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Pickleball Takes Over!

The Birth, Rise, and Briny Future of Pickleball in the 805

by James Buckley Jr. | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

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JIM BUCKLEY, THE INDY’S FIRST SPORTS WRITER

James Buckley Jr., better known as Jim, is a longtime sports writer who was at the Independent in the ‘90s. He now writes children’s nonfiction and is the founder of the Santa Barbara celebration of Bloomsday, a celebration of the novel Ulysses.

How did you end up in Santa Barbara and writing for the Independent? My wife, Patty Kelley, and I moved here in 1993 when she got a job at the (sadly) now-defunct Islands Magazine. I became the firstever sports editor of the Independent. (I must still be part of the extended Indy family, since we still get invited to the Christmas party.) Now I write nonfiction books for children; ask about them at Chaucer’s!

What has been your favorite sports story you’ve written? In 1994, I wrote an Indy cover story about the Santa Barbara Foresters baseball team. I fell in love and have been volunteering with them ever since. We have won 10 national championships and sent 62 players to the majors. See you at Pershing Park!

Tell us a little bit about the Bloomsday event happening on June 16 at the James Joyce Pub. As the first Indy pickleball writer/baseball guy/Bloomsday producer in human history, I invite everyone to join fellow Indy vet DJ Palladino and me at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 16, at the James Joyce Pub. Local actors and authors will read from Joyce’s Ulysses as part of a worldwide Bloomsday celebration of that great novel. We’ll have Irish music from the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara, tasty treats, and, of course, amazing words.

ON THE COVER: Kenny Loggins (left) and Richard Salzberg (right). Photo by Ingrid Bostrom. Design by Xavier Pereyra.

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Santa Maria Jury Hammers Chevron with $63 Million Verdict

Oil Company Waited 41 Years to Clean Up ‘Hazardous Cesspool’

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by Nick Welsh

Last week, a Santa Maria jury found Unocal (a k a Union Oil) and its parent company, Chevron reprehensibly negligent for waiting 41 years to clean up a benzene-laden underground waste sump in what’s now a Santa Maria residential neighborhood and awarded $63 million in damages. Kevin Wright, who developed terminal blood cancer years after building his dream house directly above the sump site in 1985, was awarded $22 million for actual damages. Wright a former consultant now in his early seventies is alive today, according to his attorney, thanks only to relentless chemotherapy treatments that leave him so weakened he has to crawl up his stairs. The jury also awarded Wright an additional $41 million for punitive damages. That translates to $1 million for each year Union Oil failed to abide by a state law then in effect that required oil companies to excavate and remove the toxic remains drilling muds, cuttings, contaminated water, and other industrial byproducts of oil drilling before covering the site with fresh soil and selling the land for real estate development.

Perhaps most devastating to Unocal’s defense were admissions made by their defense attorney Robert E. Meadows in closing arguments regarding punitive damages. Meadows contended that the $22 million award for damages delivered a strong enough message to Chevron and that punitive damages were not necessarily

warranted. Furthermore, he argued, there was no evidence to indicate Union Oil personnel knew their conduct was unlawful because they weren’t aware of the law requiring that sumps be excavated at the time. Nor was there any evidence, he argued, that Union employees ever intended to harm Wright. Union Oil, he conceded, was guilty of negligence, but not of intentionally inflicting harm. “What we have, again, are a series of failures to act,” Meadows told the jurors. “We have a series of mistakes, oversights, people not knowing what they should have,” he said. “But it’s a failure to act over and over and over again that resulted in damages to Mr. Wright, and that is negligence.”

Meadows’s distinction between simple negligence and intent was apparently lost on the jury, but not on Jakob Norman, one of Wright’s attorneys. Norman would use Meadows’s own words to hammer away at Union Oil. “Over and over and over again, Union failed to act,” Norman argued. “Over and over and over again, Union failed to follow the law. They failed to go back and

uncover that sump and take that bad stuff out.” Union Oil would only comply with the state law 41 years after the fact, he repeatedly told the jurors. “I’m not sure that 41 years later is necessarily what we would call good conduct.”

Union Oil and a partnership of five other oil companies created a sprawling Santa Maria oil patch back in 1964 the Santa Maria Valley Oil & Gas Field on land that today is solidly residential. For 10 years, this consortium of oil companies drilled and produced. Then they covered the land with soil. Had they hauled off the contaminated soil from the sump underneath what would become Wright’s home, it would have taken them seven to eight hours, Norman claimed. When Chevron assumed control of the land in 2011 having purchased Union Oil in 2005 the company initiated the cleanup and remediation work.

By 2016, 6,650 tons of oil-contaminated soil

Santa Barbara’s profile just got taller with the arrival of a giraffe named Theo (pictured), who joins Adia, Audrey, and Ramie in the Masai giraffe enclosure at the S.B. Zoo as part of the national Species Survival Plan to support genetic diversity. The 3-year-old male quadruped stands at about 12 feet tall and came cross-country about three weeks ago from the Cincinnati Zoo, where his S.B. keepers met him and his handlers before the move to learn of training and behaviors and to establish some continuity. As he passes a 30-day quarantine period, he’ll be more visible to visitors.

TRAFFIC

S.B. drivers will have to lay off the gas pedal along five different streets in the downtown area, which all had their speed limits officially reduced by 5 mph on 6/13. The changes stem from the most recent Engineering and Traffic Survey (ETS), which is revised every seven years to ensure each of the city’s 114 “speed zones” is up to date to current driving conditions. The radar-enforced speed limit will go from 35 to 30 mph along Alamar Ave., between State St. and Foothill Rd., and from 30 to 25 mph on De la Vina St., between State and Mission sts.; La Colina Rd., from Verano Dr. to La Cumbre Rd.; Miramonte Dr., between Carrillo St. and Via del Cielo; and Yanonali St., from Garden St. to Calle Cesar Chavez.

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would be taken away; health inspectors for the County of Santa Barbara would decree the site safe for residential habitation.

But that would be too late for Kevin Wright, the jury found. In 1985, Wright then married with two kids bought property from Union Oil at what is now 2822 Starfire Street in Santa Maria. There he built his house right above the unexcavated sump. Benzene molecules famously volatile and carcinogenic all but flew to the surface, his attorneys argued. “Benzene escapes,” Norman said in a recent interview. “That’s what it does.”

The County Coroner’s Bureau has released the names of the three people killed in a major traffic crash on Highway 1 near Vandenberg Village early 6/6. They are Santa Maria residents Adelina Cortez Olea, 48; Zeferino Chavez Martinez, 47; and Rosalva Chavez Cortez, 18. The incident is still under investigation, though CHP Officer Michael Griffith said that alcohol or drugs “do not appear to be a factor in this crash.” Anyone with information regarding this traffic crash is encouraged to reach out to Officer Jack Hinojosa at the Buellton Area CHP Office at (805) 688-5551.

HEALTH

Between 2016 and 2022, Santa Barbara County recorded 735 overdose deaths by various opioids. The number since 2018, when fentanyl arrived on the scene, was 589. Of those, fentanyl was responsible for 280. The rate of opioid overdoses has accelerated markedly in the past seven years. In 2016, the county reported 72 such deaths; by 2020, it was 113, and by 2022, 164. Fentanyl’s role has accelerated at an even faster rate, accounting for roughly 25 percent of all opioid overdoses in 2020 to onehalf in 2021 to two-thirds in 2022. County Public Health officials say they don’t have exact numbers for overdose deaths reversed. In 2022, 374 saves were recorded, and

JACKSON FRIEDMAN, TYLER HAYDEN, NICK WELSH, and JEAN YAMAMURA, with INDEPENDENT STAFF

FROM DREAM TO NIGHTMARE: Santa Santa Maria resident Kevin Wright developed terminal blood cancer years after building his dream house (above) directly above a covered-up toxic chemical pit (inset) in 1985.

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Food Trucks vs. Street Food Vendors

Andersen, are large operators who have opened large, pop-up, restaurant-scale accommodations such as the one on West Mission Street just a block from the Mission Street on-ramp that rely on open flames. This constitutes a violation of the city’s Fire Code, Andersen said, and qualifies as a criminal violation. Such violations require the immediate shut-down of the operation and the food discarded. But according to a number of legal food truck vendors, who charged that their livelihoods are in jeopardy because of unfair competition, the illegal vendors come back the next day and county health inspectors are playing a losing round of whack-a-mole.

In response to urgent complaints lodged by legal food-truck operators and some restaurant owners, the combined might of Santa Barbara’s City Hall and the county’s Public Health Department have launched an effort to crack down on illegal street food vendors.

Since May 23, City Hall has initiated three enforcement operations and have more enforcement operations planned for this week and throughout the summer months. Of special concern, according to Assistant City Administrator Barbara

Andersen said that smaller sidewalk vendors have been targeted as well, but with more educational outreach than enforcement. Vendors using open flames such as the hot-dog vendors setting up outside the Santa Barbara Bowl or the Arlington Theatre are the city’s most immediate priority. City Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez said most of the vendors come from out of town some from as far away as Los Angeles.

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Visit independent.com/news to read Nick Welsh’s interview with Oscar Gutierrez on street food vendors, parking wars, the future of State Street, and more.

Familiar Faces Apply for Vacant Spots on City Boards and Commissions

Santa Barbara City Council held a second round of interviews to fill 43 vacant positions on 17 different city advisory boards, with nearly 60 candidates applying for spots in various groups, ranging from the Arts Advisory Committee and Harbor Commission to smaller boards such as the Neighborhood Advisory Council and the Civil Service Commission.

While some of the groups are struggling to fill the open positions such as the Living Wage Advisory Committee, with three vacancies and only one application some of the more popular boards have attracted stiff competition and a few familiar faces looking to stay involved in a new way.

One familiar faces is former Santa Barbara Unified Board President Kate Ford, who is one of six applicants vying for the lone spot on the Harbor Commission. Ford, a lifelong educator who worked her way up through the ranks as a teacher, principal, superintendent, board member, and then board president (before suddenly announcing her retirement last year), has also served terms on the Santa Barbara High School MAD Academy Board and Maritime Museum Board.

During Tuesday’s council meeting, Ford expressed an eagerness to get back into the boardroom, this time reflecting a passion she held long before becoming an educator. She remembers walking along the breakwater on Christmas mornings with her father, and ever since then, she’s had a “love for the ocean.” She described herself as a sometime “sailor, whale-watcher, beachcomber, pleasure boater, and ocean cruiser,” whose experience with both the maritime and the Brown Act makes her a perfect candidate for the spot.

She would be no stranger to controversy, she said, and would be eager to tackle the hotly contested topics that have been popping up at the harbor such as the push to end the city’s cruise ship program.

“If you’ve ever seen a school board meeting, you know I understand about competing interests,” she said. “I always like to say that while certain individuals or groups don’t have a vote, they must always have a voice.”

City Council will make final appointments for the open positions on June 27. Ryan P. Cruz

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‘Sacrilegious’ Image Stirs Pot

at DP District Pulls ‘Piss Christ’ from Class After Backlash

by Callie Fausey

Take an artistic photo of a plastic crucifix submerged in a glass of the photographer’s urine, and you have Andres Serrano’s controversial 1987 artwork “Immersion (Piss Christ).”

Use that same photograph in a high school curriculum, and you have Christian parents and students speaking of religious discrimination during public comment at a school board meeting.

The controversy began when a teacher at Dos Pueblos High School included the image on a PowerPoint slide in her college-level Theory of Knowledge class, a required course in the school’s International Baccalaureates (IB) program.

According to the Santa Barbara Unified School District, it was to foster discussion around the topic of “what is art?”

At the district’s school board meeting on May 23, Christian parents and students rallied around John Hayward, a rising senior at DP in the IB program who said he’d have to take the class next year to get an IB diploma and felt he’d have no choice but to drop out of the program if the image remained in the curriculum.

Twelve people spoke at the meeting, saying they were disturbed by the “sacrilegious” image of “the son of God immersed in Serrano’s urine.”

Some argued that the image violates school policies concerning instruction about religion and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of religion. Some alleged the photo is “hate speech,” and many claimed it debases and “undermines the Christian and Catholic faith.”

When the student first brought his objections to the school’s attention earlier in the semester, school officials met with him and his family to discuss their concerns. The class’s instructor told administrators that she was not using the image to offend or harass anyone.

Hayward charged that school administrators initially “brushed off” his complaints. However, DP Principal Bill Woodard promised to have the image removed from course materials following discussion with Hayward’s family and the family’s involvement of legal counsel.

On May 9, the school district was sent a letter from attorneys with the conservative nonprofit law firm Thomas More Society representing Hayward. They requested the district take action to remove the image from the curriculum and threatened that if it were not removed, they would “take all appropriate steps to protect” the district’s students “from religious discrimination and harassment.” The attorneys claimed the image was “anti-Catholic” and an “attack on a student’s religious beliefs.”

The district’s lawyer stated in a response on May 22 that it was their understanding that the same instructor would not be teaching the same course in the fall, nor would the image be used in the curriculum that semester. Thomas More attorneys accused the district’s response of being noncommittal. Speakers at the May 23 school board meeting interpreted the district’s response as a renege of Woodard’s original promise to remove the image, and two parents threatened to sue if the school did not “reaffirm” that promise.

On May 24, a day after the school board meeting, the district’s lawyer sent a followup letter to the Thomas More Society with the “unequivocal” clarification that the image’s use would be permanently discontinued in the class.

“This was a small, yet significant, victory for Our Lord,” Hayward said in the law firm’s June 6 press release.

In a statement, the school district said it “recognizes that the use of the image invokes hurtful responses among many in the community.” Because the course curriculum can adequately be covered by discussion and through the utilization of other slides, the image will not be included in the future.

“While the image will not be used in the Theory of Knowledge curriculum going forward,” the statement continues, “it still may be discussed verbally in the context of discussing the confluence of art and censorship, an important issue in addressing the topic of ‘what is art.’”

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CHEVRON VERDICT CONT’D FROM P. 7

The Wrights, now divorced, and their two kids would move out three years later. Nearly 30 years later, Wright would be diagnosed with multiple myeloma. According to Norman, all the Wrights living in that house would get cancer, but different kinds. Only Kevin Wright, however, is party to this action.

Other oil companies drilling that same oil patch would later build houses on the property, which they’d rent out. Wright’s defense team showed that those lease agreements required tenants to vacate the premises if a woman residing in one of the homes became pregnant.

Chevron spokesperson Jeff Moore issued a statement: “We strongly disagree

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2018-2022, the Department of Behavioral Wellness recorded 1,101 self-reported reversals due to Narcan.

COURTS & CRIME

Cary Glenn Allen, 43, the driver who allegedly struck a man physically blocking his car on Bath Street before leading police on a crosstown chase on 6/6, has pleaded not guilty to all charges connected to the hit-and-run incident. Allen, who was out on bail on domestic violence charges, is booked in County Jail on felony charges of aggravated mayhem, assault with a deadly weapon with a special allegation of inflicting great bodily injury, leaving the scene of a serious permanent-injury accident, and evading an officer, as well as misdemeanor hit-and-run resulting in property damage and a domestic violence contempt of court. If found guilty of all charges, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years to life. His bail is set at $2 million.

Sheriff’s deputies arrested four suspects on 6/8 for an attempted murder at a Noleta community pool: S.B. residents Brandon Tyree Smith, 21; Jordan Alexander Lopez, 20; and Jude Issam Hallal, 19, and Goleta resident Michael Christian Lee, 21. Deputies responded around 3:37 p.m. on 6/2 to a report of a fight near the 4600 block of Gate Way, where deputies found a 20-year-old man with serious injuries. The victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. Following an investigation, the four suspects were located at two separate locations and booked into the county’s Main Jail on felony charges of attempted murder, robbery, and conspiracy. Each suspect’s bail is set at $2 million.

with the jury’s decision to award compensatory and punitive damages. Union Oil Company of California will appeal once the final judgement has been entered. The site was cleaned up per regulatory standards, and in 2016, the Santa Barbara Health Department issued a ‘No Further Action’ letter.”

But by 2016, Wright’s attorney argued, the relevant state laws had been ignored and the damage to Wright inflicted. Norman had hoped the jury would award Wright $132 million, $1 million for every year of Union Oil’s existence. “If there’s cheap justice, there’s no change,” he told the jury. “It has to hurt. They have to feel it. It has to be meaningful.” n

County Sheriff’s deputies on a warrant issued after they received a tip on 6/6 about illegal narcotics for sale. More than 175 counterfeit Xanax pills were confiscated during the arrest. Hung was held in the Main Jail on charges of felony transportation and sales of controlled substances, possession, and cultivation of psilocybin on $30,000 bail.

After pleading guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, Raul Gonzalez, 49, was sentenced to six years in state prison, DA John Savrnoch announced 6/9. Gonzalez had been driving his Jeep down North Salsipuedes Street near Ortega Park 11/27/21 when he rear-ended motorcyclist Kenneth Warfield Sterling Sr., 78, so hard that Sterling flew 85 feet and his motorcycle slid halfway down the block. Sterling was pronounced dead at the scene. “This tragic case illustrates the awful consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol. Kenneth Sterling, an innocent victim, lost his life and Raul Gonzalez has lost his freedom,” Savrnoch said.

Edward Norman Hill Lewis, 44, of Lompoc was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of lewd or lascivious acts against two minors. He will also have to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life. Lewis was originally arrested in October 2021 after a 17-year-old girl with autism disclosed that Lewis had been molesting her since she was 13. This revelation prompted several other survivors who’d been sexually assaulted by Lewis to come forward with their stories, some dating back as far as 1999. Due to California’s statute of limitations, however, only one additional survivor whom Lewis had sexually assaulted and exploited into sending sexually explicit photos of herself when she was only 15 could bring charges to court.

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As UCSB heads into finals week and graduation, a haul of psilocybin mushrooms, fake Xanax, and MDMA commonly known as ecstasy or molly was seized in neighboring Isla Vista on 6/13. Thomas Hung, 21, was arrested on Abrego Road by Santa Barbara

Nishith Tharaka Vandebona, 34, of Camarillo pleaded guilty to calling in death threats to S.B.-based Planned Parenthood California Central Coast and Planned Parenthood L.A. last June following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, as well as making a bomb threat to Ventura–based Californians for Population Stabilization in February. Vandebona faces a maximum sentence of one year for the misdemeanor violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act and five years for using interstate commerce to transmit threatening messages. The sentencing hearing for his term in federal prison is set for 10/2.

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Big Changes for Ambulance Services

By a unanimous vote, the county supervisors voted last week to drastically change the way ambulance service providers are selected. For the first time ever, the supervisors not the director of the county’s emergency services will be selecting the service provider; also for the first time ever, the county has the latitude to put the emergency medical services (EMS) contract out for non-exclusive bids.

Based on the new “non-exclusivity” ordinance approved by the supervisors, competing providers will be allowed to bid for one of three separate ambulance contracts: one for 9-1-1 calls, another for inter-facility transfers (rides between hospitals or care facilities), and one for critical care rides in which advanced care personnel are required. All three contracts are countywide in scope, meaning the county will not be carved up into geographical subunits.

“There was a lot of concern about the prospect of ambulance wars,” said Santa Barbara City Fire Chief Chris Mailes, himself a former AMR driver. “There will be no ambulance wars.”

Mailes and all the other fire chiefs in the county joined together to wrest the county’s lucrative ambulance contract held by exclusively by AMR for several decades and allow the Santa Barbara County Fire Department to compete for the contract. This was the subject of much intense behind-the-scenes political melodrama and off-the-record accusations of bid-rigging. In the end, however, the fire

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agencies prevailed.

AMR a private company argued it was the only bidder with both the resources and proven track record to do the job; the fire agencies whose engines typically show up at all 9-1-1 calls anyway argued they could deliver faster response times at less costs because no profits would be siphoned off for “corporate overlords.”

Mailes said he expects AMR and the County Fire Department to submit bids for all three contracts.

Fire departments throughout California are growing increasingly interested in competing for ambulance service contracts. Mailes said it’s too soon to make any generalizations about how they’re working out.

“There’s an old saying,” he said. “’Once you’ve seen one EMS system, you’ve seen one EMS system.”

The supervisors will hear the second reading of the non-exclusivity ordinance on June 20. Bids should be awarded sometime this fall, and the new service configuration should be rolled out by March 1, 2024.

Carbajal: Don’t Tune Out Trump

Santa Barbara Congressmember Salud Carbajal responded to Donald Trump’s federal arraignment in Miami this Tuesday, urging constituents not to minimize the gravity of the charges against the former president by tuning out the proceedings as more of “the routinely outrageous actions and seemingly endless legal troubles of Donald Trump.”

Carbajal, a liberal Democrat who frequently touts his bipartisan bona fides, noted that he was first elected in the same election cycle that put Trump in the White House. As such, he said, he frequently feels inclined to do the same.

“But today cannot be viewed as just another day in the typical flurry that surrounds Donald Trump’s shocking words

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and actions. The charges against the former president include major violations of national security and serious evidence of criminal obstruction.”

Trump was charged with 37 felony counts for being in possession of classified documents after he was voted out of office, refusing to turn them over in the face of repeated requests, and resisting federal subpoenas. He is the first former president to be charged with federal crimes. At Tuesday’s arraignment, Trump entered a not guilty plea to all charges.

This is Trump’s second not guilty plea in the past two months. In April, he was arraigned in a New York state court on charges related to a hush-money deal with former adult-film actress Stormy Daniels. Nick

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City of Santa Barbara Fire Department Chief Chris Mailes

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S.B. Navigates Gloomy Projections to Balance Budget

City Reduces Expected Deficit to $700K While Avoiding Across-the-Board Cuts

of positives pointing to the city’s recent economic growth. The Measure C sales tax brought in a projected $31.5 million in 2023, and property taxes continue to perform well, with an estimated $44.5 million in revenues the same year. And though the 2024 projections show the general fund deficit of just more than $1.1 million, altogether, over the past five years, the city’s revenues versus expenses has resulted in a $72 million surplus to the general fund.

grams and services.

If the department were to continue with the budget as requested by the city’s finance staff, there would be no way to reopen the Central Library in full after construction and maintain the Eastside location at the same capacity.

Supporters of the library showed up in droves to speak during the budget hearings, pleading with the council to find a way to fund the library, which, according to Library Foundation Director Lauren Trujillo, was already down to its bare bones. “There’s nothing left to cut but more people and books,” she said.

Eventually, the council voted unanimously to use $686,000 from the city’s reserve funds to restore the Central Library to seven days a week and keep the Eastside library open for six days a week going forward.

by Ryan P. Cruz

It’s been a long budget season for the City of Santa Barbara, but after more than a dozen public meetings totaling more than 50 hours of budget deliberations, the city’s budget is in its final form, and it’s seeming that the financial doom and gloom that was predicted early on might be more of an economic foggy day with the sun waiting just beyond on the horizon.

There was a lot of give and take during the budget talks, but in the end, the City Council on Tuesday approved the Two-Year Budget for 2024 and 2025, reducing next year’s expected deficit from $1.1 million to $700,000, using the city’s reserves to get the public libraries operating at full capacity, keeping proposed fee hikes to a minimum, and saving an after-school program in the process.

GLOOMY ECONOMIC FORECAST

When the city released its two-year budget on April 18, it projected a million-dollar deficit next year and a $4.8 million deficit in fiscal year 2025 unless each department found places to cut. City Administrator Rebecca Bjork recommended that each department cut 5 percent of its budget to put the city in better shape for the possible recession ahead.

Just two days later, Bjork was already preaching the leanbudget doctrine in public. During the State of the City, she said, “We are looking at how to trim down what we do. And we’re not looking at short-term cuts; we’re looking at how to become a smaller, leaner organization and hopefully still be able to offer the same high level of service as other agencies.”

But as budget deliberations went on, some city councilmembers, as well as members of the public who spoke during the meetings, began to question whether Finance Director Keith DeMartini’s dim forecast for the future was being used as an excuse to slash the city’s budget.

According to DeMartini’s projections, the city’s sales tax and transient occupancy tax revenues are expected to slow down in 2024 despite both having a few years of steady growth — along with the cannabis excise tax, which sends 20 percent of gross marijuana sales toward the city’s general fund. Because of these dismal projections, city staff were able to ask for across-the-board cutbacks.

‘TOO MUCH, TOO FAST’

Despite these gloomy projections, which DeMartini admitted are conservative estimates, there are plenty

Several of the city’s unionized workers spoke during the budget hearings, asking that the City Council be careful about cutbacks, which could lead to jobs typically done by city employees being contracted out to outside agencies for the sake of saving a dollar. This has already been done with Downtown Parking, according to one employee, who said the city now uses outside contracts for trash pickup, landscaping, and pressure washing that could “easily be done” by city workers.

During one of two lengthy budget hearings last week, Councilmember Kristen Sneddon challenged city staff, saying they had “lost focus” of the city’s values, and alleging that the inconsistent revenue projections varied by anywhere from $10 million to $100 million, with three different figures shown in three different places. The staff’s PowerPoint, she said, showed a $203 million projection; the city’s online transparency tool showed $194 million. The budget book showed the largest figure, she said, with a projection of $301 million.

“Those snapshots all within a month are varying by $100 million,” Sneddon said. “Which number is the 5 percent reduction from?”

When DeMartini and Bjork attempted to explain that the “status quo” budget was more of an “internal tool” that was not normally available for the council while the budget was still being adjusted, Sneddon interrupted and said: “It’s not that it’s difficult it’s not transparent.”

“This is too much, too fast,” Sneddon said of the city administrator’s suggestion that each department cut 5 percent across the board. “I’m not a fan of ripping off Band-Aids.”

LAST-MINUTE CHANGES

Throughout the budget presentations, department heads came before the council, each offering a look at what they could feasibly cut to meet the city’s needs.

