Santa Barbara Independent 7/9/26

Generations of

When Rummy suffered an aneurysm, Cottage helped her heal. Months prior, a heart procedure at Cottage saved Antonio’s life. This year they celebrate 55 years of marriage with four generations of family.

Imagine what we’ll do next.

Antonio and Rummy Palacios, great-grandparents, Santa Ynez Valley

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S.B. Celebrates the World Cup

Why is this man smiling? Maybe it’s the crispy 5 a.m. air, or the lavender sunrise. Maybe it’s the sound of silence giving way to the twitter of birds. Or maybe it’s because this middle-aged dad has his first paper route, a childhood touchstone he

Longtime editor Tyler Hayden is now one of our part-time delivery drivers, schlepping 2,400 issues to downtown racks every Thursday morning. He continues the tradition of Indy writers pausing their keyboards to hit the empty road and gaining a new appreciation for all the people who make the paper happen. So far, so good, Hayden reports. All papers delivered and accounted for. Though he did lose his box cutter somewhere on De la Vina Street. It has a yellow handle and is the childproof kind with a hidden blade. “Please let us know if you find it,” Hayden asks.

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NEWS of the WEEK

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

Sheila Lodge, Mother of S.B.’s Political Matriarchy, Dies at 97

City’s First Woman in Succession of Female Mayors Dedicated Her Life to Public Service

by Nick Welsh

Sheila Lodge, the first woman elected mayor in Santa Barbara history and the mother of the city’s long-running political matriarchy, died Wednesday at the age of 97.

“That’s a pretty good run,” Lodge said in a conversation shortly before her death.

Lodge served three terms as mayor from 1981 to 1993 making her Santa Barbara’s longest-serving mayor in history, as well.

Lodge would be followed by a succession of female mayors, so long that it appeared male candidates were precluded from the job.

“I just think we’re better at the job,” Lodge said matter-of-factly. Lodge was never one to sugarcoat things. “When I die,” she said, “don’t say I ‘passed.’ I hate that word. Passing to where? And to what? I am a non-religious person. Please don’t use that word.”

This exchange typifies how Lodge operated during her 36 years holding any number of city offices, either elected or appointed. That, too, is a record for longevity, engagement, and civic stamina no one else has come close to matching. In person, Lodge was direct, open, and sometimes blunt. “Schoolmarmish” was an adjective applied by her critics.

Around town she was known simply as “Sheila.” People never had to guess what Lodge thought. She knew what she knew, which typically was more than others. A pragmatist, Lodge was rarely one to champion lost causes. She could read rooms and count votes. She always knew which way she wanted to move the needle. When it came time to vote, Lodge typically kept her remarks brief.

“But I was persistent,” she said. “That’s how I was effective.”

In her youth, Lodge the daughter of secular Jewish, leftwing Ojai dairy farmers harbored aspirations of becoming an anthropologist; then life happened. In 1952 one year after her first daughter was born she and her first husband moved to Santa Barbara. In 1960, they got divorced; the next year she and her second husband, Joe Lodge who would later become a judge got married.

In 1973, Lodge got her first taste of public office. An activist with the League of Women Voters at the time, Lodge secured an appointment to the city’s Planning Commission at a time of intense environmental upheaval. The Oil Spill of 1969 had not yet been relegated to the dust bin of history; “growth” was very much a four-letter word; and developers showed little capacity for or interest in self-restraint.

Two years later, Lodge won a seat on the

City Council, helping cement a takeover of that body by an environmental-minded majority. It was a historical watershed. “Living within our resources” became planning policy, “quality of life” the political mantra, and downzoning the tool. Lodge embraced and embodied all of the above.

She also brought a fierce and abiding passion for the city’s historic architecture and traditions. It was more than red-tile roofs and white stucco walls; it was the city’s signature human scale.

From the Planning Commission, Lodge would leapfrog to two terms on the city council and then, in 1981, to mayor. At that time, there was one woman serving as governor in the entire country. In Congress, women made up only 4 percent of Congress. Across the country, there were maybe 70 women serving as mayors.

Over the years, Lodge was generous in schooling successful female mayoral candidates throughout the county in what a mayor actually does and how to run meetings. She would advise some fledgling female candidates, too, though not on occasion without dispensing some gruff love. She agreed to help one council candidate, for example, but only on the condition that the candidate, in Lodge’s terms, “stopped dressing like a street walker.”

During her tenure in City Hall, the council would downzone the city’s residential buildout capacity to accommodate a population no greater than 85,000. Later, the council would win passage of Measure E, a ballot measure to

limit the city’s commercial buildout capacity. Less commercial development meant fewer jobs, the thinking went, which in turn meant less of an acute housing crunch.

In the meantime, City Hall would spend umpteen millions to locate Paseo Nuevo downtown to anchor the city’s retail core. When retail later collapsed many years later, Lodge then serving as a planning commissioner would vote against granting the mall owners the land lease extension they sought.

During her years at the helm, City Hall had a well-funded redevelopment agency, which allocated roughly $5 million a year to the development of new affordable housing. Redevelopment agencies would later be abolished by Governor Jerry Brown, and City Hall, like many communities, fell way behind the number of new housing units needed to keep pace with state and local population growth. But before that happened, Lodge expressed pride in the extent to which Santa Barbara exceeded its mandated quota of affordable housing.

