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Sustainable Heart

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Sat, May 2 / 6 PM (note special time) / UCSB Campbell Hall

“The foremost ambassador of contemporary chamber music.” Polar Music Prize Citation

MacArthur Award-winning Choreographer A.I.M by Kyle Abraham

Tue, May 12 / 7:30 PM / Granada Theatre

“Lush movement, infectious music, and magnetic dancers.” The New York Times

Featuring Music by Philip Glass (Philip Glass will not be performing.)

Performed by Timo Andres, piano and Taylor Mac, spoken word with special guest appearances by Lucinda Childs and San Francisco Girls Chorus Sun, May 17 / 7 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

Timo Andres Taylor Mac

Lucinda Childs West Coast Premiere

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Mornings unfold at your pace. Afternoons bring conversation, movement or quiet moments in the garden. At Vista Del Monte, each day reﬂects how you choose to live. With engaging programs, welcoming spaces and time to enjoy what matters most, life here feels both relaxed and full, shaped by your interests, your rhythm and your sense of possibility.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

We had a blast connecting with you at the Earth Day Festival this past weekend. Thank you for stopping by the Independent’s booth to spin our prize wheel and chat with us! If you stopped by our booth, you probably picked up the newest edition of our annual Santa Barbara Green Guide magazine.

“The thing I love most about the Santa Barbara Green Guide is that it’s all good news. Not the hollow, schmaltzy type, but real, thoroughly reported stories about the progress we’re making to protect the environment. Like venues and festivals successfully reducing trash by the ton; an exciting effort to plant food, medicine, and native habitat on neglected urban land; and a new form of ‘biocontrol’ that battles invasive ivy with flies instead of pesticides. Even the recipes aren’t fluff they feature ingredients from a local organic farmer who grows his flavor-packed tomatoes slowly, ‘like a pinot noir grape.’ So, take heart, take notice, and take the first Green Guide you see. They’re free, and they go fast,” said Independent Senior Editor Tyler Hayden.

You can find your copy of a Santa Barbara Green Guide in most places where you get the Independent.

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Pedestrian-First State St. Advances

City Council Supports Latest Master Plan, While Removing Proposed Hours for Private Vehicle Access

by Ryan P. Cruz

The State Street Master Plan is on the road to success after the Santa Barbara City Council approved the latest version of the proposal in a milestone hearing on Tuesday, marking a major step forward for a flexible, pedestrian-focused plan that has been years in the making.

At the end of a seven-hour council hearing, it was clear that the majority of council with the exception of Mayor Randy Rowse was in favor of moving forward with more-refined master plan created by renowned urbanist Stefanos Polyzoides, who worked closely with State Street Master Planner Tess Harris and city staff to distill the years of public meetings, community input, and previous council direction into a Santa Barbara–specific “flex street” orientation with retractable bollards to allow access for emergency and service vehicles.

The only major change made by council was to remove the proposal to retract the bollards daily to allow private vehicle access from the hours of 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. After receiving a wave of concerns about potentially introducing late-night drivers onto State Street, the council decided to take the provision out of the language of the plan.

Polyzoides and Harris managed to convert years of previous input into a tangible plan that took into account not only the postpandemic State Street planning effort, but the decades of city planning decisions that have led the city to its current downtown layout. Their presentation at Tuesday’s hearing laid out a vision that won support of councilmembers, pedestrian and bicycle advocates, and some residents who had criticized earlier versions of the plan.

Harris acknowledged the heated debate at previous hearings between community

members who wanted a pedestrian-focused downtown and those who wanted to bring cars back to State Street.

“People don’t argue this much about a place they’ve given up on,” Harris said.

Harris and Polyzoides argued that the newest plan should be seen as the next step in the city’s long history of bringing more people downtown, building on the 1964 general plan, the 1969 streetscape improvement, and expansion of the business improvement district all of which worked to slowly make State Street a more pedestrian-friendly experience.

Polyzoides said Santa Barbara’s decision to remove all parking from the right-of-way to build off-street lots for all of downtown was a revolutionary step to center pedestrians.

The downtown also has a unique “butterfly pattern” layout, he said, that funnels bicyclists toward State Street, where there is a much higher concentration of bicycles than other California cities.

These decisions all led to the current state of downtown, he said, where pedestrians and bicyclists create an organic vibrancy that helped the city survive through major challenges like the pandemic and the rise of e-commerce.

The city received more than 600 public comments prior to the April 28 hearing, and nearly 40 community members showed up to speak.

While there were still a few speakers asking for the return of cars to State Street, the overwhelming majority of commenters found common ground in support of the plan. These supporters included representatives from Strong Towns Santa Barbara, Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association, Visit Santa Barbara, and the South Coast Chamber of Commerce.

While there was general support for the plan, there are still major considerations to be made regarding the cost of the project which could run anywhere from $48 million to $64 million and the lack of housing in the downtown area. There are currently just 350 units downtown, and the city is hoping to find ways to incentivize development to bring anywhere from 1,000 to 2,000 new units to the area.

“If we don’t have the housing component being fast-tracked like this, then the vitality and the economics behind the promenade won’t work, because you won’t have that economic driver,” Councilmember Eric Friedman said.

Mayor Rowse was the sole dissenting voice in the discussion about the new plan. Rowse said he felt that the issue had devolved into a “binary conversation” and left the current downtown in “status quo” since it was closed during the pandemic.

“What I’m afraid of doing is spending a whole lot of money making a really pretty version of what we’ve got,” Mayor Rowse said.

In a series of votes, mostly 6-1 with Mayor Rowse dissenting, the council decided to move forward with the general vision, design approach, and plan to bring more housing downtown. The council removed the proposal to allow private vehicles, and asked that the plan include a special design feature for the Central Business District.

The current draft will be available for public review through July, and will be presented at multiple review boards over the next two months. The plan is not finalized, and will be subject to council and commission direction before adoption.

The entire draft and information about the planning process is available at statestreet.santabarbaraca.gov n

ENVIRONMENT

The clouds couldn’t keep people away from Santa Barbara’s Earth Day Festival in Alameda Park 4/254/26, where dozens of families listened to live music, ate, shopped, and learned about the array of local organizations, agencies, and initiatives committed to sustainability, clean energy, and general eco-friendly living. Festival organizer Community Environmental Council crowned two “Environmental Heroes” on 4/26: Unite to Light President/CEO Megan Birney Rudert for her leadership of the S.B.-based nonprofit expanding access to clean, affordable solar energy in off-grid communities worldwide and Assemblymember Gregg Hart for advocating for policies and programs to protect California’s environment and coastline.

A bill that would have effectively weakened protections for animals and plants under the Endangered Species Act was pulled last-minute before a vote by the U.S. House of Representatives on Earth Day (4/22). For endangered California condors and steelhead trout recovering in the backcountry canopies and streams of Los Padres National Forest, no vote is good news, according to Central Coast environmental groups. Los Padres ForestWatch said the bill would not have directly targeted Los Padres home to 26 federally listed threatened or endangered species but it would have affected how species protections would be applied in the first place, slowed the process of listing species, and fast-tracked delisting.

S.B.-based nonprofit Heal the Ocean (HTO) is partnering with MarBorg Industries to prevent Styrofoam from littering the coast. By purchasing new, specialized equipment, they can now recycle far more material on-site site instead of trucking it elsewhere, reducing program emissions by more than 70 percent, according to HTO. Since the program’s start in 2021, it’s diverted more than 80,000 pounds of Styrofoam from landfills. Once the material is compressed in a “densifier,” it is sent to manufacturers to be transformed into products such as picture frames, home molding, and other items.

TRANSPORTATION

Two nonstop routes long in the works have officially taken off at Santa Barbara Airport, marking an expansion of both short-haul and cross-country travel options for Central Coast passengers. Daily service to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport began 4/6 on United Airlines, while twice-daily flights to San Diego International Airport launched 4/22 on Alaska Airlines. The routes, first announced in October, restore destinations that briefly existed during the pandemicera travel cycle before being cut. Their return reflects what airport officials describe as stronger demand and more stable airline operations.

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Stefanos Polyzoides and State Street Master Planner Tess Harris presented their more-refined master plan for the city’s main drag to the City Council on Tuesday.

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Drifter Found Guilty of Murder

Ajury last Friday convicted 49-yearold Santa Maria drifter Gabriel Jose Zepeda of first-degree murder in the 2022 killing of a Santa Barbara homeless woman who authorities described as “quiet, polite, and someone who kept to herself.”

The trial lasted five weeks with the jury deliberating for less than a day before returning its guilty verdict. Zepeda faces life in prison without the possibility of parole when he is sentenced on June 16.

Zepeda was out on bail and wearing an ankle monitor so he could visit his ailing grandmother when he strangled 51-yearold Theresa Ann Carina to death near Stearns Wharf. Immediately afterward, he told fishermen that he had “just robbed a lady.” Early morning passersby found Carina in a parking lot with her feet and hands bound and reported their grim discovery to police.

Carina, afflicted with mental illness, regularly slept on the doorstep of Mountain Air Sports, a well-known business at the bottom of State Street. Court records reflect a downward spiral of divorce, unemployment, and evictions, followed by multiple petty offenses. Nevertheless, authorities said Carina was friendly and neat, taking pains to clean and vacate her sleeping spot every morning before the shop opened for business.

BRIEFS CONT’D FROM P.7

ELECTION 2026

The initiative to tax California’s wealthiest residents moved closer to the November ballot 4/27, when the California Billionaire Tax coalition filed more than 1.55 million petition signatures. The proposal would impose a one-time 5 percent tax on the assets of roughly 200 California residents with a net worth exceeding $1.1 billion, which could generate approximately $100 billion over five years, largely to offset last year’s healthcare and social services budget cuts by the Trump administration. The signatures must now be verified by county election officials. At least 875,000 valid signatures are required for the measure to qualify, with a final decision expected later this summer.

GOLETA

Goleta’s Historic Preservation Commission unanimously voted on 4/20 toward the proposed rehabilitation of the Fairview Gardens historic farmhouse, a part of Fairview Gardens’ new revitalization project. The project has applied for a conditional use permit to formalize operations on the property, such as staff housing, public events, and a flexible use café to support these renovations. The California Environmental Quality Act issues will be addressed in a future hearing. The project next goes to the city Design Review Board on 6/9, which will include design-related aspects of the project.

The accolades continued to roll in for Ty Warner’s revamp of the half-century-old Sandpiper Golf Course, this time from Goleta’s planning commissioners on 4/27, who described the plans as thoughtful, incredibly creative, beautiful, and fantastic, but with the potential to impair the view of ocean and islands from the Cathedral Oaks overpass. The last caveat came from Commissioner Cary

Zepeda’s own criminal history is far darker, with convictions for commercial burglary, spousal abuse, stalking, and angry and erratic behavior on State Street.

“This crime was senseless and tragic,” said District Attorney John T. Savrnoch. “A vulnerable woman lost her life to a calculated act of violence.” Savrnoch commended lead prosecutor Elizabeth Branch for her work on the case. “Her dedication to securing justice for Theresa Ann is a testament to what this office stands for seeking truth and justice,” he said. Zepeda will remain in custody without bail pending the sentencing hearing.

—Tyler Hayden

Penniman, who noted that trees on the parking lot edge would obscure the view somewhat, contrary to the city’s viewshed goals. A majority of the Planning Commission approved the project, passing the tree issue to a future City Council hearing, which will also determine how to complete an extension of the bike path to the Ellwood Mesa.

COURTS & CRIME

S.B. police officers were dispatched around 10:10 a.m. to the 500 block of North Milpas Street following reports of a hit-and-run on 4/24. Within minutes, they spotted and attempted to pull over the vehicle, but the driver did not stop, instead continuing south in what police described as a slow-speed pursuit that ended in the 00 block of South Milpas Street. No injuries were reported, and the driver, Santa Barbara resident Augustine Soto, 55, was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor hit-andrun, driving under the influence, evading a peace officer, and possessing an open container of alcohol in a vehicle. He was booked into County Jail, with bail set at $5,000.

A student resource deputy arrested a student who allegedly brought a loaded handgun to Ernest Righetti High School in Santa Maria on 4/22, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The encounter occurred around 11:50 a.m. when the deputy contacted 18-year-old Felix Alejandro Antonio-Leon in connection with an arrest warrant and found he was carrying a loaded handgun. He was taken into custody without incident and booked into Northern Branch Jail on suspicion of felony possession of a firearm on school grounds. Authorities said additional charges related to the warrant are expected as the investigation continues. The Sheriff’s Office said the situation was resolved quickly and did not prompt a lockdown or other protective measures at the school. n

Gabriel Jose Zepeda

ICE Homes In on Jail

Officers Continue Arrests at Jail, Occupying Entrance, Lobby

Ryan P. Cruz

Federal immigration enforcement has shifted in recent weeks, with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations increasingly focused at Central Coast jails, where agents have been seen attempting to detain individuals as they exit the jail.

Volunteers with SBResiste, an organization that documents immigration enforcement activity in Santa Barbara, released a statement about recent operations at the Main Jail on Calle Real, where ICE agents often masked and armed with pistols and large canisters of bear spray have been seen occupying the parking lots, main entrance, and lobby areas as they wait to make an arrest.

On Wednesday, April 22, SBResiste volunteers said ICE agents prevented community members from accessing the jail lobby, which is typically open to the public. In the statement recounting the events, SBResiste representatives said the agents blocked the entryway and “threatened to assault anyone who tried to enter, citing a ‘federal investigation’ and claiming to have ‘commandeered’ the lobby.

A Sheriff’s Office lieutenant reportedly spoke with agents and SBResiste observers at the scene, informing them that federal enforcement is not legally permitted to block access to the jail lobby while agents are waiting for an individual to be released.

SBResiste representatives said ICE agents refused to clear the area immediately and appeared to stall until the targeted individual was released, taken into custody, and the ICE agents left the area toward the ICE field office in Camarillo.

The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office could not provide details on all recent ICE operations at the Main Jail, but spokesperson Raquel Zick said the Sheriff’s Office had no prior coordination with the ICE agents during the April 22 incident. Zick said local law enforcement received no notification from the federal government and were alerted when a deputy arrived in the parking lot to find the agents at the entrance.

Zick said the Sheriff’s Office told ICE

agents to leave as soon as they were aware of the situation on April 22, but local law enforcement had limited ability to enforce against federal agents conducting active immigration operations.

SBResiste volunteers acknowledged the Sheriff’s Office’s attempt to speak to ICE officers but raised concerns about the hands-off approach taken by Sheriff Bill Brown. When the county Board of Supervisors recently voted to take a stand against ICE enforcement, Sheriff Brown pushed back, saying the federal government had the legal jurisdiction to enforce U.S. immigration law no matter what state and local leaders had to say.

“While we are glad that one member of the Sheriff’s department was willing to state our legal rights to ICE agents, our repeated experience and observations reveal that, in general, the Sheriff’s department has not acted in the best interest of public safety,”

SBResiste’s public statement read.

ICE agents were back at Santa Barbara’s Main Jail early in the morning on April 27, occupying the front entrance and lobby area for nearly three hours as SBResiste volunteers documented the scene live on social media.

Videos show at least five agents standing outside the front entrance and inside the jail lobby, where individuals are usually released from custody. The agents did not physically block the entrance, but they did not identify themselves or present a warrant when asked.

The agents ignored questions and comments from SBResiste volunteers and stood mostly silent until 10:15 a.m., when they detained one individual and departed northbound toward the ICE processing facility.

ICE officials did not provide details on the recent operations near the Santa Barbara jail.

SBResiste volunteers will continue to monitor ICE enforcement activity, while city and county officials are exploring ways to protect immigrant communities.

“It is notable that in the past two weeks, ICE agents have more actively attempted to restrict our ability to observe their activities,”

SBResiste said. “This development follows recent community efforts urging elected officials to prioritize public safety and transparency.”

ICE agents blocked the entrance to the Santa Barbara County Jail on April 22.

Affordable Housing Project Underway

Adigger hauled dirt on a lot near La Cumbre Plaza just minutes before the City of Santa Barbara’s Housing Authority started the site’s official groundbreaking on April 22. In about 18 months, the property, 15 South Hope Avenue, will open its doors as affordable housing for Section 8 tenants.

“Today is more than a groundbreaking,” the Housing Authority’s Chief Executive Officer Rob Fredericks said to a crowd of project stakeholders, reporters, and local politicians. “It’s about building stability, dignity, and opportunity right here in Santa Barbara.”

The four-story building will include 45 units: 17 studio apartments, 13 one-bedrooms, and 16 two-bedrooms, including one unit for an on-site manager. Of these apartments, 17 units are reserved for people making 30 percent or less of the area’s median income (AMI) (that would be $37,080 for a single person), 13 for 50 percent of AMI or less, and 15 for 60 percent of AMI or less.

The Housing Authority bought the property, a vacant lot, in 2023. The former owners had already planned to build housing on the site. The Housing Authority was able to save up to three years of planning and construction time by adapting these plans.

About half of the building’s 45 units are earmarked for low-income people with developmental disabilities both physical and mental. The building will also include social services, such as a case manager that can connect people with counseling, healthcare, and employment help.

The site will include 19 parking spaces, a reduction from the original plans, which included a subterraneous garage that would have added to the project’s cost. Deputy Executive Director Dale FatheAazam said that special-needs tenants have not needed the same number of parking spaces than other tenants. This project is the first to receive money from the City of Santa Barbara’s Local Housing Trust Fund, which was created in 2024. Fredericks said that city contribution was critical to receiving a federal lowincome tax credit that put forward $21 million of the nearly $44.8 million project. The Tri-Counties Regional Center, a nonprofit that serves people with developmental disabilities and their families, also contributed $1 million to the project.

New Commuter Train Arrives Monday

Coming May 4, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner will have a new peak-hour train service pulling into the Santa Barbara depot at 7:56 a.m., giving commuters from Ventura to Santa Barbara and Goleta a round-trip option that better aligns with workday schedules.

The morning service will leave from Ventura at 7:11 a.m. and arrive in Santa Barbara just before 8 a.m. Goleta will see the train arrive at 8:11 a.m.

In the afternoon, the Surfliner will depart from Goleta at 4:25 p.m., Santa Barbara at 4:40 p.m. and arrive in Ventura by 5:26 p.m.

Anyone interested in trying the train service can get a free $50 voucher, which is equivalent to 10 single trips or five round trips from Ventura to Santa Barbara. To redeem the 10 free rides, riders must make an account with SmartRide.org and sign up online. If rail riders log five trips in SmartRide, they can receive an additional $50 voucher.

To encourage commuters to ride the train, free shuttles one in Santa Barbara and two in Goleta will be running to get passengers closer to their final destinations, and back to the train in the afternoon. Santa Barbara MTD buses offer unlimited free rides for the day with a valid Amtrak ticket. In Ventura, VCTC and Gold Coast Transit also offer one free ride per day with a valid train ticket. Read more about first- and lastmile solutions on independent.com/a-newcommuter-train.

—Elaine Sanders

—Christina McDermott

From left: the Housing Authority’s Dale Fathe-Aazam and Miguel Garcia and architect Christian Roberts at the groundbreaking for 15 South Hope Avenue

The Pacific Surfliner arriving at Santa Barbara Station TRANSPORTATION

Multi-Day Manhunt Ends in Arrest

Amulti-day manhunt that stretched from eastern Goleta to Santa Barbara came to an end late Thursday night with the arrest of a man who authorities say rammed a deputy’s patrol vehicle and fled earlier that week.

Anthony Torres Lopez Jr., 40, of Santa Barbara was taken into custody at approximately 11:23 p.m. near Bath and Carrillo streets following what the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office described as a coordinated search involving detectives, a K-9 unit, air support, and the department’s Special Enforcement and Crisis Negotiations teams.

During the search, investigators identified a residence associated with Lopez in the 700 block of Camino Cascada in Goleta, where deputies served a warrant Thursday afternoon.

“Torres-Lopez was known to carry bear spray and was considered unlikely to surrender peacefully,” said Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Raquel Zick in a statement.

Lopez was not located at the residence, but the operation prompted a large law enforcement presence in the area, including what witnesses described as an armored vehicle and an apparent standoff. The Sheriff’s Office issued a public advisory that Camino Cascada and Cathedral Oaks Road were closed to traffic “for safety and to allow access for responders,” while a nearby afterschool program was placed in a precautionary hold.

The search continued into the evening, culminating hours later with Lopez’s arrest in Santa Barbara.

ANIMALS

The incident began Tuesday evening when deputies responded to a report of a suspicious individual inside a vehicle at the Patterson Place Apartments. During the initial contact, authorities say Lopez “deliberately reversed his BMW into the deputy’s patrol vehicle” before driving onto a sidewalk and pedestrian walkway and eventually fleeing on foot. As previously reported, Lopez had been the subject of an active manhunt since Tuesday, when he evaded deputies following the vehicle collision.

He was booked into the county’s Main Jail on multiple outstanding warrants, including a violation of probation and a Ramey warrant for felony possession of tear gas, as well as an additional charge of possession of narcotics for sale. He is being held without bail.

—Ella Heydenfeldt

Lots and Lots of Velellavelella

Thousands of jellyfish-like creatures known as by-the-wind sailors, or Velella velella, can be seen floating off Santa Barbara’s coast and washing up on beaches across the county and the state. Usually seen around May through July, these animals are an important part of the food chain, eaten by ocean sunfish (Mola mola) and sea turtles.

The hydroids start off their lives as polyps in the open ocean, maturing and forming large colonies that drift around the sea. They are at the mercy of the tides and the wind, with their sails being their only mode of transportation. The geography of the Channel Islands and the coastline create winds that push these sailors into the channel where the massive colonies are seen by boaters and are often stranded on beaches.

Saul Lopez, aquarist at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s Sea Center, says that if you see a bright-blue creature on the beach, it is best to leave it alone. Once they reach the sands, they are often dead. Because they have no way to propel themselves, if the animals are put back into the water, they will most certainly just get pushed back into shore.

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Cousins to the Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish, Velella velella contain a stinging neurotoxin that is venomous and can damage soft tissues. Make sure to keep dogs, and toddlers, away from beached animals because ingesting them can cause mouth irritation and gastrointestinal distress. They are safe to touch with hands and feet because “your skin has three layers, so you can’t feel anything,” said Lopez. “But if you were to put it in your eye or on your tongue, for whatever reason, you would totally feel the sting.”

Deputies served a warrant at a Goleta residence associated with the suspect on April 23.

Hundreds of thousands of Velella velella were seen a few miles off the coast of Carpinteria on April 20.

Hope Ranch ‘Volcano’ Starts Fire

Plumes of smoke rising from the cliffs near Hope Ranch on Thursday prompted a response from local fire crews and renewed confusion over what many residents refer to as the Hope Ranch “volcano.”

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For the record: There are no volcanoes in Santa Barbara County. What does exist is a recurring geological phenomenon along the bluffs, one that firefighters say typically requires little intervention.

“It’s something I’ve always just accepted as the Hope Ranch volcano,” said Santa Barbara County Fire spokesperson Michael Gray. “We monitor it until it stops.”

Crews were called to the area after smoke was reported near the cliffs. A fire engine and battalion chief responded and remained on scene to assess risk to nearby vegetation. A video shared by David Sabey shows the source of Thursday’s smoke: a smoldering fire burning through an underground PVC drainage pipe embedded in the cliffside. According to a social media post by Santa Barbara County Fire, crews quickly stopped forward progress and remained on scene working to fully extinguish the burn. No structures were threatened, though smoke lingered in the immediate area.

When the Santa Barbara Independent last covered the so-called “volcano” in 2021, it had sparked a small vegetation fire along the same stretch of bluffs and had done so in 2020, 2019, and 2017 as well.

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Judge

SDespite the nickname, the smoking cliffs are not volcanic. Previous reporting by Jean Yamamura identified the phenomenon as a form of spontaneous combustion linked to the region’s geology not magma. According to research from Jim Boles, the cliffs contain layers of iron sulfides and hydrocarbons. When landslides or erosion expose those materials to oxygen, a chemical reaction generates heat. Under the right conditions, that heat can build to the point of ignition, producing smoke and occasionally small brush fires.

The phenomenon is sometimes described as a “solfatara,” a term for vents that emit sulfurous gases and steam. But even that label is not entirely accurate here, geologists say, as the activity is driven by surface-level chemical reactions rather than deeper geothermal processes.

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Dismisses Lawsuit Against City

Barbara Superior Court Judge Thomas Anderle issued a tentative ruling last week that the City of Santa Barbara did not deliberately try to delay the application for an eight-story apartment building near the Santa Barbara Mission.

The project, which would construct 250 units in a single eight-story building with three levels of underground parking, invokes Builder’s Remedy, which allows developers to bypass zoning restrictions for projects that include affordable housing units if a city or county does not have a state-certified housing element.

For nearly a year, The Mission LLC submitted applications that the City of Santa Barbara deemed incomplete. Each time, the city said the application was missing necessary information, including net floor plan areas. On October 1, 2024, after the initial incompleteness letter, The Mission LLC filed a lawsuit against the City of Santa Barbara, arguing the city was not complying with state housing laws regarding Builder’s Remedy. This lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice in April 2025.

In May 2025, after The Mission LLC had received its fourth incompleteness letter, it sued the city again. In the city’s letter, Santa Barbara had requested that the developers include square footage information in their

plans. A table meant to contain this information was cut off in the submitted application. The Mission LLC argued that the city’s incomplete letter was “entirely in bad faith and designed to harass and cause unnecessary delay,” according to Judge Anderle’s tentative ruling.

Despite the new lawsuit, The Mission LLC submitted new plans with a comment that said “the table has been expanded to show the cut-off values tables are updated and corrected.” The city found this application complete in July.

In his tentative ruling, Judge Anderle said that the accepted fifth application, with its corrected table, demonstrates that The Mission LLC was not “unequivocally” confident in the fourth application’s completeness. The Mission LLC’s lawsuit also alleged the city had illegally failed to process the application without payment of fees and imposed improper restrictions on the application. Judge Anderle’s tentative ruling found that these points were either moot or unripe. Judge Anderle’s tentative ruling said that if The Mission LLC and the city don’t resolve the issues, the city can make a motion for judgment. If that motion is successful, “then the matter is teed up for judgment,” Anderle wrote. If it fails, there will be a court trial.

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—Christina McDermott

County Fire crews were called to the Hope Ranch area after smoke was reported near the cliffs on April 23.

UCSB Lagoon, West Campus Go Dark

For more than two months, tall poles topped with lights and security cameras operated near UC Santa Barbara’s Campus Lagoon and on its West Campus.

UCSB installed the lights and cameras five 20-foot, solarpowered apparatuses after the California Coastal Commission granted an emergency permit on January 30 to deter crime in dark parts of campus. Those lights remained in place until April 5, when the permit expired.

A driving force for installing lighting in the area came from members of UCSB’s student government, including Associated Students President Pro Tempore Evan Sussman.

“What really motivated that was a sexual assault attempt in October of this school year,” Sussman said.

In October 2025, UCSB’s Police Department reported an attempted sexual assault near the Campus Lagoon, wherein an unknown man forced a woman to the ground. The report was one of several attempted assaults in the area in recent years, and UCPD has also documented nine thefts, four batteries, three cases of arson, and one suspicious death at the lagoon since 2021.

Sussman said there are justifiable concerns with what cameras are used and where that footage goes, especially in light of ICE activities in the area. But he said the Associated Students and UCPD provided information on how the footage was used and where it went including stressing that it did not go to the Department of Homeland Security.

The space around Campus Lagoon and in West Campus is environmentally sensitive habitat. Breeding and birth data from Santa

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Barbara, visible on the web app BirdView, shows 68 species of birds recorded in the lagoon area, across Isla Vista, and in the West Campus area, including the threatened snowy plover. Broadly, scientific studies have shown that artificial lighting impacts bird species, including their nesting and ability to breed.

Mark Holmgren is the retired curator of the UCSB’s Vertebrate Collection. Holman is still active in surveying the habitat restoration projects in the area.

“Artificial night lighting shifts the balance of protection of nesting birds toward access to those areas by predators,” he said.

