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is happening here and now! Organic material like food waste creates harmful levels of methane when it’s buried in the landfill.That’s why a new state law requires us to recycle organics. If you live on the South Coast of Santa Barbara County or the Santa Ynez Valley and can’t compost at home, we have you covered! We’re pulling organics out of the trash at the County’s ReSource Center and turning them into compost and green energy. Residents should keep food scraps and organic waste in the trash to be sorted out.

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Silkroad Ensemble Home Within Kinan Azmeh, composer, clarinet Kevork Mourad, live illustrations, visuals Thu, Mar 31 / 8 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall Tickets start at $30 / FREE for UCSB students Includes an at-home viewing option “Kevork Mourad’s live sketches combine with Kinan Azmeh’s clarinet to create a whirlwind of images to mirror the seven years of war that have made their country unrecognizable.” Reuters Major Sponsor: Jody & John Arnhold

Everything Rises: Jennifer Koh and Davóne Tines Tue, Apr 12 / 8 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall $35 / FREE for UCSB students Includes an at-home viewing option Justice for All Lead Sponsors: Marcy Carsey, Connie Frank & Evan Thompson, Zegar Family Foundation, and Anonymous Supporting Sponsor: Annette & Dr. Richard Caleel Made possible by gifts to the A&L Commission of New Work Endowment Fund

Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater Robert Battle, Artistic Director Matthew Rushing, Associate Artistic Director Wed, Apr 13 & Thu, Apr 14 / 8 PM / Granada Theatre Tickets start at $45 / FREE for UCSB students A Granada facility fee will be added to each ticket price

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Editor in Chief Marianne Partridge Publisher Brandi Rivera Executive Editor Nick Welsh Senior Editors Tyler Hayden and Matt Kettmann Associate Editor Jackson Friedman Opinions Editor Jean Yamamura News Reporters Ryan P. Cruz, Jun Starkey Executive Arts Editor Charles Donelan Arts Writer Josef Woodard Calendar Editor Terry Ortega Sports Editor Victor Bryant Food Writer George Yatchisin Travel Writers Macduff Everton, Mary Heebner

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Columnists Dennis Allen, Gail Arnold, Sara Caputo, Christine S. Cowles, Roger Durling, Marsha Gray, Betsy J. Green, Amy Ramos, Jerry Roberts, Starshine Roshell Contributors Rob Brezsny, Melinda Burns, Ben Ciccati, John Dickson, Leslie Dinaberg, Camille Garcia, Keith Hamm, Rebecca Horrigan, Eric HvolbØll, Tom Jacobs, Shannon Kelley, Kevin McKiernan, Carolina Starin, Ethan Stewart, Tom Tomorrow, Maggie Yates, John Zant Director of Advertising Sarah Sinclair Marketing and Promotions Manager Emily Lee Advertising Representatives Camille Cimini Fruin, Suzanne Cloutier, Remzi Gokmen, Tonea Songer Digital Marketing Specialist Graham Brown Marketing and Promotions Administrator Anne Parayil Accounting Administrator Tobi Feldman Office Manager/Legal Advertising Tanya Spears Guiliacci Distribution Scott Kaufman Editorial Intern Madison Smoak Columnist Emeritus Barney Brantingham Photography Editor Emeritus Paul Wellman Founding Staff Emeriti Audrey Berman, George Delmerico, Richard Evans, Laszlo Hodosy Honorary Consigliere Gary J. Hill

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MARKETING MARVEL With multiple Indy employees expecting children this year, we’ve had a chance to meet and employ some new talent. No one is more important during Burger Week than our Marketing and Promotions Administrator, and we are lucky to have Anne Parayil in the role just in time for that annual celebration. Here she answers a few questions.

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What got you interested in marketing while you were at UCSB? I have always been interested in how the field of marketing is creative and dynamic. However, it wasn’t until I joined Gaucho Creative, a UCSB student-run marketing and consulting agency, that I fully decided I wanted to pursue a career in marketing. At Gaucho Creative, I have worked on various client projects with other students and discovered how much I enjoy the collaborative and cross-functional aspect of marketing.

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Where do you want to go with your career? Do you have any dreams of what you would like to do with the Indy? Although I want to pursue a career in marketing, I also enjoy writing in my free time. I would love to be involved with some aspect of writing at the Indy.

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What’s your favorite way to enjoy Santa Barbara? My favorite way to enjoy Santa Barbara is to bike to Sands Beach and watch the sunset.

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District Attorney Joyce Dudley announced 3/3 at the County Courthouse that she will retire when her third term as DA comes to an end in January 2023. “I’m at a time in my life,” she said, “where I want to spend significant time with my family and friends, go on more adventures, push myself athletically like I never have before, and spend more time teaching and volunteering.” Dudley explained she was endorsing her Chief Deputy District Attorney, John Savrnoch, in the upcoming election. Full story at independent.com/dudley-retiring.

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SHIPS AHOY: All cruise ship visits had been put on temporary hiatus two years ago, after the CDC issued a “no sail” order on March 4, 2020, due to COVID-19.

S.B. Poised to End Two-Year Stall on Cruise Ships With COVID on Decline, Waterfront Department Looks to Resume Cruise-Ship Program to Generate Revenue

by Ryan P. Cruz

ust over two years after the last cruise ship anchored offshore on March 4, 2020, Santa Barbara City Council is moving to end the temporary ban on these visits and resume the program that generated hundreds of thousands in direct revenue annually and millions of dollars in additional tourist spending. Waterfront Director Mike Wiltshire and Administrative Analyst Chris Bell, who oversees the cruise ship program, presented the council with the facts on what exactly the city has been missing in the last two years, and what cruise visits would look like with COVID safety protocols. Bell said that, according to a 2013 survey, Santa Barbara’s cruise-ship program had a $2.4 million impact on the city—$280,000 of which went directly to the city coffers through passenger fees and sales tax—and more than $6 million in visitor spending in stores and restaurants. All visits had been put on temporary hiatus two years ago, after the CDC issued a “no sail” order on March 14, 2020, due to COVID-19 resulting in the cancelation of 45 calls. On March 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention downgraded the county’s COVID-19 Community Level—a new metric unveiled last month to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on their latest COVID data—from medium to

low, reflecting the county’s recent drop in hospital bed usage, hospital admissions, and the total number of new COVID-19 cases. With COVID numbers dropping countywide, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department worked with the city to come up with protocols that would allow the cruise ships to safely return. Passengers must be fully vaccinated or provide a negative test result within 24 hours of coming on shore to visit. Cruise lines must also follow the CDC’s COVID-19 Program, and all captains must sign a separate agreement with the city to abide by all ecological guidelines affecting Santa Barbara waters. Cruise ships must dock a mile offshore and cannot discharge any “garbage, sewage, or gray water” within 12 nautical miles of Santa Barbara. Bell said most new ships are hybrid models and are more eco-friendly and fuel-efficient than before 2020. Councilmember Kristen Sneddon, however, voiced concern even though she realized the rest of the council was in favor. “I’d just like to phase these visits out,” Sneddon said. “I think there are larger environmental concerns about not promoting this as a means of income.” Most other councilmembers that spoke, and members of the public who phoned in over Zoom to comment, were in favor of the program’s return and the economic spark it would provide in the tourism sector. The Waterfront Department already has 31 calls scheduled for 2022, a total of 56,000

passengers, and 27 scheduled the year after that. Wiltshire also noted that without the visits, the waterfront would have to make up that $500,000 revenue elsewhere, which could mean higher slip fees and parking prices. When the first ships began arriving in 2002, only eight had visited by 2007. But things picked up over the next two decades, with 200 ships making Santa Barbara a port of call. From 2014-2017, around 28 ships arrived each year. Ships typically carry anywhere from 200-3,500 passengers, with the Waterfront Department charging $7 per passenger. “This revenue is an important part of the waterfront budget,” Bell said. “With the economics of it, I just don’t see an alternative that would be acceptable to the public if we didn’t have that revenue,” Councilmember Eric Friedman said. Though the council did not vote, as the presentation was meant as informational, several of the councilmembers—with the exception of Sneddon—were in favor of moving forward. Mayor Randy Rowse closed by addressing concerns about ecological impacts, saying that the visitors would be coming without the emissions from hundreds of cars. “The way I look at it is this: There’s a lot of folks that get to visit Santa Barbara that didn’t get on the 101 and drive up here to do so,” Rowse said. “It’s a great way to show off the town; if anybody’s ever seen this town from the ocean, you’ll understand how special that view n really is.”

The Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael Angelo Auclair, 30, of Port Hueneme in Lompoc on 3/5 in relation to the string of sexual assaults that occurred in Isla Vista on 2/28. He was booked at the Main Jail for sexual battery and indecent exposure, with a bail of $1 million. The investigation, which remains ongoing, was aided by members of the public who came forward with information, including a home security video that captured Auclair in his car. Anyone with further information can call detectives at (805) 681-4150 or leave a tip anonymously at (805) 681-4171 or SBSheriff.org. An alleged prowler seen on Calle Noguera near Peabody Charter School around 1 a.m. on 3/3 was arrested after reportedly fighting with S.B. police officers chasing him, one of whom was taken to the hospital with a broken hand. The suspect, Justin Howze Juniel, was arrested on misdemeanor prowling and felony resisting an officer by force. Juniel, who was described as a 40-year-old transient with an outstanding felony arrest warrant, was also injured in the melee but treated by paramedics at the scene. His bail is set at $100,000. The S.B. man who allegedly stole $12 million from victims as part of an eight-year-long Ponzi scheme now faces new charges of failing to pay more than $3 million in federal income tax and concealing bank accounts in Monaco. Darrell Arnold Aviss, 64, has been charged with three counts of tax evasion, six counts of failing to report foreign bank and financial accounts, and one count of aggravated identity theft, on top of his original charges of five counts of wire fraud and six counts of money laundering. He is scheduled to go on trial 7/26. Full story at independent.com/aviss.

PUBLIC SAFETY County Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire on the evening of 3/7, near Highway 101 and the southbound State Street off-ramp. The fire started near the site of a multi-person homeless encampment. At least five fire trucks responded to the call of the fire, which burned in an area of about 100 by 50 feet. No structures were in the vicinity of the fire, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. CONT’D ON PAGE 9 

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DISPLACED: Ukrainian refugees wait at a train station in Przemyśl, Poland, where Santa Barbara’s president of ShelterBox is on a logistical recon mission to help meet the exploding humanitarian crisis triggered by Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine.

From S.B. to Przemysl

Updates on Ukraine from Salud Carbajal and ShelterBox CEO by Nick Welsh ou know the number-one thing people want?” asked Kerri Murray, Santa Barbara’s president of ShelterBox, an international aid organization specializing in makeshift shelters. “Duct tape,” she answered. Murray is now ensconced in the Polish town of Przemyśl, a few miles across the Ukrainian border, where every day, 20,000 Ukrainian refugees arrive by train. She’s there on a logistical recon mission to figure out how best to launch two new projects — one in Ukraine and another in a neighboring country — to help meet the exploding humanitarian crisis triggered by Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine. As of Tuesday, two million refugees had fled Ukraine; last Tuesday, the number was 600,000. It could be four million before anyone knows it, Murray said. “It’s the fastest-growing exodus since World War II.” Most people Murray saw had no idea where they were going or how they were going to get there. They arrived, Murray said, with nothing but the clothes on their back or, in a few cases, the cats on their laps. They are women, children, the disabled, and the elderly. Pets are everywhere. But no males between the ages of 18 and 60 are allowed to leave Ukraine; they are needed to fight the war. Everyone is tired, exhausted, and traumatized. Even so, she said, the situation does not feel chaotic. Polish priests are on hand to greet each of the new arrivals; they give them tulips. Others offer soup and bread. “The Polish are truly the first responders,” Murray said. A small carload of people from France showed up with medical supplies. They left, taking three refugees to Germany and one to France. The temperature is in the twenties, and conditions are such that it can take 26 hours to drive what normally takes 60 minutes. Right now, she said, what people need a lot of are thermal blankets, mattresses, solar

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lamps, and water purifiers. Ordinarily, ShelterBox gives people in disaster zones tents. But in this situation, tarpaulins make more sense; they can be used to fashion roofs, walls, and interior dividers. What people also need are basic household items such as diapers, tampons, body wipes, electric teakettles, flashlights, and duct tape. In the meantime, Congressmember Salud Carbajal is navigating the nation’s political response to Putin’s “special military operation,” and the ground under his feet is shifting rapidly. Last week, Carbajal was arguing that an embargo on Russian oil might be precipitous since Hawai‘i and Alaska depended on Russian fuel. But by late Monday, President Joe Biden announced the United States would no longer buy Russian oil. Now the focus was to get other oil producing nations to increase production. Biden, Carbajal said, has already drawn down the country’s strategic oil reserves by 60 million barrels. To put that in perspective, the United States consumes 29 million barrels a day, and of that, about 8 percent comes from Russia. “Is this going to have an impact?” Carbajal asked. “Absolutely.” But he added, “This is the increased price we are faced with in a fight against a dictator run amok.” Carbajal took issue with those who argue the United States needs to expand oil production in response to events in Ukraine. “Let me tell you, we can’t drill our way out of this,” he stated. “We need to invest in alternative energy, now more than ever.” Carbajal emphasized the impact this is having on the Russian economy. “The ruble is tumbling like never before,” he said, and even some of the oligarchs are having second thoughts. He met earlier in the week with two members of the Ukrainian military who impressed him with their deep resolve. Regular citizens, he said, are joining “territorial militias.” Russian troops, he’d been CONT’D ON PAGE 11 

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An artist’s rendering of the Randall Road Debris Basin

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Debris Basin Hurdle Cleared

he County of Santa Barbara will be granted possession of 630 Randall Road — the last property on the devastated street to be added to the debris basin that Public Works has been digging for the past 10 months — on March 19. The home was destroyed in the Montecito debris flow of 2018, taking the lives of hand surgeon Dr. Mark Montgomery and his 22-year-old daughter, Caroline. Two more people lost their lives farther downstream from Randall Road, which is bordered by San Ysidro Creek. Catherine Montgomery had tried tenaciously to hold onto the property in her husband’s and daughter’s memory. The other seven property owners on Randall Road accepted the county’s offer to purchase their properties.

The eminent domain action to enable a 9.2-acre debris basin was a higher need for the greater community, the county argued, to prevent the next debris flow from inundating downstream homes. Already, work had wrapped on Phase 1 in January for the big dig, which went around the Montgomery property, said Jon Frye of County Flood Control, leaving a functional basin for some hoped-for rains that failed to materialize. Montgomery and the county remain in talks to determine the value of the property, but Judge Benjamin Coats of Ventura Superior Court allowed the county to take possession of the land and begin excavating it for the debris basin in his February ruling. That ruling will not be challenged by Montgomery, her attorney Todd Amspoker said. —Jean Yamamura

NEWS BRIEFS CONT’D FROM P. 7 Campfires are now banned along the ridgeline from Gaviota to the Ventura County border for two years. An increase in camping and campfires along the ridge roads in the Santa Ynez Mountains had raised concern among fire officials that a wind-driven wildfire could race down to the coastal cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria, and Summerland. The order includes penalties of up to $5,000 and six months in prison for violations, and the ban lasts through 2/24/24. Full story at independent.com/camp-fire-ban.

CITY S.B. City Council approved the construction contract for the Thousand Steps Repair Project, which was officially approved by the California Coastal Commission in 2021. The historic beach stairway was originally built in 1925 but has fallen into disrepair in recent years. The project will demolish and reconstruct the bottom 24 steps, add 10 new steps, extend the stairway, and add new handrails, as well as add new bike racks at the top and improve drainage. The city chose lowest bidder Applied Restoration of El Cajon, CA, and the $386,420 project will be funded through the Adopted Parks and Recreation Capital Budget and Water Capital funds.

COUNTY The Board of Supervisors voted 3/9 to “wholly disagree” with several Grand Jury findings detailing concerns over idle oil wells in the county, including the risk of methane leaks and soil and groundwater contamination, inadequate identification and monitoring, unknown fiscal liabilities, and understaffing of the county’s petroleum

unit. In reply to the Grand Jury Report, county staff had said it was the state, not the county, that was responsible for all those things except for county staffing, and three of the five supervisors agreed. Full story at independent.com/idle-wells. County supervisors had the bad news confirmed that the drought is on and not about to end. The inches of rain that fell early in the water year — nearly two feet at San Marcos Pass — sank to just about zero through January and February. Lake Cachuma was at 47 percent capacity, with nearly all its water spoken for. However, water agency manager Matt Young also brought some promising ideas to the supervisors, including a couple of desalination projects in the research stages at Vandenberg and in S.L.O., as well as Carpinteria’s plan to inject treated wastewater underground to recharge groundwater. Full story at independent.com/drought.

