,” Ansorg acknowledged. “We can now start to transition to a more sustainable mode, and return to education and recommendation, rather than mandate.” As for the remaining requirement for unvaccinated people to continue to wear masks indoors in public, Do-Reynoso indicated that while the hospitalization and case rate trends were dropping, they remained higher in all categories for unvaccinated individuals. “We continue to see higher levels of severe illness, hospitalization, and death among unvaccinated persons,” she said, adding that she knew from personal experience, “Don’t wait; it could be too late.” When it came to schools, Do-Reynoso said, the state was responsible for health rules. In a press conference on Monday, California’s COVID czar Dr. Mark Ghaly expressed some of the same concerns over the rapidly changing guidance on health and safety, but he called it a matter of adaptation in the face of a rapidly changing virus. He reflected on a time in late December when the outcome of Omicron was unknown: Would medical therapeutics work against the variant? Would it affect Public Health Director Van Do-Reynoso more seniors or young people? He noted The blanket masking requirement at schools that from a peak of more than 152,000 cases would be reevaluated on February 28, he said, in California on January 4, the current level to avoid jumping into a decision that might was much lower—30,000 on Tuesday. More have to change with circumstance. importantly, where the infection value had “We stand ready to adjust how we conbeen one person infecting one or more peo- tinue to live with a virus that changes and ple, it was now one person infecting less than continues to throw us curveballs at different one other person—transmission was going times,” Ghaly said. He added that Califordown, too. nia was learning from its experiences and Ghaly, who is a pediatrician and has four had no complacency about the next variant. children himself, said that though California “Delta, Alpha — these were more virulent, had 12 percent of the nation’s schoolchildren, more transmissible than the prior variants,” fewer than one percent of California schools he warned, indicating there was no way to had to close for COVID this school year. know what the next variant would bring. n

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anta Barbara Sheriff ’s detectives are searching for a suspect in a homicide at Pacifica Suites in Goleta — though when deputies first arrived at the scene Thursday night after hearing reports of shots fired, they reportedly found no suspects or victims, only a pool of blood and broken glass. Reports of shots fired at the hotel were first made around 8 p.m. on February 10, and by the time Sheriff ’s deputies arrived, they found parking signs knocked down and a bullet hole through one of the windows where they found the blood. The amount of blood, and evidence of shots fired in the parking lot and the hotel room, led authorities to notify all nearby hospitals that someone would likely show up with a gunshot wound.

Nearly an hour later, a man later identified as 43-year-old Richard Andrew Cardona of Goleta arrived at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, a half mile away, bleeding from the head. Medical staff reportedly moved him to the ER, where it was then decided he needed to be transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. At 9:40 p.m.—just 20 minutes after arriving at the Goleta hospital—Cardona was declared dead. With the shooting now a homicide case, detectives, crime scene technicians, and the California Department of Justice Bureau of Forensic Service worked continuously overnight, according to a statement from Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Raquel Zick. Two people were associated with the

hotel room involved in the incident, and detectives have learned that both the shooter and Cardona were “familiar” with each other before the incident. “The preliminary investigation indicates that the victim and the suspect were familiar with each other, and this was not a random attack,” Zick said. There were reportedly two shooting locations, the parking lot and hotel room, and witnesses reported seeing a gray BMW 2002 near the scene around the time of the shooting. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Sheriff’s detectives at (805) 681-4150. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can provide information by calling the Sheriff’s tip line at (805) 681-4171 or visiting sbsheriff.org. —Ryan P. Cruz

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Ivan Reitman (above), Hollywood producer and director of such comedic blockbusters as Ghostbusters and National Lampoon’s Animal House, died 2/12 in his Montecito home. He was 75. Reitman and his family moved to Montecito in the mid-1990s, buying a portion of an estate once owned by heirs of the Armour meatpacking company. He and his wife contributed generously to Cottage Hospital and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, among other nonprofits. Reitman also collaborated with Tom Pollock to create the Montecito Picture Company. COU RTESY

by Jean Yamamura oday is the last day of the state masks mandate,” announced Public Health Director Van Do-Reynoso on Tuesday, telling the Board of Supervisors that for the vaccinated, the Santa Barbara County indoor mask mandate would also be lifted on Wednesday. The Omicron variant was easing, although public health officials were keeping their eye on its new subvariant, Do-Reynoso explained. New cases were down 53 percent from two weeks ago—down 75 percent compared to the past month—active cases were down 49 percent, and hospitalizations were down 22 percent. The number of deaths, however, lags behind the other trends, and Do-Reynoso reported five new deaths, four among people over the age of 70. But the unmasking of the vaccinated will not apply everywhere or for everyone; universal masking is still required at schools, childcare, long-term care, medical facilities, jails, and prisons due to the close quarters people must share. Do-Reynoso and County Health Officer Dr. Henning Ansorg are clearly uneasy with lifting the mandate; both were quick to say their recommendation, not requirement, was for everyone to keep their mask on when around other people. Dr. Ansorg gave a graphic example of how a mask offers protection: In a crowded bar, where shouting into each other’s ears or faces is the norm, plumes and droplets of breath would linger in the air for some distance for some time, and within the secretions could be the virus that causes COVID-19. He showed a slide from a Centers for Disease Control study that demonstrated that masks—from cloth to N95—blocked viruses by 56-85 percent. “We cannot stay in emergency mode

Mathematician and philanthropist David Karpeles (above), 86, died 1/19 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, the same hospital where he was born in 1936. Karpeles is renowned for the 16 museums bearing his name, many of which he built to house his extensive manuscript collection, including one on Anapamu Street in Santa Barbara. Karpeles is survived by his wife, Marsha; their four children and their spouses; 10 grandchildren; and the family of his brother, Elliott. Full story at independent.com/david-karpeles.

BUSINESS Pacific Paper on lower Garden Street closed its doors 2/11 after nearly 25 years in business and will be heading to Oxnard. Something of an S.B. secret for paper-product shoppers but well-known to shippers and cleaners, the retail store was bought by Empire Cleaning Supply in the 2010s and had offered a packing and shipping service for artworks until being sold again about five years ago to East Coast–based wholesaler Aramsco. Dan Roeber, the West Coast district manager for Aramsco, said the S.B. location had suffered during the pandemic. Full story at independent.com/pacific-paper. CONT’D ON PAGE 9 

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CITY Rebecca Bjork, a 33-year veteran of S.B. government with a reputation for hyper-efficiency and getting things done, has been appointed city administrator. City Hall’s top post was previously occupied by Paul Casey, who stepped down last fall. Bjork had served in an interim role since. “Her performance in the interim capacity has been accomplished and progressive,” Mayor Randy Rowse said in a statement, “and we have every confidence that her experience, management skills, and dedication will continue to be an asset to the City of Santa Barbara.” Full story at independent.com/rebecca-bjork.

WEATHER Santa Barbara’s south-facing coast received about an eyelash’s worth of rain late Tuesday afternoon, but hail pelted parts of the foothills. The sudden squall was precipitated by high clouds that roamed onshore after gathering over the ocean overnight and through the chilly morning. By about 3:30 p.m., updrafts were kicking up, and the saturated clouds reached freezing temperatures in the upper altitudes, dropping pellets of ice that racketed off roofs and car windows for a welcome bit of moisture.

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anta Barbara City Council watchdog Anna Marie Gott won a small but significant procedural victory this Tuesday, beating back a proposal by Mayor Randy Rowse designed to speed up the pace of council meetings. Rowse had proposed cutting back the time allotted to members of the public speaking at the “open mic” portion of council meetings that are allocated to items of public interest not on the agenda from three minutes to two. Because only 30 minutes are reserved for such comments, Rowse argued, the change would enable 15 people to speak, not 10, thus expanding the opportunities for public engagement. In addition, Rowse — who has won praise during his first month as mayor for running brisk but open meetings — switched the sequence of the “open mic” sessions. Traditionally, they have been the first item; under his proposal, they’d come after “the consent calendar.” Gott said she was “outraged” that Rowse would place the proposal on the council’s consent calendar and charged that his plan would diminish public participation and “negatively impact the deliberative process.” In the few instances that public speakers exceed their allotted time, Gott pointed out, Rowse — as

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From Fields to Bedsheets Supes Approve $500K for Recreation Master Plan by Nick Welsh n what might be a major shot in the arm to Santa Barbara’s nascent agritourism industry — from fields to bedsheets — the county super visors agreed to spend nearly half a million dollars of one-time cannabis revenues on a new countywide recreational master plan — sprawling, creative, and, yes, as was mentioned several times, “unprecedented.” Doing the heavy lifting to get the proposal this far was 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann, an avid equestrian with a passionate sense of the possible when it comes to enticing ranchers, farmers, and private property owners to help create new public recreational spaces. But based on the public response from several key stakeholders, not to mention her fellow supervisors, Hartmann might have considerably more heavy lifting to do. Santa Barbara’s key recreational planning and zoning documents were last modified 42 years ago — in 1980. A lot’s changed in that time; the county’s inventory of park space — regional parks and neighborhood parks — is reportedly lagging well behind the national average. Nationally, there are 10.6 acres of park land per every 1,000 people. In Santa Barbara County, the number is 4.7 acres. A survey completed by about 5,000 residents at one of 28 pop-up events and 12 workshops showed that half of respondents said they “recreated” several times a week, while 36 percent said they did so every day and only 3 percent said they never did. They wanted more facilities for more sports, from pools to trails for hiking and riding horses. To get farmers, ranchers, and developers to open up their vast private properties to create new public recreational spaces, Hartmann is pushing for a new bag of zoning and planning tricks to provide them the necessary incentives. By allowing farmers, ranchers, and vintners the option of ancillary developments involving agricultural tourism — such as highend glamping — they might be inclined to provide public trail easements to enlarge the county’s sprawling network of trails. Especially if the land-use permits they had to obtain were less onerous. The same land-use consultants who conducted the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for cannabis — Wood Environmental & Infrastructure Solutions — are the ones working on the Recreational Master Plan. The most enthusiastic support for the new master plan came from vintners and their representatives.

With the right planning changes, they said, Santa Barbara could compete with places like Paso Robles, Napa, and Temecula for the bed tax revenues that come from agritourism. The point, Supervisor Hartmann explained, is to draw visitors for multiple day trips. “There’s only so much wine you can drink,” she noted. They need other things to do. This idea gained congenial — if hesitant — traction from Supervisor Steve Lavagnino, who said he’d support anything that got kids off their screens and out of their homes. “They need a place to go,” he said. Still, he noted, he saw red flags waving. “This is kind of your baby,” he said to Hartmann. “Kudos for getting it this far.” Claire Wineman, head of the GrowerShipper Association, was less oblique. “What’s a great fit for Santa Ynez might be a disaster for Santa Maria,” she said. Perhaps the most vehement criticism came from members of the equestrian community. Renowned tattoo artist Pat Fish, who explained she rode her mule regularly on the Live Oak Camp grounds, described the idea of allowing bike riders on the same trails as “ill-conceived and dangerous.” Sheila Benedict said her $30,000 colt was seriously injured when “someone on a cycle blew their horn” and her horse got spooked. “You can’t mix horses, hikers, and cyclists on the same trail,” she proclaimed. “It’s a recipe for disaster.” Kyle Richards, councilmember for the City of Goleta, saw the possibilities in the master plan, not the pitfalls. He said it might help pave the way to create a path linking the coast of Goleta with Los Padres Forest. Ultimately, the supervisors voted unanimously to approve spending an additional $490,000 on a supplemental planning effort that’s already cost the county $170,000. Of that, $40,000 would go to pay for outreach efforts targeting underserved and disadvantaged communities. If all goes as scheduled, the planning effort would be complete by early 2023. As Hartmann noted, “This has never been done before n in other counties.”

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by Tyler Hayden anta Barbara leaders opted Tuesday to stay the course in promoting and regulating the construction of new rental housing, choosing to double down on the city’s existing density incentive program rather than shift to a new floorto-lot ratio strategy. Discussion around the topic was both lively La Cumbre’s Sears building could one day become housing and familiar, with residents reminding the City Council how still is Santa Barbara, and I’m not going to Earn a $1,000** sign-on bonus dire Santa Barbara’s housing crisis really give up on that.” Rowse also resisted the at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is and Councilmember Meagan Harmon notion that many downtown renters won’t calling the effort to create more workforce own cars, as has been suggested by planstock “one of the greatest public policies ners and housing proponents. “We can TSA offers great federal benefits: of our time.” dream about autonomous vehicles where retirement plans shift differentials The unanimous vote by the Council you whistle and the car shows up or whathealth insurance pay increases in six months directed city staff to study ways in which ever … but in reality, we have people who career growth potential paid on-the-job training the density program could be enhanced, are fighting each other for parking spaces.” During the public comment portion of including increasing the maximum number of units allowed per acre from 63 to the meeting, some speakers pushed against Apply online at perhaps as many as 147, expanding the previous statements made by Rowse that areas where big multi-unit developments Santa Barbara’s affordable housing shortare permitted, encouraging the adaptive age is no worse than it’s been in decades reuse of former hotels and other structures past. Linda Honikman with the League of U.S. citizenship required. Equal opportunity employer. *Pay rate varies by location. **Some conditions apply. into affordable living space, and focusing Women Voters told stories of five friends on La Cumbre Plaza as the best possible and coworkers who’ve recently struggled place to situate a large number of rentals. to secure roofs over their heads. One held “Because, let’s be honest, that is the three jobs to cover her student loans, and AFS-TSA-0863-SBA10-Print-TheIndependent-bonus-JOA-quarterpage-v1.indd 1 1/11/22 future,” said Councilmember Eric Fried- the only rental she could find in her price man, whose 4th District encompasses the range was a shared bedroom in a private uptown mall. “That is the one area where home. Another is still frantically searching we have the greatest ability to produce after mold was discovered in her unit. And the greatest number of units.” The coun- another lived in her office with no bed or cil also agreed that the city’s downtown is shower for three months after her landlord where most of the large, multi-unit proj- died and she was displaced. ects being envisioned ought to be sited. Rob Fredericks, CEO of the Housing But both Harmon and Councilmember Authority of the City of Santa Barbara, Michael Jordan said they hoped City Hall, said he received letters every day from and the community, will have the courage people pleading for help. He read one out to see such big and bold developments loud to the Council: through. “When we talk about increasing denDear Santa Barbara Housing sity, we often say, ‘Not in the neighborAuthority, hoods; only downtown,’ ” Harmon said. I am a local school teacher in “When we have an opportunity to do that need of finding a way to sustainwork, to make that increase, if we don’t at a ably live in Santa Barbara. I am certain point, we have to take a look in the currently paying about 70 percent of my paycheck for a garage studio mirror and ask if we are really committed and do not have enough left over to to housing production at all.” Jordan similarly lamented lost opporcover the cost of living. I have no tunities. “Even when we have the pathway, way of saving money or being able we sometimes don’t take it,” he said. He to work toward a down payment. also addressed the inherently conflicting This is a very sad state of affairs for priorities of building enough housing to Santa Barbara. Things have got to support Santa Barbara’s workforce while change, particularly for those who also preserving the city’s visual character. do not come from intergenerational “There is no doubt in my mind that to wealth, have not owned a home for increase affordable housing to the level decades, or do not have a partner we need to, it would definitely impact the with significant income. I desire to look and feel of Santa Barbara,” he said. stay in Santa Barbara and keep the “Whether we’re willing to do that is the job I enjoy, which holds significant question.” meaning in our society. However, with condos costing over $5,000 a Mayor Randy Rowse said while he recmonth and houses costing $1.5 milognized the need, he wasn’t yet willing to lion for a fixer-upper, we stand no sacrifice what makes the community spen chance of surviving here. cial. “Aesthetics do count,” he said. “This

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countywide collaborative effort between every arm of the justice system in Santa Barbara is looking to create a new position dedicated to assessing individuals for “detention alternatives.” The details of the new position are being worked out by the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP), which includes Chief Probation Officer Tanja Heitman, public defender Tracy Macuga, Sheriff Bill Brown, District Attorney Joyce Dudley, Superior Court Executive Officer Darrel Parker, and State Assembly candidate Supervisor Gregg Hart. The partnership grew out of the effort to address overcrowding in California’s prison system in 2009. When the state passed the Public Safety Realignment Act in 2011, the CCP was tasked to create a local plan to recommend to the Board of Supervisors. At its latest meeting on February 4, the group unanimously approved the new position as part of its ongoing budget, though a few wrinkles have yet to be ironed out. What exactly would this position do? And which branch should be in charge? Heitman, the county’s chief of Probation, is hoping that it can be a joint effort, with a focus on providing options to individuals who would be better served with rehab or alternative programs than time behind bars. She referred to the “three-day rule,” which is an idea in prison policy reform that just three days in pretrial detention can have detrimental effects on an individual’s employment, housing, financial stability, and family well-being. Heitman said almost all individuals held in Santa Barbara’s jails will be released back into the community, and discharge planning and assessment should provide an opportunity to break the cycle of recidivism. “As a community member, I want them to come back with support systems,” Heitman said. One of the challenges, she said, was getting all the system partners to agree about which department would take the “lead” role. Sheriff Bill Brown is pushing for the discharge planning to stay in his jurisdiction and has not been receptive to

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suggestions that the jail population should remain closer to where it was earlier in the pandemic, around 550. The population is currently above 700. “Population is much, much more complex than any one piece,” Heitman said. With the zero-bail policy of the past two years, it was possible to ensure that the population was kept as low as possible. But when these policies are lifted, it could unleash a backlog of cite-and-release cases that may drive the population even higher. Another sticking point is the name of the position. At the latest meeting, it was listed as “discharge planning coordinator,” a technical term that rubbed some of the workgroup members the wrong way. “You don’t start discharge planning at the end; you start it at the beginning,” Heitman said. Maureen Earls and Larry Severance are co-chairs for Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice’s Criminal Justice Workgroup, which participates in the CCP Workgroup discussions and includes members from League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara. They have been pushing for better conditions at the county jails, more transparency, and a reduced population through alternatives to incarceration. “How can our system be more humane?” Severance asked. The workgroup has met with county officials, from the Board of Supervisors to County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato, and the two praised Heitman and public defender Macuga for their “vision” with this new coordinator position. This vision is part of a greater push across the country to rethink the community’s relationship with the law and those who find themselves on the wrong side of the system. It is also a focus on dealing with the root causes of crime, assessing whether somebody needs mental-health resources as opposed to assessing their risk to public safety. “You deal with a person as a human being, not a risk assessment number,” Earls said. The partnership will meet again on April 1, when it is expected to review the position with a more focused realignment plan and decide which system partner would serve as lead. “At that point, the goal is: Let’s get a n consensus,” Heitman said.

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City Council Gets Police Oversight Progress Report New Commission and Staff Might Exclude Former Cops by Nick Welsh fter more than a year of long and grueling meetings, members of the city’s Community Formation Commission are about to launch a public outreach campaign for their first draft for a new Civilian Oversight Board engineered “to ensure that [the Santa Barbara Police Department] is responsive to the concerns and needs of all members of the Santa Barbara community while promoting transparency and accountability and building public trust between the community and the SBPD.” This Tuesday, three members of the 12-member commission briefed the City Council on the status of their proposal — running about a month behind schedule—and how they intend to take the public’s temperature before finalizing the proposal they hope to take to the council later in April. To this end, commission chair Gabe Escobedo — a member of the city’s Planning Commission and now running against Supervisor Gregg Hart for the State Assembly seat—announced the commission would be conducting an online survey and hosting a series of stakeholder meetings, each one involving eight to 12 people. Based on what the commission hears, commissioners may make additional changes and modifications to a proposal that first emerged out of the local Black Lives Matter response to the George Floyd murder two years ago. Among the more charged issues the commissioners will track is who is—and who is not—eligible to serve on the new 11-member Oversight Board and who can be hired to staff the new Oversight office. A narrow majority of the commissioners opted to exclude anyone—by a 6-to-5 straw vote—who ever served in law enforcement, any city employees, or anyone immediately related to anyone who ever worked for the Santa Barbara Police Department. Members of this board will be recruited from organizations “with an interest in civil rights, immi-

grant rights, disability/mental health rights, racial equity, social justice, and that also have an interest in public safety and criminal justice reform.” They will meet monthly and be paid a stipend of no more than $400 a month. Proposed for the nitty-gritty staff work of reviewing departmental policies and practices will be an Officer of Police Oversight and a staff assistant. Excluded from consideration will be anyone ever employed by a law enforcement agency within Santa Barbara County and family members of current or former police department employees. However, applicants with experience with other law enforcement agencies would not be disqualified, Escobedo stated. Most oversight board officers have law enforcement experience, and to limit that, he said, would cut Santa Barbara’s oversight board off from a large reservoir of potential applicants. A majority of commissioners contend such exclusions are necessary to establish the independence required to oversee the police department. A minority argued that the experience provided by former law enforcement officials could prove invaluable and that by denying them, the commission undermines its own cause. Councilmembers didn’t delve into such controversies but instead asked questions about what kind of questions would be on the survey and which stakeholders would be included. Commission chair Escobedo stated they were reaching out to youth—ages 18-24, law enforcement, people experiencing homelessness, nonprofit social organizations, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) advocates, and the business community. Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez asked, “What can we do to support you?” Escobedo said the council could fund the consultants assisting the commission for another month. “This has been much more work than any of us anticipated,” he said. n

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t appears that Laura Capps may have already cleared the field of any serious challengers in her quest to become the county’s next 2nd District supervisor, well before the first day that prospective candidates were legally able to file their letters of intent with county election officials. Capps, now serving her second term on the Santa Barbara school board, has been bombarding the media with an impressive array of high-profile endorsements—including the likes of Congressmember Salud Carbajal, District Attorney Joyce Dudley, all the former female county supervisors still alive, and the Laborers International Union of North America, Local 220. It worked. Her most viable Democratic rival, Jonathan Abboud—general manager of the Isla Vista Community Services District and a member of the Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees—announced Friday he would not be running. Abboud had let it be known he was seriously interested in running for the 2nd District when the current occupant of the seat — Gregg Hart — announced that he would be running for the State Assembly,

but Abboud never officially declared. Triggering this game of musical chairs are the redistricting efforts that recently concluded at the state and county levels. Based on the new maps, Santa Barbara no longer shares an Assembly district with Ventura County as it has for several decades; it is now composed almost entirely of all of Santa Barbara County with a small fingernail jutting into San Luis Obispo County. For Supervisor Hart, the lure of these more hospitable boundaries proved irresistible. Currently, he is facing a contest now with Santa Barbara City Planning Commissioner Gabe Escobedo. In that race, Hart is regarded the odds-on favorite. Should Hart prevail as the political bookmakers expect, that opens up the newly configured 2nd Supervisorial District, which now—for the first time ever—includes Isla Vista and parts of Goleta. Although the names of other prospective candidates are whispered—Goleta Councilmember Roger Aceves being one—they are for the time being just that: whispers. The deadline to file for the supervisorial seat is March 11. —Nick Welsh

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anta Barbara resident and UCSB staff member Jeff Sczechowski was struck from behind while riding his bicycle along the Pacific Coast Highway, in an apparent hit-and-run. Sczechowski was struck just north of the Sycamore Canyon State Park entrance. He was wearing a white helmet and cycling clothing and was thrown into a parked Jeff Sczechowski car after he was struck. Sczechowski was then transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center. He has sustained significant injuries to his

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24-acre cannabis “grow” on Santa Rosa Road owned by John De Friel, a North County industry leader, was approved for zoning permits this week by the county Board of Supervisors amid unresolved air-quality violations, contradictory reports on the proposed water supply, and references to “misstatements and misrepresentations” made by De Central Coast Agriculture’s 5645 Santa Rosa Road “grow” team had misled the commission by claimFriel’s lawyer at a previous hearing. On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara Coalition ing that the Terlato Wine Group, owners of for Responsible Cannabis, a countywide the Sanford Winery & Vineyards, was not group that advocates for stricter regulation opposed to the project. In fact, after the Sanford owners objected, of the industry, told the board that the wells for Central Coast Agriculture, located along Matt Allen, De Friel’s attorney, wrote a letthe Santa Ynez River at 5645 Santa Rosa ter to the commission “to correct any misRoad, would be drawing water from subter- statements and misrepresentations” he had ranean streams that replenish the river. The made; and he added that he “may have state Water Resources Control Board bans misled the commission and influenced its the use of such water for cannabis cultiva- decision.” While De Friel does have a confidential agreement with the Terlato Wine tion between April 1 and October 31. “This site can’t sustain the amount of Group, Allen wrote, the group “does not in acreage that’s proposed for it,” Marc Chytilo, fact support the project and … continues a coalition attorney, told the board. to have serious concerns about the odor De Friel had originally claimed river impacts of cannabis on their tasting room.” water rights for both 5645 Santa Rosa and This week, in a letter to the county board, 8701 Santa Rosa, where he owns a process- John Terlato said he and his family shared ing plant and 30 acres of cannabis, but he the coalition’s concerns. canceled those applications to the state “We oppose cannabis cultivation in board last year. Backed by county planners, proximity to our tasting room and vinehis team told the supervisors on Tuesday yards,” he said. that the state board had signed off on CenBut on Tuesday, the board majority put tral Coast’s wells and confirmed that they aside these concerns, voting 3-1 to approve were unconnected to the river. What’s more, zoning permits for De Friel’s operation the team said, the five-year average water at 5645 Santa Rosa, effectively putting its use for cannabis at 5645 Santa Rosa was 82 stamp of approval on an operation that has percent lower than what previous row crops been under cultivation as “legal, non-conhad been using there. forming” for more than five years. The supervisors approved permits for “The water issue is about as clear as De Friel’s operations at 8701 Santa Rosa last mud,” Supervisor Das Williams of CarpinMay. On the heels of that approval, Chytilo teria said. “That is unsettling to me, but I reminded them, the Santa Barbara Air Pol- have to trust the regulators.” Supervisor Steve Lavagnino of Santa lution Control District announced that De Friel had been running 14 diesel genera- Maria said, “We’ve approved much larger tors at 8701 Santa Rosa Road for months on sites that are using water sources like this one.” end, in violation of district rules and the Supervisor Joan Hartmann, who reprecounty’s cannabis ordinance. That was in sents much of the region west of Buellton addition to two illegal diesel generators at where cannabis has moved into wine coun5645 Santa Rosa. The county’s cannabis try, cast the sole vote against the project, ordinance bans the use of generators except saying, “It affects the river flow.” in an emergency. “We’re in a 1,200-year mega-drought Most of the generators, including the we’ve never seen before in our history, and two at 5645 Santa Rosa, have since been I’m not sure what the state water board removed, the district said this week — really looked at,” Hartmann said. “Did they except for two large generators that are still come out here, or are they just processing operating at 8701 Santa Rosa in violation of paper?” air-quality rules. Meanwhile, fines for the Hartmann said that even as De Friel had violations are still under negotiation. become a “leader in the cannabis world in On Tuesday, the coalition appealed to the North County, unfortunately, he’s been the board to overturn the county Plan- a leader with a somewhat troubled history.” ning Commission’s approval of the Central “I’ll be the odd person out here,” she said. Coast project at 5645 Santa Rosa. Chytilo Supervisor Bob Nelson of Orcutt was reminded the supervisors that De Friel’s absent for Tuesday’s vote. n

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IF YOU’RE NOT DRUNK, YOU’RE NOT PAYING ATTENTION: We live in heroic times. This morning, I had to struggle to maintain a stiff upper lip —anatomically located immediately adjacent to the Isles of Langerhans —as

I weathered the downstream consequences of the global cream cheese shortage. This, we have been told, has been wrought by a cyberattack coupled with all the usual “supply chain issues” that have become a one-sizefits-all excuse for every occasion. Likewise, I’ve been forced to suck it up because the inflow of avocados from Mexico —which accounts for about 80 percent of the U.S. market —has been blocked by the vast Guacamole Curtain Joe Biden has imposed just because a few American safety inspectors got threatened by members of some cartel seeking to diversify, albeit clumsily, into new and unfamiliar legal enterprises. I’m sure it was all a big misunderstanding. Worse yet was what was not in the newspaper. Sure, there were stories about how the sea level along our coast is now expected to rise by eight inches over the next 30 years, raising the credible prospect for the first time in epochs of experiencing floods and fires simultaneously. Then, this Tuesday, Santa Barbara experienced hail balls the size of, well, hail balls. This anomaly comes in the midst of one of the state’s epic mega-droughts and certainly one of the hottest Februarys since Gregory invented the Gregorian calendar. I had hoped to be reading about the legal

throwdown between Ty Warner — better known as the Beanie Baby Billionaire —and Angelo Mozilo, another billionaire with a checkered present. They were fighting over the insufferably happy noise coming from the pickleball courts Warner illegally constructed at the Montecito Club —which borders Mozilo’s residence. It would have been Godzilla versus King Kong, pitting Warner, the colossal tax cheat— fined $53 million and 500 hours of community service for hiding assets the feds alleged were worth $107 million — versus Mozilo—who was fined $67 million by the feds for abusive foreclosure practices in one of the great mortgage scandals of the 21th century. Criminal charges were never filed against Mozilo, but according to details gleaned by the New York Times, his company, Countrywide, had charged some of its foreclosees $300 for mowing their lawns. Late last year, Warner blinked. The pickleball courts had been built without the necessary city permits, and Warner would have been slaughtered in a court of law. He agreed to move the pickleball courts to a less acoustically intrusive location and this time got the permits before—and not after—construction commenced. But think of the distraction such a trial would have provided. In these trying times—without cream cheese and trying to track down black-market guacamole —it would have been good for the soul.

