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by Nick Welsh en Eilenberg, the same out-of-town developer now inducing mass apoplexy in Santa Barbara over his proposal to construct an eight-story housing complex behind the Santa Barbara Mission, is also proposing to build an 18-story housing complex on the mountain side of the 101 freeway in Carpinteria. Carpinteria’s building height limit is 30 feet, a far cry from the 220 feet Eilenberg is proposing. Right now, the tallest structure in Carpinteria is the Best Western motel’s faux bell tower next to the freeway, and it’s only 50 feet tall. Eilenberg has already submitted two applications to the Carpinteria Planning Department, but both have been deemed incomplete. The last incompletion notification was on October 29. Eilenberg charges that city planners are demanding a level of detail no longer required because the new spate of state laws designed to encourage the development of new housing. If built as proposed, Eilenberg’s project at

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5115 Ogan Road would provide 130 units of rental housing—20 percent of which would be affordable to tenants who qualify as “low income.” Because 20 percent of the housing units would be affordable—and because the City of Carpinteria did not deliver a valid housing element to Sacramento last December when he submitted his preliminary application—Eilenberg is taking advantage of the state’s “Builder’s Remedy” loophole. This law exempts developers from having to obey the special height, density, and review requirements that many communities, such as Carpinteria, have used for years to maintain their small-town charm and character. Carpinteria City Councilmember Al Clark said the issue is not merely preservation of Carpinteria’s much vaunted “Mayberry by the Sea” character, but also a more serious matter of health and safety. The city fire officials have already expressed concern that they may not have the water pressure required to hose down such a tall building’s upper floors, and, in fact, they do not even have a hook-andladder fire truck needed to protect an 18-story

building. Plus, there’s only one way in or out to the property and that’s via a roundabout. Beyond that, Clark also noted that the land is owned by Frontier Communication, which is currently in the process of applying for a lot split so it can sell Eilenberg the property. But even if Frontier secures the lot split and sells the land, Clark added, the property is zoned only to allow utility parks, not residential development. Eilenberg and his development team would still need to seek permission for a rezone and to submit an application for a local coastal plan amendment. All these factors are discretionary matters over which City Hall could still exert significant leverage and jurisdiction even with the state’s housing laws designed to limit and hamstring local control. How far Eilenberg—an attorney currently ineligible to practice law due to his checkered history with the State Bar—will get with this proposal has yet to be seen, but should it devolve into the protracted legal fight Clark suspects it might, he said City Hall will be on a firm legal footing. n

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Still Seeking Sanity in Matthew Coleman Case Judge Orders Forced Medication of Double-Murder Defendant in Legal Limbo by Tyler Hayden ore than four years have passed since Matthew Taylor Coleman committed a crime that stunned and sickened Santa Barbara. In the early morning hours of August 9, 2021, outside the Mexican resort town of Rosarito where he liked to surf, Coleman stabbed his two young children to death with a fishing spear. He was arrested the same day driving across the U.S. border in his Mercedes Sprinter van. The surf school owner and QAnon follower who lived with his family on the Westside told FBI agents that his 2-year-old son and 10-month-old daughter were infected with “serpent DNA.” He needed to kill them,

he said, to protect other people from the monsters they would become. When asked if he knew what he did was wrong, Coleman confessed that he did, “but it was the only course of action that would save the world.” Coleman, 44, remains in custody and, mired in a sort of legal limbo, has yet to be tried for the murders. Diagnosed with an unspecified form of schizophrenia and “Other Psychotic Disorder,” his behavior over the last four years has oscillated between manic and catatonic. A judge determined he was unable to assist in his own defense and therefore “incompetent to stand trial.” He won’t speak with doctors or his attorneys, and refuses to take any medications.

This summer, eager to finally move the case forward, federal Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo made the rare order to forcefully medicate Coleman in the hopes of restoring him to an acceptable level of sanity. “There’s a very serious issue in this case,” Bencivengo said during what’s known as a “Sell” hearing, named after a 2003 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that set the legal standard for the involuntary administration of antipsychotic drugs to a criminal defendant. “He is just floundering right now in prison, which isn’t helping anybody,” Bencivengo said. “Witnesses are getting cold. The situation is getting cold.” Coleman’s defense team appealed the order, which stayed the judge’s decision, arguing prosecutors have not CONT’D ON PAGE 11

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BUSINESS EōS Fitness announced on 10/29 it has acquired all 23 Gold’s Gym locations operated by Southern California franchisees Angel and Willy Banos, including three gyms in the Santa Barbara area: 21 West Carrillo Street, 3908 State Street, and a Goleta location at 6144 Calle Real. The purchase expands EōS’s footprint by nearly 20 percent overnight and makes Southern California its largest U.S. market with 46 locations. According to an email sent to Gold’s Gym Southern California members, existing memberships will continue uninterrupted. EōS members with qualifying memberships will gain access to the former Gold’s Gym locations, while Gold’s members will eventually receive access to EōS gyms, though no timeline has been provided.

LABOR UPTE, the union that represents 21,000 UC system healthcare, research, and education professionals, has reached a tentative agreement with the University of California, avoiding a two-day strike next week that was slated to be the largest in UC history. Dan Russell, UPTE president and chief negotiator, called the deal a “hard-won victory,” in a statement on 11/8, “one that will benefit millions of UC patients and students, as well as people across the world who benefit from UC’s cuttingedge research.” As a result, UPTE has called off the strike pending a membership vote, which will occur this week. More details on the agreement are to come.

TRANSPORTATION As of 11/11, at least six flights have been canceled at Santa Barbara Airport due to the FAA’s order to reduce flights at major airports by 10 percent by 11/14 in response to lower staffing levels at air traffic towers due to the federal shutdown. “That means we are experiencing approximately a 9 percent reduction locally at SBA,” said Airport Director Chris Hastert. Nationwide, nearly 8,000 flights have been canceled since the FAA required reductions of 4 percent starting 11/7, the Associated Press reported. The loss of the usual passenger flow would affect airport revenue, Hastert indicated. “The largest impact, which is even more difficult to quantify, is the impact to the entire region as passenger confidence goes down.” CONT’D ON PAGE 9

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by Ryan P. Cruz he developers behind a proposed 443-unit rental housing development on the southern portion of La Cumbre Plaza (the former Sears store and auto center) brought an updated set of plans before the City of Santa Barbara Architectural Board of Review on November 10, where the project received a strong slashing from boardmembers who said the design needed Rendering for a proposed 443-unit rental housing development slated much more work in order to for the former Sears building and auto center at La Cumbre Plaza. fit Santa Barbara’s long-held Spanish-style aesthetic. farms as references). The ownership group, Project applicant Dave Eadie of Ken- Riviera Dairy Products, is another cheeky nedy Wilson real estate, landscape architect reference to the same dairy farm history. Scott Baker, and RC Alley of AO ArchiBoardmembers asked the designers to go tects presented the updated plans and a back and study the historic California dairy tentative parcel map for the project, which farm structures, which had a low-slung roof includes hundreds of units to be built on a style different from the taller Midwest ver9.4-acre site, along with common outdoor sions. Vice Chair Whelan said the architects areas, a multi-use path along Arroyo Burro should lean on more reference photos to Creek, and a 10,000-square-foot amenities ensure that the farmhouse building and Spanish colonial aesthetic were true to the building. An earlier version of the project came region. before the city’s design boards in March “This misses the point of what genuine and April of this year for a pre-application Santa Barbara architecture is,” Whelan said. review. Since then, the developers have “I’d be more convinced about your authenmade changes to the plans in response to ticity if you demonstrated your understandcomments made by members of the Archi- ing of Santa Barbara architecture by those tectural Board of Review and Planning inspirational photos.” Commission. Alley, the lead architect, said The board unanimously decided to conthe overall vision was improved to address tinue the project indefinitely, asking the comments that the first version was too applicant to go back and study the overall complicated. language of the architecture to make it more The designers tried to break up the in line with Santa Barbara’s style. Specifimassing wherever possible, to step down cally, the board asked that any future designs the building with the land’s natural topog- include connecting courtyards, a paseo, raphy and to simplify or remove repetitive and a more cohesive idea for the farmhouse elements such as the three-story archways amenities building. included in the previous version. The new The applicant will also need to return renderings reveal the typical red-tile roof with a revised plan on creating partial story and white walls indicative of Santa Barbara’s poles. Originally, the developers asked for an Spanish Colonial Revival style, but overall, exemption from story poles, but the board the Architectural Board of Review felt that it recommended that poles be erected on at was lacking in authenticity and had the insti- least the two corners of the project on La tutional feel of a corporate office or hospital. Cumbre Road. The project’s architects said they were “There’s a ways to go, but I’m really congoing for a more “contemporary version” fident that you guys are on the right track instead of the traditional Spanish style. “It’s and are gonna be able to figure this out,” said not a specific representation of Santa Bar- Boardmember Will Sofrin. bara style,” Allen said. “With a building of The project at the former Sears buildthis scale, it’s very hard to translate the exact ing—still in the pre-application phase—is one of two major developments proposed details of a Santa Barbara–style project.” Boardmembers also questioned the on opposite ends of La Cumbre Plaza. A larger, 680-unit project, called “The decision to build the amenities building—which will also serve as the leasing Neighborhood at State and Hope,” is furoffice—in a Midwest farmhouse style with ther ahead in the planning process, with an large, sloping gable roofs. Vice Chair Dennis application that was deemed fully complete Whelan asked if there was any reference for in February 2025. The State and Hope projthe building, which the project designers ect can begin to make its way through the explained was intended to pay homage to planning process, though it isn’t expected the site’s original use as a dairy farm (though to begin construction until after the Macy’s they did not use any photos of local dairy lease is up in 2028. n

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oleta West Sanitary District is facing the consequences of flooding more than one million gallons of raw sewage into the Goleta Slough right before a four-day storm in February 2024 dropped more than 10 inches of rain in the watershed above. In a settlement that is still pending, the district will pay $1.5 million for a program to improve drinking water in wells around the county, rather than the penalty of $10.7 million that could have been imposed. While the untreated sewage that flowed from a broken 24-inch main into the slough and consequently out to the Pacific Ocean caused major harm to aquatic life — both plant and animal — and possibly to humans surfing or swimming in the ocean, Goleta West’s potential $10 million penalty was reduced because of the actions it took and its cooperation during the investigation. Goleta West Superintendent Brian McCarthy immediately and repeatedly called the spill in to state authorities, correcting the hotline’s first 1,000-gallon assessment to 30,000 gallons and ultimately to 1,071,000 gallons. He also called County Public Health to

apprise them of the sewage spill, though the department didn’t get the message until after the weekend. He also stood at the Board of Supervisors podium for a public update on the massive spill. The terms of the settlement note some 1,000 wells serve Santa Barbara County residents. Some of the wells might be compromised by chemicals of concern, such as arsenic, nitrates, chromium, and 26 others, as well as bacteria. Roughly a third of the funds is projected to go to providing bottled water ($100,000) or filter systems ($400,000) to affected well users, and the rest to finding and analyzing them, coming up with treatment plans ($200,000), and reporting on the results. The focus will be on underrepresented communities — or households that are disadvantaged economically or environmentally. The settlement is in a 30-day public comment period and has yet to be finalized by the Central Coast Water Board, though Joey Hilliard, who now co-manages the district with McCarthy, thought that date would be in February 2026. —Jean Yamamura

NEWS BRIEFS Ashlee Buzzard, the 40-year-old mother of missing 9-year-old Lompoc girl Melodee Buzzard, has been arrested on an unrelated felony charge. Buzzard has been charged with one count of false imprisonment for an 11/6 incident in Lompoc in which she allegedly prevented a victim from leaving a location against their will. The arrest comes as investigators continue their weeks-long search for Melodee, who was last confirmed seen on a multi-state road trip with her mother in early October. On 11/6, investigators released surveillance footage of Buzzard with Melodee at a Lompoc rental car agency, where they are seen wearing wigs. The Sheriff’s Office said it believes Buzzard used different wigs on the trip to avoid being recognized. Buzzard remains in county jail on $100,000 bail and was scheduled to be arraigned on 11/12 in Santa Maria Superior Court. More than a year after 39-year-old Juan Lopez was fatally struck while crossing Cliff Drive, the man accused of leaving the scene has pleaded no contest in Santa Barbara County Superior Court — as Lopez’s family continues their wrongful death lawsuit, now including the City of Santa Barbara as a defendant. On 11/3, 57-year-old Brock Alexander Hoffman entered an open plea to one felony count of leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in death or serious permanent injury. He also admitted to a special allegation that the offense “involved great violence, great bodily harm, threat of great bodily harm, or other acts disclosing a high degree of cruelty, viciousness, or callousness,” according to court documents. Hoffman, who remains out of custody, is scheduled to be sentenced on 12/16 and faces four years in state prison.

HOUSING Work is proceeding toward an April 2026 completion date on 32 rooms being taken apart and put together again at the old Mountain View Inn at the corner of State and De la Vina streets to become permanent supportive housing. At a small get-together on 11/6 to celebrate the ongoing progress (above), Rob Fredericks, who heads the city’s Housing Authority, thanked his staff and myriad funders for getting the project off the ground. The layout will include meeting rooms for support services provided by New Beginnings Counseling Center, as well as a manager’s apartment, a laundry room, new outdoor grounds, and 17 parking spaces on 0.56 acres.

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Piet Mondrian, The Winkel Mill Before he became known for his precise grids of red, yellow, and blue, Piet Mondrian painted the Dutch countryside. Born in 1872, he began in a traditional, naturalistic style, but his palette brightened after encountering French Impressionism. In The Winkel Mill (1908), short, distinct strokes of pure color transform an ordinary windmill into a study of rhythm and light. This work marks Mondrian’s shift toward Neo-Impressionism, where color and structure took precedence over realism, and was an early step toward the radical abstraction that would later define his art and reshape modern painting.This work is now on view at SBMA as part of The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse PURCHASE TICKETS from the Dallas Museum of Art.

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County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato announced on 11/7 that Garrett Huff (pictured) has been selected to be the next fire chief for Santa Barbara County. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to ratify the appointment on 11/18. Huff is currently the deputy chief of the County Fire Department, where he oversees the County’s Emergency Medical Services and the Regional Fire Communications Center. His first day as chief will be 12/8. He will assume the duties from Chief Mark Hartwig, who is retiring on 12/7 after six years as the Santa Barbara County fire chief. n

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For more exhibitions and events, visit www.sbma.net. 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA Tuesday–Sunday 11 am–5 pm • 1st Thursdays 11 am–8 pm Top: Piet Mondrian, The Winkel Mill, Pointillist Version (detail), 1908. Oil on canvas. Dallas Museum of Art, Foundation for the Arts Collection, gift of the James H. and Lillian Clark Foundation, 1982.25.FA. Bottom: Suchitra Mattai, the intrepid garden, 2023. Vintage saris, fabric, vintage objects made of salt, cast objects made of salt, porcelain objects, vintage shelves. SBMA, anonymous gift. © Suchitra Mattai.

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by Christina McDermott he legal battle over the country’s largest federal food assistance program continues, even as folks in Santa Barbara County received the November funding they rely on to help buy groceries late last week and the government shutdown appears like it may be nearing its end. On Monday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with attorneys general from several other states, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) after the federal organization sent a memo on Saturday telling states to stop distributing SNAP benefits and take back the ones they had already released. “In short, they directed states to claw back food assistance that’s already gone to hungry Americans who’ve been waiting for it, counting on it to feed themselves and their loved ones,” Attorney General Bonta said in a press conference on Monday. Santa Barbara County received the benefit money between Thursday night and Friday morning and distributed all November benefits to SNAP recipients after a federal judge ordered the USDA to pay the full benefits. It was welcome news for the county’s 55,000 recipients who rely on the program to eat. Nearly 40 percent of the program’s recipients in the county are children. For the week prior, the USDA withheld funding for the federal program due to the government shutdown. After earlier rulings from federal judges John McConnell Jr. of Rhode Island and Indira Talwani of Massachusetts, the Trump administration had announced it would distribute partial benefits. But there was no clear directive on the distribution of these benefits by Thursday. Come Saturday, the legal landscape had changed again. The Trump administration had appealed McConnell’s decision to the Supreme Court, where Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson granted the administration a temporary reprieve from the order, which returned the matter back to the first circuit court of appeals to rule on. On Saturday evening, the USDA sent a memo ordering states to take back that money. It is this memo that California Attorney General Bonta, along with 22 other attorneys general and three state governors, have challenged in court.

