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Volume 40 #2039, Dec. 18-24, 2025

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Editor in Chief Marianne Partridge Publisher Brandi Rivera Executive Editor Nick Welsh Senior Editor Tyler Hayden Senior Writer Matt Kettmann Associate Editor Jackson Friedman Opinions Editor Jean Yamamura Arts, Culture, and Community Editor Leslie Dinaberg Calendar Editor Terry Ortega Calendar Assistant Isabella Venegas News Reporters Ryan P. Cruz, Callie Fausey, Ella Heydenfeldt Senior Arts Writer Josef Woodard Mickey Flacks Fund Fellow Christina McDermott Copy Chief Tessa Reeg Copy Editor Nathan Vived Sports Editor Victor Bryant Web Content Manager Don Brubaker Social Media Coordinator Maya Johnson Food Writer George Yatchisin Travel Writers Macduff Everton, Mary Heebner Art Director Xavier Pereyra Associate Production Manager Bianca Castro Graphic Designers Leah Brewer, Diego Melgoza Columnists Dennis Allen, Gail Arnold, Sara Caputo, Christine S. Cowles, Laura Gransberry, Betsy J. Green, Shannon Kelley, Austin Lampson, Melinda Palacio, Cheri Rae, Hugh Ranson, Amy Ramos, Starshine Roshell Contributors Ingrid Bostrom, Rob Brezsny, Cynthia Carbone Ward, Ben Ciccati, Cheryl Crabtree, John Dickson, Roger Durling, Camille Garcia, Chuck Graham, Keith Hamm, Rebecca Horrigan, Gareth Kelly, Kevin McKiernan, Zoë Schiffer, David Starkey, Ethan Stewart, Brian Tanguay, Tom Tomorrow, Kevin Tran, Jatila Van der Veen, Isabelle Walker, Maggie Yates, John Zant Director of Advertising Sarah Sinclair Marketing and Promotions Administrator Richelle Boyd Advertising Representatives Suzanne Cloutier, Bryce Eller, Ariana Hugo, Tonea Songer, Scott Maio Digital Marketing Specialist Graham Brown Business Operations and Accounting Manager Erin Lynch Office Manager/Legal Advertising Tanya Spears Guiliacci Distribution Gregory Hall Interns Alice Dehghanzadeh, Nataschia Hadley, Izadora Hamm, Emily Vesper Columnist Emeritus Barney Brantingham Photography Editor Emeritus Paul Wellman Founding Staff Emeriti George Delmerico, Richard Evans, Camille Cimini Fruin, Laszlo Hodosy, Scott Kaufman Honorary Consigliere Gary J. Hill Indy Kids Bella and Max Brown; Elijah Lee, Amaya Nicole, and William Gene Bryant; Henry and John Poett Campbell; Emilia Imojean Friedman; Rowan Gould; Finley James Hayden; Ivy Danielle Ireland; Madeline Rose and Mason Carrington Kettmann

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by RYAN P. CRUZ, CALLIE FAUSEY, JACKSON FRIEDMAN, TYLER HAYDEN, ELLA HEYDENFELDT, CHRISTINA McDERMOTT, NICK WELSH, and JEAN YAMAMURA

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Transfer of Title and Permits from Exxon to Sable Rejected 3-1

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or the second time in six weeks, the county supervisors voted to deny Sable Offshore’s application to transfer the title and permits to operate from Exxon Mobil. Sable, a new Houston-based oil company, purchased three offshore oil platforms, a processing and storage plant, and a 125-mile pipeline in February 2024 and now need the transfer documents to legally begin operations.

A staff report stated that “Sable has amassed a significant track record of systemic non-compliance,” demonstrating “… a lack of diligence and a pattern … of failing to notify regulatory agencies” of its proposed work. The supervisors found that the company repeatedly failed to obtain authorization before beginning the much-contested repair work on the badly corroded pipeline that ruptured in May 2015, resulting in a major oil spill in the waters along the Gaviota Coast.

The staff report accused Sable of ignoring regulatory directives and failing to provide accurate records to regulating agencies. This pattern of outright contempt prompted the supervisors to conclude that Sable lacked the “skills and training necessary to operate the permitted facility in compliance with all applicable county codes.”

In its two short years in existence, Sable has been fined $18 million by the California Coastal Commission for violating, among other things, two cease-and-desist orders for work on the pipeline until it secured a coastal development permit. It aroused the wrath of the California Attorney General for

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doing unpermitted repair work near coastal creeks and streams. And Santa Barbara’s District Attorney filed criminal charges against it for disregarding state environmental requirements.

Santa Barbara County is the only county on the planet with a law requiring that the transfer of a major oil operation be approved by county regulators. Enacted in the early 1990s, it was a time when large oil operators were selling to smaller companies—dismissively described as “fly-by-night” companies.

The county feared that many of these companies lacked the resources to run a large industrial enterprise safely. Worse, they often did not have the financial wherewithal to clean up a spill, should one occur.

This marks the first time in county history that such an application has been rejected.

Sable Offshore has always threatened to challenge the constitutionality of the ordinance in court, if the county denied the transfer.

Considering that the law is untested, some supervisors who voted to block Sable remain uncertain what legal weight their decision will have.

At the very least, it will further fuel Sable’s efforts to secure federal offshore permits to bypass the pipeline altogether and move its oil — drilled from platforms in federal waters — via an oil treatment tanker also located in federal waters. What influence President Trump’s full-throated insistence on CONT’D ON PAGE 8

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County Faces $66M Budget Shortfall

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ack in April, Santa Barbara County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato outlined what on the political horizon kept her awake late at night; this Tuesday, she shared the bad news in freshly grim detail with the Board of Supervisors. Based on her bleak fiscal prognosis, all five supervisors might need sleeping pills to get any rest.

Looking ahead over the next five years, Miyasato explained that the county government was looking at $66 million in cumulative budget shortfalls. Of that, she said, $26 million can be explained by chronic deficits that have afflicted certain general fund operations, like the departments of Public Health and Social Services. Some of it stems from a projected increase in wages and benefits.

But $40.3 million, she said, will be caused by federal and state funding cuts to social

safety net programs. If the supervisors want to keep those programs whole for the next year alone, it will cost them $23 million they currently do not have.

She recounted how at a recent gathering of county executives, one speaker noted, “The safety net was shrinking,” only to be corrected by someone saying, “Someone punched a hole in it.” For example, she said the county will lose $11.4 million in indigent care medical coverage over the next two years because of federal changes to Medi-Cal eligibility. Even so, she said, the county is still required to provide that service.

“The indigent care program was created by the state to provide medical assistance to uninsured, low-income individuals who cannot afford care. The county is the legally mandated provider of last resort for medi-

cally indigent adults, ensuring access to basic health services when other coverage options are unavailable.”

With the state looking at an $18 billion budget shortfall—that’s $5 billion worse than previously anticipated—she said there’s little hope that Sacramento can bail the county out.

After Miyasato and county budget director Paul Clementi unleashed the blizzard of bad budgetary news, the supervisors described their choices ahead as “grim,” “bleak,” “tough,” and “painful.”

Between now and April—when budget deliberations begin in earnest—they will have to figure out what the most essential functions of county government are and what programs are simply nice but not necessary. —Nick Welsh Read the full story at independent.com/news.

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Bellosguardo

The beachside Bellosguardo estate, a city landmark and former home to the wealthy Clark family, was officially approved to receive conditional-use permits to allow docent-led tours and special events at the 23-acre property. The Santa Barbara Planning Commission approved the permits in a 6-1 vote, despite comments from commissioners who were concerned that the Bellosguardo Foundation has been operating in a legal gray area with informal tours and events occurring over the past four years.

California’s last nuclear power plant is staying open longer than planned. On 12/11, the California Coastal Commission voted 9-3 to approve a permit allowing the Diablo Canyon Power Plant, perched above Avila Beach of San Luis Obispo County, to continue operating through at least 2030. The controversial decision was conditioned on Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), the plant’s operator, agreeing to permanently conserve 4,000 acres of surrounding land from commercial or residential development. PG&E is also seeking a 20-year license renewal from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, which would allow the plant to operate until 2045.

COURTS & CRIME Police are investigating a reported sexual assault near SBCC’s East Campus at around 4:30 a.m. on 12/13. The survivor reported the incident took place near the creek off Rancheria Street. “Initial information indicates the survivor was walking alone at the time of the assault and did not know the suspect,” the department said.

“A suspect description is not available at this time.”

SBCC Superintendent Superintendent/President Erika Endrijonas confirmed the survivor is an SBCC student and said that the college is “working closely with SBPD on the situation, providing video surveillance, campus notifications, and timely warnings to be transparent with our SBCC community.” Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the SBPD at (805) 882-8900.

A stolen bicycle with a GPS tracker led Santa Barbara police to a motel-room standoff and the arrest of two individuals with criminal histories on 12/13, after officers spotted the bike through the window of Agave Inn on the 3200 block of State Street. The two suspects, Adrian Rodriguez, 27, and Amanda DeLuna, 28, initially refused to respond or exit the room.

Officers surrounded the unit, and the pair surrendered nearly three hours later, around 11:45 a.m. Police say both suspects had outstanding warrants and were in possession of stolen property and narcotics. They were arrested on charges including theft, narcotic-related offenses, and resisting arrest.

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fter the killing of at least 15 people during a Jewish holiday celebration in Sydney on Sunday, the Jewish community in Santa Barbara is mourning. But despite feelings of shock and grief, community leaders say they will not dim their lights this Hanukkah.

What was meant to be a joyful celebration of the first night of Hanukkah on Sydney’s Bondi Beach turned tragic when a father and son allegedly opened fire on the crowd, reportedly inspired by Islamic State ideology, according to Australian officials.

For Rabbi Mendel Loschak, who assumed leadership of Chabad of Santa Barbara after his father, founder Rabbi Yosef Loschak, died in 2014, the loss was especially personal. One of the two rabbis killed in the attack, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, was a close family friend.

“Anytime something happens to a fellow Jew anywhere in the world, there’s a visceral reaction,” Loschak said. “But this is very personal and very real. It doesn’t feel far away in Australia. It feels very close.”

Loschak added that acts of anti-Semitic violence are often perpetrated with the hope that “everybody will cower and step back.”

“That’s never been the Jewish people’s response,” he said. “On the contrary, when we’re trying to be silenced, we need to come back with greater good.”

That was the prevailing message that echoed across the Jewish leaders the Independent spoke with: Light will prevail over darkness, and the community remains resilient.

Organizations including Chabad, Congregation B’nai B’rith (CBB), and the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara say the Sydney shooting has not and will not deter Hanukkah celebrations, which run from December 14 through December 22.

There were strong turnouts for Sunday night menorah lightings to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah across Santa Barbara.

“The devastating attack on the Jew-

SABLE “energy dominance” will have on the situation has yet to be seen.

Even if Sable plays the tanker option, the Coastal Commission is required to determine if such a plan is consistent with state coastal policies. Also, the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District must report on whether Sable’s offshore emissions will adversely affect the county’s air quality.

At the hearing, Sable packed the house with supporters, many of whom spoke eloquently about the company’s dedication to safety protocols. One argued that California oil policies put its economy at risk: The county would lose millions of dollars, school districts would suffer, and the state would have to import oil from third-world countries where safety considerations were nonexistent. Very few failed to mention that the 8

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Rabbi Mendel Loschak lights the menorah downtown on Tuesday.

ish community in Sydney diminished our ability to fully embrace one of the most festive nights of the year,” wrote Rabbi Daniel Brenner, CBB’s senior rabbi, in an email message to congregants. “And yet, in that darkness, the light we kindled felt even more significant.”

Security concerns remain at the forefront.

Many organizations have sought additional protection for events this week. Still, celebrations continue, including private menorah lightings held in solidarity with the Sydney community.

“It’s unfortunate, but the Jewish community for the last many years has had to operate in a very heightened sense of security,” Brenner told the Independent. “Moments like Sydney remind us just how easy it can be to shatter what should be a beautiful, joyous celebration.”

Others are still planning public events, including Chabad of Montecito’s Chanukah celebration on Thursday at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, featuring a menorah lighting, music, latkes, and doughnuts.

Extra security will be present.

Leaders also emphasized the importance of resisting Islamophobia in the wake of the attack.

“I’ve been deeply moved by the support from friends and faith leaders across town who aren’t Jewish,” Brenner said, noting a call from the imam of the Islamic Society. “It was a beautiful conversation that reaffirmed our friendship and our love for each other.”

—Callie Fausey

CONT’D FROM P.7 same county planners who were now recommended denying Sable’s application were the same ones who had written three previous reports saying just the opposite. Or, as Supervisor Bob Nelson—who cast the sole vote in favor of the transfer to Sable—put it, “It’s political theater.”

Ironically, it would be Supervisor Steve Lavagnino—a historically vociferously prooil supervisor—who now cast the deciding vote against Sable. “When you come to a tough decision, you either choose comfort or your conscience,” Lavagnino said. “Very rarely do you get to do both.” He would have loved to be able to vote for Sable. But given the company’s track record of contempt and non-compliance, he said to Sable representatives, “You just didn’t give me that opportunity.” n

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ussell Phay, the man charged with breaking into the home of Beanie Babies mogul Ty Warner and savagely beating a woman there into a coma, told investigators that Katy Perry had directed him to the Montecito estate through a “headlink” he shared with the pop star.

That was among the bizarre and disturbing testimony delivered at a preliminary hearing in the kidnapping and attempted murder case against Phay, a Nevada resident and military veteran with a long history of violent offenses. Phay was held to answer to all charges, and his next hearing is scheduled for February 2, 2026.

Detective Matthew Maxwell told the court that Phay believed he was married to Perry, another Montecito resident, and that she wanted him to go to the Channel Drive property. Phay thought it was Perry’s home, Maxwell said, and no one was supposed to be inside.

When Phay encountered the victim— 60-year-old Linda Malek-Aslanian, Warner’s employee and girlfriend who lived at the estate— he believed she was Perry’s mother who had been molesting her, Maxwell said. The ensuing attack was caught on camera and showed Phay kicking and stomping Malek-Aslanian before dragging her outside and dumping her in a pond.

Warner was home at the time in his kitchen when he heard a “blood-curdling

Russell Maxwell Phay in Santa Barbara Superior Court

scream” coming from another room, Maxwell testified. Warner rushed to investigate and encountered Phay, who chased him through the house. Warner made it to the garage and fled the property in his Mercedes to the nearby Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore, where he directed an employee to call 9-1-1.

When police arrived at Warner’s home, Phay—a large man at 6'3" and 250 pounds—barricaded himself in a secondstory bathroom before jumping out a window. He was soon after tased and taken into custody with the help of multiple K-9 units.

At a previous hearing, Phay was deemed competent to stand trial after two psychological experts testified he understood the nature of the criminal proceedings against him and was able to rationally assist his own defense. Malek-Aslanian’s current condition —Tyler Hayden is unknown.

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S.B.’s Road Map to Rent Cap

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anta Barbara City Council is laying the groundwork for a rent stabilization ordinance, and while there’s still a long path to final approval, councilmembers offered a road map for city staff to follow over the next several months, including direction to pursue a temporary moratorium on rent increases until the details of the new rent cap are worked out in full.

After a four-hour hearing on Tuesday, the City Council voted 4-3 in support of moving toward the temporary rent freeze.

Councilmembers also offered specific comments to help guide planning staff as the city moved toward a finalized ordinance, a process that is expected to take place over the next six months.

Tuesday’s council hearing was just the latest chapter in the city’s move toward rent stabilization, a citywide cap on rent increases that housing advocates have been pushing for years. Now, with a majority of councilmembers expressing support for rent stabilization, it’s become clear that a local version will likely be passed within the next year.

City Administrator Kelly McAdoo set the stage for the planning process, which will begin with the city bringing on a consultant in January 2026 to help gather hard data to make sure the city’s rent cap is tailored to local housing needs. In February,

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By March, the City Council will get another chance to check in before a draft is ready for a round of public review, committee hearings, and a final draft by the end of the summer.

Councilmembers Meagan Harmon, Kristen Sneddon, Wendy Santamaria, and Oscar Gutierrez all supported the rent cap, and all four voted in favor of a rent increase moratorium, which will be considered in January.

One of the larger remaining questions will be deciding which types of units, if any, should be excluded from a localized rent cap. The majority of council spoke against exempting whole categories of units, instead expressing support for an individual appeals process to allow exemptions on a case-by-case basis.

City staff will now work toward crafting the ordinance, which will likely include a citywide rental registry and a rental board to administer exemptions to landlords who petition for rent adjustments. The council has not officially weighed in on the level of the rent cap, which was originally proposed at 60 percent of the Consumer Price Index.

The city will host public hearings and create a website to update community members throughout the planning process.

—Ryan P. Cruz

Alexej Jawlensky, Abstract Head: Two Elements Alexej Jawlensky, a Russian-born artist, was born into a military family in 1864 and initially planned to pursue a military career before turning to the arts. He first studied at the art academy in St. Petersburg and later moved to Munich, where he attended a private painting school alongside artists like Wassily Kandinsky. His work Abstract Head: Two Elements (1925) reflects his late exploration of color, form, and spiritual expression. Drawing on the visual language of Russian Orthodox iconography and influenced by the breakthroughs of Impressionism, Jawlensky pushed his portraits toward radical simplification and abstraction. Expressionism, the movement with which he is most closely associated, emphasized vivid color and bold forms to convey emotion rather than realistic representation, illustrating how Impressionism opened the door to new, increasingly abstract PURCHASE TICKETS ways of seeing.

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Freaked over Flock?