When Lodge was mayor, the Queen of England came for an extended visit during a great flood. Ronald Reagan, then president, set up his home away from home at his Santa Barbara ranch, making Santa Barbara ground zero for national legions of Reagan antagonists.

Homelessness became an issue, a noun, and a major civil rights issue all on Lodge’s watch. There was no playbook for how to respond. Santa Barbara’s homeless activists had been schooled in the arts of political

TRANSPORTATION

Virginia-based Electrify America has opened a new electric-vehicle charging station at the former Greyhound bus station at the coroner of Chapala and Carrillo streets in downtown Santa Barbara. It has 20 hyper-fast, 350-kilowatt chargers that can add up to 20 miles of driving for each minute a vehicle is plugged in. This is fast enough to add hundreds of miles of range in about 15-20 minutes compared to older chargers that average 30 minutes to get 100 miles worth of charge. The new downtown chargers are also home to the company’s largest battery energy storage system to date.

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Forty-six homes are proposed for the Goleta property that most recently held Santa Barbara Motorsports at 5955 Calle Real. Located on a popular shopping strip anchored by Trader Joe’s, restaurants, shops, and banks, the development forecasts sets of three-story, threebedroom structures, with attached two-car garages. Two of the units will be configured as “live-work” spaces, and each apartment would run 1,333 to 1,672 square feet. The project goes before the city’s Design Review Board on July 14 for a conceptual and preliminary review.

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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is one of hundreds of food banks across the country that will receive an “egg payout” from three of the country’s major producers. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that he, alongside attorneys general from 16 other states and the U.S. Department of Justice, had settled a lawsuit with Cal-Maine Foods, Versova, and Hickman’s Egg Ranch. The lawsuit alleges that the companies artificially inflated the price of eggs from 2022 to 2025. “As Californians scrambled to feed their families, three egg producers conspired to act illegally and hatched a plan to raise the cost of eggs nationwide,” Bonta said in a press release.

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After citizen watchdogs found elevated levels of bacteria, metal, and plastic pollution running through waterways and into the ocean off East Beach, three Santa Barbara companies and the nonprofit Sierra Club negotiated agreements to increase monitoring and mitigation efforts, the groups announced this week. Waste management company MarBorg and construction companies Lash and Kenney worked with the Sierra Club over many months to comply with the state’s Clean Water Act, which aims to prevent pollution from entering waterways. Under the agreements, the companies are improving their stormwater management programs, expanding monitoring of stormwater discharges, and implementing additional pollution controls. n

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Contract OK’d for $167M Jail Addition

Northern Branch Jail to Increase Capacity by 348 Beds

by Nick Welsh

With what could have been no discussion or comment, the Santa Barbara County supervisors unanimously approved a contract with a Montana construction operator, Sletten Construction Company, to both design and construct a new 348-bed addition to the Northern Branch Jail that will cost an estimated $167 million

Sletten was one of two companies to submit what are known as “design and build” construction contracts. The other company to submit a bid will be paid $100,000 for its efforts.

Jails are among the most expensive buildings for county governments to construct and come with some of the most exacting functional requirements. They are also among the most politically fraught, particularly when so many of the supervisors are intent on keeping jail populations to a minimum. At issue is the inordinate financial burden it costs to build, staff, and operate jails. Social justice concerns weigh heavily in the debate as well.

When the new cluster of additional beds come online, the North County jail capacity will be 724. Right now, South County’s Main Jail acknowledged by all parties to be an outmoded, dilapidated, dysfunctional Franken-jail is permitted to hold 891.

In recent months, the South County jail population has dropped markedly. A month ago, the jail housed 741 inmates. This week, it was down to 663. According to activists pushing for greater diversion efforts for those with serious mental illnesses and substance abuse issues, that number might have dipped as low as 647, almost on par with the numbers incarcerated during the COVID pandemic.

While some of the supervisors Joan Hartmann and Laura Capps, in particular had fought earlier in the year for a smaller expansion of the North County jail pushing for 256 new beds instead of 348 they lost that fight against the insistence of Sheriff Bill Brown and even the county’s own financial and engineering advisors. On Tuesday, Hartmann and Capps again were pushing to ensure the contractor and the contract were both flexible enough to alter the contract design should the trend of lower inmate populations continue.

Mostly, they wanted assurances that space would be provided in the new jail pods where inmates can meet with their

attorneys. This lack of meeting space has been identified by the Public Defender’s office as a key logjam causing inmates to remain behind bars awaiting trial for longer than they could.

According to a pilot program launched by the Public Defender, the jail can shave the number of jail days by 28 percent if inmates can be seen sooner by their attorneys. Quicker access, the study contended, speeds up the discovery process, meaning cases go to trial sooner. The Public Defender’s office has been arguing for more money to hire more attorneys. Mental-health advocates have been reminding the supervisors that 11 percent of the population in county jail at any given time report having serious mental illnesses. Whatever gets built, they argue, needs to accommodate the needs of those with substance abuse or mental health issues.

