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802 CAROSAM ROAD, SANTA | $3,995,000 216 W. Figueroa Street,BARBARA santa barbara

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Holiday Styling Tips

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lthough I’m having a difficult time wrapping my head around the fact that it’s already Thanksgiving, clearly some of my friends and clients are not. Twinkle lights, holiday figurines, and Christmas trees are THE STYLE SPECIALIST already on display in their homes, and, thinking back to last year, I guess I’m not surprised. In 2020, we dined with family over Zoom and forfeited gatherings, so it’s easy to understand why some have a jumpstart on their holiday decorating this year.

I’ll admit that I’m an advocate of the “less is more in holiday décor” approach, but I do

by Christine S. Cowles like to find new ways to display seasonal decorations.

So, in case you’re in need of inspiration to deck your halls, I’ve gathered my favorite holiday styling tips: 1. Add organic accessories. According

to online marketplace Etsy, searches for “woodland creature ornaments” are up 33 percent this year over the same period last year! Who knew? If a brightly colored palette isn’t your thing, go for an organic look by adding natural elements to your traditional décor.

Incorporating items such as plant-patterned menorahs, dried foliage, and driftwood can help add an earthy yet modern vibe to your holiday home.

2. Hang greenery in unexpected places. Okay, so holiday greenery isn’t exactly novel décor, but hanging wreaths and garlands in unexpected places can help bring a refreshed look. If you always hang a piece of garland on the banister, drape it over a doorframe or hang it on a mirror instead. I’ve also seen greenery draped on a kitchen hood, but this screams of a fire hazard to me (so please don’t do it).

3. Use several types of garlands. When it comes to

garland, the more the merrier, I say! Using several different types of garland adds depth and dimension, which adds interest and makes your holiday look uniquely yours. I love mixing garlands of eucalyptus leaves with strings of natural paper flowers for an organic vibe.

4. Pair multiples to make a statement. A great way to decorate your

mantle or add some holiday cheer to your entry table is by using multiples of the same piece grouped together. I like to hang multiple versions of the same wreath — one in every window at the front of the home. When grouping multiples of the same item, like figurines, be sure to vary in size for interest (one smaller item and one larger item side by side).

5. Swap holiday décor with a friend. If sitting at home for the better part of the past two years has taught most of us anything, it’s that we have too much stuff.

Please know that I’m not advocating for you to rush out and buy more holiday décor! Instead, take a box of your decorations to a friend’s house and borrow some of theirs.

It will feel like you’ve got a whole new holiday look for free!

Christine S. Cowles is owner of Styled & Staged Santa Barbara, offering home staging and interior styling services. She is a certified Staging Design Professional™, a member of Santa Barbara Association of Realtors and Real Estate Staging Association, and a proud WEV graduate. She can be reached at info@styledandstagedsb.com.

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GOING GREEN rain. Buildings can block or enhance wind speeds depending on height, bulk, spacing, and overall community design. Doucet uses off-the-shelf components to control cost. His prototype 8x25 wall could provide the electricity for most homes.

Large wind turbines produce a lot of renewable energy, but optimum siting can be tricky —finding areas of consistent, strong winds while avoiding major bird, bat, and insect flyways. A big boost in wildlife conservation has been the recent use of the Rogue Detection Team to gather critical data on key plant and wildlife species. As applied to turbine fields, these trained dogs and their handlers can locate 96 percent of dead birds and bats, compared to a human detection rate of just 6 percent.

Understanding the magnitude of bird and bat deaths from wind generation leads to better measures to protect these species. For turbines already erected, this would mean installing ultrasonic white-noise machines to deter bats or decreasing turbine speed during peak migration season.

For new wind developments, this data can provide vital information to make wind farms as ecologically friendly as possible and help avoid regions where birds and bats are particularly vulnerable to wind operations.

Innovations in Generating Clean Energy Have Many Benefits

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ur image of wind turbines is huge blades mounted atop stanchions either offshore or in canyons or open fields. Because of size, these wind generators are typically located far from urban centers.