CORONAVIRUS The county’s emergency declaration that allows it to hold meetings on video instead of fully in-person during the pandemic was renewed 3/8 at the Board of Supervisors. Though Supervisor Das Williams had indicated last month that he might not support a renewal, he said he’d seen enough members of the county’s various advisory committees test COVID positive or be afraid to attend a meeting in person based on age or circumstance that a quorum would have been absent. The renewal vote split along north-south county lines, passing 3-2 with supervisors Steve Lavagnino and Bob Nelson voting against. n

PROGRAM: Franck: R. Schumann: Albéniz: Ravel:

Prelude, Chorale et Fugue FWV 21 Fantasie in C Major Op.17 Iberia, Book 1 Jeux d’eau & La valse

British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor (b.1992) has been described as “the best pianist to come out of England in the last 50 years.” His virtuosic command, distinctive sound and the remarkable depth of his music making are reminiscent of legendary pianists that are long gone such as Rachmaninoff, Schnabel, Rubinstein, and Serkin. The upcoming Masterseries recital marks his Santa Barbara debut! Sponsors: Bitsy & Denny Bacon and The Becton Family Foundation Alison & Jan Bowlus Concert Partner: Raye Haskell Melville

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CAMA and Music Academy of the West co-present the London Symphony Orchestra in concert in celebration of the Music Academy’s 75th anniversary

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THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022, 7:30PM

LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sir Simon Rattle, Music Director

Works by Berlioz, Sibelius, Bartók, Ravel and Hannah Kendall. Join CAMA and the Music Academy of the West for this not-to-be-missed historic Santa Barbara classical music concert collaboration. The London Symphony Orchestra’s 2022 North American Tour is made possible through an intercontinental partnership with the Music Academy of the West. The lead sponsors of the Music Academy of the West and London Symphony Orchestra partnership are Linda & Michael Keston and Mary Lynn & Warren Staley. Additional support has been provided in remembrance of Léni Fé Bland. CAMA thanks our generous sponsor who has made this performance possible: Primary Sponsor: Bitsy & Denny Bacon and The Becton Family Foundation

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alifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has passed new mandates to achieve universal transitional kindergarten (TK) by 2025, including requiring a 12-to-one ratio of adults to students in TK classes and expanding the age eligibility for 4-yearolds who would have missed the cutoff for kindergarten. Locally, this could put an even greater strain on schools already struggling with staff shortages. Nearly all elementary schools in the Santa Barbara Unified School District already have TK programs or a combination of TK and kindergarten, said Assistant Superintendent Ana Escobedo, with Santa Barbara Community Academy, the last school to adopt a TK program. Escobedo said the most pressing issue the new mandate presents is the requirement of more adults. “This is the challenge across the nation,” she said. Part of Governor Newsom’s mandate was an attempt to reduce overall class sizes, going from a requirement of 24 students

to one adult, to 12 students to one adult. However, teachers and district staff across the country have been leaving their positions since the beginning of the pandemic. Due to this national shortage, it might take longer than the 2025-26 deadline “to hire the necessary people, and to create funding to pay them,” Escobedo said. Newsom’s plan is part of a $123.9 billion Pre-K and K-12 education package, and he promises to put $300 million toward increasing TK programs. However, creating enough funding, not only for more employees but also to build facilities and purchase materials, might also put the district past the 2025-26 completion threshold. Despite these potential challenges, Escobedo said district officials are working with state legislators to find a solution to the funding conundrum. “In Santa Barbara, we’re very clear about our commitment to quality Pre-K programs,” she said. —Jun Starkey

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ON THE GROUND: Rep. Salud Carbajal was part of a bipartisan Armed Services Committee delegation visit to Ukraine in December 2021, meeting members of the Ukraine military and diplomatic officials.

told, were moving forward reluctantly, knowing their every move was being captured by cell phone and that they faced all but certain ambush along the way. Carbajal said he expected Congress to appropriate $14 million in military and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine sometime this week. The United States just added another 500 troops to the 100,000 already assigned to NATO, 12,000 of whom are stationed along the Ukrainian border. But he was adamant that imposing a nofly zone over Ukraine was too risky. “Keep in mind a no-fly zone means someone has to implement it. What would happen if we

“Working the Image of Work on the Canvas: the Perspective Frame, the Weaving Loom, and Van Gogh’s Craft Labor” Debora Silverman, Distinguished Professor of History and Art History, UCLA “Vincent and I” Devi Ormond, Getty, Associate Conservator of Paintings, J. Paul Getty Museum The general public is also welcome to join the Scholars’ Day on Monday, March 14, 9:30–5 pm via Zoom. $5 SBMA Members and Non-Members (via Zoom) More information and tickets at tickets.sbma.net.

were to shoot down one of their planes or they were to shoot down one of ours?” he asked. “That runs the risk of escalating this into a much larger war, something some people have called World War III.” n

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ering it,” said Daniel Gonzalez, director of organizing and advocacy for FLA. Gonzalez said the youth organizers at FLA began discussing redistricting in November 2021, after attending a few redistricting community meetings and noticing that the proposed maps divided up areas with large Latine populations, which would effectively lessen the voting power of those areas. The final layout was decided after many discussions among the young members of FLA, many of whom live on the east and west sides of Santa Barbara and have a vested interest in ensuring their collective voting power. “Our youth are very intelligent,” said Layhearn Tep, health equity policy manager for FLA. “They definitely had the tools; we were just there to support them.” —Jun Starkey

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ecause of a glut of marijuana on the market, the county’s tax revenue from cannabis cultivation is expected to be only $12.4 million for this fiscal year, or $6 million less than the $18.4 million that was forecast when the county budget was adopted last June, authorities said this week. The projected shortfall “is attributable to the oversupply of wholesale cannabis product and resulting price compression that continues to persist locally and statewide, much as it did early on in other states that legalized adult-use cannabis prior to California, such as Colorado and Oregon,” according to a report by the County Executive Officer to the Board of Supervisors. The CEO’s projection was based on the receipts for cannabis during October, November, and December 2021, the second quarter of the current fiscal year. (This fiscal year runs July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022.) The report was received by the board on Tuesday as part of its administrative agenda, signaling a change from recent years, in which the supervisors held quarterly public hearings on the status of cannabis revenues, permits, and licensing. Using the state’s “Track-and-Trace” system, which provides data and analytics for

all licensed operators, the county will be able to make more accurate projections regarding cannabis tax revenue in the future, the report said. In all, it showed the cannabis tax revenue shortfall for 2021-22 is projected to be $6.6 million, including both cultivation and retail. None of the six storefronts where marijuana can be sold in unincorporated areas are up and running yet, so the county’s tax revenue from cannabis retail is projected to be only $58,000, down from $625,000 that was budgeted last June. The owners are still in the process of getting their county zoning permits and business licenses; only one storefront is expected to start operating by July of this year. On the plus side, the county expects a $2.7 million boost in property transfer taxes over what was forecast when the Fiscal Year 202122 budget was adopted, driven by historically low mortgage rates and the high demand for homes. Bed taxes that are assessed for hotel and motel rooms are trending $2.6 million higher than budgeted because of the public’s pent-up demand for travel, and the county is projecting a year-end surplus of $2 million in sales taxes over what was forecast last June. —Melinda Burns

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CHECKING IT TWICE: The Sheriff’s Office secured a two-year grant to check if the county residents on the list of gun owners prohibited from legally owning guns still deserved to be there and, if so, to do something about it.

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Sheriff’s Office to ‘Encourage’ 163 Gun Owners to Hand over Illegally Owned Firearms by Nick Welsh or the past four years, the California Department of Justice has maintained a county-by-county list of people who own firearms but who legally are prohibited from doing so for a host of reasons. As of January 1 this year, there were 163 names on that list. But until recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) offered local law enforcement agencies no additional resources to deal with those identified as persons prohibited from owning firearms. “It was just a list we had hanging out there,” said Chief Deputy Craig Bonner with the county Sheriff ’s Office. That changed this year when Lt. Juan Camarena — who’s running for sheriff against incumbent Bill Brown in this year’s election—secured the Sheriff ’s Office a twoyear grant for $685,000 to make sure those on the list still deserved to be there and if so, to do something about it. “This is not a government gun grab,” stressed Bonner. “We’re not looking for doors to kick down. We’re looking to educate and encourage people to comply.” Many people on the list, Bonner suggested, may not even know they’re prohibited for owning the firearms they legally purchased. For example, people who were committed to a mental-health hold because they posed an imminent threat to themselves or others might not be aware that they are barred by state law from being in possession of firearms. And if they were committed by their own doctors, law enforcement agencies probably wouldn’t know about it. “It’s about closing gaps,” Bonner said. Bonner said the money would cover the cost of a full-time detective plus overtime costs accrued by others in the department. The list must first be verified, he said, meaning the detective assigned must determine

if the listing is still valid and the individuals named still reside in Santa Barbara County. After that, there would be a phone call or a knock on the door. The job requires “some pretty darn good people skills,” Bonner said, and the detective selected, Troy Holman, has more than 20 years’ experience. To show compliance, the person must show that they’ve transferred ownership of the firearms in question through a licensed firearms dealer. Search warrants and seizures would only occur, Bonner said, only as a last resort if Detective Holman were told “to pound sand.” According to statistics provided by Camarena, the 163 prohibited individuals reportedly possess 422 firearms; of those, 417 are handguns and five are designated as assault weapons. Last year, there were 182 individuals on the list with 470 weapons, and the year before that, it was 176 people and 453 weapons. Of this year’s list, the largest number — 114 — had been convicted of a felony, 49 had had a domestic violence restraining order issued against them, 41 had been placed on mental-health holds, and 29 had been convicted of misdemeanors. Of the 163 listed for this year, 109 are the subject of a lifetime ban on firearm possession. For 40, the ban expires after 2020, and for 14, the ban expires sometime in the coming year. “One of our overarching concerns,” Bonner emphasized, “is domestic violence.” This list should not be confused with those who’ve had their firearms taken because of gun violence restraining orders. In 2020, the county recorded 851 such restraining orders. In 2017, the first year such restraining orders had been authorized, the n number was 88.

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RISK OF UPSET OR UPSET ABOUT RISK? It’s probably the case that ExxonMobil — the world’s biggest, baddest oil company — was doomed from the outset. Still, it would have been nice

had they made a better effort. To be fair, it may not have mattered. It wasn’t just that Santa Barbara’s political reality was against them, though it undoubtedly was. It’s that the facts — the ones you can see with your own two eyes, as opposed to the ones magically conjured by the cookie-cutter algorithms of traffic engineers — were dead-set against them, too. Accordingly, the county supervisors voted 3 to 2 this Tuesday to indefinitely pull the plug on ExxonMobil — long a looming presence along the coast and a foundational player in Santa Barbara’s offshore oil industry. A couple of months earlier, the Planning Commission did the same thing. In the world of petro-politics, that’s staggering. Think Jack and the Beanstalk meets David and Goliath. Think Bambi kicking Godzilla’s ass. At contention was whether ExxonMobil should be allowed to truck oil pumped into its Gaviota plant in Las Flores Canyon to the Pentland processing plant in Kern County for the next seven years. Permission would allow ExxonMobil to resume production at its massive industrial plant that’s been shut down since May 2015 through no fault of its own. That’s when the criminally neglected pipeline — owned and operated by Plains All American Pipeline — ruptured by Refugio state park. The ensuing spill was big enough to seep under the

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Making matters even worse, much of the route to Pentland runs right alongside a significant stretch of the Cuyama River. For ExxonMobil, this fact proved the kiss of death. The risk of an oil spill into the Cuyama River could not be mitigated to an environmentally negligible — or remotely acceptable — level. It was a certified deal-killer unless the supervisors agreed to make what are called “findings of overriding considerations.” This is legal-wonk speak for, “We wanna do it because the benefits outweigh the risks, so please shut up.” How the supes balance those risks is totally up to their discretion. ExxonMobil’s other problem is that the extra truck trips would generate 10,000 metric tons of additional greenhouse gases a year. That’s 10 times the level the county considers acceptable. And that doesn’t count the 300,000 tons that would be produced if the Las Flores Canyon plant were fired up again. To be fair, ExxonMobil did pretty much everything it could to address the truck safety problem short of implanting computer microchips into the teeth of its drivers. Safe driving training. Emergency response training. No driving in the rain. An emergency response trailer parked nearby. Drones dispatched in case of accidents. Cameras in the cab to ensure drivers don’t nod off. All that was close, but still not quite a cigar. So the traffic consultants were dispatched to finish the job. Highway 166, they stressed, had only a “slightly higher” rate of accidents than the state average. With all the proposed pre-

cautions in place, they estimated there’d be just one crash causing oil to get into the river every 17 years. When the traffic engineers finished all their gyrations, they assured us that the net increase in truck traffic on Highway 166 because of ExxonMobil would be just nine trips a day. That’s less than one every two hours. To quote noted American philosopher Alfred E. Neuman, “What, me worry?” Then lightning struck. Call it reality. Early in the morning of March 20, 2020, a truck driver hauling a load of oil came careening down one of Highway 166’s steep gradients and waited too long to pump the brakes. Then he pumped too hard. The truck flipped, and about 4,500 of its 6,600-gallon load came spilling out. Into the Cuyama River. Once every 17 years? Three interns for the Environmental Defense Center researched the matter further. Since 2000, they discovered, there had been 15 tanker truck accidents within county limits. Of those, eight had happened along the route proposed by ExxonMobil. And of those, six had taken place since 2016. In four, the driver died. Once every 17 years? It’s like the old joke where the wife catches her husband in bed with another woman: “Who you going to believe,” he shouts out, “me or your lying eyes?” This Tuesday, three of the supervisors voted to believe their lying eyes. Like I say, ExxonMobil was doomed. —Nick Welsh

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It is with solemn honor that the family of Robert (Bob) George Rose announces his passing in Santa Barbara on December 21, 2021 at the age of 85 years. He was surrounded by loving family and friends. Bob started his life in Sacramento, California. Son to hard working parents, he attended Sacramento State University where he studied accounting and business. His hobbies of snow/water skiing, engine building, and boat racing proved to be championship level with numerous placings and metals awarded to him in the western United States. His young career brought him to Santa Barbara in the mid-1960’s to work with Sambo’s restaurants, where his business acumen and strong work ethic helped guide the early growth of that company. Bob was noticed and recruited by Santa Barbara business owner Dave Nancarrow (deceased) to help grow his restaurant concept as chief executive of Carrows from infancy of six locations to a national brand with a footprint of over 500 locations in the early 1970’s. Bob ventured to successful starts of his own businesses in the early 1980’s with numerous operations of new businesses in California. In the mid-1980’s Bob purchased Harry’s Plaza Café and brought it to profitability through the mid-1990’s. Concurrent with his ownership of Harry’s, Bob expanded another business concept of his in the Central Valley of California, allowing him to connect with numerous great people in that area who he loved so much and grew a small company that was the focus and bedrock of his mature business life. Over his life, Bob continued to engage in numerous interests that covered snow skiing at world class locations, boat racing in championship settings, acquiring his pilot’s license and flying his plane to business and pleasure destinations. Winter and Summer retreats to his 16

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property in Kirkwood, California with his wife and children were especially loved by him. Bob’s drive and productivity changed and lifted so many lives of the people he touched. Bob is survived by a loving family of his wife Stella Rose; his four children Randy and Margo Rose; Julie and Bob Walsmith; Ryan Rose; Amy Rose; and grandchildren Jeffrey and Hayley Martin. The Rose family extends their deepest gratitude to Dr. Dan Litten, Dr. Vishal Goyal and the teams of medical professionals at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for their graciousness and warmth. Private services for the family were held February 17, 2022 at St. Raphael’s Church. In lieu of flowers donations in Bob’s memory may be made to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation.

Stanley Earl Scrivner, Jr. 2/1/1944 - 2/18/2022

Stanley Earl Scrivner, Jr. passed away at his home in Carpinteria, CA. Friday, February 18, 2022. Born to Stanley Earl Scrivner, Sr. and Margaret Sharp Scrivner February 1, 1944 in Clovis, CA. He graduated Roosevelt High School, class of 1962 and retired as a typesetter from the Fresno Bee Newspaper after 40 years. Mr. Scrivner was a member of Friendship Force Santa Barbara, Yosemite Conservancy, and Carpinteria Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group. He shared his enthusiasm and knowledge of the great outdoors and gardening with everyone he knew. Stanley is survived by wife Terry Wheeler Butler Scrivner, daughters Monique Scrivner, Jennifer Butler Boelter, Sally Butler Osborn and son Paul Scrivner. He is also survived by sister Shirley Tate, brother Glenn Scrivner, exwife Jeanine Simonian, eight grandchildren and three great-grandsons.