Hartmann and Capps really stressed the need for design flexibility and wanted to know how other than bland assurances such oversight and review would be baked into the contract review process. They were told that the new jail construction governance committee would be holding its kick-off meeting sometime later this week, that there would be a public outreach meeting at some point later this summer, and that Tanja Heitman, a key player with the County Executive’s Office, would be on the governance committee.

Heitman, the former head of the county’s Probation Department, enjoys maximum respect and trust with mental health and diversion advocates. But Heitman has retired and is expected to step down for real in six months. Likewise County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato who has proved to be a dogged force for criminal justice reform has also announced her retirement after 12 years at the helm and is stepping down later this summer. n

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Sable Seeks Land Grab

In its latest attempt to circumvent state laws and regulations, Sable Offshore Corp. is reportedly asking the federal government to seize the ground California has left to stand on literally.

The Houston-based oil company reportedly asked the Trump administration to exercise eminent domain to condemn and seize miles of private and state-owned land that contain its legally embattled oil pipelines.

Sable restarted oil production in Santa Barbara County from its offshore platforms, onshore processing plant, and two pipelines one of which ruptured in 2015 under different ownership and spilled more than 100,000 gallons of oil into the environment in March.

But they did so without approvals from the state, instead relying on an emergency order from the Trump administration to greenlight their operations.

However, the state kept pushing back, including lawsuits to challenge the administration’s emergency order and a preliminary injunction request to halt the flow of oil.

Additionally, the State Lands Commission is threatening to terminate Sable’s lease within the three miles of state waters that contain its oil infrastructure, and the State Parks Department asked the company to remove the portion of its pipeline system that runs through Gaviota State Park. State Parks did so on the grounds that Sable does not have the necessary legal documentation

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to keep it there, let alone operate it, after it failed to sufficiently repair anomalies along the pipeline without proper environmental mitigation and never secured the long-term easement required to operate in the park.

Thus, Sable’s most recent request to Washington.

In a June 2 letter to the U.S. Department of Energy made public this week by Politico, Sable reportedly says that two areas of “potential condemnation are required or advisable” and a third should be considered for “potential condemnation” because of a landowner dispute. In all, the letter reportedly asks the federal government to seize the three-mile stretch of state-owned submerged land off the coast of Santa Barbara; a large portion of Gaviota State Park, where approximately four miles of the pipelines traverse the coast; and a privately owned piece of undeveloped land that the pipelines cross north of Buellton.

According to Politico, Sable is pursuing this as part of a push to create a new West Coast strategic petroleum reserve.

But environmental groups, who have been fighting Sable since the beginning (i.e., since Sable bought its Santa Barbara County oil facilities from ExxonMobil in 2024), characterize the potential seizures, if approved, as a dangerous handout to Sable, which continues to operate the pipeline system in violation of several California environmental laws and existing court orders. —CallieFausey

No ICE Lockdowns Allowed

Current county zoning and land use rules do not allow for the construction of a new ICE detention center within the unincorporated limits of Santa Barbara County, but if the federal government were to try to build one, the county’s land use rules would not apply.

That was the quick and dirty analysis provided to the county supervisors this Tuesday in response to concerns expressed by the board majority in April. Supervisor Laura Capps spoke with urgency, noting that the Department of Homeland Security has budgeted $45 billion to build detention facilities throughout the country, seven of which have already sprouted up in California. The City of Gilroy is currently embroiled with the federal government over a proposed ICE detention center there.

“This is not a theoretical concern,” said Capps. Thirty-two people have died while in such detention centers, she noted. Of the 850 undocumented immigrants detained and locked up in Santa Barbara County, more than 500 were arrested in Santa Maria. County planner Jeff Wilson told the supervisors that his department has not been notified by ICE or any private property owners intending to build ICE facilities. Current zoning does not allow for the construction of mass detention facilities on privately owned or leased property, he said. Federally owned property, however, is another matter.

Wilson added that the board can enact an emergency moratorium to block such an effort; that would last for 45 days. After that, the supervisors could adopt a long-range moratorium that would last two years. Larry Barrett of Indivisible S.B. excoriated the planning department for not taking the issue more seriously, likening what ICE is doing to human beings to what Amazon does with products.

Supervisor Bob Nelson suggested that the gauntlet of county planning permits would be far more daunting than any moratorium.

Supervisor Steve Lavagnino expressed support for the measure, but stressed the best defense against such government excursions is to vote. He, in turn, excoriated Santa Maria voters for barely turning out in the June election to fill his seat. In his district, he noted, only 9,000 voters cast ballots. In Laura Capps’s district, he said, the number was closer to 30,000. “You got to vote,” Lavagnino said.

If and when the supervisors contemplate enacting a moratorium, they need to make emergency findings that an immediate public safety threat is posed. The supervisors voted unanimously to accept the report and instructed county planners to notify them immediately should they hear anyone was applying to the permits needed to build an ICE detention facility.

—Nick Welsh

SBA Gets New Way to Train Air Traffic Controllers

Just before the Fourth of July, Santa Barbara airport’s air traffic control tower welcomed a state-of-the-art Tower Simulation System (TSS). More efficient than traditional tabletop methods, this new system will be used in training and updating both new and experienced controllers. One of almost 100 systems installed across the country, Santa Barbara is home to the first TSS nationally to be fully funded by Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.

