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City Settles Lawsuit Against Police Dept. by Tyler Hayden

Santa Barbara Dance Institute Celebrates 20 Years of Giving Back by Hana-lee Sedgwick

UCSB Student’s Death Ruled Accidental by Christina McDermott

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NEWS of the WEEK

by RYAN P. CRUZ, CALLIE FAUSEY, JACKSON FRIEDMAN, TYLER HAYDEN, ELLA HEYDENFELDT, CHRISTINA McDERMOTT,

COURTS & CRIME

UCSB Student’s Death Ruled Accidental

Family of Elizabeth Hamel, Who Died from a Fall in February, Still Has Questions

Uby Christina McDermott

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has ruled the fall that caused 18-yearold Elizabeth Hamel’s death was accidental. Hamel, a first-year student, seemingly fell from the second- or third-story breezeway at San Rafael Residence Hall on February 14, suffering critical injuries. She died at Cottage Hospital a week later.

Liz came to UCSB from her hometown of Bellevue, Washington, and was studying biology and chemistry.

“Liz was talented, beautiful, glamorous, intelligent, and funny,” her father, Alain Hamel, said in her eulogy. “But my favorite thing about her was her kindness. She cared

so deeply about her friends, she’d sit with her mom and me in the kitchen, figuring out how to be there for them. She just couldn’t help but care.”

On the night she fell, Hamel and her friends were celebrating Valentine’s Day at Lao Wang, an Asian fusion restaurant and bar in Isla Vista. There, according to a flier that Hamel’s family and private investigator Claytor later circulated, Hamel left with a young man. The young man, the flier said, was blond and about six feet tall.

S.B. Settles Police Misconduct Suit

Female Parking Enforcement Officer Said She Was Subjected to Bullying, Abuse by Male Superiors

by Tyler Hayden

The City of Santa Barbara has settled a lawsuit filed against its police department by a female parking enforcement officer who claimed she was sexually harassed and verbally abused by two male superiors.

The plaintiff, Pamela Boucher, said she was subjected to daily bullying and degrading conduct by Commander Joshua Morton and Sergeant Allan Tuazon, including viewing a naked photo of Morton. Boucher described her work environment as “Hell on Earth” that prompted an internal affairs investigation and ultimately her legal action.

Boucher sought financial damages, though the final settlement figure was not immediately available. The Independent has filed a Public Records Act request seeking that information.

Morton and Tuazon have both since left the department. They earned $208,000 and $161,000 a year, respectively, and will be allowed to collect their full pensions.

Hired in 2001, Morton previously served as a field training officer, SWAT team member, and professional standards sergeant. He was promoted to senior command in 2018 but placed on administrative leave in 2023 amid Boucher’s allegations. He resigned this March. Morton’s resignation prompted an inquiry by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Rather than participate in the inquiry, Morton surrendered his license to serve as a law enforcement officer in California, ending the state’s investigation.

COMMUNITY

The season of giving is alive in Goleta, where handknit scarves, hats, and gloves are popping up at bus stops and public spaces each tagged with a simple message: “Take me if you need me or like me. Happy Holidays.” It’s all part of “Chase the Chill,” a grassroots winter project led by the Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Now in its third year, the campaign gathers hundreds of donated handmade and store-bought items and distributes them to people experiencing homelessness or in need of a little warmth. Volunteers from the congregation along with groups like the Santa Barbara kraftivists and Goodland Yarn in Goleta spend weeks knitting, crocheting, and collecting gear. Distribution began over the weekend and continues through 12/12.

ENVIRONMENT

Tuazon, a Navy veteran with a master’s degree in social work, was hired in 2011 and worked as a patrol supervisor, narcotics detective, and school resource officer. He was also placed on leave amid the accusations before medically retiring in October.

The lawsuit states Boucher, 53, had worked as a parking enforcement officer for nine years before being promoted to a position overseeing special events directly under Tuazon and Morton.

The “severe and repeated verbal abuse” began almost immediately, the complaint says, with Tuazon puffing out his chest and yelling at Boucher in her small cubicle, telling her that she should work at a hair salon and stating, “I know that I and other men intimidate you, but you need to get over it,” among other comments.

Meanwhile, Boucher alleged, Morton would routinely sexually harass a female colleague, groping her breasts and buttocks and sending her lewd photos. Boucher often found herself consoling her distressed coworker, while also being told by Morton that Boucher should convince her colleague to “invite him over for a cocktail” and “let him try out her new mattress.”

After eight months, Boucher asked to be transferred back down to her original position. The lawsuit notes that the outside firm hired by the city to investigate Boucher’s claims and those of other women in the police department “found multiple instances of gross violations of SBPD pol-

icy and multiple violations of discriminatory, abusive, and offensive conduct by the defendants.”

The settlement comes as another case involving a former SBPD sergeant accused of mistreating women is working its way through the courts. Last October, Sergeant Brian Larson, the decorated head of the department’s Crimes Against Persons unit, was fired after the city determined Larson had retaliated against a detective who complained he was much tougher and demanding of female detectives compared to their male counterparts.

An internal affairs investigation found that Larson had also made comments such as: He didn’t like supervising females; that women belonged in the kitchen; and when describing a woman outside the department, “She can cook and looks good in a dress. What else does she need to do?” He reportedly called the hoodies some female detectives wore on informal days “lesbian sweaters.”

Larson, who was with the department for 17 years, has filed a lawsuit against the city that argues he was wrongfully terminated and should be reinstated. The next hearing in that case was scheduled for December 10 in Santa Barbara Superior Court, after deadline. n

Since early November, more than 120 seabirds primarily western grebes have been rescued along the Central Coast after a mysterious one-square-mile oil slick appeared off the Santa Barbara coast. Now, a few of them are headed back out to sea. As of 12/4, International Bird Rescue had released 17 birds at Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, where healthy grebes are known to congregate. But plenty more remain in care. Some birds are dealing with secondary injuries, and a few may require months of rehabilitation. The origin of the slick suggests it was the result of natural seepage, but the site remains under investigation.

On 12/9, the Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to pass a resolution in support of the California Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act. The two associated bills currently making their way through the State Senate and Assembly would require fossil fuel companies to provide relief to taxpayers, especially those in areas affected by recent natural disasters, such as wildfires, and impacted by greenhouse gas pollution. Approximately 40 percent of funds collected through the act would go to communities disproportionately affected by climate change, according to the advocacy group Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas. The county joins 20 other local governments in showing support for the legislation.

LABOR

On 12/5, employees from Santa Cruz Markets, two grocery stores that have become community staples in Santa Barbara and Goleta, ratified a new contract with their employer. Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 770, representing clerks and meat department workers from both markets, were threatening to strike during the busy Thanksgiving weekend if they did not reach a fair agreement with management. A strike was averted with this new three-year contract, which delivers “wage increases, improvements in sick and bereavement leave, protection of health and welfare benefits, and more,” the union announced. It comes after months of negotiations.

NICK WELSH, and JEAN YAMAMURA

Commander Joshua Morton (left) and Sergeant Allan Tuazon

Liz Hamel was celebrating Valentine’s Day with her friends at Lao Wang, an Asian-fusion restaurant and bar in Isla Vista, on the night she fell.

COUNTY

Supes Approve I.V. Housing Project

More than nine hours after the Board of Supervisors meeting started on Tuesday, 2nd District Supervisor Laura Capps said the board was seeing compromises being made before their eyes. Project agent Lonny Roy had spent the dinner hour working with county staff and counsel to create a revised project description for a pair of threestory buildings proposed in Isla Vista. The supervisors approved it unanimously.

“This was a win for everyone,” said longtime Isla Vista local Pegeen Soutar after the decision, later adding “The project will provide more housing for Isla Vistans with 50 percent more parking than originally proposed. It was a creative and cooperative solution.”

the project, because it includes units marked as affordable, fell under state affordable housing laws that mandated a maximum of five hearings. There was not enough time for the planning department to reevaluate the project before the final hearing.

From From Tots to Teens

The project was originally proposed as a trio of three-story buildings. At a September hearing, Soutar, her husband, and several neighbors, raised concern about how the project would impact parking in the area, making an already dangerously overcrowded situation worse.

At that September 9 appeal hearing, Capps had called on the development team headed by local developer Ed St George and local Christian organization Mission Isla Vista to try to work toward a parking solution before they returned for a fifth appeal hearing.

Over the next several months, project agent Roy and the Soutars met several times reaching a compromise: scaling the project down into two buildings with a courtyard and providing 36, not 24, parking spaces. But

HOUSING

The Board of Supervisors, however, could approve a new plan without being reviewed by the planning department and commission, if it added incorporated changes during the board meeting. To achieve this, the hearing was paused so Roy and the county could work toward compromises. It later finished as the final item on the agenda.

Altogether, the proposed development will include 16 total units: three two-bedroom units and 13 three-bedroom units. Two of those units will be marked as “moderate income” and two will be marked as “very low income.”

“It’s a big leap of faith for everyone here, but we’re happy to take that leap with everyone,” said Roy, the project’s agent.

“[It’s] in the spirit of Isla Vista,” Supervisor Capps added. —Christina McDermott

Paseo Nuevo Committee Assembles

After the Santa Barbara City Council decided to put a pause on the proposed redevelopment of Paseo Nuevo refusing to sign an agreement to transfer over city-owned parcels until the project proved more beneficial to the city the negotiations between the city and developer AllianceBernstein have also been put on hold while a new council subcommittee works toward a better version of the plan to add hundreds of housing units to the downtown mall.

Mayor Randy Rowse appointed three councilmembers to serve on the Paseo Nuevo Ad Hoc Committee, which is tasked with leading the next stage of negotiations with AllianceBernstein (AB Commercial). The three committee members councilmembers Mike Jordan, Meagan Harmon, and Eric Friedman will meet with city staff to present several suggestions to be sent to AB Commercial. In the meantime, AB Commercial has halted any further spending on the project, and representatives from the developer have reportedly told city staff that the “ball is in the city’s court.”

The new committee met for the first time on December 9, and while the city’s demands have not been made public, the council made

it clear during the previous hearing that the city would like more units of guaranteed affordable housing (the previous agreement allowed AB Commercial to build only 24 low-income units instead of the originally proposed 80). Councilmembers also asked that the owners of the Nordstrom parcel be involved in negotiations to ensure all three ownership parties agree to allow housing at the mall and requested more details about alternative pathways to redevelopment.

Councilmember Jordan said that the contract as proposed last week seemed like a “finished cake with candles” being delivered to council without them having a chance to weigh in on the flavor. “There’s a pathway to yes, but I don’t know what that is,” he said during the December 2 meeting.

There is no guarantee that AB Commercial will come to the table after the previously proposed Disposition and Development Agreement with the city fell through. Representatives from AB Commercial have not issued a public statement, but City Administrator Kelly McAdoo said that the company has vowed not to spend any money, hire more consultants, or use any more staff time at this point.

—RyanP.Cruz

The existing structure where developer Ed St. George and Mission Isla Vista plan to build a pair of three-story buildings

CHRISTINA MCDERMOTT

NEWS of the WEEK

Making Music on State

Music Academy Shares Radical Plans for Forever 21 Building

by Nick Welsh

Few superlatives were spared by members of the City of Santa Barbara’s Historical Landmarks Commission typically best known for their blunt criticisms of the Music Academy of the West’s plans to transform the three-story building at the corner of State and Canon Perdido streets into a humming, throbbing hub of musical instruction and performance.

“Fantastic,” and “exciting” were two of the plaudits most frequently tossed about at last week’s commission meeting. One commission member went so far as to say the Music Academy’s addition to downtown’s abundance of artistic, musical, and theatrical venues should qualify State Street as one of the truly great streets of the entire West Coast. (Right across State Street, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival is putting the finishing touches on its dramatic reimagination of what used to be the Fiesta 5 movie theater.) All agreed that the radical musical makeover proposed for one of downtown’s conspicuously vacant properties would give downtown a surge of new energy, not to mention a torrent of music students, teachers, world class performers, performances, and, of course, audiences.

While the commission took no formal action, the commissioners gave their tacit and implicit blessings to the Music Academy’s plan to exceed the city’s 45-foot height limit by installing a new stairway and elevator tower that will rise 56 feet off the ground. For the city’s height limit to be waived, the City Council must first designate the Music Academy proposal a “community benefit” project and is scheduled to review the matter on December 16.

For all the enthusiasm expressed for the idea of the project, the commissioners also had more than a few sharp words for some of the specifics of the preliminary architectural sketches submitted. While the changes proposed to the building’s exterior were mostly minimal, they were still too much for many of the commissioners. A new front window more than one story high, narrow, and arched at the bottom instead of at the top really rubbed many the wrong way. Others wanted the adjacent city paseo integrated much more invitingly into the

plans. The exterior renderings, they said, were too modern, too contemporary, and not nearly El Pueblo Viejo, Spanish Colonial, or Santa Barbara enough.

Most outspoken was commissioner Ed Lenvik, who said the initial draft was “not respectful of the history of what this town is.” But even Lenvik, perhaps the most outspoken and old-school traditionalist on the commission, said the project was great. All raved about the interior’s visually swirling but acoustically engineered design reminiscent of L.A.’s Disney Concert Hall. Hovering over the ground level performance and rehearsal hall is a massive oculus a giant, eye shaped skylight that will transmit light from the rooftop to the first-floor chambers.

The main thing, however, is the acoustics. The space is designed to acoustically accommodate somethings as big a 90-piece orchestra and as small and intimate as a string quartet.

For the Music Academy a world-class musical enterprise long sequestered behind the iron gates of its Montecito estate the proposed move downtown marks a dramatic reach-out to the community at large. New CEO Shauna Quill, a recent arrival from New York City, said as much.

“We have this vision to get beyond those gates,” she told the commissioners.

Quill said the plan was to provide highquality music education for people “zero to 100.” As presently planned, she and the Music Academy are planning to use the State Street location to carve out nine teaching studios, four practice rooms, a large ensemble percussion studio, a recording studio/podcast studio, a performance hall capable of accommodating a symphony orchestra, and a rehearsal hall. The cherry on top, of course, is the 3,000-square-foot rooftop lounge.

Most recently, the site 901 State Street was home to Forever 21. Since that store closed, plans were launched to build a 22-room hotel on the site, but those fizzled. For a brief moment, the previous property owner toyed with installing a multi-story cannabis emporium in the property, where product could be grown, sold, and ingested and imbibed in a lounge-like setting. That idea, however, was killed even prior to its arrival. n

This rendering of the performance and rehearsal hall shows the massive oculus that will transmit light from the rooftop to the first-floor chambers of the the Music Academy's proposed music center at 901 State Street.

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COUNTY

New Fire Comms Center Unveiled

Santa Barbara County officials and community members gathered Tuesday morning to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Regional Fire Communications Center at the county’s Office of Emergency Management site on Cathedral Oaks Road (pictured right).

The center, known as the RFCC, centralizes fire and medical emergency dispatch for all seven Fire Protection Districts in Santa Barbara County. Previously, emergency calls were fielded by several dispatch centers corresponding to different areas and agencies throughout the county. In contrast, the RFCC supports “borderless dispatch,” meaning dispatchers can send the closest available first responders to incidents regardless of incident location.

“For the first time not just here, but really for one of the first times in the state of California fire chiefs were willing to say, ‘That little line on a map that shows where I’m responsible and I’m in charge, and where you’re in charge doesn’t really mean anything to us,’ ” said former County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig, who led much of the transition to the new center before his retirement on December 7.

“We would rather get the right resource as quickly as we can to the people that need it, no matter where they are on the other side of the line, no matter what color the fire engine is that responds, no matter what equipment, no matter who it is and whoever’s paying for it,” Hartwig continued.

The RFCC began operations when staff began the transition to the facility on May 11, taking calls from the Montecito and Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection Districts. By June 30, the remaining five districts Guadalupe, Lompoc, Santa Bar-

INFRASTRUCTURE

Santa Barbara officials unveiled a new climate adaptation plan Tuesday that outlines up to $130 million in upgrades over the next two decades to protect the city’s wastewater systems from sea-level rise and intensifying storms.

Released December 9, the Wastewater and Water Systems Climate Adaptation Plan is part of a citywide resilience program launched in 2021. It focuses on the El Estero Water Resource Center, located just south of Highway 101 in a low-lying estuary.

Though often viewed as vulnerable to ocean flooding, El Estero’s most immediate threat is storm-driven inflow, not daily tides. Built on slightly elevated ground, it functions like an “island,” for now, offering some protection.

“We’re not trying to make a decision right now to move El Estero,” said Joshua Haggmark, Water Resources Director. “But toward the end of the century, we may not be able to access the site and

bara, Santa Maria, and the county, which handles calls from Goleta, Buellton, Solvang, and unincorporated areas had fully transitioned to the new system.

To date, the RFCC has processed more than 32,000 calls and dispatched 64,000 pieces of equipment, according to the new County Fire Chief Garrett Huff, who took over the position from Hartwig on December 8.

“Together, we have created a system that is stronger, smarter, and more responsive than any one agency could have done alone,” said Montecito Fire Chief David Neels.

The RFCC, which took years of planning efforts, is an expansion of the existing Emergency Operation Center building. The County broke ground in April 2023, but construction delays, vendor transitions, technology issues, and leadership changes pushed back its opening by more than a year.

The new center features a digital, IP-based 9-1-1 system rather than analog phone technology. In addition to fielding fire and medical emergency calls, dispatchers can also monitor live camera feeds of several highfire-hazard areas throughout the county.

“You can’t really think of a more fundamental way to keep us all safe than a 9-1-1 system that’s coordinated and state of the art, and that’s what we’re doing here today,” said County Supervisor Laura Capps.

we definitely don’t want to wait until it’s flooded to figure that out.”

The plant treats 6 million gallons of wastewater per day, but during November’s record storm, it processed 30 million. Because the system is gravity-fed, rain and seawater can infiltrate aging pipes and overload it.

“The death knell is when we get seawater coming in,” Haggmark said. “The salt will kill the bacteria we rely on to treat our waste.”

Proposed solutions include pressurizing sewer lines, sealing manholes, and building floodwalls. A long-term option is relocating El Estero, a project that could cost $850 million.

“We’re trying to be proactive,” said Melissa Hetrick, Adaptation and Resilience Manager.

The city has secured $5 million in grant funding and is seeking more. The plan is now open for 60 days of public comment.

—Ella

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—EmilyVesper

Single-Use Plastics Getting Boot ?

Certain single-use plastics may soon be banned in the City of Santa Barbara. Items include small plastic water bottles, Mylar balloons, plastic confetti, and other disposables that harm the environment and pile up in landfills.

The city’s Ordinance Committee voted 3-0 last week to advance proposals that prohibit the sale and distribution of these items, with some exceptions for food banks, shelters, and emergencies. It will now move on to the City Council, which is expected to vote on the item in the New Year.

“It’s a long time overdue in my opinion,” said City Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez, who sits on the Ordinance Committee.

“Every little bit adds up,” he told the Independent. “It’s all a drop in the bucket, but we’re neck-deep in that bucket right now. It [plastic] is in our food, in our water, in our blood. We gotta start small to hopefully add up to a bigger impact.”

These changes would support the city’s shift away from single-use, disposable items to compostable and reusable alternatives, reducing litter and waste management costs, according to the proposal. Specifically, the city would ban plastic and Styro-

BRIEFS

POLITICS

S.B. County Supervisor Laura Capps whose first term was highlighted by her advocacy for affordable housing, battles against big oil, and a plan to make Isla Vista safer for its residents officially launched her campaign for a second term with a sunny Saturday event at Goleta Beach on 12/6. “I’m running for reelection because, in a moment when national politics feels chaotic, divisive, and exhausting, I believe in something profoundly simple: Local government can deliver. It can solve problems. It can improve lives,” Capps told the crowd during her election campaign kickoff.

COURTS & CRIME

UCSB’s police department is investigating an attempted robbery and sexual assault that occurred south of West Campus Point Lane, near Campbell’s Red Barn in Isla Vista on 12/6. Between approximately 7 and 10:40 p.m., UCPD issued six emergency alerts on the attempted assault and robbery. The alerts say that the suspect, who wore a white bandana over his face, struck the victim with a metal water bottle before running southbound toward I.V. UCPD describes the suspect as an approximately 5’7” Hispanic man between the ages of 20 and 25. The department said in the final emergency alert that the suspect is not in custody, and that if you have information on the incident, you can contact UCPD at (805) 893-3446.

S.B. police arrested a man on 12/2 after he allegedly broke into Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Eastside S.B. and damaged a mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Police officers were dispatched to the parish around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday after a passerby reported hearing glass breaking outside the church. The suspect charged at officers with a hammer upon arrival, according to SBPD Commander Chris Payne. Police then tased and

foam (polystyrene) foodware and takeout containers, such as plastic-lined coffee cups; single-use plastic water bottles smaller than 8 fl. oz.; Mylar balloons and plastic confetti; and plastic carryout bags at stores.

Additionally, businesses will be expected to transition to compostable paper products for items such as takeout containers. The city’s proposals also include guidelines to take the plastic out of dining-in, requiring food and beverages consumed on site “for here” be served using reusable plates and cups, with some exemptions.

While environmental groups support the bans, other speakers brought up potential repercussions of the proposed changes, including unintended consequences for grocery stores and significant impacts to small business owners who rely on balloon sales to support their households.

Implementation of the new proposals would include prioritizing bilingual education and providing resources to businesses to aid in the transition away from singleuse plastic, according to the city. The city recently hired a new code enforcement officer and recycling educator to assist in the transition.

—CallieFausey

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arrested the suspect. The suspect, Antonio Dorado Arroyo, 53, was charged with vandalizing a place of worship, felony vandalism, assault with a deadly weapon, and burglary. He is currently incarcerated at the Santa Barbara County Jail with a bail of $50,000 and is scheduled for a preliminary court hearing on 12/11.

PUBLIC SAFETY

A 27-year-old Santa Barbara County man was hospitalized with major injuries Friday morning after being ejected from his motorcycle and landing in the bed of a pickup truck during a crash on Highway 101 near Carpinteria. The collision occurred just after 7:30 a.m. on 12/5 in the northbound lanes of Highway 101, just south of North Padaro Lane. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the man was lane-splitting on a Suzuki motorcycle when he struck the back of a white Ford F-250 work truck. The motorcyclist was taken to Cottage Hospital with possibly life-threatening injuries. His current condition has not been released, and his name is being withheld pending notification of family. Anyone who witnessed the collision is urged to contact the Santa Barbara CHP Office at (805) 770-4800.

SPORTS

The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team will host an international match at UCSB’s Harder Stadium for the first time in history, as the U.S. is set to face Chile for a matchup on 1/27/26. This will be the first time the U.S. Women’s National Team has played at UCSB since U.S. soccer hosted two exhibition games at Harder Stadium prior to the Women’s World Cup in 1991. Visit Santa Barbara helped coordinate with the U.S. Women’s National Team to bring an elite game to South Coast soccer fans. Tickets will be available for presale through 8 a.m. on 12/12 and then to the general public after 10 a.m. that day. n

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ENVIRONMENT

Breakthrough Tech Tracks Monarchs

Great Gifts for All Ages

Scientists are putting backpacks on butterflies at Ellwood Mesa. These “backpacks” are brand-new, solarpowered radio tags that weigh about as much as a few grains of rice. For the first time ever, scientists can use them to track individual monarch butterflies across North America. It will help them learn more about the poorly understood life cycles of disappearing butterflies, bees, and other flying insects as populations hit historic lows.

Thousands of butterflies once visited the Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove at Ellwood Mesa every winter. But now, due to human influences including pesticide use and habitat degradation, butterfly numbers in once-popular groves nationwide have dropped to the single digits. This November, an official count revealed only nine butterflies throughout Ellwood Mesa.

The new tags will give an unprecedented look into how these butterflies move, migrate, and survive, and inform ongoing conservation efforts in the hopes that they may make a comeback.

“Maybe there’s one spot where they like to go for nectar, so that can tell us where we should plant more,” said Charis van der Heide, a senior biologist and project manager with Althouse and Meade Inc., who’s been catching and tagging butterflies at the Goleta grove.

Van der Heide got her start at Cal Poly, tagging monarchs by numbering their wings in Sharpie and trying to find them later with a spotting scope, “like a needle in a haystack,” she said. This new, breakthrough tagging method is much easier, far more reliable, and way more informative.

Each 60-milligram tag sells for $200. So far, at Ellwood, they’ve tagged five monarchs (joining more than 400 tagged nationwide this year). People can then track the butterflies through a free cellphone app created by the New Jersey–based company that makes the tags, Cellular Tracking Technologies. With fewer butterflies at the Goleta grove, scientists are expanding the study north and south along the Central Coast to collect more comprehensive data on overwintering movement and spring dispersal.

People have been volunteering to plant eucalyptus and native trees at the grove, pulling out weeds while walking their dogs, educating themselves and donating to the cause.

“The turnout has been really just beautiful from our community,” Fontaine said. “I think people who have seen the huge numbers of monarchs here understand the magic and peacefulness of that experience. Of course, we want to protect Ellwood because it’s a natural place, but also we want to try and bring that back.”

Donate to name a monarch and learn more at ellwoodfriends.org —Callie

UCSB STUDENT'S DEATH CONT’D FROM P. 7

In spring, Hamel’s father told the Independent that pictures show Hamel smiling with friends at 10:06 p.m. Around 20 minutes later, he said, she was found on the concrete, after the fall. The walk from the restaurant to the dorm takes about five minutes.

Hamel’s family asked the public for information on the young man. About a day after Alain Hamel, Claytor, and the Hamel family’s attorney, Tyrone Maho, held a press conference, UCPD released a statement that they had identified and interviewed the man. They did not release his name.

UCPD said in an emailed statement to the media that they had reached their conclusion after completing a “systematic review and account of all available information and numerous interviews, including a person of interest identified during the course of the investigation.”

Hamel’s father said the family was aware of UCPD’s conclusion that Hamel’s fall happened accidentally, but still had unanswered questions.

“We will continue working with our counsel and the appropriate authorities to ensure that all available evidence is carefully reviewed,” he said in an emailed statement.

The young man’s name was not released

to the public, and it is not clear when he alleges he left Hamel. Hamel did not live at San Rafael Residence Hall.

Maho and Claytor said in a separate statement that they disagree with UCPD’s conclusion and that their own investigation continues.

“We are aware of key inconsistencies that remain unaddressed, creating more questions than answers,” they wrote.

The Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office said the case is still under review.

Maho and Claytor said they were concerned that there may be a conflict of interest with UCPD investigating Hamel’s death and that the review could be biased.

The UC Board of Regents have the power to appoint officers to UC police departments, and UC police departments have jurisdiction on the land owned by the UC Board of Regents. Maho and Claytor ask whether the officer’s loyalty is to the Regents or students.

As for Hamel’s parents, Alain Hamel said that he and his wife, Hema, are devastated at the loss of their daughter.

“Liz was our only child, and we are still trying to understand how to go on without her,” he said. n

Fausey

The tiny tags weigh about as much as three grains of rice.

Trump Declares Nursing Not a Profession

S.B. Nursing Community Shocked at Major Federal Funding Cuts

by Ella Heydenfeldt

Buried within the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is what many see as a slap in the face to front-line healthcare workers.

According to a November 6 press release from the Department of Education, nursing along with several other health and education fields has been excluded from the newly revised list of “professional degrees.”

The decision imposes strict caps on student loans for graduatelevel programs. Students pursuing degrees not deemed “professional” by the federal government will be limited to $20,500 per year in federal loans, with a $100,000 lifetime cap. In contrast, students in approved “professional” programs such as medicine, dentistry, and law can borrow up to $50,000 annually, with a $200,000 lifetime cap.

someday. I’ve never seen that happen.”

Nursing didn’t make the cut “They’re saying we’re not professional enough. That’s the message,” said Sandy Reding, a Bakersfield-based operating room nurse and representative of National Nurses United. “This is not only disrespectful but a financial barrier for nurses who want to advance their education.”

In Santa Barbara, the exclusion feels not only offensive but deeply disheartening to nurses working their way up the ranks.