“[The] USDA doesn’t have the right to force us to undo actions we took based on its own direction and a court order,” Bonta said. At home in Santa Barbara, the county’s department of Social Services said that November’s benefits have gone out as planned, but they aren’t sure whether people who sign up for SNAP this month will receive benefits. On Monday, Judge Talwani blocked the USDA from enforcing the second memo and taking back benefits. As part of the November 10 virtual press conference, the attending attorneys general said the Trump administration was deliberately withholding the benefits to pressure the end of the government shutdown. “It should shock the conscience of everyone in our country that the federal government would willfully and, indeed, aggressively fight to keep food off of our tables, food away from children, babies, veterans, senior citizens [and] the disabled,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James. The USDA has argued that to fund SNAP, which costs the federal government more than $8 billion a month, it would need to pull money from sources that fund school meals and infant formula. James said that this assertion is untrue and that the USDA has the contingency funds to continue to fund the program. The attorneys general answered questions about how an end to the government shutdown would impact the lawsuit. On November 10, the Senate reached a deal to end the shutdown. That now has to be voted on by the House and signed by President Trump. Santa Barbara County’s House Representative Salud Carbajal said he would not support legislation that raises the cost of healthcare for Central Coast families in a comment to the Independent. “For weeks, we have called on Republican leadership to work across the aisle on a funding bill that protects working families’ healthcare. Now, Senate Republicans are advancing a bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, which will force thousands across the Central Coast to pay more for health insurance and force many others to go without coverage,” he said. n

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fter experiencing the most tumultuous week of its still very short existence, Sable Offshore oil company managed to raise the $225 million it needed to keep the embattled Houston-based oil company afloat and in the game for another year. Had the company not been able to raise those funds, ExxonMobil would have called Sable’s loan — just shy of $700 million — early next year. The infusion of these privately raised funds forestalls that date by one year, though in the deal Sable struck with Exxon, Sable will now be paying higher interest rates — 15 percent instead of 10 — on its outstanding debt. When Exxon sold out its Santa Barbara operation — three offshore platforms, an onshore natural gas plant, and its onshore oil pipeline — in February 2024, it loaned the company the bulk of the funds needed to make the transaction possible with the condition that the new company would have Exxon’s old plant and pipeline — shut down since the Refugio oil spill of 2015 — back up and operating. Based on the political turbulence Sable has encountered and generated in the past few weeks, it would take an act of divine intervention for the oil company to secure the state permits needed to reactivate the 120-mile pipeline by the deadline

COLEMAN CASE proven that forced injections will bring their client back to competence. The appeal will be heard next week by the Ninth Circuit Court. Bencivengo is skeptical that her ruling will be reversed. “What is the alternative?” she asked. Coleman’s first year of custody at a federal holding facility in San Diego was uneventful. His attorney described a working relationship of “trust and confidence.” Guards didn’t record any disturbances. But in late 2022, Coleman started to unravel. He was observed “stripping naked in his cell and praying to something in the sky,” “standing on the sink and diving into the toilet,” and “karate-chopping the air,” court records show. As his condition worsened, he began cutting himself with a razor and slamming his head into the ground. Coleman was treated on an emergency basis with a cocktail of Haldol, ketamine, and other powerful sedatives. After that, and despite not receiving any more medication, Coleman’s behavior changed dramatically. He now spends his days “sitting quietly in his cell,” which he keeps “neat, clean, and nice,” Bencivengo said. “His hygiene is good. But he just won’t talk to anybody.” Other than communicating with orderlies about food and other basic needs, he refuses to engage. “He just stares at the wall,” Bencivengo said. Coleman is being held at the United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, otherwise known as the “Fed Med,” in Springfield, Missouri. As the nation’s largest and oldest federal prison hospital, it houses more than 1,000 male inmates with acute medical conditions. Case studies put the

imposed by Exxon in the sale of the plant. It’s not clear the company could achieve that end even with the additional time. In the meantime, the Washington Post broke a story that leaked documents indicate the Trump administration is now proposing to put new tracts of sub-sea land off the coast of California up for lease for oil companies. If true, this would be the first time since 1984 that any land off the coast of California had been leased for oil development. The offshore land Sable controls was leased many decades ago and would not be directly affected, noted Maggie Hall, an attorney with the Environmental Defense Center. But if new leases were to be approved and developed, she said, it would open the door to new oil development off the coast and could conceivably increase the industry’s interest in offshore tankers and storage vessels in federal waters. Sable has been making loud noises about pursuing that very route, notifying the Office of the State Fire Marshal of its intentions. Initially Sable estimated the cost of that at $1.7 billion, but a big chunk of that was to pay off the company’s loan with Exxon. With the new infusion of $225 million, that now will not be so necessary, so the total amount to pursue the offshore option would be significantly less. —Nick Welsh

CONT’D FROM P. 7 success rate of forced medication to restore competency at approximately 80 percent. In her ruling, Bencivengo cited the “incredibly exhaustive and thorough” analysis performed by prison psychiatrists as they crafted a possible medication plan for Coleman. They observed him for 21 weeks straight (without his participation), dug into his medical history, and interviewed his parents. They also noted “some very salient features of his particular illness,” namely that “the duration of his untreated psychosis likely spanned months or years before the charged conduct.” The details of the proposed treatment plan remain under seal. Federal prosecutors declined to pursue the death penalty against Coleman for murdering U.S. nationals on foreign soil. He instead faces a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole. Coleman’s defense team has not said if they will argue that he was legally insane at the time of the killings. If they do, they must meet the high legal burden of proving Coleman was unable to understand the wrongfulness of his actions as a result of a severe mental disease. Prosecutors acknowledge that if Coleman is not put on trial in the coming months, he could be civilly committed to a mental institution for an indefinite period of time. “It might keep Coleman off the street (until he recovers) but disserves other interests,” they said. “No special circumstances make Coleman’s prosecution unimportant.” The appeal hearing will take place November 19 in the Ninth Circuit’s Pasadena courthouse. n INDEPENDENT.COM NOVEMBER 13, 2025 THE INDEPENDENT

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moment. By that, I am referring to last Tuesday evening when the election results came pouring in. Although “Sanity” wasn’t listed by name on any of the ballots, it was the clear winner. But as the election results kept rolling in, I kept wondering: Was it just a moment? Could it last? I won’t lie. I got misty. Artesian, even. Here we were — right in the lull between Halloween and Thanksgiving, two of the most extravagant celebrations of American excess, short of Christmas itself — and the Trump White House was going to the mattress to secure the right to starve its own citizens. Yes, I am biased, but no, I am not exaggerating. Federal attorneys are demanding that a federal judge order states to repossess any of the Food Stamp Program funds — partial payments though they were — that somehow got deposited into the accounts of any of the 41 million food stamp recipients across the country. Of those, by the way, 55,000 live right here in Santa Barbara County. (For more, please read Christina McDermott’s article on page 10.) Things like that, I thought, only happen in “shit hole countries” run by guys who idolize other guys named “Vlad the Impaler.” In last Tuesday’s “moment,” I tuned in

to New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, the alleged fire-breather who will burn our country down. It was the first time I’d listened to him at length. Admittedly, I was prejudiced. His mother is famous for directing Monsoon Wedding, one of the greatest Indian movies ever made. For many years, the soundtrack of that film — it’s physically impossible not to dance to it — provided the musical wallpaper in the Welsh family home. With a mom like that, how bad could Mamdani actually be? A stupid question, I know. What I don’t know is if he’ll be a great mayor or a terrible mayor. I am told he is a gifted and voracious listener; it’s obvious he has a great smile. And man, he can talk. He talked of the Yemeni bodega owners, the Mexican abuelas, the Senegalese taxi drivers, the Uzbek nurses, the Ethiopian aunties, and the Trinidadian line cooks. The words “we” and “love” cropped up a lot. It felt real. He talked about people who said such things as “I used to love New York, but now it’s just a place where I live.” They, it turns out, are the lucky ones. The other ones he mentioned drive two hours to work in the city they used to love. Who was this guy, I wondered, some weird polyethnic reincarnation of Walt Whitman — New York’s all-time poet superhero?

“I have one final request,” Mamdani said. “New York City, breathe this moment in. We have held our breath for longer than we know. We have held it because the air has been knocked out of our lungs too many times to count. Held it because we cannot afford to exhale.” Naturally, he had to drop an H-bomb or two. “Hope is alive,” he said. “Hope over big money and small ideas.” Hope that the future could be something better than “more of the same” or “a future of less.” Hope as a decision? I need to chew on that one. We live in crazy times. It’s easy to get unhinged. This Tuesday was Veterans Day. It began as a way to honor the sacrifice of those killed in World War I. Depending on your math, that’s as many as 22 million people. Throw in World War II, and it’s another 85 million. In roughly 30 years, what we used to think were the most civilized nations on the planet managed to kill 107 million people. As we snip away the constraints of restraint, we may discover all that’s really not so long ago. And Zohran Mamdani, we are told, is a crazy man? Beyond his message, Mamdani’s real genius is that he is who he is — both as messenger and as message. What he decidedly is not is an impersonation of what he

thinks voters want to see. That, perversely, is Trump’s genius, too.

But when Mamdani got down to brass tacks, my eyeballs started rolling. A rent freeze for two million tenants? Free daycare? Fast and free bus service? Yeah, right. In Santa Barbara, the bubble of all bubbles, we have been deliberating over the future State Street — bikes or cars? Five years later, and we’re still asking the wrong question. Rent control? Like Fox Mulder from The X-Files, I want to believe. But don’t show up with some onesize-fits-all ordinance that fails to address the very real and Santa Barbara–specific concerns of our mom-and-pop landlords. Lip service to that is a deal killer. It was then that he repeated the famous line: “You campaign in poetry; you govern in prose.” Mamdani credited “a great New Yorker” for having once said it, but not by name. “Who said that?” I wondered. The great New Yorker in question happened to be former New York Governor Mario Cuomo, who just happens to be the father of Mandami’s chief rival, New York’s disgraced former governor, Andrew Cuomo. Right now, we’re in the throes of another moment. There will be many more to come. Some will be sublime; others, obscene. Hope is a decision?

I better think on that.

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o, this is what “housing reform” looks like in 2025: forcing families apart or out onto the streets, all in the name of “efficiency.” The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s proposal to ban mixed-status households and cut funding for Emergency Housing Vouchers isn’t just misguided, it’s cruel. Apparently, the federal solution to a national housing crisis is to create even more homelessness. Brilliant. This isn’t policy. It’s a large blue suit with a red tie swaggering around, pretending cruelty is “governance.” Under the new rule, a family with one undocumented parent and three U.S-citizen children could lose their home entirely. These are families who pay rent, follow the rules, and build their lives in our communities. But sure, let’s pretend this is about “fiscal responsibility.” Because nothing screams responsible budgeting like evicting working families and putting children in shelters. Then there’s the plan to defund the Emergency Housing Voucher program, which helps some of the most vulnerable people in our society — survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and those exiting homelessness. Budget discipline? Please. It’s cruelty from a wannabe dictator. Here in Santa Barbara County, hundreds of families could lose their homes if the plans go through. These aren’t abstract statistics — they’re our neighbors, coworkers, and classmates. People who serve our food, care for our children, and keep this community running. HUD’s mission is supposed to be Housing and Urban Development — not Homelessness and Unnecessary Despair. Maybe it’s time our federal leaders remember which side of that acronym they’re supposed to stand for. —Gregory Ortiz, I.V.

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anta Barbara and the Cost of Being Rich Together” expresses a deep frustration shared by many about the growing inequality in Santa Barbara. The op-ed in the October 16 paper references

One805LIVE!—a “Summerland fête for local charity”—as a case in point, badly missing the mark. In doing so, it diminishes an organization that exists precisely to help bridge that divide. Our mission is simple: to support every first responder in Santa Barbara County, from Carpinteria to Cuyama, Solvang to Santa Maria. These first responders protect everyone—rich or poor, homeowner or renter, local or visitor. When you dial 9-1-1, the person who shows up doesn’t care about your zip code. The Voice laments that essential workers can no longer afford to live in Santa Barbara—a sad truth we also recognize. But One805 can’t fix that—we neither write housing policy nor control real estate values. What we can do is ensure that when anyone in our community needs help, the first responder who arrives is one of the best equipped and best supported in the country. One805LIVE! is one of the few local events that truly unites all corners of our community. We give away hundreds of tickets to first responders. Our general admission tickets cost no more than the Santa Barbara Bowl. The author, Dean Stewart, singles out One805 as elitist, yet by that measure, nearly every nonprofit in Santa Barbara County would be equally condemned. Many hold black-tie fundraisers to enable them to serve those in need. To dismiss such efforts as elitist is to misunderstand the very foundation upon which philanthropy in this community is built. In nearly every well-balanced community around the world, the wealthier members play a vital role in funding initiatives that benefit everyone—from libraries and parks to hospitals and youth programs. Is that destructive elitism, or simply people who have the means lifting up those who do not? If we failed to engage those with the capacity to give substantially, we would be failing the very people who diligently attend us in our own hour of need. If that’s elitism, it’s of the most inclusive and noble —Richard Weston-Smith, kind. cofounder, One805

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The Paseo Nuevo mall, once the city’s retail heart, has become a relic of another era. Built for department-store shopping and car-based consumption, it’s now a half-empty monument to a time that’s gone. We can either cling to nostalgia or step forward into a more vital, livable, and economically sustainable future. That future must include housing. For decades, Santa Barbara has talked about creating a true mixeduse downtown, one where people live, work, and shop locally instead of commuting in and driving out. The redevelopment of Paseo Nuevo finally makes that vision possible. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to replace obsolete square footage with homes, open space, and smaller-scale retail that actually fits today’s reality. Under the current proposal, 233 market-rate apartments would rise where the Macy’s box now sits, joined by 80 affordable units developed by the Santa Barbara Housing Authority on nearby City Lot 2. In total, that’s more than 300 new homes in the urban core, the largest infusion of downtown housing in Santa Barbara’s modern history. Critics say the project feels rushed, ill-defined, or too friendly to a private developer. But the truth is, public-private partnership is the only way a project of this magnitude gets built in California today. Cities no longer have the bonding capacity, redevelopment agencies, or public financing tools that once made urban renewal possible. Instead, we depend on private capital willing to take on risk capital that will go elsewhere if met with endless delay or political uncertainty. Let’s be clear: This is not a “giveaway” of city land. The city owns parcels under the mall and adjacent parking lots assets that currently generate zero housing, minimal tax revenue, and contribute to a hollowed-out downtown. Transferring or ground-leasing this land as part of a comprehensive deal converts dormant value into permanent public benefit: affordable homes, tax base, pedestrian infrastructure, and hundreds of new residents supporting local shops and restaurants. That is smart governance, not a handout.

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Without this deal, the alternative is bleak: a decaying mall, no redevelopment for decades, and a downtown economy slipping further behind. AllianceBernstein, the current owner, has both the capital and the commitment to reinvest something few national investors would even consider in a small coastal market like ours. We should seize that willingness to partner, not punish it. Some have raised concerns about the location of the affordable housing, suggesting it lacks “dignity.” Dignity doesn’t come from a street address; it comes from design, safety, and integration. The Housing Authority has a long record of producing beautiful, high-quality housing that fits its surroundings and enhances neighborhoods. Those same standards will apply here. Co-locating affordable and market-rate housing in the heart of downtown is precisely the inclusive model we should be proud to champion. The Planning Commission also questioned why this project isn’t being sent to voters. The answer is simple: A ballot measure would effectively kill it. Every month of delay increases costs and erodes feasibility. Our elected council already has the authority and responsibility to decide whether the public benefits justify the land contribution and they do. Their job is to lead, not punt. Inaction has a cost. Each year that Paseo Nuevo sits underused, we lose potential housing, tax revenue, and vitality. Our downtown deserves more than empty storefronts and stalled debates. The world is changing, and downtown Santa Barbara must change with it. This project isn’t perfect; few transformative projects ever are. But it’s the right scale, at the right time, in the right place. It brings residents, jobs, and investment back to the city’s heart. And it sends a message that Santa Barbara believes in its own future. We can continue to mourn the mall that was, or we can build the community we need. Let’s choose housing. Let’s choose vitality. Let’s choose progress. Marge Cafarelli is president of LIT Homes, a modular housing manufacturer that builds sustainable, community-based solutions. She has more than 40 years of experience in real estate development and housing innovation, including founding the S.B. Public Market.

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Nuevo’s Housing Giving the Land Away Is a Mistake No Discussion of Unit Sizes or Types: We were asked to

approve a plan with no clear information about what posed downtown Macy’s Redevelopment Plan kind of units are being built, bedroom count, etc. This is dreadfully wrong. is unheard of for a submission to the Planning ComEveryone agrees something must be done mission. We were told such details would be “worked about the Macy’s building, but this plan is not it. It is out later” between staff and developer. staff-driven, developer-friendly, and citizen-silent. It lacks support from both the Planning Commis- Important Parking Issues Marginalized: The location sion and the Historic Landmarks Commission. The of the affordable units would eliminate 186 city-owned Planning Commission, indeed, stands unanimously parking spaces behind the Canary Hotel. Under new opposed. We are ready to help design a solution—but state law, cities can no longer require on-site parking have not been asked. in any type of downtown development, but we have The plan arrived before the Planning Commission no idea what that means for the future. We have no fully formed out of a black box, from an out-of-town updated inventory of downtown parking—public developer managing $785 billion in global assets. The or private—nor a study of demand under these new developer’s awareness of Santa Barbara’s history is rules. What are we to do for new projects that will have paper-thin. Its architect spoke warmly of his “long no parking? The ability to create new city parking lots relationship” with the city but mislabeled all the ren- may be one of the few local planning tools we have left; derings—apparently unaware of the compass direc- we just don’t know. tions of our streets. Santa Barbara’s planning history is rooted in civic participation. In 1925, the city established the nation’s first Architectural Board of Review (ABR), embracing the Mediterranean style that defines our charm. The creation of the ABR made Santa Barbara the birthplace of municipal design review throughout the United States. Two years earlier we created one of California’s first planning commissions, on the principle that residents—not outside corporations—should shape our future. Our process is slow, sometimes frustrating, but it is democratic. We hold meetings not to tell people what will happen, but to ask what should Former Macy’s building at State and Ortega streets happen. That process was abandoned here. When the developer insists we approve their The Mid-block Paseo Received Weak Attention: The plan or, “It won’t happen,” both your commissions mid-block paseo that extends from the Arlington replied: Fine. We can wait for a better plan. Theatre down to Paseo Nuevo stops at this project. The Planning Commission’s objections are The continuity of that paseo and its connection across numerous. Ortega Street received almost no attention, and yet it is a vital pedestrian link. Financial Pressure Should Not Dictate Policy: AB Partners holds the long-term lease of city land under The Project Is Out of Scale: The Historic Landmarks the Paseo Nuevo mall. It is a $785 billion conglomer- Commission voiced strong concern about the project’s ate. It claims that without a gift of the land, the project size and mass. “won’t pencil.” We should not hand over public property to rescue a global firm from its own business Retail Expansion Without a Basis: We have many troubles. Our commissions are clear: That is not the storefronts sitting empty, but the developer proposes city’s role. Giving away land, in perpetuity, would be new retail space without any study of demand, vacancy a grave mistake. Imagine explaining to future genera- rates on State Street, or absorption potential. We were tions that we once owned it—and chose to give it up. told this, too, would be “handled privately.” How could we justify that? These issues strike at the heart of how Santa Barbara Inadequate Presentation: We were told that “the governs itself. For a century, our planning process has financial analysis proves” this is the only viable reflected respect for place, scale, and community voice. design—but we were shown no analysis, no evidence No one doubts the need for downtown revitalthat other options were considered, no highest-and- ization, but we get there through open dialogue, thoughtful design, and fidelity to our heritage. Our best-use study, no documentation. city’s charm was not built by global capital; it was built Affordable Housing Is Treated as an Afterthought: by the community’s fight for beauty, proportion, and The affordable units are on the alley behind the civic identity. The Paseo Nuevo site offers a once-in-a-generation Canary Hotel, away from the “market-rate” units and their amenities—including the pool, which the opportunity. Let’s take the time to do it right. affordable tenants would have to walk one-and-a-half blocks to use. When Vice-Chair Lucille Boss said the Brian Barnwell is a current planning commissioner and former city councilmember for the City of Santa Barbara. plan was “lacking in dignity,” she was spot-on.