“For the first time, without leaving the facility, we’ll be able to immerse trainees in highly realistic scenarios that replicate the airport’s unique operating environment, allowing them to build experience and confidence before working live traffic,” said Jeffrey Allen, SBA air traffic manager.

As of September 2025, a team of 21 certified air traffic controllers (fewer than in 2024), one certified controller in training, and 11 developmental controllers work in Santa Barbara’s airport tower. Both certified controllers in training and “position-qualified” developmental controllers are able to assist certified controllers in their tower duties when staffing is low.

Together, this tower team directs commercial and private air traffic on SBA’s runways, accounting for the safety of almost 1.5 million commercial passengers in 2025.

The TSS is run like a flight simulator, but in reverse, with the operator sitting in the

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controller’s chair. A wall of monitors displaying images of the SBA taxiways surround an office desk, while speakers radio in calls from an emulated pilot. SBAs can be run by a remote operator, or an AI virtual pilot that uses voice recognition and automated responses.

The $140,000 system simulates Santa Barbara’s runways day and night, through various weather and visibility situations such as marine layer and extreme fog providing “structured training scenarios that mirror real-world operations,” according to a spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration.

In 2021, a statistical analysis of TSS training, conducted by the private firm Ernst & Young, found that the new system could reduce the certification timeframe of new controllers by almost 30 percent.

“It’s an investment not only in our workforce, but in the future of aviation safety,” said Allen. —Elaine Sanders

Police Not Alarmed by Violent Crime Numbers but Remain Vigilant

In light of the two shootings at Bohnett Park this year, the Independent requested violent crime data from the Santa Barbara Police Department. According to that data, over the past year, just 1.4 percent of violent crime has been gang-related in the City of Santa Barbara. Since July 1, 2025, there have been 1,569 instances of violent crime ranging from a fist fight to murder and rape in Santa Barbara, and 22 of those incidents have been confirmed to be gang-related.

Commander Nathan Beltran said that the number of gang-related incidents is “not alarming” and that typically, this kind of crime comes in waves. “Sometimes it seems like a bigger wave because of the significance of some of the individual crimes themselves,” he said.

The most recent Bohnett Park shooting on June 17 and the June 28 stabbing on Milpas Street have not yet been determined to be gang-related, and SBPD does not have any suspects in custody, according to Commander Beltran.

“It could be [gang-related],” he said. But, “we haven’t obtained enough evidence to officially say that it is yet.”

Police Chief Kelly Gordon said “we’ve made multiple arrests connected to recent violent crime cases,” referencing

agitation. Mitch Snyder, a national homeless rights advocate, declared war on City Hall, threatening to fill the county jails with protesters unless City Hall repealed its anti-camping, anti-sleeping ordinances. Ultimately, the city would capitulate, but not before Lodge would be lambasted at council meetings, sometimes in terms so personal it made her cry.

Lodge was a political creature of her time: an old-school slow-growther and goodgovernment liberal. Party affiliation was a peripheral, if not alien, consideration during her tenure on the council and as mayor. She governed before district elections were reimposed on City Hall, and she argued vehemently against them. She lamented the outsized influence public employee unions had on election outcome. She was fiercely and unwaveringly pro-choice.

But she also defied easy pigeonholing. In response to the city’s gathering housing crisis, Lodge helped give birth to the city’s much-ballyhooed “affordable-bydesign” Average Unit-size Density program, in which landlords were rewarded with density bonuses and relaxed parking requirements if they built rental housing. The program was spectacularly successful when it came to sheer numbers built. But exceedingly few turned out to be remotely affordable, a fact Lodge was quick to lament.

Sometimes, Lodge found herself dangerously ahead of her time. In 1992, she suggested almost whimsically but seriously, too closing off traffic to State Street. She and her husband had visited Boulder, Colorado, and seen the Pearl Street Promenade. Then as now, the issue

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the three teenagers arrested in early June who were allegedly implicated in the February Bohnett Park shooting that left 29-year-old Luis Terrazas dead.

SBPD confirmed that Terrazas’s homicide has been determined to be gangrelated and is reflected in the violent crime statistics provided.

According to Chief Gordon, SBPD teams have increased their presence in the neighborhoods surrounding Bohnett Park and other areas where they have seen an uptick in gang-related crime.

SBPD has made some arrests on smaller-scale incidents, like weapons possession, that involved some known gang members, according to Commander Beltran. “Even if it’s a smaller crime, we still put resources in certain locations to address those crimes and prevent them from continuing to happen,” he said.

Police have been removing gang-affiliated graffiti tags that pop up around town quickly, “which helps reduce retaliatory tagging and improves visibility for ongoing investigations,” according to Chief Gordon.

“Any little bit of increase that we see, we put things in place to address them as best as we can,” said Commander Beltran.

—Elaine Sanders

was how to invigorate State Street. There was no national health emergency like COVID to justify the closure, as was the case most recently. Needless to say, the Chamber of Commerce and downtown business interests rose as one to savage the idea. Lodge dropped the idea, but the damage was done. Today, 30 years later Santa Barbarans are still wrestling with the idea.

Her favorite poem written by Luis Moreno describes Lodge falling down in the middle of a crosswalk after being set upon by an angry mob and dying there. The coroner, in the poem, would list the death as “Due to poor circulation.”