At Santa Barbara City College, the nursing program offers only associate degrees. “These changes do not impact our nursing programs,” confirmed Rosette Strandberg, SBCC’s Director of the Vocational Nursing Program. But many SBCC students plan to continue their education, and that’s where the impact hits.

“I have friends who want to go to NP [nurse practitioner] or CRNA [certified registered nurse anesthetist] school,” said Savannah Boehmer, a fourth-semester nursing student. “They’re all pretty upset because they’ll now have to take out private loans, which are harder to get and come with higher interest. It sucks.”

Brittany Jordan, also an SBCC nursing student and practicing respiratory therapist, is planning to pursue a CRNA degree a doctoral-level specialty. “I probably won’t qualify for personal loans,” she said. “And those programs cost anywhere from $98,000 and up. This change just cuts people like me out.”

Jordan acknowledged the administration’s stated reasoning: that limiting federal borrowing could pressure graduate schools to lower tuition. “But that’s not a guarantee,” she said. “Meanwhile, people like me who can’t qualify for private loans just get left behind while we hope schools get cheaper

Advocates warn the new rule could discourage nurses from pursuing advanced degrees, deepening the staffing crisis in rural and underserved areas. According to National Nurses United, the issue isn’t a shortage of licensed nurses but a shortage of nurses willing to work under current conditions. Unsafe staffing ratios, sicker patients, and burnout have pushed many away from the bedside.

The stakes are especially high in Santa Barbara County, where access to physicians is already stretched thin. The current patient-to-primary-care-physician ratio here is approximately 1,305 to 1. While the county isn’t officially rural, many inland and outlying communities experience rural-like barriers to care. In these gaps, advanced practice nurses like nurse practitioners and CRNAs often serve as primary providers. If fewer nurses can afford to pursue these degrees, the cracks could widen.

“We have over a million licensed nurses in this country,” Reding said. “But they’re not working in hospitals because of the conditions. The corporations have manufactured this staffing shortage.” She added that for every additional patient assigned to a nurse’s workload, patient mortality increases by 7 percent.

Meanwhile, Cottage Health the region’s largest employer of nurses declined to comment.

“This affects who gets to be a nurse practitioner, who can afford to teach nursing, who fills in the gaps where there are no doctors,” Boehmer said. “It’s not just policy it’s public health.”

The Department of Education is accepting public comment on the proposal, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

“If you want to solve the staffing crisis,” Reding said, “fund our education and fix the working conditions. Ask the nurses. We already know the answers.” n

Don’t Look a Gift Dog in the Mouth Opinions

STILL CRAZY: Sometime during one of our many droughts, my cousin set a Chinese restaurant in Ventura on fire. He didn’t mean to. He’d seen a plastic straw and was curious what would happen if he put a match to it. The straw was attached to a plastic lid affixed to the top of a Styrofoam soda cup. That cup had been discarded into the planter of an ornamental tree under the restaurant’s eaves. That flaming cup was a Molotov cocktail. The tree was kindling. The eaves were quickly engulfed.

My cousin was arrested without incident. He was a big guy. If I remember right, he was dressed all in orange. You couldn’t miss him. He made no effort to run away. The fire was put out. Not a lot of damage was done. But just enough. He was watching the flames when the cops put the cuffs on him.

It wasn’t the first time. My cousin was crazy. And on my mom’s side of the family, he wasn’t the only one.

When I visited him in the Ventura County Jail, he was talking 100 miles a minute. His brain was on fire. All these years later, I can still smell the smoke. It came out that he had stopped taking his meds. For him, that meant bodysurfing. While insurance companies don’t recognize this as a reimbursable treatment, bodysurfing like gardening is a therapeutic miracle drug. There’s nothing so perversely exhilarating as getting hit upside the face by a big ocean

wave. It’ll slap the crazy right out of anyone.

His parents back in Ohio had money. I helped them find an attorney; eventually, my cousin was released, but only on the condition that he get clean and sober and take his meds. It worked. He got out of jail, off probation, and later found Jesus. Last I heard from my cousin, we were all going to hell

You could smell the smoke from that same hell in the county supervisors’ chambers this Tuesday afternoon. One woman recounted how her seriously mentally ill (SMI in the parlance of the trade) 41-year-old son had been booked in county jail no fewer than 20 times in the last three years. From the ER to the county jail and back to the ER. Somewhere, I read there’d been at least 135 court hearings. Existing resources that could help, it turns out, aren’t getting used. An eightbed, acute-care holding facility for people about to explode got only one referral from the ER in October. In the same month, 27 people diagnosed as 5150 an imminent threat to themself or others had been released from the ER

Crazy, as we hear ad nauseum, is doing the same thing over and over and getting the same bad results. Or maybe in the case of Santa Barbara County, not doing it.

For decades, mental health and social justice advocates have been haranguing the supervisors, mental health authorities, and anyone who’d listen that we need treatment beds for these people, not jail cells. It’s not

just the humane thing to do; it’s the cheaper thing to do.

The supervisors didn’t have to be persuaded. With Sheriff Bill Brown now demanding they spend $200 million to build new jail pods at the Northern Branch Jail, the supervisors are experiencing terminal sticker shock. Maybe if the county kept the SMI, seriously addicted, and other nonviolent offenders somewhere other than jail, they reckoned, it wouldn’t need as many new jail cells. Maybe they could use the money saved to pay for diversion programs and treatment for all the loose screws and wild hairs who really don’t belong in jail.

In April, the supes ordered representatives from the Probation Department, DA, Sheriff’s Office, Public Defender, County Executive’s Office, and Behavioral Wellness to meet in a locked room with mental health and criminal justice reform advocates ’til they had produced a statistical snapshot of who’s getting booked into county jail, who’s staying, and, most critically important, who might not need to be there. And for seven long meetings they met. This Tuesday, the supervisors heard what they found out.

The bottom line? On September 1, 14 percent of the jail population had been deemed too crazy to be able to assist in their own defense. That’s 113 actual people. One hundred and nine people were waiting for beds for substance abuse issues. They had to wait on average 30 days. If such delays were

avoided, there would be nine fewer inmates in the county jail per day. The report found 11 percent of jail inmates suffered from a serious mental illness; of those, 47 percent had been rearrested and booked 10 times or more.

If the Public Defender’s attorneys could first see defendants within 48 hours and seriously screen them for possible diversion programs, the panel concluded, the jail population could be safely reduced by 24 a day. And if just one day were shaved off the sentences of those currently in the jail, the panel found that we’d need 33 fewer jail beds

To be clear, there are some seriously scary, violent people in that jail who should not be put in diversion programs. Given that 73 percent of inmates are awaiting sentencing or trial, it’s hard to know how many. We do know that 41 percent of the inmates were deemed a serious risk and nine a medium risk. On the flip side, 40 percent of the people booked into county jail on July 1 were homeless

How many new jail cells do we really need? How much do we really want to bridge the treatment gap? That’s the $44 million question confronting the county supes, already on the precipice of yet another fiscal cliff. The choices are not good.

Maybe my crazy cousin had it right. If you want to stay out of hell, maybe we all need to go bodysurfing

— Nick Welsh

Sable’s Paper Tiger

The opinion piece last week, “History Is Unfortunately About to Repeat Itself,” urges the county to choose the lesser of two evils when it comes to Sable Offshore: transfer permits to reopen the pipeline or face a never-ending barrage of oil tankers in the channel. But it’s a false binary, based on the same flawed logic that the oil industry is infamous for pushing.

The reality is that the Offshore Storage and Treatment Facility (OSTF) option is a fantasy. It will cost $600 million-$1.2 billion, which would be piled onto Sable’s existing liabilities of $1 billion including the loan it owes Exxon. Not to mention its growing debts in servicing and repairing its sole asset, the Santa Ynez Unit ($36 million in cash per month, and counting). All this against only $41 million in cash on hand, according to its latest securities filings.

The kicker is that there currently are no new OSTFs on the global market. Converting an oil vessel to an OSTF, which Sable has hinted it may do, would take upward of three years.

This is not a financially stable company, let alone one that can take on a new massive loan for a product it can’t even get for three years. I urge our leaders to stick to their principles and to common sense and shut down Sable once and for all.

—Paasha Mahdavi, S.B.

Please Wear a Helmet

My heart goes out to the family and friends of the poor young man who died after a skateboarding accident. I wish we could use this information to spread the word that skating, like bike riding, is an activity with a high risk for a head injury if one is unlucky enough to have a fall.

No one plans for a fall, but a helmet is there to protect your most important organ, your brain, in the event of an unexpected incident.

I cringe each time I see a person cruising the streets on a skateboard, scooter, or bike without head protection. The price is just too high to pay.

—Susan Lawton, MD, S.B.

Sports Pressure

As a high school athlete, I love playing sports, but my education is more important. However, coaches seem to care more about winning than their athletes’ academics. Most high school athletes

won’t go on to play college sports, so grades, ultimately, are more important.

Athletes are pressured to show up to every practice; if they don’t, they feel they’ll lose their spot on the team or lose game time. The stress from homework piling up and lack of test preparation can contribute to lower academic performance and overall well-being. I know three students who quit the sport they love because their coaches prioritize winning and fail to recognize the time class prep takes.

Football practice, games, and travel take six to eight hours a week, which leaves too little time for studying in the evenings. By the time I get home from practice and eat dinner, it’s already 7:30 or 8 p.m., with little time remaining for anything but homework.

If coaches gave athletes time to get work done by reducing practice time, it would have a significant positive impact on academics. Coaches can support athletes’ grades by prioritizing education as much as athletics. It is important for athletes to excel on and off the field.

—Adan Vargas, Carpinteria

Diablo’s Price Tag

The $382 million rubberstamp approval on December 4 by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), added to last December’s $723 million, mean this commission has now signed off on $1.1 billion in above-market costs to run Diablo Canyon nuclear plant in 2025 and 2026. And don’t forget the $1.4 billion zero-interest forgivable loan state taxpayers threw into the pot.

All Santa Barbara County residents are on the hook for these Diablo costs, including SoCal Edison customers, while only the PG&E customers get any of the benefits from PG&E’s surplus revenue collection.

But the CPUC continues to say cost-effectiveness is not a relevant issue, as ratepayers struggle with rising utility bills. Maybe Governor Newsom will explain why in the New Hampshire primary.

—David Weisman, Executive Director, Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility Legal Fund

obituaries

Dale Edgar Moody 12/09/1959-11/08/2025

A memorial for Dale Edgar Moody will be held on from noon until 2pm on Sunday, 12/14/25 at New House III, located at 2434 Bath Street on the corner of Quinto. Please bring any pictures and memories of Dale to share with his Santa Barbara Family.

Paula Whited 04/25/1949-10/31/2025

Remembered as a caring, sensible, and independent woman, Paula Leena Whited was born April 25th, 1949, in Helsinki, Finland to Jouko and Leila Mäkisalo. She grew up alongside her older brother Eero and younger sister Kirsi in the aftermath of postwar Finland. She enjoyed outdoor activities, road trips, making clothing, and various forms of needlework and sewing; a passion and talent she continued for the rest of her life. She also had a strong caretaking instinct and dreamed of one day becoming a nurse and mother.

In January 1970, she moved to New York City for economic opportunities and adventure. Following her wanderlust, a few years later she took a bus across the country, where she found clerical and housekeeping work in Los Angeles. After saving up money, she attended UCLA to receive a BA in German and to study Russian. She briefly returned to Finland in 1977 to be near family and worked as a teacher's assistant in an elementary school. After moving back to LA, she met her future husband, Richard, in 1979, at a Christmas Party. They got married two years later in his hometown of Santa Barbara where they had and raised two kids. She graduated from the nursing program at the LA County Medical Center just one month before she gave birth to her first child, Tanja. She then

briefly worked as an RN at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, before deciding to devote all her energy to her kids. She had fulfilled her dream of becoming a nurse and mother.

As a mother, she enjoyed using her artistic talents to create Halloween costumes for her children and tutus for Tanja’s ballet school. She continued her love of traveling, making multiple trips back to Finland with her kids. Once her children grew up, she cruised frequently, visiting all 7 continents, which allowed her to explore her love of languages and history. She also donated to wildlife organizations and made quilts for underprivileged kid

Following the death of Richard in 2021, she moved to Bellingham, WA to be near her son, Daniel. In her final years, she enjoyed the company of her grandson Ryan. She died on October 31st, 2025, from cancer. She’s survived by her two children Tanja and Daniel, Daniel’s wife Ou, grandson Ryan, and sisters Irja and Kirsi and their families.

Billie Allayne Ceriale 08/02/1931-12/04/2025

It is with immense sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Billie Allayne Ceriale, nee Rennie. Billie entered eternal 2038_2025_12_11rest Dec. 4, 2025, at the age of 94.

Billie was born August 2, 1931, proud to be the part of the third generation residing on the Rinconada Ranch in Lompoc, California. The Ranch is now the location of Sanford Winery where her childhood home built by her great grandfather James still stands.

After raising her family, she began a career in bookkeeping. She had a wide range on interests and hobbies including world travel, genealogy, local history, reading, knitting, and she was a huge sports fan both professional and especially local as she often attended games starring her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Billie leaves behind a cherished legacy through her devoted children: Barbara Ceriale, Michele

Snyder (Stan), William Allan Ceriale (Sue Ann), Rick Ceriale, John Ceriale (Nancy) and Paul Ceriale. She was also the proud and loving grandmother (Noni) to Nicole Ceriale, Chris Ceriale, Patrick Ceriale (Flan), Steven Ceriale (Vanessa), Thomas Ceriale (Teresa) and Megan Ceriale Gallant (Tim) and the adoring great-grandmother to Mason, Mateo, Marley, Isla and Finn Ceriale and Max Gallant, all of whom brought immense joy to her life. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

Billie was preceded in death by her parents, William A Rennie and Nora Annetta Donovan and sisters Lynn, Bettie, and Peggy all of whom she held dear in her memory.

She lived a life characterized by deep love, enduring strength, and a nurturing spirit that touched all who knew her. Her warmth, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to her family and faith were the cornerstones of her existence, leaving an indelible mark on our lives and in our hearts.

A memorial service to celebrate Billie's extraordinary life and legacy will be held on Friday December 12th at 10:30 AM at the McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary, located at 2020 Chapala Street, Private interment will be at the Lompoc Cemetery on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, Billie would greatly appreciate donations to St Raphael School, attended by her children, grandchildren and currently great grandchildren.

Joseph Tyrone Holt

08/24/1956-11/20/2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Joseph Tyrone Holt, who left us at the age of 69 on November 20th, 2025. A lifelong resident of Santa Barbara, Joseph was born on August 24th, 1956, at Cottage Hospital, child of Georgia Mae Holt and Lee Rodgers Rosborough.

Joseph's life was one of dedication and passion. He proudly served 20 years at FedEx before pursuing a fulfilling career as an independent truck driver. His love for sports was matched only by his love for family and community. A devoted fan of the San

Francisco 49ers and the Lakers, Joseph particularly admired the late Kobe Bryant. He actively engaged in youth sports coaching and enjoyed playing softball for over 40 years.

Known for his radiant, "megawatt" smile, Joseph had a zest for life that included dancing, watching his favorite teams play, and spending quality time with family & friends. He found simple joys in life, such as listening to oldies and R&B music and watching classic television shows like Judge Judy and The Rifleman.

He is survived by his loving wife, Veronica Hernandez Holt, his cherished daughters: Shanelle Holt (and grandson Nathaniel Lynk), Sarah Marsango, and Liyah Natasha Holt. Siblings Nettie McKoy Ladd, Yolande Davis, Julie Jordan, Kimberly Rosborough, Carolyn Rosborough, James Rosborough & Raleigh Rosborough and a large extended family of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by, Georgia Mae Holt, Lee Rodgers Rosborough, Dolores Rosborough, siblings Cornelius Nathaniel Walker, Sandra (Peaches) Calhoun & Rodney Ellison

We invite you to join us in celebrating Joseph’s life on Tuesday, December 16th, at 1 PM at Friendship Baptist Church, located at 912 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara. A repass will follow at Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio.

Timothy Vern Simas 06/12/1948-11/30/2025

On the bright, sunny morning of November 30, 2025, after one more USC win over UCLA, the earth lost a very special, and deeply loved husband, father, son, brother and friend.

Timothy Vern Simas was born in Santa Maria, California on June 12, 1948. He spent his youth in Santa Maria and Orcutt, where

he worked on his family farm from a young age, driving his first car at age 7, and taking PE classes with family friend John Madden. He graduated from Santa Maria High School in 1966.

After a brief stint in Mexico City, he moved to San Diego to attend San Diego State graduating with a degree in business, but more importantly, meeting the love of his life, Christy, where he turned an unconventional first date seeing Blazing Saddles into a lifetime of love.

While living in San Diego, Tim was a star sales manager at Pacific Stereo transforming his personable nature and passion for music into a promising career. He was relocated to Seattle to open and manage the expanding business, but moved back after a short time to reconnect with Christy. They relocated to Santa Maria where they eventually married at Saint Joseph Catholic Church on February 4, 1979. While in Santa Maria, Tim opened the Valley Farmer Restaurant with his family, and also participated in the family catering business as a master BBQ pit chef, cooking for the Oakland Raiders, the Long Beach Grand Prix, the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, and more. After his foray into cooking, Tim established a successful career in real estate, where he built a business with Christy which they ran together for the rest of his life.

In 1990 Tim was blessed with the birth of his son, Riley, his pride and joy. Some of his and Riley’s fondest memories were together, visiting foreign countries, attending USC games, BBQing ribs for Riley’s friends when they visited, and driving with Riley in his (loud) race car cross-country to watch Riley compete in Autocross Nationals.

In 1997, the family along with their lab Beau moved from Santa Maria to Park City, Utah, where they lived a very fulfilling life, skiing, camping and traveling, one of Tim’s favorite activities. Tim and Christy even made it to their Seventh Continent, Antarctica, celebrating New Year’s in 2022.

Tim’s happiest moments were when he was surrounded by friends and family, and he considered Riley’s wedding to Callie in 2024 his happiest memory. Tim was a great, kind, funny and generous person, and he brightened the life of all those around him. If you were lucky enough to know Tim, you’d know he would want you to have an ice cold beer and share a story.

Tim will be remembered and missed by his soulmate Christy, his son and daughter-in-law, and all those who got to know him.

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Yoel Haller

1930–2025

A Magnificent Tree Has Fallen

BY DALE GRIFFITHS STAMOS AND JUDI WEISBART

To know Yoel Haller was to know warmth, cheerfulness, dedication, and social conscience. His eldest daughter, Heidi, described how he greeted each day as an adventure to be relished. And his younger daughter, Ellen, said her father practiced the fine art of “relentless positivity.” So many who knew him spoke of a perennial twinkle in his eye. Dr. Yoel Irwin Haller passed away peacefully and surrounded with love, at the age of 95 on November 3, 2025. He was born on October 30, 1930. Graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in just three years, Yoel continued at Penn to complete medical school.

In his late twenties, as a father of three, Heidi, Reuben, and Ellen, he built a distinguished career as an obstetrician-gynecologist in San Francisco, where he delivered hundreds of babies and cared for generations of families. His beloved wife, Eva, said of his practice: “On one level, he was a society doctor, for wealthy or famous people. But he was also a doctor to teachers and rabbis and ministers and some who couldn’t pay.” (His joyful professionalism was exalted in the 1984 book Having a Baby by Danielle Steel, Diana Burt, and Katherine Dusay.)

Equally important was his early advocacy for women’s equality and reproductive rights. At a particularly seminal time, the 1970s, he served as the medical director of Planned Parenthood for San Francisco. In 1973, Roe v. Wade was signed into law, and the danger to those who worked for Planned Parenthood was very real. “Once, Yoel told me,” Judi remarked, “that one of his colleagues was shot. So, he started wearing a bulletproof vest!” Eva and Yoel’s “adopted” grandson, Max Jones, said that Yoel had a person checking und his car for potential bombs! And Eva added that, even in the ’80s, when he was conferring with Planned Parenthood colleagues in Ventura, there was a sign placed on top of his car that said: “Yoel Irwin Haller: Murderer!” But he remained undaunted in his support of women’s reproductive rights.

Yoel had three marriages. The first was to Darcy Fink (the mother of his three children, Heidi, Rueben, and Ellen), which ended in divorce. Later, he mar-

ried Carola Myers Duhl (mother of his stepchildren, Pam, Nina, David, and Susan), who tragically died of cancer in 1985. This rocked Yoel’s world. But two years later, he met Eva Roman, and joy returned to his life. She was also widowed, and had an adult son, Ernan. Yoel and Eva met on a bus in Mexico, and when he learned she was also widowed, he asked her what she missed from her marriage. “The conspiracy.” She answered simply. At first, he didn’t understand, but when she explained it was “the conspiracy of a couple to be able to communicate their feelings and their thoughts nonverbally across a room,” he was moved. By the end of that day, Yoel was calling the people in his life to say he had met the woman he was going to marry.

That moment, for Eva, arrived a little later. After seeing each other for a while, Yoel invited her to his home in San Francisco. When they sat down to dinner, she was surprised to see he had the same flatware as she did. “It was a midcentury-modern style they had at the Museum of Modern Art. I was struck by the fact we both loved the same design! I started to laugh and said, ‘Would you put my luggage’ because he was taking my luggage to the guest wing ‘Would you please put my luggage in your bedroom.’ ”

Eva and Yoel shared the same passion for activism, humanitarian causes, and philanthropy. Through their involvement in organizations such as Counterpart International (among many others), they traveled all over the world: to Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Bhutan, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and India, to just name some.

Beyond medicine and advocacy, Yoel’s life reflected a deep love of art, music, and the theater. Eva and Yoel shared a passion for Mahler, Mendelssohn, opera, and chamber music. They often frequented art museums such as MoMA and the Metropolitan Museum in N.Y.C., as well as the San Francisco Jewish Museum.

Yoel served on multiple boards, including Friends of Hospice in San Francisco, Hospice of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Civic Light Opera Association, and UCSB Chancellor’s Council.

He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. As his daughter, Heidi, said in her moving eulogy at his memorial service: “A magnificent tree has fallen.” n

The Haller family threw a 170th birthday party for Yoel and Eva (seated) in 2015; they each turned 85 that year.

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Nancy DiLoreto

01/11/1942-10/29/2025

Born in Reno, Nevada, to Victor and Verna Anderson, Nancy spent her early years riding her horse, Kimbo in the high desert with her dog, Foxy. In 1964 she moved to Santa Barbara, where she married Silvio Di Loreto and became deeply involved in their church and philanthropic community while raising her family. Nancy’s open heart and home will be remembered well. Any creature in need of love was welcome, whether it be baby chicks warmed under the oven light or orphaned skunks tucked near the dryer. She extended that same warmth and generosity to people, embracing anyone who needed a place to belong. Nancy will be remembered fondly for her sweet nature, soft voice, and the occasional spark of mischief. She could never be trusted with a hose as she delighted in a good water fight.

She is survived by her sister, Vicki Menante; her brother, Eric Anderson; her four children, Dale, Todd, Antonio, and Camilla; and her nine grandchildren.

Doctor Karin van Hoek

06/03/1953-11/15/2025

A Life of Love, Service, and Passion: In Memory of Doctor Karin van Hoek (1953 – 2025) With Full Hearts and Profound Gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we honor the memory of Dr. Karin van Hoek—a woman of extraordinary compassion, integrity, and purpose. She passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2025, at the age of 72 with her loving husband at her side. To those who knew her, Karin was a steadfast partner, a loyal and joyful friend, and a mother in every sense to the dogs she raised and cherished as her children. Her presence was a source of steadiness and warmth, a rock upon which many leaned. A Doctor, a Healer, a Pioneer, a Graduate of Dartmouth in 1979, Karin went on to become the first female cardiologist in Santa Barbara, forging a path for countless women in medicine who followed. For over 45 years, she served the Santa Barbara community as both a cardiologist and internist, practicing with the

ethos of an old-fashioned doctor that was ever-available, fiercely thorough, and endlessly compassionate with unfailing commitment. Her patients felt genuinely seen, heard, and cared for. Karin’s medical practice was not just a profession—it was an extension of her deep belief in kindness, justice, and service. Through her work she proudly supported PETA, aligning her vocation with her values.

The Joy of Vegan Cooking, Karin brought care and joy to the kitchen just as she did to her medical clinic. A passionate and creative vegan cook, she lovingly assembled a to be published cookbook—a collection of dishes created to nourish the people she adored. Her joy was amplified by sharing meals with friends and family, each plate a quiet act of love.

Environmental Advocate, the natural world was one of Karin’s greatest loves, and she devoted herself to protecting it. She was a founding force in the San Marcos Foothills Coalition, whose efforts preserved the open space so many continue to enjoy today— proof that the dedication of a few can indeed achieve greatness. A lifelong member of the Sierra Club, she passionately pursued understanding of environmental issues. She tirelessly pursued the origins and pollution of chemical trails that fill our skies. Her advocacy was persistent, brave, and rooted in a desire to safeguard the world for this and future generations.

A Lifelong Athlete and Lover of Tennis, on the court, Karin was in her element—competitive, spirited, and joyful. She loved playing with friends, she never missed a major tournament, and she cherished attending events such as the French Open. As a lifelong member of the USTA, tennis was not just a pastime, but a thread woven throughout her life.

A Beautiful Human Being, above all, Karin was defined by her heart. She cared deeply and passionately for those she loved. Her friendships spanned decades, each one nurtured with loyalty, tenderness, and generosity. If a friend was in need, Karin showed up. Without hesitation. Without expectation.

She was loving.

She was kind.

She was charitable.

She made the world better simply by inhabiting it.

Dr. Karin van Hoek’s life was a testament to courage, grace, and unwavering devotion—to her community, her patients, her planet, her friends, her family, and the animals she adored.

May her memory be a blessing and may those who loved her

find comfort in knowing they were cherished by one of the most remarkable souls to walk this earth.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1pm - Sunset, on Saturday, January 17, 2025 at the Cabrillo Pavilion, at 1118 E. Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara. If you would like to attend, please RSVP as soon as possible to DavidNiles@lbdsb.com.

To honor Karin please make a charitable donation, in her memory, to one of these organizations: ASPCA, PETA, SIERRA CLUB, HEAL THE OCEAN, OR GREENPEACE.

Betty Kelley was a quilter, and she stitched her life into her most beautiful creation, sewing together the pieces and parts to make 97 ¾ years of memories. Like her quilts, our memories of Betty will live a long and beautiful life as well.

Elizabeth Marie Schaefer Kelley was born in 1928 in Yonkers, New York. Her father, Hugo, was a prominent pharmacist, educator, and official of the American Pharmaceutical Society. Hugo’s contribution to Betty’s quilt was his positive, can-do attitude. Betty’s mother, born Elizabeth Kish of an old Hungarian family, added a patch for discipline and inspired Betty’s lifelong love of creating beautiful things with her hands. Education was important in the Schaefer household, but so was fun. Betty studied piano, learned valuable homemaking skills, went to YMCA camp in the summer, and was shown that being a positive influence mattered. During World War II, Betty worked on a farm, helping with food production. Together, Hugo and Elizabeth set high expectations for Betty and infused her with the values that shaped her life. After the war ended, Betty enrolled in Syracuse University.

In her first year there, she met the next addition to her quilt, the love of her life, Eugene E. Kelley, a handsome ex-GI and member of the school crew team. They met at a mixer for Syracuse students from Westchester County. Betty studied botany, continuing and expanding her lifelong love of growing things. After both graduated from Syracuse, Betty and Gene married on October 1, 1950, and soon started a family. By 1956, the quilt expanded and they had welcomed Ernie, Phil, and Susan and were happy to add Patty in 1963.

Summers with the Kelleys featured vacations exploring the Eastern US and Canada by car. Betty, Gene, the kids, two dogs, and camping gear would all load up in the station wagon and spend days on the road. The trips included sightseeing, fishing, cooking out, enduring rainy nights, and somehow (almost always) having a great time enjoying the outdoors and experiencing new people and places. True to form, Betty excelled as a homemaker in Pleasantville, NY, where they had moved in 1964, and family dinners together nourished body and soul daily. She was an excellent seamstress, crafting stylish clothes for herself and the kids, and along the way she took up quiltmaking. She was happy that her daughters both continued her love of all things textile.