During one of the earliest hearings, Library Director Jessica Cadiente like Santa Barbara’s “Ghost of Budgets Yet to Come” laid out for the council what a lean library budget would look like.

The public library, she explained, had been working on a lean budget for years. The downtown location has been operating on reduced hours with a skeleton staff during the construction of the multimillion-dollar Michael Towbes Plaza project, and in that time, the library has leaned on its Library on the Go events and the Eastside Branch Library, which has become a new community hub with daily pro-

Similarly, after hearing a wave of public input, the City Council unanimously agreed to put $83,000 toward restoring parks youth services and another $63,000 toward saving an after-school program at Monroe Elementary School.

This community is going to fly very soon. The sun is going to come out in July, I promise.

“Haywood“Bendy”White,former citycouncilmember,offeringarayof hopeatlastweek’sbudgethearings

Other last-minute changes to the budget included a reduction in the airport’s annual permit fees, which were proposed to get a massive bump of more than $3,000. Waves of private pilots, independent instructors, and mechanics spoke in opposition to the fee hike, saying it would force many smaller businesses out of Santa Barbara, and ultimately the council agreed to lower the fee to $650.

WHAT ABOUT MEASURE C?

It was suggested throughout the budget talks that Measure C a sales tax approved in 2017 and intended to go toward infrastructural needs could be used to offset some of the expected loss in revenue, but that idea drew criticism from community members who worried that it would lead to the funds being used carelessly in the future.

Jarrett Gorin, an Eastside resident who serves as the chair of the Citizens Oversight Committee, spoke during the latest budget hearing about the need to limit Measure C’s uses. The fund isn’t legally limited to how it can be used, so it’s up to the city leadership to keep away from the temptation of using the money to fund other needs, such as library programs or administrative processes.

“Because Measure C revenues are not legally restricted, it’s important that the community sees that the city is meeting its commitment to use Measure C to address critical infrastructure needs,” Gorin said, explaining that the committee receives a report each year on the city’s accountability with using the funds. “Well, we made it a full five years before individuals on the City Council started to propose reading Measure C to cover shortfalls in the general fund, and that’s exactly what the voters were concerned about.”

Instead, the City Council opted to dip into the city’s reserves for many of the late additions to the budgets, with Councilmember Meagan Harmon suggesting that the city have a “real discussion” about adjusting its reserve policy going forward. n

“NOT A FAN”: During one of two lengthy budget hearings last week, Councilmember Kristen Sneddon (left) challenged City Administrator Rebecca Bjork (right) and city staff on their proposed across-the-board cutbacks. “This is too much, too fast,” Sneddon said. “I’m not a fan of ripping off Band-Aids.”

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Le Chien C’est Moi Opinions

TOP SECRET: No one wants to state the obvious. But sometimes, the historical moment demands it.

So let me ask: Did you see Trump’s bathroom?

The chandelier dripping from the ceiling in a bathroom? was bad enough. But the incoherent jumble of boxes creating a Berlin Wall between the shower stall and the commode should offend the feng shui sensibilities of even the most oblivious.

Interior decorators of the world unite; you have nothing to lose but your … minds.

Each of these boxes contains documents that have been classified Top Secret, Secret, or merely Confidential. These papers detail info that had been divulged at high-level security briefings to which Trump was duly entitled back when he was, in fact, the president.

If in the wrong hands, these documents could identify American intelligence assets spies and informants in places such as Iran and China, who, in turn, could be compromised which is the bureaucratically antiseptic way of referring to what are otherwise known as “wet jobs” in the trade craft language of paperback spy novels that clutter my brain and bedside table.

But the bathroom?

In a perverse way, I suspect the bathroom photos the publication of which, I am informed, has caused Trump a level of personal humiliation somewhere between

scalding and searing might be his best defense

No spy in his, her, or their right mind would think to look for state secrets in an ex-president’s bathroom.

Trump could argue the documents were safer there than had they been in Fort Knox

And he might accidentally be telling the truth.

Unlike the previous criminal indictment brought against the 45th occupant of the White House lying about hush money paid to a porn star on the eve of an election is something any one of us might easily have done this indictment is decidedly not nothing.

Even if you are not drunk, it is genuinely sobering

Again, have you seen the pictures?

Among the Top Secret documents Trump hid from the FBI and the federal grand jury in his bathroom are reports on such things as the United States nuclear programs, potential vulnerabilities of the United States and its allies to military attack, plans for possible retaliation in response to a foreign attack, and the weapon capabilities of the United States.

Once upon a time, Republicans cared about such things as national security. Once upon a time, national security considerations were so critical they were used to justify doing anything to anyone, anywhere, and frequently were.

Initially, Trump stored most of these boxes of documents in Mar-a-Lago’s storage room

Between January 2021 and August 2022, Mara-Lago hosted 150 large social events, weddings, movie premieres, and fundraisers that drew tens of thousands of guests. The storage room was just down the hallway from where Mar-aLago stashed a Vesuvian abundance of liquor bottles.

These documents are the property of the National Archives, not Donald J. Trump. After repeated requests by Archives officials to return them, the FBI finally had to get involved. Trump falsely told the agents he had returned the boxes, and then had his stooges move them to other places, like the bathroom.

In fact, he hid the boxes in the bathroom from his own attorney because his attorney was intent on cooperating with the FBI. Trump also told his own attorney that he had little interest in cooperating with the FBI. “Wouldn’t it be better if we just told them we don’t have anything here?” Trump reportedly asked his attorney. “Isn’t it better if there are no documents?” Or, more honestly: “I don’t want anybody looking through my boxes, I really don’t.”

I understand the fetishistic glee in being able to read top-secret documents while sitting on the toilet. It’s special. And I might not want anybody looking through my boxes either. But when you ask your attorney an officer of the court to lie outright to federal investigators, that crosses a bright legal line. When you then lie and hide stuff from your own attorney so that he doesn’t know that he’s misinforming federal investigators, that too crosses a line. It’s

called a crime.

Once upon a time, Republicans ostensibly cared about crime

Trump showed some of these top-secret documents to other people, including writers working on a book about him. He told them the documents were super-secret and that they should not be seeing them, but he showed them anyway. That demonstrates awareness of the law and an articulated intention to break it.

Once upon a time, Republicans were the party of law and order

Wisely, the Democratic Party has seized upon talking points not to talk about it. Doing so would only serve to further inflame the other side. And after sputtering about Trump nonstop for seven years, even they have grown weary

History has a way of circling back on itself. That’s certainly the case here. It was Santa Barbara’s ubiquitous Republican on the make, Mike Stoker, who at the 2016 Republican National Convention launched the “Lock her up” chant, referring to Hillary Clinton and the national security protocols she violated by storing and sending sensitive national security emails on her personal server. The FBI chose not to prosecute because it could find no intent on Clinton’s part, but the investigation and its timing clearly cost Clinton the 2016 election against Trump. Can now we expect Stoker to lead us all in a rousing chant of “Lock him up”? No. That would be too obvious.

—Nick Welsh

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City Wrong About Parklets

My name is Vittoria Comin. I am the namesake and manager of Trattoria Vittoria. As one of the many restaurants painted in a callous light as a result of their parklets being forcibly removed for non-compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, I felt it appropriate to speak to the issue publicly.

Our parklet was fully compliant, as were many others lost on appeal. The City Council confirmed this but voted to remove them anyway, since we were unable to make them compliant within the unreasonable timeframe given to us and the lack of proper noticing. We had gone ahead with the thousands of dollars of repairs we had scheduled in good faith, even after we had received the removal notice, believing the city would be reasonable. Not only was that not the case, the city provided only two weeks to remove the parklet we had invested in considerably.

Now, I will admit I am a bit cynical when any politician claims to be acting out of concern for their continued “moral authority.” But how on earth it can be considered to be in the spirit of accessibility to force the removal of parklets that are fully compliant and enable us to accommodate the portion of the disabled community that is immunocompromised?

Fundamentally, I believe the city just does not want to keep parklets at least the ones that are not on the State Street Promenade and is not prepared to reckon with how much their local restaurants have come to rely on them, how much demand there is for them, or the looming fact that outdoor dining is itself an accommodation to which any immunocompromised person should be entitled.

Vittoria Comin, S.B.

Our architecturally sublime downtown Santa Barbara has been hijacked by unsightly parklets. This would have been Pearl Chase’s worse nightmare. We have lost the enjoyment of driving slowly in our car along State Street, looking into shop windows and sharing the beauty of our city with elderly family members and out-of-town guests.

The trolley is gone. No longer do Fiesta, Solstice, and July 4th parades festively march up State, nor can we drive our grandchildren downtown to celebrate the magical Christmas light displays. There’s nothing charming about walking on State Street

because one feels like a pin in a bowling alley, dodging out of the way of radically moving bicyclists, skateboarders, e-bikers, scooters, etc.

When COVID hit, we accepted that parklets were the only way for restaurants to financially survive. Now they are “eyesores” overtaking our city’s creative and unique architecture. Restaurant owners accepted the footprint of their space when they opened and that it did not include the street.

We have heard the rationale that the promenade protects from automobile pollution, yet 21 percent of cars in California are electric. The end result may be businesses diminished or closed.

Let the community of Santa Barbara vote on how they want their beloved State Street to remain going forward.

Joye Lytel, S.B.

To Linda, on Our 28th

Her color is red like a battery humming

A stack of Marshall amps with the guitars strumming

A face o so pretty, a peach, a wish She lights up the room with her sweet disposish’

Her color is carmine like a sunset shade

You touch her hand Sonny, you are made

A bod made for sin, a whisper, confetti Fast and no fooling, you better be ready.

Her color is Honey, Twist and Shout

A breath of springtime, a candle never out

Did you ever see a hawk that flies over everything The colors triumphant and all the earth sounds that ring.

—Henry Ohrtman, Ventura

For the Record

¶ The person who called the S.B. Unified teachers’ raise “unprecedented” in last week’s news story was Kim Hernandez, assistant superintendent of business services, whom the editors had confused with the president of the teachers’ union. And, the correct address for e-Bikery from last week’s Blue & Green cover story is 590 East Gutierrez Street, Suite A.

Bernard Martinez

7/14/1947 - 6/19/2019

Shirley Koenen 4/28/2023

We love and miss you

Your wife, sons and grandchildren

Christina, Ayden, Julyan, Jaicee, Dominic and Jesse.

Michael Figone

1/4/1978 - 5/2/2023

Michael passed away tragically on May 2, 2023 due to a motorcycle accident. Michael, a lifelong Santa Barbara resident attended local schools such as Roosevelt, SBJH, SBHS, and received a degree from SBCC. Michael enjoyed many family, BBQs and celebrations. The love of his life was his daughter, Maya Rose Figone, who made him a father on July 10, 2012 … the proudest day of his life. Michael has many friends and family members that will miss him dearly. He is preceded in death by his mother Laura Jean (Nicholas) Figone. He is survived by his daughter Maya Figone, brother Stephen Figone, sister Kristen Powell (Ryan), niece Kinsley Powell and father Eddie Figone. He also has loving aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Our family wishes that all who knew and loved Michael to continue to share his love of life, gentle soul, and never ending smile with the rest of the world.

Shirley Koenen, an adored mother, grandmother, and the loving core of the Oswald family, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the age of 92. Born in Illinois, Shirley spent the majority of her life in Montecito and Indian Wells where she has been spreading love and joy since she moved to California in 1962. Shirley is the mother of 7 children: Debra, Sharlyn, William, John, Lucinda, Robin, and Timothy, as well as 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was known for her charm, supportive nature, unwavering kindness, and unparalleled class — she was a true matriarch, bringing her family together often through her hospitality and warmth.

In her early years she was an adventurous traveler. South Africa was one of her favorite places to visit, but her passion for adventure never wavered, and even in her older years she was always planning her next trip to Europe or Hawaii. Shirley knew how to have a good time, and never let her age stop her: she enjoyed being behind the wheel of a fast car, could rake in the cash in a game of gin, and she was an avid golfer with a formidable putting game that was known from the Valley Club to El Dorado. Her love extended well beyond her children to her many friends and neighbors, and she was a great lover of animals, especially dogs, which she treated with immense respect. She was a woman of grace and poise, but did not shy away from her family’s many adventures, enjoying her children’s company on many a wild ride, even in her old age.

Shirley’s life was one of love, joy, generosity, and adventure. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and couldn’t help but to love her.

Irene Fay (Haxby) Greene began her dash in life November 5, 1941 in Eugene, Oregon, a community established, in part, by an 1853 land donation of her great-great grandparents, Charnelton and Martha Jane (Spores) Mulligan. Her exit from this life came on May 31, 2023, in Goleta, California.

Irene, the oldest of four children born to Paul Richard and Margaret Jane (Mulligan) Haxby was later joined by Paul David (1945), Grace Marlene (1949), and Dan Allen (1952). They grew up without a care in the world in a home their father built by hand and their mother managed with tender, watchful eyes, in then rural Springfield.

Always curious, she enjoyed the opportunity to learn while at Mt. Vernon, Thurston Jr. High and Springfield High, graduating Class of 1959; followed by Eugene Business School before becoming a telephone operator for PNW Bell in Eugene.

Young Life and a graduation trip to Malibu Camp in Canada provided the knowledge and a basis for her faith and relationship with our dear heavenly Father. God is a constant strength and comfort.

In 1964, in search of sunshine and a warmer climate, fate guided her to Goleta, California as her next home. She found a great climate and a good beach community where she cultivated many lifelong friendships. Linda, thank you for the blessing of your special friendship.

She continued her career in Santa Barbara with General Telephone as an operator, an instructor and supervisory positions; then, later as office manager for Square D Company.

While living in ’60s Isla Vista she met…with the assistance of her roommate, Diane….a handsome, blue eyed neighbor, and her future husband, Richard Greene, while doing

laundry. She truly enjoyed being a full-time mother, learning so much through their children Danielle Marie (1970), and Donald Richard (1973). As Danielle and Donald entered school, she became an advocate for their education; always trying to encourage them in school and support their extracurricular activities. Danielle and Donald have always been her greatest source of pride as they flourish in pursuit of their own goals and careers.

Volunteer activities lead to a perfect and rewarding full time job for her, assisting in various Goleta school offices for over twenty years.

Retirement allowed time for relaxation, some travel and fun local adventures, spending more time with families and friends, learning about succulent plants, and continuing her interest in genealogy….. now being turned over to the next generation to connect the unsolved links.

Irene is survived by husband, Richard; daughter Danielle, son Donald; David/Beverly Evans Haxby, Marlene Haxby Vincent, Myrna Wetzell Haxby, Glenn/ Bonnie Greene, Duane Greene; generations of nieces and nephews as well as many of the dozen cousins and descendants. Predeceased by her parents; Dan Haxby, James Greene and Jeff Vincent; Kenneth/Vernice Greene.

Irene wishes to thank the following:

Dr. Fredric Kass and team at Santa Barbara Cancer Center, RTCC, Cherise, and UCLA/SB Oncology for their knowledge and guidance, allowing calm, careful decisions regarding health issues; Stan and Stephanie Giorgi for caring and sharing. To all my families’ dear friends too numerous to name, you are the greatest support team, always being alongside through all the peaks and valleys of life, hugs to you from me!

Linda, my confidant, friend, companion and “other mother” to my children, I am forever grateful for the friendship we were given to share.

Friends for so long: Linda, Susan, Patty, Diane, Maria, Nancy, Dianne, Paula, Jeannie, Dianne, Roberta, Linda, Maria, Barbara, Jeanine, Carrie.

A celebration of Irene’s life will be held on Saturday, June

24, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Restoration Church at 595 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117.

In lieu of flowers, please spend quality time with children reading and listening.

Lucio Amando Gonzales

2/6/1936 - 11/26/2022

On this day, I lost my beautiful husband of 66 years. He was loved by everyone whom met him and loved to go camping, fishing, hunting BBQ and travel all across the USA and Mexico to visit his family and friends. He was born in Selma Ca to Father Jesus Cabrerra Gonzales and Joanna “Jeannie” Duarte Gonzales, he was raised in Santa Barbara then in 1952 he joined Marines, after his tour of duty, we met in 1955 and married. We had 4 children, Lucio, David, Ramona and Angela. We had 9 grandchildren Nian, Ryan, Rianna, Amanda, Taylor, Venessa, Kevin, Travis and Silvia. 5 great-grandchildren Jay, Jaylin, Ava, Luna and Chase. He passed away our home surrounded by family on November 26th 2022. He is survived by myself his Wife Jeannette of 66 years and 7 brothers 2 deceased 5 sisters. We are having his celebration of life mass please join us 10:00am at Saint Rapheal Church 5444 Hollister Ave Goleta Ca. 93117 and reception following our home.

Ann Smithcors

1/26/1934 - 4/21/2023

Ann Smithcors memorial service will be held Saturday June 17th, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 909 N La Cumbre Road, Santa Barbara

Irene Greene 11/5/1941 - 5/31/2023

Randall “Randy”

Alexander Barnes

5/30/1955 - 5/30/2023

Randy was blessed to find a second love in his life, CJ Talbot, with whom he has traveled much and had many plans cut short by cancer. In his last few years, Randy made the most incredible travel companion for his partner, sharing everything from spontaneous trips in the Sprinter van up the California coastline, to extended travel exploring the ruins of Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.

Patio. Details of a paddle out will be released soon. Donations in his memory can be made to Heal The Ocean: https://www.healtheocean.org/ James

Clebert Staggs, Jr.

2/6/1952 - 6/6/2023

Born in Burbank Hospital under the shadow of the Disney Studios, Randy was the instant darling of his family, especially for his older sisters, Deborah and Pamela. Randy was a joyful, loving little brother who loved to dance and sing. He never stopped loving the water, music, art, history, sports and people. He grew up in Canoga Park and later moved to Northridge where he lived until high school graduation. He then moved to Santa Barbara where he attended Santa Barbara City College.

Randy surfed his entire life from high school on, traveling the world and following his passion. He worked a job in Dubai for a British firm building a skyscraper with a revolving restaurant, and also became a merchant marine with Mohammad Obaid of Mubarak Shipping, allowing him to experience Africa, Yemen and Oman. Upon his return to Santa Barbara, he built a significant business, Signal Construction, Inc. Santa Barbara is all the more beautiful because of Signal’s successful commercial and residential projects.

In 1988, Randy married Julie Sheets, and together they have two beautiful children, Taylor and Pierce. They shared the world with the kids and taught them to respect and value the diversity of people and places (of course most of the destinations had to include surfing!). Randy worked hard to make his dreams come true, and his ownership of a shared parcel at Hollister Ranch was one of the most cherished parts of his life. Time in the water at the Ranch was his time. It came to be his place to reflect, be at peace and rekindle his spirit and this was a gift he shared and passed onto his son and daughter. Family and friends often enjoyed time at the Ranch and we have created beautiful memories to last a lifetime.

Even in the very end, he spoke of imagined trips to wine country, to the Bay area, and to L.A. for a day outing to enjoy fine dining and drink. Randy’s mind was never far from dreaming of unconquered destinations; he even kept a folder on his Mac desktop labeled “Travel Ideas”.

He will be remembered as being a unique and passionate man: a voracious reader, a gifted writer who never fully explored that talent to its potential, a lover of people and a student of human nature, an admirer of beautiful things, a seeker of zany fun and goofy laughter, a researcher with the most curious mind, and an avid follower of all things relating to climate, geography, the earth and solar system. One of his most commonly used phrases was, “It’s the right thing to do,” and he lived his life guided by this simple precept. He was generous to a fault, a friend to so many, and a caring soul who protected and put others before himself.

Randy loved giving back to the community. He volunteered with the Bucket Brigade driving heavy machinery and moving large debris flow materials, he was part of the Courthouse Legacy Foundation, and constantly sung the praises of the nonprofit organization Heal the Ocean. He also appreciated the nonprofit Santa Barbara Beautiful for upholding and contributing to the standard of beauty that this town rightfully deserves.

Forever in our hearts. He is survived by Taylor and Pierce, Pam & JT Greenwell, Deborah & his niece Magda Barnes, and CJ Talbot.

“The story of life is quicker than the wink of an eye/The story of love is hello and goodbye, until we meet again.” Jimi

Hendrix

Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, 6/14 from 5-9pm at Shalhoob’s Funk Zone

retired from the Facilities Department at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Jimmy was known as a hardworking, get the job done right the first time, professional and a mentor to many in the trade.

Jimmy was an amazing and proud Papa to 10 grandchildren; Devan, Cherise, Tazia, Jordyn, Raegan, Emmy, Presley, Sebastian, Owen and Juliana. He loved his great-grandson, Nico and they were best buds.

Jimmy was brother to Jeff, DD, Marianne and Janeen and a brother-in-law to 11. He was an Uncle to 53 nieces and nephews, and a friend to all.

of other activities.

Andy graduated from The Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles with honors, but his true passion was polo. After serving in the Air Force

It’s with great sadness that we share the passing of James Clebert Staggs, Jr. Jimmy passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on June 6, 2023, after a brief and courageous battle with kidney cancer.

Jimmy was born is San Diego, CA on February 6, 1952 to Merryle and James C. Staggs, Sr. As a son of a Navy diver, the family moved all over the United States.

As a young teen in San Diego, he met his best and life long friend, Clyde Bone. They had countless adventures and played multiple sports together. Their friendship continued for more than 60 years. Clyde says our Dad was a “prankster early on and had a mischievous grin that always held a promise of something memorable. Jimmy was someone I could count on and he always put family and friends first.”

At age 16, the family finally settled in Goleta, CA. Jimmy soon met the love of his life, Lori Gauthier and said on their first date that he was going to marry her. Jimmy was a football player at Dos Pueblos High School, class of 1970 and went on to play football at SBCC playing defensive end. Gaining many friends that he kept in contact with until his passing.

He did marry his love, Lori in 1974 and went on to have three children, Cori (Auggie), Stacie and Jay (Mandi). He loved and supported us throughout all phases of our busy lives. He was our biggest cheerleader and was always in the stands supporting us, teaching us hard work, loyalty and what it meant to be a good person and friend.

Jimmy had many careers starting as a Diver on oil rigs, welder, construction and

Jimmy loved all sports, BBQing with family and friends, loved a good story, full of wit, a cold MGD, Roy Orbison, his baseball hats, and visits with his buds.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his brother, DD Staggs, his parents, Merryle and Jim, his in-laws, Aggie and Bob Gauthier and his nephew, Michael Moore.

Celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Stow Park, Area 1 from 1pm to 4pm for all friends and family. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Goleta Boys and Girls Club or City of Hope.

Warren Andrew Smith 10/30/1941 - 5/30/2023

In New Zealand during the Vietnam War, he moved to Santa Barbara and spent much of his career playing professional polo, having honed his skills in Los Angeles and Santa Ynez. His home base was the Santa Barbara Polo Club, but he traveled widely. One of his most exceptional trips was playing on the ice in San Moritz. In subsequent years, Andy announced polo games at the Club on Sundays. Although reticent by nature, he captivated audiences with his astute understanding of the game, descriptions of the plays, and tales of his polo adventures.

Andy was also a talented self-taught craftsman. He built and refurbished polo saddles and tack for the trade. It was the rare project that he would not undertake and fix to satisfaction. In later years, he built a vibrant business working alongside high end furniture manufacturers building leather chairs for a refined market.

He was an avid outdoorsman and ocean dweller. In his spare time, he surfed, sailed the Caribbean, and participated in long range fishing trips in the Pacific for large tuna . When the sport proved too rigorous, he became a thoroughly engaged fly fisherman.

Andy was a man’s man who built his life with his two hands. Although a man of numerous capabilities, he will be sorely missed for his integrity, humility, and kindness.

Andy will best be remembered for his humble demeanor, adventurous spirit, sportsmanship and work ethic. He passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023 from a traumatic brain injury, which he sustained three years ago.

Andy was born on October 30, 1941 to Phoebe, a housewife and Jack Martin Smith, a well respected Oscar-winning art director in Hollywood. Andy and his sister were raised in Mandeville Canyon in Brentwood, California. By his own description, Andy had an idyllic Tom Saweresque childhood building Go Carts, raising ducks, creating tunnel forts in the hillside and going on surfing escapades among a myriad

He is survived by his wife Paula Ullmann, his son and daughter Christopher Smith and Robyn Younie, his sister Laurie Malley and four grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Friendship Center in Montecito, California

Corinne (Cori) Leigh McAllister

2/19/1975 - 5/29/2023

father Michael, her sister Anne & husband Justin Wilson of Los Angeles. Her niece Carina Wilson, her uncle Tom McAllister, her aunt Diane McAllister and various cousins.

Cori was born at Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara on February 19, 1975. She was a special education student at multiple schools throughout the Santa Barbara area including Montessori, La Colina and Canalino in Carpinteria. She received a certificate of completion from Dos Pueblos High School. After completion, she was in an adult day care program at the Alpha Resource Center for over 20 years.

Cori was one of the original students in the 4H Hearts Therapeutic Horseback riding program which started in 1985. In 1986, 4H sent our students to Moorpark to compete in the California Equestrian Special Olympics. The final event was a relay race between Tracy, CA and Cori’s team (she was the anchor). They won and one of the trophies has always had a prominent place on the shelves in her bedroom. Every Saturday before going to 4H Hearts, Cori and her father would take the tandem bike to Brophy Bros. for lunch and Cori would entertain the bartenders with her repertoire of knock-knock jokes.

In January 2020, she suffered a complete collapse of her legs and became completely wheelchair-bound. In spite of her limited physicality, she still enjoyed her life going to the movies, plays, and musicals at the Metro Theaters, the Garvin, the Granada, the Marjorie Luke and the ETC. Her favorite was The Nutcracker at the Arlington every Christmas season. After a long stay in intensive care at Cottage Hospital in April and nearly all of May at Serenity House, Cori died peacefully in her sleep at home on Memorial Day. She was 48 years old.