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Flock Safety cameras near the Micheltorena Bridge in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Barbara

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by Ryan P. Cruz ommunity members raised concerns over the Santa Barbara Police Department’s (SBPD) use of automated license plate reading cameras across the city, following recent reports that Flock Safety, the surveillance company that operates the 12 cameras in Santa Barbara, has been accused of sharing data with federal agencies for immigration enforcement.

SBPD began its contract with Flock Safety in 2024, and over the past few months, the company has been under fire after several California cities discovered a flaw in the system’s architecture that allowed law enforcement agencies outside the state—including federal agencies—to access the data collected by the cameras. This led to multiple lawsuits and calls to end the contracts for the cameras in the cities of Santa Cruz, San Jose, and Oakland.

In recent weeks, Santa Barbara residents have called on the City of Santa Barbara to conduct a thorough public review of SBPD’s contract with Flock Safety to assure community members that data being collected is not being used to assist with immigration enforcement.

Police Chief Kelly Gordon addressed the controversial contract in an interview with the Independent, saying she wanted to make it clear that the cameras are only being used for local law enforcement, and the city has strict policies to prevent data from being accessed by any outside agencies.

“I want to be very clear that the Santa Barbara Police Department does not share license plate reader data with federal immigration enforcement agencies, and Flock Safety cannot share Santa Barbara’s data with any outside entity,” Chief Gordon said. “The data collected by our cameras is owned and controlled by the city and SBPD, and access is governed by strict local and state laws, departmental policy, and contractual limitations.”

Nearly every detail of the city’s contract with Flock Safety is available through the SPBD’s Transparency Portal, which has a list of all legal uses, policies, and a downloadable public audit, which lists every search conducted in the past 30 days. In the public search audit for the month leading up to December 15, there were 115 individual listings, with each including a reason ranging 10

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from “hit and run” to “burglary” to “stolen vehicle.” At least 10 of these included a designation of “HS Investigation” or “On-Going HS Investigation,” which some immigrant rights advocates worried was a reference to the Department of Homeland Security.

Chief Gordon addressed these concerns directly, saying that the designation of “HS Investigation” does not refer to Homeland Security, but rather an indication of an “internal shorthand used by SBPD to indicate Health and Safety–related narcotics investigations.”

All of the data collected by automated cameras in Santa Barbara is strictly protected under SPBD’s contract, and Chief Gordon said Flock Safety doesn’t have any independent ability to “access, sell, or share SBPD data.” That access is limited to SBPD personnel, and any usage is monitored and subject to public audit. Even with a valid court order, SBPD is not obligated to share any data for civil immigration enforcement.

Chief Gordon said the department is aware of the blowback Flock Safety has received, though she said she was confident that Santa Barbara’s current contract does not allow for any of the data sharing alleged to have happened in other cities.

“While those concerns stem from policies and practices in other jurisdictions, they do not reflect how the system is used in Santa Barbara,” Chief Gordon said. “We understand the importance of public trust and transparency and are aware that Flock Safety has announced changes to its policies and platform to further strengthen transparency and address community concerns.”

Chief Gordon said data obtained through the automated cameras has been used to help identify known criminals or assist in timely investigative leads, all within “clearly defined legal and policy boundaries.”

Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez, who represents the Westside district, said he was recently briefed about the Flock Safety contract after the city received multiple complaints from community members. He said the council is working toward drafting a memo to direct city staff to review the contract for the automated license plate reading cameras, to ensure that there is no possibility of the city sharing data in violation of state law. n

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Jacaranda Court Breaks Ground

Officials broke ground on Jacaranda Court at the site of the former Carrillo-Castillo Commuter Lot on Monday.

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ob Fredericks is to be forgiven for walking around the Carrillo-Castillo Commuter Lot late Monday morning with an unquenchable pinch-me grin plastered to his face. As Fredericks tells it, he and the City of Santa Barbara’s Housing Authority—where he’s executive director—just broke ground on the firstof-its-kind-anywhere-in-the-country affordable housing project slated for middleincome residents.

“This is completely different,” Fredericks said. “It serves the missing middle. This is a milestone moment. We really need to celebrate it.”

The “it” to which he refers is the new 63-unit, three- and four-story housing complex known as Jacaranda Court on the site formerly occupied by the city’s public commuter lot at Castillo and Carrillo streets.

What makes “it” so difficult and unusual is that none of the subsidies traditionally available for low- and very-low-income housing developments exist for moderate-income housing.

In the case of Jacaranda Court, studio residents can make no more than $100,000

BRIEFS IMMIGRATION A convoy of vehicles, believed to be with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), used a Santa Barbara City College parking lot as a staging ground 12/11 before taking a coordinated action in the nearby Westside neighborhood.

SBCC representatives confirmed that there were at least eight vehicles “with individuals in federal law enforcement attire” gathering in the third floor of the West Campus parking lot from 5:45 p.m. until around 7:10 p.m. SBCC spokesperson Jordan Killebrew sent out an alert shortly after informing students and faculty of the presence of ICE on campus. On 12/12, SBCC sent out a statement to the campus community to make it clear to the public that the college had no direct involvement with the federal operations on campus the previous night, and that FBI and ICE did not notify SBCC officials prior to using the West Campus parking lot as a staging area.

PUBLIC SAFETY Charles Dylan Martin, 27—the motorcyclist critically injured in a collision on Highway 101 near Padaro Lane

a year. While the studio rents aren’t particularly cheap—$2,500 a month—that’s still just 30 percent of the residents’ income.

“Who’s going to be living here?” Fredericks asked. “Teachers. City employees.

Nurses. People who work for nonprofits. It’s downtown workforce housing.”

Fredericks was quick to credit City Hall for donating the land for the parking lot deemed underutilized except for the flotilla of RVs occupied by people who would be otherwise homeless. That land, he said, was valued at $7.7million. In addition, the City Council donated $3.5 million out of the city’s affordable housing trust fund.

Fredericks said the Housing Authority put $8 million of its own money into the project and landed $18 million in tax exempt loans.

(Seven of the 63 units are set aside for lowand very-low-income residents, which could qualify the project for some tax subsidies.)

Each of the units will have an assigned parking space, which will be compressed where the site abuts Highway 101 and built ground level to keep costs down. Fredericks said construction should take 20 months to —Nick Welsh complete.

CONT’D FROM P.7 on 12/5—has died, authorities confirmed. Martin had been lane-splitting on a Suzuki motorcycle just after 7:30 a.m. when he struck the back of a white Ford F-250 work truck in the northbound lanes near Carpinteria, California Highway Patrol said. The impact ejected Martin into the air and he landed in the bed of the very truck he had collided with. He was transported with what CHP described at the time as “major, possibly lifethreatening injuries”to Cottage Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The driver killed in a solo crash on Highway 101 12/4 has been identified as Scott Kim, 25, of Stevenson Ranch, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The fatal collision occurred around 3:16 a.m., when Kim’s white Lexus SUV veered off the southbound side of the highway just past Dos Pueblos Canyon Road. According to the California Highway Patrol, the vehicle left the roadway, hit a “No Parking”sign, overturned, and slammed into a eucalyptus tree. Kim was found unresponsive inside the wreckage and extricated by CHP officers, who immediately began CPR. County Fire personnel soon arrived and assumed lifesaving efforts, but Kim was pronounced dead at the scene. CHP is investigating the crash. n INDEPENDENT.COM DECEMBER 18, 2025 THE INDEPENDENT

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Bit By Dog You Never Saw Coming

HOOZIER MAMMA?: When you wield a hammer for a living, everything—it is said—looks like a nail.

But if you wield a typewriter, everything tends to look like a metaphor looking for a bigger, more important meaning. No cigar can be allowed to be merely a cigar. That’s how I came to realize, when watching the Ohio State-Indiana football game a couple of weeks back, that Indiana’s underdog victory marked a tectonic tear in the natural order of things. Just as Ohio never loses, Indiana never wins. Until now.

Naturally, I conflated what was happening on the field with something even more astonishing: the heroic political standoff then taking place in the Indiana statehouse between Trump World supporters and the leadership of Indiana’s Republican establishment.

For four months, Trump had been haranguing Indiana Republicans to redraw their congressional district maps to carve out two new safe Republican seats. Right now, Indiana is overwhelmingly Republican. Seven of the state’s nine congressional districts are solidly red. But Republicans control Congress as a whole by a mere three votes. Given how dramatically Republican measures and candidates under-performed this year, Trump has reason to worry in the 2026 midterms.

When every vote matters, two votes matter twice as much.

Here’s the story. Indiana Republicans split over Trump’s redistricting fatwah. But more opposed it. Why? They didn’t think it was seemly. That’s not how one plays the game; you don’t rig the rules. Someone said something about human decency. Even the Constitution. That’s just not how they roll in Hoosier state.

The more Trump huffed and puffed, the more the Republican resistors dug in. Trump sicced JD Vance on them —twice. And in person. Trump called them losers and RINOs. Trump himself held multiple phone conferences with the Republican holdouts.

At some point, 12 Republican state legislatures reported

serious threats. Domino’s pizzas that no one had ordered were

delivered to their homes. Then there were the SWAT teams showing up in high adrenalized response mode.

And then there were the pipe bomb threats.

While no actual bombs were found, you’d be crazy not to take such threats seriously. Especially at this time in world history.

Especially in this country. And especially on this planet.

Indiana’s Lt. Governor—yes, another card-carrying Republican—tweeted he knew all this frat-boy hazing stuff originated in the White House. Later, he took that tweet down.

People from an offshoot of the Heritage Foundation—these are the same people who wrote Trump’s Project 2025 —put the Indiana insurgents on notice: Play ball or else. The “or else” entailed a loss of all federal funding. “Roads will not be paved.

Guard bases will be closed. Major projects will stop. These are the stakes and every NO vote will be to blame.”

Naturally, I worried for Indiana’s star quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, who was since named this year’s Heisman Trophy Award winner. Yes, he’s plenty white, but his name sounds suspiciously Spanish. Yes, he’s from Miami, where his grandparents landed fleeing Castro’s Cuba. It’s entirely possible that Mendoza tilts reliably right. Still, there’s that Spanish-sounding name.

Countless American-born citizens — even those who served in the military— have been picked up in ICE raids and deported. The probable cause was that they are brownskinned and congregated near a car wash.

Who’s to say Mendoza won’t be dragged off the field by ICE agents during the Rose Bowl. That would show those Republicans. After all, Mendoza—gifted with a truly astonishing arm, not to mention field intelligence—represents Indiana now. But with Trump, it’s never been so much the number of congressional seats; it’s that that he was defied, that he was defied openly, and that he was openly defied and beaten

by members of his own party in one of the most reliably red states in America.

Maybe Trump will seize another oil tanker from Venezuela to shift the focus. And I hear Sable Offshore here in Santa Barbara might be interested. Maybe Trump will defile the dead some more, explaining how Rob Reiner and his wife got killed because Reiner —afflicted with a terminal case of the nonexistent Trump Derangement Syndrome— talked incessant smack about Trump.

Trump still has time; he can dispatch the National Guard to the streets of Indianapolis. Whether Indiana wins or loses in the Rose Bowl, people can get a little frisky. Better call out the National Guard in advance.

On the subject of Indiana, it’s worth noting that the famed World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestler Mick Foley was born there. Foley just severed all diplomatic, professional, and economic relations with the WWE because of its founders’ close and intimate ties to Trump. What Trump said about Rob Reiner bringing his murder upon himself was the “last straw” for Foley. “I no longer wish to represent a company that coddles a man so seemingly devoid of compassion as he marches our country toward autocracy,” Foley

said. Clearly, he’s been hit over the head by too many chairs.

It’s also worth mentioning here is that it was former Vice President Mike Pence — a former Indiana governor and card-carrying Hoosier—who heroically stood up to Trump and refused to capitulate to his schemes to steal the 2020 election. In Indiana, they still have manners. That sort of thing is just not done.

Or as Mick Foley put it, in the words of Popeye the Sailor Man, “I stands all I can stand and I can’t stand no more.”

Ordinarily, one might think that would be the final nail in Trump’s coffin. But Trump is infinitely indestructible. But maybe not. Or not anymore. “Go, Hoosiers!” —Nick Welsh

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SBCC Says No to ICE

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want to make it crystal clear as the SBCC Board of Trustees President: Santa Barbara City College has absolutely nothing to do with ICE staging in our parking lots. We did not communicate with them beforehand, they did not ask for permission, and they did not pay for parking as anyone else would.

Our Campus Safety employees who regulate parking/access were no longer working for the day when ICE arrived, and ICE entered the West Campus when our Campus Safety kiosk was closed.

SBCC does not support the use of our campus for ICE activities for many reasons; most importantly, it disrupts all people’s educational experience on campus.

SBCC has asked our congressional member to communicate this to ICE, requesting that they no longer use our campuses. We have also asked additional elected leaders at the county and state levels to advocate and support us.

We will continue to provide information about these matters as required by state law.

—Jonathan Abboud, S.B.

Shame on the World

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e are living in dangerous, unsettling times.

One issue that is front and center is antiSemitism and a hatred toward the country of Israel.

Sadly, this hatred is on the rise and is spreading worldwide. We see it on college campuses, on the internet, and in countries throughout the world.

Recently, there was a targeted attack against Jews at Sydney, Australia, during a Hanukkah celebration. At least 11 people were killed. This attack was senseless and outrageous.

Going forward, it is time for the world to condemn anti-Semitism and the hatred toward Israel.

The Jewish people and the country of Israel have a God-given right to live and be free and safe. I for one, support Israel and the Jewish people.

—Diana Thorn, Carpinteria

More Enforcement, Please

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ow that Santa Barbara Police Chief Kelly Gordon has claimed to have conquered out-ofcontrol bicyclists on State Street, perhaps she can turn her attention to the many other traffic issues plaguing our city.

Speeding cars and motorcycles are dangerous to the public. And the noise! Is there no enforcement

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anymore for exhaust systems that seem to be for 5:00PM: A Family Christmas announcing the size of one’s manhood rather than 7:00PM: Lessons and Carols quieting the combustion of engines?

We have stoplight runners and stop-sign runners.

9:00PM: A Jazz Christmas There is a big problem with vehicles that are parked illegally in red zones. No enforcement for that.

And I have personally witnessed a car parked illegally for months, ticketed by enforcement, allowed Join us in-person or online. to remain in place for months after that, and then All are welcome. towed. How does that happen?

And now a nationally known truck rental com1535 Santa Barbara St. pany has a local dealer that stores vehicles on the (805) 965-4583 street, which is not permitted by city ordinances. www.ussb.org And a local body shop that parks its flatbed truck on the street with a damaged customer car loaded UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA 63256 on it. Another no-no.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA We need enforcement, Chief Gordon.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA —Dave Blunk, S.B.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OFFICE OF CAMPUS AND DESIGN AND DESIGN OFFICEPLANNING OF CAMPUS PLANNING ’m going to reiterate the question that while October 2022 ANDBUDGET PLANNING AND PLANNING October 2022 2010 Long Range DevelopmentBUDGET PlanBARBARA, Amendment SANTA CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA, 93106-2032 CALIFORNIA 93106-2032 there is more housing construction going on, (805) 893-3796 Tel (805) 893-3796 East Campus HousingTelProject just where are the additional vehicles to park?October 2022 Public Notice October 2022 Public Notice Development Plan Amendment Pursuant to the 2010 California Coastal Act, theAmendment University of California, 2010Long Long Range Range Development Plan Already our roadsides are clogged with them, often LRDP Policy PolicySH-01 SH-01 LRDP Santa Barbara has prepared a draft amendment to the University of Sea Rise Adaptation Strategy Plan for lengths of time and taking up more space than Sea Level Level Rise Adaptation Strategy Plan Public Public Notice Public and Public Hearing Notice Public Comment Comment and Public Hearing Notice California, 2010 SantaLong Barbara’s 2010 Notice Long Range Development Plan. necessary in a bid to justify use, another form of Range Development Plan Amendment 2010 Long Range Development Plan Amendment LRDP Policy SH-01 LRDP Policy SH-01 The University ofCoastal California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) has prepared this exploitation that squeezes the physical limits of our Pursuant California Act, Level University ofof California (UC) Barbara has has prepared a draft SeaCoastal Level Sea Rise Adaptation Strategy Plan Pursuant to to thetheCalifornia Act, the University California (UC)Santa Santa Barbara prepared a draft Rise Adaptation Strategy Plan Long Range Development Amendment (LRDPA) forPlan the proposed amendment University California, SantaPublic Barbara’s 2010 Long Range Development (LRDP). amendment to to thetheUniversity California, Santa Barbara’s 2010 Long Range Development Plan (LRDP).

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obituaries Rhodelle Richards

12/20/1948-12/17/2024

It has been one year since my beloved sister, Rhodelle, left this world. Her presence continues to surround us in the most tender ways, and her legacy of love, caring, and generosity lives on. She gave freely to her family and to every person lucky enough to know her.

The hole in my heart has not closed. She was more than a sister—she was a confidant, a best friend, and a consistent source of wisdom and comfort. I miss her so very much, but even in my grief, I am comforted knowing she is in heaven with our mom and dad.

Today, as we honor Rhodelle, we celebrate not just her life, but the profound love she spread. She is never far from our hearts.

Ernest Moreno

02/02/1935-12/03/2025

Ernest “Neto” Moreno, age 90, of Carpinteria, California, passed away peacefully at his home on December 3, 2025, following a long illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Ernest was born on February 2, 1935, in Santa Barbara, California, the third of six children born to Martin and Julia Moreno. He grew up in Carpinteria and attended local schools, forming lifelong ties to the community he would proudly call home for the rest of his life.

On June 30, 1956, Ernest married Mary Perez, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Santa Barbara. Together they built a home rooted in faith, hard work, and devotion, raising three sons and creating a legacy of family that continues to grow.