Recently, however, Joe Doucet, a designer and inventor, has put art and technology

together to create a wall capable of generating considerable clean power in urban settings. The wall is a grid of square panes, each designed to spin in wind and feed the generated mechanical energy into a mini generator. As we know, cities have considerable wind, but it is more variable and sporadic than wind patterns in more open ter-

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Another strategy to increase renewable energy, although still only in the proposal stage, is to cover some of California’s 4,000 miles of water canals that transport

by Dennis Allen large amounts of water from northern parts of the state to the most populated southern parts. University of California researchers estimate that one to 2 percent of all water being carried in these canals is lost to evaporation. Covering canals with solar panels would save enough water to meet the residential needs of two million people while generating 13 gigawatts of clean energy. Moreover, the water flowing beneath the panels would cool them during hot weather, thereby boosting their output by 3 percent. Installing arrays of panels over the canals would avoid converting valuable farmland and natural habitat to future solar farms, thus protecting delicate ecosystems and vital food production.

These are among many new ideas and strategies to enhance wildlife conservation, increase clean energy generation, mitigate drought, and make better use of land.

Dennis Allen is chair of Allen Construction, an employee-owned company committed to building and operating sustainably. He also serves as chair of the Dean’s Council at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at UCSB and as a boardmember of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

BY BOB WALSMITH JR. - 2022 PRESIDENT - SANTA BARBARA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

INTRODUCTION OF 2022 SBAOR PRESIDENT

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ur current Santa Barbara Association of Realtors (SBAOR) president, Brian Johnson, has asked me to write an article for this wonderful publication and I gratefully accepted. My name is Bob Walsmith Jr., and I am a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty here in Santa Barbara and I am the incoming 2022 SBAOR president.

I thought that I would take this opportunity to thank Brian for his wonderful year of service to our association and our community. He has served with distinction and honor and we should all commend and thank him.

I am grateful to Brian and the presidents that have served before me in maintaining the highest of standards in our association.

I thought that I would also take this opportunity to introduce myself and to let you all know my hopes and intentions for the upcoming year. I have been a Realtor® for over eight years and have been privileged to live on the Central Coast for most of my life.

We are all so very fortunate to live, work, and play

in one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

Year-round fantastic weather, terrific scenery, the Pacific Ocean at our feet, proximity to Los Angeles, make for one amazing area to call home.

My parents taught me to always strive to do my best with whatever career path I chose, as well as treat everyone with dignity, honesty, and respect. I am hopeful that I bring those high values to my career as a Realtor.

My main goals for my presidency are to continue the great work of so many within our association, to constantly strive to elevate our profession within our ranks, and to enhance our service to the community to which we live and work.

I very much look forward to leading this wonderful organization in 2022. If you have any real estaterelated topics that you would like me to cover in the new year, questions or concerns please send me an email to bob@bobwalsmithjr.com. Thank you.

Sincerely, Bob Walsmith Jr.

Bob Walsmith Jr.

Bob Walsmith Jr. is a native to Southern California and a Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Realty Santa Barbara. During his work with the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors, Bob has served on the CORE Committee, Education Committee, been Chair of the Budget & Finance Committee, and the Multiple Listing Service Committee. He also is on the Board of Directors of the Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara. Bob lives in Goleta with his beautiful wife Julie. When not working, Bob enjoys playing golf, fine wine, fine dining, and walking our beautiful coastline. Bob can be reached at 805.720.5362 and/or bob@bobwalsmithjr.com

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This 7 bed / 5 bath duplex has views of the ocean and access to a secluded beach through a recently constructed tunnel. The underpass connects to a bike path that runs along the coast and straight to world famous Rincon Point. La Conchita is an eclectic, surf town with a strong community. This could be your beach getaway or rental property paradise!

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OFY Caseworker Lurdes Vasquez, OFY Manager Leticia Sandoval, and MICOP Executive Director Arcenio Lopez

Immigration Attorney Elizabeth Ramirez Barragan, Mentor Esmeralda Garcia, and Immigration Specialist Benito Camarillo

Unaccompanied, Undocumented Minors Receive Much-Needed Support

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s discussed in last week’s column, MICOP (Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project) provides invaluable services to about 15,000 Indigenous residents from its offices in Santa Maria and Oxnard. This column delves into one program, Opportunities for Youth (OFY), a state-funded pilot program to assist unaccompanied, undocumented minors.