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John Randall Enholm 1/22/1959 - 2/5/2022

John Randall Enholm left this earth February 5 th , in his sleep, after having just enjoyed an epic day with friends and family. John always considered Santa Barbara home but had relocated to Paso Robles about 5 years ago. He is gone too soon. John was born in Washington D.C., January 22, 1959, but moved to Santa Barbara before starting school. Like any of us who were lucky enough to grow up in Santa Barbara in the 60’s and 70’s, he had a great childhood, attending Vieja Valley, La Colina and San Marcos High School. A gifted athlete and waterman, John excelled in youth sports and as an adult at surfing and tennis. The youngest of four brothers, his brothers like to think they had something to do with John’s success, but John did it “his way”. John graduated from UC San Diego where he majored in history and played on the volleyball team. He preferred 2-man beach volleyball where his ability to jump and spike, almost anything, made him fun to watch. John studied history because he was fascinated by people. His studies provided an excuse for spending months in Europe, somehow borrowing a motorcycle and doing things like touring Normandy World War II sites, with the motorcycle owner’s daughter on the back. John married the love of his life, Nancy Leslie, in 1989, in Cabo San Lucas, long before destination weddings became a thing. In John fashion, he met Kevin Costner in the bar and was invited to go deep sea fishing the next day. He turned Kevin down not because he had wedding party responsibilities. That would not have deterred John (“Ah, Ah, I think we can get back in time.”). He turned him down because he had no idea who Kevin was. The next chapter in John’s life was raising their 3 children in the art of enjoying life as much as he did. A San Marcos Royal letterman, John was proud to see his oldest son play tennis for his alma mater. He then made the switch to green and gold becoming an active Santa Barbara Don’s booster. He was always there supporting his children in each of their chosen sports

– tennis, football and diving. If a fundraising event needed a cook or a bartender John was there. He was most happy to see his family grow up with the children of his childhood friends and continue his traditions of friendship. John had a varied career, including a long stint in mortgage banking; but he was willing to work hard at almost anything. Most recently he was a painting estimator and supervised painting crews. This job was a perfect fit. In addition to Nancy, John is survived by his mother, Wilma Grise and his brothers; Bob (Vicky Brademan), Bill (Jennie) and Jim (Cristin) and his stepsisters; Robin Stieber and Joan McGraw. He is also survived by his children; Travis, Russell and Nina and his brothers’ children; Allison Stalla (Zeid), Hayley Harper Swarbrick (Andrew), Casey Salas (Greg), Kyle Enholm and Malaina Enholm. John was predeceased by his father Robert W. Enholm, his stepmother Diane B. Enholm, his stepfather Richard F. Grise, M.D. and his stepbrother Robert C. Kohler III. John leaves many, many friends and relatives who miss him and his enthusiasm for most everything dearly. He lives on in their stories and memories. A celebration of life is planned for March 26th , in Santa Barbara. For more information contact billenholm@gmail.com.

Dorothy Padilla Dyruff 1942 - 2022

Dorothy was born and raised in Santa Barbara. She died Feb 13th at Cottage Hospital. Her strength, compassion and creative spirit will live on in the hearts of those she touched. She was an avid gardener who created a peaceful sanctuary at her home in the foothills of Santa Barbara. It is there and in our hearts that she can always be found.

Collin Luria

5/26/1986 - 1/11/2022

Collin Edward Luria, age 35, passed away suddenly on January 11th at his home in Englewood, CO. He was born on May 26, 1986 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg, WV to parents Robert and Cynthia (Pyles) Luria. Collin grew up in Goleta, CA, attending La Patera Elementary and Goleta Valley Jr. High schools. He was active in the theater program at Foothill High School in Henderson, NV where he graduated in 2004. Collin worked his way up in the food & beverage industry, spending many years as barista, server and bartender before ultimately reaching the position of assistant manager at the Red Robin in Highlands Ranch, CO. Collin was a deep, bright, and caring individual who developed a love for life and work. He was a student of the restaurant business and could capture an audience with his lively work stories. He had a wry sense of humor, an extensive knowledge of miscellany, and mentored countless friends and co-workers. He admired his managers at Applebee’s and Red Robin and was grateful for the opportunities afforded him during the last months of his life. Collin had a lifelong interest in meteorology and current events. He loved road trips, collectibles, his Colorado pro teams, and having a good time. He was a caregiver—going above and beyond for those he loved. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Collin is survived by mother Cynthia of Denver, CO; father Robert of Santa Barbara, CA; and sister-in-law Sarah, brother Justin & nephew Levi of Lynnfield, MA. To honor Collin, the family asks that donations in his name be sent to The Family Tree (https://www.thefamilytree. org/donate).

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hours at sporting events and Boy Scout activities. The most important thing she has passed on to those that loved her is her gift of giving to others. In lieu of flowers, Judy would have loved donations in her name to the organizations she supported.

Rick Ried Judith S. Robertson originally of Sherman Oaks, California passed Thursday February 24, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones. Judy was born March 22, 1943 to Isaac and Thelma (Ritz) Scolney. She was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, where she served as a Captain in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Judy is survived by her brother Peter Scolney and sister-in-law Kathleen Crandell, daughters Rachel Miller and Rebecca Robertson, son-in-law Alexis Montiel and her beloved grandsons Jacob Miller and Daniel Montiel, Nalanii Taufahema, and countless friends. She worked tirelessly as a sole proprietor of an international computer consulting company until she retired to dedicate her time to her love of community. You may have seen her around town, with her brightly colored hair, volunteering with many organizations that were dear to her heart including: Planned Parenthood, Lotusland, ShelterBox, and the Santa Barbara Independent Film Festival. She was an avid reader who passed on her love of the written word by encouraging her grandsons to read“Banned Books” and volunteering as Sci-Fi and Fantasy Coordinator for the Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale. Judy was a supporter of the arts who passed along her appreciation to her daughters and everyone around her. She enjoyed dance of all types, theater, musicals and especially 60’s protest music. She loved bringing people to the theater to see their first show. An independent spirit with a zest for life, she took up belly dancing at 60 years old. Judy enjoyed anything in which her grandsons were interested. She spent many

9/18/1956 - 2/2/2022

Daniel Torres

6/29/1954 - 9/29/2021

The eldest of 9 children born to Louie and Gloria (Lopez) Torres, Danny died on 9/29/21. His beloved wife, Daneva (Brayburn) preceded him in death on 9/23/21. Both had health issues compromised by COVID-19. Growing up multitasking school, paper routes, a garage band and bonding (teasing) 8 sisters, Dan the Man managed to graduate S.B. High School and shortly after joined the U.S.Navy. ‘RodanJapan Dan’ returned to S.B. and resumed walks down State St. or the beach, BBQs wearing his Hawaiian shirt & telling jokes to anyone who would listen. The Pacific Northwest soon called and he moved to Tacoma, WA and married his Love, Daneva, who died 9/25/21. After raising 7 children and grandchildren they decided to retire in Cali. Danny loved his family (s), lived well and was loved by all who knew him. Survivors include 7 children, grandchildren, 8 sisters, nephews and nieces he loved to pieces. Aunt’s, uncles and many cousins.. Service will be @ Seventh day Adventist church 425 Arroyo Rd. S.B. 93110, 3/20/22, @3pm.

On February 2 our hearts may have broken but heaven surely rejoiced, as golf carts lined the streets of gold to welcome Ricky home! Having gotten to play at some of the most prestigious courses on earth we can only imagine the glorious splendor and beauty of the greens he got to behold that day. His personal best of five holes in one, was no doubt shattered as he played a round on the heavenly greens with mom, dad and uncle Chuck. We can almost imagine the angel choir cheering him on as he had truly the best game of his life. Well the best so far… He’s now in a place where no one grows old, time ceases to exist and days are spent worshiping the King and doing things that the soul loveth. Lots can be said about Rick Ried but maybe the best is how he lived life to the utmost. He had the opportunity to attend concerts of some absolute legends. He had the pleasure and privilege to play the great game of golf all across the globe. But of all the grand things he saw and all the exotic places he visited, for him, nothing compared to a lunch from Domingo’s, enjoyed at the beach. This is maybe where he found the most tranquility. The mountains, sturdy behind him. The seemingly endless waves crashing in front of him. His heart suspended between heaven and earth. Life was good but the yearning to go home was greater. He was preceded in death

and reunited in heaven with his parents, Walter and Nancy Ried. At his time of crossing he was at peace with himself, his family and his Lord. The morning of the 2nd, his faith was perfected as God’s over abundance of dying grace filled him, wrapped him in love and carried him home. He may have been the big brother but as the only boy, his sisters doted on him like he was the baby of the family. They took great pride in “taking care of Rick” and providing him with a lifetime of love and support. Surviving sisters include Karen Ried, Carol Whitehouse and Kathy McClenathen (John). Nieces and nephews; Bobby, James, Wil, Joshua, Cady (Josh), and great niece Ellie. Other survivors include Danny Ostrander, Denise Keller and Mindy Ostrander Nash. Rick never met a stranger. People were drawn to his lively spirit and jolly nature. He will be missed but not forgotten. When looking at the mountains we’ll think about him. When we hear live music we’ll remember him. And when we’re at the beach we will absolutely feel him. To a life lived large; enjoy your rest and reward. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Maurice Janco

4/14/1928 - 2/21/2022

Maurice Janco, prominent Santa Barbara realtor, died peacefully at the age of 93 on February 21st under hospice care at Heritage House. He was born April 14, 1928 in Oklahoma City to Dr. Leon and Margaret (Mantinband) Janco. Maurice attended Central High School in Oklahoma City and matriculated to the University of Oklahoma where he earned a degree in Engineering Physics in 1949 and his Masters in Physics from the University of Michigan in 1950. He furthered his studies in Electrical EngiINDEPENDENT.COM

neering at Penn State College, where he worked on the world’s largest water tunnel participating in research for the Navy on torpedo propulsion. He was a nuclear physicist at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM where he was actively involved in testing hydrogen and atomic bombs. In 1953, this job took him to the Marshall Islands where they tested and took temperature measurements within hydrogen bomb explosions. He married Vinita Barker in 1961 and moved to Santa Barbara in 1964 where they raised their two daughters, Linda and Lisa. He worked at General Research Corporation in Goleta until 1970 when he entered the real estate profession. Maurice was a very friendly and outgoing person. Perhaps that’s why the real estate profession suited him so well. He spent more than 40 years helping people buy and sell real estate. He was a jack of all trades. An inventor, pilot, mountain climber, avid skier, photographer, world traveler, and prolific writer of letters to the editor of the local paper. He enjoyed watching Jeopardy and reading Scientific American magazine. He loved to tell jokes, read books, play gin rummy, and visit Chumash casino to play poker. On many mornings he could be found at Starbucks in Montecito socializing with his friends. Some of his favorite memories were taking road trips across the country, Vegas weekend trips and cruises with his grandson, Nathaniel. He is survived by his daughters Linda Vannier (Robert) and Lisa Janco, his grandchildren Nathaniel Jones (Helena), Parker Jones, Cassidy Jones, Christopher Vannier, Matthew Vannier, Sidney Bandy, and two great grandchildren Victoria and Thomas. A memorial to celebrate his life is planned for April. Please contact the family for details.

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6/29/1954 - 9/29/2021

Danny Torres , 67 Went home to be with our Lord on September 29,2021 A celebration of his life will be held on March 20,2022 at Seventh Day Adventist Church 425 Arroyo Rd. Beginning at 3:00

Mark Stephen Bullis 03/18/1962 - 02/18/2022

To submit obituaries for publication, please call (805) 965-5205 or email obits@independent.com Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. She moved to California in 1944 with her parents, Sarah & Samuel Welsh of Montecito, and married William Boyd Weir of San Francisco. They lived with their 2 children, Sally & Jack, on the Whittier Ranch in Hemet, eventually moving to Montecito. She loved living in the West and had a passion for camping and Jeeping in the desert, painting and photography, cars and cameras, caviar, and champagne. Betty was one of a kind with a naughty sense of humor and a keen artistic eye. She is survived by her daughter, Sally Fairbanks (Charles), grandchildren Linsley Adams (Jeff), Robin Norris (Diego), Alexis Rivera (Sabrine), great grandchildren Skylar, Ashlyn, Max & Lucy. She was predeceased by her husband Boyd, her son Jack Weir, sister Natica Waterbury and brother Sam Welsh Jr. Donations in her honor may be made to Sarah House, Santa Barbara.

Erik Klitgaard Christensen

3/11/1924 - 1/24/2022 Builder and nature-lover Mark Stephen Bullis died on Friday, February 18, in Bend, Oregon. He is survived by his two children, Jeb and Eloise, who live with their mother, Trent McGuire Bullis, in Alabama. He is also survived by his two parents, James K. Bullis and Jane Davies, and three sisters, Kristin, Heather, and Karin. His second wife, Barbara, lives in Washington. His stepmother is Boo Bullis. There will be a celebration of Mark’s life in the late summer, time and location TBD. If you wish to make a donation in Mark Bullis’s honor, in lieu of sending flowers, please consider donating to mountaineers.org. Please also visit https://www.forevermissed. com/mark-stephen-bullis/about and share photos and/or stories of your time with Mark.

Elizabeth Lawton Weir 12/27/1917 - 2/28/2022

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Erik Christensen led a very full life and is now missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his nephews in Denmark, Kurt Klitgaard Kristensen and Kim Klitgaard Kristensen, and his niece Lone Klitgaard Christensen and their children. Erik’s friends in America were his family. Many have predeceased him but surviving friends include: Betty L. Jeppesen, Mogens and Annie Andersen, Annie Bradley, Birthe Plambek, Martin Christensen, Jytte Kirk, Bent Olsen, Eva and Phil Kirkpatrick and Helen Riley. Erik was born in Brovst, Denmark to Inger and Niels Kristensen (yes, with a “k” – Erik changed his name to Christensen when he became an American citizen). This was a wonderful, small town but Erik had bigger plans. He was an apprentice to the local baker and served in the Danish army. This took him to Copenhagen where he became baker to the King and Queen of Denmark. He liked to tell the story of looking at the royal family from behind a screen to the kitchen to see how they

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liked his baking. Unfortunately, Erik touched the screen which then fell forward with a loud crash and revealed the young, embarrassed baker behind it. Fortunately, the royal family took it with good humor and all was well. Erik then had the opportunity to come directly to Santa Barbara where he began working for Rasmussen’s Danish Bakery on Milpas Street. He enjoyed his work there but soon started his own bakery, Erik’s Danish Bakery. He started on upper State Street by Calle Laurales but then moved to the new shopping center just being built on what had been a lemon grove, La Cumbre Plaza. There, he worked making wonderful Danish pastry which Danes call Vienna Bread – “Wienerbroed” because it was really pastry recipes brought by Viennese bakers who came to Denmark in the 1800’s during a strike by the Danish bakers. He also baked wedding cakes which this author had the pleasure of delivering 450 of. He could make frosting roses by the dozen using a pastry bag and a small footed platform which he would twirl in one hand while fielding the pastry bag in the other. His cream pies, rum balls, napoleons, and petit fours were legendary. At the age of 45, Erik decided to retire and lead the good life. He was surrounded by his Danish friends in Santa Barbara and Solvang and enjoyed all the parties with Smoerrebroed and Snaps, playing cards with friends, BBQ’s, events with the Danish Brotherhood and Sisterhood and going to the Casino. He owned a ’57 Chevy in gold with a tan interior. In the winter of 1966, he bought his next classic car, a 1967 Barracuda hatchback which he drove until he passed away. Every time he went anywhere, someone would ask him if he would sell his car but the answer was always no. He enjoyed the power of this car as well as its celebrated lines. He went on many trips to Hawaii and Mexico with friends as well as returning to Denmark on many, many occasions to see his parents, his two brothers and all of their children and grandchildren. One of his proudest achievements was to recently obtain dual citizenship with Denmark so that now he was a loyal member of both his native Denmark and his adopted America. Anyone who needed help could turn to Erik and if it was within his power to do so, he would help. He would visit friends in the hospital and convalescent homes; call friends

who were down or were sick or needed to be cheered up. He never forgot a birthday or Christmas. He enjoyed displaying the Christmas cards he received from all over the world at Christmas time. The pandemic was hard on Erik as it kept him from his friends. They were his joy and his passion. His “Open House” birthday events were very popular. Every year on March 11 th , he would make the most delicious Danish sandwiches and other food; have Manhattens, Gin and Tonics and Courvoisier Brandy ready; and finish with coffee and kransekage and wienerbroed. Let us all remember Erik on March 11 th this year and every year and try to emulate this friendly and goodhearted man and friend.