It’s worth noting that the hundreds of workers at Warner’s flagship hotel—the Four

Seasons Resort The Biltmore—still remain in a financially cruel legal limbo, neither gainfully employed nor terminated. Among the firmament of Santa Barbara’s hotels, the Biltmore alone has remained dark throughout the pandemic. Other hotels have reopened, including his San Ysidro Ranch, and are making money hands over fists. Warner, a brilliant recluse who waltzes to the beat of an inaudible drum, would rather not. According to the lawsuit filed on behalf of Biltmore employees, Warner, the Four Seasons, or both are seeking to deprive the workers of the severance pay packages explicitly called for in their contracts. Attorneys for the employees claim the combined severance payments would total $6 million to $8 million. It’s worth noting that Warner is embroiled in an identical dispute with workers at the Four Seasons in New York, which he also owns. Nearly 500 workers there also remain painfully out of work, though they, at least, have gotten their severance payments. It helps to have a union. Last week, I erroneously suggested the hotel lights were going back on in New York. I have since gotten communications from several workers there assuring me the facts remain grimly otherwise. Warner’s decision to keep the lights off at the Biltmore—where some suites go for as much as $11,000 a night —is denying the county of Santa Barbara untold millions a

year in bed taxes. In the same breath, Warner has also filed an appeal with the county, complaining its property assessment of the Biltmore is five times higher than it should be. I have since learned that Warner filed similar appeals back in 2016 and 2017 in which he claimed the property was worth only half of what the county claimed. He eventually withdrew both appeals. The fact is Warner paid twice what the hotel was worth at the time and everyone knew it. In so doing, he established the market value he now claims is unjust. With the Biltmore left so gratuitously in the dark, one can only wonder at the windfall reaped by Rosewood Miramar Beach, Montecito’s other hotel, the one next to the railroad tracks. It’s owned by Los Angeles parking lot magnate, developer, and now that city’s mayoral candidate Rick Caruso. Caruso, who just re-registered as a Democrat, looks sharp in a suit and has a granite smile. Oh, and he’s a billionaire too. (He briefly bought downtown’s Paseo Nuevo mall, saw the handwriting on the wall, and sold it on to some other fool.) On a more comfortably downscale note, Goleta’s Kimpton Goodland hotel —where non-guests were allowed to loiter poolside while nursing their cans of beer—was just sold to new owners. They issued a press release announcing the hotel’s new name would henceforth be “The Leta.” As in Go-Leta. Get it? That won’t be in the paper either. And where’s my cream cheese? —Nick Welsh

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No More Music

s have other letter-writers, I was quite upset when I found out that our library would not be using the exchange service with the Black Gold cooperative any longer. More than once, books and DVDs I wanted came from faraway libraries. I deeply deplored that this possibility of getting what I want will be eliminated. But the worst was to come a few days later. I went to the library with the hope that I might get a CD of Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring. I discovered that while our library had been completely off-limits because of COVID-19, the persons in charge of our library had decided to get rid of all, absolutely all, of our CDs. No more music, period! I became so emotionally disturbed that I started crying behind my mask. What kind of library do we have that provides no possibility of access to music? Especially those of us who do not own a computer? Are the persons in charge of the library well-equipped to understand our needs and fulfill them? I always thought that our Central Library was one of the best assets of Santa Barbara. Will it regain that title? —Yannick Tanguy, S.B.

Preserve Vera Cruz Park

hy did city Parks and Recreation really close Plaza de Vera Cruz to the public? The Party Line is it’s for our own good, all those nasty drug users. I don’t know of any other park they’ve privatized due to homeless and drug users. Plaza de Vera Cruz is so tiny it should have been easy to keep them out. I believe the real reason has to do with all the proposed housing in the immediate area. To name only a few, there’s the southeast corner of Haley and Santa Barbara streets, the 400 block of Garden Street, and the old Staples building. These are going to be highrent places, and “they” want the neighborhood to look good to future residents. I used Plaza de Vera Cruz daily. It’s the closest park to my apartment. It’s a beautiful grassy park with huge old trees for shade. My dog and I hit that park at least twice a day, and now we are only allowed when the Trapeze School is in session.

The school, by the way, is a drag. They yell—all the time! They play loud music. They bring their dogs and let them run in the park, even though it’s not an off-leash park. I want my local public park back! Who rubberstamped their plan to privatize one of our oldest public parks? —Lisa Moeller, S.B.

And Yanonali Park, Too

have a 10x20-foot plot at Yanonali Park and added many bags of planting mix and compost with heavy spading. Now, still winter, it grows lettuces, arugula, and spinach, with onions and garlic coming along. Since the city requires organic gardening, crops, especially favored tomatoes, need to be rotated, just barely possible in a small space. It is incomprehensible why Parks & Rec would intend to cut off a triangular slice of 20 plots, eliminating all the work those gardeners have done. I attended the October meeting where we were told by planner Denise Johns that instead of 200 square feet, we’d have 50 square feet, while gentrifying a neighborhood garden with picnic spots. Foolishly, I thought it would not happen. We were told we’d be kept informed. But unbeknown to any of us, several days later, the planner went to the Architectural Board of Review and was given final design approval. Last month, gardening neighbors were told to be out by April 1, April Fool’s Day, but this apparently is not a hoax! The lack of willingness to listen; the intent to add a hard surface on the other side for park vehicles; taking a well-loved community garden, reducing its plots to one quarter the size; taking away plots to help in the mowing and have space for adult exercise—the plan seems ridiculous if it weren’t so sad and serious for gardeners. Renovate the playground—please don’t destroy —Betsy Cramer, S.B. the garden.

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Michelle Elyse McCutchan Kendall Kendall AP English teacher, Michelle’s passionate commitment to the environment began early. By her senior year she had brought, for the ﬁrst time, an Earth Day celebration to Santa Barbara High School. “Everything we do, everything we throw away, drastically affects our planet,” she said at the time. “Eventually, it will get through that recycling is not just a hippie thing” (Santa Barbara Independent, 19 April 1990). Her ﬁrst job was at the Santa Barbara Sea Center where she taught visitors about the wonders of the marine world, and dove under the pier to collect live animals for the touch tank. She continued to work for the environment at the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and The Nature Conservancy.

Michelle Elyse McCutchan Kendall died at her home in Santa Barbara, surrounded by family and friends, on September 26th, 2021. She was 48. Michelle was born in Santa Barbara and resided there much of her life. She lived large, bringing enthusiasm and intention, compassion and generosity, to everything that she did. Happiest in the outdoors, whether under the waves or on top of a mountain, she had an irrepressible spirit of adventure. Michelle studied biology and geography and brought a scientific, evidence-based perspective to bear on all aspects of her life, from building environmental sustainability, to pursuing happiness, to combating ovarian cancer—the disease that eventually overcame her. Yet, at the same time she was warm, funny, gracious and loving, cultivating a broad network of friendships just as assiduously as she cultivated the salvias and tomatoes in her garden. Wherever she went, Michelle touched people, often more deeply than she realized—she was astounded by the heartfelt stories of appreciation that arrived during her final days; many of her friends said she inspired them to live up to their hopes and aspirations. Michelle’s love of adventure, the ocean, and the outdoors was kindled from a very young age. When she was four she sailed with her parents from Santa Barbara to Tahiti on a 44’ sailboat. She backpacked and rambled throughout the high country of the western U.S. in her teens and the travel bug continued throughout her life. She and Bruce, her husband of 13 years, took a wide variety of adventures; they particularly prized immersive experiences in remote destinations. Michelle’s favorite journeys included traveling through the Okavango Delta by dugout canoe, trekking through Australia’s Simpson Desert with camels, and walking the Shikoku Buddhist pilgrimage route in rural Japan. Awarded a “Certificate of Unsinkability” by her junior high school when she was 12, and crowned “Most Likely to Drown for a Greenpeace Cause” by her 20

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Michelle’s final passion was to bring awareness to the benefits of cannabis to aid in the treatment of certain cancers. Michelle was diagnosed with Stage 3C ovarian cancer in 2016, at the age of 43. She loved life and fought hard to keep it. She continued to travel between treatments, crossing off the places on her bucket list, carrying a flag emblazoned with “Cancer Warrior.” But her cancer journey was also painful and challenging, as it is for most battling this disease. A friend encouraged her to try cannabis to aid her sleep. She was getting frequent medical testing at the time and was surprised to find that some cannabis strains slowed the rise, or even lowered, her cancer blood marker. Excited, she dove into both the peer-reviewed literature and online testimonials from patients who claimed that cannabis slowed or cured their cancer. It was complicated: while there were fantastic success stories, some patients were not cured, or had the benefit suddenly end; and recent scientific research was showing tremendous variability in outcomes.

medical cannabis is encouraged); with Michelle’s funding and inspiration, the scientist and her team set out to identify cannabinoid compounds that might kill ovarian cancer cells. The results from the ﬁrst round of experiments, to be published later in 2022, are very promising, and before she died, Michelle and Bruce pledged to continue funding this research with the goal of identifying new classes of lifesaving medicines. Sadly, these results came too late to save Michelle, but she hoped that her work would create a lasting legacy of lifesaving treatments for other women afflicted with this terrible disease. Once it became clear that the ﬁnal recurrence of the cancer could not be controlled and her body was rapidly failing, Michelle elected to make use of California’s End of Life Option, which allows terminally ill patients to end their suffering under medical supervision, at the time of their choosing. Michelle died as she had lived the best moments of her life: intentionally, outdoors, and embedded in a web of love and community that she had fostered. She threw a farewell party, gathering dozens of close friends and family members in her backyard. Just as at a funeral or wake, we shared joyful memories and described how she had touched our lives—but we got to tell all that to Michelle! At the end, Michelle gave a short speech, including an exhortation to carry on the work to normalize and develop cannabis medicine; her last words called us all to “come closer and gather around her.” And then she peacefully slipped

It turns out that “cancer” encompasses a wide range of biochemical pathologies, and cannabis contains hundreds of bioactive compounds, with concentrations differing between strains, cultivation techniques, and processing approaches—so true progress on treating this disease requires sustained research effort. The first scientific study showing that cannabis could shrink cancer tumors was published in 1975. But this finding contradicted the highly politicized decision, five years previously, to list marijuana on Schedule 1 (“no accepted medical use”) of the Controlled Substances Act. Rather than allowing science to potentially overturn this designation, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency severely restricted cannabis research; even today, U.S. scientists who wish to study nonhemp cannabis must go through a years-long permitting process. Frustrated by 50 years of federal inaction (which curtails research even in states that have legalized cannabis), Michelle teamed up with a local filmmaker to tell her story, attempting to shift the national conversation about cannabis. Her short film, Schedule 1: Unlocking the Anti-Tumor Properties of Cannabis, was released just as the COVID-19 pandemic hit California, so it didn’t get the public exposure that she had hoped for. But through the film she connected with scientists, clinicians, and journalists, giving a human face to a largely overlooked facet of U.S. drug policy. In 2019, Michelle wrote, “If I die of this disease, don’t say I died of cancer. I died of the suppression of science.” In 2020, Michelle established a partnership with a cannabis scientist in Israel (where research into

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away, holding her husband’s hand and bathed in an ocean of love. All who were present were transformed by the experience, and will carry Michelle in their hearts forever. Michelle is survived by her husband, Bruce Kendall; her mother and stepfather, Evelyn and Jim Cavins; her brother, JJ Cavins; and a large network of friends and fellow advocates. A celebration of Michelle’s life will be planned for Spring or early Summer 2022, Covid permitting. Michelle requested that you honor her legacy by ﬁghting to normalize cannabis medicine, whether by advocating for an end to the restrictions on cannabis research in the U.S. or by supporting the ongoing research into cannabis as a treatment for ovarian and other cancers. Visit schedule1movie.com and CannaOncResearch.com for more information.

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‘Terry’ Komoda Uyehara 1937-2022

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y grandmother Terry was unique, outgoing, and a flirt, right up to the end. Standing at just 410, Teruya Komoda Uyehara packed a punch. When driving, she required two pillows just to reach the pedals! It was a sight to see her with her grandsons, Spencer at 64, walking downtown, or Darren, holding her hand, saying, “I love you, Grandma.” When she stopped driving, Terry walked all over Santa Barbara, giving money to homeless people instead of buying things for herself. In fact, she always wanted to win the lottery and buy a house where she could live with all of her family. Her grandsons loved introducing their grandmother to new people and found it even more fun to hear about someone meeting her organically — “Your grandma is the little Japanese lady with the thick flip-flops?” Born in Fukuoka, Japan, Terry was the youngest of eight children, growing up during a time of warfare and privation but nonetheless developing her unique personality. Among the memorable events she sometimes talked about was witnessing the flash of the Nagasaki nuclear bomb at just 8 years old. On that Thursday morning, Terry had been sheltering with her family in an underground bunker. She ran out at one point, and her mother ran after her, and they were both aboveground just as the “Fat Man” bomb was dropped over Nagasaki, about 60 miles away, on August 9, 1945. This second atomic bomb ended the war for Japan—the first had been dropped on Hiroshima four days earlier. At the time the surrender was announced on August 15, her brother was on a runway, about to take off on a desperate kamikaze run. He didn’t meet death that day, but he was forever torn by having survived. In 1954, Terry met and married an American, David Wass, who was living in Japan after his service in Korea with the U.S. Army. Mixed marriages were not accepted in Japan at the time; nevertheless, David and Terry, as she became known, had two children: Spencer Kuniki Wass, born in Fukuoka, and Gina Kimika Wass, born in Kyoto. In 1958, the family moved to Santa Barbara for a fresh start. Terry had difficulty adapting with her beginning English skills and no Japanese community around her. They decided to speak only

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Terry Uyehara at age 27

English at home to accelerate her learning. She was so proud when she became a U.S. citizen, as citizenship largely depends on a mastery of English. During this time, she taught ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arrangement, something she had grown up loving in Japan. Terry and David divorced in 1966. She met her second husband, Teruyo Uyehara, a famous Japanese artist, and moved to Tokyo. There she became a successful English teacher, instructing Japanese tourists heading to America. She eventually divorced Teruyo in the early ’80s and moved back to Santa Barbara alone. Having endured many illnesses herself, Terry became a certified nursing assistant (CNA). She took on the challenging yet rewarding position of sole caregiver at an assisted living house of six residents. She believed in the importance of healthy food and bought her residents fresh vegetables, rather than serve frozen or canned. She also gave them daily massages. She also worked as a live-in caregiver in private residences. When she was in her forties, Terry decided to pursue her love of art, taking classes at Santa Barbara City College. She started entering her work in contests, winning an unprecedented 18 juror’s choice awards and taking first place in the coveted Tri-County award. Each piece of art focused on a different theme using a variety of materials. For the last six years of her life, Terry resided happily at Mission Terrace in Santa Barbara, where she had also worked as a CNA. She died peacefully in her sleep on January 6, 2022. Our grandmother Terry made impeccable sushi, traveling to Los Angeles to find the best ingredients. Everything had to be perfect, and boy, was it! She was an impressive bowler and ping-pong player, and she would always order dessert before the meal at restaurants. She wanted to make sure she had room for the good stuff. She was one of a kind, no one like her. Miss you, Mo. Terry Uyehara is survived by her children, Gina Kimika Wass and Spencer Kuniki Wass; two grandsons, Darren Joseph Kuniki Wass and Spencer David Wass; and two great-grandchildren. No service has been scheduled yet due to the pandemic. Please email terrystory47 @gmail.com if you have any stories to share about n Terry.

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10/31/1930 - 1/28/2022

John Steen passed away at Serenity House in Santa Barbara after a short illness. He was 91 years old. John was born in Glen Ridge, NJ, to Earle and Laura Steen, and was raised in Verona, NJ. He joined the Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. From an early age, John wanted to be an electrical engineer, and so he earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Newark College of Engineering (now New Jersey Institute of Technology). He honed his skills in the US Army at White Sands, NM, received an honorable discharge, and went to work for General Electric. Among his other employers over the years were Honeywell, Kaman Tempo, and Delco. He continued to work until age 83. While at White Sands, John met his wife, Frances Helen Smith. They married in 1956 and had two daughters, Janet Lauren Steen of Carpinteria, and Molly Ellen Steen (Bob Westwick) of Santa Barbara. They moved to California, and eventually to Santa Barbara in 1962. John and Fran divorced, but prided themselves on remaining friends until her death in 2013. John was always interested in the ocean, and in the 1970s he got NAUI certified for SCUBA diving. He loved being on and in the water, especially near the Santa Barbara Channel Islands. He passed his enjoyment of the ocean to his daughters, taking them regularly to the beach, teaching them to first jump waves, then body surf them, and how to identify various sea animals in tide pools. Travel became an interest of John’s, especially after meeting his good friend, Norma Dockery. During their 40-year friendship she introduced him to the pleasures of seeing the world, and brought much joy to his life until she passed in 2020. John is survived by his brother, Charles Herbert Steen (Phyllis) of Lake Hopatcong, NJ; 22

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his sister, Caroline Hilma Borthwick (of Mt. Arlington, NJ); both daughters; his granddaughter, Emily Steen Edwards Poirier of Redmond, OR; and his greatgrandson, Evan Kem Poirier. He will be greatly missed by all of them. At present there are no plans for a memorial service. The family asks that any donations in John’s memory be made to VNA Health of Santa Barbara, which provided him with care and support in the last months of his life.

Luis Genaro Lozano 8/25/1957 - 8/9/2021

Luis Genaro Lozano was born in Los Angeles on August 25, 1957. He was the son of Raquel Pantoja-Lozano from Morelia, Mex and Rogelio Lozano of Los Angeles/Aguascalientes, Mex. He grew up in San Gabriel, the older brother of Georgina Lozano (La Habra) and Elizabeth Faoro (Santa Barbara/Sunriver, OR). Luis died in Auberry (Fresno County) on August 9, 2021. He was 63. Luis enjoyed being a Cub Scout, and shared that positive experience with his sons, who also joined the Scouts, earning Eagle and Star Scout. Luis also participated in community parades and was often seen riding around on his skateboard as teen, or cycling, a lifelong passion. In 1975 Luis graduated from San Gabriel High School and began college at Chico State. He moved to Lompoc and transferred to Allan Hancock College so he could be closer to the coast. He made lifelong friends including Tony Telles ‘chasing the surf ’ locally at Jalama and at Hollister Ranch and internationally in Oaxaca —Puerto Escondido, and also in Mundaka Spain. Luis transferred to UCSB in 1978 and majored in Law and Society. He was hired as an extra-help cook at Santa Barbara County’s Boys Camp. In October 1984, he was hired by the Santa Barbara Public Defender’s Office as an assistant investigator. He was promoted to full investigator and worked in the Santa Maria, Lompoc, and Santa

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Barbara offices. He investigated many high-profile cases. He was Employee of the Year in 1991. He absolutely loved his job, as he enjoyed talking to people, locating (often recalcitrant) witnesses, writing reports, and going ‘toe to toe’ with law enforcement. Being an investigator was an extension of who Luis was. He had a tremendous work ethic as demonstrated by comments of former colleagues: “He is extremely approachable . . . I really enjoyed working with him . . . I only have excellent things to say about Luis . . . his reports are excellent and promptly done. His attitude is super, nothing but A plus, plus, plus marks from me . . . Luis was assigned to me and I don’t think I would have passed probation if he hadn’t been my investigator. He always had good ideas because he liked to work– vitality could have been his nickname . . .”. Luis took many long motorcycle trips, including at least six trips to Baja—-and to a favorite spot in Zihuatenejo, Mex with good friend Tom Duffy. He preferred riding one of his many BMR (airhead) bikes, referring to car drivers as ‘cagers’. Also, as an avid cyclist, Luis would talk everyone’s ears off about Italian bikes and craftsmanship and organized friends to ride the Gourmet Century in Santa Ynez. He served as the official flag raiser for the town of Los Alamos in the early 1990s. Luis also enjoyed skiing, reading, gardening, collecting coins, classic cars, perusing thrift stores and cooking—not to mention eating— the spicier the better! Luis and DPD Marian Amsbaugh married in 1999, and they had two sons, Genaro and Joaquim. Luis changed jobs in 2005 and worked in Santa Maria for the SB Courts in the Bail/ OR Unit for about 3 years. The couple later divorced. Luis eventually moved to Fresno County and worked at China Peak Ski Resort for two ski seasons. He was Front Line Employee of the Year in 2016- 2017 and Employee of the Month for March 2017. He was working at Lakeshore Resort at Huntington Lake during the 2019 Creek Fire and did not want to ‘leave his post’. This was typical Luis—going out on a limb for others with little or no concern for his own wellbeing. During the last 15 years of his life, Luis struggled with alcoholism. He attended multiple rehabilitation programs, and AA, yet

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sobriety eluded him. Isolation was instrumental in his decline, and he succumbed to the disease. He is survived by his sons Genaro and Joaquim Lozano, niece Sierra Faoro, Cousin Carlos (Judy) Lozano, and sisters Georgina Lozano and Elizabeth Faoro. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on May 7, 2022, at Nojoqui Falls County Park in Gaviota, at 2pm. Please text Marian for more information at 805-863-6633.

Thomas Edward Rook 11/4/1928 - 2/1/2022

On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Thomas (Tom) Rook of Santa Barbara, CA, father of 9, passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Tom was the son of the late William and Catherine (Murray) Rook. Loving father of Dr. Thomas W Rook and his late wife Nina (Wilding); Denise Marie Rook; the late Jacqueline “Jackie” Rook; Barbara Rook; Arthur Rook and his wife Stacey (Sutter); Maribeth (Rook) Byerley and her late husband Dave; Patricia (Rook) Amboian and her husband Michael; Stephen Rook and his wife Sharon; Frank Rook and his husband Brian Harkins. Cherished grandfather of Davis Rook and Anna (Rook) Del-Rosario and her husband Benjamin; Jessica, Malia (Byerley) Carter and her husband Bryant, Sadie Anne and Alec Byerley; Mike and Megan Amboian; and Emily and Rachel Rook. Fond great-grandfather to Jasmine Byerley. Tom was born November 4th, 1928 in Chicago, IL, the eldest of eight children. Tom is survived by his ex-wife and mother of his children, Ellen Denise (Fitzgerald-Rook) Jacobs of North Hollywood, CA; his sister Alma Jean (Rook) Pettit and his brother Joseph (Joe) Rook and his wife Karolyn, sister-in-law Lori, and sister-in-law Sylvia. Tom was predeceased by his brothers Robert (Bob), William (Bill) and wife Joy and second wife Julie, James (Jim), David (Dave) and his wife Mae, sister Marie (Rook) Andrejasich and her husband

Frank, sister-in-law Valerie, and brother-in-law Jerry Pettit. Tom was also an Uncle to a wealth of nieces and nephews. Highlighting his creative energy, Tom’s chosen profession was in the film industry. Early in his career he was a Director and Producer at the advertising agency Foote, Cone & Belding in Chicago, IL before moving to Los Angeles, CA as an Executive Producer for Leo Burnett Advertising. Tom was influential with directing and producing many TV commercials, including, but not limited to, Smokey the Bear, Datsun, Tony the Tiger, Toucan Sam, Avis, Hallmark greeting cards and The Pillsbury Dough Boy. He won a Clio Award (recognizes innovation and creative excellence in advertising) for the Hallmark commercial What a Day. Tom was also a member of the Directors Guild of America and directed episodes of a TV show from the early 1960’s, Light Time, along with short films including Nail and Parable. Parable was made for the 1964 New York World’s Fair; in 2012 the film was entered into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as a historic film that was influential to the American Culture. Tom was born and baptized in Visitation Parish, Chicago, IL, and became a member of their choir due to his love of music and God. With his artistic insight Tom was instrumental with the recording of the choir to produce an album CAROLS and MOTETS sung by the Choir of Visitation Church in 1958. His continued spiritual journey led him to discover the SelfRealization Teachings of Hindu Guru Paramahansa Yogananda. Tom was a devotee and disciple of yoga master Yogananda, and was a longtime member of SelfRealization Fellowship. Tom found much peace with his practice of meditation, calming the mind, breath and heart to receive peace, wisdom and love. “Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you.”

obituaries Robert (Bob) Dittmar 9/28/1924 - 1/23/2022

Robert Evans Dittmar was born September 28, 1924 and went home to be with the Lord peacefully in his home on January 23, 2022. He lived a very full life, having graduated as a “Gondolier” from Venice High School in 1942, and then joining the United States Coast Guard from which he was honorably discharged as a WWII veteran. Bob was respected by all who knew him. He was quick to share a story, a humorous event, or to lend a helping hand to friends, children and grand children, and to spend time with his great-grandchildren. Bob came to Santa Barbara in 1960 with his wife, Mary Helen Ellis, and his three girls. He worked for many years as a tile setter, and then partnered in two businesses, Santa Barbara Selectile and Tile Collection. Bob enjoyed reading and sports, was an avid golfer, enjoyed visiting casinos, and was a member of the Elks Club, where he socialized at their spaghetti dinner gatherings. His love of his country and his history was rich. Bob was a child of the Depression and moved to California from Oklahoma during the “Dust Bowl.” He often shared stories of seeing cattle drives and using an ice box with the ice having come from an ice wagon transported by a horse. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapel, 15 E Sola St., Santa Barbara, with a lunch reception to follow at Mulligans Cafe & Bar, 3500 McCaw Ave, Santa Barbara, where Bob loved to hang out and have chiles rellenos. Bob was preceded in death by his wives Mary Ellis Dittmar and Jean Kibler, and his daughters Linda Hurst and Nancy Romer. He is survived by his daughter Terry Dittmar Almy, and her husband Grinnell, of West Los Angeles; granddaughter Lori Cumming of Walnut Creek; grandson Aaron Hurst, and his wife Poppy, of Buellton; grand-

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son Jason Kienborts of Beaverton, Oregon; granddaughter Kelly Dunn, and her husband Chip, of La Center, Washington; granddaughter Lindsey Kienborts of Santa Ynez; and great-grandchildren Hailey and Evelyn Hurst, Kyle, Katelyn and Madison Dunn, Earl and Charlie Kienborts, Olivia Jimenez-Kienborts, and Cristina Muñoz. Our beloved Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa will be missed beyond words. Throughout his life, he touched too many to name. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Assisted Home Health and Hospice (https://assistedcares. com/what-makes-us-different/ hospice-foundation/).

