Santa Barbara Independent 4/10/25 by SB Independent

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MEET MAKERS, BIRDS, AND MASTERS OF ‘DECONSTRUCTION’

• Wrongful Termination

• Pregnancy Discrimination

• Disability Discrimination

IS YOUR BOSS V IOL ATING YOUR R IGHTS?

Adams law focuses on advocating Employee rights in claims involving:

• Hostile Work Environment

• Racialand Age Discrimination

• Sexual Harassment

• COVID/Vaccine Related Termination

• Racial and Age Discrimination

• Unpaid Overtime Compensation/Bonuses

• Reimbursement forWork-Related Expenses

Adams Law

• Working “Off the Clock”

Wrongful Termination isability Discrimination

• Sexual Harassment Working “Off the Clock”

• Unpaid Overtime Compensation/Bonuses

• Misclassified “Salaried” Employees and Independent Contractors

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• Pregnancy Discrimination

• Reimbursement for Work-Related Expenses

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~ Transformational Life Counseling ~ Relationships • Occupation and Career

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Grief and Loss

Sustainable Heart ~ Transformational Life Counseling ~

• Meditation

• Denied Mealand Rest Breaks

Grief and Loss • Major Life Transitions • Anxiety

Relationships • Occupation and Career • Meditation

Spiritual Issues • Communication • Conflict

Michael H Kreitsek, MA

Grief and Loss • Major Life Transitions • Anxiety

Life Transitions - Grief - Loss - Dying Meditation - Critical Illness

Spiritual Issues • Communication • Conflict

• Major Life Transitions • Anxiety

Spiritual Issues

Relationships • Occupation and Career • Meditation

Spiritual Issues

• Communication • Conflict

Grief and Loss • Major Life Transitions • Anxiety

Michael H Kreitsek, MA

Transpersonal Counseling Psychology

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Sustainable Heart ~ Transformational Life Counseling ~ Relationships • Occupation and Career • Meditation

• Communication

• Conflict

Grief and Loss • Major Life Transitions • Anxiety

Relationships • Occupation and Career • Meditation

Grief and Loss • Major Life Transitions • Anxiety

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Compassionate, Skillful Support and Guidance

Grief and Loss • Major Life Transitions • Anxiety

Spiritual Issues • Communication • Conflict

Grief and Loss • Major Life Transitions • Anxiety

Spiritual Issues • Communication • Conflict

Grief and Loss • Major Life Transitions • Anxiety

Michael H Kreitsek, MA

Grief and Loss • Major Life Transitions • Anxiety

Michael H Kreitsek, MA

Spiritual Issues • Communication • Conflict

Transpersonal Counseling Psychology

Michael H Kreitsek, MA

Transpersonal Counseling Psychology

Michael H Kreitsek, MA

Transpersonal Counseling Psychology

Counseling with Wisdom and Compassion 805 698-0286 www.sustainableheart.com

Counseling From a Buddhist Perspective 805 698-0286

Counseling From a Buddhist Perspective

Counseling with Wisdom and Compassion 805 698-0286

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Two Nights! Two Programs!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Tue, Apr 15 & Wed, Apr 16

7:30 PM / Granada Theatre

“There’s something generous about Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. It’s there in the dancing – full of skill, passion and a charismatic warmth.” The Guardian (U.K.)

“Every American owes it to him or herself to see the Ailey company perform Revelations. It is an American phenomenon.”

– Oprah Winfrey

Hiromi’s Sonicwonder

Fri, Apr 25 / 8 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.” The New York Times

Steeped in both the classical and jazz traditions, Hiromi is a keyboard visionary whose influences range from Chick Corea to Frank Zappa and funk fusion. Check your expectations at the door for this night of wildly adventurous music from her eclectic electric quintet.

“Larkin Poe are your next favorite performers.” Forbes

Larkin Poe

with special guest Parker Millsap

Sun, Apr 27 / 7 PM / Arlington Theatre

With serious slide guitar chops and Southern rock swagger, Georgia-bred multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell imbue their songs with equal parts soulful sensitivity and thrilling ferocity.

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

News Reporters Ryan P. Cruz, Callie Fausey, Margaux Lovely 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

Production Manager Ava Talehakimi Art Director Xavier Pereyra

Production Designer Bianca Castro Graphic Designer Leah Brewer

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, Jerry Roberts, Starshine Roshell

Contributors Rob Brezsny, Melinda Burns, 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

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Spring Home & Garden, Santa Barbara Style Meet Makers, Birds, and Masters of ‘Deconstruction’ by

Though you might have already met me at events like Backyard Brunch or Best Fest, or even when you see the Indy tabling at an event, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Richelle Boyd, I’m the Marketing and Promotions Administrator and I write this highlight each week! I also have a story in this week’s paper about propagating your own vegetables, but that’s not the only thing I know how to grow.

I also have 18 house plants most of them I’ve gotten in the last two years, but I still have a few surviving plants that have made it through the pandemic with me. I enjoy the beauty and variety that plants bring to my porch and balcony, and taking time out of my day to care for them is a relaxing endeavor where I can be outside and take in some nature and fresh air.

But I’m not naturally gifted with a green thumb, so I’ve needed some reinforcement to keep my plants alive. I’ve used an app called Planta for the past couple of years; like many other Gen Zers, I know there is an app for everything. It tells me how often I need to water my plants and when I should add fertilizer to them so they keep growing.

The paid option sends you notifications directly through the app, but you can always take their advice and set your own reminders (via phone, or a traditional note always works too). Each plant does come with its own trials, and I’ve cycled through a few that didn’t make it. I found my plants like tropical soil here, and I’ve been able to keep 18 of them going strong with a reminder to water them regularly.

Salonen

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

Esa-Pekka Salonen, Conductor Laureate Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano

The Los Angeles Philharmonic, under the baton of their esteemed Conductor Laureate Esa-Pekka Salonen, return for an evening of grand musical exploration with celebrated pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard. The concert marks Maestro Salonen’s sixteenth appearance conducting for CAMA over the past three decades—twelve with the LA Phil and three with London’s Philharmonia Orchestra.

DEBUSSY: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun)

BARTÓK: Piano Concerto No. 3, Sz. 119, BB 127 (1945)

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55, “Eroica”

Principal Sponsors: Bitsy & Denny Bacon and The Becton Family Foundation • Mosher Foundation

Sponsors: Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts, a field of interest fund of the Santa Barbara Foundation

Co-Sponsors: Rosalind Amorteguy-Fendon & Ronald Fendon

Beth Gates Warren & Bob Boghosian • Christine & Robert Emmons • Sally & George Messerlian

John & Ellen Pillsbury • Patricia & Nicolas Weber • Beth & George Wood • Nancy & Byron K. Wood

COVER: Miles Curran. Photo by Ingrid Bostrom. Design by Xavier Pereyra.

COURTESY

Richelle Boyd

OPENING APRIL 20

Proscenium: Elliott Hundley

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents Proscenium: Elliott Hundley, a bold mid-career exhibition featuring the artist’s vibrant, layered works, alongside a striking new installation in Ludington Court. In By Achilles’ Tomb, Hundley playfully disrupts and rethinks the display of SBMA’s Greco-Roman antiquities, creating a surprising dialogue between ancient and contemporary art. This imaginative intervention invites visitors to see the past through a provocative new lens.

1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Tuesday–Sunday 11 am–5 pm • 1st Thursdays 11 am–8 pm sbma.net

PRE-OPENING EVENTS SUNDAY, APRIL 13

11 am – 5 pm

Free 2nd Sunday for Tri-County Residents

11 am – 2 pm

Bilingual Storytelling and Puppetry in the Galleries with Bright Torches, Art Learning Lab

12 – 4 pm

Studio Sunday, Myth making Collage, Art Learning Lab

OPENING EVENTS SUNDAY, APRIL 20

10 am – 12 pm

Proscenium: Elliott Hundley Member Morning

12 – 1:30 pm

In conversation with Elliott Hundley

NEWS of the WEEK

Thousands Join ‘Hands Off’ Protest

Protesting President Donald Trump’s heavy-handed executive orders and employment of billionaire Elon Musk to gut federal agencies, thousands of Santa Barbarans rallied and marched on Saturday as part of the “Hands Off” protests held around the world. The Santa Barbara Police Department estimated as many as 5,000 people rallied to the protest.

By the start time of 1 p.m., protesters overflowed both De la Guerra Plaza and De la Guerra Street. The event was promoted by Indivisible Santa Barbara, and organizer Myra Paige cited various locations of the protest, both national and international, including Alabama, Maine, France, and Denmark.

“We don’t even know if there will be a

2026 election or if it will be compromised,” said Paige. “This is not a democracy this is fascism.”

Luz Reyes-Martín, vice president of engagement with Planned Parenthood, stepped up to the stage as the rally’s first speaker: “We are here to fight for a world where everyone can live with respect. Reproductive rights are not negotiable.”

This was followed by an emotional speech from Primitiva Hernandez, director of 805 UndocuFund. “Let me be clear, they are coming for all of us our Social Security, our vote, our books, our safety, our future,” said Hernandez. “They fear our unity. Hands off our people.”

Protesters then snaked onto State Street to

march almost a mile down to the Dolphin Fountain in front of Stearns Wharf. State Street was filled for blocks, as construction workers from the tops of buildings paused their work to watch. The crowd gathered at West Beach to form a human “Hands Off” sign.

Katie Sanders, a volunteer with Indivisible S.B., called the turnout “very uplifting in some pretty dark times especially with the recent tariffs.” At age 50, Sanders said she has just started attending protests in recent weeks, also attending the Sable Oil protest about two weeks ago. “This protest has started me on a new road. Thanks, Trump.” —Elijah Valerjev

See independent.com/multimedia for Ingrid Bostrom's photos of the protest.

City Wrestles with 443-Unit Project at La Cumbre Plaza

Commission Raises Concerns About Lack of Affordable Housing, Impacts on Schools

Ryan P. Cruz

The second of two large-scale redevelopment projects proposed for La Cumbre Plaza a plan to demolish the Sears location and build 443 units of rental housing came before the city’s Planning Commission last week, where commissioners criticized the early conceptual plan for its “bare minimum” number of affordable units and planners’ lack of consideration with how the project would impact neighboring schools and connect with the 642-unit “State and Hope” development proposed for the Macy’s location across the mall.

While only a conceptual review, the April 3 hearing highlighted the uphill battle city review boards face with residential developments, specifically those that take advantage of state and local laws created to streamline review. In terms of the Sears development, the applicant team from real estate firm Kennedy Wilson is looking to go through the city’s discretionary review process, limiting the ways

review boards can change or deny a project that meets objective standards.

Planning commissioners received a presentation from Kennedy Wilson’s senior vice president of entitlement and development, Dave Eadie, including conceptual drawings made by architect RC Alley. According to the early designs, the 9.45-acre lot will become a collection of 36 studios, 183 one-bedroom, 201 two-bedroom, and 23 three-bedroom units across two Spanish Colonial–style buildings, along with a 10,000-square-foot “amenities” building, central courtyards, and a multi-use path along Arroyo Burro Creek. The site is on the southern side of the mall, encompassing the Sears building, auto shop, and lower-level parking lot stretching to Calle Real. The project falls under the city’s Average Unit-Size Density (AUD) incentive program, and because the developer is offering 10 percent, or 44 of the units, for moderate-income households, the application will not require another discretionary approval from the Planning Commission.

NEWS BR IEFS

EDUCATION

Hundreds of students, researchers, and union representatives gathered outside UCSB’s Davidson Library on 4/8 as part of a national “Kill the Cuts” day of action. Led by the UC academic workers union UAW 4811 and supported by a coalition of labor and education organizations, this demonstration was one of 37 coordinated protests opposing proposed Trump Administration cuts to federal research, healthcare, and education funding that protesters say jeopardize everything from cancer research to teaching assistant positions and graduatelevel jobs. “There have been layoffs of graduate students and researchers on this campus,” said UCSB graduate student Madeline Vailhe. “People hired under new Department of Energy grants are seeing their funding halted…. The uncertainty is real.”

Despite the project meeting minimum requirements for affordability, several commissioners expressed frustration with the process, with Vice Chair Lucille Boss commenting that “it doesn’t seem like anything else was considered in the efforts to develop more affordable housing.” Boss also mentioned that the same Sears site was listed in the city’s housing element with a potential for up to 525 units, with at least 104 low-income and 131 moderate-income units; now the city would now have to identify additional sites to make up the shortfall.

According to Eadie, the development team “anticipated” questions regarding affordability, and he said they had decided to “stick to the game plan of staying with the city’s vision for the project” with just 10 percent moderate-income.

During public comment, Hope Elementary School District Superintendent Anne Hubbard raised concerns over the impacts on the neighboring schools. According to a housing impact report prepared by the district last year,

Five schools in the Santa Barbara area were recognized by the state as “Distinguished Schools” for either Closing the Achievement Gap or Exceptional Student Performance: S.B. Unified School District’s Washington Elementary, Peabody Charter School, and Adelante Charter School; Carpinteria Unified’s Aliso Elementary; and Hope’s Vieja Valley Elementary. Created in 1985, the California Distinguished Schools Award celebrates exceptional schools, districts, teachers, and staff for their “innovation, talent, and success in supporting students,” according to State Superintendent Tony Thurmond. Across California, 336 elementary schools were recognized for their achievements based on data from the 2024 California School Dashboard.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced on 4/2 that five regional administrative offices for Head Start’s early education and day care programs in 22 states, including California, would be shut down immediately. In Santa Barbara County, there are 20 Head Start campuses with roughly 200 employees now serving 600 families. Although no cuts have yet been announced at the local campus level, Patricia Keelean, CEO of CommUnify/Head Start in S.B., expressed grave concern that it was only a matter of time before the budget ax fell. Read more at independent.com/ education

RYAN P. CRUZ, CALLIE FAUSEY, JACKSON FRIEDMAN, TYLER HAYDEN, MARGAUX LOVELY, CHRISTINA McDERMOTT, NICK WELSH, and JEAN YAMAMURA

Balconies and stairwells were crowded with people getting a look at the speakers at De la Guerra Plaza.

Protesters in Santa Barbara formed a human “Hands Off” sign on the sands of West Beach.

District Must Rehire Fired Teacher

The verdict is in: The Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) must reinstate fired teacher Jay Hotchner after alleged “immoral” and “unprofessional” conduct toward students dating back to 2018.

Last year, the state Commission on Professional Competence found the Carpinteria Middle School teacher’s dismissal in 2022 unwarranted. But the district immediately sued the commission to fight Hotchner’s reinstatement.

In response to the students’ allegations including that he was “weird” and “flirty” toward them Hotchner, who worked as a social sciences teacher for 20 years, told the Independent, “The kids appeared encouraged to take otherwise absolutely routine interactions between a teacher and students and talking and learning and joking around in a classroom and turn them into something nefarious.”

Hotchner also serves as the CUSD employee union’s president. He accused the district of retaliating against him and likened this case to a separate 2021 case in which the district was indeed found guilty of retaliating and discriminating against him by the Public Employee Relations Board.

Ultimately, the commission concluded that his dismissal was not warranted

because the district failed to prove Hotchner was “unfit to teach” or that his actions were “immoral.” However, it did acknowledge Hotchner’s actions as unprofessional, inappropriate, and having the effect of making students uncomfortable.

In the pursuing legal battle, the district alleged that the commission’s decision was an “abuse of discretion” and attempted to appeal it. However, on March 21, Santa Barbara judge Donna Geck upheld the commission’s decision and denied the district’s appeal.

“The District has failed to show a jurisdictional excess, a serious error of law, or an abuse of discretion on the facts,” the court ruling states. “Hotchner did, on occasion, exercise poor judgment, but that poor judgment does not reach the level where termination would be the appropriate result.”

Diana Rigby, CUSD superintendent, said that while the district is “disappointed with the outcome,” it remains “committed to listening to and validating the experiences of its students.”

Exactly when Hotchner will resume teaching, however, is unclear. He said that the district was required to reinstate him by March 28, but the district has yet to contact him or his attorneys to discuss next steps.

—Callie Fausey

La Cumbre Plaza. “I really am concerned this is going to be a disaster,” Baucke said.

the three schools in the district serve around 900 students annually. With more than a dozen separate housing proposals in the pipeline that fall within the district boundaries, that could bring more than 2,000 units of housing with an estimated 500 extra students — an impact Hubbard said would require nearly 28 additional classrooms.

“With all the development happening within the little footprint of Hope School District, I’ve yet to really grasp how the school district will be supported,” Hubbard said.

Developers said they had met with Hubbard and were willing to pay any development impact fees as required by the city, but Eadie did not mention any plans to go beyond compliance with city codes. “I don’t know if we can solve the world’s problems in the school districts,” Eadie said.

Commissioner John Baucke brought up an issue he called the “elephant in the room”: Whether there was a plan to address the circulation and connections between the two big projects to be built on opposite sides of

Developers were unaware of a potential conflict Baucke raised between the Sears project and the State and Hope project developers’ plans for pedestrian access to State Street. Prior to the meeting, Graham Lyons, an attorney representing the State and Hope project, submitted a letter to the city saying that the owner of the Sears property would likely not be able to “hold any access rights” across the other project, and that “public access from State Street to the Sears project site will not be available through the State and Hope property.”

Commissioner Brian Barnwell, who also brought up issues regarding the developers’ circulation and access plans, expressed frustration with the fact that city review boards were under so many constraints with projects that may change the face of the city. Commissioners encouraged the developers to explore more architectural variation, move massing toward the center of the buildings, and update the drawings to show the proposed structures in context of the surrounding areas. The board also encouraged more affordable housing and urged the developers to coordinate with the State and Hope developers to work on a plan together. After updating the project application, the developers can begin a formal review with the Architectural Board of Review. n

Councilmember in ‘Good Spirits’ After Heart Attack

Santa Barbara City Councilmember

Eric Friedman is in “good spirits” and exhibiting positive signs of recovery after suffering a heart attack while paddleboarding with friends on April 5, according to an update provided by his family on Tuesday evening.

“We are so grateful for all of your wellwishes and support that our family continues to receive from friends, colleagues, and the community,” reads the statement released by Friedman; his wife, Julie; and his mother, Celeste Barber.

According to the statement, Friedman is showing improvement every day and making steady progress while surrounded by friends and family. They thanked community members who have shared kind messages over the past few days, from those who worked with Friedman on city, county, or library boards to neighbors, community groups, and city residents who have gotten to know Friedman as an elected official or at his second job at Trader Joe’s.

“We are thankful to have this time to focus on health and recovery,” the statement continued. “Each day includes physical therapy and progress, and also rest, which is especially important. Even walking around is tiring, requiring rest, but every day we see improvements and growing strength.”

Friedman’s heart attack forced the city to cancel Tuesday’s scheduled council meeting, postponing a highly anticipated hearing in which the council was set to vote on amendments to the city’s eviction ordinance intended to give tenants stronger protec-

tions against “renovictions.” Friedman has been conflicted about the city’s eviction ordinance, voting in favor of the original ordinance in 2019 but expressing reservations about supporting the recently proposed changes.

City officials said the items that were originally scheduled to be heard on Tuesday will be rescheduled “in the near term,” and may come back across the agenda in the coming weeks.

“On behalf of my council colleagues, our thoughts and best wishes are with the Friedman family for a speedy recovery,” Mayor Rowse said in a statement announcing the change to the council meeting.

Friedman’s family thanked first responders who provided immediate care at the scene of the incident, and the many who have assisted in his recovery.

“You know who you are,” the family’s statement read. “We thank you for being true life savers and our true heroes! We thank the ambulance and emergency crews, and all of the doctors, nurses, techs, assistants, and medical staff who are keeping us on a positive path to recovery.” —Ryan P.Cruz

DignityMoves Gets Approval for Family Village on County Land

In the past three years, the nonprofit DignityMoves has built and opened three villages of transitional housing using modular housing throughout the county for people who are homeless. This Tuesday, the county supervisors unanimously approved a fourth this one exclusively for families to be located on county-owned property near the Calle Real Campus.

This one will be built on about an acre of land next to the Children and Family Services building and include 32 housing units, the largest being 700-square-foot two-bedroom units built in a duplex style and the smallest being studio apartments.

This project will differ in many key respects from any of the three prior DignityMoves projects. Because the units are built for families, all units will come with bathrooms and kitchens included, not to mention some family living space; in the other projects, there are communal bathrooms, and food is prepared offsite and then brought in.

These modular units will be built by a manufacturer in Santa Paula out of brick

and mortar; the other projects deploy a form of breathable plastic. And unlike all three prior projects, this one will not be managed by the Good Samaritan homeless shelter organization out of Santa Maria.

The on-site manager has not been selected yet, but among the applicants will be New Beginnings, which runs the Safe Parking program; City Net, which has been doing homeless outreach services in Santa Barbara for about five years now; and Transition House, which has been providing housing for families experiencing homelessness now for about 40 years.

And in the other units, the lease term with the county expires after three years. The lease contract for the family housing runs 55 years instead. That length was required as a precondition for state funding.

To date, the state has committed to funding the project to the tune of $9 million.

According to Jack Lorenz of DignityMoves, another $3 million has already been raised and another $3 million has yet to be raised.

—Nick Welsh

FRIDAY, APRIL 11 - SUNDAY, APRIL 13

S.B. City Councilmember Eric Friedman is recovering after suffering a heart attack on April 5.

TRANSLATING OVID’S METAMORPHOSES

Professor Stephanie McCarter will explore how her approach to translating the Metamorphoses captures its poetic effects and themes of sexual violence, while balancing the text’s playful style and disturbing subject matter.

Learn more: bit.ly/McCarter-IHC ihc.ucsb.edu

Turner Foundation Eyeing Edgerly

The tenants of the Battistone Foundation have waited on a knife’s edge since hearing in January that their homes are up for sale. Many of the nearly 200 low-income seniors have called the Edgerly and Palm Tree Apartments home for 20 or 30 years: Would a new buyer allow them to stay in their apartments or kick them out? How much would their rent increase if they stayed or left?

The majority of them live on the block anchored by the historic building once called the Edgerly Apartment Hotel. It’s a prime location of downtown Santa Barbara, bordered by the city’s main bus line along Chapala, grocery stores large and small a few streets away, while State Street, a single block over, holds retail and coffee shops, thrift stores, movie theaters, restaurants, the art museum, and the public library.

They recognize that all those attributes are equally attractive to a hotel or apartment developer, who could take the block and renovate it into a multi-story cash cow.

Santa Barbara’s production of expensive, market-rate apartments has always outstripped the low-income and affordable. Hotel projects are springing up like weeds.

But the Turner Foundation is interested.

“We love seniors!” said Dean Wilson, CEO of the nonprofit. Turner has housed more than 100 families, seniors, and young people out of foster care at five apartment buildings and homes on the Westside since 2005. Originally founded in Riverside, Turner’s property there, the Rose Garden Village, was for seniors, Wilson recalled, whose residents even formed a musical band called the Rosettes.

COURTS & CRIME

Following spring break, thousands of young partygoers swarmed the streets of Isla Vista for the annual unsanctioned Deltopia celebration, which saw an increase in arrests and citations this year. Preliminary citation and arrest data from the Sheriff’s Office show 485 citations and 84 arrests for 2025 compared to 2024’s 256 citations and 23 arrests and 2023’s 151 citations and 23 arrests. Among this year’s arrests were five people ages 18-20 accused of DUI and a man apprehended on 4/5 at the Calle Real Marketplace who was allegedly on his way to I.V. with a loaded firearm.

Wilson said he was talking with his “tax credit guy” to work out the financing of the state and federal credit system that underpins affordable housing development. And he’s rolling up his sleeves to raise a considerable amount from the community to meet the asking price of $80 million.

But gaining funds through tax credit programs is no simple task. Set up in the federal Tax Reform Act of 1986 to fund affordable housing, the competition for the funds has grown alongside the costs of construction in recent years.

In 2024, the California Treasurer’s Office had $1.2 billion in federal and state credits to distribute. It received 91 applications and was able to award only 38 of them. Amid the severe federal cuts ongoing, this program should remain intact: “The housing credit program has strong bipartisan support in Congress,” a spokesperson for the Treasurer’s Office wrote, “and we remain optimistic that they will remain part of the federal budget/tax bills. In fact, there are currently efforts to expand the program.”

—Jean

The Center for Biological Diversity and the Wishtoyo Foundation sued a member of the Trump administration and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on 4/2 over their alleged failure to abide by federal regulations regarding the potential restart of the Santa Ynez Unit — three offshore oil platforms and oil pipelines off the Santa Barbara coast. Sable Offshore has been working for over a year to get the oil drilling and production system back up and running after a large oil spill in 2015 shut down operations. The lawsuit also includes allegations of recent safety incidents on the offshore platforms, including a leak of hydraulic fluid in October and an electrical incident resulting in an arc flash in November.

California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with California realty company HomeOptions last week. Allegedly, along with violating several laws, HomeOptions tricked homeowners into signing unlawful agreements that put liens, or legal claims, on their homes, forcing them to pay tens of thousands of dollars to remove these liens. HomeOptions impacted five homeowners in Santa Barbara and at least 574 statewide. As part of the settlement, the impacted homeowners will see all liens removed and contracts canceled. Those who had to pay to remove the liens will see full recompensation.

Yamamura

The Edgerly Apartments on Chapala Street

Co-Response Funding Uncertain

Reports of the impending demise of Santa Barbara County’s much-heralded three co-response teams in which law enforcement officers and mental-health professionals tag-team in response to mental-healthcrisis calls appear to have been exaggerated, but only somewhat. Funding remains secure for the rest of this year, according to county public information officer Kelsey Buttitta, but after that, there’s a big $1.4 million question mark hovering over the program that puts three teams out in the field.

Mental health advocates have been warning that the program’s days are numbered, citing the loss of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds and state Proposition 47 grants that helped keep the program financially afloat. The state grants which fund one of the three teams expire at the end of the year, and the ARPA funds which fund two of them expire July 1 next year.

When those dollars disappear, the funding challenges will grow more acute. Currently, $400,000 has been set aside for that time, but another $1 million will be needed to field the full three teams.

Mental-health advocates have embraced the program run jointly by the Sheriff’s Office and Behavioral Wellness (BWell) citing statistics indicating the approach keeps potentially explosive confrontations between law enforcement and

the mentally ill from escalating violently, somethings with terminal results. Likewise, they say the program helps keep people in the throes of a mental health crisis out of county jail and into more suitable programs outside the criminal justice system.

From the law enforcement perspective, the program reportedly liberates officers from the time they might otherwise have to spend keeping a lid on individuals in a volatile state while crisis management professionals with BWell.

While these teams emerged as the bright, shiny object in a milieu where there were very few, recent audits have suggested that the benefits of the program have either been overstated or inconsistently reported.

According to Buttitta, the program has most beneficial impact in high-risk situations; in less-flashy encounters where law enforcement backup is less critical, she said mobile crisis intervention teams dispatched by BWell suffice.

—Nick Welsh

County-Owned Properties to Be Considered for Affordable Housing

Two county-owned properties in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara could become the test cases for the conversion of government land into affordable housing, as the Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to pursue proposals for workforce housing at the probation building on Carrillo Street and to consider a future redevelopment on the county campus just a few blocks away on Anapamu Street.

For over a year, Supervisor Laura Capps who called affordable housing her “number-one policy goal” has been nudging her colleagues to consider the “silver bullet” of offering up county-owned parcels for affordable housing.

“The government needs to lead by example,” Capps told the Independent as she walked through the deserted parking lot behind the County Administration building at 105 East Anapamu Street, across the street from the county courthouse. The lot is half-empty most of the time, she said, and has the untapped potential for up to a hundred units of low- and moderate-income housing.