Ernest dedicated thirty-seven years of service to Birnam Wood Golf Club, where he was known for his strong work ethic, pride in his craft, and countless miles driven on his beloved golf cart while caring for the course he took such pride in maintaining.

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To submit obituaries for publication, please call (805) 965-5205 or email obits@independent.com He found joy and peace on the ocean, where he loved to fish and create special memories. He was a proud and loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Ernest was a member of the Kiwanis Club and was especially known for the barbecues he thoughtfully prepared for weekly meetings and special events.

At home, Ernest took great pride in curing olives, tending his garden, caring for his fruit trees, and keeping his front lawn immaculate. In true “Neto” fashion, he was also known for jokingly yelling at the neighbor kids who dared step on his lawn. The kids, now adults, have been back asking him if he remembered them — a playful reminder of his humor and the pride he took in his home, always delivered with a smile and a twinkle in his eye.

Ernest was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings Isabel, Hermalinda, David, and Thomas; and his daughters-in-law, Norma and Yolanda.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary; his sons, David Ernest (Michelle), Rudolph (Dolores), Steven, and Norman; his cherished grandchildren, Manuel (Michele), Anjelica, Lupio, Carlos, Fernando, Lauryn, and Logan; and his treasured great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Eloise. He also leaves behind his sister, Hortencia, along with many nieces and nephews, godchildren, and extended family who will forever carry his memory in their hearts.

During the last year and a half of his life, Ernest faced several physical challenges with quiet strength and grace. His sons, Rudolph, David, and Steven, were a constant source of strength, offering unwavering support, loving care, and helping with remarkable dedication and a positive, selfless attitude. His grandsons, Fernando, Carlos, and Logan, showed exceptional devotion and lovingly cared for their grandpa, ensuring he was never alone. The family is deeply grateful to Cousin Tessa, whose weekly visits brought laughter, comfort, and joy to Ernest’s days.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the VNA and Hospice for their compassion and support, as well as to Blanca and Megan for the devoted care they provided during the past year and a half.

Special appreciation is also given to the local Fire Department’s Lift Assist program for their many acts of kindness and assistance.

Ernest “Neto” Moreno will be remembered as a devoted husband, nurturing father, grandfather, great grandfather, loyal friend, and hardworking man whose quiet strength, generosity, and sense of humor left an enduring mark on all who knew him.

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on January 9 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph’s Church, located at 1532 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria.

Richard Allen Hummer 02/14/1950-04/18/2025

A lover from the start, Richard Allen Hummer was born on Valentines Day, February 14th, 1950, in Framington, MA. A little over seventy-five years later, Richard left this earth on April 18th, 2025.

He said goodbye in the place he had loved and called home for over fifty-five years–Santa Barbara, CA. The second oldest of six kids, Richard spent his first ten years in Massachusetts, until his father’s work brought him to Poway, CA, where he first fell in love with the ocean. When Rick was fourteen, the Hummer family made their way up to Lompoc. It was here that Rick really started surfing, scoping out surf spots up and down the central coast with friends who he kept in touch with until the end of his life. It was during these years that Rick surfed Refugio for the first time–his favorite beach, where some of his ashes were spread.

In 1969, Rick was finally free from high school and Lompoc, and made his way down to where the surf was good–Santa Barbara.

It was here that he met his wife of 42 years, Louise (who passed away in 2011). Married in 1970, Rick and Louise built a strong life together, united by their love of nature, music, entrepreneurship, and each other. After 18 years together, they welcomed their only child, Caroline, in 1987. As a father, Rick was a fantastic coach, storyteller (friends still remember his “Whisker’s” stories), prankster, and an incredible mentor.

Professionally, Rick started out as a jack of all trades before settling into the entrepreneurship that would carry him through middle age to retirement. After stints as an actor, an Alaskan fisherman, a cab driver, and an attendant at the Devereux School,

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Rick spent time working in hospitality, moving from dishwashing to serving and managing at classic Santa Barbara restaurants. From there, he saved up money to start a hot tub sales business (Pacific Designs), which eventually led him to Passport Motors, a locally loved used luxury car dealership.

In the early 2000s, after a few projects building/remodeling his own homes, Rick embarked into the business of real estate investment, buying, renting, and selling properties in Grass Valley, Kaua’i, and the Central Coast.

After Louise’s passing, Rick met his soon-to-be-wife Donna.

There was an instant connection between them, and after a brief courtship they were married, and Rick became a step-father to Donna’s daughter, Lucy. In their marriage, Rick was always up for an adventure. He converted a minivan and an old food truck into sleeper vans for their travels, which they drove around California, the US, and Canada. They expanded their trips via airline to include Africa, New Zealand, and their favorite, the magical land of Japan. The two of them were inseparable through both joys and tribulations. Whatever they encountered there was a complete and natural union, sealed in love and kindness, always with so much goodwill and friendship toward others.

One of the reasons that this obituary has taken so long to write is that it feels impossible to summarize Richard’s life, and his impact on the people who he came into contact with. He was the kind of person who had many different groups of friends, all of whom felt equally loved by and appreciated by him. Whether you spent time with Rick surfing, playing games (he had many opponents in poker, cribbage, backgammon, and dominoes), running across a tennis court, golfing, hiking, kayaking, or running, you felt his talent and passion for whatever he was playing. Rick was one of those guys who seemed to know something about everything, and could give you advice on anything from where to get your transmission fixed to how to grill the perfect steak.

Richard loved fiercely. He loved his family without limit. He spent almost 55 years loving as a husband, first with Louise and then with Donna. He loved his families–blood, in-laws, and others. He loved the ocean and helping people. When he was dying, he said that if he had a headstone it would read “enough is enough”. He of course partially meant this in reference to what he had been going through with his body, but we also see it as a wide lens view of his life.

He had lived life to the fullest, and had had it all. Had enough.

Richard is survived by his daughter Caroline, his wife Donna, his step-daughter Lucy, his brothers Bob & Billy, his sisters Mary & Anne, his brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, and the many friends who called him “brother”.

Dana "Hap" Kuzen

05/25/1955-11/29/2025

On Saturday November 29th, surrounded by family, Dana peacefully passed away to pneumonia.

Hap was born in Santa Barbara and lived his entire life in the area.

He attended the Monroe school and San Marcos high school. He grew up in the Mesa, and could often be found around the surfing and waterfront communities.

Dana had a long and fruitful career in the printing industry.

He worked at every level of printing. From type-setting and photo lithography to printing press and bindery equipment operator. Over the years he worked for several local printing businesses. One of them was Kimberly Press, publisher of many local historical and nature books. There, Hap helped create popular local books like "Santa Barbara Day Hikes" and "Stagecoach Days in Santa Barbara" as well as many others.

After retirement, Hap indulged in his passion for chasing solar eclipses. Going to far away places like Hawaii and Chile to see day turn into night. Through it all, he was a passionate Kansas City Chiefs fan and could often be heard cheering for them at some of his favorite establishments, like Pascual's and Jimbo's.

Dana was a free spirit and a kind soul. Friendly and generous to strangers. Loving and kind to his family. He is survived by a sister and a brother as well as nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of life gathering held in his honor on Saturday December 20th from 11am to 1pm at Shoreline Park.

obituaries Paul John Ruiz

02/01/1930-10/14/2025

Paul John Ruiz was born on February 1, 1930, and passed away on October 14, 2025. Paul passed away peacefully at his home with family and hospice by his side.

Paul was the youngest of his 11 brothers and sister. He was also the last surviving sibling.

Paul is survived by his 4 adult children: Sallie Ruiz-Ivory, Paul Ruis Jr., David Ruiz and stepdaughter Lisa Silva Odendhal.

Paul also had a son Marty Ruiz who passed away too soon in an auto accident as a teenager. Paul is also survived by many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Cousins, nephews, nieces, in-laws as well as countless friends.

Paul was born in a Los Angeles hospital where his mother passed away shortly after his birth due to complications. This left Paul to be raised in Santa Barbara by his father and his older siblings.

Growing up in Santa Barbara Paul enjoyed the beach, fishing and sports. He was a regular at the Santa Barbara Boys and Girls Club. Paul graduated from Santa Barbara High School and was a standout athlete for the Santa Barbara Don’s Football and Track Teams.

After graduating from High School, Paul enlisted in the Army where he was an artillery specialist and cook in the Korean War. After the war, Paul returned home to Santa Barbara where he tried a career at commercial fishing.

Due to the inconsistent income, Paul settled on a career in construction. He eventually became a partner in the company and specialized as a Latherer.

When he was not working Paul enjoyed family and friends getting together for weekend BBQ’s.

There was seldom less than 30 people in attendance. Paul he his brothers could always be found behind the grill.

Paul was also a huge Los Angeles Rams fan. He would often tell stories of the gang going down to attend a game and all the betting and comradery. Paul also loved his weekly Monday night football get togethers with his friends.

Paul was also active in the community. He was a member of the Santa Barbara Boys and Girls Club, The Elks Club and the VFW. Prior to Paul’s passing he

To submit obituaries for publication, please call (805) 965-5205 or email obits@independent.com was the oldest living alumnus of the Santa Barbara Boys and Girls Club. Paul was always willing to give back by doing janitorial work at the clubs and even helping to resurface the Santa Barbara Boys and Girls Club basketball courts.

Paul was also a fixture behind the grill at the Clubs annual Fiesta Food Booths.

Later in life, due to his limited mobility, Paul would enjoy taking the long way home from his doctor appointments. Driving around Santa Barbara and pointing out all the buildings that he had worked on as a Latherer as well as all the history of the Santa Barbara area.

Paul will be missed.

Michael "Misha" Zilberman

07/29/1933-12/09/2025

Michael “Misha” Zilberman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 92 on December 9, 2025 in San Diego. Born on July 29, 1933, he built a life defined by courage, ingenuity, and an unwavering love for his family. For Misha, his family always came first. Family was a source of strength, obligation, support and the strong legacy he leaves behind.

Misha was born in the city of Kishinev, Romania. After World War II, the land became part of what was then Moldova in the Soviet Union, where he served his compulsory duty in the Soviet Navy before attending medical school and practicing as a dentist for fifteen years. In 1973, at the age of 40, he made the life-altering decision to uproot his young family and his recently widowed mother and immigrated to America, seeking freedom, opportunity, and a safer future for the generations of Zilbermans to come.

Misha didn’t believe in luck, he made his own luck. Misha and his family lived in Santa Barbara for over 47 years before moving to San Diego late in life to be closer to his children and grandchildren.

After settling in Santa Barbara he quickly pivoted his career from dentistry to engineering and had a productive and fulfilling job as a quality control engineer at Applied Magnetics in Goleta for over 24 years. After Applied Magnetics closed, Misha set up his own clock repair business, which

he enjoyed operating for the next chapter of his life, including once repairing a clock for President Ronald Reagan at the “Western White House” at Rancho del Cielo.

Arriving in a new country with a new language, culture, and way of life, Misha had the courage to start over professionally and personally, embodying resilience and quiet bravery. He and his wife subsequently helped their entire family immigrate to America, including his younger brother and his family, as well as Dora’s parents and brother. He helped support many other immigrants helping to ensure their success and fulfilling the American dream. Misha and Dora lived with and supported their parents after coming to America for the rest of their lives, living in a multigenerational and extended family home, with three generations under one roof.

Misha was a man whose kind heart spoke through his actions, much louder than his words. Softspoken and humble, he possessed an extraordinary ability to understand how things worked and to fix almost anything that was broken. His hands were rarely still: he repaired and built things, solved complicated puzzles, restored antique clocks, raised finches, cockatiels and canaries in an aviary he constructed himself, and crafted jewelry and homemade delicacies such as smoked fish, sourdough bread, cheese, and pickles. He had a lifelong passion for learning and mastering new skills, always curious and looking to the future and was an early adopter of all sorts of technology including early computers and smart phones.

Misha was always ready to volunteer his time and talent to anyone in need of assistance and demonstrated with his actions the true meaning of giving and Tzedakah. He always gave much more than he asked for. His marriage to Dora, his wife of 67 years, was the center of his life and the model he quietly offered to his sons of true partnership.

They consulted each other on every decision, never went to bed angry, and expressed their love not just in words but in daily acts of kindness and care. Misha was a progressive without knowing it, as he modeled and lived his deep respect for the equality of women for his sons.

Despite his quiet nature, Misha had a playful side and a love of music and dance. He enjoyed everything from opera and Pavarotti to jazz, and he and Dora once won first prize in Solvang’s Old Danish Days Polka contest.

He also became a 33rd-degree Free Mason and attended meet-

ings at Santa Barbara Masonic Lodge #192 regularly demonstrating his dedication and discipline in yet another arena of life. Most of all he enjoyed spending quality time with family.

Above all, Misha lived by a simple yet powerful philosophy, which was his recipe for success in life: be honest, work hard, be kind, help others, and be content with what you have. He was always ready to lend a hand, quick to do favors, and steadfast in his belief that there were no shortcuts to doing things the right way.

His quiet strength, gentle humor, resilience in the face of hardship, and devotion to family and future generations form the legacy he leaves behind.

Misha is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Dora; his sons Gordon (wife Elana) and Lonny (wife Christie); his cherished five grandchildren Jessica, Raquel, Rebecca, Samuel, and Sophia; and his four greatgrandchildren Juliet, Jonathan, Talia and Gabriela. He also leaves behind countless friends and relatives who were touched by his generosity, wisdom, and warmth. Graveside burial service will be at Goleta Cemetery on Monday, December 15th at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Misha’s honor to The Santa Barbara Jewish Federation or Congregation B’nai Brith are appreciated.

May his memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him.

Calvin "Cal" Thomas 09/06/1937-11/19/2025

Calvin (Cal) Charles Thomas was born September 6, 1937, in Wyandotte, MI, to Calvin Elroy and Elsie (Crassweller) Thomas, and died at home in Santa Barbara on November 18, 2025.

He married Dianne Brochue and they had two sons together, Calvin and Brian. They lived in Colorado Springs and moved to Santa Barbara in the 1970s, later

divorcing. Cal married Tana Leabhard in 1984, and they were married until Tana’s death in 2022.

Cal worked as a Quality Engineer for Santa Barbara Research Center for many years, through its transition to Hughes Aircraft and finally to Raytheon, retiring in 1995.

Cal was an avid gardener and grew many species of palm trees and other tropical plants. His interest in lapidary work led him to learn gemstone faceting. He was a devoted dog lover and treasured his Border Collie, Charlie, who was a constant companion.

He had a lifelong thirst for knowledge and loved to watch Jeopardy! each night, competing against the contestants on screen. He had many friends throughout the Santa Barbara community and was a member of the Elks Lodge.

Cal is survived by his sons, Calvin Thomas and Brian Thomas, his stepdaughter Stacey Voigt, his brother Don Thomas, sister Marlene Hungerford, and devoted companion Angelina Pichardo, as well as grandchildren Sarah Culley, Kyler Thomas, and Emma Voigt, and several greatgrandchildren. At Cal’s request no memorial is planned.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local pet shelter or rescue in Cal’s memory.

Mary Santa Santillanes 11/01/1933-11/28/2025

Mary Santa Santillanes, born on November 1, 1933, in Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025.

Mary lived a full and beautiful life, guided by her 'assion, warmth, and unwavering love for her family. She approached everything she did with dedication and heart, and those who knew her will remeber her for her strength, kindness, and spirited nature.

She cherished her family above all else. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Richard, and her devoted son, Anthony, who were the center of her world. Her legacy lives on in the values she shared, the love she gave, and the memories held by all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Mary's life was a testament to joy, resilience, and wholehearted devotion. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

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obituaries Michael Stanley Cram 07/13/1941-08/16/2025

Michael Stanley Cram was born at Stanford Hospital on July 13, 1941, to Margaret Henderson of Kentucky and Henry Stanley Cram of Missouri. They didn’t linger long, and within months, the family returned to Bridgehaven, the ancestral Henderson homestead in Ashland, Kentucky. Life moved at the pace of the seasons, and Mike, with his younger brother Steve, lived the kind of postwar, hijinks-filled Appalachian childhood Mark Twain would’ve appreciated. When Mike wasn’t playing basketball, he was dreaming about the world outside Ashland. He had to see it! At seventeen, he brought home a spider monkey he’d acquired in West Virginia. His mother gave him a choice: either the monkey goes, or he does. He left that evening and hit the road for greener pastures.

Basketball ended up being his ticket out of Ashland, and after graduating at the top of his class from Columbia Military Academy in Tennessee, he received a full basketball scholarship to the University of Houston. At 6’2”, he wasn’t the quickest or the tallest, but he played fiercely, and his jump shot was ahead of its time. Was he destined for the burgeoning NBA? Would he graduate and find gainful corporate employment?

Increasingly, he thought about these two unlikely outcomes.

There’s a saying that everything loose in this country eventually rolls to Los Angeles. After thinking it over for about fifteen minutes, he loaded everything he owned into a 1952 Studebaker and pointed it west. Almost instinctively, he landed in Manhattan Beach. The year was 1963. He had made it to the promised land!

Mike’s career as an entrepreneur started shortly after, and his pursuit of the “next big idea” led to dozens of businesses, products, and half-mad schemes, each more fantastic than the last. At one point, he owned the largest wig salon west of the Mississippi, right in the middle of Hollywood. He partnered with talented artists to design ceramics from Brazil. For a time, he kept an office in the Empire State Building, where he designed sportswear. There were singing greeting cards, sports memorabilia, and novelty watches.

