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This week, we want to celebrate our interns who turned their tassels and threw up their hats this past weekend as they graduated from UC Santa Barbara. Tia Trinh, Arts & Entertainment, Culture, and Community Intern: “I’m excited to announce that I graduated from UC Santa Barbara with my BA in Writing & Literature through the College of Creative Studies and minors in Asian American Studies and Professional Writing/Journalism. This combination of academic classes, alongside a cherished collection of memories and experiences, has taught me the importance of community and a continuous pursuit of growth. I couldn’t be more thankful for the friends, professors, and mentors who created a safe space of support during today’s world and taught me how to strengthen my voice all while uplifting others. After graduation, I plan to pursue journalism and more writing opportunities before attending grad school!”
Ella Heydenfeldt, News Intern: “I recently graduated from UCSB with a BA in Environmental Studies and a minor in Professional Writing. The last three years were full of the best people, places, adventures, and memories UCSB was everything I could have asked for and more.
“I also completed the journalism track of the Professional Writing Program, which brought me to the Santa Barbara Independent, where I interned and will now work full-time as a reporter. I’m beyond grateful to be staying in Santa Barbara post-grad and continuing to grow as a journalist with the Independent. Thank you to everyone professors, editors, friends, and mentors who helped shape my time at UCSB and made this next chapter possible.”
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‘No Kings’ Protest Draws 10,000+
The Castillo Street offramp of the southbound 101 was backing up onto the freeway Saturday morning, the first hint that more than 10,000 people were headed for Santa Barbara’s No Kings protest. A crowd of people young and old lined Cabrillo Boulevard from City College to the Chromatic Arch a mile and a half of chanting, cheering, honking, and singing but mostly expressed through the words and images hoisted on hand-made signs and the occasional banana or lion suit.
Indivisible Santa Barbara had organized a different kind of rally this time, one without
speakers and only a request to keep the sidewalks and driveways passable, stay peaceful, and visit Juneteenth at Plaza del Mar afterward. Impromptu parades went down the center of the sidewalk as groups of friends chanted “This is what democracy looks like” or marched together in a procession headed for another spot along West Beach.
Millions of people turned out to the 1,500 No Kings rallies held nationwide. In Santa Barbara, one of the Indivisible organizers, Myra Paige, estimated that about 12,000 people were on the boulevard, though the Indy’s estimate is closer to 18,000; the police department’s unofficial crowd count is 4,000-5,000.
S.B. Celebrates Juneteenth Joy
As the sun began to peak through the coastal morning mist on Saturday, Juneteenth Santa Barbara (JSB) began its eighth year of free celebrations at Plaza Del Mar Park. Bringing the block party to the band shell amphitheater, JSB’s “Hope for the People” began celebrating Black Independence Day just as the No Kings protest came to an end across the street.
Protesters rested their signs in the lawn and listened to local talent, including Pastor David Moore, poets Yutopia Essex and Ariel Phoenix, and numerous acts that kept joyful music flowing in between performances.
The community showed up to support, with multiple people enjoying the Indy Parenting kids’ zone with 805 Body Art face-painting and the Santa Barbara Public Library on the Go Van. Local nonprofits Community Environmental Council, MLK Jr. S.B., Moms Demand Action Santa
Saturday’s protest was peaceful, even cheerful for many. “It’s my birthday too!” said Leslie Westbrook, who started an Indivisible group in Carpinteria during Trump 1.0 and is a contributor to the Independent “I am thrilled to see so many people coming out in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Ventura,” Westbrook said, “and I’m glad it’s raining on his parade today.”
The No Kings rallies formed in protest of the military parade Trump held in D.C. on an overcast, rainy Saturday afternoon. The date is the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, as well as coinciding with Trump’s 79th birthday and Flag Day. The redwhite-and-blue abounded along Cabrillo Boulevard, as well as the flags of California, Mexico, Ukraine, and Argentina. Cars waving flags out their windows cruised by, honking their horns, with the crowds cheering in return.
No Kings protests also took place in Solvang and Lompoc, where 800-1,000 people gathered, many of them young, while a constant flow of cars honked their support.
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In a move akin to an administrative buzzer-beater, UC President Michael Drake announced the interim replacement for retiring UCSB Chancellor Henry Yang on 6/16. Yang’s 31-year-tenure expired on 6/14, as the school’s seniors celebrated the end of both the academic year and their undergraduate education. UCSB’s Executive Vice Chancellor David Marshall will temporarily take the helm until a new chancellor is found, vetted, and appointed, Drake said. As for the search for Yang’s permanent replacement, the process remains “actively underway,” Drake said, promising to continue to update the school community as the search progresses.
In Santa Barbara, many of the protesters said they turned out to show the community is coming together. “It’s important to show up and tell people where we stand,” said Ted Conrad. “If we don’t, that’s how fascism starts.”
—Jean Yamamura
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Barbara, NAACP Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics all showed up with helpful handouts, calls to action, and some fun tabling giveaways to garner more support. The Black Artisans Market also made its return with creations from multiple local artists and vendors.
While this Thursday, June 19, is still a federal holiday hosting a few events around town like MCASB’s Juneteenth with Jon Boogz and SBIFF’s Juneteenth cinematic celebration Saturday’s event brought out food trucks (A & R Catering, Mony’s Tacos, and Reality Eatz) and brought a brand-new beer and wine garden for attendees 21 years of age and older.
Juneteenth S.B. also did a final push for the State of the Black Community Survey, which helps gather data about the Black community across Santa Barbara County. Facilitated by UCSB Center for Evaluation and sponsored by the Santa Barbara Foundation and NAACP Santa Maria-Lompoc, the survey will officially close on June 30. —Richelle Boyd
Class of ’97 graduate and California State Senator Monique Limón (above) spoke to the 150th graduating class of Santa Barbara High School during commencement ceremonies Thursday night. The alumna won a decisive vote on 6/9, earning her the title of first Latina president of the California Senate. “We want your brains, your talent, your enthusiasm, so that you can be the next leaders, to lead your communities, the state, the nation, the world,” said Limón in her speech to the crowd of about 500 students and their families.
Santa Barbara Public Library linked up with Lighthouse Skate Shop to host the “Teen Summer Reading Kickoff” event on 6/13, right outside the shop in the heart of downtown. The Library on the Go Van was parked on State Street for an afternoon of youth-friendly activities, a skateboard art station, books and zines, and free pizza for teens who stopped by to check out the library’s summer reading program. Upcoming events include an open mic with a gallery where teens can bring their own artwork, a teen beach cleanup, a “relax and craft” event, and a “Roller Derby 101” lesson with the Brawlin’ Betties. For a full list of library events, check library.santabarbaraca.gov/classes-events.
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Rep. Salud Carbajal hosted a press conference in front of the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors on 6/17 to introduce the American Dream for All Act, which would help first-time homebuyers purchase homes by creating a federal pilot program that provides down payment assistance loans across states, territories, and tribes. The bill draws inspiration from the California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan Program, which has provided loans to more than 4,000 eligible applicants in California since its inception two years ago.
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Thousands of Santa Barbarans rallied in a peaceful “No Kings” protest on Cabrillo Boulevard on Saturday.
Kat Lincoln & Sin Palabras livened up Plaza Del Mar Park’s band shell at the eighth annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday.
City Budget Stumbles Across Finish Line
The Santa Barbara City Council had spent the past several weeks working out budget details, so Tuesday’s adoption of the budget was assumed to be a mere formality. Updated projections that the city would be in a $1.6 million deficit, however, raised lastminute concerns, though the council ultimately approved the budget in a 4-3 split vote.
The major point of contention throughout the budget planning process had been the request to allocate $5 million per year toward the city’s affordable housing trust fund. On June 10, the council voted 6-1 to allocate an extra $2 million from the city’s reserves to meet the target in 2026, and voted 4-3 for a second allocation of $2 million in 2027.
Mayor Randy Rowse and Councilmembers Eric Friedman and Mike Jordan all had reservations about dipping into the reserve fund. Cuts to the federal and state budgets could leave the city in a tight spot, they argued, and with two bargaining units set to begin labor negotiations next year, the city may need financial wiggle room.
Updated projections provided by Finance Director Keith DeMartini, which factored in the latest budget changes, added another level of complexity. In each of the prior budget hearings, the council had been told the city would have a $700,000 surplus in Fiscal Year 2026, but now, a $1.6 million deficit was predicted.
DeMartini also warned that several million in federal funding would be lost and would have to be replaced with appropriations from city funds or reserves in the future.
Councilmember Friedman said he was unsure about moving forward with the additional funding coming from the city’s reserves.
“I’m more uncertain about that now,”
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Friedman said. “I would have liked to be able to vote for the whole budget, except for that one piece of it.”
Councilmember Jordan attempted to separate the approval into a multiplemotion process that would have led to a vote on the budget without the appropriations for the housing fund, then force the council to return on July 1 with a resolution to reallocate the $2 million per year.
The overcomplicated idea failed to come to reach a consensus, with Jordan ultimately pulling the motion. “This is like torture,” he said at one point, suggesting the council move forward with a vote even if it wasn’t unanimous. “Let’s just … move on.”
Mayor Rowse remained firm in his opposition to dipping into reserve funds. “We’re voting for something that’s going to be damaging to our budget, but is not going to have as much punch as some people like to think it does,” he said.
Councilmember Wendy Santamaria replied: “I will respectfully disagree with you, Mayor Rowse. I think this is going to be a wonderful investment in our community.”
The budget plan was adopted in a 4-3 vote, with Rowse, Friedman, and Jordan opposed. The two-year plan includes adjustments of $100,000 toward the creation of a new wildland fire suppression district and the transfer of $2 million per year into the city’s Local Housing Trust Fund.
—Ryan P.Cruz
SBCC began construction for its new physical education complex on 6/16. The $105 million project which will replace its aging athletic facility with a state-of-the-art, four-story, 77,000-square-foot sports complex is made possible by $34 million in state funds and $71 million from the Measure P Bond extension, which South County voters approved with a 66 percent majority. For safety, the construction zone will be fenced off during the initial phases of demolition, abatement, and site preparation. The project is expected to be completed in 2028.
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The developers proposing to build an eight-story building behind the Santa Barbara Mission have filed a writ of mandate against the City of Santa Barbara. The legal petition, filed on 5/22, says that the city’s requirements for a complete application violate builder’s remedy laws. It comes after the city deemed the application incomplete for the fourth time on 5/13, citing the need for consistent and correct net floor area details, among other missing information. The developers, who go by the name “The Mission LLC,” had filed a similar writ for the same project last October, which was ultimately dismissed without prejudice. The developers submitted the project application to the city on 6/6. n
Mayor Randy Rowse and Councilmember Eric Friedman pushed back against the use of reserve funds in the face of uncertainty and projected budget deficits.
S.B. Gets $100K Asphalt Art Grant
Santa Barbara was one of 10 cities chosen to receive a $100,000 grant and technical assistance from Bloomberg Philanthropies for a new asphalt art installation at the corner of State and Carrillo streets, bringing a splash of color and safety improvements to one of the city’s busiest intersections.
The grant is part of Bloomberg’s Asphalt Art Initiative, which has funded 100 projects across Canada, Mexico, and the United States since 2020, creating a public art project in each city that not only livens up the streets but also upgrades the safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. Santa Barbara’s custom design will also include elements that celebrate Mexican and Mixteco art and culture.
The 10 winners for this year’s grants were announced on Bloomberg’s social media accounts Monday, with Santa Barbara being selected as one of four American cities along with Cleveland, Ohio; Portland, Oregon; and Lynn, Massachusetts. Four cities in Mexico were selected Mexico City, Monterrey, Hermosillo, and Culiacán Rosales and two Canadian cities, Ottawa and Winnipeg.
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Arts & Culture and State Street Master Planning Team led the city through the application process, selecting the intersection of State and Carrillo streets as the location for the public art installation.
While full details are still to come, the city will also receive technical support from Bloomberg Associates in order to implement design elements that are intended to make the street safer. One of the first major projects done by Bloomberg Philanthropies was the pedestrianization of Times Square in New York City, which resulted in a drop in pedestrian injuries and a spike in retail sales. Bloomberg’s safety study conducted in 2022 found that asphalt art projects in the U.S. resulted in a 50 percent drop in collisions between pedestrians and cyclists, and a 27 percent increase in drivers yielding to pedestrians.
—Ryan P.Cruz
House Votes to Defund Public Media
On June 12, the House voted to defund public media. Specifically, 214 House Republicans voted to pass the Trump administration’s recissions act, which will call back funding already appropriated by Congress, but not yet spent. This would include the $1.1 billion already allocated to public radio and TV nationwide.
“That money was money set to go to radio and television stations across the United States,” said Mary Olson, general manager for KCLU radio in Thousand Oaks.
In the U.S., public media generally comes in the form of NPR member stations and the PBS television channel. These stations and channels receive money from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a private nonprofit created by Congress in 1967 that distributes funds from the federal government. Santa Barbara County’s public broadcasting comes from KCLU Radio, KCBX Radio, and PBS SoCal.
For KCLU, the rescissions act will cost the station about $300,000. The station is holding their first-ever summer fund drive in anticipation of cuts. Olson said the station is not planning on cutting staff if they lose funding, although they may have to depend more on their listener support.
If funding is cut, rural public media stations will fare worse than urban ones. Rural stations provide news, including emergency
alert information, to communities that often have fewer local alternatives and in some parts of the country, unreliable internet. The CPB considers KCBX, which broadcasts in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Monterey County, a rural radio station.
“Public radio and televisions are really a connection to the world in many rural areas,” said Chris McBride, KCBX’s assistant general manager.
McBride says if the allocated money is taken away, it would be financially challenging for the station. Currently, KCBX receives about $230,000 in federal funds for programming and operations. Another approximately $190,000 goes toward services, music licensing and rights, and the station’s emergency alert system, which is connected to public radios across the country and free to access.
Television stations will also see major cuts. All told, public television is meant to get about 67 percent of the CPB’s budget. PBS SoCal did not respond in time for this story.
The Trump administration has called public media biased and said that taxpayer dollars should not fund it.
In the June 12 vote, all but four Republican House members voted for the rescission bill. The rescissions bill needs a simple majority to pass the Senate. The Senate has until July 18 to vote. —Christina McDermott
Asphalt art installation in Birmingham, Alabama
Lifesaving Hotel Worker Recognized
Speaking in Spanish, maintenance worker
Danny De La Cruz remembered his first conversation with Tom Patton, general manager of the Ramada by Wyndham hotel in Santa Barbara.
“When I arrived here, I had no experience,” De La Cruz said. “I talked to Mr. Tom and said, ‘If you give me a chance, you won’t regret it.’ ”
Sixteen years later, De La Cruz has made good on his word and then some, recently saving the lives of two hotel guests in two separate incidents. For his actions, he was recognized by Wyndham during the company’s 2025 Global Conference in Las Vegas.
In the first incident, a young boy was feeding ducks near one of the Calle Real
property’s ponds when he fell in. De La Cruz jumped after him, pulled the child out, and administered CPR until help arrived.
In the second, De La Cruz came across a guest outside their room in visible distress, choking and unable to breathe. Once again, De La Cruz sprang to action and performed the Heimlich maneuver, clearing the man’s airway and delivering life-saving care.
“To save a life once is the mark of a hero,” said Patton. “But to do it twice and remain as humble, kind, and dependable as ever speaks to the very essence of who Danny is.”
Beyond these dramatic moments, De La Cruz is known around the hotel for his warmth, unfailing smile, and above-andbeyond work ethic.
“The thing about Danny that I admire most is his can-do attitude and always getting the job done right,” said Housekeeping Manager Sara Morales. “And he’s not afraid to learn more.”
Last week’s escalation in immigration enforcement on the Central Coast and the militarized response to protests in Los Angeles have added fuel to an already chaotic situation, prompting public statements from local politicians who called the Trump administration’s actions “disturbing” and “reprehensible.”
U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal a Mexico-born former Marine whose father once worked in the fields of Oxnard held a press conference on June 10 where he spoke out about the wave of ICE raids in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, which resulted in the deportation of dozens of farmworkers and stoked fears in workplaces and schools across the region.
akin to somebody playing both “arsonist and firefighter” to “create a problem then come in and try to solve it and take credit as if somebody else created the initial issue.”
Supervisor Laura Capps lobbed a last-second Hail Mary of a budget request, nudging the rest of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors to allocate $240,000 from the county’s cannabis revenues to help fund mental health services through the Immigrant Legal Defense Center, which has been overwhelmed with the impact of the recent wave of immigration enforcement on the Central Coast.
“I did what I could,” said De La Cruz of his two brushes with near-tragedy, “and anyone else would have done the same.”
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—Tyler Hayden
Capps shared the story of a “bright, highachieving” 15-year-old girl in Carpinteria whose life was thrown into chaos when her father was arrested by ICE while on his way to work. The girl’s mother had been killed in a car accident when she was a toddler, and after her father was detained, she was left in the care of her elderly grandmother who couldn’t afford to keep them housed. They both now live out of their car, and the girl’s anxiety is so bad she could barely focus on her final weeks of school.
Another child, a 5-year-old boy from Santa Maria who had already survived traumatic armed robbery, has been “spiraling into anxiety and fear” out of worry that his mother might be deported. The mother is attempting to navigate the asylum process, Capps said, but the family is concerned that
she could be detained at an upcoming court date, forcing the family to prepare for the very real possibility of being separated.
Clinical psychologist Carolynn Gray, founder of Gradient Psychology, said that California clinicians are being flooded with requests for mental health services due to the impacts of the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda. The Immigrant Legal Defense Center currently has a waitlist of more than 65 individuals, including children, in need of mental health support.
After a bit of discussion, the board unanimously agreed to the request to allocate a total of $240,000 to fund two therapists for the Immigrants Legal Defense Center, with the intention of coming back in six months to see how the program has been working.
—Ryan P.Cruz
“Agents are harassing people, grabbing them off the streets and attempting to enter private businesses,” Congressmember Carbajal said. “Kids are afraid to go to school for their own graduations; farmworkers are being chased around agriculture fields; active-duty marines are on the streets of Los Angeles, along with the National Guard against the wishes of [Governor Gavin Newsom] and the mayor of Los Angeles.”
Carbajal said the actions taken by the Trump administration are “completely unjustified, deeply harmful, and raise serious questions about this administration’s respect for the rule of law.” He criticized the use of military personnel as “political theater,” and condemned the use of government resources to target people who have no prior criminal records.
“ICE claims they are targeting criminals,” he said. “The reality is we are seeing that they are targeting hardworking people, families, and children who are an essential part of the Central Coast and California as a whole.”
He warned that mass deportations of agricultural workers during peak harvesting seasons could lead to “empty shelves at the grocery store and higher prices on everything from strawberries to eggs.”
Carbajal, who later the same day admonished Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for the deployment of Marines to Los Angeles and called for his resignation, said it was setting an “extremely dangerous precedent” to send troops who had not yet completed use of force and non-lethal training. “Marines are warfighters,” he said. “I know, I’m a Marine. They are not trained to do crowd control.”
He said that the majority of protests in Los Angeles were peaceful, and that President Donald Trump’s heavy response was
Members of the media reporting on immigration expressed their frustration with the lack of public correspondence from ICE and the federal government, which have not released any official figures regarding the number of individuals detained in these raids, nor any details on whether any of those arrested were wanted on criminal charges.
Carbajal said his office has not received official updates from ICE’s congressional unit since early February, leaving immigrants’ rights groups and nonprofits as the only sources of credible information for the public. “There’s a lack of transparency like we’ve never seen before,” he said.
According to 805 UndocuFund and the 805 Immigration Coalition, which operate the 24/7 Immigrant Rapid Response Hotline, there were an estimated 80 arrests on the Central Coast heading into last week. On June 10, the organization confirmed 40 farmworker arrests in a single day, then on Friday morning a video update confirmed at least 15 to 20 more people were apprehended in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
“We are doing our due diligence to use our authority and our oversight to request information and to insist on information, so that we and the public and the members of the media can have that information,” Carbajal said.
California Assemblymember Gregg Hart released his own statement in which he said he was committed to protecting the immigrant community and the rights of all Californians to peacefully protest.
“The actions taken by the Trump administration targeting immigrant communities, inciting violence, and violating constitutional rights are reprehensible and serve only to instill fear,” Hart said. “California will take all necessary steps to defend our communities from this abuse of power.” n
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Rep. Salud Carbajal spoke out against the Trump administration’s escalation in immigration enforcement and militarized response to anti-ICE protests in L.A.
S.B.’s Black History in Brief
‘Historic Context Statement’ Provides Thumbnail Sketch of S.B. over the Centuries
by Nick Welsh
Few times in American history have the whipsaws of change induced such violent whiplash politically and culturally as the five-year span between the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, and now. What passes for political debate has careened from “defund the police” to today’s bare-fanged clash of cultures in which diversity, equity, and inclusion have become four-letter words to be fled from by the educational exemplars running, among many others, the UC system.
In this embroiled context, the nation and Santa Barbara prepare to celebrate, to observe, or perhaps even in some circles to bemoan this year’s Juneteenth, the Fourth of July for slaves as well as their descendants and people anywhere horrified by slavery emancipated in various dribs and drabs after the end of the American Civil War. The push to declare Juneteenth an official national holiday goes back many years, but it was undeniably Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police officers that pushed that effort over the finish line in 2021, when then-president Joe Biden declared Juneteenth a national holiday.
In Santa Barbara, activists with Healing Justice Santa Barbara seized the historic moment to push for the creation of police review commission and an architectural inventory of sorts to help better save spaces and places that reflect the realities of Black lives lived here in Santa Barbara from then to now.
Among the fruits of this effort was the 166-page “Santa Barbara African American and Black Historic Context Statement.” Released in August 2022, it provides an extensive thumbnail sketch of Santa Barbara back from when it was still a twinkle in the eye of its Spanish colonizers to 1980. In many ways, it reads like any other historical Santa Barbara highlight reel, but only with Black people very intentionally included and not merely glossed over.
Those who think they know most of it already might be in for some surprises. The rest of us most definitely are. From 1589 to 1670, 100,000 enslaved Africans were reportedly taken to Mexico. Some of them and their descendants made it to Santa Barbara. There was at least one Black person on the ship with Juan Cabrillo in 1542 when he “discovered” Santa Barbara, though that name would not be bestowed upon the area until 1602. There were Black people on the Portolá expedition of 1769 to find a passage from Mexico to California. And in 1772, there were several Black people on the journey that brought Father Junípero Serra from
tural, cultural, political, or commercial imprints of their time. When the freeway was built, many homes were demolished.
According to the context report, Lincoln Elementary School which opened in 1922 at the site of the former farmers’ market was not segregated. Semi-pro baseball at the time was integrated as well. But in 1923, the Ku Klux Klan had a sufficiently robust presence in Santa Barbara to caravan 2,000 people in 120 cars down State Street for a rally.
Shortly after Prohibition was lifted, there was a Blackowned nightclub on Haley Street catering to both Black and white patrons looking for jazz and a good time. But when the city’s then-mayor, Edmond O. Hanson, got into a fist fight there with another patron both white over remarks made about the woman the mayor was keeping company with, the nightclub got shut down.
present-day Mexico to Santa Barbara, including mixed-race enslaved man Ignacio Ramirez, who’d later purchase his own freedom.
The report, put together by the private consultants Page & Turnbull working in partnership with Healing Justice and Nicole Hernandez, historian with the City of Santa Barbara, stated that by 1785, fully 19 percent of the city’s population consisted of Black and mixed-race people. The report identified Luis Manuel Quintero the city’s first tailor and his wife, Marja Rocha Rubio, as descendants of enslaved Africans. One of their descendants, Josef Rafael Gonzales, would serve as the town’s alcalde or mayor in 1829. Another of their descendants, Leandro Gonzales, would become a major landholder and serve as majordomo for the Mission.
In 1874, records reflect the presence of Jerry Forney, a Black man who settled in Santa Barbara in 1874 after having escaped from slavery for purposes of mining gold. During the 1880s, Forney worked as a “bootblack” at the Occidental hotel, shining shoes. According to news accounts of the time, Forney arranged to bring residents of his hometown in North Carolina to Santa Barbara, though it’s not clear how many. He would settle near Haley Street on the city’s Eastside between Quarantina and Milpas streets.
Black people wouldn’t start moving to Santa Barbara in larger numbers until 1920, when the Census reported that 186 lived here, and 1930, when the number jumped to 525. Even so, there were enough that in 1903, efforts got underway to build what would later become St. Paul’s AME Church by Haley and Olive streets. And by 1910, there were enough to support the formation of a predecessor to what became the Second Baptist Church on 26 East Gutierrez Street. Of the two, only St. Paul’s remains open and active, but for many years, Second Baptist provided not just spiritual sustenance and a key center of gravity for many community activities, but also rooms for rent in a market defined by Jim Crow racial restrictions and prohibitions.
By the turn of the century, developers of the Oak Park subdivision would be touting its “Whites only” restrictions. During the early 20th-century, most Black people moved into Eastside neighborhoods, along with Italians, Mexicans, Chinese, Japanese, and Chumash. That’s where the town dump was. As Black people migrated out of the South in even larger numbers from the 1930s to the 1950s, they migrated to Eastside neighborhoods below where the freeway now is. Because covenant restrictions barred Black people from buying real estate, there are few properties left that bear the architec-
In 1939, a Black student at the Santa Barbara State College would sue Elmer’s Café because a waiter there refused him service. He won. The year before, a college football team from Texas refused to play a scheduled game against Santa Barbara State College because two of Santa Barbara’s players were Black. All this made the news coverage of the time.
What really changed Santa Barbara was World War II. It got bigger, more Black, more diverse. Black servicemen were less inclined to accept the old ways, and more white people were inclined to question them too. By 1950, the Census numbers for Black residents had doubled, from 605 to 1,154. In 1970, they would double again, from 1,503 to 2,294. It has not been remotely so high since.
In 1951, the NAACP took on the Santa Barbara School District, charging that the district was segregating its Black students and punishing them more. In response, the district agreed to hire its first Black teacher, then a demand of civil rights activists. In 1955, Dr. Horace and Jessie McMillan moved to town. He would become one of Santa Barbara’s first Black doctors, and she would become one of its first Black social workers. In 1958, Texas-born Dr. McMillan would partner with three other doctors one Japanese, one Latino, and one white to build a downtown clinic. He would later become one of the founders of Goleta Valley Hospital.
In between, Dr. McMillan and the NAACP fueled a sustained, consistent attack on race-based discrimination in housing and employment. They had serious impact. In response to his constant pressure for a community-based clinic and social service center, the City Council authorized the creation of the Franklin Neighborhood Community Center back in 1974.
For the McMillans, their politics were personal. They’d tried to buy a house of their own in a neighborhood they wanted and found their way blocked. Ultimately, they had to buy through a White go-between.
As Santa Barbara observes Juneteenth this year, it’s worth pondering the context report. Of the 20 buildings the report’s authors recommended for designation as historically significant in terms of style, importance, architectural integrity, and who the occupants were only two have been so designated. (Owners have to voluntarily agree, and such historical designations can carry regulatory restrictions.) One was St. Paul’s AME Church, which is still going strong. The other was the Second Baptist Church on East Gutierrez, which later moved to Mason Street where it collapsed under the weight of some construction loans taken out coupled with an aging and dwindling congregation. But no historical designations are affixed to any of the properties that Horace and Jessie McMillan touched. Yet. n
St. Paul's AME, circa 1940
Dr. Horace McMillan
Push for New and Improved Pools
Adunk on a hot summer day, a workout in the lap lanes, a rehabilitation session after an injury, a swim lesson a public pool can bring a lot to a community. But in the Santa Ynez Valley, residents have had no public swimming access for about five years.
The Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation is hoping to change that by building a two-pool complex at Santa Ynez High School. The complex will include a 33-meter-by-25-yard competition pool where swim and polo teams can train and compete (the current pool at Santa Ynez High School is not regulated for high school sports and cannot host meets) and the public can swim laps. It will also feature a 25-yard warm-water pool for swim lessons, rehabilitation therapy, and aqua fitness.
Earlier this month, the foundation announced it had received a $450,000 grant from the City of Solvang to put toward the construction of the complex. Lisa Palmer, the foundation’s board president and campaign chair, called the donation a critical step forward and a call to action in a press release.
“We hope it inspires matching contributions and additional support from across the County,” she said.
Solvang’s $450,000 grant adds to the approximately $3.5 million the foundation has raised. In a press release, the foundation said it has about $10 million more to go, with the goal of finishing fundraising by the end of 2026.
A little more than 40 miles away, Carpinteria is planning to simultaneously fundraise and start on updates for its public pool after a report from aquatics engineering firm Counsilman-Hunsaker last month found that it needs just less than $1 million of repairs.
Recommended repairs include replacing the pool’s cantilevered gutters as well as its depth markings and warning signs. Because addressing the gutters will require replacement of part of the deck, the city plans to replace the whole deck simultaneously, ensuring consistency.
—Christina McDermott
Further, Counsilman-Hunsaker found that the pool’s bathhouse is not currently ADA compliant and recommended updating it Carpinteria’s Parks and Recreation Department says a renovation, which would give the current conditions a facelift along with the required structural changes to reach compliance, will cost about $160,000.
Pini Gets Reprieve in Bedbug Case
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These are uncharted waters,” said Ventura Superior Court Judge Mark S. Borrell, during a quickly set hearing discussing an anonymous note alleging jury misconduct in the $2 million bedbug lawsuit against Santa Barbara landlord Dario Pini.
