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Feb 23 Launching UCSB’s Campus Decarbonization Study Project as Part of the Task Force for a Fossil-free UC Climatologist and Geophysicist

Michael E. Mann

Our Fragile Moment: How Lessons From Earth’s Past Can Help Us Survive the Climate Crisis Fri, Feb 23 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall / FREE (registration recommended) “[Mann] shows us how we can take the bold steps we must all take together to win the battle to save this planet.” – Greta Thunberg

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What Really Happened to the American Dream? (And How Can it be Restored?) Wed, Apr 3 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall Robert B. Reich examines widening inequalities of income, wealth and political power, and expertly shows how restoring equal opportunity is critical for all Americans.

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Incorporating the sounds of blues, country, rock, classical and Spanish music, Tommy Emmanuel’s unique style encompasses a multi-dimensional landscape that has earned him recognition as one of the best acoustic guitar players on Earth.

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TABLE of CONTENTS

volume 38 # 944, Feb. 15-22, 2024

COVER STORY

Our 2024 Santa Barbara Wedding Resource Guide

S.B.’s Most Complete Resource Guide for Planning Your Big Day by Terry Ortega

FEATURE 46

bouchon’s Quarter-Century of Santa Barbara Wine Country Cuisine

ENDORSEMENTS................................... 9 NEWS................................................................10 OPINIONS.................................................... 16 Angry Poodle Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

OBITUARIES..............................................20 THE WEEK................................................... 49 LIVING............................................................. 53 FOOD & DRINK........................................ 61 Restaurant Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

ARTS LIFE....................................................65 ASTROLOGY..............................................66 CLASSIFIEDS............................................ 67 ON THE COVER: James Witty and Jess Fairchild. Photo by David Mendoza III. Design by Xavier Pereyra.

WEDDING GUIDE WONDER Terry Ortega is our fabulous Calendar Editor who is always up to date on all the events happening around Santa Barbara.

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Editor in Chief Marianne Partridge Publisher Brandi Rivera Executive Editor Nick Welsh Senior Editor Tyler Hayden Senior Writer Matt Kettmann Associate Editor Jackson Friedman Opinions Editor Jean Yamamura Arts, Culture, and Community Editor Leslie Dinaberg Calendar Editor Terry Ortega Calendar Assistant Lola Watts News Reporters Ryan P. Cruz, Callie Fausey Senior Arts Writer Josef Woodard Copy Chief Tessa Reeg Copy Editor Nathan Vived Sports Editor Victor Bryant Food Writer George Yatchisin Food & Drink Fellow Vanessa Vin Travel Writers Macduff Everton, Mary Heebner Production Manager Ava Talehakimi Art Director Xavier Pereyra Production Designer Jillian Critelli Graphic Designer Bianca Castro Web Content Manager Don Brubaker Columnists Dennis Allen, Gail Arnold, Sara Caputo, Christine S. Cowles, Roger Durling, Marsha Gray, Betsy J. Green, Melinda Palacio, Amy Ramos, Jerry Roberts, Starshine Roshell Contributors Rob Brezsny, Melinda Burns, Ben Ciccati, Cheryl Crabtree, John Dickson, Camille Garcia, Keith Hamm, Rebecca Horrigan, Eric HvolbØll, Gareth Kelly, Shannon Kelley, Kevin McKiernan, Zoë Schiffer, Ethan Stewart, Tom Tomorrow, Kevin Tran, Maggie Yates, John Zant Director of Advertising Sarah Sinclair Marketing and Promotions Manager Emily Lee Advertising Representatives Camille Cimini Fruin, Suzanne Cloutier, Remzi Gokmen, Tonea Songer Digital Marketing Specialist Graham Brown Marketing and Promotions Administrator Richelle Boyd

How long have you been doing the Wedding Guide? What is your favorite part to put together? This is my 11th Wedding Guide. I enjoy gathering images for the Guide because they are full of joy and love. Terry and Brian tie the knot, 1992 Updating the resource listings is not my favorite part, but when I think of the couples turning and marking up the pages with notes, my heart gets bigger, like the Grinch. I also love remembering my big day and how my husband and I have changed since then and how that’s a good thing. What was your favorite part this year? What was your inspiration behind the latest tips and tricks? I loved collaborating on the editorial pieces with Shannon Brooks and Maggie Yates. This year’s pieces are particularly sweet—the cover story about a 10-year vow renewal with two S.B. photographers, three S.B. wedding stories, and the outrageous wedding tech trends out there. How long have you been married for? Do you have any advice for newlyweds? I’ve been married for 32 years, and I have no advice for newlyweds, because it would take too long!

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Re-elect Supervisor JOAN HARTMANN “Joan Hartmann helped balance the budget, restore our emergency reserves, and plan for future capital improvements and replacements, in a fiscally conservative manner. Harry Hagen, County Treasurer “Supervisor Hartmann has been at the forefront to reduce crime, enhance public safety, and provide criminal justice services in a safe, fair and cost-effective manner.” John Savrnoch, District Attorney

Experience we know and trust

“Joan’s vision and hard work are making a local impact in addressing climate change. She advocated for the development of a clean energy battery storage facility in Goleta. She helped clear the last hurdles to make the development of the Strauss Wind Power project near Lompoc a reality. Looking ahead, she's focused on creating a Virtual Power Plant for the South Coast to ensure our power supply, especially during disasters.” Dr. Leah Stokes, Professor of Climate and Energy Policy

“Joan Hartmann is one of the finest elected officials in the County. Her integrity, work ethic, and positive agenda make her a great asset on the Board of Supervisors.” Dr. Lanny Ebenstein, Past Pres., SB Board of Education

“Since Joan Hartman has taken over Lompoc as part of the 3rd Santa Barbara County Supervisorial District she has been very involved in Lompoc and very visible in our community. She is making a difference.” Alice Milligan, Lompoc Unified School District Associate Superintendent Retired

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Martin E. Marty Lecture on Religion in American Life

The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover How the FBI Aided and Abetted the Rise of White Christian Nationalism _________________________________________________________________________

Lerone A. Martin

Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute, Stanford University In this lecture, Lerone A. Martin will discuss his recent book, The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover, which reveals how Hoover and his FBI teamed up with leading white evangelicals and Catholics to bring about a white Christian America by any means necessary. Martin draws on thousands of newly declassified documents to transform how we understand the FBI, white evangelicalism, and our nation’s entangled history of religion and politics. This event is co-sponsored by UCSB’s Department of Religious Studies, Department of History, This event is coͲsponsored UCSB’s Department Religious Center for ColdbyWar Studies, andofthe Studies, Department History, CenterInitiative. for Cold War Studies, and LegalofHumanities

Lerone A. Martin is the Martin Luther King, Jr., Centennial Professor and Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute at Stanford University. He is the author of two books.

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ver the next couple of weeks, the Santa Barbara Independent will be rolling out its endorsements for the March 5, 2024, primary election. If you are surprised to learn there’s an election coming right up, you are hardly alone. In all the din of national and international news, the local and statewide races have not gotten the attention they should. Because of that, turnout is expected to be low. As a result, your vote matters more than ever. Check our Election 2024 section (independent.com/ election-2024) for continuing information on this year’s primary and general elections. As always, the Independent only endorses in races that we have researched carefully. Thank you for considering our suggestions. Register to vote at registertovote.ca.gov.

County Supervisor, 3rd District: Joan Hartmann Of all the contests on the Santa Barbara ballot this March, the race for the County Board of Supervisors’ 3rd District — which runs from western Goleta to Lompoc — is far and away the single most important. The good news for those of you who live in the 3rd District: The choice has never been as easy. Or as imperative. Joan Hartmann. In the 40 years the Independent has been endorsing candidates for elected office, we’ve been lucky to encounter several exemplary political representatives. Hartmann, who is now seeking a third term, would rank among the top of the list. She brings to the position a rare intelligence and an exceptional commitment to public service. Few elected officials have been as willing to do the grinding work required to master the public policy minutia and complicated machinery of government that get things done. And no one works harder representing her constituents. When people turn to Hartmann’s office for help or to advance a cause, they don’t always get what they want. But when they walk away, they know they have been heard. And if you think that’s easy, try it yourself. Since first being appointed to the county Planning Commission in November 2012, Hartmann has been focused on one thing: Santa Barbara County. Not Sacramento. Not Washington, D.C. But Santa Barbara County. And more specifically, the 3rd District. What happens in the 3rd District matters greatly to everyone in the county. The 3rd is — and has always been — the key swing vote on the five-district Board of Supervisors. It can tip the balance toward the more conservative North County or the more liberal South County. On matters of oil, growth, housing, environment, public safety, climate change, and social justice — just to name a few — the philosophy and character of the 3rd District supervisor carries disproportionate weight. Two years ago, the boundaries of the 3rd were changed. For the first time since 1970, the 3rd now no longer includes the reliably liberal voting bloc of Isla Vista’s college students. Supervisor Hartmann now finds herself running for a newly drawn district in which half the voters aren’t familiar with how remarkably hardworking and effective she is. That’s what makes your vote so imperative. When the former 3rd District included the small and ignored City of Guadalupe, Hartmann made sure it got the best representation possible. Today, the 3rd includes Lompoc. For the past two years — when the new district lines were ratified — Hartmann has knocked her socks off making sure Lompoc no longer feels like the stepchild of local government. When pressed for help in responding to Lompoc’s homeless crisis — the worst in the county — Hartmann tried to help broker a deal to convert an old 60-room motel into permanent homeless housing. Ultimately, the City of Lompoc got cold feet. But not because Hartmann wasn’t there. Hartmann has also championed multiple economic initiatives to bring jobs, education, and training programs to Lompoc. She has supported revitalizing Lompoc’s cultural

Joan Hartmann life, enthusiastically backing efforts to bring Lompoc’s oncevibrant but long-dead downtown theater back to life. We mention homelessness because when Isla Vista was still part of the 3rd District, Hartmann and her staff moved mountains during the COVID pandemic to bring order to the tent-city chaos overwhelming Isla Vista’s parks. Hartmann encouraged the county fire marshal to declare the encampments a fire hazard, which allowed moving its occupants into an experimental tiny-home village managed by Good Samaritan, a tried-and-true organization specializing in homeless services. She then helped purchase a former Isla Vista sorority house and hired Good Samaritan, and now it is Hedges House of Hope, a supportive housing facility that’s run with a conspicuous lack of melodrama. The tiny homes were then transported to a Lompoc shelter, where they remain desperately needed. Hartmann and her competent staff got it done. On energy development, Hartmann has been unequivocal: Climate change is real, and the time to wean ourselves off oil production — and the greenhouse gases generated — is now. Hartmann emphatically voted no to ExxonMobil and its convoluted efforts to restart production at its Gaviota refinery. Instead, Hartmann has voted yes to wind farms, solar energy, and green-powered alternatives. On criminal justice reform, Hartmann has been focused on keeping mentally ill people out of County Jail’s revolving door and putting them into treatment programs. It is a difficult balancing act involving safety, fiscal, and civil-rights issues, but Hartmann, not one to pound the table, has pushed, with soft-spoken diplomacy, to keep as few people behind bars as is humanly — and humanely — possible without compromising the safety of the public. On housing, Hartmann has championed workforce, affordable housing, while stopping efforts to convert prime ag land into market-rate housing. Market-rate housing, Hartmann rightly insists, won’t address the egregious housing crisis

ENDORSEMENTS SO FAR U.S. PRESIDENT: Joe Biden U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 24TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Salud Carbajal STATE SENATOR, 21ST DISTRICT: Monique Limón MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY, 37TH DISTRICT: Gregg Hart COUNTY SUPERVISOR, 3RD DISTRICT: Joan Hartmann confronting county residents. How can the average working person hope to rent a home when the average market-rate studio now exceeds $3,000 a month? Hartmann is right. They can’t. In her two terms in office, Hartmann has worked successfully to find nuanced solutions to complex problems. She is a major reason why the current Board of Supervisors — whose members represent many conflicting constituencies and political viewpoints — engage each other in a civil, productive manner. Notably, the table-banging is kept to a minimum. Instead, Hartmann does the work. And things get done. n

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NEWS of the WEEK

FEB. 8-15, 2024

by RYAN P. CRUZ, CALLIE FAUSEY, JACKSON FRIEDMAN, TYLER HAYDEN, NICK WELSH, and JEAN YAMAMURA, with INDEPENDENT STAFF

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NEWS BRIEFS

Teachers Bang Drum for Better Pay I N G R I D B OSTROM PHOTOS

WEATHER The closer to the event, the more accurate a weather forecast will be. That being said, as of our press deadline on Tuesday, another soaker is expected to hit Santa Barbara on Sunday into Monday of the 2- to 8-inch variety from the coast to south-facing mountain slopes. Rain amounts are less than the last storm, but the ground is already soaked, County Emergency Services’ Jackie Ruiz observed. Since then, County Public Works has dredged Atascadero, Carneros, and San Pedro creeks near the Goleta Slough to keep the sediment-clogged creeks flowing to the sea, and is monitoring debris basins.

CITY

Santa Barbara Teachers Association (SBTA) thus far. As they marched down State Street in a manner that rivaled Tuesday’s Mardi Gras parades, their message was loud and clear, and had a great beat: “Fair pay, teachers stay.” The SBTA and the school district are still locked in contract negotiations. Their salary dispute—which has attracted the attention

of the wider community — recently led to the involvement of a state mediator, as well as Tuesday’s march. Their first mediation session is scheduled for March 5. “It’s been such a long time that teachers have really not been recognized, respected, and given the compensation they deserve,” said SBTA president Hozby Galindo. “They —Callie Fausey decided to take a stance.”

BUSINESS

Linden Hall Restaurant Done in Carpinteria After Months of Delays Awaiting City Permits, Chef/Owner Nick Bodden Pulls Plug

lot of interest among foodies on the South Coast. He hired two talented teams that were excited to work but were forced to move on to other jobs when the doors never opened. He perfected the menu after taking over as head chef in October 2023 and putting together a second team of cooks and servers. And as each week passed, he was told the permits were right around the corner. By the New Year, he said, the amount of money he had poured into Linden TOO MUCH RED TAPE: Linden Hall was slated to open up in Carpinteria, but Hall reached a breaking after delays with the City of Carpinteria, chef/owner Nick Bodden says he was forced to abandon the plans to open in that location. point. “I lost my opportunity months ago,” he said. challenges” he faced opening the restaurant. On Monday night, after making the He said that when he opened his first resannouncement, he spoke to the Carpinteria taurant, Revolver, in August 2020, the proCity Council, where he shared during public cess was much smoother despite “being in the comment his “difficulties related to permits” middle of a pandemic.” Within three months, and how he felt “the city has contributed to the he said, the restaurant was up and running.

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by Ryan P. Cruz or nearly a year, chef and restaurateur Nick Bodden—whose first brick-and-mortar spot Revolver Pizza quickly became a cult favorite in Westside Santa Barbara with its endless collection of vinyl, music nights, and sourdough-crusted New York–style pizza—has been in an uphill battle trying to open a second restaurant, Linden Hall, in Carpinteria. But a labyrinth of red tape and extended delays waiting on permits from the City of Carpinteria have pushed the opening back at least 10 months, and this week Bodden announced via social media that the long-awaited restaurant would not be able to open at all. “Despite all the excitement and planning, the restaurant I had hoped to open has faced some unexpected challenges,” Bodden wrote on Instagram Monday morning. In an interview with the Independent, Bodden said that while the restaurant had been awaiting building permits with the city, everything else was lined up and ready to go. He purchased plateware, kitchen equipment, and furniture. He hosted pop-ups and gained a

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hat is noisy, passionate, and about three blocks long? A procession of 600 pissed-off teachers and families marching to the sound of percussion and sax. On Tuesday evening, this massive crowd made the mile-long trek from the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara to the Santa Barbara Unified School District office, in what was the largest action organized by the

The ever-revolving door at the top of Santa Barbara City Hall just came to a high-powered stop with the announcement that Kelly McAdoo, city manager of the East Bay city of Hayward, has been selected as the city’s newest city administrator. “Santa Barbara is a dynamic and vibrant community,” McAdoo told the Independent. “I was intrigued by the mix of challenges and opportunities that the city is facing.” News of McAdoo’s appointment was announced with great enthusiasm by Mayor Randy Rowse, who spoke of her skills, temperament, and related job experience in the most glowing terms. McAdoo is scheduled to take the helm in late May.

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Local government and school district officials joined S.B. Unified Superintendent Hilda Maldonado and Mayor Randy Rowse on 2/7 to cut the ceremonial ribbon marking the opening of two schools’ open spaces for the community. Described as an “exciting time for the Westside” by S.B. Unified board member Gabe Escobedo, Harding University Partnership School’s outdoor playground, basketball court, and field will now be open to the public, Monday-Friday, after school until sundown. In addition, La Cumbre Junior High will be open for community use on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 400 students in grades 5-8 got a behindthe-cover look into writing and illustrating as they rotated between author stations at the County Education Office’s 54th annual Author-Go-Round. The four-day event invited students from 11 school districts throughout the county to participate, dedicating two days to the Santa Maria Valley before returning to South County 2/6-2/7. “It gives them a window into what could be,” explained Rhonda Redkey, a librarian at Kellogg School. “They learn that creating is not something instantaneous, but it’s something I can do now, something that can grow with me.” CONT’D ON PAGE 14 

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NEWS of the WEEK CONT’D

Former Finance Manager Seeks $4.4M in Gender Discrimination and Harassment Case

by Tyler Hayden

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trial is underway in Santa Barbara Superior Court in a discrimination and harassment lawsuit against multinational defense contractor Raytheon Technologies. The plaintiff in the case is 61-year-old Caron Vranish, a former controller and finance manager at the company’s Goleta campus who says she was paid substantially less than her male counterparts — including at least one of her subordinates—because of her ‘SUCH DISOBEDIENCE’: Judge Donna Geck stated age and gender. Raytheon “willfully disobeyed” the court’s orders to After Vranish lodged formal com- produce information, adding that “such disobedience has plaints about the discrepancy, she claims, had the effect of suppressing discoverable evidence.” she was subjected to intense retaliation comments, public and private shaming, and from Raytheon leadership that caused her severe emotional distress and an early retire- direct threats to her job. Vranish claimed this fit into a pattern ment from a 35-year career. Vranish is seeking $4.4 million in past of women’s mistreatment at Raytheon. She and future earnings losses, as well as puni- described overhearing two male managers tive damages, the amount of which would refer to one of her female colleagues as “a be decided by the jury if she prevails at trial. raging bitch.” She also recalled an incident Raytheon has denied the allegations. Attor- between her and a male employee who had neys for both sides declined requests for “become volatile (jumped up and raised his voice) during a work discussion.” Vranish comment. Bringing Vranish’s case to trial has been a said she was privately warned by coworkers lengthy and laborious process, records show. to “be careful” how she interacted with the Raytheon repeatedly refused to produce male employee because he was “well-coninformation ordered by the court—includ- nected” with Raytheon leadership and “had ing what Vranish’s lawyer referred to as been known to treat strong women disre“additional ‘Me Too’ evidence” involving spectfully and use his influence to have disfaother female employees—prompting Judge vored employees removed from their roles.” “As discovery and over 20 depositions Donna Geck to issue nearly $40,000 in sanctions against the company and its attorneys have revealed,” the complaint continues, since the suit was filed in 2020. Such penal- “Raytheon — at the VP, Ethics, and HR ties, and in such high amounts, are exceed- level—routinely dismissed or ignored Plaintiff’s legitimate concerns; deliberately made ingly rare. Raytheon first hired Vranish in 1985 as her job more difficult; and routinely violated an entry-level financial analyst, according to its own documented policies, procedures, her lawsuit, and she was promoted several and protocols, and Code of Conduct.” And the company did so, it claims, “withtimes before ultimately being named finance manager for Raytheon Vision Systems out even an attempt to explain or justify these (RVS) in 2017. RVS engineers manufacture actions, either while Plaintiff desperately “advanced payloads for unpiloted vehicles” clung to what was left of her lifetime pursuit and are industry leaders in infrared imaging of a career at a prestigious American comtechnology and “compact electronic warfare pany, or during the course of this lawsuit.” Many of Vranish’s grievances center on systems,” Raytheon says on its website. Vranish’s job duties included running a her interactions with an RVS general manfinance department of 30 people and over- ager named Michael Norman. Hired in 2020, seeing a business portfolio of more than $500 Norman quickly created a “hostile work million in bookings and $300 in annual rev- environment,” the suit alleges, with “abusive enue. She was the first woman to hold the and intimidating behaviors.” Employees speculated among themselves position and the only woman on RVS’s leadin emails published during discovery that ership team at the time. But soon after her promotion, the law- Norman was “brought in to clean house.” suit states, Vranish discovered she was being They estimated up to 20 percent of RVS’s paid less than 11 of her male finance manager 800-person workforce has left Raytheon colleagues. They had the same job responsi- under Norman, including nearly 30 team bilities and reported to the same CFO. More- leaders. Such high turnover in so short a time over, the complaint says, Vranish found out caused delays and created issues with clients, she was earning $40,000 less than one of her they said, primarily the U.S. military. And given the national-security implications of male subordinates. “Plaintiff spoke out,” the lawsuit says, their work, they worried his actions were “voicing her concerns in the precise, formal directly “threatening the mission.” Raytheon has since promoted Norman manner required by Raytheon corporate policy. Because Plaintiff did that, three different to vice president of its Space, Imaging, and upper-level managers subjected Plaintiff to Microelectronics division. He remains based systematic hostility and retaliation,” includ- in Goleta. The trial continues February 16. n ing “rude, aggressive, and condescending”

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he Goleta Union School District (GUSD) is currently grappling with the uncertainty around California’s “major fiscal crisis”—a $37.9 billion deficit—and the loss of pandemic-era funding, which, this year, translates into layoffs. On Wednesday, February 7, the school board voted to eliminate six custodial support positions, six content specialist positions, three intervention specialist positions, and one licensed vocational nurse position. Additionally, nine content specialists will have their hours reduced. Boardmember Richard Mayer sees the cuts as “returning to where we were before the pandemic,” while “trying to maintain, as best we can, the quality of the program for our kids.” Over the last three years, GUSD’s operating budget expanded significantly to accommodate pandemic-related needs, such as reduced class sizes and additional support in classrooms and on playgrounds. Those needs were met thanks to funding from one-time sources. But that funding has been depleted—a fate shared by school districts throughout the state. For GUSD, the challenge now is creating a “balanced budget” and a “healthy reserve” as it enters its second year of budget cuts to eliminate its looming,

$2.5 million operating deficit. The layoffs, effective by June 30, will save the district a little more than $1 million. The superintendent must give notice to affected classified employees by March 15. District employees and parents alike are concerned about the potential impact on students, particularly with losing intervention and content specialists — staff who provide classroom support and specialized instruction such as art and physical education. Erin Vernon, who has four children in GUSD, said her 1st grader “isn’t reading yet” and has not received enough support from an intervention specialist as is. She suggested that further reducing those supports would feel “like a gut punch to the kids and the teachers.” Conrad Tedeschi, assistant superintendent of fiscal services, admitted they “tried to come up with things that are not directly impacting the children whenever possible.” But, he continued, “things have outpaced our revenues,” with pandemic-related expenses, new hires, and improvements to curriculum, including the shift to scienceof-reading-based instruction. “None of this is easy,” said Boardmember Emily Zacarias. “It’s basically cutting where it hurts the least.” —Callie Fausey

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t may be a while until the project comes to fruition, but the Santa Barbara City Council gave unanimous approval on Tuesday to move forward with a grant application process that could help BRIDGING THE GAP: Renderings of the bridge show it stretching the city fund a $32.5 million from the Eastside near Canada and Pitos streets across Highway 101 bicycle and pedestrian bridge to allow pedestrians and bicyclists to exit by Dwight Murphy Park. connecting the Lower Eastside neighborhood to the areas just pursuing a bridge connecting the cutoff across the freeway such as Dwight Murphy portions of the Eastside to the zoo and Park, the Santa Barbara Zoo, and the beach. beach areas for decades. Residents in the The project is part of the long-range area currently have to navigate to the CaciLower Eastside Connectivity plan that que and Milpas highway crossing or the would include $8.2 million in street safety Cabrillo undercrossing over a mile and a enhancements—which would be funded quarter away, and in 2006 the city identified completely through the Solutions for Con- the need for a bridge that would make the gested Corridors grant program—and the waterfront more accessible for those on the bridge itself, which would stretch from other side of the freeway. the Eastside near Canada and Pitos streets During council discussion, Councilacross Highway 101 to allow pedestrians to member Kristen Sneddon stressed to the exit by Dwight Murphy Park. The project public that, despite the hefty price tag, the would still need to secure funding through city would not be investing any money into state grants and go through multiple rounds the project that would divert funds from of review. other higher-priority items, such as storm Project Planner Chelsey Swanson pre- drainage, homelessness, or housing. sented the history behind the bridge proj“This is to approve an application for ect, and explained the funding method, grant funding,” Sneddon said. “I don’t know which would allow the city to offer match- if we can make it even more clear.” ing funds toward the project in order to —Ryan P. Cruz make the application “more competitive.” Swanson said that the city has been Read the full story at independent.com/news.