A. Pearl Sandoval 8/9/1926 - 2/21/2022

Shining Pearl Antonia Pearl Sandoval Antonia Pearl, a first generation daughter of immigrants, created magic in the world. At 3 years old her parents, Antonio Vito and Maria Vita, as well as her 13 sisters and brothers, noticed her innocence and physical beauty. They called her “Doll.” But for them and most others she met in life, she remained a shining “Pearl.” Pearl’s mission was to create empires of the heart that could nourish her children. She worked hard, using her “spare” time to operate businesses: donut shops: Winchell’s, Sandy’s, Gingham Girl, a Stop and Go Market, an Orange Julius, “Grab-a-Snak” Vending and a worm farm in her backyard. At the same time Pearl held full time jobs in San Jose, in the 1950’s as a cannery worker; in the 1960s on an electronic assembly-line; and for 35 years as an employee of Lockheed aerospace. At age 72, Pearl was the only woman operating the forklift that stocked Lockheed’s warehouse. Tireless, relentless, driven, she also worked nights at Target. Throughout her lifetime friends, acquaintances and other workers were drawn to Pearl to seek her guidance and wisdom. Her skills as a learned spiritual activist, as a palm reader, pendulum and card communicator helped her connect to many, from co-workers, and her children to

other spiritual activists including Gloria Anzaldua, Nancy Giuliani and Hayden White. Pearl taught her children spiritual pathways, introducing them to her beloved Astara as a passageway to other worlds and psychic dimensions. At the time of her transition and death, Pearl transformed her life’s suffering into joy. She shared her laughter and smiles as blessings to all those who came to walk her home. Family and friends remember Pearl greet blooming flowers with a delicate touch; flatten her hands with reverence against tree trunks; counsel her children to “keep your energy grounded to the earth” and to “shelter the animals and insects.” Nights she searched the planets, moon and stars for messages. Pearl had a resonantly haunting voice and used it as a storyteller. She loved learning. Books line her home on poetry, astronomy, archeology, philosophy, and the writings of Lobsang Rampa, Stichen, Dean Kootz and James Patterson. She was an artist, loving music of every kind, from classical to Indigenous drumming to whimsical Beatles; loved painting, drawing, and living room tap dancing. Many were affected by her teachings, her open smile, by her stubborn, passionately felt angers, dedications, and loves. Her children often complained they didn’t see her enough. But Pearl’s tireless achievements were lived so that her womenchildren would receive multiple legacies. At her death they stood close, honored to witness the transcendent beauty, dignity and ease with which their mother unwound, slowly, her body from her spirit. Pearl’s beloveds: Machlavio Jose Sandoval-Lucero-Serrano and Bill Ward, her 14 siblings, her three women-children and their dearly loved partners, and all her relations, friends, acquaintances and caregivers join in gratitude for sharing life paths with that of the shining Pearl Antonia Doria Sandoval-“Doll”-who shines now in the light she loves. Her life will be celebrated at Oak Hill Cemetery in San Jose, CA on March 21, 2022. Donations can be sent in her name to Santa Barbara Animal Shelter Assistance Program, ASAP, which provides kind care for cats.

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Hope of Peace

n its battle with Ukraine, Russia is proposing more peace talks, this time in an undisclosed (at this writing) location. Ukraine will probably insist on immediate withdrawal of all Russian military from Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire. The Russians are likely to propose an immediate cease-fire and withdrawal of all its military in return for a commitment of neutrality by Ukraine. This is what the two countries have proposed at the past recent peace talks, but Ukraine has refused to accept peace for neutrality. I hope it will be different this time, but I fear it will not be since the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been advocating for a no-fly zone over Ukraine led by the U.S.A. He claims that NATO and the U.S. will be responsible for the killing and destruction if they do not do as he asks. What about his responsibility for refusing to make peace with neutrality? Zelenskyy had this opportunity before the killing started. Putin offered to let Ukraine “Finlandize” itself; Putin also promised that if they did not, he would do it for them. Despite the current adulation of Zelenskyy, I think that he will be remembered as the actor who brought death and destruction to Ukraine through his stubborn refusal to make peace. He promised when he was elected to make peace with Russia but seemingly has forgotten his promise. Peace is still possible if he will agree to neutrality. If he gets his way and if in a no-fly zone a U.S. pilot should shoot down a Russian one, nuclear war is likely. And it would be on Zelenskyy’s con—Rowland Lane Anderson, S.B. science.

We pray for your survival and stand in solidarity with your desire for peace and freedom.

—Mary F. Brown and Perie Longo, for St. Anthony’s Community Association, S.B.

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utside the grocery store today, I met an interesting fellow. He was old, in ill health, in a wheelchair, wrapped in a not very clean nor warm blanket. I bought him a pound of string cheese packets (they keep fairly well and carry a fair amount of calories) and a bunch of bananas and a few bucks. More than anything, he seemed to just want to talk to another human. He was articulate, seemingly well-educated, not drunk — just very old and lonely, a forgotten, probably once viable member of society, now isolated and ignored, just basically waiting to die, alone in his wheelchair. This country needs to change. Is this what waits —Edo McGowan, S.B. for many of us?

For the Record

Courage, Bravery, Hope

e fervently affirm our admiration for the courageous Ukrainian resisters who, inspired by their resolute president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have taken up arms to help the Ukrainian army repel their country’s unprovoked invasion by the Russian army. We also express profound admiration for the bravery of each Russian citizen, who, despite the certainty of swift arrest and harsh imprisonment, poured onto the streets in cities across their country to protest their president’s decision to order a horrific act of war against its sovereign neighbor. We support your courage, bravery, and hope.

¶ Photographer Jill Sattler laughed at what Dibblee Hoyt would think of the consternation finding a print-quality version of his photo was causing, as it was taken more than 20 years ago. But with the help of Bo von Hohenlohe, an image was found for Hoyt’s In Memoriam last week, but it was unfortunately cropped. We give the photo in full here.

Carol Evonne Olmsted (Bonnette) Alexander was born on a snowy December 26 morning, 1930, in Norfolk, NB. She was adopted December 27th by Iantha and Curtis Olmsted of Neligh, NB. She had a brother, Carl, who came into the world 10 months later. The family moved to Cedar Springs, MI in 1936. Carol attended nursing school at Hackley Hospital School of Nursing in Muskegon, MI, where she met her life-long best friends, June DeVries and Luella Springham, who taught her to find delight in mischief and adventures! They were a great source of laughter and joy to Carol. Graduating from nursing school was an important accomplishment she achieved in 1956, after marriage and children delayed her dream of becoming a nurse. She and Tom Bonnette had married in 1950, and they had 4 children, Cathryn, Tom, Paul and Karen. Carol worked for many years at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon, especially enjoying her time in med/surgery. There was great fondness and camaraderie among the staff, and Carol was grateful to be the “room mother” for an amazing team of nurses. She also developed excellent rapport and mutual respect with the doctors, and had many fond memories of the relationships and people she knew there. As an adult, Carol began to search for her biological parents, and successfully located her natural mother, Leah Whitehorn, in California. When Leah was told the child she had given up for adoption was looking for her, the story is told that tears filled her eyes and she said, “I have prayed for that little girl every day of my life.” Subsequently, Carol and Leah developed a wonderful relationship and for many years enjoyed spending time together. INDEPENDENT.COM

In 1982, Carol and Tom moved to Morro Bay, CA, and Carol worked in surgery at French Hospital from 198284. Later, she helped staff and supervise the North County Outpatient Surgery Center in Templeton, CA until her retirement in 2002. She loved working in surgery, and found great meaning in that career. In 1993 she married the love of her life, John Alexander, of Cayucos. These two, widow and widower, had a beautiful 1/4 century love affair that included traveling, taking cruises, enjoying family and friends who came to visit their Cayucos Ranch, and enjoying the beauty of the central coast. After John Alexander’s death in 2017, Carol went to live with family in Santa Barbara, CA, where she became loved and appreciated by everyone who knew her. She was a gracious and encouraging “Noni,” especially admired for her ability to find gratitude in each day. She was known to live by these words: “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” The family is grateful to the caregivers who came to help. They lifted our spirits and our burdens, and became sources of laughter and encouragement. We could not have given Carol such excellent care without them. Carol left this earth early in the morning on 11/29/21 with family by her side, having been visited by many loving family members in the days prior to her passing. She is survived by four children, Tom (Ofelia) Bonnette, Paul (Karen) Bonnette, Cathy Bonnette, Karen (Richard) (Bonnette) Naumu, and their families, also grandchildren, 2 step-daughters and their families, and 11 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on April 30, 2022, at Veronica Springs Church in Santa Barbara, CA. “Someday you will read or hear that (I am) dead. Don’t you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than I have ever been. I shall have gone up higher, that is all – out of this old clay tenement into a house that is immortal; a body that death cannot touch; that sin cannot taint, a body fashioned like unto His glorious body.” – D. L. Moody

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sharpen those incisors, and hustle into hamburger heaven for the next seven days, as the Santa Barbara Independent’s fifth-ever Burger Week flares up on March 10, featuring 14 participating restaurants from the western edge of Goleta to the sands of Carpinteria. The only thing similar about these 15 burgers burgers—yep, one place is serving two again—is that they still only cost $7. Otherwise, each establishment is crafting creative spins on this classic AmeriAmeri can sandwich, and, as usual, it’s not just for red-meat eaters. While more than half feature the traditional beef patty as a base, alternatives abound, including poultry, pork, shrimp, and chickpea. So indulge strategically in this bounty of burgers until March 16, and remember to post your patty pictures to social media by tagging @sbindependent and #SBIndyBurgerWeek. You might even win one of the $25 gift certifirestaurants cates we are giving away from these same restaurants—perfect for even more burgers. —Matt Kettmann INDEPENDENT.COM

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BAR BURGER Bluewater Grill may be known for their seafood, but their Bar Burger is sure to lure you back on land. Their juicy four-ounce Angus burger is refreshingly simple in its preparation: just a tender beef patty, cheddar cheese, Little Gem lettuce, and tomato, sandwiched in a perfectly light brioche bun. Rather than being overwhelmed with sauces or piled so high you can barely wrap your mouth around it, this burger allows the taste of quality beef and fresh ingredients to shine through in every manageable bite, unmasked by superfluous additions. Those bells and whistles can come in the form of the ocean view from Bluewater Grill’s top deck and their welcoming and professional service. Taking in a cottoncandy sunset over Stearns Wharf and pairing your burger with a delightful wine from their impressive list, such as Margerum’s crisp rosé, elevates the experience, while delivering on the classic flavors that make up a crave-worthy bar burger. If you’ve ever been frustrated by the thought of having to order fries separately, fear not: flavorful fries or handmade potato chips, which come on the side, definitely sweeten the deal. —Rebecca Horrigan 15 E. CABRILLO BLVD.; (805) 845-5121; BLUEWATERGRILL.COM

BREWHOUSE:

THE FARM BURGER

Served at one of Santa Barbara’s most family-friendly restaurants, the Farm Burger stars a perfectly grilled beef patty, but the toppings are what would win the blue ribbon at any State Fair: caramelized onions, melting goat cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato, and the surprise knock-out, apricot chipotle jam, all oozing out of a lightly toasted brioche bun. Truly delicious, and a bit messy, but what great hamburger isn’t? During my lunch, The Brewhouse was welcoming as always and filled with friendly folks, many coming from work, some with young kids, and others with their dogs outside under large umbrellas, sipping from the bowls that the restaurant puts out for visiting pets. But the real secret to the West Beach restaurant’s success is its amazing staff — the seasoned grilling crew, friendly bartenders, and truly outstanding Maria Yapur, who was overseeing all the service the afternoon I was there. The whole experience was relaxed and delicious. —Marianne Partridge 229 W. MONTECITO ST.; (805) 884-4664; SBBREWHOUSE.COM

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BURGER WEEK WITH A MEDITERRANEAN TWIST! FOXTAIL will be featuring a special Falafel Burger for $7

The Sunrise Burger at Cajun Kitchen Café is an indulgent, well-rounded breakfast sandwich, tailored to the breakfast and lunch crowd that have been dining at the café since it was taken over by Richard Jimenez Sr. in 1984. Like any good hangover cure, this burger is the equivalent of two full meals wrapped into one: a beef burger with cheddar cheese, onion rings, bacon, and a perfectly cooked sunny-side-up egg, with a spicy chipotle spread on each side of the bun. Once you pop the egg yolk, some smashing might be required to get a full bite of this burger. Despite its intimidating size, the Sunrise Burger isn’t a belly burster but a satisfying and filling meal sure to cure what ails you. Jorge Peralta, Cajun Kitchen’s operations director, said the burger was created especially for the Burger Week celebration and is only available at the Santa Barbara and Goleta locations. (Sorry, Ventura!) So get the Sunrise Burger while it lasts, for this rich morning sandwich stays very true to the nearly four-decades-old roots of this early opening/early closing breakfast joint. —Jun Starkey

Burger Week runs from March 10th thru 16th

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Opened on East Cota Street in 2017, Foxtail Kitchen is a cool spot for warm Mediterranean hospitality. The dark wood walls, stacks of board games by the door, and string lights covering the ceiling in the main dining area create a relaxed and welcoming ambiance, but they’ve also got a small, cozy back patio decorated with foxes in tuxedos. I’m not usually one to choose the veggie option, but after trying the Falafel Burger, I think I now have to consider myself open to the possibilities. Atop a soft, pillowy bun sits a hefty serving of crispy falafel. And while this could be a tasty treat on its own, the toppings for this burger truly make it something special. Drizzled in tahini, this burger also has creamy avocado that spreads across your tongue when you sink your teeth in for a bite, which nicely balances the crunch from the fresh cucumbers and the tangy, juicy, pickled red onions. These both, along with a slice of tomato, stop the burger from ever feeling dry in your mouth. This burger is hearty without ever being heavy and left me satiated for the rest of the night. —Ricky Barajas

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HASKELL’S BURGER & BUBBA GUMP The trouble with heading out for a burger when you’re starving is that the menu has oh-so-many other tempting options—at least at the little diner called Home Plate on the western outskirts of Goleta, which is a stellar example of deep-fried temptation. There to sample the Haskell’s Burger (one-third-pound beef patty with grilled pineapple, jalapeño and red onions, pickles, tomato, shredded lettuce, sweet-and-spicy aioli, and pepper jack cheese) and the Bubba Gump sammy (panko-fried shrimp, coleslaw, pickles, tomato, and chipotle cilantro aioli), we couldn’t resist the onion rings, sweet potato fries, and jalapeño poppers wrapped in bacon. I regret to recall that we ate just about every bite. Groan. So good, washed down with some excellent iced tea and hot coffee. The Sunday-morning crowd around us looked to be mostly enjoying omelets and other traditional breakfast foods, and mimosas were occupying a large table down the way that had a champagne bucket at the ready. About half a dozen tables dotted the quiet sidewalk outdoors, while indoors reminded me of an old woodie wagon. The open grill kitchen is fronted by knotty pine boards, with butcher-block tabletops, wooden chairs, and padded banquettes, making a clean and friendly interior. The burger? Rich and satisfying. The shrimp? Crusty and crunchy with slaw. Stars? Definitely a five, especially for Home Plate’s proximity to Roundin’ Third. —Jean Yamamura

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KYLE’S KITCHEN:

NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN

Though Kyle’s Chicken House in Isla Vista served as its exclusive testing ground, the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich is being unveiled at all Kyle’s Kitchen locations for Burger Week. The sandwich—whose breasts are brined in buttermilk for 24 hours, hand-breaded, pressure-fried, and served in a brioche bun with spicy mayo and slaw—quickly became the most exciting thing on the I.V. menu after quietly launching in November, said general manager Michael Kling. The rookie item is a chance for the brand to break the flavor-profile mold, putting a CenCal spin on a Southern staple. “Nashville Hot isn’t necessarily a spice level, as much as it’s a flavor itself,” explained Kling, noting that their seasoning notches 45,000 on the Scoville scale. The experience is more of a slow burn than an immediate hit, but it will linger in and around your mouth. Let’s put it this way: The Nashville Hot Chicken offers an accessible level of heat. Not only that, but the crunch is *chef’s kiss* while the interplay between the pickles and “slawce” is a welcome accompaniment. This multi-location rollout is a limited-time run, but if the response lives up the team’s expectations, it may go regular. Take it from the House honcho: “We anticipate people being thrilled with it and coming back in and asking for it a second and third time.” —Caitlin Kelley MULTIPLE LOCATIONS; KYLESKITCHEN.COM

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XO SANTA BARBARA LIVE OAK CAFÉ:

KIMCHI KALUA PORK BURGER COURTESY

Taller than it is wide and packed with a rainbow of flavors, the Kimchi Kalua Pork Burger at Live Oak Café needs to be tackled with utensils. I lifted it in my hands and took one bite just to prove I could, then quickly surrendered to my fork and knife. Hawaiian-style kalua pork sauteed with cabbage is nestled atop a half-pound beef burger and further adorned with cheddar cheese, juicy grilled pineapple, and a layer of tangy kimchi. This delightfully sweet, salty, savory, and sour combination is enhanced by a generous dollop of house-made sriracha mayo on a toasted brioche bun. The result is a colorful, crunchy mélange that’s sure to satisfy the heartiest of appetites and excite epicureans who are in search of something more than “just” another burger. It’s being served after 11 a.m. for dining in or takeout, but you’ll want to stay here to experience the atrium garden — with an actual aviary! — or a cozy booth in the dining room. This favorite locals’ spot recently restarted their happy hour, with a selection of wine and beers that will pair perfectly with this burger or anything on their extensive menu. The Kimchi Kalua Pork Burger is served à la carte. Trust me: It stands alone. —Sarah Sinclair 2220 BATH ST.; (805) 845-5193; LIVEOAKCAFE.COM

BURGER WEEK 7 DAYS $7 BURGERS | MARCH 10 TO 16 Enjoy our $7 XO Smashburger 121 E. Yanonali St. Santa Barbara CA 93110 (next to Dart Coffee)

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MESA BURGER:

SURF AND TURF Consider this particular burger a gracious gift to gourmands, as there’s no way Mesa Burger is making any profit off of this super-stacked Surf and Turf affair. At the core is the small chain’s custom-blended beef patty and on the outside are those soft-while-sturdy brioche buns, but everything else is specially developed for this complex creation: shrimp seasoned in paprikachipotle powder, bacon cured by jalapeño, vegan black garlic aioli, and sweet-and-sour cabbage, with arugula and artisanal pepper jack cheese for good measure. Given the detailed layering of ingredients, I wasn’t surprised to learn that Chef Tommy Mingori once worked in the Michelin-starred kitchens of Chef Massimo Falsini, and that he followed Falsini to Montecito to work at the Miramar. Mingori’s shift from tweezering microgreens to flipping burgers is a pretty common chef move in these pandemic-weary times, but his culinary chops continue to shine. As the Surf and Turf patty juices, its plump shrimp snaps and thick bacon crunches, and the whole meat masterpiece just melts into a seamlessly satisfying chew. —Matt Kettmann MULTIPLE LOCATIONS; MESABURGER.COM

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BILLY GOAT TURKEY BURGER

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PADARO BEACH GRILL:

With steady sea breezes, soothing reggae on the sound system, and the joyous cackle of kids in the sandbox, nothing screams “chill out” better than spending an hour or so at Padaro Beach Grill, where picnic tables, sea salt, and family vibes converge just steps from Santa Claus Beach. Throw a Billy Goat Burger in the mix, and your laid-back lunch or sunset dinner is complete. This poultry-based sandwich surrounds a turkey patty (technically lean, yet as juicy as this meat can be) along with tomato, red onion, arugula, and a toasted brioche bun. But the goat cheese and balsamic vinegar are the true celebrities here, giving a creamy texture, tart edge, and slightly funky depth to the whole package. It’s fulfilling as a meal, but without the heaviness that comes from beefier affairs. That leaves you feeling a bit lighter on your feet, whether you want to walk the sands while perusing the oceanfront mansions of Padaro Lane or take the longboard out for minute-long rides off Loon Point. And where else can you rock a tank top while chowing down in the wintertime? —Matt Kettmann

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3765 SANTA CLAUS LN., CARPINTERIA; (805) 566-9800; PADAROBEACHGRILL.COM

PETIT VALENTIEN:

FRENCH/ ETHIOPIAN VEGETABLE CROQUETTE

BIRRIA TORTA

Burgers or brunch? The Brunch Burger at Set Restaurant in the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort answers that question with a resounding “yes.” This substantial Angus beef patty on a brioche bun comes topped with a fried egg, swiss cheese, butter lettuce, and bacon-onion jam. From the tasty first bite, I was glad I had not doused it with ketchup. The bacon-onion jam provides all the seasoning this burger needs. It’s not too sweet and filled with chunks of real bacon. The subtle flavor of swiss cheese plays up the pleasing contrast between the beef patty and the perfectly cooked fried egg. It’s a burger and a breakfast sandwich! The extraordinary view of the Channel Islands from Set’s gorgeous dining room and patio gives this Burger Week option an unmatched edge when it comes to atmosphere. —Charles Donelan

No one will confuse Yona Redz’ fabulous birria torta with any variant of the hamburger, but it should inspire even the most ardent of agoraphobes to venture outdoors and join the teeming masses that make the 500 block of State Street perhaps the single best people-watching perch in town. Birria traces its origins back to 1519 when conquistador Hernán Cortés placated the Mesoamerican people he colonized with excess goats that the Spanish invaders kept as a mobile food supply. Goat meat can be tough, so the good citizens of what would become Mexico slow-cooked it for hours in rich marinades laden with chili peppers, cumin, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme. Eventually, birria emerged as a culinary folk art, with every family claiming their own signature recipes. Such is the case with Yona Redz, whose owner, Jonathan “Yona” Estrada, inherited his recipe—which blends seven or so spices in a five-hour stew—from his mother. The process can also be applied to beef or lamb, and most of what’s sold at Yona Redz is the former, though goat comes out on the weekends. The beef birria torta is served on sliced fresh bolillo rolls with a generous application of chopped onions and cilantro, topped with a crisp, plancha-fried cheese. What sets the torta apart as a dining experience is the flavorful dipping broth, called consommé, that comes along. Think of a French dip, but more electrically alive. Cortés the conquistador would eventually return to Spain, where he died in 1547—bitter, disillusioned, broke, and the target of much litigation. Birria, however, lives on, triumphant and delicious at Yona Redz. —Nick Welsh

633 E. CABRILLO BLVD.; (805) 884-8418; HILTONSANTABARBARABEACHFRONTRESORT.COM

532 STATE ST.; (805) 324-4039; YONAREDZ.COM

1114 STATE STREET #14 (IN LA ARCADA PLAZA) (805) 966-0222 • PETITVALENTIEN.COM Petit Valentien, semi-secreted off State Street in charming La Arcada, lives a delicious double life. On weekdays and weekend evenings, it’s French, thanks to co-owner Rob Dixon. But for weekend brunch, you get to enjoy Ethiopian fare, thanks to co-owner Serkaddis Alemu. And now, for Burger Week, you get to relish both cuisines on one plate with the French/Ethiopian Vegetable Croquette. Presented bunless, this three-bean veggie patty always mixes lentils, chickpeas, and black beans with onions, carrots, and beets. The rest, said Dixon, depends upon whatever else is freshest, from potato to eggplant. And you really get to sense the vegetables, pleasantly cubed up in the bean mix that remains relatively soft, except for the dusting of panko breadcrumbs that crisp up during the burger’s light fry. (That means the croquette is vegan but not gluten-free.) What truly sets the dish off are the zippy Ethiopian spices worked in the mix that get a bit of a heat accelerant from a spicy avocado puree underneath. This is not a dish for heat-wimps: You will feel a definite slow-burn as you consume the croquette. The simple greens, tomato, and red onion salad, in its classic vinaigrette, makes for a good foil. —George Yatchisin

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Though XO Burger may be the newest to the scene—the spot opened up just over a month ago and shares a roof with Dart Coffee in the heart of the Funk Zone on Yanonali Street—the small restaurant’s simple menu and brisket-blend smashburgers are already becoming a smash hit in Santa Barbara. Sous Chef Caleb Laub said the restaurant tried a number of beef cuts before deciding on their signature 80/20 brisket blend, finding there was something special about the way the fat renders in just the right way when smashed on the flat top grill. Each burger starts with two 2.5-ounce patties slapped on the grill alongside a handful of paper-thin sliced onions. The thin patties cook in half the time of a traditional burger, and the onions become sweet as it gets color on the grill. “You really get that caramelization,” Laub said. American cheese is melted on top, and the burgers are ready to build. A toasted Martin’s potato bun gets XO’s special sauce and a couple of pickles, and there you have it: the perfect melt-in-your-mouth comfort burger. If you’re like me and you caught the smashburger craze on social media, then XO is the perfect spot to get your thin-patty fix. —Ryan Cruz

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THAT’S MY JAM When it comes to meat, I’ve never been a fan of the whole salty-sweet thing. Ham and pineapple? Yuck! Fish and mango? No thanks! Yellow Belly, however, has finally and thankfully made me reconsider. All the right savoriness is there in “That’s My Jam Burger” — well-peppered Angus beef, smooth American cheese, fresh iceberg lettuce, and Thousand Island dressing with a pickle-ish kick. But it’s the house-made onion jam, slathered on thick and proud, that steals the show and creates a multidimensional bite greater than the sum of its parts. When every bit of patty and bun was gone, I found myself mopping up the leftover jam with pieces of stray iceberg. Talk to the chef and he’ll tell you the caramelized spread is made during a twoday process that involves lots of butter and brown sugar. The restaurant’s Royale with Cheese burger features a similarly created bacon jam, which I’ll have to try now that my horizons have been expanded. And if you didn’t already know, Yellow Belly has one of the best beer and wine selections around. Pair their Burger Week star with a Boont Amber from Anderson Valley, Lunch IPA from the Maine Beer Company, or whatever sounds good to you. They have plenty of options. —Tyler Hayden

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As always, find the complete listings online at independent.com/events. Submit virtual and in-person events at independent.com/eventsubmit.

3/11:

Jazz at the Lobero: The Derek Douget Band Accomplished saxophonist Derek Douget will return to S.B. for the Brubeck Jazz Residency Program to perform a concert of New Orleans jazz with his band. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $31; VIP: $81. Call (805) 963-0761.

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THURSDAY 3/10 3/10-3/12: 37th S.B. International Film Festival (SBIFF) Visit the SBIFF website to check out information about the schedule of films, celebrity tributes, panel discussions, filmmaker Q&As, ticket information, and more. sbiff.org

3/10, 3/13: Interfaith Sanctuary Alliance (ISA) of S.B. Webinar: What’s New in Immigrant Rights? and Virtual Vigil On Thursday, get an update from S.B. County immigrant allies about national, regional, and local immigrant justice efforts from a panel that will include speakers from Importa S.B., Immigrant Hope S.B., the Immigrant Legal Defense Center, Drivers Listos, and more. On Sunday, join online for an interfaith vigil in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors. Thu.: 5:30-7pm; Sun.: 4:30-5:30pm. Free.

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3/10-3/16: UCSB Exhibit: Seeping Into History: Oil Touches Everything This student exhibition explores contemporary and historical relationships to fossil fuels, with a focus on the S.B. area, including the site of the historic 1969 oil spill, which catalyzed a nationwide environmental movement. Find a guide to the public installation at the kiosk on the wharf. Free. socialprintlab.com

Method) as Lillian, a middle-aged British woman who falls for a man half her age and discovers a part of herself that had been dormant. Thu.: 7:30pm; Fri.: 8pm; Sat.: 4 and 8pm; Sun.: 2pm. The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria St. $25-$58.Call (805) 965-5400 or email boxoffice@etcsb.org. etcsb.org

3/10-3/13: The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express Follow Detective Poirot’s search for the killer of an American tycoon aboard the luxurious Orient Express in this glamourous, suspenseful, and funny play through March 19. Thu.Sat.: 7:30pm; Sun.: 2pm. Garvin Theatre, SBCC West Campus, 721 Cliff Dr. $18-$26. Call (805) 965-5935 or email sbcctg@sbcc.edu.

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3/10: Chaucer’s Book-Signing: Charles Li UCSB professor emeritus Charles Li will sign copies of The Turbulent Sea: Passage to a New World, a coming-ofage memoir where Li recounts the torturous pains of growing up in Mao’s China in the early ’60s. 6pm. Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. Free. Call (805) 682-6787 or email events@chaucersbooks.com.

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FRIDAY 3/11 3/11-3/12: Santa Barbara Dance Arts Presents Configuration 2022 Configuration will feature high-energy hip-hop,

3/10-3/13: Ensemble Theatre contemporary, and entertaining jazz numCompany Presents Lillian See Nancy bers from students and professional choTravis (Last Man Standing, The Kominsky reographers. Fri.: 7pm; Sat.: 2 and 7pm.

Shows on Tap

THURSDAY

Carpinteria: 800 block of Linden Ave., 3-6:30pm

FRIDAY

Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

Ages 21+. 500 Anacapa St. Call (805) 564-2410.

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TUESDAY

Montecito: 1100 and 1200 blocks of Coast Village Rd., 8-11:15am

Old Town S.B.: 500-600 blocks of State St., 3-7pm

SATURDAY

Solvang: Copenhagen Dr. and 1st St., 2:30-6:30pm

Downtown S.B.: Corner of Santa Barbara and Cota sts., 8am-1pm

3/10, 3/12-3/13: Eos Lounge Thu.: West End. $10. Sat.: Mz Worthy. $10. Sun.: Bass Night: XIE. $5. 9pm.

SUNDAY

3/10: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Lindsey Suarez, 6-8pm. 634 State St. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

WEDNESDAY

3/11-3/13: Maverick Saloon Fri.:

The Molly Ringwald Project, 9pm-midnight. $10. Sat.: Mighty Flyers, 1-5pm. Brian Kinsella Band, 8:30-11:30pm. Sun.: About Time, noon-4pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free-$5. Ages 21+. Call (805) 686-4785.

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3/11: Pali Wine Co. Live music. 6-8pm. 116 E. Yanonali St., Ste. A-1. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 560-7254.

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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. The venues request that patrons consult their individual websites for the most up-to-date protocols and mask requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated patrons before attending an event.

FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE

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FISHERMAN’S MARKET

3/12-3/13 Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: The Reserve. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny

The Altons

SATURDAY

3/10-3/15: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: ENT Legends

Rain or shine, meet local fishermen on the Harbor’s commercial pier, and buy fresh fish (filleted or whole), live crab, abalone, sea urchins, and more. 117 Harbor Wy., 6-11am. Call (805) 259-7476.

Presents The Altons, 8pm. $15. Ages 21+. Fri.: AJ Lee and Blue Summit, Salty Strings, 8:30pm, $15-$17. Ages 21+. Sat.: The Molly Ringwald Project, 9pm. $15. Ages 21+. Sun.: S.B. Jazz Society: Monday Madness Jazz Band, 1pm. $10$35; Glen Phillips, Amber Rubarth, Garrison Star, 8pm. $20-$25. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776.

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Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo Ctr. GA: $17-$25; patron: $50. Call (805) 963-0408.

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3/11: Evenings at Elings: Israel Vibration, Roots Radics Enjoy the sunset listening to Kingston, Jamaica’s Israel Vibration with Jamaica’s Roots Radics and area reggae bands The Kicks and Black Elk, who will open the show. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. There will be food and drink for purchase. Shuttle pickups are available from I.V., Goleta, and S.B. This show benefits the Elings Park Foundation. Door: 4pm; show: 5-10pm. Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Rd. GA: free-$40; $50/ door; $15-$25/parking. Call (805) 448-7070.

Sultan. 1:30-4:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 967-0066.

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3/12: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Joystix, 6-8pm. Free. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

3/12: Topa Topa Brewing Co. (Ojai) Buck Moon. 7-9pm. 345 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. Free. Call (805) 798-9079. topatopa.beer/pages/ojai

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SATURDAY 3/12 3/12: Trinity Gardens 10th Anniversary Celebration The community is invited to celebrate 10 years of growing, community, education, and sustainability with music, Chinese brush painting, a plant sale, and food. 10am-1pm. Trinity Gardens, 909 N. La Cumbre Rd. Free.

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3/12: St. Patrick’s Day Block Party and Pub Crawl Get your green on for a pub crawl that will include drink coupons, free welcome shot vouchers, and a map of the 10 participating downtown bars. 1pm-3am. Downtown S.B.

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SUNDAY 3/13 3/13: Folk Orchestra S.B. with Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas Scotland’s premier fiddle ambassador Alasdair Fraser and the accomplished Californian cellist Natalie Haas, who have released six critically acclaimed albums, will perform Celtic music along with the

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3/13: Exhibition Symposium: Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources In conjunction with the exhibition Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources, join five scholars for a one-day seminar on the themes of the exhibition. Each 45-minute lecture will be followed by a 10-minute response by a pre-designated discussant. 9:30am-5pm. Mary Craig Auditorium, S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Free-$15.

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wenty-three years ago, the shooting at Columbine High School horrified the nation and put a spotlight on the perilous disaffection of teens. It brought about changes in school security, including metal detectors, guards, and police training. It inspired dozens of movies, TV shows, and books; thousands of articles; and millions of words. In Santa Barbara, it gave impetus to a program designed to address the social and emotional health of teens. The brainchild of two therapists, Rendy Freedman and Jennifer Freed, it began as a small summer workshop in 1999 and grew into a nationally recognized program. AHA! has now worked with more than 35,000 teens and 2,500 educators and trainers both within and outside the schools. “We never set out to create a big nonprofit,” says Freedman. “We just followed the work and followed what was needed, and more and more teens joined our programs, and then we were invited to go into the schools, which led to an enormous impact.” After two decades, Freedman will be transitioning from Clinical Director of AHA! in July. Her final initiative, “Supporting Our Adults,” is offering six free counseling sessions for both educators and parents/ guardians of teens who are enrolled or will enroll in an AHA! program. “Parents and guardians and educators need as much support as the youth,” says Freedman, “and they’ve been the most neglected in terms of getting the therapeutic help they desperately need without it being a cost to them.” Although she will continue to do staff training along with Freed, it is fitting that Freedman’s last act as Clinical Director is a program that addresses a vital need for therapy. In addition to her own practice, she is one of 37 national consultants for the Parnell Institute for EMDR, one of the premier institutes for training therapists in Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known to be extraordinarily effective for dealing with trauma. “For most people,” says Freedman, “it’s more successful than talk therapy alone.” After moving in 1980 to Santa Barbara, where she has raised her three children, she became a therapist in1994. She discovered her love of teaching at Antioch, and she was one of the founders of The Santa Barbara Waldorf School. With a charismatic combination of competence, empathy, and grace, she’s a person you always want to be at the meeting—or anywhere that requires skillful listening and intelligent guidance. You’d also want her at the party because of her talent for fun and her sense of humor and great laugh. After thousands of groups, workshops, meetings, fundraisers, and programs, a highlight for her has been the “Digital Cleanse” at El Capitan, where teens

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spend four days of immersion and connection through empowering fun and games. Another favorite—and one of AHA!’s most popular fundraisers—is “Sing It Out!” Led by Freedman and Jenna Tico, it returns after a two-year pandemic hiatus on April 24, when 12 teens will put on raucous, uplifting performances with a live band at the Lobero. Freedman loves the way AHA! was able to pivot during the pandemic with virtual programs such as their “Heroes Assemblies,” where students listened to people such as Van Jones, Dolores Huerta, or Jeff Bridges talk online about what being a hero has meant to them. They then broke out into small groups to talk about what they’ve overcome or who’s a hero in their own lives. This allowed AHA! to work with hundreds of teens at once, with no geographic constraints. Looking back, Freedman says she is proud of the success AHA! has had in the Carpinteria schools, where all students in the junior and high schools take part in programs that teach them the skills to make their schools—and the world—better, safer, and more supportive and inclusive. After a few years at the high school, they saw disciplinary incidents go down 70 percent, while test scores went up. “We have found that if students feel more comfortable in themselves, safer with one another, and more relaxed, they’re going to learn better. That’s true for any of us.” She would love to see AHA’s programs more solidly established in all the schools. “Because then you hit a greater diversity of students, which is really important for breaking down prejudice and hatred and bringing people together to understand one another. Required attendance in schools exposes all students to learning that can dismantle apathy, despair, and hate-based behavior.”