In 2020, two guests of Pini’s motel, The Shores Inn, were badly bitten by bedbugs and sued for their injuries and mental anguish. The jury, deciding in their favor, ordered Pini to pay one of the largest bedbug payouts in U.S. history. One day after the verdict was delivered in May, an anonymous note surfaced in a juror’s notebook collected after the case. It stated that two jurors had driven by the Pini’s motel during the trial and alleged that the jury foreperson had a definitive bias against the property.
Judge Borrell said that “the circumstance has not happened in this court previously,” on Tuesday morning during the ex parte hearing requested by Pini’s attorney, Wendy Lascher, who asked the judge to delay his signing of the verdict to allow time to investigate the anonymous note that she said “raised eyebrows.”
The hotel guests’ attorney, Brian Virag, petitioned to be in court alongside the defendants to oppose the motion. He was present and adamant that there was “no admissible evidence to block the court’s judgement” and that the defense is on a “fishing expedition” to dredge something up.
In the court room, Pini introduced himself to Lascher, whom he had not met before. One of California’s best-known appellate lawyers, Lascher was retained by Pini on June 2, four days after the verdict was delivered. Pini hired her with the intention of filing for a mistrial, or if he needed a new trial altogether.
“Based on my experience handling appeals, I believe that the jury note in and of itself necessitates mistrial,” said Lascher in her declaration included in the ex parte application filed on June 11. In court, she also alleged that she has found more than just the note that points toward a faulty trial.
Judge Borrell said that this is an expedited process and should be treated with a sense of urgency, and delayed his signing of the judgement until July 7, allowing time for investigation.
—Elaine Sanders
Carpinteria’s community pool
Route 154 Pass Safety
please, please install a centerline barrier on State Route 154 going over the San Marcos Pass. Too many people are dying every year from head-on collisions.
It took too long to put the fence up on the Cold Spring Bridge. Let’s not make the same mistake again. Families are being destroyed.
Don Zurlinden, S.B.
Return the Children
Sincethe start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 30,000 children have been forcibly moved to Russia. These deportations constitute war crimes. According to the 1948 Genocide Convention, such actions, if done with the intent to destroy a national group, are genocide. These poor children have been subjected to Russification, with the intent to destroy their allegiance to Ukraine.
The two organizations working on this in the U.S. are: Save Ukraine and the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.
Daria Herasymchuk, a commissioner for Children’s Rights and Child Rehabilitation, said last month: “Russia wants to steal the voices of witnesses the children who are going through this experience are now being taught exactly what the Russians want them to think about the war.”
The crimes being committed should not have to wait until a final peace is reached to be stopped. We should begin helping everyone prepare to utilize their full energy, resources, and intelligence to start the fight to bring these children home.
Readers of the Independent should reach out to find what they can do as soon as possible.
David Obst, S.B.
Farewell, David Yager
The notice of the passing of David Yager reminds me of how much he was respected and appreciated while serving as 1st District Supervisor. David maintained equilibrium and perspective and a sense of humor and was always open and accessible to “the other side.” He was a model for elected officials that folks today would be well served to emulate.
Glen Mowrer, S.B.
Cracks and Potholes
I drove onto the S.B. City College campus the other day and was shocked at the worsening condition of the entry roads and parking lots. Their surfaces are full of cracks and potholes.
I think some of the donations should go to fixing them. It made my heart ache because it made it look as if no one cares. Yes, help our students, but can’t we have a little love shown to much-needed repairs? Why isn’t resurfacing a priority? There is such a huge contrast between their poor condition and the beautiful surrounding environment, an embarrassment really. Alyse Steidler, S.B.
Honor the Ranch
The Best of Santa Barbara® issue is my favorite issue of the year. Seeing as we live just minutes away from the Hidden Valley Ranch, the birthplace of ranch dressing, I believe we should add a category for “Best Ranch.” So many restaurants here make their own, and we should honor our ranch heritage. Get saucy, y’all. Thayer Frechette, S.B.
Chair Prayer?
I was having coffee on the patio at a local Starbucks. It was a beautiful morning. A large group of young ladies showed up for a Bible study. They took almost every chair on the patio.
Two elderly friends arrived who normally have coffee outside in the fresh air. But they could only find one chair. Not one girl offered her seat. Eventually, I got up and offered them mine, but one of them was so upset that he stomped off, ordering his pal to follow him.
Welcome to the new Christianity.
—Stacy Jarel, Goleta
About Barney Brantingham
We have plenty of investigative reporters out there. But it was always nice to come in from the cold for Barney’s warm, down-to-earth columns. I especially enjoyed his bemused, gentle way with a story and with people. No axes to grind; no snark, no bark. Very honest also. What a nice antidote he was for all of us. Sol Morrison, S.B.
For the Record
¶ We note that the vintage earthquake photographs in last week’s issue were colorized by Joe DeLise.
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Not Silent
Post-Protest Reflections
BY CYNTHIA CARBONE WARD
The jacaranda trees were exceptionally purple, the mountains rose in the distant haze, and the promenade along West Cabrillo Boulevard was filling up with people. There is so much cause for anger, but the prevalent mood was passion, with a good infusion of humor, and now and then a burst of sheer festivity: impromptu singing, hugs, the horns of passing cars honking in support. One of the signs said: “Things are so bad, they’re marching in Santa Barbara.”
And yes, it was, after all, Santa Barbara, such a pretty-how-town, as E.E. Cummings might have said, or, as I might have said, the kind of place you get to be if God decides to go easy on you. But we are not okay. The cruelty and injustice are unacceptable, the flagrant disregard for law and civility are intolerable, and the debilitating chaos is unsustainable.
So sweet Santa Barbara stepped out, and not just the feisty old boomers, but plenty of young people, Hispanics, veterans, gay pride folks, courageous immigrants who might well have been arbitrary targets, parents wheeling kids in strollers, people with disabilities, a pissed-off pregnant lady, a sundry assortment of humanity connected by a shared commitment to democracy and decency. We reclaimed the symbols of our nation: American flags were everywhere. And kindness abounded. There were no strangers.
But this was happening all over the country. Millions of people marched in the streets or stood stalwartly in gathering places, including in “red” regions, where it took an extra bit of bravery, and remote rural corners far from the eyes of the media. The signs they carried told the stories, and the collective power we experienced will fuel us through the struggles to come, and
we will prevail. Robert Hubbell described it as “a turning point,” and I agree.
Now we pause, regroup, do this again … and much more. Relentlessly.
I have a sense of free-falling lately, and I don’t know whether it’s liberating or scary. Some of the reasons for this are personal ones, but this strange moment in history is forcing us all to take stock of what matters, and to let go of what does not. Sometimes I cannot sleep, but because I was awake last night, I saw Venus in the sky, floating low on the eastern horizon, just above the hills, glaring like a lantern, so big and bright and shiny, it almost lit the room.
Hope is complex and capacious, not a pure and simple feeling. It’s a shape-shifter, sometimes shimmering, sometimes shadowed by the hard realities it contains, but it is resilient, and outrageous, and with action, it yields fruit.
Change, meanwhile, is by definition unsettling, and I am in a storm of change right now, emotions washing over me like weather.
But I can hear Rilke counseling me:
Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror.
Just keep going. No feeling is final.
We drove home after the protest, beneath the two trees that lean into each other to kiss above the road, past the glassy pond where a snowy egret keeps vigil, its own little haiku, the sea a composition in silver and gray glistening to the left.
And Rilke, channeling God, advised:
Nearby is the country they call life. You will know it by its seriousness. Give me your hand.
Momentum grows. Stay strong. We can be here for each other. n
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Eric Lassen
1936–2025
Architect of Community Celebration and Joy
TBY PATRICK DAVIS
he Summer Solstice Parade this year is dedicated to Eric Lassen, who was the architect of community celebration and joy in Santa Barbara for more than three decades.
He also spent 25 years supervising the design, restoration, and construction of the Santa Barbara Bowl. A dilapidated structure dating to 1936, when the Bowl was built using funds from the Federal Works Progress Administration, the sandstone amphitheater had a leaking concrete slab and eroding bluffs, and crumbling infrastructure. Eric transformed the neighborhood problem in Quail Canyon into a world-class venue that helped to power Santa Barbara’s reputation as a city of the arts.
The years of negative publicity surrounding the blighted structure had the Board of Supervisors declaring the Bowl to be a surplus property during the 1980s. Their intent was to sell it and turn the outdoor amphitheater into a luxury condo development, closing the canyon to the public. Through Eric’s work and the leadership of the Bowl’s Board of Directors, the venue lost its derelict reputation and came to benefit the entire community. They began a ticket surcharge on events, all of which went to support arts programs throughout the county. Eric encouraged the Bowl’s active donations to youth education and arts programming at the school and neighborhood level.
helped Jethro create large floats with elaborate ensembles for five years, from 1994 to 1999. The Solstice Parade’s theme was “HOT” for Jethro’s first effort.
With Eric’s encouragement, Jethro designed and built a big red papier-mâché dragon. The girl who lived next door was costumed like a hot dog rotating on a motorized spit. His friends and aunt danced around the float dressed as condiments and utensils. Jethro was 13. Eric was 58.
As so many young people did through the Solstice workshops, Jethro learned construction and papiermâché from Richard McLaughlin. Nan Parsons was the costumer, and Steven Lovelace choreographed the condiments. Randy Tico was in the room. These artists taught Jethro well, helping him form a future and an apprenticeship to the Santa Barbara chapter of the International Alliance of Stage and Theatrical Employees (IATSE) at age 19. He worked at all the theaters in town. The last night of his life, he was on the technical platform above the seating at the Bowl for the show headlining Tom Petty, his hero.
After Jethro’s death on June 6, 2001, at 20 years of age, Solstice Executive Director Claudia Bratton initiated the Jethro Davis Junior Artist Residency Program. Eric was the first donor.
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Thomas J. Scheff 1929 - 2025
Years ago, Tom joined a course called ‘A Year to Live’ - living the year as though it were the last. In this course, he wrote that his first wish was to say goodbye to his friends and family: to his children - Karl, Robin and Julie, and step children - Jennifer, Thomas and Lydia, his 7 grandchildren - Elizabeth, Emily, Hannah, Katherine, William, Alexander, and Hadrian, and his 4 great grandchildren, as well as his nieces Lisa and Stacy; and to his wife and lifelong companion, Suzanne Retzinger, In their 46 years together, Tom and Suzanne explored not only the depths of human emotion, but also the joys and complexities of everyday life. Their marriage was one of mutual respect, intellectual partnership, and deep emotional intimacy.
Tom wrote about a crosscountry trip they took early in their relationship - how it became a space for long, deep, and vulnerable conversations about emotions and their own deaths, laughing and crying together along the road. That journey set the tone for their life together: open, honest, curious, and full of love.
explore the edges of emotional landscapes where others fear to tread. He was always ahead of the times.
Dr. Scheff's international recognition is reflected in honorary doctorates from the University of Karlstad in Sweden and Copenhagen University as well as visiting appointments at institutions world wide. Flags will be lowered for him at UCSB on June 17 th where he taught and conducted research for 50 years. Link to professional work: https://chancellor.ucsb edu/memos/2025-06-04-sadnews-professor-emeritusthomas-scheff
For those lucky enough to have known him personally, particularly in the later years, Tom was not just a brilliant and creative mind, but had a profoundly deep and compassionate heart, which took center stage as he aged. He cared more about solving social problems than recognition, more about depth than prestige. He was a man of integrity. He believed in the power of honesty, and in the healing potential of relationships. He leaves behind a legacy of deep insight into the human condition.
As his memory faded in later years, his ‘heart’ grew. His caregiver once asked, “Is he always so mellow?” To the end, Tom remained heart centered and still curious, reminding us that there is always more to learn, to feel, to understand, and to pay closer attention to in our lives.
He died at Sarah House May 23, 2025 at the age of 95.
Just as important to community artists in Santa Barbara’s neighborhoods and the general public was Eric’s support and vision of what the Summer Solstice Celebration could be. The Community Arts Workshop was created to build community through the arts and to foster free expression a collaborative creativity visible this year at the parade on June 21. Eric was my son Jethro’s mentor and friend. He
Eric’s bright smile, skill, and patience benefitted everyone and every project he worked on. Calm and steady, he mentored dozens of community artists young and older in the workshop, and, because he understood how to manage crowds and large audiences through effective design, the Bowl is a magical experience and the Solstice Parade ends happily in Alameda Park.
Eric was a builder and visionary in community arts. He communicated that to young people, like Jethro, allowing them to see their vision fulfilled. To further his efforts, donations can be made to the Summer Solstice Junior Artists Residency Program at solsticeparade.com n
Tom lived a life of joy and pain, marked by creativity, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to understanding the human emotional experience. He had profound compassion for suffering, and redefined how we understand mental illness, shame, emotion, and the subtle forces that bind us together - or keep us apart.
He is a respected scholar, known worldwide for his work on the impacts of labeling mental illness, sociology of emotions, and social aspects of shame, which he and his wife explored together. He was admired for his brilliance, his willingness to challenge convention, and was courageous enough to
Please make tax deductible donations to Friendship Center kathryn@friendshipcentersb.org and Sarah House https://www.sarahhousesb. com/donate, who gave Tom and his family loving care.
Jamie Rochelle Watkins
10/09/1960 – 06/02/2025
In remembrance of Jamie Rochelle Watkins, who passed away on June 2, 2025, in her home in Phoenix, Arizona.
Jamie was born on October 9, 1960, at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California.
Jamie will be remembered for her love of music and family, and her faith. Jamie had a sharp sense of humor, and really loved Santa Barbara where she spent most of her adult life.
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Eric Lassen and his wife, Carol Lingham
Lassen and the new Bowl plans
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Robert WesolowskiEugene
03/05/1964 – 02/10/2025
Rob Wesolowski, 60, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2025, in Santa Maria, California.
A native of Santa Barbara, Rob was a true lover of the outdoors. He found joy in surfing local beaches, rock climbing, hiking in the Eastern Sierras and Joshua Tree, as well as skiing, fishing, and exploring many other outdoor pursuits.
Rob attended local schools in Santa Barbara and spent his youth hiking the foothills and surfing the coast. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, followed by work as a machinist in Oakland, California. Fulfilling a childhood dream, he later graduated from the Allan Hancock Firefighter Academy and began his career in firefighting.
With a deep sense of service and compassion, Rob devoted more than 25 years to wildland firefighting. While his primary assignments were in the Eastern Sierras, his career took him across the country in various roles, including engine chief, captain, flight coordinator, fire prevention officer, and investigator. His curiosity and sense of humor allowed him to quickly strike up a conversation and friendships wherever his journey led him.
Rob is survived by his brother Tom, sister-in-law Kathy, sister Carol, sister-in-law Carone, stepnephew Ryan and step-niece Alana. He will be deeply missed for his unforgettable fire stories, sparkling blue eyes, and playful grin.
A celebration of Rob’s life will be held at Leadbetter Beach on Saturday, June 28, at 6:00 p.m.
Donations in his memory can be made to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation: https:// wffoundation.org/
Stephen Edward Geremia
04/15/1942 – 05/10/2025
Stephen Edward Geremia died peacefully on May 10, 2025 in Santa Barbara, California. He was 83 years old.
Born on April 15, 1942, in Providence, Rhode Island, Stephen was the son of Dorothy Townsend Lovell (born 1914 in Washington, DC) and Eduardo Geremia (1912–1986), originally from Vairano Patenora, Caserta, Campania, Italy. After several family moves, Steve eventually settled in Hidden Valley, California. He attended The Webb School, an all-boys boarding school, where he developed a lifelong passion for tennis. He went on to earn a B.A. in Business from the University of California, Berkeley, followed by a master’s degree in Business from the University of Southern California.
Steve returned to Ojai, California, where he ran Ladera Citrus Company—his father’s business. He also served on the board of Sunkist. Steve was a member of the Rancheros Vistadores from 1971 until his death. On the ride, he was known as “Hogfat.” Steve went on to coach girls’ soccer at Santa Barbara High School for a number of years, and ultimately returned to his first sporting love—tennis—coaching the Santa Barbara High School tennis teams for 5-6 years. His legacy there remains strong.
Steve’s tennis coaching career can be summed up in these few short sentences by former SBHS soccer coach Aaron Webster, “Shortly after I was hired, I hired Steve to help out with coaching the tennis team, and then he took over for the next 5 years.That first year he came aboard was the best year SBHS had in a real long time, where Steve was promptly heading to CIF games in LA in a limousine, and kicking butt. That’s just the way he rolled! His coaching career reflected how he lived life, to some maybe outrageous, to others passionate.”
Sports were the great throughline of Steve’s life. He possessed a photographic memory, which allowed him to recall every statistic, college, and pre-professional milestone of thousands of athletes. On the radio talk show Talk Back to the Coach, he was known as “Mr. Football,” a colorful host whose encyclopedic knowledge of pro and college players made him
a natural recruiter for Berkeley athletics. Whether it was soccer, football, baseball, or tennis, Steve had an uncanny ability to understand the tactical nuances and personal histories of athletes at every level. He brought that same insight and enthusiasm to coaching, touching the lives of many players with his energy, vision, and wholehearted investment in their success.
As a coach, he was as boisterous as he was brilliant—an unforgettable presence on and off the field. Few did as much homework or had a better eye for spotting and nurturing young talent. The close connections he formed with his athletes endured over the years and often grew to include their children, forming a legacy across generations. Son Teddy Geremia reflects that his dad’s favorite quotes were not meant for print.
Steve also had a deep love for cooking, a passion inherited from his Italian heritage. Anyone who visited was greeted with authentic Italian cuisine, made with the same passion he brought to everything else in life.
He had a tremendous love for his family. In his later years, he enjoyed frequent trips to Italy. Family was family to Steve—by blood or by bond, it didn’t matter, his love was the same. His grandson, Gunnar Geremia, was the apple of his eye, to whom he imparted a sense of humor well beyond his years!
Steve was predeceased by his sister, Gail Geremia Parr. He is survived by his son, Teddy Geremia; grandson, Gunnar Geremia; stepdaughters, Tiffany Doré and Natalie Trost; step-granddaughters Ava Doré, Ella Doré, and Vaughn Doré; and niece, Kimberly Townsend Palmer. He is also survived by former wife, Alexandra Geremia, with whom he shared the joy of raising their son, Teddy; and is fondly remembered by former wife, Pam Geremia.
His colorful personality will be missed but never forgotten. Whether as a father, a coach, a husband, or a friend, the number of lives he impacted in the local community is immense.
Special thanks to Tamara Wallop and Leona Gray, who were instrumental in his care, and stayed with him until the moment he passed. Memorial services will be held June 28 from 12:00-4:00 at Glen Annie Golf Course.
William Peter (Bill) Van Horn 11/05/1936 – 06/08/2025
Bill passed away on June 8, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born in Santa Barbara on November 5, 1936, to parents Hiram and Ann Van Horn. Growing up in Mission Canyon when it was a rural enclave, he attended local public schools graduating from Santa Barbara High School Class of 1954. Bill participated in many school activities, most notably as center on the 1953 Golden Tornado football team – also lettering on the track team. He was a longtime member of the ’54 Reunion Committee as well as the SBHS Alumni Assn.
Bill then attended and graduated from Claremont McKenna College, Class of 1958. He continued his football interest as center/ linebacker during the limited substitution era for the Pomona Claremont Sagehens, tri-captain of the 1957 final combined team and selection to the all-conference team. He was proud to be installed in the Claremont Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame 2005.
Bill served in the Army Reserve 1958-1964. He was employed by the City of Santa Barbara as Administrative Assistant to Mayors Ed Abbott and Don MacGillivray 1961- 1967. Additional duties at various times during this period included Personnel Director and Acting Library Director. Bill especially enjoyed serving as staff support to the successful Shoreline Park Bond Issue Campaign Committee (his one and only campaign).
In 1962, Bill married Eleanor Dodson in Santa Barbara and two children, Steven (1965) and Joan (1971) completed their family. They had 37 happy years together. Bill was employed by General Research Corporation performing contract administration duties 1968-94. He was Director of Special Contracts when he retired. Thereafter, he was the ownermanager of several residential rentals.
He participated in a variety of local community activities and organizations during the period 1960-2025: Jaycees Board of Directors 1963-64, Easter Relays Chairman 1961-62, Semana Nautic Assn. President 1973-74, Rental Property Assn. President 2003-04, Toastmasters Club #5, Channel
City Club, SB Historical Society, SB Trust for Historic Preservation, Westerners, Ancient & Honorable Order of E. Clampus Vitas, Cosmopolitan Club, and the Santa Barbara Club.
Bill was lucky in love again in 2001 when he married Kay Saruwatari Yamada. They enjoyed 20 wonderful years together. He is survived by his son, Steven (Hilario); stepdaughters, Linda (Clint) Weisman, Adele (Willy) Yamada, Denise Yamada, Marie (Jeff) Yamada-Low; sister, Judith V.H. Hill; nephew, Alan (Victoria) Browning. He was predeceased by his first wife, Eleanor (1999), his daughter, Joan (2002), and his second wife, Kay (2021).
Bill’s family would like to thank Dr. Birken, Dr. Guenther, Wood Glen Senior Living and Cottage Hospital for his care. A family memorial service celebrating Bill’s life will be held at a later date.
Leila Carpenter 1942 - 2025
Leila Carpenter passed away in her sleep, alongside family, on June 7. She was 83 years old.
Soft-spoken and reserved, Leila was a fiercely independent and loyal person. She grew up in southern Sweden, the middle of three children. She was a star tennis player, and studied at Stockholm University. After moving to Manhattan Beach on her own, she became a physical therapist and met the love of her life, Dave, on a blind date. The two married in 1980 in Sweden, where they spent almost every summer of their lives together.
They moved to Montecito from Pacific Palisades in 1997. Leila became known as a prolific gardener — regularly sharing her flowers and fruits with the community — and avid golfer. She was an excellent cook who had stunning taste and a knack for telling it like was. She was in a class by herself; respected and adored by those who knew her.
Leila is survived by her husband, Dave; daughter and sonin-law, Michelle Carpenter and Matt Macdonald; two brothers and their spouses, Leif and Lena Sjögren, Ulf and Anne Sjögren; two step-children and their spouses, Kim and Bill Robertson, Clay and Laurie Carpenter; as well as several nieces, nephews and step-grandchildren.
In Memoriam
Brian Wilson
1942–2025
A True Pop Master
BY JOSEF WOODARD
God only knows what pop would be without him. Brian Wilson, undeniably one of the great pop songwriters, died on June 11, and his masterpiece “God Only Knows” is one of a vast trove of classic songs running through the world’s collective ear in his wake. A touchstone from Pet Sounds arguably the greatest pop album yet made the song’s wistful emotional palette and surprising harmonic twists and experimental sonic touches represent a pinnacle in pop song history.
Among the many cover versions of “God Only Knows,” David Bowie offered a sensitive take on his Tonight album and jazz pianist Brad Mehldau’s insightful rendition tapped into the inherent jazz colors in such other Pet Sounds songs as “Don’t Talk (Put Your Head on my Shoulders)” and “I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times.”
In an interview, Wilson told me, “I like David’s version. Andy Williams did a version, too.” Wilson was beloved in arty, hipster, and mainstream spheres.
After Wilson’s death, superlatives were abundant in tributes to this Beach Boy, whose personal brilliance was the not-so-secret key ingredient in the band’s legacy. This naturally gifted and exploratory Wilson brother sibling of Dennis and Carl outta Hawthorne, California, had a troubled path in life, including a long, dark period grappling with mental issues and misaligned reality bearings. Meanwhile, the band sailed forward, with Brian only in spirit and as the primary architect of its songbook.
But Wilson’s muse kept resurfacing and urging him forward, in spurts, and Santa Barbara audiences were fortunate to witness some of Wilson’s appearances over the past two decades. He performed at the Lobero Theatre in 2008, after the release of his concept album That Lucky Old Sun, and in a brief reunion with the Beach Boys in an epic show at the Santa Barbara Bowl in 2012, during a special 50th anniversary tour. Another special pass through town was Wilson’s 50th anniversary tour celebrating Pet Sounds, heard in its fastidiously recreated glory at the Bowl in 2017.
Santa Barbara has figured into the Beach Boys saga in various way. Though Brian never lived in these parts, bandmate Mike Love established the “Love Songs” compound on the Mesa in the ’70s. Area musicians like the saxophone legend Charles Lloyd, Randell Kirsch, Jeffrey Foskett, bassist Robbie Scharf, and the late drummer Paul Bergerot circulated in the ranks of the Beach Boys proper and with Wilson during his solo career.
Listening back to Pet Sounds, it becomes repeatedly apparent that the pop radio-ready tracks like the bejeweled “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” are less musically engaging than “deep cuts” such as “Don’t Talk” and the dreamy instrumental “Let’s Go Away for Awhile.” Not enough is made of the strong imprint of jazz on Wilson, who admitted “I like Ramsey Lewis and John Coltrane” in an interview.
More specifically, the intricate vocal harmonies of the Four Freshmen had a direct impact on the Beach Boys sound. “They were a jazz group,” Wilson commented, “a modern harmony group. I learned to sing falsetto from the Four Freshmen. I learned a
lot from the Four Freshmen. I really did. ‘Surfer Girl’ was very influenced by the Four Freshmen.”
Pop legend and the circle of influence have it that Wilson was inspired by the Beatles’ Rubber Soul, feeding into Pet Sounds, which inspired Paul McCartney and his mates in creating Sgt. Pepper’s For Wilson, next in line was the “lost” SMiLE album, left unfinished until 2004.
In an interview before his 2008 Lobero show, Wilson reflected on the interrupted arc of SMiLE: “That’s the first concept album I ever made, right? I was a little scared to try something new. But it worked. That was a tough one. We put SMiLE on the shelf for 37 years and we finally finished the third movement to it and finished it. All of a sudden, we wrote all the segues and the narration together.” Wilson added, “I should write an opera sometime. I will try that sometime.”
Around the time of his Pet Sounds Bowl show, Wilson talked about reconnecting with his muse and launching a new project. “I haven’t written a song in four-and-a-half years,” he said, “but I’m going to start soon. I’m going to record a rock ’n’ roll album, with a lot of good rock ’n’ roll songs. It’s going to be original. I don’t think this is going to be anything like Pet Sounds Pet Sounds was just a one-time thing.”
It was a one-time thing in the grandest sense, an ingenious anomaly in the history of pop record-making.
“I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times,” another jazz-tinged wonder, is considered a tender anthem of youthful alienation and wariness about finding one’s place in society and the world. But it could also be read as a tribute to Brian Wilson’s unique dual position, both deep inside and on his own private outskirts of the pop music world. As he sings, undercoated by a slithery theremin part and vocal harmony pads, “They say I got brains / but they ain’t doin’ me no good / I wish they could.”
We beg to differ. Brian Wilson is gone but never forgotten. His brains and heart have done us all a lot of good. n
obituaries
Heather Brodhead
As a child in Cincinnati, Heather overheard her mother tell someone, "Heather plays well by herself and never gets bored." An early report card said, "Heather would do well to spend less time gazing out the window at the birds."It was assumed that, in addition to becoming a wife and mother, she would "become an artist," so she studied art at Skidmore College, the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and the School of Visual Arts in New York. At the latter she focused on the commercial aspects of art and found it was not for her. Having been commissioned to make mobile sculptures as well as some scientific and medical illustrations she found that she lacked enthusiasm for doing this full-time as well. Arriving in New York, Heather had taken a job in customer service with an international business service. She excelled at it, but it too was unfulfilling. As for "becoming a wife and mother" part? That wasn't happening either. Things looked bleak, but help was on the way. She sought out the psychiatrist Thomas Hora, a God-centered spiritual teacher and founder of an approach to healing which he named "Metapsychiatry." With his help, Heather reoriented her outlook on life as she integrated the ideas of Metapsychiatry. Her life purpose was clarified: understand what it means "to be here for God" and apply it. No matter what she was doing or where she was, this became her true employment and she found fulfillment and joy in it. At work she was promoted to manage operations in Honolulu, and later Pittsburgh. During these years she joined with other students of Metapsychiatry to form the PAGL Foundation (Peace, Assurance, Gratitude, Love) to preserve and provide access to the ideas.
In 1990 Heather left the business world and, earning a Master of Library Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh, became an art librarian. Her business experience proved an asset in this late-in-life career change, and she was hired by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in their Music & Art Department.
In the mid-1970s, she had begun visiting her beloved aunt, Fifi Mithoefer in Santa Barbara. In 2001, Heather left Pittsburgh to move to Santa Barbara to care for Fifi. The house on Cliff Drive became her home for the next 20 years, becoming a magnet for friends and family. Soon after arriving in Santa Barbara, Heather bumped into her Pittsburgh friend, Betsy Kain, who had since moved to Santa Barbara and was a docent at the Museum of Art. Betsy excitedly told her that the museum needed an art librarian! Heather became their librarian until she retired in 2016. Along with her other work, Heather continued to serve on the board of the PAGL Foundation and as a spiritual guide and teacher of Metapsychiatry.
Aside from her work as a librarian and with Metapsychiatry, Heather continued to exercise her artistic training and love of good design to make beautiful annual Christmas cards that embraced both her spiritual view and aesthetic. These cards, which she made throughout her life, were a highlight of the season for her friends and family.