Jason Matthew Venegas

8/13/1973 - 1/16/2022

With the deepest sorrow, our family grieves the loss of Jason, age 48 who passed away suddenly of heart failure at his residence in Santa Barbara. Jason was born at Cottage Hospital with his twin brother Joel, welcomed by parents Carol and Lewis Venegas. He attended local schools, graduating from Dos Pueblos High School. While residing in Santa Barbara, he took a hiatus for a couple of years with his older brother Jeff to work at Mammoth Mountain, living the outdoor life he loved. Returning to his hometown of Santa Barbara, he was employed at Granite Construction and spent his weekends boating at Lake Nacimiento with family and friends. Jason was a son, brother, uncle, and best friend. Jason was a giver and always wanted the best for others. He was a great sounding board, always willing to lend a helping hand, witty with his nicknames, supportive, upbeat, positive, and genuinely caring. He welcomed others into his world filled with wakesurfing, alpine skiing, trap shooting, golfing, watching sports, and BBQing. Jason and Joel were inseparable and even while living an ocean apart, they always carved out time to talk and made an

effort to see each other. Their lives together as twins were lived as one; they never argued and were always kind and considerate of one another. Joel said, “A part of me is lost forever. I pray your memory will give us strength and hope to go on. Jason, you lived up to your name – healer & gift from God. Your heart of gold will shine a vibrant light in the lives of our family and remain ever-present.” Jeff, Jason’s older brother and mentor enjoyed doing daily life together with Jason. Jeff said, “Our days working together and summers spent at Lake Nacimiento and Mammoth are memories I will treasure forever. You were a constant in our family and involved in everything we did. You were my best friend. Our family’s love for you is irreplaceable.” Lew, Jason’s dad said, “Jason you were not only a son but a consummate friend. You made me proud Jason. Your kind and gentle soul was unselfish and giving always helping your family and others. Thank you for loving and nurturing our grandchildren… your nieces and nephews. A part of my broken heart is with you. If I could sit across the porch from God, I’d thank him for lending me you!” Jason’s surviving family include his father Lew Venegas and stepmother Nina Venegas; brother Jeff (Uriah) Venegas, children Keola, Malia and Leilani; brother Joel (Julie) Venegas, children Justin and Jenna; aunts Judy Venegas Murphy and Janeen Coleman Helton; cousins Scott and Brian Helton; stepbrothers Milton (Donna) Adams, Todd (Karin) Adams, Murray (Therese) Adams; stepsister Ashley (Dan) Fox; and countless nieces and nephews. And in eternal rest Jason reunites with his family who predeceased him, his mother, Carol Coleman Venegas, grandparents Kenneth & Marion Coleman and Lewis Sr. & Regina Venegas, and uncle Peter Murphy, all from Santa Barbara. A Celebration of Life is planned for March 12th in Santa Barbara. If you would like to attend, please contact Julie Venegas at venegas4j@gmail.com by March 1st. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made “In Memory of Jason Venegas” to: Lake Nacimiento, Save the Dragon https://www.nrwmac. org/ Elings Park, Santa Barbara, CA https://www.elingspark.org/ VNA Santa Barbara https:// www.vna.health/

Maria “Mimi” Luisa Cervantes de Bright 10/5/1953 - 2/2/2022

Maria Bright, known to many who loved her as “Mimi,” was born in central Mexico. She grew up in Cortazar in the state of Guanajuato, where many family members continue to reside. Her parents, Miguel and Ana Maria had ten children, Miguel, Maria Luisa, Javier, Luis, Luz Maria, Umberto, Juan, Gonzalo, Rogelio, and Claudia. Maria was blessed with two sons, Leonel of Cortazar and Ricardo and his wife Zayda, of Santa Maria. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Fernando, Valeria, Ana, and Vanessa, and new baby Claire Olivia. Maria immigrated to the U.S. in 1987, settled in Santa Barbara and soon met the love of her life. She married Dennis Bright and welcomed step daughter Erin, in 1989. They later started a cleaning company servicing domestic and business accounts, but Mimi’s true vocation was the care of children. She was the nanny for her “first girl” Naomi Rabe, and 10 years later cared for her “double trouble” twins Sarah and Connor Perkins. Later in her career she cared for Charlie Perkins and Abby Rauchhaus. Naomi’s baby Claire was to be next. She was a fixture in the stands of the YMCA, Santa Ynez Elementary, SY Charter, and SYHS sporting events wearing school colors and cheering on “her kids.” Mimi was a tireless hard worker, often working seven days per week. She was proud to become an American citizen, later being able to sponsor her son Ricardo on his own journey to citizenship. She was a resident of Lompoc for many years and attended both La Purisima parish and Old Mission Santa Ines. She established many friendships throughout the years and was particularly proud of her “family of friends” who supported her in the absence of her immediate family and after the loss of her beloved Dennis in 2020. She left this world on what would have been their 33 rd anniversary. Mimi succumbed to a rare and aggressive form of cancer of the gall bladder and abdomen. It was a quick and valiant battle after being admitted to

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Cottage Hospital on December 27. Thanks to her care providers who used all of their gifts to help her. She was transferred to Serenity House on January 26 and was blessed there with gentle kindness and compassionate care and was able to share visits with family and friends who stayed by her side during her graceful transition. At Mimi’s request, and due to Covid safety concerns, a small private memorial service will be held at Mission Santa Ines chapel. Thank you Mimi for your Love.

Herman Francis Trabbic

2/4/1941 - 2/7/2022

Herm, after a short illness. died in Lakewood, CO on February 7, 2022 at the age of 81. Herm and Pat, his wife of 57 years, moved to the Maravilla Senior Living Community in Santa Barbara in 2014 to be close to their daughter, Kirsten, and son-inlaw, Dustin, after living in Howard County, Maryland for fifty years. Five years later, at their urging, they followed Dustin and Kirsten to the Denver area when they made career changes. After successful careers in Information Technology, Human Resources and Administration, and as an independent consultant specializing in Leadership development and Organizational Development, Herm’s last career in Maryland was as a hospital staff chaplain and member of the Palliative Care team. After moving to Santa Barbara, he quickly began volunteering with the Alliance for Living and Dying Well. Motivated by his hospital experiences with death and dying, he became certified as an Advanced Care Planner and conducted numerous workshops on Advanced Care Planning and Advanced Care Directives for The Alliance and Sansom Clinic. In addition to his wife Patricia, he is survived by his daughters Kirsten Olson (Dustin), Denver, CO and Jennifer Haile (Wonwossen), Milan Italy. He is also survived by his sisters Barbara Hicks (Bob), Winter Park, FL and Shirley Miller (Hal), Richmond, VA and brother-inlaw, John Wozny (Mary Ellen), Coolville, OH.

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1/6/1920 - 2/7/2022

Surrounded by his family, our father Oscar Herman Woolfolk passed away at home on Feb.7 2022 at 102 years of age. Pop as we called him was born on Jan 6, 1920, in Bisbee Arizona to his parents Jose Angel & Josephina Woolfolk. The family lived in Bisbee for many years due to the Mexican Revolution and worked in the Copper Queen Mine. At the end of the war the family returned to Hermosillo Sonora, when our father was 9 months of age, as the family continued to grow with 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Our father who went by Herman had many memories and adventures growing up in Hermosillo and we grew up listening to all his adventures and tales of growing up there, with all the enthusiasm of his life. So many memories working as a shoeshine boy and a boxer and winning numerous dance competitions with his sister Velia and much more. In 1941 at age 21 our father decided he wanted to visit family in Santa Barbara. So, he traveled by bus to Santa Barbara and stayed with his aunt. Everything was very different to him especially not knowing English. He worked odd jobs but found it hard to find meaningful work. He had heard of the KP, which was a union hall, and they would hold dances, big bands from L.A. Seeing he loved music and dance he decided to go. He said he was immediately attracted to a beautiful girl who was chaperoned with her older sister, and that there was a line young men and soldiers wanting to dance with her. Her name was Julia Solis and they ended up dancing the night away. Our father said he would visit her at the family home on the small porch and talk often. After many months he became very disillusioned with not being able to find meaningful employment as he had hoped and returned home to Hermosillo. Once back home all though he had several job opportunities he said he kept thinking of that girl 24

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Julia he had left behind. The following year he decided he would return to Santa Barbara with hopes of seeing Julia again. Our father worked many jobs throughout the city that didn’t pay much and began courting our mom, Julia. They married in 1943 and both worked at the El Paseo restaurant. Shortly after with their first child on the way, our father joined the labor union Local 591 because it paid much better and enjoyed the work because he worked with all the tradesmen and found the work challenging, dangerous but rewarding. They had 3 sons Oscar Jr., Joseph, and Eduardo. For us growing up in Santa Barbara was an adventure, it wasn’t like it is today. We were fortunate that we had 2 parents. Our pop was very strict but caring. And together with our mom they made up a pretty good team. Pop retired at 55 from the union. He was a simple and private person and very proud. He would say “home was for family” friends you see out on the street. Our parents took daily walks in the evenings and made the most of simple things in life. We all enjoyed the family camping trips and road trips especially the trip in 2005 to his birthplace Bisbee and Hermosillo. Our pop would seem standoffish but once you got to know him, he would just open with all the stories of his life. Boxing and playing pool with his friends and having a beer or two. No matter what age he could show us what he could still do physically and say “Man of Mans “as he flexed his muscles. He was very active and always offered to help with building projects. He began a part time job as a crossing guard for 16 years at Cliff Dr and Shoreline Dr. He took this position very seriously and never missed a day’s work. Many afternoons he would ride his 3-speed bike with his stops sign, 5 miles to and from. He retired from that position at 85 but kept riding his bike and walking with our mom. In 2018 our parents celebrated their Diamond Anniversary 75 years of marriage. Our beloved mother passed away the following year. It was very hard for pop to remain home but with the help of caregivers and his sons we managed to keep him where he wanted to be, home. Our Pop celebrated his 100th birthday at Harrys surrounded by family. On his 101 birthday he was so happy to take his picture at the freeway, which said POP 101 on 101. This year he turned 102 but he never stopped being our Pop. But

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knowing his time was near, his deep-rooted faith in God, only empowered that we would all be together again and with our mom Julia. As we look back at our Pop’s life or legacy, it’s not what he acquired in life, but rather what he accomplished in life. His legacy should be that he married his first love, for over 75 years through the good and bad, and that together they raised three great sons, Oscar, Joe & Eddie, that’s family. Gracias’ Por Todo Pop AMEN He is survived by his 3 sons Oscar Jr. (Marcie) Joe (Linda) & Eddie (Enedelia) 4 grandchildren 7 great grandchildren and numerous others that considered him grandpa. We wish to thank all the caregivers and Visiting Nurses Ass. Services by McDermott Crockett Rosary 2/17/22 at 2020 Chapala St 7:00pm Mass 2/18/22 Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 10:00 am.

Mary Ann Bittle

4/11/1954 - 2/2/2022

Mary Ann Bittle passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2022. Mary Ann was born on April 11, 1954 in Santa Barbara, CA to Hilding and Mary Elizabeth Hatland. Mary Ann attended Monroe Elementary, La Cumbre Junior High, and Bishop Diego High Schools. She married her high school sweetheart in April of 1973 and moved to Bakersfield where she gave birth to her three children, Eric, Greg, and Elizabeth. In 1990, Mary Ann returned to Santa Barbara with her children and went back to school. She attended SBCC and transferred to UCSB where she graduated with her B.A. in English Literature in 1995. After graduation, Mary Ann got a job at Tri-Counties Blood Bank. She loved the life saving work she did and used her dynamic personality to build upon the strong relationships she had throughout the community. In May of 2015, Mary Ann married her long time partner and best friend, James Depew, and began a new chapter full of love, travel, and adventures with her newfound extended family and friends.

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Over the years, Mary Ann had many pets that she adored and that adored her, most notably the Pals, Paragon, Millie, Manny, and Olivia. She loved all animals and could never pass by a dog without stopping to say hello. The only thing that might rival her love of animals, was her love of sports, especially the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mary Ann was a kind, caring, and generous person with a heart of gold. To know her was to love her. She brought warmth and light to every situation. Anybody who enjoyed her cooking or baking could probably taste the love she poured into it, too. She instilled in her children the importance of being honest, hardworking, and, most of all, kind hearted. To Mary Ann, in addition to lovingly caring for her aging parents, successfully raising her children to be good human beings was her most important accomplishment. Her legacy will live on for generations to come. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Hilding and Mary Elizabeth Hatland. She is survived by her husband, James Depew; brother, George Hatland (Teresa); sons, Eric Bittle (Minda) and Greg Bittle (Zuzet), and daughter, Elizabeth Nees (David); grandchildren Charlie and Maria Bittle, Dalton and Haaken Bittle, and Madeline Nees. A memorial service was held in Mary Ann’s honor on Friday, February 11th at Godric Grove in Elings Park at 11:30am. A private burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara.

Michael James Gilligan 8/19/1937 - 2/4/2022

Michael James Gilligan passed away peacefully on Feb 4, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Fort Dodge IA on Aug 19, 1937 to James and Helen Gilligan, he was one of seven children. He was a loving husband to his wife Anne of 63 years, father of 8 children, Celia, Mike, Susanne, Katrina, Karen, Pat, Deborah and Shaun. Father in

Law to Eric, Kerry, Paul, Tom, Joe and Susie. Grandfather to 18 grandkids, Joey, Chrissy (husband David) Amanda, Malory(husband Jordan), Diana (husband Derrick), Katie, Alicia, Sarah(husband Mike), Jacob (wife Kelsey),Thomas, Shane, Derrick, Andrew(wife Emily), Jordyn, Garrett (wife Alina), Morgan, Trisha and Andrew. Great Grandfather to 17 littles: Josiah, Tobias, Tabitha, Rylie, Logan, Blake, Rowen, Peyton, River Lynn, Sawyer, Ryett, Ryan, Holden, Isaac, Nathan, Max and Penny. Mike spent his childhood on a family farm until he joined the Air Force in January of 1956. Mike served with honor and dignity until January 1980 receiving military achievements and awards including, Master Crew Chief Award, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship, NCO Academy Graduate, Army Good Conduct Medal with 2 bronze service stars, Air Force Longevity Service award with 5 Oakleaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit award with 4 Oakleaf Clusters, in addition he wrote the training program for the B52 mechanics and maintenance. His service deployment included several locations in the United States as well International deployments. Mike was introduced to Anne by his best friend and future brother in law Bill Goodwin. Mike held many titles during his life including PTA president, seamstress, baker of delicious pies, high school band booster club (You will Never Walk Alone), Carpenter, Mechanic, Little League Coach, Master of standing on his head, fixer of all things and friend to all. The most important title of all is God Fearing Family Man. In 1986 Mike and Anne settled in Carpinteria Ca. Shortly after moving to Carpinteria they became involved in St Joseph Catholic Church and quickly fell in love with the community. Eventually Anne volunteered Mike to run the annual festival creating lifelong friendships within the Carpinteria community. A Rosary Service will be held on February 18, 2022 at 6:00 PM, The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on February 19, 2022 at 11:30 AM, both at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Carpinteria, CA. Mike will be laid to rest at the Carpinteria Cemetery immediately following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

obituaries Peter Burke Inman 8/24/1963 - 1/13/2022

Peter Inman was born to Maurice and Carol Inman in Los Angeles, CA where he grew up with his brother, Michael, and sister, Mary Elizabeth. Peter enjoyed activities and competition: playing catcher on a youth baseball team coached by his father, surfing at Santa Monica beach, and exploring LA’s canyons on his mountain bike. After a tour of boarding schools and a summer in Spain, Peter finally graduated from University High School in Los Angeles. Peter then went on to attend the University of California, Santa Barbara. While he was at UCSB, he met Lori Bjorseth, a girl from Kansas who was attending summer school. She was captivated by the California surfer boy, and he was smitten with her. She soon transferred from KU to UCLA to be closer to Peter, and they were inseparable from then on. While he would have stayed in college forever or continued to follow the Grateful Dead on tour, Peter graduated with degrees in Political Science and Art History six years later. After a few additional years of slinging copiers in the “real world”, Lori convinced Peter to move to Kansas City in hopes of starting a family and joining the family business. In 1990, they ditched the ocean for a pool in Overland Park, KS, and were married soon after. During his career with Tech, Peter worked his way from salesman to president, where he was actively involved in running the company until his passing. He was loved and respected by all employees, vendors, and clients, who knew upon meeting Peter, they’d also met a lifelong friend. The most important friendships in Peter’s life were those with his girls: the love of his life, Lori, and his two daughters, Maggie and Claire. Peter was their biggest fan, personal mechanic, safety queen, and a constant source of laughter. Anyone who knew Peter knew how much he adored Lori. He was the only husband who was upset when his wife went on a girls trip. He truly spent every moment of his life making her

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happy – with a few eye rolls and a healthy dose of banter in between. Claire was often referred to as “mini-Peter.” They spent countless hours sharing their favorite music, attending concerts, and taking late-night golf cart rides to the beach. Claire served as his personal paparazzi and right-hand woman when it came to documenting some of his most-Peter-worthy moments. The two adored each other, and you never saw Peter more proud than when he was watching her sing in front of a crowd. Maggie was Peter’s greatest confidant and often the voice of reason. He played the role of her dad, best friend, boss, and most recently, roommate. He was most proud of her as she became a wife and mom. When Maggie married Tom, Peter gained the son he never had. They spent countless late nights discussing God knows what. Peter became “Pedro” when his first grandson, Graham Groff, was born last year and was excited about the next addition, Baby Girl Groff, this March. He was the ultimate grandpa in the short time he had to prove it. Peter was a fatherly figure well beyond his own family; a loving and caring mentor with a following who was eager to soak up his presence. He made time for people and for the moments that mattered. If you were lucky enough to be in his captivating orbit, your life was made richer and more memorable. He had an amazing ability to relate to people of all ages. He was a true kid at heart. Whether it was an outing with one of his new toys, catching a game together, or playing in the sand, the younger generation adored him. As they grew older, his sage advice was counted on by many. Whether relationships, careers, or cars, he could be counted on. Known for late-night stargazing on the beach, music-filled evenings (part banter and shenanigans), and lively discussions, stories about Peter spanned generations. Peter lived every day to the fullest and was a man of many talents and passions. He loved music, golf, surfing, skiing, sports, traveling, and finding the latest and greatest gadgets and gear. He especially loved the water and had found his happy place in Watersound, FL where he spent sunrise to sunset making memories with family and friends. Peter grew up loving UCLA Basketball, the Lakers, and the Dodgers. However, as an adopted Kansas Citian, Peter embraced the sports teams of the area and relished watching the

Jayhawks, Royals, and Chiefs win several championships. You always knew where you stood with Peter. He didn’t mince words, had a very low tolerance for any kind of artificiality, and wasn’t shy about “telling it like it is” — usually with an F-bomb or two sprinkled in. He was always up for a spirited conversation about politics, sports, movies, music, art, etc. He had a heart of gold and would do anything for a friend or someone in need. If you knew Peter, you knew he was constantly quoting movies, and his most recent favorite was Peanut Butter Falcon. A quote we know he’d be telling us now: “Yeah, you’re gonna die, it’s a matter of time. That ain’t the question. The question’s, whether they’re gonna have a good story to tell about you when you’re gone.” And man, do we have some good “fkn” stories to tell.Peter’s service will be held at Church of The Nativity (3800 W 119th St, Leawood, KS 66209) on Friday, February 18th at 11 AM.

John (Jack) Howard Dawson Jr DC 4/14/1955 - 1/13/2022

Jack Dawson passed away at home in Santa Barbara with many friends and family in attendance on January 13, 2022. He was 66 years old and had been fighting thyroid cancer for nearly 5 years. He was born to John and Mary Dawson of Downey, CA and was the youngest of four children. He played water polo while attending Warren High School in Downey and graduated in 1973. He attended the University of Iowa where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and received his Doctor of Chiropractic through National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois. He practiced chiropractic in San Luis Obispo, Westlake Village, and eventually moved to Santa Barbara where he had a long successful career at Dawson Chiropractic. He retired in 2020. He married Kyleen Wells Dawson in 1988 and they had one son, Peter Bradley Dawson. After their divorce, he married the love of his life and co-adventurer, Susan Renshaw Dawson on April 21, 2001. They

enjoyed traveling overseas and countless camping trips in their Eurovan. Jack enjoyed sharing his love of sailing and outdoor adventures with friends and family. He took many trips to the Channel Islands on his sailboat, thus acquiring the name Captain Jack. Jack and Susan attended Santa Barbara Community Church where they were lovingly supported. Jack’s relationship with the Lord was inspiring to all and got stronger as his illness intensified. ‘Monday Nights at Jack’s’ turned out to be a sacred time of prayer and laughter after he could no longer go on his excursions. Susan created a Facebook group titled ‘Jack’s Awesome Friends’ but all of his friends would agree that Jack was the one who was Awesome. He was preceded in death by his parents John Howard Heaton Dawson and Mary Elizabeth Mercer Dawson. He is survived by his wife Susan and his son Peter of Santa Barbara, his brothers Edwin Leroy Sayre and Francis Mercer Dawson MD (Cheryl), and his sister Dorothy Dawson Woodward (Charles). He has many devoted nieces and nephews. A remembrance and celebration of Jack’s life will be held at Santa Barbara Community Church 1002 Cieneguitas Rd., Santa Barbara on February 24 at 1PM. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Jack’s memory to the Conejo Free Clinic in Thousand Oaks, Heal the Ocean or the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission.

Carrie Eckert

2/15/1925 - 2/1/2022

Carrie Eckert passed away on February 1, 2022 unexpectedly but peacefully from complications of a fall just two weeks prior to turning 97. Carrie was born in Waxahachie, Texas. She left home at the age of 16 and subsequently began working for the US Civil Service which took her first to Colorado then to Hawaii and finally to Santa Monica, CA where she met Bob Eckert. They were married six weeks after meeting in 1948. Carrie and Bob lived in Van Nuys where their first son, Bobby, was born, soon followed by Janet, and then Barry. In 1959, the family moved

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to Santa Barbara to a brand new house on the Mesa where Carrie would continue to live for the next 50 years. Bob and Carrie opened and operated T-Bird Liquor on the Mesa from 1958 until retirement in 1982. Carrie thrived on the Mesa, going to the beach for bodysurfing, riding her bike until the age of 80, walking Shoreline Park, and becoming first “Mommy Eckert” to her children’s friends in the neighborhood and later “Grandma Carrie.” Carrie’s complete and unabashed love was for her family, most especially her grandchildren and her most recent great-grandchildren. It was in their presence that her light shone the brightest. Carrie constantly called herself the luckiest person in the world that her entire family lives in Santa Barbara: “All 20 of us!” she would marvel. In 2009, several years after Bob passed away, Carrie moved to Valle Verde, her second home and family. Among her many friends and the staff, she was truly loved. Carrie’s zest for life, her energy, her sharp wit, and her ability to immediately make strangers her friends are the traits she was most admired and loved for. Carrie was preceded in death by her husband, Bob. She is survived and forever loved by her children, Bob Eckert, Janet and Gary Gordon, Barry and Gail Eckert; her grandchildren Scott Gordon (Julie Stephenson), Kaycie Gordon (Joe Bolger), Kristine Hewes (Nick), Laura Glendinning (Erik); her great-grandchildren Sammy and Ben Gordon, Gray Bolger, Ella and Cora Hewes, Mia Glendinning and soon-to-be newest addition. Carrie is also survived by her dearest and most beloved friend, Jane Sieburg. The family would like to thank the staff at Valle Verde assisted living, Quail Lodge, for their love and devotion to our mom. They kept her safe and happy and we will be forever grateful. Gratitude and appreciation also goes to the compassionate and exceptional doctors and nurses at Cottage Hospital, most especially Tori and Helio.

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obituaries DeAnna Joy Wassom 1/30/2022

Timeless. Ageless. Gone too soon! DeAnna peacefully passed on the morning of January 30th. Her partner of 18 years, Michaela Morgan, was by her side, and their “baby” fox terrier, Chanel was at her feet. I have lost the love of my life…We never talked about her passing as we focused on living and celebrating the daily “wins” no matter how small they were. We were just so happy being together and having this time. We were true partners during the good and hard times of our 18 precious years together. I would’ve kept soldiering on for her…but she chose her moment to leave this “human holiday.” I know I must live for now. In time she will be standing waiting to embrace me. I look forward to that day. For now, she wants me to continue living on without her physically here. We have always said to each other “I love you to the moon and back…both being moon birth signs my comfort comes now from nightly looking up at the moon humming Bruno Mars… “I’m talking to the moon…you’re on the other side…talking to me too.” We loved traveling…Paris a favorite and planned a trip to Lucca, Italy in May. We ran out of time. I am so grateful for the last 8 months. My Girl is just Gone Too Soon! Loved, admired, and adored, DeAnna was the “joy” brought into every room! She was a force of nature…standing at 5’11”…and that was without her Manolos. DeAnna was a female icon in the tech world, a maven of marketing for Software.com, Openwave, Sonos, and HERBL. She truly loved her work and those who worked with her. 26

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Even during her last 8 months of cancer treatment, she continued to work as HERBL’s Chief Marketing Officer with her beloved team cheering her on. DeAnna was born in Sac City, Iowa to George and Maebeth Wassom. Her parents were natives of Sac City and met in grade school. Their firstborn child, who looked just like her “Daddy”, was the “joy” of their lives. That “joy” is what DeAnna brought into her world, surrounding everyone in its wake… whether at work, hiking, playing with the dogs, slalom waterskiing with her family in Iowa, rolling the dice at the craps table, or dancing to “September”. Growing up in Iowa, her father worked for Gamaco, a concrete construction equipment company. So, DeAnna had summer jobs driving cement trucks to job sites. She attended Iowa State gaining two degrees in Design and Marketing. DeAnna moved to Boulder, Colorado where she was hired by (now local) Tom Cullen to be Director of Marketing for a startup called Radish. When Tom relocated to Santa Barbara, he recommended DeAnna for a job at Metacreations. DeAnna moved to Santa Barbara and never looked back. Another Tom introduction, this time to John MacFarlane, led to a long career at Software.com and Openwave. Then came Sonos. Queue the music. DeAnna joined a small but mighty team of 7 in 2004 to create a revolutionary music system. She became Head of Global Marketing and over the course of 13 years traveled to Europe, China, and all over the United States. She loved every minute of her work. Her joy at Sonos was the music — always streaming — and the teams of people she worked with that were like family. Always looking for adventure and challenge, DeAnna wanted to bring her marketing expertise to the newly legalized marijuana business. She became HERBL’s first CMO in 2019 and found another team of people that she just loved working with. DeAnna lives on in the memories of those who had the pleasure to be her friend and colleague: “DeAnna seemed larger than life 30 years ago when she walked through my door saying she wanted to get into Tech.

