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by Wynton Marsalis and Cecile Licad Sat, May 17 / 7:30 PM / Arlington Theatre Wynton Marsalis leads an all-star 13-piece ensemble in live accompaniment to the 2010 silent film LOUIS, a vivid reimagining of the adventures of a young Louis Armstrong shot in the style of early Charlie Chaplin movies.

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Tue, May 20 / 7 PM / Hahn Hall “Tessa Lark embodies joy in music making.”

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Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello Thu, May 29 / 7 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall Sibling duo Isata and Sheku Kanneh-Mason will put their intuitive understanding and remarkable rapport on full display in this richly evocative recital exploring the legacy of late Romantic and modern chamber music.

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What got you started in journalism? Is the Indy your first step into reporting? I’ve always been an obsessive reader—usually fiction books—and writing naturally followed. I first started publishing short articles about my life and travels on a personal website I made, and later dabbled in reporting with Santa Barbara Life & Style. But the Indy has been my first real experience inside a true newsroom, and I’ve loved every minute.

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Dozens of activists linked arms outside the County Administrative Building ahead of Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting discussing the Sheriff's Office's cooperation with ICE.

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by Nick Welsh he testimony was both passionate and sobering — stories of immigrant mothers being yanked out of car windows in front of their children by federal ICE agents — but the county supervisors concluded there was little they

could do in the moment except to express their own outrage.

“As we watch our rights being thrown out the window, these are very petrifying times to be in our country right now,” said Supervisor Laura Capps in a meeting room packed with immigration rights activists from

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ICE Makes Arrests on Central Coast by 805 UndocuFund, the lead organization in the 805 Immigration Coalition, which monitors immigration enforcement in the region through the 24/7 Rapid Response Hotline.

ICE activity was confirmed in Santa Barbara’s Eastside neighborhood near Voluntario Street on May 1, but no arrests were reported. On May In Santa Maria, ICE agents took a man into custody on May 5.

4, a man was detained at his home in Santa fter a few quiet weeks, immigration Maria after reportedly parking and exitadvocates on the Central Coast issued ing his vehicle — a tactic common when a series of community alerts warning of no judicial warrant is presented, according confirmed U.S. Immigration and Customs to immigration rights advocates. A second Enforcement (ICE) operations, including arrest was reported at around 5 a.m. on May multiple arrests, in Santa Barbara and Ventura 5 in Santa Maria. In a video of the incident counties beginning on April 29. More targeted posted to social media, ICE agents in at least ICE operations are expected in the area three unmarked SUVs can be seen taking through May 10, according to the alerts issued one man into custody. ICE arrests were also

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Representatives from 805 UndocuFund said they consider the incidents part of the “targeted” ICE operations in the region, and the organization reminded the public to know their rights. In public spaces, advocates said, you are not required to answer questions without a warrant; you can remain silent and ask if you are free to go; and you have the right to walk away if not under arrest. Advocates also said that, when faced with immigration enforcement at a residence or inside of a vehicle, do not open the door; don’t sign anything; ask to speak to a lawyer; and reach out to the Rapid Response Hotline to connect with resources immediately.

ICE did not immediately respond to requests for comments, though an ICE spokesperson previously stated that the agency is “not able to research and respond to rumors or specifics of routine daily operations.”

To sign up for the community alerts, or to report any suspected immigration enforcement in your area, contact the Rapid Response Hotline (805) 870-8855 or visit 805UndocuFund.org.

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Santa Maria to Oxnard. The intensity of the moment was obviously fueled by the Trump administration’s policy of mass deportations and its open disregard for the due process considerations promised in the Constitution.

All but two of the 35 people who spoke urged the supervisors to stop County Sheriff Bill Brown from collaborating in any manner with federal agents working for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. More specifically, they didn’t want Brown turning county jail inmates who were in the country illegally over to ICE. Under state law, Brown is already limited in the degree to which he can communicate with ICE, but given recent accounts of ICE agents hauling away an immigrant father at an Oxnard gas station in front of his child, anything seemed too much.

While the supervisors never came out and said so, Brown — as an independently elected official — calls the shots when it comes to running the county jail; it’s his domain. Brown was not present—much to the consternation of many in the crowd, but his undersheriff Craig Bonner was. Bonner repeatedly notified the supervisors that any changes in inmate release policy to ICE was strictly up to his boss.

When pressed by Supervisor Joan Hartmann about giving the Public Defender more than an hour’s advance notice that ICE agents were on the way to pick up their clients—in the interest of due process, she said — Bonner would reply only, “We will listen to you.” But he also said, “That’s the Sheriff ’s decision.” Beyond that, Bonner

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This week, SBIFF released the first renderings of the planned renovations to the SBIFF Film Center’s marquee and entryway as the project undergoes a concept review with the Historic Landmarks Commission on 5/7 (after press time). If plans are approved by the city, the Film Center will temporarily close for an estimated six months to complete the renovations. SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling said he is hoping the project will be finished by the end of the year and ready for a new slate of programming in time for the 2026 Film Festival. Read more at independent.com/business

HOUSING The Santa Barbara Unified School District is another step closer to building teacher housing. On 5/6, the Board of Supervisors approved a loan (in the amount of development impact fees) to developer Red Tail Multifamily Land Development, which the school district is partnering with to build 106 units at what is known as the Tatum property near San Marcos Growers. The district plans to close escrow on the property — which it sold to Red Tail for $17 million — within the next two weeks. The school district and developer’s agreement is to build 106 affordable units, including one, two, and three bedrooms for teachers and their families.

COURTS & CRIME Craig Case (pictured), one of Santa Barbara’s best-known, real-life private detectives, was sentenced to 26 years and eight months for defrauding Montecito millionaire and ar t collec tor Constance McCormick Fearing to the tune of $700,000. He used the proceeds to help bankroll his public access TV show celebrating Santa Barbara’s burgeoning wine and food scene. Case had been offered a four-year deal if he agreed to plead guilty but turned that down. Case was found guilty of 62 felonies and one misdemeanor that included money laundering, tax evasion, and showing law enforcement officers a forged concealed weapons permit when they found a loaded handgun in his car during a traffic stop.

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Santa Barbara High School students protested teacher layoffs at the April 8 board meeting by standing silently while they were expected to be performing a song from the musical Hadestown.

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On Friday, the Santa Barbara Unified school district rescinded almost all 85 pink slips that were sent out to staff in March. As a result, teachers canceled the protest they planned for this Tuesday’s school board meeting.

Teachers and students have rallied against the pink slips since the board first approved them, primarily due to the arts and music positions that were on the proverbial chopping block.

Most recently, Santa Barbara High School (SBHS) theater students staged a silent protest in front of the school board on April 8 in response to their theater director, Gioia Marchese, being pink slipped, alongside multiple other arts and music positions.

Marchese is in her third year teaching at SBHS and said she finally felt like she established a community at the school. When she received the layoff notice, “it felt awful,” she said.

“I’m a single parent with a child in school trying to survive in the Santa Barbara rental market,” she told the Independent. “This looked like a stable job…so it really shook me to get a RIF [reduction in force] notice.”

She said that the pink slip “removed the blindfold,” and made her question how secure her job really is. “It’s demoralizing for teachers. To be hit with a notice creates a lasting imprint,” she added. However, she was proud of her students for “standing up for the arts.”

“To see them have the idea, organize it, and be so brave to stand there for so long and not waver—I was really moved,” she said.

Ultimately, though, Marchese’s RIF notice was rescinded, along with a majority of the others. In the district’s announcement, it said that it was able to avoid the large-scale layoffs but still meet its obligation to reduce its $9.4 million budget deficit. It did that by looking elsewhere for cuts, an approach repeatedly championed by the newest school boardmember, Celeste Kafri.

“After weeks of reviewing data on enrollment, staffing, and unfilled positions, the

district identified a need to lay off only 3-5 employees,” its ParentSquare announcement reads. “Arts and music are not impacted by the final layoffs, and there are no layoffs in the elementary schools.”

A common criticism from teachers was asking why the district needed to send out so many layoff notices in the first place, causing unnecessary grief, when it knew that many would be ultimately rescinded.

“There are things you can’t plan for in March, like student course selections and where teachers will be needed, depending on their credentials,” explained board president Gabe Escobedo. “In the secondary space, you have to over-notice.”

Between March 15 and now, he said, they identified other ways to reduce expenses, such as analyzing bus routes to run fewer buses and operate the routes more efficiently, saving around $800,000. “Enrollment was a little higher in the secondary space, which helped retain positions due to need,” he added. Retirements, resignations, and cutting unfilled positions also helped.

“A while ago, I would have said we needed four or five layoffs in math, but then with retirements and resignations, we will have zero layoffs in math,” Escobedo said. “We closed some open positions viewed as not mission critical, too. We need to cut positions, but we want to keep people if we can.”

The board will vote to approve the final RIFs on May 13 during a special board meeting. In the meantime, teachers and families are breathing a sigh of relief. However, they think the RIF process could somehow be improved to avoid so much annual uncertainty.

“While we are relieved that many of our dedicated colleagues will be returning to their classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year, the process leading up to this decision has been incredibly stressful for our members,” said Hozby Galindo, president of the Santa Barbara Teachers Association.

“Receiving a layoff notice—even a preliminary one—creates anxiety for educators and their families, and disrupts the stability our n students deserve.”

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by Nick Welsh ust a month ago, Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse was singing the praises of Santa Barbara’s relatively new homeless day center on the 600 block of Chapala Street at the State of the City address, a ceremonial high mass at which South County mayors get a chance to toot the horns of their respective municipalities.

In fact, Rowse displayed a three-minute video of the FARO Center, as it’s called, FARO being both an acronym (Fostering Access, Resilience, and Opportunity) and the Spanish word for “lighthouse.” The center was a much-needed one-stop shop, Rowse bragged, where people struggling to get on their feet and off the street could connect with multiple helping hands from public and private social service agencies and get jobs, rehabbed, and eventually perhaps even housed.

When the center opened last June, it was nothing less than a historic occasion; for the 20 years prior, such a center had truly been the impossible dream. In its first 11 months, FARO’s performance exceeded all expectations. When still on the drawing board, the thinking was the center — managed by the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (S.B. ACT)—would accommodate 35 to 50 people a day. In reality, 70 unhoused people were going through its doors five days a week; its maximum was 91.

That, it turns out, might be way more success than the neighborhood can handle.

On April 28, City Hall — which holds the master lease from the property’s owner, Ken Marshall — sent S.B. ACT Executive Director Rich Sander a lawyer letter “directing the immediate temporary closure of the FARO Center to public access,” citing unresolved security problems relat-

ing to smoking, trespassing, public urination, screaming, and other transgressions by center guests. Triggering this dramatic step was a March 11, no-nonsense, fivepage letter written by the law firm retained

by Jodi House, the brain trauma care center located adjacent to the FARO Center, charging that City Hall is in violation of its lease and threatening to challenge the city’s lease. The letter included details of 16 specific incidents by FARO clients that intruded on the ambient tranquility of Jodi House clients.

For the time being, however, the center doors remain open for business and its guests accommodated. This Monday, Sander said the plan was to keep it open.

At this writing, all parties — Sander and City Administrator Kelly McAdoo—have emphatically insisted they are committed to finding a workable solution to keep the center open and operating. However, no date has been set for such a meeting. Nor is it clear what actions can be taken to rectify the problems to the satisfaction of Jodi House and what palliative improvements S.B. ACT can address or believes it to be within its purview to do so.

Sander said he’s increased staffing at the center from six to 10 at any given time in response. He just hired a private security company. (City Hall had done so prior for two weeks. In that time, nine incidents of trespassing had been documented.) The policy for suspending and expelling clients has expanded, Sander added. Public smoking violations are more vigorously enforced. He also stated S.B. ACT faces jurisdictional limits. “If someone’s smoking across the street, we can ask them to go somewhere else. But we can’t make them.”

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he Isla Vista Food Co-op sent out an SOS on May 6, asking for donations to make up an impending $50,000 shortfall in mid-May. The communityowned grocery store has operated in I.V. since the 1970s and recently took over the Cantwell’s Market & Deli space at State and Arrellaga streets. Both markets are open to all customers—and Co-op members enjoy discounts—providing farm-fresh produce and both organic and non-organic products on the shelves.

Co-op Board President Lisa Oglesby explained that they had never really recovered from the pandemic, their I.V. sales were half of what they had been, and, like so many businesses, they faced increased utility, insurance, and product costs. “The board had been seeing declining sales,” she said, “but we didn’t really understand where the cliff was until recently.”

Though the market in Santa Barbara is growing, it hasn’t been enough to keep up with the decline in Isla Vista, Oglesby said. Opening in S.B. kept a walkable grocery store in the neighborhood, a co-op that could be responsive to the community.

“Anyone can come find something healthy and affordable that’s at their price point,” she said.

The Co-op is fundraising to hold on to the stores and their 28 employees, with the $50,000 goal to cover immediate expenses and debt payments, and a second goal of $500,000 to set the Co-op back on its feet by the end of the year. Simply shopping the markets is one way to support them, but fiscal sponsor Cooperative Development Fund welcomes tax-deductible donations on the Co-op’s behalf, a GoFundMe page has been set up, and becoming a lifetime owner in the Co-op goes for $150.

—Jean Yamamura

NEWS BRIEFS CONT’D FROM P. 7 COURTS & CRIME A teenage boy died less than an hour after sustaining fatal injuries in a stabbing near San Simeon and Turnpike Road on 4/30, in an incident the Sheriff’s Office is calling a homicide involving a group of at least five young males suspected of attacking the victim and fleeing the scene. No arrests had been made as of press time, and the investigation is ongoing. Sheriff’s detectives are encouraging anyone with information about the alleged homicide to call in to (805) 681-4150 or make a report anonymously online at SBSheriff .org.

UCSB sent out a warning regarding two suspected hate crimes motivated by racial bias, both occurring on 4/28 and involving an unknown white man approaching individuals in Isla Vista, reportedly yelling obscenities and telling them to “get out of my country.” In one incident, the man allegedly spit in the victim’s face. No suspects have been

named or arrested, and both crimes are being investigated by the UCSB Police Department, which asks the public to report any information that may assist in the investigation at (805) 893-3446 or anonymously at police.ucsb.edu/report-crime.

Katelyn Fultz, 28, was arrested after allegedly causing a two-car head-on collision on Highway 154 on 5/1 while driving under the influence of alcohol. According to California Highway Patrol, Fultz was driving a GMC Sierra eastbound on Highway 154, just west of San Antonio Creek Road, when she crossed over the double yellow lines and collided head-on with a Pontiac Vibe sedan, whose driver had to be extricated from the vehicle and was transported to the hospital with critical injuries. Fultz’s passenger was also hospitalized with major injuries, CHP said. Fultz is being held in county jail on suspicion of DUI causing injury, having a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or greater, and causing great bodily injury, with bail set at $130,000.

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C Santa Barbara firstyear Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died more than two months ago, after seemingly falling from a breezeway at the San Rafael dorm. But questions surrounding her death are still unanswered.

Last Thursday, the UC Liz Hamel was celebrating Valentine’s Day with her friends at Lao Wang, Police Department stated it an Asian-fusion restaurant and bar in Isla Vista, on the night she fell. had located and interviewed an individual related to the incident. The the Hamel family and private investigator announcement comes after Hamel’s family Claytor sent out, witnesses saw her spendasked the community for more informa- ing time with and then later leaving with the tion on the man, who was seen with Hamel young man at the restaurant. The man was shortly before she fell. described as blond and about six feet tall.

“This public appeal to the UCSB and The walk from Lao Wang to San Rafael Santa Barbara communities was made to takes between five and 10 minutes, and help identify the person who was last seen Hamel’s phone and ID were left at the bar, with Liz,” the Hamel family’s attorney, her father told the Independent. Hamel didn’t Tyrone Maho of Maho Prentice LLP, said live in San Rafael, but in a different residence in a statement on May 2. “We asked for hall on the other side of campus, farther information about what happened that eve- from Isla Vista. ning. Fortunately, the response was abso“You can see her in pictures very happy at lutely amazing. Many people came forward, 10:06 p.m.,” her father said. “Then, 20 minidentifying this person, and the family is so utes later, she’s found at San Rafael on the concrete, probably having fallen from the grateful.”

Maho held a press conference on April 30, second- or third-story breezeway.” where he was joined by Hamel’s father, Alain Breezeways at San Rafael connect difHamel, and the family’s private investigator, ferent areas of the dorm. The section of the Michael Claytor, in asking the community dorm where Hamel was found had breezefor information. That conference, as well as ways with railings. flyers with the man’s photo and a tip line, At 10:27 p.m., the 9-1-1 call was made prompted dozens of tips at all hours of the regarding an unconscious student. The caller was “known to police” and therefore not a day and night, Claytor said.

Claytor, who answered these tip calls, said suspect, Hamel’s father said. Hamel was he was struck by how many people were call- taken to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, ing in tears. where she underwent immediate surgery “This has really affected the community,” due to head injuries. Hamel was eventually declared brain dead on February 20 and died he told the Independent.

At the April 30 press conference, Maho the following day. said that they were not accusing anyone of Timely warnings are sometimes sent out wrongdoing, and were looking for more to all university students in the event of a information. death on campus but none appears to have Hamel, who was 18 years old at the time of been released in this instance. In a statement, her death, was born and raised in Bellevue, the university said “officers have conducted Washington, before heading to UCSB last numerous interviews and have been systemfall. atically reviewing and accounting for all the “Liz was studying biology and chemis- available information related to the incident” try. She wanted to be a scientist. She made as well as regularly meeting with family. friends, she joined a sorority, she has her The Hamel family’s private investigator whole life ahead of her,” the May 2 statement Claytor and attorney Maho said they still need the public’s help with information, said.

Her father, Alain Hamel, told the Inde- and that there are a lot of answers they don’t pendent she “was the happiest she’d ever have. That includes people who witnessed been” at UCSB. Hamel or accounts if someone spoke to a Hamel was celebrating Valentine’s Day person about seeing or being involved in the with her friends at Lao Wang, an Asian- incident. To leave a tip, call UCPD at (805) fusion restaurant and bar in Isla Vista, on 893-3446 or Claytor Investigations at (805) the night she fell. According to the flier that 335-3851. n

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clients. That requires as many “touches” as possible, he said. He also believes the real cause of homelessness is not so much mental illness or addiction as it is housing accessibility and housing affordability.

Others in the field see it somewhat differently. They report seeing larger percentages of chronically homeless people, struggling with far more acute addiction and mental-health disorders than before.

They note, as well, that in recent years, hundreds of new units of transitional and permanent housing for the unhoused has been built and occupied. The people left on the street, they say, both face and pose tougher challenges.

Lindsey Black of Jodi House issued a statement expressing a conditional openness to any meeting that might take place. But she expressed disappointment in S.B. ACT’s response to Jodi House’s many complaints before the March 11 letter went out. “We were consistently dissatisfied with their limited response or lack of action,” she said. She also cited three incidents that have taken place since April 1. In one, a FARO client entered Jodi House through the back door and refused to leave. Cops ultimately had to be called.

Should worse come to worst — at least from the viewpoints expressed by City Hall and S.B. ACT—City Hall will pull the plug on S.B. ACT’s sublease on August 1. That’s the first optional renewal date specified in S.B. ACT’s lease with City Hall. It’s not clear what landlord Ken Marshall’s first opportunity would be to abrogate his contract with City Hall. In the meantime, Jodi House’s attorneys are very emphatic. “It is imperative that we also put you, as the landlord and property owner, on notice of your potential liability in this instance.”

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Council Balancing Budget Priorities to stay above water, with the extra $15 million a year that will allow the city to maintain dozens of positions that would have otherwise been unfunded. “If we didn’t have Measure I, we would have had to have laid off 34 police officers in order to balance the budget,” said City Administrator Kelly McAdoo.

Uncertainty over federal funding also impacted budget deliberations. The city receives about $1.5 million a year through housing assistance and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) programs, which are both on the chopping block at the national level.

The S.B. City Council will be going through budget deliberations through June.

Housing Authority Executive Director Rob Fredericks said the federal cuts could he City of Santa Barbara is maintaining a “status quo” amount to as many as 500 households losing their rental budget for the next two fiscal years, with no major assistance in Santa Barbara, likely forcing many into homechanges as the city will be able to maintain services lessness. “I recognize this is a tough balancing act, but now without making cuts due to the influx of an extra $15 is not the time to retreat from the essential community million a year in Measure I sales tax revenue. investments that are needed — especially affordable housFinance Director Keith DeMartini provided a break- ing,” he said. down of the city’s two-year financial plan for City Council Councilmember Kristen Sneddon said she would supTuesday, including an outline of each department and an port a plan to use any additional unspent funds, reserves, update on the plan for the first full year of the Measure I or surplus revenues to help the housing fund, but she sales tax funding. The budget presentations were just the wanted to make sure that it didn’t become a debate over first of several meetings over the next few months, with the funding either housing or public safety. council deliberating, setting budget priorities, and adopt“I don’t believe it’s a choice between affordable housing ing the finalized budget in June. and public safety; I think we have room for all of it,” SnedMeasure I funding played a major role in the city’s ability don said. “We need to have both.”

—Ryan P. Cruz

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repeatedly stated, “We follow state law,” and “We are not enforcing federal immigration law.”

When it comes to actual numbers, the most recent figures tell a mixed story. In 2024 — the last year for which stats are available — the Sheriff allowed ICE to “re-arrest” 16 county jail inmates. That’s up from five the previous year. But ICE expressed interest in re-arresting 229 in 2024. And that’s up from 141 the year before.

State law is designed to maintain a strict distance between ICE and local law enforcement agencies because it allows immigrants to talk to police and sheriff deputies without fear of deportation.

California sheriffs are legally required to issue a public report every year listing the number of undocumented inmates “re-arrested” by ICE. County sheriffs are not allowed to ask about an inmate’s immigration status or to contact ICE directly.

Instead, ICE must rely on the federal Department of Justice, which spits out that info based upon fingerprints of all inmates it receives from local jail facilities. At that point, ICE can make inquiries. Santa Barbara County jail personnel then screen the criminal records of the inmates in question; if their records are sufficiently hardcore, jail

officials are legally allowed to notify ICE of the inmates’ release dates.

But as Undersheriff Bonner also said — repeatedly — the jail doesn’t hold anyone longer than their sentence just so ICE can get there and take them away. In fact, he stressed, the inmates are walked out of the back of the jail and released with their belongings. If ICE agents just happen to be there, then the inmates can be “re-arrested.”

Many activists at the meeting thought this was too cute by half. They accused Brown of masking the true extent of his cooperation with ICE by not including the number of undocumented inmates that his correctional officers “transfer” by more direct means.

Bonner noted that a “transfer” prisoner is kept in handcuffs, never given their belongings back, and never “released” so that they can be “re-arrested.” A representative of State Assemblymember Gregg Hart testified that Bonner’s definition of a “transfer” was sharply at odds with a much narrower one issued by state Attorney General Rob Bonta.

“Our souls are being broken as we have seen how our children are left alone because of the Sheriff’s collaboration with ICE,” said Reynaldo Rodriguez from Santa Maria. “I’m here for you to invest yourself in the unification of our families instead of the separation of our families.” n

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undreds packed the Santa Barbara Courthouse lawn Thursday for a local rendition of the country’s “May Day” protests, which traditionally recognize workers’ rights and labor unions.

This year, however, more than a thousand rallies were organized nationwide targeting the “Billionaire Agenda” and a Thursday’s May Day protest at the courthouse myriad of civil rights violations that protesters say are being Works PAC, emphasized the importance carried out by President Donald Trump and of social security for families and seniors, his sidekick Elon Musk. and called out the current administration In Santa Barbara, speakers at the rally, for attempting to close social security offices which was co-hosted by Indivisible Santa and phone lines.

Barbara and other groups, touched on the Ian Paige, a Santa Barbara–based attormany social safety nets, supports, and basic ney who came out of retirement to defend human rights that are being attacked or immigrant rights during the first Trump threatened by the current administration, Administration, said that over the course of such as social security, protections for immi- his 40-year career, “I never thought I’d see grant communities, workers’ rights, LGBTQ anything like this.” rights, health care, and public education.

“We are here, however, to celebrate May “…I wake up and wonder if my family is Day — to advocate for labor rights, fair going to be torn apart, if my marriage with wages, safe working conditions, and the my husband will be made void every day,” right to organize for all of us, from the strawsaid David Silva, the new mayor of Buellton. berry fields to the factories to the offices and A 16-year-old student from Santa Barbara big tech businesses,” Paige said.

High School touched on the anxiety felt by The Santa Barbara City Council’s newthe children of immigrant families, of com- est member, Wendy Santamaria, closed out ing home and their parents not being there. the rally with the reminder to not just stand She said that despite her fear of public speak- in solidarity, but stand in “intersectional ing, she felt a responsibility to speak out. solidarity” with one another, hyping up the Other speakers, including Jon “Bowzer” crowd before they began to march down Bauman, president of the Social Security East Anapamu Street.

—Callie Fausey

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he Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the proposed Isla Vista Rental Inspection Program on Tuesday. The program, which is restricted to I.V. and 12 months long, aims to inspect rental units to make sure they are up to state and local code.

Supervisor Capps introduced the program because Isla Vista has a dangerous trifecta — receding bluffs, exorbitant rents, and many young and low-income tenants. “That leads us to this innovative, pro- The new I.V. Rental Inspection Program was approved Tuesday. active inspection program,” Capps said. smoke detectors ahead of the program’s The cost is covered by last year’s settle- introduction. ment money paid by UC Santa Barbara to Public commenters largely supported the the county for failing to provide adequate program, but some raised concerns about housing for its students. how the program may displace people.

The county’s Planning and Development One commentator asked that the lanOffice will run the inspection program. It guage on a tenant’s right to refuse an inspecwill require landlords to register their units tion be clarified, with concern that landlords with the county within 45 days of the ordi- might “renovict” tenants and raise prices. nance’s official adoption, which is scheduled “In order to protect tenants from posfor May 13. Santa Barbara County Planning sible exploitation and manipulation of this and Development Director Lisa Plowman inspection plan by the landlords, I feel the is authorized to determine which units tenants’ right to reject inspections must be get inspected; landlords are given 15 days’ stated clearly in the inspection plan,” the advance notice with the ability to request commenter, a student, said. one extension. If landlords do not comply, Other concerns included where students the county said, the county can get permis- will go if they cannot return to their unit sion from tenants or an inspection warrant. due to necessary repairs. The county has More than 13,000 students live in the said it will work with UCSB to temporarily approximately 0.5 square mile that makes rehouse students. up Isla Vista. UC Santa Barbara does not “Greater clarity is needed regarding guarantee housing after a student’s first year whether or not an official commitment has and I.V. landlords have numerous young been made, which populations will be elitenants to fill spots. Units generally range gible for rehousing assistance, and whether anywhere from $900 to $1,500 per bed, with support will come through on-campus doubles and triples as the norm. housing or financial compensation,” said High prices do not necessarily translate Spencer Brandt, president of the Board of to adequate upkeep. Supervisor Capps’s Directors for the Isla Vista Community Seroffice, as well as the Isla Vista Community vices District.