Heather’s sister, Clover Brodhead Gowing, moved in with her after being widowed. They enjoyed the home on Cliff Drive together for several years. Heather and Clover moved to Samarkand in June of 2020, quickly adapting to life at Samarkand, making new, dear friends and bringing joy to their friends and neighbors.
Heather passed away on June 9th from pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her sister Clover, cousins Alison Carrillo, Tanny Keeler and Melissa Keeler, nephews Dan and Will Brodhead, and Dorothy Adams, her dear friend and niece-in-law, as well as countless friends and associates from Samarkand and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and of course, the PAGL Foundation.
PAUL WELLMAN
Brian Wilson during his 2017 Pet Sounds Tour at the Santa Barbara Bowl
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Thelwin Ruby Dobbs
06/21/1944 – 04/12/2025
Mrs. Thelwin Ruby Dobbs, age 80, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California.
Thelwin was Born in Bishop on June 21, 1944 to Thomas and Ada Curran, after growing up in Bishop she moved to Southern California where she married Everett Dobbs and started a family. Moving to Goleta in 1969 she has called this home ever since. Thelwin was married to Everett for 50 years until his passing, a testament to their lasting bond and shared journey through life. She will truly be missed by family and friends.
Thelwin is lovingly remembered by her son Glen Dobbs and daughter Joann Dobbs. Her legacy continues through her grandson, Anthony Dobbs. Their lives are a reflection of the strength and care she brought into the world.
She will join Everett In the veterans niche at Goleta cemetery, Any services will be announced at a later date.
May her memory bring a smile to those who knew and loved her.
Bruce Forbes Jamieson 08/07/1955 – 05/17/2025
Bruce was a gentle and friendly guy who never had a mean word and always strove to develop his skills and knowledge. He did so with a quiet dignity and an admirable sense of perseverance that was unfailing. He loved gardening, and making constructions and drawing. His ability to speak was limited, but never his ability to love and to care.
He was born in Ottawa, Canada, and raised in Canada and England, and came to the United States in 1966. He became a citizen in 1972. He lived in Santa Barbara and Lompoc, returning to Santa Barbara in the 1990s, where he spent the rest of his life. Despite medical challenges, he enjoyed life, and savored good food with friends, and movies and entertainment.
He was the son of William M. Jamieson, retired Royal Canadian Navy veteran, and Mildred Jamieson Finkbeiner, Order of the Eastern Star and loving mother. He is survived by his brother, David Bryan Jamieson of McCloud, California, and his caring and committed cousin, Gary Hardiman of
Vancouver, Washington.
He will be interred at the Jamieson family plot at the Goleta Cemetery District. There will be an informal gathering at his grave site in the Canadian veterans’ section of Goleta cemetery to remember him at 11 am, June 20th, 2025.
John Francis Powell 11/28/1930 – 05/03/2025
John Francis Powell, at the age of 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at his home in Santa Ynez, California, with his devoted wife and beloved sons at his side.
He was born on November 28, 1930, in Los Angeles, California, to Marjorie and Jack Powell. A graduate of Hollywood High School, John served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954, spending two years stationed in Japan.
After returning home, he worked a variety of jobs—at Gladding McBean Pottery, as a greensman in the Hollywood studios, and as an oil painter. During this period, he spent many memorable hours with friends at Barney’s Beanery in West Hollywood, in the company of artists such as Dane Dixon, Ed Kienholz, and John Altoon.
In his late 20s, John was hired by Los Angeles architect George MacLean as his assistant. Together, they traveled the world collecting antiques and artifacts for their projects, experiences that immersed John in visually rich cultures and profoundly influenced his future work as an artist. While working with George, they designed homes for notable figures including Elizabeth Taylor and D.K. Ludwig. John eventually managed MacLean Antiques, where he met his future wife, Wendy, and transitioned into a full-time career as an oil painter.
Much of John's artwork reflected his travels and the many influences of his earlier life. Over the past 50 years, he created his unique “visions of paradise,” which continue to bring joy to many. He once said:
“I always knew I wanted to be an artist. As I look back at the hours I’ve stood before my easel, facing the miles and miles of blank canvas and attempting to express the visions in my mind, I realize how many people and experiences have shaped the
inspiration and focus of each completed canvas. Of course, ‘completed’ is relative… when is a canvas truly completed?”
John was represented by DeVille Galleries in Beverly Hills where he worked alongside his lifelong friend and the namesake of his oldest son, Christian Title. John was also represented by Beacon Fine Arts Gallery in Red Bank, New Jersey, and The Christina Gallery in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. His work was also exhibited in Japan, where his shows were well attended and warmly received. These opportunities allowed him to establish a successful career and name for himself in the art world.
One of the greatest honors of his artistic life came in 1996, when he was named Artist of the Year by the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA).
John was a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished grandfather. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 54 years, Wendy; his daughter Jennifer (deceased); two sons Christian and Jesse, their wives Nahrin and Ashley; and four grandchildren—Eli, Mara, Sammy, and Parker—all deeply loved by him.
Tracy Lenore Bray
Tracy Lenore Bray passed away in her Santa Barbara home on March 28, 2024.
She left us after a long struggle with muscular dystrophy, a progressive and eventually fatal genetic disease. She leaves behind her wife of 35 years, Deborah Dodge, her sister, brothers, and longtime devoted friends.
Tracy was born in Sacramento and moved to Southern California in 1981. After living in several cities, she finally settled in Santa Barbara, which she considered the best city in the world. Tracy was a member of Unity Church, an avid reader, and a longtime Dodgers fan.
Tracy was a loving, kind person who enjoyed getting to know people. She had lifelong friends who adored her, and her passing leaves a lasting void in their lives. Tracy is deeply loved and is deeply missed.
Services will be private. Donations may be sent in Tracy’s name to the Muscular Dystrophy Association at: https://www.mda.org/.
Marcella Evelyn Beeck 09/25/1916 – 05/28/2025
108 Years Young
Marcella passed away peacefully from natural causes on May 28 th in front of her son Michael and daughter Susan at her residence in San Roque. Unconfirmed as the oldest or one of the oldest living people in Santa Barbara and perhaps the State of CA too, she lived a great life and will be missed by many.
Born in rural Montana (Fort Benton), Marcella spent most of her early childhood in Highwood, MT where her parents who were homesteaders, owned a wheat farm. Her father was a carpenter and moved the entire family from Wisconsin 6 years before her birth, along with all their belongings (including a 2-room cabin, 2 horses, and a cow) in a boxcar to Montana. She lived in rustic conditions and endured those long winters in MT in the cabin with a tent attached. Her father built the first church in Highwood, along with a schoolhouse and jail. Marcella lost her father at age 2, to the Spanish Flu epidemic. The 2 nd youngest of 6 kids, Marcella often took on the caregiving role to her younger brother. In 1925 when Marcella was 9, the family returned to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where her mother operated a boarding house. In Wisconsin, Marcella attended the Nursing School at Marquette University and graduated in 1939.
In Wisconsin, she met and married Roy Beeck in 1941 and had 5 children together. Proceeded in death by her husband (Roy)and her 2 daughters (Rae Ellen and Linda). Survived by her eldest daughter and caregiver, Susan Olvera of Santa Barbara, Tom (Marti) Beeck of Washington State, and Michael (Eladia) Beeck of Florida.
Marcella spent most of her adult life in Santa Barbara, moving to the San Roque area in 1952. She loved being a nurse and worked at nursing until she retired at age 83. Working at St. Francis Hospital, Westmont College, UCSB, and Dr. Carswell, M.D., saw her excel in the art of caregiving for others. She was always available for family, friends and neighbors to give assistance too. She loved taking walks and would walk from San Roque to the Santa Barbara pier just to treat herself to a bowl of
clam chowder and a Brandy Alexander at the Harbor Restaurant. She was a fixture in her neighborhood, walking her many dogs during her life. When she couldn’t care for a dog anymore, she made sure she would give treats to all the neighbors dogs on her daily walks to Steven’s Park or around the San Roque area. At her 90-year-old birthday, there was no doubt that she would live to be 100. At age 100, she stopped counting and would usually celebrate her birthday with her favorite, a few slices of pizza and a beer.
She enjoyed cooking, playing cards with her friends and family, (especially “Liverpool Rummy”) and always enjoyed traveling. She loved road trips, traveling throughout the US with her husband, daughter and occasionally her grandkids.
Nothing could stop her from living life. She survived 2 pandemics, (Spanish Flu, and COVID), the Great Depression, 2 World Wars, and countless other events in life. She was a great storyteller and would always share her tales with the family.
When asked what the secret to her longevity was, she said “walking, no medications and occasionally a glass of wine or a gin & tonic with dinner.” She knew she had good genes (her mother died at age 100), and she survived breast cancer in her midlife and a broken pelvis in her 90’s.
She leaves countless of relatives behind in many states. Locally, her nieces Shelley & Kathy Koury of Santa Barbara, grandson Christopher (Nadia) Olvera and great grandchildren (Christopher Kai (100 years younger) and Caydan Makoa) of Carpinteria. Her grandchildren: Michael Olvera of Indiana, Marcella (Brian) Wilkins of Texas, Anna Beeck of Texas, Rae Ellen Beeck (Peter Cady) of Florida, Nicholas (Natasha) Beeck of Nevada, Lindsay Beck (Kerin Patel) of Washington State, and Alyssa Beck (Emily Anderson) of Oregon. Great Grandchildren: Andrew Olvera, Kristine Zeta Olvera, Evelyn Rose Wilkins, Hendrix Wilkins and Roy Cady. Thanks to all the people and neighbors that helped her over the years. Donna & Doug, Susie, Sue D., Linda, Andres, Sancha, Cara, Nancy, Vince & Marilyn, Harry & Kitty and Monique. A private celebration of life will be held in July and a mass in her honor will be held at San Roque Catholic Church on 6/25/25 at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis, Southern California Chapter in her honor. Cystic Fibrosis was the cause of her daughter Rae Ellen’s death and was always a part of her charitable giving.
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Mary Ann Kaestner 09/22/1929 – 05/09/2025
Mary Ann Kaestner was born to Stanley and Stephanie Rackowski in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Noel Kaestner in 1951. Together they relocated to Salem, Oregon in 1954 when Noel accepted a professorship in psychology at Willamette University. Mary Ann and Noel had three sons, 5 granddaughters and a grandson. Mary Ann described her life as “joyful almost always.”
Mary Ann graduated from Wisconsin State Teachers' College with a bachelor's degree in biology in 1951 and later received her Master’s in guidance and counseling at Oregon State University in 1969. In addition to raising three sons, she worked as a guidance counselor in Salem, for 20 years.
Mary Ann and Noel had a love for each other rarely seen. Mary Ann would say her heart skipped a beat when she would hear the front door open as Noel returned from work. As empty nesters, Mary Ann and Noel frequently traveled the desert southwest and as far abroad as the pyramids of Egypt.
After Noel’s untimely death in 1986, Mary Ann continued to work until retiring in 1990. Thereafter she became a world traveler and visited 18 different countries. She visited Africa and rode the Orient Express from Moscow to Beijing. She enjoyed her frequent elderhostel trips with her friends from Salem and Willamette University where she established a psychology award in Noel’s name.
Mary Ann was an active supporter of causes she believed in. She served on the board of the Salem Women’s Crisis Center and the Charla Richards-Kreitzberg Foundation. After a move to Palm Springs in 2000, she became an active member of the American Association of University Women and served on boards for the local Unitarian Church and the Western Arts Council of the Palm Springs Museum. She volunteered at the Desert Regional Memorial Hospital.
In 2016, Mary Ann moved to Santa Barbara, California to be closer to her eldest son, his wife and their daughters. There she was a resident of Wood Glenn Hall where she served as president of the resident’s council and sat on the board of the Live
Oak Unitarian Church. During her years in Santa Barbara she became a member of the Genealogy Society where she delighted in discovering her family history. Mary Ann also swam regularly at the Braille Institute as part of her lifelong devotion to personal fitness.
Mary Ann’s last two years were spent in Seal Beach, California near her youngest son. There she continued her love of reading, time with family and friends as well as outings to musicals at the nearby Carpenter Center. Mary Ann will be remembered for her unquenchable thirst for art, knowledge, meeting new people and living a happy life. Until the very end, Mary Ann greeted everyone with her beautiful smile. She brought light, warmth and happiness to those lucky enough to have known her.
Rae Ann McLennan
06/05/1937 – 05/28/2025
Rae Ann McLennan, 87, longtime resident of Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025 in her private care facility in Dallas, Texas.
Rae Ann was born in Los Angeles on June 5, 1937 to Evelyn and Ray Tanguay. She was raised alongside her older brother and 3 younger sisters in Southern Oregon. She was active in high school clubs and student government and graduated from St. Francis High School in Eugene in 1955. To pursue her interest in Catholicism after graduation, she became a postulant at Portland’s Novitiate of the Holy Names at Marylhurst. In 1960, while attending Marymount College in Los Angeles, Rae Ann met and married her devoted husband, Miles William “Bill” McLennan, a graduate of the California Institute of Technology. Shortly thereafter, Rae Ann and Bill moved to Santa Barbara to begin their life together and build a family.
Rae Ann was a loving wife and mother to her 3 children, Anne, Robin and Miles David. In the late 1970s, Rae Ann enrolled at UCSB where she earned her undergraduate and master’s degrees in the Sociology of Religion. During this period, she completed residencies at both Notre Dame and UC Berkeley. She continued her studies at UCSB as a PhD candidate where she collaborated to publish To Survive and Flourish: A Survival Guide for Graduate Women at
UCSB in 1993.
Rae Ann was actively involved in local and religious organizations such as the Old Mission Santa Barbara, Teach for America, La Casa de Maria, and later the Church of the Beatitudes. Through her many years of study and community activism, Rae Ann had become a formidable religious historian and spirited social justice advocate.
Rae Ann enjoyed her life in Santa Barbara including long walks on Hendry's Beach with her beloved dogs, Freuda and Max. Rae Ann and Bill remained very close and loving friends, despite their legal separation in 1987. Together in 2019, they moved from Santa Barbara to be closer to their daughter Robin and to enjoy the personalized service of a private care facility in Dallas.
Rae Ann is survived by her daughters, Anne and Robin McLennan and son, Miles David McLennan, as well as her 4 grandchildren Connor, Matthew, Ian, and Sophie. Rae Ann and Bill will return to Santa Barbara to be interred at Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum on June 21, 2025.
In PaulMemoryAnthony Ornelas
04/12/1960 – 06/21/1975
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 50 years since my brother left this world. Half a century has passed, but the pain of losing him still feels fresh. He was taken from us far too soon, and not a day goes by that I don’t think about him, miss him, or wish you were still here.
His passing devastated our family in ways that words can’t capture. The loss broke my mother’s heart in a way I had never seen before. Her sorrow was so deep and unrelenting. A wound that time never truly healed. We carried that grief-then and noweach in our own way, but always with love.
Over the years, more of our family have joined him on the other side. It brings me comfort to know he is no longer alone- he’s now reunited with so many of his loved ones. All of them together again… all except Tommy and me. We're still here, still remembering, still missing, still loving.
I often find myself lost in memories of the good old times we shared. The laughter. The
adventures, the bond only siblings can understand-it’s all etched into my heart. I miss those days more than I can say. His presence brought a light into our lives that nothing has quite replaced.
Even now, after all these years, I feel his absence in the quiet moments, in family gatherings, and in my dreams. He may be gone from this world, but he will never be gone from my heart.
I miss you, my brother. I carry you with me every day. Until we meet again, rest in peace,
With All Our Love, Your Brothers, Johnny and Tommy Ornelas
Nancy Penny Smith
03/21/1925 – 05/28/2025
Nancy passed away May 28th at Cottage Hospital with family at her side. She had been a resident of Santa Barbara for 75 years. She was sharp as a tack to the end, having won her weekly bridge game at Santa Barbara Yacht Club the week before.
Born in Ann Arbor Michigan to Henry and Doris Glazier where she and her one sister Henrietta were raised. Summers were spent in nearby Cavanaugh Lake in Chelsea Michigan where her grandfather, Frank Glazier, had built the Glazier Stove Company in the early 1900’s and was responsible for building the town as it is today.
Nancy and her sister both attended Mercy Nursing School in Detroit. As RN’s, the two partners in crime headed out west and found employment at Cottage hospital in 1950. That’s where Nancy met a darling young intern from Kansas named Dean Smith. They were married at Santa Barbara’s United Methodist Church in 1953. Off they went to Kentucky to fulfill Dean’s remaining military obligation, then New Orleans for his residency at Ochsner Hospital. Fortunately, Dean’s future partner in orthopedics Dr. Walter Graham recognized his talents and recruited him back to Santa Barbara.
They came back to Santa Barbara with two sons, Dean and David, and soon had two more boys, Don and Doug. Nancy and Dean raised the 4 D’s on Mira Vista St. up The Rivera. The Family activities evolved around water, Dean & Nancy had found the joys of sailing, and the boys swam competitively. They acquired a 36 ft. wood sloop “Hurulu” from Dean’s cousin in
Santa Maria, Wayne Warner. They commenced loading the family on Hurulu and cruising the Channel Islands. Over 40 years there was Hurulu I, II, III & IV. They joined Santa Barbara Yacht Club in 1965 and participated the planning and construction of the present clubhouse completed in 1969 and supported youth sailing. In addition to the extensive local Channel Islands cruising, they also undertook many international bareboat cruises in New Zealand, European cannels, multiple trips to the Caribbean and the South Pacific.
Nancy & Dean traveled extensively around the world. They attended numerous international professional meetings and always seemed to make a vacation out of the trip.
Nancy leaves behind three sons (and wives) David (Betsy), Donald (Valerie) and Douglas (Perry). Nancy’s husband Dean passed away in 2003, the oldest son Dean predeceased his mother. She had eleven grandchildren, Serena, Christian, Chad, Joel, David, Kyle, Derek, Hannah, Heather, Hayliegh, and Benjamin.
The family is holding a memorial service at the First United Methodist Church (Garden & Anapamu) where the family was active and all attend services over the years. Service is at 11:30 am with reception to follow. In Lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made to the Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation in Nancy and Dean’s honor.
Emina Wayne
03/08/1959 – 06/10/2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Emina Wayne, 66, of Raleigh, North Carolina. Emina has finished her earthly race and joined the heavenly feast of the Lamb, for which we rejoice. She died at home on June 10, 2025. Emina was a most loving and selfless wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her husband, George Wayne, their children, Michael, Amanda, Matthew and Jason, along with 7 beautiful grandchildren. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 am to 10:45 am at the funeral chapel. A funeral will be held this Saturday, June 14, 2025 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel in Tryon, North Carolina at 11am. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens in Columbus, NC.
50 Years Without You. A Brother To Remember
It’s a Wild, Wild World, And We ALL Get to Play in It It’s a Wild, Wild World, And We ALL Get to Play in It
Santa Barbara’s Annual Summer Solstice Festivities Are Back
by Leslie Dinaberg · Photos by Ingrid Bostrom
When the Solstice Celebration theme of “Wild World” was selected back in 2024, “I don’t think anybody could have predicted how appropriate that would be in 2025,” said Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Board President Justin Gunn.
“Not to get too political,” he laughed ruefully, “but it’s in an environment where there’s all of these forces which are sort of reinforcing social divisiveness. It’s really a precious, precious, beautiful thing to have something like Solstice that reminds the community that we’re inclusive, we’re friendly. It’s about joy and community, and that’s sad to say that that’s increasingly rare in society. I think it’s very, very important that we nurture this.”
ARTISTIC BUZZ
I visited the Solstice Workshop to meet with Gunn and his team last week, and there was an infectious buzz of creative, visionary artists, designers, builders, and swarms of worker bees gathered in this unique imagination-fueled hive as they’ve done for more than 50 years now to create an amazing, completely homegrown, people-powered, and people-created festival for the rest of us to enjoy.
“The goal for everybody on staff and everybody on the board is to ensure that Solstice not only survives, but really thrives and can grow, because we believe in the core mission: that there’s something very special about how Santa Barbara has come together in such creative energy that’s unlike any other place, I think, in the United States that I have been to or lived in,” said Gunn, an artist himself, who has been involved with the organization since he moved here in 2017 and quickly became enmeshed in this tribe of fellow creative spirits.
“Not only do we get to show one another how we roll or push and roll but we also get to show the world that, hey, this is possible. Look at this community coming together, people from all walks of life, different socioeco-
nomic backgrounds, all working together, elbow to elbow, and dancing together and celebrating life on this magical day,” said Gunn.
JOY JUICE
“I get my joy juice here, because I get to experience the creativity,” said Executive Director Penny Little, who has been involved with the organization for 20 years, and took the top position in 2023. “We’re not going to solve the problems in this world today without creativity. It takes freedom of thought and creative thinkers, and that’s what we give back to the world: people who know how to work together and know how to create and create together, and have new ideas how to handle that.”
Asked what continues to excite and motivate her after so many years, Little said, “I think that probably is the thing
that keeps me going the joy juice, the creativity. But the whole thing is just so amazing, it’s hard to pinpoint one thing.”
A THREE-LEGGED BEAST
There are really three main legs to the entire event, said Gunn. “The workshop, the festival, and the parade they’re all part of one big show. It starts here at the workshop. It’s a team effort to build all of these floats and costumes and masks and puppets and props. And then we get to show the community in the parade what we built. And then we get to celebrate those creations all weekend long.
“Celebrate Santa Barbara; celebrate Solstice; celebrate bringing people, bringing the community together through hands-on participation in the arts.”
Behind the scenes at the Santa Barbara Solstice Workshop 2025
Images of parades past: the 2025 Solstice Parade begins at noon on June 21.
The Solstice Parade starts at noon on Saturday, June 21, at the intersection of Ortega and Santa Barbara streets. The parade will travel on Santa Barbara Street and then end at the Solstice Festival at Alameda Park, where floats will remain on display through the afternoon and various elements will decorate the festival for the rest of the weekend. In addition to special areas set aside for seniors and ADA access, there is VIP seating in a shaded area that includes water, snacks, and a parade swag bag. The cost of VIP Seating is $65 per person, with all proceeds supporting the costs of the workshop and parade infrastructure.
The Solstice Festival kicks off on Friday, June 20, at 4 p.m. at Alameda Park (1400 Santa Barbara St. at Sola Street). The free event includes a stellar musical lineup and activities for all ages and takes place on Friday, June 20, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, noon-8 p.m.; and Sunday, June 22, noon-7 p.m. New this year is a VIP Beer & Wine Garden pass ($50), with a great view of the main stage acts, shade, private cash bar, bathrooms, and water station. See solsticeparade.com or email solstice@solsticeparade .com for more information.
He continued to stress the point that Solstice is really not just one day, but rather the whole lead-up and the whole weekend, starting on Friday, June 20, at 4 p.m. with an opening ceremony at Alameda Park, followed by free musical performances by DJ Darla Bea (who will also emcee), the Brasscals, Dance with Harout, The Last Decade, World Dance for Humanity, The New Vibe, and False Puppet.
“We’re really focusing on Friday and making it into, like, locals’ night, and that party goes ’til 9 p.m.,” said Festival Director Olivia Sorgman, noting that this year, the beer and wine garden will be easily accessible near the stage.
“We’re inviting a bunch of different groups to come hang out with us at the park before the whole weekend kicks off,” said Sorgman, an events planning pro who clearly knows her stuff. She is also the Festival Director of the Avocado Festival and Earth Day.
After Friday’s locals’ night party, Saturday is the parade day, kicking off at noon. “And we have bands and music starting at noon at the park,” said Sorgman.
MUSICAL MENAGERIE
Saturday’s main stage includes some of Santa Barbara’s favorite homegrown bands Morganfield Burnett, Area 51, Will Stephens Band, The Kicks, Spencer the Gardener, and Flannel 101 as well as a deejay stage.
Sunday’s music is “Reggae Sunday,” in partnership with KJEE, and they’ll have four or five bands that day too, Sorgman said. These include Honey B, The Upbeat, Cornerstone, and Morie & the Heavy Hitters, as well as a deejay stage.
As for the rest of the festival festivities, “I think the biggest thing is the FUNtopia area, which we’ve been having a lot of fun planning,” said Sorgman. FUNtopia is on the Kids’ World side of the park, and it’s going to be filled with fun activities for kids of all ages. For example, Sorgman said, “We have a whole area where we’re going to have a tent where you can make intention bouquets, and there are a lot of body movement classes. There’s going to be flow arts classes.”
There will be swarms of people dressed like bees to interact with the crowd, as well as a stage for community and youth-based performances, done in partnership with the Santa Barbara Bowl. The Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, and Sea Center are also coming, along with Wowza (an entertainer they promise will “wow you”), Yellow Bird Music classes, peace sticks, tie-dying, and much more.
“Our philosophy is that there isn’t a kids’ zone. It’s that this entire festival is about play and fun and community. Kids of every age will enjoy it,” said Sorgman.
CULTIVATING CREATIVES
“I’m fond of saying that at Solstice, we don’t just make art; we make artists,” said Gunn.
“We’re kind of an incubator for young and old and anybody…. We welcome all ages, all stages; all economic strata are working next to each other, and teamwork and collaboration,” added Little. “A lot of things that aren’t often highly valued, you know, but they’re so important not just to us, but to business, to the world, to the health of a community.”
She added, “We’re kind of unique in the world because we are teaching the art of celebration, which, let’s say there are not universities around the world that teach the art of celebration. And that includes media; that includes production; that includes construction, logistics, back end, front end. You know, celebration arts is not just one thing. It’s not just papier-mâché, but that’s the beauty of it. People can come in; they don’t have to be an artist. They can come to the
Emma Jane Huerta behind the scenes at the Santa Barbara Solstice Workshop 2025
Hard at work at the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Workshop 2025
COVER STORY
workshop and get involved painting something under somebody’s direction, and they’re part of this thing that is so much bigger than themselves.”
“With every year, we successively try to enhance the art factor for the festival,” said Gunn. “One of the things that we’re doing, and really making the push for, is that artistic elements from the floats will actually come off and become decor at the festival.”
This is a brilliant idea, since it’s always hard for parade-goers to see all of the hard work and artistic creativity that goes into things.
“In an effort to celebrate the art that’s created here, and not get just brought back and shoved back into the workshop and out of sight, as much of the art as we can will come off and decorate the festival for the whole weekend,” said Gunn.
There will also be an inflatable garden with large scale pieces created as the parade final entries by artist Pali X-Mano over the years. “It will be like a mini art experience in the park,” said Sorgman.
WILD WORLD
In honor of both the “Wild World” theme and the Solstice team’s plan to participate in the international Elephant Parade (elephantparade.com/ parades) in the fall with irresistible life-sized baby elephant sculptures downtown this year’s Solstice Parade finale by Pali X-Mano will be an inflatable elephant. “His vision is that his elephant is sitting up, so the aerialist can go inside, and you can see the aerialist perform through the belly,” said Little.
There will also be a few other elephantine nods throughout the parade, including artist Christopher Noxon’s colorful “Phantasmagorical Landscapafont,” a pink beauty that echoes a fantasy landscape. Beyond that, said Little, “We never quite know what amazing things everyone’s going to create until you see it start coming down the parade route.”
“The collaboration and the creativity and that the entire community comes together under this banner of creative self-expression and just merrymaking and joy is so special,” said Gunn.
Sorgman has been part of the parade since she was 5 and shared some fond memories. “My dad was on the board. I sold T-shirts when I was a kid. … I remember as a kid, I came down here, and somebody was like, ‘Oh, do you want to be a candy?’ And I’m like, ‘What does that mean?’ And then, I come here, they started measuring me, and I stood in there, and they wrapped all this fabric on me, and they’re like, ‘Okay, come back in 20 minutes.’ They had sewed the whole thing and put it on me, and I was a candy!” she laughed.
“Where is that ever happening? Disneyland? No. It doesn’t happen to you at the mall. It doesn’t happen to you at school. It doesn’t happen to you anywhere else. I think that’s what has excited me about it, said Sorgman.
“Just all the creativity, and it’s much more in this event, I think. And it involves collaboration in a different way,” Sorgman said. “Anyone from any walk of life that can be here … and their creativity thrives, and you have no idea what they’re going to create and see until it starts coming down the parade route, and you’re like, ‘Oh my gosh. It all comes together.’ ”
“It’s so gratifying to know that what we really work on all year round to make this happen culminates in that moment,” said Gunn. “And then everybody gets to the park and you just see everybody having so much fun. It’s like the best high is just witnessing that much collective, joyous energy. You want to bottle that.” n
JUNE 21 – JULY 13
June 21 & 22 8am - 4pm
Christopher Noxon's “Phantasmagorical Landscapafont,” at the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Workshop 2025
Artists at the Santa Barbara Summer Art Soiree Fundraiser 2025
SANTA BARBARA SUMMER
A PLACE FOR KIN
Will Chen and Tommy Chang’s Kin Bakeshop Brings Community and Confections to Town
“A
nyone can make a doughnut,” said Tommy Chang, co-owner of Kin Bakeshop. “We ultimately want Kin to be more of a culture and a concept rather than just a product.”
A quick turn off of South Turnpike Road in Santa Barbara opens up an inviting world of sweet pastries and a wide selection of Asianinspired coffee, tea, and matcha drinks. On the spine of each cup and doughnut box that leaves the shop reads “made for Kin,” to “pay homage to the community that made it all possible,” said Will Chen, co-owner of Kin Bakeshop.