To make lighting permanent, UCSB will have to get the okay from the Coastal Commission. UCSB said in a statement to the Independent that it did not have any updates on the permanent lighting application process or how the lights may be appropriate for environmentally sensitive habitats.

—Christina McDermott

Man Who Set Father, Dog on Fire Found Guilty of Murder, Torture

The Lompoc man accused of setting his father and a dog on fire in 2022 was found guilty of first-degree murder and torture on April 13, following a trial prosecuted by Senior Deputy District Attorney Madison Whitmore. On April 21, the jury also found the defendant, 44-year-old Joseph Ashley Garcia, legally sane at the time of the offense rejecting the defense’s insanity plea.

On the afternoon of June 11, 2022, police officers responded to a 9-1-1 call of a domestic dispute between Garcia and his father, 68-year-old Joseph Michael Garcia, at a residence in the 200 block of North D Street in Lompoc. Garcia Jr. was allegedly using methamphetamine and marijuana and had accused his spouse of having an affair with his father in the months leading up to the incident.

On the day of the incident, Garcia Jr. and his father were allegedly involved in a heated dispute. According to court

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records, Lompoc Police arrived on scene, heard a cry for help, and looked through a window to see the defendant and his father with the dog, a terrier named Charlie, in his father’s lap. After the defendant allegedly refused to cooperate with police, the officers attempted forced entry. Once inside, they found the father engulfed in flames. They immediately put the fire out, and Garcia Jr. gave himself up, court records show. The dog was seriously burned but survived and was later put up for adoption.

Garcia Sr. suffered second and thirddegree burns to 35 percent of his body. While undergoing skin graft surgery 10 days after the incident, he died from septic shock, according to court records.

The defendant will be sentenced on June 6 by Judge Stephen Dunkle and faces a mandatory term of life without the possibility of parole, according to the District Attorney’s Office. —Callie Fausey

UCSB’s Coal Oil Point Reserve is looking for volunteer docents to help with conservation efforts to protect Western Snowy Plovers, a threatened species of shorebird that nests on the beach. Nesting season is underway with a record number of nests and chicks.

Docents spend 2-4 hours per week on the beach at Coal Oil Point. They educate the public about basic Snowy Plover biology, and how to protect the species and their habitat.

For more information, email: copr.conservation@nrs.ucsb.edu or visit our website: copr.nrs.ucsb.edu

A temporary light and camera apparatus near Campus Point

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Eighty-Six That 47th Dog

GET READY: The June 2 election is less than five weeks away, and our ballots are about to arrive in the mailbox. Election season is about to roar into gear.

The old adage “Vote early, vote often” springs to mind with the stubborn insistence of a bad TV commercial. This expression hearkens back to the good old days when the naked corruption of our election system was celebrated and a person’s vote could be secured for a shot of rotgut. The line is loosely but frequently attributed to Al Capone, Chicago’s colorfully bloodthirsty Gangster-in-Chief who back in the days of Prohibition had easy access to oceans of the aforementioned rotgut.

In the Welsh family mythology, my grandmother danced with Al Capone in Miami back in the roaring 1920s. My grandmother always claimed she didn’t know who Capone was. She might even have been telling the truth. But maybe he knew who she was; her nickname, after all, was “Mugsy.”

Capone, by the way, died of syphilis, a disease he contracted from one of his many thousands of prostitutes. The gangsterpimp famous for beating a dinner guest to death with a baseball bat for some betrayal real or imagined was mortally afraid, it turns out, of needles. He adamantly refused the medical treatment albeit primitive then available. I remember once, in a science class, seeing a human skull of a

syphilis victim. You don’t forget something like that. It looked as if 1,000 termites had bored a million tiny holes through the bone and into the brain. When Capone died in prison, his mind was gone. His associates gave serious thought to rubbing him out; he might unknowingly say something he shouldn’t.

This does call to mind the bellicose megalomania of our current Caligula-inChief, though to be clear, I am not saying, implying, or insinuating a diagnosis of syphilis. That exceeds my level of medical competence. But if his skull were to be riddled with worm holes, I would take some degree of comfort

It would, at least, offer a reasonable explanation for his behavior.

What I am saying, implying, and insinuating, however, is this: Vote No, do not vote often. But absolutely vote early

Why? The United States Postal Service changed the rules about how mail-in ballots will get collected, postmarked, and eventually counted on Christmas Eve 2024. This had a profound effect on the number of ballots that can now be rejected Statewide, the number of mail-in ballots that were disqualified because of these changes increased by 400 percent between 2024 and 2025. That’s a lot.

In Santa Barbara County, it was way worse. In 2024, before the rules were changed, Santa Barbara County had 179 mail-in-ballots rejected because of lateness. After the ballot rules were changed, in the 2025 special election about redistricting, we had 2,647 tossed for the same reason. That’s a 1,500 percent increase.

California county elections officers are required to count every mail-in ballot bearing a postmark for the day of the election, even votes that straggle in as late as seven days.

But the new postal rules are stricter: If it’s not postmarked June 2, county election workers can’t count it. For example, if you drop your ballot in a mailbox on June 2 Election Day and postal workers aren’t able to postmark it that same day- it’s not counted. The same is true if you put your ballot envelope in your own mailbox for pickup that day, and it doesn’t get picked up in time to get postmarked, it’s not counted.

Yes, this year’s field of 10 candidates for governor would leave anyone perplexed and bewildered. Certainly, we are. Sorting them all out takes time. And if you’re hoping to exert maximum body English on the election’s outcome by waiting until the last possible second to tip the scales, forget about it. It doesn’t work that way anymore. Guess what it never did.

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What we do know is that Donald Trump is doing everything possible including violating the Constitution if necessary to abolish mail-in voting. He has repeatedly claimed mail-in voting is “cheating,” even though he does it himself

This March, in fact, Trump cast a mailin ballot in a state assembly election in Miami, where he’s registered to vote. He told reporters at the time he did so because as president, he was too busy doing the people’s business in the nation’s capital. But it turned out, Trump was actually in Miami playing golf on the day his mail-in ballot was received and counted. Maybe he was lying. But maybe it was all the bore holes in his skull, and Trump simply forgot.

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Scam Alert

I am writing to alert our community to a sophisticated phone scam currently circulating that I experienced firsthand.

I received a call from someone claiming to be with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. The caller ID displayed the official number, which made the call appear legitimate. This is known as “caller ID spoofing,” a technique that allows scammers to make a call appear as though it is coming from a trusted local number, even when it is not.

I was told that I had missed a required court appearance and that a serious legal matter required immediate action. I was instructed to remain on the phone and not disconnect. I was also told there was a “gag order” in place and that I would face criminal charges if I shared this information with anyone.

Under pressure, I was instructed to send $4,500 to the “Court in Santa Barbara” so that a judge could allow me to prove my innocence. The more I questioned the situation, the more fear was induced and the urgency escalated until my inner wisdom kicked in.

I put the scammer on hold and contacted the Sheriff’s Office, which confirmed that no such legal matter existed. I immediately disconnected and reported the incident to my bank.

Please be aware:

• No legitimate law enforcement agency will demand payment over the phone, request funds via Zelle, or instruct you to remain on the line and avoid speaking with others.

• If you receive such a call, hang up and contact law enforcement.

These scams rely on fear and urgency. A simple pause and independent verification can make all the difference. Petra Beumer, S.B.

The Inevitable End

Cheri Rae’s Our Santa Barbara column reminds us that, despite almost a century of effort to preserve and protect Franceschi House, it’s obvious the efforts have failed.

Gifted to the City of Santa Barbara by a wealthy philanthropist who embraced socialism, the city’s ensuing actions have led to its decay, worthy of being unsafe for habitation.

Franceschi House should be sold to the private sector so that individuals acting in their own selfinterest can unintentionally promote the overall good of society. In short, a private residence or even a private foundation would be better there because, at the very least, the city would receive property taxes

every year. More important, with the sale proceeds, the city could pay down some of its huge budget deficit.

The end result would promote the needs and interests of our community.

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Walker Hunt, S.B.

Are You Ready?

Many are predicting that this will be an active wildfire season. One of the most valuable tools you can add to your phone, tablet, or computer to stay informed during wildfire season is the Watch Duty app.

It is not a replacement for official emergency alerts like ReadySBC Alerts everyone should register for those at ReadySBC.org but it serves as a powerful complement, often providing early wildfire information.

Watch Duty is free, delivering real-time public safety information from verified sources. Trained volunteers operate the platform, including active and retired firefighters, dispatchers, and first responders who monitor radio traffic and collaborate around the clock.

The mission is simple: provide clear, factual, and timely information. By prioritizing accuracy and integrity, Watch Duty has earned the trust of the public and first responders many of whom recommend the app.

Users can customize alerts to receive notifications about fires in their county or in specific locations of interest throughout California and other states.

Santa Barbara County Firesafe Council is another valuable resource. Check out the website at sbfiresafecouncil.org for helpful wildfire preparedness information. Loy Beardsmore, S.B.

Whoops

Well darn, I would love to have read the article about the effort to “fix farming” in the current issue of the Independent. Alas, I cannot read the white on color format. It is too difficult to see. Please consider black type. Julia Collins, S.B.

Editor’s Note: Our apologies! Unfortunately, type often looks clearer on the computer than on newsprint. The story can be read in clear black and white online at tinyurl.com/fixfarming

The Independent welcomes letters of less than 250 words that include a daytime phone number for verification. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Send to: Letters, S.B. Independent, 1715 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101; or fax: 965-5518; or email: letters@independent.com. Unabridged versions and more letters appear at independent.com/opinions

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Loretta Redd

1949–2026

A Legacy of Service, Courage, Compassion, and Humor

BY CATHERINE REMAK

Some people live extraordinary lives. Few live multiple extraordinary lives in one lifetime. Loretta Redd was one of those rare individuals.

Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Loretta showed courage from an early age, quietly challenging the deep-rooted racism of the South. As a child, she resisted the expectations of segregation, choosing to step into the street rather than expect Black pedestrians to step aside, and in a moment that shocked teachers and peers, asking a Black classmate to dance at a school function. That strength of character would define the course of her life.

With a BA in psychology, Loretta felt called to serve her country and joined the United States Air Force in 1979, a decision that would shape her future and lay the foundation for her work as a catalyst for transformation and as a community advocate. She rose to the rank of captain, held special security clearance, and established the first Stress Management Clinics for the Security Services Division for combat recruits. Her military service remained one of her proudest accomplishments, reflecting both her patriotism and her deep commitment to helping others.

Following her military service, Loretta returned to Georgia, where she earned her PhD in Educational Psychology and began her profoundly impactful work in both psychology and the nonprofit sector.

Loretta began her civilian career serving the growing population of AIDS patients and their families during one of the most critical and stigmatized periods in modern healthcare. Her work included supporting children and young adults dying from AIDS and their families, which she approached with deep compassion and dedication. At home, she kept a box filled with heartfelt letters from families who credited her with guiding them through the most difficult moments of their lives.

Her leadership soon expanded when she was named executive director of Project Open Hand in Atlanta, one of the region’s largest care providers for individuals living with AIDS. There, she played a pivotal role in directing the delivery of medically tailored meals to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, helping to meet not just nutritional needs but also fostering dignity and compassion during a time when stigma was rampant.

Called to the Bay Area, Loretta was later recruited to the Horizons Foundation in San Francisco in the early 1990s, where she served as executive director. The foundation is one of the nation’s leading LGBTQ community organizations, raising and distributing funds for vital health, advocacy, and social service programs. During this time, Loretta also served as a board member on the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. She played a significant leadership role in bringing the AIDS Memorial Quilt to Washington, D.C., a historic event that drew 1.2 million visitors to the National Mall to witness more than 40,000 panels honoring those lost to AIDS. Loretta was also instrumental in the early years of AIDS Walk San Francisco, helping mobilize thousands and raising critical funds and awareness at a time when both were urgently needed.

In 2003, Loretta visited Santa Barbara, and it was, in every sense, a perfect match. Drawn to the community’s warmth and spirit of service, she made it her home. One of her earliest connections was with then-mayor Harriet Miller, who encouraged her to run for City Council. Though her first campaign was unsuccessful, Loretta remained deeply engaged in civic life, serving on the Water and Housing Commissions, the Sign Ordinance Committee, as a CERT volunteer, and as a contributor of political commentary to Noozhawk and the Santa Barbara Independent

Her nonprofit leadership continued locally as executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association from 2006 to 2009, and later as interim executive director for Domestic Violence Solutions. Her commitment to service extended into volunteer work as a hospice mentor, certified doula, volunteer with Visiting Nurse Association, board member and docent for the Santa Barbara Courthouse Legacy Foundation, and docent at Bellosguardo. Also an accomplished novelist, Loretta authored Front Row Rebel, a historical fiction work inspired by her grandfather, who managed the Fox Theatre in Atlanta during the transition from silent films to talkies, as well as Unjust by Coincidence. Both novels reflected her commitment to storytelling and justice, projects she devoted years to developing with the same passion that defined her life. She also became a wedding officiant, Wed by Redd, and married nearly 100 couples.

In the final chapter of her life, Loretta remained deeply engaged in the community through her work with Indivisible Santa Barbara. She served as a marshal for “No Kings” rallies, continuing her lifelong commitment to advocacy, civic engagement, and standing up for others.

Beyond her serious life achievements, Loretta had an utterly infectious fun-loving side, known to spontaneously burst into silly pose and dance. She had a wicked intellect and wit, appreciation for the arts, and was an avid reader, filmgoer, and music lover. She had a passion for travel and curiosity about everyone she met. Loretta loved her exercise, with daily gym workouts and her favorite, long walks with her best friend in the city she loved so dearly. Proceeding her in death were her loyal canine companion of more than 20 years, Noe; and her regal, dog-like cat, Sir Norman, the “man in her life.”

Loretta had a great gift of bringing out the best in others by encouraging the many people she knew with wisdom, support, and gentle challenge. She leaves behind a legacy of service, courage, compassion, and humor that will continue to ripple through the countless lives she touched. Those fortunate enough to call her a friend and to be welcomed as part of her “extended family” are grieving this tremendous loss while also celebrating the joy and lasting change she brought into their lives.

Thank you to Celeste and Marie from VNA, and Dr. Barbara Hrach for their beautiful care.

A celebration of life service will be held June 20 at 5 p.m. at the Mural Room of the Santa Barbara Courthouse. n

Captain Loretta Redd

My All-Time Favorite Neighbor

BY BARRY MAHER

When my wife, Rosie, and I were buying our place in Santa Barbara, the owner, Bob Ohman right before leaving with most of our money assured us we’d be getting a one-of-a kind, truly exceptional neighbor. We assumed he was referring to Loretta Redd, next door. But it’s just as possible he was talking about Loretta’s roommate, Norman.

Norman was a cat, though I’m not sure he realized that. He was certainly exceptional. He followed Loretta on long walks through the neighborhood. Or maybe she followed him. Neither of them was on a leash, so it was probably a joint effort. (Loretta would be the one reading The Atlantic.)

Norman usually had a lot to say a kind of continual feline filibuster though he sometimes got frustrated that we weren’t bright enough to understand him. Still, when he was particularly annoyed, like after a stay in the cat hotel he’d just stalk over and glare at us. As if it was our fault, and he couldn’t believe he had to live next to people who so frequently failed to perform up to his standards.

Loretta was considerably mellower. Of course, no one ever stuck her in a cat hotel. (As far as I know.) We’d scarcely moved in when she invited us to a catered gathering to meet all the neighbors. One birthday, she packed SOhO with her many friends, springing for dinner and drinks and entertainment, accepting no gifts but contributions to Planned Parenthood contributions that included the $1,500 I tried to pay her for work that improved both our homes. Loretta was equally generous with her time, and always willing to help.

If you haven’t read her novel, Front Row Rebel, you’re in for a treat. It’s based on her grandfather who was an early film mogul. Like her grandfather, Loretta charted her own course. As a Santa Barbara City Council candidate, for example, she decided she’d rather tell the truth than win. She did. And, of course, didn’t.

Aside from being an accomplished novelist and a journalist, Loretta was a former captain in the Air Force. Captain Redd was also Doctor Redd, with a PhD in psychology and an expertise in crisis intervention. She’d been an entrepreneur, a foundation director, a speaker, an executive coach, and a marshal at any number of demonstrations. I’d have found her annoyingly accomplished if she wasn’t every bit as wonderful a neighbor as Bob Ohman claimed. Unless he was talking about Norman. Either way, I know Bob regretted selling us the place and leaving. It’s a nice home, with a sensational view, but I don’t think it’s the building he missed.

Because he’d been right. Living next to Loretta and Norman made our lives better. Norman was an early riser. When I was recovering from brain surgery and heading out for walks at 5:30 a.m., I’d often find Norman at my door waiting for me. A couple months ago, he was out too early, and a coyote dashed out of nowhere and got to him before he made it back in through his cat door. Loretta was devasted. Actually, the whole neighborhood was about ready to break out the torches and pitchforks and hunt down the damn coyote. I’m not a cat person. But I was a Norman person. I miss him.

Loretta’s coyote was named cancer. It dashed out of nowhere too. Astonishingly, terrifyingly fast. The rest of us were stunned, and powerless desperate. In the face of the pain and the prognosis, Loretta was calm and dignified and deliberate and brave and always, always, completely Loretta. The damn cancer got her this morning before I could finish this piece about a neighbor I loved. Even before some friends still bummed about Norman had heard she was ill. The cancer didn’t conquer her. She remained Loretta to the end, even making sure that her hummingbird feeders would continue to be filled. But the cancer took her from us. Leaving me with this impotent, inadequate writing, and a gaping hole where my all-time favorite neighbor used to be. n

Moving Things Along

BY BRIAN FAHNESTOCK

About five years ago, we learned that the shuttered VW dealership at the corner of Chapala and Ortega would be converted to muchneeded downtown housing. Thirty-nine apartments. Good-looking building commercial space, parking, other amenities. A great use of the property.

The owners were excited. The Planning Commission was supportive.

The neighborhood was anxious but ready. The dealership had closed and sat empty for four years at that point. It was starting to look a little rough.

I walk by the property daily. This morning, I took a picture.

Over the past decade, we’ve seen this property go from being a productive enterprise, stand vacant, deteriorate, and become a blight. And, sadly, it is not the only one. There are several.

I’m wondering have we become so enamored with our bureaucratic steps that we’ve lost sight of the goal? Everyone is a stakeholder and has input. I noted that at the hearing, one of the Planning Commissioners suggested the proposed apartment building be six inches shorter.

Perhaps the approval proceedings have become the goal. Meetings are held, the minutes are kept, but the hours and years are lost. Maybe that is our problem. Or maybe it’s just one of our problems.

As viewed from the outside, our layered bureau-

cracy may appear too daunting to manage. Developers enter the process with the notion that it is broken, lengthy, and expensive. They expect nothing to happen quickly, and we oblige.

But regardless of the reasons, and I am sure there are others, the cost to the community is significant.

The decade-long delays are disheartening for the neighborhood.

The other day, I saw an announcement about the various city commissions and advisory opportunities that are available, most all of them voluntary. I took a look, but I didn’t see what I was hoping for.

I think we need a committee to help move things along. Cut through the bureaucracy and facilitate redevelopment. The Getting Sh*t Done Advisory Council. They would meet standing up. No PowerPoint.

It is in all our interests to figure this out. n

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Blight at the corner of Chapala and Ortega streets where the VW dealership used to be

Santa Barbara’s Volkswagen dealership years ago

Housing proposed for the corner of Ortega and Chapala street

Leslie

Siemon 1945-2026

Leslie Siemon, DVM, of Santa Barbara, California, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in Carpinteria. She was 80.

Born in 1945 in San Francisco and raised in Bakersfield, California, Leslie was one of five children of Dr. Glenn & Isobel Siemon. Raised in a family that valued learning and caring for others, she developed an early love of animals that would shape the course of her life. She went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of California, Davis.

Leslie dedicated her professional life to the treatment and well-being of animals, with a particular passion for cats. She co-founded Cat Doctors in Santa Barbara, beginning as a mobile veterinary practice before establishing a clinic on De La Vina Street. At a time when feline medicine was still emerging as a specialty, Leslie was ahead of her field, creating a practice devoted exclusively to the unique needs of cats. She was known to her clients for her gentle manner, careful attention, and deep commitment to the animals entrusted to her care.

In 1972, Leslie married and had three sons, Matthew, Ben, and Andrew. Though she divorced in 2000, her role as a mother remained central to her life, and she maintained close relationships with her children.

Outside of her veterinary work, Leslie found joy in creative and musical pursuits. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed sewing and knitting, often creating pieces that reflected both patience and artistry. She also had a deep appreciation for Baroque music and played the recorder, finding in it both challenge and delight.

Leslie is survived by her sons, Matthew, Ben, and Andrew, and by her sisters, Sue and Jane. She will be remembered for her intelligence, her quiet creativity, and the com-

passion she showed to both people and animals throughout her life.

A private service will be held by the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, Ventura.

Ann Willene Joiner-Mullins

11/28/1936-02/25/2026

Ann Willene Joiner-Mullins, a woman of profound grace, tireless creativity, and an unwavering heart for service, passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 89. Known to her family as the "constant mother," Ann’s life was a testament to the power of putting others first and finding joy in the simple, beautiful corners of the world.

A Journey of Resilience and Love

Born at Emory Hospital in Atlanta to Mary Davis and Ben J. Joiner, Ann’s early years were defined by transition. Due to her father’s career with Swift Premium & Company, she lived in 13 different locations across the Southern United States in just 12 years. Though changing schools mid-year presented significant challenges, these experiences formed in her a remarkable ability to build bridges and cultivate deep, lasting friendships -skills that would define her entire life.

In her youth, Ann was a vibrant athlete and musician, excelling in volleyball and basketball. It was her spirit on the athletic field that eventually led to the great love of her life. Peter Lake Mullins first saw Ann during a pickup football game; after watching her score a touchdown, he was instantly enamored. The two were married in New Orleans, beginning a 70-year journey of partnership and adventure.

The Foundation of Family

Beginning in 1957, Ann and Peter’s early marriage was marked by his ROTC obligation to the Air Force, leading them to the Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. As their family grew, they followed Peter's

work opportunities as a rocket engineer to Tennessee & Sacramento. In 1964, he was admitted to Stanford to pursue a PhD in Finance and the family moved into married student housing on campus.

Ann was the devoted mother of three children: Chris, Cheryl, and Craig. She was the bedrock of their home, a woman whose selflessness manifested so prominently that it often seemed she had become unaware of her own desires in her quest to make everyone else happy.

A Master of Many Crafts

In 1967, the family moved to Ohio, where Peter became a Professor of Finance at Ohio State and Ann embraced the local climate horticulturally by becoming a Master Gardener. She spent countless hours re-landscaping their property in Upper Arlington and working outdoors. Her creativity knew no bounds—she was a gifted seamstress who made everything from down jackets to home décor, and an inventive cook who pioneered numerous "family standard" dishes curated through consumption of piles of magazines, newspapers and varied periodicals. In Ohio, she also played competitive tennis regularly, took up painting, participated in an active social life, refinished antique furniture and built a couple of ships-in-a-bottle! But she often looked forward to a more forgiving climate for outdoor living and for greatly expanded horticultural opportunities.

Ann was also a lifelong seeker of knowledge. She was intensely curious, investigating random subjects and corners of the world out of pure interest. The constant study inspired her, and it often spurred creativity. This happened through photography and videography, ceramics, the landscapes she created, her delicate approach to complexities of friendship, or the 1000s of handmade cards she sent to family and friends over the years. She viewed the world as an opportunity for artistic expression. She desired to make circumstances around her more beautiful, and to inspire others to live grateful lives.

A Life of Faith and Vitality

As her children grew and left home, Ann and Peter expanded their horizons through extensive travel, exploring Europe, South America, New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Hawaii. Among her favorite destinations was the lake region of Northern

Italy, especially around Lake Maggiore, where she found both beauty and tranquility.

In 1985, Ann and Peter purchased property in Carpinteria, California. It didn't take long for them to realize they had found their heaven-on-earth, and she set out to remake and optimize every corner of their lovely 4 acres on Shepard Mesa. This house and land were their primary avocations for the rest of their lives. They loved the community they found here and became deeply involved with it.

Here Ann’s deep Christian faith strengthened as the central pillar of her life. As a dedicated member of the Carpinteria Family Baptist Church, she served her congregation with joy, regularly sharing her musical talents as the church pianist. Her faith, southern culturing and the wounds of her constant moving as a child facilitated motivations to sink deep roots in Carpinteria-probably deeper than anywhere else she ever lived. She experienced fulfillment, peace and reinforced desires to be a blessing to everyone she encountered.

Her home was governed by a policy of radical hospitality; her oft repeated phrase "you know you are welcome anytime" was an open invitation that she honored regardless of the chaos it might create. She simply wanted to embrace others as much as she could. When her family might object to some consequence, she would often state, "I just want everyone to be happy". Everyone cannot be happy all the time of course, but she never stopped trying!

Her fitness discipline persisted throughout life. She began running in her 40s and was a fixture in the neighborhood, running and walking multiple laps around the Mesa every morning. She fell in her kitchen on Christmas afternoon 2025 breaking her right elbow and hip, but even on that morning she had been out for her daily 3 miles. For all of her 89 years, she was a grateful energetic consumer of life.

Legacy

Ann's beloved husband, Peter Lake Mullins predeceased her on March 2, 2025.

Ann and Peter are survived by their three children: Chris (Kathryn) Mullins, Waco, TX; Cheryl Hill (Jim Morrow) Aurora, CO; Craig (Jennifer Oberg) Mullins, Haiku, Maui; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and

cousins. They were preceded in death by their parents; Ann's brother, Ben J Joiner II, and cousins.

She will be remembered as a gentle, loving & deeply generous soul. She lived without bitterness, choosing instead to focus on the needs of others and the beauty of the world around her. She was, in every sense, a blessing to those who knew her.

"She simply developed patterns of accommodating everyone else and putting them first... she was extremely grateful for essentially every part of her life."

"I just want everyone to be happy." - Ann Mullins Celebration of Life Service at Carpinteria Family Baptist Church;

Saturday May 9 @ 2 pm

Albert Acuña 05/08/1923– 04/18/2026

Albert Acuña, born May 8th, 1923, in Canoga Park, California passed away peacefully on Sunday April 18th, at the age of 102.

Albert was a WWII Veteran who was honorably discharged following an injury while in service. He earned numerous medals during his time serving his country, including a Purple Heart, WWII Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Air Medal W/L Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, and a EAME Theater Medal.

Albert was the second oldest of nine siblings. He was preceded in life by his mother, Juana Acuña, and siblings Concepcion Garcia, Fred Acuña, Henry Acuña, Manuel Acuña, Rudy Acuña, Mary Acuña, and Ramona Acuña. He is survived by his youngest brother Jesse Acuña and his many nieces and nephews.

Albert grew up in Santa Barbara. Once home from the war, he worked at Hidden Valley Ranch and San Marcos bowling lanes.

Albert was very active in his community and was an active member and volunteer at the Goleta valley Senior center and life member at the Elks of Santa Barbara.

He will be missed by his family and friends.

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Robert Kendal Graves 01/31/1938-04/29/2025

Robert K. Graves died peacefully at home with family present on April 29, 2025 in Goleta, CA. He was 87. Born on January 31, 1938 in England, as a child Bob slept in a London Underground station with his siblings Anthony and Sally to keep safe from bombing during WWII. This reality of the time helped to form his enduring and uncomplaining character, as well as his fundamentally swift sense of humor, even in difficult times.

He spent time in the British Army before embarking to America in the late 1960’s, on the second to last voyage of the Queen Mary. He followed his brother to Los Angeles, where the emerging aircraft industry made interesting employment opportunities available. Bob had great aptitude with anything mechanical, understanding instinctively how gears and mechanisms operate. As a youth, he worked with clocks, and as an adult his skills branched out into applications related to optics. His career brought him to Santa Barbara, where he worked at Sloan Industries, SBRC and Hughes, eventually retiring from Raytheon.