From October 2020 to August 2021, 9,254 unaccompanied, undocumented minors were released to sponsors in California, including 90 in Santa Barbara County and 139 in Ventura County. This is not a new occurrence — while county numbers dipped during the pandemic, they were at similar levels two years ago. When these minors arrive at the border, they are referred to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which seeks sponsors, preferably family members, for the youth.

The pilot program began only a couple of months ago and MICOP currently has enrolled four youth in Santa Barbara and 11 in Ventura in the program. ORR does not release contact info for youth and sponsors, and locating these individuals, according to Program Director Leticia Sandoval, has been challenging. Sponsors, often farmworkers, work very long days, rendering difficult both the discovery of potential participants and persuasion to join the program. Sponsors may have other undocumented members in the household. COVID places constraints on in-home meetings, and there are privacy concerns with using public venues.

Once youth are enrolled in the program, staff assesses the needs of the youth and the sponsoring family and connects them with services offered by MICOP and others. A mentor addresses the social and emotional needs of the youth. According to Sandoval, many of these youth have faced significant trauma, so the mentor’s role is a

vital part of the program. Workshops for family members aim to help them understand the trauma and how to better support the youth.

Staff help youth enroll in school, advocate for language access and educational support, find work, navigate the bus system, and much more. Some of the youth in the program have offered to help other participants, and already one is tutoring two other participants who attend the same school.

Trauma can stem from sexual abuse or violence in the home they left or that they experienced on the arduous, dangerous journey here. That journey also often involves hunger, dehydration, and exhaustion. Some youth are victims of gang violence, and many were separated from their parents at a young age. Most youth in the program are from Mexico, but there are also youth from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. Nationally, last year the largest number of youth came from Guatemala (46 percent), Honduras (25 percent), and El Salvador (14 percent).

Many youth are being reunited as teens with family members they have not seen since they were very young.

According to Sandoval, this can engender feelings of abandonment, and youth can feel like a stranger or burden in the home. When the parent(s) have a new family here, resentment issues can arise. In Santa Maria, one of the youth was a victim of human trafficking.

While being Indigenous is not a requirement for program participation, it is the focus of the outreach, and 10 of the 15 youth now in the program are Indigenous. The two caseworkers are from Indigenous, migrant communities, which, Sandoval relates, gives them insight and understanding of what these families are experiencing.

Families have related that working with an Indigenous staff person provides a sense of safety and comfort when they are trying to access services and, of course, is critical

for language translation. While not Indigenous herself, Sandoval is first-generation Mexican-American and comes from a farmworker family. She brings to the position nearly 20 years of nonprofit work experience and an abundance of passion and dedication. That same passion and dedication seem to prevail among MICOP staff.

The receptivity of youth and sponsors who have joined the program, according to Sandoval, has been amazing.

Both youth and sponsors reach out regularly for support, and over time, trust has developed, allowing youth and sponsors to open up and process their experiences.

This is not only healthy, but, according to Sandoval, may also help the youth in deportation proceedings because a showing of a fear of harm may be necessary to avoid deportation. These traumatized teens may be reluctant to open up with attorneys but more inclined to do so with social workers with whom they have developed a rapport. Thus, the social services and legal staff work closely together and having both components in-house, Sandoval relates, is quite beneficial.

To reach more potential participants, MICOP is increasing its outreach on multiple fronts, including inperson contact at MICOP events and out in the community, through MICOP’s Oxnard-based Radio Indigena and social media, and through working with many community partners.

Sandoval related that she has been thoroughly impressed with the youth in the program, whom she finds “resilient, smart, courageous, and resourceful.

They’ve survived a difficult journey and want to provide a better life for themselves and their families. The goal of OFY is to help build on those strengths and resiliency so that they can thrive.”