Before there was a bakeshop, Chang and Chen were colleagues and friends.
The two met working at a luxury technology company in Los Angeles. When Chang’s résumé came across the table, Chen was immediately impressed with his character and qualifications, and hired him for the entry-level accounting position, even though he was “way over-qualified.”
Through their job, Chen and Chang fostered a friendship where they worked together on marketing for a little more than a year and a half. When COVID-19 hit, Chen sold his shares of the company and Chang moved back to Santa Barbara, picking up a newfound hobby of making doughnuts. It quickly gained traction and turned into a pop-up, where Chang drew a consistent crowd excited by his sweet creations.
BY MADELINE SLOGOFF | PHOTOS BY INGRID BOSTROM
All the while, Chen was supporting Chang from L.A. by helping him acquire the proper equipment, providing moral support, and making the drive up to Santa Barbara to support Chang’s pop-ups.
With Chen’s innovative idea for a brioche doughnut with a Japanese milk bread twist, Chang bought six countertop fryers and executed this vision. From there, the business took off and Chen came on board.
“In terms of transition, if there wasn’t really much of a transition,” said Chang. “We just both jumped into it.”
After a successful Kickstarter campaign where they raised $15,000 in a little more than a day, as well as an increasingly consistent client base, Chang and Chen opened Kin Bakeshop in June 2023.
LONG LINES ARE FUN
A Santa Barbara native, growing up “just a stone’s throw away,” Chang is familiar with the area. Co-owner Will Chen hails from Chino Hills and is now a newcomer to Santa Barbara.
With little professional culinary experience and neither of the two having ever worked in the hospitality industry, Chang and Chen had to make important decisions ranging from hiring sincere staff to how to run day-to-day baking operations in the kitchen.
“The first year was very chaotic. It was very unorganized.
There was so much to figure out,” said Chen. “For the longest time, I literally felt like the blind leading the blind, where we don’t know what’s going on.”
All the while, there was a line of people stretching out the door and spilling across the patio. For passersby, this steady line can be intimidating. But the customer base that Kin draws, as well as Chen and Chang’s philosophy on the line, makes all the difference.
Chang himself has wondered why regulars will wait an hour every time they want a matcha. “A lot of them tell me being in line is actually part of the experience, part of the fun,” he said.
The line is more than merely an organized waiting procedure; it is also an organic place for community and meeting. This also extends into the store with the bench seating lining the inner wall. Chang and Chen made the executive decision to install a bench instead of tables to encourage more interaction.
“By creating a space where you have to sit next to somebody, you are meant to talk to each other if you want,” said Chang, explaining a recent interaction between a regular and a woman visiting from L.A., from “completely different life stages.” They wound up talking for two hours.
“When we created and built this space,” explained Chang, “we wanted to take away the excess so that we can focus on the people, focus on the product.”
The positive atmosphere at Kin is also thanks to the
Specialty drinks
Doughnuts at Kin Bakeshop
A drink awaits the lucky patron at Kin Bakeshop
Crowds line up for Kin Bakeshop
caring team that Chang and Chen have built, which they call their “family.” Their hiring strategy was to accrue dedicated and amiable staff. “We can always learn how to do things, but to teach somebody to be a good culture fit is a lot more difficult,” said Chen.
Between manning the register and pitching weekly menu items, the staff at Kin play a transformative role in the business. As mentors seeking to provide professional development opportunities, Chen and Chang guide staff members, usually university students, through sharpening their life skills, offering experience in marketing, photography, or even accounting.
“We’re trying to use Kin as a platform behind the scenes too, to grow together as people,” Chang said. “We just focus on taking care of the people who walk through our doors and taking care of the team, and just putting our heart and soul into everything that we make here.”
Another substantial factor in Kin’s success is a patient and devoted customer base. Chang recalls in the early days when he was doing pop-ups, there were quantity restrictions due to the kitchen equipment he was using. This meant that the people at the end of a long line may wait almost an hour and not even receive a doughnut.
“We’ve had so many people who are so generous and will buy a doughnut and say, ‘Give it to the last person in line’ or ‘Give it to the next person in line,’ ” said Chen. “Or someone will just give us a hundred and say it’s for whoever it covers.”
SHAKAS & SESAME MATCHAS
The spirit of Kin is encapsulated by their signature logo of a shaka hand. The emblem is inspired by “the aloha spirit” that Chang felt on a recent trip that he took to Hawai‘i. He recalls sitting in traffic and turning on his blinker to change lanes, and the man in the car beside him just stopped to let him go.
“I remember passing him and looking in my rearview mirror and he put up a shaka. That stuck with me,” Chang said. “That’s the kind of feeling I wanted to embody to people around me.”
The community is, of course, drawn to the unique, Asian-inspired doughnut fla-
vors and drink selection that earned Kin Bakeshop the coveted number-four position for best doughnut shop in the nation, according to Yelp. “It’s not about the accolades for us — we can be fourth; we can be last,” said Chen. “We’re just gonna put the same effort into what we do.”
Drawing inspiration from their childhood favorites and recipes unique to their heritage, Chen and Chang have crafted a menu that reflects their personal experiences. Growing up in Taiwan, Chen often had many mochi-based products. Kin has emulated this flavor and texture through the signature mochi doughnuts. For Chang, the black sesame flavor is reminiscent of his childhood, now embodied in Kin’s black sesame matcha and espresso.
Chang’s favorite drink, the mugwort tea, pays homage to a flavor that he originally was not fond of growing up. He has enjoyed the challenge of crafting a drink that “is so traditional to my culture into a drink that I would like and the community would like.”
While reconciling their culture and identity through the business, Chang and Chen have also grown together as friends and co-business owners. When asked about the business’ impact on their relationship, they jokingly taunted one another before taking a more serious tone.
“There’s no pretending in front of each other. We’re just honest with each other,” said Chang. “I wouldn’t do this with anybody else.”
Starting a business comes with a great deal of ups and downs. “But I think at the end of the day, we both know that we have the same goals and values, and we want to achieve the same things,” said Chen.
After almost two years in business, Chen and Chang feel overwhelmed with gratitude for their business’ success and are beginning to look to the future of the store. They have already arranged three events testing the waters by opening up Kin at night and experimenting with a selection of savory foods.
One thing is for certain: Chen and Chang have built the spirit of kin. They are hoping to expand this energy into other industries and endeavors, whether it be culinary or other.
“As long as the spirit of kin is there,” said Chang.
Tommy Chang (left) and Will Chen, partners in Kin Bakeshop
SANTA BARBARA SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
PARADE DAY: Saturday, June 21 NOON Begins at Santa Barbara & Ortega Streets
SOLSTICE 2025 T-Shirts!
FESTIVAL: Fri. Sat. Sun. June 20-22
FRIDAY KICKOFF! 4-9 PM
SATURDAY IN THE PARK 12-8 PM
REGGAE ROOTS SUNDAY 11AM-7 PM
Sponsored by FARMACY & KJEE - Main Stage
FUNtopia ZONE! SAT-SUN 12-6 PM
Alameda Park East Interactive Arts, Culture & Community Zone for Kids of All Ages!
Sat/Sun 12-6 PM
Entertainment from Roll & Rock 805 on the SB Bowl CommUnity Stage, featuring young performers, performers for youth, ethnic music and dance!
Artisan & Crafts Vendors Food, Beer & Wine!
This year’s design by Larry Vigon is modern and tips a hat to the originator Michael Gonzales who was a fine artist and mime. Shirts at the Solstice Merch Tent in its new location in the Festival and online at SOLSTICEPARADE.COM/SHOP
Enjoy local food vendors for all three days of the Festival. Check out the expanded Beer & Wine Garden with great view of Stage. Find one-of-a-kind treasures!
Walk through the FUNtopia Portal created by artist Luke Holden of Mobile Branches Gallery, sponsored by Santa Barbara Beautiful.
Activities for kids of all ages in the FUNtopia Zones, art installations, Photo Ops & Interactive Fun!
BRING A BUCK! Remember cash?! You can help support the Solstice Parade and Festival by dropping your cash in the hat and baskets as the sun float goes by in the Parade --or at the Festival Merch Tent in Alameda Park!
Watch for LOCAL DIGNITARIES! Artist-in-Residence Mae Logan’s Pass-the-Hat ensemble includes Mayor Randy Rowse and City Council Members Mike Jordan, Oscar Gutierrez, Eric Friedman, Wendy Santamaria, Meagan Harmon, plus Kelly McAdoo, Roy Lee, Stephen Meade from KJEE on the mic, Kari Lane, David Hefferman from KEYT, and other local heroes.
FESTIVAL IN THE PARK: 3 Days!
The Parade ends in Alameda Park, where many of the floats and art pieces will be on display. Look for the Pali Art Garden of giant inflatables. Take your picture with the wild things from the Parade in the Park!
This year there will be performances on three stages: the Alameda Main Stage and the Santa Barbara Bowl CommUnity Stage in the FUNtopia Zone plus the DJ Stage. Friday is the Kick-off from 4-9 PM; Saturday Noon to 8 PM; and Sunday 11 to 7 PM is KJEE’s Solstice Sunday ROOTS Reggae on the Main Stage! Check out our website for Band lineup Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
Santa Barbara Bowl CommUnity Stage
DJ Stage
Eric Lassen Memorial Float. This year’s Parade is dedicated to Eric Lassen. Look for a small float featuring a banner with his photo. Eric has had a lasting effect on Solstice and the arts in our community from the 1980’s to the present. You can visit the Memorial in the Park on Saturday and Sunday.
John Palminteri Newsman and Master of Ceremonies will be upfront to welcome the audience at every block of the Parade to showcase the art in motion on its way to Alameda Park!
La Boheme Dance Troupe Director Teresa Kuskey again delights the crowd with a high kicking homage to early 20th Century artist Mondrian - to the beats of Darla Bea. A wild world of art, sound and movement!
Mariano Silva Brazilian Cultural Arts Center of Santa Barbara brings their celebration of the Sun Brazilian style, with Capoeira, dance and music and guest singer Mateus Vidal!
PARADE HIGHLIGHTS:
SATURDAY
12:00 - 1:00 SB Middle School
1:00 - 1:45 Nate Diggity
1:45 - 2:45 Joss Jaffe and Susana Mark Kennedy
2:45--3:30 Orange Pit
4:10 - 4:40 Leana Movillion Piano Students
12:30 - 1:15 Detar Music
1:30 - 2:15 Paia and Malina
2:30 - 2:45 Scarlett Lustfield
3:00 - 4:00 SBMiddle School
4:00 - 5:00 Lady Finger SUNDAY
4:50 - 5:10 Way of the Warrior
SATURDAY
Katnip Sans Nom Mara b2b Cumulus
Calvin & Hogg Bix King
Nike b2b Christian Thee-O
SUNDAY g.dubz CamCo DJ Frew Atrocity Sandwich
Grace Fisher Foundation Watch for one of Grace Fisher’s paintings with Grace Fisher under her own steam on the street with a diverse ensemble of dancers.
Claudia Bratton and her Pirate Ship Former Executive Director and Junior Artist Coordinator Claudia Bratton’s large pirate ship is being eaten by a huge Octopus! Pirates, mermaids, jelly fish, a great white shark and 30 other amazing sea characters.
King of the Jungle Serena Garcia brings to life a monkey jungle tree surrounded by the Safari Squad- 100 varieties of wild life. DJ Chris spinning tunes.
Jagannath Love Tribe bring colorful Indian-style cart singing call-andresponse songs in Sanskrit.
World Dance for Humanity Helping people in need around the world since 2010 - brings 50 dancers, ages 22 to 88, wearing animal prints and othe wild attire.
Fungapalooza Polly & Emily Carey with family and friends bring a magical underworld to life with mushroom fungi and quirky creatures - a reminder that we are all connected.
The Painted Elephant Art piece by Christopher Noxon is part of Solstice’s collaboration with the international initiative -- the Elephant Parade®
Atlantic Aviation with PAGO New sponsors’ collaboration with Solstice. Modern sculpture surrounded by mythic creatures made from white laser-cut paper. You can view in the Festival in the Park; plus you could own one!
Mi Tierra Adriana Reyna and Omar Barreto bring a moving musical performance celebrating mystical ancestral wisdom with a song to heal the community.
Haus of Huerta Artistic Director of Kerfuffle Theater EJ Huerta brings the clowns of Solstice but don’t expect red noses. Every block is a fashion runway with her summer fashion collection made of cat food cans and food packaging.
The Cluck-Ups Inflatable chicken costumes doing the “Chicken Dance.”
Solstice Royalty This year, there are two Queens in the Parade: Jennifer Racusin and Jill Fransden will ride their thrones up the street accompanied by royal attendants. Please give them a royal wave!
Shakey Quaky Visual Artist Jon Smith has created a whimsical approach to the very serious 1925 Earthquake. See Santa Barbara landmarks shake and fall down.
Pali X-Mano Pali’s inflatable garden will be in the Festival in the Park while his giant inflatable elephant with aerialists inside comes up the street accompanied by Santa Barbara’s marching brass band the Brasscals.
Cosmic Angel Robot Phyliss Rose Cohen and Brendan Carroll, educators from Franklin School. nspired by “Wild Robot” which evolves to 11’ tall Cosmic Angel Robot.
Re-wilding A living celebration of earth, connection through dance, art and music. Art by Jessie Altstatt, Choreography by KiaOra Fox local Five Rhythms teacher. DJ Ean Golden creator of EDSB Ecstatic Dance.
Buckle Up Country line dancing up Santa Barbara Street. Red wagon with a giant boot.
The Last Float Artist Gregory Beeman magical collaboration with Jim Sun Bear, Tech Director, bringing the natural rhythms of drums and the wild heart of lion.
LAGUNA BLANCA SCHOOL
WE COULDN’T BE PROUDER OF OUR 2025 GRADUATES WHO ARE OFF TO SOME OF THE MOST DISTINGUISHED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AROUND THE GLOBE. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THEIR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES.
American University / Amherst College (1) / Arizona State University (Phoenix) / Arizona State University (Tempe) / Auburn University / Bard College Bates College / Baylor University (1) / Beloit College / Boston College (2) / Boston University (2) / Brigham Young University (Idaho) (1) Bucknell University (1) / Cal Poly Humboldt / California Lutheran University / California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo) California State Polytechnic University (Pomona) / California State University (Chico) / California State University (Dominguez Hills) / California State University (Fresno) / California State University (Long Beach) / California State University Los Angeles / California State University (Monterey Bay) Carleton College / Chapman University / Claremont McKenna College (1) / Clemson University (1) / Colgate University / College of Charleston Colorado State University (1) / Connecticut College / Cornell University (1) / Cuesta Community College (1) / Davidson College / Denison University (1) Duke Kunshan University / EHL Hospitality Business School / Elon University / Emory University / Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts at The New School / Florida International University / Fordham University / Franklin & Marshall College (1) / George Washington University / Hampshire College / Harvey Mudd College (1) Hendrix College / Indiana University (Bloomington) / James Madison University / King’s College London (1) / Lafayette College / Lake Forest College / Lehigh University / Lewis & Clark College / Loyola Marymount University (1) / Marquette University / McGill University / Metropolitan State University of Denver Michigan State University / Middlebury College (1) / Montana State University / New York University / Northeastern University (1) / Northeastern University London / Northwestern University (1) / Oberlin College / Occidental College / Oklahoma State University / Oregon State University / Oxford College of Emory University (1) / Penn State University / Pepperdine University / Pitzer College / Purdue University / Purdue University Northwest / Rhode Island School of Design (1) / Rhodes College / Richmond American University London / Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology / Saint Mary’s College of California / San Diego State University / San Francisco State University / Santa Barbara City College (5) / Santa Clara University (1) / Scripps College / Smith College / Sonoma State University / Southern Methodist University / Syracuse University (1) / Texas A & M University / Texas Christian University / The American University of Paris / The University of Tampa / The University of Warwick / Trinity College / Tulane University of Louisiana (1) / University of Arizona / University of Arkansas University of California (Berkeley) (2) / University of California (Davis) / University of California (Irvine) (1) / University of California (Los Angeles) / University of California (Merced) / University of California (Riverside) (1) / University of California (San Diego) / University of California (Santa Barbara) (1) / University of California (Santa Cruz) / University of Chicago (1) / University of Colorado Boulder / University of Connecticut / University of Denver / University of Hawaii at Manoa / University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign / University of Miami (3) / University of Michigan (1) / University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) / University of Mississippi / University of Nebraska (Lincoln) / University of North Carolina at Asheville / University of North Carolina at Greensboro / University of Oregon (1) University of Pittsburgh / University of Redlands / University of San Diego / University of St. Andrews / University of Utah / University of Virginia / University of Washington (2) / University of Wisconsin (Madison) / University of Wyoming / University of the Pacific / Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Washington State University / Wesleyan University / Westmont College / Whitman College / Willamette University / Worcester Polytechnic University
INDEPENDENT CALENDAR
As always, find the complete listings online at independent.com/events. Submit virtual and in-person events at independent.com/eventsubmit
6/19: MCASB Presents Juneteenth with Jon Boogz You are invited to an electrifying evening of live street dance, short films, and creative conversation honoring Black artistry and Emmy Award–winning movement artist, choreographer, and director Jon Boogz followed by Q&A moderated by acclaimed street dancer and Memphis jookin’ (style of dance) ambassador Lil Buck and then a post-show receptions and deejay set at the Paseo Nuevo Arts Terrace. 6pm. Doors: 5:30; show: 6pm. Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo. $33. Call (805) 963-0408. tinyurl.com/Juneteenth-JonBoogz
6/19-6/23: Circus Vargas Presents Hollywood Dreams: An Homage to Tinseltown’s Golden Age This circus celebration, inspired by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, will feature world-renowned artists, aerialists, acrobats, comedians, daredevils, and more. Thu.: 7pm; Fri.: 4 and 7pm; Sat.: 1, 4, and 7pm; Sun: noon, 3, and 6:30pm; Mon.: 6:30pm. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. Ages 2 and under: free; GA: $25-$85. Email info@circusvargas.com circusvargas.com
6/19: Music Academy Summer Festival 2025: Origin Stories in Song The Music Academy’s Lehrer Vocal Institute will delve into its roots as a cultivator of art song with a special evening of fellow-selected songs that share their personal journeys. 7:30pm. Hahn Hall, Music Academy, 1070 Fairway Rd. Ages 7-17: free; GA: $10-$60. Email ticketoffice@musicacademy.org musicacademy.org
6/19-6/22, 6/25: PCPA Presents: Waitress See the 2016 Tony Award–nominated Broadway musical that follows Jenna, a pie baking waitress on a journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of her dreams while in a rocky marriage and in a new romance with words and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles. Recommended for teens and up. The play runs through July 6. 8pm. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang. $25-$66. Call (805) 922-8313 or email boxoffice@pcpa.org.pcpa.org pcpa.org
FRIDAY 6/20
6/20: Music Academy Summer Festival: 2025 Solo Piano Concerto Competition Discover the next generation of star musicians as the incredible fellows take the stage to perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37, and compete for titles, cash prizes, and performance opportunities. 11am. Hahn Hall, Music Academy, 1070 Fairway Rd. Ages 7-17: free; GA: $10-$60. Email ticketoffice@musicacademy.org. tinyurl.com/MusicAcademy-Piano
BY TERRY ORTEGA
FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE
THURSDAY
Carpinteria: 800 block of Linden Ave., 3-6:30pm
FRIDAY
Montecito: 1100 and 1200 blocks of Coast Village Rd., 8-11:15am
SATURDAY
Downtown S.B.: Corner of State and Carillo sts., 8am-1pm
SUNDAY
Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm
TUESDAY
Old Town S.B.: 500-600 blocks of State St., 3-6:30pm
WEDNESDAY
Solvang: Copenhagen Dr. and 1st St., 2:30-6:30pm
(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
6/19: Sunset Sip & Swirl on the Kimpton Canary Rooftop Enjoy wine, cheese and charcuterie bites, acoustic music from Catalina Esteves, and a beautiful S.B. sunset. 5:30-7:30pm. Kimpton Canary Hotel Rooftop, 31 W. Carrillo St. $30. Call (805) 879-9100. finchandforkrestaurant.com/events
6/19-6/22: Ensemble Theatre
Presents Justice: A New Musical This show explores the first women in the U.S. Supreme Court, Sandra Day O’Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Sonia Sotomayor, at the height of their power as they inspire, challenge, and usher in the next generation of changemakers while fighting private battles of their own. Thu.: 7:30pm (Pride night: 6:45-7:20pm; talkback night: 9:3010pm); Fri.: 8pm; Sat.: 3 and 8pm; Sun.: 2pm. Call (805) 965-5400. etcsb.org/whats-on
6/25: Solvang Music in the Park T-Bone Ramblers, 5-8pm. 1630 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free Call (805) 6880701. solvangcc.com/music-in-the-park
6/19-6/22, 6/25: Lost Chord Guitars Thu.: Zach Willdee & Grace Pettis, Jeff Berkley. $20. Fri.: Peter George and Arwen. $10. Sat.: Susan Ritchie. Free Sun.: John Elliott. $15. Wed.: Chris Pelonis. Free. 8pm. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363. lostchordguitars.com
6/19-6/22, 6/24: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Pretty Cheeky, Madam Bombs, Salvidoria, 8pm. $10-$12. Ages 21+. Fri.: Come What May Presents: Omar Velasco, Antonio Barret, Nydia Gonzalez, Velvet Binx, 7pm. $20. Ages 21+. Sat.: ENT Legends Presents: Suga Free, 8pm, $35-$40; meet & greet: $60. Ages 21+. Sun.: Ladies of the Canyon: A Tribute to Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Linda Ronstadt, 7pm, $15-$18. Tue.: An Evening with Clive Carroll, 7pm. $28-$32. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com
6/19-6/20: The Blue Owl Thu.: Daniel LeMelle & Friends. Fri.: Kellen Romano. 5 W. Canon Perdido St. Contact venue for price. 6pm. Ages 21+. Call (805) 705-0991. theblueowlsb.com/events
6/20, 6/22: Carhartt Family Wines Live Music Fri: Out of the Blue, 5pm. Sun: Teddy Jack, 2pm. 2939 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free. Call (805) 693-5100. carharttfamily wines.com/events-calendar
6/20: Carr Winery Brian Kinsella & Friends, 7-9pm. 414 N. Salsipuedes St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 9657985. carrwinery.com/event
6/20-6/21: Eos Lounge Fri.: Seanathan and Friends, 9pm. Sat.: Comedy and Music with Maclovia, 7pm. 500 Anacapa St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com
6/19-6/22: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Thu.: The Chillz, 7-9pm. Fri.: Big Sierra, 8-10pm. Sat.: Maritime Law, 8-10pm. Sun.: La Misión, 3-6pm. 634 State St. Free. Call (805) 308-0050. mspecialbrewco.com
6/21-6/22: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Will Breman. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. 1:30-4:30pm. Free. Call (805) 967-0066. coldspringtavern.com
6/21-6/22: Hook’d Bar and Grill Sat.: Sage City Band, 4-7pm. Sun.: Nate, 1-4pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookdbarandgrill.com/music-onthe-water
6/21: S.B. Bowl St. Paul & The Broken Bones, The Wood Brothers, Cece Coakley, 6pm. $46.50-$86.50. 1122 N. Milpas St. Call (805) 962-7411. sbbowl.com
T-Bone Ramblers
Lil Buck (left) and Jon Boogz
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FRIDAY 6/20
6/20: Tai Chi at the Garden hosted by Master Yun Join Master Yun for an introduction to traditional Tai Chi to learn basic postures in the traditional form as well as additional exercises that focus on health with an emphasis on posture and alignment that have applications of self-defense. 9am. Island View Lawn, S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. $10-$15. Call (805) 682-4726. sbbotanicgarden.org/calendar
SATURDAY 6/21
6/21:
Third Annual Classics with the Cardinals Car Show See more than 200 vehicles in categories such as closed street rods, stock, Camaros, Firebirds, Corvettes, Mustangs, and more with food for purchase, and more. Proceeds will benefit Bishop Diego’s athletic department. 9am-3pm. Bishop Diego High School, 4000 La Colina Rd. Free. Call (805) 455-2712 or email info@classicswiththecardinals.org tinyurl.com/Cardinals-CarShow
6/21: Goleta Beach Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids’ One-Mile Run All ages and levels are invited to participate in the perfect run/walk on this fast and flat paved course along the Obern Trail Bike Path. All finishers will receive a medal with awards for first, second, and third place in each five-year age group category. Packet pickup: 7-9am; half-marathon: 8am; 10K: 8:15am; 5K: 8:30am; kids’ run: 9:30am. Goleta Beach Park, 5986 Sandspit Rd. $27.50-$80.50. Email timingevolution@gmail.com tinyurl.com/GoletaMarathon-Jun21
6/22: Ladies of the Canyon: A Tribute to Carole King, Joni Mitchell, & Linda Ronstadt Carla Buffa as Carole King, JK Jones as Joni Mitchell, and Robyn Roth as Linda Ronstadt will create a mesmerizing musical experience that will transport you back to the golden era of singer-songwriters performing songs that shaped the soundtrack of the ’70s and continue to inspire today. 7pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $15-$18. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com
MONDAY 6/23
6/23: S.B. Parks & Rec Older Adults Clubs: Scrabble Club Players of all levels are invited to this weekly social group designed to connect older adults through their love of Scrabble The group is open to English and Spanish speakers. 1-4pm. Louise Lowry Davis Ctr., 111 W. Victoria St. Free tinyurl.com/Scrabble-Jun23
TUESDAY 6/24
6/21-6/22: Sixth Annual Old Santa Ynez Days Pro Rodeo This two-day event is a Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) qualifying rodeo. Join us for a fun-filled family event as we celebrate our western culture in the heart of beautiful Santa Ynez, California. Sat.: noon; Sun.: 11am. Santa Ynez Chumash San Carlos Property, Meadowvale and Hwy. 246., Santa Ynez. Ages 12 and under: free with adult; adult: $35/day, $60/two-day pass. Email syvrodeo@gmail.com. syvrodeo.com/
SUNDAY 6/22
6/22:
6/24: Croce Plays Croce: Where the Songbook Ends, The Story Begins — A New Chapter in a Musical Odyssey Join AJ Croce and his band for a special performance of songs from his own catalog along with the timeless songs and stories of his father, Jim Croce. 7:30pm, Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $63.50$143.50. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org/whats-on
WEDNESDAY 6/25
In Conversation with Artist Vian Sora SBMA Chief Curator James Glisson will be in conversation with Iraqi-American painter Vian Sora about her artwork and the abstract painting “2017,” for which she has become so well-known. Her first solo show in the U.S., Vian Sora: Outerworlds, will open today and run through September 7 and will feature 20 of her major works. Noon. S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Free-$15. sbma.net/events
6/22: S.B. County Action Network (SBCAN) Inspiring Leadership Awards & Fundraiser SBCAN works to promote social and economic justice, to preserve our environmental and agricultural resources, and to create sustainable communities and will be recognizing accomplished community activists or organizations from North, Middle, and South County in one fundraiser, all while building community over music, appetizers, and refreshments. 2-5pm. Fountain Courtyard, Corque Hotel, 420 Alisal Rd., Solvang. $100 (sliding scale options available). Email events@sbcan.org. sbcan.org/sponsorship
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Paseo Nuevo
Solstice 2025
6/20-6/22: The 51st Annual S.B. Summer Solstice 2025 Start the celebration on Friday at the park followed by the parade, with the theme “Wild World,” on Saturday at noon from Santa Barbara and Ortega streets and end at Alameda Park with the floats on display. The festival will offer arts and crafts vendors, a beer and wine garden (ages 21+), food vendors, and a stellar lineup of live music. Visit the website for the full schedule. Fri.: 4-9pm; Sat.: Noon-8pm; Sun.: Noon-7pm. Alameda Park, 1400 Santa Barbara St. Free; VIP parade seats: $65. Email solstice@solsticeparade.com. solsticeparade.com
6/20: Summer Solstice 108: Sun Salutations & Mantra Celebrate the peak of summer and join for one or both powerful practices with Kelly Heath: 108 Sun Salutations and 108 rounds of Om Hrim Shivaya Namaha using a japa mala with proceeds to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 7-9:30pm. Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Wy. $25. Call (805) 965-8811or email support@ yogasoup.com. tinyurl.com/Yoga-SummerSolstice
Celebrate Pride 2025
6/20: Casa Agria Specialty Ales Presents Pride Page Turners Queer Lit & Poetry Night Join for an evening of queer voices with live readings, book swapping, local poets, and a captivating queer deejay set by KATIEXIOTH. 6-11pm. Casa Agria Specialty Ales, 418 State St. Free. Email sb@casaagria.com tinyurl.com/Casa-Agria-Pride
6/21-6/22: Family Pride Weekend MOXI is celebrating STEAM innovators from the LGBTQIA+ community. Look for exhibit connection signs stationed throughout the museum that showcase these leaders and their important contributions to science in fun and engaging ways. 10am-5pm. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, 125 State St. Free-$20. Call (805) 770-5000. moxi.org/calendar/family-pride-weekend
6/21: S.B. Pride Bar Crawl Grab your friends and wear your most fabulous outfits to visit four-plus venues in celebration of love, equality, and diversity with low drink and food specials, themed drinks, live music and deejays at certain venues, and more. Checkin: 4-6pm. Designated location upon purchase. $19.99. Ages 21+. tinyurl.com/PrideBarCrawl-2025
Hands-On Happenings
6/21: Natural Perfume-Making Workshop with Sol Aromatics Artisan perfumer Susan Farber will lead you in crafting a personalized fragrance using a carefully curated palette of precious essential oils and absolutes with lavender playing a featured role. 1-4pm. Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm, 1900 Tularosa Rd., Lompoc. $120. Ages 16+. Email solaromatics@gmail.com. solaromatics.com
6/22:
Toddler Craft: Scissor Caesar
Salad Grownups are invited to bring their young crafters, ages 18 months to 4 years, to practice cutting skills with special scissors that only cut paper to create a colorful salad with guidance from Dr. Devon Christman (PhD in Childhood Education). 10-11am. The Crafter’s Library, 9 E. Figueroa St. $20. Call (805) 770-3566. thecrafterslibrary.com/calendar
6/21: Staghorn Fern Mounting Workshop
Get your hands dirty with @unpotted_ to mount a small staghorn fern on a piece of wood (because these plants grow naturally on other trees) to mount on a wall. All materials, expert guidance, and your first drink will be included. 2-5pm. 2-5pm. Casa Agria Specialty Ales, 418 State St. $50. Email sb@casaagria.com tinyurl.com/Staghorn-Fern
FREE Summer Meals
LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY
Children and teens ages 0-18 can eat a free, nutritious meal (first-come, first-serve) on Monday-Friday, June 16-August 15 (except June 18-19 and July 4, 8-9), noon-1pm and stay for special events. Michael Towbes Upper Plaza, S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Call (805) 962-7653 or email info@sbplibrary .libanswers.com. tinyurl.com/LibraryLunch2025
ALMUERZO EN LA BIBLIOTECA
Los niños y adolescentes de 0 a 18 años pueden comer una comida nutritiva gratis (por orden de llegada) de lunes a viernes, del 16 de junio al 15 de agosto (excepto el 18-19 de junio y el 4, 8-9 de julio), del mediodía a la 1 p.m. y quedarse para eventos especiales. Michael Towbes Upper Plaza, Biblioteca Central de S.B., 40 E. Anapamu St. Llame al (805) 962-7653 o envíe un correo electrónico a info@sbplibrary.libanswers.com. tinyurl.com/LibraryLunch2025
S.B. UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FREE SUMMER MEALS
Free breakfast and lunch will be provided to kids ages 18 years and younger. Children must eat on site.