The two-and-a-half-acre property, which includes the Engineering and Human Resources offices and parking lot area, is one of the higher priority sites identified by the county’s workforce housing study presented at Tuesday’s meeting. The county looked at a total of 21 sites.

Some were ruled out due to environmental challenges, existing leases, or potential public opposition, while others, such as the Probation Building at 123 East Carrillo Street, were moved right to the top of the list.

There are still unanswered questions to the county’s plan including the logistics of looking for a private developer to help partner and fund such a large project though the supervisors voted 4-1 (5th District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino voted against it) to give the green light to a start the process by putting out a request for proposals for the probation building and directing staff to present a detailed report for “housing or other purposes” at the downtown campus by next year. More sites could be pursued in the future.

—Ryan P.Cruz

S.B. County’s three co-response teams pair up Sheriff’s Office deputies with mental-health professionals from the county Behavioral Wellness.

ENVIRONMENT

Los Padres’ Logging Quotas Upped

It seems President Donald Trump’s promise to “drill, baby, drill” has a twin: “chop, baby, chop.” On Friday, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins issued an emergency order to increase timber harvesting across 113 million acres of national forests, mandating a 25 percent increase in timber quotas nationwide. Los Padres National Forest, spanning nearly two million acres across multiple county lines, including Santa Barbara and Ventura, is just one of many California forests that are at risk of being dramatically altered as a result of the directive.

The announcement builds on Trump’s two earlier executive orders in March to expand domestic timber production, including exemptions from standard environmental safeguards. Trump claims that more logging is necessary to curtail the country’s reliance on imported timber and treat what he’s diagnosed as a nationwide “forest health crisis.”

According to Rollins’s directive, forests are in crisis due to “uncharacteristically severe” wildfires, insect and disease outbreaks, and “other stressors.” (Notably, she did not

BUSINESS

After nearly 40 years of family ownership, Federal Drug pharmacy has officially transitioned into the hands of its own employees. Located in upper State Street’s Loreto Plaza, the mom-and-pop shop was founded in 1985 by Bill and Alice MacDonald. When Bill MacDonald died in 2020, his daughter, Heather MacDonald, continued running the pharmacy in his place. In early 2024, a group of veteran employees — Robert Crocker, Cindy Johnson, Martine Perez, Ferdy Sosa, and Maggie Sosa — came forward with a proposal to buy the business themselves, which they did this month. “Bill always dreamed of this being a community pharmacy,” said Crocker. “His wife really didn’t want it to go to a big chain. She wanted to see it stay in the hands of people who care — and that’s what we’re doing.”

mention climate change.) Rollins said that streamlined permitting for increased logging projects will help “to achieve relief from threats to public health and safety, critical infrastructure, and/or mitigation of threats to natural resources.”

Logging trade groups have applauded the directive, saying that it can bolster the American timber industry, create jobs, and mitigate wildfire risks. However, environmentalists, including Los Padres ForestWatch, are calling BS. They say that cloaking the order in “wildfire resistance” is to distract from the main goal of increasing profit for the timber industry. Trump’s orders open nearly all of Los Padres to the widespread removal of trees and other native vegetation and could accelerate a massive 235,000-acre logging project across the forest, according to ForestWatch.

“This is a thinly veiled attempt to ramp up logging on our national forests, bypass environmental laws, and line the pockets of the timber industry,” said ForestWatch executive director Jeff Kuyper. “This move, coupled with mass firings, budget cuts, and environmental rollbacks, spell disaster for the Los Padres and other national forests across the country.”

The Center for Biological Diversity has vowed to track the directive and pursue the appropriate legal action, said Randi Spivak, public lands policy director. “This is not careful, thoughtful forest management; it’s about the timber industry and their profits full stop,” she said. —Callie Fausey

More Mesa, 265 open acres of oceanfront views and public trails on the edge of Santa Barbara’s Hope Ranch, is back on the market for $65 million. The seller raised the price to $65 million in November 2023 after it almost sold for $50 million that August, but the deal fell through. It was taken off the market that December but relisted last week at the same price. Recently, another buyer expressed interest in the property but could not close the deal, according to Taffy Bishara, a RE/MAX agent representing the property owners. The current property owners are Khalid Saud AlShebaily, LLC, a Saudi Arabia–based real-estate group that bought the property in 2012 for an estimated $25 million.

HOUSING

For 52 years, the jewelry repair shop Patco Jewelry has been a word-of-mouth local treasure, offering high-end service at affordable prices out of its tight quarters on Haley Street. On 4/12, Patco will close its doors for good, following the death of its owner, Patrick Clemens, at age 80 in February. Longtime customers were notified via email blast this week that the shop would be closing its doors as of Saturday, urging them to come pick up their jewelry. “Thank you for your understanding and support during this poignant time,” the message read.

County planning commissioners were split on 4/2 on whether to approve the proposed housing project on Sueno Road in Isla Vista, where developers Ed St. George and Isla Vista Church are planning a trio of three-story buildings for a total of 16 apartments. The major sticking point? How the project may impact the already severe lack of on-street parking in the community. The commission ultimately approved the project in a 3-2 vote. This approval comes after the developers attended a hearing at the South County Board of Architectural Review on 3/21 and voluntarily made adjustments to the project. The public may appeal the project to the Board of Supervisors within 10 days of last week’s decision. n

S.B. Firm Backs Suit Against Trump

Sanger, Hanley, Sanger, & Avila, LLP, a Santa Barbara–based law firm, joined 503 other firms across the country on April 4 in signing onto a “friend of the court” brief opposing President Trump’s executive order that would effectively bar Perkins Coie, LLP, from practicing law.

“There were 63 other firms when we signed on,” said partner and well-known criminal defense attorney Robert Sanger. “The number increased significantly since then, and we’re very pleased to see that.”

The amicus brief cited President Trump’s “undisguised retaliation” against Perkins Coie, a law firm who often represents highlevel federal officials and government contractors. In 2016, Perkins Coie represented Hillary Clinton in her run for president and was involved in the development of a dossier outlining President Trump’s potential ties to Russia.

The March 6 executive order cited this history along with Perkins Coie’s DEI practices which include hiring members of minority groups for certain positions as reasoning behind the order.

The order directed Perkins Coie’s security clearances and access to federal buildings to be heavily restricted, if not completely rescinded. With the majority of their client base being federally employed individuals and the nature of their work requiring them to enter federal courts, the order would’ve effectively tanked Perkins Coie. Members of the firm wouldn’t have even been allowed to enter post offices.

Perkins Coie sued the Trump Administra-

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tion, and a judge has put a temporary block on the president’s order while the courts decide its permanent legality.

“With government abuses, people have to stand up to it,” Sanger explained. “If they don’t, then the abuses take over. They become routine, and they become normal.”

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Cato Institute also signed onto an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie. The ACLU primarily champions leftleaning, social-justice causes, while the Cato Institute is a conservative think-tank.

“This is not about partisan politics,” Sanger emphasized. “This is specifically about the integrity of the legal system, the adversary system, and the rule of law.”

When asked if he was afraid that signing onto this amicus brief may put his firm on Trump’s hit list, Sanger sighed.

“If we were to be targeted by an executive order, there would be significant consequences to our firm,” he said. “But this has to do with the integrity of the law.… We had to look for a way to speak out.”

—MargauxLovely

Repeat Arsonist Gets Diversion

One week after the supervisors spent seven hours debating whether to spend more money on jail cells or diversion programs, District Attorney John Savrnoch issued a press release noting that a serial arsonist had been granted a mental-health diversion over the objections of his department.

Last June, Santa Maria resident Rockie Daren Ginter set a home owned by his parents in Orcutt on fire, pouring gas from a gas can onto their carpet and then lighting it. The house sustained serious damage. In fact, the house exploded as first responders arrived. Ginter shared the home with a roommate. The roommate was not inside at the time.

In 2006, Ginter had been convicted of setting his condo on fire using an accelerant. As a result, he was forced to register as a convicted arsonist. He was placed in mentalhealth treatment and was closely supervised for five years by the county’s mental health treatment court.

In the most recent case, Ginter’s attorney petitioned the court for a mental-health diversion, noting that the prior conviction was 20 years in the past and that he had responded well to treatment.

Prosecuting attorney Madison Whitmore

opposed the diversion petition, arguing that he was not a suitable candidate because of his priors. Whitmore noted Ginter had stopped taking his medications and that he had been taking methamphetamines. He posed a safety risk, she argued to Judge Denise Hippach. The judge disagreed and ruled Ginter was both eligible and suitable. Translated, that means Ginter will be released into a community-based treatment program and will be supervised by the mental health court for two years. If he successfully completes this program, charges will be dropped and the case dismissed. If not, he is looking at a maximum sentence of 31 years. —Nick Welsh

Santa Maria resident Rockie Daren Ginter set this Orcutt home owned by his parents on fire in June 2024.

Robert Sanger

SB CITY COUNCIL THREATENS RENTAL HOUSING

Council Majority Seeks Potential Criminalization of Mom & Pop Rental Housing Providers Who Don’t Follow City Rules

Dear Fellow Homeowners and Renters,

The Santa Barbara City Council majority is seeking amendment to City Code whereby the City Attorney would be “authorized to enforce” new City rental regulations by “administrative, civil, or criminal action [proposed Section 26.50.060 (F), emphasis added].” This means that hundreds of small, local Mom & Pop rental housing providers could become subject to criminal action (possibly including jail time) for not following new City policies.

CITY COUNCIL RENTAL HOUSING ACTION PLAN

1. Drive Mom & Pop Landlords Out of the City of Santa Barbara

2. Increase Corporate Ownership of Local Housing

3. Reduce the Amount of Affordable Rental Housing

4. Make It More Difficult and Expensive to Maintain Housing

It does not matter if this is the goal of the current council majority: it would be the devastating result of their actions.

EMAIL THE CITY COUNCIL TO SUPPORT MOM & POP HOUSING: WSantamaria@SantaBarbaraCA.gov • MJordan@SantaBarbaraCA.gov OGutierrez@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. • KSneddon@SantaBarbaraCA.gov EFriedman@SantaBarbaraCA.gov • MHarmon@SantaBarbaraCA.gov RRowse@SantaBarbaraCA.gov • KMcAdoo@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

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LUMEN: You can’t be too careful these days. Or more precisely, too paranoid.

When I saw that the County Department of Public Health was going through the great bother of changing its name to the County Health Department, my initial reaction was to think, “How silly.”

Upon closer inspection, it was worse than that. Wasteful, maybe. Stupid. Gratuitous, even. Where was Elon Musk and his chainsaw when I needed him?

Then I read the fine print. I was aghast. The new brand, I learned, was all about drilling civic virtues into the minds of unsuspecting citizens.

Top of the list was “equity.” Didn’t they get the memo? The people have spoken; Trump is president; being woke is verboten. “Equity” is not just woke; it’s part of the Holy Trinity of woke-dom, along with Diversity and Inclusion Had the Deep State of County Health joined the resistance? Not only were they all in on “equity,” they proclaimed, they’re all about “Health care that is unapologetically equitable.”

Unapologetically?

With lingo like that albeit buried in the fine print federal dollars to that department could soon be cut off.

And given Donald Trump’s manic fixation with the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Dr. Mouhanad Hammami Santa Barbara’s Health Department

Et Tu, Dog?

director perp-walked into an unmarked van by six masked men clad in black pajamas, never to be heard from again. With a name like that, he’s bound to be an alien. Or an enemy. Besides, he wears a bow tie. And from what I’m told, he has an astonishing jazz collection

Do people not remember that the only reason square dancing was ever included as part of the physical ed curriculum in public schools was to counter the pernicious non-white influence of jazz?

Not looking good for the good-looking Dr. Hammami.

FYI, that tidbit about square dancing happens to be factual, not any over-the-top hyperbole. It was Henry Ford, Detroit car maker and famous anti-Semite, who made that happen; if you don’t believe me, look it up. But pretty soon, it won’t be there anymore. Dr. Hammami, by the way, worked in Detroit for 18 years before coming here. Think that’s a coincidence?

To be accurate, I don’t know where Hammami was born or what his religion might be. The county public information officer wasn’t inclined to ask on my behalf. Who can blame her? Given present realities, such details whatever the facts are, and especially if they exonerate him probably wouldn’t spare him a one-way ticket to some federal prison in Louisiana, to be followed by another one-way ticket to El Salvador

And even if administration attorneys were to admit they got it wrong like they have in one highly publicized case the Supreme Court

has shown no urgency in forcing them to do anything about it. In that case, for the record, the White House responded by firing the attorney who made that admission. That, too, is factual. At least for the moment.

Legally speaking, the Alien Enemies Act gives the White House a blank check to lock up anyone born anywhere else in this country who is not a citizen. In the three times it’s ever been used, it was also used to lock up a whole lot of people without charges and without trials who also happened to be born here. Citizens, in other words.

Many were put in what we delicately like to describe as internment camps. For this act to be unleashed, however, you need to have an official declaration of war. To get technical, we are not officially at war with anyone.

The Supreme Court has evidenced no urgency to do anything about this violent transgression of the Constitution either. In contrast, the Supreme Court did rule last year that the president cannot be held accountable for any crimes he commits so long as he commits them while in the performance of presidential duties. Not to get even more technical, performance is all but impossible to pin down. Technically, that’s two blank checks. But who’s counting?

Given all this, maybe I’ll get deported too. It turns out my father a card-carrying Getthe-Brits-Out-of-Ireland kind of guy donated some money to a bunch of Hibernian rights societies, one of which turned out to be fun-

neling money to the Irish Republican Army (IRA). That’s back when the Troubles were still very much a bloody thing and the IRA was still blowing up pubs. My father stopped the donations as soon as he found out. Or so he thought.

All I know is that at his graveside services, some clench-jawed guy with beef jerky muscles and cold unsmiling eyes showed up in his military greens decidedly not American with a military-issue rifle slung over his shoulder. Without saying hello or even giving a nod, he fired off about seven rounds, and saluted the sky with stern solemnity. Before we hummed a few bars of “Danny Boy,” he was gone.

Was he a terrorist or a freedom fighter? Typically, the answer all depends if you’re on the sending or receiving end of the bullet. Given what passes for evidence these days, that’s enough to have the whole pack of us rounded up and sent back to Mother Ireland, from whence not one us were ever bairn.

All that, too, is 100 percent factually gospel. Historically speaking, we’re in uncharted waters, and it appears we’re about to drown It would be nice if some of those self-righteous Fenian Catholics now overpopulating the Supreme Court would grow a pair of spines and stick up for the old U.S.A. Or at least the Constitution.

But in the meantime, if you need help, don’t bother calling the county’s Public Health Department. It doesn’t exist anymore. But then, neither do a lot of things. — Nick Welsh

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The Human Story

April 2, I received an enthusiastic email from the directors of a National Endowment for the Humanities Project, accepting me to this summer’s workshop, thanks to federal funding that supports the professional development of K-12 humanities

The project, The Long Road from Brown: School Desegregation in Virginia, was to assemble educators with scholars, archivists, and community caretakers in Richmond, to learn from the legacies of Black teachers and students after the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education ruling and the “massive resistance” that followed.

On April 4, however, I received a follow-up email communicating that “this NEH Landmarks program will no longer be offered due to DOGE’s termination of the grant award.”

Academic research, museum curation, and public preservation efforts rely on federal funding. The current administration’s actions demonstrate a belief that the humanities are superfluous, despite the cultural preservation integral to telling the many stories of America and its inhabitants.

Through an education steeped in the humanities, my students sharpen their critical thinking, hone their communication skills, deepen their knowledge, and explore the vastness of the human condition through literature and rhetorical engagement.

As a humanities educator, I’ve learned that a humanities education can change lives. I know this, in part, because a humanities education has changed mine.

Those of us who are alarmed by these executive decisions to cut federal funding must reach out to members of Congress to express our support for the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Nick Kennedy, Solvang

Budget Challenges

Santa Barbara Unified School District is facing difficult financial realities, with a $9.65 million budget reduction this year and an anticipated $4 million shortfall next year unless revenues or expenditures change. Like many districts, we are adjusting to shifting enrollment and budget constraints while staying committed to serving our students.

We have had to make difficult decisions, including issuing Reduction in Force (RIF) notices across a range of positions teachers in all content areas, classified staff, and district office management. We are legally mandated to issue preliminary notices by March 15, with final decisions made by May 15. While the impact of these reductions is significant, we are working to minimize disruptions by reviewing department budgets, reallocating resources, and

supporting employees in securing available positions within the district. Some staff have already been placed.

Our county has the second-highest student poverty rate in the state; more than 60 percent of our students come from low-income households, facing challenges that include access to food, transportation, and housing. Our staff are also navigating the high cost of living. We continue to explore ways to provide support, including salaries, benefits, and affordable housing initiatives.

We understand the uncertainty this process creates. We are working closely with Santa Barbara Teachers Association and California School Employee Association to support those affected while ensuring our students receive a high-quality education. We remain focused on protecting priority programs and making thoughtful, studentcentered decisions to sustain our district for the long term.

Because our mission hasn’t changed. Every child. Every chance. Every day.

Hilda Maldonado, Superintendent, SBUSD

As a SBUSD parent, I’ve watched with growing concern as valued teachers face pink slips, while top-level administration grows in size and salary.

Teachers are essential. They build community, elevate school culture, and help students thrive. Their value was on full display at a recent board meeting, when students, families, and staff testified passionately in their defense.

Since Superintendent Maldonado took office, student enrollment has declined by 5 percent. But administrative pay has increased nearly 8 percent.

A glaring example is the Chief Operating Officer position. Initially tied to COVID relief, the COO’s total compensation rose 21 percent from 2021-2023, or from $222,000 to more than $269,000. If COVID funds are drying up, shouldn’t this role be first to go?

Instead, 85 staff who work directly with students received RIF notices.

In 2016, the superintendent of Hope School District took a voluntary pay cut to protect student services. That’s leadership worth emulating.

This isn’t about blame. It’s about realigning budget priorities with values. Start at the top not in our classrooms.

—Michele Voigt, S.B.

Save Head Start

BY PATRICIA KEELEA N

On March 31, 2025, the Trump Administration abruptly closed five regional Head Start offices that provided support and guidance for Head Start programs in 22 states and territories, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The sudden loss of the regional staff who have been key partners in ensuring the success of the Head Start and Early Head Start programs is a serious blow and will critically disrupt Head Start’s viability for millions of children and families. One of those unexpectedly shuttered regional offices was Region 9 in San Francisco, which oversaw all Head Start programs in California, Hawai‘i, Nevada, and Arizona, including CommUnify’s 20 Head Start campuses across Santa Barbara County.

This hasty shutdown threatens the future of our local Head Start program and the children and families it serves no warning, no transition plan. And it jeopardizes critical support for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

But the worst is yet to come. Project 2025 proposes to completely eliminate the Head Start and Early Head Start programs, which serve more than one million children annually. Without Head Start, families who are already struggling financially could experience even greater economic burdens as they would have to spend funds they don’t have on childcare, or forego working in order to stay home with their children. This would in turn impact local workforces across our nation and in our county, and could create other negative outcomes such as increased homelessness, food insecurity, mental health challenges, and unsafe/unlicensed childcare settings.

please contact your local federal representatives and demand the reopening of the Region 9 Head Start office and the reinstatement of essential Head Start regional staff.

Call or Message Now

• Rep. Salud Carbajal (@repcarbajal): (202) 225-3601 and (805) 730-1710

The premise of Head Start is simple: Every child, regardless of their circumstances at birth, should have the ability to reach their full potential. And Head Start works. Since its launch in 1965, Head Start has positively impacted the life circumstances of 40 million children and their families.

The data has consistently shown that children who attend Head Start have better health outcomes, better preparation for kindergarten, and a greater likelihood of graduating high school and completing a post-secondary degree. Children who attend Head Start are less likely to enter foster care, less likely to be aggressive and have behavioral issues, and 31 percent less likely to engage in criminal activities as young adults. For parents, Head Start enhances parents’ education level, employment status, and income potential/self-sufficiency, improves parenting skills, reduces parental stress, and increases family stability.

CommUnify has provided Head Start and Early Head Start since 1967, and we estimate that our programs have served more than 55,000 children and their families to date in Santa Barbara County. Currently we have close to 600 children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers) enrolled, and the program employs more than 200 staff. The closing of these regional offices means that it will be an even bigger challenge than before to ensure that these children and their families are given a fair opportunity for a quality education and a better future.

We hope that you will stand with Head Start. The clock is ticking, and the time is now to raise our voices. Santa Barbara County could look very different without Head Start. If you’d like to take action,

• Sen. Alex Padilla (@SenAlexPadilla): (202) 224-3553 and (310) 231-4494

• Sen. Adam Schiff (@SenAdamSchiff): (202) 225-3601 and (805) 730-1710

Impacted Regional Head Start Offices

• Region 1: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island

• Region 2: New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, USVI

• Region 5: Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota

• Region 9: California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawai‘i, Outlying Areas

• Region 10: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska

Keelean,

Oliver Wheeler

1950–2025 Godfather of Santa Barbara Basketball

OBY DANIEL MARSHALL

liver Wheeler, a son of Santa Barbara and the godfather of its basketball scene, died from cardiac arrest at Cottage Hospital on February 3. He was 74 years old.

Wheeler, who had lived in Santa Barbara since childhood, was more commonly known as “Ollie,” “Coach O,” or just “Oliver.” He was one of the most prolific and influential coaches in Santa Barbara sports history. Known for his astuteness, wisdom, and intellectualism as much as his emotional depth and intensity, Oliver was more than his lengthy résumé of coaching stints.

Oliver was, at various points, a master mechanic, a student of homeopathic medicine, a spiritualist and philosopher, a basketball star and coach, a golf and tennis player, a restorer of antique furniture, a janitor, a big rig trucker, an MTD bus driver, a bicycle enthusiast, a collector, a tinkerer, and a beloved mentor to dozens. Despite having no blood relatives in town at the time of his death, his impact can be measured by the many mourners who knew him as a brother, an uncle, and a father.

Oliver was born into a large family of Jehovah’s Witnesses just outside of Chicago in Elgin, Illinois, in the 1950s. As a child, Oliver’s family moved to Santa Barbara. When, later in life, Oliver asked his mother why they had chosen the area, he was amused that she shared only that “it seemed like a nice place.”

In fact, the Wheelers were members of the cohort that would form the golden age of Black Santa Barbara, an era when, moving from the South and the Midwest, many Black families migrated to the area. The children born of these families included famous Santa Barbarans, such as the Cunninghams, the Lamberts, and the Browns, as well as many others who went on to become beloved community leaders.

Oliver was a rising basketball star at Santa Barbara High School before his career was sabotaged by a devastating knee injury. Oliver went on to Santa Barbara City College but did not play in formal athletics. Instead, Oliver dove into cycling, tennis, and golf, which all became loves of his life. He was a fixture of Santa Barbara tennis courts throughout the 1970s and ’80s, but his real obsession during this time was honing the perfect golf swing.

Oliver considered golf the most difficult and elegant sport of all. For two years, Oliver perfected his swing and began to take on students. Once, a friend asked him where he played. Oliver revealed that he had not yet been on a golf course he had just been working on his swing. This mirrored a similar approach in basketball, where even as a shooting coach he would have players undergo weeks of rigorous training before ever touching a ball.

In addition to coaching, Oliver wore many hats during this time, working as a long-haul trucker and a janitor for commercial buildings downtown, or, as he’d say, “I gotta go toss some cans.”

In 2007, Oliver joined forces with George Albanez, founder of the 805 Basketball program. They built 805 into a powerhouse, coaching both boys’ and girls’ teams into statewide and national acclaim, receiving sponsorships from brands like Nike and sending many of their players to the college and professional level. From the ’90s through the 2010s Oliver also coached at nearly every high school in the Santa Barbara area, leaving his mark on the basketball programs at Dos Pueblos, Bishop Diego, Santa Barbara, San Marcos, and Cate and coaching in total hundreds of local players.

Oliver’s accolades as a coach are best measured through the achievements of his “pupils,” who include not only Division 1 and professional athletes but highly accomplished local leaders and members of civil society.

Oliver mentored Roberto Nelson, the legendary SBHS

basketball star who set the all-time scoring record and played at Oregon State University, where he now coaches. Roberto’s teammate and another pupil of Oliver’s, Ross McMains, went on to coach in the NBA and internationally. Last year, McMains won the NBA championship as an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics.

Keani Albanez, daughter of George Albanez and another acolyte of Oliver’s, played at Gonzaga and overseas and was the first female coach of a men’s junior college team at SBCC. She now runs the girls’ program at Oaks Christian High School.

Amber Melgoza, who broke the Dons’ all-time girls’ scoring record as a sophomore, was another pupil; she’s now playing professionally with the Washington Huskies. Most recently, Oliver was mentoring Karisma Lewis, a star at Buena High School who was written up in the L.A. Times. She wrote his name on her shoe for the league championship game against Ventura High.

Up until the record was broken this year by senior Luke Zuffelato, Oliver had mentored the all-time scoring leader for both male (Nelson) and female (Melgoza) basketball players at SBHS.

Oliver mentored his pupils intensely and invested in them as people more than as players. It was common for him to forge strong relationships with their families and stay in touch for life. Oliver pushed students incessantly to become exceptional people in all aspects of their lives, and would become an inescapable presence, even outside of sports. When his players were injured, Oliver would transform into an expert advisor in homeopathic medicine, treating sprained ankles with comfrey root extract and common colds with garlic water. (This was often worse than the illness itself but did sometimes work.)

Oliver was often found at family dinners and in the TV

rooms of his students, discussing spirituality, politics, love, and other big ideas with the fervor of an evangelist who remained infinitely curious. As a result, Oliver became a beloved member of many families of the players he coached. Every Thanksgiving, Oliver would spend the entire day traversing Santa Barbara on his bike, traveling from family gathering to family gathering, offering emphatic and adoring reviews of the dish he loved most.

Oliver’s philosophy of basketball and of coaching are of note. He understood self-actualization and athletic performance as inseparable, echoing a common truism that captured his philosophy: “It’s so simple, it’s elusive.”

As a coach, Oliver was known for his unwavering expectations, his inventiveness, and his diction. Oliver spoke with the oratorical presence of a Southern Baptist preacher, the calm questioning of a Buddhist monk, and the enunciation and vocabulary of a man of letters.

Whereas some coaches might encourage players to have good body language, Oliver would wax eloquent, urging his players to become “cognizant” of their bodies, to make peace with them, to let go of their “moping,” which was the phony and pathetic need for perfection. “You’re trying to make the shot,” Oliver would admonish his pupils.

Other Oliverisms included “ominous,” which he used counterintuitively to describe any act becoming of greatness, “evolved,” “the cosmos,” “expound,” and “accolades,” among countless others. He also had his catchphrases; when a player did something remarkable in a game, he’d let off a loud “Now that’s why we don’t do two shows a night!” while chuckling to himself and walking back and forth.

Oliver lived alone in a modest but ornately decorated house on the Westside. He was an avid collector of memorabilia and antiques. He was a lover of classic cars, which he worked on, and famously drove a 1980s-era maroon Mercedes 300-D. An audiophile, he had retrofitted the car with a top-of-theline stereo system that he used to play Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, and Sly and the Family Stone.

A love of elegance, style, and beauty was integral to Oliver’s way of being. Walking into his home was like walking into a carefully maintained museum, with every square foot of wall and floor given to tastefully curated pieces of art and history, many dedicated to his heroes, most notably Muhammad Ali,

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Oliver Wheeler (right) joined George Albanez in building 805 Basketball.

Wheeler on the court for SBHS

whose prowess, craft, audacity, showmanship, and work ethic Oliver revered.