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TURNAROUND TEAM: Coach Tiffany Simms (center) is making the San Marcos girls’ basketball team a force on the courts.

Royals Ascend as Cardinals Fly San Marcos and Bishop Diego Notch Big Seasons by Victor Bryant

anta Barbara’s high school sports calendar has flipped from winter to spring, and after several deep runs in the playoffs, no local teams remain alive for state championships. South County programs, however, enjoyed immense success during the winter season with several going further than they ever have in their quests toward CIF and state titles.

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When Tiffany Simms took over the San Marcos High girls’ basketball team prior to the 2020-21 season, it would have been hard to believe that just one year later, the program would experience a miraculous turnaround and find itself on the path to sustained success. The Royals hadn’t won a playoff game since 2003, and despite marginal improvement in the years immediately preceding Simms’s arrival, they were still light years behind local powerhouse Santa Barbara High and struggled to keep up with Channel League rival Dos Pueblos. In order to take the next step, Simms came to San Marcos with a plan, and it started with defense. The girls bought into a program identity that was built upon harassing opposing teams the entire game with effort, intensity, and intellect. Simms is a Santa Barbara High grad who played four years of varsity ball for current Santa Barbara High coach Andrew Butcher in the early ’90s. Her team posted two victories over Santa Barbara in Channel League play. San Marcos had not defeated Santa Barbara since 2008 and had not swept the Dons Since the 2006-07 season. The Royals went on to finish with a 22-7 record and advanced to the CIF-SS Division 3A semifinals, where they gave Oaks Christian a major scare, leading 29-22 at halftime before eventually losing 44-39. Going toe-to-toe with a top-flight private school program was a pipe dream before Simms’s arrival. “I think that came from my defensive-minded attitude, and I don’t back down,” Simms said. “I tell them: When you play five together with aggressive defense, communication, and effort, no one can beat you. I don’t care if they are seven feet tall.” The deep CIF run earned the Royals a spot in the CIF Division 4 state tournament bracket, and they responded with a 56-53 victory over Taft of Woodland Hills in the first round, which was another first for the team.

“I’m so proud of these girls and how they turned around this program,” Simms said following the narrow loss to Oaks Christian. Looking ahead, the future is bright for San Marcos as the team will only lose two seniors to graduation and return four of five starters. A CIF championship and another state tournament berth could be in the cards, but first San Marcos will set its sights on the Channel League title, which Dos Pueblos claimed this season.

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Bishop Diego claimed CIF championships in boys’ basketball and girls’ soccer this winter. Both titles are the first in program history, which is an amazing accomplishment for an athletic department that is currently firing on all cylinders. “The adversity we confronted—not practicing for three weeks in the middle of the season and losing our goalkeeper. This team has a lot of resilience,” said Bishop Diego girls’ soccer coach Pato Guerrero. “I’ve been coaching for a long time, and this is the first time that I’ve found a team that believes in each other like a family.” Freshman Kayalily Penn emerged as the most prolific goal scorer in Santa Barbara County history this season as she led the Cardinals to a 6-5 victory over Thacher in the CIF-SS Division 7 championship game with six goals, including the game winner in overtime. Penn’s 55 goals in 18 games this season is a county record that she will have three more opportunities to break in the coming years. She was named back-to-back S.B. Athletic Round Table girls’ athlete of the week. “I told them at the beginning of the season that we need to focus on one game at a time and not looking towards goals that are not reachable,” Guerrero said. “As soon as we saw the season start going our way, the girls started fighting for each other, playing for each other, and we started having success. That’s the reason we won the championship this year.” Kai Morphy and Ty Williams have been the heart and soul of the Bishop Diego boys’ basketball program over the past three seasons. As sophomores, they led the Cardinals to the CIF-SS Division 5AA championship game only to lose on a buzzer-beater. As seniors, they finished the job, defeating Dana Hills to claim the CIF-SS Division 3A title. Both players have left a legacy at Bishop Diego that will last forever. n

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ver since Ice in Paradise opened in Goleta seven years ago, a new sports community has bubbled up that is crazy for ice hockey, and now their varsitylevel high school team, the Santa Barbara Royals, are headed to the league finals after winning 16 games in a row. The team, made up of players from high schools all over the county—Santa Barbara, San Marcos, Dos Pueblos, and Santa Ynez—participates in the Los Angeles Kings High School Hockey League, which includes teams from El Segundo, Burbank, and Las Vegas. Head Coach Steve Heinze, a 12-year NHL veteran and a member of the 1992 Olympic hockey team, is board president of Ice in Paradise and credits the team’s success to the close-knit community that has developed since the center opened in 2015. Many of the current players learned the sport through the youth program, the Santa Barbara Ice Hawks, and now volunteer to coach the younger kids or teach skating on their off time. “These kids have known each other for a long time and really have each other’s backs. It shows in how they play,” Heinze said. That is certainly true for the four sets of siblings playing together this year: Kennedy and Calvin Frisell and Reese and Johnny Niemela come from San Marcos, brothers Nick and Colin Bowman are from Santa Ynez, and Daniel and Jack Finneran go to Dos Pueblos. Kennedy, in her senior year, not only is one of the league’s top defenders—earning Player of the Week earlier this season despite suffering a concussion from a big hit—but does it all while monitoring her diabetes and playing in full-contact competition in a league with almost all boys. Heinze said that his approach to coaching is a far reach from the hard-nosed, old-school hockey coaches he had in the pros. Instead, he and his assistant coaches John Ewasiuk and Will Hahn try to tailor the coaching to each kid. Heinze believes this worked well on a team

with first-year freshmen and two teenage girls. “Some need the hug, some need the carrot, others the stick,” he said. The Royals have won every game except their opening one last September. In their final regular-season game, they shut down the highest-scoring team in the league, the Burbank Cougars, 1-0, leading freshman goalie Jack Finneran to be named Player of the Week. On Saturday, March 5, the Royals won the league semifinals, where they lit up the scoreboard for a 6-2 win over the El Segundo Strikers in front of a packed house at Ice in Paradise. The Royals’ younger players showed their speed and stick work, keeping the visiting team on their heels for all three periods. Sophomore Eli Heinze, Coach Heinze’s son, scored twice and assisted on the team’s final goal to put the game away. Senior captain Noah Kangas is a force on defense and one of the team’s senior leaders, along with Nick Bowman. Bowman, who is also the league’s Student of the Month for February, is a member of the National Honor Society, maintains a 3.83 GPA, and is planning to play hockey next year at Liberty University. The center has a program that helps pay for equipment for kids who want to try out for hockey, the Young Norqs, named after beneficiary Jack Norqual, who serves as the board’s chair. Norqual and the late hockey bigwig Ed Snider played a major part in funding the facility in 2015, and the two rinks at Ice in Paradise bear their names. The Royals won the Los Angeles Kings High School Hockey Championship back-to-back in 2015-16 and 2016-17, and would secure their third title with a win on March 13 against the West Ranch Wildcats, the only team to beat the Royals in the first game of the season, 6-2. Since then, Santa Barbara has played West Ranch twice, winning 3-2 in November and 5-1 in their latest matchup just three weeks ago. The championship game will be at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on March 13 at 1 p.m. n

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And that Bill, if you don’t know, is Bill flight pairs each wine with Foley, a businessman specific bites, only happens whose bio features the twice a day (book on Tock), abbreviation NYSE quite a and ends with a monument lot. But most importantly, to all that’s huge and deliat least for this story, he cious in a Napa cab: the also owns 23 wineries 2015 Merus, packed with around the world, assumwell-integrated new French ing he hasn’t bought one oak. Chef Travis Watson SEASIDE CLASS: Located inside the Hotel Californian, The Society: State & Mason offers a sleekly styled place just a block from the sea to enjoy since this story was filed. doesn’t miss a cue on his shareable bites and numerous wines from Bill Foley’s extensive global collection of wineries. What most attracted pairings — take the foraged Foley, who bought the Californian in September 2021, I had to joke that my home, alas, doesn’t welcome mushroom fricassée in a tartlet that accompanies the to this corner spot are the huge windows offering me with sparkling wine, nor is it so meticulously fungi-forward Four Graces Courtney’s Reserve Pinot expansive views both inside and out, a well-lit show- designed in a cool mix of Santa Barbara Spanish- Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. And speaking case that’s perfect for seeing and being seen. Indeed, meets-Moorish style. Think white walls, light wood, of edutainment, the room for these 90-minute tastings back in February when I enjoyed an exclusive tour and black and blue furniture, swivel chairs to ease that see- comes complete with monitors to show maps, vineyard tasting, a Foley Society member was outside snapping ing and being seen, and that intricate grille work you shots, and more. paparazzi-style photos of us inside. Not every place in can find throughout the Californian property. (Amy “What Chef Travis and The Society: State & Mason Santa Barbara is a social media sensation weeks before Cooper, formerly owner of the sadly now gone Plum team have put together with the Riviera Reserve tasting its opening. is a great nod to our company initiatives and commitGoods, advised on the design.) “Opening The Society in Santa Barbara, adjacent After the sparkling splash, all sorts of temptations ment to elevating experiences for all who interact with to the iconic waterfront, is incredibly meaningful for ensure. The spot is meant primarily to be a home for our wines and winery sites,” said Foley. my family,” said Foley. “We are all thrilled to be part members of the Foley Food & Wine Society ConCentering The Society in the heart of Santa Barbara of this unique opportunity for locals and guests alike noisseur Wine Club, who get special perks and can means much to the company, as Foley planted his first to experience Santa Barbara hospitality, lifestyle, and pick up their shipments on-site. (Their former club- vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills a quarter-century ago. house was at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Goleta.) But “It still is Foley Family Wines,” asserted Erotas. “People winemaking in this quintessential location.” The Society team aims to engage guests right when non-Connoisseurs have plenty to do as well. To start, forget that the Lincourt name comes from Bill’s two they walk in the door. “Being experiential is what we’re it’s a wine store for bottle sales of Foley’s nearly two daughters, Lindsay and Courtney.” all about,” said Lindsey Jessup, Foley’s senior director dozen wineries, including Lincourt and Foley Estates The family’s wine passion is already infecting the of guest experiences, as a splash of creamy French (Bill’s initial forays into wine, founded here in Santa next generation: Courtney, who was formerly head bubbly by Lucien Albrecht in Alsace was poured into Barbara County in 1996) as well as Chalk Hill, Roth, winemaker at Chalk Hill, is now executive vice presimy glass. “We like to use the word edutainment. Let’s Sebastiani, Foley-Johnson, and Chalone, to name only dent for the Foley Family Wines portfolio. She is just five more. have fun with it!” one of the many Foley winemakers who may drop into Leading the fun every day is Alex Erotas, The Or you can order wines by the glass and nibble from The Society from time to time, making it even more of Society’s director of guest experiences. “We want to the shareable bites menu featuring plates like hum- a buzz-worthy wine mecca. open with a mood of celebrating and welcoming,” he mus, crispy chickpeas, and chips (both crisp lavash and warm pita), or a seasonal, mix-and-match chef ’s selec- 36 State St.; (805) 882-0100; hotelcalifornian.com explained. “We want you to feel at home.”

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signs posted for Wingman Rodeo on The Neighborhood at 235 West Montecito Street. I called The Neighborhood and they said that Wingman Rodeo has taken over the kitchen there. Wingman Rodeo’s flagship location is at 730 North Milpas Street, which opened in March 2020. Wingman Rodeo opened a second location at 5892 Hollister Avenue in Goleta in April 2021 but then closed that in December. John Dickson’s reporting can be found every day online at Santa Barbara.com. Send tips to info@SantaBarbara.com.

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hen is a Hollywood story not just a Hollywood story? Russell Brown’s charming and tender Loren & Rose answers that riddle in the same way that all great films about the business do, with captivating performances and a theme — in this case, it’s the love between a director and his mentor — that transcends the context. Kelly Blatz plays Loren, a young director courting Rose, a famous actress played by Jacqueline Bisset. They meet at a quaint restaurant in Topanga for a meal that’s also an audition for Loren’s new film. As in the 1981 Louis Malle classic My Dinner with Andre, dialogue dominates what follows. Loren and Rose, it turns out, have a lot to talk about, and both are wonderful listeners. Unlike the earlier film, the meal is split into three distinct moments in time. The appetizer course occurs as the two get to know each other. The main course happens after they have worked together on a successful film, and dessert comes when things have changed again for both characters. For Bisset, whose performance shines with the controlled brilliance of a true star, the movie represents the fulfillment of a career’s worth of yearning for more thoughtful and complex roles. She’s open about the frustrations and even the humiliations that haunt the life of a performer. Rose has lived an expansive life and has great stories to prove it. Bisset

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describes playing her as a discovery that means a great deal to her, saying, “I felt full. I was so happy to be saying Russell’s words, and I felt there was a great deal of truth to the story about the experience of being an actor over a long period — some of it good, some of it unpleasant.” Brown, who has a passion for Hollywood history and Los Angeles architecture, wrote the film to share the experiences he has had with some of his mentors. He said, “I’ve worked with a lot of amazing people, and when you’re in those rooms with them, there’s a certain kind of magic that happens when you are listening to their life stories. The movie started as an attempt to capture that feeling, to show what it feels like to be in the presence of somebody like that.” Bisset’s first impression of Brown was positive but still didn’t SEVENTH HEAVEN: The film’s primary location is modeled after the Inn prepare her for the of the Seventh Ray in Topanga.

depth and intensity of the film’s script. “I thought he was charming,” she told me. “He was rather quiet and looked like he had question marks in his mind.” Later, after he gave her the screenplay for Loren & Rose, her opinion expanded. “I was just astonished by the script,” she said. “I had never played such a big character before.” Ultimately, Brown sees Loren & Rose as something that, while it comes out of the experience of filmmaking, addresses more than the inside story of what it’s like to be an actor or a director. Instead, he feels it is a tribute to the joy of participating in a powerful collaboration. “When you’re in sync with your collaborators, that’s like heaven. It’s like flying, and I think what Loren and Rose are doing in the film is flying together. They love each other and have the same worldview. It’s a reflection of that, and I have been lucky enough to have found that a few times.” To learn more about Loren & Rose, which screened on March 3 and March 5, visit Russell Brown’s website at russellbrownfilmmaker.com. —Charles Donelan

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Jerry Gogosian is the Instagram handle of Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, a witty, meme-making critic/participant on the contemporary art scene. She will be in Santa Barbara on Saturday, March 26, to give a talk at GAZE… Are You Looking?, the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara’s upcoming benefit party. The evening, which will run 6-11 p.m., begins with an immersive installation by Travis Hutchinson that will touch on the decade vibes of Andy Warhol (the ’60s), David Bowie (the ’70s), and Kenny Scharf (the ’80s). The Gogosian presentation starts at 7:30, followed by dinner by Chef Efe Onoglu, drinks, and dancing to a secret superstar deejay. For more info, see mcasantabarbara.org. —CD

In the documentary 2nd Chance — showing Friday, March 11, at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival — we learn that the inventor of the modern bulletproof vest is a former U.S. Marine turned pizzeria owner named Richard Davis. The company he founded in the 1970s introduced lightweight Kevlar to police stations across the country. Davis staged demonstrations for skeptical chiefs by shooting himself in the chest. This was before he and the company ultimately flamed out amid scandal, coverup, and the death of an officer whose defective vest failed. But 2nd Chance doesn’t just trace the rise, fall, and pending redemption of Davis, who is now operating another body armor company, this time with his son. The film’s heartbeat, explained producer Johnny Galvin, comes from the life-ordeath decisions those swept up in Davis’s wake faced because of his lies and recklessness. This collateral damage extends from his ex-wives to his former employees to the police he convinced to fear the people they are supposed to protect. “At several points, these people are presented with a stark choice to either forgive or to seek a path of retribution,” said Galvin. In one scene, Davis offers to buy new sidearms for officers who kill any suspect who shoots at them. In another, one of those officers tearfully reconciles with a man he traded bullets with. Directed and narrated by Ramin Bahrani (The White Tiger, Chop Shop) and an official selection of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, the documentary is on its surface a parable of runaway capitalism, righteousness, and American gun culture. But watch Bahrani’s interviews with Davis, and you find a man hard to pigeonhole. You can’t help but admire his industriousness even among the wreckage. “You can compare him to other inventors of the world,” said Galvin, invoking Elon Musk. “They’re in it for the quest of innovation. It’s an unquenchable thirst.” 2nd Chance screens at the Metro 4’s Theatre #1 on Friday, March 11, at 8 a.m. —Tyler Hayden