Services District, reported hearing accounts The supervisors approved the program of mold, rodent and insect infestations, as-is. It will appear at next week’s meetplumbing problems, broken stairs or bal- ing on the administrative agenda for final conies, and broken carbon monoxide and approval.

—Christina McDermott

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TRANSPORTATION Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit (MTD) launched its on-demand micro-transit service, the Wave, on 5/1.

The Wave will operate for free this month. After that, the standard fare will be $3 per ride, and the reduced cost for people over the age of 65 and for people with disabilities will be $1.50. Pickup zones are in Isla Vista and on the UCSB campus, while major transit hubs like the train station in Goleta and the airport are among the drop-off locations. To utilize The Wave, riders can download the TransLoc app or call MTD at (805) 9633366. See sbmtd.gov/thewave.

GOLETA The South Coast Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the City of Goleta to host three “Meet Me in Old Town Goleta” block parties on the lawn of the Goleta Community Center on 5/8, 6/5, and 7/10, 5-8 p.m.

Refreshments will be on site, but organizers encourage the public to find their favorite restaurant nearby, grab some dinner, and bring it back to the community center for a picnic-style evening with music from The Goodlanders. A variety of vendors will be on hand, as will a community mural painting station celebrating Goleta’s totem monarch butterflies. n INDEPENDENT.COM MAY 8, 2025 THE INDEPENDENT

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n last week’s cover story, you published painful local accounts of the mindless cruelty that has been inflicted on the most vulnerable populations of this country by the federal government since last January.

I have spent my working life teaching in foreign countries, mostly places oppressed by authoritarian leaders: Libya, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia among them. Daily, I shared the people’s sense of hopelessness under such regimes. When I retired to California, it felt good to breathe the air of freedom, until January. As a green card holder, I have half expected a knock on my door at midnight. I saw the darkness rolling in. I began to despair. Today, that changed.

For my work with the Restorative Justice Program, I needed to find out what social support networks were available to help the participants. With this in mind, I went to the Mental Health Fair at Cottage Hospital. Volunteers from at least 30 organizations were there, eager to explain how they were helping the hungry, the poor, the sad, recovering addicts, the sick, the angry, the anxious, the lonely.

I came close to tears as I left, almost blinded by the light of human decency and compassion I had encountered. At last, I knew I had come to a safe place. Our community. A place I could call home, the real America. Far, very far, from Washington, D.C. —Robin Corcos, Goleta

Monument Man The news story about Steven Barber, who made a bronze statue of Donald Trump, received a whopping 401 comments at Instagram. Here’s a sample: nicolescroll: Literally everything that is Wrong with America in one story. guacmonster: What the f*ck Independent? Did McCaw take over? rnanninga:

The fact that he was compared to Buddha here is a pretty clear tell of how Trump’s fervent followers want to see him as a god-like figure. You’ll never convince me that someone who makes policies that purposely attack the poor and disabled is anywhere close to the divine. karsonconqueso: Wow, I’m actually surprised you can write something positive about 45-47 for a change. mlveen: Finally a hat tip to the conservatives! Nice!

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hanks for the great “Overjoyed About the New Undercrossing” article. A couple of other local people who were essential to its success were: Alan Gonzales and his Pro Detail Painting team, who had to clean, prep, prime, double color coat, and clear coat around 8,000 square feet of steel surface; and George Davidson, Materiales de Construcción, who provided the trucking transport of the material from Los Angeles to the shop to the site.

Lesser but still important local businesses were Santa Barbara Fasteners, Buena Tool, Milpas Rental, etc. Plus, the close relationship with key businesses out of town such as Tell Steel, and Biltmore Fabrication in Long Beach, Carolina Rolling in Bellflower, and Los Angeles Galvanizing in Huntington Park.

—David Shelton, S.B.

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ear Director Santa Barbara Public Works, Streets Division, My house is on West Valerio, and this is probably a strange request — because I am asking you to do nothing.

Recently, as the result of road work, a huge boulder has appeared at the corner of my block — specifically, at the southeast corner of Valerio and De la Vina.

I have no idea exactly how you got it there, or what plans you may have to do with it. But as far as I can see, it’s not in anybody’s way. And it may very well be the largest free-standing rock anywhere in the city, certainly outside of any park. I’m not sure how decisions of this kind are made in your department. But I strongly doubt if anyone will ask you to move it.

So, this is a citizen’s request for you just to leave this rock where it is, as a remarkable new part of the landscape, or cityscape. —Ashleigh Brilliant, S.B.

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obituaries Michael Lambe 1957 - 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Kevin Lambe on April 26, 2025. He fought with courage after suffering a stroke in November 2024, but could not overcome the numerous complications and setbacks during his recovery in the following months. He died peacefully in Santa Barbara, surrounded by his loved ones, at age 68. He was preceded in death by both parents and his older sister, and is survived by his wife, Janine, two daughters, Jaclyn and Kimberly, and half-sister, Patricia Dominski.

Michael, known to most as “Mike,” led a life of love, laughter, and adventure. He was born in Long Beach and attended UCLA (Go Bruins!). He moved to Goleta with his wife and worked as a structural engineer until his retirement in 2022.

Mike’s wife of 40 years was the love of his life and his best friend. They made a great team and were very active, often out enjoying one of their many shared hobbies so that they could spend more time together. They loved travel, wine tasting, and hanging out with friends. He constantly showed his love for her in sweet, small gestures like bringing her tea in bed in the morning and holding her hand during their frequent walks along the beach. He wore his heart on his sleeve, and she never had to question how much he cared about her.

He was a dedicated and funloving dad, always going the extra mile to get a laugh from his daughters. He was unconditionally supportive, whether he was harassing them out of bed in the mornings, prepping school lunches, transporting them to school and various activities, coaching soccer teams, helping them move into dorms and apartments well into their adulthood, giving advice, or acting as an on-call handyman for minor household emergencies.

Mike was known personally and professionally to be hardworking, reliable, and honest. He was a problem solver but also knew how to be a good listener. Many of Mike’s friendships were decades old, which is a real testament to the all-around good guy and loyal

friend he was. He was also a model son and had a very close relationship with his mom. In her twilight years, he spent time with her nearly every day until she passed.

An avid hiker, Mike loved to explore the Santa Barbara mountains equipped with his trusty fanny pack. He would always report back with video evidence of any snakes and water features he came across.

A true BBQ grill master, he delighted in cooking and bringing everyone together. He also regularly enjoyed reading mystery thrillers, singing along to classic rock, and cheering on his favorite sports teams.

His family and friends will carry forward many happy memories and inside jokes, and his playful spirit will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Contact the family for details about the Celebration of Life.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice in Michael’s name.

Rudolph Patrick Davalos

03/17/1947 – 04/11/2025

Rudolph "Rudy" Patrick Davalos passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at the age of 78. He was a beloved husband, father, and friend. Born March 17, 1947, in Salinas, CA, Rudy grew up in Soledad, CA, the youngest of seven children.

He served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, earning many honors. After his service, Rudy earned his Bachelor's from Cal State LA and his MBA from UCLA. He married Margaret in 1973, and together they raised three children in Santa Barbara, CA. Rudy built a long career in business and entrepreneurship. He loved cars, sports, investing, travel, and most of all, his family and friends. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, May 9th at 11 a.m. at the SB Mission.

He will be deeply missed by all.

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William F. Probert

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William F. Probert, long-time resident of the Santa Ynez Valley, completed his life’s journey at Atterdag Care Center on March 4 due to age related causes. He was born in Oelwein, Iowa on December 2, 1929, the first of two sons born to William V. and Vernetta Taubman Probert.

William spent the early years of his life on a large, diversified farm, settled by his great-grandparents on public lands opened in northeastern Iowa. The first eight grades of his formal education began there in a rural, one room schoolhouse and continued through a mechanical engineering degree from the General Motors Institute in 1957.

In August 1955 he and Miss Mary Lou Howell of Flint, Michigan were married. Three children were born into the family: Kimberlee Ann, Gail Lynne, and William Scott.

During his 38-year career with GM, he worked in military and government programs almost exclusively, both in-plant and at various field locations. During the early years of the missile programs, Bill worked as an inertial guidance engineer on the Titan II ICBM, hard site launched at VAFB, and earlier, on the Mace cruise missile flight tests out of Holloman AFB, in New Mexico.

Both systems were deployed as deterrents during the Cold War. In the early 1970s, Bill was made Project Engineer responsibility for a terrestrial equivalent of the Lunar Roving Vehicle. Its purpose was to provide an identical 1G platform for the development of skills and procedures to be followed by the astronauts once on the lunar surface. He was to view the launch of Apollo 16, as a guest of NASA along with Mary.

He is survived by the three children above and by grandson, Nicholas Thomas, a family of whom he was particularly proud.

He was preceded in death by Mary Lou, his wife of 47 years and by his parents.

Bill would like to be remembered as a pleasant man, bountifully blessed, with and interest in agriculture, aerospace, automobiles, and adventure. He has entered his favorite, vintage, twocylinder, John Deere tractor in a local parade for the final review.

A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on May 17, from 2-4pm, at Montanero Farms in Los Olivos.

Julia Ann Turner passed away on October 21, 2024, at the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley, California, surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old. Born in Cortland, New York, Julia was the oldest of the three daughters of Benton and Bertha Turner. At the age of 14, her family moved to Southern California, joining other relatives who had moved from New York, to the Los Angeles area. Throughout the years, Julia often spoke of how much she missed her way of life in upstate New York, her friends and family, the changing of the seasons, with summers at Song Lake and growing up in the beautiful small town of Cortland.

Julia's passion in life was music. She began her piano studies in fourth grade while living in New York and continued this focus throughout her education, graduating from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1958, with the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Music. While attending UCLA, Julia became a member of the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. She entered graduate school at UCLA, and completed her State of California Special Lifetime Secondary Credential in Music. Julia began her teaching career as a vocal music teacher for the Whittier School District.

Julia loved to dance, sing and play the piano. She was a wonderful cook and known by all for her love of See's Candy. She taught her children to play the piano and encouraged them to learn other instruments, such as the guitar and violin. In her later years, Julia moved to Northern California, to "Lake of the Pines", near Auburn.

Her interest in wildlife soared on her large property under the redwood trees. Julia became a keen observer of resident deer families and many other animals. She loved family visits and especially enjoyed time with her grandsons, Skyler and Riley, who lived less than an hour away in Nevada City.

Julia is survived by her sisters, Sarah Turner, Long Beach, and Susan Ashlock(Jim), Santa Barbara, her three children, Michael Cotton(Marlene), two grandchildren, Skyler and Riley Cotton, Nevada City, CA., Marianne Dahl(Mark), Pt Hueneme, CA and Stephen Cotton(Abigail), Orinda, CA., and her many nieces and nephews. Julia was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Cotton,

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and second husband, Dr. Edmund Gaulden.

A Funeral Mass was held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Grass Valley, on November 6, 2024, with a private family internment at the Old Auburn Cemetery following.

Julia will be dearly missed by all who loved her and remembered by all those who knew her. Julia was a daughter, a sister, a mother, and a grandmother. She cared deeply for all of us. Rest in Peace.

Doris Phinney

03/02/1943 – 04/19/2025

Doris Ann Phinney, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on April 19, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California. She was 82.

Born on March 2, 1943, in Santa Paula, Doris was raised in Santa Barbara, where she graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1960. She attended Santa Barbara City College before earning a degree in Political Science from UC Santa Barbara. Her deep connection to UCSB continued throughout her career, where she worked for over 30 years as a dedicated and respected department manager in the Psychology, Music, Anthropology, and Political Science departments.

Doris was married three times.

She married her first husband, George Bregante, right out of high school. They had two daughters, Charla and Daria. In the mid 1970s, she married her second husband, Michael Phinney and they created a blended family of five daughters. Proving that the third time is a charm, she married Owen Patmor in 1990, adding four more step daughters to her family.

Never was there a more compatible couple. Doris and Owen shared 35 wonderful, adventure filled years together.

A passionate adventurer and athlete, Doris was an avid tennis player— playing singles and doubles at lunch for most of her UCSB career and beyond. A lifelong lover of the outdoors, she was a camper, and Sierra Club backpacker—trekking annually with a close knit group for over two decades. But her greatest joy was cycling. Doris began riding her bike to work in the 1970s. She quickly fell in love with cycling, completing countless century rides, including the Solvang, Wildflower, and Lighthouse Centuries multiple times. In the early 1990s, she and her husband, Owen, rode the grueling Davis Double, a 200-mile single-day ride. Together, they went on

eight biking vacations across states including Nevada, Tennessee, Wisconsin,Virginia and the mother of all state rides, RAGBRAI, a seven day ride across Iowa.

In 2000, Doris and Owen achieved the extraordinary feat of cycling across the United States together.

Doris served as the president of the Goleta Valley Cycling Club for many years. In that role, she oversaw the People Powered Ride—a century ride sponsored by the club— and organized monthly beginner rides. She also served on the board of COAST and worked on helmet fittings and bike rodeos at local elementary schools. In 2015, she received The Velo Wings Award by the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition for her work promoting the health, social and fitness benefits of cycling for south coast residents.

Rarely missing a local game, Doris was a huge fan of the UCSB Gauchos' Women’s Basketball team. She was a member of the Fastbreakers and a season ticket holder for roughly 30 years, even traveling out of town to attend away games. Doris had a deep love for the performing arts and was a dedicated patron of the Santa Barbara Symphony, the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, the Ojai Music Festival, Ensemble Theater Company, UCSB Arts & Lectures, and other local cultural institutions.

She was known for her warmth, wit, and gift of gab—enthusiastically sharing detailed stories of her many adventures with anyone who would listen! She made friends easily and was adored by her daughters’ friends as much as her own. Her family brunches were legendary, especially her homemade biscuits, which she claimed were mainly a vehicle for butter. Her house was the home of many Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve dinners, pasta making parties, BBQs, and Easter Egg Hunts.

Doris is survived by her husband, Owen Patmor; her brother, Harold Caughell; her daughters, Charla Bregante and Daria Bregante Laudeman; four grandchildren—Kathryn Laudeman, Erich Laudeman, Frances Kretschmer, and Miles Kretschmer; her nephew Rodney Caughell, niece Kira Slade, and stepdaughters Debbie Johnson, Mary Simpson, Linda Palid, and Sue Sikkink. She was predeceased by her parents, Francis Vern and Effie Lee Caughell.

Her family is grateful she chose early retirement, allowing her and Owen to fill their later years with rich experiences, meaningful connections, and shared adventures.

She will be missed by all who knew her.

A celebration of Doris’s life will be held on June 15, 2025, from 12:00-3:00 pm at the Sycamore picnic area in Oak Park, Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be

made to MOVE Santa Barbara County, an organization that reflects Doris’s lifelong passion for active living and community engagement.

Paul Ludwig Jarisch

06/29/1926 – 04/13/2025

Paul passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025 in Corvallis, OR. He was born June 29, 1926 in Midwest, WY to Fritz Richard and Elizabeth Otto Jarisch. His family lived in the Salt Creek Oils Fields of Midwest. He was the oldest of 3 children having one sister Lucille Jarisch, and one brother Albert Jarisch. He attended elementary school in Midwest, WY and finished high school at Prairie Bible Institute in Banff, Canada. After graduation he served in World War 2 as a member of the Army Air Corps.

He was a turret gunner on a B29 bomber. He was married to Betty Mae Law on December 30, 1945.

After serving in the military, he attended Open Bible College in Eugene, OR obtaining his pastoral license pastoring several churches during his lifetime. While living in Santa Barbara, CA he served as associate pastor of The Church of the Open Bible. Upon retirement he served as a missionary in Wewak, Papua New Guinea.

When he returned to the States, he moved with his daughter’s family to Corvallis, OR. He loved woodworking, gardening and reading God’s word. He was preceded in death by his father Fritz Richard Jarisch, his mother Elizabeth Otto Jarisch, his wife Betty Law Jarisch, his brother Albert Louis Jarisch, his sister Lucille Jarisch Whitlock, his son Darrell Lee Jarisch and one grandson Troy Allen Hart.

He is survived by two daughters, Paula Jeanne Hart (John R. Hart) of Antioch, CA and Donna Kay Cope (Cliffton Jeff Cope) of Corvallis, OR, 7 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 7 greatgreat-grandchildren. He lived a long and very blessed life being only 2 months shy of his 99th birthday.

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Jessie Luetta McMillan 1923–2025

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A Legacy of Love, Joy, Integrity, and Perseverence

BY Y V O N N E S AW Y E R

A N D J OA N SA N G E R t is with overwhelming sadness yet celebration that

we share Jessie McMillan’s transition on March 8, 2025, after a long, meaningful, and full life of 101 years.

Jessie Luetta Robinson was born in Waco, Texas, one of eight siblings. At the age of 9, she moved to Dallas to live with her aunt. During the summers, even as a very little girl, she would ride alone on the train to see her family in Waco, between the cars with the porters and her bagged lunch. They took care of her. This was the “segregated section” of the train.

In 1941, she graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas. She was told that she was the valedictorian of her graduating class, but female students were not allowed to be, so a male student was valedictorian and Jessie was the salutatorian. We all know she was the valedictorian of everything she touched; we just need to ask Santa Barbarians whom she helped through massive life challenges.

She was introduced to Horace McMillan of Waco by a mutual friend while she was still in high school. He was attending Prairie View A&M University, a segregated part of the Texas system. They “courted” on his trips home, until he asked her to marry him.

At the age of 19, Jessie bravely traveled again alone on a train to New York City, where Horace was in the U.S. Coast Guard serving as a pharmacist mate. They married there in 1942, with the leery officiant thinking Jessie was way younger than 19. She and her husband moved to St. Louis while he was still in the Coast Guard, and their daughter, Yvonne, was born in 1943. After four years of Horace serving in the Coast Guard during World War II, they moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he attended Meharry Medical School and she began working on her BA at Tennessee State University. They benefited from the GI Bill, which unfortunately many Black people were unjustly denied.

After Horace’s graduation, they moved back to St. Louis, where Jessie worked as a stenographer at a local import shoe business while he completed his internship. She rode public transportation to and from work — in the back of the bus. They also lived in a completely segregated neighborhood. In 1944, she participated in a sit-in at a lunch counter in what is now Macy’s Department Store in St. Louis.

Jessie McMillan and her daughter, Yvonne Sawyer

Jessie McMillan’s journey of 101 years through Civil Rights began with a 1944 sit-in at a lunch counter in St. Louis, Missouri (Jessie sits second from left), and ended with anti-DEI, an attempt to erase Black history in 2025, yet she dramatically flourished and contributed tremendously to the Santa Barbara community.

After Horace’s medical internship, they moved to Sacramento, where he did a residency and Jessie worked in a typing pool for the State of California. Jessie always said she got her “PHT,” which stands for “Pushing Husband Through.”

They decided to stay in California, assuming they could live and he could practice medicine with less discrimination. They toured several cities in California and briefly lived in Sacramento before deciding on Santa Barbara. Jessie helped him by setting up and running in his first office on Milpas Street in 1952. The building still stands.

The family attended St. Paul AME Church on a regular basis. Jessie taught Sunday school, was devoted to her church family, and led the youth group. She attended St. Paul for more than 70 years, and two ministers of St. Paul officiated at her memorial service.

Their daughter, Yvonne, attended Santa Barbara’s public schools and was the only Black student at both Washington Elementary and San Marcos High while she was there. Her parents ensured she had the finest private violin lessons and cultural education.

Jessie’s life spanned from the Great Depression, World War II, extensive discrimination, Jim Crow laws, Dr. King’s March on Washington, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights Act, which she thought would solve much of the blatant discrimination against Black Americans. Yet, when the McMillans moved from St. Louis to Sacramento, along the way, they were not allowed to stay in hotels, so they used the Green Book and sometimes slept in their car. The Green Book was a guide for Black travelers to “friendly” businesses and hotels along various routes.

When Jessie and Horace moved to Santa Barbara, they won a court battle against the California

Board of Realtors for “redlining” in Santa Barbara and politely refusing to show them houses in areas in which they wanted to live. Even though they won that case, a white woman had to buy their house because the owner would not sell to a Black family.

Regardless of all these challenges, Jessie was determined to make a difference in this community and Horace was one of the founders of the Goleta Cottage Hospital, as well as having a thriving practice and building a medical complex on Arrellega.

Jessie received her BA in social work from UCSB. She was the first African-American woman to be a social worker at the Santa Barbara County Welfare Department.

In 1971, she received her MA in counseling psychology and earned a School Psychology credential at UCSB. She then worked as a school psychologist for 17 years. Jessie worked tirelessly for Children’s Services of Ventura County.

Jessie was active in the Santa Barbara League of Women Voters, The Democratic League, George Washington Carver Club, S.B. United Nations Association, and the NAACP. She was the founder of Santa Barbara’s Jack and Jill, Inc., an organization of Black mothers and their children.

She spoke numerous times to local children and classes about her life. She was an avid reader of many newspapers and periodicals, and read the Daily Word faithfully and completed the daily crossword puzzles.

She had many longtime women friends in the Relitso Club, many from church and work.

There is the painful truth that she witnessed a backward shift with the controversy over “Critical Race Theory,” the banning of books, and the war on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). Her generation sacrificed and struggled so generations to come would avoid such oppression.

Jessie has left her legacy of love, joy, integrity, and perseverance. We are all fortunate and blessed to have known and cared for her.

She is survived by one daughter, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She loved her family and friends and so appreciated their support and kindness.

Let’s celebrate her life and meet her previous struggle head-on, to make today the progressive age she hoped to n leave for us all.

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Wade Volk

Bruce Arden

In memory of Wade Volk We mourn the loss of Wade Volk, a beloved advocate for Santa Barbara’s unhoused community and a cherished member of the Showers of Blessing team.

For seven years, Wade served as Operations Manager, greeting guests at shower sites with his signature booming voice and warm presence. He knew people by name, remembered their stories, and was often just as popular with their dogs as with the guests themselves.

Wade’s journey with Showers of Blessing began as a guest. He quickly emerged as a dedicated volunteer, and his talents soon earned him a formal role on the staff. With a background in the culinary arts, Wade brought creativity and heart to every endeavor. During the COVID19 pandemic, when traditional Thanksgiving dinners were canceled, he rallied local restaurant owners and volunteers in just a few days to host a full-day celebration at the Unitarian Society. Over 100 guests shared a turkey feast and watched football together on a big screen—a moment of joy and connection in a difficult time. For the last several years Wade organized a beautiful thank you event each spring for the volunteers of the Showers of Blessing.

Wade had a gift for words, often sharing handwritten, calligraphed messages of encouragement and gratitude with volunteers, guests, and board members alike. He also served as a public spokesperson for Showers of Blessing, speaking at churches and civic groups throughout Santa Barbara.

He took pride in the program’s growth—from serving 450 guests per month in 2020 to over 630 monthly in 2025.

Wade’s life and contributions have been honored at memorial events at St. Athanasius Orthodox Church and during a Volunteer Appreciation gathering. His legacy lives on in the community he helped nurture and uplift.

Donations in Wade’s memory can be made to Showers of Blessing at showersofblessingsb.org

By Wayne Mellinger and Sally Hamilton

Bruce died of old age in May of 2025. In the 50’s as a youth in Minneapolis he was an unremarkable student who was fired from his various jobs during and immediately following his high school years. After three years in the Marine Corps he attended the University of Minnesota where his only notable accomplishment was leading the student body for two years in fundraising for two non-profit organizations. These fundraising successes led to him being recruited by a cookware company for door to door sales where he quickly learned that success for him would be the result of a 6-7 day work week. With this knowledge and resulting effort he proceeded to lead his small company’s sales force in total sales volume while implementing a career long work ethic. During this time he was also pleased to learn that commission salespeople were never fired from their jobs.

Shortly thereafter this questionable career choice led him from Minneapolis to Portland, Oregon and then to Honolulu. While living and working selling “pots & pans” in Hawaii, he was recruited/ invited to New Zealand and appointed Director of Marketing for a start up cosmetic company (Ovation International). Innovative marketing and recruiting in this country starved for direct to the home sales resulted in the company quickly enjoying phenomenal success. This success led to a move to Stockholm and the opening of additional markets throughout Sweden, Denmark and Norway. In 1967 Ovation evolved into Oriflame Cosmetics with current sales of 1.5 billion euro, second only to Avon as the largest direct sales cosmetic company in the world.

In 1968 he returned to Hawaii where he joined IBM and ignited a dormant account (the State of Hawaii) which in 1969 resulted in him leading IBM’s 3800 person sales force in total sales volume.

After promotions to sales training in Dallas; sales management in San Francisco and ten years with IBM, he left and joined Coldwell Banker’s Commercial Real Estate Division. This was the beginning of a forty year sales and management real estate career that eventually led to Santa Barbara where he achieved modest success and won an International advertising award confirming him as a creative marketer. In addition,

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that same year at age 72 he completed his third marathon and was selected as “Santa Barbara’s Most Eligible Bachelor”, proving that at that time, Santa Barbara was a very small town.

Over his early and middle years, two marriages resulted in five children and eight grandchildren. The past 16 years he has enjoyed a loving relationship with Nicki Frank and a plethora of friends that have shared countless meals, conversations and sailboat journeys to always warm ports around the world.

In addition to Nicki, Bruce is survived by his five children Cole Dolmseth, Britten King, Leighton Roarke, Shaun Kittle and JJ Arden Addison. In addition, there are eight grandchildren who prepandemic he advised (to their parents dismay) to “always sit at the bar and always talk to strangers” Grace, Christopher and Emma King; Alexander Dolmseth, Maile and Charlie Roarke, Sophie and Fiona Addison.