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started some work without permits and the city issued a stop-work order. “It’s been frustrating for us as well,” Bobroff said. The Linden Hall location, previously the kitchen area of Señor Frog’s on Linden Avenue, is owned by Jason Jaeger of Jaeger Partners. Bobroff estimated that the building permits could be issued as early as next week, and that even if Bodden had to drop out, the architects and property owners would likely move forward and look for another business for the space. During the meeting, local business owner Davis Mersereau (who said he had no affiliation with the project) asked how the location could sit empty on one of the city’s main drags without somebody in the city trying to resolve the issue. “I’m afraid that we spend so much time focused on ways to restrict things but not enough time is spent in terms of ways of helping people that we really do want here,” Mersereau said. Bodden said he is keeping his options open and hopes up while looking at new locations to continue his dream of a second restaurant, even if it isn’t in Carpinteria. n

contact Detective Plett at (805) 681-4150 or leave an anonymous tip at sbsheriff.org/home/anonymous-tip or (805) 681-4171. Santa Maria resident Kimberly Lynn Machleit, 39, was sentenced 2/7 to 35 years to life in state prison after a jury found her guilty of first-degree murder for fatally shooting her roommate, Joseph Govey, at their apartment and disposing of his dismembered body at a Nipomo golf course in 2018. Machleit and her boyfriend, Donald Anderson, were arrested in 2020 after Govey’s body was found. Anderson pleaded guilty to related charges and was sentenced to 10 years and 8 months in state prison. The couple’s accomplice, Benjamin Mersai, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, was sentenced to three years in state prison, and was released on parole in December. A 15-year-old boy was arrested outside Carpinteria High School on 2/7 for possession of a firearm, according to Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Raquel Zick. The boy was sitting with a female passenger in a parked car on Foothill Road when Community Resource Deputy Bryan Dickey approached and the boy allegedly threw a backpack from the vehicle. “Inside the backpack, deputies found an unloaded .44 caliber Smith and Wesson revolver,” Zick said. The boy was arrested and booked at the Santa Maria Juvenile Hall on felony charges of possession of a gun in a school zone, minor in possession of a firearm, and carrying a concealed firearm, as well as a misdemeanor charge of possession of an unregistered firearm. The female passenger was released to a guardian.

PUBLIC SAFETY A Carpinteria resident was startled awake on 2/11 by a fiery “glow” at a nearby property along Foothill Avenue, where fire crews responded and found a “large greenhouse” used for cannabis cultivation near Carpinteria High School had caught fire, according to Grace Rampton, spokesperson for the Carpinteria Summerland Fire Protection District. Fire crews were able to contain the blaze to one section of the greenhouse — with less than 10 percent of the entire 140,000-square-foot greenhouse affected by the fire — and by 6:26 a.m., firefighters had knocked down the blaze completely. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. n

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he ongoing fight against food insecurity throughout Santa Barbara County just got some much-needed bureaucratic reinforcements this week with the county supervisors voting unanimously to add 89 positions to the Department of Social Services to process food stamp applications. Most of these positions—which pay between $25 and $31 an hour—will be paid for with federal and state dollars to the tune of $82 million. But the County of Santa Barbara will be on the hook for $1.2 million in matching funds to help STAMPING OUT HUNGER: Supervisor Laura Capps cover these additional administrative suggested the recent spike in food stamp cases can be attributed to county case workers doing a more thorough costs. job qualifying people eligible for assistance Driving this surge in demand for application processors is a signifirequirements. Every month, CalFresh issues cant expansion in the county’s client case- $9.8 million worth of food stamps into Santa load. Today, 38,065 households in the county Barbara; with the multiplier effect factored in, receive food stamps, more precisely known added Gardner, that comes to $15 million a as CalFresh. Last year, the number was 34,212. month worth of economic activity generated. Seven years ago, it was 20,228. As of this Feb- In the past three years, the price of food has ruary, 25,000 of the beneficiaries in Santa Bar- increased by 25 percent. bara County were 18 or younger. Those older Other supervisors, such as Bob Nelson and than 60 numbered 9,000. Steve Lavagnino, expressed concern that the As caseloads have increased by 69 per- county would be taking on so large a numcent in the last seven years, the workforce ber of new workers at a time when the State to process these applications—reportedly a of California is looking down the barrel of a cumbersome, complicated, time-consuming $68 billion budget shortfall. The budget math endeavor—went up by 28 percent. Making presented in the staff was less than intuitively sense of these numbers—and what they por- obvious, and they, along with Supervisor Joan tend—is a tricky business. Hartmann, struggled to reconcile contradicCounty Supervisor Laura Capps — a tory statements as to whether some of the high-profile supporter of programs address- county’s contribution would be coming from ing childhood hunger before being elected the general fund or not. No, it turned out, to the board—suggested the recent spike in there would be no new contributions from cases can be attributed to county case work- the general fund, but the $1.2 million would ers doing a more thorough job qualifying be coming from unspent portions of general people eligible for assistance. Capps noted fund contributions from prior years. with some astonishment that the applicaIt took probing and patience by the supertion questionnaire—designed to weed out visors to get this clarified. Why was this leftpeople who don’t qualify—asked questions over money, they asked, not redeposited about whether applicants had purchased a back into the general fund so the supervisors grave site for loved ones. could spend it where they saw fit? They were Even with significant improvements, informed most, if not all, of that money was Capps noted, the county is only getting bene- restricted in what it could be spent on. fits to 71 percent of those who are legitimately Supervisor Nelson raised perhaps the most eligible. While that’s dramatically better than intriguing if unanswerable question: At what the 40 percent it was 10 years ago, she said, it’s point could artificial intelligence be deployed, still a far cry from 100 percent. States such he asked, to handle the arduous work of food as Washington and Oregon have achieved stamp applications? And how hard would it the 100 percent saturation mark, she noted be, he wondered, for the county to shed these Tuesday, and strongly urged Social Service additional workers, if and when AI became a administrators to strive for that mark. cost-effective alternative? Translated into actual human beings—as Eliminating jobs, he was told by County opposed to percentages—that would require Executive Mona Miyasato, is never easy. But county application processors to help 23,000 the supervisors, she said, can vote to do so households successfully navigate a discour- anytime. agingly difficult application process. Based on the most recent benefit formulas, Program director Maria Gardner was not food stamp beneficiaries are eligible to receive overly enthusiastic. “The 100 percent goal is up to $226 a month; that’s down from $336 very lofty,” she stated. “We may not be able a month during the height of the COVID to reach that.” pandemic when special emergency suppleGardner added that the 100 percent goal ments were provided. Those payments were could be more readily attained if appli- stretched to the limit late last year when food cants were not required to submit to a for- inflation rates hit 10 percent in December. mal interview upon application. She said The rate of increase has tapered off since then many eligible applicants either don’t know to 4 percent. Roughly 13 percent of the county about the program and its benefit or are put population—about 60,000 people—receive n off by the application process and renewal food stamps right now.

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The only thing even more unforgivable than getting something wrong is getting it right. Just ask any reporter. The only thing even more unforgetable still is getting it right too soon. Just ask Anthony Wagner, the bigger-than-life former spokesperson and “public engagement officer” for the Santa Barbara Police Department during the chiefdom of former Police Chief Lori Luhnow. Wagner was not everyone’s cup of tea. He wore loud neon ties and even louder socks. He combed his hair back in one of those sculpted waves only Catholic school boys know how to achieve. Within the department, Wagner was something of a freak; he actually liked talking to reporters. Worse yet, he liked reporters themselves. We, it turns out, were the only ones who listened to him. Personally, I enjoyed the exchanges. The problem with Wagner was that he had a rambunctious, inventive, thoughtful, and belligerent brain. The victim of a Jesuit education, Wagner was cursed with knowing he was the smartest guy in any room. Being generous by nature, he couldn’t help sharing that insight. I mention Wagner because in the last three months, I endured three massive deep-dive brain dumps on how best to keep people who are mentally ill out of county jail and get them into treatment instead. These efforts got primetime billing during county supervisors’ meetings, reflecting the extreme level of desperation with which the problem is taken at

the highest levels. The latest involved an exhaustive audit of all the programs falling within the bureaucratic rubric “Crisis Response Services.” The report called to mind the old joke, “The food’s no good but the portions are too small.” It turns out the South Coast’s Mobile Crisis Support team— think SWAT squads for people in extreme duress—performed at productivity level of just 12 percent. I added the word “just” to highlight what should otherwise be obvious. The departmental goal is 50 percent. Even co-response teams—touted as the one innovative success story in the mental health crisis universe—had serious issues too. The South County teams—in which mental health clinicians team up with law enforcement officers to respond to acute crisis calls that could go seriously sideways if cops not trained in the ninja arts of de-escalation showed up instead—posted productivity ratings of only 20 percent. Again, I add the word “only” to highlight the obvious; 50 percent is the target. I mention Anthony Wagner of the orange ties and Jimmy Neutron hairdo because way back in 2015—nine years now—he had the temerity to ask Cottage Health to pony up one doctor and two nurses to form the mental

health equivalent of the Mod Squad, hitting the street in search of mentally ill homeless people who, Wagner said, accounted for onehalf the department’s total call-for-service volume. The top 25 of these individuals—known as Frequent Flyers—cost the department half a

million bucks. Wagner thought Cottage should provide $187,000. I thought it was a great idea then. I think it’s still a great idea now. Naturally, it bombed. Cottage had just given out $900,000 in community wellness grants and Wagner missed that boat. Besides, you just don’t talk to Cottage that way. If sociologist C. Wright Mills were still alive and trying to locate Santa Barbara’s ruling class, he would find it serving on the boards of Cottage Health. As Wagner knew, the ruling class doesn’t like having its hair mussed. But Anthony Wagner musses hair. That’s why I like him. I remember speaking to Cottage’s Vice President for Advancement Katy Bazylewicz at the time. She was decidedly not amused. I remember her asking—in response to Wagner’s plan—“And do what with these people? Where are we supposed to take them?” That was the $64 million question then. It’s the $64 million question today. After sitting through the aforementioned brain dumps, what the supervisors heard yet again is that facilities needed to treat the population of people who otherwise wind up in county jail do not exist. Yes, there have been improvements. But not nearly enough. I mention Cottage because its executive action team—including CEO Ron Werft and Head of Psychiatry Dr. Paul Erickson—showed up at a recent board meeting to urge the supervisors in the strongest language possible short of screaming to delay implementing a new state law that will require local governments

to pick up people deemed “gravely disabled” because of chronic substance-abuse disorders and place them in locked-up treatment facilities. Because those treatment facilities remain more hypothetical than real, Werft warned that the Cottage emergency rooms would be engulfed in chaos. Wait a year, he pleaded. The supervisors obliged. In the moment, I couldn’t help but wonder if Werft had shown up sooner—like in 2015, when his hospital’s own community health research indicated mental health ranked as the number-one greatest unmet health need—maybe he wouldn’t have had to show up to warn about the impeding chaos. It’s still not too late. The county of Santa Barbara has acres of unused land. It also has the capacity to sell bonds for public benefit projects. For the first time, Medi-Cal insurance now offers payment for treating Frequent Flyers. In other words, there’s more money available. Maybe Cottage Health—because no other entity in Santa Barbara County can convene a gathering of movers and shakers like Cottage—could help lead a community-wide charge to create the public-private partnership necessary to create the therapeutic spaces needed to treat our tortured souls. By all means, we also need to bring in Marian Medical and Sansum-Sutter too. Yes, I admit I went to Catholic school. But no, I don’t wear neon orange neckties. And I’m not looking for a head of hair to muss. But we’ve a true moment of opportunity here. The problem isn’t going away. It’s getting worse. So please, don’t make me have to call Anthony —Nick Welsh Wagner.

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riving from LAX to Lompoc late Wednesday night necessitated a “rest stop” after all the gas stations along the 101 were locked up tight. I was pleased to come upon the Gaviota rest area until I left my car to use the facilities. Imagine my horror when I found that I had to walk out of the well-lit area in front of the building and go around to the rear, where there are plenty of places for a predator, human or otherwise, to lurk after the sun has set. In what way does it make sense to have two doors to the men’s rooms in the front of the building, bright lights shining down, leaving women and girls vulnerable, having to go out of sight into the dark? As a female senior citizen traveling by myself late at night, I am dumbfounded. Didn’t anyone think about the blatant disregard for women’s safety when the original plans were under review? Didn’t anyone TE this egregious flaw in the years since then realize when the rest area was under repair? If the worst did happen to a woman at the rest area, how long would her car sit there before someone realized something was amiss? Caltrans should seriously consider changing the layout of the Gaviota rest area so that any woman can use the rest area at any time without feeling like she is putting herself at risk. —Ingeborg Waldsmith, Colrain, Massachusetts

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encourage citizens of Santa Barbara to vote “yes” on the charter amendment question (Measure A2024) appearing on the March 5 ballot. I serve as chair of the Santa Barbara Library Advisory Board but write today as an individual voter and not on behalf of this board. I write because serving on the Library Advisory Board has provided a close-up of the problems resulting from the award of construction contracts based on lowest-cost bidder. Over the last two years, three construction projects at the library, including renovation of the Library Plaza, were undertaken by a construction company awarded the contract based on its lowest-cost bid. Almost from the start, the project ran into numerous delays and problems necessitating repeated change orders. Given the accumulation of change orders, the total cost to the city for this work far exceeded the original bid and greatly delayed completion of the project.

In the next five years, Santa Barbara anticipates capital improvement projects that have been estimated by this newspaper to amount to half-billion dollars. Thus, it is imperative that Santa Barbara enacts, as many California cities have already, a “best value” formulation in awarding construction contracts. Adopting a more modern approach to awarding contracts requires changing the city charter. The library’s recent experience might be seen as a canary-in-the-coal-mine signal of the false economies from bids awarded based on lowest cost. I encourage my fellow citizens to vote “yes” on the charter amendment revision. —Margaret S. Crocco, S.B.

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how to live our lives? What gives the right for any man to tell another man how he should be? Has that man walked into the shoes of the homeless? Has that man taken steps to improve his own life? And if he has, does he have the right to push others into his way of thinking? We all live our lives. We are born and then we die. We are not supreme beings. So does controlling others show a lack of control for ourselves? Can we not all think about this? We all know that we need shelter from the elements. It really should be a constitutional right to shelter oneself. But somewhere down the line, we have turned housing into a commodity—a basic need that some of us could use to make plenty of money off others. We started to change how we look at housing people. In the past, it started with demolishing a row of affordable cottages on the east side of Carrillo Street. A friend who had it hard finding housing for herself and her champion Samoyed dogs was presented with a knock on the door and found herself evicted. The developers said: “More money can be had per square inch with newly modeled office buildings.” Next came the single-room-occupancy (SRO) hotels. The Garvey on lower State, which held the Scientology building for many years, and the Virginia, a tourist hotel on Haley, were next. The rents in the SROs were affordable for downtown workers, those who were nearly homeless, and those who were unable to find conventional shelter. They are gone now. Where did those people go? If they were lucky, they had a vehicle or their time came up on the affordable housing list. Some were placed in the Faulding, the last remaining SRO hotel. Those who were not as lucky started building hootches down by the railroad tracks—hootches made out of cardboard, lumber scraps, and pallets. Tents cropped up. Victims of the housing crisis in Santa Barbara, folks. People hoped beyond hope that they could get back into conventional housing once again. Could they qualify for the city’s Housing Authority so that they did not have to come up with first and last deposit, no pool, no pets, no children, and of course pass a background credit check?

Santa Barbara Housing Authority and the city created El Carrillo Apartments in response to the Housing Now Campaign. It was a wonderful 246 square feet of housing. A full bathroom with tub and shower, a microwave in the kitchen, a studio bed, and a desk for a computer. It housed 60 people. Amazing to see so many happy people learning to live inside again. It started with wrap-around services on-site and later used a protective manager to run the show. No curfews, nor were there any rules that said friends could not come to visit. People were able to move freely about. No lockdown, chain-link fences, no voices saying that we will only allow certain social workers to come into the compound. The El Carrillo was made famous by Huell Howser’s California Gold show on PBS. Why is El Carrillo so successful? One of the reasons was that the City Council at the time was listening to the homeless. They were invited to the table to talk about their desires for architectural design and their needs for this place. Other housing has been built for permanent places for people. They work well. Unfortunately, our voices are no longer being heard. We are no longer invited to come to the table to help design the place we would like to be part of. It is as if we are separated from the rest of our community to sit and watch others design a place that is an extension of a jail. We watch the abusiveness to human psychology as a new housing structure like La Posada is designed with harsh rules. We have been criminalized for the way we have to live—our unconventional housing—and turned into objects for the media, the police, and people with NIMBY attitudes to abuse. They call us transients, bums, not realizing the depression we go through surviving on the streets. Some are unable to even progress because of fear and self-medication. We need to be part of our community. We are not made to live in a situation where others are telling us how to live our lives. We are not made to live in a compound that is separated from the rest of our community. This does not give us the ability to think for ourselves. Please start bringing us to the table. It is only fair to allow us to speak of our dreams and our futures. Please stop trying to control us. Start to understand n through the education of our voices. LISTEN.

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obituaries Robert Dean Pearce and Myrna Lee Sansregret Pearce

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of: Robert Dean Pearce August 17th, 1929-October 10th, 2021 and Myrna Lee Sansregret Pearce April 5th-September 21st, 2020 Myrna was born April 5th,1929 in Bellingham, Washington to Arnold Medard Sansregret and Fannie Van Cruyningen Sansregret. Myrna grew up in a humble, loving, and stable home along with her two sisters and brother. As a young child Myrna contracted Tuberculosis and her chances for survival were in question. Although money was scarce, her parents traveled to Seattle and bought her clothes they couldn’t afford to try and comfort her. Myrna missed a year of school but slowly recovered and her life went on. She worked as a young girl in packing houses and picked strawberries in the fields to make money for the family. Myrna had a calm peaceful presence about her. She always seemed wise beyond her years. After graduating from Bellingham High School, Myrna worked and studied at St Joseph’s Hospital and graduated from nursing school in1950. Not long afterward, Myrna along with her sister Carol moved down to Pacific Beach, CA where Myrna worked as a nurse in the emergency room at a local hospital. It was there in Pacific Beach that her life would change forever. Bob was born August 17th,1929 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to William Ellis Pearce and Birdie Dorothy Baker Pearce. Unlike Myrna’s upbringing, Bob’s childhood was like something out of a Tom Sawyer novel. He and his little brother’s lives were wild, carefree and full of adventure. Bob was the epitome of an optimist and always saw the good in everyone and everything. With Bob the glass was always half full. As a child, Bob got a horse and was so excited to be able to 20

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ride Dempsey (named after the famous boxer) to the one room school house like all the other kids. So excited that he would walk two miles to get his horse, only to ride back in the opposite direction to school. Bob went to six different elementary schools growing up and spent days on trains where his grandparents worked as cooks. He would later describe how he was handed off the train like a bag of mail to his parents without the train even stopping. His childhood would become a great resource for his incredible storytelling later in life. Bob lettered in three sports in high school and was active in the Thespian club, performing in many plays. After graduating from Ontario High School in Oregon Bob worked at his step father’s John Deere store. Eventually he joined the Air Force, specializing in radio communication. He was stationed on Mount Laguna outside of Pacific Beach. It was there that his life would change forever. One evening Bob went on a blind date with Myrna’s sister Carol, but when sparks didn’t fly Myrna bribed her sister with the promise of a cashmere sweater if she could go on a date with “Bobby”. Well, they hit it off and started dating. They went back up to Bellingham where they were married in 1954 before returning to Mount Laguna. Soon after, their first child was born. Eventually the young couple moved back up to Bellingham, Washington. Myrna worked as a maternity nurse at St Joseph’s Hospital and Bob, after discharging from the Air Force, went to Western Washington University where he earned a degree in education and started his teaching career. By 1961 Bob and Myrna had three young children when Bob received a letter from Ian Crow who was the superintendent of the Goleta Union School District in California offering him a teaching position. So they packed up the kids in the station wagon and moved down to a small little town called Goleta. It was there that they set down roots and raised their family. Bob taught 6th grade at Cathedral Oaks Elementary and drove the school bus after school to make extra money. Myrna spent very busy days raising the kids, gardening, cooking, cleaning, and shuttling the kids in her station wagon. Bob eventually became the first Principal of

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Foothill Elementary. He would eventually work at Kellogg and Ellwood Schools where he eventually retired after 30 years. His passion for his profession and his love for his students and teachers won him the respect and love from all who knew him. Some students kept in touch for the next 50 years. As their kids got older Myrna went back to school and studied sign language and started teaching hearing impaired students throughout the Goleta Union School District. She loved her work and the students she taught and she too stayed in contact for years with many of them. In retirement, Bob and Myrna sold their house in Goleta, California and moved to Escondido California to be closer to their daughter and son-in-law. Bob played racquetball and rekindled his passion for golf. Myrna stayed very busy hosting gatherings, decorating the house, and enjoying her favorite sport, shopping! She was a great listener and everyone came to her for advice and guidance. She was very witty and had a dry sense of humor and was ruthless when playing Mexican Train! Bob was a great storyteller and could keep friends and family on the edge of their seats for hours telling stories of his life as a child. Family meant everything to Bob and Myrna and as their kids grew up and started families of their own they became incredible grandparents. Taking the grandkids to Disneyland, San Diego Wild Animal Park, arcades and hosting sleepovers. The holidays were always special at their house with Myrna decorating and cooking up a storm and Bob making his famous pumpkin cheesecakes. For their 50th wedding anniversary they took the entire family on a Mexico cruise to celebrate their love for each other. In the end they were married for 66 years. Myrna passed away peacefully on September 21st, 2020 at the age of 91 surrounded by family following a brief illness. Bob passed away on October 10th, 2021 at the age of 92. They leave behind their three children, Greg lives in Mexico, Gary and daughterin- law Shannon live in Redmond, Oregon, and Lindy and son-in-law Steve Gastelo live in Escondido, California. They also leave behind three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

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Charles William White 2/13/1945 - 2/2/2024

Charles “Chuck” William White was born February, 19, 1945 in Santa Barbara, CA. Early in life, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. His faith was was a guiding force and comfort to him until he passed into Glory on February 2, 2024. Chuck attended McKinley, La Cumbre and was in the second class to graduate from the “New” San Marcos High campus in 1962. While in Jr. High, he started his long working life. His first job was a paper route on his bike, in high school he delivered newspapers on motor route on the Riveria, he worked at “Cool’s Candies” at Five Points and Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys as a topographic draftsman. After a year at Santa Barbara City College, Chuck joined the Navy. He served three tours of duty off of the coast of Vietnam and spent two years in the Navy Reserves. Upon returning to civilian life, he returned to City Col-

lege and started working at the main post office in Santa Barbara where he met his future wife, Cheryl Day, who was also working there while attending college. Chuck and Cheryl were married on September 7,1968 at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Santa Barbara. Chuck began his long career at Penfield and Smith Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors in December of 1968. During his time at P&S he worked on hundreds of projects all over Santa Barbara. Just a few of the projects that he was most proud of were: Exxon at Las Flores Canyon, the City College Track, the Santa Barbara Airport and the Baccara Resort. Chuck greatly enjoyed his time at P&S and retired after 41 years in 2010. He then turned his research talents to genealogy, compiling a military history of his family, creating a website about the U.S. Navy Apprentice Boys, compiling records of his Navy ship, the USS King, creating a website for the King association, assisting others with their genealogy, etc. Most importantly, he was able to spend plenty of time with his granddaughter, Hallie. Chuck was an exceptional husband and a loving, kind and devoted father and grandfather. He was also proud of his service to his country. Chuck leaves behind, his beloved wife of 55 years, Cheryl, his daughter, Amy (Steve) Foy, granddaughter Hallie Lyndell Mason Foy, niece Erika Peveto and many cousins. His funeral will be held on Saturday, February 24th at 3:00 at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 3721 Modoc Rd., Santa Barbara, CA. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Hospice of Santa Barbara in memory of Chuck. Hospice of Santa Barbara provides free compassionate care to those experiencing the impact of a life-threatening illness or grieving the death of a loved one. HSB’s services include care management, spiritual care, volunteer services and professional individual and group counseling for all ages. Due to generosity of community donors all services are provided free of charge. Donations can be made online at www.hospiceofsb.org or checks can be mailed to Hospice of Santa Barbara – 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Ste. 100 – Santa Barbara, California 93103

obituaries Chris Potter

1/29/1975 - 2/3/2024

Christopher Joseph Stewart Potter, a renowned landscape artist beloved by the Santa Barbara community, died suddenly on February 3, 2024, just days after his 49th birthday. Chris was born at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital on January 29, 1975 to Susan and Jay Potter. He was a descendent of the founders of the famous Potter Hotel, which dominated the Santa Barbara shoreline in the early 20th century. Chris learned to love the sea and the shoreline while growing up near the Ellwood Bluffs, a place that remained dear to his heart until the end, particularly an overlook where he loved to paint that’s now being called Potter’s Point. He attended Ellwood Elementary, Goleta Valley Junior High, and Dos Pueblos High, then studied art at UCSB, where he became close to a large group of friends, including a surfer and songwriter from Hawaii named Jack Johnson. Upon graduating in 1998, Chris moved to be close to his brother, Jay Potter Jr., in San Diego, settling into a career as a stockbroker but continuing to paint in his free time. During a trip to Europe in August 2001, he met a woman from Quebec named Julie Beaumont in Paris, sharing a bottle of wine under the Arc de Triomphe. Julie tracked down Chris in California, convinced him to focus on his painting as a career, and then they moved to Montreal. They married on June 14, 2003, in Bromont, Québec. The couple moved back to Santa Barbara in September 2003, where Chris continued working as a stockbroker for Charles Schwab while painting every day. The Potters were blessed by the birth of their son, Malakye, in August 2006, and again by the birth of their daughter, Zenia, in May 2008. In 2009, after more than a decade as a stockbroker, Chris quit that career to paint

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full-time, pledging to create at least one piece per day. His risky life change inspired the community at large, giving hope to those who wanted to follow their own dreams and live life on their own terms. Chris mostly kept up that pace — often producing even more than one painting per day — until his death, becoming very successful in this endeavor. He was a common sight on the beaches and bluffs around Santa Barbara County, but he also brought his easel much deeper into nature than most plein air artists, exploring the rugged reaches of the Los Padres National Forest during annual backpacking trips and the isolated coves of Channel Islands National Park. Chris Potter Family Art Shows became known as legendary gatherings, where he sold works small and large. Prices ranged from nearnothing to tens of thousands of dollars, and paintings were frequently donated to support a variety of causes, including his most recent donation just weeks ago to a young woman fighting cancer. Chris Potter pieces hang in public and private places all over Santa Barbara and beyond, leaving a visual legacy that will be appreciated long into the future. His infectiously joyous life was interrupted in the fall of 2021, when Chris was diagnosed with an incredibly rare and aggressive form of cancer called NUT carcinoma that had invaded his lungs and elsewhere. He spent weeks on the verge of death in Cottage Hospital, eventually traveling across the state and country for consults and treatments. The community rallied around him and his family, supporting them financially and emotionally through The Friendship Paddle in the summer of 2022. Miraculously, and against all predictions by doctors from Harvard to UCLA, Chris came back from near-death to return to his daily regime of painting and living the good Santa Barbara life. Following recent scans that showed his body was free of visible cancer, Chris was in the midst of that life when he died suddenly while visiting friends and family in San Diego and Huntington Beach. He spent his last day golfing and hanging out with close buddies,

but did not awake the next morning, having passed away peacefully in his sleep. Chris Potter is survived by his wife Julie; son Malakye; daughter Zenia; mother Susan Potter; brothers Jay Potter Jr. and Alex Potter; sister Megan Elizabeth Stern; and five nieces. On Julie’s side, Chris is survived by his father-in-law Gilles Beaumont, motherin-law Carmelle Brosseau; stepmother-in-law Lise-Margerite Legare; and brotherin-law Francis Beaumont. He is preceded in death by his father, Jay Sheldon Potter, who passed away in October 2023. A celebration of life will be held at the Elings Performing Arts Center at Dos Pueblos High School on Saturday, February 24, 1 p.m. Given the potential for a large crowd, attendees are being asked to register in advance by visiting chrispotterart.com. Those who would like to support Malakye and Zenia can donate to gofundme.com/f/ for-malakye-and-zenia.