Oliver’s wardrobe was dazzling and extravagant; he cherished any opportunity to dress to the nines. He was an aficionado of fine dress shoes and colorful, button-up shirts. He sometimes took his basketball pupils shopping if he felt that they needed help with their look.

Oliver had a space in his home, at the edge of his kitchen near the back door, that was dedicated to the old electronics, furniture, or bicycle parts he was tinkering with and restoring. As with his human pupils, Oliver would sit with broken or deteriorated furniture and meditate on their potential, working with and on them for days and months until he was satisfied.

To his last days, Oliver loved cycling up and around the hills of Santa Barbara. When he was younger, he would bike to see his friends in Los Angeles for the weekend. Even into his sixties, players on the way to practice at St. Mary’s seminary at the peak of a long climb up Las Canoas Road would pass Oliver on his bicycle, face clenched with determination, barreling up the hill with impossible speed.

Even beyond his cycling feats, until his last days, Oliver was a voracious athlete, training and regularly lifting weights, which he kept on his back porch. At one point, he could do pull-ups with only the tips of his fingers. His unrelenting competitive spirit fills permanently the gyms, stadiums, and fairways of Santa Barbara places like the YMCA, the Page Center, and La Playa stadium, where, into his sixties and with weights around his ankles, he would run up the bleachers for hours and then challenge college students to race.

Oliver was a late and reluctant adapter, to put it generously, of recent technology. He lived with only a radio, an old TV, and a VCR, and he was fond of watching recordings of the Majors. However, this did not stop him from frequently traveling to friends’ houses to watch big games

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Richard Carroll 09/07/1932 – 03/29/2025

Richard Carroll (1932-2025) 92 years old was a loving husband, an amazing dad, an exceptional Grandpa (Pop Pop) and a very proud Great Grandpa. Richard was born on September 7th, 1932 in Santa Barbara an peacefully passed away on March 29th 2025. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was the son of Robert and Margaret Carroll and one of six boys.

Joyce Dolores Zampese 11/23/1935 – 03/09/2025

or old movies on cable TV or the internet, especially to see his former pupils play, or becoming overcome with excitement at Spotify’s ability to conjure up the O’Jays, Funkadelic, and other beloved acts from his childhood and adolescence.

Toward the end of his life, Oliver became fascinated with the ideas of manifestation and reincarnation. He believed that our spirits were evolved such that they need only walk decisively toward their greatest ambition and “the universe would conspire” with them to realize it.

Paradoxically, Oliver’s most fervent belief was that a central aim of life was to give with no expectation of return. His thesis was that the gift itself was the great reward, that spiritual enlightenment and loving kindness were self-justifying. Still, for all of his convictions, he was at his essence a light of curiosity. He adored learning, and, into his final months, he was kept up at night with questions and ideas and the excitement of discovery.

In his last years, he articulated a theory of individual predestination, believing that each spirit, before being born, plans out its own hardship and trials, the only aim being to learn from each life as much as possible. He would counsel, at times of difficulty or trauma, that the only question to ask was: “What was I trying to learn?”

Despite his near-mythical vita and his mystical presentation, Oliver Wheeler was more human being than not. The greatest testament to his character was his willingness to be challenged, to let his students teach him. In the end, Oliver’s most admirable and remarkable trait was how he loved rapturously every last day of his life. He once confided that, when he died, he was going to go “dancing off the stage.”

Oliver’s loved ones are planning a celebration on Memorial Day weekend, May 23-26. For more information or to donate toward memorial costs, go to gofundme.com/f/ in-memory-of-oliver-wheeler. Send any photos to contribute to Daniel Marshall at dwm255@gmail.com.

Richard worked for the family business, R.J.Carroll & Sons Plumbing. In true Richard form, he decided to branch off on his own and open Carroll Plumbing and Maintenance in 1974. This turned out to be a great decision and was able to retire at age 52. Once retired, he and his wife “Nancy”, went to Europe, on cruises and traveled in their motorhome, When he was not traveling you could find him on the golf course, gambling with Peggy and Joe Bilotta, hanging out at Nacimiento Lake with Karen and Bill Ingalls,caravaning with the Elks, camping with his grandkids, eating at Harry”s or of course “fixing” or making something for family and friends. There was nothing Richard could not accomplish.

In his early life he converted two school buses into motorhomes, built three boats on his own and refurbished another with his brother Stuart. As if his life wasn’t busy enough he would race boats on the weekends and in 1962 he recorded the fastest time in his category. In 1955 he married the love of his life, “Nancy Saxby” (1935-2006) at the Old Mission. They had three daughters, Beverly (1956-1989), Tammy, and Laurie. Richard has been described as “one of a kind” and that he was! He had a huge heart and helped anyone he came into contact with. He is so loved and will be greatly missed. Richard is survived by his daughters Laurie and Tammy and his grandkids Kyle, Kysa, Ryan, Brad, Taila and Alisha. He has three great grandchildren, Brady,Bodhi and Banks.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday April 12th at 11:00 at the Old Mission. A celebration of his life will follow at 964 San Roque Road.

Thank you Valle Verde for not only taking care of our dad and loving him but for making sure our family was taken care of as well.

Joyce Zampese passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2025 after having suffered a stroke. Born in 1935 in Chicago, Joyce was raised in Santa Barbara, CA. Upon graduation from Santa Barbara High School in 1953, Joyce attended college, graduating from Loyola Marymount University. Always respected and loved, she received many honors during her high school and college years. She began her teaching career in the Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo area where she reconnected and fell in love with high school classmate, Ernie Zampese. They married and in 1967 moved to San Diego when Ernie was recruited by Don Coryell to join the football staff at San Diego State and later to the San Diego Chargers.

Joyce devoted her life to being a wonderful wife and mother to her four children. She supported her husband in his college and NFL career, cheering him on and keeping everything together during multiple moves within the NFL. Joyce’s faith was paramount to her as she attended mass regularly and volunteered her time cleaning her parish church. She cherished time visiting with family and friends. Reading was a loved pastime along with puzzle making and taking care of her beautiful rose garden.

She is survived by her children, Kristin (Dean) Blankartz, Laurie (Chris) Lavache, Ken (Christine) Zampese and Jon Zampese; grandchildren, Jillian, Chelsey, Jesse, Jenna, Lexi, Marina, Anthony, and Haley; and great-grandchildren, Tanner, Boone, Sawyer, and Oliver. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie, her mother, Gertrude Fitzpatrick, brother, Kenneth Fitzpatrick, and grandson, Boone Blankartz.

Mass services will be held on June 28, 2025 at 11 am at St. Therese Parish 6016 Camino Rico San Diego, CA 92120. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Covenant House, 1301 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027

Wheeler, Albanez, and an 805 girls’ basketball team

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Paul Krier

05/02/1948 – 03/17/2025

Paul passed away peacefully at Oak Cottage in Santa Barbara on March 17, 2025 from dementia.

Born and raised in Santa Maria, Paul distinguished himself after high school with a scholarship to Occidental College. His brilliance with words and languages shone throughout his life. He would always come up with a twist, a pun, or the answer to a crossword conundrum. Paul was gentle, kind and strong.

Paul worked for a few years in Berkeley and traveled to France with college buddies, In his twenties, he became captain of a 50 ft. schooner, “Rejoice”, and learned all about maintaining and sailing wooden boats. In 1974, it was through sailing that he met Katie (Mallett) who, after graduating from nursing school, sailed with her dad, Paul, and friends to Hawaii from Marina Del Rey.

Paul and Katie continued together sailing to Tahiti, where Paul’s language abilities helped as he spoke French with mechanics and sailors. The couple became boat “jockeys” as they sailed other people’s boats to distant ports. Their adventures led to New Zealand and back. After three years, they returned to California and settled in Santa Barbara. Paul finished his education at UCSB and started a career at Santa Barbara Research Center. His love of sailing never waned.

They bought “Naiad”, a 38 ft cold molded sailing vessel. Paul, Katie, and later their children Duncan and Kelly, explored the Channel Islands for many years. They are members of the All Eight Channel Islands fraternity.

After retirement, Paul spent more time keeping the Naiad in good order. Trips to the harbor always included a stop at Santa Barbara Roasting Company. Paul also became the home cook. He was known for expert bar-b-que skills. His specialty was Santa Maria Tri Tip. He also maintained the neighborhood shared pool.

Paul and Katie spent many

years volunteering at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. They became knowledgeable about native plants. Once their family no longer needed a lawn, they began the process of converting their yard to native plants. This fit their lifestyle of leaving SB during the summers. The drought tolerant native plants survived the heat and drought. When they both retired, they spent summers in Essex on Lake Champlain, New York. They helped on the family farm. This required much work with a tractor and chainsaw, which they loved. They also helped maintain the historic family home.

Paul will be remembered by friends and family. He is survived by his loving wife Katie, his children Duncan (and Nickole), Kelly (and Gebran), and Staci Falcon. He is also survived by his brothers Dave (and Sue) and Don (and Gwendlyn). Several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survived him.

He will be remembered as a sailor, diver, guitarist and his quick wit. His sign off to Katie was, “love ya later.”

A “Celebration of Life” will be held in July. Friends can contact katiekrier52@gmail.com for details.

Edward Gene Justus 07/04/1926 – 03/22/2025

Ed left us peacefully on March 22, 2025.

Edward was born on July 4th, 1926 in Spokane Washington. He moved to Santa Barbara with his parents in 1929 where he lived his entire life. He attended local schools and graduated from Santa Barbara High. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1944 and served in the South Pacific. After returning home he attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and graduated 1950. In 1950 he Married Theresa D. Ruiz his childhood sweetheart. He spent his working years in the Sheet Metal, Heating and Air Conditioning business in two local shops.

He is survived by his five children Jeffery (Linda)Justus, Washington, Lonn (Colette) Justus, Ojai, Dreu (Marsha)Justus, Washington, Karen Fraker,

Oakview, Doug Justus, Santa Barbara. He has twelve Grandchildren and three Great Great Grandchildren. He enjoyed camping, hunting and traveling with his family. He was involved in the Boy Scouts, Active in Barber Shop Quartet Singing, a Non Profit who sponsors and supports children with speech difficulties and put smiles on many Seniors at their Retirement Centers. Past President of the Toastmasters International.

He was a long time member of the Elks Club and Clampers. He touched many lives in his 98 years in Santa Barbara and will be missed by those that knew him.

Barbara Fields

02/08/1952 – 02/21/2025

Our beloved Barbara Fields passed Friday afternoon February 21, peacefully and surrounded by friends and family in her home in Ojai. The most appropriate epitaph for Barbara would be “Thank you, Angels!”; she had this engraved on the inside of her wedding band so that it would be pressed onto her skin at all times. She exemplified perfectly the “attitude of gratitude” we strive for. Her final fortune cookie read, “You find beauty in ordinary things; do not lose this ability.” Her favorite sources of beauty were other people; she loved people, and they felt it and responded in kind. Her smile and eye contact were like a beam of bright light shining right on you.

Barbara Ellen Fields was born in Chicago on February 8, 1952 and grew up in Chicago and Milwaukee. After high school and 1 year at Monmouth College in Illinois, Barbara took a couple of years to travel to Israel and Europe, eventually living in Copenhagen. Returning to the USA mid-70s, she moved to Santa Barbara, and

graduated from UCSB in 1977 with a B.A. with highest honors majoring in psychology with a minor in religious studies.

She returned to Chicago with her first husband Tom Ravey and worked various jobs before going into video production with the Earth Network cable TV broadcast. In Chicago, she met Bill Bernstein in 1983; they were married from 1986-2003. In 1990, Barbara had her first diagnosis of breast cancer, and struggled with it on and off for the rest of her life with an unbelievably strong will to live and unparalleled courageous spirit of celebrating the life and relationships we are able to have. With her typical earnest energy and professionalism, she became a resource person for many other women facing cancer diagnoses and treatment.

It was in her capacity as a TV news producer that she volunteered for the 1993 Parliament of the Worlds Religions, held in Chicago; by the time the event arrived, she had advanced to be program director, launching her life-long career in interreligious dialog and peace work (see below).

She returned to Santa Barbara in 2003 (because her job by then allowed her to live anywhere), met Stephen Pope in 2004, and the couple married (twice) in 2005. In their 20 years together, they travelled extensively, shared spiritual quests, loved music in many forms, and made their home in the Samarkand neighborhood of Santa Barbara (and, since 2023, in Ojai) a gathering place for friends and colleagues, hosting regular soirees, house concerts and film screenings.

Having had plenty of time to prepare for death, Barbara wrote her own career-oriented biography: Dr. Barbara Fields was Executive Director of the Association for Global New Thought. She was co-founder and project director of The Gandhi King Seasons for Peace and Nonviolence, the Synthesis Dialogues I, II, & III with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, and coordinated U.S. omni-local initiatives for the Harvardbased Abraham Walk Initiative in the Middle East. She served as Program Director for the Parliament of the World's Religions centennial celebration in Chicago, 1993. Barbara was also conference coordinator for the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies, the International Buddhist-Christian Theological Encounter hosted by Purdue University, and was a delegate to the UNESCO Seminar on

Religion and Peace. Her awards include: Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters; Religious Science International’s first Peace Award; the Gandhi-King-Ikeda Award from Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, The Peace Museum's Community Peacemaker Award in the area of Diplomacy. She has been Director/Producer of the Awakened World Conference Series 1999-2016, including the Awakened World International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, CA. She is a contributing author to three books: The Community of Religions, Two Hundred Visionaries, and Women, Spirituality and Transformative Leadership: Where Grace Meets Power, and numerous articles and publications: Kosmos, Interreligious Insight, Unity Contact, and Science of Mind.

Barbara is survived by her brothers Steven and Kenneth, her niece Nico Yu Fields and her husband Stephen Pope of Ojai.

A memorial service will be held at the Agape Spiritual Center in Los Angeles on June 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM. Barbara was also an active essayist, poet and songwriter; her final poem is included below.

SACRIFICE, by Barbara Fields (September, 2024)

[I might preface this by saying it “came through” after an intense staring session with Kai (our cat) few nights back while Stephen was out. She was the vehicle that prompted the higher thought, hence the reference to an opening portal. Seems to always work through that process for me: a prompt in the material world seeking an opening to the upper realms of mind.]

In her eye I see the sacrifice of God putting forth such effort to inhabit that body and sustain that Being; Struggling to be contained in creature form, though no doubt more at rest as a tree in its sentient stillness.

This is the gift the Divine brings to every embodiment: Its own Herculean consent to be conformed, articulated, individuated, personalized, Defying the unbroken primacy of infinity.

Maya?

So that Being can experience so that awareness dawns so that cognizance will evolve...

Evolve and return.

The agony of containment, the antithesis of freedom, is the sacrifice of God, through Life, to God.

Once I see You I always see You...And You always see You looking back.

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Patricia K. Murray

Patricia Kenyon Murray, 93 of Slocum, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was the wife of the late Frank A. Murray. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Gladys (Baker) Kenyon.

Pat’s life was deeply rooted in family and community. A member of the University of Rhode Island (URI), class of 1953, a member of Chi Omega Sorority for 75 years and avid an Rhody Basketball fan. Pat met the love of her life, Frank while at URI. After graduation, they built a life in New York. Lured by the adventure of building a business on the property where Pat grew up, they returned to Rhode Island to open Yawgoo Bakes and Barbeques in 1961. They also founded FA Murray Engineers in 1971. Pat and Frank built Yawgoo Bakes into a true family business, involving any and all family and friends over the years. Still operating, she was very proud of it continuing into its fifth generation. Growing up in a family business instilled a can-do work ethic resulting in each of her grandchildren having small businesses. A place made for parties, Pat loved to have fun and enjoyed each gathering as much as the guests. She cherished working alongside her loved ones and creating special memories for other families through the business. She was a longtime volunteer and friendly face at South County Hospital. Pat was a regular at the South County YMCA, participating in classes three days per week for more than 30 years and made numerous friends there.

Above all, Pat cherished her family. She leaves behind her sister Virginia Kenyon Clark, 97, of Pittsford, NY, her daughters, Lin M. Patty (Robert) and Cindy M. Moreau (Rich Sylvia). She was a loving grandmother to Matthew Patty (Kim Cadden), Andrew Patty (Liza) and Kate Moreau Black (Tyler) and a proud greatgrandmother to Kaia, Autumn, Lillian, John and Mila Patty. Always room in her heart for love, she also leaves behind her “third daughter” Susie Tobin

and bonus granddaughter Sasha Tobin. A lifelong cat lover, she also leaves behind her beloved cat Boots.

Along with her always room at the table mentality, Pat’s sunny smile and endlessly positive attitude are a legacy to all who knew her. Because of this, her family and others have always found themselves asking “What would Gigi do?”. Pat’s kindness, eternal optimism, and love of those around her will be deeply missed.

A church service will be held on May 31, 2025. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Wickford RI at 10 am followed by a Celebration of Life at Yawgoo Bakes, 555 Slocum Road, Saunderstown, RI. Friends and family are invited to either or both memorials.

In lieu of flowers donations in Pat’s memory can be made to South County YMCA (Greater Providence YMCA, 33 Broad St., 3rd Floor, Providence, RI 02903), https://ymcagreaterprovidence.org/locations/ south-county-ymca/ Allen Rossi

Allen Anthony Rossi, the oldest son of Anthony and Marian Rossi of Santa Barbara passed away recently. Allen was born in October of 1944 in Santa Barbara and is where he grew up. Allen benefitted from a growing Santa Barbara. The schools, recreational programs and facilities offered opportunity to many young kids of diverse ethnicity. As a young athlete Allen loved baseball, A lifelong passion forged at Laguna ball field where he was the batboy in uniform for the Foresters semi pro baseball team, At pre game warm up he ,in an over sized uniform , was in heaven catching, throwing and batting for the players.

Allen was a 1962 graduate of Santa Barbara High School His artistic skills blossomed in high school thanks to the guidance and teaching of renowned artist and teacher Jack Baker. The Eastside Boys' Club Arts program , directed by Dwight Day, also offered important opportunity. After high school graduation Allen wanted to see the world.

At 17 years old he joined the U.S. Air Force and got his wish,

Across America, Europe and Asia he served. With sketch book he would record the many different places and people . Allen finished his tour of duty with a tour in Vietnam. Returning home from Vietnam Allen attended The Hollywood Art Center School in Los Angeles. His artistic skill and portfolio grew and so did employment with Gannett arid. Pacific Outdoor advertising. He was often lead artist on projects up and down The Sunset Strip and Los Angeles.

Allen married Cidne Gallagher of Santa Barbara. They made their home in Los Angeles. The couple divorced but remained always close friends raising their son Anthony and daughter Angela.

Allen's good health and spirit took a terrible blow several years ago. Constant pain from so many different issues finally took its toll mentally and physically.

Now with his passing Cidne, the family and friends along with his brothers Donald and Michael can wish him... A Peaceful Rest and Pain Free Eternity in Paradise.

John Isham

05/27/1938 – 03/01/2025

In loving memory of beloved John Isham. John died March 1st, 2025, at the age of 86, being held by his family. He was born in Washington, D.C. in 1938 and grew up in Pembroke, MA. He graduated from Silver Lake HS, attended Tilton School and RPI. He chose love over academics and married his first wife, Jane, and then enlisted in the Army. He finished at Northeastern, majoring in electrical engineering, and received a grant to study for his PhD at Harvard but was unable to due to staffing.

John is survived by his wife, Sally, step-son David (Jennie), daughter Laura (Davis), son Paul, grandchildren Nathaniel, Nicholas and Jessica, brother Allan, step-sister Sally, and cherished cats Joey and Rilla. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul Dwight Isham and Madelon Burbeck, step-sister Susan, and half-sister Christine. Unfortunately, his father died when John was only 15 months and his mother remarried a man,

also widowed, with two daughters. Despite the support of his siblings, John’s relationship with his step-father was tumultuous, which John carried with him always.

John divorced his first wife and married long-time family friend, Sally Heaton, in 1978. They had a love of adventure, starting with their spontaneous rainy wedding night in Las Vegas. Fast forward to their trips: 1980 after Laura was born, driving in the Suburban pulling a trailer. 1993 in the PaceArrow with Laura and Paul, very brave with a teenager and pre-teen. In the RoadTrek in 2014-2015, with the cats, visiting family, friends, National Parks and beaches in the US and Canada. Also, not to be forgotten: the Mediterranean cruise culminating at the spice markets in Turkey, swimming in the Caribbean, drinking margaritas in Cancun, and biking through the Dordogne valley, plus numerous family trips to the San Juan Islands, Lake Powell, Yosemite.

John supported Laura and Paul through SBMS, DPHS, UCSB, SBCC, summer camps, travel for soccer and track, videotaping music, theatre and dance performances. He was lucky to be a part of three special Unitarian congregations, volunteering as sound operator, serving multiple board positions, supporting mens groups and social justice. He worked loyally for Rockwell, Sonatech and ITC. He had a deep love for marine life and found himself at a crossroads from the underwater sonar projects affecting the communication of whales. At age 55, he changed course to pursue stock investing out of his home office, which he studied until his death.

In October 2024, Hurricane Milton took the roof of their Bradenton, FL, condo. They moved back to California in December 2024.

John was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2004. He had a prostatectomy in 2006, radiation in 2018 and was diagnosed with metastases to the bone in 2022.

After a few hospital stints and an insurance denial to Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, John was put on hospice in February. On March 1st, we sat with him, listening to favorite Jonathan Livingston Seagull, one last time, until he let go to receive his silver wings and soar. His wish would be for everyone to continue working on love – love for each other, the earth, the animals.

A memorial service/celebration will happen later on in the year.

Donna Lynn-Sidhu 01/04/1954 – 04/04/2025

I lost my dear Donna way too soon, thankfully her spirit has been released from her pained body. We had a great life together by our standards. Fond recollections of trips to Yosemite, Big Sur, Hawaii, but mostly playing house in our little cottage with a garden setting thanks to Donna’s landscaping skills, and 2 cats in the yard, great neighbors, and a feeling of home. Kind thanks to my landlord Ramona Clark, we were so blessed to have time and space together. Miss ya Donna Lynn.

Donna Bradley Reynolds 11/14/1929 – 03/25/2025

Donna Bradley Reynolds, formerly of Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully at her home in McMinnville, OR on March 25 at the age of 95. She and husband Charles (Fritz) Bradley became active members of the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara communities upon their arrival from Buffalo, NY in 1963. The Bradley family attended Goleta Presbyterian Church for years, where Donna and Fritz sang in the choir and where Donna worked as church secretary.

Donna spent many happy retirement years in McMinnville with her second husband, Don Reynolds. Their home on a beautiful hilltop was a favorite place for all their children and grandchildren, as well as a happy parade of dogs and cats. Her faith, love for friends, family and community were hallmarks of her long life.

She is missed and remembered with love by her children Art Bradley (Brenda), Ellen Bradley, Karen Stillwagon (Rob), Ruth Clincy (Zegory), and their children and grandchildren.

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Ralph G. (Jerry) Fisher

01/09/1934 – 03/31/2025

Ralph (Jerry) Fisher, attorney and retired Presiding Judge of the Santa Barbara Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, with his devoted wife, Barbara, by his side.

Born on January 9, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio, he was the youngest of three children and the only son of Robert Earl Fisher and Mary Cramer Fisher.

Growing up in a family that frequently relocated, Jerry lived in several places during his youth—including Toledo, Ohio; Tucson, Arizona; and ultimately San Jacinto, California—attending four different high schools. This nomadic upbringing helped him develop a gift for making friends easily, a trait that served him well throughout his life.

While in high school in Tucson, Jerry discovered his passion for baseball and country music. He joined a country band that performed at county fairs and private events— including one attended by the 1948 World Series Champion Cleveland Indians. He also found a love for theater and acted in numerous productions throughout the Tucson area. This passion led him to the renowned Pasadena Playhouse School of Theatre Arts, where he studied alongside notable actors.

Although Jerry’s Hollywood career never materialized, he pivoted toward academia and transferred to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), where he earned a bachelor’s degree in history. It was at UCSB that he met the love of his life, Barbara Smith, a fellow student. They married in 1958 and moved to Los Angeles, where Jerry earned his law degree from Southwestern Law School. They soon welcomed three children—Michael, Karen, and Kathryn.

In 1966, the family settled in Santa Barbara, where Jerry began his legal career. His strong reputation in the field

led to his appointment as a Workers’ Compensation Judge in 1972, and eventually to his role as Presiding Judge of the Santa Barbara Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board in 1981, a position he held until his retirement in 1997. Even after retiring, Jerry continued to work as an attorney with the law firm of Griffin & Griffin and served as an arbitrator and mediator in Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board cases. He was widely respected and deeply admired by colleagues and peers alike.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara; their three children and spouses— Michael R. Fisher (Janine), Karen Fisher-Vanden (Joel), and Kathryn Randmaa (Matthew); and seven cherished grandchildren—Tara Finley (John), Jewel and Jillian Fisher, Kurtis and Jack Randmaa, and Nicholas and Kelly Vanden. He was also the proud greatgrandfather of Charles, Jasper, and Briar Finley.

His family will always remember his knack for picking up a guitar and breaking into a Willie Nelson song without warning, and his flawless recitations of Shakespearean monologues delivered at the drop of a hat. They will also treasure memories of a special family trip to Normandy, France, for his 80th birthday— where he explored the World War II battlefields he had long studied as a passionate World War II enthusiast.

In honor of his legacy, the family will continue the tradition of parking in what they fondly call “Jerry Spots”—the farthest spots in any parking lot, chosen to avoid door dings.

To quote Shakespeare’s Hamlet:

“He was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again.”

Per his wishes, no services will be held. Donations in his memory may be made to the Blood Cancer Research Fund at the University of California, San Diego, Moores Cancer Center, 3855 Health Science Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037.

02/21/1946 – 03/31/2025

Anne Christine Teller passed away on Monday, March 31 in Santa Barbara. She was born February 21, 1946, in San Francisco, daughter of Pauline and Frederic Teller, the third of four children. She grew up in Ross and attended Ross School, Marin Catholic High School, and College of Marin.

With an adventurous spirit, she traveled alone to Europe in 1969 where she met her first husband, Massimo Ornani, in Florence, Italy. They married in 1970 at Saint Anselm Church in Ross, and had two children, Fabrizio and Damian. She lived in Bologna, Italy, until 1974, when she returned to California. She married Frank Wallace in 1985 and became step mother to his two sons, Bruce and Chris.

Around the age of 30, Anne started her own bookkeeping business, which she continued to run until selling it and retiring in 2021.

She lived in Sausalito for more than 20 years. During her time there, she was active in a variety of community groups, including the Woman’s Club and Rotary. She was made an Honorary Rotarian due to her many active years of service. She was also a 25-year member of the Sausalito Yacht Club.

Anne always loved Santa Barbara, where all 4 boys went to college. She had a second home there and visited often, including making trips with her mother, Pauline, an accomplished artist of her period who exhibited her paintings in Santa Barbara galleries, among others.

To be closer to her sons, Anne permanently moved to Santa Barbara in 2023 with her partner, Marc Green. Marc and Anne had a special relationship and he took loving care of her.

Anne cherished time with her family and was the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren. She also adored her 2 dogs, Coco and Gucci, who remained by her side at all times.

She loved the water and

music, among other things. She swam in the pool on a daily basis and enjoyed going out to hear live jazz. She took pleasure in gardening and caring for her beautiful collection of orchids. Her home was always vibrant, filled with music, flowers and her mother’s paintings. She is survived by her two sons – Fabrizio Ornani (wife, Stephanie; children, Anabella, Juliana, Sophia) and Damian Ornani (wife, Libby; children, Max, Lucy) – as well as two stepsons – Bruce Wallace (wife, Laura; children, Brooke, Chase) and Chris Wallace (wife Meg; children, Claire, Nicole, Mia, Myles). She is also survived by her sister, Joan Coda, and her brother, Rick Teller. She was preceded in death by her brother, Peter Teller (2024).