Bringing up four kids isn’t always easy, and the boys were not always perfect, but Betty’s good sense and parenting were based on respect, honesty, and knowing where to draw the line to keep the family on track. When Patty started elementary school, Betty went back to college, earning a Master’s degree in education and her New York State teaching certificate. For more than 20 years, she made her mark in classrooms, giving her pre-K students and first graders in Brewster, NY, a better start in life. When Gene developed Parkinson’s disease at the age of 50, Betty, as always, rose to the challenge, again showing her caregiving side. After retirement, their love of travel took them to foreign lands, and the South Pacific found a special place in their hearts.

In 1994, the quilt of Betty’s life headed west when she and Gene moved to Santa Barbara to live near Patty and her husband Jim Buckley. Gene’s Parkinson’s made life more difficult over time, but with her support and their positive attitude, they found so much to enjoy in this beautiful place (though they still found time to travel, including trips to Turkey, Tanzania, Mexico, and Thailand). Betty became a leader in the

Coastal Quilters Guild, spending two years as president and helping put on their shows and contributing to the group’s many charitable endeavors. She also played a big role in the Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara, a group that gave so much help to the couple.

In 2003, Betty and Gene moved to Encina Royale and Betty added more quilt squares by becoming an active and vital part of that community’s life. At Encina, Betty served on the executive board and held officer positions on several committees, including landscaping, a nod to her botanist beginnings. She and Gene created many wonderful friendships at Encina. They also began attending the Live Oak Unitarian Congregation in Goleta, where the Kelleys received a great welcome.

Throughout, she remained a vibrant part of the lives of her four grandchildren, Lindsey, John, Conor, and Katie, passing on the lessons of love, patience, and creativity that she had used to make her own life. As they watched her help Gene and then later deal with her own struggles with aging, she left them all lessons in patience, acceptance, and perseverance. “I’m fine,” she always said no matter what . . . and she usually was.

Betty’s love of word puzzles of all kinds should also be mentioned. For many years, she solved several challenging puzzles every day. Her mind was sharp to the end, and she finished a NY Times Spelling Bee the morning before she passed away. She spent the final year of her life at Maravilla, where she made new friends and received fine care.

With her last stitches made, Betty knew that her family remained the most important parts of her life’s quilt.

Betty was predeceased by her brother, George Schaefer, and by Gene in 2014. She is survived by Ernie and his wife Andrea Asch and their children Lindsey and John; Phil and his wife Lynda Hillman; Susan and her husband Larry Fasnacht; Patty and her husband Jim Buckley and their children Conor and Katie. Donations in Betty’s name would be welcomed at Direct Relief International and/or Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara.

Betty Kelley 1928-2025

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Grant Castleberg

08/18/1936-11/29/2025

Award-winning Santa Barbara landscape architect Grant Castleberg passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2025, at age 89. He was surrounded with love by his wife of 59 years, Anne-Marie; his son Paul and wife Valentina; his daughter Katie and husband Tom; his granddaughters Giulia and Daniela; and his beloved dogs Finn and Luna, along with his grand-dog Hendry. The family cherishes the memory of having shared one final Thanksgiving dinner together, a joyful evening during which Grant was able to enjoy a full meal surrounded by friends and family.

Grant and Anne-Marie met on a ski trip to Mammoth with the Santa Barbara Ski Club in 1966 and married a year later. Skiing became a treasured family tradition, with trips to Mammoth, Vail, and Beaver Creek. As newlyweds, they bought a home on La Mesa; a few years later they moved to Goleta to one Grant’s early projects, Cathedral Oaks Village; and eventually settled into their forever home on aptly named Garden Street, just steps away from his next major project, Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens. 30 years after the first plan was drawn for the park, Anne-Marie wrote and published, in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a love letter to Grant in the form of a well-researched, gorgeously illustrated book about the history of the property that is now Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, and it’s benefactors called ‘Alice’s Garden’. “In early 1975 the Botanic garden formed a selection committee to choose a designer for what was still being called El Mirasol Park. … landscape architects from all over Southern California” were considered but the committee “decided on Grant. “He was chosen, Elizabeth de Forest told him later, because of his broad knowledge and keen interest in plant material and his innovative ideas on how to create an informal, intimate garden”. Grant continued to enjoy riding his mobility scooter down to and around

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden until his passing.

Grant and Anne-Marie loved to sail as well. From early on it started with sailing lessons at Santa Barbara Sailing Center, then Sea Shells for the kids at West Beach, then a Laser, and then graduated to larger boats, with a Hunter 45 as their last great adventure vessel. In 1998 Grant downsized his business so that he could pursue extended sailing adventures with AnneMarie. Sailing became one of the great joys of his life: weekends at Santa Cruz Island just the two of them or with their kids and grand-kids, weeks at Catalina, and a three-month voyage to Ensenada. A member of the Santa Barbara Yacht Club since 1979, he cherished its cruises, brunches, and enduring friendships.

Classical music was another of Grant’s passions. In retirement, he played the piano nearly every day—right up to the day before he passed—and treasured his weekly lessons with his longtime teacher, Egle Januleviciute.

A member of the Santa Barbara Mission, Grant helped to create the new Olive Garden Stations of the Cross. It is, yet another of Grant’s beautifully designed, tranquil and serene spaces in Santa Barbara that the public can enjoy along with Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, and the Corner Green in Montecito.

His daughter Katie wrote “My dad was far ahead of his times: he was nurturing, kindhearted, caring, creative, and fun. Bless him for all of the times he read Green Eggs and Ham for me! (He knew every word by heart!)

My parents shared a true, enduring love. Married nearly 60 years, they weathered challenges together and showed us that love survives, heals, and nourishes. They traveled the world—often taking my brother Paul and me along—to England, Ireland, Portugal, and beyond. Wherever we went, we visited gardens, castles, forts, and museums. I cherish the memories of those trips and the things I learned, and I continue to visit gardens wherever I travel, because of the love of nature and beauty both of my parents instilled in me.”

Professional Life as a Landscape Architect Born in western Wisconsin on August 18, 1936, Grant moved with his family at age three to California—first Pomona, and later Santa Barbara, where his family owned the Western Auto Store on State Street. He studied architecture at USC before transferring to

Cal Poly Pomona, graduating with honors in Landscape Architecture.

In 1960, Grant returned to Santa Barbara to work with architect and landscape architect Richard Taylor. In 1969, he founded Castleberg Associates. With no clients and a young child at home, it was a bold leap—but his talent and reputation quickly drew attention. By the early 1980s, the firm employed ten people, including six women affectionately known as “Grant’s Angels.” Many of his protégés went on to establish their own successful practices. His garden designs continue to grace and define Santa Barbara and Montecito and can be enjoyed by all in the public spaces he created in addition to the private gardens.

Grant was a member of Santa Barbara Landmarks Comission, and the 2 nd president of Santa Barbara Beautiful. His landscape design contributions were recognized in 2009 when Santa Barbara Beautiful awarded him the prestigious Moreton Bay Fig Award for “outstanding and invaluable service to the community.” Over his career, he received more than 20 Santa Barbara Beautiful Awards and 15 Goleta Beautiful Awards.

Notable Projects

ï Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden

ï Paseo Nuevo Mall

ï Village Green, Montecito

ï Samarkand Retirement Home

ï Sea Meadow Residential Community (Hammond Estate)

ï Exxon re-vegetation site near Gaviota (20-year project)

ï Ventura City Hall

ï First Presbyterian Church, Santa Barbara

ï Meditation Mount, Ojai

ï Santa Barbara Mission –Olive Garden Stations of the Cross

ï Santa Barbara Mission –Father Dan’s Garden

ï Santa Barbara Mission Park Rose Garden

ï Numerous private residences

Grant’s legacy lives on in the gardens he shaped, the family he raised, the wife he loved, the beauty he created, and the countless lives he touched. He will be remembered always with love, gratitude, and admiration.

Grant was a deeply loved, gentle man whose vision shaped iconic landscapes across the Santa Barbara region. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Anne-Marie; his son Paul and daughter-in-law Valentina; his daughter Katie and son-in-law Tom; his granddaughters Giulia

and Daniela; his step-grandchildren Owen, Skyler, and Tenaya Storm; and his devoted caregiver of six years, Gustavo Vasquez. A funeral mass will be held in early January 9th , 2026 at 11am at the Santa Barbara Mission.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Santa Barbara Botanic Garden in his name. These funds will be used specifically for the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of his beloved park, Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens. Volunteer opportunities are also available to help with the care of the park, and Grant would whole heartly agree that it is wonderfully therapeutic to roll up your sleeves and get your hands in the soil.

Talgo 1955-2025

Diane Talgo 69, of Cave Creek Arizona, passed away peacefully in her home on October 17th 2025. She was a cherished family member, friend and lover of animals and nature. Diane was born on November 5 1955 on Long Island, New York. She grew up in West Hempstead with her parents of Norwegian decent, mother Lillian, father Elmer and with her brother, Arnie. She often accompanied her father to the nearby stables where he worked as a carpenter. That’s where her love of horses began. She leaves behind her mule Lisa and donkey Jethro. Jethro was the name of the horse she rode as a child. Also in her care were her dogs, Finbar and Dagney and birds, Marigold and Zazu. All will be well taken care of.

She graduated community college and soon took a job with SAS airlines where she would work for the next 14 years. When a fellow employee told her about a house for sale in the tiny community of Edgewater Park,

the Bronx, she bought her first home. She was married briefly and moved to a farm in Belgium. The lack of sunshine there and yearning for what she missed sent her back to the US. She moved to Santa Barbara, California where her uncle Cliffy lived. There she became a travel agent for Santa Barbara Travel. She hiked on the local trails and and made many new friends. In her life, she would travel extensively. One of her most memorable trips was to Antartica. In order to go on land and see the penguins, courageously she would jump from the ship to the boat below. Her love for animals and nature drove her to make a significant move to a new home. She needed a place where she could have her animals and in 2005 that was Cave Creek, Arizona.

She had many endearing friendships from each place she lived. Her family recalls she was the keeper of the Talgo family ties. Her cousin was very close and said she helped him find his way with the Norwegian side of the family. She leaves behind, a niece Brooke, nephew Christian, aunt Lillian, cousins and many loyal friends.

Some of the most memorable words expressed about Diane... “Both worldly and domestic, if one were a wild creature or still wild at heart, it was in Diane’s nature to provide a nest or place of rest for you too.” “She was the gypsy of the family.” “An adventurer, and independent spirit with a sense of humor.” “There is a longing in my heart to feel once again her gentle spirit and kindness.” “Her home was a portal for so many of God’s creatures. She cared for them as she did us -always with her soft gentle ways.” “She exuded this charm, very unassuming, but still a wonderful uniqueness about her, a little bit of mystery, a little bit of wonder.” “Diane was truly the most kind hearted person I have ever known...gentle in spirit, always caring about her dear friends and her beloved animals.” “Diane was a true celestial goddess of nature who cherished and cared for all living beings.”

Her presence will be deeply missed.

Donations can be made in Diane’s honor to Southwest Wildlife in Scottsdale AZ, Wild at Heart Rescue in Cave Creek AZ, Oasis Sanctuary (for birds) in Benson AZ and the Phoenix Herpetological Society.

Diane

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Madeline Simmons Blickley 07/25/1930-11/16/2025

Madeline passed peacefully the morning of November 16, 2025 at the age of 95 after a brief illness. Born July 25, 1930, to Anna and Elbert Simmons, she grew up on their family farm in the quiet community of Port Republic, Maryland. She was the last surviving of the family’s six children.

Madeline met her loving husband, Leo Blickley, Jr., at University of Maryland. They initially settled in Baltimore, Maryland where they began raising their three children — Leo III, Mark, and Kathleen (“Kay”). When Leo was offered a position with Sea Operations at General Motors Research Lab in Goleta in 1960, the family made the life-changing move west. Enamored with the California lifestyle, the family enjoyed tennis, beaches, diving, sailing, and simply lounging in their backyard pool with family and friends.

Madeline’s love of a rural lifestyle shaped her family’s values and spirit for generations to come. Always in search of a “country place,” she dreamed of creating a family compound where everyone would be welcome. In 1972, she discovered and fell in love with a rundown 11-acre homestead bordering San Antonio Creek in Santa Barbara. Known affectionately as “The Funke Farm,” it became the hub of activity for multiple generations of the Blickley family. Today the Funke Farm continues her legacy of open arms for all.

Madeline and Leo also had a deep love for travel, with adventures spanning many countries and cultures. She operated a travel agency for many years, and her favorite piece of travel advice was to pack half as many clothes and twice as much money. She continued to travel in her later years, topping it off with a visit to the only continent she had not yet visited, Antarctica.

Madeline is fondly remembered for her generous spirit and lifelong commitment to community — giving her time to Goleta Valley Hospital, Laguna Cottages

for Seniors, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Family Service Agency, Meals on Wheels, Transition House, Saint Michael’s University Church, and Planned Parenthood, as well as opening her home to exchange and graduate students for many years.

Madeline is survived by her three children, five grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed yet warmly remembered and loved for her enduring hospitality and acceptance of all who entered her life.

A celebration of life will be Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at 10am, at St. Michael's University Church in Isla Vista. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Michael's Church in Isla Vista, Planned Parenthood Central Coast, or a charity of your choice.

Barry Lee Sullivan 09/13/1938-10/01/2025

On the evening of October 1st., Papa Bear passed away. He was blessed to have passed at home, surrounded by family and his constant companion, Maggie, our boxer. He passed away peacefully, knowing he was loved and that he will always be in our hearts.

Barry was born and raised in Los Angeles, Ca. He graduated from Whittier High School in 1957. His family owned a neighborhood grocery store and Barry’s career took off from there, working hard from the age of 15. He saved enough cash to buy a car at 15 1/2. Since he wasn’t old enough to drive, he spent his time washing and polishing it every weekend until he received his license.

His career started early in the grocery business. Barry was a store manager at 25 years old and continued to grow in the grocery field for another 40 years. His last 25 years was spent with Albertsons Supermarkets, retiring October 2004, at 66 years old.

Barry had a very full life! When Barry wasn’t working, he was playing! He had his once a year weekly vacations with his Whittier High school friends, playing golf in Palm Desert with the guys, Road trips with his family and trips to Mexico and

Viking Cruises with Rhea. He leaves behind his constant fury companion, Maggie. His wife of 40 years, Rhea. His children Randy (Katherine) Sullivan, Pam Sullivan and Summer Sullivan. His stepchildren Mike (Amy) Zanini and John (Maureen) Zanini. His Grandchildren Ryan Sullivan, Derek Zanini, Samantha Zanini, Kylie Zanini, Lindsay Zanini and Whitney Zanini. His sisters, Kathy (Larry) Jenkins and Sandy (Patrick) Bahn and their families. He’s preceded in death by his parents, Paul Sullivan and Verona Overton Sullivan. His brothers, Paul Sullivan and Mike Sullivan. His son Kevin Sullivan; and his step brothers Dan Delaney and Gary Delaney.

The family wants to give a special thank you to Dr. Byers and Dr. Winthrop for giving Barry the best care for the past five years. A special thank you to VNH for helping the family navigate and understand the transition that Barry was going through. A special thank you to 1Heart caregivers, especially, our angel David, who gave the family reassurance and so much support through this very hard time.

Contributions to Barry’s memory can be made to VNA Health, 509 E. Montecito St, Suite 200, Santa Barbara, CA 93103.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life, to honor Barry, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, 11:00 am at Lions Park, 6197 Casitas Pass Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013. Casual attire.

Norma Ritter

05/03/1928-11/01/2025

Norma Ritter passed away peacefully on November 1. 2025 at the age of 97. She is survived by three daughters, two grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren with a great-great grandson due in January. She is the fourth of five children of parents, Seldon and Goldie Spotswood, and spent her childhood in Pomona, California graduating from Pomona High School in 1946.

Norma was active at Pomona First Baptist Church where she met her future husband, Charles Ritter. Norma and Charles were married in August 1946. Their first daughter, Ellen, was born in

January 1948 and attended her father’s college graduation in 1949.

In 1957 Norma moved with her family to San Diego while her husband completed his engineering degree. Norma was a homemaker who kept busy with church activities and raising three daughters. In 1961 the family moved to Santa Barbara when Charles was transferred to Vandenberg Air Force Base, where he worked for General Dynamics until retiring in 1986.

In retirement Norma and Charles enjoyed traveling. They acquired an RV and made their maiden trip to the World’s Fair in Canada. They made multiple trips to New England in the Fall and they also took their motorhome to Yosemite National Park every year for two weeks in the Spring and two weeks in the Fall. They also traveled internationally visiting England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Germany, Austria, and France. Norma documented each trip with photographs and narratives which were beautifully arranged into albums. As they got along in years, they sold their motorhome and continued to enjoy Santa Barbara. Charles and Norma went on breakfast dates almost everyday to restaurants around Santa Barbara and Montecito.

Norma was a sweet, gentle and loving woman whose warmth touched all who knew her. After nearly 75 years of marriage, Charles passed away in 2021. She had many wonderful friendships that continued with visits and lunch outings. During the last two years of her life, she enjoyed her wheelchair rides around the neighborhood, where she could still name most flowers and trees. She especially loved spending time with her only granddaughter, Carrie, and her great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.

Norma was a member of Living Faith Church.

Donna L. Matthews 04/24/1942-10/31/2025

Donna Lenore Matthews, 83, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strength, generosity,

and profound service to her community. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Donna built a life defined by hard work, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the people she served.

Donna spent more than 50 years working in accounting and tax, serving individuals and families from all walks of life. She practiced for many years in Anchorage, Alaska, before making her home and continuing her work in Santa Barbara, California. Donna was treasured by her clients—each person she helped felt truly cared for, and the news of her passing has left many deeply saddened. Her commitment to honesty, fairness, and advocacy made her a pillar of trust in the community.

Outside of work, Donna found joy in the simple but meaningful things in life. She loved camping, fishing for halibut, dancing, and working on puzzles. She was known for her brilliant mind, tenacity, and remarkable ability to solve any problem put in front of her. Donna was endlessly generous and lived with a level of compassion that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Donna is survived by her daughter Charli Taylor; her grandchildren Ken Helling, Shanna Benskin, Crystal Taylor, and Cody Conner; and her six great-grandchildren. She will be forever cherished and remembered for the love, wisdom, and resilience she carried throughout her life.

Her accounting practice, built over decades with integrity and care, will continue on through her granddaughter Shanna Benskin, ensuring Donna’s legacy of service and dedication lives on for the clients and community she loved so deeply.

A celebration of Donna’s life will be held at Elings Park in Santa Barbara, California, on December 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM. All who knew and loved her are welcome to attend.

Donna’s presence will be forever missed, and her memory will remain a guiding light to all whose lives she touched.

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Llewellyn Goodfield, Jr. 01/18/1938-11/29/2025

Llewellyn “Llew” Goodfield Jr, devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, community leader, and proud descendant of Santa Barbara’s historic Rogers family, passed away peacefully on November 29th, surrounded by family.

Born in 1938 to Llewellyn Goodfield (1902–1989) and Catherine Mabel Rogers Goodfield (1912–2006), Llew was the first of two sons, spending his early years in Santa Barbara with his brother Dr. David (Annie) Goodfield. When Llew was ten years old, the family moved to their property known as Ivy Oaks, in Carpinteria. He and his brother grew up at Ivy Oaks, helping their father to plant the original avocado orchard while they attended Carpinteria High School, where David would later serve as Principal.

One of Llew’s greatest childhood adventures was participating in the 1950 Boy Scout Jamboree. At 12 years old, he traveled by train across the country to Valley Forge, PA, for the event and remembered it fondly as a highlight of his youth. Later, as a Carpinteria High School Warrior, Llew earned the title of Most Outstanding Student Athlete in the class of 1956. His accomplishments include: In Football - 3 Varsity letters, Most Valuable Warrior Lineman, Team Captain, Co-Player of the Year for the Tri-Valley League. In Basketball - 3 Varsity Letters, Most Valuable Player. In Track - 2 Varsity Letters. He was elected as both Class President and ASB President.

After high school, Llew and buddy David Benedict took a ship from San Francisco to Hawaii and spent the next year surfing their way around the islands. When he returned to Carpinteria, he considered entering the Air Force until his brother’s sage advice steered him to the Marine Corps. From 1957 to 1959, Llew served aboard the USS Los Angeles, completing two tours of the Pacific, and one memorable week stationed on the back side of San Clemente Island, directing naval gunfire from the USS Los Angeles. He married Helen Prince upon his

return to Camp Pendleton. With Helen, he welcomed four children:

— Francie (Peter) Lufkin and their son Jack.

— Leslie Goodfield, who passed away in 1996.

— Arlene Goodfield (Rod Wilske) and children, Joe and Dana.

— Bruce (Kerry) Goodfield and their children, Keelen, Quinn, and Reilly (Jake) Craig, grandchildren Nixon and Levi, and baby Weston, due in December.

After the Marines, Llew attended Santa Barbara City College, where he earned many honors playing football alongside his brother David. He received scholarship offers to continue his football career but chose instead to complete his education. He next attended Long Beach State, where he earned a degree in Economics. After graduation, he returned to Santa Barbara to work at the family furniture store, Rogers Furniture, on State Street, until its closure in 1968. He then moved the family to Newport Beach to begin a career in shopping center development and management. While in Orange County, Llew worked for the Irvine Company, managing Fashion Island, and then for the Segerstrom Family, managing South Coast Village. He then moved on to manage projects in Seattle, WA, and Sun Valley, ID, before returning to Newport Beach. There, he met the love of his life, Marilyn Campbell. Llew and Marilyn were wed in 1976 and, in 1978, welcomed their son, Graham (Hannah) Goodfield. Graham and Hannah have two children, Hugo and Darlah.

In 1980, Llew fulfilled his dream of returning home to Ivy Oaks, where he and Marilyn converted the old barn on the property into their family home. He formed the Goodfield Corporation in 1985 and continued to develop and manage commercial properties in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, including the historic Rogers Furniture building on State Street, now leased to Apple Inc.

Llew was deeply committed to community service. He served as President of the Santa Barbara University Club and the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, as a board member of the Carpinteria Historical Museum and the Carpinteria High School Boosters. He and Marilyn both sat on the Santa Cruz Island Foundation’s advisory committee. In 1996, during his term as Commodore of the Santa Barbara Yacht Club, he helped secure the Marina One guest dock for visiting sailors, oversaw construction of the club’s elevator, and contributed significantly to the

research and writing of the Club’s official history book.

A lifelong sailor, Llew, together with Marilyn, spent many years aboard their cherished boat, Gypsea, sailing from San Francisco Bay to the Sea of Cortez and beyond. They shared the rare honor of visiting all eight Channel Islands, and in 1999, Llew was inducted as member #57 of the Santa Cruz Island Foundation’s All 8 Club. He was also a proud member of the Santa Barbara Trail Riders, embracing the cowboy spirit with the same enthusiasm he brought to sailing.

Later in life, Llew traded his sailboat for a tennis court he built in the family orchard, where he played spirited doubles several times a week. The Warrior Lunch Group was formed in 2010 with his brother, Dr. David Goodfield, and childhood buddies, Serge Morales, Martin Panizzon, and Lou Panizzon. Friends knew him as “Big Llewie”, a man whose booming laugh, twinkling eyes, and warm presence made every gathering brighter. A Marine, sailor, athlete, horseman, storyteller, steward of history, and true gentleman, Llew lived life with curiosity, loyalty, and an unwavering love of family, friends, and home.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his brother, nieces and nephews and many Goodfield and Rogers cousins.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation - sbysf.org or Semper Fi & America's Fund - thefund.org

Barbara Fischer

09/22/1947-11/21/2025

her home in Santa Barbara, California. Colette was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 22, 1947, and placed in a Catholic orphanage at birth. She was adopted shortly after by Aloysius and Ruth Fanning. In 1949, the family moved to Santa Barbara, California, where Colette met her lifelong best friend, Diana Stecker. The two grew up inseparable.

Colette attended Garfield Elementary, La Cumbre Junior High, and San Marcos High School, graduating at the top of her class in 1964. She played the trumpet, danced, swam, played tennis, and nurtured an early passion for writing. In high school she was a member of the band, the French Club, student government and served as both reporter and editor for The King’s Page. Beyond school, she modeled for local businesses, served as the Girls League recording secretary, and was part of the Santa Barbara Barbaraettes. Her many academic and journalism honors earned her a full scholarship to Vassar College. Colette attended Vassar for a few years before love led her down a different path. She married twice and welcomed her beloved daughter, Nicole Marie, in 1973.

At a friend’s Christmas party in 1974, Colette met Robert “Bob” Fischer, a Captain with the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department. They married in 1976 and shared 39 beautiful years together—raising Nicole, traveling the world, hosting lively poker nights, and pursuing entrepreneurial ventures. Together they owned Santa Barbara Farms, a Foremost Dairy distribution center, as well as two cherished local steakhouses, The Bounty and The Spur. While building their businesses, Colette returned to school earning a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California Riverside and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from California Coast University. She spent more than a decade working for the City of Santa Barbara in Payroll—first at the Police Department, then at City Hall— ultimately serving as Waterfront Business Manager. In retirement, she flourished as a respected real estate broker and CEO of CBF & Associates.

After Bob’s passing in 2015, Colette found new adventures with Nicole, often joined by her adored grandchildren, Kailyn Rose and Colin Robert. They loved exploring new restaurants together and rating every detail—

down to the cost of a Diet Coke. To her grandchildren, she was lovingly known as “Ninnie.” Colette was always impeccably dressed and radiated humor, warmth, and a zest for life. She appreciated a well-timed dirty joke, adored furry animals, and stopped to pet every dog she encountered. A devoted reader of the Santa Barbara Independent, she never missed an issue. Each Thursday she picked up copies for herself and Nicole, always turning first to the obituary section and teasing, “Am I in here yet?” Nicole would reply, “No, not this week. Maybe next!”

In January 2025, Colette rediscovered love in the most unexpected way—reconnecting with Charlie Palmer, a dear friend from more than 60 years earlier. What began as a simple reunion blossomed into something extraordinary. They shared dinners, wandered wineries, spent meaningful time with family, and reveled in every moment together. To Colette, Charlie was not just a companion but her soulmate—a beautiful surprise, a dream come true and a happiness that filled her heart completely.

On her final birthday this past September, Colette experienced unforgettable joy as her grandson Colin, a private pilot, took her soaring in the Southern California skies. Colette is survived by her daughter Nicole Marie Crisostomo (Bill), granddaughter Kailyn Rose, grandson Colin Robert, and her beloved dogs Mahalo and Scruffy.

A memorial service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Santa Barbara Cemetery Chapel, 901 Channel Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93108. A celebration of life will follow at El Paseo Restaurant, 10 El Paseo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

And Mom…as for the obituaries in this copy of the Independent: Yes, you are in here this week.

Colette

Colette Barbara Fischer 78, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 21, 2025 at

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If you have yet to discover this section of the bookstore, somewhere between the rote cookbooks and stale wine country guides, there’s an entire genre of what’s best called food literature. This timeless collection serves the mindful musings of authors such as MFK Fisher, Ruth Reichl, and Anthony Bourdain, with occasional dashes of George Orwell and Jim Harrison in the mix.

Legendary Food Writer’s Last Memoir Is About Aging in Santa Barbara and Elsewhere

by Matt KettM ann

Photos by M acduff everton

Near the top of that soufflé is Betty Fussell, who started penning prose about proteins, corn kernels, and all else a half-century ago, steadily publishing 12 books and winning all the sorts of awards that matter. For the past baker’s dozen of years, Fussell has ladled over the lands of Casa Dorinda, where she relocated from New York City in 2012 to live in the same retirement residence beloved by her late friend Julia Child.

Fussell, of course, did the opposite of retiring, instead bringing a vibrant, colorful, perhaps often disruptive presence to the tranquil environs of the Montecito complex. She continued to write and thrive, and now, at a spry 98 years old, Fussell is unleashing her last memoir on us all.