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Did she ever get into Tech! She was a force of nature that helped realize the dreams of 3 startups with good ideas to bring those innovations to the world. People often wondered why we seemed bigger than we were — we had a larger than life legend on our team.” – Tom “DeAnna will still be felt gently tapping on the trajectory of my life. Still inspiring, still caring, still loyal, and still loving. I didn’t know it at the time, but my life would get better because of her. That was the thing about DeAnna. She made our lives better. And she will always do that for me.” – Mark “Most people work to live. DeAnna lived to work. And she did it with gusto and passion and finesse. It was always a whirlwind, but a great one. I am honored to have been her client for 17+ years and to have been in her orbit for much of the ride.” – Julie “DeAnna was a unicorn. I have never met anyone like her, and she was one of the most bad ass humans I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. A powerful woman in leadership, business, and life, she was a North star for many of us here at HERBL, and was loved and adored wherever she was. Great humans like her leave a permanent impression anywhere they go.” – Mike “I am gently remembering all the wonderful times we all had together…the essence of DeAnna and the smokey sexy voice of hers…and being a tall drink of water…she was a force to be reckoned with…she was driven without a huge ego…she was ambitious but supportive of everyone’s wishes. She was a lover of the arts as well as caviar and champagne…she knew how to hit a golf ball and she was very self-aware and I always felt that she was an active listener such an unusual quality.” – Mary “I met DeAnna when I was 17, which means I’ve known her for almost 2/3 of the time I’ve been alive. She worked hard and played hard. A bad ass on both sides of the fence. My life was better for having known her. I sure miss her.” – Graham “DeAnna was the greatest boss I ever had. She was also a genuine friend who made me feel supported every day and taught me how to kick ass at life. I’m humbled I even got a slice of her world, as everyone wanted

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to be a part of it. Stevie Nicks blasting, girl boots rocking, and razor-sharp intelligence are how she is lighted in my mind forever. I look forward to being as much like her as possible.” – Sam DeAnna is survived by her partner Michaela, Chanel their puppy, and her family Sonya & LaDon Johnson, Ed & Wendy Wassom, nephews Corbin Johnson (Ada & Lucca), Foster Johnson (Morgan), Rabin Walters (Laura), and Garrett Wassom. Memorial Services will be held at All Saints By The Sea on March 5th at 11 am with dancing to follow. DeAnna will be interred at the Sunrise Urn Garden of Santa Barbara Cemetery. To leave an online memory or condolence, please visit www. wrhsb.com.

Nancy Rogers Renshaw

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Nancy passed away on January 8, 2022 in the house in which she was raised, surrounded by family and close friends. It was her home for 83 years. She was born at St. Francis Hospital in Santa Barbara on October 8, 1935 to Clarence Rogers and Bessie Gesell Rogers. She attended Roosevelt Elementary, La Cumbre Jr. High and was a member of the class of 1953 at Santa Barbara High. She ultimately graduated from the Montecito School for Girls but was a devout SBHS Don through and through. She graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri with a major in music and received her elementary teaching credential at the University of Missouri. She met the love of her life, David Renshaw, while attending a dance at Stephens

(which is hilarious because our dad did not like to dance!) They were married at All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church in Santa Barbara on June 12, 1957. Besides her devotion and love for her family, she enjoyed music, cooking, and entertaining. She was a big time Dodgers Baseball fan since the 40’s and could spout out statistics about them until the very end. She was extremely happy when they won the World Series in 2020! Mom was always volunteering for something. She was our Brownie and Girl Scout leader and PTA president at Roosevelt and SBHS. She got involved with the Youth Symphony when we did, but continued to volunteer for many years afterwards. She volunteered with the Music Van, helped coordinate the Pops and Pastry and Tiny Tots concerts and was instrumental in helping to create the Jr Ensemble, Jr Orchestra and After School Strings Program. Mom’s legacy will certainly be her devotion to the youth of Santa Barbara as she made sure that anyone who wanted to learn how to play an instrument got the chance. She rarely missed a SB Symphony concert and enjoyed attending Master Classes at the Music Academy of the West. She also loved attending her grandchildren’s theatrical performances even though she had to travel to Canada to do so. She was a member of the local PEO chapter which provides educational scholarships to women. Nancy is predeceased by David, her husband of 56 years. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Dawson of Santa Barbara and Katharine McKee (Carman) of British Columbia. Susan’s husband Jack, sadly passed away 5 days after Nancy. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Peter Dawson, Connor McKee (Alexandra) and Ceanna McKee and by her beloved sister, Shirley Trimble and countless nieces and nephews. A memorial will be held at First United Methodist Church 305 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara at 11:00 am on Tuesday February 22, 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Santa Barbara Symphony Education Program or Direct Relief in Santa Barbara.

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Kaelynn Ellyssa Stiles 1993-2022

BY R YA N P. C R U Z fter being diagnosed

with acute lymphocytic leukemia last summer, and following a sixmonth-long battle at both RidleyTree Cancer Center and The City of Hope, beloved mother, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend to many Kaelynn Ellyssa Stiles passed away on February 7, 2022. She was 28 years old. The firstborn of high school sweethearts Forrest and Maria Stiles—who met as teenagers, have been together for 39 years, and have been married for 28—Kaelynn lived a life full of love and good memories. Raised in the middle of a boisterous group of cousins, she learned early how to take her bumps and bruises, and she was fiercely competitive. I remember how she would let us know when she won, or lost, and exactly how she felt about it. As she grew up, through Hollister Elementary, La Colina Junior High, Dos Pueblos High School, and Santa Barbara City College, she was surrounded by people drawn to her beauty, smile, and energy. She grew up in a home with her parents, a little brother and sister, a white picket fence, and as many puppies as could fit in the house. She found any excuse to get out of town and find a new adventure with family or friends: music festivals, annual birthday trips to Disneyland, trips abroad, snowboarding, and camping with friends and family. For Kaelynn, family was everything. With more than a dozen first cousins, all in Santa Barbara, there was always a reason to gather at her parents’ house, cook massive amounts of food, and break out the board games. When she became a mother, family took on an even deeper role in her life. She was thrown into adulthood and motherhood, but just as she would with every challenge in her life, she took to it with grace and strength. Kaelynn embraced her role as a single mother in her early twenties, juggling school, work, a social life, and the new love of her life: Cayden. Everything she did for the next nine years was motivated by her love for her son. They played video games together; they built computers together; she drove him to school and hockey practices. She fostered his love for cars and his eagerness to learn. Her playful spirit and competitive edge were passed on to her son, and in that way she will continue to live on. The way she jumped on the table when she won a game of Lotería against the rest of the cousins one Easter Sunday, or stormed out of the room screaming when she lost, is echoed in Cayden. Kaelynn’s death tore through the heart of her family and community. After her diagnosis, her journey in the past few months was a team effort, with physicians, family, and friends all lending whatever support they could. Donations and kind words poured in. Our family is so thankful for every soul that lifted a prayer toward Kaelynn, and we

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know she felt that support. Hearing the news of her passing still doesn’t seem real—she was so young, her future so wide open. But there is no question that she was loved and that she made an impact on those around her. The medical staff here in Santa Barbara, and at City of Hope, also grew to know and love Kaelynn in the time they spent together. Dr. Mukul Gupta at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center said she had a great sense of humor and never once complained throughout her treatment. That was Kaelynn. She was tough in the end as she had been her whole life. From her time roughhousing with all the cousins to facing one of the hardest things a young woman can do in life—raising a child as a single mother—she never flinched. And I guess we can take a small bit of comfort knowing that although her life was cut down far too short, she sure did make the most of it. From her friends, with whom she spent late nights, to her family, for those late morning breakfasts together, she was a light that won’t be forgotten. Her smile, spunk, attitude, and style will live on with our stories and memories. And with her son, who has a big family support system by his side. Kaelynn is survived by her son, Cayden; her mother, Maria; father, Forrest Sr.; brother Forrest Jr.; sister, Aliyah; grandmothers Mary Stiles and Maria De La Luz Renteria; and lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins throughout Santa Barbara. Her funeral mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, followed by interment at Santa Barbara Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Pueblo Del Rey Funeral Services. Kaelynn, your memory will live in our hearts forever. You are a beautiful soul who will never be n forgotten.

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Lake Cachuma at just over half full in September 2021

The Forever Drought No Rain for the Entire Month of January

BY CAROLEE KRIEGER he Sierra Nevada is blanketed with snow,

rivers are surging from the Oregon border to the Los Angeles Basin, and the hills are green and lush. After two years of punishing drought, precipitation returned to California late last year—and not a moment too soon. In 2021, the state’s water crisis teetered on the cusp of outright catastrophe. Reservoirs were approaching dead pool—that point where water levels fall below dam outlets. Water-use restrictions were in force across the state. The situation shifted with the miraculous “atmospheric river” of October and several subsequent storms. Collectively, they seemed a portent of the end of the drought, and many of us celebrated. But it turned out our festivities were premature. In early January, the U.S. Drought Monitor, a weekly federal report on national drought conditions, stated that all of California remains in a moderate drought, while fully a third of the state is stuck in extreme drought. As welcome as the early rains were, they were just that—early. Most of the state hasn’t seen a drop of precipitation for the entire month of January. Two months of the wet season remain, but if the storms don’t resume in earnest, we’ll be lucky to achieve even an “average” water year. Unhappily, things don’t look promising. Michael Anderson, California’s state climatologist, predicts January, February, and March will be drier than average. Further, many of our reservoirs remain critically low for this time of year. Lake Shasta, the primary supplier for the massive federal Central Valley Project, held only 55 percent of average capacity on January 25. We see this grim reality playing out in Santa Barbara County. Lake Cachuma was once a primary water source for the county, but it has veered from merely low to critically low for years. Thanks to the large storm in October, it now stands at 48 percent of capacity. But the water level has fallen in the past month, and further dwindling is assured at least through the current year. Will Lake Cachuma ever serve as a reliable water source again? Unlikely. We’re now in such an extreme water deficit that we’ll need an extravagantly wet year—and several

wet years after that — just to get back to the predrought baseline. Further, that baseline is hardly sufficient to end California’s perennial water crisis. It’s not solely a matter of supply: Our water isn’t distributed equitably. Fully 80 percent of California’s water goes to agriculture, with a disproportionate share consumed by a small number of corporate farms in the San Joaquin Valley. This is outrageous, given agriculture only accounts for 2 percent of the state’s economy. It’s also unfair to state residents: Californians are forced to take five-minute showers, all to keep the water flowing to crops that contribute minutely to our common prosperity. The environmental effects of our skewed distribution policies are likewise disastrous. The Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta, the largest estuary on the West Coast of the Americas, is dying because of throttled freshwater flows. Our once-robust salmon runs have dwindled to the point of blinking out entirely. C-WIN is at the forefront of the movement to amend California’s antiquated and unjust water policies, and we’ve drafted a detailed program toward that end. But before any reform can occur, a basic reality must be acknowledged: For all practical purposes, our drought is permanent. Much of California is true desert, and most of the remaining state is semiarid. Virtually all reliable computer models predict less precipitation in the future due to ongoing climate change. With our burgeoning population and the increasing demands on our natural resources, we no longer have the luxury of making do with “average year” water supplies. We must formulate all our plans on living with less—at times, much less—water. That doesn’t mean we have to lead lives of privation. There is enough water for all if we adopt practical conservation measures, develop sustainable local sources, and distribute supplies fairly. Water, after all, is a public trust resource. It belongs to all of us, not just the few, wealthy, and powerful. But we must stop looking to the skies for salvation. No amount of rain and snow will free us from drought. It will always return. It will always be with us.

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Love Finds a Way 2022 Wedding Resource Guide: A Photographer’s Eye, New Trends to Consider, Wedding Night Spots, and Your Wedding Soundtrack

Look at you, love, finding a way in these new times and stronger than ever … aren’t you the sly fox? Nothing can stop amor, not even a pandemic. Couples don’t even know what hit them; they’re hanging out, having fun, when all of a sudden—kapow! First comes love, and then comes the planning to create a big day that is as unique as they are. That’s where our annual Wedding Resource Guide comes in. Besides our list of vendors, venues, services, and more, Shannon Brooks introduces you to four accomplished S.B. photographers and shares their insights and advice for engaged couples. She also offers you a list of dreamy spots to spend your wedding night or start your honeymoon. Maggie Yates gives you 2022 trends to consider, such as eco-conscious events, the Bridgerton influence, and safety guidelines. And DJ Darla Bea explains how a meaningful soundtrack for the day can bring together different generations and cultures as well as the importance and role of the last dance. Let the 2022 Wedding Resource guide give you the tools to start planning and ideas to consider in creating an extraordinary wedding. Congratulations! —Terry Ortega

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Cabrillo Pavilion

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden Arbor: Capacity 150. Grass: Capacity 60. Santa Barbara, Garden, and Arrellaga sts. (805) 564-5418. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Outdoor

Bungalow 626 Capacity 10-50. (805) 637-4581. events@creativeservicescatering.com. creativeservicescatering.com

Seated: Capacity 215. 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. CabrilloPavilion.SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Carousel House Seated: Capacity 180. Cocktail style: Capacity 240. 223 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CarouselHouse

Carr Winery S.B. Barrel Room & Patio Seated: Capacity 60. Standing: Capacity 200. 414 N. Salsipuedes St. (805) 965-7985. info@carrwinery.com. carrwinery.com

Seated: Capacity 50. Standing: Capacity 100. 3563 Numancia St., #101, Santa Ynez. (805) 688-5757. info@carrwinery.com. carrwinery.com

Carrillo Ballroom Seated: Capacity 300. Cocktail style: Capacity 400. 100 E. Carrillo St. (805) 897-2519. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CarrilloBallroom

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Yee and Joe in love at The Granada Theatre

Carr Winery Santa Ynez Warehouse Tasting Room & Warehouse

Seated: Capacity 65. Cocktail style: Capacity 75. 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CasaLasPalmas

Chase Restaurant Capacity 50-100. 1012 State St. (805) 560-9755. info@chasecateringsantabarbara .com. chasecateringsantabarbara.com

Chase Palm Park (Outdoors) Floral Gateway: Capacity 200. Great Meadow: Capacity 3,000. Pavilion: Capacity 300. 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Outdoor

Courthouse Tavern Indoor and Outdoor: Capacity 20-200. 129 E. Anapamu St. (805) 770-7077. warrendbutler@gmail.com. sbtavern.com

De la Vina Inn Interior + Gardens: Capacity 50. Back Garden: Capacity 50. Overnight Accommodations: Capacity 16. 1323 De la Vina St. (805) 564-8462. delavinainn@gmail.com. delavinainn.com

East Beach/Calle Puerto Vallarta Capacity 300. Cabrillo Blvd. at Calle Puerto Vallarta. (805) 564-5418. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Outdoor

El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel Variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for various capacities. 800 Alvarado Pl. (805) 845-5800. privateevents.ele@belmond.com. belmond.com/elencanto

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Franklin Neighborhood Center Capacity 125. 1136 E. Montecito St. (805) 564-5418. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/FranklinCenter

The Granada Theatre Capacity 200. 1214 State St. (805) 899-3000. tdunn@granadasb.org. granadasb.org

Hotel Californian Capacity 200. 36 State St. (805) 882-0100. weddings@hotelcalifornian.com. hotelcalifornian.com

Kiva Cowork Funk Zone Capacity 200. 10 E. Yanonali St. (805) 665-3860. kristine@sbeventspace.com. sbeventspace.com/funkzone

Kiva Cowork Downtown Capacity 300. 1117 State St. (805) 665-3860. kristine@sbeventspace.com. sbeventspace.com/kiva-downtown

La Mesa Park Capacity 125. 295 Meigs Rd. (805) 564-5418. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Outdoor

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Through the Lens Of Beyond the Technical Talent of Taking Photos

by Shannon Brooks

edding photographers play an integral role in for stateside destinations like Santa Barbara, and Mexico the big day — one that goes far beyond captur- became a major go-to. More people are willing to get married ing images destined to live on as generational on weekdays and off-peak times now, which can be more affordable and also allows the photographers to take on a few heirlooms. Wedding photography is a very specific last-minute shoots on shorter notice. That said, one year out craft, as I learned through interviewing four accomplished was the recommendation for how far in advance they need to wedding photographers who call Santa Barbara home. For be contacted for bookings. Jen Huang Bogan, Jess Fairchild, David Mendoza, and James Their books are already quite full for 2022 and 2023. Witty, the job is much more than photography. They become Between them, the four photographers will shoot a minimum trusted confidants and creative directors, advising on every- of 75 weddings this year. The volume and pace is staggering, thing from what to wear for engagement shoots and bridal and it’s even higher than normal given the backlog of wedparty dress colors to recommending vendors and venues and dings that were postponed during the pandemic and wave of new engagements. sharing the pros and cons of opting for a “first look” shoot. Interestingly, none of the photographers originally set out And then there’s the weighty responsibility of documenting one of the most important days in a couple’s life. Beyond to become wedding photographers. It’s a calling that found artistic and technical talent, it takes a certain intuitive, empa- them organically. They all seem quite genuinely grateful for thetic personality to thrive in the field of wedding photogra- it, and their stunning work and passion for their clients shows phy. Each photographer emphasized how closely they work how beautifully it suits them. with their couples and the significant level of communication it entails. MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHERS For Fairchild and Witty, who work as a team, they strive to eliminate any stress and add peace Jen Huang Bogan however they can. “Jess, every week, will have a bride texting from the A native New Yorker who first dress room with images,” Witty fell in love with California while attending Pomona College, Jen said. Bogan shared similar anecdotes about being readily accessible Huang Bogan started her career and available to her clients as well as in advertising in Manhattan. their vendors. For Mendoza, someShe dabbled in photography as times it’s about getting the money a side hustle, one thing led to shot, as he did with a couple from another, and she fell in love with Orange County who were on call wedding photography. She got a for two months awaiting the perbig boost from having her work fect conditions for a sunrise engagefeatured in the wedding blog Style ment shoot in the mountains above Me Pretty as it was taking off. “I the fog. caught onto that wave, and that’s It’s not uncommon for wedding what propelled my career fast in photographers to develop endurthe first few years.” In those days, ing friendships with clients. “A lot she’d shoot weddings nearly every of my clients become really good weekend, averaging 50 a year. The friends of mine because we talk a hustle paid off; she’s now able to lot throughout the process,” Bogan command a high-enough fee that reflected. The bond makes sense, she can limit herself to shooting given they also bear witness to some 10-15 big weddings a year. “I of the biggest and most intimate want to keep that level of service moments of their clients’ lives. really high for every person.” Jen Being immersed in joy and love and her husband moved to Santa is one of the biggest perks of the Barbara in 2013 and purchased Sue and Jonathan Perichon marry at the Sunstone job. “Still, to this day, I cry at every their current home on Chapala Villa at Sunstone Winery and Vineyards in Santa Ynez. ceremony,” Witty said. “Because in 2017, making use of its outPhoto by Jen Huang Bogan. every weekend, experiencing two door space to host Gatherings for people who are madly in love and Good. expressing that, seeing that all the time is good for the soul.” Signature Style: Sophisticated fine art film photography All the love gives Mendoza hope. “The one thing that rings Favorite Local Locations: Sunstone Villa, Kestrel Park, true in my head is love persists…. You can really see the Rocky Nook Park, San Ysidro Ranch, Butterfly Beach couple’s love come together on the wedding day.” Most Memorable Destination Weddings: Tibet and Travel is another big perk of the job for these Santa Bar- Croatia bara–based photographers. Most of their local shoots are Standout Love Story: A recent couple’s vows were “all destination weddings, with couples coming in from out of about treating each other as equals and making sure each the area. The other 50 percent of their weddings take them person was supported throughout the marriage. They were out of California, traveling the world to document destination very practical things that a lot of young couples don’t quite weddings in places as idyllic as Hawai‘i, Santorini, and the think about at that point in their lives when they first get English countryside. Witty said, “We knew we traveled a lot married. This is a relationship that has a strong foundation, when last year the TSA agents called us by name!” Fairchild and to have that at the center of their wedding was very cool.” Advice to Soon-to-be-Weds: “It’s your first time hosting interjected, “At LAX!!!” They all observed that elopements and smaller “micro- all of your friends and family. So how do you show who you weddings” have become much more common emerging from are as a couple through your generosity and being a good the pandemic. Couples who couldn’t go to Europe opted host?”

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Picture your wedding or special event overlooking East Beach, at Santa Barbara’s community destination venue. Beautifully renovated with state-of-the-art amenities, the Cabrillo Pavilion provides not just an oceanfront view—but an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Call today to reserve your date or find out more about the Pavilion and our other scenic event venues. (805) 564-5418 Venues@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

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Full Bar Buyout: Standing: Capacity 40. The Snug: Capacity 8-10. Upper Deck Patio: Seated: Capacity 26. Standing: Capacity: 35. 702 Anacapa St. (805) 966-7029. events@lapalomasb.com. lapalomasb.com

Louise Lowry Davis Center

The Lark Full Restaurant: Seated: Capacity 130. Standing: Capacity 200. Partial Patio: Seated: Capacity 50. Standing: Capacity 70. Private Dining Room: Seated: Capacity 50. 131 Anacapa St. (805) 284-0370. events@thelarksb.com. thelarksb.com

Robinson Room: Capacity 20. McIntyre Room: Capacity 25. Gallery and Robinson: Capacity 70. Koch Courtyard: Capacity 200. Full Site: Capacity 250. 865 Linden Ave., Carpinteria. (805) 684-7789. info@carpinteriaartscenter.org. carpinteriaartscenter.org/venuerental

Leadbetter Beach

MacKenzie Center

Capacity 100. 1232 De la Vina St. (805) 564-5418. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/DavisCenter

Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center

Beach: Capacity 200. Loma Alta and Shoreline drs. (805) 564-5418. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Outdoor

Capacity 70. 3111 State St. (805) 564-5418. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/MacKenzieCenter

Light + Space

Capacity 200. Los Olivos and Laguna sts. (805) 564-5418. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Outdoor

Capacity 60. 915 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. (805) 665-3860. kristine@sbeventspace.com. sbeventspace.com/lightandspace

Loquita Full restaurant: Seated: Capacity 115. Standing: Capacity 175. Patio: Seated: Capacity 75. Standing: Capacity 100. Private Patio: Seated: Capacity 30. 202 State St. (805) 880-3380. events@loquitasb.com. loquitasb.com

Mission Rose Garden

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation Various spaces and capacities. 125 State St. (805) 770-5000. events@moxi.org. moxi.org

Ortega Welcome House Capacity 50. 632 E. Ortega St. (805) 564-5418. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/OrtegaWelcomeHouse

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Palm Park Beach House

Seated: Capacity 100. Cocktail style: Capacity 125. 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/BeachHouse

The Santa Barbara House & Speedster

A 1903 Queen Anne home and garden in downtown S.B. Capacity 2-30. (805) 824-8483. info@sb.house. sb.house

Pearl Social Full Restaurant: Capacity 80. 131 Anacapa St. (805) 284-0380. events@pearlsocialsb.com. pearlsocialsb.com

S.B. Botanic Garden

Rancho La Patera & Stow House

1212 Mission Canyon Rd. (805) 682-4726 x131. events@sbbg.org. sbbg.org/visit/weddings-and-events

Capacity 500. 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. (805) 681-7216. karen@goletahistory.org. goletahistory.org

S.B. City College

Rancho San Julian Spacious grounds for private events with optional catering services. Capacity 200. 6000 San Julian Rd., Lompoc. (805) 736-3097. info@theranchtable.com. theranchtable.com/gatherings

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, S.B. Consultants, planners, catering. Bacara Ballroom: Capacity 850. The Bluff: Capacity 160 8301 Hollister Ave., Goleta. (805) 571-3072. ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/santa-barbara

Capacity 400. 1759 S. Jameson Ln., Montecito. (805) 900-8388. rosewoodhotels.com/en/miramar-beachmontecito

S.B. County Courthouse Sunken Gardens: Capacity 200. Palm Terrace: Capacity 125. Fiesta Stage: Capacity 80. Giant Bird of Paradise area: Capacity 50. Rotunda Lawn: Capacity 25. Mural Room: Capacity 100. 1100 Anacapa St. (805) 568-2460 x4. weddings@countyofsb.org. countyofsb.org/parks

S.B. Event Space

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Saint Barbara Event Center Capacity 200. 1205 San Antonio Creek Rd. (805) 683-4492. rentals@saintbarbara.net. saintbarbaraeventcenter.com

Capacity 10-500. 136 E. De la Guerra St. (805) 966-1601. rentals@sbhistorical.org. sbhistorical.org

S.B. Maritime Museum

Santa Barbara Club Outdoor Garden: Capacity 200. Indoors: Capacity 100. 1105 Chapala St. (805) 965-6547. jsteele@santabarbaraclub.org. santabarbaraclub.org

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Contact for locations and capacities. 721 Cliff Dr. (805) 730-4065. specialevents@sbcc.edu. sbcc.edu

Capacity: up to 200 based on venue. Various locations. (805) 665-3860. kristine@sbeventspace.com. sbeventspace.com

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S.B. Museum of Natural History Sea Center Indoors: Capacity 150. Outdoors: Capacity 200. 211 Stearns Wharf. (805) 962-2526 x111. sbnature.org/rentals

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Photographers CONT'D FROM P. 31 David Mendoza Known as “Doza” to many, David Mendoza moved to Santa Barbara in 2007 to attend UCSB, where he earned a degree in religious studies. After graduating, he pursued a graphic design career, working for local tech compaJen and Martin in a rainbow of love. Photo by David Mendoza. nies. In 2015, he found himself without a job, in Jess Fairchild a depression, and contemplating his next moves. He channeled his creative energy and James Witty Jess Fairchild and James Witty are a into a daily portrait project. “The goal was married couple who have been shooting to take one portrait every single day for weddings as a team for over a decade. as long as I could,” the self-trained phoA Santa Barbara native who got into tographer said. In sharing his 154 daily photography as a teenager, Fairchild portrait streak on Instagram, requests for worked as a photographer in East Africa paid gigs started flowing. His first wedand New York before returning home ding shoot was an elopement in Bali in to Santa Barbara, already having built 2017, for a wedding photographer whose a following as a wedding photographer. website he designed several years before That’s when she met Witty, who had and who loved his portrait work. “They come to Santa Barbara to attend Brooks paid me $2,000 and covered the cost of Institute. “We were both photographers the trip,” he shared. “It was something separately before we met and started dat- that I couldn’t say no to … and those are ing,” she remembered. “So, it was a really still some of my favorite photos.” He finds cool combo when we started dating and that metropolitan couples from places like realized we should shoot together.” Over Chicago, Boston, N.Y.C., and L.A. seem to the last decade, they’ve shot 400 wed- gravitate most to his style. dings together and are clearly having a Signature Style: Vivid, colorful, and blast and love love. Fairchild noted, “Not moment-driven being able to do it much in 2020 made us Favorite Local Locations: A private realize just how much we love it.” They estate in Ennisbrook, Hotel Californian, also acknowledge the intense demands and East Camino Cielo of the travel schedule isn’t a burden Most Memorable Destination Wedbecause they are on the journey together. dings: Bali, Mexico, and Iceland Signature Style: Luxury, timeless, and Standout Love Story: One of his most memorable weddings to shoot, the groom romantic Favorite Local Locations: MOXI was a widower who lost his first wife and Rooftop, Tuscan Hills, Dos Pueblos high school sweetheart to cystic fibroRanch, Klentner Ranch, Stolpman Vine- sis. “They had one of the most joy-filled weddings. They had a great community yards, and the Double Dolphin Most Memorable Destination Wed- around them. It was a very special time. dings: Lake Como, Paris, Venice, and [The bride] paid a lot of honor to his past Sayulita wife.” Standout Love Story: Zach and Advice to Soon-to-be-Weds: “Hire a Suzanna, a couple who recently got planner! With your photographer, make married at El Encanto. The groom was sure you connect with them on more born and raised in Santa Barbara, and than a photographic level. If you’re not she’s from Jamaica. They met on a flight comfortable with it, it’s going to come from Florida to LAX, chatted the entire through.” n flight, and fell in love. So much so, they were holding hands by the time they got to baggage claim. Advice to Soon-tobe-Weds: “No matter the size or budget, in our experience, when the couple’s main priority is to celebrate their marriage with the people they love, it’s the best day. When the priority shifts to wanting it to look perfect, it’s usually Jared and Britten. Photo by James & Jess. a more stressful day.”