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Dr. Yoel Irwin Haller 10/30/1930-11/03/2025

Dr. Yoel I. Haller--Devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and beloved physician--passed away peacefully, surrounded with love, at the age of 95. Graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in just three years, Yoel continued at Penn to complete medical school. He built a distinguished and deeply meaningful career as an obstetrician-gynecologist in San Francisco, where he helped deliver hundreds of babies and cared for generations of families. Known for his warmth, wisdom, and gentle humor, he was cherished by his patients and colleagues alike. His joyful professionalism was exalted

To submit obituaries for publication, please call (805) 965-5205 or email obits@independent.com in the 1984 book, Having a Baby, by Danielle Steel, Diana Burt and Katherine Dusay. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Yoel was an early and passionate advocate for women’s rights and reproductive freedom, and proudly served as the Medical Director of Planned Parenthood for San Francisco and Northern California. In addition, he championed fathers being in the delivery room long before doing so was the norm. Beyond medicine, his life reflected a deep love of art, music, and the theater. A lifelong traveler and world explorer, Yoel met with global leaders and shared his enthusiasm and curiosity wherever he went. He treated everyone he met with dignity, compassion and kindness and made each person feel seen and valued. In true partnership with his cherished wife, Eva, Yoel made numerous profound and impactful contributions to the world. Their shared vision and dedication to humanitarian causes and the arts shaped a legacy of philanthropy and leadership that has touched countless lives. Eva loved Yoel deeply and was there by his side, through both joyous and challenging times. Yoel’s personal life was as full and rich as his professional one. He was married to Darcy Fink (1954–1972), Carola Myers Duhl (1974–1985), and since 1987, to his beloved wife Eva Cseko Haller. He is survived by Eva; his children Heidi Haller Groshelle, Reuben Haller (McKenzie) and Ellen Haller (Joanne); his stepchildren Pam Duhl (John), Nina Duhl, David Duhl (Kathy) Susan Duhl, and Ernan Roman (Sherry); his grandchildren Zane Groshelle, Eli Groshelle, Daniel Fishman-Engel, Elijah Haller, Devon Haller, Elias Roman (Sarah) and Helaina Perry (John); and a huge global circle of friends, colleagues, and patients who adored him. Yoel truly savored the beauty of nature, of music, of art, and above all, of family. He was endlessly positive, curious, and open to new experiences. A true ambassador of kindness and caring, his legacy lives on in the lives he touched, in those who received his skilled care as a physician, and in the love he shared with all of us.

Services will be held on Friday, November 7th at 10:00am at the Music Academy of the West, Lehman Hall at 10:00am in Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to please consider a donation to Planned Parenthood.

Richard A. Yee

11/23/1958-10/16/2025

a Mass will be held Thursday, November 20, 10:30 a.m. at San Roque Parish, followed by a Graveside service at SB Cemetery. Richard will be remembered for his warmth, laughter, and his love of family and community, qualities that will continue to echo through the lives he touched.

Roger Whalen 1938-2025

Richard A. Yee, a lifelong resident of Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. Born on November 23, 1958, he was the youngest son of James Thoon Yee and Katherine Grace Yee. A proud Santa Barbara High School Don, Class of 1976, Richard earned his Business Management degree from the University of Michigan. He dedicated over 30 years to the Santa Barbara Police Department, later continuing as a Reserve Officer. Known for his compassion, humor, and fluency in Spanish, Richard met people where they were - with understanding, patience, and a genuine desire to help. Beyond his service in uniform, Richard poured his heart into his community. He volunteered with SBPD’s DRAGG, the SB Unified School District, and the SBHS Band Boosters, where he inspired students and families alike. A lifelong lover of music, cars, and the outdoors, he found joy in the simple things - a good song, a coastal drive, or park day under the oaks. He cared deeply about protecting the environment, staying true to his Eagle Scout pledge to leave the world a little better than he found it. He is survived by his children, James and Katherine; his wife Mary, his brother, Leonard; his godchildren; his beloved fur-grandkids, Willow and Forest and family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, November 19, 4-8 p.m. at McDermott-Crockett Mortuary, and

Roger Whalen, dad, grandpa, and close friend to many, passed away surrounded by family and his dear friend and caregiver Pavel. He was an amazingly loving husband, sharing a deep and enduring bond with our late mother, Patty Denton Whalen, who passed at 60. Known for his wit, integrity, and generosity of spirit, Roger lived by the Golden Rule, bringing laughter, warmth, and connection to everyone around him. Born in San Gabriel, CA, Roger’s early years were humble and challenging. Guided by his hard-working mother, Ethel Burns Whalen, and a few dedicated mentors — including a man he fondly called “Old Mr. Martinez,” who introduced him to baseball and teamwork — Roger developed a deep belief in hard work, kindness, and perseverance. He saw a way out of his rough upbringing through sports. Roger got to UCSB as a walk-on football player (he literally just walked onto the field), majored in math, joined the ROTC, and became an officer in the Army’s 101st Airborne — despite a fear of heights. It was at UCSB that he met the love of his life, Patty, at a fraternity-sorority mixer. Together, they built not only a beautiful home, but a life rich with laughter, love, and community — next door to the Knowlwood Tennis Club, where so many memories of family, friends, and dear neighborhood connections were made.

Roger began his career as a bricklayer and later became a builder and real estate developer, partnering for more than 40 years with close friends. His craftsmanship can still be seen in local landmarks — from the Paradise Café and Chucks Steakhouse to the Santa Barbara Zoo. He was deeply involved in his community, serving on boards like the UCSB Alumni Association and Montecito Union School Board, sharing his wit and wisdom as a longtime Toastmaster, and helping local students as a dedicated math tutor. After losing his lifelong love and wife Patty far too soon, Roger focused his time traveling the world, attending lectures at Harvard’s Kennedy School, and making new friends wherever he went. His curiosity, empathy, and humor never waned. He was an avid tennis player (famous for his oversized racquet and uncanny ability to psych out his opponents), basketball player, cyclist, skier, ocean kayaker, a devoted father, and a wonderful grandfather to his grandkids. He may not have looked graceful doing any of it, but he had grit to spare, a fierce competitive streak, and a way of making every game, ride, or adventure unforgettable. Whether on a bike, at the breakfast table, or in a heartfelt conversation, Roger thrived on connecting with people and sharing the lessons — and laughs — that shaped his life. Roger is survived by his children and their families — Janet and Brad Stimson (Jake and Luke), Terry and Kelly Whalen (Oliver and Saybrook), and Julie and Tino Schuetz (Andreas and Nicole). His humor and love of life live on in them, appearing in jokes, spirited debates, and the memories they share together. He’ll be remembered as a builder — not just of homes, but of community, character, and connections, seasoned with his sharp wit and occasional irreverence. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION of SANTA BARBARA “in memory of Roger Whalen” Continued on page 18

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03/18/1956– 10/24/2025

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well as his six siblings; Robert, Yolanda, Olivia, Jesus, Norma, and Javier, who hold fond memories of their years growing up. Interment services will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the Goleta Cemetery at 11:00 am. followed by a Celebration of Life at Tucker's Grove Park, Area 4.

Michael Harrison Smith We are deeply saddened to announce the passing away of our brother, Jose "Luis" Vargas Saldana, on Friday, October 24, 2025, in Dallas Tx. He was 69 years old. Luis was born on March 18, 1956, in Mexico City, to Jesus Saldana and Teresa Vargas. They moved to Santa Barbara when he was 14 years old where he attended the local schools and discovered his passion for music. He learned to play guitar and several other instruments along with his cousins and friends, and became a talented musician. He was a member of a local band called "La Historia" which performed at various local venues. Whether strumming his guitar at family gatherings or sharing songs with loved ones, Luis used his music to connect with others and spread joy. He was also a gifted painter. whose colorful murals and window art brightened the communities of Santa Barbara and Dallas during the 90s, and some of his art is still visible decorating local businesses today. Luis lived his life freely and without regret - adventurous and spirited from a young age. At 11 years old he once skipped school with a friend and hopped on a train for a joy ride that took him across two states. He returned a week later - tired and hungry, but with no remorse. He was admired bye his family and friends for his friendly personality, musical talent, and determination to live his life on his own terms. He is survived by his loving mom, Teresa, his five children whom he loved deeply - Ruby, Paul, Isaac, Adriana, and Marina - as 18

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08/21/1945-10/31/2025

Michael H. Smith, 80, Santa Barbara, a Pasadena native known for his generosity and love of music, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, following a triumphant game #6 win by his beloved Dodgers. Born on August 21, 1945, he was the only child of the late Geraldine “Jerry” Ward Smith and Albert Lawrence Smith, Jr. He was raised in Pasadena, California, on Oakland Ave. by his mother and late stepfather, Edward “Ned” Brinton Smith III. Michael attended Polytechnic School, where he was a member of the school’s first high school graduating class. A gifted and graceful athlete, he lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track. One Saturday afternoon, Jim Murray, the legendary Los Angeles Times sports writer, described Michael: “this is the first time I’ve ever seen a half back tear into the end zone and have the football follow him in on the vacuum.” Michael ran so fast that he set longstanding US national records for 6-man football with 35 touchdowns and 219 points in a season. A testament to both his agility and his joy in the game, Michael often credited his quickness and balance to summers spent jumping from rock-torock at Camp Tocaloma in Sedona, Arizona. After high school, Michael attended Menlo College,

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where he continued to play football, and later transferred to the University of Southern California. At USC, he was a proud member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity where he met his best friend, Michael Thomas, and “The Mikes” began their life-long adventures. At USC, Michael majored in Art History both for his undergraduate and graduate studies, with a focus in Museology. A lifelong advocate for the arts, Michael’s passion found form in a remarkable career. He opened the Michael Smith Gallery in West Los Angeles in 1971 and later was a partner in the Jack Glenn Gallery in Corona del Mar. He directed the Newport Harbor Art Museum, and then the Baxter Art Gallery. At Baxter, from 1977 to 1982, he championed groundbreaking artists who helped define the contemporary art scene in Southern California, reinvigorating the institution’s contemporary art program on the Caltech campus. Under his leadership, the gallery commissioned and exhibited works by groundbreaking artists and practices—positioning the gallery as a bold, experimental node in the Los Angeles/Pasadena art ecosystem. From 1982 to 1996, he continued his involvement with contemporary art, artists, and arts organizations both curating and contributing to exhibitions. As a support to working artists, he founded The Business of Living for Artists, an art consultancy devoted to helping artists sustain creative lives. In 1996 he became the director of the Manne Gallery, Santa Barbara and continued in that role until it closed in to 1999. During his span, he facilitated the purchase and donation of a significant Christian Boltansky artwork to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Michael was an accomplished studio artist in his own right, whose work was celebrated in gallery circles for its intelligence and thought provoking concepts. His work—rooted in photography, written themes,

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and mixed media—reflected a thoughtful engagement with culture, perception, and often echoed back to artistic work before him. His red pickup truck’s license plate, “LA AS ART,” captured his lifelong belief that art is not confined to galleries but woven through the rhythms of all of our everyday lives. His extensive notes, correspondences, and exhibition archives tell a detailed narrative of decades immersed in the Southern California art community, and are now housed in the Getty Research Institute Library. Later in life, Michael founded Gray Whales Count, a non-profit dedicated to marine mammal research. For over one decade Michael, in the role of lead researcher, coordinated grant writing, fundraising, data collection, and reporting. From February to May, he led a team of land-based community volunteers from their viewing station at Coil Oil Point Reserve, tracking the migration of gray whales as they traveled northbound in the nearshore route along the Santa Barbara coast. The data collected continues to be valuable, enabling informed decisions about shipping, oil drilling, and ocean-based construction. Michael is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Eileen Avery; his sons from his first marriage to Debra Taylor Smith, Taylor Albert Smith (and wife Joann) of Kirkland, Washington, and Edward “Ted” Brinton Smith V (and wife Amanda) of New York, New York; and his cherished grandchildren Cooper Mitchell Smith, Rosa Grace Smith, Kobe Louie Smith, Edward “Ned” Brinton Smith VI, and Oliver Bennard Smith. He is also survived by his brother Craig Smith and sister Dinah Smith, and was predeceased by his brother Edward “Ward” Brinton Smith IV. He leaves behind a legacy of creativity, curiosity, and compassion that will continue to inspire all who knew him. A celebration of Michael’s life and love of the ocean will be held this coming Spring in Santa Barbara.

Ruth Pugh Carter Kosh

09/18/1925-10/30/2025

Ruth Pugh Carter Kosh was born on September 18, 1925 and died on October 30, 2025, at the age of 100!. She is survived by her son, Richard Carter, Jr, her daughter-in-law Adele McHugh Carter, her daughter Kimberly Carter Gamble, stepdaughters Jerry Wilkes and Sue Levine, along with grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family throughout California. Ruth came to Los Angeles from Sanger, California with her sister and mother in 1943 and stayed for the rest of her life. She had two long successful marriages, to Richard Carter, Sr from 1948 to 1978, when he died and later, to Howard Kosh until he died in 2013. After working alongside her husband Richard in his many Hollywood endeavors, Ruth was also a successful realtor in LA, a career she started when she was first widowed at age 52. Ruth will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, big laugh and lively spirit, which prevailed for over 100 years. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Employee Fund at University Village in Thousand Oaks where she received wonderful care throughout the final stages of her life. Checks can be mailed to EAF c/o University Village 3415 Campus Dr Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.

obituaries Ronald Glen Smith

05/09/1947 – 11/07/2025

Ron Smith of Santa Barbara, California, passed away suddenly on November 7, 2025. Ron courageously dealt with multiple health issues for many years. A bit of a Renaissance man, Ron’s interests included paleontology, astronomy, natural history, geology, and ornithology. He could tell you about the fossil you uncovered, the spiral galaxy you saw, the sea cucumber that washed in on the surf, the geology of the cliffs and foothills here and elsewhere, and every bird that ever sang. He led Audubon field trips back in the ‘70s, and birded North America with a passion, identifying nearly 700 species in his lifetime. Ron was born to Lowell V. and Rebecca L. (nee Wilcox) Smith in Covina, California, the first grandchild on both sides of a loving family. He was over 11 pounds at birth! He grew to be a fine, handsome man six feet tall. Ron was joined in his childhood by five siblings: Rebecca, Renee, Ruth and Rodger. His sister Rhonda Sue passed away at a young age. Ron spoke fondly of his time spent with paternal grandparents, Jake and “Frankie,” who managed a large farm out in Apple Valley, California for the Mormon Church. Ron spent his summers there and said that he was on a tractor at five and given a .22 caliber gun shortly thereafter. This is how he became a real cowboy. Ron began voice lessons at an early age. He had a beautiful baritone voice and was recruited in high school to sing with Los Cantadores, an all-male ensemble which performed regularly. The album jacket of one of his recordings tells us: “Invitations [were] issued to young men of high moral

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and social standards, good citizenship and expectational vocal ability.” Not only could Ron sing, he won his high school’s Award for Outstanding Athletic Achievement in 1965. Ron’s college plans were interrupted by the Vietnam war. He was drafted in 1968 and did his basic training at Fort Ord, California. He declined an officer’s commission and instead became a drill sergeant at Fort Benning, Georgia. Ron was honorably discharged in 1970. He went back to college at UCLA and while there, sang with the Roger Wagner Chorale. Ron met Kate in 1979 at a party on the Mesa in Santa Barbara. They were married in 1981 and moved East for Kate’s graduate school. While East, Ron sang with Singing City in Philadelphia and performed Brahms with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy conducting. Eventually, the couple moved back to Santa Barbara in 1986 and purchased a home in the Hidden Valley neighborhood. It was there that they welcomed daughter, Rebecca, into the world in 1988. Son, Patrick, followed in 1991. They were very happy. Then, Ron was in a car accident at work in 1996 and sustained a traumatic brain injury from which he was not able to recover. He became Mr. Mom and continued to be devoted to his family. He was an exceptional father to his beloved children. Ultimately Ron landed at Maravilla where he has lived these last 18 years. What we remember most about Ron is his love of people and great generosity of spirit. Known as the Bird Man of Maravilla, he led a group out birding every week. Ron always carried a spotting scope and delighted in making sure others in his party saw the details of whatever bird was being identified. Ron could be counted on for a kind word, and assistance with whatever was needed. He distributed hummingbird feeders to multiple residents and we came across the “Ron Smith Memorial Bird Feeder” just the other day. He’d have liked that.

A Celebration of Life will be held this Saturday, November 15, from 1:30 PM at Maravilla, 5486 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, California in the Clubhouse. Light refreshments will be served. Dress code is joyfully casual. All who knew Ron Smith are invited to attend, including residents and staff at Maravilla. For more information or questions, please call or text Rebecca Bateman at 805-456-9826, Kate Smith at 805-729-7160 or Patrick Smith at 530-518-7198.