Frederick (Fritz) Crang 04/24/1935 – 04/27/2025

Frederick (Fritz) Crang passed Away peacefully at the age of 90 on April 27th, 2025. He was born Apr 24th, 1935 in a small farm town Clinton, Illinois. He grew upraising cows, bailing hay, and playing sports for Clinton HS. He then went on to college at Illinois U, did some time in the military, and quickly headed west to CA to lay his roots. He met his first wife Marilyn skiingin Tahoe and upon getting a job with South Coast Business Machines they settled in Santa Barbara in the early 60’s where he resided the rest of his life. Fritz became active in the local Rotary club and helped start the local YFL. He had a passion for youth sports and coached many teams in town. He was a constant tinkerer who built many things in his woodshop for others. He later went on to work for Capital Hardware where he sold and loaded lumber for many years until his retirement. Later in life on a trip to Italy he met his 2nd wife, Anna. They were married for 26 years until his passing. Fritz will be remembered as a loving dad during his younger years, someone with a gift for gab, and a penchant for mischief. He is survived by his loving wife Anna. His daughter Stephanie, her husband Doug and their childrenTerra and Noah. His son Wade,his wife Jill, and their children Alana, Camryn, and Mason.

Rachelle Geiger

Richard E. Oglesby

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mom/grandma/great grandmother Rachelle “Muz” Geiger, on Friday, April 25, 2025 at the age of 89. She passed at Santa Barbara Cottage hospital where she was surrounded by loved ones both at her bedside and in spirit.

Born Rachelle Berman in Deland, Florida she later moved to Miami and then Jacksonville, Florida, and to Pasadena while her husband was completing his medical internship. In her midthirties, after divorcing her first husband, and with four young kids, she went back to school, earning her master’s degree in psychology from the University of North Florida.

She later married Sydney Geiger and moved to Jackson, Mississippi, where for many years she worked utilizing her Berman business finesse as the Vice President of his company, Delta Steel.

In her early 70’s, after retiring, the couple moved to Santa Barbara, California where they had already become beloved members of her daughter and granddaughter’s community.

In Santa Barbara, Rachelle donated many hours and lots of energy cooking and making cookbooks, among other things for Congregation B’nai B’rith. At home, she had an expansive table, open to all.

Muz was one wise, strong independent, romantic, stubborn, funloving, and adventurous woman, with a lust for food (especially chocolate) and life. She loved Syd, travel, poetry, politics, her friends, and family.

She was simply one of a kind, and irreplaceable.

She is survived by her four children Deborah (Ken), Rebecca, Judith (Steven), and Jeff (Kate), and 12 grandchildren Landon Geiger (Emma), Shira Minerd (Chris), Sam, Hannah, and Nina Humphrey, Ana Bonnheim (Asher), Julia Bonnheim (Marc Bridge), Noah Bonnheim (Hannah Wagner), Shanna Applebaum (Matt), Josh Geiger, Eric Murray (Emily), and Michael Murray (Oriana), and many great grandchildren.

Richard E. Oglesby a University of California, Santa Barbara Professor Emeritus in the field of American West and California History died March 6,2025 in his home in Santa Barbara surrounded by his family. He was born in Waukegan, Illinois on March 27,1931. He is predeceased by his parents Harold W. Oglesby and Hedwig L. Staranowicz and brother Robert H. Oglesby. He graduated from Northwestern University receiving his MA and PH.D. and taught history at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston and University of Illinois at Champagne Urbana before moving to Santa Barbara in 1965 where he began teaching at UCSB. He taught history at UCSB for 28 years.

He is survived by his daughter Susan D. Santana of Omro, WI, companion Marilyn J. Benson of Santa Barbara and former wife Eugenia Basquin Oglesby of Fay Canyon, CA. Also many family members including the Bosio family of Santa Barbara, Benson family of Crossville, TN, Besse family of Northern California, Krause families of Los Angeles and Indiana and Basquin families of Indiana.

He had a strong interest in historic preservation as a longtime Board Member of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation. He served in several officer positions including two terms as President and Chair of the Education Committee until retiring from the board in 2016. He was co-author of Santa Barbara A Guide to El Pueblo Viejo. He was a longtime Board Member of the Santa Barbara Conservancy and participated in the production of the Conservancy's first publication, Stone Architecture in Santa Barbara.

Retiring in 1993, traveling and photography were his passions. He preferred driving vs. air travel. He and Marilyn traveled to Alaska, Canada and almost every state in the US. In 1973 he became a Charter Member of the Santa Barbara Corral of the Westerners. He was a Sheriff in 1974 and was a Honorary Member of the Corral.

He is the author of Manuel Lisa and the Opening of the Missouri Fur Trade.

Your commitment to family and your quick "wit" will be missed by all.

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Nancy Jane Kirkland Graham 10/17/1950 – 04/21/2025

Happy Birthday!

You are forever in our hearts.

With love, Mom, dad, Maggie, Peter, Lorrie, David, Michael, Brad, Shayna and Hannah

Tom Reigle

Memorial for Tom Reigle Thursday, May 8th 10:00 am Goleta Pier Very informal, an opportunity to give a hug, tell a story, shed a tear.

Any questions, please feel free to contact Tina @ thereigles@ comcast.net

Anne Doering

Anne Doering, long time resident of Santa Barbara passed away in Bellingham, Washington after a brave seven year battle with cancer. Anne grew up in Coronado, the daughter of a Marine Corps Colonel. She was a free sprit, and a world traveller, who visited Europe, Asia, and Central America. She lived, and worked in Germany, teaching the local people the painting skills she had acquired working for her brother, Mike Doering. Anne had wonderful, curious, and an inquisitive mind. She was always interested in learning new ideas, which she then turned into her own words of art in the form of sculptures and original, wearable butterfly wings, which came out more than eager once in the Solstice parade.

Anne was kind, gentle and quick to smile at the ironic events she encountered, and to laugh in the face of the absurd situations

Nancy Graham passed into God’s gracious hands April 21, 2025. Nancy and her husband, Richard, moved to Santa Barbara 35 years ago with their sons, Matthew and Aaron. Their Santa Barbara legacy began when they purchased Bayshore Chevrolet, which the family later rebranded as Graham Chevrolet. Their success led to the addition of Graham Nissan and the construction of a new dealership facility in 1995 on Hope Avenue–Graham Chevrolet Cadillac SAAB. Nancy was an oil, pen and ink artist, hiker and desert explorer, volunteer and organizer. She was a busy community activist, while also co-owning and managing the family business. Her early life included 10 years as a Palo Verde College Instructor of Art History and Artistic Design. During that time, she initiated and established a historical museum in Blythe, California. This still flourishes and has provided wonderful cultural history for over 50 years. Nancy also served on several panels for the California Arts Council in Sacramento and as commissioner on the Riverside County Historical Commission. Nancy received 2 Congressional Recognitions from Al McCandless, a U.S. Congressional Representative in Riverside County, and Lois Capps, a U.S. Congressional Representative in Santa Barbara County.

Nancy served on many local non-profit boards including the Unity Shoppe, the Tri Counties Girl Scout Council, and The Santa Barbara and Goleta Chambers of Commerce. She was also instrumental and recognized for securing the funding for the Santa Barbara Sheriff Department’s indoor shooting range. For many years, Nancy chaired the Friends of Goleta Beach Park where she lobbied the County and Coastal Commission to secure and keep open an eroding local resource.

Goleta Beach Park continues to serve many residents for free access to this fabulous beach resource.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Nancy was married to Richard Graham for 56 years. She is survived by two sons, Matt and Aaron (Gretchen), grandchildren Madisyn (Brant), Tabatha, Brody,

Ellie, and beautiful 7-month-old great granddaughter, Amora. During Richard and Nancy’s wonderful marriage, they have lived and worked in many different areas; New Orleans, Flagstaff, Arizona, Washington, D.C., Blythe, Santa Maria, and finally settled in Santa Barbara. Nancy and Richard also traveled the world and visited over one hundred countries, where they experienced different cultures and lifestyles.

Nancy felt blessed to have lived 74 amazing years. She always kept a positive attitude and inspired many by her perseverance fighting Parkinson’s Disease despite her declining health over the last 10 years. Any memorial recognition on Nancy’s behalf can be directed to Palo Verde Historical Museum and Society in Blythe, California or the Parkinson’s Association of Santa Barbara.

Nancy’s celebration of life will be held at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club on June 23, 2025. We are limited on space at this venue, so we kindly ask that you please RSVP to ensure you’re on our guest list at NancyGJune23@gmail.com Thank you for your understanding.

of art, these beautiful places often inspired her artistic works in watercolor, batik, and stained glass, as did her surroundings in Santa Barbara County. Joan always found time and opportunities to share her knowledge, especially with young children. She knew the importance of practicing art as a path for serenity and balance towards meaningful development.

Cam and Joan never had any children, but dearly loved their border collies, Sweeper, and most recently, Rose. They welcomed and committed dearly to their closest friends as their own, treasuring lifelong friendships. Joan is survived by a beloved and cherished group of friends, all who knew her well and for eternity, especially Shelby Arthur and her family, husband Jeff, daughter Remy, and son Easton. The children brought her much joy in the last years of her life.

Anyone wishing to attend Joan’s celebration of life at Nojoqui Falls Park on Saturday, May 17th, may contact Shelby at shelby.n.h.arthur@gmail.com or see her memorial details at Neptune Society / Joan Munn

confidence, discipline, and camaraderie in those he coached.

Above all else, Jim loved his family deeply. He is survived by his wife Janet Anderson of 47 years; daughters Keely and Lisa (Scott); son Christopher; grandchildren Erica, Brian (Paige), Jenna, Tristan, Hayden, and Ella; great-grandchildren Austin and Charlie; and brothers Norm and Dave. Each of them carries forward his legacy of warmth and humor.

Jim’s presence brought laughter to every room (even if it was him laughing at his own jokes), and comfort to every heart. His memory will continue to bloom in the gardens he nurtured and in the lives of those who knew him.

May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him

Loretta J. Simioni 1933- 2025

James "Jim" Eric Anderson 1945 - 2025

Joan Munn

12/12/1948 – 04/10/2025

Joan Munn passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2025 at the age of 76 in Santa Barbara, California.

Joan was predeceased by her husband Cam Munn in 2019. They were married for 35 years and spent all their years together living in Santa Barbara County.

At a young age, Joan (Hellings) had a passion for horses and quickly became an accomplished rider in the competitive equestrian community of Santa Barbara. Later, as a young adult her interests in nature and spirituality broadened and she became a student of Theosophy at the Krotona Institute in Ojai.

Alongside her husband, they took vacations regularly and often with friends to some of their favorite destinations, including Big Sur, Yosemite, Hawaii and Carmel. Consumed in her world

James “Jim” Eric Anderson, 80, passed away on April 27, 2025.

Born in Pasadena, California, Jim was the son of Barbara “Granny” Anderson and Elwood “Papa Andy” Anderson. From a young age, he exhibited a vibrant personality that would become his hallmark—funny, charismatic, outgoing and fearless.

Jim served his country as a Vietnam veteran. His time in the military, as crazy as it was, resulted in life-long friendships that he spoke about often.

After returning home, Jim cultivated a lifelong passion for gardening and landscaping. A master gardener and landscape designer, he found joy and purpose in transforming outdoor spaces into places of beauty and peace. His garden was not only a sanctuary for himself but also a source of inspiration for those around him.

Whether manicuring existing gardens or designing intricate landscapes, Jim’s creativity flourished in the soil he so lovingly tended.

Beyond his green thumb, Jim had a profound love for coaching.

He cherished the time spent mentoring young athletes and held fond memories of all his former players. His influence extended far beyond the field; he inspired

Native Santa Barbarin. Loretta passed away April 25, 2025, at the age of 91. She attended all local schools, Franklin elementary school, SB Jr High and graduated from SB High school in 1951. She worked for the General Telephone Co. for 20 years and became the supervisor for all operators.

In all those years she became a very, very good amateur golfer.

She was a member of The Montecito Country Club Highlights.

Came in 2nd in 38 holes at Los Angeles State Amateur event. She was M.C.C champion 16 times, senior champ 3 times and super senior champ 3 times.

On top of all that she had 11 holes in one.

Loretta was widowed previously by Dr. James Kepl. She was previously deceased by her parents Alice and Benny, two brothers, Bobby & Benny Picasales. Later, she met up with her childhood friend, Louis. They were married for 30 wonderful years. She is survived by her husband Louis, stepchildren Bruce, Shelley, Mark and two nieces, Lisa and Michelle, in Texas.

A special thanks to her best friends Diane Wootton, Nancy Lewis, Sue Shinnabarger, Noreen Pate, Sharon Talkington, Ann Baker and Miko & Toshi Nisioka from Japan.

As per Loretta’s request there will be no services. If in remembrance you would like to honor her, please donate to ASAP animal shelter on Overpass Rd. Goleta.

With a heavy heart and all the love in the world, your loving husband, Lou.

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ulia Child was a force far ahead

of her time on a global scale, demystifying fine food for the masses while establishing a place for women in modern media.

But she was also a visionary on the regional scale, specifically right here in Santa Barbara, where she decided to spend her final years at Casa Dorinda in Montecito. Looking into her butter-greased magic bowl, Julia realized long ago that our region was an ideal engine for conscientious farmers, charismatic chefs, and wise winemakers, and that’s only shifted into epicurean overdrive during the two decades since she left us.

Today, Santa Barbara’s food and drink landscape rivals much bigger cities and attracts visitors from the world’s top culinary destinations. Even restauranteurs and vintners from much more celebrated locales are increasingly trying to get in on the action.

Julia would not be surprised.

That bounty is exactly what we’re celebrating over the next 11 days, starting with the Independent’s Independent Santa Barbara Wine Week and culminating with the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience (SBCE), which is the West Coast sibling of the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts. This year, with the two weeklong events overlapping, the wine, food, and farm fun runs from May 8 until May 18, offering more than 100 ways to taste, learn, and live the Central Coast way.

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Now in its third year, Wine Week features 14 wineries and restaurants pouring $10 glasses of selected wines from May 8 to 14.

With some places pouring multiple wines, there are 27 wines to choose from, all of which represent a multi-dollar deal per glass. By our quick calculations, a pour of every wine on the list would save you about $135. Cheers to that!

Our guide to Wine Week starts on page 26.

S.B. CULINARY EXPERIENCE: MAY 12-18 We’ve been celebrating Julia Child’s spirit under the banner of the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience (SBCE) for five years now. Though the initial, most ambitious attempt in March 2020 was scuttled due to COVID, the event’s size and shape has grown and evolved since, but always in line with the educational and philanthropic ideals of the Julia Child Foundation.

In this year’s version, which officially runs from May 12 to May 18, SBCE is serving as an umbrella for more than 75 events happening in every corner of Santa Barbara County. Herding all those cats is Jamie Knee, who was hired as director of the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience last year.

“This year has been transformative,” said Knee, who gives much credit to the event’s advisory committee.

“From oyster-shucking demos and wine-blending classes to floral workshops and an author evening with

Alice Waters, every event reflects the region’s talent and spirit. We’ve also expanded SBCE beyond the city limits, into the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria. It’s now a true countywide celebration of flavor, creativity, and community.”

“Julia enjoyed the full range of what Santa Barbara County has to offer, from a Costco hot dog to a quick bite at La Super-Rica Taqueria or a visit to one of her favorite dinner spots, bouchon restaurant,” said SBCE co-founder Eric Spivey, who became close friends with Child and now serves as chair of her foundation. “Julia loved everything Santa Barbara, and would be proud of the advances the culinary community has made since her passing in 2004. She would no doubt be cheering us on to not slow down!”

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DINE FINE Mitchell Sjerven, bouchon: I hope they walk away with the same sense of gratitude and connection we feel every day.

Events like The Farmer & The Cook highlight the deep bond between farmer, winemaker, and chef—and remind us how essential those relationships are to our physical and emotional nourishment. Especially in challenging times, it’s powerful to gather in celebration of those who feed us, in every sense of the word.

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Where our vibes are as bold as our wines.

BCE’s director Jamie Knee interviewed a number of this year’s participants about why they’re involved with the events and what to expect. Here are excerpts from those conversations, the longer versions of which can be found at Independent.com/food.

Mitchell’s bouchon dinner is sold out, but there are still seats available for the Black Sheep x Tercero Wines dinner on May 14; Wharf Club dinner at Moby Dick’s on May 14; a strawberry dinner at The Lark with Mail Road Wines on May 15; the Ranch House dinner at Mattei’s Tavern on May 15; Uncorked and on the Rocks at Blackbird on May 15; New Orleans Lunch at Bar Lou on May 16; and Wood-Fired Feast at La Paloma on May 16.

COFFEE & COMMUNITY Grace Gates, Little King Coffee: I got to sit down with [SBCE cofounder] Eric Spivey. He is so passionate about the mission of the Julia Child Foundation, food and wine education, and the community-driven aspect of really showing what Santa Barbara has to offer.

That was really inspiring to me. I wanted to be involved in any way that I could. And this was an opportunity to get in a room with all these people who have shaped the culinary scene here for years, and to help celebrate everything that Santa Barbara County has done so far. I wanted to make sure that the Santa Ynez Valley was part of this event, and I hope to do even more of that in the future.

Buellton’s Little King is hosting two coffee tastings on May 14 at 2 and 3 p.m. Just down the road, Zaca Coffee will present The Art of Roasting Coffee on May 15. There are also two dinners in the Santa Ynez Valley: the Interstellar Roots dinner with SpaceX Chef Travis Westrope at The Hilt on May 14 and the Ranch House dinner at Mattei’s Tavern on May 15.

FARM FRESH Mary Maranville, Heritage Farmland Tours: My mom was a wonderful farm-to-table cook—we lived on a farm, and my father had a prolific garden filled with every vegetable you can think of.

I’m passionate about educating the public about local agriculture, and Julia Child was a consummate educator on all things food.

During “A Day on the Farm,” guests can expect behind-the-scenes tours, produce and wine tastings, pop-up farmers’ markets, ag history tours, and giveaways. This day is personal to me. I was raised on a dairy farm, and my father, from a long line of Irish farmers, passed his passion for agriculture to me. I’ve conducted farm tours for 17 years, and being part of SBCE is a dream come true.

A Day on the Farm is May 16, noon-5 p.m., at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum. There are also days on farms and vineyards, including Bien Nacido, Firestone, Ballard Walnut Grove, Dewlson, Tutti Frutti, Finley, and Zaca Creek Ranch. And on the morning of May 15, multigenerational rancher Elizabeth Poett is hosting the Ranch Table Gathering at Rancho San Julian, with pastries, warm beverages, and a signed copy of The Ranch Table cookbook.

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GET SCHOOLED Nancy Martz, A to Z Cooking School: This year feels like a dream team of purveyors I’ve long wanted to collaborate with. We’re featuring incredible partners like Fairy Blood Mix, Santa Barbara Fish Market, Sprout Craft Creamery, Avila Farms, Tilden Zero Proof, and Il Fustino. Each class kicks off with a tasting—think Avila’s dried pears and almonds, Tilden’s elegant nonalcoholic cocktails, and Sprout’s plant-based cheeses. It’s a delicious way to begin, and it celebrates the producers who make our region so flavorful. For me, this lineup is what makes our SBCE offerings truly special.

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You can still join Nancy and her A to Z team for classes on shellfish, Bloody Mary making, and farmers’ market pizza, or bring the kids to their cauliflower taco party. There are also classes taught by others on mixology, butter, bread, olive oil, wine, and floral arrangements for the table.

WINE TIME Doug Margerum, Margerum Wine Company: I’ll be showcasing a range of our most cherished wines, everything from our limited small-lot bottlings to the wines locals know and love, like the Riviera Rosé, Sybarite Sauvignon Blanc, and our M5 Red and White blends. These selections reflect my passion for handcrafted, terroirdriven winemaking. Throughout the week, I’ll be sharing the stories behind each wine, their vineyard origins, the craftsmanship involved, and how each bottle connects back to the spirit of Santa Barbara.

Join a wine blending experience with Doug on May 12, 3 p.m., or at SAMsARA on the same day at 5:30 p.m. (or both!). SAMsARA is also hosting a wine and chocolate experience on May 13. And Margerum Wine Company is throwing an Indian-themed Chef ’s Night Out on May 16. Foley Family Wines is running the Toast to the Coast Wine Tour all day on May 15, taking visitors to Foley, Lincourt, and Firestone vineyards. Paradise Springs Vineyard is teaching a masterclass on the Sta. Rita Hills on May 16.

TASTE OUR BOUNTY Matt Kettmann, S.B. Independent: In a way, Santa Barbara’s bounty is my job. I write constantly about the region’s wines and restaurants, how they compare on a global scale, and what makes them distinct. I try to be objective, of course, but the truth is Santa Barbara is one of my favorite places for wine. I’m always impressed by the quality, the diversity of styles, and the people behind the bottles. My role is to assess, contextualize, and celebrate this region’s output, and we have a lot to celebrate.

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Matt is also leading the discussion during the Cheese the Day wine and cheese pairing on May 14 at Finch & Fork (see independent.com/ cheesethedaytickets) and Lotusland’s Farmer Forward Dinner on May 16, featuring Jacob Grant of Roots Farm, Get Hooked Seafood, and The Hilt/ Jonata Wines, with food prepared by Duo Catering. See lotusland.org.

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SoCal beach girl “born with my toes in the sand and skates on my feet,” Jamie Knee spent 20 years in Miami raising her family and developing her career as writer, wine judge, and event curator before settling in Santa Barbara a few years ago. In becoming the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience’s director for 2025, she helped organize the more than 70 food and drink experiences that fall under this year’s banner. This Petite Wine Traveler—the name of her wine media, marketing, and travel company — tells us more below.

For nearly 30 years, our Santa Barbara Empty Bowls event has been a celebration of community, compassion, and creativity.

This year, The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is officially bringing this tradition to a close, with deep gratitude for everyone who made it so meaningful.

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How’d you get into wine? Though my family wasn’t in the wine world, an uncle in the arts always brought beautiful wines to our holiday gatherings. That was my first glimpse into how wine elevates a moment, adding joy, connection, and a sense of occasion.

How did you come to Santa Barbara from Miami? I always knew the West Coast was where I belonged. My extended family relocated from L.A. to the Central Coast 40 years ago, and after countless visits to Santa Barbara, I knew it was home.

Coming to wine country almost four years ago with my husband, Joel, felt like a fullcircle moment, where all my passions could truly thrive.

What’s special about Santa Barbara? Santa Barbara is unlike any place I’ve worked. It’s elegant yet unpretentious, rooted in sustainability and innovation. What I love most is that wine here isn’t just a product; it’s a way of life. The people are passionate and welcoming, and the diverse landscape, from ocean to vineyard, offers the perfect backdrop.

Why did you get involved with SBCE? I’ve long admired Julia Child, her unmistakable voice, fearless curiosity, and her ability to make food joyful, approachable, and deeply meaningful. Her deep love for community and education is what inspired the creation of the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, which later helped launch SBCE. That connection instantly resonated with me.

When the opportunity to lead SBCE came along, it felt like the perfect way to combine my global wine voice with my love for this community. I didn’t just want to promote Santa Barbara; I wanted to be a part of it. Working closely with local winemakers, chefs, and artisans has been a true privilege and a beautiful way to give back to the region that inspires me every day.

What do you hope people take away from attending SBCE events? Joy. Connection. Discovery. I hope guests try something new, meet a local maker who inspires them, and feel a deeper connection to this place. Whether they’re longtime locals or first-time visitors, I want them to walk away feeling like they experienced something n meaningful and personal.

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FOR WINE WEEK Andersen’s Danish Bakery: Sextant Cab The sole Danish food specialist in Santa Barbara proper, Andersen’s is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, having started back in 1976 on Milpas Street before moving to its current downtown corner location two years later. Toast their success with a glass of the Sextant Paso Robles cabernet sauvignon 2020, normally $16. “It’s a smooth and very rounded cab,” said secondgen owner Charlotte Andersen, daughter of founders Alfred and Birte. “It goes well with our chocolate mousse items or a nice Hakkebøf steak or our Hungarian goulash.”

1106 State St.; andersenssantabarbara.com; @andersensdanishbakerysb

Au Bon Climat: Los Alamos Chardonnay / Pinot Gris–Pinot Blanc / La Bauge Pinot Noir / Rancho La Cuna Grenache Au Bon Climat put Santa Barbara County on the global wine map, thanks to founder Jim Clendenen’s pursuit of balanced wines and relentless proselytizing until his 2021 death.

The El Paseo tasting room will feature four wines, usually priced $15 to $18: the 2022 Los Alamos chardonnay; the 2023 pinot gris–pinot blanc; the 2020 La Bauge pinot noir; and the 2019 Rancho la Cuna grenache. “These highlight what ABC is best known for: our classic chardonnay and pinot noir, alongside a fun white blend and our estate-grown grenache,” said tasting room and social media manager Wiktoria Marroquin. “The lineup perfectly captures the fresh, vibrant energy of spring, offering a mix of familiar favorites and a few pleasant surprises that showcase the range of what we do.”

813 Anacapa St., #5B; aubonclimat.com; @aubonclimat

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The hub of hip in suburban Goleta, the stylish hotel’s restaurant and bar will be pouring the 2023 Lin Lincourt steel chardonnay from the Sta. Rita Hills and the 2022 Laetitia Estate pinot noir from Arroyo Grande Valley, both usually $14. aro“The chardonnay opens with aro mas of fresh yellow peach and ripe nectarine, and pairs well with our shrimp and scallop ceviche,” said Brandon Randall, the food and beverage director. The pinot is “full-bodied with supple spiced cherry aromas coupled with baking spice and subtle citrus notes,” said Randall, who suggests that with the bucatini amatriciana. “Pro tip: Add meatballs!”

5650 Calle Real, Goleta; cayarestaurant.com; @cayarestaurant

Fess Parker Winery: Epiphany Rosé Fess Parker Winery covers almost all of the Santa Barbara wine bases by producing pinot noir, chardonnay, red blends, riesling, and sparkling as well as a full lineup of Rhône bottlings. The latter fall under the label Epiphany, and that’s the 2024 rosé to find during Wine Week. “We may be biased, but we believe that rosés made from grenache are always some of the most delicious,” said Director of Marketing Greer Shull, who usually sells the glass for $15. “This Epiphany grenache rosé is no exception!”

116 E. Yanonali St., Ste. A; fessparker.com; @fessparkerwinery

Gala: Story of Soil Picpoul & Rosé “We love picpoul!” exclaimed Gala owner Tara Penke, who’s serving this version from Happy Canyon’s Santa Ynez Vineyard by Story of Soil’s winemaker Jessica Gasca, usually priced at $17. “This is Jessica’s first time working with picpoul, and it definitely will not be her last.” Expect aromas of honeydew, flower, and beeswax with flavors of green apple Jolly Rancher, key lime, and candied orange. Gala is also serving the Story of Soil rosé. “Both pair very well with our Beau Soleil oysters that we have on special for $2.50 all night every night,” said Penke.

705 Anacapa St.; galasb.com; @galarestaurantsb

La Lieff Wines: Alamo Creek Ranch Rosé Whether inside at the bar or out on the patio, La Lieff ’s Funk Zone tasting room is a cheery space to sip sunny-day wines.