He met Marny Jolly, also English and an Olympic athlete, at Chuck’s Hawaiian Steakhouse. They married in 1969 and soon welcomed two children, before parting ways in 1978. Bob moved to Goleta, where he established a formidable machine shop in his garage. As an engineer, he both designed and built, often working into the wee hours.

Projects Bob got involved in were many. He liked to explore junkyards and the swap meet on Sundays - finding a forty foot stainless steel slide led to the creation of a roomy, well-made treehouse. An as-is sign in the window of a 1966 Mercedes 230s for sale for $500 led to the rebuild of an engine that turned out not to have a cracked head. Using parts pur-

chased wholesale from Teddy at Moritz, he provided the safest first land yacht his daughter Kate could possibly drive. He was the main mechanic for his son Mike’s fishing boat, so he could independently navigate the channel and beyond. Over the years Bob always had an old truck on hand for odd jobs including helping, hauling and for trips to the dump.

For a time Bob was a regular at the English Department, a local pub run by a former UCSB professor, where he honed his gift for telling stories. He had a way with words, whether writing an occasional satirical epic poem or singing bawdy ballads in a deep baritone for the amusement of friends. He liked good dogsnot all dogs - carrying treats in his pockets and opening the front door in welcome when the neighborhood labrador came calling.

Bob is remembered as being highly intelligent, skillful and consistent. His observational nature allowed him to find common sense in an increasingly complex world. He was not given to aesthetic display, preferring to live an almost austere life of modest consumption. By working hard, Bob achieved a version of the American Dream that seems idyllic in retrospect. He is survived by daughter Kathryn of Bucks County, PA, son Michael (Elisabeth Wiarda) of Goleta, CA and their children Bo and Bosley.

John E. "Jack" Dillon

09/30/1939-04/17/2026

John “Jack” Edmund Dillon Jr. (86) passed away peacefully and returned to Our Lord on Friday, April 17, 2026 in Goleta, California where he had lived since 1982.

Jack was born on September 30, 1939 to John E. Sr. and Anne R. Dillon (neé Boyle) in the Jackson Heights section of Queens, New York City, and would become the oldest of 5 children in an all-Irish, Catholic household. In 1951, Jack and his family moved to Silver Spring,

Maryland, a suburb of Washington, DC, when his father obtained a position with the U.S. Department of Labor.

Like many Irish-Catholic families of that time, the oldest son was encouraged to become a priest, which is what Jack eventually did. Jack attended parochial/Catholic schools his entire life in New York City, Silver Spring, Baltimore, and Rome, Italy (seminary training).

On December 16, 1964, Jack was ordained a Roman Catholic priest at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, and returned to the United States where he was a parish priest at St. Anthony’s Parish in the Archdiocese of Washington, DC. Jack eventually left the priesthood, and made his way to working in the elder care industry.

While in the DC area, Jack met and fell in love with Karen Rose Turelli, and on November 15, 1969, they were married and moved to San Francisco to begin their life together. Jack and Karen would live in “The City” for the next several years and have three children.

Jack got his first Administrator position at The Sequoias, a retirement community in Portola Valley, CA, and moved the family to Palo Alto where they lived until 1983. In 1982, Jack was headhunted to take the Administrator position at Casa Dorinda in Montecito, CA, and his family followed him down to Goleta the following year. Jack would work at Casa Dorinda for the next 18 years until his retirement in 2000, and the highlight of his tenure there was coordinating the design and construction of the on-site Skilled Nursing Facility.

Jack is survived by his wife of 56 years, Karen Rose Dillon, son Malachy “Mal” John (wife Theresa and grandsons Aiden and Liam) of California, son William Khoury (wife Nicole, granddaughters Samantha and Tatum, and grandson Logan) of Colorado, and daughter Meredith Anne (husband Mike Weidaw, granddaughter Jaclyn, and grandson Jake) of California. Jack is also survived by his brother Kevin (wife Peggy) of Virginia, sister Ann Marie Wilkinson (husband Steve) of Maryland, sister Theresa “Tess” Dillon of Maryland, sister-inlaw Loretta Blessinger (husband Roger Rakestraw) of Colorado, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Jack was preceded

in death by his brother Thomas “Tom” Dillon (wife Michele) of Maryland and brother-in-law David “Dave” Donley (husband of Tess Dillon) of Maryland. Jack had a wonderful sense of humor, and his family requests that any donations be made in his name to the HUMAN FUND. Alternatively, donations can also be made to the Heritage House employee fund (www. heritagehousesb.com). Jack and Karen have spent the past 2.5 years living at Heritage House where the staff has taken great care of them. Caregiving to/ for the elderly is a challenging and often thankless job, but the work they do is critical and very much appreciated!

A celebration of life memorial service will be held sometime in the summer (TBD) at Goleta Beach where he and his wife loved to visit every day. Attire: California casual.

Aileen Lois Castillo

06/16/1931-03/26/2026

Aileen Castillo (Koppleman), loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on 03/26/2026. Aileen was a 4th generation Santa Barbara native born at Cottage Hospital to Alvera Bonilla Koppleman and Samuel Koppleman.

She graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1949 later marrying Robert Castillo with whom she spent the next 70 years together until her passing. While mom’s primary job was a homemaker, she spent many years doing childcare for close friends. Living across the street from the elementary school allowed her to volunteer much of her free time assisting the teachers and working on the playground becoming the favorite yard duty to many children, often being presented with lizards as gifts. Mom was later recognized for all her volunteer work by receiving the PTA’s Honorary Service Award.

The Castillo home was the place for kids to hang out, with many friends referring to her as

“mom”. She welcomed all who came and spent many a time making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for everyone. She eagerly traveled throughout the West Coast on family camping and fishing trips, often with fishing pole in hand.

Once her children were grown and no longer required her constant attention, she went to Santa Barbara Business College to study accounting and later learning other activities to keep her busy like cake decorating, bowling and working as an election worker. Later, she would become a cashier at SavOn where she was the friendly lady behind the counter always smiling and chatting up the customers.

The same dedication she spent with her own children was also spent on her grandchildren. She never missed a birthday party, baseball game, class play, graduation or any activity they participated in. Nonnie, as she was known to her grandchildren, was always there when she was needed.

Aileen is survived by her husband, Robert and children Bob Jr, Sharon (Jeff) Gill, Marilyn Otis, and grandchildren Aleksi, (Brian), Thomas James, Danise, Scotty (Katie), Jennifer (Matt), Jared and her great grandchildren Brayden, Kayden and Lily together with many nieces, nephews and brothers in law. Sadly, she will not be meeting her newest great grandson due in June, but he will grow up hearing Nonnie stories. Preceding her in death were her sons Bill and Jim Lowe, Michael Castillo, and sister Doris Caswell.

Our hearts are broken and will never be the same, but we are comforted knowing she is at peace and with her loved ones. We hope you are somewhere enjoying your heavenly Happy Meals.

Private family graveside services will be held on Friday, May 1st with a celebration of life to follow with family and friends at Mulligan’s Café from noon-3pm.

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BOOK SMART

Santa Barbara’s First Literary Festival Offers a Feast for Story Lovers of All Kinds

by Leslie Dinaberg, Matt Kettmann, Brian Tanguay & Emily Vesper

Adelicious treat is coming to Santa Barbara in a big way with this weekend’s launch of the inaugural Santa Barbara Literary Festival, featuring an impressive menu of big names from the book world giving keynote addresses and participating in panels, workshops, and pop-up events in a veritable buffet of lovely venues throughout downtown S.B. the weekend of May 2-3.

This fabulously ambitious undertaking was cooked up by founders Lorissa Rinehart and Leslie Zemeckis, both Santa Barbara–based authors and tirelessly passionate advocates for the notion that literature is not just meant to be read, but experienced.

And what an experience they’ve got in store for us!

With topics that run the gamut from pop culture to food, fiction, art, nonfiction, children and teen authors (including activities for families and young readers), audiobooks, romantasy, agents, and memoirists, in addition to an A-list array of authors, the literary festival truly aims to please every interest. The event is also set up in a way that encourages guests to explore the downtown area on foot between venues that include the Lobero Theatre, La Arcada Plaza, the Alhecama Theatre, the Kimpton Canary Hotel, Karpeles Manuscript Library, the Pico Adobe, and the CEC Hub truly weaving the festival into the fabric of our town where they can not only appreciate the intellect and wit of the participants, but also the beauty of their surroundings.

After all, a book is one of the most portable forms of entertainment there is, so why not indulge in a little real-life scenery along with the armchair travel that reading provides.

We spoke with a few of the dozens of authors participating in the festivities, a mere amuse-bouche for the banquet in store for story lovers. See santabarbaraliteraryfestival .org for the complete schedule.

—Leslie Dinaberg, Arts & Culture Editor

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The Santa Barbara Literary Festival takes place May 2-3 throughout downtown Santa Barbara featuring a distinguished list of authors that includes Susan Orlean, Ann Liang, Ariel Sullivan, Katherine Stewart, Paula McLain, Danielle Trussoni, Shannon Watts, Tod Goldberg, Roda Ahmed, Romina Garber, Beatrice Dixon, Mike Bender, Daniel Humm, Stuart Gibbs, Morgan Matson, Pete Oswald, Justina Blakeney, Dawn Tripp, Faith Phillips, Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström, Jane Borden, Chelsey Goodan, and Edward Humes, among others. Several of the events (including children’s programming) are free, and the entire event is free for first responders. See santabarbaraliteraryfestival.org for additional details and to purchase tickets.

Co-founders of the Santa Barbara Literary Festival Leslie Zemeckis (above) and Lorissa Rinehart.

MATT KETTMANN SENIOR EDITOR MCs the Live Panel

JOHN VASQUEZ EXECUTIVE CHEF AT FINCH & FORK Host

SUNNY DOENCH STRICKER FUTURE PERFECT Welcoming Presenter

LIVE PANEL PRESENTERS:

Kathryn Graham, Co-Owner of Cheese Shop Santa Barbara

Shibani Mone, Chef De Cuisine at Caruso’s

Brit Zotovich from Dreamcote Wine

Samra Morris from Alma Rosa Winery

Sonja Magdevski from Clementine Carter Wine

Anna deLasi from Solminer Wine.

Walter Mosley, Keynote Speaker, May 2

When I asked Walter Mosley if he remembered the first book that had captivated him as a child, his answer came instantly: Winniethe-Pooh. Besides being a book that’s an apt representation of childhood, Mosley said Winnie-the-Pooh is a useful starting point for a novelist, with its cast of characters, each with their own story and idiosyncrasies, and their relationship to one another. Useful indeed.

Over the course of his long career, Mosley has established himself as one of the most versatile American writers of his generation, producing work in eight different genres. His newest book, Ghalen, is a romance. When I asked him if his approach differs from one genre to the next, he told me that what he’s writing about dictates the genre. When he had an idea for a story about the human soul, for example, he found that science fiction was the most effective genre to tell that story.

In addition to being prolific and versatile, Mosley is a craftsman who believes that writing is rewriting. His books go through as many as 30 iterations before he deems them ready for the world, and this includes reading them aloud, first to make sure the words are properly used, then to determine if the dialogue sounds authentic, and finally to see if the prose has the right beat and rhythm.

Steven Rowley, Keynote Speaker, May 3

Before becoming a best-selling novelist in his forties with the surprise 2016 hit Lily and the Octopus, which uses magical realism to tell the moving story of a man’s love for his dog and her losing battle with cancer Steven Rowley set his storytelling sights on the big screen. He got bites and options here and there, but that big Hollywood break proved elusive.

“I went to film school, and I was trying to make it as a screenwriter for a while. But screenwriting is frustrating because … you need an actor, you need a director, a producer…. After years of attempting that, I was frustrated, and I thought naively, perhaps that … if I just wrote a novel, I would have more control over putting it out into the world,” Rowley told me.

“Of course, it’s never as easy as one thinks, but that’s what first led me to try writing novels,” he laughed. Now, he’s the author of many books including The Editor, The Dogs of Venice, The Celebrants, The Guncle, The Guncle Abroad, and the upcoming Our Guncle illustrated children’s book and the upcoming novel Take Me with You, both of which come out on May 19 whose primary throughline is that they’re all heartfelt, witty, emotionally resonant, and feature gay characters prominently.

Speaking from his home in Palm Springs, where he lives with his husband, Byron Lane a fellow novelist (Big Gay Wedding, A Star Is Bored) who will appear at the Santa Barbara Literary Festival on Saturday, May 2, doing a workshop called Turn Your Life Into a Novel, and as part of the Survival Panel on May 3 Rowley confided that even with the knockout success of Lily and the Octopus, his journey was still not an entirely smooth one.

“I love to be honest about this, for people who have their own writing ambitions…. Lily was a success out of the gate; it was a best-seller. I sold translation rights in 20 languages, and it was optioned for a film, and so by any metrics, it was a success. But my publisher rejected my follow-up novel, which was a book called The Editor [a fictional story of a young author whose manuscript is acquired by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis during her time at Doubleday].”

When I expressed surprise, Rowley said, “I think, from their point of view, they wanted me to write another dog book.” Needless to say, that book forced him to take a leap. “I decided to roll the dice on myself again, and I landed with my now current publisher, Putnam, and was very lucky to be able to land on my feet. But each one is its own challenge. Just because you’ve been published once does not mean, necessarily, that it’s smooth sailing from here on. The business is a tough one … it’s always a challenge.”

On the subject of challenges, Rowley said the thrust of his keynote talk on Sunday, May 3, will be the importance of humor in challenging times. “I think people often mistake humor for the absence of seriousness, and I very much disagree with that. I think humor just reframes or recontextualizes a situation that allows it to be a little more easily digestible and understandable,” he said. “And so sometimes, I think if we approach something with humor, it’s actually because we are taking it more seriously, and it’s a way to get through it.”

See bit.ly/4mITuMY for tickets.

—Leslie Dinaberg

Read any of Mosley’s books and you’re likely to recognize the musicality of his writing. Mosley’s Easy Rawlins series alone would be a career for some writers, but as he explained to me, whether he’s writing about a recurring character or starting a completely new project, his intent is to produce a book that stands on its own. “I write the books that I think get closest to what I’m trying to do,” he said.

When I asked about books that he deems worthy of rereading, he mentioned The Stranger by Albert Camus, One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez, and the stories of Langston Hughes. A lover of science fiction, Mosley had high praise for Lord of by Roger Zelazny. He also pointed to Dashiell Hammett as a stylist who was ahead of his time, noting how seamlessly The Maltese Falcon moved from the page to the screen. The point about these particular books, and rereading in general, is that while the book remains the same, locked into its time and place, the reader is likely to have changed and that changes the experience. I mentioned having just begun to reread Fearless Jones, a novel Mosley published in 2001, and how the opening scene struck me very differently than it did the first time I read it several years ago.

Though Mosley kept the subject of his keynote address close to his vest, it’s certain to be a memorable and edifying experience for those in attendance. See bit.ly/48na5A5 for tickets.

—Brian Tanguay

Susan Orlean on Joyride, Curiosity, and Craft, May 2

When Pico Iyer interviewed Susan Orlean in 2019 for a UCSB Arts & Lec tures event featuring her extraordinary book The Library Book, Iyer paid her a com pliment I’ve never forgotten. Pointing at a glass of water sitting on the table between them, Iyer said that Susan Orlean could write a story about this glass of water and make it absolutely fascinating. And no doubt she could. Orlean is one of our most beloved writers of narrative nonfiction.

She was taught to read by her older siblings before she started school and recounted to me her first reading of The Black Stallion and other animal books. Her love of animals carried on, and in October 2021, she published a collection of essays titled On Animals. When I spoke with her recently, I was curious to find out what books and writers she turns to repeatedly, and without hesitation, she cited Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion, Great Plains by Ian Frazier, and any number of books by John McPhee and Calvin Trillin. For Orlean, these writers are stand-ins for a great teacher that she can turn to for inspiration or to figure out how to deal with a particular narrative challenge. We also talked about books that deserve to be reread. “Books that achieve greatness,” Orlean said, “are those you can revisit again and again.” Orlean is known for her uncanny ability to merge insatiable curiosity with phenomenal storytelling. This doesn’t come about by accident. Orlean spent six years working on The Library Book. Her practice is to cast a wide net over her subject and then slowly tease out the most relevant and tantalizing details. She didn’t need to know about the iconic library of Alexandria, for example, and it’s only referenced one time in The Library Book, but Orlean felt she needed to know something about it nonetheless. She refers to her pre-writing process as “elbow grease.” Through her research and reporting, she typically uncovers far more information than she can use, but it’s this painstaking process that produces telling and evocative details. Writing her memoir, Joyride, presented a different challenge in that she had to treat herself as the subject. Answering the question “How do I report on myself?” was one the first thing she had to sort out. She ended up hiring another journalist to interview her, and then used the transcripts to help her put herself front and center in the narrative.

The Santa Barbara Literary Festival happens to coincide with the first time Orlean will inhabit the house in Toro Canyon she’s been renovating, so, as she told me, it’s a significant weekend on a personal and professional level. At a time when the death of reading is routinely lamented in the media, literary festivals are more important than ever as sites of community and connection. Local readers and book lovers are in for a sumptuous experience. See bit.ly/4cvPr3n for tickets. —Brian Tanguay

COURTESY

Walter Mosley

Steven Rowley

Susan Orlean

Christina Hammonds Reed, Survival, Identity, and the Stories We Tell Panel, May 3

At the end of the day, what inspires Christina Hammonds Reed is people.

“I’m trying to make sure I say this without it sounding too cliché,” said Hammonds Reed, whose fiction debut, The Johnson Four, was published in February. “But I love people. I love life and all of its messiness and how beautiful it can be and how very hard it can be, and why people choose to do the things that they do. I don’t think you can be a good fiction writer without caring deeply about people.”

The Johnson Four is a masterclass in care and character. Hammonds Reed displays a nuanced hand with interiority and relationships as she tells the story of the Johnson family, a trio of adolescent brothers chasing musical stardom at their father’s behest. They’re joined by Christmas Jones the Third, the ghost of a Black child minstrel performer who still wears the rope he was lynched with around his neck. Beginning in 1968, Hammonds Reed follows the boys over several decades as they trace divergent paths.

“I’m always fascinated by family stories and how we all pull together and come apart, and what shapes our families look like over the years,” said Hammonds Reed. The sweeping historical epic connects a number of topics in which she’s long been interested.

“There’s this idea of, ‘What does fame ask of people and specifically younger performers?’ ” said Hammonds Reed. “And I love the idea of looking at fame through the lens of race what does it mean to be a Black performer in this era with that kind of a spotlight? But also, what does it mean to be a little Black boy who doesn’t end up being able to reach his potential in the world because of a life cut short?”

As impressive as Hammonds Reed’s character work and agile, sensitive prose is the extensive research involved in crafting The Johnson Four, which journeys through early1970s psychiatric facilities, army units in Vietnam, queer life in 1980s New York, and beyond. The process was intense, but Hammonds Reed delighted in it; if she had to do something other than write, she quipped, she’d go back to school for a PhD in history. Her 2020 young adult novel, The Black Kids, is also a work of historical fiction, following a wealthy Black teenager as she navigates the 1992 Los Angeles Riots.

“A lot of times, history books have been written by the people who have been afforded the opportunities and power to write them, so there’s so many stories about women and minorities and queer people that you have to uncover on your own,” Hammonds Reed said.

At the Santa Barbara Literary Festival’s “Survival Panel,” Hammonds Reed will discuss “belonging, resilience, and the courage to be seen in spaces never built with them in mind” a collection of themes that resonate deeply with her work.

“Black people are constantly navigating spaces that are not necessarily the easiest for us to navigate,” said Hammonds Reed, whose characters find themselves in predominantly white settings on numerous occasions, be it the upper echelons of the recording industry or an elite private high school.

“We shape ourselves or collapse or expand ourselves to fit into these spaces, in both good and bad ways,” she says. “I think both works interrogate, what does it mean to survive? And if surviving is not enough, then what do we then need to do to thrive?”

Ariel Sullivan, Romantasy Panel,

May 3

Ariel Sullivan describes her novels Conform and Beneath, the first books in a planned ninepart dystopian romance series, as two sides of the same coin. “Conform is the shiny side that makes you pick up the penny, and Beneath is that corroded one that lives underneath, that is the only reason it got to see the sun in the first place.”

Conform has its share of glitz and glamour, indeed. The novel follows Emeline, a young woman banished at birth into the low caste of “Minor Defects,” as she is selected to mate with a member of her rigidly hierarchical society’s most elite. Emeline ascends into a world of decadent luxury while secretly growing closer to a handsome stranger who’s mounting a rebellion against their totalitarian overlords. Prequel Beneath, meanwhile, is mired in the grungy depths of an underground city, where humanity’s last survivors have decamped in the aftermath of a nuclear war.

But it’s Conform, Sullivan’s debut, that was born from a dark place. She began the novel in 2020 while in the throes of postpartum depression. Writing became her outlet and escape, a “meditative” process. “It was a place to put all the things that were difficult to hold on my own,” she said.

The world outside was challenging, too. “COVID was running rampant. It was the most dystopian-like setting I have ever experienced in my life,” she said. The post-apocalyptic worlds of Conform and Beneath emerged from her desire to reflect in narrative form the discord and division she was witnessing.

“I’m a firm believer that when you start listening to judge and not listening to understand, humanity dies,” she said. “I wanted to explore, on a greater scale and in a fictional world, what that looks like.”

Sullivan has wanted to be a writer since her childhood as a military brat, when she turned to books for companionship during her family’s frequent moves. But the pitch that led her to publication happened by accident. Sullivan was running late on her way to a playdate between her son and Jenna Bush Hager’s well, “military late,” she clarified, compulsively punctual. She shot Bush Hager a quick text, mentioning that she’d been “caught up writing.” Bush Hager asked about the project and ended up bringing Sullivan on to her new imprint, Thousand Voices; the rest was history.

Conform and Beneath aren’t fantasy, per se, but they’ve taken off in tandem with the “romantasy” boom of the past few years. “When you deal with dystopian, a lot of the time, the thing that draws those characters and drives them forward against a totalitarian government, or maybe toward certain death, is typically some type of love. Whether it’s a love for justice, whether it’s a love for a person, whether it’s a love for their people as a whole, there’s something pulling them,” said Sullivan.

“I’m a firm believer that I’ll only write the romance if it feeds the character’s narrative and continues the story,” she added. “It’ll never be the main part, but you can’t live as a human and not want love, so I think that it has to be there.”

The story has resonated deeply with readers, who clamor for news of upcoming books (Sullivan has planned the series as a “trilogy of trilogies”), propose fan theories, and root for their preferred romantic interest in Conform’s love triangle. The books have been massively successful, with Beneath making the New York Times best-seller list. But above all, Sullivan said, it’s that reader response that has meant the most to her.

“I wrote this from a very lonely place, and to know that I’ve made anybody feel less lonely, or allowed them to feel like their pain or their struggle is justified and seen … I mean, that’s everything to me.”

—Emily Vesper

Joining Hammonds Reed on the panel are Lisa Alvarez, Byron Lane, and Lola Akinmade. See bit.ly/4vPenKz for tickets.

Joining Sullivan on the panel are Geneva Lee, RM Gray, Romina Gerber, and Kiki Astor, with host and moderator Pierson Fodé. See bit.ly/3QohhpD for tickets. —Emily Vesper

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Culinary Storytellers, May 2

Americans today are fascinated with everything about food, from famous chefs and restaurant recipes to where ingredients come from and how certain dishes carry cultural meaning. That’s held the door open for a steady publishing market around cookbooks baking books are super hot right now! and other forms of food writing, including memoirs, histories, and deep dives into specific cuisines.

The Santa Barbara Literary Festival is harnessing that interest by hosting a “Culinary Storytellers” day on May 2, when food-focused authors from near and far will gather at the Pico Adobe near the Presidio for a panel and collective book signing. The nine invitees include familiar names such as cookbook dynamo Pascale Beale and renowned writer Betty Fussell whose recent memoir How to Cook a Coyote was the topic of an Independent cover story last year as well as authors who are coming from out of town and chefs sharing their edible creations with the crowd.

Visiting from Los Angeles is actor-turned-lawyer-turned-activist-turned-baker Rose Wilde, author of Bread & Roses and the forthcoming Tiny Cakes. “Food writing and cookbooks matter because they’re never just about what’s on the plate,” said Wilde. “Like theater, they pull you into someone else’s world expanding your palate, but also your empathy. They capture a moment in time: what people were growing, valuing, struggling with, celebrating. They’re how we hold onto stories and pass traditions forward without flattening them. Food is never just food it’s culture, memory, politics, and a way of understanding each other. I think it’s the best way, because eating is one of the few things we all have in common.”

Anne-Marie Pietersma considers herself a “sensory storyteller,” bouncing between Southern California and Brooklyn for her various teaching, judging, acting, and writing gigs. She’s excited to speak about “the huge role food plays (consciously or not) in creating narrative, memory, connection, and identity.”

Her childhood on a SoCal dairy farm led to writing I’ll Have What Cheese Having, which pairs 23 cheeses with romantic comedies. “There’s so many different facets of the cheese world, and it all started to crystallize for me a few years in, that it was all edible storytelling,” said Pietersma, whose company Trust Your Taste teaches people

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about tasting in a welcoming environment. “The tasting world can be a little pretentious and intimidating at times, and I really love providing a space where people can believe their own experience is valid,” she said.

A third out-of-towner is San Francisco culinary anthropologist and food writer Andréa Lawson Gray, the author of Convivir: Modern Mexican Cooking in California’s Wine Country (with Chef Rogelio Garcia) and the forthcoming Caribbean Cocktails: Drinks and Bites from the Afro-Latino Diaspora (with Top Chef alum Nelson German).

“I love that cookbooks can do more than teach people how to cook!” she said. “They can be a powerful way to engage with history especially the histories of communities whose contributions have been ignored or undervalued. Someone may come for the recipe, but along the way, they’re also learning about migration, resistance and resilience, identity, and cultural memory. That’s what continues to inspire my work.”

Her work about the connection between California wine regions and Mexican culture should directly appeal to Santa Barbarans. “Mexican cuisine and wine country culture are not separate stories they’ve been influencing one another for generations,” she said. “Calling attention to that combination helps us move beyond surface ideas of what ‘wine country’ is supposed to look like. It opens a fuller conversation about labor, agriculture, migration, and the community that helped build the region’s identity. It also reminds us that some of the most exciting food cultures come from exchange when traditions meet, adapt, and create something new.”

That’s just an appetizer of what these Culinary Storytellers will cover on May 2. It’s sure to be a nourishing affair. The event runs from 11 a.m.-2:15 p.m. at the Pico Adobe, with doors opening at 11 a.m., and a culinarian panel discussion from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., followed by an artisan marché and book signings until 2:15 p.m. See bit.ly/4cKdhr2 for tickets.

—Matt Kettmann

April 25 - 26

Earth Day Kick Off (Alameda Park, Santa Barbara)

May 1

5 - 6:30 p.m.

South Coast Kickoff (1130 State St., Santa Barbara)

May 1 - 8

Santa Maria High School Bike Week

May 2

9 - 11 a.m.

Blessing of the Bicycles (414 E Church St., Santa Maria)

9:30 a.m.

Santa Maria Kickoff (310 Oak St., Santa Maria)

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Guadalupe CycleMAYnia (LeRoy Park)

May 3 - 31

Mother’s Day Trishaw Rides Every Sunday (Carpinteria)

May 5

5:30 - 7 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo Mural Bike Tour (604 E. Ortega St., Santa Barbara)

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Bike Month Proclamation (Santa Maria City Hall)

May 6

National Bike to School Day

7:15 - 8 a.m.

North to South Goleta Bike to Work Ride (5696 Calle Real, Goleta)

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

SBCC Bike to Campus Event (Cliff Campus Bike Shop)

May 7

2:10 - 4 p.m.

Bike to Buckhorn (Cuyama Valley High School)

2026 Events & Activities Guide

May 8

9 - 9:30 a.m.