Beverly Eastwood

09/17/1930-09/22/2025

Beverly Eastwood lived a full and wonderful life, rich with love, laughter, and adventure. She passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family. Born in Mount Vernon, New York, in 1930, Beverly grew up in Scarsdale, where she enjoyed a happy and vibrant childhood. After graduating from St. Lawrence University, she married her first husband, and together they raised four children. In 1960, the family moved to Los Angeles, California. When her marriage ended in 1963, Beverly found herself a single mother of four, navigating life with remarkable strength, grace, and determination. Beverly was always willing to try new things and was a pioneer in her field, building a diverse and accomplished career while raising her children. She worked as a stockbroker on the New York Stock Exchange, later

as a realtor, a 7th grade teacher, and a medical transcriber. After earning her master’s degree, she established herself as a marriage and family counselor. Her compassion, intelligence, courage, and quick wit touched countless lives, as did her wonderful sense of humor. After retiring, Beverly and her second husband traveled the world before settling in Santa Barbara, where she lived for 36 years, enjoying the community, playing golf and lawn bowling, and attending many of the area’s cultural events. After her second husband passed, she moved to Goleta and embraced community life at Friendship Manor, where she built lasting friendships and continued to live with joy and purpose. It was there that she met and married her third husband, with whom she shared four happy years of companionship and love. She is survived by her children Jamie, Jeremy, and Jason; grandchildren True, Wyatt, and Waylon; and great-grandson Sage. She was preceded in death by her eldest son, Jefre Slate, along with many beloved friends and relatives. Beverly will be deeply missed by her family and by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her warmth, adventurous spirit, sense of humor, and enduring love will remain in the hearts of those she touched.

Phyllis Gail Overeem 03/03/1935 – 08/01/2025

Phyllis Overeem was born in Oxnard, California on March 3, 1935. She was the oldest child of Phillip Philbrook and Virginia Fasching Philbrook. She graduated from Oxnard High School in 1953, went to Ventura Community College, where she met her husband, Wilhelm (Bill) Overeem, and finished

her teaching degree at San Jose State. After graduation Phyllis and Bill got married in Oxnard, California, and moved to Berkley, California where Bill completed a Master’s Degree of Optometry from UC Berkley. They welcomed their first child, Eric, in 1957. They moved to Camarillo, California and had another son, Kurt in 1960, and their daughter, Gretchen, was born in 1963. They moved to Santa Barbara in 1966, where Phyllis lived until her passing. Phyllis went home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2025 at the age of 90. She was a dedicated wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She was involved with her children’s activities, including Indian Guides, Campfire Girls, and Sunday school. Phyllis’ faith in Jesus was central in her life and directed her path while she lived. She enjoyed attending a women’s bible study for many years and found her closest friends while being a part of Christian Women’s Fellowship. Phyllis had many hobbies over the years including reading, gardening, basket weaving, rock and beach glass collecting, and long drives with Bill. Phyllis was devoted to her family, including her husband of 45 years, their 3 children, their spouses, and 7 grandchildren. Phyllis was proceeded in death by her son Kurt, her husband Bill, her parents Phil and Ginny Philbrook, her sister Betsey Fennel, her brother Dave Philbrook, and sister-n-law Kay Philbrook. She is survived by her son Eric Overeem, daughter Gretchen Lake, son-in-law Chris Lake as well as her grandchildren Blake and Danielle Overeem, Rebecca Lake and McKinley Morrow, Daniel and Lainey Lake, Anna Lake, Merhawi Lake, Sarah Lake, and Micah Lake. A memorial service will be held at the Natural History Museum, Broder Building, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA on Saturday, November 22, from 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens.

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Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment:

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Is the Plan for Redevelopment of Downtown Mall Being Rushed Through Approval? by Ryan P. Cruz | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

he plan to transform Santa Bar-

bara’s Paseo Nuevo shopping mall into a mixed-used residential-retail development with 233 units of market-rate housing and 80 units of affordable housing has been presented as the city’s best chance at reviving the long-struggling mall, while bringing much-needed rental housing downtown. On December 2, the Santa Barbara City Council is expected to vote on the joint agreement with the developer. If approved, the project would move closer to final approval. But as the council prepares for a big public hearing to consider approval, there’s been a rising wave of opposition urging city leadership to slow down and properly scrutinize this oncein-a-generation project that could be at the heart of the city for decades to come.

How Did We Get Here? The original mall was built in 1990, following years of painstaking review, with at least nine civic committees weighing in on multiple iterations of the design. One early proposal was rejected by referendum, and another was denied by the city’s Planning Commission for being too “un–Santa Barbara.” At the time, the plan was to bring a major retail center to downtown Santa Barbara, and the city’s Redevelopment Agency led the charge, acquiring seven acres of land in

1987 and 1988 for a cost of about $16.5 million. The city then relocated three dozen small shops and businesses to cobble together the rest of the land needed, and it spent $13 million to build two downtown parking lots to serve the new mall. After seeking proposals from 10 developers, a San Francisco–based group was selected to take the $120 million contract. The project’s architect John Field worked with the city’s design and review boards for years, making small tweaks and perfecting the final design to ensure Paseo Nuevo matched the city’s Spanish colonial aesthetic. As one associate planner from the city’s Redevelopment Agency told newspapers when the mall broke ground in 1990: “It’s been a grueling process for everyone, but it’s kept us all employed for a long time.” Paseo Nuevo was the jewel of downtown for years, attracting crowds to the popular department stores of the time, Nordstrom and Macy’s, and becoming home to an emerging arts scene with the Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara and the Center Stage Theater. But the explosion of online shopping, the rising rents for retail spaces, the economic disruption of the COVID pandemic, and finally, the closing of both Nordstrom and Macy’s, left the mall struggling for an identity. The mall’s ownership became a tangled mess after the Redevelopment Agency was dissolved by the city for budgetary concerns in 2012. Eventually the company that owned the majority of the buildings in the mall defaulted on a loan held by AllianceBernstein—a Tennessee-based global investment firm with hundreds of billions of dollars in assets. In 2022, AllianceBernstein, also known as AB Commercial, suddenly

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found itself owning the Macy’s building and all the inline shops, and it had become responsible for all improvements to the property. A company called Shopoff Inc. acquired ownership of the Nordstrom building, and the City of Santa Barbara retained ownership of the parking lots and land beneath the mall.

transfer its land ownership over to AB Commercial, including the use of City Parking Lots 1 and 2. AB Commercial would then finance the project and work with a housing provider such as the city Housing Authority to construct the affordable housing portion. The new plan was presented as the preferred alternative for both AB Commercial and city administrative staff. AB Commercial now had a project that was financially viable, and city planners were hailing the project In 2023, AB Commercial began brainstorming with as a “catalyst” for the future of downtown Santa Barbara. State Street Master Planner Tess Harris, who is tasked city staff about how to redevelop the mall. Later that year, the city council officially authorized negotiations with directing the long-range plan for downtown, sees for the new project. Any new proposal for a housing the Paseo Nuevo redevelopment as a major opportunity to bring more people to development would the city’s center. She require the agreeoften says that Santa ment of all three ‘Downtown is only going to work if Barbara is lagging far owners, so negotiawe get significantly more housing behind other vibrant tions became a delicities, which typically cate dance with AB in the area.’ have 20 to 25 percent of Commercial and city — State Street Master Planner downtown space used planners outlining for residential; in Santa the basic terms of the Tess Harris Barbara, she says, just plan. In March 2024, the five percent of downcity and AB Commercial revealed the first version, town is residential. an ambitious plan to build up to 500 units of hous“The vitality of State Street, and the revitalization of ing on top of the shops inside the mall. At the time, downtown as a whole, is going to rely on people living Santa Barbara City Council supported bringing hous- in the space,” Harris said. “More people around makes ing downtown, but these early plans fell through after it feel more alive and downtown is only going to work AB Commercial found that adding structures on top of if we get significantly more housing in the area. This is existing shops would trigger an entire reassessment of just one project, but the hope is that this will fuel more the mall’s foundation. The project was deemed finan- investment in housing.” cially infeasible, and AB Commercial and its group of City Council reviewed the updated plans on August consultants and architects went back to the drawing 5, and while the council approved the overall plan and board. allowed continued negotiations, they raised concerns AB Commercial and city planning staff unveiled the over the details of the proposal and the public outreach current proposal in August 2025. The new residential process. During that meeting, council members asked housing development was downsized to two main sec- city staff to provide a “robust engagement process,” with tions with 233 units of market-rate housing and 80 units public town hall meetings to allow residents to weigh of low-income affordable housing, to be built on top of in on the project. “I want us all to be on the same page the Macy’s building and above two city parking lots. and very clear about what this public engagement is,” As part of the proposed Disposition and Develop- Councilmember Wendy Santamaria said. “It’s not just ment Agreement outlining the project, the city would informative. We need to receive that input from folks.”

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Mixed Reviews As the project made its way through a round of pre-application reviews with the city’s Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) and Planning Commission, its members began picking the project apart, grilling staff on what they considered as inconsistencies with the city’s general plan. At the HLC hearing on September 24, commissioners Dennis Doordan and Cass Ensberg questioned the separation of the lowincome units from the market-rate luxury apartments. City staff explained that in order for the Housing Authority to qualify for low-income tax credits to fund the construction of the affordable housing portion, all of the low-income units had to be on a separate parcel. Still, Commissioner Doordan urged project architects, Duncan Paterson of Gensler Architecture and Clay Aurell of AB Design Studio, to downscale the project and focus on a more refined design that “avoids coding one building as barracks for workers and one building as market-rate residential.” Commissioner Sheila Lodge — a former mayor and longtime member of city review boards — said she was “troubled” by the exemption given to the market-rate residential building allowing it to be 75 feet tall, a full 15 feet higher than the city’s charter allowed. Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke explained that the city had no control over the height due to a state law that allowed developers to ask for an exemption if they provided a certain number of affordable units. On October 9, the city’s Planning Commission slammed the project during what very well may be the commission’s only chance at a proper review. The hearing was a public interrogation of the proposal, and in the process, it revealed some of the unanswered questions about how much (or how little) the city’s end of the deal was worth, and what other options were considered before this current proposal was chosen. Planning Commissioner Lesley Wiscomb was among several commissioners to speak up against the project. She asked if city staff had considered a ballot measure to allow for a 99-year lease — long enough to make the property a better candidate for a loan. City Administrator Kelly McAdoo said city staff hadn’t been directed to pursue that option, and at this point, a ballot measure for 2026 would stall the project too long and AB Commercial could pull away completely. “If we can’t come to a deal, the mall continues to sit as it is,” McAdoo said. “It could basically just sit there and we could have nothing — those are the factors we’re dealing with.” Wiscomb also took exception to the perceived gift of public lands to a private company that, in essence, is trying to recoup its losses. She and other planning commissioners asked why the financial feasibility of the project wasn’t being verified publicly, with no documents presented to the review boards or to the public. “There’s community members that are upset about the fact that this is public land that is possibly being turned over to a big investment advisory firm, with billions of dollars under management,” Wiscomb said. “There’s nothing that can be shown to the public that justifies this action.”

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Among the most vehemently opposed to the Paseo Nuevo project is Planning Commissioner and former City Councilmember Brian Barnwell. A longtime policy wonk, Barnwell let loose and spoke from the heart during that October 9 hearing. “I don’t ever remember such an ill-defined proposal coming in front of me,” he said. “This sounds like we’re desperate and we’re making a rush to judgment.” He said he remembered the planning process for the original Paseo Nuevo mall, when the city review boards went over every excruciating detail. “We analyzed and looked at all the details,” Barnwell said. “I don’t have the sense of that here…. I just don’t think these details have been ironed out.” This week, Barnwell penned an open letter calling the plan “dreadfully wrong” for Santa Barbara, and noting that it lacked the support of both the Planning Commission and Historic Landmarks Commission. He said the plan arrived before the Planning Commission “fully formed out of a black box, with no meaningful public input.” The project will not require another Planning Commission review.

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Barnwell expressed frustration with the lack of transparency with regard to AB Commercial’s argument that other redevelopment options “won’t pencil out,” and the city’s quick acceptance of the financial analysis without public documentation. “The architect offered vague structural explanations but no evidence that other options were considered,” he said. “There was no highest-and-best-use study, no documentation, only assurances.” He echoed the comments from his colleagues on the Planning Commission about the “lack of dignity” in the affordable housing portion of the project, which is set aside a block away from the rest of the luxury units, in an alleyway behind the Canary Hotel. Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Executive Director Rob Fredericks met with city officials and AB Commercial to work towards a plan to handle the affordable housing portion. While Fredericks is in favor of bringing more housing downtown, he had several suggestions and concerns about the current proposal. Fredericks said the plan to use City Parking Lot 2 to supply 80 affordable units could receive funding through low-income housing tax credits, though the Housing Authority had “reservations about the suitability and density proposed for Lot 2.” Using the city lot requires a costly partial demolition, which Fredericks said should be paid for by AB Commercial, if the developer wanted to get credit for the affordable units. He also said that 80 units packed onto such a limited footprint was “ambitious” and suggested a more conservatively sized project closer to 50 or 60 units. “The goal must be a building the community can point to with pride and residents can genuinely call home—a place of dignity and livability, not density for density’s sake,” he said. Fredericks worried there would be a “significant gap” in financing. Even with the low-income housing tax credits, he said, the construction of 80 affordable units at Lot 2 could still require funding an extra $8 to $10 million. Since the city’s Local Housing Trust Fund couldn’t cover that with its current balance, Fredericks suggested that AB Commercial be required to contribute a cost of about $125,000 per unit to cover costs for partial demolition and site preparation. “This contribution should be clearly conditioned within the Disposition and Development Agreement and funded concurrently with the construction of the market-rate component, to ensure that the affordable housing moves forward in real time—not as a deferred obligation,” he said.

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Making the Best Deal Following the Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission hearings, the city hosted two in-person open house sessions at Paseo Nuevo, where community members could pop-in and get a closer look at the project renderings, chat with city planning staff, or leave a typed public comment on laptops set up on tables inside the empty storefront. City Administrator McAdoo and State Street Planner Harris have been making themselves available to present the plans at public events and round table discussions, building the case for the current proposal, which they argue is the closest the city’s been in years to an actual development at Paseo Nuevo. McAdoo keeps her cool even when peppered with tough questions: Why can’t we see the financials? Why isn’t the city’s land worth more? McAdoo explains that, as a general rule, a City Administrator doesn’t ever want to give away land. But this land—despite its location in the heart of Santa Barbara—isn’t worth much due to the encumbrances on the parcels, which limit the development options. In other ways, state housing laws have hamstringed the city’s discretionary power, stripping the review boards of their ability to demand changes and limiting the project to a maximum of five public hearings. These factors all nudge the scales in favor of developers. Rich Appelbaum, a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of UCSB and member of the Santa Barbara County Action Network (SBCAN) advisory council, spoke about the project at several public meetings, including a round table discussion hosted by SBCAN on November 7. Appelbaum says he appreciates the tough task of city officials trying to make the best out of a complicated project, but he worries that the city is “giving away a whole lot” to make it happen. “Is this really the best deal that the city can get?” he asked. While most of the discussion about Paseo Nuevo has been about the residential portion, there have been questions about the plans for a high-end market, and about the future of the Center Stage Theater and Museum of Contemporary of Art Santa Barbara—both of which have experienced a cultural rebirth under Museum Director Dalia Garcia and MCASB Board President Frederick Janka. MCASB board members and staff issued a statement in which they expressed support of the redevelopment of Paseo Nuevo, but asked that the arts community be supported and included in the plans for the future. “The Board and Staff of MCASB envision a future Paseo Nuevo that integrates affordable housing with

essential cultural infrastructure,” Janka said. “Without a dedicated contemporary art space, new residents and future generations risk losing more than exhibitions—they lose a creative anchor, a platform for self-expression, and a site of intergenerational empowerment.” MCASB staff are hopeful that the owners of Paseo Nuevo and city planning staff are able to recognize the museum as a vital public good, “just as worthy of investment, inclusion, and partnership as housing itself.”

Final Offer? On December 2, Santa Barbara City Council is expected to vote on the proposed Disposition and Development agreement, outlining the general plan for the Paseo Nuevo project and locking in the city’s commitment to transfer the The Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa land. That finalized agreement Barbara hopes to remain a key piece of will be revealed in the meet- Paseo Nuevo’s future: “We ask that the museum be enshrined in the future of ing’s agenda, though it’s unclear the site in perpetuity,” said MCASB Board whether the council will receive President Frederick Janka. any more detailed documentation than was available during previous negotiations. The city will not be able to reveal AB Commercial’s proprietary financial information, but in the recent roundtable with SBCAN, the city’s two contracted financial consultants—Dena Belzer with Strategic Economics, and Pat Flynn of the Maxima Group—provided a look into the kind of financial analysis they conducted.

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Belzer and Flynn further explained the limited value of the city’s lease on the ground under the mall. “If it was a flat piece of land—no encumbrances, no existing structures or terms—it would be valuable,” Belzer said. The location is valuable, in theory, she said, but according to the State Department of Finance, the estimated value to the city is “zero.” Flynn said she trusted AB Commercial’s assertion that no investor would lend on a ground lease so complicated, especially with a loan term limited to 40 years. “It’s a non-starter,” she said. The consultants ran several different scenarios to evaluate the financial documents and ensure the city wasn’t being exploited in the deal. They found that AB Commercial’s return on cost would likely be between 4 and 6 percent—far below the target return of 8 percent. “We’ve tested it as vigorously as we could test—every assumption—and we actually agree with the pro-forma as they present it,” Flynn said. “It’s a very rare thing because developers tend to put their thumb on the scale, but I can say that’s not the case here.” The City Council will decide whether to move forward with the Disposition and Development Agreement as proposed, to ask staff to add any specific changes or conditions, or to postpone entering an agreement until a later date. Approval of the agreement would not mean an outright approval of the project, and AB Commercial would still need to complete n the application review process.

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11/13: Organic Soup Kitchen Holiday Soup Social Enjoy an Italianinspired holiday feast, paired with local wines and craft beers, live music by À La Carte Music, and a festive raffle and silent auction with proceeds benefiting the Organic Soup Kitchen’s providing meals to low-income seniors and community members battling cancer and chronic illness. 4pm. Organic Soup Kitchen, 126 E. Haley St. $45. Email contact@ organicsoupkitchen.org.

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11/13: Harmonia Rosales in Conversation with Dr. Helen Morales Professor in Hellenic Studies at UCSB Dr. Helen Morales will be in conversation with American artist Harmonia Rosales about her debut book, Chronicles of Ori: An African Epic, which retells the African myths she has long treasured, crafting an enthralling epic that spans the birth of the universe to the modern world of colonialism and resistance. A book signing will follow the discussion. 5:30-7:30pm. Art, Design, & Architecture Museum, UCSB. Free. Email museum-events@ucsb.edu.