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he 37th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) rolled into town on Wednesday, March 2. It continues through Saturday, March 12. Thus far, the general response has been a mixture of reunion bliss and mild culture shock. The annual event, a high point on Santa Barbara’s cultural calendar for decades, last convened in person 25 months ago, shortly before the pandemic lockdown began. In 2021, the festival presented a mostly streamed program, with some content seen on temporary drive-in screens by the beach. Now the familiar SBIFF is back. It kicked off with a crowd-pleasing opening night film, Phantom of the Open, Alana Haim which drew a large crowd of masked humans to the Arlington Theatre. SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling, currently celebrating 20 years at the helm, started a festival-long mantra of appreciation for seeing live audiences again and expressed due concern for the Ukraine crisis. SBIFF has linked to the Santa Barbara–based Direct Relief on its website, raising more than $50,000 to date for Ukrainian relief efforts. The Arlington also played host to a starry gathering of mostly Oscarnominated celebrities Kristen Stewart over the next four nights, including tributes dedi-

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cated to Kristen Stewart, co-stars Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis, a round of emerging and supporting actors, and a night toasting high-profile directors. On Thursday, March 10, Leonard Maltin will help give Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem the Maltin Modern Master Awards. Bardem also plays the comic lead in the satirical Spanish gem The Good Boss, a light-hearted festival highlight. Penélope Cruz, Bardem’s wife, received the Montecito Award on Tuesday, March 8, for her performance in Pedro Almodóvar’s Parallel Mothers. Meanwhile, in the all-important screening trenches at the Metro and Fiesta multiplexes, an unusually dense 200+ program of mostly serious and artistic films unreeled, designed by new head programmer Claudia Puig (USA Today critic) and her colleagues. Events such as free 2 p.m. screenings and panel discussions are at the Arlington this year. There’s also a new venue for panel discussions only, the Casa De la Guerra courtyard. Sir Kenneth Branagh did double-duty over the weekend. The writer-director of his personal and nostalgic film Belfast appeared at both the directors’ tribute and the popular Writers Panel. When he spoke about deciding to embark on this script during the COVID lockdown, he spoke for many who faced introspection during that time. “All bets were off,” he said. “It was hard to know how to navigate the future, so it was a good time to revisit the past.” On Sunday night, Will Smith said that King Richard struck such a profound chord with

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critics and audiences because “there’s a magic to what works with a movie.” He added, “Lighting strikes. Nobody can control lightning.” At mid-point in the 11-day festival, my best of list includes: The Good Boss, 107 Mothers, La hija, One Road to Quartzsite, The Righteous, Ricochet, Wild Roots, Cadejo blanco, You Resemble Me, and Our Words Collide.

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ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Aries author Isak Dinesen defined “true piety” as “loving one’s destiny unconditionally.” That’s a worthy goal for you to aspire to in the coming weeks. I hope you will summon your deepest reserves of ingenuity and imagination as you cultivate a state of mind in which you adore your life just as it is. You won’t compare it negatively to anyone else’s fate, and you won’t wish it were different from what it actually is. Instead, you will be pleased and at peace with the truth of exactly who you are right now.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): As author Mary Ruefle points out, “In the beginning, William Shakespeare was a baby, and knew absolutely nothing. He couldn’t even speak.” And yet eventually, he became a literary superstar—among history’s greatest authors. What happened in between? I’m not exaggerating when I attribute part of the transformation to magic. Vast amounts of hard work and help and luck were involved, too. But to change from a wordless, uncoordinated sprout to a potent, influential maestro, Taurus-born Shakespeare had to be the beneficiary of mysterious powers. I bring this up, Taurus, because I think you will have access to comparable mojo during the next four weeks.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): As talented and financially successful as Kanye West is, the Gemini singer-songwriter experiences a lot of emotional suffering. But no one lives an ideal life, right? And we can learn from everyone. In any case, I’ve chosen quotes by Kanye that are in rapt alignment with your astrological omens. Here they are: (1) “I’m in pursuit of awesomeness; excellence is the bare minimum.” (2) “You’re not perfect, but you’re not your mistakes.” (3) “I’m not comfortable with comfort. I’m only comfortable when I’m in a place where I’m constantly learning and growing.” (4) “Everything I’m not makes me everything I am.”

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): “Any real ecstasy is a sign you are moving in the right direction,” wrote philosopher Saint Teresa of Avila, who was renowned for her euphoric spiritual experiences. So is there any such thing as “fake ecstasy,” as she implies? Maybe fake ecstasy would be perverse bliss at the misfortune of an enemy, or the trivial joy that comes from realizing your house keys aren’t missing. Real ecstasy, on the other hand, might arise from a visceral sense of the presence of God, or the rapture that emerges as you make love with a person you care for, or the elation you feel when you commune with your favorite animal. Anyway, Cancerian, I predict that in the coming days, you will have an extra rich potential for the real kinds of rhapsodic delight and enchantment.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Leo actor Jennifer Lawrence portrayed a rugged, fierce, resourceful champion in the Hunger Games film quartet. In real life, however, she has few resemblances to that stalwart hero. “I have the street smarts and survival skills of a poodle,” she has confessed. But I’ve got potentially good news for her and all the rest of you Leos. The coming months will be a favorable time for you to cultivate the qualities of a rugged, fierce, resourceful champion. And right now would be an excellent time to launch your efforts.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Each of us periodically has to deal with conflict. There come times when we must face the fact that a specific situation in our lives isn’t working well and needs to be adjusted, fixed, or transformed. We might prefer to pretend the problem doesn’t exist. We may be inclined to endure the stressful discomfort rather than engage with its causes. But such an approach won’t be right for you in the coming days, dear Virgo. For the sake of your mental and spiritual health, you have a sacred duty to bravely risk a struggle to improve things. I’ll provide you with advice from novelist John Fowles. He said, “I must fight with my weapons. Not his. Not selfishness and brutality and shame and resentment.” Fowles goes

on to say that he will offer generosity and gentleness and no-shame and forgiveness.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A blogger named MysteryOfWhat expressed appreciation for her errors and wrong turns. “I love all my mistakes!” she exclaimed. “I had fun!” She has a theory that she would not have been able to completely fulfill her interesting destiny without her blunders and her brilliant adjustments to those blunders. I won’t encourage you to be quite so boisterously unconditional in celebrating your fumbles and miscues, Libra. My inclination is to urge you to honor them and feel grateful for them, but I’m not sure I should advise you to shout out, “I love all my mistakes! I had fun!” But what do you think?

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio poet Norman MacCaig wrote, “Ask me, go on, ask me to do something impossible, something freakishly useless, something unimaginable and inimitable like making a finger break into blossom or walking for half an hour in twenty minutes or remembering tomorrow.” I hope people say things like that to you soon, Scorpio. I hope allies playfully nudge you to stretch your limits, expand your consciousness, and experiment on the frontier. To encourage such a development, you could do the same for your beloved allies: nudge them to stretch their limits, expand their consciousness, and experiment on the frontier.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Look at your body not as a source of physical attraction but as a shrine,” wrote teacher Sobonfu Somé. Personally, I have no problem if you regard your body as a source of physical attraction—as a gorgeous, radiant expression of your life energy, worthy of inspiring the appreciation of others. But I agree with Somé that you should also treat your body as a sacred sanctuary deserving of your reverence—especially now. Please boost your intention to provide your beloved organism with all the tender care it needs and warrants.

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(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “It’s surprising how much memory is built around things unnoticed at the time,” writes author Barbara Kingsolver. Yes! I agree. And by providing you with this heads-up from her, I’m hoping that the subtly potent events unfolding for you in the coming weeks will not go unnoticed. I’m hoping you will be alert for seemingly small but in fact crucial developments—and thereby give them all the focus and intelligence they deserve. Later, you’ll remember this delicately pivotal time with amazed gratitude.

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AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What’s more important: to learn or to unlearn? The answer, of course, is they are equally important. But sometimes, the most crucial preparation for a new learning phase is to initiate a surge of unlearning. That’s what I’m recommending for you right now. I foresee you embarking on a series of extravagant educational experiences in a couple of weeks. And the best way to ensure you take maximum advantage of the available lessons is by dumping useless knowledge and irrelevant information and numbing habits.

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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. 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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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Responsible for the management of new building projects from design through the construction phase. In addition, the Assistant Dean is in charge of architectural design and management of major facility renovations within current space assigned to the College of Engineering: Harold Frank Hall, Engineering II, Engineering Sciences Building, BioEngineering Building, Materials Research Lab, Physical Sciences‑North, Arts, Ellison, Phelps, Buildings, 406, 489, and 570, and various trailers located throughout the campus. Develops short and long‑term space plans and coordinates the implementation of these plans by working closely with the faculty. Works directly with the COE Departments on their faculty recruitments as it relates to their research space, renovation scope, and estimated schedule and costs. Assists the Development Office with feasibility studies and estimates as it relates to donor‑funded construction initiatives. The Assistant Dean is knowledgeable of state code pertaining to fire and safety requirements; has experience in research laboratory design and requirements and in the use of AutoCAD or similar programs. Reqs: License to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture. Certificate to practice

in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture. Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent experience/training in architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture. Note: Satisfactory completion of a conviction history background check. $89,000 ‑ $146,000/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 3/16/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 31316

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RESIDENTIAL & COMMUNITY LIVING Responsible for the overall student life program in eight residence halls and nine apartment complexes with a focus on student development and leadership programs, a residential curriculum approach, and conduct and accountability. Under the supervision of a Resident Director (RD), the ARD utilizes a curricular approach and equity mindset as cornerstones of their daily work in facilitating student wellness, development, and belonging in a residential community. Reqs: Ability to constructively engage others in complex social justice, access, inclusion, and equity issues on campus. Experience with planning and implementing programs/ activities. Experience in a student

leadership role. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across a large, multifunctional department. Notes: UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act. Satisfactory conviction history background check. The Assistant Resident Director (ARD) is a full‑time live‑in position with on‑call responsibilities. The contract term is 10.5 months or 12 months depending on the assigned community’s resident occupancy, with the opportunity for a renewal of one additional term. This position may require night and weekend hours as needed and comes with a furnished apartment. $51,400/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 3/16/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 32071

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UCFS ‑ UNIVERSITY CENTER FOOD SERVICE) Responsible for the administration and management of a key retail component of the University Center. This includes setting policy, budget development, purchasing, personnel administration, organizational management, operations management, and contract management for 10 retail units. The Director also oversees a centralized commissary kitchen, mobile food and coffee carts, and campus vending, and provides food to summer conference groups. Reqs: Bachelor’s/Culinary degree in related area required, or equivalent combination of experience and training. 8‑10 years leadership/progressive management experience, preferably in the foodservice industry or university auxiliary service unit. Advanced knowledge in foodservice operations and sanitation regulations, ideally in high volume year‑round university, multi‑unit dining or events services operations. Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, dynamic flexibility, and critical thinking skills. Advanced decision‑making and reasoning skills, and advanced ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, conduct operations, and quality control analysis, ability to multi‑task and ensure effective time management. Financial analysis and strategic planning experience in Food Services including developing new culinary concepts, and implementing cost control efficiencies and budgets for multiple locations. Experience in writing Requests for Proposals for leased tenants. 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. $105,275 ‑ $131,100/ 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,

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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. Provides expert guidance on unique personnel issues/problems without precedent or structure and develops/recommends best practice solutions to resolve those issues. Represents the campus to the Office of the President on systemwide bargaining negotiation strategy and positions. Reqs: Juris Doctor (JD) 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. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check required. Occasion 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. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30597

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY Tracks and analyzes environmental regulations, informs the UCSB community of regulatory obligations including conducting training and outreach, documents compliance efforts, and coordinates with environmental regulating agencies for the following 16 programs. Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure a safe workplace. May include industrial hygiene, ergonomics, occupational safety, environmental health, pest control, laboratory safety, hazardous materials control, hazardous waste

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management, emergency services and preparedness, fire safety, radiological safety, environmental protection including air, water and soil quality, and other EH&S programs and policies; or provides technical support for these programs. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or 1‑3 years experience/training. 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. $55,600 ‑ $65,000/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 3/16/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 31903

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BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES Manages all of Extra Mural Funds collections of delinquent receivables, aging of receivables, and all of the Accounts Receivable balance sheet accounts for UCSB contract and grants portfolio totaling over $200M in total expenditures for fiscal year 2021. These duties require broad job knowledge and a complete and thorough analysis of problems and issues of diverse scope to independently determine solutions on a daily basis. This position is responsible for the administering of UCSB’s Department of Defense, Army, Local, and Other Government award portfolios. ($12.5 million in annual expenditures and over 65 active awards at the end of fiscal year 2021). Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing. Knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting projects of moderate scope with the ability to apply more advanced accounting concepts to complete work assignments. Working knowledge of financial transactions and systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and regulatory compliance requirements. Working knowledge of common desktop/ web applications. 1‑3 years of Accounting/Finance Experience. Notes: Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. Limited vacation time during peak periods. $27.14 ‑ $28.80/ 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 3/16/22. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 32061

FINANCE ANALYST

HUMANITIES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT CENTER Administers all financial activities for the Department of Religious Studies. Processes monthly review and reconciliation of ledgers, provides timely reporting, identifies and initiates corrective actions, and ensures compliance with University, Federal, and State accounting policies and procedures on all transactions. In collaboration

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FINANCIAL AND ACADEMIC PERSONNEL ANALYST

PHELPS ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT CENTER Responsible for financial matters and academic personnel processes for the departments and programs that the PASC serves. Manages payroll reconciliation and audits general ledgers. Projects and monitors expenditures across all funding sources. Advises faculty on policies regarding budgets. Serves as primary UCPath initiator for all staff and selected academic appointments including requesting position control numbers and initiating the funding entry. Ensures proper employee and supervisor set‑up in Kronos online timekeeping system. Is responsible for the visa aspects for visiting scholars. From preliminary analysis, extensive communication with applicants and OISS, to submission of documents, ensuring accurate tracking of status and follow‑through. Coordinates annual summer research additional compensation. Provides administrative back‑up and possesses the ability to work under pressure of deadlines. Serves as back‑up for academic personnel actions for permanent faculty and continuing lecturers including faculty retention, merits and promotions, lecturer reviews, leave requests, and retirements. Collaborates on financial matters and academic recruitment cases, meeting Affirmative Action guidelines, and ensuring that overall general procedures are followed. Serves as back‑up to the Financial and Academic Personnel Manager. Responsible for overseeing department events. Reqs: BA/BS degree in related area or equivalent training and/ or experience. Note: Satisfactory completion of conviction history background check. $24.62 ‑ $27.96/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

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FINANCIAL PLANNING ANALYST

BUDGET & PLANNING OFFICE Responsible for the preparation of financial models, forecasts and other decision tools in support of the Office of Budget and Planning. This includes independent research and analysis of key performance indicators and metrics, multiple scenario data modeling, and concise written and verbal presentation of findings. The incumbent combines an understanding of the principles of accounting and finance with skills in database querying, programming, and analysis toward accomplishing these objectives. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Science or related field. Minimum of five (5+) years of complex financial analysis experience. General knowledge of the principles of accounting, finance, economics, and techniques of database querying and analysis. In‑depth ability to use multiple spreadsheet and database software tools to gather information for specialized, complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports. Ability to analyze large data sets using Excel, Access, or Tableau, and be able to tell a simple story through trends over time, across categories, and by combining different data sources (i. e. annual expenses and enrollment data). Requires general knowledge in data collection and analysis techniques, including handling of missing/incomplete data and identifying potentially erroneous data. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. 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 # 31647

GRADUATE PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANT

FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES Assists with graduate student recruitment, admissions, and orientation. Advises graduate students on program requirements, petitions, financial aid, policies and procedures, leaves of absences, registration, and enrollment procedures. Records and maintains all graduate student records and monitors their progress. Responsible for hiring paperwork, fee payment entries, and payroll system updates of all academic graduate student employees. Maintains knowledge of current Graduate Division policies and procedures, curriculum requirements and degree requirements. Keeps departmental graduate program statistics for reporting. Serves as primary UC Path payroll processor for all graduate and undergraduate student employees. Orders supplies and equipment. Prepares various reimbursement requests. Enters all financial transactions in GUS database system. Reqs: High school diploma or equivalent experience. 1‑3 years office and administrative experience. Note: Satisfactory

conviction history background check. $24.61/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 # 29716

HR & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

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. Reviews interview questions; leads search committee through the process to ensure adherence with campus employment policies. Designs and monitors orientation process for career and student staff. Department Timekeeper responsibilities. Responsible for ensuring approval by employees and supervisors by established deadlines for bi‑weekly and monthly pay cycles. Monitors, audits, and compares timecards to 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 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/ hr ‑ $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 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 #31114