Take this rosé of grenache from the 2021 vintage, usually $13 and grown on the Alamo Creek Ranch just north of the Santa Barbara County line. “This wine shows bright strawberry and watermelon notes balanced by refreshing citrus that showcase our unique coastal terroir,” said General Manager Olivia Ward. Take a bottle home to pair with grilled shrimp skewers drizzled with lime and sprinkled in herbs to elevate the wine’s fruit-forward character.

210 Gray Ave.; lalieffwines.com; @lalieffwines

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Lieu Dit Winery: McGinley Vineyard Sauv Blanc

Lieu Dit produces three classic, food-friendly grape varieties originally from France’s Loire Valley: cabernet franc, chenin blanc, and sauvignon blanc. Wine Week will feature the last one, specifically the 2023 McGinley Vineyard from Happy Canyon that’s usually $17.

“Our McGinley Vineyard sauvignon blanc is a vibrant expression of the Santa Ynez Valley and the freshness this region naturally offers,” said Director of Hospitality Gabe Fabela. “Sourced from a single site, this bottling captures the distinct character of the vineyard and the unique terroir that defines this part of Santa Barbara County.”

23 E. Canon Perdido St.; lieuditwinery.com; @lieuditwinery

Longoria Wines: Lovely Rita Pinot Noir

Current owners Brooke and Lindsey Christian are spreading the pioneering legacy of Richard Longoria, who founded this label in 1982, right onto State Street with this modern tasting room, where they’ll be pouring the 2023 Lovely Rita Sta. Rita Hills pinot noir (usually $14). “The wine has a ‘Lovely’ ruby-red color,” said winemaker Eric Wilson. “The aromas are classic Sta. Rita Hills: fresh strawberry and cherry cola, underscored by hints of sage chaparral. The wine shows excellent concentration of flavors while dancing lightly across the palate. Silky tannins support it all the way through to a zesty finish. Approachable and juicy, this is ready to drink in its youth.”

732 State St.; longoriawines.com; @longoriawines

Loubud Wines: Brut Rosé Though she’s been making sparkling wine for years now, Laura Hughes just started sharing it with the masses through this El Paseo tasting room, where you can also play with and buy hand-cut puzzles made by her husband, Paul Hughes. They’re serving the 2022 brut rosé, a sparkler made from Sta. Rita Hills–grown pinot noir that’s usually $15 a pour. “Our brut rosé is a natural at brunch, springtime picnics, or classy poolside sipping,” said Laura. “It is a bright and cheerful sparkling rosé of pinot noir, with stone-fruit aromas and a brioche citrus-driven palate.”

Open Thu.-Sun. One glass per person. 20 El Paseo; loubud.com; @loubudwines

Margerum Wine Company: M5 White / Trois Blonde / Riesling / Grenache

County winemaking for decades,” said Mercedes Smith, senior marketing manager. “The estate pinot noir is a beautiful representation of the unique and coveted cool climate that the Sta. Rita Hills are known for.” They’re also pouring the Ferrari-Carano pinot grigio, Banshee rosé, and Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace brut rosé for $10 all week. “No matter your tastes,” said Smith, “we’ll have something for you.”

36 State St.; hotelcalifornian.com/the-society-state-and-mason .htm; @hotelcalifornian

Toscana Italian Restaurant: Gran Passione Grave / Casa Cassara Sangiovese / Koehler Rosé

For the second year in a row, Doug Margerum isn’t pouring just one wine for Wine Week — his crew down on Mason Street is pouring four! The star of the show is the 2021 M5 White, a blend of the five primary white Rhône grapes: grenache blanc, marsanne, roussanne, viognier, and picpoul. “This is our go-to food-pairing wine, highlighting the five white grape varietals planted on our estate in Los Olivos District,” said Tasting Room Manager Lisa Rosner, who usually sells it for $14. “Pair it with our brand-new Trio Salad: mixed greens, balsamic, and a scoop each of housemade tuna, broccoli salad, and caprese salad topped with crispy tortillas!” The other three are the 2021 Trois Blondes blend of marsanne, viognier, and roussane; the 2021 riesling; and the 2021 estate grenache.

19 E. Mason St.; margerumwines.com; @margerumwines

Santa Barbara Food Connection: Carr Syrah Perched over a busy corner of Milpas Street, the S.B. Food Connection is known as a very reliable spot for a quick lunch or dinner, but they’ve got fine wine to wash that down. They’re serving the 2021 Santa Barbara County syrah

by Carr Winery, which is also based on the Eastside less than a mile away. What’s the best thing to order with this wine, which is usually $15? “It goes great with our smashburger!” said proprietor Joseph Silva.

Must be ordered with appetizer or entree. 900 N. Milpas St.; @santabarbarafoodconnection

The Society: State & Mason: Lincourt Pinot Noir / Ferrari Carrano Pinot Grigio / Banshee Rosé / Lucien Albrecht Brut Rosé Lincourt Vineyards was Bill Foley’s first step into the wine business, and it grew into a global empire of more than two dozen wineries and distilleries.

Their 2022 Lincourt Rancho Santa Rosa pinot noir from the Sta. Rita Hills is usually $14. “Originally founded in 1996, Lincourt Vineyards has been a staple of Santa Barbara

This tucked-away Italian eatery is a hidden gem of Solvang, thanks to the cuisine of Michele Mancuso. But the wine list rocks, too, which explains the thoughtful selections of these three, usually $15 pours. The Italian white is a 2023 Gran Passione Grave while the other two are from the Santa Ynez Valley: the 2020 Casa Cassara “Padrino” sangiovese and the 2024 Koehler rosé. “I love Northern Italian wines, and this one in particular delivers vibrant freshness and elegance,” said Mancuso of the white, which he’d pair with pan-seared scallops or smoked salmon salad. Of the sangiovese, which works with lasagna or eggplant parm, he said, “What makes this wine special is its old-world character with new-world vibrancy—perfect for those who love old-world wines that show complexity but without the heaviness associated with many new-world vintages.” And the pink? “It’s a vibrant, dry rosé that bursts with freshness and finesse,” said Mancuso. “This wine is special for its vivid, refreshing profile and elegant finish—perfect for coastal California sipping.”

485 Alisal Rd., Ste. 163, Solvang; toscanaitalianrestaurant.com

Tyler Winery: Estate Pinot Noir A nod to his middle name, Justin Willett’s original brand is now served alongside his Lieu Dit wines next to the Lobero Theatre, including this 2022 Tyler estate pinot noir that’s usually $18. “Our estate pinot noir brings together fruit from our two estate vineyards: Mae, located along the northern Highway 246 corridor, and Fiddlestix, nestled in the southern Santa Rosa Road corridor,” said Gabe Fabela, director of hospitality, of this wine that’s typically $18 per glass. “The result is a wine that reflects not only our house style, but the broader character of the Sta. Rita Hills.”

23 E. Canon Perdido St.; tylerxlieudit.com; @tylerxlieudit

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Join us at Dream Foundation’s

14th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon Don your hats, wraps and flowering finery as we gather to support Flower Empower – a local program that delivers hope and compassion in the form of bountiful bouquets.

This can’t-miss event will honor devoted volunteers and supporters and will include an opportunity drawing, silent and live auctions featuring marvelous experiences and must-have delights, as well as libations and fine fare to feast upon!

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PROGRAM SPONSORS Robin & Roger Himovitz The Thornton Foundation

MEDIA SPONSOR Santa Barbara Independent

UNDERWRITERS Colleen Barnett-Taylor & Michael Taylor; Joyce Bernstain; Chad Blomgren; Betty Dominguez; Chris Freeman; Jennifer Hall Robin & Roger Himovitz; Hale & Anne Milgrim Trudy Smith; Meghan & Bob Stoll; Volentine Family Foundation

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FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE THURSDAY

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

FRIDAY

5/8-5/19:

Dos Pueblos Theatre Company Presents Mamma Mia! This jukebox musical,

featuring the songs of ABBA, follows a newly engaged Sophie, who, after reading her mother’s diary, is determined to find out the identity of her father. Rated PG-13 for mild adult themes and suggestive humor. The musical shows through May 17. Thu.Fri.: 7pm; Sat.: 2 and 7pm. DPHS, Elings Performing Arts Center, 7266 Alameda Ave., Goleta. GA: $8-$15; VIP: $25. Call (805) 968-2541.

dphstheatrecompany.org

5/8: Community in Bloom: Our Role in Improving Youth Mental Wellness in Our Community Join Family Service Agency and local experts to learn how to recognize signs of mental health struggles and access tools to support youth in your family, school, or community and ensure every child has the care they need. 4-5:30pm.

Faulkner Gallery, S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Free. Email esonsini@fsacares .org. fsacares.org/events/community-in-bloom

5/8: Meet Me in Old Town Goleta Block Party/Encuéntrame en Goleta Enjoy an evening of delicious food (for purchase), games, vendors, live music from The Goodlanders, and community. ¡Disfrute de una noche de deliciosa comida (a la venta), juegos, vendedores, música en vivo de The Goodlanders, y la comunidad! 5-8pm. Goleta Community Ctr., 5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Free. Email chelsea@sbscchamber.com.

tinyurl.com/Old-Town-Goleta

5/8: City of S.B. Public Works Department Meet and Greet/Reunión del Departamento de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad de S.B. Community members are invited to engage with department staff, learn about career opportunities, see Public Works vehicles at the Touch-a-Truck display, see e-bike demonstrations, and celebrate the 400 employees who maintain and service crosswalks, storm drains, parking spaces, bike infrastructure, and more in our city. Los miembros de la comunidad están invitados a participar con el personal del departamento, aprender acerca de las oportunidades de carrera, ver los vehículos de Obras Públicas en la pantalla Touch-a-Truck, ver demostraciones de e-bike, y celebrar los 400 empleados que mantienen y servicio de pasos de peatones, desagües pluviales, plazas de aparcamiento, infraestructura para bicicletas, y más en nuestra ciudad.

10am-1pm. Great Meadow Lawn, SBCC, 721 Cliff Dr. Free. Call (805) 564-5443.

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5/8:

Rubicon Theatre Presents Bonnie & Clyde Follow Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow on an exhilarating tale of love, crime, and passion in this Tony-nominated musical that blends rockabilly, blues, and gospel music in this new and dynamic adaptation. The musical runs through May 18. Thu.-Fri.: 7pm; Sat., and Wed.: 2 and 7pm; Sun.: 2pm. Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. $20-$89.50. Call (805) 667-2900.

rubicontheatre.org

SUNDAY

Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

TUESDAY

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

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

SATURDAY

WEDNESDAY

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

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

(805) 962-5354 sbfarmersmarket.org

FISHERMAN’S MARKET

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

cfsb.info/sat 5/8-5/11: Art Exhibition: Cultivated Gallery artists depict farms, gardens, crops, cut flowers, leaves, fruit, and landscapes using pop color, realism, and formal ingenuity. The exhibition shows through May 25.

Marcia Burtt Gallery, 517 Laguna St. Free.

Call (805) 962-5588. artlacuna.com

5/8: The Walter H. Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life Presents: Making a Refuge of Resistance: A History of the U.S. Sanctuary Movement In this lecture, assistant professor and author Lloyd Barba will ask how houses of worship in the 1980s protected migrants from immigration enforcement authorities, what histories and testimonies rendered these spaces sacred, and what is the applicability of these practices today. 5-6:30pm. Wallis Annenberg Conference Rm. (SSMS 4315), UCSB. Free.

Email info@cappscenter.ucsb.edu.

cappscenter.ucsb.edu/news/event

5/8: Seduction of the Senses: A Multi-Sensory Community Gathering Join for artwork by Michelle Juliet Feldman, herbal remedies and body care from Goat Barn Apothecary, wine, non-alcoholic beverages (for purchase), and a tapas and wine pairing from Brittany Rice. 5-8pm.

Strange Family Tasting Room, 2933 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Pairing: $50. Ages 21+. Call (805) 315-3662.

tinyurl.com/Seduction-Senses

PLEASE CONTACT THE VENUE TO CONFIRM HOURS AND EVENT CANCELLATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS.

5/10:

Eos Lounge

Israel Vibration, 4pm. $30.90. 500 Anacapa St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410.

eoslounge.com

5/8-5/10: Lost Chord Guitars Thu.: J. Plank. $20. Fri.: Lois Mahalia with Randy Tico on Bass. $20. Sat.: Christian Love. 7pm. $10. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363.

lostchordguitars.com

5/8-5/9, 5/11-5/12, 5/14: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Salvidoria and Orangepit! with Farren, 7:30pm. $10-$12. Ages 21+. Fri.: Numbskull presents: Chezile, 9pm. $26.18. Ages 21+. Sun.: S.B. Jazz Society presents: Ruben Estrada and The Martinez Brothers, 1pm. Free-$25.

Mon.: SBCC Jazz Combos Concert, 7pm. $15. Wed.: (((folkYEAH!))) presents: Levitation Room with Los Blenders, 8pm. $29.42. Ages 18+. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776.

sohosb.com

5/9, 5/14: Carr Winery Fri.: The Van Allen Twins, 7-9pm. Wed.: Jason

Israel Vibration

5/9-5/10: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: The Channels. Sat.: Neon Blonde 8-10pm. 634 State St. Free. Call (805) 308-0050.

mspecialbrewco.com

5/9-5/10: Maverick Saloon Fri.: 33 Thunder, 8:30-11:30pm. Sat.: Robert Heft Band, 8:30-midnight. Free. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Call (805) 686-4785.

mavericksaloon.com/eventcalendar

5/10-5/11: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Brian Kinsella Band. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan. 1:30-4:30pm.

5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 967-0066.

coldspringtavern.com

5/11: Hook’d Bar and Grill Roy Johnson, 1-4 pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 3508351.

hookdbarandgrill.com/music-onthe-water

Campbell, 6-8pm. 414 N. Salsipuedes St.

5/12: The Red Piano Church on

email info@carrwinery.com.

Monday: Doc Ventura, Delta by the Beach. 7:30pm. $5. 519 State St. Free.

Call (805) 358-1439.

Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 965-7985 or carrwinery.com/event

5/9-5/10: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Fri.: Walking CoCo. Sat.: Rent Party Blues Band. 7-9pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500.

mspecialbrewco.com

theredpiano.com

5/13-5/14: S.B. Bowl James Taylor and His All-Star Band, Tiny Habits, 7pm. $75.50-$195.50. 1122 N. Milpas St. Call (805) 962-7411.

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FRIDAY 5/9 5/9: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR): Virtual Suicide Prevention Training Parents, teachers, organizations, schools, and anyone positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide are invited to become a QPR suicide prevention trainer and learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope, and how to get help to save a life. 6-8pm. Virtual. Free. Email mhtraining@youthwell.org.

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Fundraiser

Civil Discourse

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5/9-5-10:

The Brilliance Program: Balanchine, Arpino, and Beyond

Celebrate State Street Ballet’s 30th anniversary and experience contemporary innovation and classical elegance with George Balanchine’s Who Cares? and Birthday Variations by Joffrey Ballet’s Gerald Arpino, plus the world premiere piece by Kassandra Taylor Newberry. Fri.: 7:30pm; Sat.: 2pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $24-$65. Call (805) 963-0761.

lobero.org/event

5/10: Community History Day Celebrate S.B.’s diversity

5/9: S.B. Artificial Intelligence Collective Salon Kevin Davis, Director, Artificial General Intelligence Information and Amazon S.B. Site Lead, will present an inside look at Alexa+, Amazon’s next-gen voice platform that’s smarter, faster, and designed for what’s next in AI. Mark Sylvester, executive producer for TEDx S.B., will also demo his Oddly Useful Robots. 4:30-7pm. LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez St. $20-$40. Email jsterne@targeting.com.

tinyurl.com/AI-Salon

and multicultural history with hands-on learning stations, arts and crafts tables, historical walking tours, community information tables, food for purchase, performances from the 2025 Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta, and more. 11am-2pm. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park Chapel, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. Free.

Email kevin@sbthp.org.

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5/10: Greater Goleta S.B. Lions Club Presents Seventh Annual Night for Sight Fundraiser Enjoy a catered tri-tip or chicken dinner, dancing, full bar, casino games, and silent raffles with funds raised to aid in the purchase of equipment with state-of-the-art testing capabilities for area schools. 5:30-9pm. Page Youth Center, 4540 Hollister Ave. GA: $65; premium sponsorship: $100. Call (805) 886-1947.

tinyurl.com/Night4Sight-May10

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5/10-5/11: Congregation B’nai B’rith and Shtetl Home Companion Productions Present I Married a Golem! This radio drama and musical mixes Beauty and the Beast with Yiddish theater plots about a young woman who is trapped into marrying a golem — a magic being made of clay — and featuring the klezmer music of Kalinka. Sat.: 7pm; Sun.: 3pm.

Congregation B’nai B’rith, 1000 San Antonio Creek Rd. $15. Call (805) 964-7869 x128.

tinyurl.com/Married-Golem

5/10: Chaucer’s Storytime and Book Signing: Mike Bender Join area author Mike Bender for a reading and signing

10% OFF STOREWIDE (With Coupon-Except Jewelry)

of his book Bored Panda, about the fun surprises a tech-loving panda discovers when the electricity goes out. 3pm. Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. Free. Call (805) 682-6787.

chaucersbooks.com/events

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WITH FARREN

INDIE ROCK, ALTERNATIVE Fri 5/9 6:00 pm

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CLASSICAL MUSIC LECTURE WITH DINNER 9:00 pm

NUMBSKULL PRESENTS:

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SANTA BARBARA JAZZ SOCIETY PRESENTS:

Mon 5/12 7:00 pm

SBCC JAZZ COMBOS CONCERT Tues 5/13 5:00 pm

RHONE RANGERS WINE TASTING (CANCELED) Wed 5/14 8:00 pm

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will celebrate handcrafted goods made by area creatives.

Participating artists will give away free commemorative tote bags while supplies last. 10am-dusk. Cabrillo Blvd. (Stearns Wharf to Calle Cesar Chavez). Free. Email NMorgan@Santa BarbaraCA.gov. tinyurl.com/Arts-Crafts-Show

5/10: Farmers’ Market Insights & Tours Join for

5/10: City of S.B.’s Community Yard Sale Visit the website for a map of community members who have signed up to host a yard sale of gently used items and secondhand treasures in an effort to reduce waste and promote reuse. 8am-2pm. Various locations. Free. Call (805) 564-5631.

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from area vendors and take part in a silent auction where proceeds will go toward the SBCSS. 10am-3pm. S.B. Woman’s Club, 670 Mission Canyon Rd. Free.

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your own supplies or use the buckets, plastic bags, and reusable gloves provided for your self-guided cleanup. Community service volunteer hours are available. Participants will receive a coupon for a free cup of chowder from the S.B. Shellfish Co. 10amnoon. Watershed Resource Ctr., Arroyo Burro Beach, 2981 Cliff Dr. Free. Call (805) 884-0459.

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5/10: S.B. Cactus & Succulent Society (SBCSS) Show and Sale See plant displays as you shop for pottery and plants

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5/11: Explore Ecology Beach Cleanup Bring

interactive fun and market tours while you shop the market. A portion of the proceeds from the Taste of S.B. will benefit the S.B. Culinary Experience in partnership with the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts. Tours: 9, 9:30, and 10am. 900-1000 blocks State St. $10. Email info@sbce.events.

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5/12:

Science Pub: Lizards in Wonderland Emily Taylor, PhD, of California

Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo), author of California Lizards and How to Find Them, will delight with stories, beautiful photos, hilarious footage, and fascinating scientific observations about our tiny four-legged friends in this fun and friendly conversation. 6:30-8pm. Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 18 E. Ortega St. Free. Email info@sbnature2.org.

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5/12: S.B. Gay Men’s Chorus Spring Concert: Fight & Flight This concert will embrace both sides of the classic survival response with a wide range of music in pop, rock, folk, and musical theatre genres from the 1950s to present day, such as Sinatra’s classic “Fly Me to the Moon” to Rachel Platten’s anthem “Fight Song.” 7pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $31-$45; VIP: $85. Call (805) 963-0761.

lobero.org

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TUESDAY 5/13 5/13: Classical Arts Entertainment and the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine Present The Sleeping Beauty Follow this family-friendly tale of Princess

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Aurora, who is cursed to a century-long slumber by the evil fairy Carabosse. The play also features dancing fairy godmothers, royal maids of honor, lavish sets, and exquisite costumes. 7pm. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. $38-$150. Ages 3+. Call (805) 963-9580.

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tinyurl.com/The-SleepingBeauty

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The S.B. Independent and The Cheese Shop Present Cheese the Day! Explore the cutting-edge vanguard

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RANCHEROS VISITADORES The Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara is grateful to the Rancheros Visitadores for their continued generosity. This year alone, the Rancheros Visitadores set a new record, raising more than $200,000! Their support assists patients at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center as they journey with, through and beyond cancer.

pairings of wine and cheese that are redefining the scene with the S.B. Independent’s renowned wine and food journalist, Matt Kettmann, on hand to moderate.

The Kimpton Canary Hotel Rooftop, 31 W. Carrillo St. GA: $99. Ages 21+. Call (805) 965-5205.

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5/9-5/11: Celebrate Mom with a Rusty’s Heart-Shaped Pizza Order Mom a slice of love this Mother’s Day with a heart-shaped pizza (created from a large pizza). Available at all Rusty’s Pizza locations. $30.95. Call (805) 564-1111.

tinyurl.com/Pizza4Mom

5/10: Mother’s Day Watercolor in the Vineyard at Koehler Winery Create a painting of the Grass Mountain on professional watercolor paper with the outlined image already on it as you learn watercolor techniques. All supplies and a complimentary wine tasting included. 11am-1:30pm. Koehler Winery, 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos. $89. Call (805) 325-8092.

tinyurl.com/Watercolor-Koehler

5/10: Mom’s Night Out Candle-Making Workshops Enjoy a glass of wine or a Tilden nonalcoholic cocktail and celebrate a special mom in your life as you choose from a curated fragrance library and stylish vessels to create your perfect candle (to be picked up the next day). 5 or 6:30pm. Candle Bar 111, 111 Santa Barbara St. $65. Ages 18+. Email: hello@candlebar111.com.

candlebar111.com/book-online

5/11: Mother’s Day at Pali Wine Co. Taste from a specially curated flight featuring 2024 rosé “Lexi” where $5 of every bottle purchase will be donated to Children’s Hospital L.A.; sip on “Mom-osas,” fruity sangrias, and icy frozés; and shop from more than 20 vendors (noon-4pm). Noon-7pm. Pali Wine Co., 205 Anacapa St. Free. Call (805) 869-2619.

tinyurl.com/Mothers-PaliWine

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

EVENTS SATURDAY, MAY 17

10 am – 1 pm Adult Studio Workshop Storytelling: Mixed Media Collage with Found Objects Get tickets at sbma.net

1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA Tuesday–Sunday 11 am–5 pm 1st Thursdays 11 am–8 pm sbma.net Elliott Hundley, Tiered Sounds (detail), 2017. Paper, oil, fabric, pins, plastic, glass, shells, lotus pods, metal, foam and linen on panel. Private collection, Santa Barbara, CA. © Elliott Hundley and courtesy Regen Projects, Los Angeles.

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Mother’s Day Painting in the Vineyard No experience is necessary as trained artists will walk you through the entire step-by-step painting process to create a landscape ready for hanging as you enjoy a glass of wine. 11am-2pm. Sunstone Winery, 125 Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez. $89. Call (805) 325-8092. tinyurl.com/Sunstone-Painting

5/11: Finch & Fork Mother’s Day Brunch This special brunch buffet will feature farmers’ market salads, appetizers, a seafood raw bar, desserts, and more! 10am-4pm (last seating at 2pm). Finch & Fork, 31 W. Carrillo St. Children ages 12 and under: $47; GA: $95. Call (805) 879-9100.

finchandforkrestaurant.com/events

5/11: Mother’s Day Floral Amber Natural Perfume Workshop Join artisan perfumer Susan Farber at Strange for a creative aromatic experience to create a signature fragrance focused on a floral amber theme. 1-4pm. Strange Family Vineyards Tasting Room., 2933 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. $150. Ages 16+.

Call (805) 886-5538.

tinyurl.com/Mothers-PerfumeMaking

5/11: Mother’s Day Reggae Fest! Join for

5/11: Brass Bear Mother’s Day Buffet Cel-

ebrate Mom at brunch of ham, quiches, bagels and lox, French toast, pastries, and more with kids’ activities too. 10am-3pm. Brass Bear Uptown, 3302 McCaw Ave. Kids ages 12 and under: $20; GA: $55. Call (805) 869-4014. tinyurl.com/BrassBear-Mothers

5/11: Mother’s Day Brunch at Hilton S.B.

Make reservations to celebrate Mom with “Momosas,” bubbles, brunch favorites, and live music from David Segal. 10am-2pm. The Set, Hilton S.B. Beachfront Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Prices vary. Email SBAFP_SpecialEvents@Hilton.com.

tinyurl.com/Mothers-Hilton

5/11: Breathe & Blossom: A Mother’s Day Celebration Bring your little ones, whether in a

music, an all-star tribal and fusion bellydance show, henna artist, food trucks (food for purchase), shopping from Bali Isle ArtWear, and wine. Noon-5pm. The Crooked Path, 2885 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. $15-$25.

Call (805) 806-0287.

stroller, carrier, or lying next to you, for a nourishing 45-minute Mommy and Me yoga class (bring a mat), live music, a hands-on bouquet bar, and warm beverages from Considered Coffee. 10amnoon. Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nuevo. $20. Email paseonuevo@prismplaces.com.

tinyurl.com/Mothers-Reggae

tinyurl.com/Breathe-Blossom

5/11: Mother’s Day Clay Workshop and Wine at Melville Winery Enjoy a glass of

5/8-5/11: Celebrate Mom at The Andersen’s On Thursday through Sunday, take Mom out

wine as you create a relief sculpture with assistance from skilled artists from Community Clayworks who will guide you. Completed pieces will be fired and can be picked up two weeks later. 1-4pm. Melville Estate Winery, 5185 HWY. 246, Lompoc. $130. Email veronica@communityclayworks.com.

tinyurl.com/MothersDay-Clay

for brunch for crab cakes eggs Benedict, croissant French toast, and desserts, or go Friday through Sunday after 2pm for high tea with pastries, scones, strudels, sandwiches, and more, with champagne all around. Brunch: Thu.-Sun.: 8:30am. Tea: Fri.-Sun.: 2pm. The Andersen’s Danish Bakery & Restaurant, 1106 State St. Brunch: prices vary; tea: $59.95. Call (805) 962-5085.