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11/13-11/15: Lost Chord Guitars Thu.: ZG Smith. $15. Fri.: Matt Moody. $10. Sat.: The George and Michael Band. $20. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. 7pm. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363.

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Live music, 5-8pm. 2939 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free. Call (805) 693-5100.

11/14: Folk Bassoon: A Trinity Backstage Retrospective Take in the sounds of Kate Wallace, vocals and guitar; Doug Clegg, vocals, guitar, violin and accordion; and Bill Wood, vocals and folk bassoon, as they play hits from the past and new cover tunes. 12:1512:45pm. Trinity Episcopal Church,1500 State St. Donations accepted. Email noonconcerts@ trinitysb.org.

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11/14-11/15: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Fri.: Free Radicals. Sat.: Birchwood. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. 7-9pm. Free. Call (805)

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race gates to urban ski hills and unexpected destinations, see turns from California, Colorado, and New Hampshire to Austria, British Columbia, Finland, and Scotland that feature all-new segments. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $35-$39. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org/events

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11/14: Film Screening: Warren Miller’s Sno-ciety From big mountain lines and

SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Southern Culture on the Skids with Poi Rogers, 8pm. $20-$25. Ages 21+. Fri.: An Evening with Eilen Jewell, 6pm. $30-$35. Sat.: Zaaang Productions Presents: Mala Conducta, 9pm. $30. Ages 21+. Sun.: Young Singers Recital, 5:30pm. Free. Mon.: An Ho, 7pm. $30-$35. Tue.: An Evening with George Kahumonku Jr. and Daniel Ho, Evening with Laurence Juber of Wings, 7:30pm. $25-$35. Wed.: An Evening

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

night of stand-up comedy, creating direct support for nonprofits. See a range of diverse comedy voices committed to make you laugh. Visit the website for the schedule. 7pm. Various locations. $30. Call (805) 931-6676 or email luis@thinktti.com.

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queerness, liberation, family, immigration, and belonging for this year’s S.B. Reads selection, The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen. Share stories of queer joy, of found family, of the layers of home you’ve come from and find yourself a part of. 6-7:30pm. Faulkner Gallery, S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Free. Call (805) 962-7653.

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Jonathan Fiery, 7pm. 1539 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free. Call (805) 686-9126.

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SATURDAY 11/15 11/15: Tecolote Book Shop Book Signing: Christine Frisina Area author Christine Frisina will sign copies of her book Lost in Silicon Valley: The Dawn Against Robots, AI, and Video Games, a modern literary novel that explores ambition, identity, and belonging against the backdrop of California’s tech world. 3-5pm. Tecolote Book Shop, 1470 E. Valley Rd. Free. Call (805) 969-4977. COURTESY

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11/15-11/16: S.B. Symphony Presents Mozart Requiem Nir Kabaretti will lead the S.B. Symphony, the S.B. Symphony Chorus, and soloists in the Requiem, the final testament that Mozart would never live to complete as well as Musica Celestia of Aaron Jay Kernis, and a newly commissioned work from the brilliant, colorful composer Andrea Tarrodi. Sat.: 7:30pm; Sun.: 3pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $45-$198. Email info@ thesymphony.org. ticketing.granadasb.org/events

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11/16: Starr King Winter Holiday Market and Silent Auction The community is invited to this familyfriendly marketplace in the spirit of Germany that will feature bounce houses, face painting, snow, and kid-friendly crafts with area vendors, pretzels, bratwurst, waffles, mulled wine, beer, and a silent auction with proceeds to go to Starr King’s cooperative preschool program. Families can pre-register to receive one complimentary activity ticket. 3-7pm. 1525 1/2 Santa Barbara St. Free. Call (805) 966-1325.

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11/16: Beach Cleanup with the Sea Center Meet at East Beach (behind Skater’s Point) to collect all types of trash. Bring buckets, bags, and gloves if you can. Participants under 18 need a signed waiver and children under 14 must be accompanied by their parent/guardian. 10am-noon. Stearns Wharf, 217 Stearns Wharf. Free. Call (805) 962-2526 x104 or email scvolunteer@sbnature2.org.

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MONDAY 11/17 11/17: An Evening with George Kahumoku Jr. and Daniel Ho Slack key guitar legend George Kahumoku Jr. will be joined by Daniel Ho on the ukulele, slack key guitar, piano, and vocals for a night of Hawaiian vibes. 7pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $30-$35. Call (805) 962-7776.

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TUESDAY 11/18 11/18: Lobero LIVE Presents Samantha Fish + Robert Jon & The Wreck: Paper Doll Tour Grammy-nominated guitarist Samantha Fish will bring her blend of blues, rock, and roots to S.B. in support of her new album, Paper Doll, with Robert Jon & The Wreck’s Southern rock sound to open the show. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $45-$59; premium: $112. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org/events

11/19: Trek Travel Lounge Grand Opening Enjoy happy hour and discover Trek Travel’s newest trips for every kind of adventurer, from luxury escapes to rugged gravel rides and serene hiking tours with Jerry Ferraro, Trek S.B.’s store manager and Trek travel expert. 6:30-8pm. Trek Bicycle S.B., 320 S. Kellogg Ave., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 682-4699.

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11/19: UCSB A&L Presents Colm Tóibín in Conversation with Pico Iyer Acclaimed author of 11 novels, two collections of short stories and several works of literary criticism, Colm Tóibín served as the 2022-2024 Laureate for Irish Fiction and was appointed by the Arts Council of Ireland will be in conversation with British-born essayist and novelist Pico Iyer. 7:30pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. UCSB Students: $10, GA: $33-$48. Call (805) 893-3535.

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ney Join PALMA Colectiva and Conscious Chef & Breathwork Facilitator Jeremy Strubel for restorative breathwork practice and guided meditation to help bring you further into a state of calmness and clarity. Mats and blankets will be provided. 4-5pm. S.B. Botanic Garden, Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery + Patio, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. $35-$40. (805) 682-4726.

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Home Clarinetist Gerbrich Meijer, winner of the Academy’s 2025

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berley This student showcase is a sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends and centers around the bookish middle sister Mary and an unexpected guest who might be her match. The play shows through November 22. Thu.-Sat., Wed.: 7:30; Sun.: 2pm. Jurkowitz Theatre, SBCC West Campus, 721 Cliff Dr. $10-$20. Call (805) 965-5935. theatregroupsbcc.com/current-season

11/13-11/16: S.B. High School Theater Presents: The Breakfast Club This play, based on the 1985 movie of the same name, tells the story of five high school students from different walks of life who endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal. Every performance will feature a new grouping of actors. Thu.-Sat.: 7pm; Sun.: 4pm. S.B. High School Theatre, 700 E. Anapamu St. GA: $10-$15; reserved: $25. tinyurl.com/BreakfastClub-SBHS

11/13-11/15: San Marcos High School Theater Presents: CLICK! You Didn’t Say It Was Haunted A camera club led by Ben (Austin Javanabacht) and Pippa (Amber Coltrin) arrives at the eerie estate for a photo shoot contest, only to encounter a colorful cast of surprise guests, mistaken identities, quick escapes, and unexpected twists. 7pm. San Marcos High School, 4750 Hollister Ave. GA: $5-$10; VIP: $20. Call (805) 967-4815 or email michele@mauvisual .com. tinyurl.com/Click-SMHS

11/14-11/16: Out of the Box Theatre Company Presents: Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill Inspired by the themes and emotions revealed in Alanis Morissette’s award-winning album, 1995’s Jagged Little Pill, this original story about a supposed picture-perfect suburban family with terrible secrets that can tear a family apart and the love that keeps them together. The play shows through November 23. Fri.-Sat.: 8-10:45pm; Sun.: 2-4:45pm. $30$40; (a limited number of free tickets will be available for students under age 18 for each performance).

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o one can accuse the Santa Barbara Symphony (SBS) of being an insular organization or exclusive club. Especially in recent years, the orchestra has put extra emphasis into community outreach—both in cultivating a wider audience and sharing the stage with other locally based arts organizations. Maestro Nir Kabaretti, currently in his 20th year in charge, comments that “collaboration with other arts organizations and engaging with the community are vital parts of our artistic DNA. They inspire creativity, enrich everyone involved, and bring something truly special to our community.” Such a collaborative principle was a driving force in the season opener Romeo and Juliet in conjunction with State Street Ballet. The trend continues this weekend, as conductor Kabaretti and company will be abetted by a vast contingent of voices making up a new Santa Barbara Symphony Chorus. Thinking big is in the air here. The Symphony Chorus made its official debut last season with Brahms’s masterful German Requiem and is about to take on another challenging and popular liturgical opus, Mozart’s Requiem, this weekend at The Granada Theatre. Here, Kabaretti has changed the game plan of past liaisons in this voice-rich city, creating a singular new aggregate under the Symphony umbrella. He explains that the Symphony Chorus “was a natural next step in our mission to be more inclusive and accessible. Santa Barbara has such a vibrant choral scene, with established choirs, vocal ensembles, college choruses, and church groups that keep music alive all year long.

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“In the past, we’ve collaborated mainly with the Santa Barbara Choral Society, and those experiences were wonderful. But we also felt it was time to open the door wider. The new Symphony Chorus gives anyone in our community with the talent and passion for singing the opportunity to perform with a professional orchestra on the Granada stage.” Along with orchestral credentials, Kabaretti has a close connection to voice, leading him to conduct opera in such lofty locales as La Scala and the Royal Swedish Opera. “My first love in conducting was instrumental music,” he says, “but while studying in Vienna, I discovered the magic of vocal music and opera. This led to my first full-time position as chorus master at the Vienna State Opera. That experience revealed the unique power of combining voices and instruments, and bringing these two worlds together remains one of the greatest joys of my musical life.” Though long recognized as one of the more profound examples of the requiem form in classical music, Mozart’s Requiem has gained general public awareness in recent decades, thanks to Hollywood, and the piece’s central role in the Mozart biopic Amadeus. Kabaretti says, “Amadeus and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the creation of Mozart’s Requiem have certainly contributed to its legendary, almost mythical status. Musically, I believe it is the first requiem in history written by a highly experienced opera composer, someone who could use his extraordinary theatrical sense to bring the metaphoric text vividly to life.

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“Mozart apparently said that sacred music was his favorite form of composition, and the Requiem represents its highest expression. Yet with its immense dramatic and musical power, it feels as though Mozart intended the work to be far more than just a Catholic religious function.” Also on this weekend’s program are two accessible contemporary works. Aaron Jay Kernis’s Musica Celestia is, Kabaretti comments, “inspired by the medieval idea of the ‘singing of the angels in heaven,’ a kind of perpetual sound praising God, and has an almost meditative quality.” The second piece is a specially commissioned trombone concerto by Swedish composer Andrea Tarrodi. The double trombone soloist honors go to renowned Swedish trombonist Christian Lindberg and the symphony’s own Principal Trombone, Dillon MacIntyre. On a personal note, reflecting on his two decades as SBS music director, Kabaretti takes a broad view of the time’s passage. “We live in a very different world than we did 20 years ago,” he says. “So much has changed, technologically, socially, culturally, and beyond. With these changes have come new opportunities, and I’m proud to be part of an organization that has adapted with integrity and artistic vision to this evolving environment, making the Symphony more indispensable to our community than ever before.” —Josef Woodard The Santa Barbara Symphony performs Mozart Requiem Saturday, November 15, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 16, 3 p.m., at The Granada Theatre (1214 State St.). See bit.ly/48Z7nSy.

Teatro Caló breathes life into local history with their upcoming cultural/theatrical presentation, Golden State Stories: Local and Global Legacies. This UCSB-based production company is helmed by theater-department graduate students, including the Global Latinidades Center’s theater project coordinator, Mayra GomezLabrada. The project is directed by Sara Sotelo and informed by the research of dramaturg Ángel Miguel López, and features student performers from a variety of majors and fields of study. Golden State Stories features “actos,” short, skit-style plays in the style of Teatro Campesino, a California-based theater troupe led by Luis Valdez during the United Farm Workers strikes in the 1960s. “The actos bring attention to societal problems in satiric and comedic ways,” says Gomez-Labrada, using the hyper-characterization of bosses and supervisors as an example. The original purpose of these actos, as performed by Teatro Campesino, was to spread information to agricultural laborers about their rights and options. They characterize Latino and underrepresented narratives, shedding light, says Gomez-Labrada, on the ongoing issues of racism and economic inequality. The recent racial profiling targeted at the Latino population, she says, makes these works feel “more urgent than ever.” The dramatic action in Teatro Caló’s production was developed in a playwriting course focused on the creation of 10-minute plays. The subject of these works is the untold histories of Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Isla Vista, a region with deep ties to the Chicano theater movement. These plays, says Gomez-Labrada, one of the course’s lecturers, are inspired in part by prolific Chicano playwright Carlos Morton, who in turn was inspired by Teatro Campesino. The course also featured a lecture by Dr. Jorge Huerta, a leading academic expert whom Gomez-Labrada calls “the father of Chicano theater.” See the shows for free from 2-5 p.m. at the following locations: November 21, Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art (653 Paseo Nuevo); November 22, Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta); and November 23, UCSB Theater Courtyard (Theater and Dance West, USCB). —Maggie Yates

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aughter brings people together in a unique, unguarded way, and now some of entertainment’s biggest comedic talents are coming together for a special fundraiser in support of CommUnify’s family and youth services division, including Head Start and Early Head Start programs for Santa Barbara County’s most vulnerable children and families. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jane Lynch, and Brad Hall will take the stage at the Lobero Theatre on November 20 for Off the Record: Laughter Connects Us All, an intimate conversation that peeks behind the curtain of fame and highlights the connection between comedy and creating community. Moderated by Dante Di Loreto (Fellow Travelers, American Horror Story, Glee), who grew up in Santa Barbara and is now back and raising his own family here, this one-of-a-kind evening promises plenty of laughter, but also plenty of insights into life in Hollywood and the special things about Santa Barbara’s community that we’re all working together to preserve. This event is a bit of an offshoot of a previous fundraiser for CommUnify in 2023, where Di Loreto moderated an intimate conversation with fellow Santa Barbara theater kids and now entertainment pros Anthony Edwards and Cady Huffman (see story at bit.ly/4nG3DZO). “It was very well received, and everybody had a great time,” said Julie Weiner, CommUnify’s Chief Development Officer, who put the events together. A lot of people asked if they would do another one, and Di Loreto was game, “but it was just always a question of timing.” Comedian, writer, filmmaker, producer Brad Hall (Saturday Night Live, The Single Guy, Brooklyn Bridge) grew up in Santa Barbara and met his wife, actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld, Veep, The New Adventures of Old Christine) in college at Northwestern. They have been longtime residents of Santa Barbara, and when Jane Lynch (Glee, Only Murders in the Building, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) also became an active local resident, the event began to come together, Weiner said.

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“The idea was, once again, what does it look like to have a career in Hollywood? And then, to tie it back to the importance of community, creating the community you need…. And then the importance of this community, because Brad and Julia could have lived anywhere. Jane could have lived anywhere,” said Weiner. “So, why this community, why Santa Barbara, what appealed to them about Santa Barbara, and so as it came together this time, especially in light of everything that’s been going on this year…. It felt natural at this moment in time, given how worried and troublesome things are, to say, ‘Yeah, comedy,’ [and] looking at how comedy connects us and how laughter connects us, we feel really good right now. People need that.” The event comes at a particularly critical moment for CommUnify (formerly the Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County) and its mission to address the causes and conditions of poverty. One of the county’s largest nonprofits, they work mostly under the radar providing a myriad of services for low-income families. “I think it’s important to note that our mandate is to serve the low-income population, and so they may be coming to us because they need affordable childcare. We don’t charge for Head Start, so it’s not only affordable; it’s free, but they may also be the beneficiary of things like SNAP or community clinics. They are probably getting their insurance through CenCal. They may be living with Section Eight coupons. … it’s always wraparound services,” explained Weiner. “Unfortunately, many of the clients we serve with one or a few of our programs, may be a beneficiary of other social safety net programs that are being cut. It’s very, very challenging right now.” All the more reason to come together right now, have a few laughs and help our neighbors in need. —Leslie Dinaberg Off the Record: Laughter Connects Us All takes place at the Lobero Theatre (33 E. Canon Perdido St.) on Thursday, November 20, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at lobero.org/events/off-the-record.

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emand for food in Santa Barbara County has exploded, especially considering the Trump administration’s disdain for food stamps and the country’s high grocery prices. Sweet Wheel Farms in Summerland is stepping up to fill stomachs. Over the past seven years, they’ve already delivered fresh produce to doorsteps from Carpinteria to Goleta. But the need for deliveries has grown more than 600 percent in recent months, according to Leslie Person Ryan, who runs the farm and its associated nonprofit, the Santa Barbara Agriculture & Farm Education Foundation.

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Volunteers clean, sort, pack, and deliver freshly harvested produce from Sweet Wheel Farms every Monday and Thursday.

by Callie Fausey of food—usually harvested that morning. It’s all funded by private donations and the profits from their daily farmers’ market stand in Summerland. Every Monday, the farm and its volunteers deliver food to more than 500 people. Now, they are adding more than 300 new deliveries weekly on Thursdays, making about 38,000 a year. On top of that, they are juggling numerous new requests for food every day. Dozens of new volunteers are coming out of the woodwork to help, as well, but they could always use more, Ryan said. “There’s a whole lot more food insecurity in Santa Barbara. Yesterday, we got two more calls—both SNAP recipients,” she said. “One’s a senior who broke his hip, and he can’t walk. The other is a 90-year-old woman with cancer. It’s so urgent. Right now, there’s so many people that need this.” Uncertainty around whether food stamps will be distributed this month has been a major source of stress for people in Santa Barbara County, one in seven of whom rely on food stamps. Although a federal judge just ordered the

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Formerly a school, the small farm sits atop a hill, situated practically within residents’ backyards. But it’s home to chickens and bees and covered in a rainbow of fruits and vegetables. Ryan is growing and distributing as much produce as she can. “It was kind of like an organic thing,” she said, pun intended. “The idea was to solve food insecurity with healthy food. We’re not giving out food that’s laden with preservatives and pesticides. A lot of our recipients are medically fragile—they need clean food, but they can’t afford it, especially after all these federal budget cuts or reduced food resources.” A sign on the farm reads in big capital letters: “DO YOU KNOW CHILDREN OR A FAMILY THAT NEED FOOD?” After the sign went up, requests started pouring in. This month, Ryan announced that the farm’s Food with Dignity program has expanded to deliver twice as many produce bags across South County each week. Each delivery feeds about 10 people and contains about $100 worth

Leslie Person Ryan runs Sweet Wheel Farms in Summerland and has made it her personal mission to help deliver food to families in need across South County.