In real life and real death, Lodge chose the time and manner of her own demise. A member of the Hemlock Society which advocated the right end one’s own life even as a young woman, Lodge came to the conclusion her time had come on her most recent birthday, June 13. While driving home from a lunch with friends, one of her hips the one she’d had replaced the year before erupted in spasm and pain. The medications never really chased the pain away, but left her mind muddled, she said. Chronic back issues left her looking like a human question mark. She couldn’t walk. She could no longer make her way down the stairs in the Riviera home she herself had designed. The time had come, she concluded. And there was precedent in her own family. Her own father pulled his own plug, as had her husband Joe when dying of cancer. Her father-in-law for her first husband had done the same.

“Ninety-seven years!” she exclaimed. “My God, that’s enough already.” n

Pain at the Pump in Flux

Gas prices in Santa Barbara have finally begun to drop.

Average prices fell 7.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $5.48 a gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 56 stations in town, which, compared to a month ago, is 47.9 cents per gallon less than during the edgy ceasefire in the war between the U.S. and Iran.

The volatile nature of the war has caused gas prices to go up and down over the last few months, but mostly stay at a standstill at an elevated level.

In late June, the U.S. issued a waiver of the sanction against Iran’s oil sales. The ensuing allowance for Iran to sell oil for 60 days addressed the primary reason for increased gas prices, as Iran relaxed its control over the Strait of Hormuz, through which a quarter to a third of the world’s oil passes via tanker ships between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

On Tuesday, attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz reawakened the conflict. Though Iran has not said it attacked the ships, the U.S. retaliated with airstrikes on

mainland Iran and reimposed the oil sales sanction. Barrel prices reacted, with Brent crude listed at $76 per barrel Tuesday compared to $72 on Monday.

The cost of gasoline will likely continue to waver after Trump’s comments on Wednesday at the NATO summit in Turkey. Asked if the ceasefire with Iran was done, Trump replied, “To me, I think it’s over. I don’t want to deal with them anymore. They’re scum.” —Natalie MacFarlane

Gas prices at the Sinclair gas station on De la Vina Street on Tuesday

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AT Orange County Riptide

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THE GREAT PARK (IRVINE, CA) Vs Conejo Oaks

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SANTA BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL At San Luis Obispo Blues

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AT San Luis Obispo Blues

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Commercial Space Race

After decades of maybe nine rockets a year, by the end of 2026, Vandenberg Space Force Base expects to launch 84-90 rockets, and to keep increasing up to 400 a year as “now the second space race is a commercial space race,” Colonel James Horne said to a packed Ojai City Hall on June 22. “It is Starlink now, in the future it will be Amazon LEO, and many other different types of constellations that are providing critical war fighting capability,” Horne said. Vandenberg was pictured as a “spaceport.”

Residents raised concerns about the cumulative harmful environmental impact that rocket launches have on people, wildlife, and marine mammals, and that aluminum satellites have on the ozone layer as they burn up during reentry.

Professor Kent Gee, acoustics professor researcher at Brigham Young University, said there is still a lot that they don’t know about sonic booms. A public commenter observed that as sonic booms increased, any damage might or might not be recognized in time for Vandenberg, or for humanity, to do anything about it.

Call your representative and tell them to vote No on the $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget in November and stop this runaway train of the commercial space race. Leah Yananton, Ojai

The Answer Is Not Blowing in the Wind

“Outspoken epigrammatist” Ashleigh Brilliant is probably turning over an old leaf or two in his grave right about now. If those quieter, healthier electric blowers are too rich for Santa Barbara’s budget, here’s a partial quick fix we might try: Schedule all leaf-blowing activities by geographical area to specific days and times like our trash collection service. Plus (why hadn’t someone thought of this before): Free Ear Plugs on Demand!

I hope we can come together and solve this longraging problem for all of us, especially Dr. Brilliant, who desired nothing so much as a little peace and quiet. Besides, I sense an even more vexing problem on the horizon: “The Dust Busters” versus “The Weed Whackers.” Don’t get me started. Sol Morrison, S.B.

The Hidden Tax

South Coast drivers paid for the Highway 101 widening upfront through our tax dollars via Measure A. However, there’s a second, hidden tax being extracted from us daily: the cost of our time. Every morning and evening, drivers of up to 95,000 vehicles sit trapped in choked lanes. This bottleneck adds 20 to 40 minutes to a daily roundtrip. Across this project’s staggering 20-year multiphase history, this sluggish timeline has quietly cost local workers between $1.3 billion and $2.6 billion in lost productivity. Nearly four times the actual project budget!

In countries such as Japan, crews build new bridges off-site and install them overnight. Why do we accept a system where keeping a lane closed for miles with no workers in sight is standard procedure?

Commuters are paying twice, with our wallets and our lives. Caltrans and SBCAG must treat commuter time as a precious resource and stop treating a multibillion-dollar drain as business as usual. Michelle Rieb, Oak View

Bike Free?

Sincewe are debating the future of State Street, here’s an idea that ought to be considered: Let’s definitely continue to keep State Street car free, but why not make it bicycle free as well?