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5/11:

Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch at San Ysidro Ranch

Toast to Mom with bottomless Champagne, mimosas, Ty Bellinis, or fresh juices while enjoying starters, salads, soups, and entrees such as Wagyu, salmon, duck, and more with a dessert buffet.

Reservations required. 10am-2pm.

Stonehouse Restaurant, San Ysidro Ranch, 900 San Ysidro Ln., Montecito. $250. Call (805) 565-1720.

tinyurl.com/Mothers-SanYsidro

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It’s not hard to imagine how honored — and how terrified — Lathim was when he was tasked by his sister Kendra with the responsibility of turning Marcus’s autobiography I, Spastic, co-written with SH Chambers and published in 2024, into an audiobook.

CUNY Professor of Disability Studies Devva Kasnitz, PhD, wrote, “Neil’s long-awaited stunning contribution is compelling for the public and a ‘must read’ for disability studies students.”

Actor Anthony Edwards, a longtime supporter of Access Theatre, wrote, “Neil lived his life as both an artist and also as a work of art. His memoir gives a fourth dimension to one of the most beautiful humans I have ever met. The honesty, clarity, and precision in his writing is a manual on how to live an examined life with complete commitment to love and art.”

“No pressure, right,” laughed Lathim.

Luckily, he had an expert on speed dial. His friend since junior high, Pamela Dillman-Haskell owns an audiobook production company, Unforgotten Books (unforgottenbooks.org) and knew all of the ins and outs.

Lathim told her about the book, the play Storm Reading, Access Theatre and touring, and his relationship with Neil Marcus.

Lathim said, “And she said, ‘Well, I just have one question for you, Rod—why aren’t you recording it?’ I said, ‘Well, I haven’t thought of that. I’ve never done one before, and I don’t really know anything about recording an audiobook.’ ” Dillman-Haskell agreed to guide him through it. She said she told him, “Nobody is more aligned with this project than you are. You’re a trained performer from the days of old. You’re the perfect person. You need to do this.”

Lathim got a grant to pay for the studio

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eil Marcus described himself as “a poet, humorist, writer, actor, and adventurer — a fantastic spastic creatively endowed with disability.” He saw his life as performance art, according to his obituary in The New York Times—he died at age 67 in 2021.

He left behind a body of work that illuminated life with a disability. Marcus, who had dystonia, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions and affects speech, is best known for his groundbreaking autobiographical play, Storm Reading, which had its 1988 premiere at the Lobero Theatre and went on to be performed nationwide, including at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and the Doolittle Theatre in Los Angeles.

Directed and produced by Santa Barbara native Rod Lathim, the play was a breakout hit for Lathim’s innovative Access Theatre company, launching the pioneering accessible theater group onto the national stage with what was at the time, a revolutionary and groundbreaking message: “Be who you are, and don’t let anyone else limit you.” The company ran from 1979 to 1996, with Storm Reading as a signature work that toured for nearly six years in England, Canada, and across the U.S.

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time at Katas Sound and donated his own time to produce it. Dillman-Haskell donated time, too, and rehearsed and strategized with him on how to do the reading, mostly left him on his own to record in the studio, and worked on the back-end post-production.

“I’m so glad that Rod agreed to do it, because I honestly can’t imagine who else could have done this,” said Dillman-Haskell, who is herself a well-established audiobook actor and often hires other actors for projects under her production company. “If I had hired an actor who had no relation to Neil, there’s just—I can’t imagine, no matter how good an actor he was, that there could have been the emotional connection and understanding that Rod had.”

“I see this as an extension of the work of Access Theatre and am proud to have been a part of making the audiobook a reality,” said Lathim. It is now available on Amazon, Audible, and Spotify, as well as Kobo (Walmart), Play, Storytel, NOOK Audiobooks, and Libro.fm.

“It was a beautiful, you know, the perfect storm,” said Lathim. “Pun intended—it was the perfect storm of energy and time to make it happen.”

—Leslie Dinaberg

The newly refurbished Ojai Playhouse will host a film screening and benefit concert on May 17 in support of the Ojai Playwrights Conference’s (OPC) various programs dedicated to cultivating new theatrical work, including their annual New Works Festival and several intern/ youth workshop opportunities for students. The concert features a night of singer-songwriters whose careers span the gap between the worlds of music and theater, such as Emily Saliers (of Indigo Girls) and folk-rock artist Jonatha Brooke. The lineup of performers will play songs from their albums alongside music from their existing and in-progress musical theater works.

The fundraising kicks off with a screening of the Indigo Girls documentary, It’s Only Life After All, followed by a conversation with Saliers. In keeping with OPC’s commitment to equitable access, there will be 50 free tickets to the film screening and talkback available to the public. “Equitable access is at the center of all we’re doing.

Everything we do is pay-what-you-can,” says OPC Artistic Director Jeremy B. Cohen, who notes an expanding audience at the annual festival, with inexperienced theatergoers more willing to take a chance on a new play for “pay-what-you-can” prices.

Cohen is also a collaborator on featured musicals with Saliers and Brooke. “Emily and I are writing a musical called Gospel of Eureka,” he says, “which is an adaptation of the documentary film Gospel of Eureka, about … the largest pageant play in the United States (and also the largest drag bar).” Brooke will sing from the show she created with Cohen called My Mother Has Four Noses.

The concert will be hosted by Tig Notaro and feature other fun surprises (potentially Beth Malone singing “Ring of Keys”?) and will be followed by a reception with the artists. Tickets range from $500 to $1,500, with an opportunity to sponsor tickets for artists.

—Maggie Yates Find ticket information at ojaiplays.org/fundraiser2025.

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f the many artists whose music registers with a particular symbiotic and ambient resonance at the historic Lobero Theatre, gentle-spirited guitar hero Bill Frisell ranks high on the list. Frisell’s remarkable and genre-bounding career spans some 40 years and countless albums and projects. At the outset, he shook up the jazz guitar world with his welcome lyricism, subtle tone, and playful sense of adventure and evolved outward and upward into many different musical areas.

In whatever incarnation, those uniquely Frisellian qualities that always seem to come alive in the Lobero’s warm-hearted jumbo living-room atmosphere. Memorable evenings with Frisell included a duet with longtime ally drummer Joey Baron, a double-trio all-star night with his and John Scofield’s trio, and a band featuring Santa Barbara–based bassist David Piltch. Next Thursday, May 15, Frisell marks a too-long absence from the room with the group of friendly partners called the “Good Dog” band, a reference to his arty, rootsy 1999 album Good Dog, Happy Man. Frisell, who has also played the Lobero as a sideman with the worldly Montecitan Charles Lloyd, said about the venue, “A room like that would be more like something you’d see in Italy, just an old, really great theater. … I love playing in that room.”

Joining Frisell are pedal steel master Greg Liesz (a Hollister Ranch resident who also joins Frisell in Lloyd’s band The Marvels) and old Frisell familiars, bassist Tony Scherr and drummer Kenny Wollesen. Together, the band will revisit the Good Dog, Happy Man songbook at the Lobero, which included a popular version of the folk classic “Shenandoah” (dedicated to jazz guitarist Johnny Smith), and many examples of Frisell’s mastery of electroacoustic touch and thinking. Included

are the Frisell favorite “Monroe” (his dog’s name, perhaps) and the swampy cool and evocatively named “Cadillac 1959.”

But don’t expect this freedom-loving band to stick to a “play it like the record” straightness. As Frisell comments, “usually, people [listening] will say, ‘Oh, wow, that’s “Shenandoah,” I think … maybe.’ With the band and the audience, it’s a different connection. Even the way we play it, as a band, it’s not figured out. There are no arrangements or anything like that. We’re just playing the songs and everyone’s hearing that stuff going on in their own brains. They all have their own personal experiences. It’s really cool.”

Next week’s Good Dog show will appeal to diehard Frisell fans, hipsters, and others not even necessarily plugged into jazz, per se, in sync with the guitarist’s long-standing organic eclecticism as an artist. Other aspects of Frisell’s innate musical personae have emerged on distinctive and not-socommercial projects he’s been involved in recently. This list includes a fascinating and experimental trio record with organist Kit Downes and legendary drummer Andrew Cyrille, 2024’s Breaking the Shell.

He also shines, in a jazzier mode, on saxist Chris Cheek’s brand-new song “On a Clear Day.” Frisell goes in a very different, more impressionistic direction on Ambrose Akinmusire’s 2023 Owl Song, on which he says “I’m not thinking about the instruments. I’m thinking about each person, all of whom happen to be outrageous individuals. They happen to be trios with no bass, but the first thing that comes to my mind is the chemical reaction that’ll happen with the personalities.”

Expect chemistry to happen at the Lobero.

—Josef Woodard Bill Frisell performs at the Lobero Theatre (33 E. Canon Perdido St.) Thursday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. See lobero.org.

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he formidable classical music presenter CAMA’s (Community Arts Music Association, founded in 1919) 106th season closes out with much-anticipated concerts by the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Granada on May 9, and pianist Garrick Ohlsson at the Lobero on May 21.

CAMA’s 2025-26 roster has been unveiled, and it’s an embarrassment of riches. Meanwhile, changes are afoot in CAMA’s head office. Long- Mark E. Trueblood standing executive-director-turnedpresident Mark Trueblood has largely been known to the public as the man at the who, with Cloud, pulled me aside and told microphone, introducing concerts in his me I was needed at CAMA. understated way. After 27 years in charge, Trueblood has decided that retirement is CAMA has such a deep history, on the West nigh. This is his final season at the helm.

Coast and beyond. Is that legacy something I checked in with Trueblood to talk about you have strived to maintain and deepen his role in CAMA, through which he also during your tenure? Absolutely, from the told the story of a landmark local institu- moment I stepped into the CAMA office tion’s evolution and the parties involved. at the Lobero Building. On one shelf were all the concert programs since the 1920s After leading CAMA for nearly three decades, for concerts by Pablo Casals, Sergei Rachis this a bittersweet juncture for you? It was maninoff, Vladimir Horowitz, Lotte Lehman incredibly difficult decision for me to ann, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. I make, one that I had been contemplating felt a special responsibility had been placed for at least a decade but always drew back on my shoulders as the very first full-time from. It might have been logical to make a professional executive director in its then graceful exit during the 19-month COVID- 89-year history. enforced hiatus, which began just six days We were informed by a correspondent after we had presented the Los Angeles on the East Coast that we were very likely Philharmonic in a concert celebrating the one of the earliest, if not the earliest purely exact hundred years since their first concert classical music presenting organizations in in Santa Barbara on March 6, 1920, but I the nation. So, to keep CAMA healthy and just wanted to do my bit in restoring the moving forward through the tech bust of momentum of CAMA’s presenting program the early 2000s, the financial crisis of 2008, after the cancelation of the entire 102nd and the pandemic shutdown was a duty that 2020-2021 season.

I just had to obey. But I was enjoying myself It took me four more years before I was too. able to tell myself it was time to go.

Do you have any particular takeaways from Can you tell me something about your own your long association with CAMA? For me, history and how you came to be involved in I’m just thankful I had so many incredible CAMA? Growing up in the Bay Area, I was experiences in meeting so many fabulously exposed to classical music by my parents. gifted and interesting musicians and indusAt UCSB in the 1960s, I met [music pre- try professionals who keep the art alive and senter] Steve Cloud and with him explored healthy. For the community, I hope that the rapidly advancing genre of rock music they will continue to appreciate the legacy with great pleasure. After graduate studies of great music and value it for its uniqueat Hertford College in Oxford University, ness. An organization with a program I moved back to Santa Barbara, got a job in like CAMA’s simply could not be started a community development organization, from scratch in a community as small as and began writing articles about the arts, Santa Barbara—it’s a big-city program in a —Josef Woodard music (Cloud’s concerts), and local history medium-size town. for the News & Review. This led to a six-year adventure with the S.B. Museum of Art. One To read an extended interview, go to Independent.com. of the board members was Herbert Kendall, See camasb.org for full schedule and ticket information.

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ast week, I got a sneak peek at State Street Ballet’s season finale — The Brilliance Program: Balanchine, Arpino, and Beyond — and I can confidently say that Lobero Theatre–goers are in for a treat! This dance event, May 9-10, spans multiple generations of artistry, featuring work by two of ballet’s most influential choreographers, as well as a visionary young talent.

“The Brilliance Program is a pivotal moment for State Street Ballet.

As we wrap up our 30th anniversary season, we’re not just celebrating how far we’ve come — we’re stepping into the future with purpose State Street Ballet presents The Brilliance Program May and passion. Featuring the works 9-10 at the Lobero. of two choreographers who shaped the essence of American ballet in with theatricality, Newberry brings a fresh the 20th century, this program marks the voice to the stage. As the dancers perform beginning of the next era for our company,” parts of this complicated contemporary said State Street Ballet Artistic Director piece, especially mere moments after the Megan Philipp. “These two iconic ballets more traditional work, the company’s taland a world premiere are a challenge and ent and versatility is pretty mind-blowing. opportunity for our dancers to align their State Street Ballet Executive Director passion, live music, and movement with Cecily MacDougall shared a few words the highest standards of artistic excellence from Newberry: “Choreography is like and integrity.” solving a giant puzzle. All the pieces are She further explained that works by already in the room. You just need to figure these two great choreographers can only be out how to put them together. What makes performed by permission, and it was a com- choreography so exciting is how every plicated process to apply and be approved, choreographer has a distinct voice. It offers adding, “[George] Balanchine gave ballet a glimpse into their mind and a unique their horn, and [Gerald] Aprino and the approach to weaving all the elements into one per piece of vision.”

Joffrey Ballet gave it its American soul.”

She continued, “For this piece, my choAdding to the program’s artistic excellence — which features Balanchine’s jazzy, reography process began exploring the spirited Who Cares? set to the music of beats, music, and sound … then edit them George Gershwin, and Arpino’s vibrant together in a way that I hope keeps the audiBirthday Variations, a sparkling tribute ence both surprised and engaged. From accompanied by the music of Giuseppe there, I started building movement phrases, Verdi — all of the Brilliance Program per- allowing choreography to evolve based on formances will be accompanied live by the how the dancers interpret and execute each Opera Santa Barbara orchestra, under the sequence. And then finally, working with baton of acclaimed conductor Kostis Pro- the dancers of State Street Ballet is always a topapas, adding rich musical depth to the joy. They are not only stunning technicians, evening’s stunning choreography. but also artists who thrive on challenge and In addition to these two iconic pieces, dive into the material. With their infectious audiences will also be treated to a world energy, each dancer creates a unique set of premiere by young visionary choreogra- strengths to the table, and their versatility pher Kassandra Taylor Newberry, whose elevates the company to an entirely new bold, emotionally charged work has capti- level.”

—Leslie Dinaberg vated audiences in acclaimed pieces such as Fold and (con)version. Known for pushing See The Brilliance Program at the Lobero Theatre (33 E. the boundaries of contemporary move- Canon Perdido St.) on Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. and ment, and artfully combining athleticism Saturday, May 10, at 2 p.m. See lobero.org.

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ist Dan LeVin has himself become an object of curiosity in a new documentary short film of that name by Roberto Varela, which will screen in conjunction with a pop-up art show at Carr Winery on Saturday, May 10.

An independent filmmaker based in Santa Barbara, Varela was born in Ventura, and the former paramedic’s films “celebrate the timeless art of storytelling through the visual art of motion picture and sound design. His love of movies inspires him to create works that build a connection with the audience.”

The seeds of this project were planted years ago, when Varela first walked into LeVin’s Funk Zone studio around 2012. As LeVin recalls, “We talked a bit about art and music and exchanged biz cards. As the years passed, we ran into each other a bit, mostly on social media.”

Cut to more than a decade later.

“Recently, I was hanging art at Fess Parker Winery in the Funk Zone, and Varela happened to walk in. He asked me if I would be willing to be the subject of a documentary he was tasked with producing for a filmmaking course at SBCC,” said LeVin. He was initially reluctant to collaborate and said “no,” after having experienced what he described as a nerve-racking “Broadcast News–level movie sweat scene some years back” and hadn’t consented to doing any live or on camera interviews since.

LeVin reconsidered when Varela offered to film him backlit as the camera followed him around Santa Barbara, discussing his evolution, process, and values as an artist.

With an artist statement that “one man’s

trash is another man’s career,” and a substantial body of work — from elaborately cut playing-card decks to knot sculptures composed of discarded bottle caps, and mobiles, assemblage art pieces, and sculptures made with everything from skateboards to toy pieces, photographs, sports equipment, and ephemera — to back it up, LeVin has stayed endearingly true to himself during a long career that began in the early 1980s and is still going strong today.

His work is wildly varied in style and materials, but there’s a surprising cohesiveness of design, and elements of surprise and witty themes that often comment on the absurdities of life throughout LeVin’s oeuvre.

In the film, which had its premiere at the 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, LeVin talks about his past, his current work, the power of art, and his beliefs about the future for artists.

Among the art pieces on view at the show will be two made specifically for display at Carr Winery: “Try the Wine,” part of a series made with wine barrel hoops as a base; and “Puccinelli Was Here,” a portraiture assemblage piece inspired by the late artist Keith Puccinelli, who often included versions of his own face in his artwork.

—Leslie Dinaberg The Objects of Curiosity exhibit and short film screening takes place on Saturday, May 10, 6-9 p.m. at Carr Winery (414 N. Salsipuedes St.). Admission is free, but guests must be 21+. View the trailer for the film at bit .ly/4k5imMF. For more information about filmmaker Roberto Varela, visit his website at howlpublications .com. For more information about artist Dan LeVin, see danlevin.com.

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Carrie LaBudde-Cotter Women’s Basketball

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BCC will honor a distinguished group of former athletes and coaches at its annual Hall of Fame Induction Celebration on Saturday, May 31.

Inductees include Ron Anderson Sr., Dylan Axelrod, Dax Holdren, Carrie LaBudde-Cotter, Ellen O’Connor, Chuck Melendez, Diane Wootton, and the 2001 women’s tennis team led by legendary head coach Ingrid Schmitz.

THE LATE BLOOMER

SBCC athletics began in 1951 when Bud Revis started the first basketball team. Since then, only two SBCC players have made it to the NBA: Chris McNealy (who played for the New York Knicks from 1985 to 1988) and 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee Ron Anderson Sr. Originally from Chicago, Anderson’s life took a turn when he met a SBCC player by the name of Keith Williams, who recruited him to Santa Barbara City College at the age of 21.

Anderson had no formal basketball experience, but a massive post–high school growth spurt blessed him with a 6'7" frame. He played in 65 games at SBCC, averaging 16 points and 10.3 rebounds while shooting 58.8 percent from the field.

After his time at SBCC, Anderson continued his collegiate career at Fresno State, where he averaged 16.3 points and 5.8 rebounds as a junior.

He was MVP of that year’s National Invitation Tournament, leading the Bulldogs past DePaul in the championship game at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

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Anderson continued his upward trajectory as a senior, averaging 17.6 points and 6.1 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected him in the second round of the 1984 NBA Draft. He averaged 10.6 points over the course of 10 seasons with five teams.

Anderson blossomed with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1988-89 when he averaged 16.2 points and 5.0 rebounds while playing alongside NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley.

Following his 10 years in the NBA, Anderson played professionally overseas, primarily in France. He did not officially retire from the game until 2010 at the age of 52.

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

Dylan Axelrod’s journey to the big leagues wasn’t easy, but through hard work and dedication, he reached the pinnacle of his sport.

After losing his mother at a young age, Axelrod became a standout baseball player at Santa Barbara High and was named Channel League MVP in 2003. Axelrod then moved on to SBCC, where he set a school record of 117 strikeouts in 2005. That same season, the Vaqueros advanced to their first Southern California Regional since 1978.

“I had a great experience at SBCC. It started with the leadership of head coach Teddy Warrecker and pitching coach Matt Hobbs. Teddy ran a tight ship and really turned the program around. Hobbs was the best pitching coach I ever had; he’s now at University of Arkansas, which is welldeserved,” Axelrod said. “They pushed us developmentally in terms of strength and conditioning and a pretty aggres-

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sive throwing program. I gained about 10 miles per hour in my time there and was fortunate enough to get a scholarship to UC Irvine.”

In addition to his outstanding achievements at Santa Barbara High and SBCC, Axelrod added to his hometown legacy playing for the Santa Barbara Foresters in the summer of 2006. The team won the NBC World Series Title as he went 5-0 with a 2.01 ERA. He was inducted into the Foresters Hall of Fame in 2014.

His success at SBCC earned him a spot at UC Irvine, where he experienced similar groundbreaking success as the Anteaters reached the College World Series in 2007.

Axelrod recorded three of UC Irvine’s NCAA Tournament wins in the process.

He was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 30th round of 2007 MLB Draft and made his Major League debut on September 11, 2007, with the Chicago White Sox. He pitched two scoreless innings in relief.

Axelrod went on to appear in 48 games with the White Sox and 11 more with the Cincinnati Reds before he was released in 2015.

EMBRACING THE SAND

Volleyball was not Dax Holdren’s first sport at San Marcos High, as he was a standout baseball and basketball player before joining the indoor volleyball team as a junior.

Holdren continued playing volleyball at SBCC, where he won the Western State Conference Championship under head coach Jay Hanseth, who was a veteran of the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) tour.

After leaving SBCC, Holdren refined his skills on the beach and joined the AVP tour in 1997. He finished second at the U.S. Championships along with teammate Todd Rogers in his first year and was named AVP Rookie of the Year.

Holdren captured an event title in six straight seasons from 1998 to 2003, on four different tours. Over his professional career, Holdren had 14 total wins on the AVP tour and found great success on the international stage.

Most notably, Holdren won a silver medal at the 2003 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Rio de Janeiro to earn a spot on the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team. At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, Holdren earned a fifth-place finish with partner Stein Metzger.

FROM THE VALLEY TO THE OCEAN

As a 5'10" forward from Santa Ynez High, Carrie LaBuddeCotter made her mark as a prolific scorer and rebounder for the SBCC women’s basketball program.

At Santa Ynez High School, LaBudde-Cotter earned AllCIF Southern Section Division 1-A honors in 1986 and 1987.

She averaged 13.9 points a game as a junior and followed that up with a stellar senior season, when she scored 16.7 points per game.

LaBudde-Cotter led SBCC to just its second Southern California Regional berth in 1989. She then garnered

Sports cont’d first team All-Western State Conference honors as a sophomore in 1988-89, in Ellen O’Connor’s first year as coach. Those Vaqueros went 18-12 and advanced to the SoCal Regionals for the first time in 10 years.

She was later inducted into the California Community College Athletic Association Hall of Fame in 2003.

SBCC ROYALTY

Before Ellen O’Connor was a brilliant coach, or a professor of Physical Health Education, or an Athletics Administrator, she played basketball at UC Berkeley from 1976 to 1979, where she served on the Golden Bears Captain’s Council.

Her leadership abilities have only grown with time as she served two separate stints as SBCC interim athletic director from 2009 to 2011 and again in 2016-2017.

She got her start in coaching while earning a graduate degree at UC Davis, serving as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball program.

O’Connor took over the SBCC women’s basketball program in 1988 and won 183 games during her 14 seasons. SBCC posted a win-loss record of 86-35 during her last four years while earning Southern California Regional bids during each of those seasons.

She was inducted into the CCCAA Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.

A TEAM FOR THE AGES

Kinsley Carnahan, Melissa Harmon, Jaime Higa, Gabriela Bou Ghosson Marcato, Jenny May, Juri Otsuka, Kelsey Roberts, and Sonja Woerle were members of the undefeated 2001 SBCC women’s tennis team that won the CCCAA State Championship under head coach Ingrid Schmitz.

Otsuka earned the 2001 Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship Award, the Western State Conference Player of the Year Award, and All-America honors in singles and in doubles with her partner Higa. She continued her collegiate career at Westmont.

The team was a diverse group from all over the world. Otsuka was from Japan, Marcato from Brazil, and Woerle from Austria. Higa was from Maui, while May was an accomplished model from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Roberts, a graduate of San Marcos High School, was a trained ballerina.

Their coach Schmitz was a former SBCC player from 1977 to1979. She earned AllConference honors, was elected captain, and was voted Most Inspirational Player both years.

After teaching her first tennis class in 1986, Schmitz was the SBCC women’s tennis coach for nine years beginning in 1992.

During this time, her teams won seven Western State Conference titles and placed second the other two years.

She compiled 119 wins and six losses in conference play. She guided her teams to two Regional Championships: the State Final Four in 1995, State Runner-Up in 2000, and the State Championship in 2001. She was awarded the Western State Conference Coach of the Year three times,

and was selected as the Wilson State Coach of the Year in 1998. She retired from coaching in 2001 to spend more time with her young family but continued her other duties at SBCC.

SBCC GOLF PIONEER

Diane Wootton helped raise the funds that started the SBCC Women’s Golf program in 1996. She also assisted in organizing and running the luncheon and fashion-show fundraisers, as well as several golf tournaments that have sustained over the years.

Wootton’s more than a half-century in the sport of golf has included terms as president of the Ladies Golf Association at both Alisal Ranch and the Birnam Wood Country Club. She won the association’s tournament championship 22 times. She has served as secretary, tournament director, and first vice-president for the Women’s Southern California Golf Association (WSCGA). Wootton was also a trustee for the WSCGA Foundation in 2008-09 and received the organization’s Distinguished Service Award in 2016.

A MAN OF MANY COACHING TALENTS

When it comes to coaching, Chuck Melendez was a jack-of-all-trades, serving as a head coach in four different sports: baseball, football, and both men’s and women’s golf.

He retired in 2020 as the longest-tenured head coach in SBCC history with 31 years of service. His career as both a coach and teacher at the college spanned 35 years.

Melendez came to SBCC from Dos Pueblos High School in 1976 to play both baseball and football. He was the signalcaller for an SBCC team that won the Western State Conference football championship during his freshman year.

He went on to play at Eastern Oregon State and ranked among the national passing leaders in the small college division.

Melendez was hired by SBCC’s physical education and athletic departments in 1982 to teach and served as an assistant football coach. He left in 1985 to become the offensive coordinator at Nebraska’s Chadron State. He also coached at Humboldt State for two years while earning a master’s degree before returning to SBCC in 1988.

He served as the Vaqueros’ head coach in baseball from 1990 to 1994 and in football from 1994 to 2000. He guided SBCC to bowl berths in both 1996 and 1997.

However, Melendez’s greatest coaching success came during his two decades leading SBCC men’s and women’s golf teams.

He won more state championships than any other Vaquero coach in history by guiding the women’s golf team to California Community College Athletic Association titles in 2006, 2008, 2013, and 2015.