Modoc Multi Use Path Ribbon Cutting (Modoc Multi Use Path, Santa Barbara)

10-11 a.m.

Mayor’s Ride (Modoc Multi Use Path, Santa Barbara)

May 9

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Space Country Classic (VSFB)

9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

NICA Give it a Go (Trek Trails at Rancho Alegre)

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Carp Family Ride (El Carro Park)

May 12

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

...and bike rides for all... (Santa Barbara Central Library)

May 13

12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

UCSB AS Bike Committee Ride (AS Bike Shop)

May 14

National Bike to Work Day

7 - 9 a.m.

UCSB Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast (Henley Gate)

Bike to Breakfast Burrito (Center for Employment Training)

5 - 7 p.m.

Bike to Solvang Chamber Member Mixer (1450 Mission Dr., Solvang)

May 16

10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Infrastructure Champions Ride (Bici Centro Santa Barbara)

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Stay Alert, Don’t Get Hurt (Santa Maria Public Library)

May 17

9 - 11 a.m.

Bike Ride with City Rangers (Santa Maria Regional Transit Center)

May 20

12 - 1:30 p.m.

Bike to Work Luncheon at the Friendship Center (89 Eucalyptus Lane, Santa Barbara)

May 22

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Fun Day at the Farm (Growing Grounds Farm)

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

E-Bike Showcase (UCSB Campus East Chemistry Lawn)

May 23

8 - 10 a.m.

Summerland CycleMAYnia (2375 Lillie Ave., Summerland)

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

From A to B(icycle): A Scavenger Hunt (12 W Haley St.,, Santa Barbara)

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Santa Maria Public Art Ride (110 East El Camino St., Santa Maria)

May 24

2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Mapping the Gaps: the Bike Map Markup (607 State St., Santa Barbara)

May 27

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Break up with Your Car Celebration (UCSB Arbor)

May 28

6:45 - 8 a.m.

Handlebar Coffee Group Bike Ride to UCSB (128 E Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara)

May 29

7:15 - 9:30 p.m.

Firefly Bike to Ice Cream (Santa Maria Crossroads)

May 30

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Santa Maria Elks “Bike” Parade (East and West Mill Street)

May 31

2 - 4 p.m.

CycleMaynia Finale (Goleta Beach, Site A)

I NDEPENDENT C ALENDAR

THURSDAY 4/30

4/30: UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents Lucía A winner of the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, 23-year-old Mexican jazz vocalist Lucía will make her S.B. debut with a luminous blend of cultures and generations with her soulful interpretations of jazz standards. 7-9pm. Hahn Hall, Music Academy, 1070 Fairway Rd. UCSB students: $10; GA: $48. Call (805) 893-3535. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

4/30: Dining in the Mission Era: A Tasty Adventure Join for delicious food and wine tastings intermixed with historical tidbits of the Mexican and Chumash cultures, personal recollections, and recipes from featured guests Maria Cabrera and Elise Tripp. RSVP required. 6-8pm. Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library, 2201 Laguna St. $24.99-$29.99. Email collections@sbmal.org sbmal.org/events

4/30: Downtown Santa Barbara LIVE Art & Wine Tour 2026 Start off at the S.B. Historical Museum to pick up your wine glass; wander through curated downtown venues for wine tastings, gourmet bites, and live art; then head back to the Museum courtyard for the final party, additional food, wine, and beer and a silent auction in support of the Downtown S.B. Improvement Association. 5:30-9:30pm. S.B. Historical Museum, 136 E. De la Guerra St. $85. Ages 21+. Call (805) 962-2098. tinyurl.com/DTO-Art-Wine

FRIDAY 5/1

5/1: Library on the Go and S.B. Dance Institute Little Dancers Class Join Library on the Go and S.B. Dance Institute for a joyful, bilingual early childhood (ages 0-5) creative dance program guided by rhythm and music to develop coordination, balance, and spatial awareness, while also strengthening cognitive skills such as problem-solving and creativity as they twirl, leap, and sway. 10:30-11am. Oak Park, 600 W. Alamar Ave. Free. Call (805) 9627653 or email info@sbplibrary.libanswers.com tinyurl.com/Little-Dancers

5/1-5/3: S.B. Fair & Expo Presents Your Beach Town Fair Fairgoers will enjoy carnival rides (including kiddie rides), carnival games, farm animals and agricultural showcases, artisan exhibits, live music and entertainment, and classic fair food with free off-site parking and transportation to/from the fair. Seniors ages 65+ can enjoy free entry on Saturday, 11am-4pm. Fri.: 4-10pm (carnival: midnight); Sat.: 11am-10pm (carnival: midnight); Sun.: 11am-9pm (carnival: 10pm). Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. Pre-sale admissions: $6-$10; unlimited rides wristband: $30 (Fast Pass add-on: $10). Call (805) 687-0766. earlwarren.com

5/1, 5/3: Opera Santa Barbara (OSB) Presents Elmer Gantry Based on Sinclair Lewis’s satirical novel, this gospel-infused opera is set in the Midwestern U.S. in the early 20th century and follows Elmer, a charismatic, immoral athlete who fakes a conversion to become a successful, hypocritical evangelist. Fri.: 7:30pm; Sun.: 2:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

SATURDAY 5/2

5/2-5/3: The Santa Barbara Literary Festival This citywide celebration of readers and writers will transform downtown S.B. into a vibrant hub of poetry, prose, ideas, and inspiration with keynotes, panels, and workshops hosted by leading cultural institutions and businesses with a Festival Bookstore sponsored by Chaucer’s Books. Visit the website for the full schedule. Various hours, locations, and prices. Call (805) 450-1776 or email hello@ santabarbaraliteraryfestival.org santabarbaraliteraryfestival.org

FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE

THURSDAY

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

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

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

SUNDAY

Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

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

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

NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS

5/1: Snapshots from Curiosity, Our Martian Mountaineer For 13 years, the Curiosity Mars rover has been climbing a three-mile-high journey filled with beautiful vistas and surprising scientific discoveries documenting clues to the planet’s mysterious past. The rover’s Deputy Project Scientist Abigail Fraeman, PhD, will talk about what Curiosity has revealed about the fate of habitable environments on a world that was once Earth-like. 7-9pm. Fleischmann Auditorium, S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Free Email ijadekomasa@sbnature2.org sbnature.org/calendar

Shows on Tap Shows on Tap

Traveling Hurtados

5/2-5/3: Hook’d Bar and Grill Sat.: T Bone Ramblers, 4pm. Sun.: Traveling Hurtados, 1pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookdbarandgrill.com/ music-on-the-water

4/30-5/1: Carr Winery Thu.: Special Live Music Night: The Brambles + The Bryan Titus Trio. Fri.: Barrel Room Sessions: TD Lind & the Aviators. 414 N. Salsipuedes St., Santa Barbara. 7-9pm. Free. Call (805) 965-7985. Ages 21+. carrwinery.com/events

4/30: Eos Lounge Cole Terrazas. 500 Anacapa St. 4pm. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com

4/30-5/3: Maverick Saloon Thu.: Just Dave Band, 8:30pm. Fri.: Tex Pistols, 8:30pm. Sat.: Jimi Nelson Band, 8:30pm. Sun.: Adrian Galysh, noon. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Call (805) 686-4785. Ages 21+. mavericksaloon .com/event-calendar

4/30-5/4: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Shawn Thies, 7pm. $25. Fri.: Strange Days: A Tribute to the Doors, 9pm. $18-$25. Ages 21+. Sat.: Broadway Brunch with Three S.B. Sopranos, noon, $25. An Evening with George Kahumoku Jr. and Shem Kahawaii, 6pm, $30-$35. Funk It Up with Area 51, 8:30pm, $15-$18, ages 21+. Sun.: Leana Movillion’s Keys to the Beat! A Piano Showcase, 12:30pm. $15. Mon.: SBCC Big Band Jazz, 7pm. $15. 1221 State St. Call (805) 9627776. sohosb.com

5/1, 5/5: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Fri.: The Groove Collective, 7pm. Tue.: La Dosis Perfecta, 6pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

5/2-5/3: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Jill’s Night Out. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. 1:30-4:30pm. Free. Call (805) 967-0066. coldspringtavern.com

5/2, 5/5: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Sat.: Strange Hotels, 8pm. Tue.: La Mision, 7pm. 634 State St. Free. Call (805) 308-0050. mspecialbrewco.com

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

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

SATURDAY 5/2

5/2: Metro Entertainment National Free Comic Book Day at Metro Entertainment This big event will have 5,000 comics to give away, a storewide sale, and photo ops with cosplayers and the 501st Legion (official Star Wars costumed fans). 11am-9pm. Metro Entertainment, 6 W. Anapamu St. Free. Call (805) 963-2168 or email metrocomix@aol.com tinyurl.com/Metro-Comics

5/2: Broadway Brunch with the Three S.B. Sopranos Operatically trained sopranos Anikka Abbott, Deborah Bertling, and Vivian Vega-Rangel will perform solo pieces while you enjoy brunch. Noon. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $25. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

5/2: The Friends of the Buellton Library Spring Art Show Opening Reception: Creating from Within Area artists Renée Kelleher, Maggie Powell, Sherry Uyeda, and Alexandra Yakutis will show their work in various mediums expressing the love-bond between mother and child and the joy of life. The exhibit shows through May. 4-6pm. Buellton Library, 202 Dairyland Rd., Buellton. Free tinyurl.com/Buellton-Art

5/2-5/3: Little Dom’s Seafood Fifth Annual Crawfish Boil Inspired by his New Orleans roots, co-owner and Executive Chef Brandon Boudet will host this boil with crawfish by the pound, Crawfish Monica, gumbo, jambalaya balls with Creole mustard, and wine and beer with à la carte breakfast and lunch menus available. Make reservations online. Noon-4pm. Little Dom’s Seafood, 686 Linden Ave., Carpinteria. Prices vary. Call (805) 749-7400. tinyurl.com/Little-Dom-Boil

5/2: UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents Kronos Quartet The game-changing Kronos Quartet will perform a semi-staged, multisensory exploration of the histories of Indigenous, Gullah-Geechee, and Chinese American communities in the United States. 6pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. UCSB students: $15; GA: $28-$58. Call (805) 893-3535. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

5/2: The 18th Annual S.B. Revels May Day Celebration Guests are invited to sing along to lively seasonal songs, learn traditional English country dances, create nosegays and posies with fresh flowers, and join the maypole dance, a swirling ritual where participants weave colorful ribbons as they circle the pole. 11am-1pm. Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nuevo (between State and Paseo Nuevo Cinemas). Free. Call (805) 364-4630 or email info@santabarbararevels.org santabarbararevels.org

5/2: UCSB Walk for Epilepsy 2026 Walk in person or join virtually and learn about epilepsy awareness and the challenges and persistent stigmas that occur, and be there to foster support for individuals living with the condition. Donations will contribute to advancing research, improving access to care, and support those affected by epilepsy. 9am-noon. Pauley Track, UCSB, 6510 El Colegio Rd. Free. Email lauren_evans@ucsb.edu. tinyurl.com/UCSB-Walk

5/2-5/3: Santa Barbara Uptown Artists Open Studio Tour 2026 Scan the QR code for the self-guided tour locations to visit working studios, view original artwork, and connect directly with artists as they share their processes and inspiration. 11am-4pm. Various locations. Email tal@talbotics.com. tinyurl.com/Uptown-Artists

5/2: Cachuma Lake Spring Fair This family-friendly event will feature local vendors; food; interactive booths from Eyes in the Sky, S.B. Wildlife Care Network, S.B. Zoo, Audubon Society, and more; arts and crafts; face painting; and a bounce house. 11am-2pm. Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, 2225 Hwy. 154. Free ($10 parking). Email clnaturalist@countyofsb.org tinyurl.com/Cachuma-Fair

5/2: Indigenous Language Interpretation and Healthcare Speakers will highlight challenges and strategies to deal with linguistic diversity in interpretation and stress the need for interpreters to ensure equal access to resources and information and share the motivations, methods, experiences, and initial results of the interdisciplinary research and community action project JSILO (Justicia Social de Intérpretes de Lenguas Originarias). 2-3pm. Goleta Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 964-7878. tinyurl.com/Language-Interpretation

5/2-5/3: Draughtsmen Ale 10th Anniversary Weekend

Celebrate 10 years of craft beverages with two days of live music, a variety of food vendors, games, beer, and community spirit. Noon9pm. Draughtsmen Aleworks, 53 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta. Free Email tami@draughtsmenaleworks.com tinyurl.com/Draughtsmen-Ale

SUNDAY 5/3

Paula Albrecht and Lulu

5/3: Lulu Hyggelig’s Birthday Party Join the birthday of Solvang’s favorite troll and magical resident Lulu Hyggelig, Troll #154 created by world-renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo. There will be a deejay, photo ops, raffle prizes, crafts, nibbles, wine, cocktails, mocktails, and birthday cake! 2-4pm. California Nature Art Museum, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. Ages 2-17: $25; GA: $75. Email info@calnatureartmuseum .org calnatureartmuseum.org/programs-events

5/3: Shadows & Secrets: A Film Noir Series: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers Journey into film noir on Sundays through July 26 starting with The Strane Love of Martha Ivers, the rare and restored 1946 classic and gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and secrets that refuse to be buried starring Barbara Stanwyck and Kirk Douglas. 7pm. The Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. $10. Call (805) 646-0117. ojaiartcenter.org/film

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MONDAY 5/4

5/4: May the Fourth Be with You Star Wars Celebration Dress as your favorite Star Wars character and bring your lightsaber to celebrate with galaxy-themed beats, themed cocktails and mocktails, food trucks (food for purchase), a costume contest, a 360° slowmotion video booth, and more. 6-9pm. 28 W. Victoria St. Ages 0-12: Free; teens: $5; GA: $10 tinyurl.com/May-The-Fourth-SB

5/4: Book Talk and Signing: Susan Huckle Author Susan Huckle will sign books and talk about her humorous and poignant debut memoir, The Earth Is Flat?! And Other Things My Mother Taught Me: How a Childhood in the Evangelical Church Became an Adulthood in Conspiracy Theories. 1-2pm. Maravilla Senior Living Community, 5486 Calle Real. Free. Email susanhuckle@gmail.com tinyurl.com/Susan-Huckle

5/4: Connectivity: Star Wars: A New Hope Celebrate May the Fourth and its enduring impact on popular culture and watch 1977’s Star Wars: A New Hope and follow as Obi-Wan trains Luke to be a Jedi and join up with Han Solo to save Princess Leia from Darth Vader and the Galactic Empire, accompanied by a critical and historical introduction. Costumes are encouraged! 7-9:30pm. Pollock Theater, UCSB. Free. Call (805) 8934637. carseywolf.ucsb.edu/events

TUESDAY 5/5

5/5: Jazz at the Lobero Presents Pat Metheny, Side-Eye III + GPat Metheny, guitarist, composer, and bandleader who is the only artist to win 20 Grammy Awards in 10 different categories, will perform music from his new album, 2026’s Side-Eye III +, accompanied by Chris Fishman on piano/keyboards, Joe Dyson on drums, and Jermaine Paul on bass. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $89; premium: $135. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

5/5: The Audubon Society and the S.B. Museum of Natural History Present: Saving Birds to Save the Planet Scott Weidensau, best-selling researcher and author of 30 books, including his new release, The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds to Save the Planet, will prove why we should never underestimate the resiliency of birds, and why creating a world that works for birds will work for everything, including us. 7-8:30pm. Fleischmann Auditorium, S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. $10. Email kperry@sbnature2.org sbnature.org/calendar

5/5: The American Theatre Guild Presents Blue Man Group Three bald and blue men will explore our cultural norms through mixing art, music, comedy, and stateof-the-art technology to poke fun at our collective quirks to remind us how much we all have in common. 7:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $63-$118. Call (805) 899-2222. ticketing.granadasb.org/events

5/5: Ninth Annual Big Show Student Competition & Showcase TRADART Foundation and its local partners, the S.B. Contractors Association and Hayward Lumber, invite the public to the annual Big Show awards ceremony. Students of the S.B. Unified School District’s Career Technical Education pathway will showcase their entries in the categories of boxes, tables, seating, toys, tech, cutting boards, and more. 5:30-7pm. S.B. County Education Office, 4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd. Call (805) 453-3164. tinyurl.com/Big-Show-2026

RÉGULO CARO

MAY 2 / $40+

GERARDO ORTIZ

MAY 8 / $65+

THE MIDTOWN MEN STARS FROM THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST OF JERSEY BOYS

MAY 29 / $35+

Not A Performance Of, Not Affliated With the Show Jersey Boys.

THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER

JUNE 5 / $35+

THE O’JAYS

JUNE 19 / $70+

MITCHELL TENPENNY

AUGUST 14 / $55+

Saturday, May 16, 2026 • 4–7:30pm Saint Barbara Event Center 1205 San Antonio Creek Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

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STESA’S 16 th ANNUAL CELEBRATION of CHOCOLATE & WINE will feature…

a judged competition of chocolate creations by local chefs, delicious chocolates & wines, and heavy hors d’oeuvres to enjoy

Sponsors, Chocolatiers & Wineries (partial list)

City of Carpinteria Mayor Natalia Alarcon

Miguel Avila & Pacific Crest Realty

County

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WEDNESDAY 5/6

5/6: The Walter H. Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life Presents What Do Planets Feel Like? Metaphysics and Metaphors of Presence in Modern Astrology Omri Elisha, associate professor of anthropology at Queens College and The Graduate Center, CUNY, will explore the significance of planetary bodies and metaphors in the lives of professional astrologers in North America at a time when Western astrology has never been so popular. 5-6:30pm. Henley Hall 1010, UCSB. Free. Email info@ cappscenter.ucsb.edu. tinyurl.com/Do-Planets-Feel

5/6: UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents Ed Yong Best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize–winning science journalist Ed Yong will discuss the hidden worlds of animal senses based on his acclaimed book An Immense World, which explores how other creatures experience sights, sounds, smells, and sensations far beyond our own human perception. 7:30pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. UCSB students: $10; ages 18 and under: $13; GA: $35-$45. Call (805) 893-3535. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

The Theater!

4/30-5/3: San Marcos High School Theater Presents Sweeney Todd Follows the tale of Sweeney Todd, Fleet Street barber; Mrs. Lovett, baker of meat pies; and Anthony, a sailor who must save his true love, Johanna, who is being held prisoner by the renowned Judge Turpin in this dark, witty, and Tony Award–winning tale of love, murder, and revenge set against th- backdrop of 19th-century London. Additional shows on May 7-9. Fri.-Sat.: 7pm; Sun.: 2pm. Marquis Performing Arts Center, San Marcos High School, 4750 Hollister Ave., GA: $9-$15; VIP: $25. Email ssaleh@ sbunified.org tinyurl.com/SMHS-Sweeney

4/30-5/2: La Cumbre Performing Arts Presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory See a contemporary take on the original play based on the novel by Roald Dahl with songs from the 1971 movie. Thu.-Fri.: 7pm; Sat.: 2 and 7pm. Jo Ann Caines Theater, 2255 Modoc Rd. GA: $8-$12; VIP: $20 (door: cash only). tinyurl.com/Charlie-Chocolate

4/30-5/3, 5/5-5/6: Ensemble Theatre Company Presents The Piano and Me: A New Play with Music Known for his hit portrayals of musical geniuses in his beloved composer series, Hershey Felder will now portray himself growing up in Montreal as the child of Polish and Hungarian immigrants and when he discovered the piano, with performances of compositions by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and more. Thu., Tue.: 7:30pm; Fri.-Sat.: 8pm; Sun.: 2 and 7pm; Wed.: 2 and 7:30pm. The New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St. $25-$119. Call (805) 965-5400. etcsb.org

5/1-5/3: SBHS Theater Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream Shakespeare’s original text will be brought to new life with songs from the late 1960s to the early 1970s, dances, and an almost full gender reversal of all roles in this story of the chaos that ensues from elopements, the death penalty, secret loves, a magic plant, spells and enchantments, fairies, and more. Fri.-Sat.: 7pm; Sun.: 4pm. S.B. High School Theatre, 700 E. Anapamu St. GA: $10-$15; priority: $25. Call (805) 966-9101 or email rrodarte@sbunified.org tinyurl.com/SBHS-Midsummer

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Chloe Voigt as Mrs. Lovett

KRONOS QUARTET, 51 YEARS DEEP AND COUNTING

CELEBRATING AMERICAN STORIES WITH THE WEST COAST PREMIERE OF MULTIMEDIA WORK THREEBONES

Some artists and ensembles seem to tap into some eternally springing youthful spirit, one of them being the Kronos Quartet (KQ). And it’s not because founder David Harrington is now, as of last year, playing with new recruits half (or more) his age (76): cellist Paul Wiancko, violinist Gabriela Díaz, and violist Ayane Kozasa.

Last year’s Campbell Hall appearance, one of many in Santa Barbara over the past half-century, saw the celebration of the group’s milestone 50th anniversary, as well as the retirement of longtime members John Sherba and Hank Dutt.

The next Kronos concert in town, May 2 at UCSB’s Campbell Hall, a crown jewel of the current Arts & Lectures season, will mark the West Coast premiere of a new and ambitious music-and-more work, Three Bones. And that is just one piece of a dense puzzle of current projects in the Kronos oven. Harrington won’t stop/can’t stop the Kronos train he set in motion as a twentysomething.

We recently connected with Harrington for an update on the progress of what is considered the contemporary string quartet of our age. Or the past few ages.

Your relationship with Santa Barbara goes at least as far back as the 1980s, when the Kronos did a residency of sorts at the Music Academy of the West. Do you have any idea how many times you’ve played in Santa Barbara by now? Kronos has performed in Santa Barbara since 1974. I’m not certain of the total number of performances, but we have performed in various places, including UCSB, the Biltmore Hotel, and the Music Academy of the West. Frank Zappa’s None of the Above was premiered in Santa Barbara in 1993, and KQ has performed many concerts with guests such as Chinese pi-pa player Wu Man and Iranian singer Mahsa Vahdat as well.

When last we saw Kronos at Campbell Hall, it was part of both the milestone 50th birthday and the swan song season for veteran members Hank Dutt and John Sherba. You have been sailing forth with the newly constituted quartet for a bit now. Does it feel like a new chapter for your project, one both fresh and a continuation of what has been established? It has taken all the many hands on the deck of our Kronos ship since 1973 to bring us to where we are now. A sense of renewal is in the air. We can and will honor all the dedication and amazing work of the

past as we forge future paths. I’m loving the feeling of growth from all the earlier experiences of KQ. Ayane, Gabriela, and Paul provide new perspectives for me and our audiences as they have each grown up with Kronos music in their lives and now have the opportunity to form and expand Kronos.

So, Kronos is experiencing a growth spurt in the angst and violence of our time.

Can you tell me about the origin and intent of Three Bones, and how this differs from other of the many innovative Kronos projects to date?

About three years ago, Carnegie Hall called with the question: “What would Kronos like to do for the 250th year of our country?” I answered instinctively, “We will do a triptych that explores three groups in our country who have had enormous challenges: Indigenous people, African Americans, and Chinese Americans. The idea will be to bring music combined with other elements and KQ’s history with each of these groups onto the concert stage and into an experience that can give our audience a sonic/dramatic window for exploration.”

In your discography in recent years, there seems to be a growing interest in historical matters and source material, just in the ’20s, including the recent Mahalia Jackson project, Mỹ Lai, and the music of legendary street musician Moondog. Social commentary and

content have always been part of the Kronos, but has that interest grown in recent years? Glorious Mahalia came out on April 3. We wanted to celebrate the pivotal role of one of our greatest singers, Mahalia Jackson. As a singer, she was incomparable. As a friend to MLK Jr. and the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s, she showed that artistic excellence could be joined with activism at the highest and most personal level. Mahalia Jackson taught me and hopefully all musicians the necessity of listening to our friends and the world around us when she called out to MLK Jr., “Tell them about the dream, Martin,” during the “I Have a Dream” speech. Yes, then there was Hard Rain and Hard Rain Drone, Mỹ Lai, Outer Space Ways Incorporated: Kronos Quartet and Friends Meet Sun Ra, and The Music of Moondog with Ghost Train Orchestra.

We will catch a particular Kronos concert, realizing that this is only a momentary snapshot amid a flurry of work in progress. Do you thrive on that kind of perpetual motion in your creative life? I’m most alive when I’m working on about 20 things simultaneously, with each of them feeding each other. My hope is to continually take natural next steps.

—Josef Woodard

For a fuller interview, see Independent.com. Kronos Quartet performs on Saturday, May 2, at 6 p.m. at UCSB’s Campbell Hall. See bit.ly/4mNpmA7 for tickets and additional information.

In a world in need of art and imagination, the Santa Ynez Valley lives as a creative hub. In it, more importantly, lives a community ready to support it. On Friday, May 8, the Solvang Festival Theater presents Voices of the Valley: An Evening Benefitting the Arts, a collaboration between nonprofits Arts Outreach, Elverhøj Museum of History and Art, and Solvang Theaterfest … and global pop star P!nk. The show began through the shared history of friends Megan Linton (Arts Outreach), Chantel Green (Solvang Theaterfest), and Sandie Mullin (Elverhøj Museum). “Our lives have intersected in multiple ways,” says Mullin. “Most importantly, all three of us have children who have benefited from arts programs through Arts Outreach.”

That web extends to Alecia Moore (known professionally as P!nk), whose daughter, Willow Sage Hart, joined the Arts Outreach summer youth theater program while Mullin was working there. “The program had a huge impact on Willow,”Mullin explains. “Alecia has always been a big proponent of the arts, but I think having a child experience the benefits of a summer theater program brought it home in a different way.”

When the directors reached out to Moore for advice on navigating the music industry to find a headliner, the superstar offered herself. “At our first meeting, Alecia said that she would love to do an acoustic set for us, which would have been more than enough!” Mullin says. “As we discussed what the concert would look like further, she thought it would be great to tie in a musical theater component, since that is what brought us all together.”

The result is a lineup of talent, featuring P!nk in an intimate, acoustic setting alongside Broadway stars Sky Lakota-Lynch and Emma Pittman (both currently in the original cast of The Outsiders). The stage will also host the student performers from Arts Outreach’s Summer Theater program. Arts Outreach provides essential education for students, seniors, and underserved populations, and the funds raised will allow these groups to continue reaching those who might otherwise lack access to the arts.

Even with a large production, Mullin says that “the most rewarding aspect has been having the opportunity to work with my friends and colleagues on a fundraiser that will have an enormous impact,” and that “despite how busy she is, Alecia has been very involved … she is a member of our community and feels strongly about supporting the arts where she lives.” —Kat Sophia

Kronos Quartet

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P!nk performing at the 2024 One805LIVE! benefit show

PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF AMERICAN OPERA

CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN OPERA ELMER GANTRY CLOSES OUT THE 10TH SEASON OF OPERA SANTA BARBARA

Even with compact seasons of only three productions, such as the Opera Santa Barbara (OSB) has been presenting in recent years, statements can be made and promises fulfilled. In the current 2025-26 season, to finish things off on another ambitious note, OSB takes a foray into the world of contemporary American opera, with Elmer Gantry, composed by Robert Aldridge with libretto by Herschel Garfein.

voice that speaks to the audience’s ears, hearts, and memories in ways that literature and film can’t.

NOTHING IS REAL: ART ABOUT DREAMING

GROUP SHOW SHAPES OF SURREALISM GRACES AND MYSTIFIES SEIMANDI & LEPRIEUR GALLERY

Thus far in its still jeune life, the impressively staged and operated Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery has hosted four exhibitions worth spending time with. The latest, Shapes of Surrealism, is the second and more dream-machined of the group shows, after last fall’s Whose Paradise? The list so far also includes solo shows by Dora Vital and Ricardo OzierLafontaine the latter who shows a handful of pieces along with the main group exhibition at present.