Joan Keller Tibbets 3/6/1934 - 1/22/2024

Joan Keller Tibbets, born on March 6, 1934, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on January 22, 2024, at her Saddlebrooke, Arizona home. She was the beloved second daughter of Sabina Anne and Frank Joseph Keller. She is preceded in death by sister Nancy Lewe. Her fondest childhood memories were family trips to the Jersey shore and the Pocono Mountains, experiences that shaped her lifelong love of nature and adventure. She graduated from Merion Mercy Academy in 1951 and earned a degree in Political Science from Trinity University in 1955. Joan’s love for music led her to sing in choirs throughout her life, including the Oratorio Choir in Santa Barbara and The Sonoran Singers in Saddlebrooke. She was an avid reader, animal lover, and found solace in her faith, with Saint Francis as her guiding light.

Travel was her passion, exploring over 150 cities on six continents, forming deep friendships, including her companion, Horrie Gelder of Melbourne, Australia. Joan is survived by her three children, son, Paul, and his wife, Tracy and their boys, Cole and Parker; son, Brian, and his wife, Hiromi, and grandchildren, Alecia, Christian, Sonia and Brendan; daughter, Lisa, and her husband, Denis.

Ronald Earl Cook

6/8/1942 - 11/29/2023

Ron was born to loving parents Earl and Ann Cook on June 8, 1942, in Torrance, CA and had two younger brothers, Michael and David. Ron was a good student and enjoyed sports and outdoor activities. He played football in high school and enjoyed many other sports throughout his life. He also loved cars and built a Model A as a teenager. Ron met his future wife Sherry while in high school. They married in 1961 and remained married until his passing. They started their family at age 20 and had four kids by age 26. During that time, Ron worked full time at Good Year and attended college full time to earn his BA in Business. Ron’s early career included stints at Mattel, Salk Institute and Korn Ferry. He and a great friend then launched Franciscan Developments in 1973, and Ron later continued with his own company, Ronald E Cook and Co., until he retired. He ended his successful career doing executive search for large real estate corporations. Ron was, and still is, admired and respected by his former business partners, associates, and employees. Some of his best long-term friendships came from those work relationships. Ron was known for his wanderlust… initially chasing the work opportunities and later to find greener pastures, including Santa Barbara and Mexico. He and Sherry got to see a fair bit of the world

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before he became ill. The last decade of his life was impacted by heart failure. Ron was one of the first recipients of an LVAD at Scripps hospital. He did so well that he was asked to be an ambassador for the program, which he did for several years. The last year of his life was spent in Chico, CA to be near his and Sherry’s daughter, Angela. Ron was pre-deceased by his three sons, Rich, Ron and Don and his brother, David. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sherry, daughter Angela, brother Michael, grandchildren Ryan, Arianna, Ashley, Mira and Jordan, and great-granddaughter Avery. Ron was a good father and an even better grandfather. He had a good, full life and will be forever missed. To contact family, email angela.cook. arts@gmail.com

Stephan Buell Maulhardt

9/19/1951 - 2/4/2024

Stephan Buell Maulhardt was born in Santa Barbara in 1951 to parents John Buell Maulhardt and Geraldine Ann Margason. He lived in Carpinteria for most of his life, where he attended high school and was often seen on his Harley Davidson out and about for his coffee run. Stephan was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 413 and worked as an electrician for 28 years. He could be found riding his beloved horse Fooler in the annual Fiesta parade and packing in the Sespe and Sierras. He was a lover of all animals, his dogs Ringo and Heidi, and even his backyard scrub jays. Stephan is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of forty-one years, Doreen Maulhardt, son Eric Maulhardt and his wife Amy, grandchildren Max and Macy, daughter Elizabeth Maulhardt, daughter Megan Tognazzini and her husband Donnie, grandchildren Evan and Vivian, and brothers Jeff and Chris Maulhardt.

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obituaries Marsha Ann Deaderick

Donald Robert Pate 3/24/1924 - 1/28/2024

5/13/1949 - 12/8/2023

Marsha passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023 in Redmond, Oregon following a 5 year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Santa Barbara on May 13, 1949, Marsha spent her childhood years in Carpinteria and later in Covina CA. She returned to Santa Barbara to live and work for most of her adult life where she enjoyed many interests and volunteer activities. Her favorite past time was traveling to England where she participated in many walking adventures all around the country. She is survived by her two brothers and heir wives, along with her five beloved nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind many friends who loved her for her kind and generous spirit. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

Greg Henderson

3/25/1957 - 1/18/2024

Greg Henderson was born in Santa Barbara, CA to John Robert Henderson and Lalitha Sastri Henderson. In his youth, he played basketball at the Goleta Boys club, was a starter at Dos Pueblos HS (‘75), started on a state runner up team at SBCC (77’), started for D-1 Northern Arizona where he earned NCAA 1st team All- American Academic honors. He married his beloved Beatriz in 1988. They settled in Albuquerque, NM. He eventually became the CFO for Acción. He also became a deacon for the Catholic Church. They raised 8 children, Santiago, Fr. Agustin, Lilia, Evelina, Benjamín, Esteban, Dante, Francisco. In 2017 they moved to Tucson. He was hired as the CFO of the Tucson Diocese. He is survived by his wife, his children, and his brother Tom (wife Terrin). His funeral mass was held on January 22, 2024 at Si. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson. 22

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It is with heavy hearts that the Pate Family announces the passing of our husband, Father and Grandfather, Donald Robert Pate, on January 28th, 2024 after a brief illness. One word to describe Don is “unforgettable.” Don was born to loving parents, Walter and Nell Pate in Omaha, Nebraska on March 24, 1924. Don was a gentleman of the Greatest Generation. He was a true original. Blessed with a great sense of humor, Don was a self-made business entrepreneur who had innumerable friends, acquaintances and business colleagues throughout his 99 years. He grew up in Turlock, California. He was a fine athlete, excelling in basketball, track, tennis and baseball. On December 7, 1941, he and a friend were at the local movie house when the movie was stopped and the announcement was made that Japan had bombed Pearl Harbor. Don joined the United States Navy after high school and went to Officer’s Candidate School at Colorado College, then Oberlin, The University of Pennsylvania. He was a pitcher for the Penn baseball team until he was called to active duty. He served on a PT boat in the North Sea. He enjoyed the USO in Atlantic City and New York. He loved big band performances like Lionel Hampton, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and Count Basie. His favorite performer was Lena Horne. After the war, jobs were scarce. He took a job at a funeral home and went through Mortuary College, and also got his insurance license. He worked in the insurance industry and invested in real estate, building and fixing properties and selling. It was his move to Santa Barbara, California where Don learned to play golf, which would become a favor-

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ite pastime. He joined Montecito Country Club in 1963 and served as President of the club for several years. He purchased a home in Montecito just behind the club and that’s where his sons, John and Steve, learned the game and have each played competitive golf at a high level ever since. John is an accomplished amateur, playing in 21 USGA tournaments. Steve played on the PGA Tour and is a two-time Ryder Cup participant representing the United States. Steve now plays on the Champions Tour and enjoys the golf course design business. Don’s eldest son, Michael, is a retired businessman who owned a tile and hardwood floor business, whose greatest joy is from giving back to his community through service in the home building industry, and Don’s daughter, Patricia, is an accomplished professional singer with the voice of an angel. Don found his place when he and his wife, Noreen (Allin) Pate, the love of his life, moved to the Santa Ynez Valley. They had a great life and enjoyed owning their ranch for over 40 years. There was always a dog in their lives and several cats along with their beloved Donkeys, horses, goats and sheep. Don also joined The Alisal early on as one of the first members. Don was a lifelong Detroit Tiger’s fan. He even let his sons stay home from school in 1968 to watch the World Series Tigers and Cardinals games. Don had so many really good friends, more friends than most people have in a lifetime. His best friend was Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. Efrem spoke eloquently about their true and steadfast friendship at Don’s 90th birthday celebration at The Alisal. Efrem’s daughter, Stephanie Zimbalist, has been a supportive and loving friend for many years. We appreciate the love she has always shown our family. Don was predeceased by his parents. Brother in law, Buddy Allin, sister in law, Janet Allin. Don is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Noreen (Allin) Pate. His sons Michael Pate, John Pate (Susan), Steve Pate (Sheri) and daughter Patricia Pate. Grandchildren Christopher Pate, Gregory Pate, Debbie Pate, Steven Pate, Nicole (Morgan) Roth,

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Sarah Pate, Matthew Pate, and Taylor Pate. And, many Great Grandchildren. His brotherin-law Kelly (Kelly) Allin, nieces Katie, Elise, Marissa and Rachel Allin, and nephew David Rucker. Nephew, Aaron and wife Ericka, with daughter Ivy Allin have made the last many years so very special, in so many ways, and our family is eternally grateful for your love and constant care. Of all the accomplishments in Don’s long life, he was most proud of the family he and Noreen built together. A testament to a life well lived. We look forward to the day when we meet again, can play another round of golf, a game of Cribbage and smoke a fine cigar. Our love is everlasting. A grateful “thank you” to Dr. Gus Dascanio for Don’s fine medical care and for giving our family loving support. Loper Funeral Chapel Directors

Margie Yahyavi

3/13/1955 - 1/28/2024

Margie Yahyavi passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara on Sunday, January 28th, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Margie was born in Sebring, Florida, in 1955. At the young age of five, Margie and her family moved to Santa Barbara, a place that would become her lifelong home and the canvas for her extraordinary contributions. Margie’s beautiful life served as a beacon of love, generosity and unwavering commitment to uplifting those around her and the broader community. Margie’s love for others was so beautifully evident in the life and home she built around her family. Within the walls of her home, she raised two sons she loved and adored deeply, instilling in them the values of love and generosity she held dear. Her home not only belonged to her husband and sons, it also became a place that many called home throughout the years. She regularly opened her doors for days,

months and even years to extended family members, opera singers, soccer coaches, and anyone in need of support. Margie’s home was a place where everyone was not only welcomed, but treated as family. This openhearted generosity and the deep and meaningful bonds she fostered within her home were true embodiments of her loving nature and her desire to comfort, love, and uplift those around her. Margie’s generosity and contribution extended far beyond the walls of her own home. Recognizing the power of education and the arts to transform lives, she became a formidable force within the Santa Barbara education system. Her leadership with the Santa Barbara Education Foundation became her mission and legacy in Santa Barbara — a testament to her belief in the potential of every child and the community’s future. During her 12-year tenure as the Executive Director for the Santa Barbara Education Foundation, Margie made a lasting impact in the Santa Barbara community. She championed music education in the Santa Barbara Unified School District, ensuring access to instruments and music programs for all students. Margie was instrumental in focusing efforts on critical areas such as literacy, recognizing the importance of reading proficiency and teacher development in shaping a brighter future for every student. Her leadership extended beyond academics; during the pandemic, she established emergency funds that provided wi-fi access and warm clothing for students in need. Each initiative she touched was infused with her spirit of generosity and a relentless drive to uplift and empower others. Margie’s life was a symphony of love, generosity, and community—a melody that will resonate forever within the hearts of those she touched. To honor her life and contribution, you may extend her legacy by making a donation to the Santa Barbara Education Foundation. A memorial service will be held on February 17, 2024. Please contact the family for more information about the service.

obituaries Charles Richard Graham

10/26/1937 - 1/27/2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Charles Richard Graham, a cherished and godly soul who touched the lives of many. Born on October 26, 1937, in Santa Barbara, Charles was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and dear friend, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Charles shared sixty-four beautiful years of marriage with the love of his life, Mary. Together, they built a family filled with love, joy, and lasting memories. Charles adored his four children, eleven grandchildren, and fifteen greatgrandchildren, and every family gathering was a joyous celebration of togetherness. A Santa Barbara native, Charles dedicated his career to the construction industry, making his mark as a skilled lather. His creative touch can be seen in many distinctive styles of Santa Barbara architecture, a testament to his talent and commitment to his craft. He also served in the Army for two years and was very proud of that fact. Beyond his professional achievements, some of Charles’ greatest contributions was his integral role in starting the Santa Barbara Boys and Girls Club as well as Dos Pueblos Little League, an organization celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year. His commitment to community and youth development left an indelible mark, shaping the lives of countless children. Charles knew no stranger. His warm embrace and vivacious spirit endeared him to all who crossed his path. His laughter and joking made every interaction a memorable one, creating a legacy of kindness and camaraderie. As we bid farewell to Charles Richard Graham, we celebrate a life well-lived—a life filled with love, laughter, and meaningful contributions. His presence will be deeply

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missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have known him. He is survived by his wife Mary (Ambriz) Graham, daughter Michelle White and husband Dave, sons Richard Graham and wife Tammy Lee, Garrett Graham and wife Joann, Tammy Fenske and husband Rob, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, sisters, Rosemary, Diane, Jeannie, Beverly and brother Jack. He is predeceased by his Father and mother Richard and Carmen, brothers Joey and Richard. A memorial service will be held at Santa Barbara Mission February 23rd at 11:00. Following will be a celebration of life will be held at Glenn Annie Golf Club. May Charles rest in eternal peace, and may his family find comfort in the beautiful memories they shared with him.

Richard “Dick” Barker Sr. 7/1/1935 - 12/7/2023

Richard “Dick” Barker Sr., 88 of Santa Barbara, CA, who lived with his daughter in Hansville, WA his last year, died with his family by his side on December 7, 2023. He was born July 1,1935 in Santa Barbara, CA to George and Lois (Avant). He was proceeded in death by his wife, Ann Barker (Renga) of 62 years December 18, 2021. He served in Korea as a Marine. He worked several years until his retirement in late 2005 at Channel City Lumber in Santa Barbara. After retirement he was a marshal for Santa Barbara Golf Club. He enjoyed trips to Las Vegas and traveling with his family, playing poker, watching any type of sports especially football which he played in High School for the Santa Barbara Dons. Survivors include his two daughters Melinda (Jim) McMahon and Susan Nelson, Son Richard (Julie) Barker Jr. Granddaughters Tessie Nelson, Kelly Barker, Bridget McMa-

hon, Sydney Barker and Great Grandson Hunter Spann. The Family will have a memorial for both Dick and Ann in Yosemite Valley, a favorite place to visit.

Jacob Isaac Ortega-Jauregui

12/27/1997 - 12/23/2023

Jacob Isaac Jauregui born December 27, 1997 in Santa Barbara, CA. He graduated from Alta Vista HS class of 2016. He was passionate about music and enjoyed watching movies. Often drawn to the ocean, Jacob loved the calmness of nature and the peaceful freedoms of the outdoors. His laughter was a melody that rang through our family. His beautiful smile and tender heart will never be forgotten. He truly loved all his family and friends. As we bid farewell to our beloved Son, Brother, Nephew and Grandson, let us carry forth his light within us. We do so with hearts heavy with sorrow but also our faith in the Lord reminds us that his spirit is no longer bound by the confines of this earthly realm, lives on in the memories that we cherish and in the love that he spread. Our family invites you to join his celebration of life and funeral service at the Seventh Day Adventist Church 425 Arroyo Rd. Santa Barbara, Ca 93110 on Sunday, February 25th at 1p with reception to follow immediately

Elena Almodovar Limón 8/11/1934 - 1/12/2024

Elena Almodovar Limón peacefully passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, in Santa Barbara, California. Our Lord called her home, and she is now reunited with her loving husband. She leaves us after a prolonged illness, but we find solace in that she is no longer suffering and has found eternal peace in heaven. She leaves behind her children Alfredo (Josie) Limón, Emma (Henry) Montes, Susie (Mark) Da Re, Julio A. (Sylvia) Limón, Petra (Louie) Leyva, Sandra (Gilbert) Villarreal, 14 grandchildren, 7 greatgrandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Elena was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Julio Gonzalez Limón, parents as well as siblings, and extended family members. Elena was born in Teuchitlán, Jalisco, Mexico, on August 11, 1934, and immigrated to the United States during her early childhood. Her family established their roots in Santa Barbara, California. Elena attended Lincoln Elementary, Santa Barbara Jr. High, and Santa Barbara High Schools. She graduated from Santa Barbara High School as part of the class of 1953. She remained a proud Don the rest of her life and one of her greatest joys was attending SBHS football games, where she enthusiastically cheered on her daughter, Sandra, who served as a cheerleader for the Dons. She met Julio Gonzalez Limón in Santa Barbara, CA, and following a brief courtship, they exchanged wedding vows in April 1958. Julio was the love of her life, and together, they established an expansive and affectionate family. Over the years, they developed numerous traditions, including family birthday barbecues, the annual Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot at Goleta Beach, and festive Christmas gatherings. Our mother dedicated herself to the field of education, serving as a Teacher’s Aide at Monroe Elementary School in the Santa Barbara Unified

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School District for many years. Her influence extended beyond the classroom, as numerous students later shared the lasting impact she had on their lives. Actively involved in her children’s PTA, she took immense pride when her family was honored as the Family of the Year at Wilson Elementary School in 1972. Her firm commitment to both community and family highlighted her warm and engaging personality, endearing her to many. A social butterfly, she was always ready to celebrate and often the life of the party, adding a constant touch of joy to her relatives and various circles of friends. She was particularly fond of old Western movies, with Audie Murphy, James Arness (Matt Dillon), and John Wayne ranking among her heroes. She loved her annual trips to Las Vegas, where she helped illuminate the city skyline with enthusiasm and vitality. Always optimistic that her next spin or bet might result in big winnings. Elena was very committed to her Catholic faith. Alongside her husband, Julio, she faithfully opened the Church doors every morning for the weekday Mass at San Roque Catholic Church for more than two decades. Finding joy in these early morning gatherings, she cherished the opportunity to connect with her Lord through scripture and prayer. We deeply feel the absence of our mother and treasure the invaluable life lessons she shared with us. While her departure is painful, we find comfort in the belief that she is now in a place of peace, resting free from any suffering. The family extends heartfelt thanks to her caregiver of over six years, Ruth Alvarez, for her compassionate and loving care, providing many moments of laughter and joy. We also express our sincere appreciation to the dedicated staff at Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care for their compassionate and affectionate care extended to our mother throughout her residency at the facility. A Rosary Service will be held on Friday January 26, 2024 at 7:00pm at San Roque Catholic Church, Santa Barbara, CA. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday January 27, 2024 at 10:00am at San Roque Catholic Church, 325 Argonne Circle, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.

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JOSHUA BOBROVE

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Resource Guide, 2024

Photographers Renew Their Love, Three Unique Wedding Stories, and Wedding Technology Trends

he possibilities of saying“I do”in beautiful Santa Barbara

are endless. Celebrate on the beach or in a park, at a hotel, or at a vineyard. Opt for a taco or pizza bar and the sounds of a live band, or have a deejay curate a personal playlist. In this issue, Shannon Brooks will introduce you to our enchanting cover couple, Jess and James, who said yes, again, after 10 years of marriage. Maggie Yates will share stories of three local couples who recollect their unique nuptials from

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years past as well and also takes a fascinating look at current trends in weddings, such as QR codes, content creators, and LED screens. Along with the stories, this year’s issue is bursting with information on all aspects of planning for your big day. Let our 2024 Wedding Resource Guide inspire you to create a unique experience that expresses your extraordinary love. —Terry Ortega

The Arlington Theatre

AC Postel Memorial Rose Garden Garden: Capacity 50. Lawn: Capacity 200. Los Olivos and Laguna sts. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/outdoor

The Anchor Rose Portside Patio: Capacity 60. Starboard Patio: Capacity 60. 113 Harbor Wy., Ste. 180. (805) 770-5069. info@theanchorrose.com. theanchorrose.com

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden

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Arbor: Capacity 150. Grass: Capacity 60. Santa Barbara, Garden, and Arrellaga sts. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/outdoor

Courtyard, paseo, lobby, lounge, marquee available. 1317 State St. (805) 963-9589. arlingtonevents@metrotheatres.com. arlingtontheatresb.com

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

Cabrillo Pavilion Seated: Capacity 215. 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. cabrillopavilion.santabarbaraca.gov

Carousel House Seated: Capacity 180. Cocktail style: Capacity 240. 223 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/carouselhouse

Carr Winery S.B. Barrel Room & Patio Seated: Capacity 50. Standing: Capacity 200. 414 N. Salsipuedes St. (805) 965-7985. info@carrwinery.com. carrwinery.com

Carr Winery Santa Ynez Tasting Room

Stealing a secret moment at the County Courthouse Sunken Gardens

Seated: Capacity 30. Standing: Capacity 75. 3563 Numancia St., #101, Santa Ynez. (805) 688-5757.

Photographer Joshua Bobrove captures the day at Alisal Ranch in Solvang.

info@carrwinery.com. carrwinery.com

Carrillo Ballroom Seated: Capacity 300. Cocktail style: Capacity 400. 100 E. Carrillo St. (805) 897-2519. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/carrilloballroom

see independent.com/ weddingguide2024.

Casa Las Palmas Seated: Capacity 65. Cocktail style: Capacity 75. 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/casalaspalmas

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

East Beach (Outdoors) Cabrillo West: Capacity 200. Calle Puerto Vallarta: Capacity 300. Cabrillo Blvd. at Calle Puerto Vallarta. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov

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

Elings Park Foundation Godric Grove: Capacity 200. Singleton Pavilion: Capacity 200. 1298 Las Positas Rd. (805) 569-5611. dsouza@elingspark.org. elingspark.org

Fess Parker Wine Country Inn The Garden: Capacity 80 seated. Garden Terrace: Capacity 36 seated. The Bargiel Patio: Capacity 50 seated. 2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. (805) 6887788. info@fessparker.com fessparkerinn.com

Fess Parker Winery Marcella’s Garden: Capacity 300. Tent Pad: Capacity 225. Rodney’s Vineyard: Capacity 150. Barrel Room: Capacity 100. Wine Club Patio: Capacity 100. 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos. (805) 688-1545. info@fessparker.com. fessparker.com/weddings

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Shutterbugs Celebrate Their Love, Again Wedding Photography Pros James and Jess Renew Their Vows 10 Years Later

The picture of enduring love

ames Witty and Jess Fairchild know a thing or two

about what makes a wedding spectacular. In the 12 years they’ve been together in all aspects of life and love, the duo has documented the nuptials of more than 600 couples. So, when the popular husband-and-wife wedding photography team decided to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary with an epic vow renewal bash in November 2023, the party planning bar was inevitably set high. Aside from growing relationally as a couple and seizing the opportunity to “glow up” their wedding back when they were 23 and 25 years young, James and Jess had a lot to celebrate. Their dedication to optimizing their physical and emotional health had paid off and they were feeling better than ever. Their photography business was thriving, and they were living their dream, traveling to beautiful locations around the world doing what they love together—and getting to come home to Santa Barbara, a place they are equally passionate about. The couple had seen and photographed many intimate vow renewals in glamorous, far-flung locations, giving them abundant inspiration. But they wanted to do theirs at home with their nearest and dearest. “We realized that we get to travel so much for work, we didn’t want it to be a destination or to just be the two of us,” Jess shared. “We wanted to celebrate and have this party for all the people that have been a part of our life and our marriage for the last 10 years, and honor them through that day as well.”

The Meet Cute Before delving into the details of their spectacular renewal, what they did differently from their wedding, and how they’ve matured as a couple in their first decade of marriage, let’s rewind to the very beginning of the vivacious, charismatic couple’s love story. A Santa Barbara native, Jess got into photography as a teenager and did stints in East Africa and New York before returning home to Santa Barbara, carving a niche as a wedding photographer. James moved to Santa Barbara

to study photography at Brooks Institute. One of his college roommates encountered Jess’s younger sister while shopping at Bed Bath & Beyond and they got to talking. After learning he was studying photography, she encouraged him to reach out to Jess, who was already work working as a professional photographer, thinking they could talk shop. Back at the apartment, the guys looked up Jess’s website and were impressed. His roommate reached out to Jess, and a few weeks later, they got together with their respective roommates. James was smitten from the get-go, but it took six months before Jess took him out of the friend zone. They finally crossed that line watching the Andrew Garfield–era SpiderMan at the Arlington. Fortuitously, their other friends didn’t make it to the film in time and they ended up alone. He kissed her, she kissed him back, a lot of making out ensued, and three days later, they were officially a couple. Once they started dating, working together was a natural fit, and it didn’t take long for them to realize they wanted to be together forever. James sold his car to buy her engage engagement ring, which was a huge surprise, and they got married at a Montecito estate in 2013.