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 12.

Diana Stecker Slagle 10/30/1946 – 01/12/2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Diana Stecker (Palmer) Slagle, who passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at the age of 78. Diana was born on October 30, 1946, in Portland, Oregon, to Leroy Earl Stecker and Eleanor Ruth (Hay) Stecker. She lived a life full of love, adventure, and unwavering devotion to her family, friends, and community.

As a child, Diana’s spirited personality shone brightly. She had a passion for ballet, violin, horses, and Girl Scouts. At the tender age of 5, Diana traveled to Japan with her mother to join her father who was stationed there as a Navy Chief Quartermaster. The family spent two years in Japan, where Diana enjoyed the culture, making lifelong memories and forming a bond with the local children who were fascinated by her golden blonde hair and resemblance to Shirley Temple.

The Stecker family settled in Santa Barbara, where Diana’s life truly flourished. She was a cherished older sister to her brother, Skip, and formed a lasting connection with her best friend, Colette Fischer,

whom she met in elementary school. Their friendship endured through the decades. A true beauty both inside and out, Diana was known for her kindness, grace, and vibrant spirit. She attended La Cumbre Junior High and Santa Barbara High School, where she was popular, had a great sense of style, and was crowned Spring Queen in her senior year of high school. Diana married her high school sweetheart, Charlie Palmer, and together they raised two children, whom she adored with all her heart.

As her children grew older, Diana returned to the workforce, where she spent 25 years with the City of Santa Barbara as the Waterfront Parking Supervisor. In this role, she oversaw a large budget and managed over 60 employees, demonstrating her strong leadership and dedication to the job. Diana was known for her professionalism, compassion, and reliability, both at work and in her personal life. Beyond her career, Diana had a zest for life. She loved to travel, and went on many trips with her mother, family, and friends, including an amazing 21-day Mediterranean cruise with her second husband, Brian Slagle. Diana and Brian enjoyed many adventures together over the years, including car shows, concerts, movies, and travel.

Diana cared deeply for those around her, and her kindness, compassion, and loyalty will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter, and will forever be in our hearts. Her spirit will live on in the countless lives she touched.

Diana is survived by her husband, Brian Slagle of Santa Barbara; her children, John (Yvonne) Palmer of Henderson, NV, and Dawn (Micah) Brown of Highlands Ranch, CO; her brother, Jeffrey John “Skip” Stecker of Santa Barbara; and three wonderful grandchildren, Ashley, Alaina, and Andrew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Eleanor Stecker.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 19th, on a private 2-hour memorial cruise on the Double Dolphin catamaran. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Bethany Congregational Church in Diana’s memory.

Anne Christine Teller

obituaries

Emmy Manning Keller 1930-2025

Emma Louise more commonly known as Emmy Lou Manning Keller was born April 7th to her parents Josephine and Everett Harpham in Eugene, Oregon. Her parents provided a loving home, a lifetime of memories, and a stimulating environment for their only daughter. Emmy was interested in playing her cello, dancing, reading literature, non- fiction, music, theater, singing and opera.

Emmy excelled in her education by graduating from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature. She also graduated with a Masters in Social Work from California Fresno State University in her mid life.

Emmy had a fascinating life to match her fun loving and intellectual personality in working various jobs. Her career changer was being accepted and hired to work for the Voice of America in the American Embassies of Iran and Morocco. Her job location made it possible to visit many countries in Europe as well as nearby countries. During her residency in Iran, Emmy took Spanish classes and became fluent in Spanish. She reinforced what she learnt by staying with a Mexican family in Mexico for a month speaking fluent Spanish. She traveled around the country learning the culture and history of various cities and villages in Mexico as well as the world.

Emmy hung up her dancing shoes of living overseas and decided on a career change by going to Fresno State and obtained her MSW and interned at Agnew’s Hospital in Santa Clara, CA. After her internship, Emmy was hired as an Assistant Director for the American Red Cross, San Diego Naval Hospital where she practiced and used her Master’s degree. The other reason Emmy moved back state side was to be closer to her mother who lived in Santa

Barbara. Emmy then decided to practice her Social Work and Spanish abilities by transferring to Sharp’s Hospital assisting disabled children and working with their Spanish speaking parents. Her compassion, care and capabilities were rewarded to her in many ways.

Emmy decided that her mother needed her close by, so Emmy moved to Santa Barbara to look after her. Emmy worked at Mara Villa in Santa Barbara part time and she decided to retire from there.

Emmy met her husband, Fred Keller at an Audubon birding field trip. She found her equal match with Fred and they enjoyed their life by taking care of Emmy’s mother, travelling, attending concerts at the Santa Barbara Music Academy, Lotus Land, theater, birding, hiking, and sharing moments with friends and family. Their home was a reflection of both of their passions in life by home décor from travels abroad, family heirlooms, music and many books and plants throughout their home. Even though they met each other later in life, their marriage was happy, loving and engaging for 20 plus years.

During Emmy’s lifetime, she was an avid community participant and enjoyed volunteering or became a member of various organizations. Her interests included the World Affairs Council, Theater Groups, Singing Groups, Santa Barbara Women’s Club, Santa Barbara Music Academy, Vista Del Monte’s Play Book and Book Club Group, Botanical Society, Succulent Society, and League of Women’s Voter.

She will be missed by all her friends and cousins, Heather Grieve and Family, Marilyn Pierce and Family, Joyce Swanson and Family, Janet Woodward (deceased) and Family, and Janet Wilkes and Family, nephew Bruce Fairbairn, niece Stephanie and Dick Franklin, great niece Elizabeth and Jonathan Abarbanel, grand niece Lori and Randy Moss and family.

Dana Day 06/18/1964 – 03/25/2025

With a heavy heart and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, daughter, and friend, Dana Day, who left us on March 25, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California, after a long and courageous battle with a serious illness. Born in Prague, Czech Republic, on June 18, 1964, Dana studied at university in her home country before moving to the United States, where she built a new life while never losing touch with her Czech roots. She remained deeply connected to her heritage, even as she fully embraced her new home. Dana was strong, intelligent, and beautiful. A lifelong athlete, she approached life with curiosity, discipline, and energy. Sport gave her a sense of purpose and structure, while her warm, social nature and thirst for discovery brought her close to people wherever she went. She loved exploring the world around her and maintained deep and meaningful friendships on both sides of the Atlantic. Dana's kindness and generosity were felt by all who crossed her path.

Above all, Dana was a devoted mother. She supported her daughter, Kayla Day, unconditionally through every step of her academic and tennis journey—traveling the world by her side as a guide, friend, and source of constant love. Dana gracefully gave up her professional career to focus on Kayla’s dreams and education. Dana's memory will forever be cherished by all who knew her, and her legacy will continue through her daughter, Kayla, and others who were inspired by her. She lived her life surrounded by the love of her family and friends, and always carried a sense of humor, fairness, and resilience, even in the face of hardship. Dana cared deeply about the world and the people in it—her presence was powerful, and her heart was open. Her courage and determination were an

inspiration to everyone. She is survived by her daughter Kayla Day, her loving parents Eva and Zdeněk Zámečník, and a wide circle of friends across both the United States and the Czech Republic. A private memorial will be held in Santa Barbara. Dana’s strength, warmth, and spirit will live on in all of us who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.

Steve Hyslop

George Stephen (Steve) Hyslop, a loving husband, dedicated father, adoring grandfather and pillar of Santa Barbara hospitality, passed away on March 31, 2025. He passed peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy. He is survived by his wife, Karen; his two daughters, Nicole and Lindsey; his son-in-law, Robby; his two grandchildren, Cameron and Morgan; his sister, Claudia; and his nephews, México and Dakotah.

Born and raised in La Jolla, California, to Charles (Pete) and Constance (Connie) Hyslop, Steve was one of five children. Early on, Steve showed a penchant for athletics. In his words, “If you could walk and chew gum at the same time, you played basketball, baseball and football in La Jolla” - and so, he did just that, throughout high school.

Steve graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Forestry and went on to work for Masonite Corp. in Northern California. After a year in the woods, he opted to pursue his father’s career path as a medical professional, relocating to Santa Barbara to prepare for his MCAT at UCSB. It was here, working at Chuck’s of Hawaii as a dishwasher, that Steve found his true passion: hospitality. Steve became a manager at Chuck’s, ultimately partnering with owner Larry Stone to lead The Ballard Inn and Café Chardonnay, and open The Endless Summer Bar-Café and Chuck’s Waterfront Grill.

It was also at UCSB where Steve met his future wife, Karen. When the two became

engaged, Connie and Pete could not believe their son’s luck, telling the happy couple they were “tickled pink!” by the news. The two wed in 1983 in Ballard, CA. Karen was the love of Steve’s life. Together, they shared 42 happy years of marriage, and two daughters.

Steve’s commitment to the community was unwavering. He served on the board at the Page Youth Center, was awarded the 2014 Small Businessman of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce, served as the President for the Greater Santa Barbara Lodging & Restaurant Association and was awarded Hospitality Star of the Year in 2015.

Perhaps his greatest philanthropic achievement, though, was coaching his young daughters’ basketball and soccer teams. He brushed up on John Wooden’s philosophy and read Soccer for Dummies into the wee hours of the morning!

Some will remember Steve as a PYC basketball coach, with his unique play on a 1:3:1 zone defense (if the terms “gnat” or “bee” mean anything to you, you know it well!) Others may think of him as the The Barflys’ lead singer, a college band of friends in the ‘80s. Many of us will recall his annual performance of Johnny B. Goode with The Tridents and The Ducanes at Fiesta, at the harbor.

But for us, his family, we remember him with honor, with integrity, with grit. He taught us the meaning of sportsmanship every time we were in a huddle or facing a difficult opponent. He showed us how to put family first, supporting our every endeavor even when it meant leaving work with five minutes’ notice to catch an alumni basketball game, or learning how to create the perfect ballerina bun - “with no bumps, dad!” And above all, he taught us what unconditional love looked like, and for that, we are eternally grateful. Steve loved his family, he loved this community, and he put all of it above himself. The family will hold a private celebration of life.

SANTA BARBARA STYLE

MEET MAKERS, BIRDS, AND MASTERS

This edition of our Home & Garden issue is all about helping you nourish and protect your slice of the pie and, by extension, Santa Barbara as a whole.

You’ll read about two local makers who craft their wares ethically and naturally, reusing raw materials to produce items that are not only beautiful but also affordable.

You’ll learn how to grow your own vegetables indoors, attract hungry and thirsty birds, and even avoid certain toxic plants that can do real damage to your eyes.

You’ll also hear about deconstruction as opposed to demolition a concept Santa Barbara ought to adopt if it’s serious about sustainability.

Thank you for reading, and as always, be sure to visit Independent.com for even more Home & Garden content.

—Tyler Hayden

KBanishing the Bulldozer

it Boss knew there had to be a better way. The owner of a 100-year-old Santa Barbara home had plans to rebuild but hated the idea of its doors, windows, cabinets, fixtures, and lumber just tossed in the trash.

“It haunts me,” Boss said, “the thought of piles of things being scraped into landfills.” And he had good reason to fret the waste generated by building demolition and renovation is what fills 22 percent of California’s dumps. “My wife and I were committed to being as green as possible,” he said.

Boss was just starting to do his research when he listed his bike for sale on Facebook. The buyer happened to be AudeLine Dulière, an eco-conscious architect from Belgium, who happens to be a world leader in “deconstruction,” the concept of dismantling buildings to salvage their reusable parts. The two got to talking.

The more Boss learned about deconstruction, the more hopeful he got. Up to 80 percent of a home’s materials can be salvaged and channeled back into the marketplace. But he worried about the “green premium,” the extra cost often associated with making the sustainable choice. How would he make it pencil? In this case, his concerns were unwarranted.

When all was said and done, Boss actually spent about 10 percent less on deconstructing his West Mesa home than he would have if he’d taken a bulldozer to it. The savings came from the tax benefits he received for donating the used materials to a nonprofit organization, which then resold them to the public at a discount.

Yes, Boss conceded, the more delicate process took longer than the traditional way a couple of weeks as opposed to a few days. “But construction takes forever anyway,” he said. Workers, for instance, removed individual nails from the redwood decking before itemizing each board and prepping it for shipping.

Disassembly was completed this winter with the rebuild now in progress. The final inventory of salvaged items also included a six-foot Danish bookcase, two ceramic sinks, copper downspouts, and more than a dozen lighting scones, window casements, and solid-wood doors.

The new single-story house is where he and his wife will live, Boss said, acknowledging how much second homes and vacation rentals contribute to Santa Barbara’s housing shortage. Honoring the history of the property was also important

Deconstruction Is the Greener and Cheaper Alternative to Demolition

by Tyler Hayden

to them, he explained, and what better way than ensuring pieces of the old structure live on.

ASSEMBLING TO DISASSEMBLE

“We did the right thing, we did the smart thing, and it wasn’t even a sacrifice,” he said.

It takes a village to take a building apart, and Boss connected with a few key people to see the process through. One was local architect Ellen Bildsten, and another was Bay Area–based Ted Reiff, founder of The ReUse People, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing the solid waste stream.

Bildsten is among Santa Barbara’s most sought-after architects and is an active member of our chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Her firm has designed everything from affordable senior housing to a Miramar beach house, as well as a number of commercial and civic projects, including Toad & Co.’s offices and the Louise Lowry Davis Recreation Center.

As far as Bildsten knows, only a handful of deconstruction projects have ever taken place in Santa Barbara. She’d like to see that number grow. “To bring materials back into the construction stream that would be huge for our community,” she said. “And it would greatly reduce our carbon footprint.” Salvaging materials from a single house can save more than 30 million BTUs of energy, she noted, enough to heat and cool 750 Santa Barbara homes for a year.

Reiff and The ReUse People have been banging the deconstruction drum for decades with offices all over the country. Their client list includes thousands of private homeowners, the cities of San Diego and Chicago, among other public agencies, and a couple celebrities he can’t talk about because of non-disclosure agreements. Since 1993, the organization has diverted more than 400,000 tons of waste.

In all his years, Reiff has always saved his clients money. “I’ve never seen a project not worth it,” he said. While deconstruction typically costs about twice as much demolition, the tax benefits more than offset the difference. A third-party, IRS-qualified appraiser determines the value

This story was originally published in the Santa Barbara Green Guide, a joint venture of Bluedot Living and the Santa Barbara Independent.

When Kit Boss and his wife decided to rebuild their Santa Barbara home, they chose to deconstruct the house, rather than destroy it, so they could salvage and donate the reusable parts.

From left: Ted Reiff, founder of The ReUse People; homeowner Kit Boss; and architect Donna Grossman

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of the materials before they’re removed, taking into consideration their age, condition, and so on. “Your mileage may vary,” he explained.

Old growth lumber used in framing is especially valuable, Reiff said, while foundations are often too far gone to save. He’s seen all manner of vintage fixtures and appliances even fireplaces rerouted from landfills, items that will give their next home the kind of character you can’t buy at IKEA. “Some real treasures,” he said. “But we’re still looking for Jimmy Hoffa.”

The salvaged materials from Boss’s home were trucked to a 40,000-square-foot warehouse operated by The ReUse People in Oakland. Reiff said, “It’s almost like a giant thrift store,” where items cost 25-50 percent less than they would at a home supply store or lumberyard. “Local people can come in and save money,” he said. “A lot of money.”

WILL SANTA BARBARA GET ON BOARD?

For all its upsides, deconstruction still hasn’t gone mainstream. One major reason is demolition is big business to the tune of $8.7 billion a year in the United States fueled by an accelerating pace of refits and teardowns as construction methods get faster and cheaper (think glue instead of screws) and structures that don’t last as long.

Of the 250,000 single-family homes that are taken down each year, Reiff said, only around 2,500 or 0.01 percent use deconstruction. Nevertheless, Reiff and his team, along with hundreds of other deconstruction outfits nationwide, continue to spread the word and educate the public.

Reiff’s organization also trains and certifies unemployed and disadvantaged workers, providing new opportunities in recent years to more than 500 tradespeople. They’ve taught 70 or so contractors as well, who in turn have created more jobs in the field.

It takes skill not only to remove materials without ruining them, Reiff explained, but also cataloguing, transporting, and storing items with care. “Taking out is one thing,” he said. “Preserving is another.”

For deconstruction to occur at scale in Santa Barbara, a few things would need to happen. First, The ReUse People or other similar company would need to secure a large facility like their Oakland warehouse which serves all Bay Area counties to resell materials.

Reiff suggested one could be established in the city to serve the Central Coast’s tricounties. Bildsten is already brainstorming and scouting potential locations. Perhaps by the airport. “Until the

infrastructure is in place, we’re only talking in theoretical terms,” she said. But if the right property were to come along, “We’d be happy to open shop,” said Reiff.

The other factor is labor, or rather, the shortage of. There aren’t enough local hands to carry out the specialty work. Not yet, anyway. Existing teams of solar installers, abatement specialists, and others with home service backgrounds could be fairly quickly brought up to speed, Reiff said.

Lastly, the demand must exist. Bildsten is chipping away at that too, working with city officials to incorporate deconstruction in the teardown permitting process. “Simply introducing people to the option,” she said.

It remains to be seen if the city will adopt any of the mandates that other municipalities have. In 2016, Portland became the first city to require deconstruction of any single-family home built before 1940. Palo Alto requires deconstruction for all its commercial and residential buildings, regardless of age. And Boulder mandates that 75 percent of buildings by weight be diverted from landfills.

Bildsten is hopeful that Santa Barbara will soon follow suit. But she’s not just waiting around for it to happen. “It’s on us as a community to donate or create the resources to make deconstruction a viable option here,” she said. “And I think we can do it.” n

Save Scraps and Start an Indoor Garden

LVegetables Is a Quick and Thrifty Way to Grow Your Own Food

by Richelle Boyd

ately , when I walk into the gro cery store and peruse the aisles, my eyes widen. With prices going up, I’m always searching for the most affordable option, and if I can’t find one, I change my meal plans and go without.

Like many Americans, I don’t have a dedicated garden where I can grow my own food, and most of my living space is indoors only. But I prefer having an “ingredients-only household” over a fridge full of frozen meals, so in an effort to save money and be more ecofriendly, my roommates and I have started propagating our own vegetables.

It may sound like a complicated process, but it’s actually a lot easier than planting seeds and waiting months for results. All you have to do is save the root, or bulb, of your storebought vegetable, place it in a bowl or glass, and keep it watered for at least three weeks. This method works for a variety of veggies, like garlic, ginger, potatoes, carrots, lettuce, and leeks, to name a few. Right now, we’re re-growing green onions.

In general, week one is very slow, and you may see little to no progress with only tiny sprouts growing from the top plant or dainty, unsure roots forming at the bottom. But don’t get discouraged. Keep your plants inside where it’s humid, near a window where it’s bright, and refresh the water every two to three days to keep the roots submerged.

By week two, you should start to see some real results. There won’t be a full new head of lettuce or a regrown carrot on your windowsill, but you should see more root activity and fresh, leafy growth. Try to avoid direct sunlight, though — you don’t want to cook your veggies before they can grow.

On the third and final week, you should have fully fledged roots ready to plant. We use small pots filled with well-draining soil and give it a good initial watering. Then, it’s just a matter of snipping off what we need and saving on ingredients for future grocery store runs.

Green onions, carrots, celery, bok choy, and garlic are just some of the vegetables you can propagate from kitchen scraps.

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Treat Your Eyes Like Royalty

Two years ago, to fill a staffing shortage, ophthalmologist Dr. Linden Doss started responding to the majority of Santa Barbara’s eye emergencies. Up to 80 percent, he estimates.

Doss was familiar with most of the injuries he saw everything from gunshot wounds to scratched corneas but there was one that flummoxed him.

Every few weeks, a patient would arrive at the emergency room in excruciating pain but with no obvious trauma to their eyes. “A freakishly high number of incidents,” Doss said, who was taken aback by their level of discomfort. “People came in crying.”

After doing some research and consulting with other physicians, Doss identified the culprit: Euphorbia, a genus of plant. More specifically, Euphorbia’s thick, milky-white sap that’s so caustic that the ancient Greeks used it to burn off warts.

All of Doss’s patients had recently been exposed. He learned this by showing them photos of the plants on his phone. The majority were retirees tending to their home gar-

dens. Others were professional landscapers unaware of the risk. “Most people just have no idea,” Doss said.

In Santa Barbara, these attractive, droughttolerant plants are everywhere. Most visible is the pencil cactus, sometimes called fire sticks, a succulent shrub with thin, branching stems that vary in color from red to yellow to green. Other common euphorbias are the crown of thorns, candelabra tree, and African milk tree.

While there are other types of toxic plants to be wary of, “none are quite as vicious as Euphorbia,” Doss said. “It feels like your eye is on fire. It’s the most painful eye injury I can think of.”

At a biochemical level, Euphorbia sap disrupts the membranes of corneal cells, causing severe abrasions, Doss explained. “Essentially, the corneal surface just disintegrates,” he said. The immediate sensation is a sharp burning soon followed by inflammation and extreme sensitivity to light.

Doss treats his patients with steroids and antibiotics, and if all goes well, they typically recover in about two weeks. But in more

The toxic white sap of the pencil cactus and other plants in the Euphorbia genus can cause severe eye pain

sometimes lasting damage.

serious cases, especially if a person avoids going to the doctor or is hit with a secondary infection, scarring and permanent vision loss can occur.

Doss doesn’t want to be an alarmist. “I don’t want to freak people out,” he said. “But I think a lot of folks would be surprised by the wide variety of common plants that can cause severe eye irritation and even lasting damage.” He hasn’t seen a Euphorbia injury in a child yet, “but it’s just a matter of time,” he said.

The best way to avoid exposure is to wear gloves and eye protection while gardening, avoid touching your face, and wash your tools regularly. “Enjoy your garden, but treat your eyes like royalty,” Doss said. “Take a minute to protect them every time you go outside.” If you do get Euphorbia sap in your eye, Doss advises the following:

1. Immediately rinse your eye with clean water or saline.

2. Use a faucet, shower, or bottle to gently flush the eye for at least 15-20 minutes.

3. Blink frequently during flushing to help clear irritants.

4. Avoid rubbing your eye.

5. Seek medical care, especially if vision is blurred or pain persists. Doss also highlighted these plants to be cautious of:

• Century plant: Popular along walkways and driveways. Its sap acts like an alkali burn.

• Myrtle spurge: This creeping succulent releases sap that becomes even more harmful in sunlight.

• Dumb cane: A common houseplant with needle-like crystals in its sap that feel like tiny glass shards in your eye.

• Sodom apple: Sometimes grown as a tropical ornamental, its latex sap contains enzymes that can mimic a serious eye infection.

• Oleander: A classic roadside and hedge plant. All parts are toxic.

• Rubber plant: This indoor/outdoor plant leaks sap that can trigger redness, itching, or burning in the eyes.

• Croton: Colorful houseplant with sap that irritates the eyes and skin.

• Flamingo flower: Popular tropical plant. Its juice contains tiny crystals that can painfully irritate your eyes.

Dumb cane

Myrtle spurge

Crown of thorns

Flamingo flower

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How to Make Good Moments Great

Santa Barbara artist and candle-maker Sigal Friedmann starts her mornings early by brewing a cup of coffee and flipping on the boilers in her small backyard studio. As she waits for the beeswax to melt, she mixes the colors she’ll be using that day, usually with a visit from her chickens. The wax is pure, made by South Coast bees, and the dyes are natural, derived from plant pigments.

Then Sigal gets to hand-dipping, up to 35 times per batch, depending on the style of candle she’s making. It takes gentle yet deliberate movements to create the perfect shape and taper, a method she taught herself through no shortage of trial and error. Sigal enjoys the slow, meditative process of it all, especially knowing her

Meet the Mother and Daughter Behind GLŌAM

by Tyler Hayden

Sigal is one half of GLŌAM, named after the old Scottish word for “twilight.” The other half is her daughter, Lyore, who handles all other aspects of their business, from marketing to socials to wholesale outreach. The two-woman show started 18 short months ago, but their candles are already carried by some of Santa Barbara’s most popular home decor stores, such as Domecíl, MĀCHER, and Field & Fort.

“We just love how the simple act of lighting a candle can create intimacy and coziness,” Lyore explained. They make everyday moments special, she said, and big occasions even more unforgettable. Their wedding collection features a variety of natural tones, such as Alpine Glow, Miramar Blue, and one of their best-sellers, Sal De Maras, a gentle pink inspired by the salt mines of Peru. They also carry birthday candles in olive, chocolate, and rose.

Sigal started experimenting with pigment at a young age, Lyore said. Growing up

in the Mediterranean, she spent her summers collecting wildflowers and mixing them with leaves, sand, and water. More recently, during COVID, she played with an assortment of plants, herbs, and fruit peels, heating them on a stove and extracting a kaleidoscope of different hues. “I swear my mom sees a wider spectrum of color than most people,” Lyore laughed.

In addition to their full-sized candles that last a whole evening, GLŌAM makes mini versions, perfect for a bath, meditation session, or household task. The clean burn of natural beeswax, Lyore noted, creates negative ions, the same kind made by crashing waves that purifies the air and gives one a feeling of calm and focus.

Right now, Sigal can churn out approximately 100 candles a day, Lyore said, which can get tough when they receive a bulk order of 2,000. To increase production, they recently invested in a bigger dipping carousel and may soon hire some help. But in the meantime, they’re happy with their busy and fulfilling schedule of helping customers “take a moment that is status quo and transforming it into something memorable.”

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Sigal Friedmann makes her candles with pure Santa Barbara beeswax and natural pigment from plants.

The Santa Barbara Bird-Feeder Guide

It was a gloomy Saturday in northern England, I was 12 years old, and, as was often the case, I was bored. Looking out of the kitchen window through the rain, I began to notice the birds coming to the feeder my mum kept stocked with shelled peanuts. They were colorful and acrobatic, but what were they?

I knew where one of my brothers kept his old field guide, so, with book in hand, I stood at the window and started to figure out what was what. Yes, that one was a blue tit, and the larger one was a great tit. The birds with the green-and-yellow plumage were greenfinches. It felt good to put names to birds.

And so it began — this attempt to occupy myself as a bored youth sparked my love of birds. Naming living things, and appreciating all the beauty of the world, is a passion that has only grown over the years. I love to get out into nature, but I’m also an advocate of bringing nature closer to home. After all, this was my doorway into nature all those years ago.

ful to birds. Hummingbird food is simple to make. Boil water and plain white sugar in a 4:1 ratio; this approximates the sweetness of flower nectar. Let the mixture cool, give it a stir, and you’re ready to go. Store any unused liquid in a jar in the fridge. A byproduct of having a hummingbird feeder is that you can also attract the brilliant nectar-loving hooded orioles, which have just returned from spending the winter in Mexico.

There are myriad seed feeders on the market.

You Don’t Need a Lot of Space to Bring Nature Close to Home

Story and Photos by Hugh Ranson

Today I live in a townhouse on the Westside that has a very small yard, yet with a bit of effort, my wife and I have managed to attract a variety of birds. If you don’t have a yard, there are still ways to bring birds to you, even if it’s as simple as scattering some bird seed on a patio or windowsill. Different species come to different types of food, and how far you go down the rabbit hole of attracting birds is up to you.

Which one you use is a matter of taste — they will all attract birds. Keep in mind that you will need to clean seed feeders a couple of times a year, so look for a design with this in mind; it’s recommended that you clean feeders in a solution of 90 percent water and 10 percent bleach. Now and again, you’ll hear about salmonella outbreaks; when this occurs, you’ll want to take down your feeders to help stop the spread of the disease. Avian flu doesn’t appear to be an issue with backyard feeders.