How to Cook a Coyote: The Joy of Old Age (Counterpoint Press) is a joyous, invigorating romp through Fussell’s waning years, proving incredibly insightful and emotionally meaningful even to middle-aged men such as me. I could not put the 161-pager down, due to such deliveries as this: “We are all going to be evicted from these bodies. When and how is the only question. Slow-motion or sudden. I knew long ago I didn’t want to fight it. I’d like to dance with it, at least, hungry till the end of our foreplay.”

To prepare for this article, I invited Betty to dinner at The Lark with her friends, the artist Mary Heebner and the photographer Macduff Everton, whose birthday happened to coincide with our rendezvous. Betty arrived in a brilliantly orange outfit, elevating the scene imaginably, and drawing out the establishment’s top crew, most notably chef Jason Paluska, to attend to all of our needs. Over oysters, pighead toast, lamb ribs, and duck confit much of which we helped her eat due to her near-blindness we enjoyed what was certainly my favorite dinner of the year, if not the decade, talking about the here and now and the where and before.

“This book took 10 years things kept changing,” she told us. “I was trying to write about the shell we all live in. The world is so limited to this shell. The shell kept changing. When COVID came, that was a different kind of shell.”

And then, I suggested, our bodies become that shell.

“Exactly, as we all find out,” she agreed. “Eventually we find out that it’s our own, and that coyote is us.”

I’d highly suggest getting to know her coyote and your own. Here are two excerpts from How to Cook a Coyote, one about her move to Santa Barbara and another about the brilliance of our farmers’ market.

Betty Fussell in oak grove

Line-caught Channel Islands crudo, avocado gazpacho, lemon cucumber, fresno chile, marcona almond, and lemon basil at The Lark

Betty Fussell and chef Jason Paluska at dinner at The Lark

The Lark's Salanova lettuce salad

Chilled watermelon with tajin, lime, and flowering cilantro

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The following are excerpts from How to Cook a Coyote by

The year 2012 was when all my shit hit the fan at once, leaving naught but a turd behind. By November, Hurricane Sandy had blown me from my blacked-out apartment in a New York stripped of power back to the West Coast, where I began.

Come to think of it, 2012 was my eighty-fifth year on Earth and the most tumultuous of my life. Privately and professionally. Professionally, my calendar was jammed with lectures, writing workshops, book interviews, and conference panels around the country. Privately, I was trying to get the hell away from the East Coast, where I’d spent the last sixty-five years.

I was trying to be orderly about it. I’d flown to California a full year before Sandy hit. At eighty-four, I knew it was time to pick the place for my Final Move. I wanted the sunshine, birds, bees, and trees of my original homeplace, but not the inland desert. I wanted to be lulled to sleep by the rhythm of waves.

Where else but Santa Barbara? The one place in California where mountains run east to west along the sea to leave a strip so narrow there’s no land left for the ticky-tacky developers who gulped down my earlier home and spat out the Inland Empire.

Besides, I had a friend from junior high school and a couple of college pals who lived there. I flew out to check the emotional climate of several old folks’ homes and instantly fell for Casa Dorinda. The Casa had been built by William Henry Bliss and his wife, Dorinda, beginning in 1916, in a spirit of adventure. As members of posh New York society, they envisaged a little country cottage in the wilds of the West.

New York apartment on the market. Now I could say goodbye to blinding columns of glass and steel, goodbye to the choking exhaust fumes at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Fourteenth Street as I fought my way up the subway stairs. I’d have to wait until they had a vacancy, but that would give me time to sell and clear out where I was.

That, however, became messy. In May, my ex-husband, Paul, by then living in Oregon, sorted out his life by dying. In September, I landed in the ER of Roosevelt Hospital with a transient ischemic attack, a ministroke. In October, Hurricane Sandy hit and flooded Lower Manhattan, and I was evacuated to the Upper West Side.

On November 4, I flew out on the first plane from Newark to Los Angeles and on to Santa Barbara. Two weeks later, the Cross-Country Moving Company truck limped into Santa Barbara with a load of broken boxes and missing jewelry.

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oysters from the beds at Hope Ranch. “Hey, babe, give me some sugar!” he yells, asking for his weekly kiss. Next the Raw-Butter Boy with a truckload of unpasteurized milk, thick cream, fresh butter from the udders of happy cows who eat green grass. Nearby is the Olive Oil Man with local pressings flavored by rosemary, thyme, lavender. Not to mention the Lavender Lady with everything from fresh sprigs to oils, soaps, sachets. And on to Gaviota strawberries, heritage tomatoes, three varieties of avocado, passion fruits, cherimoyas, fresh gingerroot, multiple veggies, and greens waving their just-picked fronds.

Thank God, Elizabeth is still here at the Rancho San Julian stand, the ranch’s beef having survived drought, floods, and fires. Her ancestors took up residence two centuries ago, when a former New Yorker named Thomas Dibblee married into the family of José de la Guerra, commander of Santa Barbara’s Presidio and owner of a fourteen-thousand-acre Spanish land grant. The history of California is in each bite of pasture-fed flesh and marrowed bone.

All winter long, flowers bloom and perfume the air. Orchids of all colors and kinds, birds-of- paradise that grow like weeds. Van Gogh sunflowers, rainbow-colored gerberas, purple fuchsia, blood-red and salmon-pink begonias. I greet the Begonia Man, who’d arranged flowers for my niece’s wedding over two decades ago. Everything here is personal. At the market I use my walker as both grocery cart and aggressive tank to weave at full speed through crowded aisles, attempting to avoid baby strollers that claim right-ofway for their human cargo and malingering teenagers who stop midstream to chat. I play the old-lady card and shout “Beep beep!” I worry about losing my dark glasses when I peer closely at spots on this furry peach or feel up for ripeness that pebbled avocado.

My fingers fumble with crumpled bills, dropped coins, plastic bags that refuse to open. Since I lack one-dollar bills, I ignore the basket in front of the costumed lady who blows a long Tibetan horn. But I can’t ignore the string band of elderly gents fiddling to entrance a group of tiny tots rooted in awe. Home again, home again. To turn on Saturday morning’s Met Opera broadcast on local station KUSC. I’ve been listening on Saturday mornings since I was six, when Milton Cross was my host on NBC. Today it’s not from the Met live, but selected opera duets recorded by Pavarotti and Sutherland. I can relive their and my glory years at the opera house in New York while I prepare lunch in Santa Barbara.

They landed on forty acres of oak and redwood forest, with a creek running from La Cumbre Peak above to Butterfly Beach below. Here, Chumash people had pounded acorns and grilled fish for millennia. Here, Spaniards had planted olive trees, built tile-roofed missions, and raised cattle for centuries. Here, the Blisses would stake their claim to a new style by erecting a Spanish hacienda with Italianate touches overlooking the great lawn of an English manor house. Behold “Caliterannean.”

I signed up instantly for the Casa’s waiting list and put my

Food is a daily joy when you’re old. There’s more than breakfast to be savored in Santa Barbara. Every Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. prompt, I go to the weekly farmers market downtown as if to church. The Casa van gives us exactly forty-five minutes to make our rounds, as ritualized as Stations of the Cross.

Fresh Juice Couple, selling liquid blood-orange, lemonade, pomegranate. Then Chris the Mussel Man, in crocheted hat hung with mussel shells, doling out mussels and sometimes

Last week it was chicken broth because the Chicken Lady had not just innards but also chicken heads and claws. I like the way their beaked heads bobble on top of the boiling pot, seeming to sleep sweetly on a bed of claws. I always salvage a couple of claws so that I can nibble on their padded palms and knobby fingers, the soft, gelatinous texture of skin and flesh that tastes of bone.

Today I’ll cook moules marinières. Machines have scrubbed those mussel shells spotlessly clean. I chop green garlic and scallions to soften in a pot with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of black pepper. I add water, or fish stock if I’ve got any, deep enough to cover the shells by an inch. When the water boils, in go the live mussels and on goes the lid. By now I’m exhausted, but the sun is high and my tray set with bowl, baguette, and a cold glass of Zaca Mesa Viognier from the fridge.

All is quiet on the patio but for a single hummingbird at the feeder and a few wasps. My opera duo has shifted to the “Miserere” at the end of Il trovatore, and I remember a San Francisco trattoria over half a century ago that surprised me with singing waiters. Leonora began her aria while serving me a hamburger, as her troubadour entered our crowded dining room from the men’s room, rather than the kitchen. The voices of Pavarotti and Sutherland soar to climax as I raise my glass as chalice to thank the mussels for their sacrifice.

Betty Fussell:

Matt Kettmann and Betty Fussell at dinner at The Lark

Celebrated author Betty Fussell with Stephan Bedford at annual Mushroom Festival at Bedford Winery Tasting Room

SECOND BOOK OF SANTA BARBARA LOOKS FORWARD AND BACK

Macduff Everton and Mary Heebner Update

2010 Tome with More Pics and Pages

by Matt Kettmann | Photos by Macduff Everton

The Book of Santa Barbara is back, and it’s bigger than ever.

Fifteen years since the original publishing of this photographic exploration of all things American Riviera, the husband-andwife team of photographer Macduff Everton and artist/writer Mary Heebner are releasing an updated second edition of their coffee table book, stuffed with even more faces and scenes unique to our corner of the world.

“A lot of things happened in 15 years,” said Everton, as he showed me the book in the library of their Samarkand home. “We wanted to round it out, and add things that weren’t just paradise,” explained Heebner, who helped curate the selections and wrote most of the captions. “We had mudslides. We had protests…. It gives you a fuller view of life in Santa Barbara, and you never know in those big shots of the protests and events, you might be in it.”

“Hopefully, you’re in it,” added Everton. “Hopefully, you were there!”

Their combined résumé rivals any creative couple in modern memory. He’s been shooting across the globe for international magazines such as National Geographic and Condé Nast Traveler we also collaborated on our 2020 S.B. County wine book, Vines & Vision while her paintings and handmade art books are in collections from The Getty in L.A. and Library of Congress in D.C. to the British Museum in London and Fundación Pablo Neruda in Santiago, Chile.

insula had finally come out. “There was this joke going around: ‘It took you 40 years to do a book. What’s your next book project?’ ” recalled Everton. He got so fired up to make something fast that the first Book of Santa Barbara barely took more than six months.

The original book in 2010 was motivated by multiple fronts. The post-recession freelance market was weak for Everton, and then there was some good old-fashioned spite. At a downtown gallery show of his international images, he overheard someone claim that if they’d gone to such exotic places, they’d have great photos too. “It just pissed me off,” said Everton. “I should just take pictures here in Santa Barbara if they think it’s that easy.”

Simultaneously, his long-awaited Modern Maya a book about his decades of living around the Yucatán Pen-

Heebner, however, said that the book came from a place of healing both for Everton’s recovery from knee surgery but also to reconnect to a Santa Barbara where they had long resided but maybe not properly lived for years.

“I’d go with him as much as I could, but Macduff was on the road 260 days a year,” said Heebner, who was often his model on travel shoots (and appears even more than me and jazzman Charles Lloyd in this new book). “So, ‘home’ was getting slides and doing laundry and repacking and leaving. We really weren’t in Santa Barbara. It was part of

healing to go out, really slow down, and look at some of the places and people we’re friends with.”

Encouraged by Steve Cushman, then at the S.B. Chamber of Commerce, and empowered by a 500-copy order from the since-shuttered Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, 2010’s Book of Santa Barbara immediate smash. “It was Chaucer’s highestselling book ever,” said Heebner.

Clocking in at 376 pages compared to the original 234 yet on smoother, thinner paper that keeps the width down the 2025 version includes dozens of brand-new portraits and pictures of very recent events such as Bloomsday at the James Joyce in June and last month’s No Kings protest. Unlike the first book, which only included a few archival shots such as Everton riding a horse in his cowboying days there are a bunch of rarely seen shots from his extensive archives stretching back to the 1960s.

That includes the old State Street/Highway 101 intersection juxtaposed with a spread on the new Jeff Shelton–designed underpass and shots of the 1969 oil spill, right next to images from the one in 2015.

“Some things don’t change,” lamented Heebner, while pointing out that Everton was able to sweet-talk his way into getting a photo of the actual pipe that burst above Refugio Beach.

Not much was cut from the original, either. “If somebody died, they stayed in the book,” said Everton. “But if they moved from town, we took them out.”

Adding to the girth is an afterword by the Santa Barbara Independent’s own Nick Welsh, whose vivid verbosity is granted nearly eight pages. There’s also a new foreword by Pico Iyer. It all ends with a small photo of Macduff and Mary’s wedding in 1989.

“There’ve been a lot of changes in the last 15 years,” explained Heebner of why you’ll want this book even if you already have the first one. “Yet there are some threads, especially evident in the landscape, that make you realize what an amazingly beautiful and resilient place it is.” n por

Macduff Everton and Mary Heebner will sign copies of The Book of Santa Barbara

1) Mesa Lane Beach 2) Sandspit roars in January 2023 3) Artist Jim Risser, Macduff Everton, his son Robert Everton, and art restoration specialist Carol Kenyon playing pool 4) County Arts czar Sarah York Rubin 5) A vigil following the January

9 debris flow 6) Winemaker Bruce McGuire and landscape architect Kate Dole stop to watch the sunset overlooking Hendry’s Beach 7) The Independent’s Matt Kettmann leads a wine panel in the Presidio 8) The Independent’s Nick Welsh Valley Wild West Rodeo 10) The farmers’ market’s new Saturday location 11) The stoplights at State Street and Highway 101 before the underpass was built 12) Organic farmer Tom Shepherd harvesting cauliflower near Gaviota

I NDEPENDENT C ALENDAR

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

THURSDAY 12/11

Storytelling Is Our Revolution Poetry Workshops Tayllor and Ademola OyewoleDavis, artists and poets in the 2025-26 Community Arts Residency, are hosting and curating a poetic experience and workshop in a safe community space for members to share their stories and write about them through poetry. All levels of experience are welcome. Ages 18+. Email creativityisourbusiness@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/Revolution-Poetry

12/11: Los Cumbres Observatory Presents Astronomy on Tap Join Andy Howell and Katarzyna Kruszyńska of the LCO for a short talk with Natasha Abrams, astrophysics PhD student and Berkeley Fellow at UC Berkeley, who will talk on Blackholes: Discovering the Invisible. 7:30pm. M Special Brewing Co., 634 State St. Free lco.global/aot/december-11-2025

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Ensemble Theatre Company: The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged This hilarious take on Jane Austen’s most beloved heroines will deliver the wit, romance, and wisdom from her greatest works with lightning speed and laugh-out-loud comedy that will feel completely fresh and modern. The play runs through December 21. Thu.: 7:30pm. Fri.: 8pm; Sat.: 3 and 8pm; Sun.: 2; Tue.: 7:30pm; Wed.: 2 and 7:30pm. The New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St. $25-$104. Call (805) 965-5400. etcsb.org

FRIDAY 12/12

12/12: Howls & Owls: The Case of the Missing Morsels Help solve a curious mystery of natural history. Pick up a clue kit (included with ticket) to reveal and decode secret messages as you investigate local nocturnal animals who sleep through the day then come out to play. 4:30-6:30pm. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Free-$11. Email KPerry@sbnature2.org sbnature.org/calendar

12/12: Colbie Caillat and Gavin

DeGraw Christmas Tour This show will combine the duo’s beloved hits with festive favorites, and will feature songs from Caillat’s holiday album, Christmas in the Sand, as well as songs from DeGraw’s album A Classic Christmas in a concert of yuletide classics, originals, and covers. 8pm. The Samala Showroom, Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 E. Hwy. 246, Santa Ynez. $59-$89. Ages 21+. Call (805) 686-3805. chumashcasino.com/entertainment

SATURDAY 12/13

12/13: Carnevale Rosso: Scarlet Circus of Sound Experience hypnotic sets from French Persian DJ and vocalist Anahita and immersive electronic artist (born in Ventura) Bawab, who draws inspiration from his Jordanian and Palestinian roots. Dress code: all shades of red. 8-11:59pm. S.B. Wine Collective, 131 Anacapa St. $25-$30. Ages 21+. Email info@sandalaexperiences.com sandalaexperiences.com/events

FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE

THURSDAY

Carpinteria: 800 block of Linden Ave., 2:30-6:30pm

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

Downtown S.B.: Corner of State and Carillo sts., 8am-1pm

SUNDAY

Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

TUESDAY

Old Town S.B.: 500-600 blocks of State St., 3-6:30pm WEDNESDAY

Solvang: Copenhagen Dr. and 1st St., 2:30-6:00pm

(805) 962-5354 sbfarmersmarket.org

FISHERMAN’S MARKET

SATURDAY

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

12/13: Star Party at SBMNH The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art, 20-inch telescope with Museum Astronomy Programs staff and members of the S.B. Astronomical Unit available for questions. May be canceled due to cloudy skies or rain. 7pm. S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Free. Call (805) 6824711 x164. Email ijadekomasa@sbnature2.org sbnature.org/calendar

SUNDAY 12/14

12/14: Explore Ecology Beach Cleanup Bring your own supplies or use the buckets, plastic bags, and reusable gloves provided for your self-guided cleanup. Sign in at the Watershed Resource Center. Community service volunteer hours are available. Participants will receive a coupon for a free cup of chowder from The S.B. Shellfish Co. 10am-noon. Arroyo Burro Beach, 2981 Cliff Dr. Free. Call (805) 884-0459. exploreecology.org/calendar/list

12/14: Elks National Free-Throw Hoop Shoot Contest Participants, ages 8-13, will shoot 10 attempts, then 15 shots from each age group, with the best scorers to compete at a future competition. A birth certificate or current passport must be presented at check-in. 11am2pm. Page Youth Center, 4540 Hollister Ave. Free Email 613HoopShoot@cox.net tinyurl.com/Hoop-Shoot-2025

12/13-12/14: Hook’d Bar and Grill Sat.: Out of the Blue, 2-5pm. Sun.: Traveling Hurtados, 1-4pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookdbarandgrill.com/music-on-the-water

12/11-12-14: Lost Chord Guitars Thu.: Happy Holidays, from Arwen Lewis and Robbie Kaye. $10. Fri.: Trey Lindsley. $15. Sat.: Naomi Nektare & Friends, $10. Sun.: Teresa Pico. $10. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. 8pm. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363. lostchordguitars.com

12/11-12/17: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Deadset 805, 9pm. $10-15. Ages 18+. Fri.: SOhO’s Annual Holiday Sweater Party with False Puppet, The Last Decade, Green Flag Summer, and DJ Darla Bea, 7pm. $25-30. Ages 21+. Sat.: Flannel 101!, 9pm. $12-$15. Ages 21+. Sun.: Venice Holiday Concert, 8:15pm. $43. Mon.: An Evening with Susan Rakov, 7pm. $10-15. Tue.: Detar Studios Band Showcase, 5:15pm. Free Wed.: Detar Studios Band Showcase, 5:15pm. Free. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

12/12: Carhartt Family Wines Live music. 5pm. 2939 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free. Call (805) 693-5100. carharttfamilywines.com/eventscalendar

12/12-12/13: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Fri.: Eunoia. Sat.: 805 Blues Collective. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. 7-9pm. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

12/12-12/13: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: Koalishon. Sat.: Strange Hotels. 634 State St. 8-10pm. Free. Call (805) 308-0050. mspecialbrewco.com

12/12-12/13: Maverick Saloon Fri.: CRV. Sat.: Tex Pistols. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. 8:30-11:30pm. Free. Call (805) 686-4785. Ages 21+. mavericksaloon.com/eventcalendar

12/13-12/14 Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Cuyama Mama and the Hot Flashes, 1:30-4:30pm. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan, 1:30-4:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 967-0066. coldspringtavern.com

12/11, 12/13: Eos Lounge Thu.: VLTRA, 9pm. $6.18. Sat.: Ugly Sweater Party, 9pm. Free 500 Anacapa St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com

12/14: Arrowsmith’s Wine Bar Sat.: Jonathan Firey, 7pm. 1539 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free. Call (805) 686-9126 arrowsmithwine.com/events

12/14: Longoria Wines Live music. 3-5pm. 732 State St. Free. Email info@ longoriawine.com longoriawines.com/events

12/15: The Red Piano Church on Monday: Ray Jaurique Trio, 7:30pm. 519 State St. $5. Call (805) 358-1439. theredpiano.com

12/11: Lobero Theatre Thu.: Tina Schlieske and Friends, 7:30pm. $35-75. 33 E. Canon Perdido, Santa Barbara. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

12/12: Carr Winery Fri.: Barrel Room Sessions: Gravy Band, 7pm. Free. Ages 21+. 414 N Salsipuedes St., Santa Barbara. Call (805) 965-7985. carrwinery.com

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Holiday Happenings

For a complete list of holiday things to do, go to ’Tis the Season 2025 and the Indy Events Calendar.

THURSDAY 12/11

12/11-12/17: Dusk Bar Winter Solstice Pop-Up Celebrate the longest nights enjoying seasonal cocktails with ingredients such as apple, cinnamon, and persimmon in both cold and warm cocktails! 3-11pm. 524 State St. Free tinyurl.com/Holiday-DuskBar

12/11: Downtown S.B. Improvement Association (DSBIA) Rooftop Holiday Party Enjoy the rooftop, live music from 805 Blues Collective, and festive food and drink as you take the opportunity to connect with key community leaders, downtown business owners, and affiliates in a relaxed, celebratory atmosphere. Complimentary bites and two drink tickets are included. 4-7pm. DSBIA Office, 415 State St. $20. Ages 21+. Call (805) 962-2098. tinyurl.com/DSBIA-Holiday

FRIDAY 12/12

12/12-12/14:The Alcazar Theatre Presents: Miracle on 34th Street Follow

12/12: Stuffed Animal Sleepover: All Aboard the Library Express! Come dressed in your pajamas to bring your favorite stuffed friend for a night of fun! Enjoy a holiday story time and make an ornament before your stuffed animal spends the night at the library. The staff will capture photos of this whimsical experience. Pick up your stuffed friend the next day. 5-6pm. Eastside Library, 1102 E. Montecito St. Free. Call (805) 963-3727. tinyurl.com/Sleepover-StuffedAnimal

12/12: The Granada Theatre Presents: How the Grinch Stole Christmas 25th Anniversary See a screening of this 2002 holiday classic (rated PG) that stars Jim Carrey as the Grinch. Dress in your coziest pajamas and holiday sweaters and join the Whoville celebration before the movie. 6-8pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $5. Call (805) 899-2222. ticketing.granadasb.org/events

12/12: Una Noche de las Posadas (The Inns) This reenactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter that is observed throughout Latin America begins at the Presidio Chapel and ends at Casa de la Guerra with songs and food provided by Rudy’s. Shop the Mujeres Makers Market from 5-9pm, a reception with live music at the Presidio Orchard, followed by reenactment at 7pm. 7-9pm, El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. Free. Call (805) 965-0093. sbthp.org/lasposadas

12/12: Curated Collective S.B. and Mosaic Locale Holiday Night Market 5-8:30pm. Mosaic Locale Courtyard, 1129 State St. Free. Email hello@curatedcollectivesb.com. curatedcollectivesb.com/events-1

12/12: SOhO’s 18th Annual Holiday Sweater Party 7pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $25-$30. Ages 21+. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

12/12: Sing! Miraflores & Riviera Winter Concert 6pm. Hahn Hall, Music Academy, 1070 Fairway Rd. Free-$10. Call (805) 969-8787. musicacademy.org/calendar

12/12: Unity Singers’ Christmas Cantata The Unity Singers present “What Child Is This?” A love offering will be taken to benefit the Unity Shoppe. Free refreshments will follow the program. 7-8:30pm. Unity of S.B., 227 E. Arrellaga St. Free. Call (805) 966-2239. tinyurl.com/Unity-Cantata

12/12: Downtown Holiday Sing-Along with the Prime Time Band 6-8pm. Front steps, S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Free. Email primetimebandsb@gmail.com tinyurl.com/Prime-Time-Holiday

12/12-12/13: Shelter Social Club Presents Deck the Halls Holiday Market Fri.: 6-9pm; Sat.: 10am-6pm, Ojai Rancho Inn, 615 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai. Free tinyurl.com/OjaiDeckTheHalls

12/12-12/14: Gem Faire Fri.-Sat.: 10am-6pm; Sun.: 10am5pm. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. Weekend Pass: $7. Call (503) 252-8300. tinyurl.com/GemFaire-2025

SATURDAY 12/13

12/13: Hilton Breakfast with Santa Families can enjoy a delicious start to the day and capture special moments during a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus. Reservations are required. 7-11am. The Roundhouse, Hilton S.B. Beachfront Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Prices vary. tinyurl.com/Holidays-Hilton

12/13: Carpinteria Holiday Spirit Parade 3pm. Linden Ave., Carpinteria. Free tinyurl.com/HolidayParade-Carp

12/13-12/14: Goleta Depot Candy Cane Train Noon-4pm. Goleta Depot, 300 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 9643540. goletadepot.org/events

12/13: Holiday Book Signing and Storytime: Ferd and the Magic Hat: A Solvang Christmas Story by Adam & Kate McHugh 1pm. Paseo Nuevo (near the movie theater), 751 Paseo Nuevo. Free tinyurl.com/Ferd-Storytime

4-10 DEC.