Cori leaves behind her

A public service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Carpinteria at 10:00am on Saturday, June 24. A reception will follow at the church. Faith Lutheran is located at 1335 Vallecito Place (at Ogan Road) in Carpintera (Linden exit from 101). Your presence is welcome.

In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Cori may be made to the Alpha Resource Center – 4501 Cathedral Oaks Road –Santa Barbara – CA 93110

Annette Felder Carrel

12/11/1929 - 6/3/2023

Annette also made her mark as an award-winning sculptor, who under the tutelage of her teacher, Bela Bacsi, made amazing works in the medium of bronze. In addition, she took joy and reverence to the law as a docent for the Santa Barbara Courthouse, educating tourists and schoolkids alike. On many occasions, a parent would walk up to her in the street beaming and proudly boast that Annette had handcuffed their child at the Courthouse.

Annette was born in San Francisco to Louis and Rose Felder on December 11, 1929. She attended St. Dominic’s School followed by a Bachelors in Education at the Santa Francisco College for Women and a Masters in Special Education. In lieu of flowers, Annette’s family asks you to raise a toast to the consummate host.

SHORTLE, George E, Jr “Eb”

8/9/1940 - 4/18/2022

Annette Felder Carrel has hosted her last event.

She passed away peacefully on June 3rd, 2023 in Greenbrae, California, where she has lived since leaving Santa Barbara in 2007. Annette was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Earl Carrel, her sisters Winifred Little and Mary Lou Springer, and her beloved niece, Marty Springer. She will be remembered fondly as a vibrant mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt by her children, Laura, David (Pat), and Jason (Irina) Carrel, her grandchildren, Olivia, Quentin, Maxim, and Anna Carrel, brother Lou, as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

She opened the door to her house on Crocker Row in Santa Barbara to many charity events, group gatherings, and other formal and festive occasions. She further brought amusement to generations of Mission area children and adults by dressing the dog statue, Rover, for all holidays and momentous events, a tradition carried on lovingly by successor residents of the home.

Dear Tom, it’s been a year since you left your body; yet, for me, Time stands still. I feel your presence day and night, but still I miss the physicality of you. Miss the sound of your voice, your laughter. Miss our dates and living room dancing. Miss your hugs, our handholding, the tender kisses, and those deep conversations we shared into the wee hours of the night. I miss our trips and fun adventures, especially those in Big Sur, or with family and friends. We both believe in “forever together.” But I find it’s true: “Time goes too slow for those who wait.” Yet, wait we must! So, honey, surf the waves to your heart’s content. Paint the skies as only you could, if the gods will let you, that is. And meet me in my dreams, where we’ll pass the time, until we’re together again. I love you, my Lion, Tiger, darling. –Your loving wife, Jan McBride

Born to George and Catherine Shortle, Eb grew up in Tipton, IN, graduating from Tipton HS. He went on to Purdue University where he joined Beta Theta Pi fraternity and was in Naval ROTC. He earned a BS in electrical engineering and was inducted into the electrical engineering and engineering honor societies, Eta Kappa Nu and Tau Beta Pi.

After graduation, Eb served 2 years in the US Navy, obtained an MSEE at the University of Michigan, and moved to Seattle to work for Boeing. He met his future wife, Judy Kelchner in a church fellowship group; they married in 1967. After completing his PhD EE at Univ of Washington, his new job at General Research Corporation brought them to Santa Barbara, where their two children, John and Rebecca were born and raised. Eb worked for GRC for 34 years, ultimately becoming head of the Radar group.

Building on the love for the outdoors that developed while in Seattle, Eb took his family on many hiking, camping, backpacking and skiing adventures throughout the West. He developed great skill as a photographer on these trips, ultimately becoming the unofficial photographer at family gatherings and reunions. He and Judy eventually moved from tents to hotels and traveled to many parts of the world, including 5 mission trips to Chile for their church.

He took his most adventurous trips with his brother, Bob. Eb had a great ability to remember facts and details of all his trips and of anything connected with his interests, which were many and varied – genealogy (he discovered he and Judy are 9th cousins), history, classical music, finance (he managed the Foundation established by his parents), watching (“only the important games”) and playing sports (playing for several years on GRC’s City League basketball team). He served on the Finance and Mission Committees at St. Mark Methodist Church and volunteered for the Channel Islands National Park, greeting visitors and leading hikes. He particularly liked spending time with his immediate and extended family, his many life-long friends, and foreign visitors. He especially liked to play host and tour guide to all who came to visit them in Santa Barbara.

Friends and family describe Eb as a sweet and gentle soul, thoughtful and kind, intelligent and wise, competent and reliable, humble, supportive and loving. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy, and their children John (Martine) and Rebecca (Damon); two granddaughters Nicole and Jocelyn Shortle; his sister Jody (Bill Harter) and brother Bob (Barbara); sister-in-law Jean (Don Heineman) and Sue Obloy. He is also survived by many beloved nephews, nieces, and cousins. He will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be held July 14 at 2 pm at The Samarkand, 2550 Treasure Dr., Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity. The family would love to have your favorite memory of Eb to include in a Memory Book.

Thomas F McBride 8/6/1938 - 6/10/2022

Marquez, Irene “Nena”

3/8/1939 - 6/8/2023

Patricia, Jessica; Luis Marquez (Amelia), Crystal, Samantha; Carlos Marquez (Lupita), Monique, Monica, Carlos (CJ) Jr., Johnny; and Manuel Marquez (Gina), Amanda, Mark, Heather; plus 31 great grandchildren, 1 great, great grandson and many nephews and nieces, all whom she loved and touched deeply.

Our beloved Irene Marquez, age 84, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 8, 2023 due to her long, courageous battle with diabetes. She was born in San Nicolas de Ibarra, Jalisco, Mexico on March 8, 1939 and in time, made her forever home in Santa Barbara, California with her husband, Juan Marquez Sr. and their family. Irene, also known by those closest to her as “Nena” was a loving mother to her sons and daughter. She loved all her grandkids and extended family unconditionally and welcomed all who met her. She always wanted the best for her family, had a heart of gold and was an avid catalog shopper, especially when it came to her cheetah print attire! Our Nena was happiest when family would come together to celebrate, laugh, dance and eat. Cooking for her family and friends was her passion and she always did it with “amor”; no measurements needed, she always knew just the right amount of ingredients to make her meals perfect. Our family will miss her dearly but we know her angel wings will always comfort and protect us. Nena is preceded in death by one child and survived by her husband of 68 years of marriage, Juan Marquez Sr., their five sons, daughter and their children; Juan Marquez Jr. (Tamara), Tammy, Sandra, Erica, Kevin; Silvia Marquez-Rivas (Kenny), Daniel, Gabriel; Raul Marquez (Irma), Sylvia, Christina,

Please join us for Rosary services on Thursday, June 15th at 7pm and Funeral Services on Friday, June 16th at 10am, both at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Santa Barbara. Burial services to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Santa Barbara, CA.

Carmen Castillo Yee 7/16/1934 - 6/2/2023

provide their family with the best foundation in life, which included a parochial school (St Raphael’s and Bishop Diego) and a university education for all eight of their children. Proud of her children’s accomplishments, she never gave up on any of them, even when they struggled. Binding that together, family unity was very important and always encouraged. Carmen was never happier than when the entire family was together. Her home was always open for warm company and a hearty feast. Deeply engaged in her children’s activities, Carmen volunteered at numerous places- yard duty, lunchroom, Cub Scout den mother, library assistant, room mom and Sunday school teacher. Carmen belonged to numerous community activities including bowling league and prayer groups.

Eleanor, Gilbert, Irma, Ruben and Amelia.

Memorial services at St Raphael’s Church:

Rosary Thursday 6/22/23

7pm and Funeral Mass Friday

6/23/23 10am followed by graveside services at Calvary Cemetery Santa Barbara, CA. Donations may be made to the Padre Pio Foundation, One Time Gift Donation.

David Wesley Spainhour

8/27/1931 - 5/27/2023

gasoline fumes in the forward hold.

Carmen Castillo Yee passed away peacefully on 6/2/23. With deep reliance on her Catholic faith, she leaves a lasting impact of family, generosity and concern for others. Born on 7/16/34 to Joe and Antonia Castillo on a ranch in Goleta, Carmen was raised in a caring and loving household. She was active in her high school years as a tall flag twirler and graduated from Santa Barbara High in 1953. Her early employment included St Francis Hospital and working as a beautician. Carmen returned to the profession when her last children were in high school, attending SBCC to renew her license.

Carmen was well known to clients, friends and relatives for her kind, giving and gentle disposition.

Marrying John H. Yee in 1957, she raised a large and active family. Early on, Carmen and John resolved to

Possessing a generous heart, Carmen consistently helped people down on their luck with encouragement and financial support. The sacraments, rosary adoration and prayer were the foundation of her charity. A special event in Carmen’s life was a family religious pilgrimage to Medugorje, Yugoslavia.

Carmen is survived by children John (Holly) Yee, Patricia (Francisco) Gutierrez, William (Lisa) Yee, James (Etsuko) Yee, Melissa (Ken) Rojas, Mark (Sarah) Yee, Michael (Pam) Yee and Steven (Laura) Yee; grandchildren Chris, Courtney (Kory), Matt (Cristina), Natalia, Liliana, Dylan, Cruz, Ayla, Daniel, Alison, Veronica, Analysia, Elijah, Avery, Lucrecia, Odetta and Koa; brothers Robert, Alex, Tony and Sam; and a large extended family of cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband John, parents Joe and Antonia, siblings Daniel,

Our beloved David left us on May 27, 2023, to join his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. David will be greatly missed by Carolyn, his wife of almost 70 years, daughter Kathy Kerstiens, son David Brent Spainhour (Janelle), grandchildren Brian Kerstiens (Thalia) and Kara Korte-Nahabedian (Mark), and great-grandchildren, James, Lilian, Liam, and Michael.

David Wesley Spainhour was born to Ralph and Lillie Belle Spainhour in Wilmington, California. He received his education from Glendale College, UCLA, and Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington, where he was named to the school’s Hall of Fame in 1998 for his personal achievements and contributions to the financial services community.

David enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1950. He served four years, most of that time aboard USS Tolovana AO-64 and the USS Ashtabula AO-51 during the Korean War. He was aboard the Ashtabula in Sasebo Harbor, Japan in November 1952, when the ship was seriously damaged by a deadly explosion of

David joined Santa Barbara Bank & Trust in 1966 as Controller and was named Vice President & Cashier three years later. This was followed by him being named Senior Vice President in 1973, elected to the bank’s Board of Directors in 1974, and named Executive Vice President in 1980. In 1989, David was elected President of the bank and served in this capacity until 1996 when he was elected Chairman of the Board. He was named Chairman of the holding company in April 2000 and retired in April 2004 after a 50-year banking career. Prior to joining Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, he spent 12 years with the former Security Pacific National Bank in Los Angeles.

Throughout his long fruitful career in banking, David was upright and trustworthy in all his dealings and loving and faithful to his family. He was a humble man, never boasting about himself.

David served on a variety of community boards with a wide range of responsibilities and led numerous capital campaigns to successfully reach their goals.

David faithfully attended church all his life. At age fourteen, he committed his life to God and served the church in several capacities, including as a Sunday school teacher, trustee, elder, financial secretary, and treasurer.

Always a hard worker, David demanded the best from himself. He was our strong rock, who quietly went about his work to provide for his family and community. He has left a legacy we shall always be grateful for.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Westmont College or Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

The Meaning of Pride

No Shame in Standing Up Against Hate and Intolerance

BY KYLE RICHARDS, CITY OF GOLETA COUNCILMEMBER

Some may argue that things are better today for LGBTQ people than they were in the past. I know from my own experience how hard it was growing up gay in the ’80s, and to me, things do feel better today more tolerant and overall more accepting. But even today, even in California, and even here in Santa Barbara County, people are still bullied, demeaned, threatened, and harassed because of their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. We celebrate LGBTQ Pride as a way of counteracting the attacks and negativity that so many of us feel every day. LGBTQ Pride is a necessary antidote to the hate, bullying, and antagonism that is thrust upon LGBTQ people from an early age.

Well, there isn’t. There is nothing wrong about how we love, who we love, or how we choose to express our gender, and there is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of.

One word used to shame LGBTQ people today is “groomers” implying that we are a threat to children. “Grooming” is simply a new word for an old and tired stereotype. It is based in fear and relies on a skewed assessment that LGBTQ people are perverted child molesters who seek to recruit and “indoctrinate” our youth. The real threat to children, on the other hand, is the perpetuation of hateful stereotypes that teach our youth to feel bad about themselves.

Some have called visible displays of support for the LGBTQ community “divisive.” I ask: How is calling for greater understanding and awareness about our neighbors divisive? In what way is it divisive to validate the personal worth and humanity of our community members?

Among the public comments regarding the City of Goleta’s LGBTQ Pride Month Proclamation on June 6 was, “Shame on you ... Shame on the Mayor and City Council for embracing extreme elements” and for “pandering to groomers.” Shame on us? Shame on us for standing up against hate, intolerance, and bigotry? Shame on us for acknowledging the dignity and humanity of our community members? Shame on us for working to create a community in which each and every one of us is valued?

It’s no surprise that the word “shame” is used against us. Shame is how LGBTQ people have been taught to feel it’s how we’re expected to feel. We’ve been told to keep in the closet, to hide, to not flaunt it. We’ve been taught to feel that being LGBTQ is shameful, and that it ought to be kept secret.

Pride, on the other hand, is about standing tall to face those who believe that there is something to be ashamed of. Pride is about showing the courage to be true to oneself in the face of stereotypes and cultural messages that teach us distorted lessons that there’s something wrong about being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or gender-nonconforming.

As an elected official, I feel it is my responsibility to help foster togetherness in our community. I don’t represent just a portion of Goleta’s population; it is my responsibility to represent the entire community. But when one part of the community is being attacked, threatened by the burning of Pride flags, belittled by name-calling, and told to feel ashamed, then it is my job to stand up against such bullying.

And as a gay man, I feel it is my responsibility to be visible, to speak out against intolerance, and to show my pride. It’s too bad that one person’s pride can feel so threatening and dangerous to another. Pride is about uplifting us all. My pride does not make others less proud. My goodness is not based on your badness. My strength does not make others weak. My sense of honor and dignity does not require another’s dishonor and shame. Pride is knowing that my self-worth does not ask me to look down on others. We all get to feel proud.

Pride means finding my voice, which does not mean silencing others’ voices. Pride is feeling good about myself and knowing that that does not mean that you need to feel bad about yourself. Pride is knowing that we are all worth fighting for and believing that we all have a right to feel proud.

It is my hope that our community will reject division in favor of leadership that empowers, uplifts, and unites the community. I hope we can all feel proud to live in a community that welcomes and acknowledges our LGBTQ members and affirms their humanity. I know I am. n

Kyle Richards

COURTESY CITY OF GOLETA

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Something’s Happening Here

Santa Ynez High School Elects New, Diverse Parent-Teacher Board

BY CYNTHIA CARBONE WARD

On May 30, the Santa Ynez Valley High School community elected the most diverse Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) board in the history of the school. People lined up outside the library and in a Zoom waiting room for their turn to vote, while officials from the California PTA, including State President Carol Green, ensured that proceedings were conducted with fairness and integrity in accordance with state bylaws.

Denise El Amin became the organization’s first AfricanAmerican president, and Aria Vue-Daugherty the first student vice president. Two hardworking incumbents were reelected: Secretary Mariela Medina and Treasurer Gabby Flores. Ken Batson, running unopposed, was elected historian. The new board will be seated on July 1.

Coming amid widely publicized clashes at the high school, this was a notable and revealing outcome. A vociferous group, fearful of change, has sought to impose their personal values and beliefs on curriculum and culture, while many kids and parents have felt excluded and harassed. There was in fact a brief, inappropriate outburst when El Amin’s victory was announced, but those responsible were few in number and were asked to leave.

One by one, the election results repudiated the ideology of fear and anger, reaffirming democracy and inclusion. By the end of the night, the prevailing mood was one of hope and celebration.

“One big step for students’ involvement,” said President-Elect El Amin. “One step closer to justice for all students. I am honored.”

The high school’s PTSA recently increased and diversified its membership to be more representative of the community. In fact, the organization won a prestigious national award this year: the Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Award, recognizing outstanding efforts to end discriminatory practices and ensure that the perspectives and needs of all within the community are heard and represented.

The underlying principle is simple: Every child matters. Materials were translated into Spanish; a variety of multicultural events were held. Food for Finals offers meals ahead of exams; funds were raised for more scholarships, school club grants, and affordable school wear. A gay-straight student alliance helps LGBTQ+ students feel seen and respected. These and other efforts reflect the economic and cultural realities of the community.

“This election has shown it is possible for the community to come together for our children,” said Treasurer Flores. “We all have a voice, and everyone needs to be treated with respect, regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, or sexuality. We want all our students to feel safe at school and know they have support when they are in need.”

Despite the attention given to conflict and clashes, shining moments unfold daily that say far more about the culture of the Santa Ynez Valley and the true heart

of the school. Greg Wolf, a teacher since 2014 and recently named the county’s Teacher of the Year, described the diligence and decency of the kids: “I have seen our students rise above the partisan divisions. I have seen them advocate for each other. I have seen them proactively embrace leadership roles in ASB, the No Place for Hate student planning committee, the PTSA, and other student clubs and organizations. I have seen them celebrate what is good about their school, and I have seen them ask for better in areas that they feel need to be improved.”

Recently, without press or fanfare, world-famous blues guitarist and singer Robert Cray, whose son is a student at Santa Ynez, donated a quiver of gorgeous Fender guitars and equipment to the school. Because of the talent and dedication of Les Rose, who retired from full-time teaching in 2016 to mentor kids and start a jazz program, there is a jazz band in place to use this gift.

That’s what I mean. Something’s happening here.

Last month, a storytelling event was held in Buellton as a fundraiser for the PTSA. I was one of the storytellers, along with screenwriter Jerry Di Pego and outgoing PTSA President Sue Turner-Cray, so I can tell you firsthand: The sense of connection was real. Our tales and histories swirled in the air, and we recognized our common humanity, and people were generous and kind. I stepped into the night afterward and thought about gratitude, and community, and how good it was to be in the world, right here. This is the Santa Ynez Valley, whatever else you may have read or heard. It’s a welcoming place of love and story and reaching out.

These words of George Bernard Shaw resounded in my heart: “I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community, and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. … Life is no ‘brief candle’ for me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.”

The results of the PTSA election at Santa Ynez Union High School are an invitation to come together to support our youth with a spirit of love and acceptance. There’s work to do, but many wonders along the way. If we lift our heads, we see there is a kind of continuity to life, a shared humanity. Every child matters. Pass it on.

NEW BOARD: Denise El Amin, president (left); Aria Vue-Daugherty, student and vice president; Gabby Flores, treasurer; Mariela Medina, secretary; Ken Batson, historian

Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating bal- ance problems.

This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet which will cause the nerves to begin to slowly degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow.

As you can see in Figure 1, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not receive the nutrients to continue to survive.

When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems, pain, numb- ness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms.

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY W

There is a facility right here in Santa Barbara that offers you hope without taking those endless drugs with serious side effects. (see the special neuropathy severity examination at the end of this article)

In order to effectively treat your neuropathy three factors must be determined:

· What’s the underlying cause?

· How Much Nerve Damage Has Been Sustained

· How much treatment will your condition require

The treatment that is provided at SB Regenerative Health has three main goals:

1. Increase blood flow

2. Stimulate small fiber nerves

3. Decrease brain-based pain

The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation.

Don’t Hesitate to Act Now!

We can objectively measure the severity of deficit in both small and large nerve fibers prior to start of care.

Charles Sciutto Lac along with NP Kristen Nelson at Santa Barbara Regenerative Health Clinic, will do a neuropathy severity consultation to review peripheral neuropathy history, symptoms and discuss plan of treatment. This consultation will be free of charge and will help determine if our therapy protocol may be a good fit for your needs. Santa Barbara Regenerative Health Clinic will be offering this neuropathy severity consultation free of charge from now until June 30, 2023.

Figure 1: Notice the very small blood vessels surrounding each nerve.

Figure 2: When these very small blood vessels become diseased they begin to shrivel up and the nerves begin to degenerate.

Figure 3: The blood vessels will grow back around the nerves much like a plant’s roots grow when watered.

Pickle ball Pickle ball Takes Over! Takes Over!

What is round, yellow, goes “thwock-thwockthwock,” and actually benefited from COVID-19?

Pickleball, of course.

Pickleball is, for the seven people reading this who haven’t read about it somewhere else, a racket sport played on a small court using a plastic ball with holes in it. It was created in 1965 by a group of bored vacationers in Washington State who cobbled together an activity one afternoon using a variety of lonely sports gear. (The game’s name, by the way, does NOT come from one of the inventors’ dogs, as legend has it. Apparently, in crew racing, a “pickle boat” is one made up of random rowers, much as the game came together from disparate parts. Pickles the dog came along later.)

Pickleball hibernated in the hinterlands of America’s diverse, slightly wacky sports community until perhaps 10-12 years ago, when, for reasons that remain murky, it began to

slowly shoot out buds of interest in more and more places. Retirement communities in Arizona and Florida seemed to be the forerunners, as the sport proved to be perfect for active seniors (and seniors-to-be). Then came the pandemic, and the sport proved to also be perfect for outdoor social distancing plus exercise. It was a massive dose of adrenaline, and pickleball has exploded, as documented by ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and lifestyle sections of media everywhere. Some studies say the growth has been from the low hundreds of thousands of players to nearly nine million American pickleballers in the last half-dozen years alone, let alone a growing international contingent: boule de cornichon, anyone?

Being at first a game most beloved by the graying set (but with interest expanding downward in age), pickleball nationally is packing courts into retirement communities like they once put down shuffleboard alleys. In Missouri, Connecticut, and New Jersey, among other places, pickleball courts are filling up deserted mall spaces like Bed, Bath & Beyond

(paying attention, Paseo Nuevo?). Of course, with all this interest, someone’s also trying to make money. Sports Illustrated reported in depth last fall about a feud among dueling pro pickleball leagues (that at one point led to having three Pickleball Halls of Fame in the planning stages), and celebrity money (Tom Brady, Kevin Durant, etc.) is poking in at the edges everyone is trying to jump on the pickle wagon.

But our story is focused right here in the 805, tracing the birth, rise, and briny future of pickleball. As with any successful venture, the key is community. And pickleball has that aspect of sports down pat. As you’ll see, what really sets it apart from other sports that adults take up in years far distant from Little League and rah-rah varsity sports is that sense of togetherness. The games are short, teams switch partners regularly, the focus is (for the most part) on fun, and, well, it turns out that people like to hang out with other people. Who knew?

Players of all ages flock to play at Muni (left and right). Center: an aerial drone shot of the public complex shows the location next to the freeway and the size of the pickleball courts relative to the tennis courts.

TOM RENNIE

Pickleball Basics Pickleball Basics

Pickleball is like tennis after a shrink-ray. Four people play on a court that is only 44 feet long and 20 feet wide, a space so small that four courts can fit on a standard tennis court.

The sport is almost always played as doubles, two players on each side of a thigh-high net.

Short, lightweight, rectangular-ish paddles are used to whack a ball about the size of a moderate orange (and usually the neon yellow color of a safety vest) back and forth.

A seven-foot area closest to each side of the net (nicknamed “the kitchen”) can’t be entered into except to hit a bouncing ball, eliminating volleys smacked at the net.

As in tennis, play starts with a serve. Like old-fashioned volleyball, teams can only score while serving.

The ball can bounce once on each side, and you earn a point if your opponent hits the ball outside the lines or can’t return the ball to your side of the court.

Games are first to 11 points, and you have to win by two.

Still, he says, he is constantly surprised by the way the sport has mushroomed. “It’s insane. I still talk to the family I grew up playing with. And we all just can’t believe that it has caught on so much. What is nice is that for the most part, it still has that feeling of friendly family fun.”

Another player who helped give birth to new pickleball pads was Dave Wilcox. He says the sport actually put him on a new path in life. He had played tennis, racquetball, Ping-Pong, all the racket sports. “But to be honest, my weight was getting out of control. Since taking up pickleball, I’ve lost 50 pounds,” he said as we sat courtside.

Wilcox had been working with a local pro who was teaching him the game. But early on during COVID, the coach moved out of town. So Wilcox took his knowledge, added to it, and became a coach himself. He got a license from USPA and became the instructor at Muni. Then, when pickleball was classified as one of the “safe” sports mid-pandemic, “COVID was gasoline poured on a small fire,” says Wilcox. Within a few months, he went from teaching one class a week to 11.

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Spectators watch the 2023 American Riviera Classic, benefiting children’s charities.

At the same time, also thanks to COVID, Wilcox’s day job at UCSB managing dorms got much less busy. So he and his wife, Tammy, formed Dynamite Pickleball as a business to teach the game. Of course, you need a court to coach on, and they found their home by subleasing the roller-hockey rink at Earl Warren Showgrounds, which added another seven courts to the area’s growing inventory.

Wilcox faced the same challenge that the Goleta courts and several private and club courts in Montecito dealt with: the noise that issued thwockily from those paddlin’ picklers. It is, they all admit, louder than the “thwap” of tennis balls. Local court builders weren’t alone; the rise of pickleball has forced communities across the country to try to figure out a balance between the right to sweat and the right to not have to listen to it all day. In 2021, a pickleball noise battle in Montecito made national news when wellto-do neighbors of the country club forced a temporary halt in the use of the courts while noise issues were resolved. The Goleta courts also faced pressure from nearby neighbors. In 2022, compromise was reached and the Goleta City Council voted unanimously to make the courts permanent, though noise abatement measures were put in place and more were on tap if needed. Wilcox notes that his courts at Earl Warren use some landscaping and some sound-absorbing netting to help de-thwock things a bit … but that the noise is part of the deal.