Hummingbirds are easy to bring close to windows, and it’s fun to watch these pugnacious balls of fury strive for territorial dominance. Santa Barbara is fortunate in that we have both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds year-round, and several other species pass through on migration.

It’s important to keep your nectar feeder mold-free by cleaning it with very hot water every few days. Don’t spend money on premade hummingbird food, which usually contains red dye — the color is not necessary and might be harm-

Many species prefer to feed on the ground and will take care of any spilled seed. White-crowned sparrows (our most common wintering sparrow), the resident California towhees, and mourning doves are all examples of ground feeders.

There are some feeders that claim to be squirrel proof; certainly, some make it more difficult for eastern fox squirrels to get at the seed, but I’ve given up on looking for a foolproof method and just enjoy the squirrels’ antics. A bigger problem is outdoor cats that view feeders as well-stocked larders. They rarely come to my yard now, as they know the front door will fly open and a red-faced, invective-spewing human will come charging after them.

Species that will readily come to feeders include the house finch, oak titmouse, and lesser goldfinch. Goldfinches also love nyjer (thistle) seed. Most large hardware stores, as well as having a variety of bird feeders, will also sell nyjer socks that can be refilled with the tiny black seeds.

Large bags of mixed bird seed can also be purchased at hardware stores, but I’ve found that Costco has the best deal on 20-pound bags. You can buy seed in bulk at feed stores, such as at Island Seed and Feed. Finches and titmice love black oil sunflower seeds in the shell, and you can get feeders designed to hold such specialty seed. This type of sunflower seed is very attractive to birds, as it has a thin shell and a high fat content.

Lastly, a supply of fresh water, whether it be a fountain or bird bath, will help attract our feathered friends for both drinking and bathing.

There’s a common misconception that feeding birds will stop their migration by making them dependent upon the food you provide. The urge to migrate trumps all others. The white-crowned sparrows feeding in my yard as I write will have flown north within a week or two. The only thing that will keep a migrant behind is if it’s sick or injured, and then you’ll be doing it a favor by keeping it nourished. Birds know how to forage. Take away a feeder and they will immediately adapt.

Any month is a great time to begin feeding birds, but spring has the added bonus of attracting colorful migrants looking for nourishment on their long journey north. If you haven’t fed wild birds before, give it a try. Who knows where this simple act might lead.

Sometimes you can find really rare birds at hummingbird feeders. This first county record ruby-throated hummingbird (it's a young male without the ruby throat) came to a Goleta feeder.

The perky oak titmouse is full of personality. They are particularly fond of sunflower seeds.

House finches, like this male, are ubiquitous at seed feeders.

Lesser goldfinches will readily come to feeders year-round. They are particularly fond of nyjer (thistle) seed.

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INDEPENDENT CALENDAR

THURSDAY 4/10

BY TERRY ORTEGA

4/10: CWC Docs: Monkey on a Stick Watch 2024’s feature-length documentary exposé of the criminal activity that took place in and around the Hare Krishna movement in America in the 1970s and ’80s, adapted from the 1988 New York Times best-selling book Monkey on a Stick: Murder, Madness, and the Hare Krishnas by John Hubner and Lindsey Gruson, followed by a post-screening discussion with filmmaker Jason Lapeyre. 7-9:30pm. Pollock Theater, UCSB. (805) 893-4637. carseywolf.ucsb.edu

4/10: Celebrate National Library Week LOTG Families and children of all ages are invited to celebrate with the Library on the Go for a fun-filled evening featuring a custom, S.B.-inspired Lotería, books for all ages, and information about upcoming library events. 5:30pm. Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio, 220 Gray Ave. Free. Call (805) 962-7653 or email info@sbplibrary.libanswers.com tinyurl.com/LOTG-LibraryWeek

4/10: UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents Akram Khan: GIGENIS, the Generation of the Earth Indian classical dance choreographer Akram Khan will share the stage with six renowned dancers and seven live musicians in a testament to the enduring resonance of tradition in a rapidly changing world. 7:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. UCSB students: $20; GA: $48.50-$108.50. (805) 893-3535. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

FRIDAY 4/11

4/11: Numbskull & Good Medicine Present: The White Buffalo, Rose’s Pawn Shop Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jake Smith will perform his timeless songs of vivid and detailed character studies of the misfits and outsiders with troubled souls, along with support from bluegrass instrumentation and folk-rock amplification band Rose’s Pawn Shop. 8pm. Lobero Theater, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $53-$62. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

4/11: State of the City 2025 Hear directly from leaders across Carpinteria, Goleta, and S.B. and gain valuable insights into the future of our community, key developments, and exciting initiatives shaping the region. Registration and networking: 11am; program: 11:45am-2pm. Hilton S.B. Beachfront Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Member: $150; nonmember: $200. (805) 967-2500. sbscchamber.com/connect/events-calendar

4/11-4/13: Out of the Box Theatre Company Presents Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 Follow the story of Natasha Rostova as she falls for an aristocrat while awaiting the return of her fiancé from the front lines in this 2017 Tony Award–winning musical that highlights Moscow’s high society and is inspired by a scandalous slice of Tolstoy’s War and Peace Fri.-Sat.: 8pm; Sun.: 2pm. Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo. GA: free-$40: VIP: $75. Call (805) 963-0408. centerstagetheater.org

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FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE

THURSDAY

Carpinteria: 800 block of Linden Ave., 3-6:30pm

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

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

SUNDAY

Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

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

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FISHERMAN’S MARKET

SATURDAY

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

SATURDAY 4/12

4/12: S.B. Independent Backyard Brunch 2025 Enjoy food, wine, and beer from the area’s best wineries, breweries, and food purveyors, along with lawn games, and dancing to music from the Brasscals! Proceeds will benefit the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund through SBCAN, which supports local social justice and environmental journalism. VIP: noon-3:30pm; GA: 12:30-3:30pm. Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. Designated Driver: $40; GA: $75, VIP: $105. Call (805) 965-5205 or email info@ independent.com tinyurl.com/BackyardBrunch2025

4/10-4/14,4/16: SOhO Restaurant & Music

Club Thu.: Loc Dawgs and Dislocated, 8pm. $12-15. Ages 21+ Fri.: Robert Lester Folsom with Sun Child, 9pm. $25-$30. Ages 21+. Sat.: An Evening with the Pete Escovedo Orchestra, 8pm. $40-$45. Sun.: Santa Barbara Jazz Society presents: Shawn Thies, 1pm. $10-$25; The Tribe: Say Hello to “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” 7:30pm. $25-$30. All ages. Mon.: SBCC Big Band Jazz, 7pm. $15. All ages. Wed.: Garrison Starr, 7:30pm. $15-$18. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

4/10-4/13: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Thu.: Loyal Defense Workers, 5-7pm. Fri.: Cliffhangers, 7-9pm. Sat.: The Outphit, 7-9pm. Sun.: Vinny Berry, 3-5pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

4/11: Carr Winery The New Vibe, 7-9pm. 414 N. Salsipuedes St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 965-7985. carrwinery.com

4/11: Eos Lounge The Widdler, 9pm. $24.72. 500 Anacapa St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com

4/11-4/12: Lost Chord Guitars Fri.: Shawn Jones, 7pm. $16.70. Sat.: Steven McClintock & Warren Sellers with Arwen Lewis, 7pm. $16.70. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363. lostchordguitars.com

4/11-4/12: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: Free Love, 8-10pm. Sat.: The Last Decade, 8-10pm. Free. 634 State St. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

4/11-4/12: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Jimi Nelson, 9:30-11:45pm. Sat.: Tex Pistols, 8:30-11:30pm. Free. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Call (805) 686-4785. mavericksaloon.com/eventcalendar

4/11: S.B. Bowl The Avett Brothers with Charles Wesley Godwin, 7pm. $60.50-$165.50. 1122 N. Milpas St. Call (805) 962-7411. sbbowl.com

4/11-4/12, 4/15: Topa Topa Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: Will Stephens Band, 8pm. Sat.: Xangie!, 7pm. Tue.: Dead Head Revival, 6pm. 120 Santa Barbara St. Free. Ages 21+. Email hi@ topatopa topatopa.beer

4/11: Whiskey Richards Colonel Angus (AC/DC Tribute), 9-11:55pm. 435 State St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (818) 451-8206. tinyurl.com/ColonelAngus-Apr11

4/12: The Blue Owl The Cory B. Clay Acoustic Trio, 7-10pm. 5 W. Canon Perdido St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 705-0991. tinyurl.com/BlueOwl-Music

4/12: Buena Onda & Empanadas The Rhythm Industrial Complex, 6pm. 724 E. Haley St. Free. Call (805) 679-3320. buenaondasb.com

4/12-4/13: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Sean Wiggins's Birthday Bash. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan. 1:304:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 967-0066. coldspringtavern.com

4/12: Restaurant Roy The Schnack ‘n Bari Jazz Trio, 7-10pm. 7 W. Carrillo St. Free. Email lapaltasb@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/Schnack-Bari

4/12: Zaca Mesa Winery Eric Zobel, 11am-3pm. 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos. Free. Call (805) 688-9339. zacamesa.com/upcoming-events

4/14: The Red Piano Church on Monday: Celso Salim, 7:30pm. $5. 519 State St. Call (805) 358-1439. theredpiano.com

4/12: El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel’s Cinematic Speaker Series: Gustavo Arellano American journalist Gustavo Arellano will host The Cinematic Murals of Gabriel Figueroa, the cinematographer who defined the Golden Age of Mexican cinema by capturing the essence and aesthetic through chiaroscuro and creating beauty from tragedy. A film screening of John Huston’s 1964 film The Night of the Iguana will be screened across the street at the SBIFF Riviera Theater after. 10am-noon. El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, 800 Alvarado Pl. $25. (805) 845 5800. tinyurl.com/Gustavo-Arellano

4/12: April Pop-Up at Zaca Mesa Winery Come for seafood from Get Shucked Oyster Bar, wine for purchase, and live music from guitarist Eric Zobel. 11am-3pm. Zaca Mesa Winery, 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos. Free. (805) 688-9339. zacamesa.com

4/12: Lunch and Learn Series: Buddhism and Pop Culture This Buddhist service will include moments to quiet the mind, chanting of traditional texts called sutras, and hearing a dharma message followed by a screening of an episode from the Netflix comedy Grace and Frankie that explores the basics of Buddhism. Complimentary lunch with refreshments will be served. 10am-noon. Buddhist Church of S.B., 1015 E. Montecito St. Free. (805) 962-3633. tinyurl.com/Buddhism-PopCulture

4/12: State Street Scavenger Hunt Shine your buckles, boots, and garb for this scavenger hunt inspired by the real-life 1818 raid attempt by Hippolyte Bouchard, S.B.’s only pirate. Teams will explore 12 historic downtown locations and local businesses, solving trivia and uncovering the fascinating past of State Street. 1-4pm. Downtown S.B. $12. Email info@friendsofstatestreet.org friendsofstatestreet.org/scavenger-hunt

4/12: Cypress Gallery Artists Reception: Cuckoo’s Mixed Reality Nest Meet the artists inspired by how cuckoo birds make their homes in other birds’ nests. Create your own

4/12: Karpeles Manuscript Library Titanic Anniversary Event Take part in an interactive experience to commemorate the Titanic’s maiden (and only) voyage from Southampton, England, to New York on April 10, 1912. The first 50 guests will receive a “Heart of the Ocean” necklace. The exhibit shows through April 20. Sat.Sun., Tue.-Wed.: 10am-4pm. Karpeles Manuscript Library and Museum, 21 W. Anapamu St. Free-donations welcome. Call (805) 962-5322. tinyurl.com/Titanic-Event

4/12: Hard Day’s Night: A Tribute to the Beatles This SoCal tribute show will highlight three costume changes of custom-tailored looks, vintage instruments, the Liverpudlian dialect, and 30 Beatles songs that will include “Yesterday,”“Imagine,”“Twist and Shout,” and more. 7pm. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang. $40-$55. (805) 686-1789. solvangtheaterfest.org

4/12, 4/16: Crafternoon: Craft for the Earth Projects All skill levels are welcome to create paper bead bracelets, eARTh collages, and recycled litter bugs. Adults must remain with their children. Sat.: 11:30am-1pm; Wed.: 2:30-4:30pm. EE Makerspace, Art from Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. $8. Ages 5+. Call (805) 884-0459. exploreecology.org/calendar

SUNDAY 4/13

4/13:

Live Oak and Human Society Presents Film Screening and Discussion and Q&A: Katherine Stewart American journalist and best-selling author Katherine Stewart will share her thoughts and current perspective as expressed in her new book, Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy after a screening of the 2024 documentary God & Country (rated PG-13) produced by Rob Reiner that was based on her 2022 book, The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism. This event will also be live-streamed on Zoom. 2-5pm. Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta. Free. (805) 729-5026. tinyurl.com/KatherineStewart-Apr13 tinyurl.com/StewartLive-Stream

4/13: Maker Space Sunday at Mission Refill Bring your own container or purchase one to create sustainable, custom body care and home products such as body butters, bath soaks, or room sprays using bulk oils, fragrances, and botanicals tailored to your preference. Staff will guide you through this hands-on workshop. 11am-1pm. Mission Refill, 5733 Calle Real, Goleta. $7-$15. Call (805) 331-7387. missionrefill.com/collections/events

4/13: The Tribe: Say Hello to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Elton John’s iconic album will be performed from start to finish by the Tribe, a collective array of stellar singers and a collective of L.A.-based session and touring musicians. 7:30pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $25-$30. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

4/13: AHA!’s Sing It Out! Enjoy this feel-good event of the year where a dozen teen performers will each take to the stage and bust out a solo song backed by a live band to overcome their fears and challenges and accept support from peers, trusted adult facilitators, and coaches. VIP reception: 4pm; GA: 6pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Students: $16; GA: $42; VIP: $157. Call

Mask by Mitra Cline.

MONDAY 4/14

4/14: Science Pub: Perils & Promise of Cannibal Cells PhD candidate Melanie Rodriguez, who studies immune cells at the Denise Montell Lab in UCSB’s Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Department, will explain how the lab is working to harness hyperactive cellular cannibalism to treat cancer in this fun and friendly conversation. 6:30-8pm. Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 18 E. Ortega St. Free. Email csipiora@ sbnature2.org sbnature.org

TUESDAY 4/15

4/15: Menopause Happy Hour Share your menopause experience and swap tips, learn fitness and nutrition tips from an area medical expert who will answer questions, and enjoy light refreshments. 5:30-7:30pm. Loud Flower Art Company, 506 E. Haley St. Free-donations accepted. tinyurl.com/Menopause-HappyHour

4/15-4/16: UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater See a dazzling range of cultural influences and choreographic styles as the Ailey dancers merge virtuosic technique and palpable passion with Wednesday’s performance to feature founder Alvin Ailey’s beloved masterpiece Revelations. 7:30-9:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $20-$133.50. (805) 899-2222. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

WEDNESDAY 4/16

4/16: The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents Crime and Punishment: A Comedy See Dostoevsky’s turn-ofthe-century masterpiece about impoverished student Raskolnikov, who becomes a murderer in order to save his family in this 90-minute romp of a morality tale, performed by talented actors who play more than 50 zany characters, riffing on the famous novel — and all of Russian literature. The play previews on April 16-17 and runs through May 3. 7:30pm. Jurkowitz Theatre, SBCC West Campus, 721 Cliff Dr. $10-$20. Call (805) 965-5935. theatregroupsbcc.com

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EXPLORING LANGUAGE WITH PUBLIC TEXTS EXHIBITION

Written language and the layered meanings we gather from signs, symbols, and texts are deeply tied into culture, history, and our place in the world. At UC Santa Barbara, these connections are the foundation of Public Texts: A California Visual Language, a collection of works by California artists exploring the boundary between image and the written word.

Associate Professor of Print and Publication Alex Lukas who specializes in researching and teaching the art of printmaking, zines, sign-painting, and graphic design curated the show as a portrayal of California’s impact on art through these subcultures and a study of the evolution of text as tool for both communication and personal expression.

“I think a lot about how it feels like we’re reading more than ever, just because we’re always on our phones, scrolling,” Lukas said. “There’s this huge volume of text we encounter. But for me, there’s this tactility of something that is detached from the phone, that you spend time with on your couch. There’s all these different ways that we have to read, and we have historically relied on that activity.”

The collection features the works of more than 20 artists, spanning more than a half-century of California-based art playing with the use of text through painting, prints, sculpture, protest signs, and street art. On view at UCSB’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum (AD&A) through April 27, the exhibition offers a look into California’s deep-rooted connection to public art, pop culture, graffiti, activism, and technology.

Lukas said he’s particularly interested in the interplay between literal and subversive meanings of written language, and how the way things are presented or their relationship with subcultures can alter how we understand messages.

There’s the way that California graffiti culture itself a way of reclaiming public space and a message of defiance sprung from traditionally marginalized groups adopted the use of Old English lettering and other highly stylized fonts that were meant to be understood only by those on the same side of the cultural tracks.

AT UCSB AD&A MUSEUM

This same concept goes for metal band T-shirts, which can be illegible to all but those who follow the bands closely, or in the era of psychedelia posters created by legendary designer Wes Wilson whose work is featured in the Public Texts exhibition.

Wilson’s posters, known for their bright colors, highly stylized bubble text, and imagery now synonymous with hippie counterculture, became a statement in and of themselves, and a visual nod to the intended audience.

“The words don’t matter as much as communicating what people can expect,” Lukas said. “That’s the idea of like, ‘Okay, we’re holding an event, and it isn’t intended for everybody. It’s not for the squares… . This is just for the people who know what to expect when they see these posters.’ ”

Over time, this way of communicating by way of design becomes a shorthand in itself, he said. And at the same time, these meanings can be flipped, “morphed, melded, or twisted” by the people who use them.

Protest signs, he said, evolved over decades, changing from handwritten messages on cardboard to union-printed posters and everything in between. But now, there’s a clearer difference between the political and social connotations of the signs and how they were made.

“The design of protest signs has kind of just been whatever’s at hand,” Lukas said. “But thinking about how protest signs look now, there’s this shorthand where MAGA feels very different from so many protest signs of progressive, leftist, and anarchist movements that are more hand-drawn. And that difference between something that looks professional or legitimate and something that feels subversive, like it’s from the people.”

Some works featured in Public Texts delve into how technology has influenced text-based art over the decades. John Baldessari’s 1971 piece, “I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art,” reminds the viewer of a Bart Simpson–esque message scrawled in cursive over and over again, each subtly different in a way only the human hand can achieve.

Kameelah Janan Rasheed’s work combines handwritten messages written over typeset imagery, mixing methods that point back to her time growing up in East Palo Alto in the ’80s and ’90s, when she remembers Xeroxed flyers taking on a unique aesthetic as home computers became more accessible to the public. These posters, which she would see around her hometown, slowly became a hodgepodge of early default computer images alongside hand-drawn designs.

The exhibition showcases this renaissance of analog media, reflecting contemporary artists’ willingness to put down the computer and put a new spin on time-honored mediums like hand-pinstriping and sign painting.

“People got sick of drawing on the computer.,” Lukas said. “I think there’s this question of the balance between the digital and the analog, but there is an interest in the craft of drawing something by hand now that feels like such an interesting evolution from 10 or 20 years ago when everything was vinyl-printed.”

One of the newly commissioned pieces in the show, “Diamond Street to Ingalls,” was created on-site by second-

generation sign painter Rose D’Amato. She worked for five days to finish the 14-foot-tall acrylic painting, which serves as a nostalgic portrayal of a drive through her home city, complete with the front-window signs she would see driving along the two San Francisco streets.

Other works like Ozzie Juarez’s “Paradise,” Glen Rubsamen’s “Sorry, Wrong Number,” or Alfonso Gonzalez Jr.’s “Injured: I?” look plucked right out of a California street, with familiar street art, wheatpasted posters on walls, and strip-mall billboards that bring up questions of commercialism, visual communication, and navigating space.

“Part of this work, and part of looking through the show, is just navigating space so that it feels like a bus stop or a wall you’d see out driving,” Lukas said. “But it takes you outside of the car, questioning how we experience space in California outside of the mythologized automobile. It’s the stuff we’re surrounded by all the time things that we interact with probably on a day-to-day basis.” — Ryan P. Cruz

Second-generation San Francisco sign painter Rose D’Amato worked on-site to complete her latest work, “Diamond Street to Ingalls.”

Public Texts: A California Visual Language will be showing at UCSB’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum through April 27.

ALEX LUKAS

“Sorry, Wrong Number” by Glen Rubsamen, currently on display at UCSB’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum

Saturday, April 26

11:00 AM: E.1027: Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea

3:30 PM: Anselm

5:30 PM: The House / This is Not a House FREE Double Feature

Sunday, April 27

11:00 AM: Street Heroines

1:00 PM: Return to Reason: Four Films by Man Ray

(Featured Guest: Filmmaker Morgan Neville)

Paseo Nuevo Cinemas, Theater #3

$50 festival pass (Individual film tickets also available)

1:00 PM: Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

3:30 PM: Robert Irwin: A Desert of Pure Feeling

5:30 PM: Schindler Space Architect

(Featured Guest: Filmmaker Valentina Ganeva)

“I’m not here to tell people how great I am. I’m here to share my story, to say, you’re no different than I am. I was able to do it, this is how I did it.” – José Hernández

José Hernández

Reaching for the Stars: The Inspiring Story of a Migrant Farm Worker Turned Astronaut

Tue, Apr 29 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

Born into a family of migrant farmworkers, José Hernández didn’t speak English until he was 12. Yet through resilience and determination, he defied the odds – becoming an engineer, an astronaut and the first Mexican-American to travel to space.

Dr. Laurie Santos

Thriving Through Crisis: How to Foster Happiness

When the World Feels Overwhelming

Wed, May 7 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

A psychologist and an expert on human cognition, Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos discusses the tools that science provides for managing stress and building a life of happiness, even when crisis looms large.

REVELATIONS ARE AFOOT FROM ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER

CULTURAL PHENOMENON

“There’s a very unique experience that you have coming to see an Alvin Ailey concert. You come to the theater, and you get to connect with all the different dancers, the different shapes and sizes and shades. It’s all-encompassing,” said Matthew Rushing, in an interview with the Santa Barbara Independent in 2016. At that time, Rushing was hailed as one of the most prolific modern dancers of our time, filling various roles within the organization, including choreographer, principal dancer, rehearsal director, and company advocate.

The past decade has only served to solidify Alvin Ailey’s seminal role in the dance world. Rushing is now the company’s Interim Artist Director, and they return to Santa Barbara on April 15-16 with two vibrant programmatic blends of contemporary and classic movement. A UCSB Arts & Lectures presentation at The Granada Theatre, the Wednesday, April 16, program will feature founder Alvin Ailey’s beloved masterpiece Revelations. Considered a must-see masterpiece since its creation in 1960, Revelations has been seen by more people around the world than any other modern dance work.

Founded by Alvin Ailey on March 30, 1958, during a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is one of the most acclaimed dance companies in the world. With a repertory that boasts close to 300 works by more than 100 choreographers, it has performed in more than 70 countries on six continents and has been designated a “vital American Cultural Ambassador to the World” by a U.S. Congressional resolution.

The Santa Barbara program on Tuesday, April 15, includes the performance of Sacred Songs, a new choreographic work by Rushing that features music used in the original premiere of Ailey’s seminal Revelations but later omitted. Rushing and the company have resurrected and reimagined those spirituals, with the collaboration of creative associate and musical director Du’Bois A’Keen, as an offering to our need for lamentation, faith, and joy.

Though the planned debut of Sacred Songs was delayed by the pandemic, the piece made its world premiere last year at New York City Center as part

of the Whitney Museum of American Art’s exhibit Edges of Ailey, with instrumentalists and a chorus on stage. As Rushing told the Los Angeles Times, “These spirituals have such power and history, but some of them are extremely well known and important to a lot of people. We wanted to present them in a fresh way … It was amazing to be in that room, creating sounds to honor the original.”

That first evening also includes another favorite returning to the stage, Elisa Monte’s Treading, a mesmerizing duet featuring fluid, intricate movements that combine with Steve Reich’s evocative music to create an aura of mystery and sensuality. Also on the program for Tuesday is Solo by Hans van Manen, an explosive display of three dancers in a tour de force that challenges the Ailey men’s daring, agility, and grace.

In addition, that evening features Grace by Ronald K. Brown. Set to Duke Ellington’s classic “Come Sunday,” Peven Everett’s hit “Gabriel,” and the infectious pulse of Fela Kuti’s Afro-pop, Grace depicts individuals on a journey to the promised land, expanding from a single angel-like figure in white to the fireball intensity of 12 powerful dancers.

Hope Boykin’s Finding Free a collaboration by the former company member with pianist Matthew Whitaker’s original score will also be presented on Wednesday; along with Many Angels, the first world premiere for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater by Lar Lubovitch, and the finale of the two-day run will be Revelations, which has moved audiences for decades with powerful storytelling and soul-stirring music.

—Leslie Dinaberg

UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater with two separate programs on April 15-16 at The Granada Theatre (1214 State St.), at 7:30 p.m. both nights. For tickets and more information, see bit.ly/3YhZCRk. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is also holding a free community dance class at the Cabrillo Ballroom on Tuesday, April 15, 11:15 a.m. Focused on Ailey’s masterpiece, Revelations, and taught by members of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the class will encourage participants to reminisce on their own life experiences to create dance. All ages and levels are welcome. See bit.ly/3R9ywrO

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Matthew Rushing’s Sacred Songs

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STRING QUARTET OWLS LANDS AT HAHN HALL IN WEST COAST DEBUT

Inarguably, one of the contemporary highlights of the current classical season lands at Hahn Hall on Friday, April 11, with the sighting/sounding of Owls. Hosted by UCSB Arts & Lectures, this venturesome selfdescribed “inverted” quartet outta Brooklyn will be making its local debut, also its West Coast debut. Adding to the “newness” factor, the group with violin, viola, and two (count ’em) cellos released its debut album, Rare Birds, just last month.

Debuts aside, we’ve had six degrees of connection to its four gifted musicians in the 805. Cellist/composer Paul Wiancko performed in his new role in the Kronos Quartet at Campbell Hall last spring. Soon after, dynamic young violinist Alexi Kenney gave a tour de force solo performance in the dramatic Shifting Ground program, at the Ojai Music Festival last year, a festival highlight. Just last month, we heard the “other” Owls cellist, Gabriel Cabezas, with his group yMusic at Hahn Hall. Cabezas also performed Smith’s cello concerto Lost Coast at the Granada with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2022.

Which brings us to Owls, while demonstrating the variety of the musicians’ alliances on the new music scene. As compared to classical groups more formally engaged in commissioning new work and tending the fires of existing repertoire, this foursome gathered in the Brooklyn apartment of Wiancko and violist Ayane Kozasa (the fourth Owl), where they listened to favorite music and cooked up spontaneous arrangements.

Given the intuitive and impromptu nature of the quartet’s formation, the group noted in a statement, “The lack of prewritten music for our ‘inverted quartet’ configuration turned out to be liberating.”

Owls’ freshness of approach can be amply appreciated on Rare Birds. The six-track recording opens with Wiancko’s expansive rethink on the Ben E. King R&B hit “Stand by Me,” transformed into an idiom-crossing mini-epic built up from the signature first three notes of the song. But the album also includes a Baroque “greatest hit,” Francois Couperin’s infectious and familiar rearranged keyboard work Les Barricades mystérieuses and the gently Norwegian folkish Ricercar, which might serve as friendlyneutral NPR interlude music. In all, the album aims to please listeners from both sides of the serious new music aficionado/ general music lover aisle.