SUNDAY 12/14

12/14: Book Launch, Talk, and Signing: Mike Critelli Author Mike Critelli will talk about and sign copies of his second book in a two-book effort titled Lemons and Ladybugs: Part II, Inspired by the Words of Angelina Speier. The first book introduced the story of the late Kevin Speier, a young Goleta resident who battled addiction and cancer at age 32, and the new book goes deeper into themes of family and spirituality. 3-5pm. Goleta Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta Free. Email info@critelli creative.com. tinyurl.com/Lemons-Ladybugs

MONDAY 12/15

12/15: Artemisia Academy Online Class: Herbal Syrups for Holiday Mocktails & Cocktails Kaitlyn Paul will show you how to create two different herbal syrup recipes, one with sugar, and one sugar-free alternative that can be an addition to mocktails and cocktails for the holidays! 6:30-7:30pm. Online. Email info@artemisiaacademy.com. tinyurl.com/Herbal-Syrups

12/15: Coastal Intelligence Presents: AI in Healthcare: Building Trust & Driving Real-World Impact Product and design executive Evan Hirsch will discuss strategies for making AI work in healthcare to genuinely serve both patients and providers that will create a lasting, positive change. RSVP online. 5pm: Networking; 6pm; session: 6-7:30pm. LODO Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez St. $99. tinyurl.com/Healthcare-AI-Dec15

TUESDAY 12/16

12/16: S.B. Parks & Rec Older

Chess

of all levels are invited to this weekly social group designed to connect older adults through their love of chess. The group is open to English and Spanish speakers. 1-4pm. Louise Lowry Davis, 111 W. Victoria St. Free tinyurl.com/Chess-Club-Dec16

WEDNESDAY 12/17

12/17: Downtown S.B. Memory Café The Friendship Center in collaboration with the City of S.B. invite you for activities, laughter, and connection with others on a similar journey. Designed for adults with early-stage memory loss (with or without diagnosis) and their care partners, led by dementia-trained facilitators and volunteers. 9-11am. Louise Lowry Davis Center, 111 W. Victoria St. Suggested donation: $10. Call (805) 969-0859. fcsb.org/memorycafe

12/17: S.B. Improv: Drop-in Workshop Players of all abilities are invited to learn about short-form comedy improv with an orientation for those new to improv followed by warm-up, games, and exercises. 7:30-10pm. Jefferson Hall, 1525 Santa Barbara St. $10. Email info@sbimprov.com tinyurl.com/Workshop-Improv

AN AMERICAN HOLIDAY CONCERT

Family-friendly holiday music by American composers/arrangers

New work by awardwinning composer Julia Marie Newmann

Post-concert reception

60-voice Choral Society and orchestra conducted by Artistic Director JoAnne Wasserman

Children from Music Academy SING! Program

Tickets $10-$30 available online or at the door (unless sold-out)

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Photo: Heidi Bergseteren

SATURDAY 12/13

12/13: Solvang Julefest Photos with Santa Paws 10amnoon. Solvang Park, 1630 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free. Call (805) 4657298. tinyurl.com/Solvang-Julefest

12/13: Casa del Herrero Home for the Holidays 2025 3-5pm. Casa del Herrero, 1387 E. Valley Rd., Montecito. $300. Call (805) 565-5653. tinyurl.com/Herrero-Holiday

12/13: Sounds and Stories of a Greek Christmas 3-4:30pm. St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 1205 San Antonio Creek Rd. $30. tinyurl.com/Greek-2025

12/13: S.B. Music Club Free Holiday Concert and Reception 3pm. Free. First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. Email concerts@sbmusicclub.org. sbmusicclub.org

12/13: Ice in Paradise Presents Classic Holiday Hits Show 12:30 and 3:30pm. Ice in Paradise, 6985 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta. $20$30. Call (805) 879-1550. iceinparadise.org

12/13: Christmas Mariachi Festival Featuring Mariachi Plata de WNMU 7pm. The Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $57-$87. Call 805-963-0761. lobero.org/events

12/13-12/14: SBCC Department of Music Presents Quire of Voyces: Mysteries of Christmas Concert 3pm. St. Anthony’s Chapel, 2300 Garden St. $15-$20. Email quireofvoyces@gmail.com quireofvoyces.org/concerts

12/13: Big Brass Holiday Concert Noon-2pm. Storke Placita, 20 E. De la Guerra St. Free. Call (805) 962-2098. Email info@down townsb.org. tinyurl.com/Brass-Holiday-2025

12/13: Inspire Dance S.B. Presents Clara in the Land of Sweets and Rosal Ortega Flamenco Dance Company 3pm. Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo. $30. Email info@inspiredancesb.com. centerstagetheater.org

12/13: Rancho Santa Ynez Estates Holiday Craft Faire 10am-3pm. Rancho Santa Ynez Estates, 1400 Fjord Dr., Solvang. Free Call (805) 688-6818. independent.com/events/holiday-craft-faire

12/13-12/14: Paseo Nuevo Mistletoe Mall Noon-5pm. Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nuevo, Free. Call (805) 963-7147. tinyurl.com/2025-Mistletoe

12/13: Vanae Rivera Presents: CAW Art Holiday Pop-Up 11am-5pm. S.B. Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. Free cawholidaypop@gmail.com. sbcaw.org/upcoming

12/13: S.B. Tennis Club Holiday Boutique 10am-3pm. S.B. Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Rd. Free tinyurl.com/TennisClub-Boutique

12/13-12/14: Sunstone Winery Holiday Market 11am-5pm. Sunstone Winery, 125 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez. Free. Call (805) 688-9463. tinyurl.com/Sunstone-Market2025

12/13-12/14: S.B. Festival Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at the Arlington Sat.: 2:30 and 7pm; Sun.: 2:30pm. The Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. $52-$93. Call (805) 899-2901. santabarbarafestivalballet.com

SUNDAY 12/14

12/14: Holiday 2025 Exhibition Reception Enjoy this holiday exhibition of unique tactile interpretations of the botanical world and landscapes by featured artists Beth Westen and Rebecca August. 11am-2pm. Marcia Burtt Gallery, 517 Laguna St. Call (805) 962-5588. artlacuna.com/exhibits/holiday-2025

12/14: Witches & Brews Night Market Join for brews, food trucks with food for purchase, artisan wares, tarot readings, and more. 6-9pm. Centennial Beer Hall, 5871 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Free tinyurl.com/Witches-Brews-Market

12/14: The 39th Annual Parade of Lights and Winter Wonderland 3-8pm. S.B. Harbor, Stearns Wharf, and West Beach (off Cabrillo Blvd.). Free. Call (805) 897-1962. santabarbaraca.gov/paradeoflights

12/14: Fifth Annual Christmas Cookie Walk Proceeds will support the ministries of Trinity. 9am-noon. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St. Free. Call (805) 965-7419. trinitysb.org/upcomingevents

12/14: Second Annual Santa Paws Holiday Party 3-5pm. Unbearable Skee Lodge, 12 W. Haley St. Free. Email aronashland@ gmail.com. tinyurl.com/Santa-Paws

12/14: The Grace Fisher Foundation’s A Winter Music Showcase Proceeds from this signature event of the year will support the free, year-round arts program at the Inclusive Arts Clubhouse. 6pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $30-$88. Call (805) 899-2222. ticketing.granadasb.org/events

12/14: S.B. Master Chorale & Gainey Vineyards Present Gloria! A Joyous Song We Sing 3-5:30pm. Gainey Estate Vineyard, 3950 E. Hwy. 246, Santa Ynez. Ages 18 and under: free; GA: $35. Call (805) 688-0558. gaineyvineyard.com/events

12/14: S.B. Choral Society Concert: An American Holiday 3pm. Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 La Cumbre Rd. $10-$30. Call (805) 965-6577. sbchoral.org/concert/an-american-holiday

12/14: Treble Clef Chorus Concert: Home for the Holidays 3pm. First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. Donations accepted. santabarbaratrebleclef.wordpress.com/current-season

MONDAY 12/15

12/15: S.B. Master Chorale Presents The Light So Shines 3pm. The Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $30-$60. Email sbmasterchorale@gmail.com sbmasterchorale.org

TUESDAY 12/16

12/16: The 43rd Annual Messiah Sing-Along All proceeds will benefit Unity Shoppe. 7:30pm. First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave. $10. tinyurl.com/Messiah-Sing2025

WEDNESDAY 12/17

12/17: Solvang Julefest Makers Market 3-7pm. Solvang Park, 1630 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free. Call (805) 465-7298. tinyurl.com/Solvang-Julefest

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We wish you all a very peaceful New Year!

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HTO thanks the Phyllis S. Poehler/Walter E. Stremel Charitable Trust, St. Paul, Minnesota, for the funds for our public outreach, including this tribute to our supporters.

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SPREADING JOY, CONNECTION, AND LOVE

SANTA BARBARA DANCE INSTITUTE CELEBRATES TWO DECADES OF DANCE EDUCATION

As founder and executive director of the Santa Barbara Dance Institute (SBDI), Rosalina Macisco has long believed in the transformative power of dance. It’s why she first fell in love with dance during her childhood in New York, why she went on to study dance education through the National Dance Institute and Luna Dance Professional Learning Programs, and what ultimately led her to establish SBDI 20 years ago.

“Growing up with an Italian-American dad and a mom from Puerto Rico two very different cultures and a home with two languages I learned early on that dance was a way to connect and communicate, regardless of language, opinion, or circumstance,” shares Macisco, who performed jazz and ballet in New York. “Dance taught me confidence, expression, and commitment while uplifting my spirits components that have been essential to SBDI’s mission for the past 20 years.”

Working with schools, community organizations, and senior centers with limited-to-no arts programming, SBDI provides direct programming and professional development that immerses people in the world of dance and music, while nurturing creativity, dedication, and teamwork. Since its inception, the nonprofit has reached more than 26,000 individuals and more than 33,000 audience members throughout Santa Barbara County. “Access to dance and the musical arts is so incredibly important maybe now more than ever,” says Macisco. “From preschool-aged children to our elderly and vulnerable communities, bringing dance and music into their lives can help them build confidence, connect with others, develop social-emotional skills, or simply find a deeper connection to themselves.”

SBDI’s offerings span a wide range of ages and needs, including: Dance Infusion, a program enabling teachers to mix dance into their curriculums; Residency for Children, an after-school program fostering creativity and performance; Intergenerational Partnerships, bringing people of every age and stage together; and Dance On, a structured dance and music experience designed for elders.

“This anniversary is especially significant as our work in senior memory care and rehabilitation facilities continues to grow,” adds Macisco, who supports the region’s aging population through SBDI’s Creative Aging programming. Encouraging cognitive health, emotional well-being, and social connection, Dance On serves roughly 200 seniors across five centers each year, including those experiencing

dementia, Parkinson’s, and other cognitive or physical challenges. “Dance On is designed to uplift and shift the energy in senior centers through music and movement,” explains Macisco. “We’re intentional with our music choices, ensuring they resonate with participants because music not only brings people together, but also brings people to life as it pulls back in memories.”

By centering Dance On around music and gentle movements, Macisco and her team create space for meaningful instances.

“Sometimes, it’s helping someone recall a special memory; sometimes, it’s waking up their spirit,” she says. “Other times, it’s simply helping them find joy in the moment by singing along, even if they don’t know the words. It’s about bringing more smiles into the room and allowing our seniors to connect to the present moment.”

Macisco has many stories displaying the program’s positive impact, from a time when a song unlocked a memory of a loved one to another where a mostly wheelchairbound woman got up and started dancing to salsa without realizing it. “Dance can

be as small as moving your hands or one finger,” she adds. “Whichever way a person can participate, even a small amount of movement will connect them to the present.”

Equally meaningful to Macisco is SBDI’s work in early childhood education and development. “Shaping the next generation is such an important part of our mission,” she explains. “To see a child light up, finding success through dance or discovering their love for the arts, truly warms my heart. Music and dance encourage selfexpression, self-discovery, and cultural awareness, and my hope is that what they learn and explore through SBDI carries over to all aspects of their lives.”

The nonprofit has provided direct and professional childhood development programming for school districts across Santa Barbara County, from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria, as well as the Santa Barbara Public Library, Storyteller Children’s Center, and Girls Inc.

SBDI’s impact over the years has been made possible through grants and community support from foundations, businesses, and individuals. This year, thanks to a generous $50,000 matching grant from the Kirby Jones Family Foundation, the community has a unique opportunity to expand SBDI’s efforts even further.

“For 20 years, we’ve built inclusive, inspiring programming that respects, celebrates, and connects people from different age groups, cultures, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds through dance and music, and what a privilege it is to make a difference in people’s lives,” concludes Macisco. “I look forward to continuing SBDI’s mission, inspiring and enriching the lives of thousands more in the decades ahead.”

—Hana-Lee Sedgwick

For more information, see sbdi.org.

The creation of Elings Park which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary and now has bragging rights as the largest privately supported nonprofit public park in the United States has been turned into a reimagined picture book for children. A Bobcat’s Tail, a 32-page, hardback book written by park supporter and local businessman Bruce Giffin and the park’s Executive Director Dean Noble, with whimsical illustrations by Laura-Susan Thomas, a former Disney Imagineer, is based on the real-life community leader Jerry Harwin, who led multi-decade efforts to establish and build Santa Barbara’s nonprofit park.

Once the site of the City Dump and now a beautiful 230acre public park, Elings Park’s main road is named Jerry Harwin Parkway in honor of Harwin’s unique civic contribution. Like many of us who grew up in town, Giffin remembers visiting the dump as a child. “Jerry had a vision that was far ahead of his time,” he says. “He saw how to take this city’s dump and turn it into an area for people and kids, and have it funded by people and kids. That’s what this story is really about. It’s also about how one person, even kids, can make a big difference in the world.”

In this imaginary tale, Jerry takes a sick bobcat he found in Las Positas Canyon to a veterinarian, who sends the pair home with medicine and special milk. Jerry learns that it isn’t easy to care for a wild animal, and he gets the idea of turning the dump into a park suitable for both kids and animals.

He enlists the help of local children to make signs to rally the community to get park plans approved at a meeting with the mayor at City Hall (which really happened). In A Bobcat’s Tail, the bobcat named “Puff”plays a funny role in the outcome as well. The many-years-later happy ending depicts people and animals playing and living side-by-side in the new park, just as Jerry had envisioned.

In addition to the sweet story, the book’s endpapers have illustrations of animals and plants seen at Elings Park, including monarch butterflies, Matilija poppies, manzanita, coyotes, beetles, rabbits, and, of course, bobcats.

—Leslie Dinaberg

All sales of the book benefit the nonprofit Elings Park. A Bobcat’s Tail is available at Chaucer’s Books in Santa Barbara, Tecolote Book Shop in Montecito, and at the Park Office (credit cards only). For more information, visit elingspark. org/bobcat.

Santa Barbara Dance Institute children’s performance

Elings Park is the subject of a new picture book.

Santa Barbara Dance Institute children’s program

DAVID BAZEMORE

COURTESY

PATRON OF THE HEARTS

NEW ARTLABBÉ GALLERY BUILDS A SPECIAL CONNECTION WITH THE COMMUNITY

One of the newest storefronts in Santa Barbara wants you to know all about the products it doesn’t sell.

The Funk Zone newcomer would rather talk about its nonprofit work in the local special needs community, using art and music to help people of all ages express themselves and connect with others.

Its 1,000-square-foot art gallery is across the street from the industrial rollup doors at Lama Dog and Topa Topa. On display inside are prints by Salvador Dalí and original art by Louis Ritman and Joane Cromwell, among others. Works currently for sale range up to $24,000.

But by far the most important art projects associated with ArtLabbé (pronounced “lab-bay”), its operators insist, are produced at the 11 weekly art and music classes it holds for people with disabilities at local schools and residential facilities throughout the Santa Barbara community.

“People experience art and music in a spiritual way,” said Executive Director Nate Grotenhuis, 28. “I know what it’s like to have individuals that do not have the same communication skills to be able to express themselves. These are great tools to help them express what they’re feeling, what they’re going through, their challenges.”

Grotenhuis speaks from experience. One of his younger sisters, Abby, suffered a brain injury as a newborn baby, stemming from complications with meningitis.

Abby was beside Grotenhuis November 13 to unveil a recent ArtLabbé exhibit, Hidden Treasures, which features some rare prints by Dalí, as well as original landscapes by Douglass Parshall and figurative works from Franz Bergmann. The pieces had been tucked away in three Carpinteria storage lockers for the past 10-plus years.

The core mission of the gallery, however, is ArtLabbé’s weekly community classes held at the Devereux and Momentum facilities for people with special needs, as well as in classrooms at La Colina Junior High School and at Dos Pueblos, Santa Barbara, and San Marcos high schools.

Music therapist Meghan Downing, who is legally blind, and art instructor James Grotenhuis, a younger brother of the gallery director, provide instruction and materials free of charge. Both instructors are graduates of the Berklee College of Music in Boston.

The outreach program is in its infancy, but quickly gaining traction. Jake Boone, a special education instructor at Dos Pueblos High School, said his students eagerly look forward to the weekly visits from the ArtLabbé team.

“They love it,” said Boone, who has taught at DP for four years. “Most of the students do the projects all by themselves. Some need a little prompting, some need hand over hand. Today, they each painted a fish, named it, and gave it a story, and then they got in front of the class and described where it was from it’s a lot of skills they’re working on, besides art.”

In addition to remote classes, ArtLabbé hosts weekly events in its Funk Zone space. It’s coordinating with a local program that helps train and transition high school graduates into paying jobs. Grotenhuis said the gallery will bring in a handful of students each week to help clean, organize inventory and make crafts such as Christmas ornaments, which will then be sold there.

Over the years, the flagship Chile gallery has worked with artists Mario Toral, Fernando Cifuentes Soro, Isabel Margarita Heussler, and Eva Holz.

The gallery expanded into nonprofit work in 2016 and in 2018 opened a second gallery in Coral Gables, Florida. ArtLabbé Santa Barbara opened in September. The Funk Zone location is dedicated solely to nonprofit work. Grotenhuis said it is operating on a donated, first-year budget of approximately $200,000, as well as grants from the city and Rotary Club.

It’s a worthy mission many hope to see expanded. Among them is Ryan Frykman, an ArtLabbé participant and honoree. Frykman’s biological mother struggled with mental illness and addiction, and passed a mitochondrial condition onto her children. Frykman’s twin brother died from complications in 2014, sending Frykman into an intense period of pain.

“I was angry, scared, confused,” Frykman told a group gathered at the Hidden Treasures opening. “I didn’t know how to deal with my own pain. And sometimes, I took it out on people I loved…. I didn’t have the tools to express myself in a healthy way.”

With help and support, Frykman persevered and completed school. He now works at Roosevelt Elementary

School and advocates for people with special needs.

And because transportation often is a major challenge for the working families of people with disabilities, Grotenhuis said he aims to secure the use of a dedicated van that would bring students from their schools to the gallery for regular after-school art and music workshops.

ArtLabbé was founded in Santiago, Chile, in 2005 by artist Maria José Fuentes Labbe and theologian Néstor Soto Godoy.

“No matter how dark things can get, there is always light if you keep going,” Frykman said. “No matter what you’re facing, remember this life is not about what happens to you. It’s about whether you choose to grow from it. And turn pain into power. Loss into love. And struggle into strength. I’m living proof of that. Thank you.”

—John Robert Wood

ArtLabbé Academy (111 Santa Barbara Street, Suite H) is hosting an open house on Tuesday, December 16 from 5-7 p.m. to share what their students have been up to recently. See artlabbe.org.

Carmen Garcia enjoys an outdoor ArtLabbe class.

Charles Jefferson takes one of the many community classes offered by ArtLabbe.

James Grotenhuis (left) with Judy Gilder

SISTER ACT(ION)

WITH ‘MY TYPE,’ FILMMAKER SISTERS NICOLE MACNAUGHTON AND KIMBERLY DANEK PINKSON

BRING ROMANCE AND DIABETES HEALTH INFORMATION TO THE SCREEN

Creative inspiration comes from all sorts of places. In the case of the upcoming short film “My Type,” sisters and producing partners Nicole MacNaughton and Kimberly Danek Pinkson’s inspiration was twofold: from Nicole’s 2025 diagnosis with the autoimmune disease, type 1 diabetes (T1D), and from a young love story profiled in People magazine.

The couple Zach White, 23, and Elise Scalfani, 26 connected on a social media account for people living with type 1 diabetes. Zach is the son of one of Nicole and Kimberley’s childhood friends, and once the producers heard the story, “We did some brainstorming together and the idea for our film, ‘My Type,’ was born,” shared Nicole.

“ ‘My Type’ is a modern love story about courage, connection, and the beautiful messiness of being human,” says Kimberly. “The characters have T1D but the film is anchored in universal themes we can all relate to.”

INGRID BOSTROM

AMAZING GRACE AT THE GRANADA

Nicole, who lives on the Mesa with her husband, son, and sister, spoke a bit about some of the challenges of living with her disease. “The weird thing with diabetes is, like type 1, sometimes I feel totally fine, and other times, like when my numbers are going up or down, I feel a little off.”

She continued, “The diagnosis was like a fire hose to the face.”

But both women said that their family ethos has always been that when there’s a challenge, you find a way to turn it into an opportunity to do something positive in the world.

“I fully recognize also that it’s hard and it’s challenging, but there are way harder things to face,” said Nicole. “It’s hard, it’s really hard, but there’s way worse things that can happen to you. It’s something you can deal with and live with. Some days aren’t easy, but it’s manageable.”

In addition to creating an entertaining, romantic short film, which they are currently in the process of completing and submitting to film festivals, the sisters also a goal to raise awareness about what it is like to live with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease, which is different from type 2 diabetes, and run an affiliated impact campaign to support early detection, treatment, and one day, a cure.

In addition to hopes for a strong film festival run, Nicole and Kimberly have

partnered with Santa Barbara–based Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) as one of their nonprofit partners in an impact campaign.

“T1D often feels like an invisible and silent disease,” said SDRI Director of Public Affairs Kara Hornbuckle, who not only has T1D herself but also has two children with the disease. “ ‘My Type’ has the power to raise public awareness and bring our stories into the spotlight. I’m hopeful that this love story will resonate deeply and help others understand the emotional and everyday realities of living with T1D.”

The film’s professional crew came up to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles for the shoot and some even donated their time. NCIS: Los Angeles star Daniela Ruah directs the heartfelt piece, with lead actors Sadie Stanley (Cruel Summer, Karate Kid: Legends) and Jacob Ward (The Summer House). Local Santa Barbara students were background actors, including Hornbuckle’s teenagers with T1D, Kamryn and Lucas, and their friend, actor Emma Racine.

Shot on 16mm film, additional crew members include acclaimed cinematographer Rafael Leyva (Ghost Elephants, The Last Rampage) as director of photography, with casting by Steven Tylor O’Connor (13 Reasons Why, Good American Family).

“For one of our scenes, we needed a food truck, so we partnered with Casa de la Raza to not only provide lunch for our cast and crew, but also to be the food truck and servers in one of our scenes. So, we were

able to support some of the work they are doing to care for local families impacted by the ICE raids,” said Kimberly. Adding, “Director of Casa’s Volunteers, Jacqueline Inda, and her team were really wonderful to work with: professional, collaborative, and they fully jumped in as part of our production! It was really cool to be able to connect and share the experience.”

They also wanted to make sure to thank Opal Restaurant for letting them film there, the Montecito Inn for discounted hotel rooms, and Montecito resident Renee Parker-Werner, who allowed them to film one of the most romantic scenes in her gardens, which are nationally recognized for their style and beauty.

“And all of the cast and crew, like, took cuts from what they normally would charge for something like this because they felt the mission and wanted to be a part of it,” said Nicole.

Reflecting on the whole experience, Nicole said, “One day, I was healthy and living life ‘normally,’ and seemingly out of nowhere, I was in the ER and after two nights at Cottage Hospital, I came home a very different person. There is so much misconception about type 1 diabetes, even screenings for early detection that can delay onset. I wish I had known that and now, I want more people to have that information.”

—Leslie Dinaberg

For more information, see highhighproductions.com/ mytypemovie.

The almost magical, healing, compassionate spirit of the arts comes to The Granada Theatre once again on Sunday, December 14, when Grace Fisher’s Winter Music Showcase returns for its eighth year for an inspiring evening of music and community. Grace Fisher, as many in town are aware (see her 2025 Local Hero story at Independent.com) was a Santa Barbara High senior in 2014, as well as a talented musician scheduled to attend college at Berklee College of Music in Boston, when she contracted a virus that spread to her spine and left her paralyzed from the neck down with what became to be known as acute flaccid myelitis. When she returned to Santa Barbara in 2016, after an extensive period of time in rehabilitation, her mother got the ball rolling for the first musical showcase. That first show took place at Santa Barbara High. Then the next year it was on to the Granada, where it’s been ever since.

The evening will feature a wide range of performances, with Grace showcasing her own compositions and musical arrangements, as well as performances by the Santa Barbara Chamber Players, Jackson Gillies, Will Breman, the Waymarkers, Timo Nuñez’s Arte Flamenco Dance Studio, Chris Fossek, and more.

Among these returning favorites, there will also be a special appearance by Grammy Award–winning artist Michael McDonald (the Doobie Brothers).

“The Winter Music Showcase continues to grow into something bigger than I could have ever imagined,” said Fisher, who said she counts it and the monies raised by it for her foundation, as among her proudest accomplishments.

“It’s not just about the music; it’s about bringing people together, celebrating the extraordinary talents of our community, and proving that art has the power to transcend barriers. Every ticket purchased and every dollar raised directly supports our mission to bring the joy and empowerment of art to people of all abilities. That’s what makes this Showcase so meaningful,” said Fisher.

The Grace Fisher Foundation was founded in 2016 and has worked to spread adaptive art, music, and dance to the disability community through innovative programs and its state-of-theart Inclusive Arts Clubhouse located at La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara. Proceeds from the Winter Music Showcase directly fund these programs, ensuring people of all abilities have access to transformative experiences in the arts. —LD

The Grace Fisher Foundation Winter Music Showcase takes place on Sunday, December 14, at 6 p.m. at The Granada Theatre (1214 State St.). See bit.ly/48CW00Q. For more information about the work of the foundation, see gracefisherfoundation .org

Grace Fisher

Actors Jacob Ward and Sadie Stanley film ‘My Type’ on State Street in Santa Barbara.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

JORGE LOSADA

BURIED MUSICAL TREASURE ON ANACAPA STREET

NEW ALBUM ARLENE RISING UNBURIES ENGAGING, ARCHIVAL ELECTRONIC MUSIC BY DICK DUNLAP

It all started with “Cinema.” I am minding my own business, wrestling with the steady flow of deadlines in my journalist mode and sneaking in music-making on the side, when the email arrives with an enticing blast of music attached. I get scores of such emails in my line of music scribe work, but this one was extra special a beautiful, layered, and, yes, cinematic 11-minute electronic piece of unknown vintage by my longtime friend and musical ally Dick Dunlap.

“Stop the presses and other reality matters,” my ears told me. “We’re on the brink of something very good.” Several months later, Household Ink Records has released an 11-track collection of similar uncategorizable archival gems, opening with “Cinema,” and closing with the album’s title track, “Arlene Rising.” The Arlene in the spotlight is Arlene Dunlap, gifted pianist/piano teacher and Dick’s wife of 60 years, who passed away on November 27 of last year.

The enlightened spark of an e-missive was sent by Glen Dunlap, nephew and caretaker of Dick, in failing health as he approaches his 86th birthday on December 7, Pearl Harbor Day. Glen had been an obsessive sleuth, trolling through piles of musical fragments and finished pieces lurking on piles of tapes of different formats through the decades. To date, he has uncovered dozens of pieces, and he wondered if Household Ink might release “Cinema” as a single, with possibly a few more tracks adding up to an EP. But my curiosity and hunger for more led me to urge for a full, hour-ish-long feast of an album.

Enter the diverse sonic platter of Arlene Rising, which also includes a lovely brief minimalist solo piano piece, “Song of the Sea,” written and performed by Arlene.

The unfolding, unhidden collection has amounted to a particular and specialized archival treasure trove on Anacapa street. More specifically, it lives in the Dunlaps’ longstanding home, with a carriage house/music and art studio/ mad cultural laboratory down below.

I first met Dick with my journalist hat on, entranced by what I heard and saw with his 1981 multidisciplinary installation Intersphere, at the McCormick Gallery of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. He was a uniquely talented musician, painter, and conceptual and sound artist who had shown and performed in Europe and been featured in LIFE magazine. In the McCormick Gallery, Dick would perform a daily half-hour piano improvisation, with echoes of what Keith Jarrett had been up to. I was hooked.

I encountered him at various times, in a story on significant sound artists for the Los Angeles Reader and once for the respected, now-defunct Artweek. On that assignment, I showed up at his house to find him ignoring me while quickly writing out a check. He then handed it to me, in the amount of $12,602.36, in a deadpan, semi-Dadaistic notion of a bribe. A wry, quirky sense of humor is never far from the surface of this guy.

Who could have imagined that, a year after Intersphere, he would agree to team up with me, drummer Tom Lackner, and bassist Chris Symer to create the oddball and hopelessly eclectic group Headless Household. That band/ head space would go on for 36 years (through a SOhO show in January 2020, just pre-COVID clampdown), many concerts and gigs at Baudelaire’s, Center Stage, and elsewhere, and produced nine albums on its in-house Household Ink label.

And it all started with rambling rehearsal and rambling jam sessions in Dick’s carriage house hang zone. Out of our collective improv wanderings, the first piece we considered a “piece” was “Day One: Winning of the White Hats.”

Meanwhile, Chez Dunlap was a famed house of music and learning for a broad swath of Santa Barbara’s for decades. Upstairs, Arlene was one of the city’s most serious and supportive piano teachers around, with a largely classical focus. Those students with a more casual, playful, or jazz leaning would be sent downstairs to study with the more Bohemian loose spirit Dick.

Countless young and not-so-young students passed through the Dunlap house portals, including the children of Independent Editor-in-Chief Marianne Partridge and of Santa Barbara–based film director Andrew Davis (The Fugitive, Holes). Partridge remembers having her daugh-

ter Elizabeth studying with Arlene, while Justin headed downstairs to Dick, who at one point showed the curious youngster the innards of a piano. Partridge recalls that “to get his attention, Dick took a piano apart to show him how it works. They were a lovely couple who seemed to devote their lives to music.”

One of Dick’s student success stories is Benny Lackner, now based in Berlin and working on his third album for the esteemed jazz label ECM Records. Benny now Benjamin in his ECM persona paid tribute to his beloved mentor with the lyrical tune “Anacapa,” from last year’s album Spindrift

Circling back to Arlene Rising, one of Dick’s creative specialties was drawing on his skill and evolving fascination with developments in synthesizers and electronics in music, combined with his organic aplomb as a jazz and new music man. We would periodically get tastes of Dick’s painterly electronic creations, which were occasionally flown into Headless Household albums, or heard in conjunction with art exhibitions such as History of Animals, a sight-and-sound installation at UCSB’s College of Creative Studies in 1990.