The Dream Team Jess and James have worked with the best-of-the-best wedding event production talents around the world over the course of their career. These are the local vendors who helped make their vow renewal vision a reality. PLANNING, DESIGN, AND FLORAL: Tyler Speier Events, tylerspeier.com

MAKEUP: 805 Makeup, 805makeup.com

VIDEO: B Studios, bstudios.org

DEEJAY: Party Proper Productions, partyproper.com

PORTRAITS: David Mendoza III, davidmendozaiii.com

LIGHTING AND DRAPING: Bella Vista Designs, bellavistadesigns.com

CEREMONY AND RECEPTION PHOTOGRAPHY: Lauren Shearon Photography, laurenshearonphotography.com; and De Colores Photography, decoloresphoto.com

RENTALS: The Tent Merchant, thetentmerchant.com CATERING: Lucca Truck, luccatruck.com

CEREMONY VENUE: Hotel Californian, hotelcalifornian.com

TRANSPORTATION: Jump on the School Bus, jumpontheschoolbus.com

Ten Years of Love Later

When asked how their relationship has evolved and thrived in 10 years, James said, “The thing that’s never changed between Jess and I is we started as best friends and we’ve continued into RECEPTION VENUE: that best friendship as spouses.” For Jess, it’s also about being Santa Barbara Historical self-aware and simultaneously aware of how the other functions. “Beyond the trendiness of learning the other person’s Museum, sbhistorical.org love language, actually knowing what that person needs, how they feel love, and how they refuel is so important.” COCKTAILS: Communication is key too. Early on, they agreed to avoid Crafted Cocktails S.B., passive-aggressiveness and take what the other says at face craftedcocktailssb.com value so there’s no need to read between the lines. “Life’s too short to play games, especially with your spouse and especially HAIR: with your business partner and everything in between,” James said. When it comes to games, the couple quickly learned that Santa Barbara Bridal, the best way to harness their competitive natures and keep santabarbarabridal.com the peace is to always play on the same team. And then there’s the doting on each other. “I always say to couples don’t sweat the small stuff, but the details matter most,” James explained. “The intention of how you communicate, the notes, the continuing to date, dressing up for each other and taking care of yourself and all those good manners.” They reflected upon many of these relationship goals and perspectives in their renewal vows, such as fighting for the other person’s highest possible good and challenging each other to become their best selves. They also re-vowed to laugh together every day, honor each other’s Get us to the Hotel Californian on time! decisions and always remain each other’s number-one fans.

DRESS: Chic and Holland, chicandholland.com ALTERATIONS: Ana Maria’s Bridal, morilee.com/dress-stores/ ana-marias-bridal-boutique/ TUX: Topman, topman.com

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James and Jess say, “We still do,” 10 years later.

One More Time While the vow renewal was a celebration of their relationship, creating an incredible guest experience was at the forefront of every decision. “We wanted to celebrate and invest in the people that invest in us,” James shared. The guest list ended up around 100 people—compared to 500 at their wedding. Some attendees were also at their wedding, but many were newer friends and close wedding industry collaborators they jokingly call “friend-ors.” One of those vendor friends is Tyler Speier, the same event planner who produced their wedding 10 years before. James and Jess credit their trust in Tyler’s talents for making so much of the process stress-free and producing such a perfect day. “We gave Tyler and his team a lot of free rein,” Jess said. “We’ve worked with them for so many years, and they know us and our style so well.” The couple chose Hotel Californian’s Sirena Terrace for the ceremony. “Hotel Californian’s rooftop is the epitome of the beauty of Santa Barbara,” James enthused. As they walked down the aisle arm-in-arm with those sweeping views and Daft Punk’s “One More Time” blaring, guests were screaming, cheering, some even standing on chairs, setting the tone for the rowdy party ahead. “That was my favorite moment of the whole day,” Jess said. “It’s really incredible to see all of your favorite people in one place cheering you on and supporting your marriage.” She was also floored by the new diamond ring James surprised her with after they exchanged their vows! After the ceremony, Jump on the School Bus took everyone from Hotel Californian to the reception at Santa Barbara Historical Museum, which Tyler’s team and Bella Vista had transformed in a way that took Jess’s breath away upon first sight. She said other wedding pros who had done events there before didn’t even recognize the venue when they saw their photos.

Leveling Up When it came to what they wanted to do differently, one of the couple’s biggest priorities was dancing, which they didn’t think there was enough of at their wedding, given it ended at 9 p.m. “Everyone danced for three straight hours at our vow renewal,” Jess happily shared. And the fun kept flowing after the reception—they all went to Test Pilot for an impromptu after-party, as the bar’s owners Brandon and Misty were among the guests.

Instead of doing a cake cutting, they poured a champagne tower for their toast, which they intentionally kept short and sweet, focused on thanking everyone. They also expressed their gratitude through a personalized hand-written letter for every guest, which was placed at their table settings. Also, in lieu of cake, they filled a giant unicorn piñata with mini alcohol bottles and scratcher tickets for some grown-up fun and games. They graduated from the simple beer and wine menu of their wedding day to a full cocktail program. James, a skilled mixologist himself, explained, “Cocktails have been a very big part of our brand with weddings, Instagram, and the hospitality world.” The bar was staffed by Craft Cocktails, who created a menu of signature drinks, and James and Jess were impressed that their team kept track of what 100 different people were drinking as they refreshed cocktails throughout the night. Last but certainly not least, their fashion choices presented another opportunity for a welcome do-over. At their wedding, “James wore a charcoal suit that didn’t fit well,” Jess explained, which is why he went with a black tux this time around. For herself, “I knew I wanted a sexy statement dress,” Jess said. “It would’ve been harder to get away with that for our actual wedding day, but I didn’t have to wear a wedding-wear wedding dress, because it wasn’t a wedding!” Naturally, when it came to documenting their vow renewal, James and Jess knew exactly how they wanted to approach it. And they didn’t pick just one photographer, because they wanted their friends to get to celebrate with them. Before the ceremony, David Mendoza shot their first look and portraits at the Hotel Californian. He passed the baton to two other friends, Lauren Shearon and Mayra Martinez, who tag-teamed the ceremony and reception. “They took the most fun dancing photos I’ve ever seen,” James enthused. Aside from having an A-Team of photography pros, they also built in time to get behind the lens to capture each other in their vow renewal finery. “On our wedding day, we never picked up a camera the entire day,” Jess explained. “That was one of our biggest regrets, not carving out the time to pick up a camera.” This time, they took portraits of each other at home and at Hotel Californian. And after the after-party, they didn’t miss the opportunity to capture their bliss with a selfie in bed. “It was just the happiest,” Jess said. “Everything went so perfectly; I wouldn’t change a single thing, and that’s the best feeling!”

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Night Lizard Brewing Company Capacity total 150. Tasting Room: Capacity 100. Patio: Capacity 25. Deck: Capacity 25. 607 State St. (805) 908-9681. johnthenightlizard@gmail.com. nightlizardbrewingcompany.com

Ortega Welcome House

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weddings@countyofsb.org. countyofsb.org/parks

Capacity 50. 632 E. Ortega St. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/ortegawelcomehouse

A picturesque ceremony at Stow House, a U.S. historical landmark in Goleta

Franklin Neighborhood Center

The Lark

Capacity 125. 1136 E. Montecito St. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/franklincenter

Full Restaurant: Capacity 130 seated. Capacity 200 standing. Side Patio: Capacity 50 seated. Capacity 70 standing. Private Dining Room: Capacity 50 seated. 131 Anacapa St. (805) 284-0370. events@thelarksb.com. thelarksb.com

Goleta Valley Historical Society Stewards of Rancho La Patera & Stow House Capacity 500. 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. (805) 770-0719. karen@goletahistory.org. goletahistory.org/venue-rental

The Granada Theatre

Capacity 150-200. 1214 State St. (805) 899-3000. info@granadasb.org. granadasb.org/renting-the-venue

Kimpton Canary Hotel Rooftop: Capacity 150. Riviera Ballroom: Capacity 160. Channel Islands Room: Capacity 70. Chapala Terrace: Capacity 40. 31 W. Carrillo St. (805) 879-9143. jessica.reardon@canarysantabarbara.com. canarysantabarbara.com

La Mesa Park Capacity 125. 295 Meigs Rd. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/outdoor

La Paloma Café Full Bar Buyout: Capacity 40 seated. Upper Deck Patio: Capacity 24 seated. Capacity 30 standing. Anacapa Patio: Capacity 40 seated. Capacity 50 standing. Full Patio Buyout: Capacity 65 seated. Capacity 100 standing. Full Restaurant Buyout: Capacity 130 seated. Capacity 200 standing. 702 Anacapa St. (805) 966-7029. events@lapalomasb.com. lapalomasb.com

Leadbetter Beach Beach: Capacity 200. Loma Alta and Shoreline drs. (805) 5645418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/outdoor

Lilac Pâtisserie Event Room: Capacity 40. 1017 State St. (805) 845-7400. events@lilacpatisserie.com. lilacpatisserie.com/weddings

Loquita Full Restaurant Buyout: Capacity 115 seated. Capacity 175 standing. Full Patio: Capacity 75 seated. Capacity 100 standing. La Rambla: Capacity 45 seated. Capacity 50 standing. Private Patio: Capacity 30 seated. 202 State St. (805) 880-3380. events@loquitasb.com. loquitasb.com

MacKenzie Center Capacity 70. 3111 State St. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/mackenziecenter

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation Rooftop/Sky Garden Area: Capacity 220 seated. Capacity: 240 standing. First Floor + Courtyard: Seated: Capacity 200. Standing: Capacity: 300. Full Museum: Capacity 500. 125 State St. (805) 770-5000. events@moxi.org. moxi.org

S.B. Historical Museum Courtyards: Capacity 2-500. Covarrubias Adobe: Capacity 2-60. 136 E. De la Guerra St. (805) 966-1601. rentals@sbhistorical.org. sbhistorical.org/venue-rental

Palm Park Beach House Seated: Capacity 100. Cocktail style: Capacity 125. 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/beachhouse

S.B. Museum of Natural History

Rancho San Julian Private historic property for private events. Capacity 200. 6000 San Julian Rd., Lompoc. info@theranchtable.com. theranchtable.com/collections/gatherings

S.B. Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Rincon Beach Club Capacity 225. 3805 Santa Claus Ln., Carpinteria. (805) 566-9933. sales@eventsbyrincon.com. eventsbyrincon.com

Indoors: Capacity 150. Outdoors: Capacity 150. 211 Stearns Wharf. (805) 962-2526 x111. acokeley@sbnature2.org. sbnature.org/rentals

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, S.B. Catering, spa packages, room blocks. Bacara Ballroom: Capacity 1,250. The Bluff: Capacity 300. Rotunda Room: 200. Terrace and lawns are also available. 8301 Hollister Ave., Goleta. (805) 968-0100. sbarz.leads@ritzcarlton.com. ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/santa-barbara

Saint Barbara Event Center Ball Room, Patio, and Plaza packages. Capacity 200. 1205 San Antonio Creek Rd. (805) 6834492. rentals@saintbarbara.net. saintbarbaraeventcenter.com

S.B. City College Great Meadows: Capacity: 4,000 Winslow-Maxwell Overlook: Capacity: 200 Bagish Overlook: Capacity: 75 721 Cliff Dr. (805) 730-4065. specialevents@sbcc.edu. sbcc.edu

S.B. County Courthouse Sunken Gardens: Capacity 200. Palm Terrace: Capacity 125. Fiesta Stage: Capacity 80. Giant Bird of Paradise Area: Capacity 50. Rotunda Lawn: Capacity 25. 1100 Anacapa St. (805) 568-2460 x4.

Fleischmann Auditorium: Cocktail: Capacity 300. Capacity 200 seated. Dinner/ Dancing: Capacity 150. Oak Grove: Ceremony only: Capacity 200. 2559 Puesta del Sol. (805) 682-4711 x112. acokeley@sbnature2.org. sbnature.org/rentals

S.B. Trust for Historic Preservation Presidio Chapel: Capacity 150 seated. Presidio Orchard: Capacity 200 seated. Alhecama Theatre: Capacity 120 seated. Casa de la Guerra: Capacity 250 seated. 123 E. Canon Perdido St. (805) 961-5376. jordan@sbthp.org. sbthp.org/rentals

Santa Barbara Woman’s Club Capacity 235. 670 Mission Canyon Rd. (805) 682-4546. office@sbwomansclub.com. sbwomansclub.com

S.B. Zoo Hilltop Reception: Capacity 1,000. Palm Garden: Capacity flexible. 500 Niños Dr. (805) 962-5339. events@sbzoo.org. tinyurl.com/Zoo-Weddings

Scarlett Begonia Reception, bridal shower, and rehearsal dinner. Sit-down dinner: Capacity 20-40. Standing cocktail reception: Capacity 100. 21 W. Victoria St. (805) 770-2143. events@scarlettbegonia.net. scarlettbegonia.net

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436 East Gutierrez Street Unit B 805 963-6064 | info@thetentmerchant.com thetentmerchant.com

Capacity 125. La Marina and Shoreline Dr. (805) 5645418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/outdoor

View Room: Capacity 105. Oak Tree: 200. Vineyard Lawn: 200. Estate: Capacity 200. 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos. (805) 730-0459. tara@zacamesa.com. zacamesa.com

Standing Sun Wines Capacity 100-300. 92 Second St., Ste. D, Buellton. (805) 6919413. john@standingsunwines.com. standingsunwines.com

Sunstone Villa Capacity 150 seated. Capacity 150 standing. 125 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez. (805) 2431353. tara@sunstonewinery.com. sunstonewinery.com/host-a-private-event

Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara Sanctuary: Capacity 285. Parish Hall: Capacity 120 seated. Capacity 150 standing. Parish Courtyard: Capacity 200. 1535 Santa Barbara St. (805) 965-4583 x223 weddings@ussb.org. venue.ussb.org/weddings

Unity of Santa Barbara Outdoor spaces available and officiants provided. Sanctuary: Capacity 175 seated. Chapel: Capacity 50 seated. 227 E. Arrellaga St. (805) 966-2239. unity@unitysb.org. unitysb.org/rent-our-space-options/weddings

Jewelry 33 Jewels 814 State St. (805) 957-9100. contact@33jewels.com. 33jewels.com

Wedding Wear Boutique MZ Custom wedding dresses, tailoring, and alterations. 156 W. Alamar Ave. (805) 450-1904. huntelmann@gmail.com.

The Dress Wedding gowns, accessories, alterations. 28 E. Canon Perdido St. (805) 637-5689. jayna@thedressbride.com. thedressbride.com PHO TOG RAP HY

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

Westside Neighborhood Center Capacity 150. 423 Victoria St. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/westsidecenter

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Musicians/ Deejays Area 51 Best live funk, soul, rock ’n’ roll, and modern hits for receptions. (805) 637-3632. info@area51livemusic.com. area51livemusic.com

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Brasscals 15+ member mobile street brass band: funk, jazz, klezmer, balkan, pop, and Latin. (562) 682-4911. brasscals@riseup.net. brasscals.weebly.com

Bruce Goldish

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

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DJ Darla Bea creates the soundtrack of your love.

Pixel Images Photo Booth & DJ Services

Juan Cantilo

Deejay services, wedding ceremony sound, and microphones. (805) 570-5699. info.pixelimages@gmail.com. pixelimagesphotobooth-sb.com

Musician, Spanish guitar, tenor singer. (805) 350-2725. cantilo2000@yahoo.com. tinyurl.com/Juan-Cantilo

Requestline Mobile DJ Services

Kalinka

DJ/MC, sound, and lighting. (805) 7055977. djrichardgarcia@gmail.com. djrichardgarcia.com

Jewish klezmer music, French swing, and music of the Balkans. (805) 636-2003. frednadis@yahoo.com. kalinkaklezmer.com

Invitations

Music by Bonnie & Co. Deejays, photo booths, and lighting. (805) 680-9187. bonnie@musicbybonnie.com. musicbybonnie.com

Letter Perfect Custom stationery, calligraphy, design services, custom logos. 2325 Lillie Ave., Summerland. (805) 969-7998. letterperfectsb@gmail.com. letterperfectsb@gmail.com letterperfectsantabarbara.com

Invitations that show your personality from Letter Perfect

Farm to Paper Invitations, menus, programs, calligraphy. 2325 Lillie Ave., Summerland. (805) 7703677. farmtopaper@gmail.com. farmtopaper@gmail.com farmtopaper.org

Type A Creative

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

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

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

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

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Photographers

Veils & Tails Photography kristen@veilsandtailsphoto.com. veilsandtailsphoto.com

Willa Kveta Photography

Kacie Jean Photography (805) 705-6264 info@kaciejean.com. kaciejeanphotography.com

Leslie Joy Photography hello@lesliejoyphotography.com. lesliejoyphotography.com

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

Photography by Joshua Bobrove (323) 868-9639. info@joshuabobrove.com. joshuabobrove.com

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

Services and Rentals All Heart Rentals

County of Santa Barbara Clerk-Recorder

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

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

Bella Vista Designs, Inc.

FLOCK White Dove Release

Event design, lighting, audio, and visual. 1 N. Calle Cesar Chavez, Ste. 9. (805) 966-9616. mail@bellavistadesigns.com. bellavistadesigns.com

Stunning, pure white dove release for ceremonies, receptions, or photo shoots. (805) 722-7678. events@flockwhitedoves.com. flockwhitedoves.com

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The Little Guest On-site childcare/nanny services for weddings and special events. (805) 708-4318. thelittleguest@gmail.com. thelittleguest.com

Moore Coastal Mobile bar rental. (805) 259-6959. moore.coastal@gmail.com. moorecoastal.com

Music by Bonnie & Co. Photo booths and lighting. (805) 680-9187. bonnie@musicbybonnie.com. musicbybonnie.com

Parasols in Paradise Parasols and fans for your wedding. (805) 636-0439. parasolsinparadise@gmail.com. parasolsinparadise.com

Pixel Images Photo Booth & DJ Services Deejay services, wedding ceremony sound, and microphones. (805) 570-5699.

Portable, self-resetting bowling alley. (805) 886-4517 rinkydinkbowling@gmail.com. rinkydinkbowling.com

Riviera Towel Company

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

Town & Country Event Rentals 3905 State St., Ste. 5. (805) 770-3300. amartin@townandcountry.com. townandcountry.com

Flowers Alpha Floral 1810 A Cliff Dr. (805) 965-5165. alphafloral@gmail.com. alphafloralsb.com

Blue Blossoms (805) 689-8438. info@blueblossoms.online. blueblossoms.online

Flowers for the entire wedding party created by Alpha Floral

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You Dream. We Deliver. Santa Barbara Town and Country Event Rentals is very proud to announce our beautiful, new Santa Barbara show room. 3905 State Street, Suite 5 An exciting, new destination for those seeking creativity and the freshest selection in party and event furnishings. For bookings call: 805.770.3300 www.townandcountry.com INDEPENDENT.COM

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SantaBarbaraPistachios.com

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The Santa Barbara Woman’s Club Weddings, Receptions, Celebrations Spanish Colonial Revival Clubhouse on two and a half acres of oak woodland.

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A champagne tower by Catering Connection

Lorraine Lim Catering, Inc.

ella & louie flowers

(805) 682-4546 · 670 Mission Canyon Rd rentals@sbwomansclub.com · www.sbwomansclub.com

(805) 646-2200. lorrainelimcatering@gmail.com. lorrainelimcatering.com

(805) 697-6080. studio@ellaandlouie.com. ellaandlouie.com

Maíz Picante Taquería

The Village Gardener

2714 De la Vina St. (805) 696-0777. info@maizpicante.com. maizpicante.com

(805) 745-1125. villagegardener1@verizon.net. thevillagegardenersb.com

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

Officiants Barbara Rose Sherman

Catering Connection

Jewish, Buddhist, spiritual, civil union, elopement, interfaith ceremony. (818) 6458178. barbararosesherman@me.com. barbararoseweddings.com

512 Laguna St., Ste. A. (805) 566-1822. events@cateringconnect.com. cateringconnect.com

Barbra Valentine — I Do Santa Barbara

Catering

Office: (805) 965-9121; cell: (805) 637-4581. events@creativeservicescatering.com. creativeservicescatering.com

Personally written ceremonies specializing in interfaith and like gender. (805) 8957428. momouse1@outlook.com. idosantabarbara.blogspot.com

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Father Jerry Bellamy

Creative Services Catering

Full-service catering and event planning. 3805 Santa Claus Ln., Carpinteria. (805) 896-9541. sales@eventsbyrincon.com. eventsbyrincon.com

Retired Catholic priest. Weddings for all faiths. (805) 687-4248. jerry@bellamyservices.com. weddingwire.com/fatherjerrybellamy

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Michelle is taken by surprise by Alissa’s secret ceremony!

Michelle and Alissa, Married 2021 “It’s outrageous!” says Michelle Howard, recalling her 2021 wedding to her longtime partner, Alissa Hummer. “Like, what a thing to do!” The casual, intimate affair in the couple’s Santa Barbara backyard was a complete surprise to Michelle, who thought the gathering was a housewarming party. Unbeknownst to her (and many of the guests!), Alissa had orchestrated an elaborate, romantic matrimonial event that included many important people in the couple’s life. Stars aligned when several key guests were able to fly into town on the same weekend. Alissa recruited friends into service, including storyteller Michael Katz as officiant and photographer Michelle Lauren to capture the magic of the evening. She also shared her intent with their adult children. Michelle’s daughter Adrienne was incredulous that her mother, who loves spoilers and hates surprises, would be thrilled to have a wedding sprung on her, but Alissa, who knew their tendency toward avoiding the kind of complications that come with a big wedding, wanted Michelle to enjoy

herself instead of stressing about a myriad of formal details. “This is so simple,” Alissa explained. “We’d have a party, get married, and go back to the party.” As the sun set into tawny autumn twilight, musician friends played Michelle and Alissa’s song: “Long Time with You” by Blame Sally. The lyrics include the phrase “Let’s say we do.” At this point in the song, the musicians paused for Alissa’s cue: “How about now?” she asked Michelle, effectively shifting the party’s energy from relaxed gathering to anticipatory elation. After Michelle’s shock dissipated, she happily agreed to the ceremony, and the two were married against the view of the Santa Barbara horizon. “This is the only downside,” said Michelle, pointing at a wedding photograph. “Look at the shoes I’m wearing. Hippie sandals. Comfortable, but not cute!” Michelle and Alissa continue to throw epic pool parties at their home, affectionately called “The Perch.” While they agree that a wedding isn’t necessary to live a fulfilling life in partnership, they appreciate that their celebration was an opportunity to share their commitment to each other with their loving community.

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Joe and Kim, Married 1990

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Joe and Kimberlee Franken met in Santa Barbara in the ’80s. Kim was helping a friend move out of a property while Joe was helping a friend move in. “The friend that I knew,” says Joe with a laugh, “she wanted me for my body. And that was to help move furniture.” “He had a truck and muscles,” says Kimberlee, who was immediately attracted to her future husband. At the time, Kim was a nursing student at SBCC, and Joe was the activities director at Montecito’s Casa Dorinda, one of the county’s premiere retirement communities. The two kept in touch when Kim moved home to Orange County after school, and when she moved back to Santa Barbara for a job at Cottage Hospital a few years later, she and Joe picked up where they had left off. When the couple got married in 1990, they were faced with a unique problem: Not only did they want to invite their family and friends, but they also wanted to include the hundreds of residents at Casa Dorinda, with whom Joe had become close during his many years of employment. Many residents were active and mobile, but some did need special considerations, like wheelchair accessibility or a caregiver, making the perfect venue difficult to secure. The couple was given the opportunity to have their wedding at the beautiful grounds of Casa Dorinda, one of only three weddings in the institution’s history. “We were in our twenties and thirties, and the mindset was that those individuals were old,” says Joe. “Now that we’re old, we are those people! And now I realize that they still had the minds and desires and excitement of 40-year-olds. They wanted to party! At Casa, we always could really party.” Current residents of Carpinteria, Kim and Joe are enjoying a new chapter in their life: retirement! And while they admit to having differing views of what this era will look like, they are excited to face it together.

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was remarkably clear a quarter-century ago, when he opened bouchon as one of the first restaurants in America, perhaps the first outside of Napa Valley, to serve “wine country cuisine.” With a decade-plus of hospitality experience at that point — teenage dishwashing days in Minnesota, waiter jobs in Montecito, even a brief co-ownership — Sjerven knew that he had to stay consistent, establish long-term relationships with farmers and winemakers, and fire on all cylinders all the time to succeed in Santa Barbara’s competitive scene. The formula still works, as bouchon, which opened on the edge of Victoria Court on Bastille Day 1998, is toasting its 25th anniversary through this summer. “You can’t just hit one or two of the four most important pillars of success in business — you have to hit on all four,” explains Sjerven. “You can’t just sit back and go, ‘Well, my food’s great; they’ll come for that.’ Or, ‘I have a cool, jazzy environment; they’ll come for that.’ Or, ‘My cocktail program kicks ass; they’ll come for that.’ I don’t care what you’re doing; you have to offer it all: hospitality, food and beverage, ambiance, people. You have to nail all four.” But parts of that crystal ball were cloudier, obscuring the extreme challenges to come. Following an introductory

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decade of relative calm — save for 9/11 — bouchon and the rest of Santa Barbara restaurants endured an onslaught of disasters: the 2008 recession; multiple wildfires, particularly the Thomas Fire, where devastation extended into the economy; the traumatic, freeway-shutting 1/9 Debris Flow; and then, of course, COVID and the ensuing societal changes, inflation and otherwise. “In a hyper-competitive market with super-slim margins, any Thomas Fire or Debris Flow or COVID could knock you out in a second,” said Sjerven. How a “classic” like bouchon continues to thrive in a foodie world that constantly craves “new” is very much on Sjerven’s mind right now, as are the struggles of today and tomorrow. He reached out to me last fall, eager to download what he’s learned, what he’s concerned about, and what he thinks of the modern state of the Santa Barbara restaurant business. “My Dinner with Andre experience,” Sjerven wrote to me in an email. “Just you and I over a meal at bouchon, where you note it all and are the final arbiter of not only what constitutes ‘success,’ but whether bouchon has achieved it.” So, on a cool night in November, I joined Sjerven in the appropriately stylish parklet that bouchon erected on West Victoria Street during the pandemic. Over bottles of Louis Roederer rosé champagne, Delas Hermitage, and paired sips of Chanin chardonnays, we shared the last serving of that season’s tiger fig, burrata, and herb salad; the trio of

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scallops, of course, because it’s a bouchon flagship dish; the succulent pepper-crusted venison loin atop a sweet cornsaffron puree; and the steak au poivre with perfect potatoes au gratin, a summer special that made the regular menu due to customer demand. For about three hours, we talked about our lives, our jobs, the business of restaurants, the business of writing, and, most of all, the trajectory of Santa Barbara’s dining scene. “Our biggest challenge now for the restaurant business in Santa Barbara is that, even when priced properly from a value perspective, most of the working class here just simply doesn’t have the disposable income,” said Sjerven. “When just hanging on with mortgages and rent, people can barely go out.”