At the outset and along the path of their story thus far, they report, “All four of us instinctively let each other feel and be exactly who we were, with an unspoken ease of communication, trust, and a joyful, raucous abandon in our music-making.

“Our guiding principle was simple: All four of us must completely love everything we play. And so began the experiment that is Owls, with the understanding that if our principles ever felt compromised or if our feelings ever dissolved, so would the group.

“What happens when four people prioritize their love of discovering and making music together over all else? For starters, this album. This is the very music that inspired us to give our weird little side-project a name.”

In fact, the Owls sound is not so weird and, potentially, the project is not so little. Owls makes a joyous and inviting sound, a ripe and ready new variation on the string quartet theme well worth seeking out.

—Josef Woodard

See Owls in their West Coast debut on Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at Hahn Hall (1070 Fairway Rd.). For tickets and more information, see bit.ly/42aKAOt.

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TRACKING FROSTY THE ORCA

The all-white orca kept pace with its swift-swimming mom, hugging her left flank in the East Santa Barbara Channel. The unusual-looking orca was known as Frosty, and it was just 2 years old at the time, in December 2021.

There were members from three different orca pods congregating in the channel that late afternoon. Everyone on the Island Packers ferry got a great look at orca behavior, from mating and frolicking to hunting and socializing. Yet, most passengers on the boat wanted to know more about the young, creamy-white orca staying so close to its mom.

Frosty is part of the orca pod known as CA216Cs, one of many transient Bigg’s killer whale pods that constantly travel up and down the California coast. These transient pods specialize in preying upon whales, dolphins, seals, and sea lions. There’s been a record number of sightings of Frosty (it’s not known yet if Frosty is a male or female) and its pod during the winter of 2024-2025 in the Santa Barbara Channel.

“There is no way to know for sure why that specific group has lingered in the area for multiple weeks; they cannot tell us that,” said Alisa Schulman-Janiger, who has been a marine biologist, cetacean researcher, and educator for 40 years. “There’s no way to measure the abundance of various prey in the Santa Barbara Channel.”

couple hundred miles in a day during mild sea conditions.

“There’s also lots of sea lions around oil rigs,” Schulman-Janiger said. “They afford a good opportunity to train calves foraging techniques.”

The CA216Cs have been seen 12 times on the Santa Barbara Channel. The first documented sighting was on December 15, 2024. On one of the sightings, Frosty and the CA216Cs were seen less than a mile off Mesa Lane. We saw them from the Island Packers boat February 22, 2025. They were traveling at a decent pace to the northwest and up the oil rig line. They were last seen from the Condor Express, Santa Barbara Whale Watch, and Pacific Offshore Expeditions on February 23, 2025.

This Apex Predator Has Become One of the Most Recognizable Killer Whales in Our Ocean Story and Photos

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Schulman-Janiger is also the lead biologist for the California Killer Whale Project (CKWP), established in December 2019. However, she’s been studying them and archiving sightings since 1979.

She does have some theories as to why the CA216Cs have been so visible. Besides the long-established whalewatching vessels like the Condor Express and Island Packers, there are smaller, faster boats covering a lot more ground in the channel and around the Channel Islands. Santa Barbara Whale Watch and Pacific Offshore Expeditions can cover a

As impressive as these apex predators are, some pods are more well-known than others, that goes for individuals too. A female orca with an “E” naturally etched at the rear of her dorsal fin is known as the matriarch Emma, CA140. One male is known as Bumper, CA51C, because when he was young, he would gently bump into small boats. Of course, an all-white orca is going to stand out.

Unfortunately, according to SchulmanJaniger, Frosty almost certainly has Chédiak-Higashi Syndrome (CHS), which is what the captive Bigg’s killer whale calf Chimo had, as well as an orca known as Tl’uk, who possibly shares the same father with Frosty. The development of pigmentation and patterns change over time and are the same for all three juvenile orcas. Chimo was 4 years old when they died. Tl’uk was 3 years old when they passed and was born less than a year before Frosty.

The syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the

immune system and other parts of the body. It’s characterized by partial albinism, immunodeficiency, and a mild bleeding tendency. CHS damages immune system cells, making it harder for them to fight off bacteria and viruses.

“Those with this syndrome have vision issues, lowered immunity, and shorter life spans,” Schulman-Janiger said. “To my knowledge, no orca thought to have this syndrome has survived into adulthood; all have died as young juveniles. Unlike humans, they cannot be given treatment for a bone marrow transplant.”

As Frosty cut through the channel with its pod, it kept pace with its family, mostly staying in the middle of the pod. At 5 and a half years old, Frosty looked good, and its energy was high. It was thrilling seeing Frosty three years later. Frosty will be 6 years old in July or August 2025.

“Frosty has always been extremely lean,” said SchulmanJaniger. “Yet seems to have a lot of energy and has no problem keeping up with mom and a new sibling.”

Sadly, chances are that Frosty will not live into adulthood, given that rare syndrome and what has been seen in other orcas and other species with this syndrome.

“We treasure each and every encounter and getting to see Frosty living their best life,” said Schulman-Janiger. n

Frosty the orca in the Santa Barbara Channel

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The Vintage Fox Tells the Story of Family, Charm, and Love of Everything Secondhand

Nestled in a baby-blue 1906 Victorian-style bungalow between Chapala Street and West Cota Street rests The Vintage Fox, a long-standing Santa Barbara vintage staple. With large white trim and alluring bay windows, the store surely catches the eye of passersby.

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by Madeline Slogoff | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

If you’ve ever driven by, you probably pointed out the window to admire the charming cottage. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of stepping inside, you will have been transported into the meticulously curated vintage world of owner Ashley Fox.

Between grand wooden tables, porcelain dishware, and eclectic statement jewelry, The Vintage Fox has something to offer for everyone, whether you’re redecorating your entire home or hunting for a napkin set for an upcoming dinner party.

The Vintage Fox opened as Fox & Goss Antiques on De la Vina Street a decade ago. When Fox’s business partner left in 2017, she changed the name, and then moved to the current location four years ago.

“I saw this little shop, and it had a ‘For Lease’ sign in the window. I said, ‘Don’t call, don’t call you can’t afford it, you can’t afford it,’ ” said Fox, who stumbled upon the charismatic bungalow when she was on her way to D’Angelo Bakery to get a coffee with her dogs in tow.

“I called; I couldn’t afford it, but I signed the lease,” she said.

The house consists of four rooms, with each room maintaining a vastly different aesthetic, attesting to Fox’s tasteful, eclectic, and wide-ranging style. There’s a room with Vic-

torian style, one with Asian influence, one with a California western style, and one that is an elegant mix.

“I use every inch of this property. I even have stuff for sale in the bathroom,” Fox said. “I always said my grandmother in Mississippi would roll over in her grave if she knew I was selling things out of the bathroom. But I’m gonna use every inch of this space, because the rent’s high.”

With a soft Southern accent, Fox revealed her hometown as Memphis, Tennessee, where she describes herself as itching to leave after high school. After graduating, she moved to New York City, where she worked as a fit model in the Garment District.

Fox’s time in New York was short-lived, as her mother moved to Santa Barbara when Fox was just shy of 21. Once Fox began visiting Santa Barbara, she fell in love with it and quickly moved out here.

that,” she said. “It breaks my heart to think that somebody handmade something or painted it and someone would just toss it away.

She got a job at a law office downtown but became bored with Santa Barbara’s dull single scene. She almost left to move to San Francisco, but an opportune meet-cute at Joe’s with her now-husband, Dan, changed her mind. The couple married and have two grown daughters.

No two days are the same on the job for Fox. She empties out estates and sources from locals who come right into her downtown shop with vintage goods. “Every single day, there’s something new that comes in that shop,” she said.

She’s always loved decorating. When she was a teenager, “we had an upstairs room at our house in Memphis, and my mom would always tell this story, that I had this old antique wrought-iron bed that had casters on wheels. My mom would say, ‘Oh, Ashley’s redoing her room again,’ because she’d hear me pushing the bed around,” Fox laughed.

Fox attributes her love of vintage to her mother. “We always had a ton of antiques in our house. We never had anything new. I guess a better way to say it is: I don’t know when I didn’t love antiques.”

Fox’s mother, whom she describes as having maintained the essence of a quintessential Southern belle even though she has not lived in the South for decades, has been helping around the store since the beginning.

She also gushed about the unwavering support of her husband and daughters in her business endeavors. Dan helps around the shop every day, whether by conversing with customers or wherever Fox needs him.

Fox’s daughters, both based in Los Angeles and frequent visitors, help out with the social media and technology aspect of the business, as well as estate sale sorting.

Fox maintains that her favorite part of the job remains interacting with people.

“I feel like I’m a really good steward of things, and I love

“That’s probably one of the main reasons why I stay in this business. So many things get wasted now, and it just breaks my heart how wasteful people are,” Fox said.

Her ability to let go of items has helped her to sustain a successful business model and operation. “One of the only reasons I’m able to have a shop is because I’m not partial to many things,” she says, then admitting, “but the things that I love the most that are hardest to not buy or not keep in my business are lamps and children’s chairs and dishes. I have a giant affinity for those things.”

The store has satisfied her inclination toward serial redecoration. Fox describes her “decorating mode,” which sometimes leads her to staying in the store until 10 p.m. when she is in her “flow state” of decorating.

Fox’s emphasis on repurposing goods has spanned between the store and her home life. She only buys secondhand, for everything from glass milk containers to bedroom dressers, and has completely ceased her use of plastic tableware and napkins.

After 10 years of being in business, Fox describes how things have changed: “The estate sale part has grown the most dramatically, and I think that this part of the shop has stayed small and manageable.”

Most notably, Fox explains how, “when I first started the business, I had to go and find things, and now I never have to go look for things.”

Between emptying out estates to sourcing day-to-day goods that have run their course, Fox maintains that her biggest impact on the Santa Barbara community is: “I am a way for people to find new homes for their things.”

Ashley Fox (left) and Heather Kirkman

It’s My Third Stint in Santa Barbara. This Time, I’m Making It My Kids’ Hometown

This time last year, I started telling friends and acquaintances that my husband and I were moving from Seattle to Santa Barbara with our young kids.

A lot of them asked, “Why would you move to California?” I’d say, “We’re not moving to California. We’re moving to Santa Barbara.”

We arrived at the start of the school year, enrolling our 5-year-old son in TK and our 3-year-old daughter in preschool. This is the third time I’ve lived here, and this time, I’m making it my hometown.

My first stint in “the Santa Barbara–Goleta area,” as my 5-year-old calls it for unknown reasons, was as a UCSB student. The first week of freshman year, I fell off a skateboard and woke up with a concussion at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. It was all uphill from there.

hung in shame, at the Chipotle on State Street. It was drinks at Corks ’n’ Crowns with the same group that forgot to bring sleeping bags on our college camping trip, and jumping into the waves at Hendry’s the next day because the bigger the body of water, the better the hangover cure. It was playing sunset tennis at Santa Barbara High, listening to the strains of James Taylor playing the Santa Barbara Bowl.

We Pay a High Price to Live in

It was four years of house parties on Trigo, first dinner at Silvergreens and second dinner at Freebirds, Sands, walks around the lagoon, hiking Seven Falls, Bill’s Bus to Indochine, and weeknights working in the Daily Nexus office under Storke Tower. It was four years of sharing bedrooms with best friends because rent was so expensive, attempting to surf but realizing I’m meant to be a swimmer and beach-walker. It was Sublime at beach bonfires, Sundowner Special at Beachside, and that time we went camping at Jalama and forgot the sleeping bags (but remembered the 30 packs of Keystone Light).

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My second stint in Santa Barbara was in my mid-twenties. It was brunch at El Paseo and cheeseburgers at Intermezzo. It was weekends at Butterfly Beach followed by margaritas across the street; pre-work hikes at Rattlesnake Canyon; the Land Shark for twenty-something birthday parties; and chips and guac at Los Arroyos, Los Agaves, and sometimes, head

My third stint, the one I’m on now this one’s my favorite. Living in Santa Barbara is a family vacation that’s interrupted by work. It’s building sandcastles at Campus Point and collecting shells at Hendry’s, playgrounds in January, walks to and from elementary school every day of the year. It’s playdates at the Botanic Garden and Stevens Park, fishing off the pier at Goleta Beach, swimming at the Leta pool, and taking the kids for hot cocoa in Solvang when the temperature drops below 55. It’s nature walks with the kids at Ellwood Butterfly Preserve with the college camping group and their kids. It’s walking on the sand during lunch breaks, and the eight-minute drive to the most beautiful airport in the world. It’s Mt. Fuji stir-fry at Natural Café. It’s McConnell’s, which my son loves for the circular red couch and the ice cream, in that order. It’s that almost everything you need in life is between Fairview and Los Positas, and everything else is between Winchester Canyon and San Ysidro Road. It’s driving down Cathedral Oaks past the lemon groves with the windows down. It’s running into half the people you know in town, plus Josh Brolin, at Saturday soccer games at Girsh Park.

The other morning, I told my kids we were heading to the beach after breakfast. My daughter ran to gather her sand buckets and Elsa life jacket. My son groaned and said

he’d rather stay home and watch Spider-Man. Four hours later, I told them it was time to pack up their toys and leave Butterfly Beach. After splashing around in the waves, eating snacks under the umbrella, and forcing mom to dunk her head in the freezing February ocean, the kids were in the middle of digging a giant hole where the waves met the sand. My son looked at me and said, “Please let us stay. I love the beach. You were right.” He sure knows how to get an extra 20 minutes.

Of course there are problems here. There are big problems, like wildfire risk and ultra-expensive housing. There are high state income taxes worth it. I’d pay more. (Just kidding, whoever sets income taxes.) There are small problems, like the Albertsons on Calle Real and the bizarre parking situation in Old Town Goleta. There are first-world problems, like feeling guilty when the weather is perfect but you’re watching The Bachelor with the blinds shut, and the lack of a Nordstrom in town. There are the universal work and parenting problems. But somehow a 3-year-old’s whining about not wanting to brush her teeth is more manageable when you can open the back door, send her to the trampoline, and smell that Santa Barbara air, breathing in salt and sun and just a hint of tar.

I work as a writer for Redfin, reporting on housing-market trends. Much has been made of more people moving out of major California metros than into them: The state is too expensive, it’s too liberal, it’s too vulnerable to climate risk, why live there when you could buy a house three times the size for half the price somewhere else. It’s not for everyone. It is for me, though.

When I meet new people, usually fellow parents, they’ll ask: “So, what brought you to Santa Barbara?” I’ll lift my arm and gesture it in a half circle, the universal signal for “Look at all this.” Sometimes my hand will be pointing at the small waves crashing onto East Beach behind the playground, and sometimes the ocean view from the zoo’s giraffe exhibit. The other person will smile and say, “I know.” n

The good life at Butterfly Beach

Enjoying life in Santa Barbara at Hendry’s Beach

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Ampelos Vineyard Is Now Groundstar Vineyard

When botanists found a patch of Santa Ynez groundstar two years ago on Vandenberg Space Force Base, the penny-sized plant which was thought to likely be extinct turned into an inspirational story of rediscovery and rebirth. There were similar feels in the Santa Barbara wine world last fall, when it was announced that Peter and Rebecca Work were selling their Ampelos Vineyard the first in the country to be certified as both biodynamic and organic to Chiara Shannon and Joseph Brent, a couple also hellbent on putting sustainability first.

Now the 25-acre Ampelos is being renamed as Groundstar Vineyard, a direct nod to the surprise success of that tiny native species. “That story really stuck with me,” said Shannon, who’s worked in various facets of the California wine industry sales, consulting, wellness for about 20 years. “It’s a great story of resilience, and it combines the ground and the stars, which ties directly to regenerative farming.”

Building upon the Works’ biodynamic ways which they pioneered in the Sta. Rita Hills two decades ago Shannon and Brent are intent on getting Groundstar officially certified as a regenerative property. That’s considered the upper tier of earth-friendly farming pro-

tocols today, incorporating techniques that support the surrounding ecosystems, sequester carbon, and rebuild soils into healthy, dynamic, and even living organisms. The urge is to be a net benefit to the environment, not just a neutral or not-so-bad farmer.

“We both fully buy into the regenerative culture for farming,” said Brent, an attorney by day. “We believe this is the future. Agriculture has to go in this direction. Hopefully this can make a positive change, because as a society, we are really hurting ourselves.”

To chart that path, they enlisted the services of Jordan Lonborg, who spearheaded the certification parameters while working at Tablas Creek in Paso Robles. “We brought him in as our first move,” said Shannon. After starting to consult with Groundstar in December, Lonborg left Tablas to join the team at Coastal Vineyard Care, whose founder Jeff Newton was a major force in the original Ampelos Vineyard. (The mostly retired Newton can be found occasionally poking around the vineyard again these days too.) The shift to Groundstar also cleared up potential licensing issues and brand confusion down the road, as Peter and Rebecca Work are continuing to make wine mostly from this vineyard under the name Ampelos Cellars. Though the plan for now is to sell grapes to other vintners and not make their own wine,

the new name opens the door wider for Shannon and Brent to one day do just that, or perhaps launch a line of olive oil or even gin.

When the couple started looking for a wine country getaway more than five years ago, buying a vineyard was not in the plans. Originally from Los Angeles, Shannon went to college and started her wine career in the Bay Area, working in sales while developing her Mindful Wine consulting business and a wellness reputation as “The Yogi Sommelier.” She met Brent in San Francisco, where the Chicago native was working as a personal injury attorney. (He’s developed a knack for fighting SoCal Edison, so his workload just exploded with the likely Eaton Fire cases.)

“When I moved back to Los Angeles, Santa Barbara County was ripe for discovery,” said Shannon of her return in 2014, which led to hosting yoga and wine days at Solminer, Pence, Beckmen, and elsewhere. “It’s kind of hard not to fall in love.”

As their search for a wine country home stalled, they heard about the Ampelos Vineyard being for sale, and everything clicked. They closed on the 82-acre ranch last June, but didn’t take over the vineyard part of the business until after the harvest to avoid confusion with grape clients. The 25 acres of vines are mostly planted to pinot noir but also include syrah, grenache, viognier, and riesling.

It’s been a rocky rather than welcoming few months of getting to know the place. The day they were scheduled to move items from their Eagle Rock home was the day the Eaton Fire broke out. As evacuation warnings were being issued, the movers showed up. “That was tooth-grinding,” said Brent.

Their goal is to be up here every weekend. “It’s become my full-time focus,” said Shannon, who said she’s learning a ton all the time. “This is just so much. It’s like a firehose.”

Brent is very interested in the farming, and is pursuing plans to not till every other row in the vineyard going forward, to prune slightly differently, and to bring back the chickens, with larger livestock coming in the future. Shannon is looking for projects even beyond the vines, perhaps to start a native plant or a monarch butterfly sanctuary. They’re already connecting to likeminded organizations like White Buffalo Land Trust and the Los Padres ForestWatch, whose fundraiser they are hosting on May 4.

“We see the vineyard as part of the bigger picture,” said Shannon. “There are so many cool things we can do, it’s just crazy. It’s not about sitting on the mountain doing it on your own. We want to be welcoming and support others.”

See groundstarvineyard.com.

Joe Brent & Chiara Shannon (left) purchased Ampelos Vineyard from Rebecca & Peter Work.

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That’s what is on the menu for this year’s Backyard Brunch, our annual midday soiree to enjoy eats, drinks, and live music from the Brasscals, with proceeds going to the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund. Under the umbrella of SBCAN and in honor of the renowned Santa Barbara activist, the Mickey Flacks Fund has

supported the work of numerous young journalists on our staff as well as specific editorial projects related to progressive issues.

The lineup includes 16 food and drink purveyors, from bagel makers and French bakers to Mexican, Greek, and American cuisine, with ample wine, beer, and coffee to keep everyone properly hydrated.

For the full details and to buy tickets, see sbindytickets.com.

Lagerville, the beloved annual premier lager event, is back and bigger than ever. On Saturday, April 12, more than 60 craft breweries will be pouring some of the finest lagers from across the state and country. Guests will have the unique opportunity to sample delightful pours and talk to the brewers of these world-class lagers.

Attendees will also experience the unique sense of community of the festival and meet other beer lovers.

“I never have a single bad beer. This festival, everyone is bringing their A-game; they are bringing something interesting; everything is top notch,” said Sean Laidlaw of Russian River Brewing Co.

A ticket to Lagerville includes a souvenir glass, sampling from all of the breweries on-site, and unique insight into the industry.

In previous years, there have also been fun and friendly competitions between the breweries for the coveted titles of best light and dark lager,

people’s choice, best overall brewery, and more, to make for a lighthearted environment. Previous winners include Grains of Wrath, Institution Ale, Templin Family Brewing, Faction Brewing, Alvarado Street, Enegren Brewing, and Green Cheek Beer, among others.

The finest nationwide pours will be accompanied by live entertainment by False Puppet, Jacob and The Good Vibes, and DJ Peetey, as well as a variety of merchant and food trucks to fit out the day.

Lagerville will take place at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. (45 Industrial Wy.) in Buellton on Saturday, April 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. VIP tickets are $65 and include an hour early entry at 11:30 a.m. and access to VIP beers poured that are not available to general admission attendees. General admission tickets are $55 and include entry at 12:30 p.m.

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Lagerville is back at Figueroa Mountain Brew Co. in Buellton on April 12.

Tasty offerings from 16 food and drink purveyors will keep our bellies stuffed and our glasses full.

SANTA BARBARA CULINARY EXPERIENCE’S 2025 LINEUP

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SANTA BARBARA CULINARY EXPERIENCE’S 2025 LINEUP REVEALED

This year’s Santa Barbara Culinary Experience is aiming to provide the most diverse range of food and drink offerings to date, with more than 60 separate classes, tours, tastings, meals, and more already lined up for the May 10-18 celebration.

“This year’s Santa Barbara Culinary Experience is our most ambitious yet, featuring an extraordinary lineup of events that truly reflect the spirit and bounty of our region,” said Jamie Knee, director of the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, in a press release.

Tickets Now on Sale for More than 60

BY MATT KETTMANN

Founded in 2019 as the West Coast face of the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, the SBCE toasts the food, drink, and farming bounty of Santa Barbara County, which is where the famous television chef and author spent the last years of her life.

The first SBCE celebration, scheduled for March 2020, had to be canceled due to COVID, and the second was online-only. But this will be the fourth annual inperson SBCE since 2022, which in addition to a number of smaller events, includes a large gathering at the Grand Wine Tasting on Saturday, May 17. That’s when dozens of wineries and restaurants come together at El Presidio State Historic Park to share their bottles and bites.

Child would certainly be enthused by this year’s lineup, which includes everything from classes on butter, caviar, baking, and single-origin coffee to meals featuring Alice Waters and SpaceX’s Chef Travis Westrope, who cooks for the company at Vandenberg. There are classes for children as well, and the offerings are only expected to grow as May gets closer.

See sbce.events/events for a full list of events and tickets.

Matt Kettmann serves as a volunteer member of SBCE’s advisory committee.

FOOD & DRINK

EL MESÍAS

The Choral Society & Orchestra conducted by JoAnne Wasserman with soloists Christina Bristow, Christina Pezzarossi, JJ Lopez & Colin Ramsey

Matt Kettmann moderates a panel of winemakers at a prior Grand Tasting event.

The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience Grand Tasting takes place at the Presidio again in 2025.

Backyard Brunch

April 12, 2025

12:30pm-3:30pm (VIP Access at 12 pm)

Rancho La Patera & Stow House in Goleta

VIP and General Admission

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Enjoy SIPS and BITES FROM OUR

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Backyard Brunch is a fundraiser to support the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund which directly supports our coverage of social justice, housing, and environmental issues, all of which were important to Mickey Flacks - a fierce and tireless advocate for them during her lifetime. Read articles supported by the Flacks Fund at independent.com/mickeyflacks SPONSORED

FOOD & DRINK

The Ellwood Is Open for Lunch

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he Ellwood restaurant opened at Goleta Beach in February in the former home of Beachside Bar-Café, offering dinner to big crowds. Reader Harley tells me that the eatery is now open for lunch as well. The Sandwiches & Entrées menu includes the burger (two four-ounce patties, new-school American cheese, onion, pickle, steak sauce, fries), BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato, house chips), chicken club (bacon, lettuce, tomato, house chips), spicy crispy chicken sandwich (Parker House bun, pickle, peppercorn aioli, house chips), tuna melt (marble rye, tuna, newschool American cheese, house chips), prime hanger steak sandwich (chimichurri, Peppadew pepper, fries), fish and chips (tartar sauce, steak fries), salmon (couscous, arugula, Peppadew pepper), cioppino seafood bucatini (tomato and saffron clam sauce, bay scallop, shrimp, mussels), and fusilli alla vodka (‘Ndjua sausage, Calabrian chile, vodka sauce). The full menu is available online at theellwood.com.

NEW STATE STREET THAI: Last February, I broke the news that a new Thai restaurant is coming to the Filipino Community Building at 425 State Street, the former home of Zen Yai Thai Cuisine. Readers Steve H. and Brendan tell me that the name of the new eatery appears on an ABC sign in the window: Siam Street Food. “Our restaurant brings the essence of Thai cuisine straight to your table,” says their website, siamstreetfoodsb.com. “With every dish, we aim to honor the rich culinary traditions of Thailand while giving you a warm, welcoming environment to explore the flavors of this incredible culture.”

TWO ISLA VISTA UPDATES: Reader Brendan tells me that the Red Pepper Express at 966 Embarcadero del Mar in Isla Vista appears to be gone, as the space now has a sign with a new name: “Chop Chinese Food,” although it doesn’t look like the new place is open yet. Brendan also says that at 6556 Pardall Road in Isla Vista Pardall, next to Hana Kitchen, there is a place called “Ai Cha,” which is apparently a boba tea shop. An article in the Daily Nexus alleges there are two robots that are supposed to make boba and noodles, but the online ordering doesn’t show any noodle dishes, just drinks.

MILPAS RUSTY’S PIZZA UPDATE: A 90-unit apartment complex proposed for 418 North Milpas Street called “Milpas Gardens” is being reviewed by the Santa Barbara City Planning Commission. If this project is approved, Rusty’s Pizza Parlor at 414 North Milpas Street will be demolished and be replaced by this new housing. There is no word yet if Rusty’s Pizza plans to relocate to a different address or perhaps occupy some of the new retail space on the ground floor of the proposed Milpas Gardens.

John Dickson’s reporting can be found every day online at SantaBarbara.com. Send tips to info@SantaBarbara.com

SEASIDE SENSATION:

Ellwood restaurant, which has offered dinner at Goleta Beach since their February grand opening, now includes lunch service.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by

Rob Breszny

WEEK OF APRIL 10

ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Life is asking you to be a source of generosity and strength for the people and animals in your sphere. I hope you will exude maximum amounts of your natural charisma as you bestow maximum blessings. Soak up the admiration and affection you deserve, too, as you convey admiration and affection to others. Here’s a secret: The more you share your resources, help, and intelligence, the more of that good stuff will flow back your way.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): Ceramicist Jun Hamada says that trying to force harmony into her art leads to sterile work. “The most beautiful pieces come from the moments I stop trying to make them beautiful,” she notes. “They emerge from embracing the clay’s natural tendencies, even when they seem to fight against my intentions.” I recommend her approach to you in the coming weeks. Your best results may emerge as you allow supposed flaws and glitches to play an unexpected part in the process. Alliances might benefit, even deepen, through honest friction rather than imposed peace. What will happen when you loosen your attachment to enforced harmony and let life’s natural tensions gyrate?

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Gemini-born Frank Lloyd Wright (18671959) was a prolific architect who orchestrated many daring designs. Among his most audacious experiments was a project to build a house over a waterfall in Pennsylvania. “It can’t be done!” experts said. But he did it. Before he was ready to accomplish the impossible, though, he had to spend months studying the site’s natural patterns. I bring this to your attention, Gemini, because I believe you are ready to consider your own equivalent of constructing a house over a waterfall. Prepare well! Do your homework!