Trump administration to fully fund food stamps for the millions of Americans who need them, food is anything but secure for these families. As demand for food grows, Sweet Wheel is also continuing to serve their longtime recipients, such as Moises Contreras. Contreras, now 22, became the legal guardian of his younger brother after his father passed away from stage four lung cancer three years ago. His father was connected to Ryan and her food delivery service when he was in hospice, but Sweet Wheel kept up the deliveries for the two boys after his passing. “Two growing boys definitely need their nutrition, especially with the rise of grocery prices and that sort of thing,” Contreras said. Contreras said he receives two to four bags of groceries a week for him and his brother, Jacob, now 14 and a student at Dos Pueblos. They each contain a cornucopia of produce—beans, lemons, tomatoes, beets, Brussels sprouts, kale, berries, and more. “Sometimes, they make fresh loaves of bread and throw that in there,” he continued. “A dozen to two dozen eggs as well. The other week, she threw in a jar of honey that was really good. Muffins here and there…. I’d consider Leslie a far-away mother,” he said. Thankfully, he loves to cook, he said, and “there’s something about using those fresh vegetables and being creative with it that’s really nice.” Ryan called the program “a community asset,” and alongside other community groups stepping up to feed the county, it is much needed. Next, she’s thinking about including recipes. But right now, they’re “just trying to figure it all out, trying to get enough volunteers to take it all out, delivered to your doorstep. So, if you’re a working mom, you can just come home and there’s a bag of sweet little farm food. Like, here’s dinner, right?” For more information or to get involved, email sbafefoundation@gmail.com or contact Leslie Person Ryan at (805) 453-1465.

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Colm Tóibín

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t ’s Friday night. Low purple and pink light illuminates the inside of Eos Lounge as reverb trembles the floor. A group is forming a semi-circle, and you join them. Then, the music cuts and a queen (bets are she’s blond and named Linda) welcomes you to BARBARA. The show begins. For the next 90 minutes, drag performers give you everything they’ve got — sexy, pretty, weird, athletic, emotional, silly. You dance along to their numbers; you laugh at the emcee’s jokes; you extend a dollar slotted between your thumb and index finger to tip the queen. You shriek at costume reveals.

So began BARBARA, held every second Friday of the month with each event featuring four drag performers. Often, it’s Bedin, Bingaman, and Rosen, but also Viola Tile, Melina Poinsetta, Fae Fatale, BJ Queen, Ava Kiss, and Michelle Chakra. They create fits and give performances based on a theme. DJ Quizo handles the music. Recently, Bedin performed a number inspired by the 2024 film The Substance, complete with workable giant syringe. Bedin, who has experience in musical theater, makes their own props. “I really like doing numbers that give the audience some kind of way to interact with me,” Bedin said. “It’s also really fun to hand people the syringe full of the substance and have them hose me down with it. For the “Bob-ara” BARBARA show, Bingaman was a sexy Bob Ross. Bingaman said that number was one of their favorites. “Going around painting people and being Bob Ross in drag — that was enough for me, to fill me up,” Bingaman said. As for Rosen, who generally emcees and gets the audience engaged, she once did a burger number wherein she pulled a McDonald’s cheeseburger from a hidden compartment in a wig. “I’m proud of how much BARBARA has made all our drag grow,” Rosen said. “I feel Form left: Queens Jaundice Joplin, Aria Cummingtonite, and and Linda, the that having to hit a theme every single month creators of BARBARA makes us think outside the box in ways that we probably wouldn’t otherwise.” “People want to hold their Friday and Saturday for Part of the joy of BARBARA is the chance for queer going out,” Bingaman said. “Why do the gay people folks to gather for a Friday night event. Bingaman said have to wait ’til Sunday for that? I’m happy we get to give they love that Wildcat Lounge holds space for queer people that space on a Friday.” people on Sundays, but the chance for a weekend night Bedin, Bingaman, and Rosen said they focus on show is appealing. inviting performers from around the Central Coast, as “a rising tide raises all ships.” Now, BARBARA is growing in popularity, with performers reaching out to the team’s Instagram to ask about the show. And the audience, Bedin said, has allowed them to meet a more diverse group of queer people. “There’s a lot of discourse about queer nightlife really centering gay men,” Bedin said. “BARBARA seems to be attracting a lot of people who are queer and who are not gay men. And we’ve been getting this really great group of people I never would have met — in Santa Barbara.” Tip money gets reinvested in the show, the trio said, so that they can continue to improve, and pay the people behind the scenes who help make it happen. But, the queens said, tipping isn’t a requirement. “Just bring energy and have a good time,” Bingaman said. “That’s all we want out of it, is a circle of people to cheer us on as we act a fool. Bedin, Bingaman, and Rosen say that if you want to celebrate your bridal shower or your birthday, or any special event by going to BARBARA, feel free to DM them and they’ll incorporate a shout-out into the show. This month’s theme? Wicked. The Ozdust ballroom is coming to town.

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Monthly Drag Show at Eos Lounge Is a Silly, Sexy Good Time by Christina McDermott BARBARA’s origins started in early 2025, said the event’s creators, Cooper Bedin (Jaundice Joplin), Jon Bingaman (Aria Cummingtonite) and Sam Rosen (Linda). All PhD students (Bedin in linguistics, Bingaman in chemical engineering, and Rosen in quantitative biology), the trio originally started a UCSB drag club to build community and get more opportunities to perform And get more opportunities they did. The trio performed, along with queen Cherry Von Illa, in what was initially a one-off show in March for Gay Santa Barbara’s First Fridays. The show’s theme? MILF Manor, held at Eos Lounge. “I had a blast,” said Rosen, who then lobbied Eos for a more regular show. “I was just persistent with them,” he said. “I was like, ‘This was really, really fun. Can we do it again?’ ”

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t’s 10:03 p.m. You’ve just emerged from a ues to serve what might be the city’s Bowl concert, your ears ringing, your longest-running late-night menu. heart full — and your stomach … It started in 2010 as a pop-up in a not exactly. It is doing what it does borrowed kitchen where late-night best after 10—achin’ and groanin’. creative bites of a fusion of differSo, where do you go? ent cuisines took off. Now, Nadia If you live in Santa Barbara, the Ajlouni, who bought the business answer is often nowhere. Or, more five years ago, sees it as more than accurately, the gas station. And if food service. you’re lucky, maybe the dark corner of “It’s kind of a community service,” she said. “We used to stay open your pantry where some semi-forgotten BY ELLA HEYDENFELDT until 2:30 in the morning. Lines out the Annie’s mac and cheese waits to be reborn door. It’s declined a bit—street vendors via microwave. Because here’s the truth: Santa Barbara is a beauhave helped meet that demand—but we’re still tiful, sleepy town. And when the sun sets, most folks retire here, still open ‘til at least midnight. And people still rely early. The curtains are closed, the forks are down, and the on us.” kitchens are mopped. Even Isla Vista—home to the most feral Gen Z nightlife in the county—has a 10 p.m. noise ordinance. The bar scene on State Street does keep pouring late into the night, but as for a genuine meal? Rare to see. And wildly under-celebrated. So, I went hunting. Not for ghosts or deer—just for a decent bite after dark, I’m talking post-10 p.m. Here’s what I found.

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MIDNIGHT SNACKS: THE REAL ONES

Nadia Ajlouni of The Blue Owl

SIDE NOTE FOR THE 21 : LOCAL BARS WITH LATE BITES At The Pickle Room, you can get egg rolls with your Mai Tai until 1 a.m.

THE CHAIN GANG If you’re truly desperate and are looking for something more in the $10-$20 price range, the chains remain. S.B. Munchiez closes at 11:39 p.m. (why the 39? It’s a mystery). Denny’s stays open 24/7—same as it ever was. Chick-fil-A runs until 11 p.m., but don’t show up on a Sunday unless you want to reflect on your choices in the parking lot. Got a sweet tooth? The frozen fruit is open longer than the frozen cream. If dessert is your game, you’d better plan ahead. Most ice cream and smoothie spots follow a strict 10 p.m. curfew, including McConnell’s, Yogurtland, and Blenders in the Grass. Rori’s taps out at 9. When asked about the early closures, Blenders co-owner Art Tracewell said, “We tried 11 p.m. but found it’s just not profitable after 10. It also depends on location.” Still, Blenders manages to outlast some of the city’s ice cream shops—and let’s be honest, smoothies aren’t exactly the poster child for nightlife.

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Roy Gandy of Roy restaurant Eureka!

lapothola, one of the owners, said the late hours started almost as an experiment. “We wanted to—we’re night owls,” he said. “But it’s turned into us realizing that the community wanted this—not just for us industry folk who get off the job late, but also for other night owls who were lamenting that there’s not much food available past 10.” So, they’re keeping it going—now open until midnight most nights, the crowd includes post-Bowl wanderers, Granada patrons, and quite a number of service industry people still clad in all black. Tucked away on Canon Perdido, The Blue Owl continTHE INDEPENDENT

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Some say it’s city policy. Some say it’s culture. Others, like the deejay at Ecstatic Dance Santa Barbara, just say this: “The city hates us.” That event — a weekly silent disco on Stearns Wharf—has to shut down by 8 p.m. due to noise restrictions. So even the people dancing in headphones aren’t safe from curfew.

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They even used to run late-night music sets after 11 p.m., though those, like many things in S.B., have softened into earlier hours. Then there’s Roy, the anomaly—Italian-leaning bistro meets Pulp Fiction–themed bar. When every other kitchen is wiping down the counters and flipping the chairs, they’re just getting started and going until midnight. In the similar 12 a.m. fashion, Eureka! in Paseo Nuevo keeps the American fare going late on weekends—burgers, fries and whiskey flights, oh my!

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that Bistro Amasa is opening this week inside one of Santa Barbara’s oldest hotels. Bistro Amasa, located at the historic Upham Hotel at 1404 De la Vina Street, is the latest project from Chef Julian Martinez and restaurateur Jesse Gaddy, the team known locally for Barbareño. The restaurant occupies the ground floor of the 1871 hotel, giving it a quieter, more residential atmo- DINING DUO: Chef Julian Martinez (left) and restaurateur sphere than downtown. The Jesse Gaddy have opened Bistro Amasa inside the historic space combines wood floors, Upham Hotel in Santa Barbara. tall windows, and soft lighting to create a slower rhythm that matches the pace of the neighborhood. LITTLE MOUNTAIN OPENS: A new restaurant Martinez describes Bistro Amasa as a celebrating the Central Coast’s agriculplace rooted in traditional cooking tech- tural bounty opened on November 6 at niques but guided by a California sensi- 516 San Ysidro Road, the former home bility. “I want the food to feel familiar, of Montecito Wine Bistro and Café del but never predictable,” he said. “We’re Sol. Little Mountain features a menu focused on ingredients, seasonality, and described as “nourishing, elemental, and comfort without falling back on clichés.” vibrant,” built around ingredients from Before launching Bistro Amasa, Marti- local farmers, ranchers, and anglers. nez spent nearly two decades working Chef Diego Moya, who was born in in hospitality. His background includes Chile and raised on Long Island, leads kitchens at The French Laundry, The the kitchen. Known for his deeply seaThomas, and Wexler’s, as well as aca- sonal, vegetable-forward cooking, Moya demic training at Claremont McKenna brings international experience from College and Cornell University, where acclaimed restaurants including Astrid he earned a master’s certificate in food- y Gastón (Lima), Nahm (Bangkok), and L’Arpège (Paris). He later spent a service management. Gaddy, who serves as general man- decade in New York leading the kitchens ager and co-owner, brings more than at Casa Mono, Hemlock, and Racines a decade of experience in restaurant N.Y. before serving as Culinary Director operations, design, and guest service. for the Brooklyn-based Oberon Group. At Barbareño, he helped establish a loyal Little Mountain’s philosophy is to following by emphasizing consistent enhance rather than mask each ingrediexecution and a relaxed, neighborhood ent, with dishes shaped by close relationfeel. Together, the partners describe Bis- ships with local growers and producers. tro Amasa as an evolution rather than a The restaurant’s design draws inspiradeparture. While Barbareño is known tion from Santa Barbara’s historic Spanfor its regional focus and open-fire ish Colonial homes, combining rustic cooking, Amasa aims for a more classic details with an inviting, convivial atmostructure—an all-day bistro designed sphere meant to feel like “entertaining for conversation as much as for food. at home.” A thoughtfully curated beverage Being part of the Upham Hotel adds another layer to the project. The prop- program highlights small, lowerty has hosted guests for more than 150 intervention producers, offering years, making it one of the city’s longest- regionally diverse wines and spirits. The running inns. Martinez and Gaddy say space aims to be equally suited to casual they were drawn to the building’s sense dinners and festive gatherings — a of continuity and hope the restaurant new spot for friends and neighbors contributes to that tradition. “We want to experience Santa Barbara’s next it to be a place where people slow down, evolution in coastal dining. Call (805) share a meal, and stay a while,” Gaddy 679-5857 or visit littlemountainsb.com. said. “That fits perfectly with the spirit SANDBAR CLOSES UNTIL MARCH FOR RENOVAof the Upham.” Bistro Amasa is open for dinner TIONS: Readers Primetime and Annie Wednesday through Sunday, with plans let me know that the popular Sandbar to expand service later this year. Reser- Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar at vations are available through the res- 514 State Street has closed for renovataurant’s website, bistroamasa.com. Call tions and won’t reopen until March 2026. (805) 500-7829. John Dickson’s reporting can be found every day online at SantaBarbara.com. Send tips to info@SantaBarbara.com.

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(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): The Akan concept of Sankofa is represented by a bird looking backward while moving forward. The message is “Go back and get it.” You must retrieve wisdom from the past to move into the future. Forgetting where you came from doesn’t liberate you; it orphans you. I encourage you to make Sankofa a prime meditation, Aries. The shape of your becoming must include the shape of your origin. You can’t transcend what you haven’t integrated. So, look back, retrieve what you left behind, and bring it forward.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to engage in STRATEGIC FORGETTING. It’s the art of deliberately unlearning what you were taught about who you should be, what you should want, and how you should spend your precious life. Fact: Fanatical brand loyalty to yourself can be an act of self-sabotage. I suggest you fire yourself from your own expectations. Clock out from the job of being who you were yesterday. It’s liberation time!

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): We should all risk asking supposedly wrong questions. Doing so reminds us that truth and discovery often hide in the compost pile of our mistaken notions. A wrong question can help us shed tired assumptions, expose invisible taboos, and lure new insights out of hiding. By leaning into the awkward, we invite surprise, which may be a rich source of genuine learning. With that in mind, I invite you to ask the following: Why not? What if I fail spectacularly? What would I do if I weren’t afraid of looking dumb? How can I make this weirder? What if the opposite were true? What if I said yes? What if I said no? What if this is all simpler than I’m making it? What if it’s stranger than I can imagine?

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Cancerian novelist Octavia Butler said her stories were fueled by two obsessions: “Where will we be going?” and “How will we get there?” One critic praised this approach, saying she paid “serious attention to the way human beings actually work together and against each other.” Other critics praised her “clear-headed and brutally unsentimental” explorations of “far-reaching issues of race, sex, power.” She was a gritty visionary whose imagination was expansive and attention to detail meticulous. Let’s make her your inspirational role model. Your future self is now leaning toward you, whispering previews and hints about paths still half-formed. You’re being invited to be both a dreamer and builder, both a seer and strategist. Where are you going, and how will you get there?

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): The Tagalog language includes the word kilig. It refers to the butterfly-in-the-stomach flutter when something momentous, romantic, or cute happens. I suspect kilig will be a featured experience for you in the coming weeks—if you make room for it. Please don’t fill up every minute with mundane tasks and relentless worrying. Meditate on the truth that you deserve an influx of such blessings and must expand your consciousness to welcome their full arrival.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your liver performs countless functions, including storing vitamins, synthesizing proteins, regulating blood sugar, filtering 1.5 quarts of blood per minute, and detoxifying metabolic wastes. It can regenerate itself from as little as 25 percent of its original tissue. It’s your internal resurrection machine: proof that some damage is reversible, and some second chances come built-in. Many cultures have regarded the liver not just as an organ, but as the seat of the soul and the source of passions. Some practice ritual purification ceremonies that honor the liver’s pivotal role. In accordance with astrological omens, Virgo, I invite you to celebrate this central repository of your life energy. Regard it as an inspiring symbol of your ability to revitalize yourself.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The pupils of your eyes aren’t black. They are actually holes. Each pupil is an absence, a portal where light enters you and becomes sight. Do you understand how amazing this is? You have two voids in your face through which the world pours itself into your nervous system. These crucial features are literally made of nothing. The voidness is key to your love of life. Everything I just said reframes emptiness not as loss or deficiency, but as a functioning joy. Without the pupils’ hollowness, there is no color, no shape, no sunrise, no art. Likewise in emotional life, our ability to be delighted depends on vulnerability. To feel wonder and curiosity is to let the world enter us, just as light enters the eye.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your dreams speak in images, not ideas. They bypass your rational defenses and tell the truth slantwise because the truth straight-on may be too bright to bear. The source of dreams, your unconscious, is fluent in a language that your waking mind may not be entirely adept in understanding: symbol, metaphor, and emotional logic. It tries to tell you things your conscious self refuses to hear. Are you listening? Or are you too busy being reasonable? The coming weeks will be a crucial time to tune in to messages from deep within you.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The tour guide at the museum was describing the leisure habits of ancient Romans. “Each day’s work was often completed by noon,” he said. “For the remainder of the day, they indulged in amusement and pleasure. Over half of the calendar consisted of holidays.” As I heard this cheerful news, my attention gravitated to you, Sagittarius. You probably can’t permanently arrange your schedule to be like the Romans’. But you’ll be wise to do so during the coming days. Do you dare to give yourself such abundant comfort and delight? Might you be bold enough to rebel against the daily drudgery to honor your soul’s and body’s cravings for relief and release?