Midwest to West Victoria Mitchell Sjerven’s paths to both restaurants and Santa Barbara were rather direct. Though conceived in San Diego, where his educator parents met at college, he was born in Minnesota, where they’d moved to be close to an ailing

grandfather. Every summer, they’d load up the station wagon a desire for dishes to be served faster, which remains chaland drive to see his mom’s parents in Ventura. lenging for a restaurant that truly serves everything to order. But most of the original bouchon formula remains in “It was extraordinarily impactful for me, even at a young age, to come visit my grandparents, and then they retired to place: a strong, dedicated chef, currently Vicken Tavitian, who Carpinteria,” said Sjerven, who started plotting a move to became head chef in 2022; meticulous yet never overbearing California during those sunburned, tank-topped days. “By service, overseen by manager Eric Hanson, who joined the the time I was 12, it was clear.” team in 2006 and also manages the wine selection; and a reliHe worked as a dishwasher, prep cook, busboy, and server ance on fresh ingredients purchased straight from farmers. in high school, then came to UCSB in 1986. While studying That last leg of the stool can be witnessed up close during international relations with an emphasis in French, Sjerven the weekly “Market Tour & Gourmet Dinner” packages. For got his first Santa Barbara waiter job at Andria’s Harborside on $150 each, customers tour the farmers’ market with the chef Cabrillo Boulevard. During his junior year, he moved in with on either Tuesday afternoon or Saturday morning and then his grandmother in Carp after his grandfather died, commut- gather at the restaurant to enjoy what was purchased through ing to school and work as a waiter at Piatti in Montecito on his a three-course, wine-paired dinner, typically with plenty of Kawasaki 750 Spectre motorcycle. (Piatti is also where he met extra flourishes. “That’s my favorite single marketing tool,” said Sjerven, Amy Sachs, whom he'd later marry in 2000.) His last semester of school was spent abroad interning who launched that program when the restaurant opened. with the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, where “It’s aspirational marketing. If a million people see that and he hatched a plan to open a Tex-Mex concept in Liege with only two of them did it, that’s cool. But then the other 999,998 restaurant-owning friends. But as he worked in their busy think, ‘That’s the restaurant that I’d like to go to.’ It just tells the French bistro, he realized they didn’t have the bandwidth to story. That’s who we are.” open something new. So he moved back to Santa Barbara, Beyond that, the entire marketing and media landscape working at Wine Cask and then Acacia on Coast Village Road, for restaurants in 2024 is astonishingly different from 1998. where he became GM in 1995. Social media — specifically the bevy of apps like Yelp, TripadThe next year, he opened Meritage on De la Vina Street with visor, and OpenTable — rules the scene when it comes to puta partner, who amicably bought ting butts in seats, and bouchon out Sjerven when they realized excels on all three of those, there wasn’t enough business just this past Valentine’s Day to support them both. Ready to being touted as one of the most romantic restaurants in America go for it on his own — “that was really important for me, to avoid by the users of OpenTable and partners and be in control” — he currently ranking as number heard that the popular seafood two on Tripadvisor out of 299 spot Oysters was on the market, Santa Barbara establishments. Food journalism, however, so he swooped into action, taking over the cozy indoor-outis harder to control. Sjerven door location to open bouchon laments the loss of so many trawith Sachs in 1998. ditional publications, which has It’s hard to believe that the given way to “cut-and-paste” now-common descriptor “wine articles and listicles almost country cuisine” was a forentirely about what’s new rather eign concept back then. “I was than what’s actually good. acutely aware of it in the begin“They’re looking for the most ning because people would ask, esoteric thing, like a pop-up that’s only open on Tuesdays at ‘What’s that?’” said Sjerven, who was also the first to showcase midnight, trying to be the coolSanta Barbara County wines The maple-glazed duck breast and confit of thigh with Santa est kid on the block and get the as the stars of the menu. Most Barbara County wine is a classic combo at bouchon. most likes,” said Sjerven. “You restaurants were just serving the end up with 150 articles in the same distributor-crafted wine lists, and the Wine Cask restau- last three months about Santa Barbara that all have the exact rant — though its adjacent shop was a critical early champion same three restaurants, because they all just opened. That’s a of the region — focused more on established wines from the disservice to those restaurants that are tried and true.” He much prefers the days when newspapers and magazines wider world. “I didn’t feel like anybody was really doing exactly what had the budgets to pay for professional critics who assessed we’re doing,” said Sjerven. “Far and away, that’s because the quality. “You can be the newest, hottest restaurant for a year, and then it’s gonna move on, and you’re left with nothing,” local wine scene wasn’t properly represented.” The times were decidedly different back then, at least eco- said Sjerven. “If you’re coming out new and swinging for the nomically. “There was more disposable income, more of a fences, go for it. But as an established restaurant, I’m not for dining-out culture,” he recalled. “When the servers would that.” get off work, they’d go to Paradise — and you’d have to wait To him, the buzz that dominates the mediascape — from articles to influencers to word-of-mouth among self-prooutside, it was so packed. That was a big difference.” claimed foodies — is really only speaking to maybe 10 percent of the people who regularly eat out. “Twenty-five years in, and we have guests who have returned 20, 50, even 100-plus times,” said Sjerven. “So it’s clear that they are not looking for the next new shiny, pretty toy, but rather are after that credible comfort.”

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Adjustments have been made, especially as American fine dining increasingly embraced comfort over formality. Sjerven remembers one day in the restaurant’s early days when three separate parties arrived in casual wear, saw his suit and tie, and then left, thinking they weren’t properly attired. He started wearing jeans instead, occasionally opting for a fancier vest on weekends. Along with that shift to casual came

Storms on Horizon Sjerven has branched out from bouchon a couple of times over the years, including his high-end seafood concept Seagrass, which he opened on the corner of Anacapa and Ortega in 2007 and sold in 2010, and his partnership in the resurrec-

Mitchell Sjerven is celebrating 25 years as bouchon’s proprietor.

tion of the Wine Cask from 2009 to 2017. More recently, he was planning to open a large private dining and event space above bouchon, but he realized that there weren’t enough available employees to staff the space. Of all the restaurateurs in town, Sjerven would know, since he’s been a teacher in SBCC’s culinary program for 15 years. The labor market has never been worse for restaurants, which have been reeling in the post-pandemic era due to a smorgasbord of pressures, from toxic workplace environments to higher costs on everything to criticism over low wages and tip dispersal. “Everybody knows this, but the back of the house is woefully underpaid, and that can’t be fixed in wages,” said Sjerven. “If I paid everybody $100,000 a year so they could afford to buy a house in Santa Barbara, burgers would be $112. You’d be out of business in a week. The model doesn’t work that way.” Historically, entry-level jobs could lead to an actual career. “Maybe it’s just me as a 15-year-old dishwasher/prep cook speaking, but many of these jobs are intended to get a foothold in the industry and work your way up,” said Sjerven. “The fact that you can’t do that anymore isn’t because restaurants don’t pay enough. It’s because there isn’t affordable housing. You can’t earn your way out of that problem. If apartment rent is $3,000, that’s just untenable.” It’s created an employment epidemic. “Most restaurants I know are struggling to find one extra kitchen staff or a busser or whatever — and literally, I’m talking about like every restaurant,” said Sjerven. “There just aren’t the people. That’s really the biggest single challenge going forward. How do you open a new enterprise and hope to find staff?” Those who can solve that riddle would be wise to follow the lessons of Sjerven. By any measure I can think of, bouchon remains a success story in a region where restaurant failures exponentially outnumber the fairytales. But achieving happily ever after seems increasingly remote for restaurants unless Santa Barbara’s housing needs are addressed. “My parents were teachers — they didn’t have any money; they didn’t give me any money to do this,” explained Sjerven. “That’s how you work your way up in this business: You start somewhere in the front of the house or the back of the house; you learn how the business works. If you have a dream and desire, you put the two together, you open your own place, and you move forward. In order to attract talent and workers to your enterprise, you need for them to be able to have a place to live. We don’t have that anymore.”

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author DJ Jones will talk about and sign copies of his inaugural novel, Colors of the Initial Noise, which details the story of the quaint surf town of Indigo Bay, where an enormous cavern harbors a hidden city of unspeakable vice. 6pm. Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. Free. Call (805) 682-6787.

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2/15-2/17: 39th S.B. International Film Festival Along with film screenings, there will be a celebrity tribute with Jeffrey Wright as well as the producers, international directors, writers, women’s, and directors panels. Visit the website for the full schedule. The Arlington Theatre,1317 State St. Prices vary. sbiff.org

2/15-2/18: Ensemble Theatre Company Presents: The Pianist of Willesden Lane Based on the book The Children of Willesden Lane: Beyond the Kindertransport: A Memoir of Music, Love, and Survival by Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen, the play is set in 1938 Vienna and London during the Blitzkrieg and tells the true story of Lisa Jura, a young Jewish musician whose dreams are interrupted by the Nazi regime. Thu.: 7:30pm; Fri.: 8pm. Sat.: 2 and 8pm, Sun.: 2pm. The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria St. $40-$86. Call (805) 965-5400. etcsb.org

2/15: SBPL Trail Talks: Solange Aguilar Mescalero Apache, Yo’eme, and Filipinx artist, poet, and zine-maker Solange Aguilar will share some practical uses of native plants, gathering tips, who the people of the land are, and how to be a caretaker to both the land and the people. 6:30-7:30pm. Faulkner Gallery, S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Free. Call (805) 962-7653. tinyurl.com/TrailTalkFeb15

2/15: Book Launch and Celebration: Arvind Ethan David Join writer, producer, and author Arvind Ethan David for a talk, a live reading with local theater students, and a signing of Gray Volume 2, an adult graphic novel and the conclusion of the story that reimagines Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. 5pm. Story of Soil Wines, 2928 San Marcos Ave., Los Olivos. Call (805) 688-4214. tinyurl.com/Gray-Volume2

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2/16: Café La Fonda Freddy & Friends, 5:30-7:30pm. Free. 129 E. Anapamu St. Call (805) 335-8364 or email cafelafondasb@gmail.com.

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cfsb.info/sat 2/16: Berlin Philharmonic Solo Flute Sébastian Jacot Solo flute of the Berlin Philharmonic Sébastian Jacot will perform a diverse and compelling program of solo and duet works with award-winning Camerata Pacifica principal pianist Irina Zahharenkova. 7:30-9:15pm. Hahn Hall, Music Academy, 1070 Fairway Rd. $35-$75. Call (805) 884-8410.

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2/16-2/18: Gem Faire Peruse precious and semi-precious gemstones, beads, crystals, gold and silver, pearls, fossils, and more with jewelry repair and cleaning while you shop. Fri.: noon-6pm; Sat.: 10am-6pm; Sun.: 10am-5pm. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. $7. Call (503) 252-8300. gemfaire.com

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2/16-2/17: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: The Will Stephens Band, 8-10pm. Sat.: Soul Majestic Acoustic, 8-10pm. 634 State St. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

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2/15: Satellite S.B. Brett Hunter Band, 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 6pm. 1117 State St. Free. Call (805) 364-3043. 967-0066. coldspringtavern.com satellitesb.com 2/17: Hook’d Bar and Grill The New 2/16-2/17, 2/20-2/21: SOhO ResVibe, 2-5pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma taurant & Music Club Fri.: The Dales, Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. 8:30pm. $15-$20. Ages 21+. Sat.: Banda hookdbarandgrill.com/music-onNight, 9pm. $20-$35. Ages 21+. Tue.: Lauthe-water rence Juber, 7:30pm. $25-$30. Wed.: Lana Del Rey Night, 8pm. $12. Ages 18+. 1221 State 2/17: Arrowsmith’s Wine Bar Brian St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com Black, 7pm. 1539 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free. Call (805) 686-9126 or email 2/16-2/17: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Jimi anna@arrowsmithwine.com. Nelson, 8:30-11:30pm. Sat.: Tex Pistols, 8:30- arrowsmithwine.com/events 11:30pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free. Call (805) 686-4785. 2/18: SAMsARA Winery & Tasting mavericksaloon.com/event-calendar Room Sophie Holt, 2-4pm. 6485 Calle Real, Ste. E., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 8452/16-2/17: Wylde Works Fri.: Bradburry, 8001. samsarawine.com/events 8pm. Sat.: Sin Nombre, 9pm. 609 State St. wyldeworks.com/pages/events 2/19: The Red Piano Shawn Jones, 7:30pm. 519 State St. Free. Call (805) 2/16-2/17: M.Special Brewing Co. 358-1439. theredpiano.com (Goleta) Fri.: Smelly Cat, 6-8pm. Sat.: Projekt 1, 6-8pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, 2/21: Carr Winery Kinsella BrothGoleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. ers, 5:30-7:30pm. 414 N. Salsipuedes St. mspecialbrewco.com Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 965-7985. urbanwinetrailsb.com/events COURTESY

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2/17: Tecolote Book Signing and Animal Talk Explorer and animal communicator Dove Joans will sign her book Dolphin Talk: Exploring Interspecies Communications with Dolphins, about human communications with dolphin and other animals with a talk and Q&A. 3-4pm. Tecolote Book Shop, 1470 E. Valley Rd., #52. Email dovejoans@gmail .com. tinyurl.com/Dolphin-Connection 2/17: No Indoor Voices Presents Maronzio Vance Join for a stellar night of comedy from comedian Maronzio Vance, who has worked with Wanda Sykes and George Lopez and been on Last Comic Standing and The Tonight Show as he brings his blunt, sarcastic style and observation storytelling to S.B. 7:30pm. Soul Bites, 423 State St. $15-$20. Email noindoorvoices@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/Maronzio-Vance

SUNDAY 2/18 2/18: Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra Listen to a unique music style that mixes Spanish, Mexican, and world elements with strong melodies, shades of melancholy, and upbeat rhythms from Ottmar Liebert and his band, Luna Negra, which he founded in 1989. 6:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido. $44-$64. Call (805) 963-0761.

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2/18: Pajama Brunch with DJ Darla Bea Put your pajamas on and enjoy a live set by local favorite DJ Darla Bea with bottomless mimosas and food for purchase. Enter the drawing to win a one-night stay for two people at the hotel. 11am-2pm. Kimpton Canary and Finch & Fork, 31 W. Carrillo St. Free. Call (805) 884-0300 or email info@ finchandforkrestaurant.com. finchandforkrestaurant.com/events

2/18: Santa Ynez Valley Concert Series Presents: Schubertiade II The second installment of this series will feature the Piano Trio in B-Flat, Op. 99 and the Trout Quintet. 4-6pm. St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. $25-$50. Call (805) 705-0938 .

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MONDAY 2/19 2/19: Online Workshop: Intro to Medicinal Mushrooms Allies Join local herbalist and mushroom enthusiast Lauren Kirkpatrick of Sea Soil Sky Botanicals for a discussion on the vast mycelial network all around us, mushroom anatomy, and the variety of medicinal properties. 6-7pm. Online. Free. Call (805) 769-4926.

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debut from writer and filmmaker Erica Tremblay Fancy Dance tells a story of Native American hustler Jax (Lily Gladstone), who kidnaps her niece from the child’s white grandparents in hopes of keeping what is left of her family intact. There will be a Q&A with Tremblay following the film. 7-9:30pm. Pollock Theater, UCSB. Free. Call (805) 893-4637. carseywolf.ucsb.edu/events

2/20: Documenting Nature: Film Clips from GreenScreen and the Coastal Media Project Chris Jenkins (UCSB Film and Media Studies) will introduce this curated selection of film clips by UCSB student filmmakers that tell vital and timely stories about our local environment 7:30-9pm. Farrand Hall, S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Free. Call (805) 682-4711. tinyurl.com/DocumentingNatureFilm

WEDNESDAY 2/21 2/21: UCSB Arts and Lectures Presents: Abraham Verghese in Conversation with Pico Iyer Dr. Abra-

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2/16: Presidents’ Day Weekender: Cocktail for a Cause Master Class In support of Uncle Nearest (Premium Whiskey) raising funds for historically Black colleges and universities, this educational and sensory evening for Old Fashioned lovers will include a whiskey flight, a cocktail, and Chef Nathan’s Bison Chili. 5-7pm. Finch & Fork, Kimpton Canary, 31 W. Carrillo St. $31. Call (805) 879-9144 or email alice.weller@canarysantabarbara.com.

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ralist Lanny Kaufer for an easy, family-friendly walk at San Antonio Creek Trail that will includ e identifying, demonstrating, and discussing the many uses of wild plants. 1-3:30pm. Tucker’ s Grove County Park, 4800 Cathedral Oaks Rd., Goleta. $35. Call (805) 646-6281 or email register@herbwalks.com. herbwalks.com

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Moderator Aaron Jones will talk with Darrel McNeill about his new book Isley Bros. 3+3, which dissects the Isley Brothers’ 50-year-old album and masterwork that established their music globally as well as becoming the most genredefiant albums of their 67-year career. 1pm. Soul Bites, 423 State St. Free. Email SBBlackCultureHouse@gmail.com.

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El programa VITA es un servicio gratuito de preparación de impuestos para los residentes locales del condado de Santa Bárbara que ganan $67,000 o menos al año. Las declaraciones de impuestos las preparan y presentan electrónicamente voluntarios certificados por el IRS para personas o familias calificadas. Para programar una cita, envíe un correo electrónico a Yoseline González a ygonzalez@unitedwaysb.org o llame al (805) 965-8594. Visite el sitio web para consultar los lugares y horarios disponibles desde Carpintería hasta Solvang. Asistencia disponible hasta el 30 de abril. unitedwaysb.org/vita 2/16, 2/20-2/1: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Free Tax Assistance Tax returns can be prepared for taxpayers with wages, interest, dividends, capital gains, unemployment, pensions, social security, IRA, and 401-K distributions as well as filing for various tax credits. Visit the website for a list of required documents you will need to provide. The last check-in time at each location is 3pm. Fri.: 9am-noon and 1-4pm. United Way of S.B., 320 E. Gutierrez St. (Through April 12); Tue.-Wed.: 1-4pm. Goleta Valley Community Ctr., 5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta. (Through April 10). Free. Call (805) 965-8591. tinyurl.com/TaxAide-AARP

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bout two weeks after my dog died, a small cardboard box arrived in the mail. There’s always an instant of pleasure and anticipation upon discovering an unexpected package in the mailbox, but the moment turned creepy when I saw the return address: It was from the local veterinary clinic where I had so recently taken Terra and returned home alone. Her ashes and collar are buried near our house now. End of story; adios, vet. I could not fathom what this could be, although some macabre possibilities irrationally occurred to me. I shuddered, took a deep breath, and opened the box. A pastel-colored brochure with the title “Understanding Your Feelings of Loss” rested on top of a mound of bubble wrap. It was all about the grief I would no doubt be experiencing, the various stages I could expect to endure, how natural it was, even a word about how to dismiss the insensitivity of those cruel and uncaring others who may not understand. Grief is complicated, it said. I might feel anger and guilt on the way to acceptance. Day-to-day tasks can seem impossible to perform. I may even wonder if I can go on.

Loss of a Beloved Pet Can Be One of the Hardest Losses to Bear Story and Photos by Cynthia Carbone Ward The brochure’s tone was tactful, kindly, and restrained; I imagined the soothing voice of a psychiatrist or a pastor, possibly even Garrison Keillor. And I can now state with conviction that it is perfectly normal to grieve the loss of my pet, and that my feelings, whatever they are, are valid. As a matter of fact, they transcend mere validity; they may well offer evidence of my advanced state of enlightenment, an idea supported with a quote by Anatole France: “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”

The author’s daughter with her beloved dog Terra

The stone that marks the place where Terra’s ashes are

So, I should go for it, embrace my bereavement, and grieve with confidence. On the other hand, if I find that I am unable to get over it, a list of counselors, websites, and Pet Loss Support Telephone Hotlines was also enclosed. (I had been conspicuously emotional lately; I wondered for a moment if one of my neighbors had reported me.) Finally, tucked into the bottom of the box in a Ziploc baggie was a plaster plaque painted lilac and yellow, stamped with a flesh-colored paw print, and adorned with a pink ribbon. The name Terra was engraved at the bottom. A sticker on the bag said, inexplicably, “Remove before baking.” It was all very sweet and well-intentioned, if a bit baffling. My first reaction was that old leak at the eye, for I am still a little shaky when it comes to Terra, though it is reassuring to have been offi officially informed that a deep and lingering sense of hurt is normal. My second reaction was to laugh at the silliness of it — especially that little ornament, with which I have no clue what to do. But isn’t life grand? (And in this part of the world, often surprisingly gentle?) Lose a dog and get a first aid kit for the heart, a handy

A humorous candid taken by the author, who noted, “I would add, and so is Dog.”

roster of resources and reassurances — a little bereavement box all your own to facilitate closure. Advice and comfort have now been dispatched, along with a keepsake personalized with your loved one’s name, and just look at you — you’re on your way. There is something so crisp and affirmative about it. And I’m not cynical enough to trash a gesture well meant. But as it turns out, I already had a little box of grief. I sort through it in the night, masochistically revisiting my losses, replaying mistakes that can never be undone, running my hands over the heartbreak it holds. Over the years, its contents have been rubbed as smooth as polished stones, and even though I am afraid, each stone is a talisman reminding me what the spirit can survive. There is no balm but the distraction of daylight, no formula but the conversion of sadness to compassion, no choice but to set the box aside. n

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with comfy chairs and fire pits. It’s a great place to enjoy music, but also nice any time of the year. My favorite wine from here was the 2019 Syrah from Terra Bella Vineyard. As Ammann explained, “It’s a very different expression of fruit, more meaty and savory than many syrahs, especially on the Central Coast.” It was lovely on its own, but the very generous charcuterie plate made it even better. We also checked out Paso Market Walk, which is similar to the Santa Barbara Public Market, with a tasty selection of gourmet food and beverages, including The Vreamery (thevreamery.com), a vegan cheese shop with an impressive list of plant-based, dairy-free varieties of cheese, which pairs perfectly with wine country. That night, we had dinner at The Hatch (hatchpasorobles .com), which had been on my radar to try for a while, as it’s one of the Paso Robles restaurants recognized as Michelin’s new additions to the California Guide (alongside Six Test Kitchen, The Restaurant at Justin, Les Petites Canailles, and K ARYN MILLET

s a longtime fan of the robust wine scene in Paso Robles—approximately 300 wineries dot the countryside among Paso Robles’ 40,000 vineyard acres—after a recent visit, I am happy to report that the hospitality and dining scene is definitely catching up to the sip scene. What’s more, it’s an easy two-hour drive from Santa Barbara, making it an ideal spot for a weekend getaway. Our home base was the incredibly charming, newly renovated bed and breakfast spot The Farmhouse Paso (farmhousepaso.com), which is from the same owners (Nomada Hotel Group) as the Skyview in Los Alamos. Like that property, The Farmhouse is an upcycled vintage boutique hotel (circa 1947), with all kinds of great decor and personalized touches. We stayed in the Farmhouse Superior room, which had its own private courtyard and fire pit, luxe Italian bedding, and a locally curated mini bar. Each of the 26 cottage rooms is unique and all include excellent coffee and delicious local breakfast pastries from Back Porch Bakery. We started out on Day One with a fascinating and informative tour of Robert Hall Winery (roberthallwinery.com) from Caine Thompson, who had an incredible wealth of information to share about regenerative farming. As managing director, he has been recognized for his work developing and implementing regenerative wine-growing practices that will scale for the global viticulture community. He is currently spearheading a Regenerative Farming Case Study (under the auspices of O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, which owns Robert Hall and a handful of other brands). Our experience, called “The Grape to Glass Excursion,” included a walk through the vineyard and a tour of the winery, the underground cavern (with direct from the barrel samples), and the tasting room, where we tried 5-7 wines and some small bites. At just $35 per person, this is a great value, as well as a nice way to spend an afternoon. I was especially fond of the 2021 Cavern Select Sparkling Grenache Blanc. Our next stop was just up the road for a Tasting & Tapas at Vina Robles (vinarobles.com), a venue I had enjoyed several times before for wine, hospitality, and great shows at the outdoor amphitheater. CEO Kurt Ammann said that the next concert season will have even better food and wine pairings available from their lovely private winery patio

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In Bloom). The Hatch more than lived up to its billing as a cozy, comfortable joint with great food and interesting cocktails. I started with the Black Tie Optional, an excellent bourbon-based concoction with Averna and notes of blackberry, graham cracker, and black walnut bitters. We also tried a few different versions of the Old Fashioneds—all of which were unique and tasty. For the main event, dinner time, we unknowingly timed it perfectly, as their (deservedly) Courtesy famous fried chicken is only served on Wednesday nights, and that’s when we happened to be there. We also shared the equally incredible wood-fire black opal Wagyu skirt steak and capped the night with the wood-oven cheesecake (only because they had sold out of the Mexican chocolate cream pie). We’ll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. Our next stop was Tin City (tincitypasorobles.com), a cool area with modern industrial-style buildings filled with 20-plus small-production wineries, distilleries, breweries, and the aforementioned Michelin star restaurant Six Test Kitchen (sixtestkitchen.com). New to the Tin City area is Etto Pasta factory (ettopastificio.com), where the husband-wife team of Brian Terrizzi and Steph Terrizzi are creating singleingredient craft pasta from organic American semolina flour. The factory, which plans to be open for public tours at some point, is a fascinating place, where they not only make pasta for their onsite restaurant (Etto Pasta Bar) and store (Etto Pastificio), but also supply pasta for school lunches in the region from Monterey to Orcutt. After the tour, we had a delicious lunch with Brian and Steph (who is also the winemaker for their Giornata Wines next door). The two pastas we tried—the creamy, whitesauced Mighty Cap Mushroom and classic tomato-sauce Amatriciana, which brought back lovely memories of Italy—were delish and the Caesar salad with fried brussels sprouts served like croutons, a special that day, was an awesome invention I hope catches on.