COMIDAS DE VERANO GRATUITAS DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE S.B.
Se ofrecerán desayunos y almuerzos gratuitos a los niños menores de 18 años. Los niños deben comer en el sitio.
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY (JUNE 16-AUG. 8)
1111 E. Mason St. Breakfast: 8-9:30, lunch: 11:30am-1:30pm.
HARDING ELEMENTARY (JUNE 23-JULY 31)
1625 Robbins St. Breakfast: 8-9am, lunch: noon-12:30pm.
CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY (JUNE 23-JULY 31)
123 Alameda Padre Serra. Breakfast: 8-9am, lunch: noon-12:30pm.
MONROE ELEMENTARY (JUNE 23-AUG. 1)
431 Flora Vista Dr. Breakfast: 8-8:30am, lunch: noon-1pm.
OAK PARK (JUNE 16-AUG 8)
638 W. Junipero St. Lunch: 11am-1pm.
JONNY D. WALLIS PARK (JUNE 16-AUG 8)
170 S. Kellogg Ave., Goleta. Lunch: 11am-1pm.
ORTEGA PARK (JUNE 16-AUG. 8) 604 E. Ortega St. Lunch: 1-2pm.
SERIOUS MUSICAL SUMMER HARVEST AHEAD
TAKÁCS QUARTET’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT MARKS THE LAUNCH OF THE MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST’S PROMISING 78TH ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL
In one of the most dramatic annual transformation moments in town, the Music Academy of the West (MAW) has sprung to life this week. The formerly sleepy and idyllic Miraflores campus in Montecito, home of the Academy for nearly eight decades, has become host to a bustling roster of activity and summer encampment for hundreds of boldly gifted student “fellows” from around the world. They have been carefully chosen, tuition-free, to engage in a cherished program often compared to similar summer events in Aspen and Tanglewood.
But what happens on campus doesn’t stay on campus. That’s where we, the spoiled music fans, benefit from the Academy’s summer harvest.
Santa Barbara music lovers get to know these temporary citizens, who will show their wares publicly in Saturday night orchestra concerts at The Granada Theatre, in on-campus Hahn Hall, and elsewhere, alongside an impressive list of classical music artists of global repute. The parade begins with what has become a festival-opening tradition, the arrival of the much-acclaimed Takács Quartet, which leads the string quartet seminar at the beginning of the Academy schedule and gives the first major public concert of the festival. This year, their Lobero Theatre concert, on Friday, June 20, comes during the quartet’s milestone 50th year in existence.
More generally, the live-music list this summer includes MAW faculty and ever-engaging pianist Jeremy Denk performing a three-night stand of late Beethoven Sonatas (July 15-17); a fully produced opera, Mozart’s Don Giovanni (July 18 and 20); and Mosher Guest Art-
ist recital by violinist Randall Goosby (June 25). An intriguing new Beyond Boundaries series showcases living contemporary composers.
One distinction in this year’s program is the inclusion of events extending appeal to audiences beyond the serious classical music fans, from bluegrass meets Bach and all-around trans-genre virtuoso mandolinist Chris Thile performing at this year’s fundraising Gala at the Montecito Country Club on Friday, July 11. The Academy is also reaching beyond classical dimensions to present Steven Spielberg’s Jaws with a live orchestral accompaniment of John Williams’s iconic score, at the Granada on June 21.
hands-on in creating this year’s roster.
In another left-of-classical feature, the ever-popular Percussionfest program is moving from its traditional Hahn Hall site to the Granada on July 3, with a program featuring Police drummer Stewart Copeland as drummer and composer, with the West Coast premiere of his piece The Bells. The program also includes a West Coast premiere of noted composer Andy Akiho’s Sculptures, utilizing a ritualistic, sonically charged sculpture, which has piqued curiosity from its current perch outside the Hahn Hall in recent weeks.
This year’s installment of the Academy, in its 78th anniversary edition, also represents a change at the top of the organization. Last year, the administrative branch shifted to a pair of newcomers, Executive Director Shauna Quill and Chief Artistic Director Nate Bachhuber, who inherited last year’s program but was
In a surprising blast of news, the Music Academy announced its acquisition of the former Forever 21 building, at the corner of Canon Perdido and State Street, thanks to donor Cheryl Goldberg’s $10 million gift. Goldberg and Quill devised a plan for creating an expansive educational and performance space, in honor of Goldberg’s late husband.
Once renovations are finished, in a year or more, the adjunct downtown Academy compound with rooftop performance space as part of the plan will inject arts energy into a centralized three-block radius also incorporating the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Film Center across the street and the Lobero Theatre a block away.
On a larger scale, the future looks bright for the Academy, and its deepening connection with the Santa Barbara community. More immediately, the next eight weeks promises a bright future unfolding into an enticing live performance present tense. —Josef Woodard
For the complete schedule and ticket information, see musicacademy.org.
ROUNDUP OF SUMMER MOVIE SERIES
There is something magical about a handful of buttered popcorn and a movie on the big screen. This summer, SBIFF’s Applebox, UCSB Arts & Lectures, and the Metro Summer Movie Series are bringing their own special series to the big screen with showings weekly. Applebox and Arts & Lectures are playing the movies all for free, and the Metro Summer Movie Series is only $2 per screening.
In conjunction with Applebox Films, SBIFF presents a film every Saturday at 10 a.m. for 10 weeks over the summer, between June 14 and August 16 at SBIFF’s Riviera Theatre. The screening will also be enjoyed with complimentary popcorn and drinks. Applebox is showing family-friendly Disney favorites. The films include: Peter Pan, Hercules, Cinderella, Tarzan, Lady and the Tramp, Aladdin, 101 Dalmatians, Mulan, Robin Hood, and Lilo & Stitch. Family and friends alike are invited to enjoy classic Disney films.
Metropolitan Theatres have their own summer movie series as well, ushering in their Metro Summer Kids’ Movies Series at Camino Real Cinemas every Wednesday at 10 a.m. between June 18 and August 6. This is a returning program, having found success in the community in previous summers. For only $2 a ticket, moviegoers can appreciate family favorites on the big screen. The films include: Despicable Me 4, The Bad Guys, The Garfield Movie, The Wild Robot, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Shrek 2, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, and Kung Fu Panda 4.
An apt play on words, Arts & Lectures in collaboration with Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, presents Dog Days of Summer, a canine-themed film series every Friday night at 8:30 p.m. under the stars from July 11 through August 29, with the exception of August 1. The screenings will be held at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden, and moviegoers are invited to bring their own blankets and chairs to set up and enjoy the outdoors movie. This summer tradition began in 2010 and is now a Santa Barbara summer essential. The films in the series are: 101 Dalmatians, The Sandlot, Best in Show, My Dog Skip, Isle of Dogs, Marley & Me, and Dog
Throughout July and August, celebrate the summer season with these special movie screenings open to the community. With three weekly chances to watch movies, there are plenty of ways to stay entertained and gather with family and friends to enjoy classics.
—Madeline Slogoff
Composer and drummer Stewart Copeland is part of Percussionfest this summer.
Jeremy Denk performs a three-night stand of late Beethoven Sonatas July 15-17. Stéphane Denève will conduct Ravel’s Boléro on August 2.
SHEEN, POLISH, AND SOCIAL SUBSTANCE
PAINTER LESLIE LEWIS SIGLER’S KINDRED EXHIBITION AT SULLIVAN GOSS
EXPANDS ON HER SIGNATURE SUPER-REALIST STYLE
Some artists follow a purposefully wandering, evolving path, seeking out new expressive avenues as they go. Others find their groove and stick to it, honing and refining a particular, familiar subject or style. Santa Barbara painter Leslie Lewis Sigler belongs to the latter category. Over many years, in many exhibitions locally and beyond, she has become closely identified and respected for her super-realist paintings of silverware heirlooms given their closeup with mesmerizing optical effects and dazzling iridescent surfaces.
Sigler’s current show at Sullivan Goss, with the telling moniker Kindred, presents more of the same imagery and technical finesse we have come to know and love, but with a slightly thickening plot this time out. The small gathering of new paintings in the entrance gallery culls paintings of silverware and the ceramic finery of China the good stuff alongside paintings of tablecloths and dainty fabric pieces.
True to the show’s title and the paintings’ often evocative titles, the paintings feel like “kindred spirits,” while a fresh approach to connotative narratives and possible kinfolk associations enter into the equation. While adhering to her tendency for a tight focus and detailed attention to specific objects/subjects, Sigler also plays with the inherent contrast of the soft, malleable
EVERYTHING MUST CONVERGE IN TODD CAPPS’S POPPING WORLD
materiality of fabric and the hard, fixed, and reflective nature of ceramic and silver.
Fabric presents its own challenges to a painter, which she handily acquits herself with her customary photorealist aplomb in the small canvases
“You Never,” “You’re So,” and “Nevertheless.”
Vintage silverware “portraits,” long a specialty of the painter, are in the house, from the six-part Silver Pair series; “The Partygoers,” the painting of a handful of implements; and two shiny items from her long-standing and slyly dubbed Silver Spoon series including “Silver Spoon #272, the Adonis.” Knowing the title, we look at said spoon in a different way, sniffing out heroic tendencies.
Titles matter here, hinting at the social dynamics of gatherings around the tables where these objects live. A combination table setting “Both / And” suggests the delicate art of groupings in art and social life, while “How’s Your Mom” envisions humbler plates and utensils against a gingham tablecloth.
From another angle, we are drawn into the notion of these objects being anthropomorphized, peering at the secret life of objects themselves. Some of the most interesting paintings in the gallery bring the three elements cloth, ceramics, silver together, compounding the possible interpretative impressions.
“Grace” is an especially subtle composition, graced by a poetry of light, shade, and harmonious elements in an afternoon tea setting. A shadow gently encroaching from the upper right corner of the composition implies time’s passage and the waning of a leisurely tea time.
In short, these seemingly staid and stately paintings convey traces of life and mysteries beneath their pristine surfaces. Sigler’s elegant tableware paintings are essentially still-life studies, but with shimmering parallel identities moving beyond stillness.
—Josef Woodard
MULTI-TALENTED MUSICIAN TODD CAPPS RELEASES A POLISHED AND POTENT SOLO ALBUM DEBUT, EVERYTHING MUST GO
At the risk of aging all parties involved, I belong to the elite club who eagerly lapped up the well-turned phrases, melodies, and musical vibes of Todd Capps’s cassette under his band name Holden. That was in the mid-’90s.
Fast-forward to now, and the multitalented and multifaceted Capps, now 58 and fully engaged in his musical path, has officially released his debut solo album, Everything Must Go. One of the finer albums produced in our fair town, Capps’s coup is a polished, wellcrafted album fortified by infectious hooks and good spirits, but also injected with proper pop punk energy, richly layered vocals, and smart designs all around.
Capps’s musical life has found him playing for years, recording and touring with the indie band Bad Astronaut, and lending his keyboardist savvy with various projects, including Lagwagon and the kitschy-cool lounge project Swinging Moods with singer Spencer Barnitz. Over many years, he secured his place in the world of film and TV scoring, but the inner pop maestro had to emerge, which it does masterfully on the new album.
As keyboardist, bassist, studio wizard, and overseer, Capps is very much the centering force on the album, but its successful recipe is partly supplied by his most excellent musical allies, guitarists Tim Cullen and Thom Flowers and smashing drummers Kye Smith and Santa Barbara’s man for all musical reasons Austin Beede.
Everything Must Go, not to be confused with Steely Dan’s sardonic 2003 swan-song album, bubbles over with musical mettle and affirmative life and love odes. The opening title song, about the transitioning process of
a move literally and/or metaphorically builds to the key line, “Useless worlds will disappear / Love will find its place in here.”
The pop-perkiest track on the album is “Jake’s Girl,” a clever twist-up on, and sly reference to, Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl,” involving the temptation of a girl whose affections are bouncing between boys. Cullen peels off a steamy fine guitar solo to close this party favor with cheek and muster to spare.
Part of the sonic palette on Everything involved Capps folding in economical retro synth parts, as on the deliciously Cars-y “Turn Over,” with its parade of symmetrical lyric lines, from “This is the penny that derails the train” to “This is the shadow you can’t explain.” Capps’s acoustic piano playing has brief moments in the unaccompanied spotlight, through Ben Folds–y passages in the middle and outro of “The After.”
My personal favorite song is “Any Time Now,” arty by degrees and speckled with surprise turns of lyrics, harmony, and song structure. With its rechanneled echoes of Queen and David Bowie, this would be a hit in a more just and hip musical universe.
Capps, who has exercised his love of ska in a cover band with ska as the in-house groove, surprises us by capping off Everything in a perky ska mode with “Distracted.” A nostalgic lyric recounts gigging in the olden days and basking in “a skanking state of mind.” Limber trombone lines are supplied by “Skabone” Stan Middleton (longtime member of Spencer the Gardener), and Sky High the Mau Mau is a murmuring hipster in the background, as Capps advises we “leave that trip at the door / Salvation lands on two and four.”
Insider musical references continue, right to the end of the song and album as he sings about “the record skipping halfway through, ever revolving and never resolving,” just as the song abruptly ends on a suspended note/ chord.
Given the confident thrust and artistry of his debut album, it’s natural to come to the conclusion that now everything must begin in Capps’s belated career as a solo artist. What’s age got to do with it? —JW
See toddcapps.com for info and ordering.
“Grace” by Leslie Lewis Sigler
Todd Capps COURTESY
MAPPING S.B.’S PUBLIC ART
CELEBRATE THE CITY’S RICH COLLECTION OF PUBLIC-FACING TREASURES
Did you know there are more than 100 murals and other artworks scattered throughout Santa Barbara? From historic murals dating back to the 1930s to mid-century modern gems and the vibrant street adorning today’s Funk Zone, the city functions as a kind of outdoor museum no entry fee required. And now, thanks to a new initiative from Santa Barbara Beautiful (SBB) and the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative (SBAC), there’s finally an easy way to explore them all.
A new digital tool the Santa Barbara Public Art Map offers an engaging look into the city’s collection of public murals and artworks. Complete with photos, locations, artist info, and clickable links to many of the artists’ websites, this interactive Google map celebrates the city’s creative spirit while making it all more accessible to experience in person.
The idea took shape after SBB’s Annual Awards ceremony last fall, when Nathan Vonk owner of Sullivan Goss Gallery and longtime board member of the SBAC learned that SBB board member and fine artist Melinda Mettler had quietly documented every public-facing mural in the city.
“When I heard there were 90 murals, I was astounded that’s more than some cities that actively promote their public art,” says Vonk. Intrigued and inspired, he began thinking about how Mettler’s work could be developed into a broader resource. “I reached out to Melinda to start brainstorming how we could turn this into something engaging for the community,” shares Vonk. “And what better time than during the 100th anniversary of the 1925 earthquake the event that started Santa Barbara’s transformation into the American Riviera?”
From there, Vonk and Mettler teamed up to digitize her photographs and capture other non-mural works, creating a custom map to spotlight the incredible array of art hiding in plain sight across the city.
Such works include the historic murals inside the Santa Barbara Courthouse and Public Library; the Chumash petroglyphs in Painted Cave; murals on the outside of Trader Joe’s and Santa Barbara High School; sculptures within El Paseo; and mosaics along State Street to highlight just a few.
To inspire people to explore these pieces, SBB and SBAC have joined forces to launch the 100 Years of Santa Barbara Public Art campaign. This monthslong, community-wide celebration, aligned with the centennial of the 1925 earthquake, aims to encourage locals and visitors to discover the city through its art.
“We invite people to visit these mural and art sites and vote for their favorite pieces during a threeweek window this fall,” shares Vonk. “At the end of the three weeks, we’ll have an awards ceremony announcing the community’s most popular piece of public art.”
While community engagement is a central goal, Vonk emphasizes that the deeper purpose is fostering pride in Santa Barbara’s artistic legacy. Building on that idea, the digital map also features “ghost murals,” or works that no longer exist but remain an important part of the city’s visual history. “Our hope is to document all the public art we have and have had,” says Vonk. “How lucky are we to walk through history in this way? From WPA-era murals to Chicano tradition art to modern iconography, it’s all right here in our backyard. This project is about celebrating that legacy, one artwork at a time.”
Voting for the 100 Years of Santa Barbara Public Art campaign begins September 4 and runs for three weeks. The interactive map featuring more than 100 public-facing artworks is available online at sbarts collaborative.org/public-art-map. A separate Murals of Santa Barbara Map, available at bit.ly/4mNFdOO, can be found on both the SBB and the SBAC websites.
NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPROVE, CONDITIONALLY APPROVE, OR DENY A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
This may affect your property. Please read.
Notice is hereby given that the Director of the Planning and Development Department intends to take an action to approve, approve with conditions, or deny an application for a Coastal Development Permit for the project described below. At this time it is not known when this action may occur; however, the earliest this action may occur is on the eleventh day following the date of this notice indicated below.
PUBLIC COMMENT: A public hearing will not be held on this matter. Anyone interested in this matter is invited to submit written testimony in support or opposition to the proposed project 25CDP‐00015. All letters should be addressed to Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101‐2058, Attention: Steve Conner. Letters, with two copies, should be received in the office of the Planning and Development Department a minimum of 24 hours prior to the earliest date of action by the Director identified above.
To receive additional information regarding this project, including the date the Coastal Development Permit is approved, and/or to view the application and plans, or to provide comments on the project, please contact Steve Conner at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101‐2058, or by email at conners@countyofsb.org, or by phone at (805) 568‐2081.
PROPOSAL: ST. GEORGE NEW SFD & ADU
PROJECT ADDRESS: 6767 SABADO TARDE ROAD, GOLETA, CA 93117
2ND SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT
THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE
PERMIT NUMBER: 25CDP‐00015
APPLICATION FILED: 03/05/2025
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: 075‐191‐044
ZONING: SR‐M‐18
º Applicant: Edward St. George
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project is a request for a Coastal Development Permit to allow construction of a new two‐story, 28‐foot‐tall, three‐bedroom, 2,800 gross square foot (gsf) single family dwelling with attached three‐car garage and one attached, two‐story, 28‐foot‐tall, three‐bedroom, 930 gsf Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), with associated driveway and landscaping. Two 20‐inch pine trees will be removed, and an existing carport, driveway with sidewalk apron and curb will be demolished. The project will require approximately 510 cubic yards (cy) of cut and 510 cy of fill, with no net export of soil. The property is a 0.11‐acre parcel zoned SR‐M‐18, shown as Assessor's Parcel Number 075‐191‐044, located at 6767 Sabado Tarde in the Goleta Community Plan area, in the Second Supervisorial District.
APPEALS:
The decision of the Director of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Coastal Development Permit 25CDP‐00015 may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved person. The appeal must be filed within the 10 calendar days following the date that the Director takes action on this Coastal Development Permit. To qualify as an "aggrieved person" the appellant must have, in person or through a representative, informed the Planning and Development Department by apropriate means prior to the decision on the Coastal Development Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so. Appeals must be filed with the Planning and Development Department online at https://aca‐prod.accela.com/sbco/Default.aspx, by 5:00 p.m. within the timeframe identified above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal falls on a non‐business day of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day.
This Coastal Development Permit may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission after the appellant has exhausted all local appeals, therefore a fee is not required to file an appeal.
CHALLENGES: If you challenge the project 25CDP‐00015 in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in written correspondence to the Planning and Development Department. For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Steve Conner.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Information about this project review process may also be viewed at: https://ca‐santabarbaracounty.civicplus.pro/1499/Planning‐Permit‐Process‐Flow‐Chart
June 22, 2025
Honoring Paul Lopez on his 100th Birthday
Thank you for your incredible life of service to family and country. With love and gratitude, Your children and grandchildren
Cardio Confidential
LIVING
ACTS OF UNION
Get Moving, Make Friends with Country Dancing
by Amy R. Ramos | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom
The first thing I wanted to know when I was invited to try Scottish country dancing was, “Will there be bagpipes?” Although I’m generally eager to try any type of dance, that might have been a deal-killer.
My friend Rachel McDonald, who got me through the pandemic with her online Tabata and dance classes, had asked me if I wanted to try the Scottish country dance class she had just taken over teaching. Although the class is ostensibly for beginners, it has been going for decades and many of the students are veteran dancers. Assured there would be no bagpipes, I arrived at State Street Ballet Academy on a Thursday evening.
Most dance classes I’ve taken Zumba, Nia, hip-hop, pole, flamenco have been for exercise. Attendees don athletic clothes and try to get our heart rates up and strengthen our core. We move in unison (with any luck), but we’re each dancing solo. And the classes are always predominantly made up of women.
The Scottish country dance experience was quite different. The first person I saw was a man wearing a kilt. This was George, who would turn out to be a courtly partner who diligently counted measures. Other dancers generally dressed in more typical street clothes, some in a tartan pattern, like the beautiful skirt Mary wore to one class. The number of men and women was fairly evenly matched, and the dances all involved couples, with a traditional men’s and women’s side, and a lot of joining hands with partners, neighbors, and sometimes with a group. The movement tended to be pretty gentle. Although McDonald called the steps for us, there were no exhortations to engage our abs or contract our glutes.
For the ambitious person who wants to practice beforehand, McDonald sends a list of dances and videos a couple of days prior to class. For my first class, I didn’t watch any of the videos beforehand. Fortunately after an easy warm-up that consisted of walking laps around the studio for a few minutes we walked through each dance before trying it
with music. Some of the tunes had classic Scottish names like “Midlothian” and “The Braes of Tulliemet,” while others had French names like “Joie de Vivre.” The jigs and reels had a faster tempo, compared to the more stately pace of the strathspey.
As McDonald called the steps, I was introduced to a whole new dance vocabulary: set, cast, reel. Some terms were easier to pick up than others “set” is basically a step-touch, while the “reel” involved a figure-eight movement around two other dancers that I never really mastered.
The dances involve groups of couples tracing progressive patterns, with each dance consisting of a sequence of figures. Many dances involve couples changing places and dancing different steps based on their position in the group. Several times, I found myself facing up instead of down, ready to be part of the wrong foursome. Other dances entail a couple working their way through a line of dancers, at which point you and your partner are “out” and you’re left standing around. It doesn’t do much to elevate the heart rate, but for a beginner, it provides a good opportunity to learn by watching.
The second time I went, I watched the videos McDonald sent before class. It was early May, so she went with seasonally appropriate dances a jig called “Come What May” and a Star Wars–themed reel called “The Death Star” in honor of May the Fourth. I wouldn’t say I memorized the dances, but it was helpful to see the steps beforehand.
Scottish country dancing is only one class in a local culture of social dancing that includes English country dance, contra dancing, and square dancing, with many dancers participating in more than one type. (A couple of the dancers are also part of an English longsword team, Pacific Sword Company, that performs sword dances from northern England.) I decided to check out English country dance.
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Scottish Country Dance meets weekly on Thursday evenings, 7-9 p.m., at State Street Ballet Academy (2285 Las Positas Rd.); led by Rachel McDonald; cost: $10 per class suggested, $5 minimum. English Country Dance meets on the first, third, and fifth Sunday of the month, 2-4:15 p.m. (new dancer instruction starts at 1:45 p.m.), at First Presbyterian Church (21 E. Constance Ave.); leaders rotate; cost: $10 per class ($12 when there is live music).
Arriving at First Presbyterian Church on a Sunday afternoon, I was pleased to see familiar faces from Scottish country dance: Robin, Dave, and Rachel were all there. So was George, clad in his kilt, which apparently is not considered sedition at English country dance.
I recognized some of the same terms (set, cast) from Scottish country dance, and it seemed to me I had an easier time learning dances like “Farmer’s Joy.” Possibly this was due to the more sedate pace of English country dancing, which some describe as “fancy walking.” It’s no snoozefest, though one of the dances involved galloping. And I learned new steps too: “Turn of the Tide” incorporated a waltz step and involved some backward movement; “wheeling” also involved joining hands with another dancer and
leading her backward in a circle. Susan Evans called the steps at this class. As with the Scottish country dance class, we walked through the dance before trying it with music, and the caller sometimes demonstrated more complicated steps. The English country dance class had a somewhat different vibe from the Scottish, since the venue is a church and not a dance studio. But there was nothing religious about the activity itself (unless you count the dance called “The Bishop”). The English country dance class also included a break with provided snacks. Although country dancing is traditional by nature, the gender roles are less rigid than one might expect. In the Scottish country dance class, if the group is short of men, a woman can slip on one of the pre-knotted plaid ties McDonald keeps handy and dance a man’s part. I also observed several women do this in the English country dance class, although no special attire was involved. Dancers may take a break if needed, but there are no wallflowers here everyone who wants to dance can find a partner.
Most of what I know about this kind of country dancing is from watching screen adaptations of Jane Austen novels. I was afraid of being like the bumbling clergyman Mr. Collins in Pride and Prejudice, turning in the wrong direction and crashing into other dancers, to the mortification of all. But in reality, in both of the country dance classes I tried, veteran dancers helpfully pointed me in the right direction, and everyone was encouraging to a newcomer, forgiving of mistakes, and enthusiastic about welcoming more people to social dancing. “You have to come to contra dancing,” a dancer named Betsy told me. “That’s really fun.” n
Writer Amy Ramos, partnered with George Williams, tries out Scottish dancing.
Rachel McDonald
History and Hospitality at
The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern
While growing up in Santa Barbara, I frequently visited the Santa Ynez Valley, and Mattei’s Tavern was always a familiar landmark. I’d often hear stories about its days as a stagecoach stop in the late 1880s my greatgrandfather even made the journey from Santa Barbara by stagecoach to stay at the inn. In more recent years, when Mattei’s was operating solely as a restaurant, I loved visiting for a glimpse into that bygone era.
The Chic Los Olivos Resort Melds Vintage Charm with Modern Luxury
by Hana-Lee Sedgwick
Although it closed in 2018, Mattei’s Tavern reopened in 2022 as part of a new chapter: The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, a luxury resort reimagined by owners Brian and Shamra Strange in collaboration with Auberge Resorts Collection. I’d dined there a few times since its revival but was eager to experience the resort after it fully debuted in 2023. After a recent overnight, I was impressed by how seamlessly the team has melded historic charm with modern luxury, preserving the property’s heritage while enhancing it for today’s discerning traveler.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF MATTEI’S TAVERN
The story of Mattei’s Tavern begins in 1886, when Felix and Lucy Mattei opened the Central Hotel a seven-room inn with a dining room and bar that welcomed stagecoach travelers from Santa Barbara. A year later, the Pacific Coast Railway arrived in Los Olivos, its southernmost stop located right in front of the hotel. After the nearby Los Olivos Hotel burned down in 1890, the family renamed their inn the Hotel Los Olivos before eventually settling on Mattei’s Tavern. Even after the railroad bypassed Los Olivos in 1901, Mattei’s continued to thrive, becoming a gathering place for cowboys, ranchers, politicians, and celebrities whether local or passing through. During Prohibition, it was known as a place for poker games and “secret” drinks bootleg liquor was hidden under the floorboards, still evident today. When Felix passed in 1930, one of his sons carried on the legacy until his death in 1956. Decades later, after a series of ownership changes, the Strange family stepped in with a vision to restore Mattei’s as a premier destination.