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): In the early phase of his illustrious career as a photographer, Edward Weston (1886-1958) cultivated a soft-focus, romantic style. But he ultimately converted to stark, uncompromising realism. “The camera,” he said, “should be used for recording life, for rendering the very substance and quintessence of the thing itself.” If there is anything about you that prefers warm, fuzzy illusions over objective, detailed truth, I suggest you switch emphasis for a while. If you like, you can return to the soft-focus approach in June. But for now, a gritty, unsentimental attitude will be essential to your well-being.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Here’s my mini-manifesto about change, just in time for a phase when change is most necessary and possible for you. (1) Real change is often a slow and subtle process. There may be rare dramatic shifts, but mostly the process is gradual and incremental. (2) Instead of pushing hard for a short time, you’re more likely to change things by persistently pushing with modest strength for a sustained time. (3) Rather than trying to confront and wrestle with a big problem exactly as it is, it’s often more effective to break the seemingly insurmountable challenge into small, manageable pieces that can be solved one at a time through simple efforts.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Textile artist Mei Zhang wondered if the synthetic dyes she used on her fabrics were limited. Might there be a wider variety of colors she could use in her creations? She discovered that her grandmother, using age-old techniques, had produced hues that modern dyes couldn’t replicate. “The most sustainable path forward,” Zhang concluded, “often involves rediscovering what we’ve forgotten rather than inventing something entirely new.” I recommend that counsel to you, Virgo. The solution to a current challenge might come from looking back instead of pushing forward. Consider what old approaches or traditional wisdom you might call on to generate novelty. Weave together fresh applications with timeless principles.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The moon rises about 50 minutes later every day, and always at a slightly different place on the horizon. The amount of light it shows us is also constantly in flux. And yet where and how it will appear tomorrow or 10 years from today is completely predictable. Its ever-changing nature follows a rhythmic pattern. I believe the same is true about our emotions and feelings, which in astrology are ruled by the moon. They are forever shifting, and yet if we survey the big picture of how they arise, we will see their overall flow has distinct patterns. Now would be a good time for you to get to know your flow better. See if you can detect recurring motifs. Try to develop more objectivity about how your precious emotions and feelings really work. If you do this correctly, you will deepen and enhance the guiding power of your precious emotions and feelings.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Research reveals that interludes of productive uncertainty may strengthen our brain’s neural pathways even more so than if we consistently leap to immediate comprehension. The key modifier to this fortifying uncertainty is “productive.” We must be willing to dwell with poise in our puzzlement, even welcome and enjoy the fertile mystery it invokes in us. Neurobiologist Aiden Chen says, “Confusion, when properly supported, isn’t an obstacle to learning but a catalyst for understanding.” These ideas will be good medicine in the coming weeks, dear Scorpio.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Persian American author Haleh Liza Gafori translates the poetry of 13th-century Sufi mystic Rumi. One of their joint books is titled Gold. She writes, “Rumi’s gold is not the precious metal, but a feeling-state arrived at through the alchemical process of burning through layers of self, greed, pettiness, calculation, doctrine all of it. The prayer of Sufism is ‘teach me to love more deeply.’ Gold is the deepest love.” That’s the gold I hope you aspire to embody in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. You are in a resplendently golden phase when you have more power than usual to create, find, and commune with Rumi’s type of gold.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The coming weeks will be an excellent time to reframe the meaning of “emptiness” in your life. To launch your quest, I will remind you that quiet interludes and gaps in your schedule can be rejuvenating. Sitting still and doing nothing in particular may be a good way to recharge your spiritual batteries. Relieving yourself of the pressure to be endlessly active could be just what you need to open up space for fresh possibilities.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There was a time, many years ago, when I consulted a divinatory oracle every day of my life. Sometimes it was the Tarot or the I Ching. I threw the Norse runes, did automatic writing, used a pendulum, or tried bibliomancy. Astrology was always in the mix, too, of course. Looking back on those days, I am amused at my obsession with scrying the future and uncovering subconscious currents. But employing these aids had a wonderful result: It helped me develop and fine-tune my intuition and psychic powers which, after all, are the ultimate divination strategy. I bring this to your attention, Aquarius, because I believe you now have an enhanced power to cultivate and strengthen your intuition and psychic powers.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): The fovea is the part of the eye that enables sharp vision. Humans have just one kind of fovea, which gives them the ability to see clearly straight ahead. Eagles have both a central and peripheral fovea. The latter gives them an amazing visual acuity for things at a distance. This extra asset also attunes them to accurately detect very slow movements. I suspect you will have a metaphorical semblance of the eagle’s perceptual capacity in the coming weeks, Pisces. You will be able to see things you wouldn’t normally see and things that other people can’t see. Take full advantage of this superpower! Find what you didn’t even know you were looking for.

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The medical assistant provides medical and administrative support to the physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurses, and licensed vocational nurses. Will assist, perform or provide limited support for the following: exams, procedures, taking vitals, perform point‑of‑care lab testing, checking in/out patients, filling out necessary paperwork, taking phone/electronic messages and following directives from the clinicians. The medical assistant will also act as a medical chaperone. Will perform autoclave and laundry duties, and run errands as needed. Reqs: High School diploma or equivalent. Current CPR certification/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Licenses/Certifications: Certification with one of the following agencies: Master’s American Association of Medical Assistants (AMA) American Medical Technologists (AMT) California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CCBMA) Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Note: Applicants without a proper certification will not be considered. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse and Adult Dependent Abuse. Student Health requires that clinical staff must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before the start date. To comply with Santa Barbara County

Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Per California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 5199 Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard requires; upon hire and annually thereafter Tuberculosis (TB) screening for all employees. The method of testing is determined by past medical history and any current symptoms. Per Cal/OSHA regulations and UCSB Campus Policy, all UCSB personnel who use respiratory protection equipment shall be included in the UCSB Respiratory Protection Program and required to complete respirator fit testing upon hire and annually thereafter, completed by UCSB Environmental Health & Safety. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Work hours may include Thursday evenings from 10am‑7pm. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $25.43/hr ‑ $30.39/hr. Full Hourly Range: $25.43/hr ‑ $31.60/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 #70317

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(TB) screening for all employees. The method of testing is determined by past medical history and any current symptoms. Per Cal/OSHA regulations and UCSB Campus Policy, all UCSB personnel who use respiratory protection equipment shall be included in the UCSB Respiratory Protection Program and required to complete respirator fit testing upon hire and annually thereafter, completed by UCSB Environmental Health & Safety. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $101,100/year ‑ $146,700/ year. Full Salary Range: $101,100/ year ‑ $192,300/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 lawOpen until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #69547

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Note: Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $30.91 to $32.41/hour. The full salary range is $30.91 to $44.37/hour. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 75944

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ADMINISTER OF ESTATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: ALBERTA WILLIAMS No.: 25PR00135

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

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

THE PETITION requests that (name): TERRY WILLIAMS 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.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/15/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB5 Room: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93101. ANACAPA DIVISION.

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 3/19/2025 by Monica Buenrostro ,Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: George E. Robinson, Esq.; 2900 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson, NY 89052; 702‑451‑2055 Published: Mar 27. Apr 3, 10 2025. NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY ANN JENKINS No.: CASE:25PR00013

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MARY ANN JENKINS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: SCOTT SANDER in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): SCOTT SANDER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION 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: 5/8/2025 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.

NOW HIRING

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 4/2/2025 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: April 10, 17, 24 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JUDITH L. BENNETT No.: 25PR00148

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

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Country that’s officially the “Most Serene Republic”

Former small iPods

MM 22. Stadium cheer 23. The whole thing 24. “No Hard Feelings” band The ___ Brothers 25. Initials for home projects 26. Band known for elaborate videos 28. Thurston Howell ___ of “Gilligan’s Island” 30. Segment between “Eat” and “Love”

Bird warble

Voice actor Blanc

___ carte

“The Jungle” novelist Sinclair

“American Fiction” actress

35mm camera initials

“Luck ___ my side”

Animation collectible

On vacation

V 56. No longer minor

2013 disaster film portmanteau 58. “The Color Purple” protagonist 59. “Dallas Buyers Club” Oscar winner Jared 60. Of majestic proportions

61. Road repair stuff

62. Wilson of “Cars”

63. “Peter Pan” pixie nickname

Down

1. Cocktail with cranberry juice, informally

2. Moving van rental company

3. Hair care product

4. “Children of Blood and Bone” author Adeyemi 5. “Not even!”

“Part of Your World” singer

Suffix for Earth or finger 8. Air freshener target 9. Battery for smoke detectors

Deliver a lecture

Not just once 15. Places for big-name players 16.

University of Alabama cheer

Subsequently

Member of the Jackson 5

One with a way with words

Peeved

“Don’t Stop ___ You Get Enough”

Fruit resembling a lemon

“CHiPs” costar Estrada

LEGALS (CONT.)

BENNETT, JUDITH LEE BENNETT

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

THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): STEPHEN C. SCHWEITZER 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: 05/29/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: Five (5) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107. Anacapa Division.

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

Para más información en cómo este cambio impactará su factura, descargar esta notificación en español en el sitio Web de SCE www.sce.com/avisos

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY’S REQUEST TO INCREASE ELECTRIC RATES FOR THE COST OF CAPITAL PROCEEDING APPLICATION 25-03-012

Why am I receiving this notice?

On March 20, 2025, Southern California Edison (SCE) filed its Cost of Capital application (Application 25-03-012) requesting to increase its authorized cost of capital for utility operations for 2026 with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) The authorized cost of capital determines how much money SCE is allowed to collect in rates as a return on its invested capital. SCE’s proposal is summarized below:

from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 10/11/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Margaret V. Barnes, Barnes & Barnes 1900 State Street, Suite M Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑687‑6660 Published: April 10, 17, 24 2025. FBN ABANDONMENT

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: CATERING

CONNECTION: 512 Laguna St. A Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 10/01/2024 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2024‑0002293. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Catering Connection Inc. (same address) The business was conducted by an A Corporation. Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 18, 2025 Signed by: URSULA O NEILL/ OWNER Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 3/18/25, FBN 2025‑0000733, E72. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

Barbara, CA 93101; Jack K Azar PO Box 241 Summerland, CA 93067 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 2, 2025. Filed by: JACK AZAR/FOUNDING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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: 2024‑0000654. Published: Mar 20, 27. Apr 3, 10 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SENSO ROOTS CHILDCARE: 7210 Del Norte Dr Goleta, CA 93117; Leniam V Roldan (same address) Cinthia C Roldan (same address) This business is conducted by A Married Couple Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 16, 2025. Filed by: LENIAM VITELIO ROLDAN with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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 E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0000641. Published: Mar 20, 27. Apr 3, 10, 2025.

of Santa Barbara County on Feb 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: 2025‑0000487. Published: Mar 20, 27. Apr 3, 10, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

SURVIVORS: 2043 Mountain Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Winfield Shiras (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 18, 2014. Filed by: WINFIELD SHIRAS/SOLE PROPRIETOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 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: 2024‑0000494. Published: Mar 20, 27. Apr 3, 10 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2025‑0000571

The following person(s) is doing business as:

KING TIDE STUDIOS, 1513

KOWALSKI AVE SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of SANTA BARBARA.

is/are doing business as: DIGI‑FLEX SOLUTIONS: 5320 Carpinteria Ave Unit B Carpinteria, CA 93013; Marcos A Chavez 5320 Carpinteria Ave Unit 54 Carpinteria, CA 93013 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 1, 2025. Filed by: MARCOS CHAVEZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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 E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000631. Published: Mar 20, 27. Apr 3, 10 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LAH CONSULTING: 1163 Ginger Place Santa Barbara, CA 93455; Lisa A Hoston (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 1, 2025. Filed by: LISA A HOSTON with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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: 2025‑0000653. Published: Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

The CPUC will determine a reasonable capital structure (financial plan), the costs of long-term debt (loans and financial obligations over one year), and an appropriate rate of return on common equity (profit for SCE shareholders). If the CPUC approves SCE’s requested cost of capital SCE’s authorized revenue would increase by approximately $381.6 million or 2.2% beginning January 1, 2026 This will impact your monthly bill

Why is SCE requesting this rate increase?

SCE is required to file a cost of capital application every three years unless otherwise directed by the CPUC. Cost of capital proceedings attempt to set a utility’s authorized rate of return at a level that is adequate to enable the utility to attract investors to fulfill its public service obligation SCE’s requested rate of return will enable it to attract capital needed to provide safe, reliable, resilient, and ready service to its customers given that SCE faces unique and elevated risks as compared to other investment options The adopted cost of capital will be applied to capital investments authorized in SCE’s General Rate Case (GRC) application as well as other applications.

How could this affect my monthly electricity rates?

If SCE’s rate request is approved by the CPUC, the average non-CARE residential monthly bill using 500 kWh per month would increase by approximately $3.59 or 2.1% per month in 2026

The average CARE residential monthly bill with the same monthly usage would increase by approximately $2.25 or 2.1% per month in 2026.

How does the rest of the process work?

The Application will be assigned to a CPUC Administrative Law Judge who will consider proposals and evidence presented during the formal hearing process. The Administrative Law Judge will issue a proposed decision that may adopt, modify, or deny SCE’s Application. Any CPUC Commissioner may sponsor an alternate decision with a different outcome. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon by the CPUC Commissioners at a public CPUC Voting Meeting.

Contact the CPUC

Parties to the proceeding may review the Application, including the Public Advocates Office. The Public Advocates Office is an independent consumer advocate within the CPUC that represents customers in order to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. For more information about the Public Advocates Office, please call 1-415-703-1584, email PublicAdvocatesOffice@cpuc.ca.gov, or visit www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.gov

Please visit apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2503012 to submit a comment about this proceeding on the CPUC Docket Card. Here you can also view documents and other public comments related to this proceeding. Your participation by providing your thoughts on SCE’s request can help the CPUC make an informed decision.

If you have questions about CPUC processes, you may contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at:

Email: public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov

Phone: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free)

Mail: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office

505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102

Please reference SCE 2026 Cost of Capital Application A.25-03-012 in any communications you have with the CPUC regarding this matter. Where can I get more information?

Contact SCE

If you have any questions about SCE’s request, you may contact them at:

Email: case.admin@sce.com

Phone: (626) 302-0449

mail at: Southern California Edison Company

Attn: Case Administrator

A.25-03-012 – 2026 Cost of Capital

P.O. Box 800 Rosemead, CA 91770

A copy of the Application and any related documents may also be reviewed at www.sce.com/applications

NUTRITION: 30 Tinker Way Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Gina D Moor (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 28, 2025. Filed by: GINA MOORE/REGISTERED DIETITIAN

NUTRITONIST with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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 E72. FBN Number: 2024‑0000658. Published: Mar 20, 27. Apr 3, 10 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SKIP AHEAD CONSULTING INC.: 5511 Ek11 St. Suite D Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Skip Ahead Consulting 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 Feb 19, 2025. Filed by: LUPITA SOLIS/ OPERATIONS MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on mAR 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: 20245‑0000691. Published: Mar 20, 27. Apr 3, 10 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE LEGACY LOUNGE: 1117 State Street Santa

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GROCERY OUTLET OF ORCUTT at 1620 E Clark Avenue, Suite 102 Orcutt, CA 93455; A‑Z Family Market 5607 Verner Oak Ct Sacramento, CA 95841. This business is conducted by A Corporation. Signed by: BRYAN LEE LUTZ/PRESIDENT Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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). FBN Number: 2025‑0000582. E30. Published: Mar 20, 27, Apr 3, 10, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VIVA PARTY DELIGHTS 1210 Cacique St, Unit 30 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Yaritza Lopez Francisco PO Box 30972 Santa Barbara, CA 93130 This business is conducted by An Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NA. Filed by: YARITZA LOPEZ FRANCISCO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 07, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E57. FBN Number: 2025‑0000356. Published: Mar 20, 27. Apr 3, 10, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLARITY COLONICS SANTA BARBARA 1205 De la Vina Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Samara Jade (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 NA. Filed by: HALEY PARKER/OWNER with the County Clerk

Ordinance 5246

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 50, Licensing of Cannabis Operations, of the Santa Barbara County Code.

Passed, approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, on this 1st day of April 2025, by the following vote:

Ayes: Supervisors Lee, Capps, Hartmann, Nelson and Lavagnino

Noes: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

MONA MIYASATO

CLERK OF THE BOARD

By: Sheila de la Guerra – Deputy Clerk

NOTE: A complete copy of Ordinance Nos. 5246 is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and is available for public inspection and copying in that office in accordance with the California Public Records Act, Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1.

MALACHI ISAACS, 1513

KOWALSKI AVE SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE /s/ MALACHI ISAACS, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/03/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/25 CNS‑3905768# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ALAMAR DENTAL IMPLANT CENTER: 2780 State Street, Ste 3 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Roy E. Mintzer (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 1, 1998. Filed by: ROY E. MINTZER/CEO/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 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 E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0000560. Published: Mar 20, 27. Apr 3, 10 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FRESH SPACE SOLUTIONS SB INC: 1629 Fresh Space Solutions SB Inc. PO Box 91809 Santa Barbara, CA 93190 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 12, 2025. Filed by: NANCY D’AMATO/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 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 E66. FBN Number: 2024‑0000445. Published: Mar 20, 27. Apr 3, 10 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IGEEKSOLDTOWN: 5760 Hollister Ave Goleta, CA 93117; Adrian I Juarez Huerta (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 10, 2025. Filed by: ADRIAN I JUAREZ HUERTA/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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 E63. FBN Number: 2024‑0000645. Published: Mar 20, 27. Apr 3, 10 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COLLABORATION CAFE: 528 W Los Olivos Apt 16 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Dan V Kimbal (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 4, 2025. Filed by: DAN VANCE KIMBAL/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 4, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000583. Published: Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RIVIERA PLUMBING LLC: 55 S Kellogg Ave Goleta, CA 93117; Riviera Plumbing LLC 166 Geary St Ste 1500 San Francisco, CA 94108 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 2, 2025. Filed by: CUYLER KITTLE/OWNER/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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: 2025‑0000646. Published: Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CENTRAL COAST MEDICAL ASSOCIATION: 5380 Overpass Rd. 836 Goleta, CA 93117; Santa Barbara County Medical Society 5142 Hollister Ave PMB 143 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 Jul 1, 2023. Filed by: DANA GOBA/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 3, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000580. Published: Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2025‑0000602 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MINCITAR ELECTRICAL SERVICES, 6480 BROWN ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93434 County of SANTA BARBARA ARMANDO MINCITAR, PO BOX 639, GUADALUPE,

LEGALS (CONT.)

S/ ARMANDO MINCITAR, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/06/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk

3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/25

CNS‑3899896#

SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

CAFE: 801 Shoreline Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Palacinka LLC 519 E Sola St Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NA. Filed by: OLIVER PIHLAR/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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 E67. FBN Number: 2025‑0000699. Published: Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: BLACKTHORN: 958 Cheltenham Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Julianne Cox (same address) Alexandra S Grant (same address) This business is conducted by A General Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 1, 2020. Filed by: JULIANNE

COX/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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 E72. FBN Number: 2025‑0000700. Published: Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TINY FRIENDS DAY CARE: 410 N L St Lompoc, CA 93436; Jazmin Martinez Dirzo (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 10, 2025. Filed by: JAZMIN

MARTINEZ DIRZO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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 E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0000655. Published: Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SCOTTIE AND SONS: 335 Matthew Way Unit 105 Buellton, CA 93427; Ross R Beardsley (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 11, 2025. Filed by: ROSS R BEARDSLEY/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 14, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000655. Published: Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA SEAFOOD COMPANY: 1807 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Augustine M Brace (same address) Reyn Clayton 3894C Via Real Carpinteria, CA 93103; Dylan Root (same address) This business is conducted by A General Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: AUGUSTINE BRACE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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: 2025‑0000667. Published: Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MADCAP CREATIVE: 423 W. Gutierrez St #9

Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Kathryn D Esnard (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 23, 2019. Filed by: KATHRYN DREW ESNARD/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara

County on Feb 24, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E63. FBN Number: 2025‑0000499. Published: Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MD4 CONVENTION 2026: 129 Los Aguajes Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Multiple District Four California Lions Club International PO Box 157 French Camp, CA 95231 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant

commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 4, 1955. Filed by: SHURENE REHMKE/BOOKKEEPER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 13, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR THE 2025 ARTERIAL PAVEMENT PROJECT

City Project Number: N/A

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000698. Published: Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TRACI LYNN’S CONSIGNMENT & BOUTIQUE: 240 E. Hwy 246, Suite 103B Buellton, CA 93427; Traci Lynn Filippin 1672 Eucalyptus Drive Drive B Solvang, CA 93463‑2110 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 18, 2025. Filed by: TRACI

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Goleta (“CITY”), invites sealed bids for the above stated project and will receive such bids via electronic transmission on the City of Goleta Planet Bids portal site until May 12, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Late proposals will be rejected. No exceptions.

Copies of the Contract Documents and the Proposal Forms for bidding the project, may be obtained from the PlanetBids Website: https://pbsystem.planetbids.com Proposals which do not acknowledge addendums to the project documents will be rejected.

All communications relative to this project shall be conducted through PlanetBids. Questions about alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications, or estimate must be asked before bid opening. After bid opening, the CITY does not consider these questions as bid protests.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at N/A.

It is required that the Bidders have fully inspected the Project site in all particulars and become thoroughly familiar with the terms and conditions of the Bid Plans and Special Provisions and local conditions affecting the performance and costs of the Work prior to bidding and it is recommended that this be done prior to attending this meeting.

Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1773, the City has ascertained the General Prevailing Rate of Wages in the County in which the work is to be done to be as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California. Contractor is hereby made aware that information regarding prevailing wage rates may be obtained from the State Department of Industrial Relations and/or the following website address: https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/2025-1/PWD/Southern.html. The Contractor is required to post a copy of the applicable wage rates at the job site. Attention is directed to Section 7 “Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public” of the Standard Construction Specifications.

The California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) implemented amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulations (“Regulation”) which are effective on January 1, 2024 and apply broadly to all self-propelled off road diesel vehicles 25 horsepower or greater and other forms of equipment used in California. A copy of the Regulation is available at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2022/off-roaddiesel/appa-1.pdf. Bidders are required to comply with all CARB and Regulation requirements, including, without limitation, all applicable sections of the Regulation, as codified in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations section 2449 et seq. throughout the term of the Project. Bidders must provide, with their Bid, copies of Bidder’s and all listed subcontractors the most recent, valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (“CRC”) issued by CARB. Failure to provide valid CRCs as required herein may render the Bid non-responsive.

Bidders must be registered on the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids portal in order to receive addendum notifications and to submit a bid. Go to PlanetBids for bid results and awards. It is the responsibility of the bidder to submit the bid with sufficient time to be received by PlanetBids prior to the bid opening date and time. Allow time for technical difficulties, uploading, and unexpected delays. Late or incomplete bids will not be accepted.

Bid must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a money order, a certified cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond executed by an admitted surety, made payable to CITY. The bid security shall be an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total annual bid amount included with their proposals as required by California law.

Note: All bids must be accompanied by a scanned copy of the bid security uploaded to PlanetBids. The original security of the three (3) lowest bidders must be mailed or submitted to the office of the City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, California 93117, in a sealed envelope and be received or postmarked within three (3) City working days after the bid due date and time for the bid to be considered. The sealed envelope should be plainly marked on the outside, “SEALED BID SECURITY FOR

2025 ARTERIAL PAVEMENT PROJECT.”

The Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) per California Labor Code Section 1771.4, including prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship employment standards. Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion will also be required. The CITY hereby affirmatively ensures that all business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion in any consideration leading to the award of contract.

In accordance with the California Public Contract Code 20103.5 when federal funds are involved in local agency contracts, no bid shall be invalidated by the failure of the bidder to be licensed in California at the time of bid opening. However, at the time of award, the selected contractor shall be properly licensed in accordance with the laws of the State and the City of Goleta. Contractor shall possess a valid Class A - General Engineering Contractor license prior to award of Contract. Said license shall be maintained during the contract period. It is the Bidder’s and Contractor’s responsibility to obtain the correct Contractor’s licenses. Bidders shall be skilled and regularly engage in the general class or type of work called for under this contract.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Price. Each bond shall be in the forms set forth herein, shall be secured from a surety company that meets all State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and that is a California admitted surety insurer.

Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the DIR. No Bid will be accepted, nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project. Failure to provide proof of the contractor’s current registration pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 may result in rejection of the bid as non-responsive.

The Contractor Company, including the Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) for the Contractor Company, shall demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years’ experience successfully performing projects of substantially similar type, magnitude, and character of the work bid. The CITY reserves the right to reject all bids, reject any bid that is not responsive to the invitation, or to waive any minor irregularity and to take all bids under advisement for a period of up to ninety (90) working days. Failure to provide proof of the Contractor’s current registration pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code may result in rejection of the bid as non-responsive. Failure to comply with enforcement provisions pursuant to Section 1771.4 of the Labor Code may result in a determination that the Bidder is not responsible.

Bids shall remain open and valid for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the Bid Deadline. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by CITY to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the CITY to make payment of retention to an escrow agent.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) provides a toll-free “hotline” service to report bid rigging activities. Bid rigging activities can be reported Mondays through Fridays, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Telephone No. 1-800-424-9071. Anyone with knowledge of possible bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities should use the “hotline” to report these activities. The “hotline” is part of the DOT’s continuing effort to identify and investigate highway construction contract fraud and abuse and is operated under the direction of the DOT Inspector General. All information will be treated confidentially, and caller anonymity will be respected.

Any protest to an intended award of this contract shall be made in writing addressed to the City Clerk prior to the award. Any protest may be considered and acted on by the City Council at the time noticed for award of the contract. To request a copy of the notice of agenda for award, please contact the City Clerk cityclerkgroup@ cityofgoleta.org or register on the CITY’s website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

Published: Santa Barbara

CITY OF GOLETA

Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk

LEGALS (CONT.)

LYNN FILIPPN/OWNER/OPERATOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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: 2025‑0000770. Published: Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: HIP BRAZIL: 381 Mesa Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Hip Enterprises, LLC PO Box 90645 Santa Barbara, CA 93190 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 8, 2005. Filed by: VANESSA

A. ISAAC/DIRECTOR/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 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: 2025‑0000488. Published: Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WINDOW SANTA BARBARA: 701 Chapala Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Win Santa Barbara LLC 1901 Lincoln Ave Venice, CA 90291 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 28, 2024. Filed by: ARTHUR MADIKIANS/SENIOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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 E72. FBN Number: 2025‑0000721.

Published: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2025‑0000737

The following person(s) is doing business as:

1. HUBBLE, 2. HUBBLEHQ, 430 S FAIRVIEW, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93117, County of SANTA BARBARA.

YARDI SYSTEMS, INC.,430 S FAIRVIEW, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93117;State of Inc./Org./Reg. CALIFORNIA

This business is conducted by a Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 16, 1984 /s/ ARNOLD BRIER, SECRETARY, DIRECTOR

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Design Review Board

Hybrid Public Hearing – In Person and via Zoom Goleta City Hall – Council Chambers 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, CA 93117 Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 3:00 P.M.

ATTENTION: The meeting will be held in person and via the Zoom platform. The public may also view the meeting on Goleta Channel 19 and/or online at https://www.cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Design Review Board (DRB) of the City of Goleta will conduct a public hearing for the projects listed below, with the date, time, and location of the DRB public hearing set forth above. The agenda for the hearing, including how to participate virtually in the hearing via a Zoom link, will also be posted on the City website at least 72 hours before the hearing (www.cityofgoleta.org).