I am a regular and devoted cyclist and have ridden through the downtown chaos many times. It´s uncomfortable at best, verging on death-defying for both cyclists and pedestrians, especially on the weekends. Bicycles could instead head downtown using Bath, Castillo, Garden, and Laguna streets, some of which already have delineated bike lanes. Bikes could be walked down State or parked in designated areas.

This might just make downtown more inviting for tourists and locals to hang out, shop, and eat. Robert Lane, S.B.

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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA Franciscan Friars of California, Inc. Chapter 11 Reorganization Proceeding (Case No. 23-41723 WJL)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON, AND OBJECTION DEADLINE FOR, CONFIRMATION OF THE SECOND AMENDED JOINT PLAN OF REORGANIZATION FOR THE FRANCISCAN FRIARS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. DATED JUNE 22, 2026

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Franciscan Friars of California, Inc. (the “Debtor”), the debtor in bankruptcy case number 23-41723, in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California (“Court”) and its Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (collectively, the “Plan Proponents”) filed the Second Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization for The Franciscan Friars of California, Inc. Dated June 22, 2026, [Docket No. 1731] (including any subsequent amendments there, “Plan”). A hearing on confirmation of the Plan (the “Confirmation Hearing”) will begin at 9:00 a.m. (prevailing Pacific time) on September 24, 2026.

The Confirmation Hearing may be adjourned or continued from time to time by the Court or jointly by the Plan Proponents without further notice except as announced in open court or as filed on the Court’s docket. The Plan may be modified before, during, or as a result of the Confirmation Hearing, in each case without further notice to parties in interest.

Objections to confirmation of the Plan must: (a) be in writing; (b) conform to the Bankruptcy Rules and the Local Rules; (c) state the name and address of the objecting party and the amount and nature of the Claim or interest of such party; (d) state with particularity the basis and nature of any objection to the Plan; and (e) be filed, together with proof of service, with the Court and served so as to be received not later than August 19, 2026 (the “Confirmation Objection Deadline”), by (i) counsel to the Debtor, Binder Malter Harris & Rome-Banks LLP, Attn: Robert G. Harris (rob@bindermalter.com), Julie H. Rome-Banks (julie@bindermalter. com), and Reno Fernandez (reno@bindermalter.com); (ii) the U.S. Trustee, Attn: Jason Blumberg (jason.blumberg@usdoj.gov); (iii) counsel to the Committee, Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP, Attn: Gabrielle L. Albert (galbert@kbkllp.com), Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Attn: Jeffrey D. Prol (jprol@lowenstein.com) and Brent Weisenberg (bweisenberg@lowenstein.com), and Burns Bair LLP, Attn: Timothy W. Burns (tburns@burnsbair.com) and Jesse J. Bair (jbair@burnsbair.com); and (iv) those who have formally appeared and requested service in this case under Bankruptcy Rule 2002. All objections not timely filed and served in accordance with the provisions set forth above are hereby deemed waived and will not be considered by the Court. IF CONFIRMED, THE PLAN SHALL BIND ALL HOLDERS OF CLAIMS AGAINST AND INTERESTS IN THE DEBTOR TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH HOLDER WILL RECEIVE OR RETAIN ANY PROPERTY OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY UNDER THE PLAN, HAS FILED A PROOF OF CLAIM IN THIS CHAPTER 11 CASE, FAILED TO VOTE TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE PLAN, OR VOTED TO REJECT THE PLAN. ARTICLE XII OF THE PLAN CONTAINS CERTAIN RELEASE, EXCULPATION, AND INJUNCTION PROVISIONS THAT MAY MATERIALLY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS AGAINST THE DEBTOR AND THIRD-PARTY NON-DEBTORS. YOU SHOULD REVIEW THESE PROVISIONS CAREFULLY.

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It happened in Downtown Santa Barbara but made instant international news: New York Times Associated Press. Hindustan Times. Even Vanity Fair.

In the 20 years since, universities across America have taught the story as a cautionary tale of media implosion.

On July 14, 2006, nearly 30 reporters and editors from the Santa Barbara News-Press a Pulitzer Prize–winning paper that chronicled the daily dramas of this seaside town marched from their secondstory newsroom into the picturesque plaza they shared with City Hall. A motley band of inkslingers accustomed to staying out of any story, they stood stone-faced and silent before hundreds of residents and rival media.

The response was swift and stunning. Subscribers canceled. The newsroom tried to unionize. Lawsuits erupted. Over the next eight months, 60 people all but two reporters were fired or quit.

THE TRUTH

FA I RY

by STARSHINE ROSHELL

From a circulation of 45,000, the paper ultimately thinned to four pages and eventually shuttered and entered bankruptcy. It played out, as the Santa Barbara Independent’s brilliant Nick Welsh recently said, like watching “a self-inflicted prefrontal lobotomy.”

And in a single, startling gesture, each journalist placed a rough-torn patch of silver duct tape over their own mouths as onlookers gasped and cameras flashed wildly.

I was one of those reporters. And I remember hoping the tears pooling in my eyes wouldn’t spill and stream down my cheeks.

For months, we’d been battling our new publisher, billionaire Wendy McCaw, who’d bought the paper from The New York Times partly because she liked the Spanish Colonial Revival building. It became clear she neither understood nor respected the vital role a news organization plays in a community and the imperative that its reporting be unbiased. Instead, she expected her friends to be treated one way in print, and her enemies (she had plenty) to be treated another. Which is not how effective journalism works.