And what could be more American than this piece about high ideals, dubious morality, and hucksterism in the name of the Lord, in the very American rogue’s story of an itinerant Pentecostal preacher? Gantry was immortalized in Sinclair Lewis’s 1927 novel and then personified by Burt Lancaster in director Richard Brooks’s classic 1960 film adaptation. Now Aldridge has translated the tale to the opera medium, in a fascinating piece blending classical, jazz, and gospel manners to suit the narrative landscape.

We checked in with OSB Director Kostis Protopapas to get the skinny on this opera, and what OSB is up to.

Is it important for OSB to keep its hand in the cause of promoting newer fruits of the medium, and is that a delicate process to keep that mission going? New operas are being composed, performed, and embraced by audiences in our country faster than anywhere else in the world. New opera in America is not an academic exercise. It is proof that opera, is not only thriving on American soil, but has successfully crosspollinated with our native music theater.

Is there something about this story, and its themes and in this case, musical genres that resonates with the American story, and maybe reaches across artistic media? I think Elmer Gantry keeps being reincarnated across artistic media because it tells a quintessentially American story. Its backdrop is the revivalist movement, a uniquely American phenomenon, and it focuses on themes that the world recognizes as quintessentially American: entrepreneurialism, tenacity, showmanship, and personability.

Opera is a way to bring a story to life on the stage, giving each character a musical

Congratulations on reaching your 10th anniversary as head of OSB. How do you look back on your time so far with the company? It’s been the best 10 years of my life. With our board’s fearless support, I have not only been able to bring to the stage some amazingly fun shows and see the careers of some very talented young artists grow, but as general director, I have been empowered to challenge established assumptions of the performing arts business, and to chart a course that’s different from many comparable companies around the country.

What do you tend to say to those who are curious about experiencing opera, or those who don’t know they would like it yet? I say, if you’re curious, buy a ticket. Right now, you can get a seat to one of our performances next season for as little as $35. You don’t have to know anything, and there is a good chance you’ll be wowed.

“Opera” is not a monolith. Each show is different, and different people like different things. Opera is also different from company to company. You may see an opera in L.A. and like it, and see the same one in San Francisco and not like it. Who knows?

OSB has a very distinct brand. My job and my passion is to generate excitement and loyalty around this brand. Currently, we have some very happy and generous fans, we gain a few more every year, and the seats are full. Doing amazing shows, throwing epic parties, and sharing great content online is enough to keep my team and me busy and happy.

—Josef Woodard

Elmer Gantry is at the Lobero Theatre (33 E. Canon Perdido St.) May 1 and May 3. See lobero.org/ events/elmer-gantry for tickets and information. To read the full interview, go to independent.com.

Some inquiring minds might wonder: What is the origin of these intriguing but as yet familiar artists on view? Specializing in art from Martinique, where married owners Fanny Seimandi and Julien Leprieur lived for a decade before landing in Santa Barbara, the gallery is giving a ripe forum to a pocket of contemporary art that might otherwise remain obscure on the West Coast.

And all in a stylishly appointed gallery space on Anapamu Street. (For local historians among us, this is the former site of the noted ’70s and early ’80s-era folk club The Bluebird.)

Shapes of Surrealism is a mostly Martinique-connected gathering of artists whose work in various ways connect to the dreamleaning and rationality stretching concerns in artists dating back to the early 20th century but now a continuing thread of artistic thought. Think David Lynch, in modern terms.

Most prominently are the large paintings by Pierre Roy-Camille, informed by his studies of Indian embroidery and alternately referring to plant and urban life. Hanging in the gallery’s front window, as a kind of welcoming vision, is “Grills,” in which varicolored leaves meet urban fencing patterns that appear more decorative than repressive. Another boldly pattern-based painting, “Double Dragon,” suggests a fleur-de-lis design gone rogue and “Toxic Tropic” finds a spiky palm lording over the foreground, with an oblique-tiled ceiling pattern overhead. One imagines a hotel in a remote tropical locale, with unstated intrigue lurking in the margins an unmade film noir vibe.

By contrast, on the same wall, there hangs Karine Taïlamé’s alluring “Vésuve.” Her large square-format painting is a light-themed dreamscape image, related to landscape but freely departing from realism in its depiction. A high horizon line locks our senses into seeing the painting as an earth-based image, but the main body of the picture plane hosts

mysterious bursts of orange and green, in paint surfaces turned tactile, on a stark white background.

Something is happening here, but what it is is not exactly clear. As in a dream.

In this company of artists from afar, the one Santa Barbara–based visitor is Cynthia James, whose reality-elongating and transforming jungle and undersea scenes fit neatly into the show’s premise. James draws on a unique oil-on-copper technique, giving her imagery an added sheen of uniqueness, by the standards of common painting effects. Known and dream-based scenes seamlessly mingle here: The inherently fantastical appearance of jellyfish, for one, intersects with worlds of her own devising.

In another medium entirely, photographer Anabell Guerrero now Paris-based but a Martinique resident for many years shows black-and-white prints. In photographs such as “The Dream (Ultime Limbes),” the artist imposes categorically surreal, blurred, and swiped image manipulations on images of female subjects. These images push at the edges of what the conscious mind knows to be rational and true. Or thinks it knows.

Vital returns, after earlier gallery appearances, with a set of oil pastel on paper pieces, which are simple études melding rectilinear forms with amorphous gestures in blue. On some level, these suggest Rorschach test blobs gone rogue. Or perhaps that’s just a reflexive response and psychoanalytic mode we may find ourselves in, when grasping worlds and galleries where dreams are welcome.

—Josef Woodard

Shapes of Surrealism is on view at Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery (33 W. Anapamu St.) through May 31. See seimandileprieur.com.

“Le reve,” 1988, by Anabell Guerrero

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From left: Brooklyn Snow, Evan Bravos, and Christina Pezzarossi

May 8–9 · The Lobero Theatre

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Featuring Choreography

Concept by Kevin Jenkins, William Soleau, Edgar Zendejas

CALIFORNIA DREAMS COMMAND THE 2026-27 SEASON OF ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY

SHOWS INCLUDE BUYER & CELLAR , RENT , THE LAST USED CAR LOT IN AMERICA , THE MALTESE FALCON, AND TRUE WEST

Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) shines the spotlight on the golden state next season, with the theme “California Here and Now” exploring stories about our state with a lineup they describe as “a season that celebrates, interrogates, and lovingly skewers the state we call home.”

First up is Jonathan Tolins’s Buyer & Cellar (Oct. 7-25), a one-man show about an out-of-work actor who lands the strangest gig of his life: working in the private shopping mall that Barbra Streisand built in the basement of her Malibu estate. What begins as a surreal job becomes an unexpected friendship as he navigates the absurd reality of playing shopkeeper to one of the world’s biggest stars.

The 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking musical Rent, with music, lyrics, and book by Jonathan Larson, is up next (Dec. 2-20). An ode to La Bohème, with a rock-driven score and the story of a group of young artists navigating love, friendship, and the challenges of life the timeless message of love and loss and grabbing every minute of happiness you can out of life still resonates today.

The new year brings the world premiere musical The Last Used Car Lot in America (Feb. 3-21, 2027), a poignant, contemporary musical that explores the lives of people working at a family-owned used car dealership facing an uncertain future in a rapidly changing world.

Then we’re off to the mean streets of San Francisco with The Maltese Falcon adapted from the novel by Dashiell Hammett (Apr. 7-25, 2027). This adaptation of the iconic noir crime novel puts six performers in the shadows, shapeshifting between roles to bring the 1920s underworld to smoldering life. At the center of it all is Sam Spade cynical, magnetic, and always one step ahead.

Capping off the season is another American classic, True West written by Sam Shepard (Jun. 2-20 2027). It’s the Pulitzer Prize–winning story of two brothers: a clean-cut screenwriter, who is house-sitting in suburban Southern California and his older brother Lee, a drifting petty thief from the desert, who shows up uninvited. As the brothers clash over their wildly different lives and compete for their mother’s approval and Hollywood success, their sibling rivalry esca-

lates into a savage battle that blurs the line between civilization and chaos.

“This season, we’re telling stories that are deeply, proudly Californian: the hustle and the heartbreak, the celebrity and the everyman, the old myths and the new realities. These are plays and musicals that ask what it means to live here, right now and why it still matters,” said ETC’s Executive Artistic Director Scott DeVine in a statement announcing the upcoming season.

“This season is a reminder of why California stories matter. From Barbra Streisand’s basement to the streets of San Francisco, from a used car lot facing an uncertain future to two brothers tearing each other apart in a suburban kitchen these are stories about who we are, where we come from, and what we’re still fighting to become. Theater is where we hold those questions together, in the dark, side by side.”

In addition to the season subscription packages, there are some add-ons available: Love Notes, written and performed by Hershey Felder (Feb. 25-Mar. 7, 2027) and the ongoing collaboration with the National Theatre of Great Britain, bringing three productions (the titles and dates have yet to be announced) to the big screen at the New Vic during the 2026–2027 season.

—Leslie Dinaberg

Season subscription renewals are going on now and new subscriptions go on sale June 15, with single tickets available to the general public beginning August 1. See etcsb.org for details.

YOUNG ART MAKING ITS WAY

YOUNG ARTISTS PROCESSING PAST AND FUTURE LIVES

In Santa Barbara’s ever-shifting art scene, one old reliable is rooted in the notion of young minds and artists finding themselves and finding their way into corners of the art world and/or the real world at large. This special encounter takes place in the ripe and beautifully outfitted venue of the Westmont RidleyTree Museum of Art.

This year’s model of an exhibition goes by the title Re-Encounter, and although the styles and ideas put forth are expectedly diverse among the 14 artists, a certain theme clearly arises. Many of the artists find their own expressive routes to deal with the transition from youth to adulthood, with spiritual themes in the sidecar.

The memory lane venturing begins at the beginning of the show, with Kailea Najera’s intriguing family scene tributes painted on wood. It’s not just any wood, but wood salvaged from cabinets from home and, evocatively, spilling onto the art frames themselves. Next to these paintings, Marco Valdez’s charcoals make touching tributes to his family, a border-crossing legacy fringed by the family crest colors of blue and white.

Elena Everest’s oil-on-panel paintings train an eye and nostalgic memories of her childhood home lovingly on quotidian objects, bottles, jars, and other items, elevated in status through art and serving symbolic ideas.

Artistic lineage plays deeply into the sculptural “garden,” an inviting group of dark brown ceramic blossoms by Makena Wick. With this piece, she channels memories of both her great-grandmother’s floral paintings and her grandmother’s mosaic work.

But the most intense of these personally reflective artists comes through the installation piece by Arianna Rheault. As she explains in her written statement, Rheault is a survivor of childhood domestic abuse and has processed lingering trauma into a series of wall sculptures and other mediums to create a shrine-like tableau.

Nearby, Julia Lottes has created intriguing miniature assemblage pieces, under the overall title The First That Shape Us, reflective of her experience with chronic illness. These tiny but impactful scenes reference a hospital room (“Pray for Me”), chapels, crucifixes, a kitchen (“True Food”), and the metaphor of fire, accentuated by the clever use of matchsticks in her artistic palate.

On lighter turf, Gevena Asenjo gives us cool-handed nocturnal paintings of neon signage, some in the neon-friendly town of Ventura. Speaking of the gallery as setting,

Diego Castañeda’s woodcut relief prints, detailing structures and nature, benefit from the framing device of the main gallery’s large window on the campus’s ample green space outside, providing a complementary backlighting backdrop.

In other art stops along the path in the show, Sophie Southward’s watercolors deploy a light palette and a lyrical touch in their depiction of tranquil desert scenes and Spanish architectural fragments that familiar visual in Santa Barbara. Elyona Brown’s Divine Elements series of oil and graphite figure studies concern sports, with youths of different ages, and Ella Oostema presents pleasing screenprint work with an affable focus on nature, in a unique medium.

Figuration varies in the show, from Dustin Ells’s self-portraits as a shadowy and often-silhouetted visage in different settings to Katie Mayhew’s friendly portraits of young women coming into their own. A set of five images lean mostly into a festive atmosphere, with the center piece showing another emotional character, of a woman peering into a hand mirror and presumably pondering her own identity and place in the range of feminine archetypes imposed by society. Or are we reading into it?

Abstraction is largely absent from Re-Encounter, with the exception of Jada Harper’s Blue in the Brain series. Her liquidy abstractions involved amorphous shapes or cellular forms adrift or afloat in patches of color, in such pieces as “Ambiguity” and “Green Envy” the title of which tips us off to potential meaning and metaphor.

Another year, another group of impressive and developing young artists, getting their due spotlight in a bona fide art museum setting. The tradition continues.

—Josef Woodard

“Ambiguity” by Jada Harper, Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art

CALLING ‘ACTION’ ROSALIE SANGENITTO FOUND HER PLACE BEHIND THE CAMERA WITH

HER START AT SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE

BY TIANA MOLONY

Most of us don’t actually grow into the futures we sketched out on our 1st-grade vision boards the ones where we boldly declared our dream professions: astronaut, veterinarian, doctor, and imagined ourselves 10, 20, even 30 years down the line.

But Rosalie Sangenitto did. “From the moment I could form a thought,” she said, “I wanted to work in movies.”

Many years after that first declaration, however, when she started Santa Barbara High School, she found herself on a more traditional academic path, loading up on AP classes to stay competitive for college admissions, her love of cinema lingering in the background.

“I just knew that getting into college was competitive,” she realized. “So I thought the best thing to do was to take AP classes. But in my heart of hearts, I really wanted to go to film school.”

Because there weren’t many opportunities to study film in high school, Sangenitto sought out another avenue: Santa Barbara City College (SBCC). She enrolled in summer classes, starting with a film studies course and later a screenwriting class.

It was in the film studies class that she encountered the canon of classic cinema for the first time: Casablanca, Citizen Kane, and the films “you’re told that you should watch if you want to be a cinephile,” she mused. The class didn’t just introduce her to titles; it opened up a new way to think about film history and storytelling.

The impact rippled beyond the classroom. She began renting more films from the long-ago, nowclosed Santa Barbara video store Video Schmideo, and dug into her father’s LaserDisc collection, discovering movies such as Jaws and The Rocky Horror Picture Show that she “just hadn’t seen before.”

Before her screenwriting class at SBCC, she said she didn’t even know what Final Draft was, “or what a screenplay even looked like.” The course gave her a concrete foundation: understanding story structure, act breaks, and the basic elements of screenwriting.

After high school, Sangenitto attended Northwestern, where she applied for early admission and majored in Radio/TV/Film, a degree that blended film theory and practice. During her senior year, she completed a directing sequence and made a short film titled Underwater, which was later screened at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2012.

College, for Sangenitto, was a process of figuring out where she fit in the vast ecosystem of the film industry. Through trial and error writing, directing, and studying the craft from multiple angles she slowly realized she didn’t want to be a director in the traditional sense, even though she valued what she learned from the experience.

What ultimately clicked for her was the film set’s organized chaos. She describes a set as its own “utopia,” a place where almost any skill can find a home: costume designers, hair and makeup artists, set designers, Teamsters, mechanics,

special and visual effects teams, editors, cinematographers, grips, and more. “I think anyone could find a place for themselves on a film set if they wanted to,” she said.

She felt drawn to the Assistant Director (AD) position. In her words, an AD is someone who “captains a film set” the “nucleus” that connects and coordinates all departments. “ADs act as a liaison between the director and the rest of the crew,” she said. “We create the schedule, manage the set, coordinate between every department, and set the background for each scene my favorite part.” On most sets, she clarified, it’s actually the first assistant director who calls “Action.”

Sangenitto’s path into the industry started at the entry level as a set production assistant (PA). One of her very first sets was Paul Thomas Anderson’s film Licorice Pizza, where she worked for several days. From there, she moved on to other major productions, including King Richard, Ambulance, The Gray Man, and many, many more.

Today, Sangenitto is a member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and works as an assistant director in Los Angeles, steadily building her career in film and television. She continues to work on large-scale productions, move up through the DGA ranks, and contribute to the complex choreography of sets that bring stories to life.

Sangenitto’s life is now firmly rooted in the industry she long dreamed of joining, but she’s quick to trace the line back to Santa Barbara City College. Looking back, she sees her experience at SBCC as the time when a once “theoretical” dream to work in the film industry began to feel real.

“It was really the film studies class,” she said, ”that opened a big door for me.”

Rosalie Sangenitto AD’ing a VFX shot for the limited series ‘Angelyne.’

Rosalie Sangenitto on the set of ‘Lucky’, an Apple TV series premiering July 15.

Outdoors

Close and Personal with a Predator

Off the Santa Barbara coast this Saturday, two foil surfers were caught in a high-speed chase with a predatory pursuer: a 10-to-12-foot shark. Tavis Boise, a Santa Barbara resident who works for an investment company, posted a video of the encounter on his YouTube channel.

In the footage, Boise and his friend, mechanical engineer Ron Takeda, can be seen pumping through slightly choppy waters off Leadbetter Beach. Their happy-go-lucky attitude complete with Boise yelling out Top Gun quotes soon changes, however, when it becomes clear that Takeda is being chased: the dorsal fin of a great white (or possibly mako) shark is quickly catching up to him.

“Ah, fuck! Is that a shark?” Takeda can be heard asking Boise in the video, taken on a GoPro attached to his paddle. “Yeah, don’t fall!” Boise responds with an excited, nervous laugh. He then looks behind him to see the shark directly on Takeda’s tail, exclaiming, “Oh my god, it’s coming for ya! Ron, go! Go, go, go!”

The two surfers were in the middle of a 20-mile run from UCSB to Carpinteria when they “buzzed over a shark,” Boise told the Independent. He likened it to a “full-on game of cat-and-mouse.”

“Imagine you’re a shark and you’re hunting, and all of sudden, your prey taps you on the head and starts running from you,” Boise said with a laugh. Foil boards can look a lot like rays in the water, he noted.

Crossing paths with the shark triggered an “intense curiosity,” he said, after which it followed fast on Takeda’s heels for about four minutes which felt like an eternity in the moment.

Takeda only caught one or two glimpses of the creature. First, he heard it something he described as unusual while foil surfing, as high winds usually

“I grew up around these sharks,” Ron Takeda said. “I’m always convinced that people are not on the menu — this incident is proof of that.”

under his board. And then he saw the dorsal fin. It made a “slicing noise” he recounted, like a blade.

Foil Surfers Describe Encounter with

Large Shark off

by Callie Fausey

Takeda said he wanted to stay on the foil and not make any mistakes and definitely not fall. The shark was thrashing to match every tight turn Takeda made, keeping pace as he tried to outrun it. And keep pace it did: Takeda said it seemed like the shark was never more than two feet behind him, if not directly underneath him.

Leadbetter Beach

drown out any noise. But that day, they had very little wind overhead, meaning the pair could hear each other across the water.

When Takeda first noticed the shark, he mistook it for debris or a dolphin. “I heard this noise behind my board, like I was dragging something,” he explained over the phone. “I glanced back to see what was behind me, and I saw a trail of whitewater, probably going about 15 feet from the back of my board, and I’m like, ‘Whoa, what the heck.’ My first thought was that I ran over and grabbed some seaweed.”

His next guess was that his waist leash was dragging but when he looked back, he saw the shark’s silhouette: a “big, dark, girthy torpedo-shaped body”

All he could do was keep his head down, focus on staying on the foil, and listen. “I wasn’t scared. I was excited about it, and I didn’t freak out this sport has a lot of anxiety built into it already,” he explained. “I told myself, ‘Okay, Ron, relax and foil.’ ”

“I would hear the whole thing move, like a mountain of water,” he went on. “I would hear the carving of the water, and a hollow sucking noise of cavitation from the shark’s movement.”

Takeda hoped the shark would “get tired of me and leave” but got concerned when it dawned on him how relentless the creature was. “Eventually, it was silent and I didn’t see him again…. I never came off the foil for the remaining 12 miles,” he said.

When asked what was going through his head, Boise told the Independent it was an adrenaline-filled, general feeling of, “Oh no, I can’t believe this is happening.” He said he was simultaneously trying to film Takeda and

“not die,” deciding to put some distance between himself and the shark. He considered calling 9-1-1, but he assumed it would have taken about 10 minutes before the Coast Guard or Harbor Patrol showed up.

This was not the first time the pair has encountered sharks out in the water: Boise said he and others have seen sharks while paddling across the channel he was even circled by a great white off the coast of Hendry’s beach and Takeda has surfed over tiger sharks in Maui. But Saturday’s high-intensity encounter was the first time either one of them had been followed.

Great whites have been documented in higher numbers off Southern California in recent years. Carpinteria, in particular, has been declared a new nursery for great whites, caught in photos and videos calmly cruising beside surfers and others in the water and usually going undetected. Right now, due to a marine heat wave scorching the Pacific Ocean, shark activity in Southern California has been at an all-time high.

But the pair said they don’t want people to be discouraged from going out into the water or getting into the sport. It was an incredibly rare occurrence, and Takeda was heartened by the fact that the shark could have easily caught up to him and bumped him off his board but it didn’t.

“I grew up around these sharks,” he said. “I’m always convinced that people are not on the menu this incident is proof of that.” n

Tavis Boise (foreground) films as a 10-12 foot shark follows closely behind his friend Ron Takeda.

Close Escapes Beverly Hills, Boutique-Style

Aperk of living on the Central Coast is having Los Angeles right in our backyard close enough for a spontaneous overnight, far enough that it still feels like a real escape. I’ve spent ample time in Beverly Hills over the decades, most often for work and occasionally for a special meal or playing tourist with visitors during my Angeleno years.

So, when the invitation arrived to be an early guest at Hôtel Lili during opening week, I jumped at it. If you’re not familiar, Palisociety is a growing Californiabased hospitality brand, and Hôtel Lili is the latest addition to their Independent Collection.

Hôtel Lili Makes One of the World’s Most Famous Neighborhoods Feel a Little More Like Home

by Shannon Brooks

I love what they did with Palihotel Santa Barbara, transforming the Spanish Garden Inn into a whimsical oasis in the Presidio District. They have a knack for finding properties with good bones in interesting neighborhoods the kind of stays that let you feel like you’re actually living somewhere, rather than just passing through.

Beverly Hills has never lacked for accommodation options it’s practically synonymous with luxury hospitality. For this Gen Xer, it conjures early grand hotel impressions from watching Troop Beverly Hills and Julia Roberts living out a ’90s-era Cinderella story at the Beverly Wilshire.

I was curious to see how Palisociety would make their mark here and translate laid-back luxury in a zip code that doesn’t exactly evoke “understated.”

Checking In

Set in a former residence circa 1939, the 44-room Hôtel Lili has been reimagined with the kind of considered details that reward slow observation. The color story moves from dusty pinks into rust, gold, and olive. Think plush textures, striped patterns, dramatic draperies, vintage glassware behind the bar Old Hollywood warmth that feels genuinely lived-in rather than art-directed. Curated without being fussy. The kind of place where you want to settle in and linger.

Street-level parking was a pleasant surprise (selfparking is $50 a night, standard for the area). I was offered a glass of champagne at check-in (a festive touch) and settled into a second floor King room with fine linens and Palisociety’s signature minibar. The bathroom had real breathing room, which anyone who’s ever tried to unpack a toiletry bag in a boutique hotel knows is never guaranteed.

The Neighborhood

The location is deceptively residential a quiet pocket that feels removed from the buzz of the main drags yet some of the most iconic streets in Los Angeles are an easy walk away. The hotel’s neighborhood guide helped me plot a loose afternoon itinerary to fill my free hour and a half. I headed toward Rodeo Drive on foot and continued to Beverly Drive for a walk through the stunning Philippe Starck–conceived Taschen store (the brand’s first location in the U.S. opened in Beverly Hills). I did a restocking run at Aesop and took a peek inside Zadig & Voltaire. Passing

Erewhon, I couldn’t get over the size of the crowd milling around the grocery chain has fully ascended to L.A. icon status.

On the way back I ducked into What Goes Around Comes Around, where racks of pristine designer vintage are displayed with the reverence of a gallery show. Don’t be daunted by a line at the door; security manages the flow, so it’s never actually crowded inside.

The Evening

The hotel’s opening reception spilled out of the bar lounge intimate, warmly lit, the kind of room that does cocktail hour very well with its low tables and vintage character. As I caught up with media and industry friends and met other attendees, I workshopped my dinner options. The name that lit everyone up? Funke, chef Evan Funke’s

pasta-focused restaurant that’s become one of the city’s most coveted reservations.

I grabbed an Uber, scored an upstairs bar seat without a reservation (a small victory) and skipped the famous pasta in favor of steak tartare and stuffed squash blossoms both excellent decisions. The people-watching was dessert.

Morning Meander

I started the next day with coffee in the lobby lounge, then took a walk through Beverly Gardens Park a lovely 1.9mile green stretch anchored by the famous Beverly Hills sign, a striking cactus garden and a series of large contemporary sculptures that genuinely stopped me in my tracks. Coffee number two came from Alfred. Then, I walked Rodeo Drive to soak up the scene before shopping hours, as the window washers were out and a smattering of early tourists snapped photos. I looped back to the hotel, freshened up, and walked across the street for breakfast on the rooftop of The Peninsula, a neighboring luxury hotel dating back to 1991.

Checking Out

For an overnighter, Hôtel Lili ticks a lot of boxes. It’s a serene base for a shopping trip Rodeo Drive is less than half a mile away, with the ultra-luxe flagships running parallel to North Beverly Drive’s more accessible luxury brands. It works equally well for a girlfriend getaway, a low-fuss business trip, or a cultural adventure that’s equal parts pop culture and refined retail. For pet parents, dogs are welcome too.

In addition to the overall spirit of ease, I appreciated that the price point sits meaningfully below the neighborhood’s grand dames, which makes the stay feel like a find. And it has that rare quality the feeling of discovery in a neighborhood that’s always been in the spotlight.

See palisociety.com/hotels/hotel-lili.

Hôtel Lili

Santa Ynez Valley

IOpening Doors

sat down with Grey Bear Erickson for an hour on a Sunday afternoon, a day that had begun with an open mic session, an event he facilitates at Lefty’s coffee shop in Los Olivos.

The open mics are among the many gifts Grey Bear brings to the Valley, offering a musical experience for all ages and all abilities. I’ve been to several, and I have never failed to be dazzled by talent, touched by honest sentiment, and fortified with a renewed sense of community.

“The more we can open doors to people, and say hello to someone we don’t know, I think we’re going to be living in a place that we really value while we’re here,” says Grey Bear.

A gifted musician, record producer, and teacher, Grey Bear learned guitar as a kid at Dunn Middle School in 1994 and has performed across the decades in local and international venues. Now he is also contemplating a brand-new role, bravely stepping from behind his guitar to the helm of a nonprofit organization called Más (Music and Art Support).

A Visit with Grey Bear Erickson, a Force for Good

by Cynthia Carbone Ward

Más is still in the earliest stages, “on the precipice of becoming real,” but the aim is to restructure the culture of music community-wide, providing lessons, events, performances, and experiences in an inclusive spirit and at sliding scale fees. He envisions a brick-and-mortar facility eventually, and maybe somewhere down the line a park for all the arts. Exciting ideas are taking shape.

That gives you a sense of Grey Bear: He works very hard and is a force for good, a passionate advocate for community, and a keen observer of the culture. Born in the Santa Ynez Valley 44 years ago delivered, in fact, by the beloved Dr. Lou Netzer, raised on a horse ranch, and mentored by a mix of the Greatest Generation and Boomers Grey Bear has traveled the world but chose to return to the place where he started.

“Growing up in the Valley was the most magical thing,” he recalls. “There were mentors everywhere.” He worked weekends at Jensen Guitar & Music Co., delivered Antonio’s pizzas, and helped chaperone snowboarding trips for Back Door Board Shop. “Work wasn’t just some negative thing you did to get money to buy material items,” he explains. “Work was how you participated in the community.”

“And when Louie Netzer made Side Street Café, that was the place for discourse,” he continues. “I got to see people have tough discussions over great food, but the differing opinions were never per-

sonal. The conversations were about how people perceived a problem, and about coming together to find solutions.”

“The Santa Ynez Valley is such a great microcosm of America right now,” he muses. “We have everything we need, but we are still capable of being so much more.”