What’s the actual problem? Audio scientists who have looked at the problem point to the thwock’s higher pitch than the tennis ball’s thwap, not necessarily to the actual decibel volume of the sounds.

Meanwhile, back at ground zero for Santa Barbara pickleball, Coffman says with a laugh, “We have it easy at Muni. In fact, the only complaints we get are from out-of-town tournament players who think the [nearby] freeway noise is too much!”

Pickle Power

So what’s the real appeal, other than the fun name? New players are mostly attracted to the ease of entry. It’s just not that hard to learn the basics and get good enough to play.

“It’s a sport that’s easy to learn and hard to master,” says Wilcox. “That second part keeps people coming back. They can play very comfortably very fast, but they can also see that playing more will help them improve.”

Everyone also points to the fun of doing things with friends and making new ones. “Tennis players are used to the same foursome,” says Salzberg. “Pickleball is a much more social sport. I’ve made so many personal friends playing, we do things outside the sport, too. And by playing with people you don’t know, it becomes a real community.”

The game does attract but is far from limited to an older demographic. In the constant search for a way to stay active that is not boring or repetitious, pickleball has really thwocked a sweet spot.

“I’ve gotten letters from people thanking me for getting them off the couch,” says Coffman proudly. “Remember, you have just a small area to cover. It’s a step to the right, a step to the left, and four steps forward. It’s much easier to get someone started than it is in tennis.”

“For me and so many people that we teach, it’s the feeling of being a kid again,” Wilcox says. “I get to go out and play and be competitive in a sport like when we were young. You’ll hear over and over again about the relationships that are quickly built playing pickleball. The thing you hear more than anything on a pickleball on the court is the sound of laughter.”

Richard Salzberg and Kenny Loggins (right) enjoy a moment with the ref at the American Riviera Classic last month.

“I never thought I’d make new best friends at this stage of my life,” says Anna Anhalt, who plays regularly at the Goleta courts. “But that’s what happened, thanks to pickleball. The group I met on the courts has added a book club and mah-jongg. We’re even planning a group trip to Oregon this fall!”

“It’s almost like an addiction,” says Felipe Tapia, who was a top tennis player in his native Chile before switching to soccer when he moved to Santa Barbara as a young man. In pickleball, he found a return to the sport of his youth … sort of. “It was easy to move from tennis to pickleball, but most of the people I play with have never played tennis. Once you start learning the technique and the tactics in pickleball, you’re into it. Anybody can enjoy this.”

As it happened, the numbers of people playing tennis increased during COVID as well, according to national statistics. Is there room for both in Santa Barbara? So far, coexistence seems to be the watchword, with tennis not booming nearly as fast as pickleball. Also, on one tennis court, four people can play doubles tennis for an hour. In the same time, two dozen people (or more) can play on four pickleball courts taped onto a tennis court. As is true in most sports, big numbers usually win, though the pickleball organizers are quick to note that they want to grow the pie, not hoard it all for themselves.

What’s Next?

Coffman has set up a few courts in Carpinteria, and he hopes to add more in his expanded role overseeing the sport for the

USPA for the entire Central Coast. Wilcox is in negotiations to build even more courts at Earl Warren, including some that will be covered for play in bad weather.

Moore of City Parks adds, “Some things down the pipeline are some possible new court projects, and lights are on the way for the Muni courts, too. That will increase playability exponentially. This is going to be a really solid sport for our community.”

Moore is such a believer “I play all the time; I wish I could play more!” that he spearheaded a competitive pickleball league, which has expanded to two eightweek seasons twice a year (sign up at the City Parks & Recreation website). Played at Muni, there are men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles brackets, including playoffs and champions. More than 70 teams have taken part in recent events, and any doubles team can sign up, said Moore. The next league starts in August.

Everyone involved also has their eye on the next generation. “Kids are an untapped market,” notes Wilcox. “Our camps this summer are all aimed at ages 6 to 16. Goleta will have two free pickleball events for youth and others in July, too.” Coffman noted that his granddaughter tried both tennis and pickleball with him … and chose to pickle.

Also, Coffman and Salzberg are using their sport’s popularity to give back. They formed American Riviera Children’s Charities and hold annual tournaments to raise money for groups like St. Jude, Make-AWish, and Shriners. Local music legend Kenny Loggins was among the almost 300 players in the May event, which raised nearly $20,000.

“We have people coming from literally around the United States to play in this tournament,” Coffman added. Is that because the tournament is so awesome?

“Location, location, location,” Coffman adds with a laugh, before noting that the sport could in fact help the city become a paddleball tourist destination.

Salzberg sees even bigger things. “Pickleball will be an Olympic sport by 2028,” he predicts.

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Not Just a Pretty Face

THE JOURNEY TO DISCOVERY AND BELIEF OF A DRAG QUEEN

by Carlos Mendez/Angel D’mon

It takes hours to create the look and illusion of a drag queen, but it takes years to gather the cosmetics of life and the know-how to apply it. The lip gloss, eyeshadow, and mascara for the stage might say Revlon, L’Oréal, or Sephora, but the foundation comes from life. So, what’s in a face?

BOYS DON’T CRY

Those three words were among the many chisels hammered in by society and my environment to shape the boy who would become the man I was expected to be. There were other carving tools: “Get up; that didn’t hurt,” “Stop

your crying,” “Stop being a sissy,” and “Only girls do that.” The heteronormative world pounded and chipped at me daily. The strikes against my psyche came with greater impact when delivered by the machismo battering of my Mexican culture. The separation of identities between men and women were well-defined and nonnegotiable. There was no place in the cultural gallery of gender for who I was. Unfiltered sensitivity and unrestrained self-expression were not features in the mold for “masculinity.” My parents did their best to raise me, but they were still raising themselves. Around my uncles, I had to “man up” and hide my feelings. Around my aunts, I was treated like a prince and groomed to be a gentleman who provided for women.

Around everyone else, I had to be like everyone else.

Growing up a queer person in a Latinx community meant making a constant effort to conceal myself or face the added trauma of having more of me reduced to rubble. It was only when I was alone that the pounding of those expectations and demands let up. During those moments, I would search the ground of my life to retrieve the pieces of who I felt myself to be. Alone with my thoughts, I had to become my best friend and convince myself to have a dream of becoming the artist of my existence, which would one day end my nightmare of being carved away to nothingness.

BECAUSE YOU’RE GAY

Hearing a slur for the first time is like experiencing a broadside collision for your emotions. There is no airbag to protect you from injury, no roadside assistance to call for help, and no insurance to pay for repairs. Crossing the social intersections of adolescence, I had to constantly look both ways for oncoming insults, lane-changing in my blind spot, and head-on bullying. My peers were formed by the same Latinx community and Mexican culture that was shaping me. Their homophobia was taught as “rules of the road,” a safeguard for being “normal,” but for me, it became the stigma that crash-tested my life. Being mocked and called names before knowing why led to me internalizing their negativity as my reality. Living through my teen years with no role models, hormones raging, anger building, and sadness trailing close behind, just navigating through life was a dayto-day struggle to avoid the hazards and not wreck myself. With no place to freely drive or safely park who I was, I had to learn to stay on the side streets of interactions, and that conversational spaces were only temporary loading zones that came with a big fine for staying beyond the time on the meter of intolerance.

CHOOSING ME

Family has incredible significance in the Latinx community. Belonging to one means acting with obedient respect and blind allegiance to the dictates of la familia. This often meant suppressing and relegating my individuality in order to ensure my place among my people. Doing this created personal difficulties and forced me to make self-negating compromises to “feel” accepted. Seeking “unconditional love” can be a hurtful and damaging prospect when people view you as having a “condition.” Being queer often means living with the fear of rejection, and being exiled by people you share biology and surnames with can be terrifying and crippling. Even more, when the meaning of family also culturally extends to the community you exist in, the feeling of not belonging to anyone, anywhere, can lead to a level of alienation and depression that brings about self-destruction. This is why most queer people, at some point in their lives, must make a choice between the value they need to give to themselves and the value being assigned to them by everyone else. My time came during my twenties, when taking care of myself meant making more decisions for myself. With those decisions came the desire to live as authentically as possible. To do that, I had to accept the risks of permanent losses within my family and my community or otherwise permanently losing myself, the essence of who I am. But I had faith in making a commitment to myself, to believing that I was worthy of a full acceptance of my humanity. I felt doing so would make it possible for magical people to come into my life, and for magical things to happen for me, because nothing is more magical than living the truth of who you are. I was right, and part of that magic was that no one in my family draped a hate cloak over me, tapped me with the phobia wand, and made me disappear. I have learned and have advised others that when forced to make a choice, always choose “You.”

DISCOVERING ANGEL

I have often been asked, “Would you go back and change anything in your life?” My response is always the same: “Absolutely … not.” Yes, there were some hard times and plenty of tears. I would have certainly preferred not having some of the difficulties and traumas I have experienced, but (cue Destiny’s

Child) I’m a survivor. My life experiences forced me to emerge from the world and culture I grew up in and ultimately become the person I am today. That person is someone who now knows my worth and the essentiality of my happiness, and that both are properties of my life that I can and should determine. Part of that caterpillar-to-butterfly emergence was the discovery of “Angel.” Without her, I don’t think I could have arrived at the place of self I now live at. It might sound strange to refer to a drag persona as a separate entity or individual, especially when you consider that a drag persona is a self-made creation. However, most people in drag culture will share with you that fully accepting themselves became the paradise shown to them by the self-invention of performing drag. This is my experience. Angel became the map reader I needed in the passenger seat to arrive at “Me.” With her, fear no longer rules my sense of direction and worry no longer guzzles the gas of my courage. Angel has gotten me across the unpredictable landscape of self-discovery, around the tricky turns of bias and bigotry, and over the steep mountains that led me to the peak of my humanity. En route, I picked up the souvenirs of character the confidence, self-love, determination, and resolve to be me out on the open road of life, going where I want to go without apprehension or apology. Angel is who I needed in my life to arrive at happiness, and to be able to guide other people to their destination of joy.

MY INTERSECTIONS

Today, I am an educator, an activist, an author, and a fabulous drag queen. It took me 30 years to get there. I had a lot of miles to travel before arriving at my authenticity. It has been an incredibly liberating irony that through gender play, I was able to transform myself by creating an emotional opportunity and mental space to sit with my feelings and assess myself without guilt, fear, and the pressure of expectations. I wish and hope that more people, regardless of the “why” of it, will take a similar journey to self. It isn’t about getting off the beaten path or taking the road less traveled. It’s about using the compass of your intuition to follow the direction of your truth. There’s no place like it. As I move on into the future, I want to help more children on their path of self-discovery with a greater representation of queer Latinx main characters in children’s literature and SEL curriculum. As a child, I needed this; I wanted a role model, and I longed to see myself and those like me in literature. Not having it made me invisible to myself and to the world around me. Today, the need for this is greater than it ever has been.

The banning of books, the hostile protesting of drag queen storytelling events, the violence against transgender people, and the legal attacks against the queer community are bringing this need to an existential level of awareness. I want to be involved in helping generations of children experience the feeling that comes from the freedom to be yourself and know that it is far more powerful than the feeling that comes from the fear of living with the judgment of others.

Carlos Mendez is a Latinx, LGBTQ multihyphenate from Santa Barbara, CA. He is currently a K-1 educator in Ventura, CA, and pursuing his first children’s book publication. When not in the classroom, Carlos has successfully cultivated and uses a performance drag persona, Angel D’mon, to interact with children, and their parents, caregivers, and teachers via the book-reading platforms Drag Queen Story Hour and Story Time with Miss Angel. Both platforms encourage children to look beyond gender stereotypes and embrace the unfettered exploration of self.

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THURSDAY 6/15 6/15-6/18, 6/21: Ensemble Theatre Company Presents

Seared Theresa Rebeck’s hilarious new play, with live cooking on stage, follows a brilliant, hot-headed chef who finds success and is faced with the dilemma of where art ends and commerce. begins. Join a pre-show martini night on Friday. The play runs through June 25. Thu., Wed.: 7:30pm, Fri.: 8pm, Sat.: 4 and 8pm, Sun.: 2pm. The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria St. $40-$84. Call (805) 965-5400. etcsb.org/production/seared

6/15: UCSB Marine Science Institute: Shark Night Learn about UCSB’s research on sharks such as the monitoring of great white shark aggregations in S.B., hear from a panel of UCSB shark scientists, and enjoy the REEF touch-tank shark experience. Register online. 6-8pm. UCSB Marine Science Institute. Free tinyurl.com/Shark-Night

6/15: Old Spanish Days (OSD) Fiesta Ranchera Sample appetizers and wine and beer from local restaurants, wineries, and breweries. Enjoy performances from the 2023 Spirit of Fiesta and Junior Spirit, music from Area 51 and Tony Ybarra, and dancing under the stars! Proceeds go toward OSD and Rancho La Patera. 5-10pm. Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. $85. Ages 21+. Call (805) 962-8101. tinyurl.com/Fiesta-Ranchera

6/15: An Evening with Sinatra Journey back in time when swing was king as critically acclaimed singer/pianist Tony DeSare sings the biggest Sinatra hits with Nir Kabaretti to conduct. 7:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $35-$175. Call (805) 899-2222. ticketing.granadasb.org/events

6/15-6/19: Circus Vargas Presents Bonjour, Paris! This colorful, flashy, and fun-filled spectacle is a must-see Parisianstyle circus production that will feature world-renowned performers, aerialists, acrobats, and more. Thu.: 7pm; Fri: 4 and 7:30pm; Sat: 1, 4, and 7:30pm: Sun: 12:30, 3:30, and 7pm; Mon.: 6:30pm. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. GA: Free$59; VIP: $65-$75. Email info@circusvargas .com circusvargas.com/tour

FRIDAY 6/16

6/16: Movies at La Casa de la Raza: Coco Bring your blankets and chairs to this screening of 2016’s animated film Coco. Con-

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

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

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

cessions will be provided. 7pm. Free. Casa de la Raza, 601 E Montecito St. Call (805) 695-1229 or email lacasadelarazabooking@gmail .com tinyurl.com/MovieCasaRaza

6/16: Movie Screening, Conversation, and Wine Tasting: Movie About ME

Enjoy a hosted glass of wine as you watch the documentary Movie About ME, about Long COVID and related diseases such as ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and chronic EBV, followed by a conversation with a chiropractic neurologist, a therapeutic researcher, and cofounder of the Long-COVID Alliance. 5-7pm. La Lieff Winery, 210 Gray Ave. Free. RSVP at hello@movieaboutme.com tinyurl.com/LongCovidEvent

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SUNDAY Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

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

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

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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. cfsb.info/sat

SATURDAY 6/17

6/17: League of Women Voters S.B. 85th Birthday Celebration This celebration will feature tributes to longtime League members and supporters and a catered lunch with Feminist label wine donated by Casa Dumetz Wines. Noon-2pm. Tucker’s Grove County Park, 4800 Cathedral Oaks Rd. $40. Call (805) 9652422 or email league@lwvsantabarbara.org tinyurl.com/LWVSB-Bday

6/17: No Indoor Voices Presents: An Evening of Headliners Take in a night of comedy from comics Alonzo Bodden (past winner of Last Comic Standing) and John Hastings (America’s Got Talent, Comedy Central). 8pm. Soul Bites, 423 State St. $15-$20 (cash at the door). Ages 21+. Email noindoorvoices@gmail .com tinyurl.com/ComedyHeadliners

6/15-6/16: Lost Chord Guitars Thu.: Jonathan Foster, 8pm. $11. Fri.: Alan Satchwell Jazz Quartet, 8pm. $10 suggested donation. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363. lostchordguitars.com

6/15: Satellite S.B. Brett Hunter, 6pm. 1117 State St. Free. Call (805) 364-3043. satellitesb.com

6/15, 6/17, 6/20-6/21: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Austin Millz, 8pm. $17-$22. Ages 18+. Sat.: Amtrac with Monsieur Frazier, 9pm. $22-$25. Ages 21+. Tue.: Albert Lee, 7pm. Meet & Greet:

5:30pm, additional $20; $30-$35. Wed.: Marty O’Reilly, 8pm. $15-$18. Ages 21+. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

6/16, 6/18: Eos Lounge Fri.: Beauty/ Beast, 9pm. $6.18. Ages 21+. Sun.: BAAD Sunday, midnight. Free. Ages 21+. 500 Anacapa St. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com

6/16: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Red Fish, 8-10pm. 634 State St. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

6/16-6/18: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Farm Truck, 8:30-11:30pm. Sat.: The Cash

Cooper Band, 1-4pm. Pull the Trigger, 8:3011:30pm. Sun.: About Time, noon-4pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free. Call (805) 686-4785. mavericksaloon.com/event-calendar

6/16: S.B. Bowl Kelsea Ballerini, Georgia Webster. 7:30pm. $55-$85. 1122 N. Milpas St. Call (805) 962-7411. sbbowl.com

6/16: Uptown Lounge Mark Alvarado, The Trio, 5-8pm. Will Stevens and The Essentials, 9-11pm. 3126 State St. Call (805) 8458800. uptownlounge805.com/events

6/17-6/18: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Cyrus Clarke, 1:30-4:30pm. Pick Up 6, 5-8pm. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan, 1:304:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 967-0066. coldspringtavern.com

6/17-6/18: Hook’d Bar and Grill Sat.: Richard and Tony, 4-7 pm. Sun.: Porch Critter, 1-4pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookd barandgrill.com/music-on-the-water

6/19: The Red Piano Church on Monday: Sugarmill Slim, 7:30pm. 519 State St. Free. Call (805) 358-1439. theredpiano .com

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6/17: Momentum Dance Company (MDC) Presents The Glow Gala See 44 dance numbers in tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and acrobatics from MDC’s nationally award-winning competitive companies and recreational program. 6pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $50. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

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Bloomsday! A Celebration of James Joyce’s Ulysses In honor of the epic novel Ulysses, area actors, writers, and educators will read excerpts from the book while the Folk Orchestra of S.B. plays Irish music. Donations will be accepted for the S.B. Library Foundation. 5-8pm. James Joyce Pub, 513 State St. Free. Call (805) 564-1004 or email jbuckley@shorelinepublishing. com. tinyurl.com/Bloomsday2023

6/17: DSASB 11th Annual Buddy Walk & Festival This benefit for the Down Syndrome Association of S.B. will have carnival-style games, crafts, a silent auction, a raffle, face-painting, a vendor fair, informational booths, live music, and a short ceremonial fundraising walk around the park to promote acceptance and inclusion of all individuals with Down syndrome. 11am-3pm. Great Meadow, Chase Palm Park, 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Free-$25. dsasbc.org

6/17: S.B. Genealogical Society: Rosalyn Tonai and Grant Din Genealogists Rosalyn Tonai and Grant Din will present resources available for Japanese and Chinese

American genealogists and teaching pioneers’ stories to the next generation. Also available via Zoom. 9:30am (in person); meeting: 10:30am; presentation: 11am. First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave. Free. Call (805) 884-9909. sbgen.org/meetings-classes

SUNDAY 6/18

6/18-6/23: Santa Barbara 50th Annual Writers Conference Join in this supportive environment where fellow writers help one another hone their skills with speakers, agents, panels, seminars, and workshops. Visit the website for the full schedule and prices. Mar Monte Hotel, 1111 Cabrillo Blvd. Call (805) 729-3368 or email info@sbwriters.com sbwriters.com

6/18: A Taste of Mexico City Brunch Meet Karen and Eduardo, the founders of Niddo in Mexico City at this special pop-up brunch in collaboration with Sama Sama Kitchen. Bring a bathing suit for swimming in the pool. Noon-3pm. Ojai Rancho Inn, 615 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai. Kids: free-$40; GA: $80; wine pairing: $20. Call (805) 646-1434. tinyurl.com/niddos-Brunch

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MONDAY 6/19

6/19: Lavender U-Pick Harvest Explore the walking trail, shop the nursery, and then help yourself to a bounty of fresh, organic, and sustainably grown lavender. Only pay for what you pick. Scissors and baskets will be provided. 9am-2pm. Foxen Canyon Farms, 3151 Foxen Canyon Rd., Solvang. Free. Call (805) 554-8960 or email info@foxenfarms.co foxenfarms.co

TUESDAY 6/20

6/20: Albert Lee Two-time Grammy Award winner and guitarist Albert Lee will bring his fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique to S.B. 7pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $30-$35. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

WEDNESDAY 6/21

6/21: After Hours at the Zoo Enjoy a peaceful vibe, late train rides, lawn games, face-painting, music by DJ Zeke, and seeing animals. S’mores and dinner options will be available for purchase. Reservations are required. 5-8pm. S.B. Zoo, 500 Niños Dr. Free-$25. Call (805) 962-5339. tinyurl.com/Zoo-AfterHours

PRIDE EVENTS

6/15: Yoga for Pride Take a class where LBGTQ+ artists will be highlighted in playlists. Heated Power Vinyasa: PRIDE Hot Yoga

Flow with Tia Kahn, 6-7pm; Mellow Flow: PRIDE Outdoor Gentle Flow with Jasmine Hanson, 6-7pm. Olde Oak Meadow Yoga, 2085 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez. Suggested donation: $15+. Call (805) 680-7108. oldeoakmeadowyoga.com

6/19: PFLAG S.B. Virtual June Meeting Learn about Marsha P. Johnson, who was queer, Black, and transgender, and her role in the Stonewall Uprising and the Gay Rights Movement with time for sharing, discussion, and support. 7pm. Free. Call (805) 364-2830. pflagsantabarbara.org

6/20: Gayraoke at the Maverick Celebrate Pride with music, dancing, and fun! 8-11:50pm. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez. Free. Call (805) 686-4785. mavericksaloon.com/ event-calendar

6/16: 4th Annual Juneteenth S.Y.V. Harlem Nights Renaissance Wear your ’20s-inspired attire for a celebration with a speakeasy vibe that will have comedy stand-up, spoken-word poetry, live music, the 360 photo booth, a deejay, dancing, and a southern-themed dinner buffet featuring fried green tomatoes, crab cakes, fondue, shrimp and grits, and Café Du Monde beignets. 7-10pm. Craft House at Corque, 420 Alisal Rd., Solvang. $75-$115; drink pass: $20. Ages 21+. Call (805) 697-6055. juneteenthsyv.com

6/17: Discovering Our Roots with Juneteenth Lompoc Experience the jubilant spirit of African-American freedom with a community market, entertainment, music and dance, food and drink, and games. 11am-5pm. Old Town Lompoc, 100 block of S. H St. Free tinyurl.com/Lompoc-Juneteenth

6/17: Juneteenth Celebration with Akivah Northern and S.B. Ring Shout Project Graduate of Yale University School of Divinity and a former S.B. Chaplain Akivah Northern will give a presentation on Juneteenth with the S.B. Ring Shout Project performing a spiritual circle dance that enslaved Africans used to carry out with call-andresponse singing, stomping, and clapping. 1-2pm. Faulkner Gallery, S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Free. Call (805) 962-7653 or email info@sbplibrary .libanswers.com tinyurl.com/Ring-Shout

6/18: Nourishing the People Block Party with Juneteenth S.B. Enjoy live music, dancing, poetry, spoken word, art exhibitions, storytelling, soul food, the Black Artisan Market, and more! Noon-5pm. 200 Gray Ave. Free juneteenthsb.com

6/18: Pure Honey Juneteenth After-Party with Family Matters S.B. Drag performances, live music, and more. 5pm. Wildcat Lounge, 15 W. Ortega St. Free juneteenthsb.com

6/20: Exhibit Opening: Freedom An Evening of Poetry & Jazz on Lambert Healing Justice Santa Barbara (HJSB) has prepared a historical exhibit centered on a visual Black history timeline on the traditional, ancestral, and unseeded territory of the Chumash, on which this exhibit is organized. The exhibit will show through June 23. 6:30pm. Pacifica Graduate Institute, South Hall, 249 Lambert Rd., Carpinteria. Free tinyurl.com/Exhibit-HJSB

6/21: Juneteenth: Remembrance and Reflection A Panel Discussion Listen to an intellectually stimulating conversation on the continued persistence of white supremacy, the racial wealth gap, unequal education, and persistent health disparities that African Americans contend with every day in the United States. RSVP is required. 5-6:30pm. Pacifica Graduate Institute, South Hall, 249 Lambert Rd., Carpinteria. Free. Call (805) 898-2926 or email giving@fielding.edu tinyurl.com/JuneteenthPanel

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ANNIE SPRATT

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MERCEDES MEHLING

My Life LIVING

Change Is the Only Constant

When I was 11, I remember riding my bike and speeding down a steep hill on Dos Pueblos Ranch. Filled with youthful recklessness, I sliced through the air, then, within seconds, I went flying and hit the ground. I got up, dusted myself off, and discovered cuts on my knees and elbows, and a sharp pain in my arm, which I later found out I had sprained. My first thought was, “If I could just go back, I’d apply my brakes harder or try to slow down.”

But my thinking was absurd. Instead of wishing away what had happened, I needed to move on which, in this case, meant walking back up that hill, accepting defeat, and getting some help. Admittedly, with some crying along the way. It wasn’t the first time or the last time that the unpredictable place where I grew up forced me through a crucible of life’s lessons.

One of the most transformative lessons, it turns out, has been accepting that this special place has a destiny I can’t control.