S.B. Sailing Center Catalinas 27- 50: Capacity 6. The Double Dolphin: Capacity 49. 302 W. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 962-2826. anchor@sbsail.com. sbsail.com

S.B. Trust for Historic Preservation Presidio Chapel: Capacity 180 seated. Presidio Orchard: Capacity 200 seated. Alhecama Theatre: Capacity 120 seated. Casa de la Guerra: Capacity 250 seated. 123 E. Canon Perdido St. (805) 961-5376. andrew@sbthp.org. sbthp.org

S.B. Wine Collective Semi-private Patio: Seated: Capacity 30. Standing: Capacity 40. 131 Anacapa St., Ste. C. (805) 456-2700. events@santabarbarawinecollective.com. santabarbarawinecollective.com

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Villa & Vine Capacity 220. (805) 450-1102. info@villaandvineweddings.com. villaandvineweddings.com

Vino Divino Capacity 40. 2012 De la Vina St. (805) 665-3860. kristine@sbeventspace.com. sbeventspace.com/vino-divino-tasting-room

Hilltop: Capacity 1,000. Palm Garden: Capacity flexible. 500 Niños Dr. (805) 962-5339. events@sbzoo.org. sbzoo.org/weddings

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SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Capacity 300-400. 1221 State St., Ste. 205. (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

814 State St. (805) 957-9100. diane33jewels@gmail.com. 33jewels.com

Bryant & Sons, Ltd. 812 State St. (805) 966-9187. info@bryantandsons.com. bryantandsons.com

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The Dress 28 E. Canon Perdido St. (805) 637-5689. jayna@thedressbride.com. thedressbride.com

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Dreams Come True at the Zoo With its ceremony and reception sites set amidst the lush gardens of a former private estate, the Santa Barbara Zoo is a place where dreams come true. Sweeping ocean and mountain views Exotic gardens Outdoor seated capacity for 650 guests Indoor reception capacity for 225 guests with audio/visual capabilities Exclusive catering by Rincon Events Help animals/support a local nonprofit Add a tortoise or giraffes to your guest list!

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Invitations that set the theme

Kendall Pata. Invitations, save the dates, menus, programs, wedding signage. (805) 973-7968. kendall@type-a-creative.com. type-a-creative.com

JKG Jazz Trio Jazz, Gypsy jazz, and bossas for all occasions. (805) 451-6995. JKGjazz@yahoo.com. jkgjazztrio.com

Wonder and Wit

Acoustic fingerstyle guitar. (805) 965-5559. brucegoldish@gmail.com. brucegoldish.com

Dan Willard Music Service

Twelve live band options, deejay/ emcee, rehearsal dinner music. (510) 697-7392. jon@jshmusic.com. jshmusic.com

Scott Topper DJ Productions Dance party music, emcees, ceremony and reception deejays in all styles of music. 315 Meigs Rd. (805) 965-7978. scott@scotttopperproductions.com. scotttopperproductions.com

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Deejay/emcee, sound and lighting, and photobooth. (805) 259-8277. josh@djhecktik.com. djhecktik.com

Guitarist George Quirin Spanish classical, flamenco, jazz, and popular styles. Solo, duo, trio, or quartet. (805) 729-2198. sphere@cox.net. georgequirin.com

GuitarWitt by Michael Witt Live music. All genres specializing in guitar. (805) 334-0317. guitarwitt@gmail.com. guitarwitt.com

Harp by Anna Live harp music for ceremonies and receptions. (805) 663-0609. anna@harpbyanna.com. harpbyanna.com

Calligraphy by Leslee Sipress (805) 966-6314. tinyurl.com/CalligraphyByLesleeSipress

folio press & paperie In-house design + letterpress and digital printing. 301 Motor Wy. (805) 966-1010. print@foliopressandpaperie.com. foliopressandpaperie.com

(805) 452-4767. hello@jamesandjess.com. jamesandjess.com

Captured & Created (914) 330-1937. carlyotnessweddings@gmail.com. capturedandcreated.com

Music, deejays, and photo booths. (805) 570-0366. info@patrickbutler.com. patrickbutler.com

Winner of Best Event DJ award in S.B. (Six years in a row!) (805) 895-3400. djdarlabea@gmail.com. djdarlabea.com

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(323) 377-2320. info@bycherryphotography.com. bycherryphotography.com

Deejays, photo booths, and lighting. (805) 965-8249. bonnie@musicbybonnie.com. musicbybonnie.com

DJ Darla Bea

2430 De la Vina St. (805) 618-2510. hello@headandheartphotography.com. headandheartphotography.com

ByCherry Photography

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Patrick Butler Entertainment

Wedding branding, invitation packages, program, digital wedding platform, wedding websites. 216 E. Gutierrez St, Ste. A. (805) 708-8588. jessica@wonderandwit.com. wonderandwit.com

1129 State St., Ste. 30-A. (310) 404-1613. info@ashleightaylorphotography.com. ashleightaylorportrait.com

Elegant harp music. (805) 320-9337. laurieharp@gmail.com. laurierasmussen.com

Head & Heart Photography by Kiel Rucker

Ashleigh Taylor Portrait

Laurie Rasmussen, Harpist

Live music, all genres, vocal and instrumental. (805) 415-8478. danwillardmusic@gmail.com. danwillardmusic.com

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Emily Hart-Roberts Photography (805) 448-5487. emilyhr@verizon.net. emilyhart-roberts.com

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Jay Farbman Photography 734 State St., Ste. 101. (805) 886-2328. jayfarbman@gmail.com. jayfarbmanphoto.com

Jen Huang Bogan jen@jenhuangphoto.com. jenhuangphoto.com

Jocelyn & Spencer (805) 724-2753. hello@jocelynandspencer.com. jocelynandspencer.com

Just Kiss Collective (805) 636-1124. hello@justkisscollective.com. justkisscollective.com

Kelsey Crews Photo (805) 699-6232. kelsey@kcrewsphoto.com. kcrewsphoto.com

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party. And if you want to be an incredto commemorate your ible one for special day on social beautiful, safetymedia, create a wedding conscious, ecohashtag for people to tag friendly celebrations. on Instagram, or even There is some interset up an opportunity esting tweaking of trato record TikTok reels of key moments of your ditions that couples extravaganza. are embracing. Due Color stories are to so many wedding wilder and bolder to reschedules from the match a more robust pandemic, venues are event energy. Watch filling their calendars to the brim — meaning for jewel tones, berrythat couples looking to inspired hues, and Jewel tones will be trending in schedule something for metallics. Inspired by the weddings. this year may find themsmash hit Bridgerton, selves getting married on regency-style gowns, a weekday. Instead of a with empire waists and standard wedding regsquare necklines, are in high demand. Retroistry, many couples are inspired gowns with opting to ask guests to donate to a honeymoon ’80s and ’90s-era puff fund or to give to a parsleeves are also big on ticular charity the runways this year And eco-conscious (though it goes withis the new black. “There out saying that despite fashion trends, brides can be a perception that hosting an eco-friendly should wear what they wedding is difficult to do feel most comfortable and beautiful in). and will lead to compromises in what couples As Omicron perA romance-inspired dress makes the envision for their day or sists, health and safety perfect picture at the S.B. Courthouse. is out-of-budget—but remain key concerns for this isn’t the case!” says Kim Forrest, Senior those planning a wedding in the upcomEditor at WeddingWire. “We know couples ing months—especially as bigger weddings are interested in hosting more sustainable are coming back into style as opposed to events … so my advice to planners is to the micro-weddings of the early pandemic become familiar with and actively promote days. Luckily, here in Santa Barbara, there sustainable alternatives like dried flowers, is a plethora of lovely outdoor wedding rental items over single-use, invitations on venues to satisfy the need for open space recycled paper, and online RSVP through accommodating larger groups. couples’ wedding websites.” E-vites cut “Some couples are requiring guests to be down on paper usage, and diamond alter- vaccinated even if it’s not the law in their natives, such as Moissanite, opals, and white area,” says Forrest. “With rapid tests hopesapphires, can be beautiful and personal. fully becoming more readily available in the Dried flowers are having a moment and coming weeks, we may see couples require are appearing on cakes, in bouquets, and as guests to have a rapid test before attending a more sustainable option for floral deco- their wedding…. Wedding websites are a ration. They’re versatile, too, because they great way to communicate health and safety can be dyed to match any color scheme. protocols and update them in real-time; you Match these florals with ornamental grasses can even collect vaccination status and testand other dried accents, such as okra pods, ing results.” branches, and oat stems, for a soft, natural For obvious reasons, buffets and shared look. Skip balloons; they’re outmoded and plates are on the decline in the times of COVID. There will also be an increased bad for the environment. Ditch the bouquet and garter toss: They focus on locally sourced food and vegan are outdated traditions that push too heav- options on wedding menus this year. Get ily on traditional gender roles and disrupt seasonal, local, fresh food! To give your the organic flow of dancing and mixing. event a fun, local twist, consider a taco You can also consider alternate flower girls/ truck. ring bearers (especially for child-free cerDon’t forget to support local businesses emonies): It’s a lovely way to incorporate as you choose your vendors! You can reduce pets or grandparents or others who don’t that carbon footprint while putting money fit into traditional roles of the wedding back into our beautiful community. n SERITA RELLIS PHOTOGRAPHY

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Kristen Beinke Photography 110 W. Mission St. (805) 403-4742. info@kristenbeinke.com. kristenbeinke.com

Linda Blue Photography (805) 708-2583. linda@labluephotography.com. labluephotography.com

Michelle Lauren Photography (805) 448-2534. michelle@michellelauren.com. michellelauren.com

Pinnel Photography (805) 319-9467. hello@pinnelphotography.com. pinnelphotography.com

Rewind Photography (805) 768-4888. matt@rewindphotography.com. rewindphotography.com

Sarita Relis Photography (805) 335-1485 info@saritarelis.com. saritarelis.com

Skyline Blackbox Productions (805) 574-0288. skylinevideoservice2@gmail.com skylineblackboxproductions.com

Services and Rentals Action Photo Booth Santa Barbara Various photo booth backdrops for unlimited digital photo strips, custom templates, and more. 315 Meigs Rd. (805) 965-7978. scott@scotttopperproductions.com. scotttopperproductions.com/action-photo-booth

Ablitt’s Fine Cleaners & Tailors Wedding gown cleaning and preservation, alterations, and specialty restoration. 14 W. Gutierrez St. (805) 963-6677. sales@ablitts.com. ablitts.com

Alessaro Designs Keepsake greeting cards, handmade logos, souvenirs, and ornaments. (805) 284-7984. info@alessaro.com. alessaro.com

All Heart Rentals Specialty event rental. 1 S. Fairview Ave., Ste. A, Goleta. (805) 448-6325. allheartrentals@gmail.com. allheartrentals.com

Ambient Event Design

kristen@veilsandtailsphoto.com. veilsandtailsphoto.com

Lighting, sound, video, power, drapery, decor, and rigging. (805) 886-8444. sales@ambientevent.com. ambientevent.com

Willa Kveta Photography

Bella Vista Designs, Inc.

Veils & Tails Photography

(805) 633-4633. willa@willakveta.com. willakveta.com

Event design, lighting, audio, and visual. (805) 966-9616. mail@bellavistadesigns.com. bellavistadesigns.com

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Best Room Block Rates Hotel wedding room blocks. (805) 691-2757. bestroomblockrates@gmail.com. bestroomblockrates.com

Bright Event Rentals 1120 Mark Ave., Carpinteria. (805) 566-3566. sales-sb@bright.com. bright.com

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andrew@thecrafterslibrary.com. thecrafterslibrary.com

Issues marriage licenses and certified copies and performs English and Spanish civil marriage ceremonies. Hall of Records, 1100 Anacapa St. (805) 568-2250. sbcrecorder.com

The Crafter’s Library Nontraditional floral arrangements, table centerpieces and decorations, custom wedding gifts, bachelorette/bachelor party craft experiences. 9 E. Figueroa St. (805) 770-3566 TOG RAP HY WIL LA KVE TA PHO

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A unique selection of handcrafted designs and specialty decor. (805) 760-0544. info@elaneventrentals.com. elaneventrentals.com

Dr. Jessica Higgins Couples coaching. Connected Couple: Your Map to Happy, Lasting Love. (805) 689-2285. jessica@drjessicahiggins.com. drjessicahiggins.com

Islay Events Lighting, sound, decor, power, and live streaming. 318 Rosario Dr., Ste. B. (805) 708-9641. sales@islayevents.com. islayevents.com

Just 4 Fun Party Rentals 721 E. Gutierrez St. (805) 680-5484. sales@just4funpartyrentals.com. just4funpartyrentals.com

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Lilys Sewing

(805) 453-7101. lilsss350@gmail.com. lilysewsalot.com

The Little Guest On-site childcare/nanny services for weddings and special events. Serving S.B. and Santa Ynez. (805) 688-1812. thelittleguest@gmail.com. thelittleguest.com

Music by Bonnie & Co. Photo booths and lighting. (805) 965-8249. bonnie@musicbybonnie.com. musicbybonnie.com

Parasols in Paradise Sales and rentals of parasols and custom handheld fans. (805) 636-0439. info@parasolsinparadise.com. parasolsinparadise.com

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A Different Kind Of DIY Santa Barbara’s Best and Only Co-Working Space for Crafters! DIY IN STYLE WITH AN EXPERIENCED GUIDE At The Crafter’s Library, we’ll help you create one-of-akind items for the wedding you’ve always dreamed of. From floral bouquets and table center pieces to place cards and wedding party gifts. WE HOST PRIVATE EVENTS From set up to clean up, we have you covered. Choose a Craft • Choose Your Food and Drink Preferences (optional) • Choose any Add Ons Including Live Music and Decorations • Enjoy Your Event! Ask us about our classes and daily to yearly memberships.

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Deejays, lighting, and photo booths. (805) 570-0366. patrickbutler.com

Riviera Towel Company Wedding scarves, wraps, and throws. 17 W. Gutierrez St. (805) 560-1571. info@rivieratowel.com. rivieratowel.com

Santa Barbara Company Local wedding welcome gifts. 214 E. Victoria St. (805) 845-3700. events@santabarbaracompany.com. santabarbaracompany.com

PacWest Blooms

Event lighting, draping, audio, video, and power rentals. 75 Robin Hill Rd. info@sparkcreativeevents.com. sparkcreativeevents.com

Full-service floral, à la carte packages. 500 Maple Ave., Studio 1, Carpinteria. (805) 755-2205. consultantpacwestblooms@ gmail.com. pacwestblooms.com

The Tent Merchant Inc. Prop & Decor Showroom 436 E. Gutierrez St. (805) 963-6064. info@thetentmerchant.com. thetentmerchant.com

Town & Country Event Rentals 1 N. Calle César Chávez, Ste. 7. (805) 770-3300. infosb@tacer.biz. tacer.biz

The Santa Barbara House & Speedster

Flowers

Antique Porsche Speedster rental. (805) 824-8483. info@sb.house. sb.house

Bright Floral

Soirée Photobooth Co. (805) 585-7575. hello@soireephotoboothco.com. soireephotoboothco.com

(917) 406-9120. amy@brightfloral.com. brightfloral.com

ella & louie flowers (805) 697-6080. studio@ellaandlouie.com. ellaandlouie.com

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Westerlay Orchids 3504 Via Real, Carpinteria. (805) 684-5411. fallettabrittney@gmail.com. westerlay.com

Catering Catering Connection Inc. 512 Laguna St. (805) 566-1822. events@cateringconnection. com. cateringconnect.com

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Cakes/Bakeries Jessica Foster Confections

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Dessert catering. (805) 637-6985. info@jessicafosterconfections.com. jessicafosterconfections.com

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Patrons of all ages must show proof of being fully vaccinated or supply a negative COVID-19 medical test result from within 72 hours, along with an official photo ID, before entering the Lobero, Granada, Center Stage, and New Vic theaters and the S.B. Bowl. Masks are currently required indoors, regardless of vaccination status. The venues request that patrons consult their individual websites for the most up-to-date protocols before attending an event.

and laugh out loud with comedians Omid Singh, Felicia Folkes, Julie Weidmann, Erick Hellwig, Virginia Jones, and Eric Hahn. 7:30pm. $10. Ages 21+.

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and songwriter Andrew Martin and fiddler/vocalist Emily Frantz have reinvented themselves with an experimental folk-rock sound, and their self-titled album has gone #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart. Folk singer/songwriter Tré Burt will open the show. 8pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $49-$59; VIP: $106. Call (805) 963-0761.

semi-precious gemstones, beads, crystals, gold and silver, pearls, fossils, and more with jewelry repair and cleaning while you shop. Fri.: noon-6pm; Sat.: 10am-6pm; Sun.: 10am-5pm. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. Free-$7. Call (503) 252-8300. gemfaire.com

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2/17: Virtual: Regeneration Talk: Infrastructures of Collective Life: a Formalist’s Guide to the Climate Crisis In this Interdisciplinary Humanities Center (IHC) talk, Caroline Levine, author and professor of humanities at Cornell University, will analyze sustainability with a focus on contemporary cities, including Houston, Barcelona, and the Brazilian cities of Belo Horizonte and Curitiba. Noon-1pm. Free. Call (805) 893-2004 or email events@ihc.ucsb.edu.

tinyurl.com/CarolineLevine 2/17: Webinar: They Came, They Saw, They Shelled The S.B. Maritime Museum presents Neal Graffy in a talk about the submarine that sat off the coast and shelled the Ellwood Oil Field near Goleta on February 23, 1942, as well as the history of the Timber’s Restaurant. Registration is required. 7-8:30pm. Free; donations welcome. Call

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2/19-2/20: S.B. Symphony: Beethoven in Bloom

Stroll through nature with Beethoven’s expressive sounds of birds fluttering, storms thundering, and Emmy Award– winning composer Jeff Beal’s visual and musical depiction of rebirth after the devastation of the Thomas Fire with conductor Nir Kabaretti. Fri.: 7pm; Sat.: 3pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $31-$156.

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2/19: 24-Hour Play Festival Join the celebration of community and creation that will feature new short plays written, directed, and acted by UCSB students, faculty, and staff — all written, produced, and performed in 24 hours! 8:3010:30pm. Studio Theater, UCSB. Free. Call (805) 893-2064. theaterdance.ucsb.edu

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Virtual Presentation: Ansel Adams: The Man Behind the Camera The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature invites you to this insightful presentation by photographer Alan Ross, Adams’s friend and former assistant. The two photographers are currently featured in the museum’s exhibition Sharing the Light: Ansel Adams & Alan Ross, on view through March 20. 2-3pm. Suggested donation: $5. Call (805) 688-1082 or email info@wildlingmuseum.org.

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MONDAY 2/21 2/21: Martin Media Presents Whose Live Anyway? Join the hilarity with 90 minutes of improvised comedy and songs that will all be based on audience suggestions, so bring yours because you might be asked to join Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray onstage. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido. $59-$79. Call (805) 963-0761 or email boxoffice@lobero.org.

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Artemisia Academy presents local homesteader and herbalist Mary Andrews, who will answer your most pressing questions about gardening and homesteading in temperate climates. 5-6pm. Free; donations accepted. tinyurl.com/GardeningQ-A

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2/17, 2/19-2/20, 2/22: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Azizi Gibson, Brayell, 8pm. GA: $18; Meet & Greet: $68. Ages 18+. Sat.: Soul Majestic, 8:30pm, $15-$18. Sun.: M.O.B. Jazz Quintet, 7:30pm. $15. Tue.: Singer/Songwriter Showcase: Zoe Guess, Victoria Vox, Neil Erickson, 7pm. $10. Wed.: Glen Phillips, 8pm. $18$22. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776.

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2/18-2/20: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Carmen & The Renegade Vigilantes, 8:30-11:30pm. Sat.: Randy LeDune, 1-5pm; Tex Pistols, 8:30-11:30pm. Sun.: Teddy Spanke, noon-3pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free-$5. Ages 21+. Call (805) 686-4785.

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cal tells a behind-the-music story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and features songs such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” 7:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $61-$131. Call (805) 899-2222 or email boxoffice@granadasb.org.

2/19: Eos Lounge Brennen Grey, 9pm. $5-$10. 500 Anacapa St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410.

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of all levels are invited to bring writing materials to participate in an informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries. Participants will write on their own after a prompt from a visiting writer, then reconvene to share and comment on each other’s work. 5:30-7pm. S.B. Museum of Art, 1131 State St. Free.

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The Santa Barbara School of Squash is extremely grateful to the Santa Barbara Athletic Club for the home that it provided to us gratis since 2006. General Managers over the years, including current GM Eric Geeb, club staff and members, and the club’s parent organization Swell Clubs, have all been very generous. We thank you all!

Santa Barbara School of Squash (SBSOS) A 501 (c)(3) nonprofit

Mission statement: To help underserved students succeed in life through squash and education. What: A year-round sports and education program serving Santa Barbara youth. Pillars: Squash, academic tutoring, community service, enrichment opportunities, and mentoring. Goal: Graduate each student from high school and prepare them for college or a career. How Long: Support our graduates through age 25. Successes: 100% high school graduation since 2006 (all first generation), 12 current college students and 4 college graduates, students received over $4.3 million in school and college financial aid and scholarships.

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t’s surprising just how many locals were unaware of the existence of Lake Los Carneros in Goleta until COVID arrived. One of the silver linings of the pandemic is that it has encouraged people to get outside more, and with it, there has been an increased appreciation of the natural world. Lake Los Carneros has certainly seen an uptick in visitors, many of whom come with binoculars to check out the wildlife. The lake is one of the best spots in the Santa Barbara area for seeing a large variety of birds. The lake, located just north of the 101 between Los Carneros Road and La Patera Lane, was formerly a small duck pond until a dam was built by Edgar Stow in 1932. This formed the present 25-acre lake. What makes one place better than another for birding? Certainly the presence of water is a major draw in our arid landscape, but more important is the presence of a variety of habitats in a relatively small area. Several duck species make the lake their winter home; on a good day, it’s possible to see several species of duck, many of them at close quarters. Often the most common winter duck is the northern shoveler, named after its long spoon-shaped bill that it uses to filter out tiny crustaceans and invertebrates from the water. An amazing sight is when the birds gather in a tight group and swim in a circle in order to stir up food and bring it to the surface. They are an attractive duck, considerably smaller than a mallard, with which the male shares a bottle-green head. There the similarity ends. The male shoveler has a snow-white breast and orange sides. Other ducks often found at Lake Los Carneros include cinnamon and green-winged teal, ringnecked duck, and gadwall. A year-round resident is the North American ruddy duck. In the spring, the male develops an improbable sky-blue bill. Other water birds include the resident pied-billed grebe and American coot, the latter whose white beak is unique among the water birds. Double-crested cormorants will often perch along the concrete dam drying their outstretched wings after a spot of fishing.

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The lake is ringed by tules, home of secretive marsh birds. In winter, the lake is the best place in our county to see the American and least bittern—but consider yourself lucky as they usually bury themselves well out of view. More often seen are other heron species such as great and snowy egrets, green and great blue herons, and black-crowned night herons. Red-winged blackbirds, common yellowthroats, and song sparrows nest in the tules. When the water level drops, as it often does in the fall, muddy margins are exposed, which attract a surprising variety of shorebirds, such as greater yellowlegs and long-billed dowitchers. Gulls visit the lake to rest and bathe, and you can often find several species in a single group, from the petite short-billed gull (formerly called the mew gull) to the mid-sized California gull to the big bruisers, the western and glaucous-winged gulls. One morning several years ago, a very rare little gull graced the lake. The gulls will frequently perch on the rails along the dam, allowing for very close looks. Visitors often wonder about the presence of nest boxes in the grasslands that border the lake to the west and east. These were erected in the hope of attracting western bluebirds and tree swallows, cavity-nesting birds that are frequently turned out of their nests by the invasive European starling. These boxes have been a great success and are already being utilized in mid-February. Stands of willows at the north end of the lake are attractive to both residents and migrants, and the ornamental plantings and oaks around historic Stow House attract a variety of landbirds, such as woodpeckers, owls, hawks, orioles, wrens, vireos, warblers, flycatchers, kingbirds, and grosbeaks. These trees are a great place to see the white-tailed kite. Lake Los Carneros has attracted its fair share of rare visitors over the years. These include fulvous whistlingduck, neotropic cormorant, Nelson’s sparrow, and the only county record of the alder flycatcher. Whether or not you see a rarity is always a matter of luck, but rest assured, you will always see a great variety of wildlife at the lake. n

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he game of basketball hasn’t come easy to Babacar Pouye. As a young kid, he was never the best player or the most interested in the sport, but over the years, his skills ascended. This season, his development has transformed the boys’ basketball program at Cate School into a California Interscholastic Federation Championship contender. At 66, Pouye boasts a rare blend of size and athleticism that makes him a nightmare for the opposition every time he steps on the court. On offense, he is able to establish position and outmaneuver near the rim or beat defenders down the court for one of his signature dunks. On defense, he effortlessly swats away shots as the ultimate rim protector and has the quickness to stay with smaller Babacar Pouye players on the perimeter. “It has been incredible, because every Playing club basketball this past summer — where single day and every single practice, he is like a sponge. He is just absorbing it all and getting better,” he battled against opponents who were bigger and said Cate coach Andy Gil. “He is realizing that his more experienced than he was — opened Pouye’s footwork and his athleticism are the real deal. His eyes to the possibility of playing major college basbasketball IQ is also improving exponentially, so I ketball. With the league championship on the line in the think he’s starting to understand what we are trying to do as a team and what he needs to do to get to that final game of the regular season against Villanova Prep, Pouye put together an incredible stat line as he Division 1 college level.” Cate is currently riding a 13-game winning finished with 18 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 blocks to streak, which includes an undefeated run through lead Cate to victory. “In my 11 years of coaching, I have not seen a more the Frontier League. The league championship was the first for the Rams since 2005, and now they are dominant performance in such a critical game than among the favorites in the CIF Southern Section what junior captain Babacar Pouye did in today’s game,” said Gil of the transcendent performance. Division 4A playoffs. Cate followed that up with a 60-12 victory over “Honestly, coming into the season, I wasn’t anticipating being a leader as much. I was kind Beacon Hill in their playoff opener on February 11. of nervous, but I’ve settled into it,” Pouye said. It was a win that served as a statement to the rest “I’m always making sure to uplift my teammates of the playoff field that the Rams are a team to be because when I first started playing basketball, I reckoned with. “I’ve been looking forward to that since I was a was always the guy getting downplayed and stuff little kid and started playing basketball in 5th grade,” like that, so I know how it feels.” Babacar’s father, Mamadou Pouye, teaches French said Pouye of making highlight plays in front of his at Cate. Their family is originally from Senegal, but home crowd. “Seeing the crowd go crazy for my they have lived on the Cate campus since Babacar was brother when he was on the team, I always wanted a small child. Babacar’s older brother Khadim Pouye to do it myself. It’s a surreal feeling having all my was a great player for Cate two years ago, but at 61, friends and classmates out there.” All eyes will be on Pouye as Cate takes on increashe lacked Babacar’s size. He now plays basketball at SBCC. Khadim was among those who encouraged ingly difficult competition as the playoffs continue. “I’ve been given a crazy opportunity by my parBabacar to pursue basketball and recognized he had a ents coming to America and having the opportunity chance to be special. “I grew up here at Cate,” Pouye said. “It’s an amaz- to go to college on a scholarship and play basketing community with lots of great people. I’ve also ball,” Pouye said. “After playing club and developing been blessed because I have the gym here, and I am my game, I really think I have the opportunity to do something with my talents.” n able to work out almost whenever I want.”