HR OFFICE MANAGER

HUMAN RESOURCES Acts independently and with a high degree of initiative to provide budget, analytical, project, and administrative support to the Human Resources department. Serves as the primary analyst providing analytical support in the area of financial management. Performs and/or oversees special projects and assignments with sensitive and/

or complex components. Oversees and ensures the daily administrative operations run smoothly for the Human Resources office. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience/ training. At least one year of prior experience as an administrative professional, managing accounts payable and providing general financial support. Ability to use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality. Solid knowledge of Excel. Strong skills in short‑term planning, analysis, problem‑solving and customer service. Thorough knowledge in financial analysis, accounts payable, accounting and payroll processes and policies. Highly effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to delegate and oversee assignments to ensure successful and timely completion. Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner, establish priorities, goals/ objectives and timelines. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $26.00‑$28.70/ 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 3/18/22. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 32265

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN)

STUDENT HEALTH Provides medical and administrative support to the physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurses. Assists with exams and procedures, taking vitals, checking in/out patients, filling out necessary paperwork, taking phone messages and following directives from the clinicians. Acts as a resource for non‑licensed staff. Utilizes nursing knowledge in these tasks as well as but not limited to providing patient education, administering immunizations, and functioning within the scope of practice. Reqs: Licensed by the CA State Board of Nursing. Must be CPR certified/Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or dually certified in both AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support and AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support at all times during employment. Must be organized, detailed oriented, confidential and dependable. Strong oral/written communication, organizational and customer service skills. Proficient in Microsoft and Google suite. Notes: Credentials verification for clinical practitioner. Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse. Satisfactory criminal history background check. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Must be licensed by the CA State Board of Nursing. Must have current license at all times during employment. Must be CPR certified/Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or dually certified in both AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support and AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support at all times during employment. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. This is an 11month position, M‑F 7:30am – 4:30pm. 4 weeks of furlough is taken during quarter beaks and summer months. May include Thurs. evenings from 10am‑7pm. $30.42‑ $37.83/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive

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MASS SPECTROSCOPY FACILITY MANAGER

CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY Independently operates and maintains mass spectrometers in the Mass Spectrometry Facility for the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry using appropriate mass spec operational procedures to perform, evaluate and critique results for faculty, students and researchers. Performs routine maintenance, orders parts, requests service/maintenance assistance from vendors as needed and processes campus recharge fees for services performed and instrument usage. Works with faculty to develop new research instrumentation proposals for appropriate agencies in efforts to fund new equipment for the Mass Spectrometry Facility. Reqs: Master’s Degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry or a closely related field in which Mass Spectrometry is required expertise and three years of experience in physical‑chemical instrumentation work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have the ability to advise and support academically supervised research and teaching in the field of Physical Sciences where Mass Spectrometry is required. Will perform and or supervise all Mass Spec instrumentation activities in the Mass Spectrometry Facility. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience with consideration of University salary setting guidelines. 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 3/15/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 32060

MEDICAL ASSISTANT‑LIMITED

STUDENT HEALTH Provides medical and administrative support to the physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurses, and licensed vocational nurses assisting with exams and procedures, taking vitals, checking in/ out patients, filling out the necessary paperwork, taking phone messages and following directives from the clinicians, as well as scheduling appointments. Reqs: High School diploma or equivalent. Certification with one of the following agencies required; American Association of Medical Assistants (AMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CMAA), Note: Those who have graduated from an EMT program may also be considered, although the MA program is preferable. Applicants without proper certification will not be considered. Current CPR certification/ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or dually certified in both AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support and AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support at time of hire is required and non‑negotiable. Notes: This is a limited position at 40%. Mon.‑Fri./7:45am‑4:30pm (may include Thursday evenings until 7pm). Student Health requires all

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clinical staff to successfully pass the background check and complete the credentialing process before the employment date. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Starting at $23.27/ hour. 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 #25239

PAYROLL MANAGER

CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY Responsible for all aspects of employment in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department which encompasses direct and indirect oversight for management of all non‑faculty payroll functions. Responsible for coordinating, analyzing, monitoring, and processing complex payroll issues for academic, technical, student, visitor, lab assistant, and other staff positions on approximately 366 active projects totaling ~ $40 million. Responsible for hiring processes via UCPath, Job Builder, and UC Recruit and for the oversight and processing of all payroll actions using UCPath and Time Keeping system (Kronos). Payroll actions also include visa updates, tracking benefits, processing or overseeing the processing of tuition and fee payments when connected to GSR appointments. Works closely with other academic departments on complex inter‑ and multi‑campus appointments. Executes and maintains knowledge of UC policies regarding recruiting, salaries, benefits, retirement, work study regulations, merit and promotions for research titles, leaves of absence, workers comp and employment separations. Works closely with the departments of Human Resources, Academic Personnel, Graduate Division, International Students and Scholars, Business Services Payroll Accounting, Office of Research, and Financial Aid. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience or training. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.09‑$32.28/ 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 3/15/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 32031

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. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 31222

clearing drains, traps, and waste lines for sinks, tubs, toilets, utilizing proper sized electric or hand driven plumbing snakes. Ability to work independently or in support of other trades. Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations. 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. $35.34/ 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 # 31204

PROGRAM MANAGER

PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Responsible for assisting the Continuing Educator Specialist (CE) in planning, implementing, and managing a viable, fee‑supported continuing education program of new and existing courses and certificate programs in Business, Management, Legal Studies, and Education. Coordinates the review, issuance, processing, and enforcement of contracts relevant to the courses, instructors, and meeting locations, including recruitment, hiring, and retention of instructors and classroom venues. Works with the CE and Extension finance staff to develop and oversee program and course budgets. Coordinates with Extension program support and marketing staff to draft course titles and descriptions, including securing the approval of new Extension courses. Communicates and coordinates course schedules, syllabi, assigned reading materials and other audio‑visual, equipment, and classroom facility needs with Extension program support staff. Suggests marketing/promotion strategies to Extension marketing staff. Works with Extension student services staff to answer certificate, course, and program questions and to resolve any problems related to them. Works with the CE and local chapters of international, national, or regional professional organizations to develop standards and co‑sponsorship arrangements that satisfy the needs of professionals working in related fields and with government, state, and private agencies pertaining to the goal of developing and implementing appropriate continuing education programs. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in a related area and/ or equivalent experience/training. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $23.65‑$29.98/ 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 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 # 31615

SKILLED TRADES MECHANIC

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS The Skilled Trades Mechanic performs a variety of skilled trade tasks for University owned Residence Halls, Apartments, Dining Commons and related buildings as outlined below to accomplish the operational needs of the department. Reqs: Four years of hands‑on experience in a variety of skills including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, painting, tiling, electrical, plastering, sheetrock repair, locksmith, heating and ventilation. Must be able to work on and with ladders. Demonstrated experience

and services used in this job. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work in a collaborative manner. Ability to prioritize work assignments. Ability to organize work effectively. Note: Satisfactory completion of a conviction history background check. $31.87‑ $35.83/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 # 31805

STAFF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 3 SR. CONTRACTS ANALYST

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES Analyzes complex contract structures, policies, procedures, and practices. Develops, drafts, reviews, negotiates all types of business agreements and contracts for the University. Delegated authority and autonomy to act on behalf of the Regents of the University of California in negotiations between UCSB and private/industrial/ governmental agencies and companies. Requires expert knowledge of University policies regarding materiel and risk management, as well as Public Contract Codes, Federal procurement regulations, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Requires self‑motivation with the ability to work proactively and positively in an organization experiencing significant change while maintaining a high level of service. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to provide customer service in a fast paced, high‑volume dynamic and intellectually challenging work environment. Performs with prioritizing diverse projects and exceptional time management. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Significant experience negotiating and drafting contracts. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, strong organizational and training skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure of deadlines and frequent interruptions. Juris Doctorate degree preferred. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Temporary Remote Work Options Available $86,215 ‑ $94,248/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. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu Job # 26800

SR. LAB MECHANICIAN

DEAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Responsible for fabrication and maintenance services using standard and complex machinery to support research and instruction in the College of Engineering Machine Shop. Supervises student use of the Machine Shop with emphasis on safety and proper equipment use. Facilitates ME 12S which is a beginning Machine Shop class. Assists with maintaining shop equipment. Reqs: Some knowledge of the tools related to the design, development, and fabrication of scientific/electronic equipment. Experience working with shop tools

NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH INSTITUTE Acts as a lab manager for Dr. Kenneth Kosik’s laboratory ‑ a large lab consisting of about 30 members. Conducts research in the field of neuroscience under the supervision of a senior lab member. Performs molecular and biochemical analyses and works as part of a team with other senior lab members to assist in the completion of their research projects. Performs molecular biology experiments such as subcloning, PCR, qPCR, RT‑PCR, western blot & gel electrophoresis. Writes common lab protocols and trains and supervises new lab members with the established experimental protocols as well as lab safety protocols. Supervises administrative and lab management tasks such as autoclaving biohazardous materials, glassware and managing stocks for the Kosik lab. Requests quotes, negotiates pricing, and ensures that grants are spent appropriately. Gives safety training and orientation for new lab members. Works with DEA to obtain a license for controlled substances for the lab and keeping a proper record for DEA audits. Prepares and updates lab Chemical Hygiene Plan. Oversees regulatory compliance of the lab. Is on‑call after hours for lab emergencies. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, and as part of a larger collaborative group working on neurodegeneration and neural plasticity. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience or related field and/or equivalent combination of education & experience. 1‑3 years experience in molecular biology research, lab managing & administration and protocol writing experience, purchasing, restocking reagents.Comfortable lifting heavy loads (up to 50 lbs). Able to work independently, and as part of a larger collaborative group working on neurodegeneration and neural plasticity. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check. $60,500 ‑ $62,960/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 3/18/22. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #32244

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DEAN SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Provides administrative support specifically to the Student Affairs Office and generally to the Dean’s area of the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education (GGSE). Serves as an informational resource and advisor to undergraduate minor students as well as graduate student applicants.

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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 Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARK C. OSTROMECKI Case No.: 22PR00039 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of MARK C. OSTROMECKI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MICHAEL MARTINEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: MICHAEL MARTINEZ 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; South County‑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: Robert B. Amidon, Esq.,5567 Reseda Blvd., Suite 350 Tarzana, CA 91356; (818) 558‑4444. Published Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARGUERITE E. HECHT NO: 22PR00090 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of MARGUERITE E. HECHT A PETITION FOR PROBATE: has been filed by: LORENA MUNOZ CABRERA in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): LORENA MUNOZ CABRERA 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 04/14/2022 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107. 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: Rosaleen Wynne, Esq.,P.O. Box 20146, Santa Barbara, CA 93120‑0148; (805) 966‑1204. Published Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALEXANDRA HALEY KURTZ Case No.: 22PR00097 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of ALEXANDRA HALEY KURTZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ROBERT KURTZ and CHERIE MCDONOUGH in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: ROBERT KURTZ and CHERIE MCDONOUGH 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: 4/14/2022 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Anacapa Division‑Probate. 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: Mark Abell; Law Office of Mark Abell 1461 Ford Street, #203, Redlands, CA 92373; (310) 953‑8191. Published Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CARL PERRY a/k/a CARL DEAN PERRY Case No.: 22PR00081 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of CARL PERRY a/k/a CARL DEAN PERRY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LESLIE BOWEN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: LESLIE BOWEN 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: 04/7/2022 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Jeffrey

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 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 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: 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: 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. 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: 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: 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

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STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SB OBSIDIAN EMBROIDERY 178 Aero Camino Rd Unit 108 Goleta, CA 93117; Diego E. Rivera (same address) Teresa I. Stucky (same address) This business is conducted by a Copartners Filed by: Diego Rivera, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 1, 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 E48. FBN Number: 2022‑0000273. Published: Feb 24. Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: THE GEM SHOP 3417 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; David Grunt 2027 Mountain Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Sharon Grunt (same address) This business is conducted by a Married Couple Filed by: David Grunt, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 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 E40. FBN Number: 2022‑0000423. Published: Feb 24. Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ENTREPRENEUR SERVICES at 601 E. Micheltorena, 101 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Pamela Sillix (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Filed by: PAMELA SILLIX, OWNER 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 E35. FBN Number: 2022‑0000357. Published: Feb 24. Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA MARIA CHILDREN’S SURGERY CENTER 1418 E Main St Santa Maria, CA 93454; Dental Surgery Centers of America (same address) This business is conducted

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by a Corporation Filed by: Caryl Hollinger, CFO 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 the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E953. FBN Number: 2022‑0000302. Published: Feb 24. Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOUNDCREATE 631 Garden Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Emily Summers 825 Alberta Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Jason Summers (same address) This business is conducted by a Married Couple Filed by: Emily Sumers,Founder/ Teaching Artist with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 17, 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 E29. FBN Number: 2022‑0000471. Published: Feb 24. Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: LEONG PROPERTIES 4545 Oak Glen Drive, Unit C Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Randall J. Leong (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Randall Leong with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 15, 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: 2022‑0000434. Published: Feb 24. Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: HELLO RETIREMENT 222 E. Canon Perdido St., Suite 305 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Bourke Wealth Management (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: Kevin R. Bourke, President with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 15, 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: 2022‑0000431. Published: Feb 24. Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA WINE COUNTRY CYCLING TOURS at 1687 Mission Drive Solvang, CA 93463; Aventure En Velo Travels LLC (same address) This business is conducted by an Limited Liability Company Filed by: COREY EVANS, MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 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 E20. FBN Number: 2022‑0000508. Published: Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TRANSFORMATIVE BODYWORK, SANTA BARBARA ROLFING AND MASSAGE at 914 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Jeremy W. Rosenberg 1212 Quinientos St Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by an Individual Filed by: JEREMY ROSENBERG, OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 09, 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: 2022‑0000390. Published: Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: VERDE VIDA at 228 Verde Vida Goleta, CA 93117; April M. Medina‑Watson (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Filed by: APRIL MEDINA‑WATSON, OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 09, 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: 2022‑0000379. Published: Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: INSPIRATIA, SANTA BARBARA DANCE TRIBE, DANCE TRIBE, ONE BODY, FIRETENDERS, DHARMA BODY at 1530 Mission Canyon Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Church of Inspiratia (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Filed by: JOY MARGOLIS, SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 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 E35. FBN Number: 2022‑0000514. Published: Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BERTHA’S JEWELRY at 5730 Hollister Ave, Ste 9 Goleta, CA 93117; Sabino Brito 136 Sumida Garends Ln 105 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 This business is conducted by an Individual Filed by: SABINO BRITO, INDIVIDUAL OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 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 E24. FBN Number: 2022‑0000427. Published: Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RADAR CONSULTING at 1222 Carpinteria St Unit E Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Peter S. Dungan (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Filed by: PETER DUNGAN, OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 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 E955. FBN Number: 2022‑0000536. Published: Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: DEEP CURRENTS MASSAGE at 1907 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Danielle M. Bagley 320 Mesa Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by an Individual Filed by: DANIELLE BAGLEY, OWNER/OPERATOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 15, 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: 2022‑0000430. Published: Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RECONNECT STRATEGIES at 101 South Salinas St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Tamara A. Murray (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Filed by: TAMARA MURRAY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 2, 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 E35. FBN Number: 2022‑0000567. Published: Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: THE WIDROE GROUP at 435 Farmland Drive Buellton, CA 93427; Thomas R Widroe (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Filed by: THOMAS WIDROE, OWNER OPERATOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 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 E35. FBN Number: 2022‑0000512. Published: Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOODLAND FABRICS at 5027 Calle Tania Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Jenny Treloar (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Filed by: JENNY TRELOAR, OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 8, 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: 2022‑0000371. Published: Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 2022.

NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF TARA CUNNINGHAM TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 22CV00690 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: KYRA ROWAN WARD TO: DAMION ROWAN WARD 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 April 22, 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 Mar 2, 2022. by Donna D. Geek. of the Superior Court. Published. Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 2022.

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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-__ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 2.090 TO THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE SYSTEM OF ELECTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM AN AT-LARGE SYSTEM TO A BY- DISTRICT SYSTEM AND ADOPTING A MAP DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES AND IDENTIFYING ELECTION SEQUENCING FOR EACH ELECTORAL DISTRICT On March 15, 2022, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”), to be conducted remotely in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e), the City Council will consider the second reading and possible adoption of a proposed ordinance that would change the system of elections for members of the City Council from an at-large system to a by-district system, adopt a map describing the four electoral district boundaries, and identify election sequencing for each electoral district (“Ordinance”). The Ordinance proposed to be adopted includes the district map referred to as Plan 701, as revised, with the sequencing of elections for Districts 1 and 2 to commence in November 2022, and to be conducted every four years thereafter; and Districts 3 and 4 to commence in November 2024, and to be conducted every four years thereafter. The Ordinance was introduced for first reading by the Goleta City Council at its regular meeting held on March 1, 2022. If adopted, the Ordinance will be effective 31 days from the date of adoption. Any interested person may obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance at the City Clerk’s Office, by emailing cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org, or by calling City Hall at (805) 961-7505. Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk Publish:

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