“History of Animals” is one of the fascinating and more complex tracks on Arlene Rising, a composite of sound and musical sources, like “Collage,” but Dick’s innate experimental side is counterbalanced by a strong sense of lyricism and melodic contouring. For all the album’s challenging moments, it plays in a fluid fashion, like a maverick model of ambient music: Dick keeps head and heart in check, right through to the gentle reverent sigh of a finale, “Arlene Rising,” to close.

Mystery surrounds the vintages of each song on this album, although we can sometimes get hints from the textures of the synth and sampling sounds. But that X factor adds to the timeless ambience of the music, in parts and as a whole.

Glen’s sleuthing instincts have paid off richly and also opened the floodgates of curiosity about what else is lying in wait on Anacapa. A sequel or two may be in order. The Dunlap mystique lives on. —Josef Woodard

For more information, see householdink.com/dickdunlap, and to hear Arlene Rising on Spotify, see bit.ly/4oQODtC.

Arlene Rising album cover

COURTESY

JOSEF WOODARD

Dick Dunlap, Beagle Studio, 1999

Arlene Dunlap

S.B. Birding

ANCIENT BIRDS

Some Birds Live Surprisingly Long Lives

The oldest-known wild bird in the world has returned for another breeding season to the Hawaiian island of Kuaihelani, also known as Midway Atoll. She’s a Laysan albatross and is at least 75 years old. You might wonder how biologists can know her age with such certainty. She was banded in December 1956 at her nest, already a breeding adult. Laysan albatrosses do not reach sexual maturity until at least six years of age. Each year since, she has returned to the exact nesting spot after spending the winter far at sea. Amazingly, Wisdom, as she is known, is still successfully raising young at her ripe old age.

Banding is one of the surest ways to ascertain a bird’s age, but a fraction of wild birds are banded, and only a tiny percentage of those are recaptured. There’s a lot we don’t know about birds’ longevity, but we do know that larger birds tend to live longer than smaller ones. Geese, ducks, and gulls, for example, have the potential to be long-lived. But what of the song birds, especially the migrants that make twice yearly journeys of thousands of miles? Some of these birds can be surprisingly resilient.

Santa Barbara has a good track record of attracting rarities that come here to winter, not unlike the rich and famous humans. Our coastal climate and abundance of winter food make survival relatively easy. In the 1980s, a Grace’s warbler, a species that normally winters in Mexico, returned to a row of pine trees in Montecito for nine consecutive winters. Another famous winterer was a male hepatic tanager; beginning in 1982, he returned to Rocky Nook Park for at least twelve winters. Another male

hepatic tanager has just returned to Evergreen Park in Goleta for his third winter. It will be interesting to see whether he rivals the Rocky Nook bird for longevity.

Once a bird successfully winters in a given spot, the chances are that, if it survives, it will return to the same area the following winter. The white-crowned sparrow in your yard might have been loyal to its patch of grass for many a year. Another rare, famous winterer has stayed loyal to Bohnett Park, a tiny park on Santa Barbara’s Westside. The bird is a western warbling vireo and has recently returned for its 13th winter. It’s a very rare bird anywhere in the U.S.A. in winter; most winter far south in Mexico.

I live quite close to Bohnett Park and so keep track of the bird. I first saw it on the day of the Christmas Bird Count in January, 2014. Since then, I’ve spent countless hours watching it, and considerably more hours searching for it unsuccessfully. Warbling vireos are small and subtly marked (some might say drab, but not I), and during the winter, they are largely silent. They move quite sluggishly when they move at all, and this makes the bird often difficult to find. I believe this has also helped with our bird’s survival. Its behavior is quite unlike many other small birds such as kinglets, warblers, and finches, which are constantly on the move and calling to one another, a boon for hawks and other predators. The vireo can sit still for five minutes at a time. It spends the great bulk of its time in

dense willows, where it gleans its arthropod prey.

In all the hours I’ve watched the bird, I’ve never seen it come down to the creek to drink or bathe. I’m sure it does (it must!), but it speaks to its great stealth that I haven’t observed these behaviors. The creek in Bohnett, interestingly, is the site of the original Mission Creek before it was channelized.

You can be sure that at first light on January 3, this year’s date for the Santa Barbara Christmas Bird Count, I’ll be at Bohnett Park looking for my old friend, before I head off to search for a variety of other birds. Our bird count was first held in 1902, which makes it the second oldest count in the state. Last year, we recorded 214 species within the count circle, the fourth highest tally in the nation. Whilst the competition to see the most species is fun, the more important goal is to take the pulse of overall bird numbers, which for many species is sadly showing a steep decline.

If you’d like to learn more about the count, and perhaps sign up to participate, you can find more information at santabarbaraaudubon.org.

Story and photos by Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

A male hepatic tanager spent 12 winters at Rocky Nook Park.

This western warbling vireo has returned for its 13th winter in Santa Barbara’s Bohnett Park.

The world’s oldest known wild bird is a Laysan albatross. She’s at least 75 years old. The pictured Laysan was photographed south of the Channel Islands.

My Life

Freedom, and a Quick Escape

The kids at the lake seemed different. It was difficult to put my finger on it, but they seemed bolder. Not more mature, but more experienced, more independent. The adults around the lake weren’t so amused. Called them “lake rats.” But as a little kid, it was cool first meeting them.

The Mischief and Memories of Lake Rats on Minibikes

by Brian Fahnestock

What was it? I wondered. It took me a while to figure out.

I grew up in a small, rural community in a county with fewer than 10,000 people. Six hours south of Chicago. Three hours east of St Louis. Middle of nowhere. Everyone knew everyone.

My dad was the chief of police of our little town. And though the 1960s were an unsettling time in the nation with the Vietnam War and campus unrest, not there. It was a simpler time. Even as a youngster, I mowed my neighbor’s lawns to supplement my allowance and had a paper route. Walked and rode my Stingray bike with my friends all over town.

My dad also chaperoned dances at a lake pavilion about 15 miles outside of town, and that got our family free access to the lake’s public swimming area. A former gravel pit, the small lake was lined with cottages and trailers. Summer homes and a number of slightly nicer, permanent ones.

We loved the lake, and every year, we spent all summer there. By the time I was in middle

school, we had a place. A few years later, we sold the house in town and moved there permanently. My four siblings and I became lake rats.

We quickly learned the one thing that set the lake kids apart from our in-town friends rather than bicycles, the lake kids all had minibikes and motorcycles. The lake was surrounded by farmland and wooded areas. And it all became our new playground. There weren’t many rules.

Back then, a minibike freed you from the confines of the street and offered you unfettered access across lawns, fields, and sidewalks; through woods; and more. Hills or stairways no problem. Our friend group expanded to farm families miles away.

You learn quickly when you’re 14 and miles from home the limited patience of a farmer or which fishermen leave beer in their refrigerator on their dock. The world is yours for adventure, discovery, and mischief. Your motorbike gives you independence, freedom, and a quick escape. It changes you in ways your parents never imagined.

Those were the days of my youth. Wouldn’t trade it for the world.

My wife and I were recently walking up State Street on our way to the Saturday farmers’ market. It was a beautiful day, and the street was busy with kids on e-bikes. I stopped and took a picture of a young boy doing wheelies on his electric dirt bike not even pretending to be a bicycle.

He stopped, glared, uttered a profanity, and quickly rode away.

I grinned, remembering those days.

Not many rules.

Freedom. And a quick escape. n

FOOD& DRINK

Dine

Traditional with Some Tasty Tweaks

Consider that the year Santa Barbara’s Upham Hotel opened was 1871. Other big news that year: Stanley encountered Livingstone, Jesse James’s gang was robbing banks, and the Great Chicago Fire raged. So, the Upham is truly history.

taken over the space. Executive Chef Julian Martinez and GM Jesse Gaddy certainly appreciate the roots of things, as anyone who has dined at their first restaurant Barbareño knows. After all, it’s named after a Chumash language, and one of its signature dishes, Eggamuffins, is a nod to Mickey D’s breakfast sandwich invented in our town.

Get Ah-mazed at Amasa, the Newest Restaurant from the Barbareño Team

BY GEORGE YATCHISIN | PHOTOS BY INGRID BOSTROM

Much more recently, the hotel’s restaurant space, with its inviting veranda on Sola Street, had been the home to Louie’s, a beloved institution. Fortunately, the weight of that history isn’t lost on the Bistro Amasa team that has just

Of course, you don’t get a cornmeal blini, whipped Seascape cheese, coppa from Alle-Pia Fine Cured Meats, and a cured egg yolk at the Golden Arches. That kind of upscaling, rethinking, and attention to detail found at Barbareño is also at work at Amasa.

“Our goal is to start with something traditional and then deliver something above that standard,” Martinez said during a recent visit, as he kindly fed me many of the spot’s dishes. “We wanted to dive into American cuisine quintessentially, food is nostalgic for lots of people, but we wanted to bring some surprise to that. We spent time trying to figure out how to take the Louie’s menu and bring it to 2025.”

If a Louie’s loyalist wandered into Amasa and spotted a meatloaf on the menu, he might feel quite comforted. Even when the dish arrived at the table, it would look like it had the classic ketchup-based slather of sauce atop. But now, that sauce is mole rojo, and the ground meat is spiced lamb and beef.

Just running through the Amasa appetizers makes it clear what the modus operandi of the kitchen is. The shrimp cocktail comes with just-cooked British Columbia crustaceans that taste like smaller cousins of Santa Barbara spot prawns, set in a spiced tomato coulis that’s less thick than a traditional cocktail sauce but somehow packs even more flavor. And yep, you’ll get the horseradish kick, from infused granita that melts in your mouth, of course.

“Restaurant dishes traditionally are very heavy and heavy-handed,” Martinez asserts. “Our way to change that is to focus on freshness, acidity, not huge portions.”

Consider Amasa’s reinvention of oysters Rockefeller. The bivalves, by way of Morro Bay, get a quick char-

S’mores

Roast chicken with vadouvan labneh, chili crunch, and cucumber-mint salad

Bistro Amasa GM Jesse Gaddy (left) and Executive Chef Julian Martinez

Oysters Amasa

Some of Doug Boring’s cocktail creations at Bistro Amasa

coal grill you will get that pleasing sniff of smoke from them and then get hit with tarragon, chive, nori breadcrumbs, a beurre blanc, and a splash of Pernod. The dish is under the “to share” section of the menu, but it’s hard not to devour them all yourself. Similarly, the steak tartare hides a clever trick. What appears to be the typical egg yolk on top is actually a sphere of pureed yellow bell pepper and mustard. Martinez explains he never understood why you needed extra richness on the already luxuriant beef (in this case, Snake River Farms Wagyu), and knew he wanted a contrasting acidity. “Plus, it’s fun,” he added. “People say, ‘I know what this is’ when it arrives, but then follow that with, ‘Hey, what did you do to me?’ ” Martinez and Gaddy also like a bit of ambiguity in their projects to give themselves more room to play. That’s how the new spot’s name came to be. Turns out the Upham was built by a cousin of Honest Abe’s, Amasa Lincoln, who came to Santa Barbara after failing as a rancher.

Note: It’s pronounced ah-MAY-sa, not ah-MAH-sa.

“We were worried with the latter pronunciation, people might think it was a Japanese restaurant,” Gaddy said. “But then we also have the issue of people thinking it’s something to do with the Mesa.”

As another fine detail, the bistro’s logo is a nod to the Upham’s founder even the cocktails come with toothpicks with a broken horseshoe at one end, a symbol of Amasa Lincoln’s failed ranching plans.

Speaking of the cocktails, they are part and parcel of all the rethinking of traditional notions. The luscious gin fizz, a foamy, fun concoction with Chartreuse, lime, celery, and soda, plus the vivid bitter drops on the drink’s “head,” comes with one of those toothpicks mentioned above, suspending a triangle of Manchego cheese. What a delight to have something salty to nibble between your sweet sips.

Martinez also insisted there’d be a special negroni, as it’s his favorite tipple. Talk about messing with names; it’s on the menu as the Boring Negroni, but that’s a joke, as the bar menu is under the purview of Doug Boring. Martinez recalls he told Boring, “Let’s pay a lot of attention to that drink, as it represents what we’re trying to do.” Instead of the typical 1-1-1 recipe of gin-Campari-vermouth, this drink features multiple vermouths

and bitters and an infused gin redolent of strawberry (mostly on the nose). It’s the platonic ideal of the classic.

The mains carry through all the ideas from the apps, such as the steak frites served with a chimichurri redolent of black garlic, so it looks like old-school steak sauce. Or the salmon dish inspired by bagels and lox. Really. The fish is hotsmoked in-house and shows up on top of a farro tossed in some everythingbagel cream, while around the grain is a flavor-rich, clearish tomato water. Crispy shallots do the onion part; dill-caper gremolata does the herbaceous and bitter.

Of all things, the big menu hit since opening has been the roast chicken, which Martinez called “a chicken I would want to eat.” The meat has a good crisp on the outside but remains moist inside even the breast and then takes off into the flavor stratosphere with an exact, bright balance of vadouvan labneh, chili crunch, and a cooling cucumber in feathery strips with mint salad.

And while you might be as full as my word count, you must leave room for dessert, in particular s’mores that’s hockey-puck-plus-sized with the richest, creamiest avocado-cacao mousse, graham-cracker crust base, and koji marshmallow. One order will serve, and delight, four.

As for the future, Bistro Amasa hopes to become, as Gaddy puts it, “more of a sessionable spot where people can come in once a week.” Lunch service should be in place at the beginning of 2026, and eventually, there might even be a cocktail lounge on the Upham’s front porch (alas, the pocket bar doesn’t have room for seats, but it would be a charming, cozy hang). In the meantime, go to Bistro Amasa for the classics and stay for how they are better than you ever remembered.

Bistro Amasa is located in the Upham Hotel (1404 De la Vina St.). See bistroamasa.com.

Coming to La Cumbre Plaza

Reader Caesar let me know that a sign appeared in the window of the former Panera Bread near La Cumbre Plaza that suggests the next tenant will be Mendocino Farms. I did some research and discovered that Mendocino Farms is a Los Angeles–based sandwich and salad chain founded in 2005 that is expanding across several U.S. states. The company began as a small operation beneath the Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown L.A. and has since grown into a regional brand with locations in California, Texas, and Washington.

Known for its rotating menu of sandwiches, salads, and seasonal items, Mendocino Farms emphasizes sourcing ingredients without added hormones or artificial additives. The company says it works with local farms and small producers whenever possible and aims to accommodate a wide range of diets, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

While Mendocino Farms operates in the fast-casual segment, its restaurants are designed to resemble neighborhood cafés rather than standardized chain layouts. The brand’s “Eat Happy” motto reflects an emphasis on customer experience and hospitality, which remain core parts of its training and culture.

Private equity firm TPG acquired a majority stake in Mendocino Farms in 2017, providing capital for growth outside California. Despite its expansion, the company has stated that its goal is to keep the original concept intact a community-oriented restaurant built around approachable food and personal service. More information about Mendocino Farms, including menu updates and locations, is available at mendocinofarms.com

STUFFED BAGELS FROM CALIC NOW AT GELSON’S:

Calic Bagels, the Los Angeles bakery that built a following for its stuffed and cream cheese–filled bagels, is expanding distribution to select Gelson’s Markets, including the Santa Barbara location at 3305 State Street. It marks the first time Calic’s products have been available outside the company’s own stores. The partnership adds Santa Barbara to a list of participating Gelson’s locations that includes Irvine, Long Beach, Silverlake, West L.A., Century City, Newport Beach, Hollywood, Encino, and Calabasas.

Four varieties are being offered: Signature Garlic, Pizza, Habanero, and Bacon Scallion. Each is described as soft, buttery, and filled, made using the tangzhong baking method a technique that originated in Asia and is known

Mendocino Farms

for producing a chewy texture that stays fresh longer.

Calic Bagels was founded in Southern California with the aim of developing its own regional bagel style. The bakery’s head baker, Chef Olivia Zapada, previously worked as a baker at Gelson’s before launching the Calic brand. The bagels can be purchased ready to heat in-store or frozen to warm at home.

FIGUEROA MOUNTAIN BREWING EARNS 35 TH MEDAL: Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. has added another medal to its long list of national honors, earning a silver medal at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) and extending its festival record streak to 15 consecutive years of wins. The award, presented at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, recognized Figueroa Mountain’s Agua Santa Imperial, a full-bodied Imperial Mexican Lager, in the Other Strong Beer–style category. It’s the second straight year the beer has placed in the category, competing among 8,300 beers and ciders from across the United States. “This is a dream come true to not only compete at this level, but to keep the streak alive for the brewery,” said Chris Gonzales, Figueroa Mountain’s Director of Brewing Operations. “It is the most competitive competition and the greatest honor as a brewer.” Visit figmtnbrew.com

EL ENCANTO WELCOMES CHEF JOEL VIEHLAND: El Encanto, the historic landmark hotel on Santa Barbara’s Riviera, has appointed Chef Joel Viehland as executive chef, overseeing all of the property’s dining programs. Viehland brings an impressive résumé that includes training at Gramercy Tavern in New York, a formative period at René Redzepi’s acclaimed Noma in Copenhagen, and national recognition as founding chef of Community Table in Connecticut, where he earned three James Beard Award nominations.

Shrimp cocktail

Inside Bistro Amasa

MENDO MOVE: A sign in the window of the former Panera Bread near La Cumbre Plaza indicates that Mendocino Farms the Los Angeles–based sandwich and salad chain known for its farmfocused ingredients and “Eat Happy” motto is preparing to move into the space.

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WEEK OF DECEMBER 11

ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Home is a building you live in. It’s also a metaphor for the inner world you carry within you. Is it an expansive and luminous place filled with windows that look out onto vast vistas? Or is it cramped, dark, and in disrepair, a psychic space where it’s hard to feel comfortable? Does it have a floor plan you love and made yourself? Or was it designed according to other people’s expectations? It may be neither of those extremes, of course. My hope is that this horoscope will prod you to renovate aspects of your soul’s architecture. The coming months will be an excellent time for this sacred work.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): During the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1872, workers made an uncanny discovery: They could detect approaching storms by observing vibrations in the bridge’s cables. The massive metal structure was an inadvertent meteorological instrument. I’m predicting that your intuition will operate with comparable sensitivity in the coming months, Taurus. You will have a striking capacity to notice subtle signals in your environment. What others regard as background noise will reveal rich clues to you. Hot tip: Be extra alert for nuanced professional opportunities and social realignments. Like the bridge workers, you will be attuned to early signs of changing conditions.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Sloths are so energy-efficient they can survive on 160 calories per day: the equivalent of an apple. They’ve mastered the art of thriving on minimal intake by moving deliberately and digesting thoroughly. Life is inviting you to learn from sloths, Gemini. The coming weeks will be a good time to take an inventory of your energy strategies. Are you burning fuel frantically, or are you extracting maximum nourishment from what you already possess? However you answer that question, I urge you to experiment with being more efficient but without depriving yourself. Try measuring your productivity not by speed and flash but by the diligence of your extraction. Dig deep and be thorough. Your nervous system and bank account will thank you.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): The Danish concept of arbejdsglæde refers to the happiness and satisfaction derived from work. It’s the joy found in labor itself, not just in its financial rewards and prestige. It’s about exulting in the self-transformations you generate as you do your job. Now is an excellent time to claim this joy more than ever, Cancerian. Meditate with relish on all the character-building and soul-growth opportunities your work offers you and will continue to provide.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): In the deep Pacific Ocean, fields of giant tube worms thrive in total darkness around hydrothermal vents, converting toxic chemicals into life-sustaining energy. These weirdly resilient creatures challenge our assumptions about which environments can support growth. I suspect your innovative approach to gathering resources in the coming months will display their adaptability. Situations that others find inhospitable or unmanageable will be intriguing opportunities for you. For best results, you should ruminate on how limitations could actually protect and nurture your development. You may discover that conventional sustenance isn’t your only option.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): For a long time, scientists didn’t understand why humans have an organ called the appendix. Most thought it was useless. But it turns out that the appendix is more active than anyone knew. Among other functions, it’s a safe haven for beneficial gut bacteria. If a health crisis disrupts our microbiome, this unsung hero repopulates our intestines with the helpful microbes we need. What was once considered irrelevant is actually a backup drive. With that in mind as a metaphor, here’s my question, Virgo: How many other parts of your world may be playing long games and performing unnoticed services that you haven’t understood yet? Investigate that possibility!

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the coming months, you’ll be asked to wield your Libran specialties more than ever. Your allies and inner circle will need you to provide wise counsel and lucid analysis. For everyone’s sake, I hope you balance compassion with clarity and generosity with discernment. Certain collaborations will need corrective measures but shouldn’t be abandoned. Your gift will lie in finding equilibrium that honors everyone’s dignity. When in doubt, ask: “What would restore harmony rather than merely appear polite?” True diplomacy is soulful, not superficial. Bonus: The equilibrium you achieve could resonate far beyond your immediate circle.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The Hubble Space Telescope is a school bus-sized space observatory orbiting 320 miles above the Earth. There, it observes the universe free from atmospheric distortion. Its instruments and detectors need to be recalibrated continuously. Daily monitors, weekly checks, and yearly updates keep the telescope’s tech sharp as it ages. I believe it’s a good time for you Scorpios to do your own recalibrations. Subtle misalignments between your intentions and actions can now be corrected. Your basic vision and plans are sound; the adjustments required are minor. For best results, have maximum fun as you fine-tune your fundamentals.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Leonardo da Vinci painted his iconic “Mona Lisa” on a thin panel of poplar wood, which naturally expands and contracts with changes in humidity. Over the centuries, this movement has caused a crack and measurable warping. One side of the classic opus is bending a bit more than the other. Let’s use this as a metaphor for you, Sagittarius. I suspect that a fine quality you are known for and proud of is changing shape. This should be liberating, not worrisome. If even the “Mona Lisa” can’t remain static, why should you? I say: Let your masterwork age. Just manage the process with grace and generosity. The central beauty may be changing, but it’s still beautiful.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Apoptosis” is a word referring to programmed cell death. It’s a process by which your aging, damaged, or obsolete cells deliberately destroy themselves for the benefit of your organism as a whole. This “cellular suicide” is carefully regulated and crucial for development, maintenance, and protection against diseases. About 50-70 billion cells die in you every day, sacrificing themselves so you can live better. Let’s use this healthy process as a psychospiritual metaphor. What aspects of your behavior and belief system need to die off right now so as to promote your total well-being?

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Which parts of your foundations are built to strengthen with age? Which are showing cracks? The coming months will be an excellent time to reinforce basic structures so they will serve you well into the future. Don’t just patch problems. Rebuild and renovate using the very best ingredients. Your enduring legacy will depend on this work, so choose materials that strengthen as they mature rather than crumble. Nothing’s permanent in life, but some things are sturdier and more lasting than others.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Along the Danube River in Europe, migrating storks return each spring to rebuild massive nests atop church steeples, roofs, and trees. New generations often reuse previous bases, adding additional twigs, grass, roots, and even human-made stuff such as cloth and plastics. Some of these structures have lasted for centuries and weigh half a ton. Let’s make this a prime metaphor for you in the coming months, Pisces. I see your role as an innovator who improves and enhances good traditions. You will bring your personal genius to established beauty and value. You will blend your futuristic vision with ancestral steadiness, bridging tomorrow with yesterday.

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EMPLOYMENT

ENGINEERING

CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Manages and reports on income and expenses for Campus Dining’s Retail Operations. Reviews and verifies reconciliation of expense ledgers and ensures that expenses are properly identified, classified, and balanced to the monthly P&L statement. Reports on operational statistics and creates projections on historical data, current demographics, and planned capital expenditures. Provides liaison leadership to departmental units as well as to UCen Accounting and ARIT departments with recommendations and analysis in the areas of labor, accounting, purchasing, and technical equipment. Works closely with Campus Dining’s Retail managers/asst. directors (9) to assist in budget development, recommends cost cutting strategies, provides data on sales history per day or month, assists managers with measuring labor vs. sales per hour to attain or exceed budgeted goals. Researches technical equipment (hardware/software, printers, POS) and makes decisions on selection and purchasing. Oversees 30 computerized and 4 non‑computerized registers and administers 4 different operating platforms. Knowledgeable on each system’s hardware and software and is able to troubleshoot when problems occur. Works with a high level of proficiency in Excel, CBORD menu, inventory; and all other software utilized by Campus Dining Retail Operations. Trains employees in the use of all software and hardware. Performs analysis on bids for all food, non‑food, and leased tenant operations that are part of an RFQ or RFP process. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 3‑5 years of experience in a finance/ accounting/retail role. Advanced proficiency in Excel, foodservice menu software, and inventory. Able to perform analysis on bids for all food and non‑food. Strong analytical and organizational skills and the ability to multitask. Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to connect and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Work hours/days may vary. Satisfactory criminal history background check.

Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $71,600/ yr ‑$80,000/yr Posting Salary Range: $71,600/yr ‑$85,000/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 #82959

The Custodial Supervisor is part of the custodial supervisory team that is responsible for all aspects of the department’s round‑the‑clock custodial services program involving 100+ custodial working staff. The Custodial Supervisor has full management responsibility for achievement of operational, personnel, and customer satisfaction objectives for all staff on their assigned shift. Reqs: High School Diploma required or equivalent certification. 4‑6 years Advanced knowledge in custodial and housekeeping services. Notes: Hours and days may vary to meet the operations needs of the department. a) Visual acuity: Eyesight correction to 20‑20. b) Depth perception: Average depth perception. c) Hearing: Ability to effectively hear and comprehend oral communication. d) Sense of smell: Ability to distinguish smells of various chemicals used in the cleaning process and to detect odors emanating from potentially hazardous conditions.

e) Problem solving skills: Ability to understand and apply University and Department policies and procedures to specific situations. Ability to exercise sound judgment in solving problems. f) Working under pressure: Will assist emergency clean‑up projects, maintain closet inventory of equipment and supplies, and maintain work assignment to department standards. Ability to accomplish work within deadlines; may handle more than one project at a time. g) Working with others: Needs to be able to work effectively in a team environment and needs to receive and follow instruction from supervisors. h) Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English. i) May be required to wear an UCSB‑provided uniform. Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/ or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. Satisfactory criminal history background check.

Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range:

$90,400 to $93,564/year. Full Salary Range: $65,700 to $115,100/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 #82872

EMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS

SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Provides guidance to all levels of the organization, resolving highly complex issues in creative and effective ways. Serves as an experienced consultant and subject matter expert on all employee & labor relations matters and advises management on effective performance management steps, including corrective action and progressive discipline. Provides complex analytical support and functions as management advocate for grievances and complaint resolution processes as well as hearings, arbitrations and unfair practice charge matters. Provides expert guidance on unique personnel issues/problems without precedent or structure and develops/recommends best practice solutions to resolve those issues.