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From Santa Cruz Island to Carpinteria Avenue, Torrey Pines Loom Large Story and photos by Chuck Graham

The Torrey pines on Santa Rosa Island

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t was a stunner of a clear day as I kayaked around Fraser Point on the rugged northwest fringe of Santa Cruz Island. And like other paddling excursions I’ve completed around the largest isle off the California coast, it usually includes paddling to and around Santa Rosa Island.

There’s a lot of reliable island topography that assists in navigating the Santa Cruz Passage; the long gritty finger of Skunk Point and the daunting, wave-battered cliffs of Carrington Point come to mind. However, from afar, there’s no denying one of the rarest groves of trees in the world swaying in perpetual northwest winds on the northeast-facing marine terrace that overlooks massive Bechers Bay. Whether crossing from Kinton, Near, or Fraser Point on Santa Cruz, I’m typically drawn to the wind-stunted Torrey pine forest on the second-largest island off the California coast. To reach the stiffest and thickest pine needles of any

A spotted towhee on one of the Torrey pines on Santa Rosa Island

A view of the Torrey pines on Santa Rosa Island

pine in North America requires paddling across one of the most dangerous passages on the planet. Though there’s something surreal and soothing about paddling to a grove of trees that offers solace while kayaking in potentially turbulent seas; those thick, blue-gray pine needles and burly pinecones beckon from the frothiest of whitecaps.

ISLAND NEMOPHILIST There’s only one other Torrey pine forest in the world. Named after 19th-century botanist John Torrey, the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in La Jolla, San Diego possesses gorgeous pines, scenic beaches, and picturesque white-capping seas. Otherwise, the grove is surrounded by the Pacific Coast Highway, suburbia, and the Torrey Pines Golf Course. It’s a beautiful place, frequented by many hikers and runners. It’s busy. So, I’ve always had a strong appreciation for the isolation, solitude, and the journey to reach the Torrey pines on Santa Rosa Island.

The grove is much denser, and as I’ve walked through the pines many times, I’ve always enjoyed listening to perpetual northwest winds whistling through those long. bluishgrayish pine needles.

After touching down at Water Canyon just north of the Torrey pines, I tucked my kayak into the wind-sculpted sand dunes, ditched my gear in the campground, and quickly hiked southeast to the narrow, winding path into the fairytale-like forest.

It was otherworldly strolling beneath the seemingly mystical canopy of these golden evergreens, especially where curious island foxes scampered among fallen football-sized pinecones and spotted towhees trilled mightily from the thick clusters of blue-gray needles.

The bark appeared artistic, as the natural patterns in the sturdy trunks climbed into the shady canopy. Once I entered the heart of the grove, relentless northwest winds were thwarted by the Torrey pines, a grove of trees

that endure all types of weather but benefit from constant fog drip, the largest water input on the Channel Islands.

The main grove is quite visible from afar, whether it’s from the water or on foot, but there’s a box canyon to the southeast that possesses a smaller grove of trees overlooking Skunk Point, the Santa Cruz Passage, and, on clear days, all the way to Morse Point on the southwest tip of Santa Cruz Island.

It’s one of the most stunning “islandscapes” across the entire Northern Chain.

Of course, there is an easier way to experience such a rare coppice of trees. Anyone can jump on an Island Packers ferry out of Ventura (islandpackers.com) and admire the windravaged Torrey pines from the boat. And after disembarking on the sturdy pier, it’s about five miles round-trip hiking the second largest of California’s Channel Islands to wander through this magical woodland.

HOME-GROWN Of course, to see the largest, tallest Torrey pine, and gaze up into its broad canopy, all anyone must do is head to Carpinteria and possibly enjoy a coffee at the Lucky Llama Coffee House (luckyllamacoffee.com). The 125-foot-tall Torrey pine towers over the 5100 block on Carpinteria Avenue and the popular local coffee establishment.

The tree is known as the “Wardholme Torrey Pine.” It’s named after Judge Thomas Ward, the original landowner, and it holds the recognition of being the first designated historical landmark in Carpinteria, one of the last coastal towns in Southern California. After Ward passed away in 1927, his wife, Florence Ward, took great care of their colossal Torrey pine. She “pined” for it to become a landmark, which it did in 1968.

It’s a burly Torrey pine. Its circumference is 25 feet.

Not only is it the largest specimen, but it’s also a tree that originated from the windswept grove on Santa Rosa Island.

Planted in Carpinteria in 1888 as a seedling from the windswept trees overlooking Bechers Bay, this standalone pine is also home to nesting great blue herons that have built their nests in the highest reaches of the canopy. Nature always finds its way. n

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Notice of Public HeariNg Public Notice is hereby given that a public hearing, as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), will be held by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93101, regarding the proposed issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “Authority”) of its revenue bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $205,000,000 (the “Series 2025 Bonds”). The proceeds of the Series 2025 Bonds will be loaned to HumanGood, HumanGood NorCal, HumanGood SoCal or HumanGood Fresno, each a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, or a tax-exempt affiliate thereof that is a related party (collectively, the “Borrower”). The proceeds of the Series 2025 Bonds will be applied, together with other available funds, (a) in a principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000, to refund all or a portion of the outstanding $52,080,000 original principal amount California Statewide Communities Development Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 2015 (American Baptist Homes of the West) (the “Series 2015 NorCal Bonds”), (b) in a principal amount not to exceed $40,000,000, to refund all or a portion of the outstanding $47,900,000 original principal amount California Municipal Finance Authority Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Southern California Presbyterian Homes) Series 2015 (the “Series 2015 SoCal Bonds”), (c) in a principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000, to refund all or a portion of the outstanding $15,480,000 original principal amount California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A (HumanGood – California Obligated Group) (the “Series 2020A Bonds”), (d) in a principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000, to refund all or a portion of the outstanding $64,765,000 original principal amount California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2020B (HumanGood – California Obligated Group) (the “Series 2020B Bonds”), (e) in a principal amount not to exceed $55,000,000, to finance or reimburse the cost of constructing, building, remodeling, renovating, rehabilitating, upgrading, furnishing and equipping certain of the Borrower’s continuing care retirement communities (the “Communities”) located in several jurisdictions throughout the state of California, including in the City of Santa Barbara, (f) to pay a portion of the interest on the Series 2025 Bonds, if deemed necessary or advisable by the Authority or the Borrower, (g) to provide working capital to the Borrower, if deemed necessary or advisable by the Authority or the Borrower, (h) to fund a debt service reserve fund, if deemed necessary or advisable by the Authority or the Borrower, and (i) to pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Series 2025 Bonds. The Series 2025 Bonds will be issued as qualified 501(c)(3) bonds pursuant to Section 145 of the Code.

The proceeds of the Series 2020A Bonds were used, among other things, to (1) refund all of the $20,000,000 original principal amount California Statewide Communities Development Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 2012 (American Baptist Homes of the West) (the “Series 2012 Bonds”), the proceeds of which were used, among other things, to finance or reimburse the cost of the remodeling, renovation, furnishing and equipping of the Borrowers continuing care facilities located in several jurisdictions, including in the City of Santa Barbara, and (2) pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Series 2020A Bonds and the refunding of the Series 2012 Bonds.

The proceeds of the Series 2015 NorCal Bonds were used, among other things, to (1) refund all or a portion of the $50,000,000 original principal amount California Statewide Communities Development Authority Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 (American Baptist Homes of the West) (the “Series 2006 Bonds”), (2) finance or reimburse the cost of the remodeling, renovation, furnishing and equipping of the Borrower’s continuing care facilities located in several jurisdictions, including in the City of Santa Barbara, (3) pay a portion of the interest on the Series 2015 NorCal Bonds, (4) provide working capital to the Borrower, (5) fund a debt service reserve fund, and (6) pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Series 2015 NorCal Bonds.

Public approval by each local jurisdiction has been or will be obtained following a public notice and public hearing regarding the Series 2025 Bonds and the Communities financed in that local jurisdiction. A portion of the proceeds of the Series 2025 Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 will be used to finance expenditures for various renovations to existing infrastructure and upgrades to housing units and amenities at the following continuing care retirement community located in the City of Santa Barbara: Valle Verde located at 900 Calle de los Amigos, Santa Barbara, California, 93105. A portion of the proceeds of the Series 2025 Bonds will be used to refund all or a portion of the Series 2015 NorCal and/or the Series 2020A Bonds, a portion of the proceeds of which were used to finance or refinance expenditures at Valle Verde located at 900 Calle de los Amigos, Santa Barbara, California, 93105.

All property and facilities to be financed or refinanced with the proceeds of the Series 2025 Bonds have been and will be owned and principally used operated by the Borrower.

The Series 2025 Bonds and the obligation to pay principal of and interest thereon and any redemption premium with respect thereto do not constitute indebtedness or an obligation of the City of Santa Barbara, the Authority, the State of California or any political subdivision thereof, within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation, or a charge against the generalnmb v credit or taxing powers of any of them. The Series 2025 Bonds shall be a limited obligation of the Authority, payable solely from certain revenues duly pledged therefor and generally representing amounts paid by the Borrower.

Interested persons wishing to express their views on the issuance of the Series 2025 Bonds or on the nature and location of the continuing care community in the City of Santa Barbara proposed to be financed or refinanced may attend the public hearing in person or via video conference, or, prior to the time of the hearing, submit written comments via email to Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov or via U.S. mail to City Clerk, City of Santa Barbara, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

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Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center to Open May 15

Long-Awaited Institution Showcases the History, Contributions, and Resilience of the Chumash Community PATRICK W. PRICE PHOTOS

by Cheryl Crabtree

The complex, at the corner of Edison Street and Highway 246 in Santa Ynez, includes a 3.5-acre park with 11,000 native California plants (92 different species). Two tule reed ‘ap structures anchor the museum and cultural center.

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h, happy day!” exclaimed Joan Hartmann, S.B. County 3rd District Supervisor to a large crowd of tribal members, supporters, and press at the new Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center. The project roots date back to 2005 (ideas began to emerge in the 1970s), and the center began construction in 2018. Many have eagerly awaited the opening of this stunning, state-of-the art, LEED Silver–certified complex, which sits at the corner of Highway 246 and Edison Street in Santa Ynez.

The exterior has been visible for at least a couple of years and gave the appearance of being ready to go. However, a series of events not shared with the press despite requests caused a long delay leading to this momentous occasion.

Finally, on Thursday, May 15, the museum will open its gates and doors to the public, beginning a collaborative era that the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians hopes will inspire, teach, and connect us to their culture for generations to come.

“Our tribe looks forward to sharing the deep history and culture of our people with the greater community,” said Kenneth Kahn, Tribal Chair for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. “Our museum guests are encouraged to explore this one-of-a-kind facility that has been a five-decade-long dream for our people. It holds not only artifacts and exhibits, but the spirit of our ancestors, the wisdom of those who came before us, and the richness of a culture that has withstood the test of time.”

Large dome structures that pay homage to the Chumash people’s traditional dwellings, the ‘ap, anchor the three main buildings. Jones & Jones Architects (who also designed the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.), designed the unique architecture to embed various aspects of Chumash culture, including their impressive building skills. Images of Chumash rock art and intricate basket weaving adorn walls and landscapes

The light-filled interior holds many displays that showcase Chumash heritage

Another highlight is an education center, where youngthroughout the center. The theme of storytelling — sharing the spirit of the culture, through words, music, dance, and sters can color, read books, and learn; more than 100 schools are already on the wait list to visit. Adult programming is also visual displays — connects the various spaces.

The visitor experience begins at the entrance, where a on the horizon.

“On behalf of our Museum Board, it is with profound huge sculpture, “Keeping Our Culture Alive,” greets incoming guests. It continues at the interior entrance at the Our gratitude that we invite you to immerse yourself in the museLand Has a Voice exhibit, where videos are projected onto um’s exhibits and experience the cultural pride and legacy a spinning floor display, surrounded by circular benches. we have worked so hard to preserve,” said Kathy Marshall, The interactive exhibits incorporate both the Samala lan- Museum Board Chair for the Santa Ynez Chumash Museum guage and English — I pressed a few buttons to learn how to and Cultural Center. “We are so excited to share this meanpronounce the names of several Chumash villages. Visitors ingful experience with you, which is the result of the incredfollow a water-themed path to other exhibits, which tell the ible work that has gone into bringing this project to life. stories of the Chumash by the people who lived them and The opening of the museum is a milestone that will forever passed on their knowledge. The path leads through their change the way we experience, understand, and honor our 8,000-year history, from the transition from people with shared history. This facility is a beacon of knowledge, culture, superpowers to humans, and onto becoming skilled boat and pride.” builders and basket weavers, to the Spanish and American influences on the culture, and today’s tribal members who are committed to keeping the culture alive and well.

The complex showcases some of the tribe’s 24,000 historically significant cultural items, from baskets to musical instruments and elaborate dance costumes (be sure to check out the condor and bear dance displays). It also includes a 3.5-acre cultural park, which holds exhibits and more than 11,000 California native plants, including nearly 100 species used by the Chumash.

Don’t miss the Tomol House, which houses a traditional tribal redwood plank boat tomol named Muptamai. Guests can also explore a work-inprogress Chumash traditional ‘ap home made from tule reeds, and visit the Ancestors’ Grove, A monumental sculpture, “Keeping Our Culture Alive,” commissioned by the tribe’s Elders Council and crafted by renowned artist George Rivera, greets visitors at the where oak trees and commemorative family entrance. stones pay tribute to tribal ancestors.

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or anyone who yearns for the energy of a vibrant city

art scene but adores the quaintness of our town, the annual LIVE Art & Wine Tour on May 15 offers the best of both worlds. The largest fundraiser for the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (formerly known as Downtown Santa Barbara) pairs the region’s best pours with live art and music—all within a three-block radius.

Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association’s Annual Fundraiser LIVE Art & Wine Tour Is Happening May 15

BY MEAGHAN CLARK TIERNAN The tour is more like a short ramble that begins and ends at the Arlington Theatre. Eight venues, which will be open exclusively for the LIVE Art & Wine Tour participants for the evening, will each have a unique live art element—everything from acrobatics to live painting—for guests (21 and older) to enjoy.

with Andante Crottin (a goat’s milk from California) and Pecorino Fioretto (raw sheep’s milk from Italy); Pali Wine’s gamay noir with two cow’s milk cheeses, Holey Cow from California and Prairie Breeze from Iowa; and Frequency’s graciano with two French cheeses, the sheep’s milk Ossau-Iraty and the double cream cow’s milk St. Felicien.

Enjoy the view as you indulge in this rare opportunity to taste a fabulous variety of wine and cheese pairings and learn directly from the masters themselves as they share tips, stories, and insights into crafting the perfect pairings.

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14, when we’ll gather eight cheeses, ing experience comes to the rooftop of the Canary presented by The Cheese Shop’s coHotel on Wednesday, May 14, 6-8 p.m., where owner Kathryn Graham; pair them the 360-degree view of the city sets the scene to with four specially selected wines sip and savor alongside local winemakers, chefs, and introduced by their winemakers cheese experts as they share their insights into (classic S.B. varieties on night how wine and cheese can enhance each one; vanguard varieties other’s flavors. on night two); and Naked Goat cheese Inspired by a very fun story I then invite two resworked on with Michael Delgado taurant proprietors/chefs to discuss last year, which included a memohow each pairing worked. rable private event with some of The vanguard night, on May Santa Barbara’s top winemakers, 14, features Little Dom’s Chef/ chefs, and cheese aficionados, due co-owner Brandon Boudet, Gala’s co-owner Tara Penke, and to popular request (as in “I wanna come” from everyone who heard Finch & Fork’s Chef John Vasquez about the festivities), this year, the as our food experts. My colleague,

BY LESLIE DINABERG Santa Barbara Independent and The renowned wine and food journalist and raconteur Matt Kettmann, will moderate Cheese Shop have collaborated to host two “Cheese the Day” pairing parties as part the evening with his trademark wit and expertise. And The Cheese Shop will pair Kunin’s chenin blanc of the newspaper’s Wine Week 2025.

The first of the paired events took place on May 7, with two goat cheeses, Shabby Shoe from Wisconsin and if you missed that one, you can still come on May and Chabrin from France; Lepiane’s malvasia bianca

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“It’s a downtown favorite,” said Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association Executive Director Robin Elander.

Venues, including the Santa Downtown Santa Barbara’s LIVE Art & Wine Tour is back on May 15.

Barbara Museum of Art, The Crafter’s Library, and Sullivan Goss Art Gallery, will “We needed to upgrade the experience for our visitors, host eats from Opal Restaurant & Bar, Finch & Fork, residents, and business community,” said Elander.

Galanga Thai Restaurant, Barbareño, and others. WinerElander, who has been with the organization for five ies including Grassini, Carr, Sunstone, CrossHatch, and years and was appointed executive director of the new Loubud will be pouring, along with spirits from Cutler’s community model earlier this year, is poised to help reviand brews from Institution Ale. For NA fans, ready-to- talize downtown with additional funding for cleanliness pour mocktails from Tilden will be available. At the end and maintenance, security, and community support. of the tour, the Arlington will host an after-party from “We need a sustainable funding source for downtown,” 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. that will include additional bites, drinks, Elander explained, adding that they’ve been operating a silent auction, and live music from Groove Collection. on a small budget.

The Downtown Organization, which operated and This annual tour, which celebrates some of the best served the downtown district for 50 years, is shifting from our city has to offer, will help to support this new vision. a “business improvement district model to a community Tickets are on sale now. To learn more about the more benefit improvement district model,” according to their than 30 participating vendors, or how to partner with the website, which will allow it to add and improve upon event, visit downtownsb.org/events/art-and-wine-tour. existing services. n INDEPENDENT.COM MAY 8, 2025 THE INDEPENDENT

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etween El Salvadoran pupusas, Honduran baleadas, and Guatemalan garnachas, Elubia’s Kitchen serves up the finest favorites from all across Latin America.

Elubia and Ruben Orozco founded their Latin American restaurant in 2019 and have not looked back since.

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They got their start at the Old Spanish Days Fiesta. Thereafter, they began selling food outside of Santa Barbara Cider Company in Goleta and quickly accrued a loyal following. Elubia’s Kitchen still positions their trailer outside of the cider spot in Old Town Goleta, but it was about a year ago when they realized that they wanted to expand and have their own kitchen and figured Isla Vista would be the perfect place.

“We’ve always loved Isla Vista. We’ve come in for a few events and have always gotten great feedback,” said Ruben.

For some, Elubia’s Kitchen is the first time that they were able to order their favorite menu items at a Latin American restaurant. With all the items being gluten- and nut-free, and there being a separate vegan menu, there is something to satisfy everyone’s palate.

“We get people from different cities who come in here and tell us that this is the first time that they have been able to look at the whole menu and pick anything they want,” said Ruben.

After a soft opening almost two months ago, April 23 marked the official grand opening of their Isla Vista location.

Upon stepping into Elubia’s Kitchen, it is evident that this is a family-owned operation. The walls are plastered with mementos and accolades, and Elubia smiles from the kitchen as she hand-makes each and every order that comes through.

A UCSB alumni himself and lifelong Santa Barbara local, opening up shop in Isla Vista is a full-circle moment for Ruben. He recalls his time as a dishwasher, busboy, waiter, and manager at his Aunt Maria’s restaurant, Lupita’s.

“Since I was a little kid working at my aunt’s restaurant and going to school, I always thought Isla Vista was a great environment and a great vibe,” Ruben said. “I saw how she was part of the community. Elubia’s Kitchen is on the same road that her restaurant was on, which is pretty funny.”

Since they met about 25 years ago, owning this restaurant has always been Elubia and Ruben’s dream. Having watched their business grow from a festival pop-up to a food trailer to now having

Elubia and Ruben Orozco serve Salvadoran pupusas, Mexican mulitas, Guatemalan garnachas, and more.

their own restaurant, the Orozcos’ dreams are being fulfilled.

“My favorite part of owning the restaurant is seeing her happy. She’s always happy having her own restaurant,” Ruben said of his wife.

Another perk of owning the business has been interacting with customers.

“A family came in from San Francisco, and they were freaking out because they could not believe that this kind of gluten-free menu exists,” Ruben shared.

“One time, we had an older gentleman try our garnachas and he said the last time he ate it was 25 years ago, since he came from Guatemala and hasn’t been able to go back,” he added.

Elubia’s Kitchen also sources all their ingredients locally from the farmers’ market and the Isla Vista Food Co-op, ensuring that every plate that leaves the kitchen is made with fresh produce.

Elubia makes aguas frescas fresh from scratch in the restaurant every day, with her signature horchata being a perfect pairing for any of the food items.

The menu offers a wide range of foods including pupusas, garnachas, potato taquitos, street tacos, burritos, Mexican and Guatemalan tamales, enchiladas, and tostadas de tinga and tostadas de cueritos.

Some of the dishes from Elubia’s

Elubia began assisting vendors in Guatemala when she was a young teen in exchange for food for her family, and she soon began selling her own food as a teenager. This experience speaks to her lifelong expertise in the kitchen, which is evident with every bite.

“People always mention, ‘Elubia’s food reminds me of my grandma’s,’ ” Ruben said.

Between the restaurant’s charming interior, heartwarming backstory, and unique menu selection, Elubia’s Kitchen has made a strong entrance into the food scene of Isla Vista, providing a comforting experience for everyone who sets foot in their door.

Elubia’s Kitchen, 6578 Trigo Road, Unit A, Isla Vista. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. See elubiaskitchen.com and elubiaskitchenislavista.com.

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UCSB Student Lily Fitz’s Sunshiney Cakes Creates Sweet Edible Works of Art Right in Isla Vista

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sla Vista–based cake business Sunshiney Cakes is truly a bright source of sweetness in Santa Barbara County. Lily Fitz, a student at UC Santa Barbara, started her business two years ago when she began making cakes for friends’ birthdays. During her junior year, she had a spacious kitchen in her living space in Isla Vista where she would make these cakes and post images of them on her social media feed on Instagram. From there, someone reached out to ask if they were for sale, and the business took off and blossomed like the flower adornments she is known for on her cakes.

Fitz described this blooming as “such a gratifying process,” where she has been able to make cakes inspired by her California surroundings. She uses flowers, vegetables, and fruits that she finds at local farmers’ markets as decorations, making each cake uniquely special and seasonal. So far, she has made cakes ranging from one to nine layers, with the smallest size taking around three hours to make and decorate. She has made cakes for the UCSB Fashion Club Runway and pop-up events at Lazy Eye and Lucky Penny. Part of the Acme Hospitality group, Lucky Penny is a local favorite pizza restaurant, which is very full-circle for Fitz, she says, since she worked at pizza restaurants throughout high school and college.

Fitz noted that her favorite creatively designed cake is more personal. Her mom turned 60 last year, and she created a six-layer cake for the occasion, with each layer representing a special period of her mom’s life. She said that her mom inspires her cake-making, as her mom is an artist herself. The special birthday cake was lemon and olive-oil flavored and was decorated with pink, white, and purple flowers, as well as strawberries and cherries.

The largest cake Fitz has made to date was a nine-layer wedding cake, which she said was difficult to transport, but well worth it to create something special for the couple.

“It is hard to say no” to people who want her cakes, Fitz says, because she would make cakes for everyone if she could. Fitz loves to be creative and bring people together with something as simple as a cake, saying “it’s unreal” about the flowers she has received for her work. People ask for her cakes specifically from all over the state to buy them for a significant other or someone they love. She says that having a cute cake is a good way to mark a special occasion: “If you are going to have a cake, it might as well be a cute cake!”

Agreed!

You can order a Sunshiney Cake for spring or get more information by direct messaging @sunshineycakes on Instagram.

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AT THE POST: Ospi Italian restaurant has opened next to the Bird Refuge.

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spi Italian restaurant has opened

near Montecito at 1801 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Suite F, which is part of a growing business and shopping center called The Post, next to the Bird Refuge. Ospi is short for ospitante, meaning “host” in Italian. For more information, call (657) 866-9446 or visit ospi. com.

I spoke with Operations Manager Eduardo Diaz, who tells me about the new eatery.

What would you like people to know about Ospi? The huge thing we try to do here at

Ospi Montecito is that we are open seven days a week, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We offer brunch on the weekends: Saturday and Sunday.

What can you tell me about food at Ospi? Ospi

is classic Italian with a modern twist. The menu includes, among other things, pasta that is made in-house, and pizzas with a special thin crust. Nowadays [at other restaurants], you get a big baguette for your pizzas, but here, we do a crackerthin crust. It’s called Tonda Romana style.

The idea is so you can have a pizza, as well as pasta, as well as a salad, and you don’t feel bloated. You don’t feel full. It is not carb-loaded, so you can have a little bit of everything. That’s the idea. Nowadays [at other restaurants], you get a big baguette and you are full after two slices and you don’t want any more. So, Tonda Romana style is really cool. It’s thin, a little crispy, and the topping is not super heavy. It’s something nice and light. And especially to have it on our patio, it is always the best.

Will you be offering a happy hour? We offer

happy hour as well every single day, 3-5:30 p.m. It’s a happy hour aperitivo, which is an Italian tradition. We have some deals in there. It’s a specific menu that includes

about seven different cocktails. For the happy hour, we have about 10 items on the food menu, 10 items on the drink menu, and two-for-$25 deals. So, you’re going to have our kale salad, which is super popular there. Also, our crispy provolone, which is cheesy goodness. That’s very popular with our side of our vodka sauce, which is super famous.

Cocktails-wise, we have our famous Rebecca’s Margarita. It’s basically a basil margarita with a salt air that we created that goes on top. It’s a citrus salt air that we make in-house. And it looks like a bunch of bubbles. You take a bite of the salt air, a little swig of the drink, and it’s a beautiful balance of a classic margarita. But, of course, with Ospi’s twist. We have a classic negroni as well that’s made in-house as well with gin, Campari, and vermouth. It’s very nice. We have Chef’s Negroni as well, which is our chef’s twist on it with mezcal, which is probably one of our most famous hits here. Drinks also include martinis, made tableside. We also do a Memento Mori martini. Memento Mori is the name of the organization behind Ospi.

Who owns Ospi? The chef-owner is Jackson

Kalb. He is a famous chef. He’s been on MasterChef. We have a bread called the fettunta, which is a big piece of basically like a garlic ciabatta bread. And that one’s very popular. He actually won MasterChef with the beef tartare fettunta, and we have it here on our menu as well. So, we’re super excited about that.

How many locations do you have? This is

the eighth restaurant in the organization; four of them are Ospi. There are locations in Venice, Brentwood, and Costa Mesa, and this is the fourth Ospi. They also have [restaurants] Jame, Jemma, as well as Jaime, a taqueria that just opened up in El Segundo.

John Dickson’s reporting can be found every day online at SantaBarbara.com.