And he is doing his best to make this happen. He is masterful at facilitating opportunities for folks to become visible to one another, and a mutual exchange of encouragement takes place. He is behind the scenes of countless local musical events and worthy causes, and he has been hosting the open mic at Lefty’s every second Sunday for the last three years.

“I see a lot of amazing people who just blow me away, not only with their skills, but their tenacity for caring,” he says. “Today, 12-year-old Arrow performed an Amanda Gorman poem from memory that got a standing ovation, and our eldest performer, Byron Laursen, and his wife, Teresa, sang a moving duet that brought tears to everyone’s eyes.”

Grey Bear and his partner, Adriana, are parents of a young son, Bjorn, and being Bjorn’s father is the most important role of Bear’s life. He speaks with respect of the parents in the neighborhood, their decency and diligence, and the challenges young families face.

We are all up against intrusive technology; ubiquitous screens; the commodification of everything, including attention; outsourcing and indifference to local growers and makers; the spectacle of artificial intelligence; and a shameful period of belligerence and folly in our country’s history.

An impressive thinker, Grey Bear can espouse on every one of those themes with clarity and insight, but his philosophy is succinctly summarized with this advice: choose humanity.

I asked him what his current state of mind is. He thought for a moment and said this: Listen more. Make more space for others. Welcome those who are cold to the fire.

“Maybe I opened the door this morning for someone who was having a tough day,” he added wistfully, almost as an afterthought.

“You did,” I replied. And I know it’s true, firsthand.

Grey Bear Erickson

Doughy

FOOD& DRINK

Yetz’s Bagels Rolls Into Goleta

Owner Daniel Dunietz Talks Bagels, Business, and Buildout

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MADELINE SLOGOFF

Daniel Dunietz has been eating bagels his whole life. “I don’t remember my first bagel because I was eating it when I was such a little kid,” said Dunietz, who is now the owner of Yetz’s, which started in Isla Vista and recently expanded into Goleta.

Originally from Chicago, when Dunietz made his way to UCSB for college, he found himself frustrated with the lack of bonafide bagels that Santa Barbara had to offer.

“I know what a good bagel is. I’m a Polish Jew. I eat bagels,” said Dunietz.

In Santa Barbara, Dunietz hadn’t found a bagel that lived up to his standards. “I was never satisfied. I’d visit family in New York and bring bagels back with me in suitcases and stuff them and freeze them, trying to get that fix. Now I make good bagels myself.”

As early as sophomore year of high school, Dunietz knew that he wanted to pursue a career as a restaurant owner. He would purchase dozens of bagels from Chicago shops and make his own unique creations, “like a deep-dish pizza bagel, all kinds of wonky creations.”

Dunietz channeled this creative energy into his original Isla Vista business, Buddha Bowls (later Dank Bowls). After spending 10 years putting his all into his bread-bowl business, a trip to Long Island generated the epiphany that he should pivot to pursue his original vision of opening a bagel shop.

“As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized more the value of connecting with my ancestors and upholding tradition,” said Dunietz. “There’s a reason why bagels have been made the same way for hundreds of years and why bagel shops exist the way they do.”

With a personal connection to the bagel culture, fundamental love of the ring-shaped roll, and a vision to bring an oasis to the bagel desert, Yetz’s Bagels was born.

They opened their doors to Isla Vista in January 2024, and have been churning out bagels ever since. The word about this quality, New York–style bagel traveled quickly across the college town and beyond. Yetz’s lovers from across Santa Barbara have made the pilgrimage into Isla Vista for the prized bagel. From kneading, to rolling, boiling, baking, and schmearing, bagels are made from scratch right in Yetz’s kitchen. Producing as many as 10,000 bagels a week, Yetz’s needed more space to produce this volume of bagels and maintain their high quality. Dunietz turned to Goleta to expand his business.

“I think this is a way to continue to expand into the greater community, Santa Barbara as a whole, not just appealing to niche bagel lovers willing to do whatever it takes, even if that means coming all the way to I.V. just for a bagel,” said Dunietz.

Offering an assortment of bagel flavors from plain, to poppy seed, to jalapeño cheddar, as well as both fresh takes and traditional sandwiches, Yetz’s has something for everyone.

“It appeals to families, little kids will come in, and if we’re not too busy, I’ll offer to have the kid drop a bagel into the water. I like to connect with the families. And we have more elderly folk who they’ll tell me it brings them back to growing up in Brooklyn,” said Dunietz.

Though the business has grown considerably, Dunietz maintains a hands-on role. He drops off fresh bagels at the Isla Vista location every morning and oversees every step in the production process.

“It’s my business, so it’s my baby. I catch mistakes that no one else will catch. I expect a standard that no one else expects,” said Dunietz. “As much as there’s a fantasy of being a hands-off business owner, it’s always a catch-22. I enjoy working and talking with customers and making good bagels.”

Dunietz also praised the crew behind the delicious bagels, who show up at early morning hours to produce the day’s fresh dozens. “We have a really strong back-of-house crew.”

As the business has grown, one thing that has remained constant is Dunietz’s love for his product. “Bagels are my favorite thing to eat ever. A bagel, lox, and cream cheese the Deluxe that’s my all-time favorite thing to eat for, honestly, any meal,” said Dunietz.

Dunietz does not plan on stopping here. In the coming years, he continues to look for ways to expand the business, whether that be opening a downtown location or partnering with local businesses to sell his bagels in other storefronts.

“This has been a huge year for me, opening this location, getting married, there’s been a lot of life milestones,” said Dunietz.

“Honestly, within six weeks of opening, I’m already thinking about the next one. I can’t help myself. I really see a lot of potential with Yetz’s Bagels. I think Santa Barbara is asking for one and deserves one. I think a lot of people would be really happy to have great bagels downtown.”

Yetz’s has had a warm welcome to Goleta and is excited to continue offering customers a little bite of New York right here in Santa Barbara County.

Yetz’s Bagels’ new location is at 250 Storke Road, Suite G, Goleta. See yetzsbagels.com.

Behind the scenes at Yetz’s Bagels

Owner Daniel Dunietz outside the new Goleta location of Yetz’s Bagels

Some of the varieties of Yetz’s Bagels

Ten Years on Tap at Draughtsmen Aleworks

Interviewing Reno King, brewer (or “Hops Wrangler” as they like to put it), and Tami Snow, media maven (or “The Storyteller”), at the bar in the original Goleta location of Draughtsmen Aleworks (DA) a few weeks out from their 10th anniversary celebration, it’s easy to see how they made it to a decade in business. Every customer moseying up for a pint stops to chat. Names are known. Jokes are shared. As King puts it, “We ended up a community center rather than a brewery.”

That’s, of course, overstating the case a bit, as King and crew have offered up more than 90 different beers since DA opened in 2016, currently pumping out 750 barrels a year. Draughtsmen has locations in downtown Santa Barbara at Mosaic Locale and in Solvang, plus pours such as their core IPA Awesome Possum are served in fine establishments such as The Daisy.

“Over the past 10 years, Draughtsmen Aleworks has built its business around a simple idea that great beverages can bring people together,” Snow says, “and that connection can be a force for good.”

Bringing people together is in the brewery’s DNA, as it was founded by five friends King, Snow, “Ombudsman” Scott Stefan, “The Fixer” Chris Van Meeuwen, and “Assistant Keg Washer” Kris Turner who are all just as committed to the project.

Goleta’s Beloved

‘Third Place’ Celebrates a Decade of Brewing Up Fun

by George Yatchisin

“We all still like each other,” King says. Discussing how she knows how to tile and put in floor after their initial build-out the whole team toiled on, Snow claims, “We figured out a way to do it that was sustainable.”

Snow says that sense of camaraderie seems to set the tone, “that for all these other communities, we become their third place.” King and Snow list off just a few, starting with many groups from nearby UC Santa Barbara: the departments of psychology, mathematics, history, even a regular Friday meeting of the Crab Lab. Packs of bicyclists fuel up. And then there are the since-the-opening more formalized events such as Yoga on Tap (Snow thinks they were the first local brewery to do that), Rhythm and Brews, and Science by the Pint. At a time when alcohol consumption in the U.S. is at its lowest in 90 years, you can understand why Snow is pleased to claim, “Drinking has gone down, but we’re the experience now.”

What’s more, the Draughtsmen drinking experience itself has grown well beyond suds. Star Pine Wines, made in collaboration with Brian McKinnon, began in 2021. “Everybody has a friend who doesn’t like beer,” Snow observes, “and we knew we could [make a] small batch and sell it.” Hard cider soon followed. King, clearly the itchy

creator, says, “We get bored really easily, so like finding new projects.” Most recently, they teamed up with local tea partner Galen Macdougall and his brand Teeccino to brew up some 0 percent ABV hop tea with flavors such as Hopbiscus, crisp with additional notes of lemongrass and Citra hops. King says, “We are baby-stepping, doing the daily work and soon you’re down a long path.”

But at the heart of the DA path has been a commitment to giving back. From day one, there’s been a beer-a-month that’s the Good Karma tap a buck from every draft is donated to a featured organization, from the Bucket Brigade to Doctors without Walls, Heal the Ocean, and Habitat for Humanity. Both King and Snow were quick to stress they live here and want the best for all the community, not just their customers.

As just one example, Snow brings up a partnership with the animal shelter DAWG to help address a shortage of adoptive homes. “We created a series of ‘WANTED’ posters featuring beautiful black-and-white portraits of individual dogs, each paired with a short, personality-driven description of the ‘human’ they were looking for,” she said. “The campaign was both humorous and heartfelt. Many of the featured dogs were adopted, and the increased visibility helped drive additional adoptions, volunteers, and donations to the shelter overall. A win-win!”

Partnerships also power Draughtsmen’s preference for food purveyors. Long a spot for food trucks, it’s now been almost a year that DA has more permanently hosted Zapp Thai in its “front yard.” While Zapp’s talented chef-owners Nui Pannak and Buck Thananaken are from Bangkok, this region has savored their culinary skills from Empty Bowl and Wabi Sabi in the Public Market. How could a big plate of drunken heat noodles (Pad Kee Mao) not cry out for a quenching pint of Czech, Please! Pilsner to douse the heat?

For the anniversary celebration May 2 and 3, Zapp will be joined by a host of favorites such as Mylestone BBQ, Goodland Waffles & Melts (also DA’s neighbor at Mosaic), and Poe & Co. Ramen Bar.

“We wanted to be nostalgic,” Snow says, “But we’re also friends with all these people.”

A similar thought process led to the music choices for the weekend capped by Saturday’s “late-night” dance party powered by DJ Paige and DJ Frew (who once worked for DA behind the tap) that starts at 8 p.m. Talking about having such events before Snow admits, “We’re the early place to go we don’t want to stay up to 2 a.m. at the Wildcat.”

And there will be an anniversary beer, the long-clamoredfor rerelease of one of the brewery’s earliest beers, the Ogre Double IPA.

Ultimately, it seems the secret to success for Draughtsmen was to build community and build slowly. They managed accolades along the way, not the least being Assemblymember Steve Bennett selecting them as the 2021 Small Business of the Year for California’s 37th Assembly District. That year was also when a Santa Barbara Better Together (SBBT) grant helped them through the COVID doldrums by funding their canning line. In return, DA joined with Deckers the financial sponsor of the initial SBBT funds to brew a SBBT beer. And all its proceeds were donated to other small businesses.

“We are inclusive. We like to bring different kinds of people together and have different communities find this as their place,” Snow sums up. “It takes all kinds, especially in this world where there is so much division. We want to be the place where people can come together.”

Draughtsmen Aleworks’ mothership is located at 53 Santa Felicia Drive, Goleta. See draughtsmenaleworks.com.

Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

From left: Scott Stefan, Kris Turner, Chris Van Meeuwen

Draughtsmen Aleworks

Join current and past Art Directors Santa for a panel

Kettmann at the Faulkner Gallery. The panel will discuss the images

Santa Barbara’s history over the last four decades and the work behind the scenes that bring the paper to life each week. The exhibition

Library’s Faulkner Gallery through Faulkner Gallery

Giovanni’s Pizza Opens in Goleta

Giovanni’s Pizza has opened a second location in the Target Shopping Center at 6831-B Hollister Avenue in Goleta. The restaurant is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Founded in 1979, the eatery is owned by Indras and Tilly Govender together with their daughters Kimara and Navina, longtime residents of Santa Barbara. Indras started out as a parttime employee at the upper State Street location in 1991 and went on to own the Isla Vista and Goleta locations as a franchisee in the 1990s through to the mid2000s. The Govenders took over the original State Street location in 2021 and have come full circle from employee to owners. A grand opening event will be held Saturday, May 2, noon-2 p.m., and will feature live music from DJ Scott Topper, prizes, and ticket giveaways for Bruno Mars and Six Flags. Call (805) 699-6799 or visit giovannispizza805.com.

SAM’S TO GO REOPENS ON MILPAS: Just a days after a sign was posted on the front of Sam’s To Go at 726 North Milpas Street that the business was “closed until further notice,” reader Michel says they have reopened.

plumbing, and some of the walls are stripped down to the studs. They have numerous locations in Ventura County, and this will be their first java joint in our neck of the woods. Makenna Koffee is a beach-themed coffee shop with a Hawaiian-inspired atmosphere, known for its creative drinks and laid-back vibe. Visit makennakoffee.com

SEATTLE BAKERY POP-UP: A Seattle bakery named Piro shky Piroshky, established in Pike Place Market in 1992, will be having a pop-up on May 18 at Validation Annex, 2840 De la Vina Street. Orders must be placed online at piroshkybakery. com by May 16. Click the “Order Now” button, select “Event Pre-Order,” and then scroll down to the Santa Barbara section.

THE GOLETA SPOT UPDATE: Reader Tony M. first reported here in April 2025 that The Goleta Spot is coming to 521 Firestone Road, the former home of The Elephant Bar, Flightline Restaurant, and High Sierra Grill. It hasn’t opened yet, though while driving by recently, I noticed that the doors were open and an event was being held inside. A peek in the window reveals that the business sign is completed and ready to be mounted outside. Wall photos from Flightline, the most recent tenant, are also visible.

SNEAK PEEK: MAKENNA KOFFEE COMPANY: I stopped by Makenna Koffee Company, coming to 6521 Pardall Road in Isla Vista (formerly Espresso Roma and the birthplace of Kinko’s), and noticed that construction is in full swing. The cement floor has an open trench for future

MENDOCINO FARMS UPDATE: In October 2025, reader Caeser let me know that that Los Angeles–based sandwich and salad chain Mendocino Farms was coming to the former Panera Bread location in La Cumbre Plaza. Last week, the company sent me an official announcement that they will open this summer. What’s interesting is that they also told me that this will be their “first” Santa Barbara location, suggesting that there might be more to come.

“Mendocino Farms, the beloved fast-casual restaurant known for its farm-fresh, chef-crafted sandwiches and salads, is opening its first Santa Barbara store this summer,” says the eatery. “The new restaurant will bring Mendo’s signature ‘Eat Happy’ philosophy to the community with fresh, high-quality ingredients and bold, unexpected flavors. The Santa Barbara opening is an exciting expansion for Mendocino Farms as it continues to grow across the country. Guests can expect out-of-this-world hospitality, high-quality ingredients, and an unforgettable culinary adventure. Mendocino Farms is also committed to partnering with local organizations and giving back to the community, making each new opening more than just a restaurant. This opening will also mark Mendocino Farms’ 100th location.”

STAY CONNECTED

SECOND SLICE: Giovanni’s Pizza has opened a second Goleta location in the Target shopping center on Hollister Avenue, marking another chapter for the Govender family, whose connection to the longtime local restaurant dates back decades.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by

Rob Breszny

WEEK OF APRIL 30

ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): In the 19th century, Aries photographer Eadweard Muybridge (1830-1904) resolved to settle a debate about whether galloping horses ever have all four hooves off the ground. He developed a system to capture rapid sequential images, which ultimately helped lead to the invention of motion pictures. His answer to a narrow technical question opened up an entirely new art form. Moral of the story: Solving a specific problem may create unforeseen revolutions. In the coming weeks, Aries, I invite you to stay alert for how your focused efforts to address one challenge might birth even more significant breakthroughs. Don’t get so fixated on your immediate goal that you miss larger innovations emerging from your work.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): May is Free Thinking Month for you Tauruses. It’s also Free Feeling, Free Wheeling, and Free Healing Month. Wow! To observe this festive grace period, indulge in any of the following jubilant acts: (1) Declare your independence from anyone who tries to tell you how you should live your life or who you are. (2) Declare independence from your history, especially recollections that dampen your sense of possibility and old self-images that impede your yearning to explore. (3) Declare independence from groupthink and conventional wisdom. (4) Declare independence from your former conceptions of freedom so you’ll be free to arrive at fresh understandings of it.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): The Navajo practice hózhó means “walking in beauty”: living in balance and harmony with life. But hózhó isn’t a static state you achieve once and possess forever. You must continually restore and reinvent it. I suspect you’re in a phase like that now, Gemini. Too much thinking and not enough feeling? Too much future and not enough present? I recommend you take corrective measures. Start by taking one physical action that grounds you. Have a conversation from the heart instead of the head. Spend an hour not planning the story to come, but simply loving what’s here right now. Refresh your hózhó!

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): If a honeybee colony becomes too crowded, scout bees search for potential new hive sites. When they return, they perform waggle dances for their colleagues to convey specific information about different locations. Negotiations ensue. Various possibilities are offered and considered through more dancing. Eventually, the swarm collectively makes a choice and heads out to its new home. Your challenge right now, Cancerian, is to be like a scout bee who facilitates your group’s decision-making process. I invite you to carry out a reconnaissance mission and then perform your waggle dances for your people. Make your case with vigor and precision. Trust the group’s emergent wisdom to make the best decision.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Like all of us, Leo, you have persistent aches from old losses, absences, and wounds. They may seem like permanent burdens you will never be able to shake or transcend. But here’s some very good news: In the coming months, there’s a greater chance than usual that you’ll discover new approaches to healing them. The remedies won’t necessarily be logical or obvious. They may involve you conducting rituals, taking symbolic actions, or ambushing the pain from unexpected angles. Be alert for interventions that may seem too simple or unexpected to work.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your restlessness is building. How much longer will you pretend you don’t sense the pull of bright temptations and appealing sanctuaries? At what moment will you finally stop resisting your urge to slip past the usual boundaries and roam? The astrological omens hint that this pivot is close at hand. In the borderlands of your imagination, a daring journey is already taking shape. Where might it carry you? Here’s my guess: down into the raw, unfiltered depths of the future you secretly dream about.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In fairy tales, when heroes are rewarded for their help and kindness, their gifts are often tools of protection: a cloak that renders them invisible, a magic club that chases off foes, or enchanted shoes that enable them to outrun any threat. In other stories, the reward is meant to deepen the hero’s delight in living: a genie’s lamp, a cauldron that cooks up exquisite food, or a horn that calls forth marvelous companions from the fairy world. I mention this, Libra, because I believe rewards for your past and recent generosity are on their way. If you have any say in what form they take, I suggest you request something from this second, pleasure-giving category.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Poet Marie Howe wrote, “I don’t think we can love anything more intensely than we love a secret.” Many Scorpios feel this way. You understand that mystery is often a joy to be savored. Some truths reveal themselves only to those who summon the patient intelligence to be at peace amid the confounding riddles. Non-Scorpios may be desperate to leave nothing hidden, but you like to learn from the teasing prickles. You know that some transformations need darkness to carry on their work. Your next assignment: Decide what truth needs more time in the deep before it’s ready to surface.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Diamond is the hardest natural substance, while graphite is soft and slippery. Yet they’re both made of pure carbon. The difference is in their structure. Let’s extrapolate from this fact as we ruminate on your life, Sagittarius. I’m 97 percent certain that you already have everything you need. Maybe you imagine you lack key resources and powers, but from what I can tell, you are well set-up. So, I propose that you simply reorganize what’s available to you now. Take the “carbon” of your life and arrange it in new patterns. Your task isn’t further accumulation but reconfiguration.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): My Capricorn grandfather was a master artisan. He told me that the best furniture is built twice: first in the imagination, then with wood. Let’s apply that theme to you. I believe you have mostly finished the first step of visualizing what you want. Now you’re almost ready to launch the actual work. I’m eager to see the practical effects that will bloom from your detailed fantasies. The rest of the world is excited, too. These days, we all especially need your talent for turning beautiful dreams into vivid realities. You have extra power to inspire us to convert our idealistic notions into dynamic actions.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I invite you to imagine a time in the past when you were almost perfectly content. Visualize that magical confluence of satisfying feelings. Where were you? Who was or wasn’t there? What could you see, hear, smell, and feel in your body? What made that moment so right? Next step: Make a vow to rebuild as many of those conditions as you realistically can over the next three weeks. Maybe you can’t re-create the exact scene, but you can approximate its essence.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): The astrological factors now in effect are tending to generate useful and valuable cosmic jokes. I believe they may be disruptive and catalytic in helpful ways. In this spirit, I offer you the following affirmations, borrowed from internet memes: (1) “You may call me ‘melodramatic.’ I describe myself as a ‘creative problem-solver with flair and panache.’ ” (2) “I’m not overthinking; I’m overriding simplistic answers that hide the real truths.” (3) “You shouldn’t think of me as chaotic; the fact is that I’m generously non-linear.” (4) “I have a solid plan, but it’s always evolving to keep up with reality’s crazy insistence on ceaseless change.” (5) “Please dismantle your low expectations; I need ample room to exceed them.” (6) “I trust my instincts; they have often been wrong in interesting ways.”

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Under general direction of the Production Manager, the Production Associate provides professional‑level event production management for Arts & Lectures programming. The core purpose of the role is to own and manage the operational infrastructure of production while independently executing assigned events and implementing the strategic direction established by the Production Manager. While the Production Manager leads and advances all Arts & Lectures events and sets production standards, oversees budgets, contracts, technical riders, and venue coordination, the Production Associate independently manages operational logistics, event documentation systems, financial

tracking, student staff supervision, and execution for small‑ to mid‑scale programs as advanced by Production Manager. Applying professional event management concepts, the Production Associate exercises independent judgment and is outcome‑driven rather than task‑driven. The Production Associate uses independent logistical decision‑making within approved budget parameters; has real‑time operational authority during assigned events; exercises discretion and independent judgment; manages fiscal implementation and tracking; has ownership of systems development and maintenance; offers vendor selection recommendations within established frameworks; and oversees functional supervision of student staff. Due to the nature of the live performing arts environment, the schedule includes evenings and weekends and requires schedule fluidity tied to touring artists and programming cycles; real‑time decision‑making authority; and independent problem‑solving during productions. Expected performance outcomes include: events execute smoothly and on schedule; production documentation is accurate and audit‑ready; vendors and campus partners receive clear communication; financial tracking is precise and timely; production systems are standardized and scalable. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/ or equivalent experience/training; 1‑3 yrs experience in event production or live performing arts operations, including hands‑on coordination of logistics such as equipment rentals, catering, transportation, and vendor management for small‑ to mid‑scale events or productions; 1‑3 yrs Administrative and/or financial tracking and reconciliation experience; Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends; Basic knowledge of campus mission, vision, goals, and objectives, with the ability to apply this understanding in supporting live event production operations. Notes: Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check; Mandated Child Abuse Reporter; Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Pull Notice Program. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $71,600 to $88,550/year. Full Salary Range: $71,600 to $127,400/year. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Application Review begins 5/1/26. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job #85627

FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE

CAMPUS DINING

Under the general direction of the Director, Retail Operations and Business Management, manages and reports on income and expenses for Campus Dining’s Retail Operations. Reviews and verifies reconciliation of expense ledgers and ensures that expenses are properly identified, classified, and balanced to the monthly P&L statement. Reports on

operational statistics and creates projections on historical data, current demographics, and planned capital expenditures. Provides liaison leadership to departmental units as well as to UCen Accounting and ARIT departments with recommendations and analysis in the areas of labor, accounting, purchasing, and technical equipment. Works closely with Campus Dining’s Retail managers/asst. Assists in budget development, recommends cost cutting strategies, provides data on sales history per day or month, assists managers with measuring labor vs. sales per hour to attain or exceed budgeted goals. Researches technical equipment (hardware/software, printers, POS) and makes decisions on selection and purchasing. Oversees 30 computerized and 4 non‑computerized registers and administers 4 different operating platforms. Knowledgeable on each system’s hardware and software and is able to troubleshoot when problems occur. Works with a high level of proficiency in Excel, CBORD menu, inventory; and all other software utilized by Campus Dining Retail Operations. Trains employees in the use of all software and hardware. Performs analysis on bids for all food, non‑food, and leased tenant operations that are part of an RFQ or RFP process. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting; Equivalent combination of education and experience; At least 3‑5 yrs of experience in a finance/accounting/ retail role; Advanced proficiency in Excel, foodservice menu software, and inventory; Able to perform analysis on bids for all food and non‑food; Strong analytical and organizational skills and the ability to multitask. Strong oral and written communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to connect and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels; Equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check; Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $71,600/yr ‑$80,000/yr. Full Salary Range: $71,600/yr ‑$85,000/ yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open Until Filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 85437.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN UNIT HEAD

LIBRARY

Under the direction of the Director of Access Services is responsible for the operations of the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Unit including planning, organizing and supervising the work related to the lending and borrowing of materials within the University of California, the United States, and international locations. Explores, evaluates, and recommends systems and partnerships in resource sharing. Develops and implements new procedures directly impacting UCSB ILL operations in response to evolving technologies, policies, and needs. Manages ILL accounting and compliance. Participates in collaborative policy

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development and technical systems implementation among various library departments and across the UC system. Recommends new policies to the Director of Access Services and leads special projects as needed. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/ training; 1‑3 yrs experience working in library or comparable setting; 1‑3 yrs Management & Supervisory experience; Progressively responsible library or resource sharing experience.

Notes: Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check; Understanding of U.S. copyright law; Mandated Child Abuse Reporter. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range:

$65,700 ‑ $90,400/yr. Full Salary Range:

$65,700 to $115,100/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Application Review begins 5/5/26. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #85679

PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS/FACILITIES

MANAGEMENT

Using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques, the technician provides safe, effective, and efficient services to multiple locations. Services include the treatment of nuisance animals, insects, and weeds. Reqs: 1‑3 years experience performing Integrative Pest Management for a licensed business or public institution. nMust have the skills, knowledge, and ability to use the practices of Integrated Pest Management to provide safe, effective, and efficient pest management to various campus entities. Expert knowledge of the latest pest management techniques, including pest biology and identification, sanitation, exclusion, education, habitat modification, pest prevention building design, wildlife management, pesticide safety, and least toxic pesticides. Knowledgeable techniques to solve pest problems in sensitive campus environments, including research laboratories, animal facilities, museums, and rare book collections, without affecting data or collections. Knowledgeable of county, state, and federal regulations regarding application, storage, and use of pesticides. Works independently in a responsible manner and cooperatively in a group setting. Must possess a valid California DPR Qualified Applicator’s License or Certificate Category A, or a California Structural Branch 2 license. Must also maintain licenses through the accumulation of the required CEU’s, respective to each license. Must be available to respond to emergencies, work on‑call, rotating swing shift and holidays. Notes: May work shifts other than Monday thru Friday in order to meet the operational needs of the department. Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Budgeted Hourly Range: $25.32 ‑ $29.09/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 status, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #48751

PRE‑AWARD RE SEARCH ADMINISTRATOR

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR AND PROVOST

Pre‑Award Research Administrators (PRA) within Academic Affairs Research Services provide comprehensive proposal development and submission support for an assigned portfolio of sponsored projects. The PRA supports UCSB’s research mission through expert guidance on proposal preparation, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination with faculty and central offices. Responsibilities include interpreting sponsor guidelines, developing proposal timelines, preparing and reviewing administrative components, coordinating budget development, and managing proposal routing and submission. Serves as a key resource for faculty submitting grants and collaborates regularly with campus partners such as the Sponsored Projects Office. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree required in a related area and / or equivalent experience / training; Demonstrated ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization; communication skills; and a customer service focus; proven proficiency of professional writing skills; demonstrated capacity to manage a high volume of transactions; Experience in

Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, and Zoom; 1+ years of administrative experience.

Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $36.43 to $37.91/hr. Full Salary Range: $35.73 to $53.08/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application Review begins 5/11/26. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu, Job # 85853.

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Designs, maintains, tests, repairs and troubleshoots Fire Alarm / Security /Access Control, and Closed Circuit Television Systems and related work. Works with a great degree of independence, assuring that work meets established technical requirements outlined in manufacturers’ handbooks or established by the National Fire Protection Association or the National Electric Code. Provides advice and recommendations to supervisors and managers about fire‑related issues and/or equipment and works with the Campus Fire Marshal on Housing related fire equipment issues. In compliance with HDAE goals and objectives, affirms and implements the department’s Educational Equity Plan comprised of short and long‑term objectives that reflect a systematic approach to preparing

both students and staff for success in a multi‑cultural society. Works in an environment that is ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic. Works effectively in a team environment.

Reqs: High School Graduate or GED; Minimum 5 years’ experience working with fire alarm and access control systems; Minimum five years’ experience maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting commercial fire alarm systems; Knowledge of ADA, Title 19, NFPA standards, NEC, and fire protection systems; Demonstrated work experience with security and access control equipment; Must have a good working knowledge of PCs, laptops, and MS Office Suite. These skills will be utilized for sending and receiving e‑mails, drafting test reports, online research, training, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and reprogramming fire alarm/ security systems; Ability to read and interpret blueprints; Effective oral and written communication skills. Notes: Ability to respond to emergency calls after duty hours. May be required to carry an after‑hours duty phone and/or change work shifts to meet the operational needs of the department; Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program; Satisfactory criminal history background check; UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment. Hiring/ Budgeted Hourly Range: $50.76 ‑ $53.21/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open Until Filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 85663.

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PRODUCTION

MANAGER

CAMPUS DINING

Production Manager ensures quality standards for food production, product freshness, sanitation, safety and customer satisfaction within strict budgetary parameters. Primary leader for 30+ professional production career staff producing a wide variety of products for the UCSB on‑campus residents. Directly supervises the Assistant Production Manager, Front House Kitchen Supervisor, 7 Principal Cooks, 1 Principal Baker, and a Sr Storekeeper. Timing and coordination of many staff schedules to maintain deadlines for ordering, receiving, preparing and serving products on a constant seven‑day a week schedule of 19 meal periods. Responsibilities include the upkeep of an $80 million industrial kitchen operation. This includes food service production equipment, storage, and vehicles, $2 million in food purchasing and associated vendor relations, recipe development, food safety and sanitation, maintenance and equipment repair, service systems and quality control, storage and project management. Provides the direct supervision, training and evaluation of career staff. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree, College or University degree/Culinary degree or equivalent education/ experience preferred, or Equivalent Equivalent experience in restaurant or institutional food service operations required; 4‑6 years of experience required, with the following‑ Experience in restaurant or institutional food service operations; Excellent communication and customer service skills including ability to actively listen and effectively convey information, policy and procedures both orally and in writing; Ability to effectively work in a high‑volume operation with continuous personnel actions; Ability to effectively work with other managers and full‑time staff as a team; Ability to utilize a computer, learn new software and to work with Word; Ability to manage a large part time workforce; Or, equivalent combination of education and experience Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check; Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment; Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day; Work hours/days may vary. Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $79,200/yr‑$81,500/yr. Full Salary Range: $79,200/yr‑$84,000/ yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open Until Filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 85848.

PROGRAM

MANAGER

LIFTED INTERDISCIPLINARY HUMANITIES CENTER

Established in the Fall of 2022, LIFTED (Leveraging Inspiring Futures through Educational Degrees) is a program to establish University of California B.A. degree opportunities for incarcerated Californians who have completed A.A. degrees for transfer to a UC campus. Under the direction of the UCSB LIFTED Faculty Director, the Program Manager applies professional student services concepts to provide assistance to individuals incarcerated in California State Prison, Corcoran (CSP‑COR), going through the transfer process into UC Santa Barbara. This role involves a wide range of student services duties and responsibilities. This involves working closely with the

students at the California State Prison, Corcoran (CSP‑COR), and involves time working with students at the facility.

Duties include managing professional and student staff, providing faculty and student trainings, maintaining relationships with the prison, and collaborating on central policymaking. Responsibilities include oversight of all program processes and procedures, involving campus and UC policies, as well as California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) rules and regulations that have an impact beyond the unit. Travels regularly to California State Prison, Corcoran (CSP‑COR) to work with the students who are enrolled in the program and the faculty to teach the courses for the program.

Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/ training; Clearance from Prison to access education site within 60 Days. Notes: This is a Career position with an end date. Current funding allows for position from July 1, 2026 ‑ June 30th, 2029; however, the role may continue past the initial pilot stage with funding availability; Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program; Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $26.53 to $32.19/hr. Full Salary Range: $25.77 to $32.19/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application Review begins 5/8/26. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 85816.

SERVICE COORDINATOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Under supervision of the Garage Supervisor, performs as UCSB fleet vehicle service advisor. Duties include contacting fleet operators, scheduling service appointments, greeting arriving operators (both scheduled and “drive in”), providing loaner vehicles and opening work orders. Performs research on vehicle’s maintenance history to determine necessary services required. Provides repair and upfit estimates as necessary. Performs driving duties as assigned. Purchases, receives and inventories parts and materials required for maintenance and repair of vehicles. Posts to appropriate work orders. Maintains clean and orderly stockroom, with inventory at desired levels. At the direction of the Fleet Manager, assists with analysis of fleet utilization and work order data for preparation of Income and Recharge Proposal and determining appropriate vehicle replacement schedules. At the direction of Garage Supervisor, enters vehicle purchase orders in Gateway after conferring with campus departments to determine appropriate vehicle specifications and any requirements for upfitting or accessories, obtaining quotes from approved sources, and obtaining required campus approvals. Processes disposal of retired vehicles. Reqs: 1‑3 years Administrative or operational support experience, preferably in fleet management or automotive services Required; High School Diploma. Notes: Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/ or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program; Responsibility for operating commercial vehicles, machinery or toxic systems that could cause accidental death, injury or health problems; Satisfactory criminal history background check; UCSB is a tobacco free environment. Budgeted Hourly Range: $29.25 to $36.02/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open Until Filled. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 85739.

SR. BAKER

CAMPUS DINING

Responsible for the daily Production of all bakery items that are delivered to various retail units for customer sale.

Trains and supervises all bakery staff and must be knowledgeable in all areas of bakery production. Ensures that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation and safety are met according to Dining Services. Reqs: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three yrs of progressively more responsible baking experience in a high‑volume cooking environment. Knowledge and experience with basic and advanced cooking/baking techniques. Supervisory skills and leadership to coordinate, train, oversee and review the work of others in English. Ability to read and write English for the purpose of preparing food from recipe guidelines and producing reports. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations to ensure proper food handling. Or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for up to 8 hrs per day. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly

Range: $25/hr ‑$26.27/hr. Full Hourly

Range: $25/hr ‑ $27.31/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 # 84753

SR. CUSTODIAN ADMIN SERVICES

Under the general supervision of the Custodial Supervisor or Residence Hall Manager, performs duties in accordance with established standards and instruction, for university owned Residence Halls, Apartments, Dining Facilities, & Auxiliary units. May be required to work schedules other than Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm to meet the operational needs of the unit. May be required to perform other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the department.

The Sr. Custodian promotes a customer service environment to residents and clients. Assists with the development and maintenance of a work environment which is conducive to meeting the mission of the organization and supports the EEP. Responsible for completing job duties that demonstrate support for the Operations Team. Initiates communication directly with co‑workers and or supervisor to improve and clarify working relationships, identifying problems and concerns, and seeking resolutions to work‑related conflicts. Reqs: Working Knowledge and experience utilizing the following equipment: vacuums, conventional and high‑speed buffers, extractors, and related custodial equipment desired. Will train on all equipment and chemicals used; Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a team. Must have effective communication skills; Ability to interact as a team member with sensitivity towards a multi‑cultural work environment. Notes: May be

required to work schedules other than the assigned schedule to meet the operational needs of the unit; May be required to perform other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the department; Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program; Satisfactory criminal history background check; UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment. Hiring/ Budgeted Hourly Range: $25.74/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. OPen Until Filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 85510.

STARBUCKS ASSISTANT MANAGER

CAMPUS DINING

The Assistant Manager of Starbucks trains and supervises a team of part‑time student employees. Creates and maintains the Starbucks product and store experience for customers. The Assistant Manager is required to be the floor manager; ensures consistent service, supervision and sanitation. Reqs: High School Diploma; 1‑3 yrs in retail coffee location or restaurant environment‑specifically in the area of customer service, merchandising and inventory; 1‑3 yrs Experience in supervising and managing staff. Ability to work effectively with others, full‑time and student staff; 1‑3 yrs Demonstrated ability working with diverse student and career staff; 1‑3yrs Excellent communication and customer service skills, including ability to effectively convey information verbally and in writing; 1‑3 yrs HACCP and Sanitation knowledge. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check; Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment. Budgeted Hourly Range:

$26.53/hr ‑ $29.31/hr. Full Salary Range:

$26.53/hr ‑ $30.48/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open Until Filled. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 85763.

STUDENT

GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE LIAISON

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS

Updates Associated Student Legal Code based on legislation passed at weekly meetings and maintains the historical records of changes. Serves as advisor for the Advocacy Committee, High Impact Projects, and the Offices of Senate Leadership. Serves as the secondary advisor for the Office of the Internal Vice President. Supervises student staff minute takers and A.S. Main Office Front Desk student staff. Reports to the Assistant Director of Governmental Affairs and supports the administrative and programmatic needs of the Student Government entities. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training; 1‑3 yrs Experience in political science, public policy, or law; 1‑3 yrs Experience in an institution of higher education working with college students in an

academic advising or counseling capacity, or other field that is directly related to the function s of the position or equivalency as determined by the hiring authority; 1‑3 yrs Experience in working with diverse communities and across multiple identities and respect and consideration for all identities, perspectives, and differences; Knowledge of student development theories and practice; counseling and crisis intervention, conflict mediation, and assessment measurement and design; Ability to research and educate students and staff respecting applicable state and federal laws; Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs / Student Life specialization; Skills in judgment and decision‑making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. Notes: Some evenings and weekends are required; UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act; Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $66,840/yr to $74,688/ year. Full Salary Range: $58,600/year to $100,800/year. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 85478.

TAX & DISBURSEMENT COMPLIANCE ANALYST

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES

Has major campus responsibilities for tax compliance and performs complex financial analysis and reporting. Provides tax leadership to the campus in areas of taxation in order to improve compliance and minimize the university’s overall tax liability in a manner consistent with the organizational objectives. Prepare tax returns and related reports necessary for external and internal compliance requirements; provide tax advisory services to departmental personnel and visiting Researchers/ Speakers in a variety of tax areas, including but not limited to; Unrelated Business Income, International, Tax Treaties, Employment, Independent Contractors, Non‑Resident Aliens, Sales and Use, eWaste, and Property Tax. Lead Administrator for UCSB Glacier tax compliance software system. Assist with implementation of new tax software systems and interfaces. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 4‑6 years Progressively responsible professional experience in tax compliance, accounting, finance, or a related field, preferably within a large, complex organization such as a university, governmental entity, or similarly regulated environment. Requires 4–6 years of experience in tax preparation, compliance, and financial analysis across federal, state, and local regulations. Strong knowledge of multiple tax areas (e.g., employment, sales and use, property, independent contractor, and unrelated business income taxes) is expected. Experience interpreting and applying tax laws to institutional operations is essential. Background in international tax matters—such as nonresident alien taxation, tax treaties, and foreign payments—is highly desirable. Must be able to provide clear tax guidance and advisory support to non‑financial stakeholders. Notes: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employee sponsorship. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position $97,200 to $103,325/ yr. Full

Salary Range: $97,200 to $182,000/ yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled . Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 84410

UNDERGRADUATE

ADVISOR

GEOGRAPHY

This position is responsible for providing comprehensive academic advising to prospective, new and continuing Geography majors on all facets of four degree programs (BA, BA w/GIS, BS in Physical Geography, and BS with Ocean Science). Provides academic advice and assistance on topics such as: academic planning, course requirements, grades, units, transfer work, academic difficulties, student distress, leaves, petition processing, financial assistance, housing, and degree progress checks. Maintains knowledge of and interprets campus policies and procedures for students, faculty, and staff. Coordinates application and evaluation process for students requesting to participate in independent research projects and department honors courses. Conducts year‑round orientations for prospective and new students. Coordinates year‑round recruitment and outreach efforts. Assists with the development and implementation strategies to increase enrollment of applicants accepted into Geography programs. Manages an internship and career resources program. Conducts program and statistical research and data analysis. Assists in the annual development and preparation of the Geography curriculum plan. Creates and maintains all undergraduate publications and written correspondence such as brochures, recruitment and orientation materials, major information handouts, faculty profiles, website content, surveys, etc. Manages all aspects of course scheduling. Coordinates quarterly faculty and TA evaluations, textbook ordering, faculty and TA office hours, IRAL reports, and e‑grading. Assists with departmental events as necessary. Serves as back‑up advisor for the graduate program. Maintains the department library check‑in/check‑out system. Coordinates various award programs within the department, including the Dangermond Travel Fellowship Program as well as departmental awards for undergraduate students. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/ or equivalent experience/ training; 1‑3 yrs administrative experience; 1‑3 Yrs advising/counseling experience; Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in the course of performing the position’s duties, while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity and professionalism.

Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $25.77‑$32/hr. Full Salary Range: $25.77‑$43.58/hr. 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 #85562

ADMINISTER OF ESTATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GARY MICHAEL SEBASTIAN PAQUET No.: 26PR00147

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: GARY MICHAEL SEBASTIAN PAQUET A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: BRIAN MONTGOMERY PAQUE in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara. THE PETITION requests that (name): BRIAN MONTGOMERY PAQUET be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 5/11/2026 AT 8:30 a.m. Dept: SM4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 312 East Cook Street Building E Santa Maria, CA 93454. Santa Maria Cook 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 3/18/2026 by Brianna Mandujano, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Eric D Ridley; 567 W. Channel Islands Blvd. Ste. 210, Port Hueneme, CA 93041; 805‑244‑5291 Published: Apr 16, 23, 30 2026. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ORION KEITH RAY Case No. 26PR00168 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ORION KEITH RAY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Charlene Ann Ray in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Charlene Ann Ray be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent

LEGALS (CONT.)

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 on May 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No.

SM2 located at 312 E COOK

ST BLDG E, Santa Maria CA 93456‑5369.

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.

Attorney for petitioner: TROY WERNER ESQ

SBN 265907

GRACE LIM‑AYRES ESQ

SBN 321004

THE WERNER LAW FIRM

27433 TOURNEY RD STE 200 SANTA CLARITA CA 91355

CN126333 RAY Apr 16,23,30, 2026

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN PETER KRISTENSEN: CASE NUMBER: 26PR00152

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: JOHN PETER KRISTEN; JOHN KRISTENSEN

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: TENLEY HARDIN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

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

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: 05/28/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

ANACAPA DIVISION

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 4/06/2026 by Nicole Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Timothy R. Deakyne, Esq., Allen & Kimbell, LLP; 317 E. Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑963‑8611 Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7 2026.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SCOTT REID No.: 26PR00198

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

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

THE PETITION requests that (name): SETH REID 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: 6/11/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Santa Barbara‑Anacapa Division.

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 4/20/2026 by Monica Buentostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Kristen M. R. Blabey; PRICE POSTEL & PARMA LLP 200 E. Carrillo St. Ste 400, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑962‑0011

Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7 2026. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LAVONNE

ELAINE FRIEDMAN, aka BONNIE FRIEDMAN, aka LAVONNE ALPAUGH

MILLER No.: 26PR00211

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: LAVONNE ELAINE FRIEDMAN, aka BONNIE FRIEDMAN, aka LAVONNE ALPAUGH MILLER

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

THE PETITION requests that (name): GEORGE J. WEHN 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: 6/18/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.

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 4/24/2026 by Monica Buentostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Christian P. Salgado; Kirk & Simas, PLC 2550 Professional Pkwy, Santa Maria, CA 93455; 805‑934‑4600 Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FBN ABANDONMENT

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: MISSION ROOFING: 130 N. Calle

Cesar Chavez Suite 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93103 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 1/22/2021 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2021‑0000188. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Santa Barbara Mission Roofing 1515 Monarch Drive Santa Ynez, CA 93460 The business was conducted by an A Corporation. Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 15, 1996 Signed by: SUZANNE USHER/ PRESIDENT Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 3/13/26, FBN 2026‑0000632 E73. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: Apr 16, 23, 30. May 7 2026.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: PERSONAL BOOKKEEPER: 7626

Dartmoor Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93117 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 1/25/2024 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2024‑0000201. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Garry E. Lawrence (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 Feb 20, 1997 Signed by: GARRY E. LAWRENCE/OWNER Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 4/02/26, FBN 2026‑0000869 E76. 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: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: CARO WINES: 2121 Alisos Road Santa Barbara, CA 93460 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 2/17/2026 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2026‑0000440. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Caroline L Sommers (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 Feb 16, 2026 Signed by: CAROLINE SOMMERS/OWNER Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 4/16/26, FBN 2026‑0000985 E30. 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: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DEMO 2 DESIGN, REU$EIT: 350 S Kellogg Ave Goleta, CA 93117; Carol S Ashley PO

Box 60715 Santa Barbara, CA 93160

This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 01, 2026. Filed by: CAROL S ASHLEY/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 03, 2026. 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 E1. FBN Number: 2026‑0000889. Published: Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUN GROVE DESIGNS: 1105 N. Milpas St. Apt D Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Victoria Selnes 107 Npalitos Way #40102 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 N/A. Filed by: VICTORIA SELNES/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 30, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000840. Published: Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE AVALON PARLOR: 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Erin M. Olson 936 E. De La Guerra 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 24, 2026. Filed by: ERIN OLSON/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 30, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000806. Published: Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

AGRIVOLTAIC FARMS, SUNSHINE HARVEST ENERGY: 27 W Anapamu Street 454 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Evolution Sustainable Industries Incorporated (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 24, 2026. Filed by: THOMAS J MILLER/FOUNDER/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 30, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000832. Published: Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COASTLINE MOBILE PHLEBOTOMY: 818 N Miller St Santa Maria, CA 93454; Daisy G Calderon (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, 2026. Filed by: DAISY CALDERON/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 03, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000881. Published: Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MUSIC AND ARTS CONSERVATORY OF SANTA BARBARA: 351 Hitchcock Way B‑130 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Goleta Music & Arts Conservatory (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: CAROL FISHER/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 23, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E81. FBN Number: 2026‑0000769.

Published: Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NEW STANDARD ELECTRIC: 814 E Cota St B Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Omar A Lopez (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 28, 2026. Filed by: OMAR LOPEZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 01, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000862.

Published: Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA DRIVERS CLUB, SB DRIVERS CLUB, SBDC, SB DRIVERS: 3914 Via Lucero, Unit G Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Barbara Brothers 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 18, 2026. Filed by: JASON BARBARIA/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 20, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000764. Published: Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WELLA’S SOUL FOOD: 318 East Milpas Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Janelle R Dennis 725 West Figueroa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is

Ordinance No. 5284

conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: JANELLE RENEE DENNIS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 01, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E76. FBN Number: 2026‑0000855. Published: Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PENTIMENTO THE BOOK : 2921 Holly Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Michael G Vilkin (same address) Amy Barnard 2417 34th Street Santa Monica, CA 90405 This business is conducted by A General Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 01, 2026. Filed by: MICHAEL VILKIN/PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 31, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000849. Published: Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RETRO ENAMEL PINS: 1521 Laguna St, Apt 102 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Brittany MCClelland PO Box 41337 Santa Barbara, CA 93140 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 01, 2026. Filed by: BRITTANY MCCLELLAND/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 19, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000738. Published: Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2026‑0000669

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALONDRA’S SWEET SHOP, 321 W NORTH AVE SPC 102, LOMPOC, CA 93436, County of SANTA BARBARA ALONDRA ALVAREZ SOLIS, 321 W NORTH AVE SPC 102, LOMPOC, CA 93436 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE. S/ ALONDRA A SOLIS, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/17/2026. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30/26 CNS‑4027942# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15A of the Santa Barbara County Code Relating to Floodplain Management.

Passed, approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, on this 21st day of April 2026, 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 No. 5284 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.

LEGALS (CONT.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

FBN2026‑0000452

File No.

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

1. EMERGENT LEARNING CENTER, 2. EMERGENT LEARNING CENTERS, 1111 E. OCEAN AVENUE, #2, LOMPOC, CA 93436 County of SANTA BARBARA

EMERGENT LEARNING, LLC, 29 S. WEBSTER STREET, SUITE 310, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540

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 06/24/2025. EMERGENT LEARNING, LLC, S/ DR. MARK R. DIXON, MANAGER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 02/18/2026.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30/26

CNS‑4029284#

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN2026‑0000671

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

HOWELL & CO, 30 EL PASEO, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of SANTA BARBARA

LAWREN HOWELL, INC, 220 FRANCE CIR, OJAI, CA 93023, CALIFORNIA

This business is conducted by a Corporation

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE.

/S/ LAWREN HOWELL, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/17/2026.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30/26

CNS‑4029272#

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DALDA FINEST STRAWBERRY: 9676

Harvest Rd. Los Alamos, CA 93440; Chisan Orchids Nursery 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 Apr 01, 2026. Filed by: HAEWON LEE/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 10, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000940. Published: Apr 16, 23, 30. May 7 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLANC HAUS: 3345 State Street, #3404 Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Alek R. Lehne‑Calzada (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 03, 2026. Filed by: ALEK LEHNE‑CALZADA/ INDIVDUAL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 17, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2026‑0000674. Published: Apr 16, 23, 30. May 7 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STAR LANE VINEYARDS, DIERBERG VINEYARDS, THREE SAINTS: 2121 Alisos Road Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Star Lane & Dierberg Vineyards (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 Apr 13, 2016. Filed by: JAMES F. DIERBERG/ MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 30, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000834. Published: Apr 16, 23, 30. May 7 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SILVER AIR, FLIGHT CLUB, SCOTT AVIATION: 225 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; James Maxwell (same address) Jason Middleton (same

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Santa Barbara Unified School District

720 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Request for Bid FS-2627-14 Food Service Produce

address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 01, 2026. Filed by:

JAMES MAXWELL/CFO SILVER AIR

LLC with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 31, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000851. Published: Apr 16, 23, 30. May 7 2026.

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

LOS CARNEROS II: 6710 & 6720 Calle Koral Goleta, CA 93117; RTA Carneros

Village‑Phase II, LLC 2082 Michelson Drive 4th Floor Irvine, CA 92612 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec 30, 2016. Filed by: JD CARBONE/VICE

PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 03, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000885. Published: Apr 16, 23, 30. May 7 2026.

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

LOS CARNEROS: 6505 Seastar Court

Goleta, CA 93117; RTA Carneros Village, LLC 2082 Michelson Drive 4th Floor Irvine, CA 92612 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 03, 2016. Filed by: JD CARBONE/VICE PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 03, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000884. Published: Apr 16, 23, 30. May 7 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HITEK SOFTWARE: 5423 Throne Ct Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Melvin J Desil

Notice is hereby given by the Santa Barbara Unified School District acting by and through its Board of Education, hereinafter referred to as the “District”, will receive sealed bids up to but not later than 2:00pm PT, May 13, 2026 for: FS-2627-14 Food Service Produce. This solicitation is conducted in support of the District’s federally approved child nutrition program.

Sealed bid responses should be submitted to the District’s Food Services office to the attention of Laszlo Horvath, Purchasing Tech located at Santa Barbara Unified School District, Food Services Department, 720 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 with the corresponding bid response CLEARLY LABELED on the outside of the bid response and will be opened at or after the time and date set for the bid opening. Bids will be opened at the bid submission deadline of 2:00pm PT, May 13, 2026, at this location, and results will be posted on the District website.

Bid documents are available from the Food Services Department or by contacting Matt Dittman at mdittman@sbunified.org or at 805-963-4338 x6387

All bids shall be submitted on the forms provided in the bid document and must conform to all bid instructions and any addenda issued.

No Bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the bid opening.

The District reserves the right to reject any, all, or any part of the proposal. The District may waive any irregularities or informalities, or may sit and act as sole judge of the merit and qualifications of the products and services offered in any proposal, or in the bidding process, based on the criteria set forth in Section 15, Award of Bid and Formation of Contract.

By order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SANTA BARBARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.

By: Laszlo Horvath Purchasing Tech

Va (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 28, 1998. Filed by: MELVIN DESIL VA/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 02, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000873. Published: Apr 16, 23, 30. May 7 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA PILATES: 123 Santa Barbara St., C Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Beija Flor Collective LLC 1242 W Micheltorena St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 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:

SARA DONEN/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 03, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000883. Published: Apr 16, 23, 30. May 7 2026.

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

DETAILING: 4776 Amarosa St. Santa Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Ernesto A Franco (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: ERNESTO FRANCO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 22, 2026. 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: 2026‑0001057. Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14, 21 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN2026‑0000815

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WOOD LAND MANAGEMENT, 1172 LINCOLN ST, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460 County of SANTA BARBARA

BRADLEY WOOD, 1172 LINCOLN ST, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460

This business is conducted by an Individual

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not applicable.

S/ BRADLEY WOOD, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/26/2026.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7/26

CNS‑4031570#

SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN2026‑0000853

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Little Wonders Daycare, 804 rimes ct, santa maria, CA 93458 County of SANTA BARBARA

Jeannette Bautista, 804 rimes ct, santa maria, CA 93458

This business is conducted by an Individual

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/08/2020.

S/ Jeannette Bautista

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 04/01/2026.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7/26

CNS‑4021513#

SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

THE WOMB LA, CHRISTINE WRITES

COPY: 1204 Blanchard Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Christine Cole (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, 2026. Filed by: CHRISTINE COLE/OWNER AND PRINCIPAL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 10, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000938. Published: Apr 16, 23, 30. May 7 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FIRE XPRESS: 351 Paseo Nuevo Floor 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Xpress Logistics Syndicate 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 21, 2026. Filed by: TERRY LUCAS/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 25, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000812. Published: Apr 16, 23, 30. May 7 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KATHY IRELAND BRANDS: 1747 Glen Oaks Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Kathy Ireland, LLC PO Box 5353 Santa Barbara, CA 93150 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 01, 2026. Filed by: KATHLEEN M. IRELAND/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 08, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000916. Published: Apr 16, 23, 30. May 7 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEACONS GLOBAL: 1187 Coast Village Road, I‑396 Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Mattenson Coaching & 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 N/A. Filed by: MARLA MATTENSON/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 13, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000950. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RHAPSO CHAINSTITCH: 5099 La Ramada Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Alexandra M De Santo (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 3, 2026. Filed by: ALEXANDR DE SANTO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 08, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000922. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PEGASLICE: 7398 Calle Real, Unit C Goleta, CA 93117; Pegaslice 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 01, 2026. Filed by: MCLEOD INDIANA NOORMAND/ OWNER AND CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 23, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000776. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PAPILLON NAIL STUDIO: 3528 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Papillon Nail Studio (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 26, 2026. Filed by: KHOA NGUYEN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 23, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E81. FBN Number: 2026‑0000907. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ISLA VISTA MARKET: 939 Embarcadero Del Mar Goleta, CA 93117; A&S Corporate LLC 1217 Honeysuckle Ave Ventura, CA 93004 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 31, 2026. Filed by: AMARJIT SINGH/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 13, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000633. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLAST TECH BECAUSE RUST NEVER SLEEPS: 105 Los Padres Way, Unit #1 And Unit #2 Buellton, CA 93427; Premier Powder Coating Company 1451 N. Whitney Fresno, CA 93703 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 31, 2026. Filed by: BRANDON PALOMO/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 08, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000920. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ISLA VISTA MARKET: 1709 Chapala Street Street, Apt 17 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Philip A Dalessandro (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, 2026. Filed by: PHILIP DALESSANDRO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 06, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000895. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HIGHTIDE, HIGHTIDE FUNDRAISER: 559 Noel Court Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Ashlyn N Cavaletto (same address)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ERRA PETS: 2910 Foothill Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Madelynne O. Bent (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: MADELYNNE BENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 08, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E81. FBN Number: 2026‑0000915. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MONTECITO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT: 225 E Carrillo Street, Suite 203 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Kipley J Lytel (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 01, 2004. Filed by: KIPLEY LYTEL/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 14, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000960. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ORKIN CENTRAL COAST: 2369 A Street Santa Maria, CA 93455; A.E.T. Services, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 05, 2012. Filed by: KRISTA MAHAN/VP OF OPERATIONS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 13, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000949. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ON POINT COMPANY: 8300 Calle Real Goleta, CA 93117; Eren Unsal (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 29, 2026. Filed by: EREN UNSAL/FOUNDER & CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 06, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000902. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2026‑0000452 The following person(s) is doing business as: Emergent Learning Center, 1111 E. Ocean Avenue #2, Lompoc, CA 93436, County of Santa Barbara. Emergent Learning, LLC, 29 S. Webster Street, Suite 310, Naperville IL 60540

This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 15, 2026. Filed by: ASHLYN CAVALETTO/FOUNDER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 19, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E76. FBN Number: 2026‑0000734. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

LEGALS (CONT.)