Editors who pushed back were fired. The Society of Professional Journalists’ ethical code was mocked in meetings. And when we tried to alert the town to what was happening to its newspaper, she issued a gag order.

Let me say that again: She told a team of reporters not to report on the most impactful and destructive thing happening in our town. We couldn’t even write about the fact that we couldn’t write about it.

So, we called a press conference to quietly, angrily express what we were prevented from saying with words.

But as sad as it was to lose a venerable, valuable institution, ours was not the only community chronicle to collapse. It was just one of the first the McCaw in the coal mine, perhaps.

In 2007, real-estate billionaire Sam Zell bought The Tribune Company, whose Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and Baltimore Sun all saw their staffs slashed soon after. Jeff Bezos snatched up the Washington Post, which fired more than 300 staffers this year.

Billionaires ruin a lot of things, but they can’t be entirely blamed for the news media’s anemia. The Great Recession barreled in. Google and social media stole ad dollars and eyeballs that papers never puzzled how to nab back. Political attacks on journalism as a whole haven’t helped.

Since the day my colleagues and I protested our muzzle, Northwestern University says the U.S. has lost more than 3,400 local papers a near 40 percent decline.

And a recent study shows that drop comes with significant declines in voter turnout, more political polarization, and more crime stats that surprise no journalists, but might shock those who buy news orgs in the hopes of running them like a hobby newsletter.

The News-Press has recently been resurrected as a digital-only outlet being run by a nonprofit through Arizona State University. I’m loyal to the Independent, which took me in when I resigned my post at their rival paper across town. But I’m grateful to live in a town where dedicated journalists with integrity compete to bring us the news we need to make informed decisions about our daily lives.

I don’t know if it’ll stick. But I do know this:

Duct tape sure does. n

News-Press Collapse Heralded Global Trend

PAUL WELLMAN (FILE)

Sheila Lodge1929-2026

An Uncommonplace Woman

people of Santa Barbara.

SBY SHEILA LODGE

heila Lodge, mother, housewife, gardener, cook, and former mayor of Santa Barbara, died on July 8, 2026. She was 97.

Sheila was born at home on her parents’ dairy in Arcadia, California, and spent her early childhood in Ojai, where her parents had a small dairy. She attended Stanford for one year, then San Jose State College for another. She married a St. John’s College, Annapolis, student and lived in Annapolis, MD, where she taught elementary school and then did social work. She moved to Santa Barbara in 1952.

After her first child was born in 1951, she was mostly a housewife and mother until her youngest child was in school full-time. She went back to college and completed a BA in English at UCSB.

Her first marriage ended in divorce in 1960. She married then Justice Court Judge Joseph Lodge in 1961.

She was active in the League of Women Voters, “a great place to learn about government.” Having observed the Santa Barbara Planning Commission in action, she decided that she could do that. She was appointed to it in 1973. She successfully ran for city council in 1975 and again in 1979. She was elected three times as mayor and served in that capacity from 1981 to 1993. While in office, she worked for major planning initiatives, including the 85,000 optimum population goal and Measure E to manage non-residential growth. The State Fair Share goal for construction of affordable housing was met by 700 percent, the cross-town freeway was completed, and Paseo Nuevo was built. Believing that details are important, she fought for a strong sign ordinance and high architectural standards. She was passionate about preserving Santa Barbara’s high quality of life. She loved being mayor and serving the

She cherished the comments the Independent made in endorsing her for her third term as mayor in 1989: “Her virtues and her values seem almost old-fashioned, smalltown ones even: peace, decency, respect for others, hard work, substance and not image. Her detractors criticize her for being old-fashioned to which we say, ‘More power to you, your honor!’

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In November, 2005, she was referred to as “motherly and tough” in the Independent in connection with the very civil council meetings during her terms as mayor. She liked that, too!

After leaving office, Sheila was a volunteer with numerous organizations, including Planned Parenthood, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Citizens Planning Association, and the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Docent Council.

She loved gardening and maintained her one-acre garden by herself, calling it her gym. She loved her annual hiking trips in the Canadian Rockies.

In 2005, the City of Santa Barbara began a General Plan Update. Sheila became very concerned about the direction it was taking and feared that Santa Barbara would not retain the qualities that make it so special. She applied to the Planning Commission again and was appointed in 2008, 35 years after the first time. She was pleased to have a hand in shaping the new plan. She was reappointed in 2012, 2016, and in 2020.

In 2020 her book, Santa Barbara; An Uncommonplace American Town, a history of its urban planning, was published. Sheila urged the people of Santa Barbara to get involved and work to protect and enhance Santa Barbara’s special qualities.

Her husband of 46 years, Joseph Lodge, a Superior Court judge, died in 2008. She is survived by her four daughters Anne Nadler, Rachel Lodge, Amy Mattison (Kevin), Helen Lodge and her grandson, Dashael Nadler-Fennell. n

Sheila Lodge (from Pearl Chase with love)

BY LUIS MORENO, OCTOBER 29, 1992

Presented at a Museum of Natural History Día de los Muertes performance of political humor, Calaveras, a Mexican Día de los Muertos tradition, by the Santa Barbara Theater Company.