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He also had a gift for discovering the beaches, bars, and mountain towns knocking on the door of the American collective consciousness. Hip places with hip people on the verge of their cultural zeitgeist. Imagine the coolest scene, from Mazatlán to Rio to no-name towns in Europe. Before the yuppies and realtors arrived, before the culture, but after the party started. Mike was probably there! When California started to feel too familiar, Mike loaded up his car full of wig money and drifted north to Sun Valley Idaho.

An early pioneer of the ski-bum lifestyle, he got 80 to 100 days a year on the hill through most of the ’70s, living in a log cabin with his giant Alaskan Malamute, Lobo.

Eventually, he conceded that he needed to get to a “9-to-5 city” and headed for Seattle.

A chance meeting at an airport led Mike to the love of his life, and he married flight attendant Barbara Jo Detmer in 1986. First came Bo, the Labrador, and a few years later, their son, Zachary. They lived in Telluride, Colorado, in the mid-’90s and settled on Bainbridge Island in 1997. As a father, Mike made imagination part of everyday life, stories at bedtime, old movies on weekends, and wild ideas to tinker with. He taught Zack persistence and gave everyone around him the confidence to follow their own path.

Mike’s biggest hit came around 2004 when he launched the talking beer opener. There were versions that played just about every college fight song, and everything from The Simpsons slogans to the I Love Lucy theme song. You probably had one. Inspired by that success and his lifelong love of movies, Mike wrote and produced a full-length feature film titled Ingenious, starring Jeremy Renner. He did it with no experience, no industry connections, and all at the ripe age of sixty-seven.

The film closed the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and won Best Picture at the Phoenix Film Festival.

Mike spent his later years staying warm in the desert, sharing beautiful sunsets with Barb and chasing the dream in their own quiet way. Sadly, Barb passed away last year, and Mike’s health struggles proved harder to bear without her by his side. He joined her on August 16, just a few months shy of meeting his new granddaughter Margot.

He is survived by his son, Zachary, and daughter-in-law, Courtney, of Santa Barbara; his brother, Steve, of Falls Church; and his beloved sisters-in-law, Pat and Susie Detmer, of Seattle.

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a movie. He will be deeply missed.

“Perhaps to be too practical is madness. To surrender dreams, this may be madness. Too much sanity may be madness, and maddest of all: to see life as it is, and not as it should be!”

Barry Lee Sullivan

09/13/1938-10/01/2025

rick) 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.

Stephen Morris Hicks 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 (Pat-

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Stephen Morris Hicks, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, died peacefully with family at his side on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the age of 81. A man of great integrity, humility, humor, and insight, he will be deeply missed by his family and by the larger community to which he was joyfully dedicated.

Steve was born in 1943 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, where he relished the Quaker roots and education-centered ethos of this college town. His father, a softspoken leader in that community, modeled those same principles.

His actions, as well as his death when Steve was just 16, further instilled in him the sense that meaning and purpose came from being part of something larger than himself.

Steve left Swarthmore to attend Penn State in College Station, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science degree and remained a lifelong fan of the Nittany Lions. Following graduation, he entered the computer and software industries with IBM, first in sales then in new product development and acquisitions.

After returning to graduate school (MBA from USC), Steve discovered his interest in finance and the emerging world of entrepreneurism. From that point forward he

served as CEO of several small companies, each of which was successfully acquired. With that background, he described himself as benefitting from both a formal and practical education.

In 1994, Steve and his family moved from Washington, DC to Santa Barbara, California. Once there, he discovered the powerful impact of volunteerism and philanthropy. He was devoted to championing education, social services, and those programs serving the resilience, health, and wellbeing of his community.

Steve served as board chair or trustee of CALM, the Channel Islands YMCA, the Family Service Agency, the Montecito Community Foundation, Noah’s Anchorage, the Santa Barbara Foundation, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, and the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. He was a Lifetime Honorary Trustee of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, was the Santa Barbara Foundation’s Person of the Year in 2007, and was honored by the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara in 2023.

A lover of action, Steve was a scuba diver, sailor, and pilot, as well as a tennis and golf enthusiast.

In quieter pursuits, Steve’s reading was wide and varied. His intellectual curiosity drew him into explorations across genres and disciplines. He relished the adventure of travel, especially road trips and journeys by train. He had a large collection of antique maps, serving a term as Vice President of the Southern California branch of the California Map Society.

Above all, Steve was a man who delighted in family and friends, happiest when gathered around the table engaged in conversation or tossing the ball with his dogs.

His waffle and pancake breakfasts were legendary, as was his homemade granola which he called “kibble.” Few dinner guests could refuse the offer of his special blood orange martini with home grown fruit.

He was a humble man of great and stoic strength, with an easy smile, a pragmatic optimism, a knack for building consensus, and an accessible empathy that made many seek his wise counsel.

Steve is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patsy; their two children and their respective spouses, Andrew (Caitrin) and Katy (David), and his three grandchildren, Boyer, John, and Elizabeth.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, the Santa Barbara Foundation, the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara, or the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

A service and reception in celebration of Steve’s life is planned for early January.

obituaries Juergen Boehr

04/21/1940-12/12/2025

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Mary Louise Cuellar 12/27/1938-12/13/2025

On the morning of December 12th, Juergen found peace after final wishes and respects were paid by his loving family.

Juergen was born in Berlin, Germany, the only child of Dora and Karl Boehr. He grew up in Berlin, completed an apprenticeship with Schering AG, and graduated from Carl Friedrich v.

Siemens High School in 1963. He studied History and English at the Free University Berlin intending to pursue a teaching career and graduated with the “Staatsexamen.” As part of his work toward his degree at the Free University Berlin, he spent one year in Weston-SuperMare, England, as a German teaching assistant.

In 1969 he met Pamela Jameson of Montecito in London who was vacationing in Great Britain with her mother. Another whirlwind vacation followed in 1970 on the Continent, and they were married in Montecito on August 14th, 1971. Juergen attended Graduate School at UCSB where he earned a Secondary Teaching Credential and a Masters in European History. He taught in Santa Ynez and in Redding as well as locally in public and private schools. He left his teaching in order to be better able to manage some family properties and to run a family business, “Adobe Antiques” on Anacapa Street. He also took a position on an evening shift at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital from which he retired in 2006.

Having been an active Social Democrat in Germany, Juergen became active in local Democratic Party politics as well as local German groups. He also became a collector of political memorabilia as a member of the American Political Items Collectors. He served on the board and as president of the Miramar Beach Homeowners Association.

Memberships he held were: The Sierra Club, the Montecito Trails Foundation, the Pearl Chase Society, the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society, Citizens Planning Association, and the Montecito Association.

Those left to mourn his loss are his wife Pamela; two sons Todd and Craig; daughter-in-law Patricia; and three grandsons Bennett, Ellis, and Brooks.

While his family will privately celebrate Juergen’s life and mourn his passing, they will appreciate any gifts in his honor be made to

Mary Louise Cuellar was called home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2025.

She is preceded by her mother & father Elizabeth & Joe Cuellar, sister Sally Cuellar, brother Joe Cuellar and daughter Regina Trujillo-Vega. She is survived by her sister Becky Gonzales, brother Carlos Cuellar, and sister Anna Peralez; son Edward Trujillo, grandchildren Elizabeth Figueroa, Celia Figueroa, Edward Trujillo, Alicia Trujillo Wolfington, and Gabriel Trujillo Wolfington.

Mary Louise Cuellar was born on December 27, 1938 and has lived in Santa Barbara her entire life. Many may remember her when she attended Franklin Elementary School; SBJHS and graduated from SBHS. Louise had worked at various places, two of them were with her sister Becky at The Colonial Motel along the beach and Santa Barbara Country Club. She eventually moved over to work with the Santa Barbara School District for over 40 years. She loved working with the children, and volunteering for many school functions. No matter what the event was, she was always there to help, and always in line to serve the people.

Mary Louise, known as “Tewah” or “WeeJo” to many, was a pillar in the family. She looked forward to planning family reunions, and spending time with as much family as she could. There are many memorable memories which she has left us with such as Camping Trips, or the bus trips to Vegas and Dodger Games.

Tewah touched the lives of so many people. She had a huge heart and always put others before herself. She will be missed greatly, but we know she’s now looking down on us from Heaven and will continue to guide us from above as we navigate through the rest of our time here.

A service will be held at Santa Barbara Cemetery Chapel at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, followed by the graveside committal service.

Until We Meet Again We think about you always, We talk about you still, You’ve never been forgotten,

And you never will, We hold you close within our heart, And there you will remain, Walk and guide us through our lives, Until we meet again.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Pueblo Del Rey Funeral Services

Martha (Prado) Apodaca-Tully

03/18/1935-12/04/2025

Martha went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the young age of 90, following a lengthy illness. She passed away peacefully in Goleta, surrounded by the love of her family, including her devoted husband, Michael; her daughter, Tina; her son-in-law, Raymond Valencia; and her three beloved grandchildren.

Born in Santa Barbara on March 18, 1935, to Betty and Luis Prado, Martha was raised by her grandmother, Belen Castro. Belen was a prominent figure in the Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebrations since its inception in 1924, and it was she who instilled in Martha a lifelong love for dance, enrolling her in Ballet and Tap classes. Martha carried this passion throughout her life and was known for dancing with renowned Flamenco artist José Manero in the 1950s.

Martha and Larry Apodaca welcomed their daughter, Tina, in 1968. In 1987, while working at Mosley Electronics, Martha met Michael Tully, whom she later married. The two became inseparable, sharing many adventures, including cherished trips to Las Vegas, where Martha especially loved to shop. Throughout Martha’s journey, Michael cared for her every day, ensuring she was loved.

He showed his love by organizing family movie nights with endless cookies to satisfy her sweet tooth.

Family was Martha’s greatest joy, particularly her three grandchildren: Marco, Joseph, and Sierra. She loved them beyond measure, always making sure they had new school clothes and

shoes, and faithfully bringing pizza money every Friday night for a special treat. She also shared her love of old movies, introducing them to classics like Abbott & Costello. Over the last 11 years, she cherished time with her five greatgrandchildren: Samantha, Mason, and Giana Gomez, and Eleanora and Florence Valencia.

Martha will be remembered for her generous heart, wonderful sense of humor, and pure love of life. She had impeccable style and always dressed to impress.

Her strong work ethic began early, helping her grandmother pick walnuts and lemons. She had deep compassion for animals and was known for leaving food outside her apartment for neighborhood stray cats. Martha’s joy for dancing was infectious—she was always singing and dancing, even if she was the only one on the dance floor.

Martha is lovingly survived by her devoted husband, Michael Tully; her daughter and son-inlaw, Tina and Raymond Valencia; her grandchildren, Marco, Joseph, and Sierra; and her greatgrandchildren, Samantha, Mason, Giana, Eleanora, and Florence.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Louise Prado-Carreiro.

The family extends their deepest gratitude to Hospice Of Santa Barbara and all the other wonderful people who lovingly cared for Martha throughout her journey.

Lawrence Thayer Browne 03/13/1937-11/26/2025

Lawrence Thayer Browne passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 26, 2025, at the age of 88. A man of enthusiasm, warmth and a kind nature, he will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Larry was born on March 13, 1937, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, the only child of Priscilla Thayer Browne and Richard Browne. He attended Cornell University on a full Navy scholarship and upon graduation in 1960, Ensign Larry married his college girlfriend, Susan Foote, just prior to beginning his military service. Courtesy

of the Navy, the two of them set up their first home on Guam. During a typhoon, his small ship was sent out on a rescue mission which caused Larry to develop chronic seasickness. A year and a half later Larry left the Navy on an Honorable Medical discharge, allowing him the lifelong delight of telling the tale that no matter how much he enjoyed it, he was a less than capable naval officer. As they left Guam for home on the East Coast, a friend convinced Larry to make a stop in Santa Barbara. It was there that Larry and Sue fell in love again, this time with the area that would be their home for the rest of his life.

His love of real estate started with Larry’s first fixer-upper home in 1962. He worked an office job during the day and renovated investment properties at night. That routine ended when he founded Browne Engineering Corporation in 1968. With his degree in business and his family’s innate engineering ability, Larry began designing and building soldering instruments for the new micro electronics industry. His company’s product line eventually expanded to include medical diagnostic equipment.

In 1980 Larry sold Browne Engineering. By that time, Larry had achieved the first of two childhood dreams: earning licenses to fly single-engine planes, twin-engine planes and helicopters. This enabled Larry to fly his wife and three children from Santa Barbara to New England every summer. Plotting flight paths, frequenting Howard Johnsons, and visiting friends around the country made for memorable family vacations and strong friendships. By 1991 Larry had realized his second childhood dream: purchasing a vacation home on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. Larry treasured time spent in the summer at the lake with family and friends. He also loved traveling the globe, often with friends, designing possible upgrades to his Santa Barbara and lake homes, and writing books (unpublished) which he wrote for the love of the creative outlet. Larry was a generous husband, friend, father, grandfather and great- grandfather.

Larry is survived by his wife of 65 years, his three children, Tad, Matt, and Debbie, four granddaughters, and three greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNA Health, Santa Barbara Food Bank, or Planned Parenthood

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way to escape,” says Chadillac Green.

“It lets me bring out my emotions for others to feel in their own way.”

In the past few years, art lovers have noticed the quiet yet steady evolution and maturity of Chadillac Green—one of most immediate artistic voices in Santa Barbara. This multifaceted artist is skilled in canvas painting, in murals, and in performing as a deejay, as well as being one of our best-known tattoo artists in town. In whatever medium he chooses, Green’s work is evocative—effectively blending a simple, pure, childlike aesthetic with sophistication and wit. He succeeds in creating a collective language in whatever form he’s working on—with kinetic bold lines, bright colors, and an uncanny understanding of composition.

Working quickly and at times intuitively, Green adjusts his images to capture the spontaneity of the moment. His murals in our city have become iconic and ubiquitous.

“His style pays tribute to the past while also pursuing a contemporary voice in the progression of the art form,” explains artist Skye Gwilliam. “Chad pays homage to the pop giants such as [Roy] Lichtenstein and Patrick Nagel, bringing the iconography that shaped his youth into the public sphere through his own signature style.”

Green’s work is street art that is no longer rejected as deleterious or counterculture. Through the past decades, murals, graffiti, tattoos, and even disc-jockeying have evolved many times over to be considered viable forms of expression.

“Twenty years ago, tattooing and ‘street art’ were considered fringe,” says Kenneth Knox, the original owner of Santa Barbara’s iconic tattoo shop 805 Ink who now owns the Private Studio tattoo shop in Paseo Nuevo. “These days, so many artists with less-than-conventional backgrounds are finding

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more success in mainstream circles. I feel the art scene as a whole is so much better off for it,” says Knox.

When I ask Green what the connection is between all the facets of his artistic career, he responds without hesitation: “I’d say it would be hip-hop. People say it’s just a genre of music, but I believe it’s a way of life. The style of pop art, the color and boldness. It has influenced my graffiti/murals. Big boldness with my tattooing. With my deejaying, no matter what genre I play, it’ll all have that hip hop feel to it.”

His work is omnipresent. You’ve seen his mural at the Blue Owl restaurant or as you drive past the Seven Bar and see a wall decorated with snakes. Over at Eos Lounge, you’re faceto-face with a lady’s lips and a lollipop, and a striking young African American woman smoking greets you at Fuzion Gallery. You can also hear Green spinning vinyl at the Wildcat Lounge, Paradise Springs, and other venues in town.

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sanctioned walls where artists can create graffiti or street art without fear of vandalism charges. He was mainly doing words and characters around this time.

It was then he started to think of graffiti as art. “You had to know color values,” he says. He learned the concept of threepoint perspective—the usage of three vanishing points, with two on the horizon and a third one either below or above it to create a sense of depth. He would use bright pinks and purple.

Growing up in the late ’80s and early ’90s, neon colors were everywhere.

“In high school, I was really into caricatures,” he says.

“The artist Keith Haring (an American artist whose pop art emerged from the New York City graffiti subculture of the 1980s) was an early inspiration. My uncle, Joe Westmoreland, lived in N.Y.C. and inspired me a lot. He would send me mixtapes and would send me photos of N.Y.C. with graffiti, and he’d wear a Keith Haring T-shirt.”

Chadillac’s dad, Bob Westmoreland, worked for a company that sold fire hydrants to the city. His mother, Pam, was the librarian for the high school. When she found out that Chadillac was doing graffiti, she bought him spray paint for Christmas.

“Dad thought I would get in trouble,” he said. “He liked the things I did when I had permission. Graffiti affected my life so much growing up. My bedroom was completely covered in graffiti.” After tagging as GUNKO in 5th grade, he started

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using SINT in 8th grade. His family didn’t have much money, and he always felt broke. “I only had one cent to my name,” he says, smiling. “I’d practice writing different names until I found something that fit me.”

In high school, his friend Steve Campbell introduced him to tattoos. “I thought it was like graffiti, but it is forever,” Green says. “It’s your art on people.”

He also started to deejay when he was 16. “I learned how to ‘match beats’ from my friend Scott,” Green recalls. “I was really into hip-hop. I would play house parties.”

He moved out of the house after finishing school, because he didn’t want to go to college. When he was 21, he got arrested for tagging SINT. A citizen called the police after seeing him tag a wall that was already full of tags. He was in jail for just one night because they couldn’t find the owner of the store to file charges. His parents weren’t too happy. After that, he started using the name HUEY. “I really liked Huey Lewis and the News,” he says. “HUEY stuck with me.”

Green began tattooing at age 25, trained by Jeremy Latta.

At first, he thought it would be great to be doing tattoos and not have a tattoo on his own body. Then he realized that he wanted to see what it was like for himself. “I thought it was cool!” he says. “I got a skull with guns. It was a great feeling.”