Represents the campus to the Office of the President on systemwide bargaining negotiation strategy and positions. Exercises judgment and professional discretion, relying on advanced and specialized experience within the field, to resolve questions, concerns and grievance for a large and complex group of employees. May serve as a technical leader who provides guidance to all levels within the organization, utilizing specialized employee and labor relations expertise. Reqs: The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Human Resources, Industrial or Labor Relations, Public Administration, or the behavioral or social sciences, as well as a Juris Doctor (JD). Candidates must have 4–6 years of progressively responsible experience in employee and labor relations, human resources, or experience practicing as an attorney. The role requires advanced organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills; strong written and oral communication abilities; and demonstrated experience in conflict resolution. Candidates must have advanced knowledge of employee relations, labor and employment law, union negotiations, and human resources policies and processes, with a clear understanding of how these functions impact the broader organization. The position also requires the ability to provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues, lead management through conflict and change, handle highly sensitive or volatile situations, and exercise sound judgment. Additionally, the candidate must understand the principles of management, supervision, and leadership to offer high‑level strategic counsel. Pay Rate/Range: Budgeted salary $120,000 to $130,000/year. Full salary range $97,200 to $182,000/ year. Notes: This is a hybrid position. Requires occasional travel, designation as a UCSB Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act, a satisfactory criminal history background check, and is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 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 #82708

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT GROUNDSKEEPER

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Performs operational level groundskeeping duties as assigned. Cultivates planted areas; plants, fertilizes and maintains shrubs, small trees, lawns and other ground covers; may operate irrigation systems manually and by automatic controls. Uses a variety of hand and powered tools and equipment, including lawn mowers, edgers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, and vacuums. Cleans grounds and walks of litter; empties trash receptacles; maintains and makes minor repairs to tools, irrigation and drainage systems. Reqs: 1‑3 years one year of experience in grounds maintenance or gardening; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Ability to follow oral and written instructionsRequired to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/ Budgeted Hourly Range: $25.50/hr. to $27.06/hr. Full Hourly Range: $25.50/ hr. to $29.55/hr. 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 #82932

HVAC TECHNICIAN

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Incumbent performs HVAC maintenance work. Installs, repairs, maintains, and inspects heating, ventilating, air conditioning and pneumatic systems and equipment. Installs, repairs and maintains pumps, air compressors, steam and hot water boilers, heating and boiler tubes, heat exchangers, fans, dampers, hydraulic units, control and monitoring systems. Makes working drawings and control diagrams for heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. Work with others as part of a team. Provide direct customer service to campus community. Reqs: High School Diploma or equivalent. 3‑5 years demonstrated work experience in the HVAC trades. 3‑5 years of troubleshooting skills of refrigeration equipment and gas/electrical boilers. Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the installation, repair and maintenance of refrigeration, chilling, air‑conditioning and heating equipment up to 550 tons in capacity, including absorption chillers, pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, reciprocating, centrifugal and screw type compressors, thermostats, electrical, pneumatic and PLC and micro‑processor based controls. Skilled in installing, repairing and maintaining a wide variety of air conditioning, refrigeration, absorption chillers, heating and related systems and equipment. EPA Certificate.

Notes: EPA Universal Technician Certificate. Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/ or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. Pre‑employment physical exam required. Must be able to take night and weekend call‑backs. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/ Range: $47.48/hour. 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 #82310

LEAD STEWARD AT NRSS SANTA CRUZ ISLAND RESERVE

NATURAL RESERVE SYSTEM

Santa Cruz Island Reserve and its field station is a vital piece of research infrastructure – serving as a field research laboratory for scientists and outdoor classroom for students. Under general supervision of the Reserve Director, the Operations Manager helps support research, education and outreach activities at Santa Cruz Island Reserve (SCIR) through their local knowledge and by providing operational research facilities. Assists the Reserve Director as needed with other tasks including interacting with researchers, students, community members using the Reserve as well as Reserve partners, donors and other stakeholders of the facility. In the absence of the Director, to assume responsibilities delegated by the Director. Oversee contracted

maintenance services. Must be available outside of normal working hours and residence onsite is required in housing provided by the University.

Reqs: HS Diploma; 4‑6 yrs Experience in land stewardship or management or natural resource management for scientific and educational use; 4‑6 yrs Demonstrated experience in management of facilities, equipment operations and maintenance, land stewardship and resource monitoring for scientific and educational use; 4‑6 yrs Experience in administrative management of research programs, laboratories, or remote field stations; 4‑6 yrs Experience operating heavy equipment; 4‑6 yrs Experience with coordinating volunteers; 1‑3 yrs Experience with project management.

Notes: Position is located at Santa Cruz Island, one of the northern Channel Islands. May be needed for special events or to respond to emergencies outside of normal work hours. Must be able to hike distances over rough terrain and work in a dusty environment. Must be able to work in the heat as well as freezing weather conditions. May have to work on weekends and/or holidays. Required to be on call outside of normal business hours; Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program; Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/Budgeted

Salary Range: $72,589.36 ‑ $74,023.74/ yr. Full Salary Range: $69,752.83 ‑ $112,171.84/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 #82915

POT WASHER

CAMPUS DINING

Performs essential daily cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment, counters, walls, floors and dining room tables and chairs. Washes pots used for cooking by the kitchen production staff, as well as bowls used to serve food that are too large for the dish machine. Must follow strict safety and sanitation rules to include the use of proper chemicals. Keep the dish machine clean and ready for use. Utilizes high pressure cleaner to remove grease from equipment, garbage cans, doors and walls. Reqs: Less than 1 yr ‑ Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations regarding proper cleaning of pots, safe lifting, and ability to train others in this area or equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Work hours/ days may vary.Pay Rate/Range: $25/hr. 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 #82734

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ADMINISTER OF ESTATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CYNTHIA

CATHERINE RAEL ST. CLAIR CASE No.: 25PR00568

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: CYNTHIA

CATHERINE RAEL ST. CLAIR

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: FRANK ANDRADE in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): FRANK ANDRADE 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:

12/17/2026 AT 8:30 a.m. Dept: SM1

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 312 East Cook Street, Building E Santa Maria, CA 93454.

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 11/21/2025 by Michael Rosales, Deputy. Attorney for

Petitioner: Nancy D. Mendez, Esq.; 1000 Town Center Drive Suite 300, Oxnard, CA 93036; 805‑500‑8513

Published: Nov 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GARY L. HEFFRON, AKA GARY LEE HEFFRON AND GARY HEFFRON CASE No.: 25PR00586

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: GARY L. HEFFRON, AKA GARY LEE HEFFRON AND GARY HEFFRON

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: TAMERA L. HOOD in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): TAMERA L. HOOD 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: 1/06/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SM

2 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 312 East Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454. PROBATE

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of

an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk.

Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 11/17/2025 by Michael Rosales, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Diane E. Robbins; 201 West F Street, Ontario, CA 91762; 909‑391‑9000

Published: Nov 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

DONNA M. HRUDA

CASE NO. 25PR00566

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DONNA M. HRUDA.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LISA J. HRUDA in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LISA J. HRUDA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/29/26 at 9:00AM in

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Dept. SB 5 located at 1100

ANACAPA STREET, P.O.

BOX 21107, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93121‑1107

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner

DONALD F. COATS, JR., ESQ. ‑ SBN 272820

8924 E. PINNADE PEAK RD., #G5‑247

SCOTTSDALE AZ 85255

Telephone (619) 838‑3259

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SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DARYL

ARTHUR HENRY No.: 25PR00571

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: DARYL ARTHUR HENRY

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: CHRISTOPHER COLLACOTT in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): CHRISTOPHER COLLACOTT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/05/2026 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 DIVISION

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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 11/07/2025 by Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Stephen E. Penner & J.A.A. Purves; 1215 De La Vina Street, Ste K Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑965‑0085 Published: Dec 4, 11, 18, 24 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER Non‑Domiciliary ESTATE OF: CAROL S. FUNK (also known as Carol Schwartz Funk) No.: 25PR00605

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: CAROL S. FUNK (also known as CAROL SCHWARTZ FUNK)

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: BRIAN FUNK in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name):

1. Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the Goleta Union School District (“District”) will receive sealed bids for Multi-Prime Contractors for the following Roofing and Mechanical Equipment Replacement Projects (“Project” or “Contract”):

• Bid No. 2026-100, Mountain View Elementary School

• Bid No. 2026-200, Hollister Elementary School

2. The Projects consist of: Removal and replacement of the roofing system with affected rough framing and HVAC/Mechanical Equipment

3. To bid on this Project, the Bidders are required to possess one or more of the following State of California contractors’ license(s): Roofing Contractor C-39 and HVAC//Mechanical Contractor C-20 be registered as a public works contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to the Labor Code.

4. Contract Documents will be available on or after Monday December 1, 2025 for review, print and download from Building Connected.

5. Sealed bids on the form provided by the District will be received at the District Facilities Office, 401 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117 on Tuesday January 13, 2026 at the following times the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud:

• Mountain View Elementary School – 1:00pm

• Hollister Elementary School – 2:00pm

6. A bid bond by an admitted surety insurer on the form provided by the District a cashier’s check or a certified check, drawn to the order of the Goleta Union School District, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, shall accompany the Bid Form and Proposal, as a guarantee that the Bidder will, within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the Notice of Award, enter into a contract with the District for the performance of the services as stipulated in the bid.

7. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on Tuesday December 9, 2025 and Thursday December 11, 2025 at the following times and locations:

• 2026-100 Mountain View E.S. - 8:00 AM at 5465 Queen Ann Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

• 2026-200 Hollister E.S. – 9:00 AM at 4950 Anita Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

8. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond if it is awarded the Contract for the Work.

9. Inquiries shall be sent to jmark@kitchell.com

BRIAN FUNK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/26/2026 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 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 12/02/2025 by Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Dana F. Longo of Fauver Large Archbald & Spary LLP; 820 State Street, 4th Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑966‑7000 Published: Dec 11, 18, 24 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

MICHAEL J. CARRAGHER

CASE NO. 25PR00535

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MICHAEL J. CARRAGHER.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SARAH M. CARRAGHER in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SARAH M. CARRAGHER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.

(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without

obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/08/26 at 9:00AM in Dept. SB 5 located at 1100 ANACAPA STREET; MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 21107, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93121‑1107

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner SCOTT D. FISHER, ESQ. ‑ SBN 128454 SCOTT D. FISHER, A PROF. LAW CORP.

9454 WILSHIRE BLVD., PENTHOUSE SUITE BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212

Telephone (323) 944‑0011 12/11, 12/18, 12/24/25 CNS‑3990918# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

STUART J. BIRDT

CASE NO. 25PR00607

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of STUART J. BIRDT.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by AMIR ROSENTHAL in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that AMIR ROSENTHAL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the

personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/26/26 at 9:00AM in Dept. SB 5 located at Street Address: 1100 ANACAPA ST., Mailing Address: P.O. Box 21107, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner

GAMBLE T. PARKS ‑ SBN 230413

FENNEMORE LLP

1006 SANTA BARBARA STREET

SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

Telephone (805) 420‑6010 12/11, 12/18, 12/24/25 CNS‑3992793# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DONNA MARIE MARK, also known as, DONNA M. MARK and DONNA MARK No.: 25PR00588

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: DONNA MARIE MARK, also known as DONNA M. MARK and DONNA MARK A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ROBERT MARK in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): ROBERT MARK 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: 02/19/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. ANACAPA DIVISION

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general 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 11/13/2025 by Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Jeffrey B. Soderborg; 1900 State Street Suite M Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑687‑6660 Published: Dec 11, 18, 24 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY ROBERTSON No.: 25PR00603

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MARY ROBERTSON, aka. MARY FOX or MAUREEN ROBERTSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: CARA DASCENZO in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara. THE PETITION requests that (name): CARA DASCENZO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/26/2026 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)

LEGALS (CONT.)

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 12/01/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Julianna M. Malis; Santa Barbara Estate Planning 14 W. Valerio Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑946‑1550

Published: Dec 11, 18, 24, 31 2025.

BULK SALE

NOTICE IS hereby given that between December 5th and December 15th, 2025, at www.StorageTreasures. com, the undersigned, State Street Storage (4001 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93110), will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by the following occupant(s):

Unit #3207 – 5x10 – Eileen O’Neill Bags of items, bathroom/kitchen supplies, travel bags, storage racks.

Unit #3229 – 5x10 – Gretchen Hauer Cardboard boxes, air conditioner, plastic storage containers, paintings, vase and step‑ladder.

Unit #3911 – 8x9 – Kurtis Fong Metal storage shelves, clothing racks, clothing, belts, cleaning supplies, crates, boxes, couch, appliances, plastic container.

We encourage the occupants to contact us immediately to resolve the balance and avoid the sale; redemption is available any time before the sale is completed by paying the full amount due.

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ABANDONMENT

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: CONEJO SERVICES: 2639 Lavery Court #7 Newbury Park, CA 91320 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 3/10/2025 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2025‑0000632. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Conejo Valley Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (same address) The business was conducted by an A Corporation. Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 14, 2025 Signed by: GARY SOLTANI/ CFO Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 9/10/25, FBN 2025‑0002622 E73. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SMILE AND SNAP BOOTH: 4995 Pebble Hill Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93111;Christian A Ramirez (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: CHRISTIAN A RAMIREZ/OWNER

with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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 E76. FBN Number: 2025‑0002705. Published: Dec 11, 18, 24, 31 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SBACOUSTIC: 2685 Memory Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Kevin L Gillies (same address) Michael Holland 107 Via Del Cielo Santa Barbara, CA 93109 This business is conducted by A Copartners Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: KEVIN GILLIES/CO‑FOUNDER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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: 2025‑0002693. Published: Dec 4, 11, 18, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHEPARD PLACE SHOPS: 1001‑1025 Casitas Pass Road Carpinteria, CA 93013; Micheal Towbes Construction & Development, Inc. 6950 Hollister Avenue Suite 200 Goleta, CA 93117

This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 01, 1984. Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 27, 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: 2025‑0002475. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PEPPERIDGE FARM SANTA BARBARAP: 4588 Nueces Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Fernando Zermeno (same address)

This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 12, 2006. Filed by: FERNANDO ZERMENO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 12, 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: 2025‑0002602. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHEPARD PLACE PROFESSIONAL, SHEPARD PLACE OFFICE BUILDING: 5320 Carpinteria Avenue Carpinteria, CA 93013; Micheal Towbes Construction & Development, Inc. 6950 Hollister Avenue Suite 200 Goleta, CA 93117

This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 01, 1984. Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 27, 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: 2025‑0002474. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN2025‑0002405

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WEST CREEK VILLAS, 222 NORTH T STREET, LOMPOC, CA 93436 County of SANTA BARBARA STANDARD WEST CREEK AGP LLC, 31899 DEL OBISPO STREET SUITE 150, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675

RCC MGP LLC, 14131 YORBA ST SUITE 204, TUSTIN, CA 92780

This business is conducted by a

Limited Partnership

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Joseph Ouellette, Secretary of Standard West Creek AGP LLC, General Partner of Lompoc Village 88, L.P.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/20/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11/25

CNS‑3984639#

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WILLOW SPRINGS APARTMENTS, WILLOW SPRINGS: 60 Willow Springs Lane Goleta, CA 93117; Micheal Towbes Construction & Development, Inc. 6950 Hollister Avenue Suite 200 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 21, 2008. Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 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 E35. FBN Number: 2025‑0002489. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AGUILERA’S METAL WORK: 4900 Dorrance Way, E Santa Barbara, CA 93013; Javier Aguilera Barrientos (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 17, 2025. Filed by: JAVIER AGUILERA BARRIENTOS/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 17, 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: 2025‑0002632. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SWEET HUSTLE, SWEET STREET DESSERTS

SB: 5629 Trigo Road, B Goleta, CA 93117; Goleta Desserts Inc 233 Hill View Drive Goleta, CA 93117

This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 13, 2025. Filed by:

ANNETTE RODRIGUEZ/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 E35. FBN Number: 2025‑0002427. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CONEJO SERVICES HVAC, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL, CONEJO SERVICES ROOFS, POOLS, AND GARAGE DOORS, CONEJO SERVICES HVAC, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, ROOFS POOLS, GARAGE DOORS, CONEJO SERVICES POOLS, CONEJO SERVICES POOLS AND PONDS, CONEJO SERVICES PONDS, CONEJO SERVICES PLUMBING, CONEJO SERVICES ELECTRICAL, CONEJO SERVICES HEATING, AIR, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL, CONEJO SERVICES GARAGE DOORS, CONEJO SERVICES LIGHTING, CONEJO SERVICES INSULATION: 2550 Azurite Circle Newbury Park, CA 91320; Conejo Services 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 N/A. Filed by: GARY SOLTANI/CFO 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 E4. FBN Number: 2025‑0002449. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

SERVICES ROOFS, CONEJO

SERVICES ROOFS AND GARAGE DOORS, CONEJO SERVICES ROOFS, POOLS AND GARAGE DOORS: 2550 Azurite Circle Newbury Park, CA 91320; Local Roofs 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 N/A. Filed by: GARY SOLTANI/CFO 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 E4. FBN Number: 2025‑0002450. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RESPECTED ELECTRIC: 8605 Santa Monica Blvd. #941409 West Hollywood, CA 90069; Respected Electric 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 Nov 17, 2025. Filed by: ANDREW JOHN MCCORMICK/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 17, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUMIDA GARDENS APARTMENTS, SUMIDA GARDENS: 122 Sumida Gardens Lane Goleta, CA 93111; Micheal Towbes Construction & Development, Inc. 6950 Hollister Avenue Suite 200 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 30, 2003. Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 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: 2025‑0002488. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

GREENBARK 30 BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM PROJECT

CASE NOS. 24-0001-GPA, 24-0002-ORD, 24-0007-DP, 24-0002-CUP, 24-0002-DRB

Location: Unaddressed parcel at the northern terminus of Viajero Drive; Assessor Parcel Number 079-210-053

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Goleta (City), as Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”), has completed a Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (Draft IS/IS/MND) for the Greenbark 30 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project (Project). A general description of the Project is provided below. The City invites comments on the adequacy and completeness of the environmental analysis and mitigation measures described in the Draft IS/MND during the public review period from December 11, 2025, through January 9, 2026.

The Planning Commission will be the City’s decision-maker regarding the adequacy of the analysis of the Draft IS/MND and on the merits of this Project after receiving recommendations from the Design Review Board (DRB). No hearing dates before the DRB and the Planning Commission have been set at this time. Separate notices for these public hearings before these review bodies will be provided in the future.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: The primary components of the proposed Greenbark 30 Battery Energy Storage System Project are summarized below:

• 36 Tesla Megapack 2 XL battery units standing 9’-2” tall to provide up to 30 MW of stored power.

• Area will be surrounded with 8’ tall ornamental no-climb fencing with landscape screening on the north, south and eastern property lines.

• The parcel’s General Plan land use designation and zoning is General Commercial (C-G). The Applicant is requesting a General Plan Amendment and Rezone from C-G to Office and Institutional (I-OI).

• Major Conditional Use Permit to allow the Major Utilities use (battery storage).

• The project was filed by Tim Murphy, ERM on behalf of Scale Micgrogrids, LLC.

LOCATION AND ZONING: The 2.1-acre project site is located at an unaddressed parcel at the northern terminus of Viajero Drive (Assessor’s Parcel Number 079-210-053) in Goleta, California. The project site is within the Inland Area and is bordered by 7780 Hollister Avenue to the south, Viajero Drive to the east, 30 Las Armas Drive to the West, and the Union Pacific Railroad Right-Of-Way to the north. The project site is designated “General Commercial” by the City of Goleta’s General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan. Portions of the project site are designated as Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area in the City of Goleta’s General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan Conservation Element. The project site is currently zoned “General Commercial.”

PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE DRAFT EIR: The Draft IS/MND is available for a 30-day public review period from December 11, 2025, to January 9, 2026. The Draft EIR is available on the City’s website starting on December 4, 2025.

The Draft IS/MND concludes that the Project would not result in any significant and unavoidable project-specific or cumulative impacts (Class I).

The Draft IS/MND concludes that the Project would have potentially significant, but mitigable, impacts on the environment (Class II) in the areas of: Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Transportation, Tribal Cultural Resources, and Wildfire.

CORTESE LIST: The Project site is not listed on the EnviroStor online database of hazardous site records maintained by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control TSC in coordination with the California State Water Resources Control Board consistent with Government Code § 65962.5 (the “Cortese list”).

DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY and FURTHER INFORMATION: The Draft IS/MND will be posted on December 11, 2025, on the City’s CEQA website at https://www.cityofgoleta.org/your-city/planning-and-environmental-review/ceqa-review. Hard copies of the Draft IS/MND will be available for review at Goleta City Hall’s Main Lobby, the Goleta Valley Library Express, and the Goleta Community Center. For more information about this project, contact project planner Travis Lee at 805-562-5528 or tlee@cityofgoleta.gov. Para consultas en espanol, comuniquese con Marco Martinez al (805) 9562-5500 o mmartinez@cityofgoleta.gov

DRAFT IS/MND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The public review period begins on December 11, 2025, and ends on January 9, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. All letters should be addressed to Travis Lee, Associate Planner, City of Goleta, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA 93117 or tlee@ cityofgoleta.gov All comments must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. on January 9, 2026. Please limit comments to environmental issues only. When possible, please use email to submit public comments.

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

Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, December 11, 2025

LEGALS (CONT.)

the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E76. FBN Number: 2025‑0002636. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

COAST WHOLESALE: 249 Burton Mesa Boulevard A Lompoc, CA 93436; Garrett L Sabin (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

ORDINANCE NO. 25-10

25, 2025. Filed by: GARRETT SABIN/ OWNER 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

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 16 (SUBDIVISIONS) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT STATE PLANNING LAW AND PROVIDE VARIOUS MINOR ZONING CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS AND FINDING THE AMENDMENTS TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CASE NO. 25-0003-ORD).

On December 2nd, 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”) conducted the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 25-10 amending Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code to address State law consistency, remedy issues identified during implementation of Title 17, and provide clarity to existing regulations in Title 17.

The City Council of the City of Goleta passed and adopted Ordinance No. 25-10 at a regular meeting held on the 2nd day of December 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: MAYOR PRO TEMPORE KASDIN, COUNCILMEMBERS KYRIACO, REYES-MARTÍN AND SMITH.

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: MAYOR PEROTTE

ABSTAIN: NONE

The ordinance will be effective 31 days from the date of adoption.

A copy of the ordinance is available at the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerkgroup@ cityofgoleta.org, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, or by calling the office at (805) 961-7505.

Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk

Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, December 11, 2025

ORDINANCE NO. 25-11

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, 1) AMENDING THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS TO TITLE 15 “BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION” OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE: CHAPTER 15.01 “BUILDING CODE”, CHAPTER 15.03 “ELECTRICAL CODE”, CHAPTER 15.04 “PLUMBING CODE”, CHAPTER 15.05 “MECHANICAL CODE”, CHAPTER 15.08 “ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”, CHAPTER 15.11 “RESIDENTIAL CODE”, CHAPTER 15.12 “GREEN BUILDING CODE”, CHAPTER 15.15 “ENERGY CODE”, CHAPTER 15.16 “HISTORICAL CODE”, CHAPTER 15.17 “EXISTING BUILDING CODE”, CHAPTER 15.18 “REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE”, CHAPTER 15.19 “INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE”, 2) ADDING CHAPTER 15.23 “CALIFORNIA WILDLAND- URBAN INTERFACE CODE” AND 15.24 “CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE” ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE ABOVE LISTED CODES BY THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION, 3) ADOPTING LOCAL CITY AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 15.01 (BUILDING CODE), AND 4) FINDING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND ADOPTING THE NOTICE EXEMPTION

On December 2nd, 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”) conducted the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 25-11 adopting by reference the 2025 Building Codes and existing Local Amendments by reference as stated in the title of this notice.

The City Council of the City of Goleta passed and adopted Ordinance No. 25-11 at a regular meeting held on the 2nd day of December 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: MAYOR PRO TEMPORE KASDIN, COUNCILMEMBERS KYRIACO, REYES-MARTÍN AND SMITH.

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: MAYOR PEROTTE

ABSTAIN: NONE

The ordinance will be effective 31 days from the date of adoption. A copy of the ordinance is available at the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerkgroup@ cityofgoleta.org, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, or by calling the office at (805) 961-7505.

Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk

Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, December 11, 2025

E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002540. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RANCHO FRANCISCAN APARTMENTS, RANCHO FRANCISCAN SENIOR APARTMENTS, RANCHO FRANCISCAN: 221 Hitchcock Way #107 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Micheal Towbes Construction & Development, Inc. 6950 Hollister Avenue Suite 200 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 29, 2013. Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/CHIEF

FINANCIAL OFFICER 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: 2025‑0002492. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MEGANN ELSIE PHOTOGRAPHY: 5142 Hollister Ave 13 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Megann E Drost (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 15, 2025. Filed by: MEGANN DROST/ INDIVIDUAL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 04, 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: 2025‑0002544. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA GROCERY OUTLET: 2840 De La Vina St. Santa Barbara, CA

93105; Pointe Pescade 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 Nov 14, 2025. Filed by: NESRINE RABIA/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0002620. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PATTERSON PLACE APARTMENTS, PATTERSON PLACE: 120 S. Patterson Avenue Goleta, CA 93117; Micheal Towbes Construction & Development, Inc. 6950 Hollister Avenue Suite 200 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec 03, 1992. Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 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: 2025‑0002491. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PACIFIC OAKS APARTMENTS, PACIFIC OAKS: 7170 Davenport Road Goleta, CA 93117; Micheal Towbes Construction & Development, Inc. 6950 Hollister Avenue Suite 200 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 01, 1984.

Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER with the County

ORDINANCE NO. 25-12

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: 2025‑0002485. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA HEALTHCARE: 2261 Las Positas Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Santa Barbara Healthcare LLC 1599 Sinaloa Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93108 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 11, 2025. Filed by: PATRICK MCDERMOTT/ MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 12, 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 E28. FBN Number: 2025‑0002595. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ENCINA MEADOWS APARTMENTS, ENCINA MEADOWS: 5839 Encina Rd #107 Goleta, CA 93117; Micheal Towbes Construction & Development, Inc. 6950 Hollister Avenue Suite 200 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 01, 1984. Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 27, 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: 2025‑0002480. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.12 ENTITLED “GREEN BUILDING CODE” OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE CERTAIN LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (“REACH CODE”) AND DETERMINE THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

On December 2nd, 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”) conducted the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 25-12 amending Chapter 15.12 Green Building Code of the Goleta Municipal Code to make certain local amendments to the 2025 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code (“Reach Code”). The Ordinance would enhance long-term public health and welfare by contributing to the overall reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the reduction of air pollutants associated with gas powered vehicles and combustion by increasing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging requirements for new construction and significant alterations. As part of the Ordinance, new local amendments substantially equivalent to those adopted by the City in 2024 are proposed as follows: 1) new single family residential developments shall provide one Level 2 EV Charging Receptacle and one Level 1 EV Charging Receptacle; 2) new offices and retail developments shall provide 7% of parking spaces with EV capability and 23% of parking spaces with EV Charging Stations (EVCS); and 3) all other new nonresidential developments shall provide 15% EV capable parking spaces and 15% EVCS spaces. A hearing to consider establishing local building laws more stringent than the statewide standards is allowed by Public Resources Code Section 25402.1(h)2.

The City Council of the City of Goleta passed and adopted Ordinance No. 25-12 at a regular meeting held on the 2nd day of December 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: MAYOR PRO TEMPORE KASDIN, COUNCILMEMBERS KYRIACO, REYES-MARTÍN AND SMITH.

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: MAYOR PEROTTE

ABSTAIN: NONE

The ordinance will be effective January 1, 2026.

A copy of the ordinance is available at the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerkgroup@ cityofgoleta.org, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, or by calling the office at (805) 961-7505.

Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk

Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, December 11, 2025

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LOS POSITAS SHOPPING CENTER: 2251‑2285 Calle Real Goleta, CA 93117; Micheal Towbes Construction & Development, Inc. 6950 Hollister Avenue Suite 200 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 01, 1984. Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 27, 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: 2025‑0002476. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BACKYARD PIZZA LAB: 4059 Via Zorro #A Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Christopher James Honeyman (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 01, 2025. Filed by: CHRISTOPHER HONEYMAN with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 12, 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: 2025‑0002598. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LOS CARNEROS BUSINESS CENTER: 6483‑6489 Calle Real Goleta, CA 93117; Micheal Towbes Construction & Development, Inc. 6950 Hollister Avenue Suite 200 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 01, 1984. Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 27, 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: 2025‑0002473. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CALLE REAL SHOPPING CENTER, : 5677‑5787 Calle Real Goleta, CA 93117; Micheal Towbes Construction & Development, Inc. 6950 Hollister Avenue Suite 200 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 01, 1984. Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 27, 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: 2025‑0002472. Published: Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CALLE REAL CENTER,

LEGALS (CONT.)

FBN2025‑0002534

File No.