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small specialty classes offered by the Andersons. For this mixed-martial-arts-inspired class, the three of us stayed in the shallow end, alternating boxing combinations (jab, cross, hook, hook) with lower body work to a soundtrack of Dua Lipa, Gloria Gaynor, and Ellie Goulding. The buoyancy of the water helped me feel comfortable doing moves I would have avoided or modified on land, like jumps and alternating side kicks. At the same time, the water provided resistance that I don’t feel when I’m jabbing and uppercutting air in my landlubber Bodycombat class at the gym. Once we donned our plastic boxing “gloves,” which resembled the end of a lacrosse stick more than anything Creed would wear, I really felt my core engaging. Of all the classes I tried at Anderson, this was the most intense cardio workout. I’d probably wear water shoes next time to prevent my feet from slipping on the pool floor. The regulars at Wavemakers, one of the Andersons’ most popular classes, lived up to Breanna’s description of “loud, fun, and hardworking.” The class itself keeps things interesting by combining exercises with games and equipment (Breanna notes proudly that “no two classes are ever the same”). Travis distributed pool noodles and had us move them through the water for upper body conditioning or hold them out of the water while we did lower body work like flutter kicks. Then he had us use them for balance work, first standing on them, feet apart, with our arms folded before switching to toe-to-heel position, tightrope-style (he urged us to close our eyes if it was too easy, as if). Both of the Wavemakers classes I took ended with a rousing game of water polo, using a couple of inflatable goals set up at each end of the pool. Having only ever played Marco Polo, I chose to play defense, which I may have taken too seriously, as an opposing player accused me of being “a maniac.” Breanna laughed when I told her the story—“that’s just because they’re so competitive.” But they are also, insisted Travis, “friendly, kind, supportive.” The Andersons describe their clientele as being like family. When clients learned that Muller wouldn’t be renewing the lease, they worried about Travis and Breanna becoming unemployed. Meanwhile, the Andersons were worried about their clients: What would they do if the pool closed? That loyalty has been immensely helpful to a nascent business as the Andersons shifted from a medical model to a wellness and prevention focus. When they signed the new lease last November, said Travis—a onetime college sprinter and former UCSB track and field coach—“We hit the ground running.” They continue to offer therapeutic programming as they also expand their market beyond former Muller clients. At a Wavemakers class, a woman named Jill told me she’d been coming for nine years. She credited the pool therapy and exercise for helping her go back to work two weeks after knee replacement. “It’s addicting,” she said. I’m inclined to agree. There’s another shallow-water class I want to try, and the Andersons are also planning to offer stand-up paddle board yoga classes (yes, in the pool). I’m in. n

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“The fundraising goal is ambitious, but so are we, and we know the money is out there,” says Farmer Sieghart. Funding is going toward the direly needed repairs to the historic St. Paul AME Church on Olive and Haley streets. Members of the church — which in 2020 was designated a Santa Barbara City Historic Landmark, in recognition of its architectural distinction and significant cultural history — are currently not able to meet at the building due to unsafe roof conditions. Another important initiative of the group is providing college or trade-school scholarships for local Black youth. College tuition is a well-known barrier to access for underserved and underrepresented youth, and the Sojourner Kincaid Rolle Youth Artivism Scholarship at Healing Justice (named for the recently deceased and very beloved community activist and poet) promises to help alleviate some of that strain through individualized support for four Black/African American identifying youth finishing their senior year in high school. Santa Barbara has never quite been regarded as a melting pot of diversity or pioneer of Black activism, but historical data shows the Black community was actively engaged for years before rising housing costs drove many of the founding leaders to larger cities. Yet, for a group that represents a mere 1.4 percent of the county’s population (2022 S.B. Census data), the list of Black achievements in our community is something worth celebrating. Guests can expect to learn a bit more about our local history during the cocktail hour where a timeline and art exhibit will be showcased. Small but mighty, this event is an effort to invite the community at large to stand in solidarity, unity, and community. “There is such a rich and beautiful history of Black activism and leadership in Santa Barbara,” says Farmer Sieghart. “Healing Justice wants to celebrate and encourage the continuation of that.” Healing Justice’s Black Is Beautiful Gala Fundraiser takes place on Friday, February 23, beginning at 6 p.m. (VIP cocktails) or 7 p.m. (general admission) at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort (633 E. Cabrillo Blvd.). For tickets, please see bit.ly/3HRIVUg. Additional donations to Healing Justice of Santa Barbara can be made at bit.ly/3HNpVXb.

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a grenache-syrah rosé called Cerasuelo in Wilson pads along the terra-cotta 2022 and 2023. Though by day she’s helping craft some tiles of her rancho home to the sunny, south-facing patio. In front of of the most sought-after pinot noir and her, past the pool, is a smattering of syrah chardonnay in California at Domaine de la Côte and Sandhi, Claire has also spent a vines. To her left and far above are the towering Topatopa Mountains and the iconic bit of time with syrah, a grape well-suited Chief Peak. This behemoth of a mountain, to Ojai’s warmth. So far, the Wilsons have said to have been shaped by the gods to focused on the spicy, savory grape varieties an image of a legendary chief looking to indigenous to France’s Rhône Valley, though the sky, has shaped Wilson’s relationship they also find inspiration in the fresh wines with her daughter Claire through their of Provençe, which boasts a dry Mediterraboutique wine project, Est Ouest Wine Co. nean climate more like Ojai than most anyThe label’s wines should be on every local where. This is not chilly Lompoc. But with drinker’s radar. You just have to find them cool mornings, organic farming, and a clear and uncork their stories. Last week, I heard vision, it works. Claire acknowledged, “Our some from Claire at her day job in the LomOjai syrah is usually harvested very early for poc Wine Ghetto. the [South Central Coast] region…. It’s cruThere are Chumash myths. Matilija popcial we capture the fresh and vibrant side of pies. The pink moment. A lone vineyard syrah.” The proof is in the pudding. just outside town with few others for miles. While their labels look like Ojai love If it sounds a little woo-woo, well, this is letters, all those totems above repOjai. Here at the Wilsons’ Chief Peak Vineresented, the Wilsons are also yard, the nebulous origins of which Kay looking to sites in the east-west Claire and Kay Wilson and Claire are still unearthing, Est Ouest corridors of Santa Barbara (“eh tooehst,” French for “east-west”) skillCounty for their study on fully taps the same transverse ranges that Pacific-bred, Mediterraopen to the sea and the same fresh energy that defines wineries, even replanting the zinnean-styled wines. Whatever comes, though, Est Santa Barbara County wines. But there’s no vortex set- fandel to more commercially viable Ouest has already been ting this in motion. From growing and fermenting the petit verdot, and the two made a litgrapes—“We didn’t really know what we were doing tle of their own wine at home. Their worth their while. “The at first,” Claire said humbly—to bottling, labeling, and modest success, and fun, was lost on highlight of this whole experience has been my mom getselling the wine by hand, the Wilsons do pretty much all Claire. “[Back then,] I didn’t think I by Sean Magruder wanted to be in the wine industry. My ting to connect with her local the work themselves. community through selling the They got into the wine business when Claire was just mom would force me to accompany her old enough to stomp grapes at crush. A skilled chef, in the vineyard, and I would trudge around,” wine and being part of the winemaknutritionist, and dietician, Kay, with Claire, left Texas for she laughed. ing experience with me here in Lompoc,” Cooking held more appeal — “an integral part of Claire said. “That wasn’t something we got to do in Napa. Napa, bought a one-acre parcel of old vine zinfandel in the mid-’90s and took classes at Napa Valley Junior Col- our lives,” Claire claimed of the meals they still prepare Being an only child raised by a single parent, it’s special lege to learn how to farm it. She sold grapes to reputable together in Kay’s kitchen. That steered the younger that Mom and I get to work on a project together, conWilson into hospitality at Cal Poly S.L.O. and then to necting over something we both love.” a Sonoma-based cidery, where Claire finally found her affinity for craft beverage production. In 2018 and 2019, she traveled to Australia, California, and South Africa, taking advantage of the hemisphere swap to work two Ojai Syrah: A lighter expression of syrah, though the harvests on two continents in the same year. “At that grape’s classic traits are all here: blackberry fruit, Kalapoint, I fell in love with winemaking and decided that’s mata olive, white pepper, and a touch of herbs. Wellwhat I wanted to pursue,” Claire recalled. She joined balanced with nice acidity and tension, this bottle clearly Provignage, a consultancy-meets-winery spearheaded takes inspiration from France’s Northern Rhône Valley, by Sashi Moorman, Lompoc winemaker and co-pro- with some warm California sun. prietor of renowned wineries Domaine de la Côte and Cerasuelo: Though we’re far from summer, this rosé of grenache and syrah is a wine meant for a meal as much as Sandhi. Kay, meanwhile, realized her daughter was set on set- a swim. Named in homage to Cerasuolo (a classic Italian tling in the Central Coast and decided to join. There hap- rosé that means “cherry red”), tart, racy red fruits with pened to be a home with a random acre of vines for sale a savory edge give both drinkability and depth to this just outside downtown Ojai. It wasn’t much of a decision. chilled, gem-colored wine. With one ton of fruit and two barrels’ worth of wine, Est Ouest started with around 600 bottles of syrah in 2019. See more at @estouestwineco on Instagram or at (707) 266-8568, They repeated that twice, with a little less wine each year and find their wines at retailers and restaurants in Ventura and The foggy Ojai vineyard due to old vines and weather, then branched out with Santa Barbara counties. DJ BILSKY

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Keith Saarloos recently announced to his sizable Instagram following that he would start leading tours of his Ballard Canyon vineyard on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. No charge; just direct message him on Instagram for the coordinates and to confirm the tour that week is on. When asked what inspired him to commit to this new weekly ritual, Keith said he wanted to throw the gates open and show people what goes into their vineyard operation after a friend gave him a hard time about charging $70 for a bottle of wine. As I would soon learn, Keith’s commitment to transparency and DIY work ethic filters into every part of the family business. I joined the third iteration of his “Field Trip” on an unseasonably warm January Saturday. As we gathered at the base of the vineyard, he oriented us with facts and trivia, going The Poor family back eons to provide the big-picture context of Winemaker Leads Free where we were standing out of the back of his truck at Vineyard Tours on and what makes Santa that point. So, he went all in and started the Saarloos and Sons Barbara County so Saturdays at his Ballard extraordinary—from its winery. California statehood hisKeith is quick to say he Canyon Vineyard doesn’t know what he’s doing, but tory and longtime role as he’s clearly figured a thing or two a crossroads to the unique by Shannon Brooks geography, be it the southout—and isn’t afraid to ask for help, ern-facing east-west transverse make mistakes, or give credit to others. mountain range responsible for the Farming is in his blood, and the Saarloos region’s nuanced microclimates or the surpris- family creed, “Honor and prepare,” is emblazoned ingly close proximity of the aquifer right beneath upon every vineyard sign. Legacy informs his our feet. Keith chuckled as he qualified that I farming ethos; he doesn’t want to push the vines should fact-check everything he said because it beyond what they can handle so they have a long, was all information he’d absorbed from others. productive future. “That’s the benefit of farming The overarching message was a sense of reverence yourself; you see everything,” he says, proudly addfor all the forces that combined over the centuries ing, “There are no junk corners on this vineyard.” to make an extraordinary place ripe with potential Along with the two people who help him farm to produce exceptional wines. their two vineyard locations, he’s making “microdecisions” for every vine 365 days of the year. Over the course of 75 minutes walking among the vines, Keith pointed out idiosyncrasies of the land and described challenges overcome. He explained why and how he names certain vintages for different family members, whose faces appear on the label art. And he expressed his gratitude toward heroes like Brooks Firestone and everyone who has supported their family business along the way—like the Poor family, who A beautiful view of the vines were on the tour and took a photo by the row named for them. As we started walking along the rows, Keith “Families, not corporations” is what sets Santa shared that when his father bought the land in Barbara wine country apart, according to Keith, 1999, it was planted with apple trees. The first crop and he’s honored that Saarloos and Sons wines was a bust, and they couldn’t sell the apples. Upon have become a part of so many loyal customers’ receiving verbal commitments from neighboring and friends’ lives. “Wine is personal. It’s as analog winemakers who were willing to buy grapes, they as it comes.” decided to plant vineyards instead. Fast-forward to 2008, when Keith found himself broke and at a professional crossroads. His wife, Heather, Follow Keith’s stories @saarloosandsons on Instagram encouraged him to try his hand at the wine and reserve a tasting at their Los Olivos tasting room at thing—he was selling bottles of his own vintages saarloosandsons.com.

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ast Wednesday at the Arlington Theatre, the traditional klieg light dance beamed into the Santa Barbara sky, indicating that another Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) was upon us. At press time, roughly a mid-point in this 39th annual affair—a highlight of Santa Barbara’s cultural year—is a rich pageantry, in which celebrity and filmmaker tributes sparkle above a rumbling core of more than 200 films that span the global cinema scene. Although the film festival can’t and shouldn’t be judged by its opening film, the documentary Madu—about a young Nigerian youth’s pursuit of a dream to become a ballet dancer—offered a warm, feel-good ambiance for the festival games to begin. Opening night also unveiled the film most frequently seen during the festival—the SBIFF trailer, featuring elements from artist Angela Perko’s poster. Executive Director Roger Durling greeted the crowd, emphasizing the communal part of the festival, the act of “watching a film and turning to someone to talk about it. We come to the movies for the feeling of being alive.” SBIFF has considerably upped its game for showcasing the “being alive” aspect of celebrities and other film artists showing up in Santa Barbara. Generally, the tributes and appearances are synced with the impending Oscars and their nomination list, as was the case when the much-buzzed-about Bradley Cooper (Maestro) kicked things off on a high note on Thursday, followed by evenings with two powerful actors — Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo—who have rarely been given their proper spotlight, and who have profited from Hollywood’s superhero supermarket while also pursuing

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worthier, artier projects. Their Oscar nods are for supporting roles, in Oppenheimer and Poor Things, respectively. Downey offered up one of the more intelligent and witty tribute “roles” in memory at SBIFF. Coming up in the festival’s last stretch are tributes to Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction) on Thursday, February 15, and Annette Bening (Nyad) on Friday, inaugurating the festival’s new “Arlington Award.” Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers) is also being honored on February 14, just as this goes to press. Sunday’s schedule began with Durling — before the 8 a.m. “Breakfast Club” screening of the fine Hungarian film Without Air — urging the crowd to dodge the Super Bowl and go for “the Super Bowl of cinema.” Later that morning, thinking person’s pop star Billie Eilish showed up to a screaming and crying chorus of fans outside the Arlington, where her appearance at the Variety Artisan Awards gave that now 10-year-old specialist event its first sold-out house. Her filmic connection was “What Was I Made For?” — her theme song for Barbie—and her co-star America Ferrera was onstage at the Virtuosos Awards the night before. Eilish recalled the Oscar-nominated song as having “picked me up like a little hook lifting me out of a dark place.” Eilish and her brother and musical partner, Finneas O’Connell, joined a panel of cinema artists who often don’t get enough public credit, including the great cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto (there for Killers of the Flower Moon, but also behind Barbie), Oppenheimer composer Ludwig Goransson, and the all-important Barbie production designers Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer.

That night, Ruffalo was given his “this has been your life” treatment in the American Riviera Award slot, with his Poor Things co-star Emma Stone putting in a surprise, standing-ovation-sparking cameo as award presenter. Ruffalo ended his humble acceptance speech with an impassioned plea for relief from the Palestinian slaughter, commenting, “You can’t bomb your way to peace.” Of course, that conflict is ongoing as we both escape from and vicariously experience worldly realities, the inviting paradox of SBIFF’s annual window on the world through a cinematic lens. Under Programming Director Claudia Puig, this year’s films are especially strong, selected with “inclusivity” in mind and action, with more attention to women artists and those of color. We’ve also seen an uptick in post-screening Q&As adding an extra layer of direct connection with the faces and creative minds behind the screen. Italian director Matteo Garrone (Gomorrah) was on hand post-screening for his remarkable new Senegal-to-Sicily immigration saga Io Capitano, along with the two Senegalese leads and the man whose bracing story was told. Garrone also appeared as part of the International Directors Panel alongside veteran German director Wim Wenders and others. A sleeper “discovery” was the peaceful and deep Irish film That They May Face the Rising Sun, with its director-writer Pat Collins speaking expansively about his passion project, based on the well-known novel by John McGahern about a simpler life and the power of community in rural, pre-telephone-connected Ireland. Happening upon films like this, far from the madding Hollywood crowd, is part of what keeps us coming back to SBIFF and sinking into dark theaters. SBIFF 2024 is a winning, so far very good proposition. My best of the list at mid-point: Io Capitano, We Grown Now, That They May Face the Rising Sun, Thank You Very Much, Mr. Freeman, Without Air, Ezra, On Earth as in Heaven, The Cowboy and the Queen, Giants Rising. —Josef Woodard

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Everybody’s Favorite Mothers opens previews on February 22. UCSB’s LAUNCH PAD program features new plays-inprogress by visiting playwrights, so in a LAUNCH PAD production, the writer can see their play fully staged, assess what’s working and what’s falling flat, and rework the piece from there. This year’s featured playwright is James Still, whose new work, Everybody’s Favorite Mothers, is a story of the fierce love and support of a woman standing up for her gay son. “It’s the story of how this mother becomes a reluctant hero. She becomes a changemaker against all odds,” says Still. “Do a little bit of digging (not very much!) and you’ll see that in 1972 it was a pretty radical thing to do to stand up and say, ‘My son is gay, and I love him, and he’s a brilliant human being.’ That really changed things. Hundreds of thousands of friends and family members could come out as allies. It changed the conversation.” The mother in this play is Jeanne Manford, the woman who founded the support group that evolved into PFLAG. The play (and the entire LAUNCH PAD program) is directed by Risa Brainin. Still calls this portion of the work’s progression a bridge between the reading process and a fully produced premiere. “Every play is an experiment,” he says, noting that many plays fail during their first run—which is why the LAUNCH PAD program is a gift to writers of developing work. Performed by the department’s BFA acting students, Everybody’s Favorite Mothers calls attention to thematic issues of acceptance, community, civil rights, and activism that are accessible across generations. Still notes, “It’s like spending time with my younger self, because the play calls on the passion of young people, upon the passion for fighting for what you believe in.”The current iteration (though things might change throughout the run!) of Everybody’s Favorite Mothers runs at the UCSB Hatlen Theater February 22 – March 2. —Maggie Yates

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(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Some stories don’t have a distinct and orderly beginning, middle, and end. At any one point, it may be hard to know where you are. Other tales have a clear beginning, middle, and end, but the parts occur out of order; maybe the middle happens first, then the end, followed by the beginning. Every other variation is possible, too. And then there’s the fact that the beginning of a new story is implied at the end of many stories, even stories with fuzzy plots and ambiguous endings. Keep these ruminations in mind during the coming weeks, Aries. You will be in a phase when it’s essential to know what story you are living in and where you are located in the plot’s unfoldment.

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(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the natural world, there are four partnership styles. In the parasitic variety, one living thing damages another while exploiting it. In the commensal mode, there is exploitation by one partner, but no harm occurs. In the epizoic model, one creature serves as a vehicle for the other but gets nothing in return. The fourth kind of partnership is symbiotic. It’s beneficial to both parties. I bring these thoughts to your attention, Libra, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time to take an inventory of your alliances and affiliations—and begin to de-emphasize, even phase out, all but the symbiotic ones.

SCORPIO

(Apr. 20-May 20): As I meditate on your destiny in the near future, I sense you will summon extra courage, perhaps even fearless and heroic energy. I wonder if you will save a drowning person, or rescue a child from a burning building, or administer successful CPR to a stranger who has collapsed on the street. Although I suspect your adventures will be less dramatic than those, they may still be epic. Maybe you will audaciously expose corruption and deceit, or persuade a friend to not commit self-harm, or speak bold thoughts you haven’t had the daring to utter before.

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio author Dan Savage says, “I wish I could let myself eat and eat and eat.” He imagines what it would be like if he didn’t “have to monitor the foods I put in my mouth or go to the gym anymore.” He feels envious of those who have no inhibitions about being gluttonous. In alignment with astrological aspects, I authorize Savage and all Scorpios to temporarily set aside such inhibitions. Take a brief break. Experiment with what it feels like to free yourself to ingest big helpings of food and drink—as well as metaphorical kinds of nourishment like love and sex and sensations and entertainment. Just for now, allow yourself to play around with voraciousness. You may be surprised at the deeper liberations it triggers.

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SAGITTARIUS

(May 21-June 20): Lately, you have been learning more than you thought possible. You have surpassed and transcended previous limits in your understanding of how the world works. Congratulations! I believe the numerous awakenings stem from your willingness to wander freely into the edgy frontier — and then stay there to gather in all the surprising discoveries and revelations flowing your way. I will love it if you continue your pilgrimage out there beyond the borders for a while longer.

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Dear Wise Gambler: You rank high in your spacious intelligence, intuitive logic, and robust fantasy life. There’s only one factor that may diminish your ability to discern the difference between wise and unwise gambles. That’s your tendency to get so excited by big, expansive ideas that you neglect to account for messy, inconvenient details. And it’s especially important not to dismiss or underplay those details in the coming weeks. If you include them in your assessments, you will indeed be the shrewdest of wise gamblers.

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(June 21-July 22): As I study the astrological omens for the coming weeks, I suspect you will feel more at home in a situation that has previously felt unnerving or alien. Or you will expedite the arrival of the future by connecting more deeply with your roots. Or you will cultivate more peace and serenity by exploring exotic places. To be honest, though, the planetary configurations are half-mystifying me; I’m offering my best guesses. You may assemble a strong foundation for an experimental fantasy. Or perhaps you will engage in imaginary travel, enabling you to wander widely without leaving your sanctuary. Or all of the above.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Of your hundreds of wishes and yearnings, Leo, which is the highest on your priority list? And which are the next two? What are the sweet, rich, inspiring experiences you want more than anything else in life? I invite you to compile a tally of your top three longings. Write them on a piece of paper. Draw or paste an evocative symbol next to each one. Then place this holy document in a prominent spot that you will see regularly. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you are in a phase when focusing and intensifying your intentions will bring big rewards.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Actor and travel writer Andrew McCarthy hiked across Spain along the famous pilgrimage route, Camino de Santiago. On the way, he felt so brave and strong that at one point he paradoxically had a sobbing breakdown. He realized how fear had always dominated his life. With this chronic agitation absent for the first time ever, he felt free to be his genuine self. “I started to feel more comfortable in the world and consequently in my own skin,” he testified, concluding, “I think travel obliterates fear.” I recommend applying his prescription to yourself in the coming months, Virgo—in whatever ways your intuition tells you are right. Cosmic forces will be aligned with you.

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn golfer Tiger Woods is one of the all-time greats. He holds numerous records and has won scores of tournaments. On 20 occasions, he has accomplished the most difficult feat: hitting a hole-in-one. But the weird fact is that there were two decades (1998–2018) between his 19th and 20th holes-in-one. I suspect your own fallow time came in 2023, Capricorn. By now, you should be back in the hole-in-one groove, metaphorically speaking. And the coming months may bring a series of such crowning strokes.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Poet Anna Akhmatova (1889–1966) lived to age 76, but her destiny was a rough ride. Her native country, the authoritarian Soviet Union, censored her work and imprisoned her friends and family. In one of her poems, she wrote, “If I can’t have love, if I can’t find peace, give me a bitter glory.” She got the latter wish. She came close to winning a Nobel Prize and is now renowned as a great poet and heroic symbol of principled resistance to tyranny. Dear Aquarius, I predict that your life in the coming months will be very different from Akhmatova’s. I expect you will enjoy more peace and love than you’ve had in a long time. Glory will stream your way, too, but it will be graceful, never bitter. The effects will be heightened if you express principled resistance to tyranny.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Piscean perfumer Sophia Grojsman says, “Our lives are quiet. We like to be disturbed by delight.” To that end, she has created more than 30 best-selling fragrances, including Eternity Purple Orchid, Désir Coulant (Flowing Desire), Spellbound, Volupté (Pleasure), and Jelisaveta (“God is abundance”). I bring this up, Pisces, because I believe it’s now essential for you to be disturbed by delight—as well as to disturb others with delight. Please do what’s necessary to become a potent magnet for marvelous interruptions, sublime interventions, and blissful intrusions. And make yourself into a provider of those healing subversions, too.

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Undergraduate Instructional Support Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Responsibilities will include assisting in the instructional teaching laboratories; accurate preparation of reagents, setup of experiments for all levels of undergraduate teaching labs, and monitoring teaching assistant performance. The posting will remain open until filled. The salary at 100% time is estimated at $59,727 ‑ $75,634. 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 deadline 03/01/24. Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/4984052.