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ARIES

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TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): Classical ballet dancers often seek to convey the illusion of weightlessness through highly stylized movements. Innovative Taurus choreographer Martha Graham had a different aim, emphasizing groundedness.

Emotional depth and rooted physicality were crucial to her art of movement. “The body never lies” is a motto attributed to her, along with “Don’t be nice; be real.” I recommend you make those themes your guides for now, Taurus. Ask your body to reveal truths unavailable to your rational mind. Value raw honesty and unembellished authenticity over mere decorum.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Gemini photographer Margaret BourkeWhite (1904-1971) was a trailblazer. She was the first American woman war photojournalist, the first professional photographer permitted into the Soviet Union, and among the first to photograph a Nazi concentration camp.

She was consistently at the right place at the right time to record key historical moments. She’s your role model in the coming months. You, too, will have a knack for being in the right place and time to experience weighty turning points. Be vigilant for such opportunities. Be alert and ready to gracefully pounce.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): “Each negative word in a news headline increases click-through rates,” writes Joan Westenberg.

“Negative political posts on social media get twice the engagement. The system rewards pessimism.” She wants to be clear: “Doomsayers aren’t necessarily wrong. Many concerns are valid. But they’ve built an attention economy that profits from perpetual panic. It’s a challenge to distinguish between actionable information and algorithmic amplification, genuine concern and manufactured outrage.” Westenberg’s excellent points are true for all of us. But it’s especially important that you Cancerians take measures to protect yourself now. For the sake of your mental and physical health, you need extra high doses of optimism, hope, and compassion. Seek out tales of triumph, liberation, pleasure, and ingenuity far more than tales of affliction, mayhem, and corruption.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Bees are smart. The robust and lightweight honeycombs they create for their homes are designed with high efficiency, maximizing storage space while using the least amount of resources. Let’s make the bees’ genius your inspirational role model for the coming weeks, Leo. It will be a favorable time to optimize your own routines and systems. Where can you reduce unnecessary effort and create more efficiency? Whether it’s refining your schedule, streamlining a project, or organizing your workspace, small adjustments will yield pleasing rewards.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In 1971, Virgo poet Kay Ryan began teaching English at a small community college. Though she wrote steadily, working hard to improve her craft and publish books, she never promoted herself. For years, she was virtually unknown. Finally, in 2008, she flamed into prominence. In quick succession, she served as the U.S. Poet Laureate, won a Pulitzer Prize, and received a $500,000 “genius grant” as a MacArthur Fellow. Why am I telling you about her long toil before getting her rightful honors? Because I believe that if you are ever going to receive the acclaim, recognition, appreciation, and full respect you deserve, it will happen in the coming months.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran author Diane Ackerman combines an elegant poetic sensibility and a deft skill at scientific observation. She is lyrical and precise, imaginative and logical, inventive and factual. I would love for you to be inspired by her example in the coming weeks. Your greatest success and pleasure will arise as you blend creativity with pragmatism. You will make good decisions as you focus on both the big picture and the intimate details. PS: If you immerse yourself in the natural world and seek out sensory-rich experiences, I bet you will inspire a smart solution to an achy dilemma.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio-born Sabina Spielrein (1885-1942) was one of the earliest woman psychoanalysts. In the 21st century, she is increasingly recognized as a great thinker who got marginalized because of her feminist approach to psychology. Several of her big contributions were Scorpionic to the core: She observed how breakdown can lead to breakthrough, how most transformations require the death of an old form, and how dissolution often serves creation. These will be useful themes for you to ruminate about in the coming weeks. For best results, be your deep, true, Scorpio self.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the middle of his art career, Sagittarian painter Paul Klee (1879-1940) was drafted into the German army as a soldier in World War I. Rather than fighting on the front lines, he managed to get a job painting camouflage on military airplanes. This enabled him to conduct artistic explorations and experiments. The metal hulls became his canvases. I am predicting a comparable opportunity disguised as an obstacle for you, Sagittarius.

Just as the apparent constraint on Klee actually advanced his artistic development, you will discover luck in unexpected places.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else,” wrote poet Emily Dickinson. I often feel that truth. As much as I would love to devote 70+ hours a week to creative writing and making music, I am continually diverted by the endless surprises of the daily rhythm. One of these weeks, maybe I’ll be brave enough to simply give myself unconditionally to ordinary life’s startling flow and forget about trying to accomplish anything great. If you have ever felt a similar pull, Capricorn, the coming days will be prime time to indulge. There will be no karmic cost incurred.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): David Bowie was a brilliant musical composer and performer. His artistry extended to how he crafted his persona. He was constantly revising and reshaping his identity, his appearance, and his style.

The Ziggy Stardust character he portrayed on stage, for example, had little in common with his later phase as the Thin White Duke. “I’ve always collected personalities,” he quipped. If you have ever felt an inclination to experiment with your image and identity, Aquarius, the coming weeks will be an excellent time. Shape-shifting could be fun and productive. Transforming your outer style may generate interesting inner growth. What would be interesting ways to play with your self-expression?

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): The Voynich manuscript is a famous text written in an unfamiliar script filled with bizarre illustrations. Carbon-dated to the early 15th century, it has resisted all attempts at deciphering its content. Even artificial intelligence has not penetrated its meaning. I propose we make this enigmatic document an iconic metaphor for your life in the coming weeks. It will symbolize the power you can generate by celebrating and honoring mystery. It will affirm the fact that you don’t necessarily require logical explanations, but can instead appreciate the beauty of the unknown. Your natural comfort with ambiguity will be a potent asset, enabling you to work effectively with situations others find too uncertain.

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CAMPUS DINING Manages and reports on income and expenses for Campus Dining’s Retail Operations. Reviews and verifies reconciliation of expense ledgers and ensures that expenses are properly identified, classified, and balanced to the monthly P&L statement. Reports on operational statistics and creates projections on historical data, current demographics, and planned capital expenditures. Provides liaison leadership to departmental units as well as to UCen Accounting and ARIT departments with recommendations and analysis in the areas of labor, accounting, purchasing, and technical equipment. Works closely with Campus Dining’s Retail managers/asst. directors (9) to assist in budget development, recommends cost cutting strategies, provides data on sales history per day or month, assists managers with measuring labor vs. sales per hour to attain or exceed budgeted goals.

Researches technical equipment (hardware/software, printers, POS) and makes decisions on selection and purchasing. Oversees 30 computerized and 4 non‑computerized registers and administers 4 different operating platforms. Knowledgeable on each system’s hardware and software and is able to troubleshoot when problems occur. Works with a high level of proficiency in Excel, CBORD menu, inventory; and all other software utilized by Campus Dining Retail Operations. Trains employees in the use of all software and hardware.

Performs analysis on bids for all food, non‑food, and leased tenant operations that are part of an RFQ or RFP process. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 3‑5 years of experience in a finance/accounting/ retail role. Advanced proficiency in Excel, foodservice menu software, and inventory. Able to perform analysis on bids for all food and non‑food. Strong

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Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to connect and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels. Equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Work hours/ days may vary. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Budgeted/ Hiring Salary Range: $69,500 ‑$80,000/ yr. Posting Salary Range: $69,500 ‑$85,000/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Builds and supports a positive professional community and fosters an inclusive learning environment.

Serves on committees supporting and representing the Bren School. Develops academic policies/procedures and ensures compliance with UCSB policies.

Collaborates with other departments, institutes, centers, and universities to enhance educational and research opportunities for Bren students.

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Plans and manages school and program budgets in collaboration with Business Officer, and prepares/presents annual budget reports. Reviews/ approves financial transactions on behalf of deans. Provides leadership regarding public relations and promotes the school through outreach and events. Supervises Academic Programs, Admissions and Student Affairs, Academic Personnel, Events, Communications and Marketing, and Academic Coordinators. Works independently with general direction from the deans. Reqs: PhD degree or equivalent combination of education and prior experience. 5+ years of financial management experience.

Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. May be called upon to work occasional nights or weekends.

The budgeted salary range is $104,900 to $151,900/yr. The full range is $104,900 to $198,900/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 77809

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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR STUDENT PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND SERVICES

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS The Associate Director for Student Programs, Events and Services is responsible for the direction, organization, and implementation of several main program areas within Associated Students including supervision of staff and programming resources. Advises and mentors students and staff in programmatic areas including Program Board and Committees and Commissions in Associated Students needing mentoring in the production of events Assesses training needs and develops curriculum and training modules to ensure that students engaged in the co‑curricular activities as either student employees or leaders are provided with learning opportunities that enhance their education experience at UCSB. Primary advising responsibility with Program Board for the Associated Students Department involves overseeing the development, operation, presentation, and/or supervision of all AS Program Board student related multi‑function programs and events including full programmatic responsibility for complex campus‑wide activities. Secondary and tertiary advising responsibility for entities as needed particularly AS funded groups on event planning and execution of campus wide events. Determines long‑range planning, purchasing, expenditure control and equipment security within programming areas.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to advising AS funded groups on event planning, budget control, policy development, long‑range program development, planning, promotion and implementation of programs and events, and interpreting University and AS policies and procedures. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training; 1‑3 yrs Experience in campus activities; 1‑3 yrs Experience in professional event management; Advanced ability to develop original ideas to solve problems; Advanced abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills; Advanced skills in all aspects of event planning and production including working with contracted Artists and Agents; Experience and/or education in developing and fulfilling legally responsible agreements/contracts and/or MOUs; Excellent organizational, analytical and problem solving skills to independently coordinate all details of a musical and university events/projects ensuring that all deadlines are met.

Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. The position requires the utilization of advanced advising, communication and problem‑solving skills in fulfilling the assigned tasks.

Must be willing to accommodate an irregular work schedule‑‑evening and weekend hours required. Must tolerate loud noise levels and working with the public in crowd control situations. Often operates under time pressures and in a stressful environment. Excellent verbal and written skills as well as the ability to interpret and analyze technical (entertainment) contracts required. This position requires patience, the ability to plan, organize and direct students and staff, a high energy level, and the mental capacity to focus on multiple issues and

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Provides management support to the Chair of the Department of Bioengineering in the College of Engineering. Responsible for long‑range planning, coordination, organizing, staffing, and supervising all staff including the following areas: financial, contract & grant administration, academic and staff personnel administration, academic programs, student affairs, communications, and space management. Develops internal systems and procedures for the operations for the new and rapidly growing department. Actively participates in proposal writing for new academic initiatives and their submission & review, and is responsible for the implementation & coordination of any new approved academic degree programs. Independently exercises discretionary powers to solve managerial and/or programmatic issues. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. 4‑6 years of experience in Financial Management and Forecasting. 4‑6 years of experience with online payroll/personnel system; online timekeeping system; and online financial management system. Notes: Occasional alternate hours for special events. Satisfactory conviction history background check The budgeted salary range is $100,000 to $110,000/yr. The full salary range is $77,000 to $139,200/yr.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 78055.

DIRECTOR OF DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICAL SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS provides leadership and management for Furniture Services, Surplus Sales, Mail Services, Central Receiving, and Materiel & Logistics for the Residential Operations department that is responsible for physical plant administration of the HDAE portfolio encompassing 4.4 million gross square feet of facilities and a residential

program that houses over 10,000 students. The Director of DLS serves as an administrative operations and senior professional that completes job duties in a manner that demonstrates a high degree of autonomy, commitment, and leadership that is focused on developing an efficient and effective cross functional team. The Director is the campus administrator responsible for core state funded essential services— Furniture Services, Surplus Sales, Mail Services— as well as materiel management, receiving, and logistics functions for the physical plant administration of auxiliary funded buildings and grounds across HDAE. For Furniture Services and Surplus Sales, this includes setting priorities and establishing workflows for managers, leads, and represented front‑line staff to provide recharge services to all campus divisions and departments for the disposition of excess materiel, surplus or sale of property and inventorial equipment, as well as the execution of furniture installations, moving services, and setup/takedown logistics for University events. This unit is provides essential services for a variety of campus‑wide constituents and events including Move‑In, Convocation, Parents & Family Weekend, Open House, Staff Appreciation, Commencement, Summer Conferences, and various other luncheons, receptions, and departmental events to achieve program objectives and to promote ongoing relationship building between students, staff, faculty, alumni and donors. For Mail Services, the Director oversees multiple locations responsible for both incoming and outgoing mail for the entire campus, ensuring that assigned employees accurately collect, sort, and distribute campus mail and package materials in accordance with U.S. Postal Service regulations and procedures.

Ensures that managers, leads, and represented staff are trained and held accountable to follow postage metering operation procedures, including fiscal oversight of the postage recharge process for campus departments. For

the Materiel & Logistics support of Residential Operations, the Director provides leadership on streamlining procurement procedures, centralizing receiving, warehousing, and inventory, as well as supporting all logistics needs for HDAE physical plant operations including serving as the Mission Continuity Lead for the department and representing the department in monthly Emergency Operations Center planning exercises. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree and/ or equivalent training and progressively responsible experience. 8+ years leadership/professional management experience, preferably in a college or university setting with frontline staff responsible for purchasing, shipping, receiving, storeroom equipment management, event planning, logistics, physical plant operation or similar hands‑on work. Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, critical thinking, and an ability to influence and motivate all levels of staff. Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead an organization.

Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues, identify multiple options for resolution, and direct work functions to remedy in an efficient and effective manner. Broad knowledge of the organization’s processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on financial management, strategic planning, and personnel management under labor contract(s) and personnel policy. Proven ability to work independently, initiating innovative new programs, unit growth, development and change, and to deal with high pressure and emergency situations. Excellent decision‑making and cost‑benefit analysis skills; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, perform operational assessments, and establish metrics for the department and employee goals.

Strong skills in customer service; ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and partners.

Demonstrated interpersonal and cultural competence skills to effectively communicate with and support a

wide variety of people of diverse backgrounds, including understanding and respect for cultural, ethnic and individual differences across the campus community. 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. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Budgeted/ Hiring Salary Range: $140,000 to $161,000/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Open until filled.

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DIRECTOR OF PROJECTS AND MAINTENANCE

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EMPLOYMENT (CONT.) complexes, staff housing, and various University owned buildings inclusive of the University Center, Events Center, parking facilities, retail operations, conference centers, administrative offices, and hospitality facilities such as The Club & Guest House, West Cottages, and the Physics Residence. The Director of Projects & Maintenance develops and implements the 10‑Year Capital Plan for HDAE, prioritizing capital and deferred maintenance needs based on risk to life safety, code compliance, as well as data driven work order records from WebTMA as the campus wide computerized maintenance management software.

The Director works directly with the Campus Architect, Campus Building Official, and Campus Planning & Design on serving as the primary point of contact for the planning, programming, design development, construction and commissioning of all capital projects for HDAE. The Director provides leadership and supervision of 8 direct reports, and provides leadership through subordinate managers to a talented maintenance team of over 42 skilled trade professionals responsible for repairs of infrastructure, building systems, equipment and fixtures across 197+ buildings. The Director establishes a strategic vision for operational management, long‑range planning, organization and prioritization, coordination, oversight, and quality sustainable execution of multiple facilities’ project and maintenance activities. The Director oversees the establishment of work plans, delegates projects, and manages engineering studies that proactively assess deferred maintenance risks and identify strategies to repair or renovate to preserve the operational integrity of HDAE physical plant assets. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and/or equivalent training in higher education physical plant administration, facility management, architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field. 8+ years experience in progressively challenging functional leadership roles, preferably in a college or university setting, managing a team of architecture, engineering, or construction project management professionals and/or maintenance and physical plant administrators with varied backgrounds and capabilities working toward measurable success.

Notes: UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act. 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. Pay Rate/Range: $156,520 to $180,000/year. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu Job #78014

FINANCIAL ASSISTANT

PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Processes all financial transactions for Professional and Continuing Education including accounts receivable, and serves as a backup for accounts payable transactions. Generates invoices, track and record payments, make deposits, performs monthly reviews and reconciliation of ledgers, and ensures compliance with University, Federal, and State accounting policies and procedures on all transactions. Reqs: High school diploma or GED. 1‑3 years of administrative work experience.

Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The budgeted hourly range is $28.44 ‑ $29.07/hr. The full hourly range is $28.44 ‑ $40.76/hr.

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MEDIA CENTER SPECIALIST

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS Under the direction of the Associate Director of Technology and Strategic Communication, the Media Center Specialist is responsible for developing and coordinating student services provided by the A.S. Media Center. The Media Center Specialist is responsible for collecting, compiling, and writing information for various workshops, social media, and other various forms of written communication, as well as providing oversight and facilities management of the Annex space and acting as the backup for the Pardall Center space. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training; 1‑3 yrs Experience with MS Office Suite, Google Suite or equivalent; 1‑3 yrs Experience with attention to detail, responsiveness, and decision‑making. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check.

The budgeted salary range is $30.22/ hr. ‑ $31.65/hr. The full salary range is $25.77‑$43.58/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 #77980

MEDICAL ASSISTANT‑ EMT/CNA

STUDENT HEALTH The medical assistant provides medical and administrative support to the physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurses, and licensed vocational nurses. Will assist, perform or provide limited support for the following: exams, procedures, taking vitals, perform point‑of‑care lab testing, checking in/out patients, filling out necessary paperwork, taking phone/electronic messages and following directives from the clinicians.

The medical assistant will also act as a medical chaperone. Will perform autoclave and laundry duties, and run errands as needed. Reqs: High School diploma or equivalent. Current CPR certification/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Licenses/Certifications: Certification with one of the following agencies: Master’s American Association of Medical Assistants (AMA) American Medical Technologists (AMT) California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CCBMA) Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Note: Applicants without a proper certification will not be considered. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse and Adult Dependent Abuse. Student Health requires that clinical staff must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before the start date. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season.

Per California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 5199 Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard requires; upon hire and annually thereafter Tuberculosis (TB) screening for all employees. The method of testing is determined by past medical history and any current symptoms. Per Cal/OSHA regulations and UCSB Campus Policy, all UCSB personnel who use respiratory protection equipment shall be included in the UCSB Respiratory Protection Program and required to

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Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Work hours may include Thursday evenings from 10am‑7pm. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $25.43/hr ‑ $30.39/hr. Full Hourly Range: $25.43/hr ‑ $31.60/hr.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #70317

PARKING SYSTEMS ANALYST

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SERVICES Manages parking software and equipment, including parking meters and on‑street and off‑street parking systems. Applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action in support of programming, the configuration and the hardware for the parking systems.

Plans and implements hardware and software upgrades. Works directly with system vendors and manufacturer representatives on warranties and parts exchanges. Maintains departmental security access and key issuance. Works with HDAE Residential Operations and Facilities Management Small Projects units, Communications Services & the Network Operations Center as well as outside vendors in completing various parking related projects. Ensures security and inventory of tools and equipment. Applies professional business/technical support concepts to resolve hardware and software issues as they relate to the automated parking systems where analysis of the situation or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Within defined procedures and practices recommends an appropriate action. Reqs: 4‑6 years of hardware and software systems experience, as well as secure data and revenue systems or equivalent education. Ability to perform technical tasks associated with installation, maintenance and repair of field based hardware (and related software packages) permit dispensers, EMV credit card readers and communication systems both wired and wireless including an informational/ emergency AM radio station. Experience in maintaining private and public networks functionality and security.

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. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/Range: $29.50 to $39.22/hour. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu Job #78029

SR. CUSTODIAN

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS 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

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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. 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. Pay Rate/Range: $22.66 ‑ $24.51/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 #77886

STUDENT AFFAIRS COORDINATOR CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT

Provides academic and instructional support for all undergraduate, graduate and doctoral emphasis program services within the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Provides administrative support, including, but not limited to: planning department events, graduate recruitment, and other outreach activities; quarterly course coordination, course evaluation coordinating and processing, process BARC course fees; manages department articulation process, and ordering program and instructor supplies.

Assists the undergraduate and graduate advisers with advising enrolled and prospective students on all aspects of their academic experience. Solely responsible for the administration of the departmental Disabled Students Program, which requires substantive knowledge of University, College, and departmental policies and procedures and the ability to interpret from various academic and administrative offices.

Assists with preparation of digital and print materials, uses social media platforms to connect with students, alumni and community members to promote the department and its programs, and department website maintenance. Works collaboratively and in coordination with the Undergraduate and Graduate Advisers, Student Affairs Manager, Department Chair and Business Officer in a team environment to complete administrative tasks related to graduate and undergraduate matters in the department. Reqs: Familiarity with Academic Advising or Peer Mentoring.

Bachelor’s Degree in related area or equivalent experience and/or training.

Notes: Some evening and or weekend hours will be required for special annual events. Satisfactory conviction history background check The budgeted hourly range is $27.65 to $31.00/hr. The full hourly range is $25.77 to $43.58/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Open until filled.

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 78058

ADMINISTER OF ESTATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SUSAN KURTZ No.: 25PR00172 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: SUSAN KURTZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: STEVEN K. RIDGEWAY in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

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

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 5/29/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121. ANACAPA DIVISION. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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Executive Officer 04/16/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Scott G. Soulages & Braden R. Leck of Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, LLP, 427 E. Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑963‑9721 Published: Apr 24. May 1, 8 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALBERT DACOSTA SOCHIN AKA ALBERT D. SOCHIN CASE NO. 24PR00702 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ALBERT DACOSTA SOCHIN AKA ALBERT D. SOCHIN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ERIK SOCHIN AND JEREMY SOCHIN in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ERIK SOCHIN 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: 05/29/25 at 9:00AM in Dept. SB 5 located at 1100 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93121 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner JENNIFER N. SAWDAY ‑ SBN 228320, BRIAN J. RAMSEY ‑ SBN 265684, TREDWAY, LUMSDAINE & DOYLE, LLP 3900 KILROY AIRPORT WAY, SUITE 240 LONG BEACH CA 90806

Telephone (562) 923‑0971 BSC 226727 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/25 CNS‑3916118# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CAROLE J. MENNIE No.: 25PR00071 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: CAROLE MENNIE, CAROLE PATTON MENNIE, CAROLE JOAN WALLING, CAROLE PATTON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: RAISSA PATTON in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

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

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/22/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. pst Dept: PROBATE Room: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93101. PROBATE IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 4/15/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Raissa Patton;1526 Curran Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026; 323‑791‑2929 Published: Apr 24. May 1, 8 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LAURENCE K. BROWN No.: 25PR00149 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: LAURENCE K. BROWN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: GREGORY L. BROWN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

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

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

THE PETITION requests authority

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LEGALS (CONT.) to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/15/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93101. ANACAPA DIVISION. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 3/27/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Stephen N. Yungling, Esq.; Mullen & Henzell, L.L.P.; 112 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑966‑1501 Published: Apr 24. May 1, 8 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN JOSEPH MIOZZI No.: 25PR00174 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: JOHN JOSEPH MIOZZI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: RYAN MCINTYRE in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): 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: 05/29/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93101. SANTA BARBARA‑ANACAPA DIVISION. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 4/8/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Miles T. Goldrick, Esq.; Law Office of Miles T. Goldrick, 125 East Victoria Street, Suite F, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑963‑7400 Published: May 8, 15, 22 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PETER C. STEARNS No.: 25PR00224 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: PETER C. STEARNS; PETER CUDAHY STEARNS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: CORDELIA P. STEARNS in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): CORDELIA P. STEARNS and City National Bank, N.A be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/03/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93101. ANACAPA DIVISION. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 4/30/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney

for Petitioner: Brett W. Piersma, Esq.; Mullen & Henzell, L.L.P.; 112 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑966‑1501 Published: May 8, 15, 22 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JERRY HERBERT ADAMS Case No. 25PR00207 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JERRY HERBERT ADAMS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Holly Adams in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Holly Adams 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 on June 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. SB 5 located at 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

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

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for petitioner: B JOLENE LEWIS ESQ SBN 239100 BOTTI & MORISON ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS LTD 199 FIGUEROA ST STE 200 VENTURA CA 93001 CN116509 ADAMS May 8,15,22, 2025

FBN ABANDONMENT STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF

USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: S.B. WINERY, SANTA BARBARA WINERY TASTING ROOM, SANTA BARBARA WINERY SANTA ROSA RD., SANTA BARBARA WINERY CITY TASTING ROOM: 114 E. Haley St. #M Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 1/27/2025 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2025‑0000239. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: S.B. Winery (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 Jan 1, 1962 Signed by: SARA DEINHARD/EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 4/17/25, FBN 2025‑0001009 E49. 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 24. May 1, 8, 15 2025.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: ASTONISHING TILE AND STONE CARE: 21 West Micheltorena Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 8/10/2022 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2022‑0001988. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Alexander Home Services, Inc. (same address) The business was conducted by an A Corporation.

Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 9, 2022 Signed by: GREGORY ALEXANDER/PRESIDENT Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 4/02/25, FBN 2025‑0000861, 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 24. May 1, 8, 15 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SALT BOUTIQUE: 1 West Cannon Perdido St, A Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Grace J Pauletto (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 6, 2025.

Filed by: GRACE PAULETTO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 9, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)

by E24. FBN Number: 2025‑0000942.

Published: Apr 24. May 1, 8, 15 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: PMG EXECUTIVE GROUP, PMG SERVICE GROUP, PPI ASSOCIATES, PIVOTAL EXECUTIVE GROUP, PIVOTAL MARKETING GROUP: 3201 Airpark Dr Ste 201 Santa Maria, CA 93455; Pivotal Perspectives 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 9, 2025.

Filed by: BEIJAH FOISIA/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 10, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)

by E24. FBN Number: 2025‑0000952.

Published: Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WILD HEARTS RANCH: 1301 McMurray Rd Buellton, CA 93427; Christina M Ciaccio (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 1, 2025. Filed by: CHRISTINA MARIE CIACCIO/OWNER with the

County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 25, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)

by E55. FBN Number: 2025‑0000795.

Published: Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANGER, HANLEY, SANGER & AVILA, LLP: 222 East Carrillo Street, Suite 300 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Sanger Law Firm, P.C. (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: ROBERT M. SANGER/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 27, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)

by E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0000826.

Published: Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OPHORA WATER TECHNOLOGIES: 1030 Cindy Lane Carpinteria, CA 93013; Perfect Water Worldwide LLC 1482 East Valley Rd Suite 653 Santa Barbara, CA 93108 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 1, 2010. Filed by: KEN GUOIN/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 13, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)

by E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0000670.

Published: Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SB COUNTY VOAD: 1111 Chapala, Ste 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Foundation (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: JAQUELINE CARRERA/ PRESIDENT & CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 9, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0000934.