The following person(s) is (are)

doing business as:

FLAWLESS DIGITIZING, 804 N VOLUNTARIO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 County of SANTA BARBARA

AUSTIN A DWORACZYK

WILTSHIRE, 804 N VOLUNTARIO

ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

This business is conducted by an Individual

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable.

S/ AUSTIN A DWORACZYK

WILTSHIRE

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/03/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11/25

CNS‑3986797#

SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN2025‑0002531

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

METRIQ HEALTH, 2812 VERDE VISTA, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 County of SANTA BARBARA

THOMAS R. ANDERSON, MD, INC., 2812 VERDE VISTA, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

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.

METRIQ HEALTH

S/ THOMAS R. ANDERSON, M.D.,

CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/31/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/26, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/25

CNS‑3987689#

SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FBN2025‑0002440

File No.

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

AMR, 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;State of Inc./Org./Reg. 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 Sep 21, 2015.

S/ THOMAS A.A. COOK, SECRETARY

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/23/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/26, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/25

CNS‑3986397# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN2025‑0002533

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GRUNGE MUFFIN BAND, 2610 CALDERON DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455 County of SANTA BARBARA

TECHS IN BLACK LLC, 4413 CREW LN, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455; 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/ STEVEN MCCONE, MANAGING MEMBER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/03/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/26, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/25

CNS‑3986799# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN2025‑0002571

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

WEST ARTHUR AVE, 3905

STATE ST. STE. 7‑368, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 County of SANTA BARBARA

WEST ARTHUR AVE LLC, 2108 N ST STE N, SACRAMENTO, CA 95816

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 10/20/2025. WEST ARTHUR AVE LLC

S/ ABIMBOLA JOHNSON, Member

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/06/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/26, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/25

CNS‑3986305# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PEDREGOSA

PUBLISHING: 400 East Pedregosa Street Apt L Santa Barbara, CA 93103; John M Hanna (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 08, 2025. Filed by: JOHN HANNA/ OWNER 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 E35. FBN Number: 2025‑0002486. Published: Nov 26. Dec 4, 11, 18 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LOCALITHIC: 340 Rutherford St Apt 50 Goleta, CA 93117; Justin G Barthel 5662 Calle Real #133 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 Nov 15, 2025. Filed by: JUSTIN GREGORY BARTHEL/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 15, 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: 2025‑0002646. Published: Nov 26. Dec 4, 11, 18 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMERICAN RIVIERA WELLNESS: 731 E. Haley St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Dudley American Riviera Psychiatry And Medical Practice, P.C. 601 E. Micheltorena St. Unit 13 Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 08, 2024. Filed by: GABE DUDLEY/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 17, 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: 2025‑0002633. Published: Nov 26. Dec 4, 11, 18 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JAMS, JASMINE’S ALTERNATIVE MUSIC SCHOOL: 631 1/2 N Milpas Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103; The Star Jasmine Foundation 126 Cooper Road Santa Barbara, CA 93109 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 14, 2008. Filed by: NANCY LEE EARLE/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 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 E49. FBN Number: 2025‑0002575.

Published: Nov 26. Dec 4, 11, 18 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PIERCE CONSULTING & COACHING: 154 Valdivia Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Eric J Pierce (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 10, 2025. Filed by: ERIC J PIERCE/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 19, 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: 2025‑0002652. Published: Nov 26. Dec 4, 11, 18 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: YVONNETHESOMM.COM: 2341 N. Ventura Ave. Ventura, CA 93001; Yvonne O. Sandbloom (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 19, 2025. Filed by: YVONNE O. SANDBLOOM with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 19, 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: 2025‑0002647. Published: Nov 26. Dec 4, 11, 18 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KELLER

WILLIAMS PISMO BEACH, KELLER

WILLIAMS SAN LUIS OBISPO, KELLER WILLIAMS OJAI, KELLER

WILLIAMS VENTURA, KELLER

WILLIAMS OXNARD, KELLER

WILLIAMS NORTH COUNTY, KELLER

WILLIAMS CAMARILLO, KELLER

WILLIAMS SOUTH COUNTY, KELLER

WILLIAMS SANTA BARBARA, KELLER

WILLIAMS SANTA YNEZ, KW SANTA YNEZ: 1511 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; SB Wealth 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 N/A. Filed by: NICHOLAS RESENDEZ/ SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002688. Published: Dec 4, 11, 18, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VIGNA LAW GROUP: 8939 S. Speulveda Blvd, Suite 102, Los Angeles, CA 90045; Greg Vigna, M.D., J.D., A Professional Law Cororation 951 N. Patterson Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93111. This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 02, 2013. Filed by: GREG VIGNA/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 04, 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: 2025‑0002727.

Published: Dec 11, 18, 24, 31 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

GENERATION FARADAY: 118 E. Ortega St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Merakai 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 Nov 11, 2014. Filed by: RYAN JUDY/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002682. Published: Dec 4, 11, 18, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: YOU ONLY BETTER THERAPY: 533 E. Micheltorena St., #103 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; You‑Only Better, 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 Nov 12, 2025. Filed by: YVONNE O. SANDBLOOM with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002672.

Published: Dec 4, 11, 18, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

FRONTIER: 1445 East Mountain Drive Montecito, CA 93108; Yield Capital Partners, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Comapny Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: JON YLVISAKER/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0002669. Published: Dec 4, 11, 18, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

LONGEVITY: 1025 Cindy Lane, Carpinteria, CA 93013; Prohealth (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 04, 2019. Filed by: ROBERT

BRUNSMAN/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E63. FBN Number: 2025‑0002684. Published: Dec 4, 11, 18, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUNNY HOUSE STUDIO: 1810 Chapala Apt 4, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Ellen L Stayner (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 02, 2025. Filed by: ELLEN LEE STAYNER/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002698. Published: Dec 4, 11, 18, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMADOR CONSULTING & COACHING: 1332 Santa Barbara Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Matchmaking 25 S. Salinas Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Comapny Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 10, 2020. Filed by: LISA DARSONVAL/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 13, 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: 2025‑0002610. Published: Dec 4, 11, 18, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN2025‑0002618

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

PERSONAL CERAMICS, 836

ANACAPA ST #20009, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102 County of SANTA BARBARA

DEAR HARLEM WORLD,, LLC, 836 ANACAPA ST #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 L PERSON JR, MANAGER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/14/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/25

CNS‑3984172# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COVE ECO GEAR: 4063 Via Zorro, Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Scalable Business Hub 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 11, 2025. Filed by: ALEXANDRA LOOS/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002677. Published: Dec 4, 11, 18, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LEON SUMMIT AGENCY: 525 San Ysidro Road, Suite D‑245, Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Femme D’Affaires International 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 Nov 01, 2025. Filed by: ZAINAB ABDULLAH/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002697. Published: Dec 4, 11, 18, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PLAN B BILLIARDS: 1418 Burton Mesa Blvd Lompoc, CA 93436; Maxwell Joy Merriment, LLC 740 N H Street #258 Lompoc, CA 93436 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 21, 2025. Filed by: LORIEL JOY HOLMES/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E55. FBN Number: 2025‑0002408. Published: Dec 4, 11, 18, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TOWER ROOFING INC: 5276 Hollister Avenue, 407, Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Tower Roofing In. (same address)

This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 6, 1991. Filed by: CHAD MCCLINTOCK/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002695. Published: Dec 4, 11, 18, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN2025‑0002619

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

EXECUTIVE PRO CLEANING, 605

CASTILLO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 County of SANTA BARBARA

GEOVANNY HIPOLITO, 605

CASTILLO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

This business is conducted by an Individual

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 13, 2025. S/ GEOVANNY HIPOLITO, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/14/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/24/25

CNS‑3988933# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2025‑0002535

The following person(s) is doing business as:

SERENA GARDEN VILLAS 1316 S. BROADWAY SANTA MARIA, CA 93454, County of SANTA BARBARA. 1314 S BROADWAY LLC, 20720 VENTURA BLVD SUITE 300 WOODLANDS HILLS, CA 91364; CA

This business is conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE /s/ STEVE HEIMLER, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/03/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/24/25

CNS‑3989261# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN2025‑0002627

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TOYOTA OF SANTA BARBARA PRE OWNED CENTER, 425 S KELLOGG AVE, GOLETA, CA 93117 County of SANTA BARBARA VAG TSBCA, LLC, 14747 N NORTHSIGHT BLVD SUITE 111‑ 431, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260 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 11/06/2025. TOYOTA OF SANTA BARBARA PRE OWNED CENTER S/ JENNIFER A BONGRATZ, VICE PRESIDENT OF MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/14/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/25

CNS‑3990251# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MY WAY HOME: 2231 Sturgis Road, Suite A, Oxnard, CA 93030; Ventura County Community Development 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: BERTHA GARCIA/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 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 E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002558. Published: Dec 11, 18, 24, 31 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FEUSIER ORTHODONTICS, WRIGHT & FEUSIER ORTHODONTICS: 111 W Micheltorena St, Ste 100, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Wright & Feusier Dental Group, 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 Jan 01, 2017. Filed by: JOHN R FEUSIER/PRESIDENT/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 06, 2025. This statement expires five

URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 25-__U

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 17.41.030 OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

On December 16, 2025, at the Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”) will consider possible adoption of a proposed urgency ordinance that would replace the City’s existing ADU and JADU regulations (Section 17.41.030 of the GMC) with a new set of citywide ADU and JADU standards that will fully comply with the changes in State laws (Assembly Bills 462 and 1154 and Senate Bills 9 and 543). Changes to the City’s ADU and JADU regulations relate to: ADU and JADU Sizes, Quantity of Building Permit Only ADUs, ADU Permitting Process, ADU Processing in the Coastal Zone, Fire Sprinklers, JADU Owner-Occupancy, Disaster-Affected Areas, and Impact Fees. Additional revisions include minor alignments with State ADU law and clarifying clauses and subsection titles, where appropriate. If adopted, the Urgency Ordinance will be effective on December 16, 2025. Any interested person may obtain a copy of the proposed urgency ordinance at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, California 93117 or by calling City Hall at (805) 961-7505.

Deborah Lopez City Clerk

Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, December 11, 2025

LEGALS (CONT.)

years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E4. FBN Number: 2025‑0002566. Published: Dec 11, 18, 24, 31 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KAMUNITY PROPERTIES LLC: 3760 State Street Suite 100, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Kamunity Properties LLC P.O. Box 30270 Santa Barbara, CA 93130. This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec 23, 2022. Filed by: SHEILA BROTHERTON/ MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002671. Published: Dec 11, 18, 24, 31 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHELBY

SWANSON THERAPY: 629 State St, Suite 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Shelby A Swanson PO Box Buellton, CA 93427. This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 10, 2025. Filed by: SHELBY

SWANSON/LMFT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 04, 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: 2025‑0002739. Published: Dec 11, 18, 24, 31 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: APEX CLUB: 27 W. Anapamu., 262, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Hybrid Health Solutions 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 01, 2025. Filed by: LUCAS MILLER/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 04, 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: 2025‑0002581. Published: Dec 11, 18, 24, 31 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EMBODYING THE GODDESS: 791 Park Lane W, Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Cynthia M Abulafia (same address). This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec 01, 2025. Filed by: CYNTHIA ABULAFIA/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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 E76. FBN Number: 2025‑0002706. Published: Dec 11, 18, 24, 31 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CORRIGAN & COMPANY: 138 Powers Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Ventura County Protective Financial And Insurance

Services, 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 Jan 01, 1993. Filed by: KRISTINA THOMAS/SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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: 2025‑0002740. Published: Dec 11, 18, 24, 31 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as:

WARMSTONE ADVISORS: 351 Paseo Nuevo Floor 2, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Warmstone, 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 Nov 20, 2025. Filed by: MICHAEL WARM/ OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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: 2025‑0002723. Published: Dec 11, 18, 24, 31 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN2025‑0002556

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ADAPTHEALTH 5782 THORNWOOD DR., GOLETA, CA 93117 County of SANTA BARBARA VERIO HEALTHCARE, INC., 555

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) will receive proposals for Laundry Room Services (lease) for HASBARCO-owned and managed properties located in Santa Barbara County, CA, until 2:00 p.m. on the 30th day of December 2025, at 817 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc, CA, at which time and place all proposals will be opened and kept confidential until contract award.

Request for Proposal (RFP) documents are available on the HASBARCO website www.hasbarco.org

SANTA BARBARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE

SANTA BARBARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE

The following list of disbursements are unclaimed by the listed payees and held by the Santa Barbara Unified School District. If you have a claim against these funds, please contact the Internal Auditor, phone (805) 963-4338 x 6235. Proper proof of claim and current identification must be provided before funds will be released. A claim form will need to be submitted by the date below. All checks listed are held in the general fund.

EAST NORTH LANE, STE 5075, CONSHOHOCKEN, PENNSY 19428; CA

This business is conducted by a Corporation

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable.

S/ JASON CLEMENS, CFO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/05/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/25, 12/31/25

CNS‑3993109# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COASTAL CASH ACCESS: 1543 Live Oak Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93105;Vera A Bernard 1280 Franciscan Ct Unit 4 Santa Barbara, CA 93013 . 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: VERA BERNARD with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 12, 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: 2025‑0002599. Published: Dec 11, 18, 24, 31 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

WILLIAMS CENTRAL COAST: 1511 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; SB Wealth 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 N/A. Filed by: NICHOLAS RESENDEZ/SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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: 2025‑0002716. Published: Dec 11, 18, 24, 31 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KIMCHI KOREAN BBQ: 3132 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Kimchi BBQ 3132 Inc. 1221 Lydon St Apt 9 South Pasadena, CA 91030 )This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 25, 2025. Filed by: JUSTIN PARK/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 08, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the

The following list of disbursements are unclaimed by the listed payees and held by the Santa Barbara Unified School District. If you have a claim against these funds, please contact the Internal Auditor, phone (805) 963-4338 x 6235. Proper proof of claim and current identification must be provided before funds will be released. A claim form will need to be submitted by the date below. All checks listed are held in the general fund.

Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002755. Published: Dec 11, 18, 24, 31 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN2025‑0002628

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REDEYE CANNABIS, 311 NORTH F ST, LOMPOC, CA 93436 County of SANTA BARBARA

GOLDEN STATE REMEDIES, 311 NORTH F ST, LOMPOC, CA 93436

This business is conducted by a Corporation

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not applicable. GOLDEN STATE REMEDIES, S/ SEVAK OVSEPYAN, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/14/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/25, 1/1/26

CNS‑3990440# SANTA BARBARA

LIEN SALE

EXTRA SPACE STORAGE, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 10 S. Kellogg, Goleta, CA 93117. December 23, 2025, at 3:30pm.

Sandra Shields

Donald Breazeale

Robert Figuero

Deborah Hicks

Jim Flicker

Kelly Burlison

Adriana Bello

Chloe Armstead

Angela Beltran

Carlos Estrada

April Davin

Austin Rezendes

Leianna Arzate

Eric Moore

Angela Talarico

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

EXTRA SPACE STORAGE, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those

individuals listed below at the location indicated: 6640 Discovery Drive, Goleta, CA 93117. 12/23/2025 at 3:30 PM

Linda Brandt

Zahra Ashley Benngerman Gibbons

Zhiyuan Zhang

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

NAME CHANGE

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

SCOTT CASE NUMBER: 25CV06891

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: CARON ELAINE SCOTT

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: CARONE ELAINE

SCOTT AKA KAREN ELAINE KASOLD

PROPOSED NAME: CARONE JOY

SCOTT

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 14, 2026, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, 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 11/07/2025, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published Nov 20, 26. Dec 4, 11 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: RITA CLERIHEW BRIND’AMOUR NUMBER: 25CV06174 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: RITA CLERIHEW

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY INVESTMENT GRADE AUDIT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RELATED CONSERVATION MEASURES FROM ENERGY SERVICES COMPANY (ESCO)

BRIND’ARMOUR 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: RITA CLERIHEW BRIND’AMOUR PROPOSED NAME: RITA CLERIHEW KIRKPATRICK

Funds not claimed by January 5th, 2026 become the property of Santa Barbara Unified School District. This notice and its contents are in accordance with California Government Code Section 50050. Check Date Check Number Amount Payee

Funds not claimed by January 5th, 2026 become the property of Santa Barbara Unified School District. This notice and its contents are in accordance with California Government Code Section 50050.

10/7/2022 11352662 62.00 Angelica Avalos

8/31/2022 12704600 90.04 Harry Bernard

9/30/2022 12704775 55.41 Harry Bernard

10/7/2022 11352670 17.00 Elisa Carmen

9/30/2022 11352479 26.25 Garret Carranza

10/7/2022 11352662 62.00 Angelica Avalos

9/16/2022 11352201 111.00 Alejandra Cortes

8/31/2022 12704600 90.04 Harry Bernard

8/5/2022 11351451 40.00 Crystal McDonald

9/30/2022 12704775 55.41 Harry Bernard

10/7/2022 11352703 21.75 Kristine Duncan

10/7/2022 11352670 17.00 Elisa Carmen

7/8/2022 11350980 50.00 Sauileone Faiga

9/30/2022 11352479 26.25 Garret Carranza

10/31/2022 12704972 2165.96 Andre Forestiere

9/16/2022 11352201 111.00

11/30/2022 12705206 2701.05 Andre Forestiere

Alejandra Cortes

8/5/2022 11351451 40.00 Crystal McDonald

10/21/2022 11352941 336.26 Ilse Hance

10/7/2022 11352703 21.75 Kristine Duncan

9/23/2022 11352300 23.00 Samantha Hanrahan

7/8/2022 11350980 50.00

10/7/2022 11352706 29.50 Quinn Henry

Sauileone Faiga

12/2/2022 11353782 43.55 Patricia Madrigal

10/31/2022 12704972 2165.96 Andre Forestiere

7/15/2022 11351022 200.00 Maximillian Mattern

11/30/2022 12705206 2701.05 Andre Forestiere

The Santa Barbara Unified School District (“District”) is seeking proposals/ Qualifications from qualified persons or entities (“Responders”) to provide energy efficiency investment grade audit and implementation of related conservation measures from an energy service company (ESCO). The District seeks an Energy Services Company (ESCO) to maximize energy and related operational cost savings to pay for facility upgrades, improvements, and services. These upgrades, improvements, and services will be implemented via an Energy Savings Performance Contract (“ESPC” or “Contract”).

Statements/proposals in the prescribed form must be received by January 16, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Unified School District Administration Office, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101. Attention: Marina Verdian

The Request for Proposals (RFP) will be on file and available to view, download through the District website at www.sbunified.org. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Santa Barbara Unified School District, attention Marina Verdian, Director of Facilities and Operations, 724 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-963-4338 X 6238 or mverdian@sbunified.org

The Santa Barbara Unified School District reserves the right to reject any and all submissions at its discretion.

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 30, 2026, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101, SANTA BARBARA 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 12/03/2025, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published Dec 11, 18, 24, 31 2025. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: LISA ELLEN HARRIS NUMBER: 25CV07204 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: LISA ELLEN HARRIS 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: LISA ELLEN HARRIS PROPOSED NAME: OLIVIA LISA HARRIS 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 26, 2026, 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 12/02/2025, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterne of the Superior Court. Published Dec 11, 18, 24, 31 2025.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC Sec. 6105 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24073 et seq.) Escrow No. 12247‑TP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be

10/21/2022 11352941 336.26

7/15/2022 11351026 150.00 Joseph Nanai

Ilse Hance

10/7/2022 11352678 27.00 Mireya Ocampo

9/23/2022 11352300 23.00 Samantha Hanrahan

9/30/2022 12704788 690.93 Gilbert Palafox

10/7/2022 11352706 29.50 Quinn Henry

10/21/2022 11353003 336.26 Barbara Pieters

12/2/2022 11353782 43.55 Patricia Madrigal

7/15/2022 12704311 448.00 Josue Pule Rodriguez

7/15/2022 11351022 200.00

8/5/2022 11351459 24.26 Sienna Toro

Maximillian Mattern

9/8/2022 12704628 31.05 Kidest Woldeyesus

7/15/2022 11351026 150.00 Joseph Nanai

10/7/2022 11352678 27.00 Mireya Ocampo

9/30/2022 12704788 690.93 Gilbert Palafox

10/21/2022 11353003 336.26 Barbara Pieters

7/15/2022 12704311 448.00 Josue Pule Rodriguez

BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SANTA BARBARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

By: Marina Verdian, Director of Facilities and Modernization

Published: December 4, 2025, December 11, 2025.

Sign up for INDY TODAY! LEGALS (CONT.)

being sold are generally described as: EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES AND FURNITURE, GOODWILL TRADENAME, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT, AND COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE and is/are located at: 3132 STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

The type of license(s) and license no(s) to be transferred is/are:

41‑ON‑SALE BEER &WINE EATING

PLACE #561349 . And are now issued for the premises located at: SAME The bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of: TIME ESCROW INC, 3055 WILSHIRE BLVD, # 1150, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 and the anticipated sale/transfer is DECEMBER 30, 2025 The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $ 420,000.00 , which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION/AMOUNT CASH

$126,000.00; DEMAND NOTE

$294,000.00; ALLOCATION TOTAL

$420,000.00 . It has been agreed between the seller(s)/licensee(s) and the intended buyer(s)/applicant(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. KIMCHI HOPE, INC. SELLER(S)/LICENSEE(S) JUSTIN PARK , BUYER(S)/APPLICANT(S)

4462754‑PP SB I 12/11/25

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK

SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 37036‑AU NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made.

The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) are: S.B. HEALTH CARE ACQUISITION, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 2261 LA POSITAS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

Doing business as: SANTA BARBARA HEALTHCARE All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: NONE

The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME

The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) are: SANTA BARBARA HEALTHCARE, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 2261

Interested persons may review the application for this project at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering Antenna Structure Registration (Form 854) file no. A1348039 and may raise environmental concerns about the project under the National Environmental Policy Act rules of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 CFR §1.1307, by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Requests for Environmental Review must be filed within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC's website and may only raise environmental concerns. The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalreq uest, but they may be filed with a paper copy by mailing the Request to FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. A copy of the Request should be provided to: Environmental Assessment Specialists, Inc. at 71 San Marino Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003 or via email at gjl1999@easenv.com

12/11/25

CNS‑3989793# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

CELLCO PARTNERSHIP and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to trench fiber from an existing wireless communications tower at the approx. vicinity of 6600 Cathedral Oaks Road, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA 93117 (lat: 34‑ 26‑57.084, long:‑119‑51‑15.9012). Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Taylor Blackbourn, t.blackbourn@trileaf.com, 2121 W Chandler Blvd, Suite 108, Chandler, AZ 85224, (480) 850‑ 0575.

LA POSITAS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 The assets being sold are generally described as: THE BUSINESS, GOODWILL, FIXTURES, FURNITURE, AND FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, TOOLS, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, WEBSITE, LIST OF CUSTOMERS, TRADE NAMES, SIGN, ALL TRANSFERRABLE PERMITS, FRANCHISES, LEASES, CUSTOMER DEPOSITS, AND SALEABLE MERCHANDISE FOR RESALE, STOCK IN TRADE, AND WORK IN PROCESS ON HAND and are located at: 2261

LA POSITAS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: ESCROW MATTERS INC, 20300

VENTURA BLVD, #325, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364 and the anticipated date of the sale is DECEMBER 30, 2025

The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. The person with whom claims may be filed is: ALEXANDRA ULLMAN C/O ESCROW MATTERS INC, 20300

VENTURA BLVD, #325, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be DECEMBER 29, 2025 which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above. Dated: NOVEMBER 25, 2025 SANTA BARBARA HEALTHCARE, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY , Buyer(s) 4467327‑PP SB I 12/11/25

PUBLIC NOTICES

AT&T MOBILITY LLC is proposing to install a telecommunication tower and associated equipment for AT&T site CSL01590 located at 290 Ellwood Canyon Road, Goleta, Santa Barbara County, CA 93117 [34° 26 24.7” N; 119° 53’ 52.1” W ] . The height will be 15.2 meters above ground level ( 63.7 meters above mean sea level). The faux water tower antenna structure is not required to have FAA Style Marking/Lighting at this time.

CA 93121‑1107 Court fills in case number when form is filed. Case Number: 25CVO4691

Case Name: Monte L Wilson v. Far West Guns The people in 1 and 2 must attend court: 12/15/2025 9:00 am SB 3 , Darrel E. Parker Date: 7/29/2025 Clerk, by Is/ Gabriel Moreno , Deputy nstructions for the person suing: Do not use this form to recover COVID‑19 rental debt, which is unpaid rent or other financial obligations under a tenancy due between March 1, 2020, and September 30, 2021. (See Code of Civil Procedure, §1179.02.) To recover COVID‑19 rental debt, use form SC‑500, Plaintiffs Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court. You are the plaintiff. The person you are suing is the defendant. Before you fill out this tbrm, read form SC‑100‑INFO, Information for the Plaintiff, to know your rights. You can get form SC‑100‑INFO at any courthouse or county law library, or go to wwwcourts;ca,goqb•ms. Fill out pages 2, 3, and 4 of this form. Make copies of all the pages of this form and any attachments—one for each party named in this case and an extra copy for yourself. Take or mail the original and the copies to the court clerk’s office and pay the filing fee. The clerk will write the date of your trial in the box above. Your court may allow electronic filing, Check your local court website for information: www.courts.cagovIfind‑my‑courthon.

• You must have someone at least 18—not you or anyone else listed in this case give each defendant a court‑stamped copy of all pages of this form and any pages this form tells you to attach. There are special rules for “serving,” or delivering, this form to public entities, associations, and some buSihesses. See forms •SC404, SC‑104B, and SC‑1040. • Co to court on your trial date listed above. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case.

Published: Nov 13, 20, 26. Dec 4 2025.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO):

MARK R LOWRY DBA DIRTHOG CONSTRUCTION, Does 1 to 20, inclusive

12/11/25

CNS‑3989903#

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT SUMMONS

PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to the person being sued: • You are the defendant if your name is listed in on page 2 of this form or on form SC‑100A. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in on page 2, • You and the plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you do not go to court,‑you may lose the case, If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim. • Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. • Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you and to protect your rights. Aviso al Demandado: Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en c de la pagina 2 de este formulario, o en el. formulario SC‑100A, La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que figura en de la pagina 2. Usted y el Demandante tienen clue presentarse en la corte en la fecha del juicio indicada a continua.cion. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si pierde el caso, la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagar este reciamo. • Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su easo • Lea este formulario y todas las pc ginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos.

Order to Go to Court

Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 7/29/2025 8:29 AM

By: Gabriel Moreno , Deputy

Fill In court name and street address: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara Anacapa Division 1100 Anapa’a Street Santa Barbara,

de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

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.

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center(www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services 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. !ADVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro

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, California 93121‑1107 CASE NO: (Número del Caso): 25CV03755

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección, y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante que no tiene abogado es): Alexander V. Hettena, Esq. The Hettena Law Firm, LC, 31348 Via Colinas #106, Westlake Village, CA 91362 (818) 735‑9570; DATE (Fecha): 06/10/2025. by (Secretario) /s/ Naylea Calderon, Deputy (Adjunto) Published: Nov 26. Dec 4, 11, 18 2025.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Shonda R. Williams, as Trustee of 518 & 518 1/2 W. Arrellaga Street Trust, Humberto G. Gomez, as Trustee of 518 & 518 1/2 W. Arrellaga Street Trust, Edwin Rodriguez, as Trustee of 518 & 518 1/2 W. Arrellaga Street Trust, Jorge Chacon, as Trustee of 518 & 518 1/2 W. Arrellaga Street Trust, Ruben Ramirez, an individual, Rosa Torres Ramirez, an individual, and DOES 1‑50 inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Juan M. Montanez, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information

at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center(www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services 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. !ADVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. 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, California 93121‑1107 CASE NO: (Número del Caso): 25CV04305

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección, y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante que no tiene abogado es): Arbat, A Law Corporation, P. O. Box 1444 , Glendora, CA 91740; T (213) 279‑2979; F; (213) 785‑2979; E: main@arbatlaw.com

DATE (Fecha): 07/10/2025. by (Secretario) /s/ Naylea Calderon, Deputy (Adjunto) Published: Dec 11, 18, 24 2025.