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4248 Encore Drive, Santa Barbara

3375 Foothill Road #513, Carpinteria 3375 Foothill Road #534, Carpinteria

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Montecito Spanish Colonial

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500 Meadow Wood Lane, Montecito, California

$6,950,000

In the heart of Montecito on a private lane of only 3 estates, lies this spacious Spanish Colonial amid stunningly beautiful grounds, a suprising oasis surrounded by stucco walls. The home is centered on a signature period-style living room of grand proportions with 16-foot high vaulted wood ceilings, towering fireplace and saltillo tile floors. The ~4700+/-sf floorplan features 4 bedrooms + 2 offices, most all on a single level for easy living. The gorgeous and varied landscaping includes several mature oak trees, colorful gardens, shady spaces to relax, covered patio dining, and open lawn area with room for a pool. The central location is about a mile to both Upper Village and Lower Village, and another few blocks to reach Montecito’s beaches and ocean breezes. OPEN SATURDAY 1-4pm, SUNDAY 12-3pm.

www.MeadowWoodMontecito.com 805.680.4622 KenSwitzer1@yahoo.com DRE# 01245644 ©2021 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (BHHSCP) is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC. BHH Affiliates LLC and BHHSCP do not guarantee accuracy of all data including measurements, conditions, and features of property. Information is obtained from various sources and will not be verified by broker or MLS. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information.

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1235 Coast Village Road, Montecito, CA 93108 1503 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum creates quality exhibits and educational experiences that celebrate the Santa Barbara Channel and illuminates our rich connections with the sea.

Donations can be made at SBMM.org

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The Santa Barbara Bowl - Bowl Outreach supports performing arts education and provides access to the arts for all. Donations can be made at SBBowl.com

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The Common Table Foundation hosts programs and events that serve as seed-beds for cultivating, demonstrating, and celebrating our fundamental connectedness as human beings, first and foremost. Donations can be made at CommonTableFoundation.org

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The Moxi Museum provides quality STEAM education programs and exhibits, in addition to the Education Fund that offers scholarships for opportunities like field trips and camps for those who may otherwise be unable to attend. Donations can be made at Moxi.org

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The Food Bank is transforming the health of Santa Barbara County through fresh produce and essential foods, nutrition knowledge, and education for children, families and seniors. Donations can be made at FoodBankSBC.org

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The Epstein Partners’ mission is twofold - to provide the highest level of service to our clients and to give back to our community. We want to shine a light on a few of the non-profits we support and give to. We work directly with these organizations and make monetary donations in honor of our clients. As we think about all that we are grateful for, please consider contributing to these amazing organizations that continue to make a huge impact on our Santa Barbara community. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SALES AREA