Around that time a friend of his, Dan Matic, started calling him Chadillac, and he got a tattoo on his hand with the Cadillac emblem. The name stuck. The last name “Green” came about when he signed up for Instagram. Chadillac Green was born.

“I have always lived by an alias,” he says. “In graffiti, you always have a name.” And in that spirit, he asked me to refrain from using his real name in this story.

Sixteen years ago, Green was ready to get out of Mis-

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Nathan Vonk, owner of Sullivan Goss Gallery, who featured Green’s work in an exhibit titled The Muralists in November.

“While their names might not be as well-known as artists who you’ll find in traditional galleries, their work has an enormous impact because it inhabits our public spaces. So, we see it while we go about our daily lives, and may see it many times in a single day or week. For both locals and visitors, it becomes a fundamental part of our visual identity,” Vonk says.

“This is a dude that loves making art,” says Knox. “It can be personal and intimate like a tattoo that only a few people might ever see, or a public mural that is there for all to enjoy.

In my experience, it’s all about the process of making it, and whatever happens afterward is just icing on the cake.”

In 2015, Fuzion Gallery on State Street (co-owned by my stepson Alex “Lunchbox” Launspach) featured one of Green’s earliest shows of his canvas work in Santa Barbara. I was enthralled by a striking painting that featured an anthropomorphized lemur with blue hair and wearing a yellow tuxedo.

It has a black background recalling classic portraits of the Golden Age—yet it’s completely modern and whimsical. The lemur is looking directly at you, and his tongue is subversively sticking out. I have been collecting paintings for many years, and this work is a prized possession of mine that is prominently displayed in my office. I love sitting in front of it as I hold meetings—and watch people’s reactions to it.

“There is an extraordinarily high level of craftsmanship in all of his work,” says Vonk. “I am still not sure how he creates such incredibly clean lines. The result is that his work has an enormous amount of visual gravity. It draws your eyes in, and it is hard to look away.”

“I wanted to put my name out there,” Chadillac explains was his first attraction to graffiti as a young man. “I knew it was vandalism, yet I needed to express myself. I needed to let things out there.”

He was born on May 26, 1980, and learned about graffiti in 5th grade while growing up in Lee’s Summit, outside Kansas City, Missouri. By his own admission, he says he was a problem child. “I didn’t get along with school,” he says. “I skipped a lot, and I would get kicked out, but I always drew. I was always into art. When I was in school, that’s all I cared about.”

A friend told him about tagging—the act of quickly writing a formalized signature with the artist’s non de plume. “It blew my mind,” Green says. “People didn’t know who you are, but they knew your name. Nobody knew who the superhero was, but they knew his name.”

Young Chadillac got a marker and would write the name “GUNKO.” “It was the first word that came to me,” he says. “A friend will give you a name, or you would come up with one that you felt suited you. I would tag around school.”

He continues, “I remember driving to visit my aunt in the city and noticing the graffiti and spray paint. It expanded the horizons of what I could do.” By 6th grade, he would paint in sewer tunnels with spray paint, adding flair or “character” to his letters. In 7th grade, he became more active. He started doing the back of buildings and rooftops. He would skateboard downtown to do graffiti. By 8th grade, a friend, Brad, introduced him to his older brother Matt. They both started digging deeper into the graffiti culture through videos and magazines. They would look for “permission walls”—legal,

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He has now painted several murals in our city, but none as impactful as the memorial to George Floyd painted during COVID with his close friend, the late artist Danny Meza.

From the start, there were strong reactions to it, both positive and negative. The mural emblazoned with the words “Black Lives Matter” started being vandalized. “People would write vulgar things,” Green remembers. “As soon as it was fixed, somebody else would damage it. To keep it up was too much. That was heavy, to see how it affected people.

Watching people react to it.”

Chadillac has been married to Teresa Westmoreland for two years now, after dating for seven. She’s a chocolatier working in Carpinteria and also an artist. She paints and does jewelry, and both husband and wife create in the same room together. He is also proud to be a stepdad to her son, Jude, and it has earned him a new alias—Jude calls him Step Chad or CHADA. Asked about all the creative facets of his life, Chadillac says they are all separate. “But they balance me,” he says. “Canvas painting, murals, tattoos, deejaying, and family life … they are different alleyways to me. I’m thankn ful that I am able to be an artist.”

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souri. At first, he thought he would move to New York, but after visiting San Diego, he fell in love with California. Through mutual friends, he was introduced to Kenny Knox, who at the time co-owned 805 Ink on State Street with JJ Ortiz. Green did a guest spot for five days in 2008 during Fiesta, and six months later, he moved here.

“He is one of the best at connecting with his customers,” says Knox. “Effortlessly friendly, but also stern when he sees someone making a bad choice. Good tattoo artists know when to end a bad train of thought. All that aside, he is a very well-rounded tattooer.”

When he started working in Santa Barbara, Chadillac knew he needed to up his game. “You have to be more perfect,” he says.

“Tattooing is 100 percent damage control.”

His work is now instantly recognizable. His tattoos look clean and are done in a palette of blacks and grays. He keeps a book of line drawings that he works on to this day in his free time. He still works at 805 Ink Monday through Friday.

“I didn’t paint on canvas until I came to Santa Barbara 15 years ago,” Chadillac says.

“I needed to express myself in art besides tattooing. At first, if I painted on canvas, it was graffiti. It was weird. I didn’t know what I was doing.” He wasn’t mixing the paint before application. He would do it directly on the canvas. Eventually, he figured it out. Because he was trained in graffiti—doing things that were illegal—he works really fast. He started doing paintings of skulls because that’s what he was into at the time. Then he progressed to owls, but gave up because friends started calling him the Owl Man. Around 2014, I saw an arresting exhibit of his in the basement of Fuzion, where he featured a series of famous people who get high, including The Dude, Cheech and Chong, Willie Nelson, and Notorious BIG. All with very bright neon backgrounds.

“I like the challenge of doing murals,” he reveals. “It’s fun. I like painting big. It’s hard for me to paint small.”

Green’s first mural was at the now-closed REDS in the Funk Zone. It was called “Life Is a Voyage” and depicted an old couple. He calls that mural his footprint in this town. Ralph Lauren did an ad shoot in front of it.

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ways to restore energy, strengthen immunity, nourish the body, and cultivate emotional well-being from Registered Dietician Michelle Checkettes. Stay for the soup tasting. 4pm. Organic Soup Kitchen Distribution Center, 126 E. Haley St., Ste. A4. Free. Call (805) 364-2790. tinyurl.com/OSK-Soup

12/18: The Holiday Living Room Jam Join for special guest performances from the S.B. Music Community hosted by Jason Libs and members of the Liberation. 8pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $5. Ages 21+. Call (805) 962-7776.

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12/18-12/21: 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 laughout-loud comedy that will feel completely fresh and modern. Thu.: 7:30pm; Fri.: 8pm; Sat.: 3 and 8pm; Sun.: 2pm. The New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St. $25-$104. Call (805) 965-5400.

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Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

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

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

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

Do No Harm

12/19:

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

(805) 962-5354 sbfarmersmarket.org

Lawless. $10. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. 8pm. Ages 21+. Call (805) 3314363. lostchordguitars.com

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or birder, or do you enjoy wildflowers, nature photography, or anything in nature that you are passionate about? Presenters are invited to share a talk in eight minutes with up to 20 slides (slides are not necessary). 6:30-7:30pm. Faulkner Gallery, S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Free. Call (805) 962-7653.

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Call (805) 967-0066.

12/18, 12/20: Eos Lounge Thu.: Digital. Free. Fri.: Partiboi69. $14.84.

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music, 5pm. 2939 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

12/19-12/21: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Fri.: Free Radicals, 7pm.

Sat.: Will Stephens Band, 7pm. Sun.: mckenna elliot, 3pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500.

coldspringtavern.com 12/21: Arrowsmith’s Wine Bar Sat.: Brian Black, 7pm. 1539 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free. Call (805) 686-9126. arrowsmithwine.com/events 12/21: Longoria Wines Live music, 3-5pm. 732 State St. Free. Email info@ longoriawine.com.

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12/22: The Red Piano Church on Monday: Morganfield Burnett, 7:30pm.

519 State St. $5. Call (805) 358-1439.

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for a warm, wildly funny night of stand-up as nationally acclaimed comedian Erica Rhodes takes the stage in Santa Barbara for a special fundraiser benefiting the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, produced by the Santa Barbara Comedy Club. 7-9pm.

Speakeasy Comedy, 409 State St. $30.

Call (805) 931-6676.

Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. 8:30-11:30pm.

Call (805) 686-4785. Ages 21+.

12/20-12/21: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Claude Hopper Holiday Hootenanny. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan.

5995 Stagecoach Rd. 1:30-4:30pm. Free.

Free. Call (805) 693-5100. carharttfamilywines.com/eventscalendar

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12/19-12/20: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Robert Heft. Sat.: Jimi Nelson. 3687

Raw Silk and Leslie Lembo, 8pm. Ages 21+. $20-25. Sun.: A Christmas Tradition with Shawn Thies & Friends featuring Americana and Jazz Sounds, 7:30pm. $2528. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776.

12/19: Carhartt Family Wines Live

S.B. Comedy Club Presents Erica Rhodes S.B. Comedy Show Join

Call (805) 308-0050.

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500 Anacapa St. 9pm. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com

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12/19-12/20: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: The Yules. Sat.: The Last Decade. 634 State St. 8-10pm. Free.

Sat.: Winter Solstice Celebration with

Room Jam hosted by Jason Libs, 8pm. $5.

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.

12/18: Trail Talks Open Mic: Tales from the Wild Are you a hiker, backpacker,

Carr Winery Do No Harm , 7-9pm. 414 N. Salsipuedes St. Free. Call (805) 965-7985. carrwinery.com

12/18-12/21: Lost Chord Guitars Thu.: Terry Lawless. Fri.: The George and Michael Band. $15. Sat.: Arwen Lewis & Jason Achilles. $10. Sun.: Lux

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Return To Vitality Lecture Series II Roundtable Talk This session will explore practical, evidence-based

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12/19:

S.B. High School’s Fall Dance Recital 2025 The SBHS Dance Program invites you to a vibrant

evening showcasing the talented student dancers with performances in hip-hop, musical theater jazz, contemporary modern, jazz pom, Afro-Brazilian, belly dance fusion, folklórico, and more. 7pm. S.B. High School Theatre, 700 E. Anapamu St. $5-$10. Call (805) 966-9901 x5250 or email bgoldman@sbunified.org. tinyurl.com/SBHS-FallDance

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Hook’d Bar and Grill Sat.: Cowboy Diplomacy, Diplomacy 2-5pm. Sun.: Nate Latta, 1-4pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookdbarandgrill.com/music-on-the-water Volunteer Opportunity

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Holiday Happenings 12/19-12/21: State Street Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Fri.: 6pm; Sat.: 2 and 7:30pm; Sun.: 2pm.

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The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $30-$135. Call (805) 8992222. ticketing.granadasb.org/events

Goleta Valley Library Film Club Presents The Bishop’s Wife

12/19-12/23: Rock 12 Days of Christmas Come in a Christmas or holiday outfit, ugly sweater, or festive hat to receive a free shot glass. Enjoy Christmas cocktails and tunes, tasty bites, and more. Event goes through December 28. 5-8pm. Rock 12 Distillery, 6605 CA-246, Lompoc. $15.

Ages 21+. Call (805) 264-6026.

See this 1947 Christmas classic about an angel (Cary Grant) who helps a married couple rekindle their love for each other.

Stay for a lively discussion, trivia, and fun facts after the movie. 1:30pm.

Goleta Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 964-7878. tinyurl.com/

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12/20: Raw Silk and State Street Social Club: The Winter Solstice Party White attire is encouraged!

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8pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $20-$25.

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12/18: Dos Pueblos Vocal Music Department Presents Winter Concert 7-9pm, Elings Performing Arts Center, 7266 Alameda Avenue, Goleta. Free-$10. dpjazzchoir.com/events 12/18-12/23: ZooLights Reservations are required. ZooLights will show through January 11, 2026. 4:30-8:30pm. S.B. Zoo, 500 Niños Dr. $20-$36. Call (805) 962-5339.

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FRIDAY 12/19 12/19-12/20: The Goleta Valley Art Association 15th Annual Picassos4Peanuts (Great Art 4 Not a Lot) This Thurs 12/18 8:00 pm

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12/19: Crafter’s Library Kids’ Ornament Painting Class

Fri 12/19 9:00 pm

4pm. The Crafter’s Library, 9 E. Figueroa St. $35. Ages 4-8. Call (805) 770-3566. thecrafterslibrary.com/calendar

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WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

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12/20: Farmer & The Flea Community Holiday Market

Wed 12/24 6:00 pm

10am-4pm. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. Free. Call (805) 965-0093.

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3845 State St. La Cumbre Plaza

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12/19-12/21:

Fourth Annual S.Y.V. Botanic

Garden Holiday Lights Festival 5:30-8:30pm. Santa

Ynez Valley Botanic Garden at River View Park, 151 Sycamore Dr., Buellton. GA: (ages 13+) $30; children: free-$15.

Call (805) 245-5603. syvholidaylights.com

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12/20: Goleta Beach Holiday Half-Marathon: 10K, 5K, Kids’ One-Mile Run on this flat and fast asphalt course on a

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MEZCAL MARTINI!

12/20-12/21: Paseo Nuevo Mistletoe Mall Noon-5pm.

Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nuevo. Free. Call (805) 963-7147. tinyurl.com/2025-Mistletoe

dedicated bike path. All levels are welcome. Half-marathon: 8-11am, $80.50; 10K: 8:30-11am, $59.30; 5K: 9-11am, $54; Kids’ One-Mile: 9:45-11am, $22.20, Goleta Beach Park, 5986 Sandspit Rd., Goleta.

Sun 12/21 7:30 pm

Fri 12/26 8:00 pm

12/20-12/21: Mosaic Holiday Markets 10am-4pm. Mosaic Locale Courtyard, 1129 State St. Free. Email hello@curated collectivesb.com. tinyurl.com/Mosaic-Markets

Menchaca Chocolates, 4141 State St., Ste. E-1. $34-$64. Email menchacachocolates@gmail.com.

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atre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $20-$61; patron: $81. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

12/19: Sip N Dip Hot Chocolate & Games Nite 5-8pm.

WITH RAW SILK, LESLIE LEMBO, AND THE STATE STREET SOCIAL CLUB!

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The Christmas Revels: A Winter Solstice Celebration: The Celestial Fools ~ A Magical Winter’s Tale 2:30pm. Lobero The-

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show and sale will feature original art for $300 or less and high-end crafts by area artists with a reception on Friday. Fri.: 5-8pm; Sat.: 10am-4pm. S.B. Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. Free.

Email terre.sanitate@gmail.com. sbcaw.org/upcoming

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12/20-12/21: Let It Snow! Snow Show at Paseo Nuevo 6 and 7pm. 651 Paseo Nuevo. Free. Call (805) 963-7147. tinyurl.com/Snow-Paseo 12/20-12/21: Goleta Depot Candy Cane Train Noon4pm. Goleta Depot, 300 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 964-3540. goletadepot.org/events

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12/19: New Moon Ceremony Moon journals, energy clearing, intuitive readings, smudging, and nourishing drinks will be available to support your journey to awaken hope, broaden your inner landscape, and to set intentions that align with joy and authenticity under the energy of Sagittarius New Moon. 6:30-8pm. Goodland Chiropractic, 1602 State St. $36. Call (805) 722-9719.

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Free. Ages 21+. Email info@crosshatchwinery.com. tinyurl.com/Cross-Hatch

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Eyeglass Factory Kids Day! ¡Día de los niños en la fábrica de gafas! Families are invited to bring their

children ages 18 and younger for complimentary eye exams and to choose a free pair of glasses from a huge selection. There will also be games, crafts, and refreshments. Arrive early. Las familias están invitadas a traer a sus hijos menores de 18 años para que les hagan un examen ocular gratuito y elijan unas gafas gratis entre una amplia selección. También habrá juegos, manualidades y refrescos. Lleguen temprano. 9am-2pm. Eyeglass Factory, 1 S. Milpas St., Free.

Email gregg@eyeglassfactory.com. tinyurl.com/Eyeglass-KidsDay

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7062 Market Place Dr., Goleta

12/21: Goleta Valley Library Poetry Club Teens and adults with all levels of experience are invited to read a poem or enjoy the poetry of others to deepen their appreciation for the beauty and power of poetry in a supportive community. 2-3:30pm. Goleta Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Free.

*APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Available as of 9/10/2025 and subject to change without notice. $500 minimum opening balance. New money only—this certificate cannot be funded with money already in a KeyPoint account. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. KeyPoint Membership required.

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Head Games Trivia Night. Eat, drink, and think at this live multi-media trivia night. Teams up to six people with five teams winning a round of beer. There will be a food truck with food for purchase. 6:30-8:30pm. Draughtsmen Aleworks, 53 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta.

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12/20-12/21:

Nutcracker Afternoon Tea 4-6pm. Finch & Fork, 31 W. Carrillo St. $66. Call (805) 879-9100. finchandforkrestaurant.com/event

12/20-12/21: Selfies with Santa at Paseo Nuevo Snap a selfie with Santa. 11am-4pm. Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nuevo. Free. Call (805) 963-7147. tinyurl.com/Santa-Selfies 12/20: Goleta School of Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Tutu Suite This very special and charming Nutcracker will feature dancers ages 3-6 led by the pre-professional dancers ages 13-17. 1:30-3pm. The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. $15 (at the door). Call (805) 328-3823.