4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14/26

CNS‑4031367#

SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KLEIN, DENATALE, GOLDNER, COOPER, ROSENLIEB & KIMBALL, LLP, KDG HR, KDG HR SOLUTIONS, KLEIN

DENATALE, KLEIN DENATALE

GOLDNER, KDG: 1255 Coast Village Road, Suite 201C Santa Barbara, CA 93108; 10000 Stockdale Highway Suite 200 Bakersfield, CA 93311; Jay L Rosenlieb (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 01, 2021. Filed by: BARRY L. GOLDNER/ MANAGING PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 17, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000988. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ARC CLOTHING: 6632 Calle Koral Goleta, CA 93117; Owen M Kivitis (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: OWEN KIVITIS/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 16, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000960. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE BODYWORK STUDIO: 270 E. Hwy 246, 222 Buellton, CA 93427; Adina R Digirolamo PO Box 1105 Buellton, CA 93427 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: ADINA DIGIROLAMO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 16, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000981. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LUCKY STRIKE SANTA BARBARA: 5925 Calle Real Goleta, CA 93117; Bowlero Santa Barbara, LLC 7313 Bell Creek Road Mechanicsville, VA 23111 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: ROBERT M. LAVAN/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 09, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000924. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

BIBB REAL ESTATE: 5693 W Camino Cielo Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Garrett K Bibb (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 02, 2026. Filed by: GARRETT BIBB/REAL ESTATE

SALESPERSON with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 07, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000913. Published: Apr 23,

30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AKUABA SERVICES: 2901 Roblar Avenue Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Daniel Alekiba (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, 2026. Filed by: DANIEL ALEKIBA with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 17, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E4. FBN Number: 2026‑0001001. Published: Apr 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PRO‑TEC SYSTEMS: 5973 Encina Road, Suite 109 Goleta, CA 93117; Securepro, 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 Apr 12, 2026. Filed by: ABRAHAM SCHRYER/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 22, 2026. 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: 2026‑0001063. Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14, 21 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN2026‑0000861

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

CLAY VESSELS COUNSELING, 1125 E. CLARK AVE. SUITE A1‑4, ORCUTT, CA 93455 County of SANTA BARBARA

ANGELA JOY HERNANDEZ

HUFFMAN, 8605 SANTA MONICA BLVD PMB 587407, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069

This business is conducted by an Individual

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable. S/ ANGELA JOY HERNANDEZ

HUFFMAN

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 04/01/2026.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21/26

CNS‑4033775# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN2026‑0000925

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NEIGHBORFORT MUSIC, 7620 CATHEDRAL OAKS RD APT 12, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of SANTA BARBARA

LOGAN D STRAIT, 7620 CATHEDRAL OAKS RD APT. 12, GOLETA, CA 93117

This business is conducted by an Individual

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/19/2026. S/ LOGAN D STRAIT, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 04/09/2026. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21/26 CNS‑4035193# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BRIDGE IQ: 5235 Paseo Cameo Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Lawrence P Harter (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: LAWRENCE P. HARTER/ FOUNDER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 21, 2026. 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: 2026‑0001037. Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14, 21 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MESA NOTARY: 105 Las Ondas Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Coastal Haven 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 Apr 16, 2026. Filed by: HEIDI HULLANDER/PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 22, 2026. 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: 2026‑0001046. Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14, 21 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KILO X CO.: 3888 Les Maisons Dr. Santa Maria, CA 93455; Jesus Vargas 155 S 1st St. #2222 Orcutt, CA 93457

This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 22, 2026. Filed by: JESUS VARGAS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 20, 2026. 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: 2026‑0001018. Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14, 21 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RANCHO ALEGRE, OUTDOOR SCHOOL: 2680 Highway 154 Santa Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Los Padres Council Boy Scouts Of America 4000 Modoc Road Suite 4 Santa Barbara, CA 93110

This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 01, 1985. Filed by: CARLOS CORTEZ/SCOUTING EXECUTIVE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 21, 2026. 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: 2026‑0001038. Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14, 21 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RLM TEES, KRE8IT BAY SHOP: 10 E. Yanonali St. #80 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Martinez Matters 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: RHONDA LEA MARTINEZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 23, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E81. FBN Number: 2026‑0001079. Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14, 21 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BROWN’S BONSAI: 1286 Bauer Ave Santa Maria, CA 93455; Zachary R Brown (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: ZACHARY BROWN with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 23, 2026. 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: 2026‑0001077. Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14, 21 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

ELECTRIC: 126 W Islay Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Alex G Milovich

(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 1, 2026. Filed by: ALEX MILOVICH/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 24, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E4. FBN Number: 2026‑0001101. Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14, 21 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BERKSHIRE TERRACE APARTMENTS, BERKSHIRE TERRACE, BT, BT APARTMENTS: 5425 Toltec Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Devon B McLennan (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 1, 2026. Filed by: DEVON B MCLENNAN/ INDIVIDUAL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 24, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E4. FBN Number: 2026‑0001092. Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14, 21 2026.

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

TERRACE APARTMENTS, BERKSHIRE TERRACE, BT, BT APARTMENTS: 6661 Berkshire Terrace Goleta, CA 93117; 61 BT, LLC 5425 Toltec Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93111 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 30, 2026. Filed by:

DEVON B MCLENNAN/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 23, 2026. 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: 2026‑0001088. Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14, 21 2026.

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

TERRACE APARTMENTS, BERKSHIRE TERRACE, BT, BT APARTMENTS: 6671 Berkshire Terrace Goleta, CA 93117; 71 BT, LLC 5425 Toltec Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93111 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 30, 2026. Filed by:

DEVON B MCLENNAN/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 23, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E4. FBN Number: 2026‑0001090. Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14, 21 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

TERRACE APARTMENTS, BERKSHIRE TERRACE, BT, BT APARTMENTS: 6681 Berkshire Terrace Goleta, CA 93117; 81 BT, LLC 5425 Toltec Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93111 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 30, 2026. Filed by: DEVON B MCLENNAN/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 23, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E4. FBN Number: 2026‑0001091. Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14, 21 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LORROB INVESTMENTS SUPERANNUATION FUND: 133 East De La Guerra, Suite 337 Santa Barbara, CA 93101;

Lorraine Brooks PO Box 2284, North Brigton Victoria, 3186 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 14, 2016. Filed by: LORRAINE BROOKS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 19, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000749. Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14, 21 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BRASS BEAR: 28 Anacapa St., #E Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Big Brewing of Santa Barbara, 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 16, 2016. Filed by: WILLIAM SETH ANDERSON/ MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 24, 2026. 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: 2026‑0001102. Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14, 21 2026.

INVITATION FOR BIDS

GOOD SAMARITAN SHELTER INVITATION FOR BIDS

Good Samaritan Shelter will receive sealed bids for Hedges House of

Hope Facility Improvements at the Hedges House of Hope, 6549 El Colegio Rd, Goleta, CA 93117, until 1:00 pm. on the 28th day of May 2026, at the offices of the Good Samaritan Shelter Administration Building, located at 400 W Park, Santa Maria, California, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Proposed forms of contract documents, including plans and specifications, are available at the offices of Good Samaritan Shelter located at 400 W Park, Santa Maria, California or by emailing Hector Giron at 805‑878‑9262 Hgiron@ goodsamaritanshelter.org.

A pre‑bid conference will be held on Tuesday, May 12th, at 11am at the Hedges House of Hope, 6549 El Colegio Rd, Goleta, CA 93117.

Scope of work:

1. Women’s restroom: Remove outdated fixtures and finishes. Install new fixtures, including toilets, sinks, and partitions. Update flooring and wall finishes. Improve lighting.

2. Men’s small restroom: Remove existing fixtures and finishes as needed. Install new plumbing fixtures, including sink, toilet, and accessories. Replace or repair flooring, wall finishes, and lighting.

3. Upstairs flooring: Remove existing flooring in all upstairs rooms, hallways, and stairs. Prepare subfloor for new installation, including leveling and cleaning as necessary. Install durable, slip‑resistant flooring suitable for high‑traffic areas.

4. Interior painting: Paint all interior walls, ceilings, doors, and trim.

Federal Requirements This is a federally assisted project funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program via the County of Santa Barbara. The Prime Contractor for this project must be eligible to receive a contract for federal assistance.

The Contractor shall comply with Federal and State Labor Standards Provisions and Davis‑Bacon prevailing wages as determined to be applicable. In the event of discrepancies between the prevailing wage determinations made by the California Department of Industrial Relations and by the U.S. Department of Labor, the higher value shall apply.

The Contractor shall comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act, which requires that HUD‑funded projects provide contracting and employment opportunities, to the greatest extent feasible, to low‑income persons. The Contractor shall report the hours worked by low‑income employees and shall report on any prioritization of effort activities undertaken in accordance with the County’s Section 3 Plan.

The Contractor shall comply with the Buy America Preference as established by the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, and shall ensure that all iron, steel, non‑ferrous metals, lumber, and plastic‑ and polymer‑based

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, May 12, 2026, 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/Preliminary/Final Review:

Wheels In Motion Signage and California Environmental Quality Act 6466 Hollister Ave (APN 073-070-035)

Case No. 25-0031-ZC/25-0032-DRB

For Preliminary Review:

Viajero Battery Storage and California Environmental Quality Act 0 Viajero Drive (APN 079-210-053)

Case No. 24-0007-DP/24-0002-DRB

For Final Review: Hoang Residential Addition 7035 Armstrong Rd (APN 073-184-026)

Case No. 25-0001-MOD/25-0049-DRB/26-0007-LUP

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. gov. 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.gov. For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez at (805) 562-5500 or mmartinez@ cityofgoleta.gov. 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 805-9617543.

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.gov. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements. Publish: Santa Barbara Independent 04/30/2026

LEGALS (CONT.)

composite building materials, pipe, and tube used in the project were produced in the United States.

Any subcontract/agreement resulting from the prime contract must contain the same language regarding federal requirements, and all subcontractors must meet the same requirements as the Contractor and comply with all applicable federal conditions, including Davis‑Bacon, Section 3, and BABA.

LIEN SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

In accordance with the provisions of the California Uniform Commercial Code, there being due and unpaid storage and other charges related to the storage for which University Mobile Home Park is entitled to a lien as Warehouse on the goods hereinafter described, and due notice having been given to those known to claim an interest, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such charges having expired, notice is hereby given that these goods will be sold at public auction at 520 Pine Avenue, Space 29, Goleta, California 93117 on May 11th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The following is a brief description of the property to be sold:

A 1958 Howden Rollaway Mobilehome, Decal Number ABF9284, Serial Number 018451598810, 43 feet in length, 10 feet in width. Said mobilehome and its contents will be sold “as is” and “where is,” and without any covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, mobilehome park approval, encumbrances (including taxes and fees owed to County or State) or any other matter whatsoever. Payment in the form of money order or cashier’s check must be made at the time of the sale. Purchase of the mobilehome by any bidder does

not include any right of possession to the mobilehome space itself, any right to resell the home on‑site, or to tenancy in the park. All bidders other than Warehouse lienholder must remove the mobilehome from the park by a licensed bonded contractor within 7 days. Please note that the sale may be cancelled at any time, up to and including the time of the sale.

Name of Owner: Amount Due: $3,358.84 Beverly Duann Gussenhoven Dated at Sunnyvale, California April 14, 2026. By: JUDY C. TSAI Attorney for University Mobile Home Park

NAME CHANGE

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: JESSICA THALIA LLONTOP CASE NUMBER: 26CV01589 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: JESSICA THALIA

LLONTOP 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: JESSICA THALIA LLONTOP PROPOSED NAME: JESSICA THALIA

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 20, 2026, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF CALIFORNIA,

ORDINANCE NO. 26-XX

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa 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 petition. Dated April 01, 2026, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 21700 through 21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Patterson/101 Allstore Self‑Storage, will sell at public sale, the following delinquent occupant’s(s’) stored contents, by competitive bidding ending on May 14, 2026 at 11 am. Property has been stored by the occupant(s) and is located at Patterson/101 Allstore Self‑ Storage, 98 North Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, California 93111. Competitive bid auction available online only at www.storagetreasures.com The property being sold is described as:

Unit #H308 – Roger West

Unit #H499 – Karen Greene

Purchases must be picked up at the above location and paid for at the time of purchase with cash or credit card only. All purchased goods are sold as is, where is, and must be removed at the time of sale. The sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and Occupant(s). Dated this 30th day of April 2026.

PATTERSON/101 ALLSTORE SELF‑STORAGE (805) 964‑0924

For bidding technical questions ‑ Storage Treasures (480) 397‑6503

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, REPLACING CHAPTER 12.02, TITLE 12, OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ENCROACHMENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY IN ITS ENTIRETY AND FINDING THE REGULATIONS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.

On May 5, 2026, at 5:30 P.M., at the Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”) will consider the second reading and possible adoption of a proposed Ordinance that would amend Title 12 of the City of Goleta Municipal Code updating the City’s Encroachment Permit requirements regarding encroachments on public property to reflect current City practices and provide a clear and consistent framework for encroachment permit review and implementation.

If adopted, the Ordinance will be effective 31 days from the date of adoption. Any interested person may obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance at the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.gov or by calling City Hall at (805) 961-7505.

Deborah S. Lopez

City Clerk

Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, April 30, 2026

ORDINANCE NO. 26-XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) TO BUSINESS PARK (BP) AND ADOPTING THE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION ON A 3.4-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 421, 425, & 445 PINE AVENUE KNOWN AS GOLETA BUSINESS PARK (APN 071-130-048); CASE NO. 25-0004-ORD

On May 5, 2026, at 5:30 P.M., at the Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”) will consider the second reading and possible adoption of a proposed Ordinance that would amend the zoning map and change the zoning designation of the subject parcel from General Commercial (CG) to Business Park (BP).

If adopted, the Ordinance will be effective 31 days from the date of adoption.

Any interested person may obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance at the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.gov or by calling City Hall at (805) 961-7505.

Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk

Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, April 30, 2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PENDING ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO:

WAIVE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON A TIME EXTENSION APPLICATION AND APPROVE, CONDITIONALLY APPROVE, OR DENY THE TIME EXTENSION APPLICATION

This may affect your property. Please read.

Notice is hereby given that an application for the project described below has been submitted to the Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department. This project requires the approval and issuance of a Time Extension application by the Planning and Development Department.

The development requested by this application is under the jurisdiction of the County PC and therefore a public hearing on the application is normally required prior to any action to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application. However, the Director intends to waive the public hearing requirement unless a written request for such hearing is submitted by an interested party to the Planning and Development Department within the 15 working days following the Date of Notice listed below. All requests for a hearing must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, to Henry Wakamiya at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101‑2058, by email at wakamiyah@countyofsb. org, or by fax at (805) 568‑2030. If a public hearing is requested, notice of such a hearing will be provided.

WARNING: Failure by a person to request a public hearing may result in the loss of the person’s ability to appeal any action taken by Santa Barbara County on this Time Extension Application to the County Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors.

If a request for public hearing is not received by 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, then the Planning and Development Department will act to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request for a Time Extension application. At this time it is not known when this action may occur; however, this may be the only notice you receive for this project. To receive additional information regarding this project, including the date the Time Extension application is approved, and/or to view the application and plans, or to provide comments on the project, please contact Henry Wakamiya at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101‑2058, or by email at wakamiyah@countyofsb.org, or by phone at (805) 568‑3017.

PROPOSAL: SBJV1 PROPERTY OWNER LLC SB 330 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

PROJECT ADDRESS: 6587

CERVANTES RD, GOLETA, CA 93117 2nd SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT

THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE

DATE OF NOTICE: 4/23/2026

REQUEST FOR HEARING

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/14/2026

PERMIT NUMBER: 26TEX 00015

APPLICATION FILED: 3/2/2026

075‑032‑008

ZONING: SR‑H‑20

PROJECT AREA: 1.00

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Applicant: Randy Winograd

Proposed Project: Request for a one year Time Extension to Case No. 24CDP‑00047, which approved the construction of a housing development project containing 27 units. The Time Extension request is due to financial hardship and the rising costs of construction.

APPEALS:

The decision of the Director of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Time Extension application 26TEX‑00015 may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved person. The appeal must be filed within the 10 calendar days following the date that the Director takes action on this Time Extension application. To qualify as an “aggrieved person” the appellant must have, in person or through a representative, informed the Planning and Development Department by appropriate means prior to the decision on the Coastal Development Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so.

Appeals must be filed with the Planning and Development Department online at https://aca prod.accela.com/sbco/Default.aspx, by 5:00 p.m. within the timeframe identified above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal falls on a non business day of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day.

For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Henry Wakamiya.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

information about this project review process may also be viewed at: https://www.countyofsb.org/1082/ Permitting Home Board of Architectural Review agendas may be viewed online at: https://www.countyofsb.org/1707/ Boards of Architectural Review

SUMMONS

AMENDED PLAINTIFF’S Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to the person being sued: • You are the defendant if your name is listed in on page 2 of this form or on form SC‑100A. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in on page 2, • You and the plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you do not go to court,‑you may lose the case, If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim. • Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. • Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you and to protect your rights. Aviso al Demandado: Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en c de la pagina 2 de este formulario, o en el. formulario SC‑100A, La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que figura en de la pagina 2. Usted y el Demandante tienen clue presentarse en la corte en la fecha del juicio indicada a continua.cion. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si pierde el caso, la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagar este reciamo. • Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su easo • Lea este formulario y todas las pc ginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. Order to Go to Court Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 04/09/2026 8:01 AM By: Sarah Sisto , Deputy Fill In court name and street address: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara Anacapa Division 1100 Anapa’a Street Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107 Court fills in case number when form is filed. Case Number: 25CV06598

Case Name: William Hugh Forestelle, III v. April Reid The people in 1 and 2 must attend court: 6/09/2026 9:00 am SB 4 Angela Braun Date: 4/14/2026 Clerk, by Is/ Sarah Sisto , Deputy nstructions for the person suing: Do not use this form to recover COVID‑19 rental debt, which is unpaid rent or other financial obligations under a tenancy

due between March 1, 2020, and September 30, 2021. (See Code of Civil Procedure, §1179.02.) To recover COVID‑19 rental debt, use form SC‑500, Plaintiffs Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court. You are the plaintiff. The person you are suing is the defendant. Before you fill out this tbrm, read form SC‑100‑INFO, Information for the Plaintiff, to know your rights. You can get form SC‑100‑INFO at any courthouse or county law library, or go to wwwcourts;ca,goqb•ms. Fill out pages 2, 3, and 4 of this form. Make copies of all the pages of this form and any attachments— one for each party named in this case and an extra copy for yourself. Take or mail the original and the copies to the court clerk’s office and pay the filing fee. The clerk will write the date of your trial in the box above. Your court may allow electronic filing, Check your local court website for information: www. courts.cagovIfind‑my‑courthon. • You must have someone at least 18—not you or anyone else listed in this case give each defendant a court‑stamped copy of all pages of this form and any pages this form tells you to attach. There are special rules for “serving,” or delivering, this form to public entities, associations, and some buSihesses. See forms •SC404, SC‑104B, and SC‑1040. • Co to court on your trial date listed above. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. Published: April 23, 30. May 7, 14 2026.

PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to the person being sued: • You are the defendant if your name is listed in on page 2 of this form or on form SC‑100A. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in on page 2, • You and the plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you do not go to court,‑you may lose the case, If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim. • Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. • Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you and to protect your rights. Aviso al Demandado: Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en c de la pagina 2 de este formulario, o en el. formulario SC‑100A, La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que figura en de la pagina 2. Usted y el Demandante tienen clue presentarse en la corte en la fecha del juicio indicada a continua.cion. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si pierde el caso, la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagar este reciamo. • Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su easo • Lea este formulario y todas las pc ginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. Order to Go to Court

Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 02/25/2026 By: Sarah Sisto, Deputy Fill In court name and street address: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara Anacapa Division 1100 Anacapa’s Street Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107 Court fills in case number when form is filed.

Case Number: 26CV01270

Case Name: Ronald B. Shahbazian v. Jose Juan Vasquez Galvan the people in 1 and 2 must attend court: 6/01/2026 9:00 am SB 3, Darrel E. Parker Date: 2/25/2026 Clerk, by Is/ Sarah Sisto, Deputy Instructions for the person suing:

•You are the plaintiff. The person you are suing is the defendant.

•Before you fill out this form, read form SC‑100‑INFO, Information for the Plaintiff, to know your rights. You can get form SC‑100‑INFO at any courthouse or county law library, or go to courts.ca.gov/rules‑forms/ find‑your‑court‑forms. •Fill out pages 2, 3, and 4 of this form. Make copies of all the pages of this form and any attachments— one for each party named in this case and an extra copy for yourself.

Take or mail the original and the copies to the court clerk’s office and pay the filing fee. The clerk will write the date of your trial in the box above. Your court may allow electronic filing, Check your local court website for information: www. courts.cagovIfind‑my‑courthon.

• You must have someone at least 18, not you or anyone else listed in this case give each defendant a court‑stamped copy of all pages of this form and any pages this form tells you to attach. There are special rules for “serving,” or delivering, this form to public entities, associations, and some businesses. See forms •SC404, SC‑104B, and SC‑1040. • Go to court on your trial date listed above. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case.

Published: Apr 30. May 7, 14 2026. TRUSTEE NOTICE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2025‑02207 Loan No.: AHF‑092121 APN: 041‑101‑610 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/11/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Shannon Gerald Watson, A Single Man Duly Appointed Trustee: Superior Loan Servicing, A California Corporation Recorded 10/21/2021 as Instrument No, 2021‑0073597 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, Date of Sale: 5/13/2026 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $444,369.38 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1240 W. Micheltorena Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A.P.N.: 041‑101‑010

“As Is Where Is” The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary

within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL

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it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase, Date: 4/16/2026 Superior Loan Servicing, by Asset Default Management, Inc., as Agent for Trustee 28348 Roadside Drive, 1st Floor Agoura Hills, California 91301 Sale Line: (714) 730‑2727 Julie Taberdo, Sr. Trustee Sale Officer A‑ 4872275 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

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BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself, Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. No Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale shall be issued or authorized for recording unless and until the foreclosure trustee has received all required federal reporting certifications or verified that the transferee qualifies for an applicable exemption. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730‑2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelink ASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2025‑02207. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediatelybe reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (714) 730‑2727, or visit this internet website www.servicelink ASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2025‑02207 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives

APN: 025‑352‑003 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust, Dated December 21, 2023. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature‑Of‑The Proceeding Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. Notice is hereby given that on May 14, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at the Main Entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, State of California, Thyne Berglund & Co., Trustee, whose street address is 205 E Carrillo St, Ste 100 Santa Barbara, California 93101, and whose telephone number is (805) 869‑2224, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the real property described below. The real property is located in the City of Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, State of California. It is commonly known as 321 W. Mission Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. The county assessor’s parcel number for the property is 025352‑003. The following is the legal description of the property: Lot 9 In Block 8 In The City Of Santa Barbara, County Of Santa Barbara, State Of California, According To The Map Of The Subdivision Of Said Block, Recorded January 28, 1916, In Book 9 At Page 11 Of Maps And Surveys, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County. The sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession, or encumbrances to satisfy the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in that certain Deed of Trust dated December 21, 2023 (the “Deed of Trust”), executed by Universal Bond LLC d/b/a Mission Villa, a California limited liability company, and Lisa Gerr, a California citizen, as Borrowers/Grantors, to secure certain obligations in favor of Alan Moelleken Revocable Trust UTD 2/11/2010, restated in its entirety on September 28, 2022, by its Trustee Alan Moelleken, as Beneficiary, which Deed of Trust was recorded on December 22, 2023, as Document No. 2023‑0038062, in the Official Records of the Office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California. A Notice of Default containing an election to sell the described real property under the above Deed of Trust was recorded on January 14, 2026, as Doc No. 2026‑0001365, Official Records of Santa Barbara County, California. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $$1,883,636.21 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In

the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. The undersigned was appointed and substituted as Trustee to the above Deed of Trust by a substitution dated January 12, 2026, and recorded on January 14, 2026, as Doc No. 2026‑0001364, Official Records of Santa Barbara County, California. This Notice is given in compliance with a written request made to the Trustee by the Beneficiary. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (805) 869‑2224 or visit this internet website: thyneberglund.com, using the file number assigned to this case, CA25‑010801. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Dated: April 14, 2026 Thyne Berglund & Co. By: /s/ Brock K. Berglund, Agent for Trustee Acknowledgment A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California County of Santa Barbara On 4/14/26 before me, Emily Strawn, notary public personally appeared Brock K. Berglund who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the pe on(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/ they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under Penalty Of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. /s/ Emily Strawn My Comm Expires February 11, 2027 Published: April 23, 30. May 7 2026.

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APN: 025‑352‑004 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust, Dated

December 21, 2023. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceeding Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. Notice is hereby given that on May 14, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at the Main Entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, State of California, Thyne Berglund & Co., Trustee, whose street address is 205 E Carrillo St, Ste 100 Santa Barbara, California 93101, and whose telephone number is (805) 869‑2224, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the real property described below. The real property is located in the City of Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, State of California. It is commonly known as 319 W. Mission Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. The county assessor’s parcel number for the property is 025‑352‑004. The following is the legal description of the property: Lot 10 In Block 8 In The City Of Santa Barbara, County Of Santa Barbara, State Of California, According To The Map Of The Subdivision Of Said Block, Recorded January 28, 1916, In Book 9 At Page 11 Of Maps And Surveys, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County. The sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession, or encumbrances to satisfy the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in that certain Deed of Trust dated December 21, 2023 (the “Deed of Trust”), executed by Universal Bond LLC d/b/a Mission Villa, a California limited liability company, and Lisa Gerr, a California citizen, as Borrowers/Grantors, to secure certain obligations in favor of Alan Moelleken Revocable Trust UTD 2/11/2010, restated in its entirety on September 28, 2022, by its Trustee Alan Moelleken, as Beneficiary, which Deed of Trust was recorded on December 22, 2023, as Document No. 2023‑0038062, in the Official Records of the Office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California. A Notice of Default containing an election to sell the described real property under the above Deed of Trust was recorded on January 14, 2026, as Doc No. 2026‑0001363, Official Records of Santa Barbara County, California. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $1,883,636.21 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. The undersigned was appointed and substituted as Trustee to the above Deed of Trust by a substitution dated January 12, 2026, and recorded on January 14, 2026, as Doc No. 2026‑0001362, Official Records of Santa Barbara County, California. This Notice is given in compliance with a written request made to the Trustee by the Beneficiary. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are

risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (805) 869‑2224 or visit this internet website: thyneberglund.com, using the file number assigned to this case, CA25‑010801. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.