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The Zulu greeting “Sawubona” means “I see you.” Not just “hello,” but “I acknowledge your existence, your dignity, and your humanity.” The response is “Ngikhona”: “I am here.” In this exchange, people receive a respectful appreciation of the fact that they contain deeper truths below the surface level of their personality. This is the opposite of the Western world’s default state of mutual invisibility. What if you greeted everyone like this, Capricorn—with an intention to bestow honor and recognition? I recommend that you try this experiment. It will spur others to treat you even better than they already do.

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AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Bear with me while I propose an outlandish-sounding theory: that you have enough of everything. Not eventually, not after the next achievement, but right now: You have all you need. What if enoughness is not a quantity but a quality of attention? What if enoughness isn’t a perk you have to earn but a treasure you simply claim? In this way of thinking, you consider the possibility that the finish line keeps moving because you keep moving it. And now you will decide to stop doing that. You resolve to believe that this breath, this moment, and this gloriously imperfect life are enough, and the voice telling you it’s not enough is selling something you don’t need.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): The Inuit people have dozens of words for snow. The Scots have more than 100 words for rain. Sanskrit is renowned for its detailed and nuanced vocabulary relating to love, tenderness, and spiritual bliss. According to some estimates, there are 96 different terms for various expressions of love, including the romantic and sensual kind, as well as compassion, friendship, devotion, and transcendence. I invite you to take an inventory of all the kinds of affection and care that you experience. Now is an excellent phase to expand your understanding of these mysteries—and increase your capacity for giving and receiving them.

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research projects across the institute, including developing, testing, and documenting software. The Software Engineer has a critical impact on the success of the current research of the ACTION Institute. Analyzes and addresses a diverse scope of issues and determines solutions in a time‑critical manner. Under the guidance of the lab faculty, is involved in goal setting and prioritization of the technical infrastructure, and defines tasks to meet the technical goals of the research underway. Is also responsible for determining and acquiring the hardware and software needs of the institute and operating with a designated budget for this purpose. May help support the efforts of select computer security exercises. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training; Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and other cloud computing providers; Experience with Kubernetes; Experience with Linux server administration; Experience with Ansible/Puppet/ Chef; Experience with Git/Jenkins and other Continuous integration systems; Thorough experience with identification and use of code libraries and open‑source forums; Knowledge of secure software development; Advanced skills associated with software design, modification, implementation and deployment, including object‑oriented programming concepts; An ability to understand the needs of a research group (e.g., the SecLab), and how the existing computing infrastructure can support those needs; Demonstrated ability to develop conversion and system implementation plans, as well as creation of feedback mechanisms; Fluency with common programming tools and languages: Python, C/C++, Java, Javascript, and SQL; Ability to develop scripts to automate tasks. Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and other cloud computing providers. Demonstrated software repository skills; Demonstrated testing and test planning skills; Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non‑technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Self‑motivated and works independently and as part of a team; Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrated broad problem‑solving skills. Notes: This is a Career position with an end date due to funding. Position is funded by an extramural research grant with an expected end date of April 2026, but with potential for continuation through April 2028 and beyond. May be required to work evenings and weekends depending on the needs of the Institute. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000/yr. Full Salary Range: $79,200 to $143,400/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #82341.

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CONTROLLER Serves as a technical leader and subject matter expert for the campus cashiering system (CashNet), the student receivable system (BARC), departmental receivables within Oracle Financial Cloud (OFC) and the Business and Financial Services (BFS) website. The Analyst applies advanced business process, systems analysis, and solution design expertise to support system operations, collaborate with functional leads on improvements and required changes, and work closely with technical resources to identify and resolve issues, enhance automation, and ensure effective integration and performance of these systems. Responsibilities include leading analysis and design for system enhancements, process improvements, and data integrations; creating detailed technical specifications; coordinating with vendors and campus stakeholders; and ensuring that system capabilities align with institutional objectives. The Analyst contributes to technical change initiatives, supports testing and implementation, and helps maintain compliance with applicable policies and standards. As the designated Webmaster for the BFS website, the Analyst serves as the primary contact for all aspects of the site, which is a complex platform that incorporates specialized coding developed internally to meet BFS’s unique operational and communication needs. Responsibilities include site design, content management, and the development of customized, data‑driven solutions. The Analyst maintains current knowledge of best practices in web development and accessibility standards to ensure the BFS site remains accurate, functional, secure, and user‑friendly. As a member of the BFS Systems Support Services team, the Analyst provides high‑level user support, develops and delivers training, and mentors other staff. This role requires the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and contribute to initiatives that support UCSB’s financial systems strategy and operational excellence. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 4‑6 years Experience performing advanced business systems analysis, including requirements gathering, documentation, and translation into technical specifications. 4‑6 years Demonstrated ability to lead system testing, integration validation, and acceptance of complex financial or business systems. 4‑6 years Experience initiating and implementing process improvements that increase efficiency, compliance, or automation. 4‑6 years Experience with the integration of complex, diverse, internally and externally developed implementations of business functions to build scalable systems. 4‑6 years Experience leading projects, including working well with others in a physically distributed team,

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COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES Independently performs diagnosis and psychotherapy on a full range of cases. Provides individual therapy to assess the level of pathology and to determine appropriateness of a short‑term therapeutic modality for students with serious psychological concerns. Assesses for suicidal ideation and provides appropriate crisis intervention services. Conducts culturally appropriate therapeutic interventions. May consult with senior specialist/manager on highly complex issues. Coordinate care with Student Health and provide on and off campus referrals as needed. Provide consultation to staff, faculty, and students as requested. Develop and deliver psychoeducational programs to address the cultural and mental health needs of underrepresented populations. Psychologist expected to participate in campus organizations which have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and cultural issues. Be able to approach clinical service provision from a cultural perspective. Train and supervise staff, interns, practicum students, or peers as appropriate. Maintain current license to practice psychology in the state of California and must continue to meet state requirements for license renewal. Flexible hours within a 40‑hour workweek will be considered. Reqs: PhD or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA‑accredited doctoral program. License to practice psychology in the State of California or obtained within 6 months ‑ Required. (6 month date of eligibility is based on the CA Board of Psychology‑ BPC § 2946(b) which allows a psychologist licensed in another state, territory, or province who has applied to the Board for a license in this state to perform activities and services of a psychological nature without a valid California license for a period not to exceed 180 calendar days from the time of submitting their application or from the commencement of residency in this state, whichever occurs first‑ Note this is not the same date as your start date). Thorough knowledge associated with providing evaluation, diagnosis and psychotherapy services. Thorough knowledge of applicable laws and standards of professional conduct. Thorough knowledge of diagnostic/psychological testing methodologies. Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Thorough skills associated with conducting complex diagnoses, problem‑solving, and critical thinking. Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with diverse client groups, members of the medical staff, and faculty. Ability to conduct complex analysis and develop and present recommendations and a course of treatment. Knowledge of electronic/medical records systems. Demonstrated ability to provide culturally appropriate therapeutic

interventions. Computer literacy. Notes: Credentials verification for clinical practitioner‑ license to practice psychology in the state of CA or eligible within 6 months. Occasional evening and weekend hours required (telephone and/or onsite). Employment is contingent on successful completion of our credentialing, privileging, and background check processes. (6 month date of eligibility is based on the CA Board of Psychology‑ BPC § 2946(b) which allows a psychologist licensed in another state, territory, or province who has applied to the Board for a license in this state to perform activities and services of a psychological nature without a valid California license for a period not to exceed 180 calendar days from the time of submitting their application or from the commencement of residency in this state, whichever occurs first‑ Note this is not the same date as your start date). Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $105,350.76 to $126,240.39/year. Full Salary Range: $95,415.62 to $161,600.66/year. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #81989

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LEGAL NOTICES ADMINISTER OF ESTATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JAMES KAY aka JAMIE KAY CASE No.: 25PR00540 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: JAMES KAY aka JAMIE KAY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: DAVID KAY, III in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara. THE PETITION requests that (name): DAVID KAY, III 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: 01/15/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 10/23/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: James F Cote, Esq.; 222 East Carrillo Street, Suite 207, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑966‑1204 Published: Nov 6, 13, 20 2025. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JACQUELINE A. TOCCI CASE No.: 25PR00565 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: JACQUELINE A. TOCCI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara. THE PETITION requests that (name): JUDY M. PAULINO 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 wil and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 1/29/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. ANACAPA 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. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 10/31/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: John A. Berryhill; Miller & Berryhill LLP; PO Box 5691, Santa Barbara, CA 93150; 805‑969‑4451 Published: Nov 13, 20, 26 2025.

BULK SALE STATE STREET STORAGE 4001 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Notice is hereby given that between November 6 and November 16, 2025, at www.StorageTreasures.com, the undersigned, State Street Storage, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by the following occupant(s): Unit 1316 (10×10) — Jesus Garcia Sofa; TVs (2); lamps; nightstand; mattress; box spring; clothing; shoes; kitchenware; toys; boxes; cleaning supplies; gym bag; microwave; curtain rod. Unit 1602 (4×7) — Gabriel Angeles Duffel bags (6); clothing; music crate; end table. Unit 1703 (5×6) — Joshua Hopkins Camping supplies; crates; 5‑gallon buckets (6); holiday decorations; baby stroller; car seat; luggage. Unit 2324 (4×10) — Maxwell Millman Duffel bags (5); skateboards (4); snowboard bag; computer monitors (3); refrigerator; TV; stereo speakers; PS4 video games; clothing; laptop and keyboard; Epson projector. Unit 2414 (10×20) — Gloria Jansen Burns Sofas (2); armchairs (4); rocker; coffee tables (3); end tables (3); lamps (4); cabinets; paintings (2); filing cabinet; chest. Unit 2606 (5×8) — Gorge Tierrablanca Bicycle; clothing; luggage; bags; backpacks. Unit 2702 (6×7) — Bryan Jensen Desk; coffee tables (2); end tables (2); lamps (2); fan; painting; silver candleholders; books. Unit 2805 (5×10) — Edward Norris Scripts; jewelry; books; computer; computer parts; VHS tapes; clothing; chair. Unit 3117 (10×15) — Vincent Marquez Coffee table; lamp; mattress pad; carpets; duffel bags; cookware set; miscellaneous tools. Unit 3203 (5×10) — Terrence Early Chairs; file boxes; holiday decorations; large floor radio. Unit 3229 (5×10) — Gretchen Hauer Cardboard boxes; air conditioner; plastic storage containers; paintings; vase; stepladder. Unit 3425 (4×4) — Alec Katzman Shoes; miscellaneous boxes. Unit 3700 (5×7) — Monique Williamson Cardboard boxes; clothing storage bags (8).

Unit 3710 (3×5) — Jennifer Shaw Wooden desk; cardboard boxes; touchscreen car radio; plastic storage bins; guitar case; computer monitor; painting; miscellaneous car parts. Unit 3712 (4×5) — Kim Kelley Generator; miscellaneous clothing. Unit 3901 (5×7) — Josh Martinez Desk; fan; boxes of books; chest; a kid’s bike; boxes of toys and games. Unit 3924 (5×10) — Eder Herrera Desk; wooden shelving; boxes of miscellaneous tools; boxes of gift‑wrapping supplies. Occupants are encouraged to contact State Street Storage immediately to resolve the account and avoid the sale; redemption is available any time before the sale is completed by paying the full amount due.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE MULLET, THE MULLET COCKTAIL BAR, THE MULLET HI‑FI COCKTAIL BAR, THE MULLET HI‑FI BAR 116 Santa Barbara Street, Suite B Santa Barbara , CA 93103; Good Beer Company LLC 421 Mountain Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 26, 2025. Filed by: PETER BURNHAM/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 6, 2025. 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: 2025‑0002308. Published: Oct 23, 30. Nov 6, 13 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGES: 27 W Anapamu Street 454 Santa Barbara , CA 93101; Thomas J Miller (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 17, 2025. Filed by: THOMAS J MILLER/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 25, 2025. 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 E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0002240. Published: Oct 23, 30. Nov 6, 13 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2025‑0002313 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Discovery Home Training, 1503 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93458 County of SANTA BARBARA Total Renal Care, Inc., 2000 16th St, Attn JLD/SecGovFin, Denver, CO 80202 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. Total Renal Care, Inc. S/ STEPHANIE N. BERBERICH, SECRETARY, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/06/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/25 CNS‑3959819# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ECO WONDER WORKSHOP: 25 Arlington Avenue #12 Santa Barbara , CA 93101; Jennifer Griffith (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 30, 2025. Filed by: JENNIFER GRIFFITH/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County

on Oct 10, 2025. 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 E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0002338. Published: Oct 23, 30. Nov 6, 13 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NERY’S SWEETS: 435 W Padre St Apt W25 Santa Barbara , CA 93105; Nereida Corona (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: NEREIDA CORONA with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 26, 2025. 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 E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0002251. Published: Oct 23, 30. Nov 6, 13 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DRAGONFLY INDUSTRIAL: 14 East Sola Street 2 Santa Barbara , CA 93101‑1685; Anthony L Castelo (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 28, 2025. Filed by: ANTHONY LOUIS CASTELO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 4, 2025. 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: 2025‑0002091. Published: Oct 23, 30. Nov 6, 13 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CONNECTIVE TISSUE COACHING AND CONSULTING: 360 Oliver Road Santa Barbara , CA 93109; Kari L O’Driscoll (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 15, 2025. Filed by: KARI O’DRISCOLL/SOLE PROPRIETOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 6, 2025. 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: 2025‑0002311. Published: Oct 23, 30. Nov 6, 13 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2025‑0002313 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Discovery Home Training, 1503 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93458 County of SANTA BARBARA Total Renal Care, Inc., 2000 16th St, Attn JLD/SecGovFin, Denver, CO 80202 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. Total Renal Care, Inc. S/ STEPHANIE N. BERBERICH, SECRETARY, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/06/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/25 CNS‑3959819# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA SEAFOOD COMPANY: 7906 Winchester Cir Goleta, CA 93117; Dylan Root (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 3, 2025. Filed by: DYLAN ROOT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 3, 2025. 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 E76. FBN Number: 2025‑0002300. Published: Oct 30. Nov 6, 13, 20 2025.

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LEGALS (CONT.) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2025‑0002312 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ENHANCED PRACTICE SOLUTIONS, 248 LOS ALAMOS AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109 County of SANTA BARBARA ENHANCED PRACTICE SOLUTIONS LLC, 248 LOS ALAMOS AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, CALIFORNIA This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable. /s/ NICHOLAS HEWITT, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/06/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/25 CNS‑3978783# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WHITEWING HEALING ARTS: 303 W Victoria St. Santa Barbara , CA 93101; Sri O Van Der Kroef (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 4, 2025. Filed by: AHMED RAGAB/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 22, 2025. 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: 2025‑0002418. Published: Oct 30. Nov 6, 13, 20 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PKX BIO: 3463 State Street Suite 257 Santa Barbara , CA 93105; Bexson Biomedical Inc (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 7, 2025. Filed by: AHMED RAGAB/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 14, 2025. 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: 2025‑0002368. Published: Oct 30. Nov 6, 13, 20 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2025‑0002413 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Personal Ceramics, 836 ANACAPA ST UNIT 20009, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102 County of SANTA BARBARA Dear Harlem World,, LLC, 836 ANACAPA ST UNIT 20009, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102 This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Dear Harlem World,, LLC S/ RANDALL LAMONT PERSON JR, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/21/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/25 CNS‑3953033# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SEAWRIGHT INFLATABLES: 7664 Southcliff Drive Fair Oaks, CA 95628; Anders M Seawright 266 Orange Ave Unit A Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 29, 2025. Filed by: ANDERS SEAWRIGHT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 10, 2025. 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 E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0002340. Published: Oct 30. Nov 6, 13, 20 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ADVANCING COLLECTIVE TRANSFORMATION: 621 Chapala St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Uffizi Order PO Box 217 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 01, 2025. Filed by: RICH SANDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 24, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E4. FBN Number: 2025‑0002454. Published: Oct 30. Nov 6, 13, 20 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2025‑0002366 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE, 240 E. HIGHWAY 246 SUITE 300, BUELLTON, CA 93427 County of SANTA BARBARA AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE WEST, 4400 HWY 121 SUITE 700, LEWISVILLE, TX 75056, CALIFORNIA This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/21/2015. /S/ THOMAS A.A. COOK, SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/14/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/25 CNS‑3977836# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NORMA NEGRETE IMMIGRATION: 270 Storke Rd, Suite 3 Goleta, CA 93117; Lefemine Inc PO Box 80237 Goleta, CA 93118 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 24, 2006. Filed by: NORMA NEGRETE LEFEMINE/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 24, 2025. 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 E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0002458. Published: Oct 30. Nov 6, 13, 20 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HONEST PROJECTS LLC: 144 W. Alamar Ave Santa Barbara , CA 93105; Honest Projects LLC (sameaddress) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 21, 2025. Filed by: PABLO GUTIERREZ/MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 20, 2025. 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: 2025‑0002402. Published: Oct 30. Nov 6, 13, 20 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: H. QUALITY PAINTING: 428 W. Islay St, Apt #4 Santa Barbara , CA 93101; Victor Garcia 6798 Ojai Ave Ventura, CA 93001 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 22, 2025. Filed by: VICTOR GARCIA/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 14, 2025. 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 E76. FBN Number: 2025‑0002365. Published: Oct 30. Nov 6, 13, 20 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SOS GARDENING & LANDSCAPE SERVICES: 95 Tecolote Ave 3 Goleta , CA 93117; Edmar E Santiago (same address) This business is conducted by A LIndividual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 8, 2025. Filed by: EDMAR ESTRADA SANTIAGO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 8, 2025. 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 E63. FBN Number: 2025‑0002323. Published: Oct 30. Nov 6, 13, 20 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SOS MADERA‑SPIRITS: 615 San Ricardo Dr Santa Barbara , CA 93111; Baraza Group LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 19, 2023. Filed by: ADRIAN BARRAZA/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 21, 2025. 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: 2025‑0002410. Published: Oct 30. Nov 6, 13, 20 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as:MY MOBILE PEDS: 321 North Calle Cesar Chavez Santa Barbara , CA 93103; Kristen Anne Hughes Medical, Professional Corporation (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: KRISTEN HUGHES/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 23, 2025. 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: 2025‑0002439. Published: Oct 30. Nov 6, 13, 20 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as:SHINING PRINCE ENTERTAINMENT: 1227 Carpinteria Street Santa Barbara , CA 93103; Shining Prince LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 27, 2008. Filed by: GEOFFREY P BOSSIERE/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 22, 2025. 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 E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0002425. Published: Oct 30. Nov 6, 13, 20 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CENTRAL PACIFIC: 1284 West Main Street Santa Maria, CA 93458; Joseph E Doud III (same address) Derrick P Doud (same address) Buck Management, LLC (same address) Double D Investment Management, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A General Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 01, 1984. Filed by: JOSEPH E. DOUD III/GENERAL PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 02, 2025. 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: 2025‑0002287. Published: Nov 6, 13, 20, 26 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2025‑0002334 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GEMINATACTICAL GROUP, 396 TORO CANYON RD, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 County of SANTA BARBARA