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12/20: A Very Merry Sinatra Christmas Take in a night of Sinatra’s greatest holiday hits such as “Let It Snow,”“The Christmas Song,” and more produced by Concerts Under the Stars. Enjoy a full bar and light bites for purchase during the show. Family friendly. Reservations are recommended. 7pm. Grand Ballroom, Hilton S.B. Beachfront Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. $30-$65.

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12/21:

A Christmas Tradition with Shawn Thies & Friends

The Sounds of Americana and jazz.

7:30pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. Children ages 12 and under: free; GA: $25-$28. Call (805) 962-7776.

“Masterfully captures the satire, artistic genius and swoon-worthy protagonists that have made Austen’s works a persisting phenomenon!”

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12/21-12/23: Ice in Paradise Winter Wonderland 2025 Take advantage of all-day public skating with skate rentals and a hot chocolate included. 9am-9pm; Ice in Paradise, 6985 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta. $25. Call (805) 879-1550. iceinparadise.org

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12/21-12/23:

Letters to Santa 11am-7pm. Peppermint Parlor, Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nuevo.

Free. Call (805) 963-7147. tinyurl.com/Letters-Santa

L to R: Kirsten Høj Kyle T. Hester Alyssa Anne Austin

12/21-12/22: The 36th Annual Living Nativity The community is invited to see this silent re-creation of the Holy Night with actors in costumes portraying the Holy Family, Wise Men, angels, and shepherds along with camels and a petting zoo of small farm animals. See the extensive display of crèches (Nativity sets) from around the world and enjoy music, vocalists, and cider and cookies. 5:30-7:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. Free. Call (805) 963-3579.

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MONDAY 12/22 12/22: An Irish Christmas 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $42-$82. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

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WRITTEN BY Jessica Bedford, Kathryn MacMillan,

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TUESDAY 12/23 12/23: Hot Cocoa & Candy Canes in the Lobby 9am-3pm.

Hilton S.B. Beachfront Resort Lobby, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Free. tinyurl.com/Holidays-Hilton

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still life–ish stuff of Hank Pitcher’s earthy “Flowers from Our Garden” and John Nava’s pristine, vase-based “Callas” to the abstracting tacks of Yassi Mazandi’s squint-visioned “Black Orchid” and sculptor Ken Bortolazzo’s stainless-steel floral riffs. A strange delight emanates from the steely sheen of Bortolazzo’s mobile “Wisteria” and the flower arrangement-like (or “derangement-like”) “Lotus 3.”

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n spite of the dark and evil forces busily at work in the world (and the White House), cultural respite and festivity still comes home to roost for the holidays. That friendlier, “lightness of being” brand of spirit has landed in Sullivan Goss, which has been dubbed Santa Barbara’s premier art salon (okay, I said that, a long time ago.

But it’s still true).

Like calendar clockwork, the annual (since 2009) 100 Grand exhibition takes up the front gallery space in time for Christmastime, a win-win tradition of the gallery, showcasing a broad swath of artists (working in a Lilliputian scale and selling everything for less than $1,000) and the “price is an object” art buyers.

Deeper into the gallery compound, flowers cometh, in varying shades and contexts. Irresistible: Flowers & and Their Admirers, curated by Jeremy Tessmer, celebrates a timeless turf and genre, with contemporary twists attached. The art here ranges from the relatively “straight”

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“Flower Garden” by Jean Swiggett

Sisquoc River” — an atmospheric swath — and “Looking West,” a surreal ode to the delicate yet powerfully mythic California poppies. Flowers go decoratively post-Pop in Bradley Greer’s “Silverlaking” while Jean Swiggett’s “Flower Garden” cheekily imagines the Garden of Eden as a home for California beach-dweller“Looking West” by Maria Rendon styled Adam and Eve, necessarily in the altogether.

Sculpture nuzzles against flowery formality in James Haggerty’s art about nature, causes us to consider funky floral ceramic creations, which may both artistic and nature-based realities in be suitable for cradling actual flora. simple, sometimes gently subversive gesFamed sculptor/painter/printmaker tures. Whatever the approach, the subject Ellsworth Kelly (subject of an intriguing feels like a salon-worthy home for the exhibition of his photography across the holidays, much needed at the moment. street at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art —Josef Woodard in 2023) weighs in with the lightest touch in the room, with the spare and linear litho- Irresistible: Flowers & and Their Admirers is on view at Sullivan Goss (11 E. Anapamu St.) through December graph “Daffodil.”

22. See sullivangoss.com/exhibitions/irresistible.

Photography has a lean but potent presence in the overall show.

Famed nature photographer Brett Weston’s sinuous black-and-white image “Flowers, Wall, Hawaii” bears a truthful title, with a quiet poetic essence beneath the facts before us. Color is critical to the sneaky effect of Blakeney Sanford’s The Portals series, in which landscape settings have the deliciously disorienting counterpoint of a Klein blue monolith — or “portal”—inserted into the scenery, as if in a dream.

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WHODUNIT? runs December 28-31 at CAW Professor Plum, Miss Scarlet, and Colonel Mustard are making their way to the Community Arts Workshop (CAW) this season, not for board games but to tread the boards for a new comedy called WHODUNIT?, an original production by Kerfuffle Theatre.

“It’s basically taking all the tropes and stereotypes of Agatha Christie mashed up with Clue the board game, mashed up with all those PBS dramas we have,” said artistic director E-J Huerta, who wrote and is directing the play.“It’s a young, earnest English couple, Nigel and Caroline Plum. He’s Professor Plum. In fact, they live at Mediocre Manor, and it’s Christmas, so they’re having a few friends and relatives over for the holidays, but they get snowed in. What could go wrong?”

Huerta—who is British and produces theater in London and Edinburgh as well as Santa Barbara—set the show in England in Christmas of 1945, which is the first Christmas since the end of the war. “As the British always call it the war, we mean World War II,”she explained.

While the show definitely leans toward the silly side, there are also some more serious undercurrents. “We’re really making a lot of parodies of the way they were, the sexism of the time, the overt xenophobia and the snobbery and also kind of parodying the way you have the Agatha Christie heroines like Miss Marple types who solve everything so easily, so ridiculously,”Huerta said.

As with last year’s holiday production of PETER SPAM, the cast features performers with a wide range of ages and acting experience. Huerta ran the Upstarts Youth Theatre group in town for many years, and one of her actors from those days, Emma Tracewell, now in her early twenties, is back and starring in WHODUNIT? as Caroline Plum. “It’s just a joy to work with her again,” said Huerta of the full-circle moment. Also in the cast are Ali Javanbakht, Chief Medical Officer for Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics; longtime local radio personality Jim Sirianni; Emily Vallance; Clayton Barry; Sanford Jackson; and David“Rosie”Rosenholz.

Taking place during the “supposedly dead zone between Christmas and New Year’s” (last year’s similarly silly show sold out during the same time period), WHODUNIT? has a limited engagement at the Community Arts Workshop. Huerta is dedicating the show to the memory of Kenji Fukudome, a longtime supporter and photographer for Kerfuffle Theatre who recently passed away.

—Leslie Dinaberg WHODUNIT? shows at the CAW (631 Garden St.), December 2831. See bit.ly/3KHLIoe for tickets and more information.

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THREE-DIMENSIONAL THINKING IN 2D SCULPTORS EXPRESS THEMSELVES IN TWO DIMENSIONS IN BETWEEN PLANES: EXPLORING SCULPTURE THROUGH PRINT, AT WESTMONT RIDLEY-TREE MUSEUM OF ART

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s if to partially satisfy the inherent art-worldly question “What’s lurking in your vaults?” the Westmont RidleyTree Museum of Art has tapped its permanent collection for its current exhibition, with focus and purpose. Specifically, the collection is surveyed in terms of a surprisingly rich niche of works on paper by sculptors, under the rubric of Between Planes: Exploring Sculpture through Print. Much of the credit goes to the generosity of Westmont alums Dewayne and Faith Perry’s Print Acquisition Fund, mixed in with art on loan.

Like the UCSB Art, Design & Architecture Museum’s recent permanent collection show Beyond the Object, the exhibition doubles as a visual treat unto itself and an unveiling of treasures rarely made public. Make no mistake: Between Planes is a soft-spoken dazzler of a show, well worth a visit before its December 20 closing date. For anyone reflexively lured by the presence of major art-world figures on beckoning walls, the show’s exhibition checklist includes Alexander Calder, Louise Bourgeois, Richard Serra, Auguste Rodin, Jacques Lipchitz, Henry Moore, Jean Arp, Claes Oldenburg, and Alison Saar, among other worthy lateral-minded artists.

Some of the most intriguing moments in the sampling come with the coupling of a given artist’s sculptural and paper productions, starting in the museum’s entryway gallery. Mexican artist Marcos Ramirez ERRE’s eye-chart-like framing of a telling Salman Rushdie quote (“Even the freest of free societies are unfree at the edge”) blends with his twoheaded, wooden “Toy An-Horse” sculpture, a comment on strained U.S.–Mexico relations also sporting a line of actual stones to across the gallery. (Warning: Don’t step on the art.)

In the most celebrated case here, the starry centerpiece of the show is a pairing of Calder works, his Mondrian-inspired color and line meshing print “Bleu Coole en Gris (Blue Streak on Gray)” and the aerial sculpture “The Smile and the Eye.” A classic example of Calder’s mobile mastery, the piece is a delicate balancing act—of line, air, shape—with sly hints of the title’s references.

In the exhibition, a particular intrigue rises from insights into the twists of visual imagination from sculptors when limited to simple, flat expressive circumstances. Oldenburg’s “Sketch for a Sculpture in the Form of a Steel Tack” is a radically scaled-down game plan for what would become one of his famed epic visions of everyday objects—in this case, a lowly but beautiful thumbtack. Bourgeois is known for her complex structures—complex, physically, emotionally,

“Old Vic” and “My Dog Spot Loves Big Macs” by David Gilhooly

and referentially—but here is seen via “Feet (from 11 Drypoints),” a study of said body part, tracing her early traumas in life.

Judy Pfaff is associated with sculptural installations, but here shows the long, scrolling piece “Planet on the Table,” a rolling compendium of planetary and inner space imagery.

We can see traits of the sculptural through a drawn format, in the monolithic black blocks of “Promenade Notebook Drawing III,” by Richard Serra, he of massive yet minimal sculptures sometimes doubling as life-sized mazes. Lipchitz’s sinuous hand and eye feed the lean, writing lines of another prominent Westmont Museum acquisition, “Bellerophon Taming Pegasus,” suggesting the drama and physicality of his sculptures.

A similar across media showing comes through with the figurative/sculptural impulses of Henry Moore and Alexander Archipenko’s spare linear arabesques.

The often-underrated domain of innovative ceramic sculpture has its due spotlight here, courtesy of celebrated Bay Area artists Peter Voulkos and Don Reitz, working with new techniques and aims beyond conventional ceramic traditions.

Elsewhere, ceramics are put to fruitful creative use by David Gilhooly, part of the Funk Ceramic movement in San Francisco, whose woodcut “My Dog Spot Loves Big Macs” and animalistic pile up sculpture “Old Vic” feature cartoony characters and wryly misleading titles. Artist Akio Takamori’s ceramic figure in lotus position, on the floor, speaks to his Japanese-illustration-evoking, Adam-andEve-esque lithograph “Fruit Tree.”

A fairly direct sculpture-paper link can be found in Saar’s two companion pieces, created as part of a collaborative pact with Santa Barbara City College’s Atkinson Gallery in 2019. The well-established African-American artist’s lithograph “Coup de Grâce” finds a Black woman biting the thread trailing from a massive ball of yarn. Adjacent to that, the small bronze and cloth sculpture “Inheritance” depicts a

“Toy An-Horse” by Marcus Ramirez ERRE

woman balancing an oversized white cloth ball, symbolizing the burden of Alison’s famed artist mother, Betye, as a child, after her father died.

Dug Uyesaka, a beloved veteran of the local art scene, naturally works across mediumistic borders, as seen in his twofer of an untitled drypoint piece—a skein of linear kineticism—and “Guided by Voices II,” a prime example of his natural aplomb in the art of organic assemblage.

Another one of the Santa Barbara–based artists on view—and like Uyesaka, the subject of a major show in this museum—is Dane Goodman, whose large, untitled monotype is mated with a buoy-like sculpture on the floor before it. Somehow, common visual, formal, and thematic elements link the two works, with their deceptively simple, allegorical iconography. As Goodman writes of these two early ’90s works, his works on paper “referenced my sculptural work, either existing ones or ones imagined.”

Goodman’s statement could serve as a touchstone or adage for some essential nature of the show, as a whole. Generally, these artists’ three-dimensional thinking has filtered into two-dimensional media, and vice versa. At the center is the driving force of imagination, taking sometimes radically different shapes and dimensionalities, to suit the muse.

—Josef Woodard Between Planes: Exploring Sculpture through Print is on view at Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art (955 La Paz Rd.) through December 20. See westmont.edu/between-planes.

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Owners Ted and Trish Guggenheim

Already under construction, The Picklr Santa Barbara will be part of The Picklr network, a collection of 500 clubs across North America. The location is slated to open in the spring of 2026 and will operate seven days a week from 6 a.m. to midnight.

“The Picklr Santa Barbara is going to be an amazing venue for players of all levels, from total beginners to serious players,” said owner Ted Guggenheim. “We’re committed to creating a welcoming, world-class facility that appeals to the entire community with tons of different programming, events, and coaching for every level.”

Through The Picklr Academy, Guggenheim said, players of all levels can train with certified instructors. Every membership includes nationwide access, allowing players into any Picklr club across the United States.

All seven courts will be finished with the same proprietary outdoor surfacing used by both The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) and the Major League Pickleball (MPL) Tours, Guggenheim explained. They will also be outfitted with sound-

dampening systems to make indoor play more comfortable.

Once considered a niche activity, pickleball has become the fastest-growing sport in America.

Today, more than 13 million Americans play pickleball, with the 18-to-34 age group representing the fastest-growing demographic.

To celebrate the launch, Guggenheim and his wife, Trish, are planning a Grand Opening Month packed with events, including a complimentary six-week league for first responders and a benefit tournament supporting a local nonprofit.

Memberships will be tailored to allow juniors, families, and seniors to choose the level of access that fits their needs, the couple said, and nonmembers are welcome with purchasable day passes.

The Picklr Santa Barbara is currently accepting sign-ups for its “Founder Membership,” which offers players a lifetime discount on the membership annual rate.

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he hearts and minds of the soccer fans around the world will be locked in on North America as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches.

More importantly for soccer-crazed Santa Barbara residents, Los Angeles is among the 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 104 matches, making it the largest ever. With the announcement of the group draws on December 5, the details of the upcoming spectacle have come into focus.

Highlighting the Los Angeles schedule is the United States Men’s National opening match against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium, marking the first U.S. game of the tournament.

Los Angeles will host eight confirmed matches featuring the United States, Belgium, Iran, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the European Play-Off winners for Groups A and C. Depending on how the tournament unfolds, L.A. could also host additional teams — including, potentially, Mexico, South Korea, Italy, and Canada — for the three knockout-stage matches.

Fans will also have another chance to apply for FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets as the random selection draw opened December 11 at fifa.com/tickets, and runs through January 13.

“It’s incredibly exciting to see Los Angeles host the team’s opening match versus Paraguay,” said Chris Klein, Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee CoChair and former U.S. Men’s National

Team Player. “Our region will be the starting point for the United States’ FIFA World Cup journey, giving fans across the country a chance to rally behind our team and experience the excitement of the world’s biggest stage.”

The spotlight will be on Sofi Stadium as the state-of-the-art venue will host all of the Los Angeles World cup matches, despite initial concerns about the playing surface and field width.

The venue has installed a temporary, high-tech hybrid grass field over its usual artificial turf to meet FIFA’s requirements, with major renovations in the lower bowl to widen the pitch for a full-sized soccer field.

The cutting-edge pitch features a subair system, positioning SoFi Stadium at the forefront of advanced field technology for a stadium of its size.

The United States is in Group D along with Australia, Paraguay, and a European qualifier to be determined among Turkey, Slovakia, Kosovo, and Romania.

Optimism is high as the United States has rounded into form of late under coach Mauricio Pochettino, closing 2025 on a three-match winning streak. With worldclass players such as Christian Pulisic of AC Milan and Weston McKennie of Juventus, the home team certainly has a chance to advance out of the group.

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finally decided where I wanted to settle,” Chef

Efe Onoglu explained of his reasoning for opening his new Mediterranean restaurant, Aegean, tucked behind Longoria Wines off State Street.

Entering the cozy spot on De la Guerra, and nestling into a table on the sprawling mountainview back patio or the candlelit dining room, you’ll certainly want to settle there too. Surrounded by tables overflowing with fresh pita and hummus, flavorful kebabs, and warming desserts, I felt as if I had stumbled upon a cozy hole in the wall on a little Greek island with the authentic food and warm service I remember from my trip to Mykonos.

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Onoglu is an engineer-turned-chef, whose passion for cooking was ignited helping out in the kitchen with family in Turkey. He has honed and shared his culinary prowess in many different places, but it’s Santa Barbara where he hopes to grow his roots and fulfill his dreams.

“S.B. needs lots of education on traditional Middle Eastern food, and they are really willing to do that,” Onoglu said.

He’s had a receptive audience for his lessons since starting his Aegean Street Food pop-ups at Draughtsman Brewery during the pandemic. With that momentum, he was also able to find an outlet for his fine dining talents by arranging sofras (communal shared multi-course meals) once a month out of his Eastside kitchen.