For Conceptual Review: Hangar 5 placement and rehabilitation of an airport hangar and two new Quonset huts

115 Castilian Drive (APN 073-150-025) Case No. 22-0031-DRB

New two-story dwelling on a vacant lot 5 Violet Lane (APN 077-141-053) Case No. 22-0042-DRB

For Conceptual/Preliminary/Final Review:

T-Mobile Signage & California Environmental Quality Act 167 N Fairview Avenue (APN 077-170-042) Case No. 25-0002-DRB

Sutter Health Signage & California Environmental Quality Act 89 S. Patterson Avenue (APN 071-220-026) Case No. 25-0012-DRB

Sutter Health Signage & California Environmental Quality Act 122 S. Patterson Avenue (APN 065-050-034) Case No. 25-0011-DRB

Off The Charts Signage & California Environmental Quality Act 5631 Calle Real Avenue (APN 069-160-057) Case No. 24-0017-DRB

PUBLIC COMMENT: Interested people are encouraged to provide public comments during the public hearing in person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the Design Review Board meeting agenda. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing by emailing the Planning and Environmental Review Department at PERmeetings@ cityofgoleta.org. Written comments will be distributed to the Design Review Board and published on the City’s Meeting and Agenda page.

FOR PROJECT INFORMATION: For further information on the project, contact Mary Chang, at (805) 961-7567 or mchang@cityofgoleta.org. For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez at (805) 562-5500 or mmartinez@cityofgoleta.org. Staff reports and documents will be posted approximately 72 hours before the hearing on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org

In accordance with Gov. Code Section 65103.5, only non-copyrighted plans or plans that the designer has given permission have been published on the City’s website. The full set of plans is available for review at the Planning Counter during counter hours or by contacting the staff member listed for the item 805-961-7543.

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

Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in the hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 961-7505 or cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements.

Publish: Santa Barbara Independent 4/10/25

County on 03/18/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/25

CNS‑3907788# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SFM VISTA DEL MAR PROPERT MANAGEMENT: 6549 Pardall Rd., Suite #C Goleta, CA 93117; Valerie L Sweatt (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 Mar 1, 1988. Filed by: VALERIE L SWEATT/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 20, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000759. Published: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

CONNECTION: 512 Laguna Street, Suite 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 Mar 12, 2025. Filed by: CHARLIE

SCHAFFER/MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 31, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E73. FBN Number: 2025‑0000842. Published: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

FITNESS AND TRAINING: 400 Storke Rd, 8062 Goleta, CA 93118; Estrella Wellness Group LLC PO Box 8062 Goleta, CA 93118 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 6, 2025. Filed by: ANTHONY

ESTRELLA/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 6, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000611. Published: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

TESORO: 1501 San Andres St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Jorge Ordonez Ayala 518 W Figueroa St Santa barbara, CA 93101 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: JORGE ORDONEZ

AYALA with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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 E24. FBN Number: 2025‑0000744. Published: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: CALI FAB: 7360 Hollister Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93117; Daniel Barba (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 31, 2025. Filed by: DANIEL BARBA/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 31, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E63. FBN Number: 2025‑0000836. Published: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: POULIN SOLUTIONS, MATTHEWAVIATION, POULIN SAFETY: 2939 Lomita Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Matthew P Poulin PO Box 30041 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 Mar 31, 2025. Filed by: MATTHEW P

POULIN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 31, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E72. FBN Number: 2025‑0000832. Published: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: YETZ’S DELI: 901 Embarcadero Del Mar, Ste 102 Goleta, CA 93117; Dank Bowl Kitchen 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 Feb 21, 2025. Filed by: DANIEL DUNIETZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 27, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000552. Published: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: OAK AND OLIVE TREE CARE LLC,OAK AND OLIVE: 2912 Las Positas Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Oak And Olive Tree Care LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: EDWARD VALDEZ/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 27, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E72. FBN Number: 2025‑0000815. Published: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2025‑0000818

The following person(s) is doing business as: NOVA BRIAR, 2443 RUBEL WAY APT J SANTA MARIA, CA 93455, County of SANTA BARBARA. JESSICA DAWN BARRINGTON, 2443 RUBEL WAY APT J SANTA MARIA, CA 93455

This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE /s/ JESSICA DAWN BARRINGTON, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/27/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/25

CNS‑3908014# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN2025‑0000738

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Merit Pharmaceutical, 2. Merit Pharmaceuticals, 3. US Wholesale Drug Distributors, 2611 N San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90065 County of LOS ANGELES

Merit Healthcare International, Inc., 2611 N San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90065

This business is conducted by a Corporation

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/13/1978. Merit Healthcare International, Inc. S/ Evone Farha, Vice President, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/18/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/25

CNS‑3909808# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2025‑0000727

The following person(s) is doing business as: GRAPHITIC ENERGY, 600 WARD DRIVE, SUITE A, GOLETA, CA 93111 , County of SANTA BARBARA. CZERO, INC., 600 WARD DRIVE, SUITE A, GOLETA, CA

93111;State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DELAWARE

This business is conducted by A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec 15, 2024 /s/ STEVEN SWOOGER, VICE PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/17/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/25

CNS‑3910238# SANTA BARBARA

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2025‑0000714 The following person(s) is doing business as: DESKPASS, 430 S FAIRVIEW, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of SANTA BARBARA. YARDI SYSTEMS, INC., 430 S FAIRVIEW, GOLETA, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec 19, 2024 /s/ ARNOLD BRIER, SECRETARY, DIRECTOR

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/14/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/25

CNS‑3910551# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IVY & ELDER: 634 San Marino Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Ivy And Elder 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 Mar 12, 2025. Filed by: VANESSA MEDINA/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 14, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000707. Published: Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CRIMSON ARMS: 1425 Robbins Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; MJR Arms And Supplies 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 Mar 20, 2025. Filed by: MICHAEL J RODRIGUEZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 24, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000780. Published: Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE WELL: 2350 Lillie Avenue Summerland, CA 93067; Big Daddy’s Antiques PO Box 1238 Summerland, CA 93067 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 26, 2020. Filed by: STEVEN SHANE BROWN/OWNER & FOUNDER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 31, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000843. Published: Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WINE CASK, THE WINE CASK, INTERMEZZO BY WINE CASK, INTERMEZZO: 813 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; SB Wine Cask 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 Aug 05, 2009. Filed by: JOHN O’NEIL/MANAGER with the

County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 4, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000586. Published: Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GILMORE GOLF LLC: 410 W Canon Perdido St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Gilmore Golf 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 Feb 10, 2025. Filed by: BRIAN LANGLO/SOLE MEMBER/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 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: 2025‑0000534. Published: Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RGA, RMTE: 112 El Paseo Santa Barbara, CA 93101; RMTE 432 Los Verdes Drive 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 Jan 01, 2025. Filed by: RYAN MILLS/PRESIDENT/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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: 2025‑0000800. Published: Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GUINTO’S AUTOMOTIVE: 5940 Matthews St Goleta, CA 93117; Emmanuel Guinto 1134 E. Haley St Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 23, 2025. Filed by: EMMAUNUEL GUINTO/BUSINESS OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 27, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000820. Published: Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HUCKABEE & ASSOCIATES: 8640 National Blvd Culver City, CA 90232; Rachlin Partners, Inc. 801 Cherry St Suite 500 Fort Worth, TX 76102 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 01, 2025. Filed by: NICOLE MANGINO/CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 3, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0000871. Published: Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ALL ABOUT SENIORS GROUP: 3868 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93105; All About Seniors Real Estate (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 03, 2020. Filed by: TERESA DIMOND/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 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 E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000719. Published: Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JACOBS CONSULTING: 1021 San Diego Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Todd A Jacobs (same address) Kathryn P Jacobs

LEGALS (CONT.)

(same address) This business is conducted by A Married Couple Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 03, 2025. Filed by: TODD JACOBS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 3, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E73. FBN Number: 2025‑0000885. Published: Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAMINS 2 DREAMS: 313 North St Santa Barbara, CA 93436; Kalawashaq Wine Cellars, Inc PO Box 461, Lompoc, CA 93438 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 30, 2018. Filed by: MIREIA TARIBO TENA/CFO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 24, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000792. Published: Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: 805 CONCRETE LLC: 206 La Pita Pl Buellton, CA 93427; 805 Concrete, 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 Jan 01, 2020. Filed by:

KYLE LEWIS/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 4, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0000888. Published: Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

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

TECHNOLOGIES, MIMESIS MEDIA: 5410 Hanna Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Dean I Nevins (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 20, 2021. Filed by: DEAN

NEVINS/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 31, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000839. Published: Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EVERBRITE RELIABLE CLEANING COMPANY: 432 Old Coast Hwy Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Ashley M Lazaro Mejia (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 01, 2025. Filed by: ASHLEY

LAZARO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 1, 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: 2025‑0000846. Published: Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN2025‑0000816

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mama Thrive, 3131 Calkins Road #403, Los Olivos, CA 93441 County of SANTA BARBARA Rebecca Christine Burditt, 3131 Calkins Road #403, Los Olivos, CA 93441

This business is conducted by an Individual

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/04/2024. S/ Rebecca Christine Burditt

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/27/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/25

CNS‑3866296#

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN2025‑0000817

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

SYV WEALTH ADVISORS 1050 Edison St., Suite A, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 County of SANTA BARBARA SANTA YNEZ VALLEY WEALTH ADVISORS LLC, 1050 EDISON ST, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460

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. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY WEALTH ADVISORS LLC S/ BRADLEY SICOFF, MANAGING MEMBER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on N/A.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/25

CNS‑3904174#

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2025‑0000822

The following person(s) is doing business as:

PROPERTY PAYMENT‑RENT, 430 S FAIRVIEW SANTA BARBARA, CA 93117, County of SANTA BARBARA.

YARDI SYSTEMS, INC., 430 S FAIRVIEW SANTA BARBARA, CA 93117; CALIFORNIA

This business is conducted by A CORPORATION.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOV 01, 2009 /s/ ARNOLD BRIER, SECRETARY

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/27/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk

4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/25

CNS‑3911799#

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

NAME CHANGE

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: MOLLY MARIE

CARLISLE

CASE NUMBER: 25CV01286

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: MOLLY MARIE CARLISLE

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: MOLLY MARIE

CARLISLE

PROPOSED NAME: MOLLY MARIE

MILLER

Notice of Hearing April 30, 2025, 8:30 am, DEPT: SM1, SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 312 East Cook Street, Building E. Santa Maria, CA 93454, COOK DIVISION A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 MARCH 6, 2025, JUDGE Patricia L. Kelly of the Superior Court. Published Mar 20, 27. Apr 3, 10 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: STEPHANIE ANN ROBERSON CASE NUMBER: 25CV01361

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: STEPHANIE ANN

ROBERSON 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: STEPHANIE ANN ROBERSON PROPOSED NAME: STEPHANIE ANN BOSHERS

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 MARCH 17, 2025, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: EMILY ELYSE CANFIELD CASE NUMBER: 25CV01409 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: EMILY ELYSE CANFIELD

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: EMILY ELYSE CANFIELD PROPOSED NAME: EMILY ELYSE CHANDLER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL

(Hybrid Public Hearing – In Person and via Zoom) April 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Annual Adjustments for User Fees and Charges for FY 2025/26

ATTENTION: The meeting will be held in person and via the Zoom platform. The public may also view the meeting on Goleta Channel 19 and/or online at https://cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goleta City Council will conduct a hybrid public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution modifying the City of Goleta User Fees and Charges Schedules. The User Fees schedules include but are not limited to all City service, permitting and user fees with the exception of Developer Impact Fees. As of April 10th, 2025, a list of proposed fees will be available for public viewing during normal business hours at the City of Goleta Office, at 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA. The date, time, and location of the City Council public hearing are set forth below. The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

HEARING DATE/TIME: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 5:30 PM

LOCATION: Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA, 93117 and Teleconference Meeting; this meeting will be held in person and via Zoom (with detailed instructions for participation included on the posted agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENT: Interested persons are encouraged to provide public comments during the public hearing in person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the City Council meeting agenda. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing by emailing the City Clerk at CityClerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Written comments will be distributed to the Council and published on the City’s Meeting and Agenda page.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Please see the posted agenda, available on Thursday, April 10, 2025, on the City of Goleta’s website www.cityofgoleta.org For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez at (805) 562-5500 or mmartinez@cityofgoleta.org

Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the City Clerk at (805) 961-7505 or email cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing is required to enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 MARCH 17, 2025, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:ELISABETH ANN BECKER

CASE NUMBER: 25CV01490

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: ELISABETH ANN

BECKER 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: ELISABETH ANN BECKER

PROPOSED NAME: ELIZABETH ANN BECKER

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Bids open at 2:00 PM on May 1, 2025, for:

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 May 12, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, ANACAPA DIVISION A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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

LOWER MISSION CREEK REACH 2B-2 DEBRIS RACK REPAIR PROJECT COUNTY PROJECT NO. 23STM1-S05C

General project work description:The Project generally consists of providing, and the installation of metal debris barriers and concrete repairs.

Project location description:The WORK occurs in the City of Santa Barbara within Flood Control District easements on private property. The project is located at the end of De La Vina Street north of US Highway 101 east and adjacent to Mission Creek. Access for the project is located at 317 Chapala Street.

Plans, Specifications, and Bid Book are available at no charge at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874

The County encourages the participation of DBEs as defined in 49 CFR 26. You are encouraged to employ craftsmen and other workers from the local labor market whenever possible to do so. Local labor market is defined as the labor market within the geographical confines of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California.

PlanetBids https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874

Complete the project work within 40 Workings Days

The estimated cost of the project is $200,000

A non-mandatory pre-bid job walk is scheduled for Wednesday April 16, 2025 @ 11:00 AM. Bidders interested in attending are to meet at the project site located at the Santa Barbara County Flood Control District Mission Creek access point on or about 200 De La Vina Street (Dead end north of US Highway 101).

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

For each bid all forms must be filled out as indicated in the bid documents. The entire Bid Book must be submitted to PlanetBids when you bid.

Prevailing wages are required on this Contract. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Obtain the wage rates at the DIR website, https://www.dir.ca.gov/

The Bidder shall possess a Class A General Engineering Contractor license or a combination of Class C licenses which constitute the majority of the work in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code at the time that the Bid is submitted. Failure to possess the required license(s) shall render the Bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to award of the Contract to any bidder not possessing said license.

Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications, or estimate must be submitted as a bidder inquiry by 2:00 PM on Friday April 25, 2025. Submittals after this date will not be addressed. Questions pertaining to this Project prior to Award of the Contract must be submitted via PlanetBids Q&A tab.

Bidders (Plan Holders of Record) will be notified by electronic mail if addendums are issued. The addendums, if issued, will only be available on PlanetBids, https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities and/or inconsistencies in a bid, and to make awards to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it may best serve the interest of the OWNER.

By order of the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Flood Control & Water Conservation District this project was authorized to be advertised on June 4, 2024

Walter Rubalcava, P.E.

Deputy

Director - Flood Control

Publish Dates: April 03, 2025, and April 10, 2025

LEGALS (CONT.)

petition. Dated NC, JUDGE Colleen

K. Sterene of the Superior Court. Published Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF

NAME: JOHN ALAN BROWN

CASE NUMBER: 25CV01517

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: JOHN ALAN BROWN 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: JOHN ALAN BROWN

PROPOSED NAME: GLEN ALAN

CASEBEER

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 MARCH 18, 2025, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:JEFFREY MARROQUIN

CASE NUMBER: 25CV01425

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: JEFFREY MARROQUIN

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: JEFFREY MARROQUIN

PROPOSED NAME: JEFEREY MARO

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 May 12, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 5, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, CIVIL 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 03/18/2025, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterene of the Superior Court. Published Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:JADE ARMENTA ROWE CASE NUMBER: 25CV01641 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: JADE ARMENTA ROWE

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: JADE ARMENTA ROWE

PROPOSED NAME: AMELIA JADE ROWE

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 May 19, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 5, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 State Street, 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 03/24/2025, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterene of the Superior Court. Published Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 2025.

1ST AMENDED IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:SVETLANA DOLEV

CASE NUMBER: 25CV01800

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: SVETLANA DOLEV 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: YAROSLAVA MURZINA

PROPOSED NAME: YARA DOLEV

10:00 am, DEPT: SB‑5, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 State Street, 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 04/01/2025, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterene of the Superior Court. Published Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

AMENDED IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SAMANTHA JOY

LANDIS CASE NUMBER: 25CV00675 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: SAMANTHA JOY LANDIS

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: SAMANTHA JOY

LANDIS

PROPOSED NAME: JUNE JOY LANDIS

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, CIVIL 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 03/24/2025, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterene

Esté es un anuncio de que sus tarifas pueden cambiar. Para más detalles en español llame al 1-800-342-4545.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY REQUEST TO INCREASE RATES AND REVENUES FOR THE COST OF CAPITAL PROCEEDING APPLICATION FILING A.25-03-011

Why am I receiving this notice?

On March 20, 2025, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas®) filed its Cost of Capital Application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requesting a new rate of return for 2026-2028

If the CPUC approves this request, the overall authorized rate of return will increase from 7.49% to 8.15%, which will result in an estimated $117.12 million revenue increase SoCalGas will recover the cost in gas rates beginning January 1, 2026 This will impact your monthly bill.

Why is SoCalGas requesting this rate increase?

SoCalGas is required to file its Cost of Capital Application every three years. In this proceeding, SoCalGas requests that the CPUC determine the appropriate rate of return necessary to attract capital at reasonable rates and compensate the utility for business, regulatory, and financial risks. Rate of return is the weighted average cost of debt, preferred stock, and common equity.

How could this affect my monthly gas rates?

If SoCalGas’ request is approved by the CPUC, SoCalGas’ rates for gas service will increase The average residential gas monthly bill using 36 therms per month would increase by approximately $1.37 or 1.8% per month in 2026 This estimate does not necessarily reflect the changes you may personally see on your bill. Changes in individual bills will also depend on how much gas each customer uses. A summary of gas rate changes that would result from this application are provided below.

Summary of Illustrative Gas Class Average Rates

of the Superior Court. Published Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: MEGHAN POSCH CASE NUMBER: 25CV01628

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: MEGHAN POSCH 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: SCARLETT CLAIRE

POVEY

PROPOSED NAME: SCARLETT CLAIRE

POSCH

PRESENT NAME: ELEANOR ANN POVEY

PROPOSED NAME: ELEANOR ANN POSCH

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 MARCH 19, 2025, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING ‑

How does the rest of this process work?

PETITIONER: TRISHA JEAN WEBB

RESPONDENT: RYAN PLANT

OTHER PARENT/PARTY: RYAN

DOUGLAS PLANT

CASE NUMBER: 15FL00809

TO: RYAN PLANT, Respondent

A COURT HEARING WILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS: 05/07/2025 1:30PM DEPT

3 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100

ANACAPA ST. SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 ANACAPA DIVISION

WARNING to the person served with the Request for Order: The court may make the requested orders without you if you do not file a Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (form FL‑320), serve a copy on the other parties at least nine court days before the hearing (unless the court has ordered a shorter period of time), and appear at the hearing. (See for FL‑320‑INFO for more information.)

Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 01/24/2025 by Laura Wenny, Deputy. Published: Mar 27. Apr 3, 10, 17 2025.

SUMMONS

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): GINA M. AUSTIN, an individual; AUSTIN LEGAL GROUP, a professional corporation, LARRY GERACI, an individual, REBECCA BERRY, an individual; JESSICA MCELFRESH, an individual; YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): AMY SHERLOCK, an individual and on behalf of her minor children, T.S. and S.S., ANDREW FLORES, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center(www.courtinfo.ca. gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. !ADVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en el formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede

This application will be assigned to a CPUC Administrative Law Judge who will consider proposals and evidence presented during the formal hearing process. The Administrative Law Judge will issue a proposed decision that may adopt SoCalGas’s application, modify it, or deny it. Any CPUC Commissioner may sponsor an alternate decision with a different outcome. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon by the CPUC Commissioners at a public CPUC Voting Meeting.

Contact CPUC

Parties to the proceeding may review SoCalGas' application, including the Public Advocates Office The Public Advocates Office is an independent consumer advocate within the CPUC that represents customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. For more information, please call 1-415-703-1584, email PublicAdvocatesOffice@cpuc.ca.gov, or visit PublicAdvocates.cpuc.ca.gov

Please visit apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2503011 to submit a comment about this proceeding on the CPUC Docket Card. Here you can also view documents and other public comments related to this proceeding. Your participation by providing your thoughts on SoCalGas's request can help the CPUC make an informed decision.

If you have questions about CPUC processes, you may contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at:

Email: Public.Advisor@cpuc.ca.gov

Phone: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-2074

Mail: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102

Please reference Application A.25-03-011 in any communications you have with the CPUC regarding this matter.

Where can I get more information?

If you have questions about SoCalGas’ request, you may contact them using the methods below. Contact SoCalGas

A copy of the Application and any related documents may also be reviewed

LEGALS (CONT.)

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): San Diego County Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

CASE NO: (Número del Caso): 37‑2021‑0050889‑CU‑AT‑CTL

DATE (Fecha): 12/29/2021. Clerk, by (Secretario) /s/ Elizabeth Reyes, Deputy (Adjunto)

Published: Mar 20, 27. Apr 3, 10 2025.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): KEN VENTURA, also known as KENNETH MARK VENTURA, an individual; and, DOES, 1 through 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): THOMAS ELSNER, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center(www.courtinfo.ca. gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. !ADVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en el formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web

de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 o más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Santa Barbara Superior Court 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101

CASE NO: (Número del Caso): 24CV07130

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): Christina Vanarelli, CHRISTINA VANARELLI, INC., APLC, 674 County Square Dr., Ste, 304, Ventura, CA 93003. Tel (805) 507‑0664

DATE (Fecha): 12/18/2024. Clerk, by (Secretario) /s/ Narzralli Baksh, Deputy (Adjunto)

Published: Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

AMENDED SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

ORDINANCE NO. 6

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JAMIE ELIASON, an individual, FRUITION ENDEAVORS, GP, an unincorporated company,; and DOES 1‑25, inclusive

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ORDINANCE OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE CACHUMA OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BOARD AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5

FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 20200 THROUGH 20207 OF THE WATER CODE

RECITALS

A. Sections 20200 through 20207 of the Water Code of the State of California provide for an alternate method by which members (Directors) of the Governing Board may be compensated for their work and services in carrying out their duties as Directors and in carrying out the business of the Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board.

B. The Governing Board has, by adoption of Ordinance No. 5 on February 26, 2024, elected to fix the compensation of its Directors pursuant to Water Code Sections 20200 through 20207 (the “Ordinance”).

C. The Governing Board has by the adoption of this Ordinance elected to amend Ordinance No. 5.

D Notice of a Public Hearing as a part of the Governing Board’s regular meeting held on March 31, 2025 was published pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code and Section 20207 of the Water Code (the “notice”).

E. Proof of Publication of said Notice in the Santa Barbara Independent on March 13, 2025 and March 20, 2025 has been filed with the records of the regular meeting held on March 31, 2025.

F. The Public Hearing on the adoption of this Ordinance was held on March 31, 2025 prior to the adoption of this Ordinance as required by Section 20203 of the Water Code.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board, Paragraph 1 is amended to read as follows:

1. As provided in Water Code Section 20201, the compensation of each member of the Governing Board (or their alternate) shall be the sum of $215 for each day of attendance at a regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors, or for each day’s service rendered as a member of the Board by request of the Board. The compensation fixed by this Ordinance shall be for no more than a total of ten (10) days in any calendar month.

2. As provided in Water Code Section 30507, each Director shall be reimbursed for any expenses incurred in the performance of any duty required or authorized by the Governing Board, in addition to the compensation provided for in Section 1 above.

3. This Ordinance repeals any prior action of this Board providing for any automatic increases in the compensation of the Board, as of the effective date of this Ordinance.

4. This Ordinance shall be effective sixty (60) days following its adoption.

5. This Ordinance shall be published one time within ten (10) days following its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Governing Board of the Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board on this 31st day of March, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES: Hayman, Hanson, Holcombe

NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Sneddon

/s/P. Holcombe, President, Cachuma Operation & Maintenance Board

ATTEST: I, Janet L. Gingras, Secretary of the Cachuma Operation & Maintenance Board DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 6, adopted on the 31st day of March, 2025 by the Board of Directors, and that the same has not been amended or repealed.

/s/J.L. Gingras, Secy/Gen. Mgr. 3/31/2025

Cachuma Operation & Maintenance Board

Published April 10, 2025

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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): Santa Barbara Superior Court, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101.

CASE NO: (Número del Caso): 24CV06630

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): David Phillips; 2648 International Blvd, Ste. 115, Oakland, CA 94601; Tel (415) 272‑2240 DATE (Fecha): 2/13/2025. Clerk, by (Secretario) /s/ Preston Frye, Deputy (Adjunto) Published Apr 10, 17, 24. May 1 2025.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, May 6, 2025 County Administration Building Board Hearing Room Fourth Floor 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara CA, 93101 The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual TRUTH Act Report and Community Forum will be heard by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter in the Board of Supervisor’s Hearing Room at County Administration Building, Board Hearing Room Fourth Floor, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Anyone interested in the matter is invited to speak in support or in opposition. Written comments can be sent to: Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, c/o Clerk of the Board, 105 East Anapamu Street, 4th Floor, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, or review the Board Agenda at https://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 for alternative options. Written comments are also welcome and may be emailed to sbcob@countyofsb.org

Please see the posted agenda available on the Thursday prior to the hearing at https://santabarbara.legistar.com/calendar.aspx for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged, or the item may be continued.

To review the Board Agenda Letter and related documents, please visit the County website at https://santabarbara.legistar.com/calendar.aspx or contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 for alternative options. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 p.m. on Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240.

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA DE LA JUNTA DE SUPERVISORES Martes 6 de mayo de 2025 Edificio de la Administración del Condado Sala de Audiencias de la Junta Cuarto Piso 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Bárbara CA, 93101 La reunión comienza a las 9:00 a.m.

POR EL PRESENTE SE LE NOTIFICA que el reporte anual del TRUTH Act y foro comunitario serán escuchados por la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Santa Bárbara, el Martes 6 de mayo de 2025, a las 9:00 a.m. o poco después, en la Sala de Audiencias de la Junta de Supervisores en Edificio Gubernamental Joseph Centeno Betteravia, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa María, CA.

Se invita a cualquier persona interesada en el asunto a hablar a favor o en contra. Los comentarios por escrito se pueden enviar a: Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Santa Bárbara, a/c Secretario de la Junta, 105 East Anapamu Street, 4th Floor, Santa Bárbara, CA, 93101, o revisar la Agenda de la Junta en https://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx o ponerse en contacto con el Secretario de la Junta al (805) 568-2240 para obtener opciones alternativas. También se aceptan comentarios por escrito y se pueden enviar por correo electrónico a sbcob@countyofsb.org

Por favor, consulte la agenda publicada disponible el jueves anterior a la audiencia en https://santabarbara.legistar.com/calendar.aspx para obtener un horario más específico para estos puntos. Sin embargo, el orden de la agenda puede ser reorganizado o el asunto puede ser aplazado.

Para revisar la Carta de la Agenda de la Junta y los documentos relacionados, por favor visite el sitio web del Condado en https://santabarbara.legistar.com/calendar.aspx o póngase en contacto con el Secretario de la Junta al (805) 568-2240 para obtener opciones alternativas. En cumplimiento con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, si necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta reunión, por favor comuníquese con el Secretario de la Junta de Supervisores antes de las 4:00 p.m. del viernes previo a la reunión de la Junta. Para obtener información sobre estos servicios, por favor póngase en contacto con el Secretario de la Junta al (805) 568-2240.