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outh Coast Youth Band, an afterschool music program, has kicked off its first season to give Santa Barbara students the opportunity to keep playing music through the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was created by longtime music teachers Nancy Mathison and Sandy Adams and funded mostly through grants from the Santa Barbara Education Foundation. Mathison was a teacher at BRAVO! in the Santa Barbara School District for eight years, and Adams has worked in the Goleta School District as a music specialist since 2016. South Coast Youth Band is open to all 4th-to-6th-grade students, in any school from Goleta to Carpinteria, and offers beginner and advanced/intermediate classes. Students are provided with their own instruments to take home, and options include the flute, clarinet, drums, saxophone, trumpet, and trombone. Social distancing is observed with all classes held outdoors, students are not allowed to share instruments, and special masks are provided with small flaps that wearers can open when playing. The program currently has more than 40 students, mostly made up of beginners. Along with receiving basic lessons, practicing simple melodies, and learning to read written notes, students amuse and challenge themselves with games like musical chairs. South Coast Youth Band currently has six teachers, including Stephen Hughes, a music instructor at La Colina Junior High School for the last eight years. Hughes said Adams and Mathison approached him about joining the group in Decem-

ber 2021, and he saw it as an opportunity to help students. “It’s been really difficult, especially for elementary schools,” Hughes said. Vaccination for students between the ages of 5 and 11 were not approved until late last year, leaving few options for young musical students. The program was an idea Adams and Mathison had even before the COVID19 pandemic, initially designed to unite students from across Santa Barbara County and create a larger group to learn and play together. After the pandemic began and Goleta schools no longer offered any band lessons for students, Adams and Mathison officially formed the group and began accepting students this January. “The real catalyst was that students don’t have any opportunities to play, even now,” Adams said. A full session of five months, including instruments, is $100 per student, though scholarships are available for a discounted rate of $50 per student. A South Coast Youth Band concert is planned for mid-May, and Mathison said the program has the capacity to accommodate at least 100 students. “Programs like these could all shut down if nothing is done,” she said, going on that musical education has great benefits on young minds, building confidence and giving them a chance to develop a true passion. Hughes said music programs like South Coast Youth Band are vital to providing the group settings that younger musicians thrive in. “I love helping students discover things about music,” he said. “They’re just so thrilled to be playing.”

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t’s been a minute since I wrote a column—for a couple of reasons. Like many folks, I’ve been desperately trying to ferret out some Zen in this frustrating COVIDy world. You know, to find that healthy, elusive balance between “responsibly engaged” and “on the verge of a primal scream.” Also, frankly, I was sick of my own voice. If our nation has learned anything lately, it’s that we need to make room in our media diets for more underrepresented points of view—and fewer ranting white women. But then two ranting white women went and #^¢%ed up my Zen. A Santa Barbara Unified School District teacher recently posted a YouTube video denouncing the district’s Cultur-

incorrect. She says the materials are “being concealed from parents”; in fact, they’re on a page with tons of other teacher resources, including state standards, on the password-protected employee intranet where teachers also sign up for health benefits and report broken classroom equipment. Hardly a Covert Brainwashing Sanctum. Lozano claims teachers are expected to teach this “curriculum” in their classrooms; the district says nope, it’s just a resource, totally voluntary. She claims teachers are trained with it every month; the district says … huh?? That’s not a thing. But this is: In our school district, people of color represent 64 percent of students, but only 28 percent of educators. And in a 2020 study, our teachers overwhelmingly said they didn’t feel prepared to teach students from historically marginalized backgrounds — and wanted help doing so. Hence the resources! Get it? The irony of Lozano’s protests would be funny if email: starshine@roshell.com it weren’t so sad. One page she highlights as destructive ally Responsive Curriculum, a web page and toxic offers advice for white allies of resources for teachers who want to people of color: “Teach your children to educate themselves or their stu- about racism,” “Find out about us,” “Don’t dents about autism, women’s history, assume you know what’s best for me,” and LGBTQ+ issues, and how to be an ally “Don’t take it personally.” (Oops.) Another explains what non-white teachers need to people of color. In her video — complete with omi- from their allies: “One refrain we heard nous music — teacher Christy Lozano again and again is that white educators … walks viewers specifically through the frequently consider antiracist work someantiracism materials, calling them “cruel, thing outside of their responsibility.” At one point in her video, Lozano misguided, counterproductive, radically bristles at the term “white fragility”—and political, divisive, and abusive.” A mom, ordained minister, and Air her bristling is literally the definition of Force vet who has taught at six local white fragility. In some ways, I get it. It’s uncomfortschools from elementary through high school, Lozano puts “ally” in air quotes able when your belief that you’re a decent and suggests that dwelling on “past griev- person bumps up against the assertion that ances” only sows “blame and shame.” your privilege and blissful ignorance have I’m not sure if she’s referring to centuries caused harm to others. To neighbors. To of slavery, Jim Crow segregation, or the classmates. To colleagues. But an evolved person soon realizes that systemic inequities that existed up until the moment she recorded this video, but guilt, anger, and fear are neither necessary I found myself hoping she doesn’t teach nor productive, and instead asks … “How can I help?” Lots of us hope our kids will history. Ever horny for an opportunity to trash evolve in exactly that way—and that our woke culture, Fox News picked up the school district will help. Look, I’m no expert in cultural comstory. Ranting white gal #2 Laura Ingraham featured Lozano and her “shocking munication. I don’t speak for marginalundercover video” on The Ingraham Angle, ized voices. I still have a lot to learn about praising the teacher for “bravely bringing antiracism, and it doesn’t always feel good. to light the vile racializing of her school But it boils down to this: We can rant all we want, but Lozano and Ingraham and curriculum.” “It’s psychological warfare,” Lozano told Fox I no longer get to decide what’s best for everyone. viewers. “I will go down fighting if I need to.” And that’s just as well. Because now I’m And I think she’s gonna need to. For one, Lozano’s claims are factually sick of their voices, too.

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coffee, to drinking three small cups. Meanwhile, frankincense — also from Ethioin Ethiopia remains grim, pia — is burning, snacks (typically popcorn as the 15-month-old civil or popped sorghum) are being enjoyed, and war between the government and rebels (who once led the conversation is rampant. government) has displaced more “The idea is to awaken your five senses,” than two million people, triggered said Alemu, who said the coffee is not as thick as Turkish and not as bitter as Cuban. famine, and involved the killing of thousands, with claims of ethnic “Ethiopians focus more on the aroma and cleansing and civilian murder on the taste, getting that chocolaty oil out of both sides. The history of what led the coffee bean.” to this is as complicated as global The coffee is prepared in a pot called a affairs gets, but no matter which jebena. “Each different region of Ethiopia version of events you believe, help has their vessel,” said Alemu. “As you go to for the everyday Ethiopian affected the countryside, they tend to have bigger by the war is very clearly needed, families, and the vessels tend to be much and it will be that way for a very larger. In the city, they are medium-sized long time. and very pretty. I call them pretty and ugly, and I like the ugly ones — the bigger, the Santa Barbara restaurant owner Serkaddis Alemu just witnessed better!” the effects of the conflict firsthand There is symbolic, even spiritual meanduring a five-week family trip to ing to the three different cups, but coffee her homeland. She was one of lovers should also enjoy the procession more than one million expats who from very dark brew to lighter as the grinds returned in December and January get reused. “It’s about following the texas part of a support campaign that tures and the flavors of the coffee bean,” said Alemu, who will be running the certhe government billed “The Great emony on a donation-based basis for the Ethiopian Homecoming.” next six months. “I didn’t want to sit around and dwell in the sorrow,” said Alemu, Alemu is also putting the finishing who owns Petit Valentien with her touches on her next Ethiopian education husband, Robert Dixon, where project: an injera-making kit for people to try making the flatbread at home. The they serve French food most of the time but Ethiopian cuisine for kit will come with ivory and brown teff, brunch on the weekends. “I wanted a dough starter, a recipe book, and an to do what I could do to give a little instructional video for how to do it on your stovetop. bit.” “It’s a very hard and finicky thing to do,” On February 20, the restaurant said Alemu, who hopes to later expand the is hosting an Ethiopian feast for 32 guests who are donating $1,000 lesson into using a traditional griddle. “I COFFEE CARE: Petit Valentien is now hosting traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremonies on Mondays and is have cut as many corners as I can to simeach to the nonprofit Wonfel, throwing a fundraising feast on February 20. which supports social causes across plify it.” Ethiopia. An Amharic word, “wonAll of these projects mark the evolution fel” means “a turn to pay back,” and The meal will conclude with the Ethiopian coffee of her Ethiopian cuisine, which she began refers to the practice of helping people in need. ceremony, which Petit Valentien just started serving serving at Petit Valentien nine years ago, about five The feast will be an onslaught of freshly made veg- every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon. “It’s one of the years after the restaurant opened in La Arcada. Back etable dishes, breads (starring the spongy, teff-based many things that we do in Ethiopia to strengthen the then, she never envisioned having to turn the restauflatbread injera), and meats (probably short rib, always community,” she said. “We wanted to do that for our rant into a place to raise money for her war-ravaged served last), but the point is more the experience than Santa Barbara families here.” homeland, but believes her February 20 fundraiser the actual food. “You’re getting the cultural exposure The tradition probably goes back millennia — cof- will make a difference. of when Ethiopians get together — this is how they fee is originally from Ethiopia, after all — and involves “This is just the beginning. That’s a drop in the eat,” explained Alemu, whose options for what to serve a full preparation and ingestion process, from wash- ocean. There’s gonna need to be a lot of help,” she are essentially unbound. “On average, I can think of ing and roasting the green beans, to cooking the said. “I want to share the blessings that I have in life.” 2,000 recipes. We won’t have that many, but there will Sign up for the February 20 fundraiser under the Donate button at wonfel.org, and experience the coffee ceremony be quite an array. I will be surprised if people finish. on Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, at Petit Valentien (1114 State St., #14; [805] 966-0222; petitvalentien.com). They can take it home.” NANE MINASSE

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PEASANTS DELI Serving Solvang’s Sandwiches Peasants Feast Founders Michael and Sarah Cherney Open Gourmet Market

BY CAITLIN KELLEY he Cherney family can now say they opened not one but

two restaurants in Solvang during the pandemic. The couple behind Peasants Feast — which opened inside a refurbished greenhouse back in April 2020 — is now running Peasants Deli & Market across the street in the former home of The Bread Shop. Their intent is to provide “something that’s been really missing” from the Danishthemed, tourist-crawling city: a selection of gourmet goods from around the world. So what sets Deli apart from Feast? The latter is not about the sliced meat — Feast’s bag is more burgers, tacos, fried chicken, and salads. Deli, however, is the Cherneys’ chance to go hard on, well, deli-style sandwiches. “On our days off, I would just go and try to find a really great sandwich,” said Michael Cherney, who created the Peasants brand alongside his wife, Sarah Cherney. “And I couldn’t find one, not around here at least. So I figured, why not try to make our own?” That’s not the only thing they’ve made their own. The marquee item on the all-new menu is the Godfather, a

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sweet-and-spicy spin on the classic Italian sandwich. The stack of ingredients has all the staples of the Maine-invented sub, but Deli’s version is set off by the relish that took cues from piquant flavors of Domingo’s Italian Deli in Encino. Right off the bat, the Godfather hits you with an olfactory experience that is very vinegar-centric. But your taste buds will undergo several layers of flavors before the acidity of “the works” lingers on your tongue after your last bite. Be prepared for a pool of oils to drip onto the packaging — that’s how you know the seasonings are generous. Luckily, the sesame bun — sourced from Bob’s Well Bread Bakery in Los Alamos — has the structural integrity to contain the wetness of the sandwich. (And Bob’s buns are critical, as the Deli won’t serve more sandwiches once they run out of bread.) The Cherneys put their own stamp on the Italian by sourcing high-quality ingredients from family-owned businesses in the area. “We have three different meats that come from Paso Robles. It’s a small Italian family. They make everything by hand,” Michael explained, referring to Alle-Pia Fine Cured Meats. “It’s a little more expensive, but it’s totally worth it. The coppa that’s in there is the best I’ve ever tasted.” You could say the Peasants mini-empire is all about family. “Peasants Feast is kind of like the history of both of our families combined, but heavily on Sarah and her family,” Michael said. “Almost all the decor in there is Sarah’s mom, who actually passed away while we were in the process of opening up that restaurant. And then further down the line, her sister passed away. And her sister is the one who introduced us together.” The Deli’s backstory, on the other hand, is centered on Michael and his dad. “We used to

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go eat at hole-in-the-wall delis all over L.A.,” the store owner said. “He picked me up on Saturday mornings, and we’d be the first people in line. He’d order two sandwiches, I’d order one, and we’d just sit on the curb and eat it.” He added that “both of our dads passed away when we were kids,” nudging toward Sarah, who worked at the counter throughout our interview. In that sense, it’s like the two locations are married, kind of like the owners. The name of the Godfather itself has a touch of sentimental value — mixed with a few humiliating memories. “I got into high school in ’04, and Fast & Furious was very prominent,” said Cherney, whose friends, naturally, started a car crew called Godfather, Inc. He hesitates to admit that he was driving a Honda Civic complete with a giant decal that

alternated between uppercase and lowercase every letter. “So yeah, very embarrassing,” he added as Sarah cracked up in the background. “I’m still friends with all those people, and they’ve come to the restaurant. So this is my way of nodding to them.” But that’s not the only reason behind the name. Michael grew up in Santa Monica, and “a really famous deli called Bay Cities” was right around the corner from his school. They have a sandwich called the Godmother, and Deli’s version is the Cherneys’ play on it. That sort of nostalgic inspiration best describes the Deli itself. “It’s a combination of my childhood memories and my adult memories and going to these other places,” said Cherney.

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BY MATT KETTMANN tian. “It made a lot of sense to start searching around Santa Barbara.” After passing on one winery, he learned about Longoria being on the market and was quickly drawn to the deal “because of Rick himself and the reputation he has.” They were soon in escrow, which lasted more than four months. Scheduled to land in Santa Barbara on Tuesday, February 15, Christian was planning to start looking at homes for his wife and 7-year-old daughter, Cali, on Thursday. “It’s all very real,” said Christian, whose three older daughters have already left home. “The only thing more challenging than buying a winery in Santa Barbara is buying a house.” He’s also close to hiring a winemaker. “We are in the process right now of looking at some winemakers who Rick respects to help carry on his legacy,” said Christian. “That’s an ongoing process, but one that will be decided quite soon.” Christian plans to diversify beyond Lompoc within a couple of years, ultimately with a Funk Zone tasting room “to get more exposure.” And he’s adamant on using his skills to get Santa Barbara County RICK IS RETIRING: After 40 years of running their eponymous brand, Diana and Rick Longoria more respect. “I want to bring (pictured) are selling their winery to Brooke and Lindsey Christian. the notoriety to the region that I feel like it deserves for winemaking,” said Christian, much like he’s witnessed Oregon’s Willamette Valley do Longoria gives a lot of credit to his wife, Diana, for their in recent years. “Santa Barbara is every bit as good, if not success as a mom-and-pop winery. “A lot of people look to her as an example of how to run a winery and run it considerably better.” Longoria believes the Christians are the right buyers well,” he said. Christian said that Lindsey is going to take for his brand. “They are new to the wine business, but on some of those roles as well, particularly front-of-house we’re excited for them,” he said. “It’s a new chapter for their operations. “She’s going to be full-on like Diana was with family, and we feel good to have our Rick,” he said. winery be part of that.” As Longoria spoke over the phone on Monday afterHow would he like to be remem- noon, Diana saw the money from the sale finally land bered in Santa Barbara County wine- in their bank account. “We got the money,” she could making history? “For one thing, just be heard saying in the background. “I’m gonna get the having survived,” laughed Longoria, bubbly right now!” before growing more pensive. “HopeWhile terms of the sale were not disclosed, Longoria fully, I made some wines throughout was pleased with the price. “So many people have gotten the years that have helped to establish out of the wine business with little to nothing or owing a reputation for high-quality wines in money,” he said. “We feel fortunate to have a little bit of our area, and wines that have helped money in the bank account after the sale and not be in establish Santa Barbara as a region debt.” that can grow a variety of different And the sale is really just the cherry on top. “For 40 wines.” He’s also proud of being the years, it afforded us a comfortable living,” said Longoria. first winery to operate in the City “We never sought out to be rich, and we never got rich, of Lompoc and for playing a role but we loved what we were doing. In the end, that’s the in the creation of the Sta. Rita Hills best reward.” appellation. See longoriawine.com. n

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vintners Rick and Diana Longoria are selling their eponymous brand — complete with winemaking facilities, tasting room, equipment, offices, and inventory — to Brooke and Lindsey Christian, who are moving from Washington, D.C., to Santa Barbara this week. By maintaining the Longoria Wines name, keeping Rick on staff for the next 18 months, and hiring a full-time winemaker that he endorses, the Christians intend to build awareness around the brand and expand into other locations while further elevating attention for all Santa Barbara County wineries. “I respect what he’s done over the years, and it seems like that respect carries over for lots of people who are making wine in the region — I really like that,” said Brooke Christian, who worked for the translation company TransPerfect for more than 20 years and is founder and chair of the decade-old Key West Film Festival. “My intention is not to fix what isn’t broken, but to do the things that I’ve been successful at in my career — just helping to develop the brand and the awareness of the brand.” The sale is a relief for the Longorias, who put their winery on the market in 2020 only to then endure years of the COVID pandemic. Neither of their children — daughter married to a respected brewer in Salt Lake City; son a well-drilling specialist in Santa Barbara County — were interested in keeping the winery, and now the Longorias can focus on being grandparents to their three grandchildren. “We’re quite happy about it,” said Rick, who turns 71 next month. “This is our 40th anniversary of having a brand, and it seemed appropriate that we find some new buyers to carry on the legacy and reputation that we’ve established for the next generation.” Plus, they’re just ready for a break. “All of our friends have retired, and we’re seeing how much they’re enjoying themselves, but we’re still working,” said Longoria, who earlier sold his interest in Fe Ciega Vineyard to his friend, Adam Tolmach, of The Ojai Vineyard. “More trips to Salt Lake are in the future.” An East Coast native and University of Florida graduate, Christian — who married Lindsey in Santa Barbara about nine years ago — came to love wine during his two decades in the corporate world. He had been talking with a friend who owns Napa brands about partnering on a winery up there, but progress was too slow. That wasn’t the only issue. “My favorite wines are pinots and not cabs,” said Chris-

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tion going on this week at the location that was formally 805 Deli on Carrillo and Santa Barbara streets. In July 2020, reader Steve H. announced that plans to reopen the 805 Deli—which “temporarily” closed at 135 East Carrillo Street in January 2018 following the Thomas Fire—appeared to have been abandoned, with a for-lease sign posted in the window. Two years ago, I received a tip that a smoke shop might occupy the space, but that lead went stone cold, which was a drag for many.

that Little Heart Cafecito, a coffee shop brought to you by Corazón Cocina, had a grand opening on Valentine’s Day in the Santa Barbara Public Market at 38 West Victoria Street. Open every day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., the cafecito is serving Mexican-style breakfast options until 2 p.m. TACOS IN I.V.: Reader Brendan says that a

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At the Silo118 gallery in the Funk Zone, you will find vibrant paintings paired with urban history inside what was once the feeder silo of a bread factory. This month, curator Bonnie Rubenstein juxtaposes two exemplary painters — Stephen Holland and Gerald Patrick — to explore radically different yet complementary directions in contemporary art. Before embarking on the unruly work shown here, Stephen Holland had success painting athletes and celebrities. But don’t let his colorful, cartoonish new canvases fool you. Behind the hectic, sunny surfaces, Holland’s pictures pack a Philip Guston-meetsMuhammad Ali punch. Gerald Patrick is also a shape-shifter, ditching a career as a commercial ceramicist and tableware designer to pursue his latest creative dream. Patrick’s bold geometric abstractions sing with the giddy freedom of a wild, nearly Day-Glo palette. Silo118 is at 118 Gray Avenue in the Funk Zone. See silo118.com. —CD

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he 37th Santa In his remarks, Barbara InterDurling took the national Film opportunity to mark Festival, which runs the passing of several March 2-12, 2022, individuals who had announced its schedan impact on the fesule and unveiled its tival. The 10th anniposter on Thursday, versary of the tragic death of oceanograFebruary 10, at Sullipher and documenvan Goss An Ameritarian Mike deGruy can Gallery in Santa Barbara. was February 4. Russ The festival proSpencer, a Santa Barvides a key platform bara filmmaker and former Independent for performers on staff member who the Academy Awards NOT AT THE DRIVE-IN: Easing of the COVID crisis has brought the Santa Barbara International Film died in 2019, was campaign trail, and Festival back indoors, where masks will still be required. remembered as the 2022 is no exception. All actors receiving SBIFF Awards in eve- use at this moment. Sally Hawkins, who person who advocated successfully for the ning-length celebrity tribute programs delivered a memorable performance in inclusion of local filmmakers in the festival. have Oscar nominations this year. The Spencer as Lady Diana’s favorite maid, More recently, Nadine Turner, the host of list includes Kristen Stewart (American Maggie, plays Jean, Flitcroft’s patient wife. the longtime festival headquarters at Hotel The festival’s closing night film, Dionne Santa Barbara, died in 2021, as did Barbara Riviera Award on Friday, March 4), Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis (Outstanding Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over, tells the Boris, the artist responsible for many years Performers of the Year Award, Sunday, story of the great singer’s rise from New of SBIFF posters. March 6), Benedict Cumberbatch (Cin- Jersey gospel choirs to international starThe poster design unveiled for this year’s ema Vanguard Award, Wednesday, March dom as the definitive interpreter of songs festival features a blue-saturated beachscape 9), and Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem by Burt Bacharach. Warwick, a social by Hank Pitcher, who was there to assist in (Maltin Modern Masters Award, Thurs- media sensation thanks to her dry wit on the unveiling and offer some remarks on day, March 10). SBIFF director Roger Twitter, will be present for the screening. his perception of what makes SBIFF speOther major festival news includes the cial. Pitcher compared the experience of Durling will announce the final individual tribute honoree for the Montecito Award appointment of distinguished film critic walking the beach and looking out at the sometime within the next few weeks. Claudia Puig as programming director. ocean to the moments immediately after This year’s opening night film, The There will be a 10th-anniversary screen- the lights go down in a movie theater. These Phantom of the Open, is a British coming of Silver Linings Playbook featuring a two public acts “reveal us as we experience edy that stars Mark Rylance as Maurice discussion with director David O. Russell our dreams and desires,” Pitcher said. Flitcroft. Flitcroft became famous for and a retrospective of films by Gregory Despite the county’s decision to lift its entering major golf tournaments such Nava, the pathbreaking auteur who wrote indoor mask mandate on February 16, Durlas the British Open even though he was and directed El Norte (1983), Selena (1997), ing asserted that the festival would continue a terrible novice golfer. The film, which and the television series American Fam- to require attendees to remain fully masked received a warm reception at its London ily (2002-2004). American Family star at all the tributes, panels, and screenings. For BFI Film Festival premiere, looks to be just Edward James Olmos will be on hand to more information and to order tickets, visit sbiff.org. the kind of feel-good comedy we could all pay tribute to Nava. —Charles Donelan

SING OUT, STUDENTS: The Music Academy of the West has introduced a free choral program called SING! for kids in local elementary schools.

EVERYBODY SING! NOW SING!, the new children’s chorus program funded and operated by the Music Academy of the West, delivers an uplifting, performance-oriented experience for all elementary school students in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria. This free after-school program is open to kids in grades 1-6 who want to have fun and learn about music while harmonizing with others. There are already 210 students from 33 schools registered for the program, which meets twice a week for 90 minutes at the schools and once a month on Saturdays at the Music Academy’s campus. “Right now, we’re doing everything outdoors in masks,” says program director Erin McKibben of the program’s rehearsals, which launched this season on January 24. “Even when the wind picks up and their music starts flying off the music stands, the students are excited to be together again.” After persisting through a season of virtual choral practice via Zoom, SING!’s participants get a second chance to perform in person. Music Academy President and CEO Scott Reed described how the organization arrived at this choice, saying that “we have so much great music programming in Santa Barbara, but when we looked around, we realized that there wasn’t a communitywide children’s choral program.” From this, the idea was born of a program that would offer young people more than just the chance to sing together in an organized group. SING! aims to remove any barriers between children in Santa Barbara and the artistic excellence that the Music Academy represents. In March, when the London Symphony Orchestra comes to town for a five-day residency, the SING! students will join them onstage at the Granada. They will participate in a family program on Saturday, March 26, titled “How to Build an Orchestra.” In May, they will perform again on their own and at the Music Academy campus. The lead sponsors of the London Symphony Orchestra partnership are Linda and Michael Keston and Mary Lynn and Warren Staley. Additional support has been provided in remembrance of Léni Fé Bland. For more information about the SING! program, visit musicacademy.org. —CD

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t’s been two long years since UCSB Arts & Lectures last presented a dance performance, and, thanks to choreographer Kyle Abraham and the 10 fabulous dancers of A.I.M., Sunday evening’s performance made it seem more than worth the wait. An Untitled Love, the hourlong work they showed, shook the delighted audience to their emotional foundations with a daring, heartfelt, and brilliantly idiomatic celebration of love, suffering, yearning, and bliss. Set to a mesmerizing soundtrack of bass-heavy soul music by D’Angelo, TAKE YOUR SHOT: A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham celebrated daring to love on Valentine’s Day eve An Untitled Love takes at UCSB’s Campbell Hall. place in a series of lightly sketched social spaces—the living room at a house as movement reveals her need for connection and party, complete with sofa, and perhaps the street his agony of loneliness. Ruffin’s brief solo in sidelong outside, or maybe just the other side of the room. half-light delivered a secular sermon’s worth of insight Dancers enter, leave, flirt, and socialize, all without into Black masculinity. any pretense beyond the natural Other highlights included the breathtaking athleticism of Logan Hernandez and the tender comedy and self-consciousness of people at a Presented by UCSB rump-shaking satire of Jae Neal. Early on, a dazzling private party. Arts & Lectures. As in D’Angelo’s music, the slow-motion sequence demonstrated Abraham’s At Campbell Hall, UCSB, Sun., Feb. 13. emphasis is on the vibe, not the sophistication as a choreographer whose art uses hook. That said, there’s a focal naturalism and social dance as a springboard into the point in the relationship between Catherine Kirk and furthest reaches of time-stretching abstraction. As a Martell Ruffin. What begins in pastiche/parody of a reminder of what we’ve missed and a promise of what’s classic scenario—the woman checking if her suitor to come, An Untitled Love could not be more timely. is qualified to date her—gradually turns poignant, —Charles Donelan

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fter the Emmy Award–winning composer Jeff Beal (House of Cards, Monk) nearly lost his home in Montecito to the Thomas Fire, his creative impulse stirred as he watched the first responders. Then the restoration and conservation workers came in to deal with the impact of the fire and subsequent mudslides. The result was The Great Circle, a sym-

FOCUS ON RENEWAL: This weekend, Nir Kabaretti will lead FOCUS the Santa Barbara Symphony in a program heralding spring.

phonic composition that he wrote as a tribute to the renewal of the landscape facilitated by volunteer botanists and scientists working for the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. On Saturday, February 19, and Sun-

day, February 20, the Santa Barbara Symphony will perform The Great Circle in sync with a spectacular visual narrative documenting these efforts to restore the foothills. As Beal’s music plays, the audience will follow along as humans partner with nature to bring our land back to ecological health and vibrant beauty. This collaboration between the Symphony and the S.B. Botanic Garden represents a new development in the orchestra’s ongoing exploration of the potential of the Granada’s stunning high-definition back projection screen. Following the Beal premiere, the Symphony’s principal harpist, Michelle Temple, will perform Jennifer Higdon’s Harp Concerto, which won the Grammy Award for Best Classical Composition in 2020. Higdon has been a frequent visitor to Santa Barbara in recent years. This performance represents a further consolidation of what looks to be a long-term relationship between the composer and the city’s musicians. The concert’s finale will be a performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 in F Major, “Pastorale.” The most recognizably programmatic of Beethoven’s symphonies resounds with elements drawn from the natural world and the countryside. For tickets and information, visit thesymphony.org. —CD INDEPENDENT.COM

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(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): You’re slipping into a phase when stuff that has been invisible will become visible, at least to you. You will have extra power to peer beneath the surfaces and discern the hidden agendas and study the deeper workings. Your interest in trivia and distractions will dissipate, and you’ll feel intensified yearnings to home in on core truths. Here’s your guiding principle during this time: Favor the interests of the soul over those of the ego. And for inspiration, have fun with this quote by religious scholar Huston Smith: “The Transcendent was my morning meal, we had the Eternal at lunch, and I ate a slice of the Infinite at dinner.”