These BYOB feasts were punctuated by Onoglu’s thoughtful stories about each dish, whether spotlighting a local fisherman friend, an asparagus soup inspired by his grandma, or a skill he learned from one of his many jobs, such as working as Chef de Cuisine for José Andrés at Zaytinya or bringing Middle Eastern flavors to Los Angeles at Bavel. Now with a brick-and-mortar location of his own, Onoglu can finally run things in a way that feels aligned for him.

“It would never be like a corporate kitchen,” Onoglu said of his restaurant, which features only one sous chef, and a small, tight-knit group of servers who also act as host and busser. “It will always be a very detailed kitchen with lots of touches, effort, and care.”

“I want my servers to pretend like the customers are guests coming to their house,” Onoglu said of their personable service. This is why he initially didn’t take reservations, not wanting anyone to feel rushed. When he realized his clientele was traveling from Montecito to dine and wanted some table security, he started allowing reservations but retained the warm service that invites a spirit of unhurried savoring.

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His slow and community-oriented ethos has found fertile soil in S.B. When I went in for dinner last week, the small sweet garden of a restaurant Onoglu planted was blossoming with lively, large groups laughing, lingering, and recommending to me and my friend that we simply “Order everything!”

With one taste of the doughy pita bread and fresh sourdough from Riviera Bread Karnabahar Company, paired with their delightful oil and vinegar, I was certainly tempted to order one of each dish, which I knew would be teeming with zesty homemade sauces, perfect for dipping.

“It’s one of the best sourdoughs I’ve ever tasted in my life,” Onoglu raved about the loaves his friend Vanessa Bolden produces at her popular S.B. micro-bakery.

For appetizers, we started with the roasted cauliflower florets, which came doused in lemon tahini, amba sauce, raisins, capers, pine nuts, and chives. Cauliflower apps are quite popular these days, but Onoglu’s flavor and texture combination made this dish feel completely distinct. The produce is also extremely fresh, which adds to the sparkle of each dish.

“I am blessed with the farmers’ market on Tuesday and Saturday right in front of me,” Onoglu said, noting a few of his go-tos. “Our cauliflower is always from Milliken, and our squash is always from Frecker Farms.”

We also opted for the şalgam crudo, a picture-perfect plate of koji-cured hamachi, şalgam leche de tigre, pickled blueberry salsa, crispy garlic, and cilantro blossom. Onoglu’s attention to detail is laser-focused. He’s sure to source his fish from either the Santa Barbara Fish Market or from Santa Barbara Fish Mongers.

“I try to be as local and sustainable as possible,” Onoglu said.

This penchant for acquiring the best was on full display with the luscious levrek. The succulent Mediterranean sea bass was a highlight of the night, bathing in a delightful broth of kale, gigante beans, ladolemono, cured baby marrows, sundried tomatoes, dill, and chives.

“I need to like the food,” Onoglu said bluntly of his menu, remarking on how he was eating the ever-popular (and wildly delicious) tavuk kebab recently, and thought to himself, this is really good. It may seem obvious, but in a restaurant world that seems like it’s constantly trying to one-up itself with Instagram-reel-ready, fancy small plates, a satisfying and comforting meal has become harder and harder to come by.

And although a dish like chicken kebab may seem simple, with Onoglu’s meticulous attention to detail and Turkish background, it strikes that perfect balance between homey yet elevated. Harissa and yogurt marinated chicken thighs

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are cooked to tender perfection, dotted with blistered peppers and candy-like cherry tomatoes, which blanket fresh grilled lavash. The serving of addictive toum (a garlic oil sauce) on the side takes it to a whole new level.

“We do everything ourselves from scratch except the bread and butter,” Onoglu said.

When I told him that I wanted to bottle up and drink the coriander seed yogurt that comes atop his delectable brussels sprouts (another omnipresent dish made one-of-a-kind with Onoglu’s flourishes such as dill and barberries), he assured me that he plans to open a mercantile. With exceptional hummus, tzatziki, zhoug, harissa, and more, that new little shop is going to be a go-to condiment consortium for anyone who loves a good sauce.

His beer list pays tribute to Draughtsmen Aleworks, where he got his start, and features three of their delightful brews.

For wines, Onoglu went the Italian route with three lovely options, including the crisp Centopassi from Sicily, which complemented all of our dishes with a bright minerality and left us feeling like we were dining on a cliffside overlooking the Aegean Sea. Our coastal European vacation continued with a truly unique dessert experience. With his close proximity to the farmers’ market, Onoglu relishes the chance to change up his seasonal specials every couple of weeks, and this week’s dessert was inspired by the local bounty with a playful dish titled “Baba Confused.” A play on baba ghanoush, the creative addition featured a scoop of creamy homemade charred eggplant ice cream atop basma kadayif, circled by an addictive tahini molasses and topped with spiced walnuts and mint. It looked like art and tasted like a baklava sundae with the crunchy, sweet, nutty notes accented with the cool and refreshing ice cream. This whimsical treat left us excited to ask what Onoglu’s next special might be. With sofras and Turkish Supreme Brunches each month, and a genuine passion for culinary innovation, it’s clear that Onoglu is just as excited to answer that question as his customers are to experience it.

Aegean is located at 731 De la Guerra Plaza. See aegeansb.com.

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t least along California’s Central Coast, few

pursuits show as much overlap as an appreciation for artisanal wine and a love of the great outdoors. That goes for people I know both in the wine industry—winemakers are often some of the most adventurous explorers in any given room—as well as everyday enthusiasts who appreciate how wine can directly reflect the place where it’s grown, providing a unique connection to all the nature around it.

DOWNTOWN DINING: The Copper has opened at 1031 State Street, taking over a longtime restaurant space with a familiar Italian menu focused on pizzas, pastas, and a casual café-style approach.

Los Padres ForestWatch Launches Passport for Tasting and Trekking Across the Central Coast

How did this program come about? The idea came from our development director, Jessica Dias, who saw a smaller version of this concept while traveling and immediately recognized its potential for the Central Coast. ForestWatch has long-standing relationships with many local wineries, and our supporters love exploring the region — so, creating a passport that connects wine tasting with public land protection felt like a natural fit.

It’s a meaningful way to strengthen relationships with our neighbors, introduce more people to the wild places surrounding these tasting rooms, and generate easy, community-driven support for our work.

What is the connection between wine and wildland conservation? Vineyards rely on the clean water, healthy soils,

and stable climates that Los Padres National Forest

ies that share a genuine commitment to sustainability — whether through organic, biodynamic, or regenerative practices, or through their support for protecting our public lands. All 24 participating wineries were enthusiastic about joining; they see it as a way to welcome new visitors, share their wines, and be recognized as part of a community that cares about the landscapes we all depend on. While we won’t be adding new wineries for the 2026 passport, we fully expect the program to grow in 2027.

of L’antica Pizzeria da Michele, Embermill, Aldo’s Italian Restaurant, and, for decades, The Copper Coffee Pot. The restaurant features an Italian-leaning menu and straightforward neighborhood-scale approach. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner and positions itself as a casual Italian café rather than a destination concept.

According to its website, The Copper focuses on pizzas, pastas, and a small group of entrées built around traditional Italian foundations. The menu emphasizes stone-oven pizza and classic pasta dishes, with a structure that mirrors many contemporary Italian restaurants: a short list of starters, a handful of salads, pizzas, pastas, and a limited selection of larger plates.

The Copper describes its food as rooted in Italian tradition, citing imported ingredients and established techniques. The menu does not aim for novelty or fusion; instead, it reflects a conservative, recognizable approach designed to appeal to a wide audience.

Pricing sits in the mid-range for downtown Santa Barbara, with pastas in the mid-$20s and entrées reaching into the $30 range.

Operationally, The Copper offers dine-in service along with takeout and delivery. Reservations are accepted, and the restaurant maintains both indoor seating and outdoor tables facing State Street. Call (805) 770-8055 or visit thecoppersb.com.

Explain how it works. When you purchase a passport,

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Los Padres ForestWatch’s wine tasting passport, as seen at Solminer Wine Company in Los Olivos

and surrounding public lands help sustain. These wild landscapes also shape the region’s identity, supporting biodiversity, outdoor recreation, and the scenic character that draws visitors to local tasting rooms.

How did you pick the wineries involved? We chose winer-

you’ll receive a printed booklet featuring each participating winery along with a nearby trail in Los Padres National Forest or surrounding public lands.

Show your passport at any of the 24 tasting rooms to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and get it stamped.

Reservations are required at most locations, unless otherwise noted in the passport, and every passport directly supports ForestWatch’s conservation work.

We also remind participants to enjoy the experience responsibly—plan ahead for trail conditions, explore safely, and never drink and drive. The passport is valid for all of 2026, giving people a full year to explore the region at their own pace.

What are your favorite hiking wines? If I’m tasting before a

hike, I like something light and refreshing, like a crisp rosé or lightly chilled pinot noir. After a hike, when it’s time to unwind, I love an earthy pinot.

What else should people know? One of the most interesting

A participant in ForestWatch’s Wine for Wilderness program, Ancient Peaks Winery in Santa Margarita south of Paso Robles is surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest.

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he Copper has opened at 1031 State Street, the former home

things about this project is how seamlessly it connects two experiences people already love: exploring our public lands and discovering local wine. Some tasting rooms even overlook Los Padres landscapes, so you’re literally sipping with a view of the places your purchase helps protect—creating a truly “full circle” moment.

Buy your Wine for Wilderness Passport at forestwatch.org/passport.

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It’s curious, then, that it took so long to make a direct connection between supporting our wineries and wilderness at once, but that time has finally come. For 2026, Los Padres ForestWatch is partnering with 24 sustainably minded wineries from Ventura to Paso Robles on the Wine for Wilderness Passport.

For $75, pass holders will enjoy complimentary tastings at each establishment until the end of 2026, which represents a $650 combined value. They can also use the program’s map—located in the sleekly designed passport itself or on the website—to find nearby hikes in the Los Padres National Forest and the Carrizo Plain National Monument, the two landscapes where ForestWatch advocates for wilderness conservation and more.

ForestWatch’s Communications Director Keri Setnicka tells us more about the Wine for Wilderness Passport below. Get yours now at forestwatch .org/passport.

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when Bar Lou opened on November 2, 2024, at 1198 Coast Village Road, the former home of Oliver’s and Peabody’s. Sadly, the eatery, brought to you by restaurateur Warner Ebbink and Executive Chef Brandon Boudet, who have been business partners since 2001 and operate Little Dom’s in Carpinteria and Los Feliz, has announced that the Montecito restaurant will close December 19.

HARBOR RESTAURANT FILES SUIT: The owners of The Harbor Res-

taurant have filed a lawsuit against the City of Santa Barbara over what they describe as “unconscionable” rent terms for the longtime Stearns Wharf restaurant. The lawsuit was filed December 5, 2025, in Santa Barbara County Superior Court by local attorney and co-owner John Thyne on behalf of Santa Barbara Harbor Restaurant Inc., which also includes co-owners Olesya Thyne and Gene and Carolina Sanchez. The restaurant operates at 210 Stearns Wharf, a city-owned property leased to the Harbor Restaurant since 2002. According to the complaint, the owners are seeking to reform the original lease agreement, arguing it was negotiated under economic and tourism conditions that no longer resemble the current restaurant landscape. City Administrator Kelly McAdoo responded in a written statement: “The City of Santa Barbara has reviewed the complaint and believes the allegations are without merit. The city intends to defend this matter vigorously. This property is a public asset, and the city has an affirmative obligation to manage it in a manner that serves the public interest.”

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(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Nine hundred years ago, Sufi philosopher Al-Ghazali provided rigorous advice that’s not very popular these days. “To understand the stars,” he said, “one must polish the mirror of the soul.” Here’s my interpretation: To fathom the truth about reality, you must be a strong character who treasures clarity and integrity.

It’s highly unlikely you can gather a profound grasp of how life works if your inner depths are a mess. Conversely, your capacity to comprehend the Great Mystery increases as you work on purifying and strengthening your character. Everything I just said is good advice for all of us all the time, but it will be especially potent and poignant for you in the coming months.

(Apr. 20-May 20): The sound of a whip cracking is a small sonic boom. The tip breaks the sound barrier, creating that distinctive snap. In my astrological reckoning, Taurus, life has provided you with the equivalent of a whip.

During the coming months, you will have access to a simple asset that can create breakthrough force when wielded with precision and good timing. I’m not referring to aggression or violence. Your secret superpower will be understanding how to use small treasures that can generate disproportionate impacts. What’s your whip?

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(May 21-June 20): Some Japanese potters practice yohen tenmoku. It’s a technique used to create a rare type of tea bowl with shifting, star-like iridescence on deep, dark glaze. The sublime effect results from a process that’s unusually demanding, highly unpredictable, and hard to control. Legend says that only one in a thousand bowls achieves the intended iridescence. The rest, according to the masters, are “lessons in humility.” I believe you can flourish by adopting this experimental mindset in the coming months. Treat your creative experiments as offerings to the unknown, as sources of wonder whether or not your efforts yield stellar results. Be bold in trying new techniques and gentle in self-judgment. Delight in your apprenticeship to mystery. Some apparent “failures” may bring useful novelty.

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(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the Sonoran Desert of the southwestern United States, Arizona bark scorpions are hard to see at night.

Scientists who want to study them can find them only by searching with flashlights that emit ultraviolet light. This causes the scorpions’ exoskeletons to fluoresce and glow a distinct blue-green or turquoise color, making them highly visible. Let’s use this scenario as a metaphor for you. In the coming months, you may reveal your best brilliance under uncommon conditions. Circumstances that seem unusual or challenging will highlight your true beauty and power. What feels extreme may be a good teacher and helper. I urge you to trust that the right people will recognize your unique beauty.

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(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): According to legend, the genius composer Mozart heard entire symphonies in his imagination before he wrote down any notes. That’s a slight exaggeration. The full truth is that he often worked hard and made revisions. His inspiration was enhanced by effort and craft. However, it’s also true that Mozart wrote at least five masterful works in rapid succession, sometimes with remarkably few corrections on the manuscript. They included his last three symphonies (Nos. 39, 40, and 41).

I predict you will have a Mozart-like aptitude in the coming months: the ability to perceive whole patterns before the pieces align. Trust your big visions!

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(June 21-July 22): A fair-weather cumulus cloud typically weighs more than a million pounds and yet floats effortlessly. Let’s make that one of your prime power symbols for 2026, Cancerian. It signifies that you will harbor an immense emotional cargo that’s suspended with grace.

You will carry complex truths, layered desires, and lyrical ambitions, but you will manage it all with aplomb and even delight. For best results, don’t overdramatize the heaviness; appreciate and marvel at the buoyancy.

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In Greek mythology, Proteus was a sea god famed for his ability to change his shape endlessly to evade capture. But now and then, a persistent hero was able to hold on to Proteus through all his transformations, whether he became a lion, serpent, tree, or flame.

Then the god would bestow the gift of prophecy on the successful daredevil. I suspect that in the coming months, you will have an exceptional power to snag and grasp Proteus-like things, Capricorn. As a result, you could claim help and revelations that seem almost magical.

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(July 23-Aug. 22): Every 11 years, the sun reverses its magnetic polarity. North becomes south, and south becomes north. The last switch was completed earlier this year.

Let’s use this natural phenomenon as your metaphorical omen for the coming months, Leo. Imagine that a kind of magnetic reversal will transpire in your psyche.

Your inner poles will flip position. As the intriguing process unfolds, you may be surprised at how many new ideas and feelings come rumbling into your imagination.

Rather than resist the cosmic acrobatics, I advise you to welcome and collaborate with them.

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The sculptor Louise Bourgeois was asked why she worked so often with the image of the spider. She said it was a tribute to her mother, who was deliberate, clever, patient, soothing, helpful, and useful — just like a spider. In the coming months, I invite you to embody her vision of the spider. You will have the wherewithal to weave hardy networks that could support you for years to come.

Be creative and thoughtful as you craft your network of care. Your precision will be a form of devotion.

Every strand, even fragile ones, will enhance your long-term resilience.

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(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Researchers studying music theory know that dissonance—sounds that feel “wrong” or create tension—is in part culturally determined. Indonesia’s gamelan music and Arabic maqam scales are beautiful to audiences that have learned to appreciate them. But they might seem off-kilter to Westerners accustomed to music filled with major thirds and triads. Let’s use this as our starting point as we contemplate your future in 2026, Libra. Life may disrupt your assumptions about what constitutes balance and harmony. You will be invited to consider the possibility that what seems like discord from one perspective is attractive and valuable from another. My advice: Open your mind to other ways of evaluating what’s meaningful and attractive.

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In Florence, Italy, the Accademia Gallery houses several of Michelangelo’s sculptures that depict human figures partially emerging from rough blocks of marble. They seem to be caught in the process of birth or liberation. These works showcase the technique Michelangelo called non-finito (unfinished), in which the forms appear to struggle to escape from the stone. In the coming months, Aquarius, I foresee you undergoing a passage that initially resembles these figures. The good news is that unlike Michelangelo’s eternally trapped characters, you will eventually break free.

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): To prepare you for 2026, I’ve gathered three quotes that address your most pressing need and urgent mandate. I recommend you tape this horoscope to your bathroom mirror. (1) “We cannot live in a world interpreted for us by others. An interpreted world is not a hope. Part of the terror is to take back our listening, to use our own voice, to see our own light” —author Elaine Bellezza. (2) “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment” —Ralph Waldo Emerson. (3) “The ability to tell your own story, in words or images, is already a victory, already a revolt” —Rebecca Solnit.