CONNECTING PAST AND PRESENT
Today, the spirit of Mattei’s lives on at The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern a 67-room retreat just steps from the heart of Los Olivos. Even though it’s right in town, this luxury getaway doesn’t feel out of place. The resort’s low-profile, whitewashed buildings with red roofs echo the original architecture, blending seamlessly with the four historic cottages, now meticulously renovated. At the center of it all is the iconic water tower, surrounded by an herb garden, a lawn with cornhole, and a fire pit creating a setting that feels both elevated and easygoing. Not surprisingly, that leisurely sense of ease never wavered during my stay.
After checking in, I headed to my Balcony King Studio. The space was cozy yet refined, with a black-and-white pal-
ette warmed by pops of purple and yellow. A four-poster bed, walk-in shower, indoor fireplace, and private terrace with an outdoor fireplace were just a few highlights. In true Auberge fashion, thoughtful touches, including wool blankets, robes, a striped tote, and a Nespresso machine, made the stay feel extra special.
As tempting as it was to stay in, the sunny weather pulled me outside to the pool. Tucked behind a stone wall and framed by olive trees, it gave off Italian countryside vibes that made it easy to settle into vacation mode. I dug into a kale salad from the poolside bar and soaked in the relaxed pace, which perfectly set the tone for my next stop: the spa.
The Lavender Barn is the resort’s stunning new wellness space, featuring soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and soothing earth tones. It’s the kind of place that invites a full exhale. I opted for the 90-minute Slow Wellness Ritual, a grounding treatment that incorporates locally grown lavender through a foot scrub, reflexology, full-body massage, and ear seed therapy. I pretty much floated out of there. I decided to keep the serene vibes going with a eucalyptus steam, a brief dip in the cold plunge, and a moment in the lounge before joining the historical tour.
The Inn offers a range of curated experiences for guests, both on- and off-property, including the complimentary Historical Property Tour every Thursday. If you’re curious about Mattei’s storied past, it’s worth carving out the time. We began at the original entrance, where guests once arrived by stagecoach, then stepped into what is now Felix Feed & Coffee formerly the main dining room. The original chandelier still hangs overhead, and the walls are lined with restored red-striped wallpaper and portraits of the Mattei family. In the sunroom, antique lanterns from its early days are on display, adding charm and a tangible sense of history.
My favorite space, though, is The Bar. It’s rustic and welcoming, with dim lighting, a rock fireplace, a long wooden bar, and well-worn leather chairs. One wall is lined with horseshoes, each labeled with the name of a notable ranchero and their horse such as Walt Disney and his horse, Minnie Mouse.
After the tour, a friend joined me for dinner at the Tavern. For a Thursday night, the space was lively and buzzing in the best way, and we settled into a booth near the open kitchen to watch the action. On the California-ranch-inspired menu, we were told not to miss the Chicken & Caviar appetizer. I’m glad we took the advice: The buttermilk fried chicken, topped with caviar and crème fraîche, was delicious. Since we weren’t particularly hungry, we split an entrée Lucy’s Half Chicken which was both flavorful and beautifully presented. We joked afterward about our accidental chicken theme, but both dishes held their own. For dessert, we shared a seasonal fruit galette that was exceptional. The friendly, attentive service was just as memorable.
After dinner, we carried our glasses of pinot noir back to the room and sipped under the stars from the patio a perfect end to a truly wonderful day. I couldn’t help but wish I didn’t have to check out the next morning. Luckily, for those who do want to make it all last a little longer, Mattei’s offers private memberships, making it easy to return for poolside hangs or Tavern dinners whenever the mood strikes.
Two years since opening its doors, The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern still has vintage charm but now with the polish of a highend resort. The landscaping has started to fill in, the staff have found their rhythm, and the experience feels more complete I can see why it’s become an “it” destination in Santa Barbara wine country. I can’t wait to return.
See aubergeresorts.com/matteistavern
Butterflies Back in Season
Immersing yourself in the Butterflies Alive! exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has become one of summer’s most joyful and colorful celebrations, made all the more special because wild butterflies are on the decline.
Recent research by experts from around the United States shows a 22 percent decline in the total abundance of butterflies across the country, looking at 554 species tracked between 2000 and 2020. Guests in the Museum’s Sprague Butterfly Pavilion however, are met with signs of life and optimism, and greeted by staff and volunteers who are eager to inspire understanding and conservation.
About 1,000 live butterflies from Costa Rica are being hosted this summer, explained Kim Zsembik, the Museum’s director of guest experience and lead butterfly wrangler, who has been directing the facility since 2018. “I have the best job in the whole world,” Zsembik told a small gathering of media and supporters on June 5. “I get to bring joy to people every day, and I think that’s really a core submission of our institution, is to provide joy for everyone who comes, and to inspire a little curiosity and obviously exploring nature.”
Recently voted into the top three butterfly gardens in the nation by readers of U.S.A. Today, Zsembik said, “This pavilion is important in the regard that I think butterflies are this amazing gateway insect for a lot of our guests. So many of us are frightened of bugs and insects in the world; we’re taught to not get our hands dirty, to not touch, that it’s gonna bite you, and to just be really cautious. And I think this pavilion is meant to help inspire and bring comfort only in Santa Barbara and other places in the world, we have over two dozen different butterfly species, and that’s a really rare occasion that you’re going to find that you’re not going to find out in the wild.”
Although the butterflies that populate the exhibit are farm-raised, they engage in natural wild behaviors, so Sprague Butterfly Pavilion contains everything the two-dozen-plus species exhibited need to live comfortably.
Pavillion Recently Named One of Top Three Butterfly Gardens in Nation
by Leslie Dinaberg
“Our emergence chamber, it’s a wonderful place to explore, to see all of those species in their third stage of life, and that is a unique moment to witness nature and its different patterns and different textures, and to hopefully build some questions in ourselves and say like, ‘Wow, what is going on?’ And ‘How can I be a steward to this life cycle and to nature?’ ” said Zsembik.
Those species currently include the bluefrosted banner (both male and female),
She and her team have worked to create areas within the pavilion to mimic what the butterflies experience in the wild. “We don’t quite have the humidity of Costa Rica, but I like to try and create these little microclimates. Seeing how the butterflies themselves actually use the space is interesting.”
She added, “Some species need flowers to feed on nectar, while others need rotting fruit. Males suck up minerals from mud puddles, for use in reproduction. And most of them roost or rest in the trees and shrubs here.” Seeing these behaviors up close makes it easier to visualize how butterfly populations have been affected by habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change.
Guests can come see Butterflies Alive! for themselves in the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion through September 1 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. The pavilion requires $3 tickets in addition to museum admission; tickets are free for members. See sbnature.org.
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A giant owl butterfly sits on the hand of a visitor.
Photos by Ingrid Bostrom
FOOD& DRINK
sweet treats
Cooking with Heart
It was a busy day at the Riviera Ridge School. I’d just taught my two morning blocks of 6th- and 7th-grade English, rushed to recess duty, and barely remembered to finish my coffee, let alone find a snack. I stumbled into the teachers’ lounge, hoping to possibly grab a leftover doughnut from a kid’s birthday, but instead, I feasted my eyes on a platter of Rice Krispies Treats. Eyeing the mysterious black specks dotting the perfectly cut, large squares of goodness, I thought to myself, “Is that vanilla bean? Coffee grounds? Pepper?” I knew these would not be your average back-of-thebox marshmallow and cereal recipe. With one bite of the tender and gooey block of heaven, laced with traces of vanilla and brown butter, hitting all those nostalgic cravings yet offering a sophisticated caramelization, my colleague and I locked eyes. Where did these come from? Word spread like wildfire through our halls. These were from Chef Mark Gonzales, who wanted to express his gratitude for teaching his daughter Sofia and excitement for daughter Ava to join us in the fall.
Rice Krispies Treats Are Just the Beginning for Chef Mark Gonzales
BY REBECCA HORRIGAN
For the rest of the year, the teachers’ lounge surprises only amplified. Charcuterie platters overflowing with a cornucopia of gourmet cheeses, paired with Marcona almonds, olives, and homemade hummus. Our copy room soon turned into a VIP lounge. I’ll never forget coming back from chaperoning our week-long trip in Northern California with Ava’s 7th-grade class. When I got back, Gonzales had made all of the teacher chaperones three-course meals, with wine and enough servings for the whole family so we wouldn’t have to worry about cooking and could recover from the trip.
As teachers, we’re used to people throwing leftovers of all kinds on that copy room table, and we’ll likely eat it. However, this was different. Instead of stale doughnuts or cold pizza, we had fresh farro salads drizzled with goat cheese, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, and pistachios; parmesan chicken cutlets; and chocolate pavlova crowned with homemade whipped cream, raspberries, and shaved chocolate. We felt like kings and queens, our bellies sated, the question of “What’s for lunch?” conveniently taken care of; but most clearly, we felt taken care of. These offerings were nourishing and aesthetically pleasing, and they reflected a thoughtfulness that only the husband of a teacher could provide.
“I just love teachers, and I know their struggles,” Gonzales said. “Food is the way that I love to talk to people and make them happy.” Gonzales’s wife, Becki, is a teacher at Cold Spring Elementary School, and this was not his first rodeo delivering goodies to hungry teachers. As the executive chef at Folded Hills and private chef to the Busch family, Gonzales uses his talents to feed not only the fine wine crowd. In addition to the lucky staff
at Riviera Ridge, he fills his downtime by cooking up and dropping off meals for the staff at San Marcos High School, where his daughter went for a bit, and to Cold Spring, where he started the “Dad’s Pancake Breakfast” when Ava was young.
“Teachers, I believe, are the most appreciative clients that I have,” Gonzales said. He has a real knack for making them feel valued and seen.
“I look back on my life, and one regret that I have is that I didn’t go to college, so I’m going to do anything in my power to get my daughters there,” Gonzales said. He cites a recent luncheon he catered at Carpinteria High School (where Sofia recently graduated and was accepted to Westmont) using fresh local produce and the thoughtful attention he puts into everything he makes, as a highlight of his career.
As he watched the teachers bite into each delicious morsel of food, their eyes wide in wonderment, and knowing his daughter would continue her education, he thought to himself, “This is the culmination of everything I want in my life.”
Never charging a cent for these generous offerings, Gonzales shared that he lives by the adage, “Whatever you give, you get back.”
The care he gives so readily to everyone else is now coming back to him in the form of clients looking to sell his magical Rice Krispies Treats to the masses. As word spreads, he’s certain to get even more loyal followers and business partners. What started as a signature item to offer at the Folded Hills Homestead, where Gonzales also curates wine dinners and events, has spread to acquire a cult following for those in the know.
“I’ve done them for weddings, birthday parties,” Gonzales said. “It’s a labor of love.”
In addition to the actual burnt milk solids that give them their caramelized taste and signature black flecks of goodness, love might be the most prevalent ingredient of all.
“I think with cooking it’s the final adjustments, the final coloration you can’t teach that. The recipe is basically four items, and one is salt,” Gonzales said. “It’s more about the timing.”
Born and raised in Carpinteria, Gonzales got his culinary education at Santa Barbara City College and interned under Mario Batali at the Four Seasons. From there, he washed dishes at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club, working his way up to Head Chef. When a friend suggested that he interview for a private chef gig, he was brought to the Busch family. In 2004, they bought Folded Hills, and the rest is history. The Busch boys were 4, 6, and 8 when Gonzales entered their lives and he was just in the youngest one’s wedding a few weeks ago.
“I work for a great family,” Gonzales said. “I’m able to spread this joy, and they give me time to appreciate life.”
With all of his experience and accolades, Gonzales still cites his mother as his number-one influence in life.
“The way that she showed her love was inviting people into her home and cooking for them, and that’s where I got it from, from my mom,” Gonzales said. “I’m a nurturer by nature; I love to make people happy.”
Now, you don’t have to have a teaching credential or be in wine country to enjoy Gonzales’s big-hearted cooking. Buzz will likely spread as more people try his Rice Krispies Treats at both Third Window locations and Lucky Llama. He also recently began doing popups at The Well home and garden store in Summerland.
The skies are the limit for this wildly talented and generous cook, who remains humble in his sights for the future.
“I just want to keep on making people happy and smile.”
Just like his heavenly squares of nostalgic yet elevated goodness, Gonzales proves it’s the simple things made with love that are the most powerful. n
Chef Mark Gonzales and his Rice Krispies Treats
Peripheral neuropathy often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating bal- ance problems.
This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the to begin to slowly degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow.
As you can see in Figure 1, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not receive the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have bal ance problems, pain, numb- ness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms.
Figure 1: Notice the very small blood vessels surrounding each nerve.
Sheepish Eats, the Norway Way
This spring, when I informed people that I was headed back for my annual pilgrimage to the Vossa Jazz Festival in Western Norway, those who have known my habits responded with, “Oh, is this the sheep’s head dinner festival?”
Well, yes, it is, but so much more. I come for the music, basking in the unique palette of sounds of Norwegian jazz (and jazz-adjacent), mixing jazz, Norwegian folk, impressionistic fjord-side airs, and more. But digging into a delectable sheep head delicacy is icing on the experiential cake at Vossa Jazz.
The Sheep-Head Smalahove Dinner Is a Way of Vossa Jazz Festival Life
BY JOSEF WOODARD
As part of the festival’s grand tradition here in Voss, the dense long-weekend program features the premiere of a central new commissioned work the Tingingsverk after which the musicians (this year, the ambitiously diverse Kjetil Møster and his large ensemble), insiders, dignitaries from Norway’s rich jazz scene, and stray journalists (ahem) convene in a nearby restaurant for the ancient Norwegian smalahove a k a “sheep head” dinner.
Past Tingingsverk projects include trumpeterconjurer Nils Petter Molvær’s famed Khmer, premiered in 1996 and reprised at 2023’s 50th anniversary fest. Trumpeter Matthias Eick also created a sweet suite called simply Voss, in 2011, and happily proceeded over to the smalahove for an epicurean victory lap.
The smalahove is and has long been a ceremonial dinner fare in Norway, especially as a pre-Christmas tradition. The endeavor is also a holdover from the pre-oil-rich era of Norwegian life, when the country’s gripping poverty sent waves of immigrants to the American Midwest, and when wasting parts of an animal seemed unthinkable.
Fast-forward to modern times, and partaking of the smalahove, as I told a WDR journalist I met and befriended there, Karsten Mützelfeldt and continue to tell other skeptics is a matter of moral imperative. This is not just Anthony Bourdain–ish “extreme” eats business.
For those of us who are carnivores, or omnivores, it can seem suspect to discard parts of the dinedupon animal we deem unsuitable for our cultivated palates. We need to respect the animals we sacrifice for our diets. In my case, I was already primed by eating at Lilly’s Taqueria in Santa Barbara, where they serve tacos stuffed with eyeballs (ojo), head (cabeza), tongue (lengua), lip (labio), and cheek (cachete).
At Vossa Jazz, the ceremony includes much regalia, a rhyme in sympathy with the meat we’re about to eat, and humorous speeches. (My longtime Norwegian ally from the festival, Brit Aksnes, sometimes filled me in on the jocular and scuttlebutt content otherwise lost on this non-Norwegian speaker.)
Then comes the fateful moment: Plates are presented to the long tables with half a long-boiled sheep head staring up, one-eyed, at the visitor, replete with eyeball (surprisingly tasty), tongue, ear, and the particularly savory cheek. Rutabaga and boiled potato are familiar second-fiddle adornments on the side, along with aquavit, the indigenous liquid-courage-inducing, caraway-tinged liqueur, as a chaser and companion.
This spring marked the venerable 52nd edition of the festival in Voss, and my 16th visit here, starting in 2008, the same year Trude Storheim assumed the director role. I soon became something of a Vossa Jazz mascot, and it’s a habit I hope to never get over. Voss is a lovely and peaceful lakeside town in Western Norway, at the base of a steep-rising mountain with a popular ski area high above the town. Jazz festival aside, the city is even more widely known for its world-famous Ekstremsportveko (Extreme Sports Week) festival each June.
It is one of the many western Norwegian cities bombed to veritable smithereens by the Nazis in 1940. A hint of divine intervention hovers over the fact that one of the only historic buildings unscathed by the bombing was the central Vangskirche, built in 1277, soon after paganism gave way to Christianity in Norway. The festival takes advantage of the vintage sacred space, presenting such intimate concerts as this year’s duo of accordionist Frode Haltli and saxophonist Trygve Seim.
The first year I went to the festival, I eagerly took part in the smalahove celebration, to engage all my senses in this particular festival’s experience and ethos. I took a walk the next day, up the hill above the town where unabashedly colorful houses mixed with a semi-rural setting and met with a frank, unexpected gaze. A sheep was perched at a barn window and was staring straight at me, either accusatorially as if to say, “Hey, you ate my kin” or with a wary appreciation of my having at least respected the meaty entirety of said slaughtered kin. I could appreciate both possible interpretations.
One important piece to the smalahove phenomenon is the all-important search for the brekebein (bleating bone): the small, wishbone-like bone that enables the sheep’s “bah” sound and confers good luck on the finder. At the risk of pomposity, I can claim bragging right as owner of the largest brekebein collection in Santa Barbara. Maybe the entire west coast of this country. I occasionally admire my enlightened bone collection and begin dreaming of Voss, its jazz, lake, and its sheep culture. n
FOOD & DRINK
JOSEF WOODARD
Smalahove dinner at Vossa Jazz 2025
Marisella Opening at Bacara on June 26
Marisella translated as “star of the sea” is replacing Angel Oak restaurant overlooking the bluffs at the RitzCarlton Bacara with an opening date set for June 26. The eatery is brought to you by chef/partner Danny Grant of Maple Hospitality Group, the chef behind acclaimed restaurants including Maple & Ash, Monarch, Kessaku, and Eight Bar.
The kitchen draws inspiration from the Amalfi Coast and Mediterranean seaside living, as well as California’s farms, fisheries, and producers. The menu will highlight handmade pastas, seasonal produce, an emphasis on local seafood, and wood-fired meats. Grant highlights the spaghetti alla Nerano, which features just three ingredients: pasta, summer squash, and cheese. He notes that this dish underscores the fact that Italian is Marisella’s backbone simple, ingredient-driven, and seasonal, while showcasing local ingredients through a fresh, thoughtful approach. “California has always held a special kind of magic for chefs with its unmatched ingredients, vibrant culinary culture, and incredible climate. Opening Marisella on the Central Coast, and at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara no less, is truly a dream come true,” says Grant.
The bar program led by Christina Demas and the wine list curated by Amy Mundwiler are in the style of Italian aperitivo culture, including Negronis, spritzes, and a bespoke martini program. The wine selection offers classic Italian varietals with a mix of rare vintages and emerging labels; each chosen to complement the menu and enhance the experience of dining by the sea. Visit marisellarestaurant.com.
ZAPP THAI/ASIAN FOOD TRUCK OPENS AT DRAUGHTSMEN: Zapp, the first Thai/Asian food truck of its kind in the Santa Barbara area, has rolled into Draughtsmen Aleworks in Goleta at 53 Santa Felicia Drive. Zapp, the newest creation from chef Nui Pannak, and Buck Thananaken, chef and founder of Wabi Sabi, is now serving dishes inspired by Asian street food and some of the classics.
CHOP CHINESE FOOD OPENS IN ISLA VISTA: During March, reader Brendan told me that the Red Pepper Express at 966 Embarcadero del Mar in Isla Vista had closed and that the space now has a sign with a new name, “Chop Chinese Food,” though the new business was not yet open. Here is an update from Brendan: “Chop Chinese Food has opened in Isla Vista in the location most recently occupied by Red Pepper Express. It is a buffet-style setup where you can put each food item into a bowl on your tray, and then you pay per bowl. Everything is a la carte. Prices are unusually affordable for the S.B. area. The menu and other info can be seen on the website ccfucsb.com.”
BARBAREÑO OPENING AT LOUIE’S: Reader Jenny M. says that Barbareño restaurant at 205 West Canon Perdido Street is set to open a second location at The Upham hotel, 1404 De la Vina Street, replacing Louie’s Bistro.
SEASIDE SENSATION: Chef Danny Grant is opening Marisella Italian restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara later this month.
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by
Rob Breszny
WEEK OF JUNE 19
ARIES
(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Aries writer Joseph Campbell was a world-renowned mythologist. His theories about the classic hero archetype have inspired many writers and filmmakers, including Star Wars creator George Lucas. As a young man, Campbell crafted the blueprint for his influential work during a five-year period when he lived in a rustic shack and read books for nine hours a day. He was supremely dedicated and focused. I recommend that you consider a similar foundation-building project, Aries. The coming months will be an excellent time for you to establish the groundwork for whatever it is you want to do for the rest of your long life.
TAURUS
(Apr. 20-May 20): In Japan, komorebi refers to the dappled sunlight that streams through tree leaves. It names a subtle, ephemeral beauty that busy people might be oblivious to. Not you, I hope, Taurus! In the coming weeks, I invite you to draw on komorebi as an inspirational metaphor. Tune in to the soft illumination glimmering in the background. Be alert for flickers and flashes that reveal useful clues. Trust in the indirect path, the sideways glance, the half-remembered dream, and the overheard conversation. Anything blatant and loud is probably not relevant to your interests. PS: Be keen to notice what’s not being said.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20): In Finnish folklore, the Sampo is a magic artifact that generates unending wealth and good fortune. Here’s the catch: It can’t be hoarded. Its power only works when shared, passed around, or made communal. I believe you are close to acquiring a less potent but still wonderful equivalent of a Sampo, Gemini. It may be an idea, a project, or a way of living that radiates generosity and sustainable joy. But remember that it doesn’t thrive in isolation. It’s not a treasure to be stored up and saved for later. Share the wealth.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22): Tides don’t ask for permission. They ebb and flow in accordance with an ancient gravitational intelligence that obeys its own elegant laws. Entire ecosystems rely on their steady cyclical rhythms. You, too, harbor tidal forces, Cancerian. They are partially synced up with the earth’s rivers, lakes, and seas, and are partially under the sway of your deep emotional power. It’s always crucial for you to be intimately aware of your tides’ flows and patterns, but even more than usual right now. I hope you will trust their timing and harness their tremendous energy.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22): Some jewelers practice an ancient Korean art called keum-boo, in which they fuse pure gold to silver by heat and pressure. The result is gold that seems to bloom from within silver’s body, not just be juxtaposed on top of it. Let’s make this your metaphor for the coming weeks, Leo. I believe you will have the skill to blend two beautiful and valuable things into an asset that has the beauty and value of both plus an extra added synergy of valuable beauty. The only problem that could possibly derail your unprecedented accomplishment might be your worry that you don’t have the power to do that. Expunge that worry, please.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Some Indigenous cultures keep track of time not by clocks but by natural events: “the moon when the salmon return,” “the season when shadows shorten,” and “the return of the rain birds.” I encourage you to try that approach, Virgo. Your customary rigor will benefit from blending with an influx of more intuitive choices. You will be wise to explore the joys of organic timing. So just for now, I invite you to tune out the relentless ticktock. Listen instead for the hush before a threshold cracks open. Meditate on the ancient Greek concept of kairos: the prime moment to act or a potential turning point that’s ripe for activation.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Botanists speak of “serotiny,” a plant’s ability to delay seed release until the environment is just right. Some pinecones, for instance, only open after a fire. What part of you has been patiently waiting, Libra? What latent brilliance has not been ready to emerge until now? The coming weeks will offer catalytic conditions perhaps heat, perhaps disruption, perhaps joy that will be exactly what’s needed to unleash the fertile potency. Have faith that your seeds will draw on their own wild intelligence.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): One of your superpowers is your skill at detecting what’s unfolding beneath the surfaces. It’s almost like you have X-ray vision. Your ability to detect hidden agendas, buried secrets, and underground growth is profound. But in the coming weeks, I urge you to redirect your attention. You will generate good fortune for yourself if you turn your gaze to what lies at the horizon and just beyond. Can you sense the possibilities percolating at the edges of your known world? Can you sync up your intuitions with the future’s promises? Educated guesses will be indistinguishable from true prophecies.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarius-born Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) got a degree in law and economics and began a career teaching those subjects at the university level. But at age 30, he had a conversion experience. It was triggered when he saw a thrilling exhibit of French Impressionist painters and heard an enthralling opera by Richard Wagner. Soon he flung himself into a study of art, embarking on an influential career that spanned decades. I am predicting that you will encounter inspirations of that caliber, Sagittarius. They may not motivate you as drastically as Kandinsky’s provocations, but they could revitalize your life forever.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The ancient Egyptians revered the River Nile’s annual flooding, which brought both disruption and renewal. It washed away old plant matter and debris and deposited fertile silt that nourished new growth. In the coming weeks, Capricorn, I suspect you will experience a metaphorical flood: a surge of new ideas, opportunities, and feelings that temporarily unsettle your routines. Rather than focusing on the inconvenience, I suggest you celebrate the richness this influx will bring. The flow will ultimately uplift you, even if it seems messy at first.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Medieval stonemasons worked not just in service to the immediate structures they made. They imagined eternity, laying foundation blocks in cathedrals they knew they would never live to see completed. I think you are being invited to do similar work: soulful construction whose fruits may not ripen for a while. A provocative conversation you have soon may echo for years. A good habit you instill could become a key inheritance for your older self. So, think long, wide, and slow, dear Aquarius. Not everything must produce visible worth this season. Your prime offerings may be seeds for the future. Attend to them with reverence.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): In the frigid parts of planet Earth, some glaciers sing. As they shift and crack and melt, they emit tones: groans, pulses, crackles, and whooshes. I believe your soul will have a similar inclination in the coming weeks, Pisces: to express mysterious music as it shifts and thaws. Some old logjam or stuck place is breaking open within you, and that’s a very good thing. Don’t ignore or neglect this momentous offering. And don’t try to translate it into logical words too quickly. What story does your trembling tell? Let the deep, restless movements of your psyche resound.
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ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING
HELP WANTED looking for dedicated, experienced bookkeper for 2‑3 hours per wk. Financial records, payments etc. 805‑259‑5782;mlkjrsb@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
CAMPUS DINING
Performs all student functions related to hiring, payroll, and personnel actions for over 400 student employees. Duties include processing bi‑weekly payroll, corrections and changes to payroll, and separations in the payroll system (UCPath). Utilizes the timekeeping system (Kronos) to review, maintain, and troubleshoot timecard issues for payroll processing. Provides administrative support as needed to the Supervisor. Reqs: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1‑3 years experience working in an office environment and demonstrated ability to use standard computer systems including email, Microsoft Word and Excel. Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. Experience with effective communication and strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Work hours/ days may vary. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/ Budgeted Hourly Range: $24.59/hr ‑ $28.56/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 #78946
CAMPUS DINING
Assists in the preparation of food for catering events. Performs advanced culinary duties and quality assurance on all menu items, with attention to detail on presentation. Assists the Catering Chef with production planning, scheduling staff, purchasing, and supervision of the part‑time student culinary team. Reqs: Previous catering experience with a strong command of fundamentals. Demonstrated ability to organize and manage a high volume kitchen as well as produce specially requested menu items. Detail oriented, specialized in utilizing the freshest of ingredients and producing items from scratch with an artistic and innovative presentation. Experience in plated service, baking, appetizers, and hot/cold food buffets. Knowledge of state and federal safety and sanitation regulations regarding proper handling, storing, cooking and holding temperatures and proper use and cleaning of kitchen equipment. Ability to train others in these areas. Or equivalent combination of education
and experience. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. 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. Work hours/days may vary. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $25.27 ‑ $29.03 /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 #77284
END USER COMPUTING SUPPORT LEAD
ENTERPRISE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
The End User Computing Support (EUCS) Lead for Student Affairs division customers will provide technical support for incidents and requests for assigned ITS service customers. Maintains an advanced technical understanding of products common in an enterprise end user setting: operating systems; office productivity, browser, database, and financial software applications; messaging & collaboration tools used by the university for email, calendaring, phone, and web conferencing; network hardware and concepts; mobile devices; peripheral hardware such as printers, scanners, cameras and other specialized equipment as required by our customers. Maintains regular end user communication with strong ability to maintain effective client and colleague rapport. As the group lead, this position has additional duties relative to a standard tier 2 service technician: creates, reviews, analyzes, prioritizes, and distributes ticket assignments across tier 2 technicians and services. Serves as the primary escalation point for the most difficult issues that arise from within the EUCS team, and either consults on or performs direct resolution of these issues. Serves as the primary liaison between customer departments and other technical teams within ITS as well as vendors, and helps customers evaluate and define their needs. Knowledgeable of and oversees compliance of endpoints and end user networks with IT policy, and provides guidance to end users and customer departments when policy questions occur. Oversees testing of new hardware and software used in the environment, ensuring appropriate function and behavior, in conjunction with the desktop engineering team. Manages team documentation efforts, ensuring completion and accuracy of tasks and knowledge capture, often including documentation that benefits campus use of services offered. Manages moderately complex projects frequently dealing with broad scale deployment or configuration of software or managing asset data. Coordinates all team purchasing tasks and monitors orders for proper delivery and accountability of the team and vendors. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent
experience / training. 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 conviction history background check. The budgeted salary range is $84,792.65‑$100,105.49/yr. Full salary range: $77,118.47‑$129,944.37/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 # 78875
FRONT DESK COORDINATOR
MATERIALS DEPARTMENT
Under the supervision of the Business Officer, the Front Desk Assistant is responsible for high level administrative duties including: front office management, graduate program support, access control, faculty assistance and administration, and conference support for the Materials Department. Reqs: High School Diploma or GED. 1‑3 years of general administrative office experience.
Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The budgeted hourly range is $28.44 to $29.78/hr. Full hourly range: $28.44 to $40.76/hr.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status under state or federal by law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #78710.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
STUDENT HEALTH
Under the supervision of a pharmacist, assist in all aspects of pharmacy duties in order to provide medications to the clinics and patients of Student Health. This may include preparation, counting, packaging and labeling prescriptions, clinic medications and pre‑package medications for pharmacist review. Utilize knowledge of pharmacy abbreviations and medical terminology be able to transcribe and input information from a prescription to ensure required information is accurate on the prescription label. Assist in the maintenance of drug inventory, maintain appropriate paperwork for expired medication returns to manufacturer for credit. Direct and assist patients with all prescription and non‑prescription needs including preparation of refill authorization forms and other insurance or pharmacy paperwork. Process credit card and access card transactions. Maintain accurate patient financial account information and prescription profiles. Utilize strong interpersonal communication skills to provide effective, compassionate and empathetic service. Respect and
maintain confidentiality of all patient protected health information as per HIPAA and FERPA. Reqs: High School Diploma or equivalent. Current CA Pharmacy Technician License. Notes: Must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before start date and date of hire. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Per California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 5199 Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard requires; upon hire and annually thereafter Tuberculosis (TB) screening for all employees. The method of testing is determined by past medical history and any current symptoms. Per Cal/OSHA regulations and UCSB Campus Policy, all UCSB personnel who use respiratory protection equipment shall be included in the UCSB Respiratory Protection Program and required to complete respirator fit testing upon hire and annually thereafter, completed by UCSB Environmental Health & Safety. Any HIPAA/FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Budgeted Hourly Range: $ 27.19‑30.00/hr. Full Hourly Range: $27.19 ‑ $33.80/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 #78479
SR. BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER
RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS performs senior building maintenance tasks on a regular and continuing basis and performs custodial work for University owned Residence Halls, Apartments and Dining Commons. May perform other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the department. Reqs: 1‑3 years of a combination of related education, experience, and training. Training in the basics of plumbing repairs, patch and painting, simple beginning carpentry repairs, and simple (non‑licensed) electrical repairs. Experience making apprentice level repairs in plumbing, patch and paint, carpentry, and electrical. Basic knowledge of the safe use of maintenance equipment such as drills, saws, cordless screwdrivers, and some drain snakes. Experience as an exceptional customer service representative with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse student and family clientele. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a team. Notes: May work shifts other than assigned in order 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.
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 #78515
STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ADVISSTUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ADVISOR
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY LIVING
Enhances the overarching Student Leadership program through advising and supporting the leadership development of UCSB students, including the Residential Housing Association (RHA), National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), and Hall Councils. The Student Leadership Program Advisor will play an integral role with the advising and leadership development of UCSB students, to include establishing student government and programming bodies for all‑campus housing communities from the larger housing‑wide organizations (such as RHA) to representatives on individual floors. This position provides an exceptional opportunity to develop skills in student advising, gain exposure to the field of student leadership and development, participate and contribute to a variety of student programs, and receive mentoring in career development and potential career paths. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area. At least 2 years of work experience in University Housing, or Student
Affairs. Experience with planning and implementing programs/activities. Ability to work independently, anticipate job requirements, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously. Track record of infusing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion principles into daily work. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues throughout a large, multifunctional department. Commitment to creating communities where residents feel a deep sense of belonging. Knowledge of and/or experience working within a residential curriculum campus. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues throughout a large, multifunctional department. Ability to work confidently with diverse student populations and is committed to practicing and promoting inclusivity. Notes: Must be available to work evenings and weekends. UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Budgeted Hourly Range: $25.77 ‑ $33.53/hr. Full Hourly Range: $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 #78762 OR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY LIVING
Enhances the overarching Student Leadership program through advising and supporting the leadership development of UCSB students, including the Residential Housing Association (RHA), National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), and Hall Councils. The Student Leadership Program Advisor will play an integral role with the advising and leadership development of UCSB students, to include establishing student government and programming bodies for all‑campus housing communities
from the larger housing‑wide organizations (such as RHA) to representatives on individual floors. This position provides an exceptional opportunity to develop skills in student advising, gain exposure to the field of student leadership and development, participate and contribute to a variety of student programs, and receive mentoring in career development and potential career paths. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area. At least 2 years of work experience in University Housing, or Student Affairs. Experience with planning and implementing programs/activities. Ability to work independently, anticipate job requirements, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously. Track record of infusing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion principles into daily work. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues throughout a large, multifunctional department. Commitment to creating communities where residents feel a deep sense of belonging. Knowledge of and/or experience working within a residential curriculum campus. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues throughout a large, multifunctional department. Ability to work confidently with diverse student populations and is committed to practicing and promoting inclusivity. Notes: Must be available to work evenings and weekends. UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Budgeted Hourly Range: $25.77 ‑ $33.53/hr. Full Hourly Range: $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 #78762
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5. “Booyakasha!” speaker
9. Picture’s perimeter
14. Money repaid with interest
15. “Blade Runner 2049” actor Jared
16. Enthusiast
17. “A Man ___ Importance” (musical based on a 1994 film)
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40. Arm bones
41. Paul of “Mad About You”
42. Severance
43. Psychologist Abraham known for his “hierarchy of needs”
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ADMINISTER OF ESTATE
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE OF: MICHAEL FITZPATRICK
No.: 25PR00234
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MICHAEL FITZPATRICK
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: SEAN FITZPATRICK in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): SEAN FITZPATRICK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’s wil 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: 7/10/2025 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 93121‑1107 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 5/2/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Scott B. Fooks, Esq. Weldon & Hass 205 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑965‑7014 Published: June 5, 12, 19 2025.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: AVON I. NEUGEBAUER No.: 25PR00272
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: AVON I. NEUGEBAUER
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: WILLIAM C MURRAY in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): WILLIAM C MURRAY 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: 7/31/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 5/29/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Robert B. Locke; 5290 Overpass Rd. Suite 204 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; 805‑683‑1459
Published: June 5, 12, 19 2025.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE OF: MARIA TERESA GARCIA
No.: 25PR00299
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MARIA TERESA GARCIA
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: VICTOR GARCIA in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): VICTOR GARCIA 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: 8/14/2025 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 93121‑1107 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 6/9/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Adam P. Walsh, 228 W Carrillo St, Ste D Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805‑284‑0711.
Published: June 19, 26. July 3 2025.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE OF: NANCY B. TUSTIAN No.: 25PR00308
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: NANCY B.
TUSTIAN
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JACK V. TUSTIAN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): JACK V. TUSTIAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’s wil 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: Date:
8/28/2025 AT Time: 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 93121‑1107
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 6/12/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Jack V. Tustian, 1122 Crestline Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; 805‑455‑1290
Published: June 19, 26. July 3 2025. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LYNDON LYDELL
LAMBETH No.: 25PR00290
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: LYNDON LYDELL
93121‑1107 ANACAPA DIVISION
LAMBETH A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LAUREN LAMBETH in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): LAUREN LAMBETH 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: 8/7/2025 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 93121‑1107 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 6/3/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Adam P. Walsh, 228 W Carrillo St, Ste D Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805‑284‑0711. Published: June 19, 26. July 3 2025.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE OF: SUSANNA VADAS No.: 25PR00244
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: SUSANNA M. VADAS (SUSIE, SUSAN)
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ERIKA SZELL in the Superior Court of California, County of South Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): ERIKA SZELL 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: 7/24/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA
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 5/21/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Erika E. Szell, 7210 Davenport Rd. Apt. 101, 805‑886‑8394. Published: June 19, 26. July 3 2025.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT GUMP aka ROBERT K. GUMP
Case No. 25PR00001
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERT GUMP aka ROBERT K. GUMP
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Nicholas Costa in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Nicholas Costa and Annamarie Costa 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 on August 14, 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:
RICHARD A LUFTMAN ESQ SBN 222363
ALPERSTEIN SIMON FARKAS GILLIN AND SCOTT LLP 15760 VENTURA BLVD STE 1520 ENCINO CA 91436
CN117867 GUMP Jun 19,26, Jul 3, 2025
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BEATRICE SANCHEZ No.: 25PR00275
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: BEATRICE SANCHEZ
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JAVIER SANCHEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): JAVIER SANCHEZ 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: 7/31/2025 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 93121‑1107 SOUTH COUNTY
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 5/28/2025
by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Dylan P. Hyatt, The Law Offices of Hassell and Hyatt, PC, 1555 River Park Drive, Suite 108, Sacramento, CA 95815; 916‑292‑8009. Published: June 19, 26. July 3 2025. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN JACOB OTT No.: 25PR00291
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: JOHN JACOB OTT A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: KAREN SANDERS in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara. THE PETITION requests that (name): KAREN SANDERS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s wil 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: Date: 8/7/2025 AT Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: Probate. Room: SB5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107‑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 6/3/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Jeffery J. Czech, CZECH & HOWELL APC 2400 East Katella Avenue, Suite 370, Anaheim, CA 92806; 714‑522‑5553 Published: June 19, 26. July 3 2025.
FBN ABANDONMENT
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: ESTHETICS X DNLA: 1607 Mission Dr. #210 Solvang, CA 93463 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 2/27/2023 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2023‑0000515. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Daniela D Lerena (same address) The business was conducted by an A Individual. Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A Signed by: DANIELA D LERENA Filed with the
LEGALS (CONT.)
County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 5/13/25, FBN 2025‑0001187 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: June 5, 12, 19, 26 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ONE OLIVE
LEFT: 2730 San Marcos Avenue Los Olivos, CA 93441; Lynne Alexander PO Box 952 Los Olivos, CA 93441 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 18, 2025. Filed by: LYNNE ALEXANDER/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 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: 2025‑0001260. Published: Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ENOTECA: 3413 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Bitar Restaurant Group Enoteca 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 May 9, 2025. Filed by: GEORGES
ELIE BITAR/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 13, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001194. Published: May 29. Jun 5, 12, 19 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: I.T. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION: 3750 Meru Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Terence A Quinlan (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 1, 2001. Filed by: TERENCE qUINLAN/ DIRECTOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 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 E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001263. Published: May 29. Jun 5, 12, 19 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SOLSTICE DRIFT: 1231 Gillespie St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Sunshine Swim Lessons (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: TALIA ALLEN/FOUNDER 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: 2025‑0000998. Published: May 29. Jun 5, 12, 19 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FRESCH
SALES: 71 Bristol Pl. Goleta, CA 93117; Justin M Resch (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 13, 2025. Filed by: JUSTIN RESCH/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 13, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E72. FBN Number: 2025‑0001197. Published: May 29. Jun 5, 12, 19 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. FBN 2025‑0001091
The following person(s) is doing business as:
H.I.S. CALIFORNIA INSURANCE SERVICES, 130 W DE LA GUERRA ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of SANTA BARBARA. HAVEN INSURANCE SOLUTIONS INC., 130 W DE LA GUERRA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101; CALIFORNIA
This business is conducted by A CORPORATION.
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on APR 9, 2025 /s/ CHARLES HACKNEY, CEO
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 4/28/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19/25 CNS‑3926222# SANTA BARBARA
INDEPENDENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
File No. FBN 2025‑0001209
The following person(s) is doing business as: Carrington College, 3828 W. Caldwell Ave., Visalia, CA 93277, County of Tulare. Carrington College (CA), Inc., 3828 W. Caldwell Ave., Visalia, CA 93277; California
This business is conducted by A Corporation.
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/01/2025 /s/ Michael S. Abril, Secretary
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/14/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19/25 CNS‑3915598# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LANTERN THERAPY PRACTICE: 15288 Hollister Ave, Building A, Suite 124 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Center For Developmental Play And Learning Inc 4675 Via Los Santos Santa Barbara, CA 93111 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: JEANNE WHITE/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 15, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001219. Published: May 29. Jun 5, 12, 19 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DELTA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: 515 Newport Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93436; David N Roberts (same address) Moriah H Roberts (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 13, 2025. Filed by: DAVID N ROBERTS 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 E24. FBN Number: 2025‑0000989. Published: May 29. Jun 5, 12, 19 2025.
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EMILY MYERS DESIGN: 7 W Figueroa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Myers Design LLC 931 Castillo St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 16, 2025. Filed by: EMILY MYERS/OWNER 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: 2025‑0001086. Published: May 29. Jun 5, 12, 19 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TERRA CRAFT
CONSTRUCTION: 373 Kern St. Ventura, CA 93003; Jorge L Zamora Chavez 6825 Dove St Ventura, CA 93003 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 14, 2025. Filed by: JORGE ZAMORA
CHAVEZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 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 E49. FBN Number: 2025‑0001185. Published: May 29. Jun 5, 12, 19 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MAGNOLIA
LIQUOR: 5110 Hollistor Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Jobes Group Inc (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 7, 2025. Filed by:
JUBEH JOUBAH/SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 21, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0001251. Published: May 29. Jun 5, 12, 19 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VIA MAESTRA 42, VIA MAESTRA: 3343 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Bitar Restaurant Group VM42, 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 May 9, 2025.
Filed by: NICOLE ELIZABETH BITAR/ MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 13, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001195. Published: May 29. Jun 5, 12, 19 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA ACURA: 475 Kellogg Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93117; Vag Hsbca, LLC 14747 N Northsight Blvd Ste 111‑431 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 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 1, 2025.
Filed by: JENNIFER A. BONGRATZ/VP OF VAG HSBCA INV, INC, MANAGER 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: 2025‑0001000. Published: May 29. Jun 5, 12, 19 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEEDLE WORLDWIDE: 336 Via El Encantador Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Robert G Beedle (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: ROBERT BEEDLE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 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: 2025‑0001292. Published: Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ROOT & BLOOM: 220 E Clark Ave, Suite B Santa Maria, CA 93455; Amanda K
Nilsen (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 22, 2025. Filed by:
AMANDA NILSEN/INDIVIDUAL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 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 E4. FBN Number: 2025‑0001261. Published: Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
File No. FBN 2025‑0001211
The following person(s) is doing business as:
FLC RECORDING, 13 SANTA CLARA DR LOMPOC, CA 93436, County of SANTA BARBARA. CATRINA BOSCUTTI, 13 SANTA CLARA DR LOMPOC, CA 93436
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/ CATRINA BOSCUTTI
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/14/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26/25 CNS‑3930685# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ELUBIA’S
KITCHEN: 6578 Trigo Rd, Unit A Santa Barbara, CA 93117; Elubia’s Kitchen LLC 5007 Birchwood Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93111 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 20, 2025. Filed by: RUBEN OROZCO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 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: 2025‑0001288. Published: Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DANNY’S
BARBERSHOP: 3337 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Francisco J Garcia JR (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 May 1, 2025. Filed by: FRANCISCO JAVIER GARCIA JR/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 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 E49. FBN Number: 2025‑0001283. Published: Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
File No. FBN2025‑0001276
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ARJAY’S WINDOW FASHIONS, 4600 ADOHR LANE, SUITE D, CAMARILLO, CA 93012 County of VENTURA WINDOW PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT, INC., Articles # 2621739, State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA, 4600 ADOHR LANE, SUITE D, CAMARILLO, CA 93012
This business is conducted by a Corporation
The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/01/2023. WINDOW PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT, INC. S/ DONNA BUICE, V.P.
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/23/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26/25
CNS‑3893975# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: PENSIONMARK FINANCIAL GROUP: 24 East Cota Street, Suite 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; World Investment Advisors, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: TIMOTHY ROBB/ SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 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: 2025‑0001229. Published: Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CALIXTO: 1607 Mission Dr, Suite #210 Solvang, CA 93463; Daniela D Lerena 501 Countrywood Court Lompoc, CA 93436 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 13, 2025. Filed by: DANIELA D LERENA with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 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: 2025‑0001188. Published: Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BOWLINE
MEDIA LLC,BOWLINE FILMS,WILD AND FREE FILM FESTIVAL: 349 Northgate Drive, Apt C Goleta, CA 93117; Bowline Media LLC PO Box 8313 Goleta, CA 93118 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 15, 2025. Filed by: GARETH KELLY/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 20, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E72. FBN Number: 2025‑0001250. Published: Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: REPFINSUPPORT.COM: 133 Butterfly Lne Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Blue Mesa Consulting, LLC 1072 Casitas Pass Road #159 Carpinteria, CA 93013 This business is conducted by A
Ordinance 5257
Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 20, 2025. Filed by: ALEXANER CORMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 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 E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001287. Published: Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: L.A. LEPIANE WINES: 1480 Count Fleet St Santa Ynez, CA 93460; L.A. Lepiane Wines PO Box 61806 Santa Barbara, CA 93160 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 25, 2016. Filed by: ALISON THOMSON/ MANAGER with the County Clerk of
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 50, Licensing of Cannabis Operations, of the Santa Barbara County Code.
Passed, approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, on this 10th day of June 2025, by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Lee, Capps, Hartmann, Nelson and Lavagnino Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
MONA MIYASATO CLERK OF THE BOARD
By: Sheila de la Guerra – Deputy Clerk
NOTE: A complete copy of Ordinance No. 5257 is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and is available for public inspection and copying in that office in accordance with the California Public Records Act, Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1.
Ordinance 5256
An Ordinance Amending and Superseding Ordinance No. 5181 Establishing the Cannabis Business Licensing Fee.
Passed, approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, on this 10th day of June 2025, by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Lee, Capps, Hartmann, Nelson and Lavagnino Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
MONA MIYASATO CLERK OF THE BOARD
By: Sheila de la Guerra – Deputy Clerk
NOTE: A complete copy of Ordinance No. 5256 is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and is available for public inspection and copying in that office in accordance with the California Public Records Act, Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1.
Ordinance 5258
An Ordinance of the County of Santa Barbara in the Jurisdictions of the Santa Barbara County Fire District to Designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Areas as Required by the State of California Pursuant to Government Codes 51178 and 51179.
Passed, approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, on this 10th day of June 2025, by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Lee, Capps, Hartmann, Nelson and Lavagnino Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
MONA MIYASATO
CLERK OF THE BOARD
By: Sheila de la Guerra – Deputy Clerk
NOTE: A complete copy of Ordinance No. 5258 is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and is available for public inspection and copying in that office in accordance with the California Public Records Act, Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1.
LEGALS (CONT.)
Santa Barbara County on May 20, 2025.
This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001245. Published: Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s)
is/are doing business as: COUTARD
AIR: 420 S C St Lompoc, CA 93436; Michael D Coutard (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 D COUTARD with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 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: 2025‑0001293. Published: Jun 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
File No. FBN 2025‑0001273
The following person(s) is doing business as: Russell Holland Engineering, 1125 Ladan Dr., Solvang, CA 93463, County of Santa Barbara. Russell A Holland, 1125 Ladan Dr., Solvang, CA 93463
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/ Russell A Holland
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/23/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3/25
CNS‑3932019# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. FBN2025‑0001279
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:
Touch of Grace Creations 517 E. Taft St, Santa Maria, CA 93454 County of SANTA BARBARA Alexis Marissa Lopez, 517 E. Taft St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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/ Alexis Marissa Lopez
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/23/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3/25
CNS‑3911619#
SANTA BARBARA
INDEPENDENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CENTRAL COAST MAILBOXES, RED TAPE BUSINESS SERVICES: 2023 S Broadway, Suite B Santa Maria, CA 93454; Red Tape Business Services, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 16, 2025. Filed by: STEVEN FUNKHOUSER/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 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 E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001267. Published: Jun 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2025‑0001281
The following person(s) is doing business as: Contreras Landscapes, 3040 State St Suite 1, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Agustin Contreras, 3040 State St Suite 1, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by An Individual.
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 05, 2018 /s/ Agustin Contreras This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/23/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3/25
CNS‑3934386# SANTA BARBARA
INDEPENDENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SOL VETERINARY HOSPICE AND EUTHANASIA: 1109 Garcia Rd Santa
Barbara, CA 93103; Victoria Ryan (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: VICTORIA RYAN/ DVM with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 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: 2025‑0001313. Published: Jun 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THRIVE STUDIOS: 3944 State Street Suite 310 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Brian S Johnson (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 3, 2025.
Filed by: BRIAN JOHNSON/OWNER/ DOCTOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 4, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2025‑0001341. Published: Jun 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS, PIVOTAL BEHAVIOR
SUPPORTS: 629 State Street Suite
249 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Alexis A Arias (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 24, 2025. Filed by: ALEXIS ARIAS/INDIVIDUAL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 29, 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: 2025‑0001309. Published: Jun 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: MIMI’S PORCH: 315 Meigs Rd A159 Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Brittany R Dobson (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 26, 2025. Filed by: BRITTANY DOBSON with the County Clerk of
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT STATE OF CALIFORNIA
REVISED 2nd Hearing Date
N O T I C E O F P U B L I C H E A R I N G
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 54703-54719 of the Government Code, a written report containing a description of each parcel of property within the boundaries of the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District on which a benefit assessment is proposed to be levied, and containing the amount of a proposed benefit assessment for each such parcel has been prepared and filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. Copies of the report are available on the Clerk of the Board’s website at https://santabarbara. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx on the following meeting dates (June 3, June 24, and July 15, 2025) or by calling the Clerk of the Board’s office at (805) 568-2240 to make alterative arrangements.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Flood Control & Water Conservation District is scheduled hold a public hearing to introduce an ordinance (first reading) entitled “An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 3150, The Flood Control Benefit Assessment Ordinance, Relating to Benefit Assessments for Flood Control Services” for the purposes of considering a Benefit Assessment for flood control purposes for Fiscal Year 2025-26, at which time and place said Board will consider the FY 2025-26 Benefit Assessment Report and all public comment on said Ordinance, if any, including objections with respect to the amount of the proposed assessments to be levied; and on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., or soon thereafter in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, shall conduct the second reading of the Ordinance referred to above and may adopt, revise, change, reduce or modify any assessment and shall make its determination upon each assessment described in the Ordinance, and thereafter by resolution, the Board shall confirm the assessments, which are finally adopted and levied.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 5682240. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Clerk of the Board to make reasonable arrangements.
Santa Barbara County on May 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: 2025‑0001316. Published: Jun 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: POETRY IN PETALS: 1045 Elm Lane, Apt 11 Carpinteria, CA 93013; Megan E Borzone PO Box 6 Summerland, CA 93067 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 01, 2025. Filed by: MEGAN E. BORZONE/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 14, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001210. Published: Jun 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA
BARBARA GARAGE & GATE: 1070 Colleen Way Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Coast & Canyon Home Services (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 May 27, 2025. Filed by: PATRICK RATHBUN/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 02, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001322. Published: Jun 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLOSSER
LAVANDERIA: 122 S. Blosser Road Santa Barbara, CA 93548; HKJ Management LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: HYO JIN BAE/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 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: 2025‑0001294. Published: Jun 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUNNY HOUSE STUDIO: 1205 Bath Street, Apt 4 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Ellie L Stayner (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 02, 2025. Filed by: ELLIE LEE STAYNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 04, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001348. Published: Jun 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TRILLIUM KEN: 501 Chapala Street, Suite A Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Kenneth R Cohen (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 27, 2025. Filed by: KENNETH COHEN with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 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: 2025‑0001319. Published: Jun 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IRON HORSE AUTO BODY BUELLTON: 896 McMurray Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93427; Christopher Raimondi (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 30, 2025. Filed by: CHRISTOPHER RAIMONDI/OWNER 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: 2025‑0001131. Published: Jun 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AVA JI: 3868 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Chunlei Ji (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 03, 2025. Filed by: CHUNLEI JI with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 6, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2025‑0001357. Published: Jun 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DENMUN OFFICE SOLUTIONS: 5951 Encina Road Goleta, CA 93117; Julio E Ortega (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 2, 2025. Filed by: JULIO ORTEGA/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 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 E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001375. Published: Jun 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: U.S. PIPELINE INC: 8100 Washington Suite 200 Houston TX, 77007; Texas U.S. Pipeline 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 1, 2025. Filed by: IMRAN DOSSANI/ SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 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: 2025‑0001338. Published: Jun 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DIFFRACTION OPTICS: 3820 State St, Santa Barbara CA 93105; AMC Acquisition Corp (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec 30, 1969. Filed by:
JULIO JUAN SANDOVAL/DIRECTOR, TREASURY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 10, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001391. Published: Jun 19, 26. July 3, 10 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CENTRAL COAST THERAPY GROUP: 270 Rosario Park Road Santa Barbara CA 93105; Leigh Meredith Ramsey (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: LEIGH RAMSEY/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 12, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E4. FBN Number: 2025‑0001418. Published: Jun 19, 26. July 3, 10 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. FBN 2025‑0001328
The following person(s) is doing business as:
WILLOWGLEN ASSOCIATES, 721 WILLOWGLEN RD SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of SANTA BARBARA.
KELLEY FEELEY, 721 WILLOWGLEN RD SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
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/ KELLEY FEELEY
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/02/2025.
Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10/25 CNS‑3936236# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SECRET
SOLVANG: 807 N Bunker Hill Ave., #307 Los Angeles, CA 90012; Wild SF Tours (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: TYLER CORNFIELD/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 12, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001414. Published: Jun 19, 26. July 3, 10 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: REICKER, PFAU, PYLE & MCROY LLP: 1421 State Street, Suite B Santa Barbara CA 93101; Nicholas A. Behrman (same address) John G. Busby (same address) R. Mark Carney (same address) Bart Clemens (same address) Robert B. Forouzandeh (same address) Kevin R. Nimmons (same address) Michael E. Pfau (same address) Russell D. Terry (same address) Timothy J. Trager (same address) Fernando Velez Jr. (same address) Meghan K. Woodsome (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 09, 2001. Filed by: MEGHAN K. WOODSOME/GENERAL PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 12, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001413. Published: Jun 19, 26. July 3, 10 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COMMUNIFY: 602 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Communify Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 29, 2020. Filed by: N. GRANT CARMICHAEL/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 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 E1. FBN Number: 2025‑0001421. Published: Jun 19, 26. July 3, 10 2025.
NAME CHANGE
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: ELISABETH ANN BECKER CASE NUMBER: 25CV01490 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
PETITIONER: ELISABETH ANN BECKER A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows:
PRESENT NAME: ELISABETH ANN BECKER
PROPOSED NAME: ELIZABETH ANN BECKER
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear
before this court at the hearing 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 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 NC, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterne of the Superior Court. Published May 29. June 5, 12, 19 2025.
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: FELIPE CAMARILLO CASE NUMBER: 25CV02449 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: FELIPE CAMARILLO 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: FELIPE CAMARILLO PROPOSED NAME: PHIL SOSA 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 July 2, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, ANACAPA DIVISION A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 05/20/2025, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published June 5, 12, 19, 26 2025.
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: L A WILLIAMSON CASE NUMBER: 25CV02920 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: L A WILLIAMSON 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: L A WILLIAMSON PROPOSED NAME: LELAND ALEXANDER WILLIAMSON 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 July 18, 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
LEGALS (CONT.)
05/29/2025, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published June 5, 12, 19, 26 2025.
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: KIRSTEN ANA‑ELISE ALBERT
CASE NUMBER: 25CV02801
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
PETITIONER: KIRSTEN ANA‑ELISE
ALBERT 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: KIRSTEN ANA‑ELISE
ALBERT
PROPOSED NAME: KIERSTEN
ANA‑ELISE HARRELL
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 July 16, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, ANACAPA
DIVISION A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 05/29/2025, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published June 5, 12, 19, 26 2025.
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: MELANIE NICOLE LOUISE
HARRIS CASE NUMBER: 25CV02566 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
PETITIONER: MELANIE NICOLE
LOUISE HARRIS A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows:
PRESENT NAME: MELANIE NICOLE
LOUISE HARRIS
PROPOSED NAME: ARIEL AALIYAH
PHOENIX
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 27, 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 05/20/2025, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published June 5, 12, 19, 26 2025.
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CHLOE YEJI, YONGWON JEON CASE NUMBER: 25CV03403 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
PETITIONER: CHLOE YEJI JEON, YONGWON JEON 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: YERIEL BYULHA
JEON
PROPOSED NAME: LILLIAN BYULHA
JEON 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 July 16, 2025, 8:30 am, DEPT: SM1, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF 312‑C E
Cook St, Santa Maria, CA 93454, COOK 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
NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX DELINQUENCY AND IMPENDING DEFAULT
Made Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3351 and 3352
I, Harry E. Hagen, Santa Barbara County Treasurer-Tax Collector, State of California, certify as follows:
That at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2025, by operation of law, any real property (unless previously tax-defaulted and not redeemed) that has any delinquent taxes, assessments, or other charges levied for the fiscal year 2024-2025, and/or any delinquent supplemental taxes levied prior to the fiscal year 2024-2025 shall be declared tax-defaulted.
That unless the tax defaulted property is completely redeemed through payment of all unpaid amounts, together with penalties and fees prescribed by law or an installment plan is initiated and maintained; the property will become tax-defaulted and may be sold subsequently at a tax sale to satisfy the tax lien.
That a detailed list of all properties remaining tax-defaulted as of July 1, 2025, and not redeemed prior to being submitted for publication, shall be published on or before September 8, 2028.