The Lessons of Growing Up on Dos Pueblos Ranch

by Tiana Molony

In 1977, my grandfather Rudi Schulte purchased Dos Pueblos Ranch a property just outside of Goleta on the coast. But, instead of turning up the soil to serve his needs, he let the land live peacefully. After his death in 2005 until the coastal side sold over a year ago we did the same.

Growing up on the ranch fueled my insatiable desire to explore every corner of the land, from the abundant avocado and cherimoya trees to the mountainous terrain to the historic Big House. But it was the beach that hooked me. The beach granted me an oasis of perspective in the face of uncertainty. One could travel over the bridge and river, under the train tracks, past the flowers that look like egg yolks, and finally to the green grass. A view of the flowing ocean and storied bluffs would emerge. This scene became

the backdrop of cherished family gatherings weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays.

And beyond the beach were thousands of acres of beauty. The house I grew up in was nestled deep in the ranch and shaped my most formative years. The eggshell-colored structure sat on a hill overlooking a vast green ocean of avocado orchards. I remember mornings waking up to chirping birds outside my window, accompanied by the distant neighs of the horses echoing below. Each day was different; the rhythms of nature were fluid.

The ranch exposed me to many memorable encounters with wildlife like a zoo, without walls separating you from the animals. Enjoying the presence of the ranch’s docile animals such as owls and deer came easy, but navigating some of nature’s dangerous predators such as mountain lions and bears was daunting. When I was 7, I was riding in the Kawasaki with my dad one night and we abruptly stopped the car as a mountain lion crossed the road in front of us. He leisurely moved and disappeared into the abyss. At the time, I didn’t know whether to feel scared or relieved, but moments like this helped me navigate the complicated feeling of uncertainty.

And after many brushes with wildlife, I discovered that not all predators cede peacefully. When I was on a trail ride with my sister, dad, and our Labradors Mocha and Lola, we slowly ascended the mountain when we heard a faint rattle. It didn’t take us long to react to the familiar defensive sound of a rattlesnake. Concealed in a bush, the closer we got, the more enraged it became. But we remained calm. We carefully dismounted and left the threat behind. Our valuable understanding of the rhythms of nature kept us safe and aware.

But, whenever I fell ill during my childhood, it reminded me of my lack of control. On one especially bad round of strep throat, my mother suggested that we venture outdoors and lie in the grass. So we did. I lay

down as the sun blanketed my body and felt my symptoms ease. “Sometimes going outside in the sun can make all the difference,” my mother said. And it did. The sun didn’t cure me antibiotics helped with that but on the ranch, even something as simple as lying in the grass was a transformative memory and a life lesson learned.

When my healthy self freely roamed outside, I still couldn’t avoid accidents or encounters. For a young imaginative kid, the ranch’s possibilities were endless. I often heard my mother’s voice behind me, calling, “Be careful!” But despite my wariness, my younger and spontaneous self fell victim not just to nature’s capriciousness but to my own. I was cautious while riding my horse, but I still fell off and got a concussion. And I balanced myself while searching for rocks upstream, but I still slipped, leaving a deep scar on my knee. My younger self learned that being careful doesn’t always mean you won’t get hurt.

Try as I might, growing up in nature taught me that I had no control over it. I couldn’t quiet the rooster or soften the cries of coyotes every time the train went by. I also couldn’t rescue our cat Cheerio a small orange tabby who lost her life to one of the ranch’s predators. Despite its beauty, nature is cruel and fickle. Accepting that fact is hard, but dwelling on it is futile.

However large or small any situation was, acceptance helped me move forward. I had to accept that when my grandfather died, I might never smell the licorice he brought over every time he visited. And more recently, I had to accept that the place where I grew up my entire life would become a distant memory.

While brief and relatively insignificant in scope, the moments of uncertainty and change made my upbringing on the ranch so memorable. I remember the falls, not the countless times I rode or hiked smoothly. Despite those lessons, letting go of the ranch is daunting. But I have the scars to prove that my childhood self stretched on. n

Writer Tiana Molony and her pup at Dos Pueblos Ranch

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Horses and the ocean views are both a big part of life on the ranch.

The Push and Pull of Pole Dancing

Cardio Confidential

Until I found my way to Seventh Dimension, my sole exposure to pole dancing was from police procedural shows, a titillating backdrop for the detectives pursuing leads among the unsavory characters hanging out in a strip club in the middle of the day.

Strength and Sisterhood at Seventh Dimension

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Seventh Dimension does have a bit of a speakeasy feel. Tucked away in an Eastside neighborhood of older houses and humble businesses, the studio has no sign and is closed off from the sidewalk by a privacy fence, where, as I wedged myself through the narrow opening, I half-expected to be asked for a password.

A dance friend from years ago, Karen Lehman, had urged me to check out Seventh Dimension, where she teaches. When I attended a performance showcase at the studio, I marveled at the strength, flexibility, and charisma of the dancers. I harbored doubts, though, about an activity that involved wearing six-inch platform heels and showing so much skin and would surely require a Brazilian wax.

But studio founder and co-owner Harmony Varela reassured me that heels aren’t mandatory, just encouraged. “We’re not a judgmental studio. We have people with bushes and hairy armpits,” said Varela. Co-owner Jezaira Knight acknowledged that she “had a lot of body image issues” when she first started taking pole, insisting on wearing a leotard and tights to avoid showing any skin. But, Varela observed, “Over time, people lose their inhibitions and show skin,” adding that they have students in their seventies who wear booty shorts.

Not being ready for booty shorts just yet, I started with Lehman’s Beginner Pole and Liquid Motion classes where I was able to wear layers, running shorts, and ankle socks (knee

pads were a must). In Beginner Pole, we only had to expose the skin at the waist. That’s really the first lesson: The bare skin may be appreciated by spectators, but the true purpose is to help you stay in contact with the pole. Lehman taught us the hand grips we needed to turn pirouettes around the pole, explaining that many moves involve pushing with one hand while pulling with the other. We also learned how to transition from pole to floor with the back arch slide, lowering ourselves as our waist “gripped” the pole, then raising a leg, toe pointed skyward.

Liquid Motion is strictly floor work we didn’t touch the pole. Mostly lying or sitting on the floor, we threaded one leg through the other to move from side to side; swept our legs in long arcs, putting pelvis and chest into the motion, too; and practiced rolling on our shoulders and not our necks. Lehman also showed us how to angle our bodies to create the illusion we were in a full split.

Feeling emboldened, I tried a Beginner Pole Tricks class, taught by Stephanie Ruiz. The petite Ruiz demonstrated proper technique for a number of moves: keeping the fleshy part of the leg (not the bone) against the pole when climbing or doing carousel kicks, to avoid injury; gripping the pole with the back of one knee and the opposite hip crease for the classic Jasmine; and tilting one hip up for the pole sit. Days after Ruiz’s class, my husband asked with alarm why I had bruises all over my legs.

Why do it if it hurts? Varela said some students simply enjoy being in the moment and some are trying to get fit, while others are trying to recover from trauma. Varela herself knows something about trauma. She started teaching pole as a teenage mom supporting a young son, eventually opening a home studio in Ventura with eight poles in her living room.

She came to Santa Barbara in 2015 for a year-long rehab program at Casa Serena to recover from heroin addiction. She used a tax refund to get the lease on her first Santa Barbara studio, got help from a friend to write the business plan,

and persuaded her welfare case worker to have the government buy the poles for the studio. In those early days, she taught all the classes. “I had to quickly build stamina. It was almost like being reborn. I called on a power greater than myself.”

Varela partnered with Knight in 2019. A loan from Women’s Economic Ventures helped them survive the pandemic, and they moved to their current location in October 2020.

“Our teachers are top-notch,” Varela said proudly, noting that they perform at festivals such as Lucidity and Coachella and internationally. Varela appreciates having to elevate her game for her more experienced students: “I personally grow from teaching my advanced classes.”

That probably should have sounded a warning bell, but Varela wanted me to try her intermediate-plus-level Exotic Pole Choreo class, so I did. Varela immediately outfitted me in a pair of six-inch peep-toe platforms, promising I could ditch them if I didn’t like them. (The studio keeps a supply of loaner shoes you can use if you’re not quite ready to invest in a pair.) She then led us through a routine that incorporated everything I’d gotten a taste of in the other classes, and more: strutting and pirouetting around the pole, swinging our legs high in the air, hanging from the pole and clanking our heels together, threading our legs, and even some of those faux splits for the finale. As an experienced dancer, I was able (barely) to keep up with the choreography, faked my way through some of the pole moves, and just skipped the ending altogether, which involved a sort of donkey kick from a seated position into a split.

The studio’s name came to Varela when she was in rehab it refers to “a natural state of ecstasy.” Honestly, just staying upright in those shoes made me ecstatic. Everyone I met at Seventh Dimension was encouraging and supportive. Like me, they seemed to enjoy pole for the challenge it presented as Knight said, Seventh Dimension is not about performing for a male gaze.

Amy R. Ramos | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

706 Bond Avenue, Santa Barbara. The studio offers classes in various pole dancing disciplines (choreography, tricks, floor work) as well as aerials, Fire Flow, belly dance, and contortion. Students reserve a spot in a class using a mobile app. Cubbies are provided for storing personal items; there is a bathroom but no showers. Street parking only arrive early to find a spot. Spray bottles and clean rags are provided so you can wipe down your pole frequently to maintain grip (and hygiene).

Seventh Dimension founder/co-owner Harmony Varela

Writer Amy R. Ramos in her heels

Knee pads are a must.

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The spot is also a boon for “an enormous contingent of Marriott fans” who now get a hotel in downtown Santa Barbara. At least that’s how Tim Billing, vice president of operations for the AZUL Hospitality Group, explains it to me. AZUL operates this hotel for StonePark Capital, the hospitality development company led by Andrew “The Bachelor” Firestone and Jess Parker. StonePark and AZUL hope to become bigger players on the Central Coast, for along with this location there are two in-transition projects: Hotel Cerro, about to become an Autograph Collection with Marriott in S.L.O., and the Waterman, formerly the hostel Wayfarer, about to become a Moxy with Marriott. And yes, Billing made sure to clarify that it’s “M-OX-Y, not M-O-X-I,” given its Funk Zone proximity to the museum of exploration and innovation.

Although Courtyards by Marriott tend to come with a corporate call for a bistro concept featuring grab-and-go food, Billing says, “We were afforded the luxury of a waiver, and the branding team got their teeth into it.” They opted for a melding of the French Riviera and the American Riviera, hence a Mediterranean-inspired menu and the name Saint Remy for the restaurant. Alas, there’s no secret backstory like the fact that Remy was the name of Andrew Firestone’s childhood dog or anything.

As an indoor-outdoor space, cocktails are paramount, and Billing praises director of the beverage program Sarah Watson for what she’s been devising. “She makes what we have here ridiculously unique,” he points out, “She can source whatever she wants.” One instant favorite is the Stevie Nicks, a refreshing spin of gin, grapefruit, Aperol, lime, and simple syrup. But then there’s also the provocatively named Fever Dream in a Mexican Airport for the adventurous blanco tequila, Ancho Reyes, crème de cacao, and lemon.

Saint Remy is also eager to work with local purveyors, having recently held a bar takeover by Re:Find Distillery up in Paso Robles. It’s a natural connection, as Re:Find makes its rye using the leftover mash from Firestone’s 805 beer. “Such events are a good benefit for us,” Billing asserts, “and it allows for tremendous exposure and significant real estate for companies to promote their products.” They hope to do more, and perhaps even bring in high-profile chefs to do pop-up evenings.

Some of those happenings could be held on the expansive third- and fourth-floor patios that Billing hopes entice locals for their special occasions. That top floor has a stunning 360-degree, oceanto-mountain view that, given the spot’s “elevation” at 1601 State Street, makes you want to reach for the pano feature on your iPhone, and Billing says they are open for all sizes of events.

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Colorful avocado toast at Saint Remy

Poolside dining is one of the charms of Saint Remy.

One of many Saint Remy house libations

MUSIC ACADEMY COMES TO LIFE, ORCHESTRALLY AND OTHERWISE

As usual, the internationally renowned Music Academy summer season opened with a sumptuous teaser of a night, two Saturdays back. Swank, style, and cultural substance merged in the gala drinks/dinner/concert soiree, this year dubbed “The Magic of Miraflores.” Among the items on the gala evening’s agenda was a performance by illustrious alum Michelle Bradley she of the Met’s Aida fame this past season along with Chopin–specializing pianist Vassily Primakov, and, for next generation’s sake, the ambitious Academy–hosted youth chorus project Sing!

Now it’s down to business, as the annual flow of public concerts, master classes, and concentrated, arduous music-making takes charge of this elite property. Montecito’s Miraflores estate has housed the Academy since 1951, after the institution had decamped at Cate School since its founding in 1940. For last year’s 75th anniversary, a branding reboot changed the name from Music Academy of the West to just Music Academy, with a streamlined new logo to boot.

This week, in fact, the customary opening concert by the Takács Quartet took place on Wednesday, and alum mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard returns for a partially Spanishthemed recital on Friday, June 16, following a recital here in 2019.

Asked about her influential summer at the Academy, back in 2012, Leonard commented, “I remember having a wonderful summer. It was just a wonderful environment to be in. It was also a different time of life. I was younger 22 or 23. I was single,

and I didn’t have a child. All I had to do was take care of myself. Of course, it’s very different than it’s been for the last 12 years. So the idea of that is a luxury at this point.

“But at the time, that’s what you need when you’re trying to hone your skills. You have to focus on what you’re doing, kind of like 24/7. Then as you get older, you have other responsibilities. It gets that much more complicated and you hopefully become that much more efficient at doing all of the things, because you simply don’t have the time, the luxury of time,” she laughed.

In another significant launch point in the Music Academy calendar, a week later, on Saturday, June 24, the Academy heads to downtown Santa Barbara for its lauded series of orchestral Saturdays at The

Granada Theatre. Leading the Academy Festival Orchestra on that night is conductor Stéphane Denève, currently head of the St. Louis Symphony and the New World Symphony, among other high-stakes classical music connections. With this all-Berlioz program, Denève kicks off an orchestra series that will also bring to town and to mentor and guide the young fellows noted conductors Osmo Vänskä (July 1), Anthony Parnther (July 8), JoAnn Falletta (July 29), and Hannu Lintu (Aug. 5).

Among other notable concert action in June are two appearances by thinking person’s pianist Jeremy Denk, in an all-Bach recital on June 27 and performing Brahms on the first chamber music Tuesday (the X2 Series) on June 29.

During the gala, amid a well-deserved tribute to President/CEO Scott Reed in his last year at the helm Reed himself, who began as an intern 25 years ago and has been director for 12 years, followed up a series of tributes with a telling commentary: “The Music Academy, I say often, is a place that rewards hard work. I am a believer in that and, in many ways, a product of that. This is a place where a young singer can realize her dream of singing at the Metropolitan Opera. Bravo, Michelle Bradley. This is a place where a young violinist can forge his way to become concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic shout out to our violinist Frank Huang.

“And this is a place where a young intern can one day become the president.”

—Josef Woodard See musicacademy.org.

BLOOMSDAY IS BLOOMING ONCE AGAIN

Bloomsday is back, baby! The annual salute to James Joyce’s epic novel Ulysses is back upon us on Friday, June 16, when it is once again time to join fellow lovers of literature, performance, and Guinness for the annual celebration. From 5-8 p.m., actors, writers, and other Joyce enthusiasts will read excerpts from the famous book in the picture-perfect setting of the James Joyce Pub at 513 State Street.

Featured this year are popular storytellers Michael Katz and Matt Tavianini of Boxtales Theatre Company; UCSB Professors Enda Duffy and Maurizia Boscagli; Santa Barbara International Film Festival executive director Roger Durling (a returning talent and frequent Santa Barbara Independent contributor); and well-known local writers George Yatchisin (another longtime Indy writer) and Chryss Yost. Musicians from the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara will be part of the festivities, which are being produced again this year by local authors James Buckley Jr. (who wrote this week’s cover story on pickleball) and DJ Palladino.

“We had such a great crowd and so much fun last year, we’re excited to do it again, with even more readers sharing their talents to explore Joyce’s amazing work,” Buckley said.

UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) kicked off the 2023-2024 season at Monday night’s launch party with an adventurous and impressive world-class lineup of music, theater, dance performances and speakers.

Kicking off the season on October 1, with rising young music star Jacob Collier (a five-time Grammy Award winner at the ripe old age of 28), the more than 48 A&L events scheduled (with more to come, promised Miller McCune Executive Director Celesta M. Billeci) include two different performances featuring 2023 Pulitzer Prize winner Rhiannon Giddens, with the Silkroad Ensemble and with her band. Other highlights include recitals by Broadway stars Audra McDonald and Kristin Chenoweth; the return of popular writer and raconteur David Sedaris; great dance performances by Martha Graham Dance Company, Batsheva Dance Company, and Tiler Peck & Friends; best-selling authors Abraham Verghese and Lauren Groff; and jazz titan Herbie Hancock and 2023 Grammy Awards Best New Artist Samara Joy, among many others.

The 2023-2024 season also includes the U.S. premiere of a work co-commissioned by A&L for the Danish String Quartet, along with West Coast and California premieres and multiple Santa Barbara debut performances. Additional events, including the Justice for All programming initiative, Thematic Learning Initiative, and more, will be announced throughout the season, said Billeci.

“We educate, entertain, and inspire that’s what we do,” she told the enthusiastic group of supporters.

June 16 (1904) is the date that the entire novel Ulysses takes place, as Joyce sends his characters around Dublin. Now a worldwide celebration, with Bloomsdays held everywhere from New York, Seattle, and Miami to Dublin, Tokyo, and Buenos Aires, Buckley states, “We’re very proud that Santa Barbara can now be part of the fun. Even if you’re not familiar with the book, come and listen. All will be made clear!”

—Leslie Dinaberg

The event is free, though donations to the Library Foundation of Santa Barbara will be welcome. An illustrated copy of Ulysses will be raffled off as well. For more information, call Buckley at (805) 564-1004 or email jbuckley@shorelinepublishing.com.

Series subscriptions are now on sale, with a variety of packages, including a “create your own” package available. Individual tickets go on sale on August 4. Series subscriptions can be purchased by phone at (805) 893-3535, online or in person at the Arts & Lectures Ticket Office in Building 402 (parking lot 12 off Mesa Road) on the UCSB campus. For a season brochure, an order form, or more information, call or visit the A&L Ticket Office or visit artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

—Leslie Dinaberg

Scott Reed (left) with Gala Co-Chairs Belle Hahn, Mindy Budgor, and Lily Hahn

Kristin Chenoweth

An Exciting Slate of Events for UCSB Arts & Lectures’ New Season

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COME TO SANTA BARBARA!

MIXED UP HIGHLIGHTS TALENTS OF TRI-COUNTY ARTISTS

WESTMONT’S ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION OFFERS CROSS- SECTION OF RE GIONAL ART

All evidence points to and reminds us of the fact that Santa Barbara and the broader region is one especially enriched with art and artists. Reasons for the fertile artistic climate here may include quality of life and environment, community cultural focus, and possibly a creativity-conducive mineral in the water.

Regardless of whether you have been one of the six million people to visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel annually, a unique chance to observe Michelangelo’s brilliant ceiling frescoes from a different perspective both figuratively and literally has arrived in Santa Barbara.

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition displays 34 intricate reproductions of Michelangelo’s frescoes that can be viewed, up close and personal, at Santa Barbara’s Old Mission through September 4. Rather than acting as a replacement for the original artwork within the Sistine Chapel, this exhibit allows for an expanded view those who have never been to Rome gain an opportunity to witness skillfully crafted reproductions of historical masterpieces, whereas those who are familiar with the artwork gain an intimate perspective and ability to see details that might not be visible on the chapel’s ceiling.

Donna Reeves, director of development and communications at Santa Barbara’s Old Mission, notes, “Those who visit are usually struck by the size of the figures. When you see something printed like this, life-size, and get to see it up close, it’s a completely different experience than if you’ve seen a photo in a book or on screen on your phone.” The life-size figures that Reeves describes have been reproduced through the use of high-definition photos that retain the integrity of the vibrant color palette found in the original artwork a process that has been in constant evolution for the Los Angeles–based SEE Global Entertainment, producers of the exhibition.

The exhibition was inspired by, as Reeves states, when “Martin Biallas, CEO at SEE Global Entertainment, went to the Sistine Chapel as a tourist and had a less-than-ideal experience. He experienced being rushed through the Chapel, being shoulder-to-shoulder with people, having guards yelling and shouting the whole time…. He didn’t have a good guide to tell him what it was that he was seeing either. So, he just felt that there had to be a better way to experience the art in a modern exhibition style.” Thus, out of viewing discomfort came an idea for a new perspective, and from this idea came the distinctive exhibit on display today.

While the exhibit certainly takes center stage, the backdrop of the Old Mission provides a wonderful setting to house the artwork, with Biallas referring to the exhibition as a sort of sanctuary when compared to the possibly hectic viewing environment at the Sistine Chapel.

Father Joe Schwab, president of Old Mission Santa Barbara, states, “Being able to come inside of an architectural landmark like the Santa Barbara Mission provides the visitor with an exceptional perspective that will seldom be offered. It’s especially unique considering the exhibit will be held in areas of the Mission that are not [otherwise] open to the public.”

—Lola Watts

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is open daily from 9:30 a.m.– 4 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at chapelsistine.com/exhibits/santa-barbara

Too rarely do we get a wide overview of gallery representation of this local art phenomenon one such valuable selective survey lands at the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art, in the form of the Tri-County Juried Exhibition, with the current show bearing the title Mixed Up. The exhibition is a coveted occasion and part of the annual art calendar, for artists and viewers. This year, there were 350 submissions, out of which 50 works were chosen, sometimes with two works by a single artist.

The selections rest in the hands of the carefully chosen juror, wisely from outside the area looking in. This year’s juror is Bay Area artist, author, and illustrator Rae Dunn (whose own bright-spirited art and commercial designs can be viewed downstairs in the museum).

As usually happens, the survey exhibitions tend to give a wide berth to stylistic varieties of expression, from artist to artist, giving credence to the moniker Mixed Up but mixed up in a healthy, diversity-supportive way. Even so, the Dunn-picked sampling, while varied, leans generously in the direction of figurative and conventional paintings, compared to more abstract-oriented art in past years.

Among the notable and more traditional oil-oncanvas works on view are David Dixon’s idle, seasonal “Summer Evening in Savannah”; Nina Warner’s dreamy aerial, vapor-trailed nature paean with the punning title “Plane Air”; and Bruce Berlow’s “Peanut Toasty Roasty” luring us into its miniaturist circus sensibility. Veteran local artist Ruth Ellen Hoag appears more than once, with her cryptic “Heads of Stone” a rogue-ish collection of Fauve-y faces jumping out for special attention.

The abstract painting contingent is represented nicely, tucked into an alcove in the museum’s main gallery, in the form of Jo Merit’s elegant, tall, post-color field study “How Long Have I Been Sleeping.” Stacked planes of textured colors interact with warm spectral harmony.

In the museum’s entryway, Caroline Kapp’s elemental “Terminal Basins No. 1,” the Best of Show choice, is a toned cyanotype with an art-articulated nature theme: A striped stone serves as protagonist in a composition

on a sand-colored grid background divided into nine squares. Other left-of-predictable, pocket-sculptural concepts in the entryway include Colleen M. Kelly’s “Dichotomy of Laundry” with hangered “laundry” doubling as faux antique scroll and the curiously appealing stuff of Aiyana Cazabat’s series of tiny, spiky plastic bits, suddenly evoking a march of robotic cast-off insects.

A familiar and distinctive artist from the local scene, Ralph Corners, shows “Don’t Know 1,” with its intermeshed (mixed up, you could say) tableaux of cartoony surreal scenarios spread across two panels.

Another artist who has thankfully gone public in local galleries, in sundry group show settings, and at Sullivan Goss, is Tom Pazderka, whose piece “The Hike” (ash, oil, and charcoal on burned panel) takes its source from a vintage blackand-white photograph but distorted through the filter of his painterly eye. There are echoes of Gerhard Richter’s painted photography but with this artist’s personal spin. The internal jury is not in yet, but Pazderka’s painting may be this observer’s Best of Show choice.

Comic relief is allowed within the serious art business at hand in the show. In Sue Janossy’s dog portrait “Please… Please…,” what should fall under the category of toocute-for-comfort kitsch invites a cozy chuckle, especially for the dog people among us. Cody Cammbell’s “Is It Love?” imagines a trans-tech love affair between two phones one oldschool landline style and one an early “smart” model lounging in bed, naked. At least, visà-vis the clever anthropomorphic switch-up, they seem naked.

Taking in this year’s selective TriCounty overview, the summary impression is that while “mixed up” is a proper qualifier, the exhibition is distinguished by qualities of impressive individual artistic focus in the house. And in the region.

—Josef Woodard

A guest at the exhibit stands in awe of the massive “Last Judgement” by Michelangelo.

Guests will have the experience of visiting the Sistine Chapel without traveling to Rome.

The “Libyan Sybil” is just one of the many pieces that will be on display at the Sistine Chapel exhibit.

Colleen M. Kelly, “Dichotomy of Laundry”

Cody Cammbell, “Is It Love?”