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BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES Uses in‑depth accounting knowledge to resolve complex account reconciliations, (high level of complexity and high volume of transactions). Analyzes problems using a variety of applications from multiple sources to determine solutions. Independently performs responsibilities with a detailed understanding of significant processes, practices, and policies. The University of California, Santa Barbara is an enterprise with expenditures over $1 Billion annually and assets totaling $2 Billion. The reliability and quality of the financial information presented in these statements is essential to the management and resource allocation decisions of an extraordinarily broad clientele of stakeholders, ranging from the State of California, the Regents of the University of California, The University Office of the President (UCOP), the campus Senior Officers and Academic Senate, as well as program managers in numerous campus departments. The integrity and reliability of the information contained in the financial statements play a critical role in establishing the campus’ borrowing capacity in the capital markets, its credit rating, and thereby its ability to expand its mission of providing advanced instruction, research, and public service to the People of California. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/ training. 1‑3 years of Professional accounting experience, including thorough knowledge of accounting functions and assignments, financial transactions and systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and regulatory compliance requirements. 1‑3 years of Computer proficiency is required. Word processing, spreadsheet, and computerized accounting system experience are essential to this position. Advanced

Excel knowledge and experience (macros, vlookups, pivot tables) as well as experience working with large data projects, data sets, and data extraction. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range is $67,200‑$80,300/yr. Full Salary Range: $67,200‑$119,600/ yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 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 # 64301

ARC COUNSELOR / COORDINATOR

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM Utilizes advanced skills gained at the Master’s degree level in counseling fields (student affairs and/or higher education); exhibits culturally inclusive active listening skills (e.g., appropriately establishing interpersonal contact, paraphrasing, perception checking, summarizing, questioning, encouraging, avoid interrupting, clarifying) and provides counseling services for personal, social and academic issues, including but not limited to cultural identity, educational, relationship, family, sexuality and sexual identity issues. Designs, implements and evaluates cultural and academic services for the Asian Cultural Resource Center. Develops program designs and tools to assess quality of programs and events offered. Assists in campus efforts to recruit and retain underrepresented students. Reqs: Master’s Degree in counseling or related area or years of equivalent

experience/training; Experience in providing in‑depth, wide‑ranging and complex academic advising and holistic services to undergraduates; Experience with social media management on multiple platforms, updating department website, and Emma application. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. May work occasional evenings and weekends. May be called upon to reside in residence hall during summer program. On call during summer programs and campus emergencies. Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range is $62,640 ‑ $65,460/ yr. Full Salary Range: $61,700 ‑ $108,100/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 64348

Permit Sales). Reqs: High school diploma or equivalent experience. 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. 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: $27.29/hr.‑$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 # 63670

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PARKING SERVICES Under the Supervision of the Adjudication Supervisor, and in compliance with the California Vehicle Code (CVC), uses independent judgment in the adjudication of citation appeals. Responsible for all aspects of citation processing including citation appeals, Administrative Hearings, DMV interface, and preparation of letters for mailing as well as routine or complex correspondence. Multitasks while performing complex work in an often busy environment with frequent interruptions. Position will cross‑train with TAP ‑Rideshare program (and

not inclusive of sautéing, grilling, frying, steaming, preparing sauces and stocks. Equivalent combination of education and experience. Note: Work hours/days may vary. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $19.53/hr ‑ $21.56/hr The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 2/23/24. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #64736

CAMPUS DINING Performs culinary duties such as preparing soups and casseroles, grilling, roasting or barbequing foods, working a sauté station, and preparing and assembling made‑to‑order entrées serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Ensures that assigned responsibilities are accomplished and that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation and safety are met at all times. Assists with student training, food production and sanitation. Reqs: High School or equivalent combination of education and experience. Culinary experience in a high‑volume culinary environment. Knowledge of and experience with culinary techniques, including but

CAMPUS DINING Performs culinary duties such as preparing soups and casseroles, grilling, roasting or barbequing foods, working a sauté station, and preparing and assembling made‑to‑order entrées serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Insures that assigned responsibilities are accomplished and that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation and safety are met at all times. Assists with student training, food production and sanitation. Reqs: High School or equivalent combination of education and experience. Culinary experience in a high‑volume culinary environment. Knowledge of and experience with culinary techniques, including but not inclusive of sautéing, grilling, frying, steaming, preparing sauces and stocks. Or equivalent combination

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER, DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS

OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT The Graphic Designer will take concepts and ideas and create visual representations, in both print and electronic media. Produces effective, compelling, and target audience‑appropriate content for visual storytelling that engages, informs, and inspires. Works on a wide range of projects and media, including layout and print production, photo editing, digital asset management, and data visualization. Works with Art Director to determine design solutions and the most appropriate medium and to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations. Assists with the creation of web graphics, infographics, presentations, and website design for the Office of Development’s digital marketing efforts. Assists Director of Development Communications in executing creative briefs, following style guide and brand identity. Works independently as well as cooperatively with the Development Communications team to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous projects. This position is a member of Development Communications, a versatile team that provides complex content strategy and creative support to the entire Development operation. As part of this team, the Graphic Designer will collaborate with fundraisers and stakeholders across all academic areas and programs. The Development Communications team also works on central campus‑wide initiatives like UCSB Give Day. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience and/ or training; 4‑6 yrs experience (academic and/or professional) with Adobe software, including advanced knowledge of Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop; 4‑6 yrs experience in creating integrated complex content across print and digital marketing channels; excellent attention to detail with a keen eye for copy and design review/editing; exceptional creativity and innovative design skills; able to provide clear and professional graphic designs and produce informational and promotional quality materials; good understanding of branding principles, particularly as they relate to industry design standards; ability to interpret brand guidelines: colors, fonts, imagery, illustrations, diagrams, etc.; demonstrated organizational, multi‑tasking, and time‑management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment; ability to adapt to changing priorities and work and collaboratively independently on multiple projects; working knowledge of printing and production processes; demonstrated ability to problem‑solve, make changes and corrections as they occur, and to offer appropriate solutions in situations. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $31.71 ‑ $37.76/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 #64271

GROUNDS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Under supervision, operates specialized medium to heavy power grounds and related equipment in the maintenance and operation of the Campus Grounds, road and bikeway systems, facilities, and venues. Reqs: 1‑3 years of experience in the operation of medium to heavy power grounds equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check. May include nights and weekends. Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record, and enrollment in the DMV Pull‑Notice Program. Hiring Rate: The budgeted range is $20.23 ‑ $26.72/hr. Full Salary Range: $20.23 ‑ $27.82/hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay 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. Application review date 2/26/24. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #59416

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HUMAN RESOURCES/ PAYROLL COORDINATOR

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS Provides Human Resources and Payroll support to all units within Residential Operations, Transportation & Parking Services, and Distribution & Logistical Services. Works closely with managers to recruit, hire, and onboard new employees. Serves as point of contact to assist employees with a variety of inquiries related to benefits, leaves, timekeeping, paychecks, and bargaining units. Supports Human Resources team in assisting with the processing of time sensitive, complex payroll and works closely with the campus partners, as needed to meet deadlines. Assists with research and analysis on various issues related to payroll/personnel/ employment actions. Reqs: 1‑3 years experience in an administrative, clerical, or operations role. Requires a comprehensive understanding of general human resources functions. Must be able to interpret and apply numerous complex policies, analyze information, make substantive recommendations to management. Maintains confidentiality as it pertains to personnel policies and procedures. Excellent communication and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and with frequent interruption. Excellent problem‑solving abilities, prioritize workload, meet frequent and changing deadlines and perform all duties to a very high standard. Strong customer service skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office & Google Suite. 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: $27.29/hr.‑$33.49/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 #63606

PATIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE

STUDENT HEALTH Using a computerized scheduling system and a virtual calling system to schedule medical appointments both by telephone and in person. Accurately determines patient’s medical needs with regards to urgency and appropriateness of patient’s appointment request. Assists patients by providing information on general Student Health services and programs. Utilizes substantial customer service experience and demonstrated abilities to clearly explain appointment procedures and uses sound judgment to handle non‑routine appointment requests. Performs a variety of clerical tasks as assigned. Prepares and scans all incoming paper medical records into the electronic medical record appropriate categories. Reqs: High School Diploma or equivalent experience. Work experience in a customer service environment. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. Mandated reporting requirement of Dependent Adult Abuse. Must successfully complete and pass a background check before employment and date of hire. 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. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is

closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $24.68/hr. ‑ $31.29/ hr. Full Hourly Range: $23.60/hr. ‑ $33.45/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 # 64443

SENIOR RADIOLOGIST

STUDENT HEALTH Using digital x‑ray equipment, performs radiology exams on patients that are primarily referred by Student Health clinicians. Must have knowledge of a variety of procedures and must comply with California radiation safety guidelines. Accountable for the technical aspect of imaging; ensures daily maintenance of equipment, rooms and supplies. Required to chart in the electronic medical records system. As a senior technologist, also responsible for assigning work flow, student staff, long term maintenance of equipment as well as recommendations for new equipment, documents and reports as requested. Reqs: Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology. Valid certificate in diagnostic radiologic technology issued by the California State Department of Health. Licensed in CA without restrictions as a Radiology Technician and remain current at all times during employment. Minimum of 18 months of experience in radiologic technology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Student Health requires that clinical staff must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before employment and date of hire. Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. Mandated reporting requirement of Dependent Adult Abuse. 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 12‑month career position at 50% time. Days and hours may vary and equate to 20 hours per week. Any HIPAA and/or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $41.26/hr. ‑ $45.54/hr. Full Salary Range: $41.26/hr. ‑ $51.29/ 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 # 63726

SKILLED TRADES MECHANIC

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS Performs a variety of skilled trades tasks for University owned Residence Halls, Apartments, Dining Commons and related buildings as outlined below to accomplish the operational needs of the department. In compliance with HDAE goals and objectives, affirms and implements the department Educational Equity Plan comprised of short and long term objectives that reflect a systematic approach to preparing both students and staff for success in a multi‑cultural

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society. Works in an environment which is ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic. Works effectively in a team environment. Reqs: 4 years of hands‑on experience in a variety of skills including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, painting, tiling, electrical, plastering, sheet rock repair, locksmith, heating and ventilation. ie: washers, dryers, refrigerators, rangers & microwaves. Must be able to work on and with ladders. Demonstrated experience clearing drains, traps, and waste lines for sinks, tubs, toilets, utilizing proper sized electric or hand driven plumbing snakes. Ability to work independently or in support of other trades. Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring rate: $41.30/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 64261

SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

UCSB, STUDENT HEALTH Nationally ranked University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), is looking for a full‑time Sports Medicine fellowship‑trained primary care physician for Student Health Services. Work alongside primary care providers and campus athletic trainers to coordinate delivery of care to NCAA athletes including pre‑participation clearances, musculoskeletal and head injury evaluations and other acute needs. Work with athletic trainers to review and update existing policies and procedures and create new policies and procedures as indicated. Keep up to date on NCAA requirements for intercollegiate athletics. Deliver full range primary care to a college population including evaluation of acute needs such as acute illnesses and injuries, managing chronic conditions, reproductive/ sexual health, mental health, and screening and referral for substance use. Reqs: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. Current CA Medical license and DEA license at all times during employment. Board Certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics, or Emergency Medicine throughout employment. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse. Must successfully complete and pass a background check and credentialing process before start date and date of hire. 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. May be required to answer phone calls and respond to campus emergencies outside of regular operating hours. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $205,075.59/ yr. ‑ $244,258.00/yr. Full Salary Range: $205,075.59/yr. ‑ $272,429.42/ 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 # 54835

STOREKEEPER

STUDENT HEALTH Under the supervision of the Patient Experience Supervisor, the Storekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for our patients and staff by providing and ordering maintenance, repairs, furniture move, and phone services to meet daily facility needs. Responsible for receiving goods, stocking the supply room, delivering supplies and other items to the departments and individuals. Works independently, as part of a team with Facilities and Furniture Services staff, or to assist the Senior Storekeeper. Reqs: High School Diploma/GED required. Notes: Student Health requires that all staff must successfully complete and pass the fingerprinting/background check before their date of hire. Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. Mandated reporting requirement of Dependent Adult Abuse. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. frequently. Must be physically able to lift and move medium to heavy items. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Senior Storekeeper and Storekeeper are not allowed to take vacations at the same time. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $19.86/hr. or $23.29/hr. Full

Salary Range:$19.86/hr. ‑ $27.28/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 63775

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hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk.Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer Date: 01/10/2024 By: Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer. Attorney for Petitioner: Brooke C. McDermott, Esq; Mullen & Henzell, L.L.P. 112 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 966‑1501. Published: Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALICE JOY CHARD TARBUSH, AKA ALICE TARBUSH AKA ALICEJOY ESOLENA TARBUSH CASE NO.: 24PR00027 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of ALICE JOY CHARD TARBUSH, aka ALICE TARBUSH, aka ALICEJOY ESOLENA TARBUSH

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: CHARLYNN ERICSON in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: CHARLYNN ERICSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent Administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/14/2024 AT 9:00 A.M. IN DEPT: 5 of the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general

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files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/28/2024 AT 9:00 A.M. IN DEPT: SB 5 of the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, ANACAPA DIVISION, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrell E. Parker, Executive Officer Date: 1/31/2024 By: Monica Buenrostro Attorney for Petitioner: Rebecca S. Koch, for Allen & Kimbell, LLP 317 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 963‑8611 Published. Feb 8, 15, 22 2024. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NANCY LOU DAVIS Case No.: 24PR00035 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: NANCY LOU DAVIS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: PATRICIA DAVIS ORR in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: PATRICIA DAVIS ORR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/11/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 ANACAPA DIVISION. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery

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2024‑0000136, E30. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: SANTA BARBARA FREE SCHOOL 1330 State Street, Suite 101 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 07/27/22 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2022‑0001898. The persons or entities abandoning

use of this name are as follows: Santa Barbara Free School LLC PO Box 943 Carpinteria, CA 93014 The business was conducted by an Limited Liability Company. SIGNED BY MADELINE KIMLIN/OWNER Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/17/24, FBN 2024‑0000114, E47. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned:

LIL’TOOT SANTA BARBARA 125 Harbor Way, Suite 14 Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 05/03/23 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2023‑0001160. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Epic Cruises Inc. 219 Stearns Wharf Suite G Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The business was conducted by an Individual. SIGNED BY KATHLEEN L HERSHMAN/ SECRETARY Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/18/24, FBN 2024‑0000137, E30. I hereby certify that this is a correct

copy of the original statement on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: BEACH VIEW ATTIC at 831 Margo St Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Susie Browne (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: SUSIE BROWNE/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara

County on Jan 04, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000028. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SOUTH COAST REALTY at 5951 Encina Road, 210 Goleta, CA 93117; Soco Realty Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: DAVID DARGA/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 18, 2024. This statement expires five years from

the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0000129. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: KIND CHOICE BEHAVIOR CONSULTING at 1629 Alexander Ave Lompoc, CA 93436; Kind Choice behavior Consulting (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liabillity Company Filed by: JACQUELINE TORTOLANI‑TADAY/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 12, 2024. This statement expires five

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Hybrid Public Hearing – In Person and via Zoom Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 1:30pm LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN 749 WARD DRIVE (APN: 071-170-088) AND 759 WARD DRIVE (APN: 071-170-089) WITH CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NOTICE OF EXEMPTION; CASE NO. 23-0003-SUB ATTENTION: The meeting will be held in person and via the Zoom platform. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Administrator (ZA) of the City of Goleta will conduct a public hearing on the merits of the proposed Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) between 749 Ward Drive and 759 Ward Drive. The agenda for the hearing will be posted on the Zoning Administrator page of the City website https://www.cityofgoleta. org/your-city/planning-and-environmental-review/zoning-administrator-hearings. The date, time, and location of the Zoning Administrator hearing is: HEARING DATE/TIME: Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 1:30pm LOCATION: Goleta City Hall- Council Chambers (In person and via Zoom) 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, CA 93117 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Project proposes to adjust the common property line between 749 Ward Drive and 759 Ward Drive to simplify existing easements and boundaries to allow flexible and more fully separate tenant occupancy (e.g. the opportunity to separate/fence properties for privacy or security). The LLA would transfer approximately 1,797 square feet of land to 749 Ward Drive from 759 Ward Drive. The property at 749 Ward Drive (APN 071-170-088) would increase by 1.9% and 759 Ward Drive (APN 071-170-089) would decrease by 3.3%. Both properties would continue to exceed the minimum 1 acre lot size requirement of the Business Park (I-BP) land use designation. Both properties are located in the Coastal area of the City and have a I - BP General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan and Zoning Designation. The project was filed by Heidi Jones of Meraki Land Use Consulting, LLC. on behalf of Ed Mark, property owner for 749 Ward Drive and Steve Metzler, property owner for 759 Ward Drive. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (NOE):Pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq.), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations, §§ 15000, et seq.), and the City’s Environmental Review Guidelines, the project has been found to be exempt from CEQA and a Notice of Exemption is proposed. The City of Goleta is providing local review, and the California Coastal Commission will act as the Lead Agency for this project. The proposed LLA is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations; Class 5 Exemption). The property shifts approximately 1,797 square feet of area from one lot to an adjacent lot. The Project qualifies for use of Class 5 exemption as the project sites do not have an average slope of greater than 20 percent. Further, the project does not result in any changes in land use or density, as no new structural development is proposed, and does not result in the creation of any new parcel. Consistent with the requirements of the Class 5 exemption and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15300.2, Exceptions to the Exemption, the entirety of the project falls within the Class 5 Exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305. CORTESE LIST: The Project sites are not listed on the EnviroStor online database of hazardous site records maintained by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control TSC in coordination with the California State Water Resources Control Board consistent with Government Code § 65962.5 (the “Cortese list”). DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY: The hearing documents and all documents referenced therein may be obtained by contacting the Planner listed below (see the “For Further Information” section). Staff reports, project plans and related materials for the Zoning Administrator hearing will be posted on the City’s website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. 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 Zoning Administrator meeting agenda. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing by e-mailing Caitlin Colyer at ccolyer@cityofgoleta.org. Written comments will be posted on the Zoning Administrator webpage. ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION: Please register for Zoning Administrator Hearing on February 28, 2024, at 1:30 pm at: Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wFIeLfjPQa6WMJfpBljUCg Webinar ID: 872 8892 8405 Passcode: 929603 Or Join via Audio: US: +16699006833, 87288928405#, *929603# or +14086380968, 87288928405#, *929603# Or, dial: US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 360 209 5623 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 507 473 4847 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 689 278 1000 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 305 224 1968 or +1 309 205 3325 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You will be connected to audio using your computer’s microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended. You can also select the option to use your telephone, but you must use the Zoom software to interact with the meeting. Select “Use Telephone” after joining the webinar to use your telephone. Oral comments during a meeting may be made by electronic participation only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: For further information on the project, contact Brian Hiefield, Associate Planner, at (805) 961-7559 or bhiefield@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. Review Process: This project is subject to review by the City of Goleta Zoning Administrator (ZA), including a ten-day appeal period following its decision. If no appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision is filed, the next step includes review and approval by the California Coastal Commission. Following approval from the California Coastal Commission, the City of Goleta will receive a Map Clearance application and review documents for recordation of the LLA. APPEALS: The Zoning Administrator’s decision may be appealed by an applicant or an aggrieved party, pursuant to the Goleta Municipal Code Section, 17.52.120, as part of an appeal of the Review Authority’s action on the entire project. Appeals must be filed, and associated fees must be paid, within 10 calendar days of the appealable decision. 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) 961-7505 or cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements.

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LEGALS (CONT.) years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0000079. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: KARINE HERVOUET DESIGN, KARINE H DESIGN at 3663 San Remo Drive, 2G Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Maeva LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: KARINE RODRIGUEZ HERVOUET/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 12, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000075. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: I AM WELL LINE at 34270 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite C Dana Point, CA 92629; Alter Management LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: MICHAEL CASTANON/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 17, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000128. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TORTOISE PRESS at 1310 San Miguel Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Eric J Anderson PO Box 41056 Santa Barbara, CA 93140 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: ERIC ANDERSON/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 19, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0000148. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: YORE FINERY, YORE at 5050 Baseline Ave Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Sara A Lewis (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: SARA LEWIS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 17, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000124. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CONNECTED PSYCHOTHERAPY at 301 East Carrillo Street, Suite A Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Natalie B Alderson (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: NATALIE ALDERSON/OWNER/ PSYCHOTHERAPIST with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 16, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E61. FBN Number: 2024‑0000104. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LAUGHLIN HOME SERVICES, LAUGHLIN PLUMBING ELECTRIC, LAUGHLIN PLUMBING ELECTRIC HEATING AND AIR at 3640 Sagunto St, Ste 210 Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Laughlin Audio Video Electric, Inc. PO Box 1456 Santa Ynez, CA 93460 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: ROBERT LAUGHLIN/OWNER/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 12, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0000080. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: KB

LANDSCAPING at 666 Mayrum Street Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Kobe B Arreola Medina (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: KOBE ARREOLA MEDINA/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 22, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0000160. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: KOZY COFFEE ROASTERS at 6560 Pardall Rd, Suite C Goleta, CA 93117; KOZY LLC 2100 Cliff Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93109 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: PARKER WALLACE/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 08, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000047. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: ANNIE AND EMZ KITCHEN at 108 Somerset Place Lompoc, CA 93436; Keela N Potter (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: KEELA POTTER/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 28, 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) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002928. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: THE BECOMING FOREST PROJECT at 2565 Puesta Del Sol Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Michael K Kearney (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: MICHAEL K KEARNEY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 17,

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2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000115. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PARADISE PEST CONTROL at 351 Paseo Nuevo, Floor 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Paradise Pest Control LLC 1072 Casitas Pass Rd #342 Carpinteria, CA 93013 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: SEAN STEELE/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 03, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000020. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: ESM CREATIVE STUDIO at 593 Picacho Ln Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Emma K Spencer (same address) Shelagh L Morphy 785 Oak Grove Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93108 This business is conducted by a General Partnership Filed by: EMMA SPENCER/PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 16, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000096. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SMILE MONTECITO/SMILE MONTECITO SEDATION AND IMPLANT at 1206 Coast Village Circle, Suite D Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Andrew Farkas, DDS, INC 916 Roble Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: ANDREW FARKAS/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 19, 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) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002878. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2023‑0002931 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AESTHETIC NURSE SANTA BARBARA, 1330 CHAPALA STREET, SUITE 104, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 County of SANTA BARBARA MOROVATI AESTHETIC MEDICAL CORPORATION, 1330 CHAPALA STREET, SUITE 104, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. MOROVATI AESTHETIC MEDICAL CORPORATION S/ TANYA MOROVATI, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/28/2023. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/24 CNS‑3775723# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EL WOODY WOODCRAFT at 125 Harbor way, Suite 22 Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Frederick E Hershman (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: FREDERICK E HERSHMAN JR/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 17, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000125. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ADVANCED

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AIR SANTA BARBARA at 106 W Pedregosa Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Cool Tech Hvac Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: ERNEST RAY/C.E.O. with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 29, 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) by E49. FBN Number: 2023‑0002939. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: CECIL SOUL OF TEXAS BAR BE QUE at 423 Chapala St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Cecil B Haynes (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: CECIL B. HAYNES/PRINCIPAL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 08, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0000038. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: ZUMA LOUNGE PRODUCTIONS at 315 Meigs Rd, Ste A 300 Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Zuma Lounge Corp. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: MIRCEA M OPREA/PRESIDENT/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 11, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E61. FBN Number: 2024‑0000066. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: NATURE CONNECTION SANTA BARBARA at 101 S Salinas St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Tamara A Murray (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: TAMARA A MURRAY/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 16, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E61. FBN Number: 2024‑0000102. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FIRESTONE WALKER BREWING COMPANY, BARREL WORKS, THE TAPROOM, THE TAPROOM AT FIRESTONE WALKER BREWING COMPANY at 620 McMurray Road Buellton, CA 93427; Firestone Walker Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: AUSTIN CONNOLLY/CFO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 16, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0000097. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ATHLETIC EQUINE at 2353 Hollister Street Los Olivos, CA 93441; Ganibi Holdings LLC PO Box 1314 Santa Ynez, CA 93460 This business is conducted by a Limited Liabillity Company Filed by: PETER GANIBI/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 3, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000017. Published: Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002908 The following person(s) is doing business as: Chucks Powerwashing, 4072 Hilltop Rd., Unit B Santa Maria, CA 93455, County of SANTA BARBARA. Charles D Isle, 4072 Hilltop Rd., Unit B Santa Maria, CA 93455 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to

transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on not applicable /s/ Charles D Isle, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/22/2023. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/24 CNS‑3772490# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: S CALDWELL INC at 1386 Camino Meleno Santa Barbara, CA 93111; S Caldwell Inc (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: SEAN CALDWELL/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 29, 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) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002935. Published: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SYNRGY CREATIVE LLC at 1401 21st Street, Ste R Sacramento, CA 95811; Synrgy Creative LLC 4049 Foothill Rd Apt A Santa Barbara, CA 93110 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: NICHOLAS KVISTAD/CEO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 22, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000165. Published: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AGE WELL CARE at 461 N LA Patera Ln Goleta, CA 93117; All Market Alliance Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: RALPH SIJL/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 16, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0000098. Published: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: EDS, ETC, THE WELLNESS ESQUIRE at 1035 E Yanonali Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Coleman & Spouse, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: ARIELLA COLEMAN/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 23, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000178. Published: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: WOLF’S HEAD TRADING COMPANY at 270 Storke Rd, Suite 10 Goleta, CA 93117; Wolf’s Head Trading Company LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: CRISTIAN SAGASTUME/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 09, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000056. Published: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: MOBILE NOTARY SB, SIGNATURE ON WHEELS at 110 Bodega Ln, Unit I Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Francisco J Galindo PO Box 3397 Santa Barbara, CA 93130; Maria Cardidad (same address) This business is conducted by a Married Couple Filed by: FRANCISCO GALINDO/CO‑OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 25, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of

the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000204. Published: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 10 TOES OVER at 4185 Carpinteria Ave, Ste 2 Carpinteria, CA 93013; Justin T Rowe (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: JUSTIN ROWE/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 12, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000078. Published: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: LIVING FLOW at 4856 Glenn Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Natalie D Sampila (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: NATALIE SAMPILA/FOUNDER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 24, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0000189. Published: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: POTENT BEINGS HEALTH NETWORK at 5142 Hollister Avenue, 520 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Philip G Levasseur PO Box 22711 Santa Barbara, CA 93121 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: PHILIP LEVASSEUR/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 22, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000172. Published: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: VIZWET at 3776 Torino Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Jake S Adams 7015 Marketplace Drive #1045 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: JAKE ADAMS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 22, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000170. Published: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: R.J. SPANN at 1025 Cambridge Drive Goleta, CA 93111; Rick Spann, Incorporated (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: RICHARD SPANN/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 26, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000215. Published: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA SPEECH THERAPY at 425 Wyola Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Jennifer Erpenbeck (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: JENNIFER ERPENBECK with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 22, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000171. Published: Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2024‑0000187 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Hollister Optometric Center, 7127 Hollister Avenue, Suite 23, Goleta, CA 93117 County of SANTA BARBARA Goleta Vision and Optometry, 3918 Northland Street, Newbury Park,