Published: Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2025‑0000829 The following person(s) is doing business as: 5213 PRINTS, 1405 SALINAS PL SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of SANTA BARBARA. VARGAS5213 LLC, 1405 SALINAS PL SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103; CA This business is conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MAR 13, 2025 /s/ JULIO VARGAS, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/27/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/25 CNS‑3914714# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JRIOS AUTOMOTIVE: 5940 Matthews St Goleta, CA 93117; Justin Rios (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: JUSTIN RIOS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 13, 2025.

This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0000692. Published:

Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLAKEMORE BOOKKEEPING: 1515 Alta Vista Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Jason L. Blakemore (same address) Anita H Blakemore (same address) This business is conducted by A Married Couple Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 4, 2025. Filed by: JASON L BLAKEMORE/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 8, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0000927.

Published: Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ROTARY ENGINEERING: 6522 Camino Venturoso Goleta, CA 93117; Brandon H Droese (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 6, 2020. Filed by: BRANDON DROESE/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 27, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)

by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000821.

Published: Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA SOUNDPROOFING: 106 Santa Falicia Dr. Goleta, CA 93117; Property Solutions Etc. 4080 Royal Ave. Eugene, OR 97402 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: PHIL ALLEN/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 5, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000599.

Published: Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GENERATION FARADAY: 118 East Ortega Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Merakai LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 01, 2024.

Filed by: RYAN JUDY/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 3, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)

by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000877.

Published: Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: THERAPY DOGS OF AMERICA: 4844 El Carro Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93013; Therapy Dogs of America PO Box 3534 Santa Barbara, CA 93130 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 01, 1997. Filed by: CAREY BRADSHAW/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 8, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)

by E24. FBN Number: 2025‑0000929.

Published: Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: REDEEMER BIBLE CHURCH OF SANTA BARBARA: 736 W. Islay Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Calvary Baptist Church of Santa Barbara (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 21, 1955. Filed by: ARVINE DUVAL/

CHAIRMAN with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 8, 2025.

This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E24. FBN Number: 2025‑0000918. Published: Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MAT & MO WINE CO, M&M WINE CO: 90 Easy Buellton, CA 93427; M&M Beer & Wine Distribution & Fulfillment, Inc (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 25, 2025. Filed by: MATHEW CURTO/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 25, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)

by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000804.

Published: Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MARAMI VINEYARDS: 1251 W Laurel Ave, Unit 32‑37 Lompoc, CA 93436; Marami Vineyards LLC 1187 Coast Village Rd Ste 809 Santa Barbara, CA 93108 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 16, 2024.

Filed by: AMIE GODFREY/MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 9, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)

by E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0000787.

Published: Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE SANGER FAMILY OF WINES, MARIANELLO, CONSILIENCE, CONSILIENCE WINE, CONSILIENCE WINERY, CONSILIENCE WINES, MARIANELLO WINE, MARIANELLO WIERY, MARIANELLOW WINES, SANGER VINEYARD, SANGER VINEYARDS, SANGER OLIVE FARM, SANGER OLIVE FARM & VINEYARDS, SANGER FAMILY, SANGER FAMILY WINERY, SANGER FAMILY WINES, TRE ANELLI, TRE ANELLI WINE, TRE ANELLI WINERY: 1584 Mission Drive Solvang, CA 93463; SFW LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 18, 2018.

Filed by: BRETT ESCALERA/MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 10, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0000947.

Published: Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COLLECTIVE: 1130 Arbolado Road Santa Barbara, CA 93103; James B Sterne (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 11, 2025.

Filed by: JAMES B STERNE/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 10, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E24. FBN Number: 2025‑0000956.

Published: Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HERMOSA VISTA LANDSCAPING: 4280 Calle Real Spc 17 Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Noe Cervantes Mendoza (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 10, 2025. Filed by: NOE CERVANTES MENDOZA/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 14, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2025‑0000896 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Existential Studio, 107 Willowbrook Ct, Vandenberg, CA 93437 County of SANTA BARBARA Jo‑An Rivera Galaang Fralick, 107 Willowbrook Ct, Vandenberg, CA 93437 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Jo‑An Rivera Galaang Fralick This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 04/04/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/25 CNS‑3907469# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2025‑0000830 The following person(s) is doing business as: MONTECITO HOME FINANCE, 661 CIRCLE DR SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108, County of SANTA BARBARA. JEFFREY BOCHISLER, 661 CIRCLE DR SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE /s/ JEFFREY BOCHSLER, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/27/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/25 CNS‑3913539# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: INEZ OLIVE OIL: 2030 Edison Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Erah of Inez LLC 16509 Saticoy, Van Nuys, CA 91406 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 1, 2024. Filed by: STEPHEN ZIMMERMAN/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 15, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0000981.

Published: Apr 24. May 1, 8, 15 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EXECUTIVE TREE SERVICE: 4573 Carpinteria Avenue, Apt. 15 Carpinteria, CA 93013; Gabino Nova Ramirez (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: GABINO NOVA RAMIREZ with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 8, 2025.

This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E24. FBN Number: 2025‑0000919. Published: Apr 24. May 1, 8, 15 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RIVIERA BRAND MEDIA: 3043 Paseo Del Descanso Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Riviera Brand Imaging, 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 30, 2024.

Filed by: BRIAN WINCKLER/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 14, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION, UFFIZI ORDER, SB ACT, ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION, ACT: 621 Chapala St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Advancing Collective Transformation PO Box 217 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: RICH SANDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 15, 2025.

This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0000986. Published: Apr 24. May 1, 8, 15 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EL PAYASITO PARTY SUPPLIES: 306 E Haley St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Oscar Ardian (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: OSCAR ARDIAN/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 16, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E72. FBN Number: 2025‑0000995. Published: Apr 24. May 1, 8, 15 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OBSIDIAN FARMS‑BY BOB’S WELL BREAD: 2449 Baseline Ave. Ste 1 Solvang, CA 93463; Bob’s Well Bread 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 11, 2025. Filed by: ROBERT OSWAKS/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 14, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0000966.

Published: Apr 24. May 1, 8, 15 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STARRY SKY COFFEE COMPANY: 800 S. College Drive, Building G Santa Maria, CA 93454; Steven P Funkhouser PO Box 6793 Santa Maria, CA 93456 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 14, 2009. Filed by: STEVEN FUNKHOUSER/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 24, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000784.

Published: Apr 24. May 1, 8, 15 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COMMUNITY SYSTEMS CONSULTING: 209 Calle Palo Colorado Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Maria Chesley (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 16, 2025. Filed by: MARIA CHESLEY/ MANAGING CONSULTANT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 17, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001017.

Published: Apr 24. May 1, 8, 15 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHIFT YOUR REALITY: 1062 Miramonte Dr 9 Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Julia Freedman (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 8, 2025. Filed by: JULIA FREEDMAN/INDIVIDUAL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 9, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E24. FBN Number: 2025‑0000941.

Published: Apr 24. May 1, 8, 15 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: INDIE BEAUTY COLLECTIVE: 11 W. De La Guerra Street Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Tracy L Hanson (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 27, 2025.

Filed by: TRACY HANSON/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 3, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000879.

Published: Apr 24. May 1, 8, 15 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WINE TASTING DD: 719 s. Lincoln St, Apt D Santa Barbara, CA 93458; Christopher M Simon (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 17, 2025.

Filed by: CHRISTOPHER SIMON with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 21, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001038.

Published: Apr 24. May 1, 8, 15 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHERWOOD INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING GROUP: 5667 Cielo Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93117; Morris Sherwood (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 29, 2010. Filed by: MORRIS SHERWOOD/CONSULTANT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 16, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001005.

Published: Apr 24. May 1, 8, 15 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GRANDE MANAGEMENT: 237 Barrington Place Lompoc, CA 93436; Grande Management (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 26, 2025. Filed by: ALFREDO LOPEZ/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 28, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E72. FBN Number: 2025‑0001088.

Published: May 1, 8, 15, 22 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: FORESEEABLES: 816 Veronica Springs Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Garrett C Cuffel PO Box 30531 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 15, 2025. Filed by: GARRETT CUFFEL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 14, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SB ROOT PROTECTOR: 816 N Milpas Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Iban Rosas Silva (same address) Lorena Flores Hernandez (same address) This business is conducted by A General Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: LORENA FLORES HERNANDEZ/GENERAL PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 25, 2025. This statement

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by E49. FBN Number: 2025‑0001071.

Published: May 1, 8, 15, 22 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BURNING STONE TILE & SUPPLIES, BURNING STONE TILE INC: 816 N Milpas Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Burning Stone Construction, 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: LORENA FLORES HERNANDEZ/SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 25, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2025‑0001070.

Published: May 1, 8, 15, 22 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY: 3740 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Ferris Dental PC (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 30, 2020. Filed by: MICHELLE RESTIVO/COO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 03, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0000882. Published: May 1, 8, 15, 22 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: BREATHE AND BLOOM YOGA SB: 18 W Calle Laureles Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Katelyn G Coo (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 27, 2025.

Filed by: KATELYN COO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 03, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000878.

Published: May 1, 8, 15, 22 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GSS ELECTRICAL: 2430 Pine Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Gambino Specialty Services 1375 E Grand Ave 103 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 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 17, 2025. Filed by: MICHAEL GAMBINO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 21, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001037.

Published: May 1, 8, 15, 22 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TUBIECLEAR, TUBIECLEAR EAR DRYING SYSTEM: 629 S C St Lompoc, CA 93436; Tubie, Inc (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 9, 2025. Filed by: JACQUE TANNER/VICE PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 17, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001013.

Published: May 1, 8, 15, 22 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ROBELLA’S CANDLES AND SHINE: 909 Barcelona Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Rocio Cruz (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: ROCIO CRUZ BEDOLLA/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara

County on Apr 21, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E72. FBN Number: 2025‑0001032.

Published: May 1, 8, 15, 22 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GRASSROOT: 330 E. Anapamu St 1/2 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Alisa Bilyk 464 Serpa Way Folsom, CA 95630 (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 23, 2025. Filed by: ALISA YK/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 4, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0000892.

Published: May 1, 8, 15, 22 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHOSEN: 1035 E. Yanonali Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Colema & Spouse LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 01, 2025.

Filed by: ARIELLA COLEMAN/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 8, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E24. FBN Number: 2025‑0000915.

Published: May 1, 8, 15, 22 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GRAVE HONOR: 217 w aNAPAMU sT uNIT 4 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Michael C O’Boyle (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: MICHAEL O’BOYLE/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 22, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E72. FBN Number: 2025‑0001040.

Published: May 1, 8, 15, 22 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SAN MARCOS PASS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: 271 Rosario Park Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Wildland Resients Association PO Box 1289 Goleta, CA 93116 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 01, 1982. Filed by: INA J. BRITTAIN/ SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 22, 2025.

This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E72. FBN Number: 2025‑0001039. Published: May 1, 8, 15, 22 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2025‑0000909 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. SOMERBELLA, 5069 PRESQULE DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455 County of SANTA BARBARA Yacubelli LLC, 606 Alamo Pintado Rd Suite 3163, Solvang, CA 93463 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 1/26/2025.

Yacubelli LLC S/ JACOB VIENINGS, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 04/07/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/25 CNS‑3890815# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE UPS STORE 0023: 27 W Anapamu Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Alankaar Inc. (same

address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 15, 2024. Filed by: JAGJIT DHALIWAL/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 07, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E28. FBN Number: 2025‑0000902.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2025‑0000899 The following person(s) is doing business as: LIA STORES, 7628 CARMEL BEACH CIR GOLETA, CA 93117, County of SANTA BARBARA. KELLY JEAN LEMAR, 7628 CARMEL BEACH CIR GOLETA, CA 93117 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MAR 01, 2025 /s/ KELLY JEAN LEMAR, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 04/04/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/25 CNS‑3922560# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MISSION READY MIX: 710 South Fairview Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93117; Lynch Ready Mix Concrete Co. 11011 Azahar St Suite 4 Ventura, CA 93004 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 09, 1982. Filed by: ASHLEY GREEN/CONTROLLER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 29, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HERITAGE HOSPICE: 5123 W Sunset Blvd, Suite 206 Los Angeles, CA 90027; E2 Hospice, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 01, 2025.

Filed by: JASON BLISS/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 28, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0001092.

Published: May 8, 15, 22, 29 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ISLE OF FILM PHOTOGRAPHY: 1821 Cleveland Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Jack Krull (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: JACK KRULL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 28, 2025.

This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001082. Published: May 8, 15, 22, 29 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: TRUE ELECTRIC INC: 705 Central Avenue, Unit 16 Buellton, CA 93427; True Electric 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: ANTHONY CALLES IV/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Apr 30, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001103.

Published: May 8, 15, 22, 29 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2025‑0001024 The following person(s) is doing business as: THE GOLD TOUCH, 4764 CARPINTERIA AVE CARPINTERIA, CA 93013, County of SANTA BARBARA. ANNAMARIE GONZALES, 4764 CARPINTERIA AVE CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE /s/ ANNAMARIE GONZALES, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 04/21/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/25 CNS‑3916422# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: TOPA STUDIO: 524 Casitas Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93103; David C Dressler (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 02, 2025. Filed by: DAVID DRESSLER/FOUNDER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 5, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001139.

Published: May 8, 15, 22, 29 2025.

INVITATION FOR BIDS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that bids will be received by RSH Construction, Inc. via email (merinda@rshconstructioninc. com or kenton@rshconstructioninc. com) or via fax (805‑466‑6294) no later than: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00 am for the SBUSD Food Services Freezer & Kitchen MODs Project (“Project”).

A non‑mandatory job walk will be conducted on Friday, May 9, 2025 beginning at 9:00 am. The job walk will visit 3 school sites and is expected to take approximately 2 hours. The first site will be Dos Pueblos High School. Meet at the front of the school by the flagpole, 7266 Alameda Ave, Goleta, CA 93117 Plans and Specs may be requested via email from merinda@ rshconstructioninc.com The project description is as follows: New freezers, coolers and kitchen modernization at 3 campuses.

As a condition of bidding as a first‑tier mechanical, electrical and plumbing subcontractor on this project, and in accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code section 20111.5 and 20111.6 and Education Code Section 17406, all MEP subcontractors must be prequalified with Santa Barbara Unified School District.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773 and 1773.2 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the District has obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of workman needed to execute the contract. It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the contract is awarded, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workmen employed by them in the execution of the contract, and to comply with the prevailing wage requirements set forth in the Labor Code.

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LEGALS (CONT.) 1771.1 of the Labor Code of the State of California, a contractor shall not be qualified to bid or engage in the performance of any contract for this project unless; (1) currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5; or (2) expressly is authorized to submit a bid by Section 1771.1 and provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

Pursuant to provisions to Education Code 17407.5 and Public Contract Code 2600‑2602, this project is subject to Skilled and Trained Workforce compliance.

This project is subject to the compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

Published: May 8, 15 2025.

LIEN SALE EXTRA SPACE STORAGE, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 10 S. Kellogg, Goleta, CA 93117. May 20, 2025, at 3:30pm.

Eric Mesa Jessica Adamson Fredi Rene Chavez Ceja Marissa Garcia Scott Falter Michael Gonzalez Anna Calderon The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.

Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on May 16, 2025, the personal property in the below‑ listed units. The public sale of these items will begin at 08:00 AM and continue until all units are sold.

The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 75078, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 961‑8198 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 442 ‑ Garay, Matthew PUBLIC STORAGE # 25714, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 324‑6770 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 4012 ‑ Langford, Travis; 4226 ‑ Gonzales, Ralph; 5206 ‑ Rahimian, Fardad; 5212A ‑ Yasin, Samah; 6122 ‑ Brittain, Matthew W; A091 ‑ flores, Teresita; A185 ‑ Sanchez ‑ Desales, Leticia; A234 ‑ Rasay, Ahdarah Garcia Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid.

Payment must be in cash or credit card‑no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax‑ exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

(818) 244‑8080.

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NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:PERLA GUADALUPE ESTRADA CHAVARRIA CASE NUMBER: 25CV01872 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: PERLA GUADALUPE ESTRADA CHAVARRIA 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: PERLA GUADALUPE ESTRADA CHAVARRIA PROPOSED NAME: PERLA GUADALUPE RIVERA ESTRADA 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 June 6, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Anacapa Division A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated 04/10/2025, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published Apr 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:ARNULFO DIAZ CASE NUMBER: 25CV02131 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: ARNULFO DIAZ 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: ARNULFO DIAZ PROPOSED NAME: ARNULFO PULIDO DIAZ 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 June 13, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, CIVIL BRANCH A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated 04/18/2025, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published May 1, 8, 15, 22 2025.

AMENDED IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: FRANCES MARIE PRESTON CASE NUMBER: 25CV01961 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: FRANCES MARIE PRESTON 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: FRANCES MARIE PRESTON PROPOSED NAME: FRANCESCA MARIE PRESTON 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 28, 2025, 8:30 am, DEPT: SM 1, SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 312 East Cook Street, Building E. Santa Maria, CA 93454, COOK DIVISION A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated APRIL 26, 2025, JUDGE Patricia L. Kelly of the Superior Court. Published May 1, 8, 15, 22 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: ANTONIA HARDEN CASE NUMBER: 25CV02399 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: ANTONIA HARDEN 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: ANTONIA HARDEN AKA ANTONIA M. REYES PROPOSED NAME: ANTONIA MONIQUE REYES 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 June 23, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 5, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, ANACAPA DIVISION A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated 04/28/2025, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterne of the Superior Court. Published May 8, 15, 22, 29 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: MACHET CASE NUMBER: 25CV02485 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: MACHET 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: MACHET PROPOSED NAME: SUZANNE MACHET KLING 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 June 30, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 5, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 State Street, P.O. BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107, ANACAPA DIVISION A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated 04/28/2025, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterne of the Superior Court.

Published May 8, 15, 22, 29 2025.

PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE GOLETA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET The proposed 2025‑2026 budget for the Goleta Unon School District will be available for public inspection at the Goleta Union Elementary School District 401 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta, CA 93117 on Mary 23, 2025, during regular working hours.

The public hearing on said budget will be held on May 28, 2025, at 6:30PM at the Goleta Union Elementary School District 401 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta, CA 93117. The budget adoption meeting will be held on June 18, 2025, at the Goleta Union Elementary School District 401 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta, CA 93117.

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF COLLATERAL To: Jill Jacqueline Homer 2121 Via Visalia Santa Maria, Ca 93458 WT Capital Lender Services File# Account# 2518020801 From: WT Capital Lender Services, a California corporation 7522 North Colonial Avenue, Suite 111 Fresno, California 93711 Phone: 559‑228‑8393 Beneficiary: Community West Bank, fka Community West Bank, N.A. 445 Pine Avenue Goleta, Ca 93117 This communication is made in an attempt to collect upon a debt or judgment and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Community West Bank, fka Community West Bank, N.A hereinafter (“Community”) will sell your mobile home, truck camper or floating home which registered with the Department of Housing and Community Development under the Registration/Serial numbers CAHK01241715915389A and CAHK01241715915389B and Label/ Insignia numbers RAD616757 and RAD616758 and Decal No. LAS3609 located at 2121 Via Visalia, Santa Maria, Ca 93458 to the highest qualified bidder in public as follows: Date of Sale: 5/28/2025 Time: 1:00 PM Place: The north door of the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, Ca 93110 The sale is based on the mobile home’s Certificate of title and is for the mobile home only. The sale is not for the leasehold estate upon which the mobile home is presently located. Qualified bidders with an interest in the leasehold estate can contact the mobile home park/community in advance of the sale. Qualified bidders, other than Community West Bank, bid at the sale with notice that they are purchasing the mobile home only and may be subject to eviction by the mobile home park/community. Such sale is being made by reason of your default on 8/5/2024 under that certain Security Agreement, dated 3/1/2018, between you, as debtor, and Community West Bank, N.A., as secured party, and pursuant to the rights of the undersigned under said Security Agreement and Section 9610 et seq. of the California Commercial Code The sale will be made without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, at any time before the sale, you may redeem the collateral in accordance with Section 9623 of the California Uniform Commercial Code anytime before we sell it by paying the full amount you owe (not just the past due payments), including our expenses and fees incurred. Please be advised that if you notify my office within 30 days that all or a part of your obligation to Community West Bank is disputed, then I will mail to you written verification of the obligation and the amounts owed to Community West Bank. In addition, upon your request within 30 days of receipt of this letter, I will provide you with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor. You may request an accounting by calling WT Capital Lender Services at (559) 228‑ 8393. If I do not hear from you within 30 days, I will assume that your debt to Community West Bank is valid. The state Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act require that, except under

unusual circumstances, collectors may not contact you before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m. They may not harass you by using threats of violence or arrest or by using obscene language. Collectors may not use false or misleading statements or call you at work if they know or have reason to know that you may not receive personal calls at work.

For the most part, collectors may not tell another person, other than your attorney or spouse, about your debt. Collectors may contact another person to confirm your location or enforce a judgment. For more information about debt collection activities, you may contact the Federal Trade Commission at 1‑877‑ FTC‑HELP or www.ftc.gov . The account is due and owing the sum of $107,638.87 plus interest at the contract rate from 4/30/2025, plus any amounts necessary to reimburse WT Capital Lender Services for reasonable foreclosure fees and costs as well as any other sums to which Community West Bank, may be entitled to under the terms of your agreement. To learn the exact amount you must pay, call us at WT Capital Lender Services at (559) 228‑8393. If you want us to explain to you in writing how we have figured the amount that you owe us, you may call us at (559) 228‑8393.

Dated: April 25, 2025 W.T. CAPITAL LENDER SERVICES, A California corporation By: Nate Kucera, Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of Secured Creditor, Community West Bank (IFS# 39015 05/01/25, 05/08/25) NOTICE OF SEIZURE pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 11471/11488 and Notice of Intended Forfeiture pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11488.4 On or about July 17, 2024, through July 19, 2024, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office officers seized property for forfeiture pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 11470 et seq. in connection with controlled a substance violation that is listed in section 11470(f) of the Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $69,337.12. The seized property is described as follows: Property Location $701.00 U.S. Currency Located in the left front pocket (person) of ERIK AGUILERA $8,100.00 U.S. Currency Located in a safe in the bedroom of ERIK AGUILERA at 102 La Vista Grande, Santa Barbara CA 93103 [“La Vista Grande Property”] $51.00 U.S. Currency Located on a shelf in the bedroom closet of ERIK AGUILERA at the La Vista Grande Property. $20,000.00 U.S. Currency Located in the west bedroom closet of Claimant and Real Party in Interest AGUSTIN AGUILERA (DOB: 09/14/2001) (“AGUSTIN AGUILERA” or “AGUSTIN”) at 7465 Hollister Avenue, Apt. 136, Santa Barbara, CA 93117 [“Hollister Avenue Property”]. $20,000.00 U.S. Currency Located in the west bedroom closet of AGUSTIN AGUILERA at the Hollister Avenue Property. $1,543.00 U.S. Currency Located in the bathroom drawer of the Hollister Avenue Property occupied by AGUSTIN AGUILERA. $510.21 U.S. Currency (on or about 7/19/2024) Constructively seized via search warrant and status quo/seizure order from Bank of America Account No. ending in last four digits 0866 of ERIK AGUILERA. $3,721.98 U.S. Currency (on or about 7/19/2024) Constructively seized via search warrant and status quo/seizure order from Bank of America Account No. ending in last four digits 9680 of ERIK AGUILERA. $14,709.93 U.S. Currency and equity investments (on or about 7/19/2024) Constructively seized via search warrant and status quo/seizure order from Robinhood Brokerage Account No. ending in last four digits 5500 of ERIK AGUILERA. Pursuant to section 11488.4 of the Health and Safety Code, procedures to forfeit this property in

The Superior Court of California, County of Ventura are underway.

If someone has stating interest in this property, you must, within 30 days of the first publication of this Notice of Seizure, file a verified Claim Opposing Forfeiture MC‑200 in the Superior Court Clerk’s Office, room 210, located at 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, California. Case No. 2025CUAF041609 has been assigned to this case. You must also provide a verified copy of the Claim Opposing Forfeiture (MC‑ 200) to the District Attorney’s Office, 5720 Ralston Street, Suite 300, Ventura, California 93003, to the attention of Asset Forfeiture Unit. The failure to timely file a verified claim stating an interest in the property will result in the property being ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

5/8, 5/15, 5/22/25 CNS‑3919593# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

SUMMONS PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM AND ORDER TO GO TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT Notice to the person being sued: You are the defendant if your name is listed on page 2 of this form. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in 1 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 2 de la pagina 2 de este formulario.

La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que figura en 1 de pagina 2. Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del juicio indicada a continuacion. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si pierde el caso la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sucldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagar este reclamo.

Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prucba que nccesite para probar sucaso. Lea este formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos.

ORDER TO GO TO COURT: May 5, 2025; 9:00 am Dept 3 Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 2/6/2025 by Preston Frye, Deputy. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; ANACAPA DIVISION CASE NO:25CV00854 1: Plaintiff: Kim Berendtsen 1221 San Andres Street #A Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 705‑2009 2: Defendant: Guadalupe Velazquez 626 W. Carrillo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 3: The Plaintiff claims the Defendant owes $9,960.00 (Explain Below): a) Why does the Defendant owe the Plaintiff money? Back rent is owed from former tenancy. If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: 12/01/2023 Through: January 20, 2025. How did you calculate the money owed to you?

(Do not include court costs or fees for service.) Amounts loaned for legal fees regarding court matters and/or remaining attorney fees unpaid.

4: You must ask the Defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you sue.

Have you done this? Yes 5: Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse? This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies): a. (1) Where the Defendant lives or does business.

6: List the zip code of the place checked in #5 above (if you know): 93101; 7: Is your claim about an attorney‑client fee dispute? No 8: Are you suing a public entity? No 9: Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California? No 10: Is your claim for mor than $2,500?

Yes 11: I understand that by filing a claim

in small claims court, I have no right to appeal this claim.

I declare, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information above and on any attachments to this form is true and correct.

Date: 02/05/25 Kim Behrendtsen Published: April 17, 24. May 1, 8 2025.

SUMMONS ‑ (FAMILY LAW) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: GERARDO FLORES AVISO AL DEMANDANDO: PETITIONER’S NAME IS: LONNA PAGE FLORES NOMBRE DEL DEMANDANTE: CASE NUMBER: (NUMERO DEL CASO) 19FL00291 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL‑120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

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

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

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

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

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

AVISO‑LAS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁGINA 2: valen para ambos cónyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras órdenes. Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acabar en cualquier lugar de California.

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

1.The name and address of the court are (El nombre y direccion de la corte son): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA Courthouse 1100 Anacapa Street , Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: Lonna Page Flores 3732 Brent Street santa Barbara, CA 93105; (805‑698‑3823) (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Dated February 11, 2019. Clerk, by (Secretario, por) Johnny Aviles, Deputy Clerk (Asistente) Published May 1, 8, 15, 22 2025.

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