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(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Aries-born Vincent van Gogh’s painting “The Potato Eaters” shows five people in a dark room barely illuminated by lamplight. Seated around a small table, they use their hands to eat food that they have grown themselves. Vincent wanted to convey the idea that they “dug the earth with the very hands they put into their bowls.” I don’t expect you to do anything quite so spectacularly earthy in the coming weeks, Aries, but I would love to see you get very up close and personal with nature. I’d also love to see you learn more about where the fundamental things in your life originate. Bonus points if you seek adventures to bolster your foundations and commune with your roots.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): Renowned Mexican artist Diego Rivera emerged from his mother’s womb in 1886. But some observers suggest that Rivera’s soul was born in 1920: a pivotal time when he found his true calling as an artist. During a visit to Italy, as he gazed at the murals of 15thcentury mural painters, “he found the inspiration for a new and revolutionary public art capable of furthering the ideals of the ongoing revolution in his native land.” (In the words of art historian Linda Downs.) I will be extra dramatic and speculate that you may have a comparable experience in the coming months, dear Taurus: a rebirth of your soul that awakens vigorous visions of what your future life can be.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Among her many jobs, my triple Gemini friend Alicia has worked as a deep-sea rescue diver, an environmental activist, a singer in a band, a dog-food taster, an art teacher for kids, and a volunteer at a sleep lab researching the nature of dreams. Do I wonder if she would be wise to commit herself to one occupation? Not really. I respect her decision to honor her ever-shifting passions. But if there will ever come a time when she will experiment with a bit more stability and constancy, it may come during the next 11 months. You Geminis are scheduled to engage in deep ruminations about the undiscovered potentials of regularity, perseverance, and commitment.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): As religious sects go, the Shakers are the most benign. Since their origin in the 18th century, they have had as many women as men in leadership roles. They practice pacifism, disavow consumerism, and don’t try to impose their principles on others. Their worship services feature dancing as well as singing. I’m not suggesting you become a Shaker, Cancerian, but I do hope that in the coming months, you will place a premium on associating with noble groups whose high ideals are closely aligned with your own. It’s time to build and nurture your best possible network.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): For years, Mario A. Zacchini worked at a circus as a “human cannonball.” On thousands of occasions, he was shot out of a cannon at 90 miles per hour. “Flying isn’t the hard part,” he testified. “Landing in the net is.” His work might sound dangerous, but he lived to age 87. Let’s make Mario your role model for a while, Leo. I hope he will inspire you to be both adventurous and safe, daring but prudent. I trust you will seek exhilarating fun even as you insist on getting soft landings.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): One of my favorite astrology teachers, Stephen Arroyo, notes, “Most people have a strong opinion about astrology, usually quite extreme, even though 95 percent have never studied it whatsoever.” Of course, astrology is not the only subject about which people spout superficial ideas based on scant research. Viral epidemiology is another example. Anyway, Virgo, I am asking you to work hard to avoid this behavior during the rest of 2023. Of all the zodiac signs, you have the greatest potential to express thoughtful ideas based on actual evidence. Be a role model for the rest of us! Show us what it means to have articulate, well-informed opinions.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Meditation teacher Cheri Huber wrote a book called Be the Person You Want to Find. This would be an excellent title for your life story during the next 10 months. I hope you will soon ruminate on how to carry out such a quest. Here are two suggestions. (1) Make a list of qualities you yearn to experience in a dear ally and brainstorm about how to cultivate those qualities in yourself. (2) Name three high-integrity people you admire. Meditate on how you could be more like them in ways that are aligned with your life goals.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Now is a good time to take stock of how you have fared in the Dating and Mating Games throughout the years. Why? Because you are entering a new chapter of your personal Love Story. The next two years will bring rich opportunities to outgrow stale relationship patterns and derive rich benefits from novel lessons in intimacy. An excellent way to prepare is to meditate on the history of your togetherness. PS: The term “fate bait” refers to an influence that draws you toward the next turning point of your necessary destiny. Be alert for fate bait.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian actor Samuel L. Jackson loves the color purple. He insists on it being featured in his films, and he often wears purple outfits. In Black Snake Moan, he plays a purple Gibson guitar. In the animated movie Turbo, he voices the role of a purple racing snail. In his Star Wars appearances, he wields a purple lightsaber. Now I am endorsing his obsession for your use. Why? First, it’s an excellent time to home in on exactly what you want and ask for exactly what you want. Second, now is a favorable phase to emphasize purple in your own adventures. Astrologers say purple is your ruling color. It stimulates your natural affinity for abundance, expansiveness, and openness.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): People who understand the creative process say it’s often wise to stay mum about your in-progress work. You may diminish the potency of your projects if you blab about them while they’re still underway. I don’t think that’s true for all creative efforts. For example, if we collaborate with partners on an artistic project or business venture, we must communicate well with them. However, I do suspect the transformative efforts you are currently involved in will benefit from at least some secrecy for now. Cultivate the privacy necessary to usher your masterpiece to further ripeness.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Musician Frank Zappa (1940–1993) was a freaky rebel, iconoclastic weirdo, and virtuoso experimenter. Everything normal and ordinary was boring to him. He aspired to transcend all categories. And yet he refrained from taking psychedelic drugs and urged his fans to do the same. He said, “We repudiate any substances, vehicles, or procedures which might reduce the body, mind, or spirit of an individual to a state of sub-awareness or insensitivity.” Zappa might have added that some substances temporarily have a pleasing effect but ultimately diminish the life force. In my estimation, Aquarius, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to reevaluate your relationship with influences that weaken the vitality of your body, mind, or spirit. It will also be a favorable period to seek new modes of lasting liberation.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): If you are at a festival or fair where you could win a lot of money by smashing watermelons with your head, I hope you won’t do it. Same if you imagine you could impress a potential lover by eating 25 eggs in three minutes: Please don’t. Likewise, I beg you not to let yourself be manipulated or abused by anyone for any reason. These days, it’s crucial not to believe you can succeed by doing things that would hurt or demean or diminish you. For the foreseeable future, you will be wise to show what you do best and express your highest values. That’s the most effective way to get what you want.

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“We Made It to the Finish Line” just you and me.

of

with The

Across

1. Absorbed

5. Emu or ostrich, e.g.

11. “The Ultimate Driving Machine”

14. ___ error

15. Bluegrass artist Krauss

16. Late July birth sign

17. Scientific group that includes limes and kumquats

19. Musician Yoko

20. Locale of a notable zoo

21. Icelandic electronic group with albums

“Polydistortion” and “Lies Are More Flexible”

23. Put a stop to

24. “Beg pardon”

25. Aquarium buildup

28. “Best in Show” org.

30. Add, as a vocal track

34. Repeated marks after “F” that jokingly denote a really bad grade

37. ___ Chico (beverage brand)

38. “I love,” in Latin

39. Aware of, with “to”

40. “Who Are You” was its opening theme

41. Video game humanoids since 1989

43. 1993 Halloween film with a 2022 sequel

46. Prepare, as mussels

48. Islands instrument

49. Opponent in Risk

50. It may be checked at the door

52. Special someone, slangily

53. Version of a North African semolina dish in Turkish cuisine (it sounds the same)

56. “Say hello to my little friend” movie

61. Landing guess at LAX

62. Hit HBO show (adapted from a video game) that illustrates the six theme answers

64. Thanksgiving starch

65. Gasoline hydrocarbon with six carbon atoms

66. Mineral sources

67. “___ sells seashells ...”

68. Came down softly?

69. Errands list heading

Down

1. Floor coverings

2. Sailing on the ocean

3. Teller’s partner

4. Canadian Prime Minister Justin

5. Sped along

6. Character before Borat

7. One-fifth of the Jackson 5

8. Neighbor of Syr.

9. Not easy to crack

10. Happened next

11. Online journal

12. Item in a restaurant takeout bag

13. Courts

18. Certain trig functions

22. Blue material

24. Contact lens brand

25. Accumulate

26. “The ___ does not exist” (“Mean Girls” line)

27. Bearded garden figurine

28. Dry on a line, perhaps

29. New York NBA player

31. Lawn bowling game

32. Lorem ___ (placeholder text)

33. Raucous

35. Abbr. on a speeding ticket

36. Part of DOS

42. Bag for potatoes

44. Legendary Rush drummer Neil 45. Twelve inches 47. Ends of rivers 51. Pale with fear

52. “___ on a true story”

53. Piano row 54. Arches National Park state

55. Unvarying

56. BBQ side dish

57. Mr. Peanut prop

58. Style with a pick

Prompted in a play

Gas brand still found in Canada

Prefix with skeleton

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

Provides immediate supervision to the Contracts and Grants Unit for the Department of Computer Science. A portion of the time will be spent performing Contracts and Grants and Financial Unit tasks; however, the largest portion of time will be dedicated to C&G Unit staff supervision. Supervises unit operations to ensure compliance with departmental and organization policies, procedures, and defined internal controls. Ensures accountability and stewardship of department resources in compliance with departmental standards and procedures. Technical leader with knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem‑solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures for Academic Personnel, Staff Personnel, Graduate Division, Accounting, Travel Accounting, Purchasing, and Business Services. Recommends changes to departmental policies and practices related to contract and grant administration. Analyzes, interprets, and implements new and frequently changing campus, federal, and funding agency policies and procedures. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action to meet goals. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Provides priority setting and work flow analysis. Responsible for overseeing the submission of approximately 35 proposals annually totaling $54M to roughly a dozen funding agencies.

Duties include reviewing detailed budgets and all required University and agency forms for new, continuing, supplemental awards, and renewed contracts, overseeing proposal submission, and managing deadlines.

Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and/or experience. 1‑3 years experience independently developing research proposals/awards related to contract and grant management.

Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range is $62,300 ‑ $117,500/yr. The budgeted salary range is $62,300 ‑ $77,875/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 # 53782

CUSTOMER SERVICE COORDINATOR

PARKING SERVICES

Responsible for customer service relating to permit sales and service for faculty, staff, students and campus visitors. In the absence of the Permit Sales Supervisor, serves as a Lead, to make decisions in regards to permit sales as well as be a resource of knowledge for student staff. Trains student staff to evaluate parking permit eligibility based on classification, employment/ student status and reason for visiting campus. Will be able to explain as well as train on parking regulations associated with over 30 different permit options. Outlines methods for payment, permit renewal, policies governing refunds, replacements, and exchanges. Coordinates and oversees special projects such as special event permits and special area permits. Ensures payment of permits via credit card, cash, check, and department recharge or payroll deduction into the sales point of sale system are done correctly and accurately by student staff. Must be able to integrate cash management across multiple function areas, each of which is identified with an individual revenue account with an associated general ledger account/fund number. Must be able to give direction and feedback to student staff if a training issue arises and there is a growth opportunity. Requires strong written and oral communications skills, reflecting empathy, patience, analytical ability, professional judgment and the ability to manage and prioritize work. Must have demonstrated strength in applying customer service and conflict resolution skills. Provides analysis of inquiries of UC Path, T2 database and other parking management systems. Develops queries to create reports for use by TPS management and staff. Manages & trains student support staff on all services and systems. Reqs:

1‑3 years of demonstrated exceptional customer service by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high quality service and assistance. Ability to work as part of a team, maintain a positive attitude and work together to achieve a common goal of providing world class customer service. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with students, staff, faculty and the general public. Ability to grasp new concepts. Ability to maintain professionalism and composure under high customer demand and challenging customer interactions. Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as math skills with attention to detail. Excellent computer skills, including: Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience. Notes: Must be able to work evenings and weekends on an as‑needed basis. Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled.

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #53361

DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL DINING SERVICES

CAMPUS DINING

Serves as a member of the Senior Management Team in Campus Dining. The Director has functional responsibility for the administration and management of the Residential dining operations component for HDAE. This includes policy management, budget development, culinary innovation, resource coordination, personnel administration, customer service, and facilities management for four dining facilities. In addition to providing meals for residents, the dining operation provides the food concessions at all campus concerts, intercollegiate athletic and sporting events, meals and catering for adult and youth conferences as well as the Alumni Vacation Center during the summer, and catering for University and executive functions throughout the year. The Director is responsible for a $28 million operating budget as well as the overall supervision of 260 FTE which includes 202 regular employees and more than 600 student employees. During the academic year, the Director oversees a dining staff that is responsible for the daily feeding of 5,800 residents.

During the summer conference season the staff administers and provides meals for conference guests (290,000 meals). The Director works closely with the Director of Retail & Business Management to provide for the complete food needs of the entire campus. Reqs: Bachelor’s/Culinary degree in related area required or equivalent combination of experience and training required. 8‑10 years leadership/progressive management experience, preferably in the food service industry or university auxiliary service unit. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Work hours/ days may vary. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/ Budgeted Salary Range: $91,300.00‑ $150,000.00/yr. Posting Salary Range: $91,300.00 ‑ $160,000.00/ 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 6/21/23. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #54126

EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS ASSISTANT

LIBRARY Provides support for a fast‑paced calendar of public programming. Primary responsibilities are to administer event and exhibition logistics; work at events, including some nights and weekends; and assist in promotion of events and exhibitions to diverse campus and community audiences. Also provides administrative support to the Associate University Librarian for Learning & Engagement, who is the divisional head. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and/ or training. Good verbal and written communication skills, active listening, critical thinking, multi‑task, and time management skills. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check Ability to work weekends and evenings when needed. The full salary range is $26.09 to $37.40/ hr. The budgeted hourly range is $26.09 to $27.90/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 6/23/23. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job # 54373

FINANCIAL SERVICES ANALYST

2

MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE

Serves as primary contact for academic and staff employment and payroll issues. Manages personnel activity in a confidential and professional manner for the Marine Science Institute. Must possess a thorough knowledge of all Academic, Staff & student employment processes and policies at UCSB in order to advise Principal Investigators and Supervisors in the management of staff. Performs complex administrative analysis with only general supervision. Analyzes problems fully, gathers data and information, evaluates solutions and either implements decisions or makes a final recommendation. Collects, summarizes and analyzes work flow data. Makes recommendation to Personnel Unit Coordinators on procedure changes and implements as necessary. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/Range: $26.39‑$28.74/ 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. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #52479

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Responsible for all admissions‑related duties and processes for the various graduate programs, including the BS/MS program. Tracks and ensures integrity of student files and information for over 700 applications per year. Responds to inquiries about the application process, program requirements, financial support, fee waivers, housing, and other related topics. Generates and prepares statistical reports for committees, Graduate Division, College of Engineering, and external agencies. Creates print and web‑based materials and maintains information within the department and Graduate Division’s admissions webpages. Responsible for admissions recruitment and outreach efforts. Provides academic and financial administrative support for the graduate and undergraduate programs in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Provides routine academic advising services. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Basic knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Notes: Some overtime hours required during peak admissions season. Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range is $24.81 to $39.85/hr. The budgeted hourly range is $24.81 to $27.40/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. Open until filled. Apply online at www.jobs. ucsb.edu. Job # 54097

GROUNDSKEEPER RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS

Maintains grounds and landscape duties around seven residence halls, three dining commons and four residential apartment complexes. May be assigned other duties (including those in other areas) to accomplish the operational needs of the department. May be required to work schedules other than Monday through Friday, 7am to 3:30pm, to meet the operational needs of the department. May be required to perform other duties as assigned to meet the operational need of the department. Complies with department safety and illness programs as implemented by supervisor and/or co‑workers. Interacts as a team member with sensitivity towards a multi‑cultural work environment. Professional Expectation/Attitude Standard/ Customer Service Promotes customer service programs in the Grounds unit to residents/clients. Assists with the development and maintenance of a work environment that is conducive to meeting the mission of the organization. Initiates communication directly with co‑workers and/or supervisors to improve and clarify working relationship, identify problems and concerns and seek resolution to work‑related conflicts. Participates in staff training and development workshops, retreats and meetings as determined by supervisor. Reqs: Minimum of one to three years experience in grounds maintenance. Must be able to follow oral/written instructions. Ability to perform minor repairs on small equipment. Some knowledge of irrigation and drip systems. Experience with the use of tractors, small lawnmowers, edgers, power sweepers, roto‑tillers and chainsaws. Will be working with a diverse student body and staff. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a team. Must have effective communication skills. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $18.93/hr. ‑ $22.20/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 6/23/2023. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #54466

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Provides comprehensive support in all areas related to Human Resources for Design, Facilities & Safety Services (DFSS). Applies in‑depth knowledge of human resources policies and practices including recruitment, compensation, benefits, labor relations, performance management, absence management, training, and payroll. Serves as the subject‑matter expert for campus systems including UCPath, Job Builder, and Kronos, providing users with training, support, and complex problem solving. Independently researches complex issues, and develops and implements recommendations. Assesses needs, recommends and implements short and long‑term initiatives, and participates in divisional strategic planning. Exercising strong knowledge of campus, system‑wide, and state and federal policies, plays an integral role in crafting and refining ongoing best practices and business processes associated with UCPath and related system enhancements, and participates on committees and work groups. Independently

handles escalated issues, resolves problems, and recommends solutions.

Organizationally, DFSS HR provides support to four units including 350+ full‑time employees, as well as limited, and contract employees, governed by five different collective bargaining agreements and personnel policies.

Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 4‑6 years of progressive HR experience. Demonstrated knowledge of human resources and payroll/timekeeping practices and related systems, including UCPath, Kronos, and Job Builder. Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate the ever‑changing landscape of organization‑specific platforms. Knowledge and understanding of University policies and practices, benefits and eligibility, and bargaining unit agreements. Skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying staff personnel and payroll policy and collective bargaining contracts and departmental regulations. Ability to manage multiple high level sensitive tasks simultaneously, with professionalism, and confidentiality. Ability to work with a substantial level of detail while maintaining a broad and strategic view. Skill in acting on own initiative and performing independently in a variety of situations involving diverse individuals. Notes: Satisfactory completion of criminal history background check. Hiring/ Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $69,200/yr.‑$77,000/yr. Full Salary Range: $62,300/yr.‑$117,500/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 6/21/23. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #54308

IMMUNIZATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR

UCSB, STUDENT HEALTH

Assists UCSB students with their entry immunization requirements and documentation for compliance. The Immunization compliance coordinator will use a multi‑function compliance module to identify students that are not compliant with our entry immunization requirements. The Immunization Compliance Coordinator will utilize the necessary steps to accomplish full entry compliance for UC enrollment and registration. The Immunization Compliance Coordinator will use substantial customer service experience and demonstrate knowledge of immunization schedules and dosage requirements, based on the Center for Disease Control, The Public Health Department, the University of the President, and Student Health guidelines. Reqs: High school diploma or equivalent experience. Strong customer service skills. 1‑3 years experience in an administrative or health‑related field.

Notes: 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 successfully complete and pass the background check before employment and date of hire. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.

Budgeted Pay Rate/Range*: $23.59–$27.39/hr.

Full Title Code Pay Range: $23.59/ hour–$31.98/hour

*Salary offers are based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent practices at the University. 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 # 54275

LIMITED APARTMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR RESIDENTIAL

& COMMUNITY LIVING

Primary key coordinator for 1 or more R&CL apartment offices (Santa Ynez, Sierra Madre, and Storke), and responsible for the security, tracking and organization of 4,000+resident keys. Coordinates move‑in and move‑out procedures for approx 2,000 students living in the apartment communities supported by each office. Oversees student assistants providing customer service and resident support in office(s). Ensures offices are organized and professional, and that students and staff supported by our offices receive excellent customer service. Reqs: 1‑3 years experience in an administrative, clerical, or operations role. Thorough knowledge in administrative procedures and processes including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Requires good verbal and written communication skills, active listening, critical thinking, multi‑task and time management skills.Requires interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel. High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

Notes: This is a limited position not to exceed 1000 hours. Satisfactory conviction history background check.

Budgeted Hourly Range: $26.09 ‑ $31.35/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. Open until filled. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 48779.

LIMITED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

STUDENT HEALTH

Provides medical and administrative support to the physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurses, and licensed vocational nurses. The medical assistant will assist with but limited to support with exams, procedures, taking vitals, checking in/out patients, filling out necessary paperwork, taking phone/ electronic messages and following directives from the clinicians. Reqs: Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Current CPR certification/ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Certification with one of the following agencies*: American Association of Medical Assistants (AMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CMAA), Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA), Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Notes: Student Health requires all clinical staff to successfully pass the background check and complete the credentialing process before the employment date. 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. This is a 40% limited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a rolling one‑year period. Days and hours may

EMPLOYMENT (CONT.)

vary and equate to 16 hours/week. May be requested to work up to 20 hours/week. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Budgeted Pay Rate/Range: $24.69/hr ‑ $30.68/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. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #52183

WELL-BEING

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by USCIS. Timing is essential and the Analyst must work closely with campus departments to track and ensure employees complete work authorization documentation by strict deadlines.Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

1‑3 years of experience in payroll and/or finance including experience processing payroll for a small to medium size business. 1‑3 years of experience processing and responding to basic inquiries regarding payroll.

1‑3 years Considerable initiative, independence, good judgment, and problem‑solving abilities. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. The budgeted salary range is $26.39 ‑ $30.00/hr.

deadline driven environment. Acts as liaison and resource to the Sponsored Projects Office and approximately 100+ MSI principal investigators, other UC campuses and various private, state, and federal funding agencies. Provides support for select post‑award activities and also various high visibility MSI business functions with broad campus impact.

PAINTER‑LIMITED RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS

Performs skilled painting tasks for University owned Residential Halls/ Housing and its related buildings at on and off campus locations as outlined below, and may be assigned other duties (including those in other craft areas) to accomplish the operational needs of the department. In compliance with HDAE goals and objectives, affirms and implements the department Educational Equity Plan. Work in an environment, which is ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic. Works effectively in a team environment. Reqs: 4+ years demonstrated work in the painter trade, showing multiple skills within the paint trade. Similar type apartment paint work experience as well as paint applications to wood and stucco buildings. Knowledge and ability to perform interior and exterior wall repairs to various wall types such as drywall, wire lath and plaster and stucco. Ability to safely erect, work on, and or operate scaffolding , high ladders, various lifts, power washers, airless and HVLP spray systems, and air compressors. Ability to meet critical timelines and work independently or in teams. Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse work environment.

Notes: UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and work while on a ladder. Will be fitted for a respirator upon hire. Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. This is a limited position not to exceed 1000 hours. Salary Range: $39.53/ 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. Open until filled. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job #53184

PAYROLL ANALYST

BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

Uses critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skills to research, analyze and develop solutions to a wide range of complex campus payroll and general ledger questions, issues, and concerns. Researches and troubleshoots business processes and system issues and demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining resolution within tight deadlines. Uses critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skills to administer the campus wide work authorization program and processes required by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Reviews and analyzes all documents submitted by employees to support their citizenship status and makes decisions on the acceptability and validity of the documents in accordance with guidelines set forth

Full Salary Range: $26.39 ‑$44.78/ 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. Open until filled. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 53839

PAYROLL AND FINANCIAL ANALYST

UCSB, STUDENT HEALTH

Manages the personnel and payroll program for the department, including managing pay records and personnel files, administering financial resources, and providing expert guidance and counsel to staff and management. Also provides administrative support and works on special projects as needed. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/training. Experience in relevant administrative work. Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suites applications. Notes: 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 successfully complete and pass the background check before employment and date of hire. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Budgeted

Pay Rate/Range: $27.32–$29.25/ hr. Full Title Code Pay Range: $26.09–$37.40/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. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job # 54139

Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/Range: $62,300‑$75,000/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #52684

SENIOR COLLECTIONS REPRESENTATIVE

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES

Responsible for the management of student loan portfolios and sundry debts as assigned. Maintains knowledge of Federal, State and University policies and procedures. Maintains standards in accordance with the departmental Mission Statement and Customer Service program. Participates in the Employee Partnership program and trains Collection Unit team members on areas of expertise. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics or business, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven excellent financial and analytical skills and experience working on an inclusive, effective, service‑oriented team. Excellent communication, analytical, and technical skills. Ability to work with minimal direction to coordinate and execute numerous tasks simultaneously. Requires demonstrated ability to effectively apply analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills to interpret Federal student loan regulations and strong interpersonal skills to communicate those regulations and to UCSB Alumni. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment, logic, tact, and diplomacy while performing the critical duties of the position. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $28.36 ‑$30.43/ hr. Full Salary Range: $28.36 ‑ $40.71/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. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu Job # 53438

RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR

MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE

of and experience with advanced culinary techniques, including but not inclusive of sautéing, grilling, frying, steaming, preparing sauces and stocks. This includes experience working with commercial kitchen equipment and preparing large quantities or equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing up for up to 8 hours per shift. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly

Rate: $19.34/hr ‑ $22.22/hr.

Posting Salary Range: $19.34/ hr ‑ $23.58/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu Job #53024.

SR. CUSTODIAN

THE CLUB AND GUEST HOUSE

Performs duties in accordance with established standards and instruction, for University owned Residence Halls, Apartments and Dining Facilities. The Sr. Custodian promotes a customer service environment to residence and clients. Responsible for completing job duties that demonstrates support for the Operations Team. Completes custodial tasks within an assigned area such as, but is not limited to: Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, hallways, stairways, lounges, public areas, office spaces and building entrances. Replenish restroom supplies. Disposes of trash, may be required to drive a motorized vehicle with trailer to move trash. Utilizes cleaning equipment to perform cleaning duties such as: squirt bottles, dusters, mops, vacuums, broom, power floor buffers, mop buck/ ringer, hot water carpet extractor, steam cleaner, wet/dry vacuum, doodle bugs, powered wall cleaning machine. May work on a ladder. Works effectively as a team member. Cleans all surfaces inside/out of buildings maintained and operated by HDAE. During Summer Conference season will provide daily linen change and room service to conferees. Supply amenities to conferees. Maintain stock of all supplies to perform job duties. Reqs: Working knowledge and experience in utilizing the following equipment: vacuums, conventional and high‑speed buffers, extractors and related custodial equipment desirable. Will train on all equipment and chemicals used. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a team. Must have effective communication skills. Ability to interact as a team member with sensitivity towards a multi‑cultural work environment.