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): “You cannot have fun with anything that you don’t love or admire or respect,” declared comedian Mel Brooks. I agree! The joyous release that comes through playful amusement is most likely to unfold when you’re in the presence of influences you are fond of. The good news, Taurus, is that in the coming weeks, you will have a special inclination and knack for hanging around people and influences like that. Therefore, you will have an enhanced capacity for mirth and delight and pleasure. Take full advantage, please! As much as possible, gravitate toward what you love and admire and respect.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): “The thing about inspiration is that it takes your mind off everything else,” says Gemini author Vikram Seth. I bring this truth to your attention because I believe you will soon be the beneficiary of steady, strong waves of inspiration. I also predict that these waves will transport you away from minor irritations that are best left alone for now. Be alert and ever-ready to spring into action, my dear, so that as the inspirational surges flow, you will harvest the maximum rewards from their gifts.

CANCER

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(June 21-July 22): The advice that Reb Nachman of Breslov offered two centuries ago is just right for you now: “Never ask directions from someone who knows the way, or you will never be able to get lost.” In the coming weeks, you will attract tricky but palpable blessings from meandering around without knowing exactly where you are. It’s time for you to find out what you don’t even realize you need to know; to stumble upon quiet little wonders and marvels that will ultimately prove to be guideposts for your holy quests in the future. Yes, I understand that being in unknown territory without a reliable map isn’t usually a pleasure, but I believe it will be for you. P.S.: Our fellow Cancerian, author Rebecca Solnit, wrote a book titled A Field Guide to Getting Lost. It might be helpful during your wanderings. Read a summary of it here: tinyurl.com/ GuideToGettingLost.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): “You face your greatest opposition when you’re closest to your biggest miracle,” wrote author and filmmaker T.D. Jakes. According to my analysis of upcoming astrological omens, that’s good advice for you. I suspect that the problems you encounter will be among your best and most useful ever. With the right attitude, you will harness the challenges to generate magnificent breakthroughs. And what’s the right attitude? Proceed with the hypothesis that life is now conspiring to bring your soul exactly what your soul needs to express its ripest beauty.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Always remember this,” said actor Hattie McDaniel (1893-1952). “There are only 18 inches between a pat on the back and a kick in the rump.” Metaphorically speaking, I believe her advice will be useful for you in the coming days. Lately, you’ve had to deal with too many experiences and influences akin to kicks in the rump. But now that will change. Soon there’ll be a surge of experiences and influences that resemble pats on the back. In my estimation, you have finished paying your dues and making course corrections. Now it’s time for you to receive meaningful appreciation and constructive approval.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Author Gayle Forman offers a set of truths that I suspect will be useful for you in the coming weeks. They may even be inspirational and motivational. Forman writes, “Sometimes fate or life or whatever you want to call it, leaves a door a little open, and you walk through it. But sometimes it locks the door and you have to find the key, or pick the lock, or knock the damn thing down. And sometimes, it doesn’t even show you the door, and you have to build it yourself.” Are you ready for the challenge, Libra? I think you are. Do whatever you must do to go through the doorways you want and need to go through.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash described her process. “I dream of songs,” she began. “I dream they fall down through the centuries, from my distant ancestors, and come to me. I dream of lullabies and sea shanties and keening cries and rhythms and stories and backbeats.” Scorpio, I would love for you to explore comparable approaches to getting the creative ideas you need to live your best life possible. I would love for you to draw freely from sources beyond your conscious ego—including your ancestors, the people you were in previous incarnations, gods and spirits, heroes and allies, the intelligence of animals, and the wisdom of nature. The coming months will be a favorable time to expand your access. Start boosting the signals now!

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Author Madeleine Thien has lived in Vancouver, Montreal, and Iowa City and has taught at schools in Hong Kong and Brooklyn. Her father was born and raised in Malaysia, and her mother in Hong Kong. She has a rich array of different roots. Not surprisingly, then, she has said, “I like to think of home as a verb, something we keep recreating.” That’s an excellent meditation for you right now, Sagittarius. And it will continue to be worthy of your ruminations for another four months. What’s the next step you could take to feel comfortable and secure and at peace?

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The fastest animal on earth is the peregrine falcon, which can reach speeds of 200 miles per hour when it dives from a great height. The seventh-fastest creature is the humble pigeon. Having been clocked at 92.5 miles per hour, the bird outpaces the cheetah, which is the fastest land animal. I propose we make the pigeon your spirit creature for the coming weeks. On the one hand, you may seem mild and modest to casual observers. On the other hand, you will in fact be sleek, quick, and agile. Like the pigeon, you will also be highly adaptable, able to thrive in a variety of situations.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Self-control might be as passionate and as active as the surrender to passion,” wrote Aquarian author W. Somerset Maugham. Yes! I agree! And that’s the perfect message for you to hear right now. If you choose to take advantage of the potentials that life is offering you, you will explore and experiment with the mysteries of selfdiscipline and self-command. You’ll be a trailblazer of discernment and poise. You will indulge in and enjoy the pleasures of self-regulation.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): In 1961, Piscean cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was the first human to orbit the Earth in a spacecraft. As his feat neared its end, Gagarin left the capsule at 20,000 feet above the ground and parachuted the rest of the way. He arrived in a turnip field where a girl and her grandmother were working. They provided him with a horse and cart so he could travel to the nearest telephone and make a call to get picked up and brought back to headquarters. I foresee a metaphorically comparable series of events transpiring in your life, Pisces. Be flexible and adaptable as you adjust to changing conditions with changing strategies. Your exceptional and illustrious activities may require the assistance of humble influences.

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HSSB ADMIN SUPPORT CENTER Responsible for administrative coordination and processing of academic merit and promotion cases, faculty recruitment and appointment

cases, recruiting and hiring temporary faculty and other essential Academic Personnel duties, including payroll. All duties require confidentiality, diplomacy, sound judgment, analytical and decision‑making skills. Duties also include keeping abreast of Academic Personnel Manual and Red Binder policies and procedures, and ensuring that all cases and recruitments are in compliance. Works in conjunction with the Office of International Studies and Scholars in processing Visa documentation as required and serves as primary contact for visiting scholars. Utilizes detailed knowledge of relevant policies and procedures from the campus Office of Research in preparing postdoctoral and other research appointments. Works in conjunction with faculty, department Chairs and Manager on facilitating special leave requests. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a higher education setting. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.61 ‑ $25.77/ hr. 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. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30722

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HSSB ADMIN SUPPORT CENTER Responsible for administrative coordination and processing of academic merit and promotion cases, faculty recruitment and appointment cases, recruiting and hiring temporary Lecturers, occasional postdoc and other research appointments, and payroll. Responsibilities include working with the Office of International Student and Scholars on visa requests, assisting visiting scholars, facilitating leave requests in a timely manner, attending training, and maintaining a working knowledge of the Academic Personnel Manual and campus Red Binder. This individual will work closely with faculty, the Department Chair, and the College of Letters & Science Academic Personnel Analyst. This position requires initiative, ability to work independently, multi‑tasking, attention to detail, confidentiality, sound judgment, and decision‑making skills. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a higher education setting. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.61 ‑ $25.77/hr. 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. Application review begins 3/1/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30878

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STUDENT HEALTH Responsible for the direct supervision of the Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Medical Assistants in accordance with the strategic direction, mission, vision and policies set by UCSB student health executive director, campus, and UCOP. This position facilitates teamwork among the multidisciplinary staff and coordinates with the Nursing Director in regards to staffing, strategic planning and general administrative duties. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources in compliance with departmental goals and objectives. Additionally, the Nursing Supervisor position involves providing basic and complex health care for actual or potential health problems with interventions including but not limited to observation, assessment, therapeutic treatment, prevention, physical and mental care and comfort, screenings, education and research within the nursing scope of practice. The Nursing Supervisor is required to comply with operational mandates from UCOP for system‑wide compliance required of Student Health Centers. The Nursing Supervisor is also required to comply with all regulations mandated by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and the SHS governing body to maintain AAAHC Accreditation. Reqs: Must have a current and valid CA State RN license at all times during employment. Must be CPR and Basic Life Support certification at all times during employment. Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory position. Notes: Satisfactory completion of the background check. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of COVID‑19 vaccination and annual influenza vaccination or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Salary 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. Application review begins 2/23/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30868

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DEVELOPMENT Oversees the central comprehensive gift acknowledgments and recognition communication programs designed to foster a culture of appreciation and to recognize the University’s key donors, as well as manages the interpretation

and application of complex data for the entire unit. The Assistant Director provides expert analytical, strategic planning, project management and proactive department support for DRS. S/he maintains a substantial knowledge of University and divisional policies and procedures related to the acquisition and use of data, and the use and application of Advance in a major capital fundraising environment. This position is responsible for overseeing the Central Development donor acknowledgment process; managing the Central Development donor recognition programs as well as managing donor retention programs. Additionally, the Assistant Director will exercise strong and effective leadership and will be responsible for the development of new tools, protocols, criteria and best practices around donor acknowledgments and recognition, including for building naming and signage. The Assistant Director will be required to communicate in a highly professional manner with key constituencies including, the University’s top donors, development officers, UCSB faculty and staff, and students on a regular basis. Responsible for ensuring optimal alignment and best practices within Institutional Advancement. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree/equivalent. Strong analytic and project management skills, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask and work under shifting and tight timelines with the utmost confidentiality are required. Notes: Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends in order to meet deadlines. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Application review begins 2/23/22. View the detailed description of job duties, and apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job #30800

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TITLE IX AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY COMPLIANCE OFFICE Conduct investigations of reports under the Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy and the nondiscrimination policies, assist with interim protections and accommodations and connect parties with local support resources. Maintains experienced knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, university policies, local campus procedures, department case history, and political environments relevant to Title IX. Advises campus departments and individuals on complaint and investigation policies, procedures, and best practices. Conducts extensive research on state and federal laws regarding discrimination, sexual violence, and sexual harassment laws and regulations. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent experience/training. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. Mandated reporting requirements of Dependent Adult Abuse. UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act. Satisfactory conviction history background check. $67,500 ‑ $86,050/yr. 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

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ARTS & LECTURES As part of the senior management team, serves as an advisor to the Executive Director and Associate Director on high‑level matters of critical importance, creating and implementing short and long‑range strategic financial, personnel, and operation plans and goals. Directs contractors, vendors and departmental staff at select A&L events and has the autonomy and authority to represent the organization at high‑level meetings and events. Serves as a senior point of contact in the absence of the Executive and Associate Director. Responsibilities include management of all Arts & Lectures finances, including complex income accounts exceeding $10 million annually, as well as management at the department level of the Arts & Lectures $30 million endowment campaign funds. The A&L unit is granted procurement authority to execute contracts for professional services in excess of $3 million annually; the CFE/COO establishes structures, policies, and procedures to ensure success in delegation and auditability of all department transactions. Handles contractual negotiation with agents/ artists/managers under the Associate Director in support of Associate Director’s contract delegation authority. Responsible for directing the administrative operations of the Arts & Lectures organization on a day‑to‑day basis with broad impact,

autonomy, and authority to act, including managing the needs of all personnel and managing all space and facility needs for A&L. Independently identifies issues, initiates research, interprets information, and acts on issues regarding personnel, space and facilities management, grants management, accounting, travel, payroll, procurement, contracting, and business services. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/ or equivalent experience/training. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours. Salary 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. Application review begins 3/2/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 31394

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EMPLOYMENT and kept current. Notes: Credentials verification for clinical practitioners. Mandated reporting requirements of Child & Dependent Adult Abuse. Must be licensed by the State Board of Registered Nursing. Must be CPR/BLS certified and kept current. Satisfactory completion of criminal history background check. Must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. This is a limited position not to exceed 1000 hours in a 12 mo period. 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. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #25479

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STUDENT HEALTH Acts as a clinical nurse; obtaining history and appropriate medical information in person, online or over the phone in order to assess the student, determining if, when and where a student should be seen. Provides pertinent patient education and/or makes an appropriate appointment utilizing the computerized appointment system. Provides patient education on topics including, but not limited to, safe sex, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections. Refers and consults as appropriate using Student Health, campus and community resources. Reqs: Must be licensed by the State Board of Registered Nursing. Must be CPR/ BLS certified and kept current. Must have a minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Notes: Fingerprint background check required. Credentials verification for clinical practitioners. Mandated reporting requirements of child abuse and adult dependent abuse. Student Health requires that clinical staff must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before the start date. Licensing and credentialing must be current and complete at all times during employment in order to practice and function in this clinical role. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. This is an 11‑month partial‑year career position with 4 weeks of furlough taken during quarter breaks and summer months. 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. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #30174

COMPUTER SCIENCE Helps develop the Computer Science Department’s outreach and communication. Assists in planning and implementing departmental conferences, colloquia and special events including the annual CS Summit and the weekly Theory seminar series. Maintains the department website and social media presence. Assists in development efforts. Reqs: Strong written and

verbal communication skills, active listening and critical thinking. Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style and punctuation. Thorough skills to write clear, lively, engaging, and compelling copy in a variety of styles appropriate to target audiences and/or the broader public, while ensuring adherence to the location’s message. Ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize workload and work independently under pressure of deadlines. Ability to interpret and comply with complex policies and procedures. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse pool of faculty, students and staff and provide excellent customer service. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. This career position is funded until 3/31/23, may be extended dependent upon grant funding $24.61‑$25.16/hr. 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. Application review date begins 2/23/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30909

COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT OF THEATER AND DANCE Primarily responsible for the marketing, communications and public relations in relation to the dynamic calendar of departmental events open to the public, and major initiatives of the Department of Theater and Dance. Responsible for administrative aspects of public events, such as management of front‑of‑house operations and staff, management and/or oversight of box office operations, negotiation of contracts and royalties for licensed materials, the establishment of promotional and event staging budgets, and oversight of related purchasing. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Notes: Satisfactory completion of a conviction history background check; maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull‑Notice Program. Work schedule frequently includes nights, weekends, and holidays. $61,200/ yr. 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. Application review begins 2/17/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30626

RESIDENTIAL & COMMUNITY LIVING Under the general supervision of the Residential Student Conduct Manager and the Assistant Dean of Students/Associate Director of Student Conduct, the Conduct Officer is charged with the responsibility of articulating and educating the Housing and Residential Communities on resident policies, procedures and community standards. The Conduct Officer Develops and implements programs for Lead staff, resident assistants and student‑residents on Residence Hall/Apartment Living community standards. Assists in the investigation, adjudication and general resolution of cases

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referred to Resident Student Conduct (Housing) and the Office of Judicial Affairs. Maintains and updates the curriculum for HDAE Personal Responsibility and Fire Safety courses. Leads/co‑leads the facilitation of these courses throughout the academic year. Serves as an institutional contact and referral point for students, parents and clients who have questions and concerns regarding the judicial process. Co‑advises and trains the Peer Review Board. Responsible for maintaining the conduct case management database/system (Advocate). Responsible for the coordination of conduct hearings and restorative justice circles. Note: Satisfactory criminal history background check. $60,125 ‑ $69,756/yr. 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. Application review begins 2/22/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30844

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RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS The incumbent uses computerized work order systems and other software applications to develop, assign, and manage administrative processes of property management. Schedules work; tracks the progress of work using various software programs; coordinates schedules with various outside resources; vendors, staff, and project managers. Utilizes software systems to collect data and create reports. Serves on Project Management Team and provides administrative support and data analyses for Leadership in Environmental & Energy Design certification. Reqs: Work experience demonstrating a strong customer service background. Min of 3+ years of recent customer service experience. Ability to prioritize demands, meet timelines and exercise judgment. Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently as well as with others. Ability to communicate in person, via telephone and two‑way radio. Independent judgment, initiative and ability to evaluate and analyze data and make recommendations. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to work under pressure in a team atmosphere and independently involving deadlines, periodic heavy work cycles and high volume while maintaining extreme attention to detail. Proficiency in Word and Excel. Notes: Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. Maintain a valid CA driver’s license. $24.61 ‑ $29.58/hr.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. Application review begins 02/18/2022. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30797

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, REGIONAL GIVING

DEVELOPMENT Primary emphasis is on increasing philanthropic support to UC Santa Barbara by maximizing the interest,

involvement and commitment of alumni, parents and friends as well as select corporations and foundations in the assigned regions. Focuses on the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual prospects, including alumni, parents, and friends of the University. Primary solicitation focus will be based on a donor‑centric approach with emphasis on major gifts ($100,000 or more) and new and renewing Chancellor’s Council (annual) level gifts ($1,000 to $99,999). With regard to major gift fundraising, the Director designs and executes planned strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, closing and stewardship of gifts from individuals. Works personally with top donor prospects and also supports the Senior Director, the Associate Vice Chancellor of Development, other campus administrators and key volunteers in top prospect relationships, in order to maximize philanthropic support of UC Santa Barbara. Focuses about 80% time on activities directly related to the fundraising gift cycle. 20%time is focused on other activities related to fundraising, including events, volunteer committee management and administrative and managerial duties, such as planning and coordinating. Prioritizes work by focusing the majority of fundraising activities by geographic region. In close collaboration with the Senior Director, San Diego and Orange County are the targeted geographic regions where a regional network is developed and sustained. Regional assignments may be altered or redefined at the discretion of the Senior Director. Reqs: Demonstrated track record of managing a portfolio of high‑net‑worth individuals, soliciting and securing major gifts. Record of setting and meeting ambitious growth goals to expand an organization’s supporters and increase revenue. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with donors, volunteers and diverse staff. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor/customer relationship databases in order to search for new possible donors to the University. Bachelor’s Degree Required or equivalent combination of education & experience. Notes: This is an annually renewable contract position. Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently. Ability to work some weekends and evenings. Maintain a valid CA driver’s license Satisfactory conviction history background check. 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. Application review begins 2/24/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #30986

EMPLOYEE AND LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

HUMAN RESOURCES Provides employee & labor relations guidance to all levels of the organization, resolving highly complex issues in creative and effective ways. Serves as an experienced consultant and subject matter expert on all employee & labor relations matters and advises management on effective performance management steps, including corrective action and progressive discipline. Provides complex analytical support and functions as management advocate for grievances and complaint resolution processes as well as hearings, arbitrations and unfair practice charge matters. Represents the campus to the Office of the President on system wide bargaining

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negotiation strategy and positions. Reqs: Juris Doctor Degree and experience as an attorney. Advanced organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Advanced knowledge of employee relations function and other subject areas of human resources. Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution. Advanced knowledge of organization policies and procedures. Advanced knowledge of union/labor contracts. Advanced knowledge of labor/employment law, including applicable state and federal laws, court decisions regarding employment related matters and techniques of labor negotiations. Advanced level skills necessary to bargain and represent the University’s interest in union negotiations and in complex/ sensitive dispute forums. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Occasional travel. Two positions are available. $75,000 ‑ 95,000/yr. 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. Application review begins 2/18/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30597

FINANCIAL & ACADEMIC SERVICES MANAGER

SOUTH HALL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT CENTER Management duties encompass responsibility for the daily operations of general administration including: academic & student support services, financial management, curriculum development, staff & academic personnel, technical support services, contract, grant and gift donation/administration, development & alumni relations, facilities maintenance, inventory, equipment maintenance, space allocation, safety program development & compliance, & long‑ & short‑term planning in support of departments’/programs’ & UCSB’s teaching & research mission. Reqs: Solid knowledge of UC policies and procedures and the ability to implement them effectively. Experience in a fast‑paced working environment managing competing deadlines with focus and attention to detail. Staff Supervisory experience. Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $61,200‑$75,000/yr. 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 # 29899

FINANCIAL MANAGER

CALIFORNIA NANO SYSTEMS INSTITUTE Manages the daily fiscal administration and accounting functions for departmental, extramural and gift transactions for the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI). Provides functional support to the Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Operations and the Assistant Director. Responsible for identifying problems and providing hands‑on

assistance, as needed. Works with central campus offices on complex policy and contract interpretation issues. Works closely with CNSI Directorate and department staff to define and implement new procedures. Manages financial aspects of the department including but not limited to overseeing: pre and post‑award administration of extramural projects, management of departmental operating accounts, general ledger reconciliation, facilities recharge accounts, etc. Produces monthly financial statements and cost projections for Principal Investigators. Works with Principal Investigators, other campus units, and funding agencies to ensure that all fiscal responsibilities are accurately met. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience. 4‑6 years of financial reporting, income/expenditure forecasting and developing project budgets. Strong analytical skills to problem solve and implement solutions. Note: Satisfactory criminal history background check. Salary commensurate. 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. Application review begins 2/18/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #30770

ground covers; may operate irrigation systems manually and by automatic controls. Uses a variety of hand and powered tools and equipment, including lawnmowers, edgers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, and vacuums. Cleans grounds and walks of litter; empties trash receptacles; maintains and makes minor repairs to tools, irrigation, and drainage systems. Reqs: Minimum three years experience in institutional or commercial landscape maintenance and installation. Demonstrable knowledge of plant care, safe equipment use, landscape irrigation principles, horticultural pest control experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to be a team player. Ability to communicate effectively in English. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record, and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. $18.38 ‑ $21.55/ hr. 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. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu.Job # 26139

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CAMPUS DINING The Front House Personnel Supervisor is responsible for aiding the Personnel Manager in all aspects of hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of all student employees. Responsible for overseeing a catering program during the summer season. Reqs: Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume operation with a large team of managers, full‑time and student staff. Minimum two years of supervisory experience. Ability to work with a diverse staff. Ability to effectively and clearly communicate directions to employees and customers. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to work independently and exercise initiative while also acting as a team member. Ability to communicate, analyze and troubleshoot situations as they occur. Experience with Excel and Word. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license. Satisfactory conviction history background check. $42,900 ‑ $48,900/yr. Sun: 6:00am‑2:30pm, M‑Th: 6:30am‑3:00pm. 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. Application review begins 2/28/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu. Job # 31292.

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Performs operational level groundskeeping duties as assigned. Cultivates planted areas; plants, fertilizes, and maintains shrubs, small trees, lawns and other

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS Serves as primary departmental UCPath initiator for all student staff new hires, concurrent, and rehires. Responsible for onboarding all student staff hires and assisting with onboarding new career staff. Prepares and processes all employment forms for approximately 300 student non‑academic employees and 25 academic employees under the Graduate Student Association leadership. Prepares employment requisitions, assembles search committees, trains committees on University employment guidelines, interview procedures and applicant evaluation. Responsible for ensuring approval by employees and supervisors by established deadlines for bi‑weekly and monthly pay cycles. Monitors, audits, and compares timecards to the Leave accrual system; initiates corrections and adjustments. Advises career staff and approximately 300 students on University policies and procedures on payroll, benefits, vacation, sick and compensatory time, travel, and employment. Ensures internal, campus, state and federal regulations are followed. Provides resources for department supervisors in key areas of Human Resources including A.S. employee orientation, benefits and workers compensation. Calculates and prepares salary estimates for each unit to assist Associated Students departments’ annual budget projections. Provides payroll financial documentation for the annual payroll audit that details each budgeted area within Associated Students. Oversees the department key and security system. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree Human Resources/Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1+ years experience in payroll administration. 1+ years experience in employment guidelines, interview procedures, and applicant evaluation. Knowledge of USCIS I‑9 employee citizenship and visa requirements, lawful permanent resident, and alien authorized to work in the U.S. Notes: Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. Campus Security Authority. $24.62 ‑ $28.81/ hr. 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

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Residential Operations Provides Human Resources and Payroll support to all units within Residential Operations and Transportation and Parking Services. Must be able to interpret and apply numerous complex policies, analyze information, make substantive recommendations to management, prioritize workload, meet frequent and changing deadlines and perform all duties to a very high standard. Maintains confidentiality as it pertains to personnel and payroll policies and procedures. Requires excellent communication and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and with frequent interruption. Excellent problem‑solving abilities, ability to prioritize changing work demands. Assists with research and analysis on various issues relating to payroll/ personnel/ employment actions data management and training/learning development procedures. Reqs: Demonstrated customer service skills with 3+ years of customer service experience. Ability to work independently as well as with others. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to accuracy and detail. Ability to handle frequent interruptions. Ability to establish and maintain job priorities when there are changes in the workload and competing deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with students, administrators, and staff. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Working knowledge of G Suite, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull‑Notice Program. $24.61 ‑ $29.58/hr. 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. Application review begins 2/23/22 Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu. Job # 31058.

INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY This position works within Enterprise Technology Services as a member of the campus Security Operations Center (SOC) team. Primary responsibility involves monitoring, detecting, protecting and maintaining the security of data, systems and networks. Plans, configures, designs, develops, implements and maintains tools, systems and procedures to ensure the integrity, reliability and security of data, systems, and networks. Reqs: B.A. or B.S. in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check $94,000 ‑ $104,600/yr. 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,

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INSTITUTIONAL DIVERSITY PROJECT MANAGER

CENTER BLACK STUDIES RESEARCH Serves as the project manager supporting UC Santa Barbara’s role as an Aspire IChange Network Institution through the coordination of the many activities and deliverables that are produced by the IChange Team for internal use and submission to the IChange Network leadership, and provides integral assistance to all aspects of the program. The Aspire IChange Network is one of three Aspire Alliance change initiatives and is designed to catalyze change at institutions by providing a comprehensive, systematic approach to organizational transformation. will help to set the direction of conversations and documents amongst the IChange Team, as well as manage and coordinate the tasks and communications assigned to team members and support the co‑leads in ensuring effective time and task management. Coordinate UC Santa Barbara’s broader engagement with the IChange Network. Reqs: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and influence, both verbally and in writing. Advanced project management skills. Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. Analytical/problem‑solving skills. Strong researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals/ analyses. Ability to multi‑task with demanding timeframes. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Dependent Adult Abuse. Satisfactory conviction history background check. $55,600 ‑ $90,000/yr. 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. Application review date begins 2/23/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30450

MANAGER OF INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

DEVELOPMENT Reporting to and working closely with the Associate Chancellor for External Relations, the Manager of Internal Communications helps strategically evaluate, manage, and improve UC Santa Barbara’s internal communications directed primarily, but not limited to, staff and faculty audiences. Serves as a key member of the communications team and will help to create and develop an overarching framework and communication plan that effectively and creatively conveys the UC Santa Barbara brand and leadership objectives to internal audiences. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English or related area. 7‑9 years of relevant experience in communications, including internal communications. 4‑6 years advanced knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning. 4‑6 years advanced skills to create, develop, and implement long and short‑term strategic communication plans. 4‑6 years of excellent analytical, critical thinking, project management, and problem recognition, avoidance, and

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PATIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE

STUDENT HEALTH Using a computerized scheduling system and a virtual phone line system, schedules medical appointments by telephone and in person. Organizes paper medical records documents into appropriate categories and scans them into the patient’s electronic medical record. Must comprehend and comply with all state/federal privacy and confidentiality laws which include appropriate “need to know” access of patient medical records. Must strictly adhere to written guidelines regarding chart access. Reqs: High School Diploma or equivalent. Work experience in a customer service environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills, effective interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment. Must be organized, accurate and dependable. Demonstrated attention to detail with frequent interruptions. Notes:Satisfactory criminal history background check. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. $21.28 ‑ $22.25/hr. 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. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30087

PHYSICIAN, LIMITED

STUDENT HEALTH Provides professional care for college‑age outpatients requiring medical care and consultation, including diagnosis and treatment. Provides consultation services on a per case basis as required for all members of the professional staff in assisting them with diagnosis and treatment for their patients. Reqs: Must have a valid CA medical license and DEA license at all times during employment. Board eligible or certified in Family or Internal Medicine with experience in working with college‑age patients. Notes: Must successfully complete and pass a background check and credentialing process before date of hire. Credentials are renewed periodically. Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse and of Dependent Adult Abuse. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of COVID‑19 vaccination and annual influenza vaccination or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. This is a limited position (no more than 20 hours per week). Salary 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. Application review begins 2/28/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 31222

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TRANSPORTATION & PARKING SERVICES Enforces University parking regulations by issuing citations and courtesy warnings to vehicles illegally parked. Identifies vehicles to be “booted” and processes them according to California Vehicle Code. Keeps current off‑campus events and their locations. Directs traffic and escort vehicles including semi‑trucks and buses. Informs supervisor of problems as they arise. Provides parking instructions and gives directions. Perform other duties as required. Reqs: Demonstrated exceptional customer service by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high‑quality service and assistance. Ability to work as part of a team, maintain a positive attitude, and work together to achieve a common goal of providing world‑class customer service. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with students, staff, faculty, and the general public. Ability to grasp new concepts. Ability to maintain professionalism and composure under high customer demand and challenging customer interactions. Excellent written and verbal communication. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record, and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Ability to work nights and weekends. $22.17/ hr. 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. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 27933

STAFF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE III

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Independently develops a wide variety of laboratory procedures used in upper‑division courses in microbiology and biochemistry, requiring journeyman level of laboratory skills and knowledge in several discrete and distinct scientific fields; assists in the teaching activities of these courses. Prepares laboratory class materials. Independently designs, develops, and/or modifies laboratory course procedures; discusses experimental procedures and demonstrates laboratory protocols. Provides sophisticated technical support to advanced laboratory courses which employ research quality procedures and facilities. Performs sequencing reactions, collects and analyzes data, and transfers data to users. Supervises others in the operation of the Department’s common‑use laboratory facility and lab preparation. Req: Bachelor’s degree with experience in a laboratory setting or equivalent experience or training. Note: Satisfactory completion of a conviction history background check. $28.98/hr. 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

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Develops and maintains the web presence for the College of Engineering and its departments, institutes, centers, programs, and faculty. Has primary responsibility for the development and maintenance of the college’s web sites, content management systems, and web applications. Provides web development, planning, search engine optimization, database architecture, analytics, training, and consultation to other college‑affiliated units on a recharge basis. Implements new tools, user interfaces, and applications on the web in a variety of programming languages. Adheres to laws and policies regarding accessibility, security, and data protection. Coordinates with the service provider to ensure software upgrades and maintenance are current. Provides technical support to users as needed. Performs website‑related duties in a Linux environment and configures the webserver and databases. Works collaboratively with the ECI team to ensure efficient integration with existing College infrastructure and with UCSB campus IT professional organizations to ensure integration with campus serving architectures. Identifies and improves the online needs for students, faculty, staff, alumni, the media, industry, and other college affiliated audiences. Reqs: Good knowledge of Drupal 7 and Drupal 8, and staying current on future versions. Proficient with HTML 5. Experience in CSS. Experience in Adobe Photoshop. Good understanding of accessibility and SEO best practice. Experience with media and social media integration. Experience with coding in all browsers. Desire to create best‑in‑class products and stay on top of the latest web technologies. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $25 ‑ $36.30/ hr. 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. Application review begins 2/22/21. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30659

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LEGALS LEGAL NOTICESTO PLACE EMAIL NOTICE TO LEGALS@ INDEPENDENT.COM ADMINISTER OF ESTATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RICHARD JEROME GOLDEN Case No.: 22PR00051 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of RICHARD JEROME GOLDEN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LYNN M. RABER in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: LYNN M. RABER 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: 3/17/2022 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: Lynn M. Raber,6207 Parkhurst Dr. Goleta, CA 93117; (805) 729‑4880. Published Feb 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARC BROWN, a minor NO: 22PR00064 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of MARC BROWN, a minor A PETITION FOR PROBATE: has been filed by: FRANK L. BROWN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): FRANK L. BROWN 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 03/24/2022 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: John R. Rydell, II, Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP 8 East Figueroa Street, Suite 300 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 805‑965‑5131. Published Feb 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HOMER G. SHEFFIELD JR. NO: 22PR00056 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of HOMER G. SHEFFIELD JR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE: has been filed by: SHEILA T. PRICE and AMETHYST EVE SHEFFIELD in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): SHEILA T. PRICE and AMETHYST EVE SHEFFIELD 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: on 03/24/2022 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: BRADLEY C. HOLLISTER, Esq.228 West Carrillo Street, Suite D Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 284‑0711. Published Feb 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PETER CLECAK Case No.: 22PR00052 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of PETER CLECAK A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LISA ROMESSER in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: LISA ROMESSER 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: 3/24/2022 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 Feb 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PETER KEITH HATLAND Case No.: 22PR00062 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of PETER KEITH HATLAND A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ALEXANDRA LAMBERT in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

THE PETITION for probate requests that: ALEXANDRA LAMBERT 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: 3/24/2022 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: David E. Graff, Esq.;317 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 963‑8611. Published Feb 17, 24. Mar 3 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ANACAPA ISLAND TRADING CO 4292 Encore Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Extra Thicc Boii LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by:Joseph S Rao, CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 20, 2022. 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 E28. FBN Number: 2022‑0000165. Published: Jan 27. Feb 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HYPNOTIZED STUDIOS Storke Rd. Suite 10 Goleta, CA 93317; Cristian M Sagastume 5782 Alondria Dr. Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Cristian Sagastume, Individual with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 20, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000167. Published: Jan 27. Feb 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: LESSON PLANET at 924 Anacapa Street, Suite 4I Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Learning Explorer, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: James M. Hurley, Secretary Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 20, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000162. Published: Jan 27. Feb 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: FORZA STUDIOS 764 Maple Ave Carpinteria, CA 93013; Jon K Anzalone (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Jon Kevin Anzalone with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 21, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000193. Published: Jan 27. Feb 3, 10, 17 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DIGITAL805RETOUCHING at 83 Aldebaran Ave Lompoc, CA 93436; Warren H. Mantooth (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Warren Mantooth, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 10, 2022. 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 E17. FBN Number: 2022‑0000052. Published: Jan 27. Feb 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM 2022-2023 Program Year Goals, Projects and Funding Allocations ATTENTION: The Virtual Meeting is held pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 361. The meeting will be Virtual because meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. The public may only view the meeting on Goleta Channel 19 and/or online at https://cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings and not in Council Chambers. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Goleta will conduct a public hearing to gather public input and obtain Council direction regarding housing and community development needs, goals and priorities, and funding allocations for the 2022-2023 CDBG program year. The City Council will consider the recommendations of its Grant Funding Review Standing Committee regarding funding allocations based on applications the City received from social service providers and identified City-sponsored capital projects. As a CDBG Entitlement Community, the City of Goleta receives funding annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The primary objectives of the CDBG program are the development of viable communities, decent and affordable housing and expanded economic opportunities for persons of very low, low and moderate income. The City of Goleta is required to prepare an annual Action Plan which identifies activities that will be undertaken to address public services, housing and community development needs. The date, time, and location of the City Council public hearing are set forth below. The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City website (www.cityofgoleta.org). HEARING DATE/TIME: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 – Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. PLACE:

Teleconference Meeting; Given the local, state, and national state of emergency, this meeting will be a teleconferenced meeting (with detailed instructions for participation included on the posted agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENT: Interested persons are encouraged to view the meeting and to provide written and/or oral comments. All letters/comments should be sent to cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Letters must be received on or before the date of the hearing or can be submitted at the hearing prior to the conclusion of the public comment portion of the Public Hearing. IN LIGHT OF THE CITY’S NEED TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS ELECTRONICALLY AND TELEPHONICALLY PURSUANT TO AB 361, written comments may be submitted as instructed above or via email to: cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org or by electronic means during the public hearing (date and time noted above), provided they are received prior to the conclusion of the public comment portion of the public hearing. Those who wish to participate in the public hearing must submit an email to cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org which states the item you want to speak to and provide your name, email, and phone number. More detailed instructions on how to participate in the public hearing and to provide comments during the public hearing will be included in the City Council agenda which will be available on the City’s website: https://www.cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/newsand-updates/government-meetingagendas-and-videos. FOR PROJECT INFORMATION: For further information on the project, contact Shanna Dawson, Management Analyst, by email at sdawson@cityofgoleta.org or at (805) 690-5126. For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director at (805) 961-7568 or by email at jvaldez@ cityofgoleta.org. Information is also available on the City’s website: www.tinyurl. com/GoletaCDBG Staff reports and documents will be posted approximately 72 hours before the hearing on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org Note: If you challenge the nature of the above action in court, you may be limited to only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City on or before the date of the hearing (Government Code Section 65009(b)(2)). Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 961-7505 (or call 711 for the California Relay Service (CRS) for hearing impaired TTY/TDD). Notification at least 72 hours prior to the hearing will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements. Publish Date: Santa Barbara Independent on February 17, 2022

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HERITAGE RIDGE 332 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNIT PROJECT CASE NO. 14-049-GPA-VTM-DP Located on the North Side of Camino Vista Between S. Los Carneros and Aero Camino Roads (North of Willow Springs II); APNs 073-060-031 through -043 ATTENTION: The Virtual Meeting is held pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 361. The meeting will be Virtual because meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. The public may only view the meeting on Goleta Channel 19 and/or online at https://www.cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings and not in Council Chambers. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Goleta Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the above mentioned Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and development project which are further described below as follows: Teleconference Meeting Given the local, state, and national state of emergency, this meeting will be a teleconferenced meeting (with detailed instructions for participation included on the posted agenda)

DATE/TIME: Monday, February 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM Project Description: FLT Heritage Ridge TG, LLC, Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, and The Towbes Group, has requested approval of the Heritage Ridge 332 Residential Rental Unit Project. The site location noted above has a Medium-Density Residential (R-MD) with an Affordable Housing Overlay Goleta General Plan land use designation and is subject to Design Residential (DR-20) zone in the former Inland Zoning Ordinance. The site is current zoning Residential Medium (RM). The request is also to certify the proposed Final EIR, adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), and adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC), pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15090. The project proposes a General Plan Amendment to remove a designation of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA); a Vesting Tentative Map for the re-subdivision from 13 lots to 4 lots; a Development Plan; and a request to vacate five roadway and two landscape easements and the acceptance of a new roadway easement. The proposal is for 332 apartment units (104 affordable senior and family units and 228 market rate units), and a 2-acre neighborhood public park with 13 parking spaces. The project requests are: 1. Certify the Final EIR, adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); and adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC), pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15090; 2. Adoption of a General Plan Amendment to remove an Environmental Sensitive Habitat Area designation on the property; 3. Approval of Vesting Tentative Map to consolidate the 13 existing lots from a previous industrial subdivision into four residential (one to be a park) lots; 4. Approval to vacate five roadway easements held by the City and acceptance of a new roadway easement (the official vacation of the five roadway easements will be subject to the public process for vacation of a public right-of-way pursuant to the Streets & Highways Code); 5. Approval of a Development Plan to allow the construction of 332 units (104 Affordable and 228 Market Rate units); and 6. Approval of Park Fee credit of a 2-acre park proposed to be dedicated to the City. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FINDINGS: The proposed Final EIR has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq.), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations, §§ 15000 et seq.), and the City’s Environmental Review Guidelines. The City of Goleta is acting as the Lead Agency for this project. The Final EIR identifies and discusses potential impacts, mitigation measures, monitoring requirements, and residual impacts for identified subject areas. Significant and unavoidable impacts are identified in the issue areas of cumulative level Cultural Resources, Project level Noise, and Project Level Solid Waste. Potentially significant but mitigable effects on the environment are anticipated in the following areas: Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biology, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, and Hydrology, and Transportation/Circulation. To approve the Heritage Ridge project, the City Council would need to adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations in accordance with applicable law. CORTESE LIST: The Project site is not listed on the EnviroStor online database of hazardous site records maintained by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control TSC in coordination with the California State Water Resources Control Board consistent with Government Code § 65962.5 (the “Cortese list”). PUBLIC COMMENT: Interested persons are encouraged to view the meeting and to provide written and/ or oral comments. All letters/comments should be sent to kdominguez@cityofgoleta.org. Letters must be received on or before the date of the hearing or can be submitted at the hearing prior to the conclusion of the public comment portion of the Public Hearing. IN LIGHT OF THE CITY’S NEED TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS ELECTRONICALLY AND TELEPHONICALLY PURSUANT TO AB 361, written comments may be submitted as instructed above or via email to: kdominguez@ cityofgoleta.org or by electronic means during the Public Hearing (date and time noted above), provided they are received prior to the conclusion of the public comment portion of the Public Hearing. Instructions on how to submit written comments during the hearing will be available on the City’s website: https://www. cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/news-andupdates/government-meeting-agendas-and-videos FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Additional information is on file at the City Planning and Environmental Review Department, can be obtained by calling Supervising Senior Planner Mary Chang at (805) 961-7567 or mchang@cityofgoleta.org. For inquiries in Spanish, please contact City staff at 805-562-5500 or espanol@ cityofgoleta.org. DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY/STAFF CONTACT: The Planning Commission staff report will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting on the City’s web site at www.cityofgoleta.org. The Final EIR for the Heritage Ridge Project will be posted on the City’s website at least 10 days prior to the Planning Commission hearing date. Note: If you challenge the City’s final action on this Project in court, you may be limited to only those issues you or someone else raised in written or oral testimony and/or evidence provided to the City on or before the date of the public hearing (Government Code Section 65009(b) [2]). Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact Deborah Lopez, City Clerk, at (805) 961-7505. Notification at least 72 hours prior to the hearing will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements. Publish: Santa Barbara Independent on February 17, 2022 76

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Lompoc, CA 93436; Josue A Alcala Zandate (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Josue Alcala Zandate with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 24, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000198. Published: Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FINTECH STRATEGY GROUP 710 Las Canoas Place Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Global Payment Insights LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: Scott Reynolds, Principal with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 20, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000166. Published: Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA VETERINARY GROUP 3034 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; David P Dawson (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: David P Dawson, Dvm Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 25, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000214. Published: Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: QUILT NERDZ 917 Nan Ct Santa Maria, CA 93454; Jennifer L Edwards (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Jennifer L Edwards, Owner, Sole Proprietor with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 24, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000200. Published: Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SOL Y LUNA PRODUCE 1013 W Nectarine Lompoc, CA 93436; Nancy Gonzalez 1128 Castillo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Urbano Iniguez 1013 W Nectarine Lompoc, CA 93436; Andy Iniguez PO Box 80367, Goleta, CA 93118 This business is conducted by a Joint Venture Filed by: Nancy Gonzalez, General Partner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 24, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000199. Published: Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BIRNAM WOOD HELPING HANDS FUND 1111 Chapala St Ste 200, 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Foundation (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: Jackie Carrera, President & CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 24, 2022. 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 E47. FBN Number: 2022‑0000203. Published: Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MONTECITO FINE DIAMONDS, SANTA BARBARA DIAMONDS, JACKS DIAMONDS 311 E Carrillo St #B Santa Barbara, CA 93101; John Palmer 529 Laguna St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: John Palmer, Pres with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 25, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000215. Published: Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PURSUIT OF PLAY 1481 Crestline Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Kimberly S Herriman (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Kimberly Herriman, Founder/Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 21, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000181. Published: Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: KOOL RUNNINZ‑JAMAICAN FOOD 215 Bath Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Christopher JR Sloley 215 Bath Street Suite B2 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Christopher Sloley, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 24, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000205. Published: Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: RIVIERA BEACH HOUSE 121 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Sunshine Beach House LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: Maya Mallick, Managing Member with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 3, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000328. Published: Feb 10, 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: BEST FRIEND PETSITTER 296 N Hope Ave, #65 Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Beth A Hathaway (same address) This business is conducted by a Indvidual Filed by: Beth Anne Hathaway with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 3, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000331. Published: Feb 10, 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: ARTS BRAZIL 126 Hermosillo Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Cristina Cavoto (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Cristina Cavoto, Curator with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 14, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000107. Published: Feb 10, 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SEYMOUR DUNCAN 5472 Hollister Ave Goleta, CA 93117; Carter Duncan Holding Company (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Partnership Filed by: Cathy Carter Duncan, CEO Carter Duncan Holding Company with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 4, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000352. Published: Feb 10, 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MONTECITO & BATH SELF CAR WASH 220 W Montecito St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Mark A Singer (same address) This business

is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Mark Singer, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 26, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000225. Published: Feb 10, 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: COMI, LLC 559 San Ysidro Road Montecito, CA 93108; Com Investments, LLC 2300 Carillon Point Kirkland, WA 98033 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: Teresa I. Mason, Secretary with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 31, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000267. Published: Feb 10, 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: LEFAIR MAGAZINE 1212 Alta Vista F Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Fashion Beauty Network LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: Tracy Kahn, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 18, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000125. Published: Feb 10, 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LIMAR’S CLOSET 102 N Hope Ave #42 Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Limar Delicano (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Limar Delicano, Sole Proprietor with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 31, 2022. 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 E4. FBN Number: 2022‑0000261. Published: Feb 17, 24. Mar 3, 10 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOSCUE‑BOYD CONSTRUCTION 1514 Shoreline Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Foscue‑Boyd Construction (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: Bryan Foscue‑Boyd, CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 08, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000374. Published: Feb 17, 24. Mar 3, 10 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: CARD CHASER, CARD CHASERS, THE CARD CHASER 454 Orange Blossom Lane Goleta, CA 93117; Aaron D Clements (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Aaron D Clements, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 28, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000252. Published: Feb 17, 24. Mar 3, 10 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CELLULAR SALES, CELLULAR SALES OF CALIFORNIA, VERIZON WIRELESS‑CELLULAR SALES/ AUTHORIZED RETAILER 7050 Hollister Avenue, Suite A‑3 Goleta, CA 93117‑2809; Cellular Sales of California, LLC 9040 Executive Park Dr., 3rd Floor, Room 329 Knoxville, CA 37923 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: Pamela White, President with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 02, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of

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the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E40. FBN Number: 2022‑0000293. Published: Feb 17, 24. Mar 3, 10 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: L. EVERETT & ASSOCIATES 3700 State Street, Suite 350 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Lea Environmental., Inc (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: James Wells, President with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 04, 2022. 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: 2022‑0000347. Published: Feb 17, 24. Mar 3, 10 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CATHEDRAL OAKS CHILDRENS CENTER 4974 Cathedral Oaks Road Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Santa Barbara Childrens Centers LLC 863 Via Abajo Santa Barbara, CA 93110 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: Taundra Pitchford, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 21, 2022. 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 E47. FBN Number: 2022‑0000187. Published: Feb 17, 24. Mar 3, 10 2022.

NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ROSEMARY RIVAS TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 21CV04721 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: ROSEMARY RIVAS TO: RITA ROSEMARY RIVAS 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 Feb 8, 2022 10:00 am, Dept 3, 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 Dec 21, 2021. by Thomas P. Anderle. of the Superior Court. Published. Feb 3, 10,17, 24 2022. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ERIC LOUIS MALANCA aka ERIC LOUIS HUNT aka ERIC LOUIS GEKAS TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 21CV04962 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: ERIC LOUIS MALANCA aka ERIC LOUIS HUNT TO: ERIC LOUIS MALANCA FROM: ERIC LOUIS MALANCA aka ERIC LOUIS GEKAS TO: ERIC LOUIS MALANCA 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 March 01, 2022 10:00 am, Dept 3, ANACAPA DIVISION SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated Jan 26, 2022. by Thomas P. Anderle. of the Superior Court. Published. Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 2022. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ALEXANDRA SCRIBNER CARTER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 22CV00224 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: ALEXANDRA SCRIBNER CARTER TO: ALEXANDRA CARTER WARMOTH 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 March 29, 2022 10:00 am, Dept 3, 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 Jan 28, 2022. by Thomas P. Anderle. of the Superior Court. Published. Feb 3, 10,17, 24 2022. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF RUBI RAJBANSHI TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 21CV04997 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: RUBI RAJBANSHI TO: RUBI RAJBANSHI SOARES 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 Mar 11, 2022 10:00 am, Dept 4, 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 Jan 20, 2022. by Donna D. Geek. of the Superior Court. Published. Feb 10,17, 24. Mar 3 2022.

01-NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDS 1. OWNER: Montecito Union School District 2. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION NAME: 2122-4 Buildings D and E Renovation and 3. PROJECT LOCATION: 385 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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Work for Temporary Classrooms

PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1. Site work for eight temporary classrooms 2. Buildings D and E Renovation: General: These items need to be done throughout both Buildings D and E • Bring up to code: fire alarm, fire sprinklers, electrical, plumbing, sewer, HVAC/air conditioning, and restrooms need to be expanded to improve accessibility • ADA bring up to code, improving paths of travel, adjusting thresholds. • Hazardous materials abatement, including the removal of lead & asbestos • Windows and doors: bring up to current code (separate project) Building D Only • Installing Two Elevators • Main Level, south side (Four grade classrooms) • Main Level, north side (music room, copy room, room 6) • Lower Level (art and one of the music rooms) • Staff Break Room • School Offices (nurse, principal, reception area, assistant principal) • Auditorium, District Office • Building Exterior Building E Only • Kindergarten classrooms • First grade classrooms START DATE, TBD, this project is anticipated to start soon after the end of the current school year, end of June 2022. 5. BID DEADLINE: Bids are due on March 15, 2022 no later than 2:00 p.m. 6. PLACE AND METHOD OF BID RECEIPT: All Bids must be sealed. Personal delivery, courier, or mailed via United States Postal Service and addressed to Montecito Union School District, 385 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. ATTN: Leo Perez 7. PLACE PLANS ARE ON FILE: Detail scope of work: www.tricoblue.com 8. ALTERNATES: If alternate bids are called for, the contract will be awarded to the lowest bid price on the base contract without consideration of the prices on the additive or deductive items. 9. MANDATORY JOB WALK: Meet at Montecito Union School Front Office by the stairs, on February 23 2022 at 10:00 a.m.. Attendance at the entire job walk is mandatory and failure to attend the entire job walk may result in your bid being rejected as non-responsive. Contact OWNER for details on required job walks and related documentation. 10. This is a prevailing wage project. OWNER has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker needed to execute this contract. These rates are on file at OWNER’s office, and a copy may be obtained upon request, or at www.dir.ca.gov. Contractor shall post a copy of these rates at the job site. ALL PROJECTS OVER $1,000 ARE SUBJECT TO PREVAILING WAGE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT BY THE LABOR COMMISSIONER. It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the contract is awarded (CONTRACTOR), and upon any SUBCONTRACTOR, to pay not less than the specified rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the contract. 11. A Payment Bond for contracts over $25,000 and a Performance Bond for all contracts will be required prior to commencement of work. These bonds shall be in the amounts and form called for in the Contract Documents. 12. Pursuant to the provisions of Public Contract Code Section 22300, CONTRACTOR may substitute certain securities for any funds withheld by OWNER to ensure CONTRACTOR’s performance under the contract. At the request and expense of CONTRACTOR, securities equivalent to any amount withheld shall be deposited, at the discretion of OWNER, with either OWNER or a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall then pay any funds otherwise subject to retention to CONTRACTOR. Upon satisfactory completion of the contract, the securities shall be returned to CONTRACTOR. Securities eligible for investment shall include those listed in Government Code Section 16430, bank and savings and loan certificates of deposit, interest bearing demand deposit accounts, standby letters of credit, or any other security mutually agreed to by CONTRACTOR and OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall be the beneficial owner of any securities substituted for funds withheld and shall receive any interest on them. The escrow agreement shall be in the form indicated in the Contract Documents. 13. To bid on or perform the work stated in this Notice, CONTRACTOR must possess a valid and active contractor’s license of the following classification(s) B No CONTRACTOR or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of § 4104 of the Public Contract Code, for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5. No CONTRACTOR or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the DIR. DIR’s web registration portal is: www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Contractors.html 14. CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records (eCPR) to the Labor Commissioner monthly in PDF format. Registration at www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Certified-Payroll-Reporting.html is required to use the eCPR system. The following notice is given as required by Labor Code Section 1771.5(b)(1): CONTRACTOR and any subcontractors are required to review and comply with the provisions of the California Labor Code, Part 7, Chapter 1, beginning with Section 1720, as more fully discussed in the Contract Documents. These sections contain specific requirements concerning, for example, determination and payment of prevailing wages, retention, inspection, and auditing payroll records, use of apprentices, payment of overtime compensation, securing workers’ compensation insurance, and various criminal penalties or fines which may be imposed for violations of the requirements of the chapter. Submission of a bid constitutes CONTRACTOR’s representation that CONTRACTOR has thoroughly reviewed these requirements. 15. OWNER will retain 5% of the amount of any progress payments. 16. This Project does not require prequalification pursuant to AB 1565 of all general contractors and all mechanical, electrical and plumbing subcontractors 17. BID PACKET will be available at www.tricoblue.com and provided at the job walk to attendees. Advertisement Dates: February 10, 17, 2022-

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