BRACE L.L.C, 3125 STALLINGS DR, NAPA, CA 94558, CALIFORNIA This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable. /s/ MASSIMO FALSINI, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/09/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/26/25 CNS‑3979215# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BE WELL PILATES: 2941 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Alexis Pittmon (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 13, 2015. Filed by: ALEXIS PITTMON with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 20, 2025. 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 E76. FBN Number: 2025‑0002404. Published: Nov 6, 13, 20, 26 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2025‑0002414 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Clean Coast Windows, 1333 Marigold Way, Lompoc, CA 93436 County of SANTA BARBARA Eduardo Vallejo, 1333 Marigold Way, Lompoc, CA 93436 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Eduardo Vallejo This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/21/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/26/25 CNS‑3963903# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: THE MARLO: 293 Alisal Road Solvang, CA 93463; Solvang Hospitality Group 29 LLC 2108 N St Ste N Sacramento, CA 95816 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 01, 2025. Filed by: GIDEON SPENCER/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 22, 2025. 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 E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0002419. Published: Nov 6, 13, 20, 26 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DROP KNEE PHYSICAL THERAPY: 5160 Hollister Ave Goleta, CA 93111; Samantha L. Iannucci 4860 Telephone Rd Ste 103 PMB 1017 Ventura, CA 93003 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 21, 2025. Filed by: SAMANTHA IANNUCCI with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 29, 2025. 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 E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0002260. Published: Nov 6, 13, 20, 26 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: NOLETA PRESS LLC: 444 Los Feliz Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Noleta Press LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 08, 2025. Filed by: MARYANNE KNIGHT/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 28, 2025. 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 E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0002493. Published: Nov 6, 13, 20, 26 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2025‑0002420 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MECHANICAL DRIVES & BELTING, 2915 EAST WASHINGTON BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90023 County of SANTA BARBARA LOS ANGELES RUBBER COMPANY, 2915 EAST WASHINGTON BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90023 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/2015. Los Angeles Rubber Company S/ David Durst, Chief Executive Officer This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/22/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/26/25 CNS‑3981728# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA ESTATE LAWYER: 69 Santa Felicia Drive, Suite 109 Goleta, CA 93117; Studio 108 Goleta, LLC 15 Sanderling Lane Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 15, 2025. Filed by: AMY BANKOFF/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 24, 2025. 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: 2025‑0002228. Published: Nov 6, 13, 20, 26 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: THE OPTIMIST DAILY: 1101 Anacapa Street, Suite 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; World Business Academy (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 01, 2022. Filed by: RINALDO BRUTOCO/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 20, 2025. 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 E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0002407. Published: Nov 6, 13, 20, 26 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: MIG SERVICES: 3345 State Street, #3482 Santa Barbara, CA 93130; Matthew Garcia PO Box 3482 Santa Barbara, CA 93130 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant

commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 15, 2025. Filed by: MATHEW GARCIA/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 24, 2025. 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 E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0002465. Published: Nov 6, 13, 20, 26 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WALMART #2507, WALMART PHARMACY #10‑2507, WALMART VISION CENTER #30‑2507: 2220 S Bradley Rd Santa Maria, CA 93455; Walmart Inc. 1 Customer Dr. Bentonville, AR 72716 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 07, 2025. Filed by: GEOFFREY EDWARDS/SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 23, 2025. 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 E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0002435. Published: Nov 6, 13, 20, 26 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WALMART

#1989, WALMART PHARMACY #10‑1989, WALMART VISION CENTER #30‑1989: 701 W Central Ave Lompoc, CA 93436; Walmart Inc. 1 Customer Dr. Bentonville, AR 72716 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 07, 2025. Filed by: GEOFFREY EDWARDS/SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 23, 2025. 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 E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0002434. Published: Nov 6, 13, 20, 26 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WALMART MARKET #5659, WALMART PHARMACY #10‑5659, : 500 S Blosser Rd Santa Maria, CA 93458; Walmart Inc. 1 Customer Dr. Bentonville, AR 72716 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 07, 2025. Filed by: GEOFFREY EDWARDS/SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 23, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

ORDINANCE NO. 25-XX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1.02 OF TITLE 1, CHAPTER 2.02 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 10.04 OF TITLE 10, AND CHAPTER 12.01 OF TITLE 12 OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND CAMPING AND VEHICULAR CAMPING ON CITY PROPERTY AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT On November 18, 2025, at 5:30 P.M., at the Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”) will consider the second reading and possible adoption of a proposed Ordinance that would require reasonable efforts to provide services before enforcing the City’s encampment prohibition, establish indicia of habitation in one’s vehicle, remove the ability to tow a vehicle used for habitation on City property, and modify the administrative citation regulations to eliminate an assessment or lien as a remedy to recover costs for code violation enforcement and abatement and provide for prevailing party costs and fees in compliance with state law. If adopted, the Ordinance will be effective 31 days from the date of adoption. Any interested person may obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance at the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.gov or by calling City Hall at (805) 961-7505. Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, November 13, 2025

ORDINANCE NO. 25-XX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.20 ENTITLED “PUBLIC ART REVIEW BOARD” TO TITLE 2 OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT On November 18, 2025, at 5:30 P.M., at the Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”) will consider the second reading and possible adoption of a proposed Ordinance that would add Chapter 2.20 entitled “Public Art Review Board” to Title 2 of the Goleta Municipal Code and establish the purpose, membership, qualifications, and responsibilities of the City’s Public Art Review Board. If adopted, the Ordinance will be effective 31 days from the date of adoption. Any interested person may obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance at the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.gov or by calling City Hall at (805) 961-7505. Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk Publish:

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LEGALS (CONT.) Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0002436. Published: Nov 6, 13, 20, 26 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WALMART MARKET #5658, WALMART PHARMACY #10‑5658: 2240 S Bradley Rd Santa Maria, CA 93455; Walmart Inc. 1 Customer Dr. Bentonville, AR 72716 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 07, 2025. Filed by: GEOFFREY EDWARDS/SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 23, 2025. 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 E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0002433. Published: Nov 6, 13, 20, 26 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AURA RESTAURANT: 511 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Bzb Investments Inc (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 20, 2025. Filed by: HAO YUAN BAO/CFO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 20, 2025. 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 E63. FBN Number: 2025‑0002391. Published: Nov 6, 13, 20, 26 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOR A HAPPY PLANET, HAPPY PLANET: 8 La Cumbre Circle Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Sandy Stinson (same address) Stephen S Lewis 7151 Emily Lane Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 1, 2025. Filed by: STEPHEN LEWIS/PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 01, 2025. 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: 2025‑0002554. Published: Nov 13, 20, 26. Dec 4 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2025‑0002521 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AMD Photography, 714 Ash St, Lompoc, CA 93437 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 714 Ash St, Lompoc, CA 93437 Annah Marie Casil Dupuy, 714 Ash St, Lompoc, CA 93437 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/22/25. S/ Annah Marie C Dupuy, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/31/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/13, 11/20, 11/26, 12/4/25 CNS‑3983178# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2025‑0002431 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ADVENTURE PEOPLE, 531 NORTHVIEW RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 County of SANTA BARBARA SOVEREIGN JOURNEYS TRAVEL LLC, 531 NORTHVIEW RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105; CALIFORNIA This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/15/2024. /S/ STACEY POKLUDA, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/22/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4/25 CNS‑3983407# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DENNY’S 7747, DENNY’S #7747, DENNYS 7747, DENNYS #7747: 3614 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Tanya Family, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by A

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Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 21, 2002. Filed by: AMIR KAZEMZADEH/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 07, 2025. 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: 2025‑0002580. Published: Nov 13, 20, 26. Dec 4 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2025‑0002500 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: UPTRENDED, 2338 DEL SUR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455 County of SANTA BARBARA VIC VEA, 2338 DEL SUR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/8/2023. S/ VIC VEA, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/29/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/13, 11/20, 11/26, 12/4/25 CNS‑3984360# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SANTA BARBARA, JEWISH FAMILY OF GREATER SANTA BARBARA, CAMP HAVERIM, ETTY’S DELI: 524 Chapala Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 01, 1974. Filed by: PAM RICE/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 31, 2025. 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 E63. FBN Number: 2025‑0002528. Published: Nov 13, 20, 26. Dec 4 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s)

is/are doing business as: SUNNY SHORES SPEECH THERAPY: 5280 Calle Barquero Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Lauren M Jenkins (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: LAUREN JENKINS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 03, 2025. 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: 2025‑0002538. Published: Nov 13, 20, 26. Dec 4 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DE PANA!: 6660 Abrego Rd, 209 Goleta, CA 93117; Anell D Hernandez Trivino (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 04, 2025. Filed by: ANELL DANIELA HERNANDEZ TRIVINO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 05, 2025. 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 E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0002550. Published: Nov 13, 20, 26. Dec 4 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SAN ROQUE LIQUOR: 3014 State St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; San Roque Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 22, 2005. Filed by: ZIYAD ABDULHAI/ MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 05, 2025. 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 E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0002549. Published: Nov 13, 20, 26. Dec 4 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2025‑0002416 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VATAN CAPITAL, 4754 AVALON

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Christina Cortez (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 1, 2024. Filed by: CHRISTINA CORTEZ/ SOLE PROPRIETOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 06, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E4. FBN Number: 2025‑0002564. Published: Nov 13, 20, 26. Dec 4 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LOT 60: 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd. Solvang, CA 93463; Kangaru Enterprises LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 16, 2025. Filed by: FELICIA LUONG BOYD/CONTROLLER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 16, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E4. FBN Number: 2025‑0002453. Published: Nov 13, 20, 26. Dec 4 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING: 1828 State Street Office A Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Cornerstone Capital Bank, SSB 1177 West Loop South, Ste 700 Houston, TX 77027 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 1, 2025. Filed by: ADAM WADE LAIRD/VICE PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 03, 2025. 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: 2025‑0002536. Published: Nov 13, 20, 26. Dec 4 2025.

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TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: ELENA JACINTO JIMENEZ A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows: PRESENT NAME: MELISSA HERNANDEZ JACINTO PROPOSED NAME: MELISSA HERNANDEZ JACINTO 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 December 3, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 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 10/15/2025, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published Oct 23, 30. Nov 6, 13 2025. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: ELIZABETH ROBINSON ATWILL CASE NUMBER: 25CV06072 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: ELIZABETH ROBINSON ATWILL A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows: PRESENT NAME: ELIZABETH ROBINSON ATWILL PROPOSED NAME: ELISA ROBINSON ATWILL 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 December 5, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 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 10/16/2025, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published Oct 30. Nov 6, 13, 20 2025. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: ALEXANDRA MARIE MALESKY CASE NUMBER: 25CV06139 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: ALEXANDRA MARIE BRIESKE A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows: PRESENT NAME: ALEXANDRA MARIE MALESKY PROPOSED NAME: ALEXANDRA MARIE MABARDI 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

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LEGALS (CONT.) 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 December 10, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 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 10/20/2025, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published Oct 30. Nov 6, 13, 20 2025. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SUSUNA CUEVAS ALCOCER CASE NUMBER: 25CV06212 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: SUSUNA CUEVAS ALCOCER A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows: PRESENT NAME: AYLIN CUEVAS CUEVAS PROPOSED NAME: AYLIN CUEVAS CUEVAS 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 December 10, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 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 10/20/2025, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published Oct 30. Nov 6, 13, 20 2025. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM von WIESENBERGER and TAYLOR MITCHELL von WIESENBERGER CASE NUMBER: 25CV06196 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM VON WIESENBERGER AND TAYLOR MITCHELL VON WIESENBERGER A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows: PRESENT NAME: VINCENT WILLIAM von WIESENBERGER PROPOSED NAME: DANE WILLIAM VON WIESENBERGER 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 December 8, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 5, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 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 10/20/2025, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published Nov 6, 13, 20, 26 2025. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: AYSAN JANELLE WALSH CASE NUMBER: 25CV06241 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: AYSAN JANELLE WALSH A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows: PRESENT NAME: PHOEBE AUTUMN GEMMA KING PROPOSED NAME: SWEETHEART PHOEBE AUTUMN GEMMA KING 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 December 19, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101, SANTA BARBARA‑ 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 10/24/2025, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published Nov 6, 13, 20, 26 2025. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CALEIGH HERNANDEZ & BRAYTON CAMPBELL CASE NUMBER: 25CV06393 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: CALEIGH HERNANDEZ & BRAYTON CAMPBELL A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows: PRESENT NAME: MILO ALEXANDER CAMPBELL PROPOSED NAME: MILO HAMISH CAMPBELL 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 December 17, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101,ANACAPA BRANCH 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 10/30/2025, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published Nov 6, 13, 20, 26 2025. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 25CV06217 Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA Petition of: HARRIS YALE HURST for Change of Name

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner HARRIS YALE HURST filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: HARRIS YALE HURST to HARRISON YALE HURST The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter 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: Date: DECEMBER 8, 2025, Time: 10:00 AM, Dept.: 5, The address of the court is 1100 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find‑my‑ court.htm.) A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT Date: 10/15/2025 COLLEEN K. STERNE Judge of the Superior Court 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27/25 CNS‑3980353# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: ALFONSO GUADALUPE ALMODOBA CASE NUMBER: 25CV06707 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: ALFONSO GUADALUPE ALMODOBA A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows: PRESENT NAME: ALFONSO GUADALUPE ALMODOBA PROPOSED NAME: ALFONSO GUADALUPE ALMODOVAR 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 January 9, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101, A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated 11/03/2025, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published Nov 13, 20, 26. Dec 4 2025. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: YANKI EVLIYAOGLU CASE NUMBER: 25CV06224 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: YANKI EVLIYAOGLU A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows: PRESENT NAME: YANKI EVLIYAOGLU PROPOSED NAME: YANKI 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 December 17, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 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 10/30/2025, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published Nov 13, 20, 26. Dec 4 2025.

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SUMMONS CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 294 CASE NUMBER: 25JV00303 1. To: Caitlin Leigh Furbush and anyone claiming to be a parent of: Baby Girl Furbush AKA: Ethereal Zeanith Furbush born on: July 21st, 2025 at : Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, California 2. A hearing will be held on 12/18/2025 located at Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, Branch name; Santa Maria Juvenile Division (time): 01:30 PM court address above (specify address): in Dept.: SMJ 1 3. At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer. 4. The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all your parental rights to the child will be terminated. 5. You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. if you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you. 6. If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final. 7. The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present. Attorney: Rachel Van Mullem (SBN 209837) 105 East Anapamu St., Room 201 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Clerk, by K. Escobar‑Jaskulsky Date: 10/17/2025 Published: Oct 30. Nov 6, 13, 20 2025. SUMMONS Cross‑Complaint‑ ( C I T A C I O N J U D I C I A L ) ‑ CO N T RA D E M A N DA NOTICE TO CROSS‑DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL CONTRA‑DEMANDADO): ARMANDO CERVANTES, and DOES 101‑125, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY CROSS‑COMPLAINANT: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL CONTRADEMANDANTE): SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT 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 cross‑complainant. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may

be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help C e n t e r ( w w w. c o u r t i n f o . c a . g o v / selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en el 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 más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 o más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street , Santa Barbara, CA 93121; Anacapa Division SHORT NAME OF CASE Parra v. SBMTD CASE NO: (Número del Caso): 25CV02211 The name, address, and telephone number of cross‑complainant attorney, or cross complainant without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección, y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante que no tiene abogado es): Trever D. Large, Fauver, Large, Archbald, Spray LLP (SBN:214886) (805) 966‑7000; 820 State Street, 4th Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101,DATE (Fecha): 08/12/2025. Clerk, by (Secretario) /s/ Narzralli Baksh, Deputy (Adjunto) Published:Nov 13, 20, 26. Dec 4 2025.

TRUSTEE NOTICE APN: 027‑181‑002 FKA 027‑181‑02 TS No: CA08000531‑25‑1 TO No: 250416774‑CA‑VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor‑ (s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 31, 2006. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 3, 2025 at 01:00 PM, at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on August 3, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006‑0061105, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, executed by CHARLES B BUTLER AND SYLVIA BUTLER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor(s), in favor of WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, ITS SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNEES as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is ‘. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 17 W VALERIO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101‑2523 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 without covenant or warranty, express 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 if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated 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 obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $1,021,900.68 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 visit the Internet Website address www.insourcelogic.com or call In Source Logic at 702‑659‑7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000531‑25‑1. 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 NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 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 702‑659‑7766, or visit this internet website www.insourcelogic.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000531‑25‑1 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. Date: October 27, 2025 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000531‑25‑1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949‑252‑8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702‑659‑7766 Order Number 118281, Pub Dates: 11/06/2025, 11/13/2025, 11/20/2025, SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

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