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LEGALS (CONT.) CA 91320 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Goleta Vision and Optometry S/ James Yoo, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/23/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/24 CNS‑3777413# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: YOUR SB TEAM at 1511 Chapala Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Rachel A Quittner (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: RACHEL QUITTNER/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 29, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0000230. Published: Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: INTERGRATED WELLNESS at 928 Carpinteria Street, #8 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Larry J Rodriguez 133 E De La Guerra St 38 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: LARRY J RODRIGUEZ/OWNER/OPERATOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 30, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0000235. Published: Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ENRIQUE’S PAINTING at 1121 De La Vina St, Apt 4 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Enrique Garcia Aguilar (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: ENRIQUE GARCIA AGUILAR/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 25, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0000203. Published: Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CORDERO PEST CONTROL at 4039 Prima Vera Rd., Unit 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Regina A Casillas PO Box 92017 Santa Barbara, CA 93190 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: REGINA CASILLAS/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 12, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0000067. Published: Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PACIFIC COAST DEVELOPEMENT COMPANY at 714 E Sunset Ave Santa Maria, CA 93454; Kenneth A Fox (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: KENNETH ALAN FOX/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 28, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E56. FBN Number: 2024‑0000221. Published: Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VILLAGE SQUARE TOWNHOMES OF BUELLTON at 1113 West Hwy 246 Buellton, CA 93427; 665 Central Avenue LLC 1153 W Highway 246 Buellton, CA 93427 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: NORMAN WILLIAMS/MANAGER with the

County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 23, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0000181. Published: Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 2024.

the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 5, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000292. Published: Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2024‑0000258 The following person(s) is doing business as: HSS RECYCLING, 1850 W. BETTERVIA ROAD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455, County of SANTA BARBARA. VALLEY GARBAGE AND RUBBISH COMPANY, INC., 800 CAPITOL ST STE 3000, HOUSTON, TX 77002 This business is conducted by A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 24, 2014 /s/ COURTNEY A. TIPPY, VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/31/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/24 CNS‑3780285# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MANIFATTURA at 413 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; I FATTI NOSTRI (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: BRIAN DODERO/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 9, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E40. FBN Number: 2024‑0000347. Published: Feb 15, 22, 29. Mar 7 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PURE SKIN STUDIO at 222 E Canon Perdido, 207C Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Vilma L Bonser (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: VILMA BONSER/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 23, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000183. Published: Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: RISING PHOENIX REHABILITATION at 1624 Elm Ave, E Solvang, CA 93463; Faye A Young (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: FAYE ANN YOUNG with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 26, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000213. Published: Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: SKLPT APPAREL at 6735 Abrego Rd, 48 Goleta, CA 93117; Tenaya D Miller (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: TENAYA MILLER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 24, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000191. Published: Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: RABBIT HOLE RENEGADES at 6599 Sabado Tarde, Apt 3 Goleta, CA 93117; Havens LLC 709 Kings Road Newport Beach, CA 92663 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: ETHAN LACHER/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 2, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000273. Published: Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: VILLA MARIA POST ACUTE at 425 Barcellus Avenue Santa Maria, CA 93454; Santa Maria Healthcare, Inc. 29222 Rancho Viejo Road Suite 127 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: SOON BURNAM/TREASURER OF MANAGEMENT COMPANY with

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PEACHY PHOTO BOOTH at 1308 E North Ave Lompoc, CA 93436; Diana Munoz (same address) This business is conducted by a individual Filed by: DIANA MUNOZ with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 7, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000325. Published: Feb 15, 22, 29. Mar 7 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SB FLOWER GYPSY, FLOWER GYPSY at 282 Pebble Hill Place Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Kerstin O Horneman (same address) This business is conducted by a individual Filed by: KERSTIN HORNEMAN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 8, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland,

County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000341. Published: Feb 15, 22, 29. Mar 7 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: PILATES LOFT at 1 N Calle Cesar Chavez, Unit 110 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Breanna A StearnsCorbin 2926 Torito Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108 This business is conducted by a individual Filed by: BREANNA A. STEARNS‑CORBIN/MS. with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 17, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E61. FBN Number: 2024‑0000117. Published: Feb 15, 22, 29. Mar 7 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHORELINE MARKETING at 1221 State Street, Ste 1291630 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Steven A Nunes (same

address) This business is conducted by a individual Filed by: STEVEN NUNES/OWNER. with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 8, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000345. Published: Feb 15, 22, 29. Mar 7 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: THE LOUNGE BY TANNA RAE at 21 West Ortega Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Tanna Rae Beauty Lounge LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: TANNA RAE ZAHONY/SOLE MEMBER OWNER. with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 5, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E61. FBN

Number: 2024‑0000282. Published: Feb 15, 22, 29. Mar 7 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: THAT IS INTERESTING at 2555 West Highway 154 Los Olivos, CA 93441; Carter Stacy PO Box 452 Los Olivos, CA 93441 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: CARTER STACY/HOST with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 7, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E61. FBN Number: 2024‑0000309. Published: Feb 15, 22, 29. Mar 7 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: PACIFIC COAST REALTY/PACIFIC COAST REALTY at 3459 State Street, Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Joann R PomattoGomez (same address) This business is conducted

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Hybrid Public Meeting – Held in Person and via Zoom February 26, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. General Plan and Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments to Implement Housing Element 2023-2031 Programs and Other Amendments to Title 17 (Case Nos. 21-0002-GPA and 23-0007-ORD) 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 www.cityofgoleta.org/meetings-agendas. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goleta Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider recommending to City Council adoption of amendments to the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan (General Plan) and Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code (GMC) related to various topic areas. The City Council will consider any recommendation at a later hearing to adopt amendments to the General Plan and Title 17. The date, time, and location of the Planning Commission public hearing are set forth below. The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City website (www.cityofgoleta.org). HEARING DATE/TIME: PLACE:

Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. 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).

PROJECT LOCATION: The amended regulations would apply citywide, including all areas of the City within the Coastal Zone. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan and Title 17 address State law consistency, implement the Housing Element 2023-2031, remedy issues identified during Title 17 implementation, and provide clarity to existing regulations. The topics for these amendments include: • Housing Element 2023-2031 Implementation related to the Approval Needed for Mixed-Use Housing, Height Standards, Lot Coverage Standards, Shared Parking Approvals, Inclusionary Housing Procedures, and Emergency Shelters. • State law consistency related to Density Bonus, Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations, and Accessory Dwelling Units. • Minor Revisions related to Planned Residential (RP) Zone District Street Side Setbacks, Allowances for Boarding Kennels, Sign Materials, Sign Area Allowances, Development Thresholds for Minor Changes to Zoning Permits, Permit Exemptions for Certain Interior Floor Area Expansions, and Expiration and Time Extensions for Substantial Conformity Determinations and Amendments. • Other Clarifying Revisions. Environmental Review: The amendments are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (California Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations) because the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378(a) but is an organizational or administrative activity by government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5). The amendments are also exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because the activity is covered by the general rule which exempts activities that can be seen with certainty to have no possibility for causing a significant effect on the environment. Furthermore, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, projects that are consistent with the development density of existing zoning, community plan, or General Plan policies for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was certified shall be exempt from additional CEQA analysis, except as may be necessary to determine whether there are project-specific significant effects that are peculiar to the project or site that would otherwise require additional CEQA review. There is no new substantial information indicating that the impacts of adopting the amendments will be more severe than described in the General Plan EIR and there are no cumulative or off-site impacts from the proposed amendments that were not addressed in the General Plan EIR. Finally, on December 5, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 23-63, adopting an Addendum to the Goleta General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 2005031151), which was certified in October 2006 by the City Council. The Addendum analyzed the environmental impacts of the actions taken in this ordinance related to Housing Element 2023-2031 implementation. The resolution to adopt the Addendum satisfied the City Council’s obligations under CEQA with respect to adopting the amended Housing Element 20232031 and amending the General Plan and Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code as detailed in the Housing Element 2023-2031 and none of the conditions in Public Resources Code section 21166 or State CEQA Guidelines section 15162 apply. Thus, no further environmental review is required for the amendments to implement the Housing Element 2023-2031 as adoption of those amendments falls within the scope of the adopted Addendum and previously certified EIR. 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 Planning Commission meeting agenda. All letters/comments should be sent to ccolyer@cityofgoleta.org. Letters must be received on or before the date of the hearing or can be submitted at the hearing prior to the conclusion of the public comment portion of the Public Hearing. FOR PROJECT INFORMATION: For further information on the project, contact Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, at (805) 961-7544 or anewkirk@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. SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION. If you require interpretation services for the hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (805) 9617505 or via email to cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Please specify the language for which you require interpretation. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting helps to ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the hearing. 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 at or before the public hearing (Government Code Section 65009(b)(2)). Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in the hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 961-7505. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements. 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LEGALS (CONT.) by a Individual Filed by: JOANN P O M AT T O ‑ G O M E Z / B R O K E R / OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 6, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E61. FBN Number: 2024‑0000304. Published: Feb 15, 22, 29. Mar 7 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: INSPIRE HEALTH at 758 Via Miguel Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Odesso Health AI Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: MICHIEL DE BRUIN/PRESIDENT. with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 31, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000256. Published: Feb 15, 22, 29. Mar 7 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: RENCO, INC., RENAISSANCE ANTIQUES, RENAISSANCE ANTIQUES OF SOLVANG, RENAISSANCE ANTIQUES AND DESIGN, RENAISSANCE COMPANIES, RENAISSANCE DESIGN at 496 First Street Solvang, CA 93463; (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: MICHIEL DE BRUIN/PRESIDENTJULIE PALLADINO/SEC with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 18, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000138. Published: Feb 15, 22, 29. Mar 7 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: DV8 CREATIVE at 7388 Belluno Drive Goleta, CA 93117; Adrienne De Guevara (same address) This business

is conducted by a Individual Filed by: ADRIENNE DE GUEVARA/OWNER. with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 6, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000305. Published: Feb 15, 22, 29. Mar 7 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: SAFETY MATTERS CERTIFIED TRAINING, LLC at 5669 Calle Real, F Goleta, CA 93117; Safety Matters Certified Training LLC PO Box 1481 Goleta, CA 93116 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: JUSIN M HAAGEN/MANAGING MEMBER. with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 13, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E40. FBN Number: 2024‑0000381. Published: Feb 15, 22, 29. Mar 7 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NAILXLILY at 5370 Hollister, 5A Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Liliana Gutierrez (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: LILIANA GUTIERREZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 7, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E61. FBN Number: 2024‑0000319. Published: Feb 15, 22, 29. Mar 7 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COASTLINE THERAPY GROUP at 3905 State Street, Suite 7438 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Susan Soderman Family Counseling, INC. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: SUSAN SODERMAN/OWNER

with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 8, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000338. Published: Feb 15, 22, 29. Mar 7 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: LEGACY HOMES & INVESTMENTS at 3948 Uranus Ave. Lompoc, CA 93436; J Mont & Real Estate Associates (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: JOSE MONTES/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 5, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000294. Published: Feb 15, 22, 29. Mar 7 2024.

NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: JUSTINE LEE CASE NUMBER: 24CV00026 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: JUSTINE LEE TO: JUSTINE HAISEO LEE 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 MARCH 11, 2024, 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 JANUARY 18, 2024, JUDGE COLLEEN K. STERNE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Jan 18, 25. Feb 1, 8 2024. AMENDED IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SALVADOR GUTIERREZ and ODILIA HERNANDEZ ONOFRE CASE NUMBER: 23CV05075 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: MIGUEL SALVADOR GUTIERREZ‑HERNANDEZ TO:MIGUEL SALVADOR GUTIERREZ 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 MARCH 15, 2024, 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

NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/ACTION Hybrid Meeting - In Person and via Zoom February 20, 2024, at 5:30 P.M.

Revised Ordinance for Tenant Protections 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 www.cityofgoleta.org/meetings-agendas. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goleta City Council will consider adoption of a revised Ordinance to amend Chapter 8.19, Tenant Protections, of Title 8, Health and Safety, of the Goleta Municipal Code (GMC) related to tenant protections. The date, time, and location of the City Council meeting are set forth below. The agenda for the meeting will also be posted on the City website (www.cityofgoleta.org). MEETING DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 5:30 P.M.

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PROJECT LOCATION: The Revised Tenant Protections Ordinance would apply citywide, including all areas of the City within the Coastal Zone. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed ordinance revisions would amend Chapter 8.19, Tenant Protections, of Title 8, Health and Safety, of the GMC. The revisions would: reference the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, where applicable, and add tenant protections, including a 60-day written Early Tenant Alert Notice requirement for just cause Terminations of Residential Tenancy and anti-harassment provisions, and remove the City limitation on the rental rate charged in cases where tenants exercise a Right of First Refusal and re-rent a rental unit they previously vacated for a substantial remodel. Environmental Review: Pursuant to 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 cause a significant effect on the environment. As such, the proposed Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review. PUBLIC COMMENT: Interested persons are encouraged to provide public comments during the public meeting 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 meeting 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 PROJECT INFORMATION: For further information on the project or for inquiries in Spanish, contact Lucy Graham, Senior Housing Analyst, at (805) 961-7546 or LGraham@cityofgoleta.org. Staff reports and documents will be posted approximately 72 hours before the meeting on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org. Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 961-7505. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements. Publish Date: Santa Barbara Independent, February 15, 2024 74

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each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. DATED JANUARY 31, 2024, JUDGE DONNA D. GECK. OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 2024. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: HUMBERTO JAIMES BERNABE, JR. NUMBER: 24CV00260 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: HUMBERTO JAIMES BERNABE, JR. TO: HUMBERTO JAIMES, JR. 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 MARCH 20, 2024, 10:00 AM, DEPT 3, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Anacapa Division. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. DATED JANUARY 26, 2024, JUDGE THOMAS P. ANDERLE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 2024.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Margaret V. Barnes, CA Bar #101560 Barnes & Barnes 1900 State Street, Suite M Santa Barbara, CA 93101 tel: (805) 6876660 fax: (805) 6826772 Attorneys for SHANNON DALTON and TAMARA SKOV, Temporary Trustees SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ANACAPA DIVISION In re the JOY ELLEN PODGER REVOCABLE TRUST, JOY ELLEN PODGER, Settlor (Deceased) No. 23PR00593 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF JOY ELLEN PODGER (Cal. Prob. Code §§19040, 19052) Notice is hereby given under California Probate Code sections 19000 et seq. to the creditors and contingent creditors of JOY ELLEN PODGER, the abovenamed decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court, at 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93101, and deliver pursuant to Section 1215 of the California Probate Code a copy to SHANNON DALTON and TAMARA SKOV, Trustees of the JOY ELLEN PODGER REVOCABLE TRUST, of which the abovenamed decedent was the Settlor, at 601 E. Arrellaga Street, Suite 102, Santa Barbara, California, 93103, within the later of four (4) months after (the date of the first publication of this notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, sixty (60) days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Section 19103 of the Probate Code. A claim form may be obtained from the Court Clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with a return receipt requested. BARNES & BARNES Attorneys for SHANNON DALTON and TAMARA SKOV, Trustees 1900 State Street, Suite M Santa Barbara, CA 93101; By: Margaret V Barnes Published Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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In re the matter of: Richard T. Schiada Revocable Trust Dated March 12, 2004, as amended Case No. 24PR00072 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the creditors and contingent creditors of the abovenamed decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Santa Barbara County Superior Court, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101, and whose mailing address is P.O. Box 21107, Santa Barbara, California 931211107, and deliver pursuant to Section 1215 of the California Probate Code a copy to Gwen Schiada and Colette Stowers, as successor cotrustees of the trust dated March 12, 2004, as amended, wherein the decedent was the settlor, c/o Jeff Daugherty, Esq., Laborde & Daugherty, 924 Anacapa Street, Suite 1T, Santa Barbara, California 93101, within the later of four months after February 15, 2024 (the date of the first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Section 19103 of the Probate Code. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. ________________________________ Jeff Daugherty, Esq. Attorney for Gwen Schiada and Colette Stowers Successor CoTrustees Laborde & Daugherty 924 Anacapa Street, Suite 1T Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Published Feb 15, 22, 29. Mar 7 2024.

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Board of the Cachuma Operation &amp; Maintenance Board (COMB) will hold its regular meeting at 1:00 p.m. on February 26, 2024 via teleconference and in person. Information on how to attend can be found on the meeting agenda which is posted on the COMB website. As part of said meeting, the Board will hold a public hearing, prior to the adoption of an ordinance pursuant to Water Code Sections 20200 through 20207, to establish the compensation of Board members in accordance with the provisions of said Water Code Sections. This Notice is given and published under the provisions of Water Code Section 20203 and Government Code Section 6066. Dated: 2/8/2023 Cachuma Operation & Maintenance Board By: Janet Gingras, Secretary and General Manager

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) ATTENTION OWNERS/DEVELOPERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR SECTION 8 PROJECT BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) is inviting owners and developers of New Construction rental projects, within the County of Santa Barbara, excluding the City of Santa Barbara, to submit proposals for participation

Proposals are due by 12:00 p.m. PST on March 4, 2024. In order for a proposal to be considered, the owner must submit the proposal to HASBARCO by the published deadline date and the proposal must respond to all requirements as outlined in the RFP. Incomplete proposals will not be reviewed. HASBARCO will rate and rank proposals using the criteria outlined in the RFP. A proposal package can be obtained on the “Procurement” quick link at www.hasbarco.org . Contact person: Darcy S. Brady (805)7363423 or darcybrady@hasbarco.org . EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): CONCEPCION AUTRAND; DONALD AUTRAND; and DOES 1 THROUGH 50, inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: TERESA ELLER; PAUL NAPPI; The Estate of RONALD LADD (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) 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 your for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center(www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), 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 SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion 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 telefonica 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 information en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra 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

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LEGALS (CONT.) llamar a un servicio de remision 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. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. CASE NO: 21AVC00698 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es) MICHAEL D. ANTONOVICH ANTELOPE VALLEY COURTHOUSE, 42011 4th STREET WEST LANCASTER, CA 93534 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion, y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante que no tiene abogado es): The name and address of the court is: Santa Barbara Superior Court (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. The Law Offices of Binh Bui, 333 H Street, Suite 5000, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel (858) 384‑2755 DATE: Sep 02, 2021. Sherri R. Carter, EXECUTIVE OFFICER By J. Ziegler, Deputy ( Delegado) Published Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. NOTICE OF ORDER SETTING NEW DATE FOR SMALL CLAIMS HEARING PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM AND ORDER TO GO TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT Notice to the person being sued: You are the defendant if your name is listed in 2 on page 2 of this form. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in 1 on page 2. You and the plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you do not go to court, you may lose the case. If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you and to protect your rights. Aviso al Demandado: Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en 2 de la pagina 2 de este formulario. La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que figura en 1 de pagina 2. Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del juicio indicada a continuacion. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si pierde el caso la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sucldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prucba que nccesite para probar sucaso. Lea este formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. Order to Go to Court: Feb 29, 2024; 8:30 am Dept 7 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; ANACAPA DIVISION CASE NO:23cv02931 1: Plaintiff: Montecito Del Mar Owners Association 3944 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; (805) 569‑1121 2: Defendant: James Handelman 60 Olive Mill Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108; 2nd Defendant: Cortney Callahan, 60 Olive Mill Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108 3: The Plaintiff claims the Defendant owes $4,448.00 (Explain Below): a) Why does the Defendant owe the Plaintiff money?Reimbursement for 1/2 of the cost of a shared fence in 2021. If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: Fall of 2021 Through: continuing c) How did you calculate the money owed to you? As per contract with the Fence Factory. (Do not include court costs or fees for service.) Amounts loaned for legal fees regarding court matter and/or remaining attorney fees unpaid. 4: You must ask the Defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you sue.

Have you done this? Yes 5: Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse? This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies): a. (1) Where the Defendant live or does business. 6: List the zip code of the place checked in #5 above (if you know): 93108; 7: Is your claim about an attorney‑client fee dispute? No 8: Are you suing a public entity? No 9: Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California? No 10: I understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, I have no right to appeal this claim. 11: I have not filed, and understand that I cannot file, more than two small claims cases for more than $2,500 in California during this calendar year. I declare, under penalty of perjury under California State law, that the information above and on any attachments to this form is true and correct. Date: 07/07/23 Erik D. Black /S/ Plaintiff types or prints name here Plaintiff signs here Date started: 7/10/2023 Through: continuing. Amounts loaned for legal fees regarding court matter and/ or remaining attorney fees unpaid. Montecito Del Mar Owners Assoc. 3944 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; (805) 569‑1121 DATE: Oct 27, 2023; Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer; Gabriel Moreno, Deputy Clerk NOTICE OF ORDER SETTING NEW DATE FOR SMALL CLAIMS HEARING TO ALL PARTIES: You are hereby notified that the Small Claims Hearing in the above‑entitled cause was continued by order of the Court to 02/29/2024 at 8:30 AM in SB Dept 7 of the Superior Court at which time you should be present in this court at the above address. Reason for Continuance: This case has been continued for service. Defendent(s) must be served with a copy of the attached Plaintiff’s Caim and Order. Published Jan 25. Feb 1, 8, 15 2024. AMENDED PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM AND ORDER TO GO TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT Notice to the person being sued: You are the defendant if your name is listed in 2 on page 2 of this form. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in 1 on page 2. You and the plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you do not go to court, you may lose the case. If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you and to protect your rights. Aviso al Demandado: Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en 2 de la pagina 2 de este formulario. La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que figura en 1 de pagina 2. Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del juicio indicada a continuacion. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si pierde el caso la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sucldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prucba que nccesite para probar sucaso. Lea este formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. Order to Go to Court: April 18, 2024; 8:30 am Dept 7 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; ANACAPA DIVISION CASE NO: 23CV02098 1: Plaintiff: Tarek Azzam 1120 Tunnel Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105; (909) 374‑5355 2: Defendant: Eduardo Flores Mendez 249 Cooper Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93109; 3: The Plaintiff claims the Defendant owes $5,481.00 (Explain Below): a) Why does the Defendant owe the Plaintiff money?Over the past 38 months Eduardo Mendez has destroyed my driveway. He has been

using large commercial trucks to dump tons of dirt fill on his property through my driveway. There is an easement on my driveway that grants him access through my property. At the start of the construction process, he agreed to pay 50% of the cost to fully repair the driveway after the construction on his property was completed. However, he ended up selling his property and did not pay me anything. He kept promising me to get bids on the driveway repair, but every promise he made was broken. I was able to get my own bid for repairing the driveway but he refused to accept that amount and said that he needed to get hia own bids, which he never did. c) How did you calculate the money owed to you?I asked Ramsey Asphalt to give ma a bid for fixing the driveway. Their bid was approximately $6.96 per square ft. The size of my shared driveway that was used by Eduardo was 1,575 square feet, so the total cost of repair would be $10,962 Eduardo had agreed to pay 50% of the total cost of repair, which would be $5,481. 4: You must ask the Defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you sue. Have you done this? Yes 5: Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse? This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies): a. (1) Where the Defendant live or does business. 6: List the zip code of the place checked in #5 above (if you know): 93105; 7: Is your claim about an attorney‑client fee dispute? No 8: Are you suing a public entity? No 9: Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California? No 10: I understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, I have no right to appeal this claim. 11: I have not filed, and understand that I cannot file, more than two small claims cases for more than $2,500 in California during this calendar year. I declare, under penalty of perjury under California State law, that the information above and on any attachments to this form is true and correct. Date started: 12/19/2023 Through: continuing. Amounts loaned for legal fees regarding court matter and/ or remaining attorney fees unpaid. DATE: Dec 19, 2023; Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer; Gabriel Moreno, Deputy Clerk NOTICE OF ORDER SETTING NEW DATE FOR SMALL CLAIMS HEARING TO ALL PARTIES: You are hereby notified that the Small Claims Hearing in the above‑entitled cause was continued by order of the Court to 02/15/2024 at 8:30 AM in SB Dept 7 of the Superior Court at which time you should be present in this court at the above address. Reason for Continuance: This case has been continued for service. Defendent(s) must be served with a copy of the attached Plaintiff’s Caim and Order. Published Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 2024.

TRUSTEE NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. CA‑ RCS‑17017920 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/6/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale

date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800‑ 280‑2891 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case, CA‑RCS‑ 17017920. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. On February 28, 2024, at 10:00:00 AM, AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 ANACAPA STREET, in the City of SANTA BARBARA, County of SANTA BARBARA, State of CALIFORNIA, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by VENIAMIN ROZHKO, AND VERA ROZHKO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustors, recorded on 1/12/2005, as Instrument No. 2005‑0002951, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SANTA BARBARA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Property is being sold “as is ‑ where is” TAX PARCEL NO. 053‑132‑ 014 The Land referred is situated in the State of California, County of Santa Barbara, City of Santa Barbara, and is described as follows: Lot 16 of San Roque Grove, Unit “B” in the City of Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 51, Pages 54 and 55 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 3721 BRENT STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably

estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $746,771.08.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 877‑ 237‑7878, or visit www.peakforeclosure.com using file number assigned to this case: CA‑RCS‑17017920 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder”you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PERSPECTIVE OWNER‑ OCCUPANT: Any perspective owner‑occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. by 5:00 PM on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth above. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of the first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including

if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale will be entitled only to the return of the money paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchasers sole and exclusive remedy. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 800‑ 280‑2891 or www.auction.com Dated: 1/31/2024 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE By Lilian Solano, Trustee Sale Officer A‑ 4808785 02/08/2024, 02/15/2024, 02/22/2024

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TSG NO.: FIN‑23002773 TS No.: CA2300289165 APN: 057‑061‑005 Property Address: 3914 HARROLD AVE SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE&#39;S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/07/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/06/2024 at 01:00 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/22/2018, as Instrument No. 2018‑0006992, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SANTA BARBARA County, State of California. Executed by: DAVID MAPLES, AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER&#39;S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 057‑061‑005 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3914 HARROLD AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 141,976.83. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939‑0772 or visit this internet website http://search.nationwideposting.com /propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2300289165 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916)939‑0772, or visit this internet website http://search.nationwideposting.com /propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2300289165 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011‑F Irving, TX 75063 FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939‑0772NPP0446507 To: SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT 02/15/2024, 02/22/2024, 02/29/2024

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