That information concerning redemption or the initiation of an installment plan for redemption of tax-defaulted property will be furnished, upon request, by Harry E. Hagen, Santa Barbara County Treasurer-Tax Collector, at the office locations listed below:
Santa Barbara: County Administration Building 105 E. Anapamu Street, Room 109 Telephone: (805) 568-2920
Santa Maria: Betteravia Government Center 511 E. Lakeside Parkway Telephone: (805) 346-8330
Website: www.sbtaxes.org
I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct.
HARRY E. HAGEN, CPA, CPFA, CPFO, CFIP, CGIP, ACPFIM SANTA BARBARA COUNTY TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Executed at City of Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, California, on May 29, 2025.
Published in The Santa Barbara Independent on June 5, 12, & 19, 2025.
NOTICE OF IMPENDING POWER TO SELL TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY
Made pursuant to Revenue & Taxation Code Section 3361 and 3362
Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 3691 and 3692.4, the following conditions will, by operation of law, subject real property to the tax collector’s power to sell:
• All property for which property taxes and assessments have been in default for five or more years.
• All nonresidential commercial property for which property taxes and assessments have been in default for three or more years.
• Any property the tax collector has received a request to bring the property to the next scheduled tax sale from a person or entity that has a nuisance abatement lien recorded against the property and for which property taxes and assessments have been in default for three or more years.
• Any property that has been identified and requested for purchase by a city, county, city and county, or nonprofit organization to serve the public benefit by providing housing or services directly related to low-income persons and for which property taxes and assessments have been in default for three or more years.
Note: The power to sell schedule for nonresidential commercial property is three or more years of tax default status, unless the county adopts, by ordinance or resolution, the five-year tax default schedule.
The parcels listed herein meet one or more of the conditions listed above and, thus, will become subject to the tax collector’s power to sell on July 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., by operation of law. The tax collector’s power to sell will arise unless the property is either redeemed or made subject to an installment plan of redemption initiated as provided by law prior to close of business on the last business day in June. The right to an installment plan terminates on the last business day in June, and after that date the entire balance due must be paid in full to prevent sale of the property at a tax sale.
The right of redemption survives the property becoming subject to the power to sell, but it terminates at close of business on the last business day prior to the date of the sale by the tax collector.
All information concerning redemption or the initiation of an installment plan of redemption will be furnished, upon request, by Harry E. Hagen, County TreasurerTax Collector, at the office locations listed below:
Santa Barbara: County Administration Building 105 E. Anapamu Street, Room 109 Telephone: (805) 568-2920
set for hearing on the petition. Dated 06/03/2025, JUDGE Patricia L. Kelly of the Superior Court. Published June 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CHAYE TIONE ALEXANDER
CASE NUMBER: 25CV03144 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
PETITIONER: CHAYE TIONE
ALEXANDER 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: CHAYE TIONE
ALEXANDER PROPOSED NAME: ChayeTione Alexander THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing
Santa Maria: Betteravia Government Center 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Suite 104 Telephone: (805) 346-8330
Website: www.sbtaxes.org
The amount to redeem, including all penalties and fees, as of June 2025, is shown opposite the parcel number and next to the name of the assessee.
PARCEL NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION
The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map, if applicable, and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the assessor’s office.
PROPERTY TAX-DEFAULTED ON JULY 1, 2020 FOR THE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019– 2020
I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct.
HARRY E. HAGEN, CPA, CCMT, CPFA, CPFO, CFIP, CGIP, ACPFIM SANTA BARBARA COUNTY TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Executed at City of Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, California, on May 29, 2025.
Published in The Santa Barbara Independent on June 5, 12, & 19, 2025.
LEGALS (CONT.)
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 July 28, 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 06/05/2025, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterne of the Superior Court. Published June 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
AMENDED IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: MEGAN ALLAYNE
CERIALE CASE NUMBER: 25CV01288 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
PETITIONER: MEGAN ALLAYNE
CERIALE 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: MEGAN ALLAYNE
CERIALE
PROPOSED NAME: MEGAN ALLAYNE
CERIALE GALLANT
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 July 14, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, COURTHOUSE
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 05/30/2025, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterne of the Superior Court. Published June 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: DONNA MARY PIZZORNO CASE NUMBER: 25CV02925
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: DONNA MARY
PIZZORNO 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: DONNA MARY
PIZZORNO
PROPOSED NAME: ROSE PIZZORNO
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 July 21, 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 05/29/2025, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterne of the Superior Court. Published June 12, 19, 26. July 3 2025.
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CYNTHIA VERVA LEWIS CASE NUMBER: 25CV03266
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
PETITIONER: CYNTHIA VERVA LEWIS
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: CYNTHIA VERVA LEWIS
PROPOSED NAME: CINDA L. MCGRAW
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 July 25, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, SUPERIOR COURT 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 06/04/2025, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published June 19, 26. July 3, 10 2025.
PUBLIC NOTICES
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES – STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE
Case No.: 25STCV00171
COMPLAINT FOR:
1. Breach of Contract
2. Negligence
3. Declaratory Relief
Plaintiff WESTLAKE COACH COMPANY, LLC dba GENESIS OF WESTLAKE alleges causes of actions against Defendants, STEPHEN BIGLER, FARMERS INSURANCE, and DOES 1 through 25 (collectively “Defendants”) as follows: GENERAL ALLEGATIONS 1. Plaintiff WESTLAKE COACH COMPANY, LLC dba GENESIS OF WESTLAKE (“Genesis”) is, and at all times mentioned was, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of California authorized to conduct business in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and subject to the jurisdiction of this Court.
2. Defendant STEPHEN BIGLER (“Bigler”) is an individual. Genesis informed and believes that Bigler is and at all relevant times was, a resident of the County of Santa Barbara,State of California.
3. Defendant FARMERS INSURANCE (“Farmers”) is a corporation that currently is, and at all relevant times was authorized to do business in the State of California. 4. Genesis does not know the true names and capacities of the Defendants sued herein as DOES 1‑25, inclusive, and therefore sues these Defendants by such fictitious names. Genesis will amend this Complaint to allege their true names and capacities when ascertained. Genesis is informed and believes and thereon alleges that each of the fictitiously named Defendants are responsible in some manner for the occurrences herein alleged, and that Genesis’s damages as herein alleged were proximately caused by their conduct.
5. Genesis is informed and believes and thereon alleges that, at all times herein mentioned, Defendants were the agents of each other, and in doing the things herein alleged were acting within the course and scope of such agency and with the permission and consent of their Co‑Defendants.
6. Genesis is informed and believes and thereon alleges that, at all times herein mentioned, Defendants Bigler, Farmers, and DOES 1‑10, inclusive, have sufficient contacts, and were and now are either duly authorized to do and/or are doing business in, or were residents of, the State of California.
7. As further articulated below, Bigler voluntarily came to Genesis, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and entered into a contract with Bigler. The contract between Bigler and Genesis was for Bigler to rent a vehicle from Genesis to use while Genesis serviced Bigler’s personal vehicle. While Bigler possessed the vehicle, rodents damaged the front wire harness. When Bigler returned the vehicle to Genesis is was not in the same condition as when Bigler first took possession. Bigler then refused to reimburse Genesis for the repairs to the vehicle. Thus, Bigler breached the contract between the parties.
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR HVAC MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES
Notice is hereby given that the City of Goleta (City) is currently soliciting proposals for HVAC Maintenance and Repair Services for various City facilities.
Proposals will only be accepted via submittal to PlanetBids (https://vendors. planetbids.com/portal/45299/portal-home) no later than 5:00 p.m. (PST) on July 14, 2025. Vendors must register with PlanetBids in order to view bid details, submit a proposal, submit questions, and receive City responses on the RFP.
Please submit any questions regarding this Request for Proposals through the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal Online Q&A no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 2, 2025.
All City bid opportunities are available here: https://www.cityofgoleta.org/work/city-bid-opportunities
Published: Santa Barbara Independent June 19, 2025.
8. Bigler entered into the contract with Genisis at issue in this matter in the County of Los Angeles, State of California. Bigler then breached that same contract in the County of Los Angeles, State of California. Accordingly, this venue is appropriate for this matter. FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS 9. Genesis hereby re‑alleges the allegations contained in the paragraphs above as though fully set forth herein. 10. Genesis is a car dealership located in the County of Los Angeles, that also performs service and repairs to motor vehicles manufactured by Hyundai, including vehicles under its luxury brand “Genesis.” 11. On November 29, 2023, Bigler voluntarily entered into entered into a Rental Agreement for a temporary substitute vehicle with Genesis for the rental of a vehicle that Genesis owned while Genesis serviced Bigler’s personal vehicle. Specifically, a 2023 Hyundai Kona, License Plate Number 9EWB141, with VIN KM8K62AB9PU982645 (the “Subject Vehicle”). A true and correct copy of the Rental Agreement is attached as Exhibit A. 12. Bigler entered into the Rental Agreement at Genesis, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California. 13. Under the Rental Agreement, Bigler agreed they would return the Subject Vehicle to Genesis at the end of the rental period in the same condition they received it. Bigler also agreed that they would be responsible for all damages to the Subject Vehicle incurred while Bigler possessed the Subject Vehicle. Bigler further agreed in the Rental Agreement that they had valid automobile insurance which would cover any damages to the Subject Vehicle. 14. The Rental Agreement expressly stated under Section 4 of the terms and conditions that “[t]he Vehicle must be returned in the same condition that you received it except for ordinary wear.” (Rental Agreement, Section 4.) 15. The Rental Agreement also expressly stated under Section 5 of the terms and conditions that Bigler was responsible for all physical and mechanical damage to the Subject Vehicle while in their possession. Section 5 of the Rental Agreement states: To the extent permissible by law, your responsibility shall include: (a) all physical and mechanical damage to the Vehicle measured as follows: (i) if we determine that the Vehicle is a total loss, the total loss vehicle value of the Vehicle calculated in accordance with California Civil Code Section 1939.07, as amended from timeto time, less salvage; (ii) if we determine that the Vehicle is repairable: the actual cost of repair that we incur to repair the Vehicle or that we would incur if we chose to repair the Vehicle, all as calculated pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 1939.03, 1939.05, and 1939.07, as applicable, and as may be amended from time to time; (b) an administrative fee calculated pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 1939.03 and 1939.05, as amended from time to time; (c) our actual charges for towing, storage, and impound; and (d) all costs associated with our enforcement of this Agreement or collection of Charges, including attorneys’ fees, collection fees, and costs whether or not litigation is commenced.” (Rental Agreement, Section 5.) 16. When Bigler rented the Subject Vehicle, they represented they were insured by Farmers and presented Genesis an insurance card from Farmers with Bigler listed as the named insured— policy number 528029196. The Rental Agreement included Bigler’s Farmers insurance policy information.
17. While Bigler was in possession of the Subject Vehicle, rodents chewed up a front wire harness and damaged the Subject Vehicle. 18. Bigler returned the Subject Vehicle to Genesis on December 8, 2023. 19. On December 12, 2023, after Bigler returned the Subject Vehicle to Genesis, a Genesis technician inspected the Subject Vehicle and confirmed that rodents chewed up a front wire harness. The damage required Genesis to replace the front wire harness. Not only did the damage to the front wire harness necessitate replacing it in lieu of repairing individual wires, but Genesis had to replace the wire harness even if it could have repaired individual
wires. Per the manufacture’s repair policies and procedures, Genesis must replace the entire wire harness when the wire harness or the individual wires are damaged—repairing damaged wires is not sufficient repair and could void manufacturer warranties.
20. Again, Bigler signed the Rental Agreement and affirmed that they were personally liable for damage to the Subject Vehicle while in possession of it and responsible for the actual costs to repair the Subject Vehicle.
21. On December 12, 2023, Genesis prepared a repair estimate to replace the damaged wire harness. The total cost to repair the Subject Vehicle was $9,769.18. A true and correct copy of the repair estimate is attached as Exhibit B. 22. It is undisputed that the Subject Vehicle was damaged while in Bigler’s possession. It is further undisputed that Bigler is personally liable for the costs to repair the damage the Subject Vehicle incurred while in their possession. 23. Bigler did not pay for the costs to repair the Subject Vehicle. 24. Subsequently, Genesis submitted the repair estimate to Farmers under Bigler’s insurance policy so that Genesis could make the necessary repairs; however, Farmers refused to pay for the actual costs of the repairs. 25. On August 7, 2024 Farmers sent Genesis a letter and stated that Genesis did not need to replace the wire harness and instead could repair individual wires. Farmers estimated that the repairs would cost $1,540.00. Farmers then determined that it was only responsible for $1,040.00 for the repairs after Bigler’s $500.00 deductible. A true and correct copy of the August 7, 2024 denial letter Genesis received from Farmers is attached as Exhibit C. 26. Not only did Farmers refuse to pay for the damage Bigler, its insured, caused to the Subject Vehicle, but it also refused to compensate Genesis for the loss of use of the Subject Vehicle while it awaited repairs. 27. On August 23, 2024, Farmers sent another letter to Genesis in which Farmers confirmed that it will maintain its position that it is not liable for the actual cost to repair the Subject Vehicle and for the loss of use of the Subject Vehicle. A true and correct copy of the August 23, 2024 letter Genesis received from Farmers is attached as Exhibit D. 28. Contrary to Farmers’ position, the damage to the wire harness in the front of the Subject Vehicle necessitated replacing it. But even if it didn’t, the manufacture still required Genesis to replace the entire wire harness if any of the wires were damaged. Indeed, if Genesis did only repair specific wires, it could void any manufacture’s warranties that covered the Subject Vehicle. 29. Despite this, and the fact that Bigler affirmed that they were personally liable for damage to the Subject Vehicle while in possession of it and responsible for the actual costs to repair the Subject Vehicle, Bigler and Farmers refused to pay for the necessary repairs to the Subject Vehicle. 30. As articulated above, Bigler signed the Rental Agreement and affirmed that would return the Subject Vehicle to Genesis in the same condition that they received it. Bigler also affirmed that they were personally liable for damage to the Subject Vehicle while in possession of it and responsible for the actual costs to repair the Subject Vehicle. Despite this, Bigler did not pay for the actual costs to repair the Subject Vehicle.
31. While the Subject Vehicle was in Bigler’s possession, rodents damaged the wire harness. The rodent damage to the Subject Vehicle required Genesisto replace a front wire harness. The total cost of repair was $9,743.27. When Bigler signed the Rental Agreement, they represented that they would return the Subject Vehicle in the same condition that they received it. Bigler failed to do so. After Bigler failed to return the Subject Vehicle to Genesis in the same condition they received it, Bigler refused to pay for the actual costs to repair the damage the Subject Vehicle incurred while in their possession.
32. At the present day neither Bigler nor Farmers has paid Genesis for the actual cost of repairs to the Subject Vehicle or for the loss of use of the
Subject Vehicle. FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION BREACH OF CONTRACT AGAINST BIGLER
33. Genesis hereby re‑alleges the allegations contained in the paragraphs above as though fully set forth herein.
34. The elements of Breach of Contract are: (1) Genesis and Bigler entered into a contract; (2) Genesis did all, or substantially all, of the significant things the contract required it to do; (3) all conditions required by the contract for Bigler’s performance occurred; (4) Bigler failed to do something the contract required him to do; (5) Genesis was harmed; and (6) Bigler’s breach of contract was a substantial factor in causing Genesis’s harm. (Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions (2024) (“CACI”), No. 303.) 35. On November 29, 2023, Genesis entered into the Rental Agreement with Bigler. Per the terms of the Rental Agreement, Genesis provided Bigler with the Subject Vehicle for use while Genesis serviced their personal vehicle.
36. Under the Rental Agreement, and by taking possession of the Subject Vehicle, Bigler agreed that they would return the Subject Vehicle to Genesis in the same condition that they received it. Bigler affirmed that if they did not return the Subject Vehicle in the same condition, then they were personally liable for damage the Subject Vehicle sustained while in possession of it and responsible for the actual costs to repair the Subject Vehicle. 37. Genesis performed all its requirements under the Rental Agreement, including providing Bigler the Subject Vehicle. 38. Genesis is informed and believes and thereon alleges that while Bigler possessed the subject vehicle rodents chewed up a front wire harness and damaged the Subject Vehicle. Thus, Bigler did not return the Subject Vehicle in the same condition as when they took possession of it. 39. The damage to the Subject Vehicle necessitated repairs; specifically, Genesis needed to replace the entire front wire harness. The cost to repair the Subject Vehicle was $9,743.27. Neither Bigler nor their insurance carrier Farmers paid for the actual costs of repairs to the Subject Vehicle. 40. Bigler breached the Rental Agreement when they failed to return the Subject Vehicle to Genesis in the same condition it was in when they took possession of it. Bigler again breached the Rental Agreement when they refused to pay for the actual costs of repairs to the Subject Vehicle.
41. As a proximate and actual cause of Bigler’s breach of the contract, Genesis suffered damages, including special damages of $9,743.27 for the actual costs to repair the Subject Vehicle. Genesis also suffered damages for the loss of use of the Subject Vehicle while Bigler refused to pay for the actual cost to repair it at a rate of $38.00 per day for 374 days, or a current total of $14,212.00.
42. Genesis had to retain counsel to enforce the terms of the Rental Agreement; thus, Genesis incurred further costs and expenses because of Bigler’s breach of the Rental Agreement. Under the express terms of the Rental Agreement, Bigler is responsible for “all costs associated with our enforcement of this Agreement or collection of Charges, including attorneys’ fees, collection fees, and costs whether or not litigation is commenced.” (Rental Agreement, Section 5.) 43. Therefore, Bigler is liable to Genesis for breach of contract.
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION NEGLIGENCE AGAINST BIGLER
44. Genesis hereby re‑alleges the allegations contained in the paragraphs above as though fully set forth herein. 45. Genesis owned the Subject Vehicle. Per the terms of the Rental Agreement, Bigler rented the Subject Vehicle from Genesis for a limited duration (i.e., the rental period). 46. While in possession of the Subject Vehicle Bigler owed Genesis a duty of care to not intentionally damage the Subject Vehicle or let the Subject Vehicle sustain preventable damage. 47. Bigler breached its duty of care to Genesis when it allowed rodents to damage the Subject Vehicle by chewing up the front wire harness. Bigler kept, stored, and maintained the Subject Vehicle in a manner that
allowed rodents access to the Subject Vehicle and caused the Subject Vehicle to incur damage.
48. As a proximate and actual cause of Bigler’s negligence, Genesis suffered damages, including special damages of at least $9,743.27 and loss of use of the Subject Vehicle of at least $14,212.00.
49. Therefore, Bigler is liable to Genesis for negligence. THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION DECLARATORY RELIEF AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS
50. Genesis hereby re‑alleges the allegations contained in the paragraphs above as though fully set forth herein.
51. An actual controversy exists between Genesis and Defendants relating to their legal rights and duties arising out of the Rental Agreement. A declaration of rights and duties as to the responsibilities of Genesis and Defendants is appropriate at this time to permit the Parties to ascertain their rights and duties with respect to the incident described above. No adequate remedy exists at law, by which the respective rights and responsibilities of Genesis and Defendants can be ascertained.
52. Accordingly, under to California Code of Civil Procedure § 1060, Genesis requests that the Court issue a judicial declaration as follows:
(a) Bigler is liable for the damage the Subject Vehicle incurred while in their possession; (b) Bigler and Farmers, as Bigler’s insurance carrier, are responsible for the actual costs to repair the damage the Subject Vehicle incurred while in Bigler’s possession; and (c) Bigler and Farmers, as Bigler’s insurance carrier, are liable to Genesis for its loss of use of the Subject Vehicle for the duration of time that Bigler and/or Farmers refused to pay for the actual costs to repair the Subject Vehicle. WHEREFORE, Genesis prays for Judgment against Defendants as follows:
1. For compensatory damages of at least $9,743.27, with the exact amount to be proven at trial;
2. For compensatory damages for Genesis’s loss of use of the Subject Vehicle of at least $14,212.00, with the exact amount to be proven at trial;
3. For a judicial declaration that Bigler is liable for the damage the Subject Vehicle incurred while in their possession under the Rental Agreement; 4. Bigler and Farmers, as Bigler’s insurance carrier, are responsible for the actual costs to repair the damage the Subject Vehicle incurred while in Bigler’s possession;
5. For a judicial declaration that Bigler and Farmers, as Bigler’s insurance carrier, are liable to Genesis for its loss of use of the Subject Vehicle for the duration of time that Bigler and/or Farmers refused to pay for the actual costs to repair the Subject Vehicle;
6. For general damages, according to proof;
7. For incidental and consequential damages, according to proof; 8. For reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of suit, under Civil Code section 1717; 9. For pre‑judgement interest at the contractual or legal rate, whichever is greater, according to proof; and 10. For such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper.
DATED: January 3, 2025 KOLAR & ASSOCIATES, A LAW CORPORATION By: ELIZABETH L. KOLAR, ESQ. TAMI S. CROSBY, ESQ. Attorneys for Plaintiff, WESTLAKE COACH COMPANY, LLC dba GENESIS OF WESTLAKE
Published: May 15, 22, 29. June 5 2025. 2025‑2026 CIVIL GRAND JURY NOMINEES FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Pursuant to the Section 900 of the Penal Code, the following volunteer applicants for the fiscal year 2025‑2026 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury were selected and jointly nominated by the judges of the Santa Barbara County Superior Court: Mr. Elvin Baddley, Ms. JoAnne Banks, Ms. Cassandra Bramucci, Mr. Rodney Brown, Mr. Dan de Cossio, Ms. Stacy Mezzetta de Cossio, Mr. Richard Edgehill, Ms. Karen Feldpouch, Ms. Alison Fernandez, Mr. Charles Firestone, Ms. Jessica Fox‑Tenney, Ms. Marcia Green, Mr. Joseph Guzzardi,
LEGALS (CONT.)
Ms. Jacqueline Kamlet, Mr. Sean McDermott, Ms. Mary O’Gorman, Ms. Vivian Morris, Mr. Michael Novotny, Mr. Stephen Pottinger, Mr. Christian Ramirez, Mr. William Rosen, Mr. Charles Santry, Mr. Keith Staub, Mr. Ted Sten, Ms. Elizabeth Travis, Mr. Jefforie Toogood, Mr. William Wasil, Mr. Alan Walker, Mr. Stephen Weiss, Mr. Reynaldo Ybarra.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
On June 24, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider contracts between the Department of Social Services for the following:
•Agreement with Pathway Family Services, Inc. to provide Child Welfare Services Emergency Shelter Care;
•Agreement with Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara for Child Welfare Services Counseling Services;
•Contractor on Payroll Agreement with Martha Gonzalez for Cuyama Family Resource Center Coordinator; and •Agreement with Family Care Network, Inc. for Transitional Housing Program‑Plus Program.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
On July 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider contracts between the Department of Social Services for the following:
•Agreement with Pathway Family Services, Inc. to provide Support for Children and Youth with Complex Needs;
•Agreement with Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families for Child Welfare Services Senate Bill 163 Wraparound Services and Family Urgent Response System (SB 163/ FURS);
•Agreements with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. dba Eckerd Connects for America’s Job Center of California Operator and Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services Provider; and High Road Construction Careers: Resilient Workforce Fund Program; and •Agreement with Agreement with Foundation for California Community Colleges for National Farmworker Jobs Program Career Catalyst Services.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on June 27, 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 # 25714, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 324‑6770 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 2214 ‑ Kennedy, Bill; 3301 ‑ Holden, Jedadiah west reed; 6236 ‑ Farias, Julian; A359 ‑ Fleming, Devern; A372 ‑ CANUGA, ALICE; A396 ‑ cattano, Joyce PUBLIC STORAGE # 75078, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 961‑8198 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 219 ‑ Utterback, Gail; 290 ‑ eltayyeb, Fayez; 300 ‑ Valadez, Reyleen PUBLIC STORAGE # 75079, 5425 Overpass Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, (805) 284‑9002 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.
005 ‑ Marino‑Branch, Maryjane; 158 ‑ Burian, Susan; 232 ‑ Badone Assili, Genevieve; 321 ‑ Arroyo, Magda; 324 ‑ Berg, Eloise; 368 ‑ Elite Automotive Copca, Adan; 506 ‑ Carbajal, Jess 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. 6/19/25
CNS‑3939030# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
NOTICE Pursuant to Penal Code section 186.11(d)(3), the Santa Barbara County District Attorney heeby gives notice that the following assets have been frozen pursuant to a temporary restraining order issued by the Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Figueroa Division, located at 118 E. Fiueroa Street, California 93101: PlanMember Services Corporation 401 (k) Plan Account No. 548‑06‑9125.
All persons who may have an interest in the above noted property are notified that they must file a verified claim with the Santa Barbara County Superior Court, stating the nature and the amount of their claimed interest.
Such verified claim must be filed within 30 days from the date of the first publication of this notice or within 30 days after receipt of actual notice.
A verified copy of the claim shall be served by the claimant on the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office, located at 1112 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93101, Attention: Deputy District Attorney Lina F. Somait.
SUMMONS
SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JUAN SANCHEZ‑ORTIZ; and DOES 1 to 25 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): RAMMY SALEM NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.
A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center(www.courtinfo.ca. gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.
There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.
If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. !ADVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.
Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en el formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de
la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 o más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.
The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Santa Barbara Superior Court 1100 Anacapa Street , Santa Barbara, CA 93101
CASE NO: (Número del Caso): 25CV01072
The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección, y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante que no tiene abogado es): Chad M. Prentice, Maho & Prentice, LLP, 629 State St., Ste. 217, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 962‑1930; DATE (Fecha): 02/19/2025. Clerk, by (Secretario) /s/ Naylea Calderon, Deputy (Adjunto) Published: Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 2025. SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): BASIL H AREVALO, an individual and DOES 1 to 5, inclusive
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, a National Banking Association
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.
You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.
A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center(www.courtinfo.ca. gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.
There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The
court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. !ADVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en el formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 o más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.
The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 312‑C East Cook Street , Santa Maria, CA 93454
CASE NO: (Número del Caso): 23CV03857
The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección, y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante que no tiene abogado es): THE DUNNING LAW FIRM APC (858) 974‑7600 California DFPI Debt Collector License #10059‑99, Donald T. Dunning (144665) James Macleod (249145), 9619 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92123 DATE (Fecha): 08/30/2023. Clerk, by (Secretario) /s/ Michael Rosales, Deputy (Adjunto) Published: Jun 19, 26. Jul 3, 10 2025.
AMENDED SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): XOCHITL MENDEZ, ROBIN L. UNANDER‑LA BERGE and DOES 1 TO 10 Inclusive. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE)DORAL NEELEY and CAVEL NEELEY
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.
A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center(www.courtinfo.ca. gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or
the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. !ADVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.
Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una
respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en el formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.
lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 o más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Santa Barbara Superior Court, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101. CASE NO: (Número del Caso): 24CV03123
The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección, y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante que no tiene abogado es): Charles M. Oxton; SBN 054267 1220 State Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Tel (805) 963‑2011 DATE (Fecha): 4/25/2025.
Clerk, by (Secretario) /s/ Sarah Sisto, Deputy (Adjunto)
Published June 19, 26. July 3, 10 2025.
NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A DEVELOPER FEE STUDY AND THE INCREASE OF THE STATUTORY SCHOOL FEE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Board of the Santa Barbara Unified School District will hold a hearing and consider input from the public on the proposed adoption of a Developer Fee Justification Study for the District and an increase in the statutory school facility fee (“Level I Fee”) on new residential and commercial/ industrial developments as approved by the State Allocation Board on January 24, 2024. The adoption of the Study and the increase of the Level I Fee are necessary to fund the construction of needed school facilities to accommodate students due to development.
Members of the public are invited to comment in writing, on or before July 22, 2025, or appear in person at the hearing at 5:30 PM on July 22, 2025 at the following location:
Santa Barbara Unified School District
720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Materials regarding the Study and the Level I Fee are on file and are available for public review at the District Office located at:
Santa Barbara Unified School District
720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Dated: June 19, 2025, June 26, 2025
NOTICE OF FILING AND HEARING ON REPORT OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES LEVIED BY GOLETA WEST SANITARY DISTRICT
TUESDAY, July 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM UCSB Campus, Parking Lot 32 Santa Barbara, CA 93106 (District Office)
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Clerk-Secretary of the GOLETA WEST SANITARY DISTRICT (“District”) has filed with the District a written report containing a description of each parcel of real property receiving sewer services from the District, setting forth therein the amount of the sewer service charge for each parcel for the fiscal year 2025-2026, computed in conformity with District Ordinance No. 2397. This report is on file in the District Office and may be inspected during normal business hours. Such report is also available on the District’s website at http://goletawest.org
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the District Board of Directors will hold a public hearing upon said report to adopt the Resolution to collect the sewer service charges shown thereon on the tax rolls of the County of Santa Barbara, payable in two installments when property taxes are due. Unpaid balances are subject to a rate of interest not to exceed 12 percent per annum, and shall constitute a lien against the respective lots or parcels of land to which sewer facilities are connected at the time and in the manner specified in Health and Safety Code Sections 5473.5 and 5473.8. The public hearing will occur at the time and place stated in this notice. During the hearing, any interested person may appear and be heard on any matter relating to said proposed rates or charges.
This Notice is published in accordance with Government Code Section 6066, and posted on the District website and the District Office outside display case. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call 805-968-2617, preferably at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Dated: May 30, 2025
Brian McCarthy Clerk - Secretary of the Governing Board Goleta West Sanitary District