SELLER

BUYER

PRICE

DATE

ADDRESS

GOLETA

PERI DAVID

MACHADO BLAKE

$2,350,000

10/19/21

4878 VIEJA DR

GLEASON FAMILY TRUST

SHOJAEE EZAD EU

$840,000

10/20/21

5122 CALLE REAL B

PENINSULAR REALTY LLC

QCI REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS

$6,500,000

10/22/21

5955 CALLE REAL

SIFFERT JAMES EA

CHAVARRIA BONNIE EA

$1,530,000

10/18/21

529 TILA PL

GORDON MICHAEL

WILSON GREGORY EA

$912,000

10/20/21

5321 TRACI DR

TANE ZACHARY EU

DODGE SOMAYEH

$730,000

10/22/21

104 S KELLOGG AVE

REEVES ANDREW EU

CURTIS ROBERT EU

$770,000

10/22/21

359 CANNON GREEN DR E

PERRY ROBERT EA

RODRIGUEZ JASON EU

$1,025,000

10/21/21

7051 DEL NORTE DR

FACCIOA RONALD EA

DEWEY JAMES

$750,000

10/20/21

7630 HOLLISTER AVE 339

TAN YERPENG EU

NAND SATISH EA

$1,135,000

10/19/21

90 SOMMER LN

FANARO BARRY EA

730 LILAC DRIVE LLC

$8,500,000

10/22/21

730 LILAC DR

WASSERMAN GAIL

805 COLLECTIVE LLC

$7,450,000

10/22/21

610 OLIVE RD

GAUDI ARTHUR EA

1968 INVERNESS LLC

$3,900,000

10/19/21

1968 INVERNESS LN

IAFFALDANO FRANK EU

LICHTENBERG MATTHEW EA

$5,700,000

10/20/21

175 MIRAMAR AVE

CASE CLAUDE TRUSTEE

20 ALSTON PLACE LLC

$4,482,500

10/18/21

20 ALSTON PL

WOOLEY THOMAS EA

KAROLY NOAM

$975,000

10/22/21

1305 PUNTA GORDA ST

SMILLIE PETER EA

SPRAGUE BENJAMIN EA

$7,000,000

10/19/21

1731 LASUEN RD

BEGG EDWIN EA

2000 DE LA VINA LLC

$1,295,000

10/20/21

128 W MISSION ST

MEYR MARILYNN EA

SPIELER PAUL EA

$1,350,000

10/22/21

1721 GRAND AVE

GIRL SCOUTS OF CALIFORNIA

1616 ANACAPA LLC

$2,130,000

10/22/21

1616 ANACAPA ST

CHARVET EDWARD EA

ONE KEY LLC

$1,250,000

10/22/21

1524 STATE ST

MILLINGTON MERCEDES EA

RESTORE BY DESIGN LLC

$1,700,000

10/21/21

1260 FERRELO RD

NIELSON LINDSAY EA

MELERO VICTORIA

$850,000

10/21/21

818 E COTA ST

FUNK YOUTH HOSTEL LLC

134 CHAPALA LLC

$3,750,000

10/21/21

134 CHAPALA ST

KENDALL RYAN EU

MCDANIEL BARBARA

$735,000

10/22/21

711 W ORTEGA ST 10

ROSCOE VILLA

MAUS JOEL EA

$2,675,000

10/22/21

333 W COTA ST A

VENTURA MAR ASSOCIATES

203 LADERA LLC EA

$10,800,000

10/18/21

203 LADERA ST

WHATLEY ROBIN

BEAN HILLARY EU

$2,155,000

10/21/21

732 LITCHFIELD LN

CHEN IRENE EA

DEERING GENE EU

$2,100,000

10/18/21

1602 PAYERAS ST

BERLOVE LENA EA

NICHOLS TIMOTHY EA

$2,750,000

10/20/21

30 BARRANCA AVE 3

SCOBY RONDA EA

AKERS GEOFFREY EU

$1,182,000

10/21/21

720 CALLE DE LOS AMIGO

HITTLE GRAYSON EU

TANCREDI PERRY EU

$1,200,000

10/22/21

2708 VERNON RD

LIVIE BREANNA

ASHLEY BENJAMIN EA

$1,750,000

10/19/21

514 TALLANT RD

FIORINI KIMBERLY EA

ESTES ANNA EA

$836,000

10/19/21

12 W CONSTANCE AVE 4

PETOTE JOHN

DANEV SLAV

$6,800,000

10/22/21

4178 CRECIENTE DR

WILEY MICHAEL EA

CLINGER BENJAMIN EA

$7,600,000

10/20/21

439 LAMBERT RD

HUNT WILLIAM EA

DE LA VINA LLC

$2,999,000

10/18/21

2211 CALLE CULEBRA

WHITE DOUGLAS EA

3600 FOOTHILL RD LLC

$9,500,000

10/22/21

3600 FOOTHILL RD

LUNDQUIST CARRIE EA

YOUNG WILLIAM EA

$2,450,000

10/20/21

3910 FOOTHILL RD

WILSON KENNETH EU

STERN CAROLINE

$1,395,000

10/22/21

3375 FOOTHILL RD 134

SANTA BARBARA

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SUMMERLAND

This data is provided to The Santa Barbara Independent by an outside third-party source and represents a partial list of recorded residential sales in Santa Barbara County on the dates listed.

While this information is public record The Santa Barbara Independent cannot guarantee the accuracy nor the completeness of this list.

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BROWN REALTOR®

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Suzy Ealand

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