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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

Reqs: Bachelor’s degree ‑ Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Expert knowledge / skills in all aspects of city and environmental planning, architecture, other planning‑related fields, including knowledge / skills in large‑scale site planning. Must be judicious and possess political acumen, have expert project management experience, negotiation skills, excellent writing, and analytical capabilities, be adept at public speaking, and have a track record of successfully managing multiple projects with competing demands under the pressure of deadlines. Expert skills in building, maintaining and nurturing strong professional relationships to achieve short and long range organizational development goals. Expert knowledge of the organization, including its architectural history, short and long range development plans, infrastructure and current, on‑going and future design and construction plans. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check. Budgeted Salary Range: $140,000 to $175,100/ yr. Full Salary Range: $119,400 to $230,800/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 #83000

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CAMPUS CUSTODIAL PLANNING & SUPERVISOR DESIGN BUDGET AND PLANNING OFFICE Responsible for the development and supervision of the Long Range Development Plan (LRDP), Plan Amendments, and environmental and physical planning on the campus from the programming stage through approvals at the Campus, Office of the President, Regents and California Coastal Commission. Provides expert level expertise, advice and counsel on the development, revision, and implementation of the LRDP. The position is recognized as the campus’ expert on long‑range and environmental planning. Represents the campus and university officials in community and governmental relationships. Coordinates with staff UCOP Physical and Environmental Planning in preparing the LRDP, Coastal Plan, and EIR as well as supporting material, related reports, and presentations. Manages and works with professional consultants working on the LRDP as well as physical planning studies including community affairs, planning, and environmental specialists. Works in close association with the Directors of Capital and Physical Planning, Design and Construction Services and Facilities Management to ensure the campus is compliant with all local, state, and federal environmental laws that pertain to the UC Santa Barbara campus. Works in close coordination with these directors in the planning, programming, design and implementation phase of all projects subject to outside or internal agencies reviews. Responsible for the supervision of the Planning staff, composed of up to two Senior Planners and one Principal Planner, and work study and intern positions.

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 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

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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.

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THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

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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 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.

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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.

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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 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): 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.

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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.

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.

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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

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

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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: 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 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.

AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MURIEL E. BODE No.: 25PR00296 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MURIEL E. BODE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MATTHEW BODE in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): MATTHEW BODE 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: 01/22/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107 ANACAPA IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 10/8/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Marla A. Pleyte, 3721 Highland Court, Lafayette, CA 94549 831‑331‑8864.

Published: Dec 18, 24, 31 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

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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.

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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 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.

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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: 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

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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: 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 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 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. FBN2025‑0002440 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

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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 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: 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: 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. 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. FBN2025‑0002619 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. 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.

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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.

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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) 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.

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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 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: 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: 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 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

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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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 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 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2025‑0002660 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ONE PLANT GOLETA, 290 STORKE RD. STE G, GOLETA, CA 93117 County of SANTA BARBARA THREE HABITAT CONSULTING STORKE LLC, 290 STORKE RD STE G, GOLETA, CA 93117 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 05/28/2021.

THREE HABITAT CONSULTING STORKE LLC, S/ RYAN BISHARA, VP OF OPERATIONS

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/20/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/18, 12/24/25, 12/31, 1/8/26 CNS‑3993624# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as:THE SHORTCAKE BOOKSHOP: 707 N 1st Unit B Lompoc, CA 93436; Jaquelin J Perez (same address)This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: JAQUELIN PEREZ 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: 2025‑0002691.

Published: Dec 18, 24, 31 2025.

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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 12/18, 12/24/25, 1/8, 1/15/26 CNS‑3993669# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUSAN HOOD, REAPATTERNING ROOM: 7015 Marketplace Dr, #1002 Goleta, CA 93117; Susan H Estillore (same address)This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: SUSAN ESTILLORE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 10, 2025.

This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2025‑0002772. Published: Dec 18, 24, 31 2025. Jan 08, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as:CRESTWOOD SANTA BARBARA MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM AND ACCES LINE SERVICES: 303 S. C Street Lompoc, CA 93436; Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc. 520 Capitol Mall Ste 800 Sacramento, CA 95814 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 15, 2024. Filed by: GEORGE C. LYTAL/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 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 Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002754. Published: Dec 18, 24, 31 2025. Jan 08, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TRUE CORE PLUMBING: 1501 E Oak Ave Lompoc, CA 93436; Cristian A Lopez Salgado PO Box 1385 Lompoc, CA 93438 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 20, 2025. Filed by: CRISTIAN A LOPEZ SALGADO/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

E35. FBN Number: 2025‑0002733.

Published: Dec 18, 24, 31 2025.

Jan 08, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KIDS RUN SB: 1222 De La Guerra Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Becky S Aaronson PO Box 3362 Santa Barbara, CA 93130 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: BECKY S AARONSON with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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: 2025‑0002819. Published: Dec 18, 24, 31 2025. Jan 08, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SOLERA & CO, SOLERA AND COMPANY: 512 Laguna Street, Ste A Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Fino SB 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 Dec 01, 2025. Filed by: CHARLIE SCHAFFER/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 11, 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: 2025‑0002793.

Published: Dec 18, 24, 31 2025.

Jan 08, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FLYING SHADE, FLYING SHADE EVENT RENTALS & DECOR, BRANCHES MOBILE GALLERY, BONEFEATHER DESIGN, WESTCOAST BAMBOO, BONEFEATHER FESTIVAL, PEV‑DMV: 117 State Street, 1035 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Bonefeather Llc 7015 Marketplace Dr #1018 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted

by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 07, 2025. Filed by: LUKE HOLDEN/ OWNER MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 18, 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: 2025‑0002644.

Published: Dec 18, 24, 31 2025.

Jan 08, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA POOL SERVICE: 2965 Stagecoach Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Parker H Woodward (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: PARKER WOODWARD/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 E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0002730.

Published: Dec 18, 24, 31 2025.

Jan 08, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CP BUILDERS: 209 W. Alamar Ave Ste A. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Center Point Development 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 Dec 16, 2025. Filed by: MICHAEL O’FLYNN/ CFO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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 E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002832. Published: Dec 18, 24, 31 2025. Jan 08, 2026.

CONSTRUCTION: 7060 Madera Dr Goleta, CA 93117; Alvaro E Aristondo Perdomo (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: ALVARO ARISTONDO PERDOMO/SR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 09, 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 E81. FBN Number: 2025‑0002762.

Published: Dec 18, 24, 31 2025.

Jan 08, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GEODOR: 6970 Scripps Crescent St Goleta, CA 93117; Geodor (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 Jan 01, 2025. Filed by: GEORGE K. PAPAZACHARIOUDAKIS/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 10, 2025.

This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E76. FBN Number: 2025‑0002775. Published: Dec 18, 24, 31 2025. Jan 08, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as:CALIFORNIA COUNSELING CLINICS: 1819 Cliff Dr. Suite F Santa Barbara, CA 93109; ARC Psychological 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 Oct 09, 2020. Filed by: ALEXANDRA ROBINSON/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 E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0002702. Published: Dec 18, 24, 31 2025. Jan 08, 2026.

NAME CHANGE 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.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ARISPER

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LEGALS (CONT.) 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 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 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.

PUBLIC NOTICES CELLCO PARTNERSHIP and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to collocate wireless communications antennas at centerline heights of 24 and 29 feet on a 34.7‑foot building rooftop at the approx. vicinity of 912 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County, CA, 93013. 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, Joshua Fox, j.fox@trileaf.com , 2121 W. Chandler, Blvd. Suite 108, Chandler, AZ 85224, 480‑759‑ 0575.

12/18/25 CNS‑3993708# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT CROWN CASTLE is proposing to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility, consisting of the replacement of antennas at 26 ft on an existing 44 ft Utility Pole located at the following site: 1387 East Valley Road, Montecito, Santa Barbara County, California 93108 (34 26 12.1N / 119 38 12.7W).

The facility is not expected to be FAA lighted. Crown Castle invites comments from any interested party on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and/or specific reason the proposed action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Specific information regarding the project is available by contacting EBI Consulting, Project #250056426PR, 21 B Street, Burlington, MA 01803, or at (617) 715‑1822. Published: Dec 18, 2025.

SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): MARK R LOWRY DBA DIRTHOG CONSTRUCTION, Does 1 to 20, inclusive 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 C e n t e r ( w w w. c o u r t i n f o . c a . g o v / selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you

cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. !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): 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 Cross‑Complaint ( C I TA C I O N JUDICIAL) CONTRADEMANDA NOTICE TO CROSS‑DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL CONTRA‑DEMANDADO): HOLLY LEIGH MARTIN and ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE CROSS‑COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO CROSS‑COMPLAINANTS TITLE, OR ANY CLOUD UPON CROSS‑COMPLAINANTS TITLE THERETO; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 100 inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY CROSS‑COMPLAINANT: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL CONTRADEMANDANTE): JOHN E, PRICE, co‑Trustee of The Price Living Trust Dated September 28, 2007; JANNA M. PRICE, Co‑Trustee of The Price Living Trust Dated September 28, 2007; PACIFIC HEIGHTS ACQUISITIONS, LLC, a California

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT HEARING BOARD COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA Notice is hereby given that the Air Pollution Control District (District) Hearing Board of Santa Barbara County will hold a public hearing to consider the following matter on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93110.

Case No. 2025-04-M1 – (Modification of Final Compliance Date)

MANN+HUMMEL Water Fluid Solutions, Inc. dba MNUS 93 S. La Patera Lane Goleta, CA 93117

Hearing – To consider a Petition for Modification of Regular Variance from District Rule 206, Permit to Operate 16120, Conditions 1, 2.d.iv, 9, 11.a (for thermal oxidizer APCD Device ID 109886), Table 3 (ACM Casting Dray and Rinse Tank Emissions), and Table 4 (for thermal oxidizer APCD Device ID 109886). The variance petition was submitted on December 1, 2025, for relief from the Best Available Control Technology (BACT) reactive organic compounds (ROCs) destruction efficiency requirements, outlet flow rate, and source test requirements for the thermal oxidizer until compliance can be achieved.

The Petitioner manufactures water purification filters, located at 6325 Lindmar Avenue in Goleta, California.

The Petitioner is currently operating under Variance Order 2025-04-R, which provides enforcement relief through January 28, 2026, or the date compliance is achieved, whichever occurs first.

Per Health and Safety Code §42356 and §42357, the Petitioner is requesting a Modification of Variance, Modification of Increments of Progress, and Modification of Final Compliance Date to extend coverage through January 28, 2027, or the date compliance is achieved, whichever occurs first. If granted, the Variance would provide continued relief from the Best Available Control Technology (BACT) reactive organic compounds (ROCs), destruction efficiency requirements, outlet flow rate, and source test requirements for the thermal oxidizer.

Said Petition is on file with the Clerk of the District Hearing Board and available for public inspection.

Interested persons may submit written evidence, arguments concerning this matter, or make arrangements to view said Petition before the hearing by contacting the Hearing Board Clerk at: variance@sbcapcd.org, or 260 North San Antonio Rd., Suite A, Santa Barbara, California 93110.

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limited liability company, MA’AN NASIR. An individual You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the cross‑complainant. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response.

You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help 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.

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, for the State of California COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA‑Santa Barbara‑Anacapa 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

SHORT NAME OF CASE: Holly Leigh Martyn v. John E. Price CASE NO: (Número del Caso): 25CV04780 The name, address, and telephone number of cross‑complainant’s attorney, or cross‑complainant without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección, y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante

que no tiene abogado es): Ryan C. Square (SBN199473); Scott B. Mahler (SBN 204525); Ani Grigoryan (SBN 313122); Brian Bendy (SBN 323249); ATKINSON, ANDELSON, LOYA, RUUD & ROMO 251 South Lake Avenue, Suite 360 Pasadena, California, California 91101‑3018 DATE (Fecha): 11/06/2025.

Clerk, by (Secretario) /s/ Narzralli Baksh, 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 C e n t e r ( w w w. c o u r t i n f o . c a . g o v / selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. !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.

SUMMONS ‑ (FAMILY LAW) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: MICHAEL GANN AVISO AL DEMANDANDO: PETITIONER’S NAME IS: CASSIE GANN DEMANDANTE: CASE NUMBER: (NUMERO DEL CASO) 25FL‑01667 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL‑120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca. org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE‑RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

Tiene 30 dias calendario despues de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL‑120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

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Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acabar en cualquier lugar de California.

EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

1.The name and address of the court are (El nombre y direccion de la corte son): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MERCED 1159 G Street , Los Banos, CA 93635. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: Scott Jordan (Bar# 88455) 303 I Street Los Banos, CA 93635; (209)‑826‑5024 (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Dated September 05 , 2025. Clerk, by (Secretario, por) Veronica Leon, Deputy Clerk (Asistente) Published Dec 18, 24, 31 2025. Jan 8 2026.

TRUSTEE NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2025‑2207 Loan No.: 219 CARILLO/ARK PROP YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/17/2023.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE

OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: 219 W CARRILLO LLC Duly Appointed Trustee: ZTS Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 5/26/2023 as Instrument No. 2023‑0015036 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the

Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, Date of Sale: 1/7/2026 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,128,748.58 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 219 W CARRILLO STREET SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 A.P.N.: 039‑311‑003 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior

lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 760‑758‑7622 or visit this Internet Website WWW. ZENITHTRUSTEE.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 2025‑2207. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not

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tenant buyer”or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. ALL BIDDERS MUST HAVE CERTIFIED FUNDS PAYABLE TO ZTS FORECLOSURE SERVICES, LLC, IN ORDER TO BID AT THE SALE. Date: 11/21/2025 ZTS Foreclosure Services, LLC A CA Limited Liability Company 217 Civic Center Drive # 2 Vista, California 92084 Sale Line: 760‑758‑7622 Dana A. Fazio, Trustee Officer NPP0482046 To: SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT 12/18/2025, 12/24/2025, 01/08/2026

Legal Notice for Plan Amendment Scoping and Comment Period Establishing Interim Direction for Oil & Gas Leasing Management Amendment The USDA Forest Service, Los Padres National Forest (Forest) announces the scoping and opportunity to comment on a proposed amendment to the 2005 Los Padres National Forest Land Management Plan and Southern California National Forests Land Management Plan, as amended (Forest Plan).

The purpose of the plan amendment is to modify how the Forest Plan directs management of leasable mineral rights and provides for oil and natural gas leasing availability determinations. The proposal amends the 2005 Forest Plan to remove all reference to and direction from the 2005 Oil and Gas Leasing Record of Decision (ROD), which is incorporated by reference in multiple parts of the Forest Plan. Additionally, the amendment establishes interim direction for processing new lease applications on the Forest until such time as a new forestwide oil and gas leasing availability decision and associated plan amendment is issued (pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 228.102).

The need for the plan amendment is to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies while satisfying the terms of the settlement agreement related to a lawsuit in which the USDA Forest Service is a defendant [Center for Biological Diversity, et al. v. Eberlien, et al., Case No. 2:07-cv-00770 TLN AC, Eastern District Court of California].

The Forest proposes to amend the Los Padres National Forest Land Management Plan (Part 2) and Southern California National Forests Land Management Plan (Part 1), and associated Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) to: 1) establish interim direction for processing new lease applications on the Forest until such time as a new forest-wide leasing availability decision and plan amendment is issued, by adding specific language to the Forest Plan; 2) Remove all reference to and direction from the 2005 Oil and Gas Leasing Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and ROD; 3) Withdraw the 2005 Oil and Gas Leasing ROD; and 4) issue the plan amendment, as described above in 1-3 and in the formal scoping notice.

Additional information about the proposed amendment, including the specific changes, will be available on the Los Padres National Forest website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/lospadres/projects Kimberly Winter, Forest Supervisor of Los Padres National Forest, is the Responsible Official for approval of the plan amendment.

The scale of this plan amendment is forest-wide, and the scope is for all future project and activity decision-making. The likely related substantive requirements of 36 C.F.R. 219.8 through 11 are as follows: 36 C.F.R. 219 et seq. [219.8 (b)(1) & (3) and 219.10 (a)(2), (3), & (6)].

The proposed amendment may be categorically excluded from further analysis and documentation under 7 C.F.R. 1b.4(d)(38) – Land management plans, plan amendments, and plan revisions developed in accordance with 36 C.F.R. § 219 et seq. that provide broad guidance and information for project and activity decision-making in a National Forest System unit.

Comments may be submitted electronically to: comments-pacificsouthwest-los-padres@usda.gov

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to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call, 760‑758‑7622 or visit this internet website WWW. ZENITHTRUSTEE.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 2025‑2207 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible

The Forest Service is combining the scoping and comment period. Comments on this proposed plan amendment will be accepted for 45-days following publication of this legal notice, which is the exclusive means for calculating the comment period. A 30-day comment period is the minimum requirement by regulations. Commenters should not rely upon dates or timeframe information provided by any other source. This 45-day comment period is the only public participation opportunity during which substantive formal comment(s), as defined in 36 C.F.R. 219.62, will be accepted for the proposal. If the time period expires on a Saturday, Sunday, or a federal holiday, the time is extended to the end of the next Federal working day.

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immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps

Message her through the Contact page of her website:

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In the email subject line please record “Establishing Interim Direction for Oil & Gas Leasing Management Amendment”.

Comments may also be mailed to the LPNF Supervisor’s Office, Attn: Jonathan “Yonni” Schwartz; 1980 Old Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463; or hand delivered to the LPNF Supervisor’s Office (address shown above) during business hours (Monday- Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm PT).

Please include in written comments: your name, address, telephone number, and organization represented, if any; title of the project; and specific facts, concerns, or issues, and supporting reasons why they should be considered.

Each individual or representative from each organization submitting comments must either sign the comments or verify their identity upon request. Comments, including names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record and will be available for public inspection.

The proposed decision is subject to the objection procedures in 36 C.F.R. § 219 Subpart B. Only those individuals who provide timely substantive formal comments may file an objection.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

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