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Provides professional judgment, consultation and guidance to principal investigators (P.I.s) on the appropriate management of their awards. Works on strategic planning, high level analysis spending trends, and financial forecasting. Advises principal investigators and fund administrators on fiscal practices, expenditure activities, and specific agency regulations for extramural awards. Monitors, analyzes, and reports to federal, state and local agencies fiscal activities for extramural funds. Responsible for supporting all aspects of complex and high volume pre‑award activities for the Marine Science Institute in a

SR. COOK

CAMPUS DINING

Serves as a working supervisor performing skilled culinary duties and overseeing a kitchen area serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Ensures that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation and safety are met according to Dining Services, University and Federal guidelines. Trains full time and student cooks in new culinary techniques, food and sanitation guidelines. Maintains efficient food preparation methods. Serves as a backup in the absence of the Department Head. Reqs: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience 1‑3 years knowledge

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LEGALS

LEGAL NOTICESTO PLACE EMAIL NOTICE TO LEGALS@ INDEPENDENT.COM

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

of Santa Barbara County on May 05, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL).

FBN Number: 2023‑0001181 E4.

Published: June 8, 15, 22, 29 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: SWEET

2023‑0001324. E49. Published: June 15, 22, 29. July 6 2023.

STATEMENT

REEF BOBA at 620 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Boba And Buns (same address). This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. SIGNED BY: JARED

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GAMBOAT CLEANING AND SERVICES at 5572 Camino Galeana Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Frank J Gamberdella (same address) Shawn P Poindexter 1514 Eucalyptus Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93103. This business is conducted by An General Partnership. SIGNED

objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING

JULY 26, 2023, TIME: 10:00 AM

APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:

ALAN

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLUEGRASS COUNTRY SOUL, INC. at 1024 Olive St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Bluegrass Country Soul, INC (same address). This business is conducted by A Corporation.

SIGNED BY:

ELLEN PASTERNACK, CFO Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 17, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number:

2023‑0001295 E4. Published: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

SQUARE, OWNER Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 22, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number: 2023‑0001318 E57. Published: June 8, 15, 22, 29 2023.

BY: FRANK GAMBERDELLA Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 05, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number:

2023‑0001422. E30. Published: June 15, 22, 29. July 6 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

(s) is/are doing business as: FAMILY DISCOUNT 5860 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117. Minh T Duong, 2017 Mission Hills Dr, Oxnard, CA 93036. This business is conducted by an individual. SIGNED BY MINH DUONG, OWNER. Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 17, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number: 2023‑0001291 E47. Published: May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2023.

ISRAEL CEDILLO ZAMUDIO

CASE NUMBER: 23CV02314

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: ALAN ISRAEL CEDILLO ZAMUDIO

TO: ALAN NOAH CEDILLO

ZAMUDIO

STATEMENT

The following person (s) is/are doing business as: TENAX

MINING at 215 Bath St Apt B1 Santa Barbara, Ca 93101; Steven C. Goddard (same address). This business is conducted by A Individual.

SIGNED BY: STEVEN CLYDE

GODDARD Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 01, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number: 2023‑0001137

E4. Published: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FREEDOM SIGNS at 816 Reddick Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Daniel G Morris 241 West Constance Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This business is conducted by A Individual. SIGNED BY: DANIEL G MORRIS Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 01, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number: 2023‑0001406. E30. Published: June 8, 15, 22, 29 2023.

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BUENOO at 1301 San Andres St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Jrod LLC (same address).

This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. SIGNED

BY: JUAN RODRIGUEZ BUENO, CEO

Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 05, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number: 2023‑0001419. E47. Published: June

15, 22, 29. July 6 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: ROSA DESIGNS 720 W. Micheltorena St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Rosa Designs LLC (same address). This business is conducted by a limited liability company. SIGNED BY SYLVIA PEREZ, CO‑OWNER. Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 5, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number: 2023‑0001190 E4. Published: May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2023.

DEPT 3, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Anacapa Division. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated: May 30, 2023, Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Published June 8, 15, 22, 29 2023.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:

KEARSTEN ANN CHAU

CASE NUMBER: 23CV02078

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

form is tiled, FILED SUPERIOR COURT of CALIFORNIA COUNTY of SANTA BARBARA 5/05/2023 Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer BY Vega, Jessica Deputy Clerk Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara 1100 Anacapa Sreet Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Anacapa Division Clerk fills in case number when form is tiled, Case Number: 20FL00028 Court Hearing The judge has set a court hearing date. 5/31/23

1:30 pm Dept: #3

Time:

The Restraining Order After Hearing (Order of Protection) stays in effect until the expiration date on that order or the end of the hearing below, whichever is later. Name and address of court if different from above:

STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: THE CAPTAIN’S COTTAGE at 1526 Shoreline Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Shelby JA Hendrix 430 Camino Talavera Goleta, CA 93117; Kristen DA Hendrix (same address). This business is conducted by A Married Couple.

SIGNED BY:

SHELBY HENDRIX, OWNER Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 24, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number: 2023‑0001334 E40. Published: June 8, 15, 22, 29 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HOUSEMASTER HOME INSPECTIONS at 430 Camino Talavera Goleta, CA 93117; Hendrix Housing LLC Goleta, CA 93117 (same address). This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company.

SIGNED BY: SHELBY HENDRIX, OWNER Filed with the County Clerk

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GANDER GUY CONSTRUCTION at 328 West Valerio Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Janet S Gander Guy (same address). This business is conducted by A Individual. SIGNED BY: JANET GANDER GUY, PRINCIPAL Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 16, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number: 2023‑0001288. E30. Published: June 8, 15, 22, 29 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: RENE GRAPHIX SB at 555 Coronel Pl, Apt 3 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Juan R Correa Avila (same address). This business is conducted by An Individual. SIGNED BY: JUAN RENE CORREA AVILA, OWNER Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 23, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BELLECREST at 330 James Way, Suite 270 Pismo Beach, CA 93448; Main Street Bungalows LLC (same address) This business is conducted by An Limited Liability Company. SIGNED BY:

GARY H. GROSSMAN, MEMBER

Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 09, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number: 2023‑0001471. E30. Published: June 15, 22, 29. July 6 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LIZ E ACCTG AND TAX PREP SERVICES 7121 Tuolumne Dr, Goleta, CA 93117. Elizabeth Espinosa (same address). This business is conducted by an individual. SIGNED BY ELIZABETH ESPINOSA, OWNER. Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 4, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number: 2023‑0001167 E35. Published: May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person

ORDINANCE NO. 23-05

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, Adopting Various Amendments to Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code and Finding the Amendments to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act

On June 6, 2023 at Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”) conducted the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 23-05 that amends Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code (“GMC”) to address State law consistency, implement the Housing Element 2023-2031, remedy issues identified during implementation, and provide clarity to the regulations adopted.

The City Council of the City of Goleta passed and adopted Ordinance No. 23-05 at a regular meeting held on the 6th day of June 2023, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: MAYOR PEROTTE, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE RICHARDS, COUNCILMEMBERS KASDIN, KYRIACO AND REYES-MARTÍN

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

ABSTENTIONS: NONE

The Ordinance will take effect on 31st day following such adoption by the City Council.

Any interested person may obtain a copy of the Ordinance at the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org or by calling City Hall at (805) 961-7505.

Deborah S. Lopez

City Clerk

Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, June 15, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: MADE YOU LOOK 1011 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Bayliss J Enns (same address). Mauro F Pacheco 1115 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90012. This business is conducted by copartners. SIGNED BY BAYLISS ENNS. Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 5, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number: 2023‑0001177 E4. Published: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COHEN & COHEN PUBLISHER ADMINISTRATION at 104 W. Anapamu Street, Suite K Santa Barbara, CA 93101 3126; Evan S Cohen (same address). This business is conducted by An Individual. SIGNED BY: EVAN S. COHEN, OWNER Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 06, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number: 2023‑0001433. E30. Published: June 15, 22, 29. July 6 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEACHSIDE POOL AND SPA at 5390 Overpass Rd, Unit C Santa Barbara, CA 93111 3126; Nicco Herman 4140 Via Real #9 Carpinteria, CA 93013. This business is conducted by An Individual. SIGNED BY: NICCO HERMAN, OWNER Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 08, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL).

FBN Number: 2023‑0001467. E30.

Published: June 15, 22, 29. July 6 2023.

NAME CHANGE

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: RANY SOUBHI HAMED; VLADIMIRS TROJANSKIS CASE NUMBER: 23CV02145

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: RANY SOUBHI HAMED

TO: RONNY HAMED‑TROYANSKY

FROM: VLADIMIRS TROJANSKIS

TO: VLADIMIR HAMED‑TROYANSKY

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

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: KEARSTEN ANN CHAU

TO: ENSLEY CHAU

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

JULY 28, 2023, TIME: 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: May 30, 2023, Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Published June 8, 15, 22, 29 2023.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SHEENA ESCOBEDO

CASE NUMBER: 23CV02028 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: SHEENA ESCOBEDO

TO: SHEENA ESCOBEDO HARTON THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING JULY 24, 2023, TIME: 10:00 AM DEPT 5, 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: May 30, 2023, Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Published June 8, 15, 22, 29 2023.

JULY 24, 2023, TIME: 10:00 AM DEPT 5, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Anacapa Division. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated: June 6, 2023, Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Published June 15, 22, 29. July 6 2023.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAME: JENNIFER

EVANS

CASE NUMBER: 23CV02421

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: PEARL KATHARINE

EVANS‑YOUNG

TO: PEARL KATHARINE EVANS

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

AUGUST 11, 2023, TIME: 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: June 12, 2023, Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court. Published June 15, 22, 29. July 6 2023.

PUBLIC

To the person in At the hearing, the judge can renew the current restraining order for another five years or permanently. Before the hearing, you can file a response on Form DV‑720. You must continue to obey the current restraining orders until the expiration date on the current orders or the hearing date, whichever is later. At the hearing, you can tell the judge why you agree or disagree with the request to renew the orders. If the restraining orders are renewed, you must obey the orders even if you do not attend the hearing.

Case Number: 20FL00028

Someone 18 or over—not you or anyone else protected bythe restraining order—must personally “serve” a copy of the following forms on the person in® at least b days before the hearing. * DV.‑700, Request to Renew Restraining Order (file stamped); • DV‑710, Notice of Hearing to Renew Restraining Order (this form); • DV‑720, Response to Request to Renew Restraining Order (blank copy); • DV‑130, the current Restraining Order After Hearing (Order of Protection) that you want to renew. After the person in® has been served, file Form DV‑200, Proof of Personal Service, with the court clerk. For help with service, read Form DV‑200‑INFO, What Is “Proof of Personal Service”? Bring a copy of.Form DV‑200, Proof qf Personal Service, to the court hearing.

To the Person in E)

If you want to respond in writing to the request to renew the restraining order, fill out Form DV‑720, Response to Request to Renew Restraining Order. File the original with the court, and have someone 18 or over—not you—mail a copy of it to the person in® before the hearing. Also file Form DV‑250, Proof of Service by Mail, with the court before the hearing. Bring a copy of Form DV‑250, Proof of Service by Mail, to the court hearing. 05/05/2023 Judicial Officer

Thomas P. Anderle Request for Accommodations Assistive listening systems, computer‑assisted real‑time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available if you ask at least five days before the hearing. Contact the clerk’s office or go to www.courts.ca.govIforms for Request for Accommodations by Persons with Disabilities and Response (Form MC‑410). (Civ. Code, § 54.8.) (Clerk will fill out this part) —Clerk’s Certificate—Clerk’s Certificate I certify that this Temporary Restraining Order is a true and correct copy of the [seal] original on file in the court. Published June 1, 8, 15, 22 2023.

ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT

ATTORNEY: MORALES, LAW, P.C. Marcus Morales, CFLS (278175); Mollyanne Wincek, Esq. (326042) 718‑B State St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 TELEPHONE NO.: 805‑845‑5405 E‑MAIL

ADDRESS pptiona0:MWM@ mysantabarbaralawyer. com

ATTORNEY FOR (Name): Claire Dillon (formerly Grooms) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Santa Barbara STREET ADDRESS: 11 00 Anacapa Street MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 21107 CITY

LEGALS (CONT.)

GROOMS OTHER PARTY/PARENT: ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OR POSTING FOR COURT USE ONLY

FILED SUPERIOR COURT of CALIFORNIA COUNTY of SANTA BARBARA 05/12/2023

Darrel E.

Parker, Executive Officer BY Vega, Jessica Deputy Clerk

CASE NUMBER: 20FL00028

Publication Granted: The court finds that the respondent cannot be served in any other manner specified in the California Code of Civil Procedure. The court orders that the documents listed in item 6 be served by publication at least once per week for four successive weeks in the following newspaper

(specify): The Santa Barbara

Independent 2. Posting Granted:

The court finds that the respondent cannot be served in any other manner specified in the California Code of Civil Procedure and that the petitioner cannot afford to serve by publication. The court orders that the documents listed in item 6 be served by posting for 28 continuous days at the following location

(address):

And that the documents in item along with this order, be mailed to respondent’s last known address

(specify):

3. Publishing Denied: The court denies the request to publish.

a. Other methods of service are possible. b. Insufficient attempts have been made to locate the respondent (specify):. Posting Denied: The court denies the request to post. a. Other methods of service are possible. b. I Petitioner is able to pay fees required for publication. Insufficient attempts have been made to locate the respondent (specify): Hearing Required: The court orders that a hearing be set to determine the petitioner’s financial circumstances. If at this hearing the court decides that the petitioner, based on financial circumstances, does not qualify for posting, then the court may order that the documents listed in item 6 be served by publication. 6. Documents to be served by publication or posting:

c. Other (specify): DV‑70, DV‑710, DV‑130, and blank DV‑720 7. If, during the 28 days of publication or posting, you locate the respondent’s address, you must have someone 18 years of age or older mail the documents listed in item 6 to the respondent along with this order. The sever must complete and file with the court a Proof of Service by Mail (form FL‑335). Date 05/12/2023

Form Approved for Optional Use

Judicial Council of California FL‑982

Thomas P. Anderle Published June 1, 8, 15, 22 2023.

ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT

ATTORNEY Marcus W. Morales, CFLS (SBN 278175), Mollyanne Wincek, Esq. (326042) Kirsten Klein Esq. (339705) Christopher Ogbuehi, Esq. (333851) MORALES LAW, P.C. 718 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 EMAIL ADDRESS MWM gmysantabarbaralawyer.com

ATTORNEY FOR (NAME): Claire

Dillon FOR COURT USE ONLY

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100

Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101

MATTER OF: Claire Dillon v. Eric

Grooms CITATION REGARDING

PETITION TO DELCARE CHILD

FREE FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL (Fam Code, 7880, 7881) CASE NUMBER: 23FLO0510

TO Eric Grooms (parent of minor child) and to all persons claiming to be the parent of the minor child whose name is Charlotte Ada

Dillon You are hereby cited and required to appear at a hearing in this court on:

Date: 08/25/2023

Time: 1:30 pm Dept: SB 4

Address of court: same as noted above other (specify):

And to give any legal reason why, according to the verified petition filed with this court, the court should not free the child from your parental custody and control. The petition to declare the child free from the custody and control of a parent has been filed for the

purpose of freeing the minor child for adoption.

You have the right to appear at the hearing and oppose the petition. You have the right to be represented by counsel. If you appear without counsel, and are unable to afford counsel, upon your request, the court shall appoint counsel to represent you unless you knowingly and intelligently waive that representation. The court may appoint counsel to represent the minor, whether or not the minor can afford counsel.

Private counsel appointed by the court shall be paid a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, in an amount to be determined by the court and which amount shall be paid by the parties, other than the child, in proportions the court deems just. However, if a party is unable to afford counsel, the amount shall be paid out of the county’s general fund.

CITATION REGARDING

PETITION TO DELCARE CHILD FREE FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL

Fam. Code, 7880, 7881

Matter of:

Claire Dillon v. Eric Grooms

Case Number: 23FL00510

The court may continue the proceeding for not to exceed 30 days as necessary to appoint counsel and to enable counsel to become acquainted with the case.

Date: 3/15/2023

Jessica Vega Darrel E. Parker, Clerk

by: , Deputy

Matter of: Claire Dillon v. Eric Grooms

(Citation must be served on the father or mother of the child, if the place of residence of the father or mother is known to the petitioner. If the place of residence of the father or mother is not known to the petitioner, then the citation shall be served on the grandparents and adult brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, and first cousins of the child, if there are any and if their residences and relationships to the child are known to the petitioner.)

1. At the time of service I was at least 18 years of age and not a party to this proceeding. served copies of the Citation and Petition as follows:

2. a. Person cited (name):

b. Person (s) served: (1) person in item 2a (2) other (specify name and title or relationship to the person

named in item 2a)

3. served the person(s) named in item 2 a. By personally delivering the copies (1) on (date): (2) at (time):

b. other (specify other manner of service, and the authorizing code section and order of the court):

4. a. Person serving (name, address, and telephone number):

5. declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Published June 1, 8, 15, 22 2023.

ORDER ON REQUEST TO CONTINUE COURT HEARING

Protected Party: CLAIRE DILLON

(formerly Grooms)

Restrained Party: ERIC GROOMS

Next Court Date a. he request to reschedule the court date is denied.

Your court date is:

(1) Any Temporary Restraining Order (form DV‑110) already granted stays in full force and effect until the next court date. (2) Your court date is not rescheduled because:

b. The request to reschedule the court date is granted. The new court date is listed below. New Court Date: 08/08/23 Time: 8:30

am Date Dept.: SB9 FILED SUPERIOR COURT of CALIFORNIA COUNTY of SANTA BARBARA 05/11/2023

Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer

BY Barnard, Nicolette Deputy Clerk Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara 1100 Anacapa St.

POBox 21107 Anacapa Division

Fill in case number:

Case Number: 20FL00028

Name and address of court, if different from above: 118 East Figueroa Street Santa Barbara CA 93101

Option to Attend Court Hearing

By Phone or Video conference

You may attend your court date remotely, such as by phone or video conference. For more information, go to the court’s website for the county listed above. To find the court’s website go to www.courts. ca.govifind‑my‑court.htm.

Temporary Restraining Order a.

There is no Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in this case until the next court date because: (1) A TRO was not previously granted by the court. (2) The court terminates (cancels) the previously granted TRO because:

b. A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is in full force and effect because: (1) The court

extends the TRO previously granted on (date): It now expires on (date):

(If no expiration date is listed, the TRO expires at the end of the court date listed in ® (b). (2) The court changes the TRO previously granted and signs a new TRO (form DV‑110), c. ❑ Other (specify): DVRO is currently in place. Hearing to renew this DVRO

Case Number: 20FL00028

Reason Court Date Is Rescheduled

a.There is good cause to reschedule the court date (check one): The protected party has not served the restrained party. (1) ❑ The protected party has not served the restrained party.

Serving (Giving) Order to Other

Party The request to reschedule was made by the:

a. Protected party

(1) You do not have to serve the restrained party because they or their lawyer were at the court date or agreed to reschedule the court date.

(2) ❑ You must have the restrained party personally served with a copy of this order and a copy of all documents listed on form DV‑109, item C), by (date): 08/01/2023 (3) You must have the restrained party served with a copy of this order. This can be done by mail. You must serve by (date):

(4)The court gives you permission to serve the restrained party as listed on the attached form DV‑117.

(5) Other: (1) You do not have to serve the protected party because they or their lawyer were at the court date or agreed to reschedule the court date.

(2) You must have the protected party personally served with a copy of this order by (date):

(3) You must have the protected party served with a copy of this order, This can be done by mail. You must serve by (date):

(4) Other:

(1) Further notice is not required.

(2) The court will mail a copy of this order to all parties by (date):

(3) Other:

No Fee to Serve The sheriff or marshal will serve this order for free. Bring a copy of all the papers that need to be served to the sheriff or marshal. Attached pages (All of the attached pages are part of this order.)

a. Number of pages attached to this three‑page form:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL (Hybrid Public Hearing – In Person and via Zoom) June 20, 2023, at 5:30 PM

ATTENTION: The meeting will be held in person and via the Zoom platform. The public may also view the meeting on Goleta Channel 19 and/or online at https:// cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goleta City Council will conduct a hybrid public hearing to consider resolutions adopting the City of Goleta’s Operating and Capital Improvement Programs Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24 & 2024/25 and Comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda for the hearing will be posted on the City website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

HEARING DATE/TIME: Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 5:30 PM

LOCATION: Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA, 93117 and Teleconference Meeting; this meeting will be held in person and via Zoom (with detailed instructions for participation included on the posted agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENT: Interested persons are encouraged to provide public comments during the public hearing in person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the City Council meeting agenda. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing by e-mailing the City Clerk at CityClerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Written comments will be distributed to Council and published on the City’s Meeting and Agenda page.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Please see the posted agenda, available on Thursday, June 15, 2023, on City of Goleta’s website www.cityofgoleta.org.

For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez at (805) 562-5500 or mmartinez@cityofgoleta.org.

Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the City Clerk at (805) 961-7505 or email cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearinvg is required to enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements.

Publish Dates: June 8, 2023

Publish Dates: June 15, 2023

b. Attachments include forms (check all that apply): DV‑110

DV‑820 Other:

Judge’s Signature: Commissioner Carol Hubner

Date: 5/11/2023

Instructions to Clerk If the hearing is rescheduled and the court extended, modified, or terminated a temporary restraining order, then the court must enter this order into CLETS or send this order to law enforcement to enter into CLETS. This must be done within one business day from the day the order is made.

Clerk’s Certificate

I certify that this Order on Request to Continue Court Hearing (Temporary Restraining Order,) (CLETS‑TRO) (form DV‑116) is a true and correct copy of the original on file in the court. Published June 1, 8, 15, 22 2023.

ANTHONY J. BARRON, State Bar No. 150447 abarron@ nixonpeabody.com

NIXON PEABODY LLP

One Embarcadero Center, 32nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94111‑3600

Telephone: (415) 984‑8200

Facsimile: (415) 984‑8300

SHERENE TAGHAROBI, State Bar No. 327645 stagharobi@ nixonpeabody.com NIXON PEABODY LLP 300 South Grand Avenue, Suite 4100 Los Angeles, CA 90071

Telephone: (213) 629‑6000

Facsimile: (213) 629‑6001

Attorneys for Plaintiffs NATALIE HALCRO and OLIVIA PIERSON SUPERIOR COURT OF THE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

NATALIE HALCRO and OLIVIA

PIERSON, Plaintiffs, vs. WILLIAM R. WOODWARD and DOES

1 through 10 inclusive, Defendant.

Case No.: 22VECV00948

NOTICE OF CASE MANAGEMENT

CONFERENCE

Date: June 9, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Dept.: W Complaint Filed: July 8, 2022

TO ALL PARTIES AND THEIR ATTORNEYS OF RECORD: PLEASE

TAKE NOTICE that on June 9, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in Department W of the above‑referenced court, the Court ordered that: 1. The Case Management Conference is continued to September 15, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in Department W.

1 This Notice shall be published alongside the Summons in the Santa Barbara Independent in the next available publication. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a true and correct copy of the Court’s Order dated June 9, 2023.

DATED: June 12, 2023

NIXON PEABODY LLP

By: ANTHONY J. BARRON

CHARRON VARONA Attorneys for Plaintiffs NATALIE HALCRO and OLIVIA PIERSON

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Civil Division Northwest District, Van Nuys Courthouse East, Department W 22VECV00948 June 9, 2023

NATALIE HALCRO, et al. vs WILLIAM R. WOODWARD , et 8:30 AM al.

Judge: Honorable Virginia Keeny

Judicial Assistant: Colleen O’Grady Courtroom Assistant: Rommel

Villagonzalo

CSR: None ERM: None Deputy Sheriff: None

APPEARANCES: For Plaintiff(s):

ANTHONY J BARRON By Charron

Varona Via LaCourtconnect For

ffefendant(s): No Appearances

NATURE OF PROCEEDING’S: Case Management Conference

The above matter is called for hearing. The Court and counsel confer regarding the case management conference. The Court notes the complaint remains unserved. The Court grants the plaintiffs oral motion to continue the CMC as follows: Pursuant to the request of plaintiff, the Case Management Conference scheduled for 06/09/2023 is continued to 09/15/2023 at 08:30 AM in Department W at Van Nuys Courthouse East. Plaintiff to give notice.

Published June 15, 22, 29. July 6 2023.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA.

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE & SECT;366.26 J071725, J071726, J071727

HEARING DATE: 08/30/2023

TIME: 08:30 AM

COURTROOM: J1

In the matter of the Petition of the County of Ventura Human Services Agency regarding freedom from parental custody and control on behalf of Sebastian Campuzano

Roman, Christopher Campuzano

Roman, & Damian Campuzano

Roman, a child. To: Maria I. Roman, Crisoforo Campuzano, and

NOTICE OF Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Hybrid– In Person and via Zoom Goleta City Hall – Council Chambers 130 Cremona Drive Goleta, CA 93117 Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 5:30 P.M.

ATTENTION:The meeting will be held in person and via the Zoom platform. The public may also view the meeting on Goleta Channel 19 and/or online at https://www.cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Special Meeting Agenda on June 28, 2023 at 5:30 pm at Goleta City Hall Council Chambers, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta CA 93117 will review the projects listed below. The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City website (www. cityofgoleta.org) no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Discussion Item

Christine Lazaretto from the Historic Resources Group (HRG) will conduct a training session regarding the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties as it relates to project reviews in Goleta.

Review for Recommendation to the Planning Commission

Santa Barbara (SB) Humane Campus Renovation

Relocation on-site of the Beck House a designated Historic Resources as part of the SB Humane Campus Renovation 5399 Overpass Road (APN 071-220-036)

Case No. 22-0008-DP/22-0025-DRB/22-0004-CUP

PUBLIC COMMENT: Interested persons are encouraged to provide public comments during the public hearing in person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the HPC meeting agenda. Written comments may be submitted by noon of the day of the meeting by e-mailing the HPC Secretary, Darryl Mimick at dmimick@cityofgoleta.org. Written comments will be distributed to HPC members and published on the City’s Meeting and Agenda page.

FOR PROJECT INFORMATION: For further information on the project, contact Darryl Mimick, at (805) 961-7572 or dmimick@cityofgoleta.org. For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez at (805) 562-5500 or mmartinez@ cityofgoleta.org. Staff reports and documents will be posted approximately 72 hours before the hearing on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org

In accordance with Gov. Code Section 65103.5, only non-copyrighted plans or plans that the designer has given permission have been published on the City’s website. The full set of plans is available for review at the Planning Counter during counter hours or by contacting the staff member listed for the item 805-9617543.

Note: If you challenge the nature of the above action in court, you may be limited to only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City on or before the date of the hearing (Government Code Section 65009(b)(2)).

Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in the hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 9617505 or cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements.

Publish: Santa Barbara Independent 6/15/23

ORDINANCE NO. 23-04

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE, INCLUDING CHAPTER 2.08 ENTITLED DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, CHAPTER 2.09 ENTITLED PLANNING COMMISSION, CHAPTER 2.11 ENTITLED PUBLIC TREE ADVISORY COMMISSION, CHAPTER 2.12 ENTITLED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, CHAPTER 2.14 ENTITLED LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION, CHAPTER 2.17 ENTITLED HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, AND 2.19 ENTITLED PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION AND FINDING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

The City Council of the City of Goleta does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapters 2.08, 2.09, 2.11, 2.12, 2.14, 2.17, and 2.19 of Title 2 of the Goleta Municipal Code, entitled Administration and Personnel, are amended to read in its entirety:

Chapter 2.08 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD

2.08.010 Purpose.

The purpose of the Design Review Board shall be to advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and staff and to exercise other such powers and duties as established in Goleta Municipal Code Section 17.50.070.

2.08.020 Created.

—The Design Review Board for the City is created.

2.08.030 Members

A. The Design Review Board shall be composed of seven regular members.

B. One or more alternates may be appointed to the Design Review Board. Such alternates may participate in all general Design Review Board matters but may only vote on a project approval or other Board decision when a regular Design Review Board member is absent or recused from a meeting.

2.08.040 Appointment.

A. Commissioners, including alternate members, shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council according to the process established in Chapter 2.15.

2.08.050 Qualifications of Members

A. Applicants and members must demonstrate respect for the diversity of the Goleta community and be committed to ensuring equity, inclusion, and access for all residents and visitors in the provision of government services.

B. Three-at-large members must all reside within the City.

C. At least four members must be professionals as follows:

i. At least two members shall be licensed architects, and

ii. At least one member shall be a licensed landscape professional (landscape architect), and

iii. At least one member shall be a design professional who demonstrates an interest in Goleta and possess significant professional experience and/or professional licensure in design-related fields including but not limited to architecture, landscape design, building design, urban or industrial design, and

iv. At least one professional member shall be a City resident.

D. All members shall be skilled in reading and interpreting architectural and landscape drawings and able to judge the effects of a proposed building, structure, landscaping or sign upon the desirability and development of surrounding areas.

E. No member of the Design Review Board may be an employee or officer of the City.

2.08.060 Meetings.

A. The Design Review Board shall meet monthly or as needed to fulfill its duties.

B. Four members shall constitute a quorum, but a quorum must contain a minimum of one licensed architect and one additional professional. A quorum must also include two City residents. A professional who is also a City resident will satisfy both of these requirements.

2.08.070 Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Design Review Board shall be those outlined in the Goleta Municipal Code, including but not limited to Section 17.50.070 and Chapter 17.58.

2.08.080 Terms of Office.

A. Members of the Design Review Board shall be appointed for a term of three years. There shall be no limit to the number of terms to which members may be appointed.

B. The terms of the members shall be staggered so that approximately onethird of the members are appointed each year.

C. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 2.15.

2.08.090 Compensation.

City Council may establish by resolution the compensation to be paid to the members of the Commission.

Chapter 2.09 PLANNING COMMISSION

2.09.010 Purpose

The purpose of the Planning Commission shall be to advise the City Council and staff on all matters pertaining to land use, planning, and development. The Commission shall carry out such duties as are prescribed by California law or enumerated in the Goleta Municipal Code.

2.09.020 Created.

A Planning Commission for the City is created.

2.09.030 Members.

The Planning Commission shall consist of five members.

2.09.040 Appointment.

Commissioners shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council according to the process established in Chapter 2.15.

2.09.050 Qualifications of Members.

A. Applicants and members must demonstrate respect for the diversity of the Goleta community and be committed to ensuring equity, inclusion, and access for all residents and visitors in the provision of government services.

B. Members of the Commission shall be residents of the City for the year immediately preceding their appointment, and shall be qualified electors within the City.

C. No member of the Commission may be an employee or officer of the City.

2.09.060 Meetings.

The Commission shall meet monthly or as needed to fulfill its duties.

2.09.070 Responsibilities.

The Commission shall have such duties as are prescribed by California law, including, but not limited to the following:

A. Make recommendations to the City Council regarding reasonable and practical means for implementing the General Plan or elements of the General Plan, so that it will serve as an effective guide for orderly growth and development, preservation and conservation of open space and natural resources.

B. Provide an annual report to the City Council on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation, including the progress in meeting the City’s share of the regional housing needs determined pursuant to Government Code Section 65584, local efforts to remove governmental constraints on housing pursuant to Government Code Section 65583, and compliance of the General Plan with the guidelines contained at Government Code Section 65040.2;

C. Hold hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on tentative subdivision maps;

D. Annually review the Capital Improvement Program of the City for consistency with the City’s General Plan and make recommendations to the City Council;

E. Report and make recommendations to the City Council on the conformity of proposed public land acquisition or disposal with the adopted General Plan; and

F. Those duties and responsibilities as described in the Goleta Municipal Code,

including but not limited to Section 17.50.040.

2.09.080 Term of Office.

A. Members of the Commission shall be appointed for a four-year term which shall expire at the first regular meeting of the first February following the expiration of the current term of office of the City Councilmember who suggested the commission member’s candidacy pursuant to Section 2.15.040(C).There shall be no limit to the number of terms to which members may be appointed.

B. Members shall serve until their successor have been appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 2.15

2.09.090 Compensation.

The City Council may establish by resolution the compensation to be paid to the members of the Commission.

Chapter 2.11 PUBLIC TREE ADVISORY COMMISSION

2.11.010 Purpose.

The purpose of the Public Tree Advisory Commission shall be to hear appeals of decisions on the planting and removal of public trees as provided under Section 2.11.010, and to provide advice to staff and the City Council on matters related to the Goleta Urban Forest.

2.11.020 Created.

A. Public Tree Advisory Commission for the City is created.

2.11.030 Members.

The Public Tree Advisory Commission shall be composed of five members.

2.11.040 Appointment.

Commissioners shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council according to the process established in Chapter 2.15.

2.11.050 Qualifications of Members.

A. Applicants and members must demonstrate respect for the diversity of the Goleta community and be committed to ensuring equity, inclusion, and access for all residents and visitors in the provision of government services.

B. Three members of the Public Tree Advisory Commission shall be residents of the City

C. The Public Tree Advisory Commission shall be composed of professional and lay members with a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in the following areas: landscape architecture, landscape contracting, horticulture, or urban forestry.

D. No member of the Public Tree Advisory Commission may be an employee or officer of the City.

2.11.060 Meetings.

The Public Tree Advisory Commission shall meet four (4) times per year or as needed to fulfill its duties.

2.11.070 Responsibilities.

The Public Tree Advisory Commission shall have the following responsibilities:

A. Advise the City Council and staff on policies and regulations related to the management of the urban forest.

B. Advise on the development of treerelated ordinances.

C. Hear appeals of staff decision related to the planting and removal of trees as provided under Goleta Municipal Code Section 2.11.100.

2.11.080 Term of Office.

A. Members of the Public Tree Advisory Commission shall be appointed to a four-year term. There shall be no limit to the number of terms to which members may be appointed.

B. The terms of the members shall be staggered to that approximately onethird of the members are appointed each year.

C. Members shall serve until their successor has been appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 2.15.

2.11.090 Compensation.

The City Council may establish by resolution the compensation to be paid to the members of the Commission.

2.11.100 Appeal to Public Tree Advisory Commission.

A decision made by City staff related to the

planting and removal of trees may be appealed to the Public Tree Advisory Commission. However, any decision made by City staff for the protection of the public health and safety of the citizens shall not be subject to appeal. A letter stating the reasons for the appeal, along with the appropriate fee, must be filed with the Public Works Department within the 10 days following the staff decision. If the 10th day falls on a day that the Public Works Department offices are closed, the appeal period is extended until 5:00 p.m. on the following business day.

2.11.110 Appeal to City Council.

Any persons may appeal a final decision by the Public Tree Advisory Commission to the City Council within 10 days of the decision becoming final. If a decision is not appealed to the City Council within that period, the decision cannot be appealed. The Public Works Department will notify the Public Tree Advisory Commission as to the scheduled date of the appeal hearing. The Public Tree Advisory Commission will designate a member to attend an appeal hearing.

Chapter 2.12 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

2.12.010 Purpose.

The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be to advise the City Council on all issues related to public parks, open spaces, beaches, and indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and opportunities in Goleta.

2.12.020 Created.

A Parks and Recreation Commission for the City is created.

2.12.030 Members.

The Parks and Recreation Commission shall be composed of seven members. One member shall be a youth member.

2.12.040 Appointment.

Commissioners shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council according to the process established in Chapter 2.15.

2.12.050 Qualifications of Members.

A. Applicants and members must demonstrate respect for the diversity of the Goleta community and be committed to ensuring equity, inclusion, and access for all residents and visitors in the provision of government services.

B. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall be composed of professional and lay members with a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in the following areas:

• Environmental science, ecology, environmental preservation, environmental restoration or public lands management

• Urban forestry/landscape architecture or horticulture

• Social, educational or recreational needs of early childhood, youth, teen, adult and/or senior populations

C. Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be residents of the City.

D. No member of the Parks and Recreation Commission may be an employee or officer of the City.

E. The youth member shall be at least 15 years old and not more than 18 years old at the time of appointment.

2.12.060 Meetings.

The Parks and Recreation Commission shall meet six (6) times per year or as needed to fulfill its duties.

2.12.070 Responsibilities.

The Parks and Recreation Commission shall have the following responsibilities:

A. Advise the City Council and staff on policies, standards, guidelines and regulations related to City owned parks, open space, and recreation.

B. Provide residents a platform to discuss the needs, opportunities, current offering of parks and recreational amenities and activities in the City.

C. Promote and stimulate the public interest, and the fullest use of city owned parks, open space and recreational offerings.

D. Advise the City Council on long-range parks, open space, and recreational planning and capital improvement.

E. Additional advisory duties may be requested by the City Council from time to time.

2.12.080 Term of Office.

LEGALS (CONT.)

A. Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be appointed to a four-year term. There shall be no limit on the number of terms members may be appointed.

B. The youth Commissioner shall serve up to a two-year term.

C. Appointments shall be madein such a manner so that no more than four members’ terms expire concurrently.

D. Members shall serve until their successor have been appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 2.15.

2.12.090 Compensation.

City Council may establish by resolution the compensation to be paid to the members of the Commission.

Chapter 2.14 LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION

2.14.010 Purpose.

The purpose of the Library Advisory Commission shall be to advise staff and the City Council on matters affecting the Goleta Valley Library representing the interests of the library’s patrons by recommending programming and services for the library. (Ord. 19-03 § 1)

The Library Advisory Commission shall advise the Library Board of Trustees (Board) and increase community participation in library issues by analyzing the library’s needs, considering goals, anticipating future needs and problems, acting as a liaison, acting as a sounding board, and helping to develop consensus for advisement to the Board.

2.14.020 Created.

A Library Advisory Commission for the City is created.

2.14.030 Members.

The Library Advisory Commission shall be composed of five members. (Ord. 19-03 § 1)

2.14.040 Appointment.

Two members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council according to the process established in Chapter 2.15. Three members of the Commission suggested by the County Board of Supervisors shall be appointed by the Mayor to represent the unincorporated service area of the Goleta Valley.

2.14.050 Qualification of Members.

A. Applicants and members must demonstrate respect for the diversity of the Goleta community and be committed to ensuring equity, inclusion, and access for all residents and visitors in the provision of government services.

B. Library Advisory Commission members shall be composed of professional and lay members with a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in library science or operations, multigenerational and multicultural education, literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), public engagement, or civic discourse.

C. Three of the five members must be residents of the unincorporated service area of the Goleta Valley, and one of the three members must be a resident of the Isla Vista Community Services District (CSD).

D. The remaining two members must be residents of the City of Goleta.

E. No member of the Library Advisory Commission may be an employee or officer of the City.

2.14.060 Meetings.

The Library Advisory Commission shall meet six (6) times per year, or as needed to fulfill its duties.

2.14.070 Responsibilities.

The Library Advisory Commission shall have the following responsibilities:

A. Recommending and implementing library goals and objectives to provide library services

B. Reviewing and commenting on recommended changes to library policies

C. Performing such other duties as may be requested from time to time by the Board or as may be required by law

2.14.080 Term of Office.

A. Members of the Library Advisory Commission shall be appointed to a three-year term, with no limit on the numbers of terms to which members may be appointed.

B. Appoints shall be made in such a manner so that no more than three members’ terms expire concurrently.

C. Members shall serve until their successor has been appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 2.15.

2.14.090 Appeal to Library Advisory Commission.

A decision made by City staff related to the Goleta Library programming and services may be appealed to the Library Advisory Commission. However, any decision made by City staff for the protection of the public health and safety of the residents shall not be subject to appeal. A letter stating the reasons for the appeal, along with the appropriate fee, must be filed with the Library Department within 10 days following the staff decision. If the 10th day falls on a day that the City Hall offices are closed, the appeal period is extended until 5:00 p.m. on the following business day.

2.14.100 Appeal to City Council.

Any persons may appeal a final decision by the Library Advisory Commission to the City Council within 10 days of the decision becoming final. If a decision is not appealed to the City Council within that period, the decision cannot be appealed. The Library Department will notify the Library Advisory Commission as to the scheduled date of the appeal hearing. The Library Advisory Commission will designate a member to attend an appeal hearing.

2.14.110 Compensation.

The City Council may establish by resolution the compensation to be paid to the members of the Commission.

Chapter 2.17 Historic Preservation Commission

2.17.010 Purpose.

The purpose of the Historic Preservation Commission is to act as an advisory body to the staff, the Design Review Board, and City Council on all matters pertaining to historic preservation.

2.17.020 Created.

A Historic Preservation Commission for the City is created.

2.17.030 Members.

The Historic Preservation Commission shall consist of seven members.

2.17.040 Appointment.

Commissioners shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council according to the process established in Chapter 2.15

2.17.050 Qualification of Members.

A. Applicants and members must demonstrate respect for the diversity of the Goleta community and be committed to ensuring equity, inclusion, and access for all residents and visitors in the provision of government services.

B. The Historic Preservation Commission shall be composed of professional and lay members with demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Historic Preservation Commission members may be appointed from among the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archaeology, or other related disciplines, such as American studies, landscape architecture, cultural geography, or cultural anthropology, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Historic Preservation Commission membership may also include lay members who have demonstrated special interest/ expertise, competence, experience, or knowledge of Goleta history and historic preservation, and/or are members of local Chumash tribal group(s).

C. A majority of the members shall be residents of the City during incumbency.

D. No member of the Historic Preservation Commission may be an employee or officer of the City.

2.17.060 Meetings.

The Historic Preservation Commission shall meet six (6) times per year or as needed to fulfill its duties.

2.17.070 Responsibilities.

The Historic Preservation Commission shall have such responsibilities as are prescribed in Section 17.50.080 of the Goleta Municipal Code.

2.17.080 Term of Office.

A. The members of the first appointed Historic Preservation Commission shall so classify themselves by lot that three of their number shall term out of office

on June 30, 2024, two on June 30, 2025, and two on June 30, 2026.

B. Terms shall be for four years thereafter, with no limit on the number of terms to which members may be appointed.

C. Members shall serve until their successor hasbeen appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 2.15

2.17.090 Compensation.

The City Council may establish by resolution the compensation to be paid to members of the Commission.

Chapter 2.19 Public Engagement Commission

2.19.010 Purpose.

The purpose of the Public Engagement Commission shall be to advise the City Council and staff on matters related to public engagement in City government and governance.

2.19.020 Created.

A Public Engagement Commission for the City is created.

2.19.030 Members.

The Public Engagement Commission shall be composed of seven (7) members. One (1) member shall be a youth member.

2.19.040 Appointment.

Commissioners shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council according to the process established in Chapter 2.15

2.19.050 Qualifications of Members.

A. Applicants and members must demonstrate respect for the diversity of the Goleta community and be committed to ensuring equity, inclusion, and access for all residents and visitors in the provision of government services.

B. The Public Engagement Commission shall be composed of professional and lay members with a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in communications, community engagement, community/public relations, non-profit service provisions, marketing, journalism, and/or diversity, equity, and inclusion.

C. Members of the Public Engagement Commission shall be residents of the City.

D. No member of the Public Engagement Commission may be an employee or officer of the City.

E. The youth member shall be at least 15 years old but not more than 18 years old at the time of appointment.

2.19.060 Meetings.

The Public Engagement Commission shall meet four (4) times per year or as needed to fulfill its duties.

2.19.070 Responsibilities.

The Public Engagement Commission shall have the following responsibilities:

A. To advise the City Council and staff on public engagement matters, such as:

i. How the public can become informed about and influence public decisions;

ii. How to interest and encourage people to become engaged in civic and political life through elected, appointed and volunteer positions;

iii. How the City should best communicate with residents to inform them about public problems, issues and policy matters;

iv. What venues, technologies and available platforms should be used to best reach and inform residents about City government;

v. How to ensure equitable communication and outreach and how to ensure that all residents are invited to engage with the City government and comfortable doing so, including Spanish speakers and historically underrepresented groups;

vi. How best to involve residents in public discussion and deliberation on City matters through public comment, community surveying, stakeholder outreach, and other means; and

B. To provide a venue to address opportunities and ways to improve public outreach and increase public engagement, including but not limited to participation in public meetings and

events, participation on City Boards and Commissions, or running for public office.

C. To advise the City Council on ensuring a diversity of perspectives (geographically, demographically, linguistically, etc.) are invited to be considered in public decision-making.

D. Any other matters as directed by the City Council.

2.19.080 Terms of Office.

A. Members of the Public Engagement Commission shall be appointed to a four-year term. There shall be no limit on the number of terms members may be appointed.

B. The youth commissioner shall serve up to a two-year term.

C. Appointments shall be made in such a manner so that no more than four members’ terms expire concurrently.

D. Members shall serve until their successor has been appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 2.15.

2.19.090 Compensation.

The City Council may establish by resolution the compensation to be paid to the members of the Commission.

SECTION 3. Effect of Amendment. To the extent any provision of this Ordinance repeals, amends, or supersedes any previous approvals, such repeal or replacement will not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed or superseded part of previous approvals will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. No Conflict with Federal or State Law. Nothing in this Chapter is intended to create any requirement, power, or duty that is in conflict with any federal or state law.

SECTION 5. CEQA.

Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5), the proposed Ordinance does not qualify as a “project” for the purposes of CEQA because the Ordinance does not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The Ordinance proposed does not, by itself, have the potential to have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 7. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and, within 15 days after its adoption, shall cause it to be published in accord with California Law.

SECTION 8 Effective Date.

This ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its passage and adoption pursuant to California Government Code section 36937.

INTRODUCED ON the 16th day of May, 2023.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of June, 2023.

/s/Paula Perotte PAULA PEROTTE

MAYOR

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

/s/Deborah S. Lopez /s/Megan Garibaldi

DEBORAH S. LOPEZ MEGAN GARIBALDI CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. CITY OF GOLETA )

I, DEBORAH S. LOPEZ, City Clerk of the City of Goleta, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 23-04 was introduced on May 16, 2023, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, held on the 6th of June, 2023, by the following roll-call vote, to wit:

AYES: MAYOR PEROTTE, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE RICHARDS, COUNCILMEMBERS KASDIN, KYRIACO AND REYES-MARTÍN

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

ABSTENTIONS: NONE

(SEAL)

/s/Deborah S. Lopez

DEBORAH S. LOPEZ CITY CLERK

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June 8 - July 5

LEGALS (CONT.)

to all persons claiming to be the parent of the above‑named person who is described as follows: name Sebastian Campuzano Roman, Christopher Campuzano Roman, & Damian Campuzano Roman, Date of Birth: 08/03/2006, 02/13/2009, & 04/16/2013, Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, CA, Father’s name: Crisoforo Campuzano, Mother’s name: Maria I. Roman. Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26, a hearing has been scheduled for your child. You are hereby notified that you may appear on 08/30/2023, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon as counsel can be heard in Courtroom J1 of this Court at Juvenile Justice Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036.

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED as follows: At the hearing the Court must choose and implement one of the following permanent plans for the child: adoption, guardianship, or long term foster care. Parental rights may be terminated at this hearing. On 08/30/2023, the Human Services Agency will recommend termination of parental rights. The child may be ordered placed in long term foster care, subject to the regular review of the Juvenile Court; or, a legal guardian may be appointed for the child and letters of guardianship be issued; or, adoption may be identified as the permanent placement goal and the Court may order that efforts be made to locate an appropriate adoptive family for the child for a period not to exceed 180 days and set the matter for further review; or, parental rights may be terminated. You are entitled to be present at the hearing with your attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you are entitled to have the Court appoint counsel for you. A thirty‑ day continuance may be granted if necessary for counsel to prepare the case. At all termination proceedings, the Court shall consider the wishes of the child and shall act in the best interest of the child. Any order of the Court permanently terminating parental rights under this section shall be conclusive and binding upon the minor person, upon the parent or parents, and upon all other persons who have been served with citation by publication or otherwise. After making such an order, the Court shall have no power to set aside, change, or modify it, but this shall not be construed to limit the rights to appeal the order. If the Court, by order or judgment, declares the child free from the custody and control of both parents, or one parent if the other no longer has custody and control, the Court shall, at the same time, order the child referred to the licensed County adoption agency for adoptive placement by that agency.

The rights and procedures described above are set forth in detail in the California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26. You are referred to that section for further particulars. Michael J. Planet, Executive Officer and Clerk, County of Ventura, State of California. Dated: 06/02/2023 by: Laura Suarez Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker. 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/23

CNS‑3708603# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE MOSQUITO AND VECTOR MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FOR THE SERVICE

ZONE NO. 1 ASSESSMENT AND SERVICE ZONE NO. 2 ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023‑24

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County intends to conduct public hearings for the CONTINUATION of a benefit assessment in fiscal year 2023‑24 that funds the District’s mosquito, vector control and disease prevention services and projects in Santa Barbara County.

The public hearing to consider the

ordering of services and projects, and the levy of the continued assessments for fiscal year 2023‑24 for the Service Zone No. 1 and Service Zone No. 2 Assessments shall be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in Room 18 at the Santa Barbara Community College Wake Center Campus, 300 N. Turnpike Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93111. The proposed assessment rate for fiscal year 2023‑24 is twelve dollars and thirty‑seven cents ($12.37) per single‑family equivalent benefit unit for Service Zone 1, and is twelve dollars and thirty‑seven cents ($12.37) per single‑family equivalent benefit unit for Service Zone 2.

Members of the public are invited to provide comment at the public hearing, or, in writing, which is received by the District by 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 13, 2023. If you desire additional information concerning the above, please contact the Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County at (805) 969‑5050.

Dated June 15, 2023 Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County

SUMMONS

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE

TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): LYNDA C. GEMBERLING, an individual; and DOES 1 through 10

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): ALLEN & KIMBELL, LLP, a California Limited Liability Partnership NOTICE!

You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO

después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales papa presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar

estos formularios de la corte y mas información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (wwwlawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotasy los costos esentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el graveman de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NO: (Numero del Caso 23CV01764

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es):

in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca. gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotasy los costos esentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el graveman de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NO: (Numero del Caso 22VECV00948

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es):

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT VAN NUYS COURTHOUSE EAST, 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 The name, address, and telephone number of the plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Nixon Peabody LLP, 1 Embarcadero Center, Suite 3200, San Francisco, CA 94111 (415) 984‑8200

DATE 07/12/2022 Deputy Clerk; A. Salcedo (El nombre, la dirección y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Published. June 15, 22, 29. July 6 2023.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE

TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): CAROLINE BYRNE, KATHLEEN BRYNE, DOES 1 to 4 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): SERGIO ISMAEL ALDANA

NOTICE!

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT‑ANACAPA DIVISION, 1100 Anacapa Street St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The name, address, and telephone number of the plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Allen & Kimbell, LLP by James

M. Sweeney, Esq.#205333

317 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 963‑8611

DATE 04/25/2023 Deputy Clerk; Teri Chavez (El nombre, la dirección y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):

Published. June 8, 15, 22, 29 2023.

SUMMONS

(CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE

TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): WILLIAM R. WOODWARD, and DOES 1 through 10 inclusive

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): NATALIE HALCRO and OLIVIA PIERSON NOTICE!

You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales papa presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (wwwlawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte

You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca. gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien

for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales papa presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un

programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (wwwlawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotasy los costos esentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el graveman de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NO: (Numero del Caso 19CV05036

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es):

SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT CALIFORNIA1100 Anacapa Street St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The name, address, and telephone number of the plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Sergio Ismael Aldana, 626 Kentia Avenue, Apt 5, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 280‑5636 DATE 09/19/2019. Deputy Clerk; Sarah Sisto (El nombre, la dirección y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Published. June 15, 22, 29. July 6 2023.

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