Dearly beloved

We are gathered in prayer To pay our last respects To Santa Barbara’s Mayor.

Through thick and thin  She paid her dues — At ribbon cuttings and Barbecues.

Most politically correct Was Ms. Sheila Lodge I believe she recycled Out of her garage.

But she angered some motorists When she tried to close off State; They weren’t going to be “malled”. They would retaliate.

She tried to convince them That it would reduce air pollution, But they considered this A pedestrian solution.

So they took this matter Into their own hands, And organized squadrons Of cars, trucks, and vans.

As they descended upon her She made gestures as if to talk. Then she fell down before them; She was caught in the crosswalk.

That familiar smiling face That once graced our stage Was now slightly out of focus On the News-Press’s front page.

The County Coroner declared Right after the cremation That Mayor Sheila Lodge succumbed Due to poor circulation.

Mayor Lodge composed her obituary before her death, here in her own words.

Sheila Lodge on the West Opabin Trail in Canada’s Yoho National Park in 2006 Sheila in 1986

Gail M. Eckert

03/02/1954-06/26/2026

Daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, Meemaw. Gail was born in Chicago, IL and relocated with her family to Santa Barbara when she was 10. She grew up in Santa Barbara surrounded by friends and met the love of her life, Barry, at Santa Barbara High School where they graduated together in 1972. They were married in 1983 and welcomed their daughters Kristine and Laura. Gail was happiest when with her family. She adored being a mom and was happy to stay home with her two girls until they were in junior high. She had part time jobs as her girls grew up so that she could still attend all their special events. Gail and family enjoyed taking an annual camping trip every summer to various gorgeous destinations in their motorhome. One of her favorite places was Yosemite National Park. She instilled a love of nature and travel for her daughters. Gail welcomed her son-in-law Nick Hewes and 4 grandchildren into the family who adoringly called her, Meemaw. Ella, Cora, Mia and Cole were her absolute pride and joy. Watching her be a Meemaw was watching love in action. She loved having sleepovers, taking them for ice cream, going to Meemaw’s Park, eating Meemaw bars, reading books, watching shows, checking on the Big Bear eagles, going on walks, playing games, and attending all of their events. She absolutely loved her family. Throughout her life, you could find Gail in her garden growing beautiful flowers, documenting all her memories in her journals, reading her favorite books-some she read over and over again, scrapbooking, and enjoying the sunshine in her backyard. She also enjoyed all of her time she spent with her many longtime friends. For a few years, she and Barry had a second home in Jamestown, CA where they loved spending quiet time amongst nature and exploring the surrounding areas.

Gail is preceded in death by her parents, Patricia & Wil-

liam Swanson, her brother, Bill Swanson, niece, Cindy Rubino, and a few deeply loved friends. She is lovingly survived by her husband Barry Eckert, daughters Kristine (Nick) Hewes and Laura Glendinning, grandchildren Ella & Cora Hewes, and Mia & Cole Glendinning, sister Nancy (Rick) Rubino, sisterin-law Janet (Gary) Gordon, sister-in-law Tricia Swanson, brother-in-law Bobby Eckert and beloved nephews and nieces.

We will miss you with all our hearts, Meemaw, and we will remember you forever. The family invites you to a celebration of life on Wednesday, July 22nd at 2:00 in the afternoon at Glen Annie Golf Course.

Fahimeh Madadi

08/05/1948-06/09/2026

Fahi would not have wanted anyone speaking about or honoring her life.. “never mind” she would have said, summing up a life lived both selflessly and simply. Hers was a life spent taking care of others, as devoted wife, as a mother, as a support to countless family members immigrating into this country and her most beloved role as a grandmother or Gammy so affectionately called by her ten grandchildren.

Fahimeh (née Khaki) Madadi was born in Tehran, Iran on Aug. 5, 1948, the second child of seven and the oldest daughter. She had dreams of becoming a doctor and enrolled in University of Tehran as a chemistry major. Shortly after, she married Ebrahim (Abi) Madadi in March 1966 and immigrated to the United States. Speaking little English and having no family or friends she continued her education in chemistry at BYU, in Utah.

Those years created both fond memories and struggles as immigrants adjusting to a foreign land. She held onto life's small pleasures, like the soft serve ice cream cones she lived on while working in the school cafeteria—and, fittingly, it was the one thing she still wanted in her final days.

Upon graduating, she took a job in a lab as a chemist, and

soon after she and Abi began their family and had the first of five children. A baby girl. Soon three more girls followed and a baby boy to make five. It was then decided to move to California for new opportunities. In Santa Barbara, Fahi raised five children, while working days and many nights and cooking and cleaning in her spare time. Fun moments were left for family functions at parks and beaches and the yearly road trips in the camper to places like Tahoe, Yellowstone and Canada.

As her adult children, one by one, left the nest, she instilled in them both a formidable work ethic and independence with a theme to never rely on others. The sometimes direct advice or tough love she gave was softened by her many sweet texts and phone calls, always checking in and always remembering the details of your day whether it was a sick kid, a doctor appointment, an interview, an exam etc. She spent very little time looking after herself, in the way most people do, and all her energies towards her family members. Her kindness and warm smile are cherished by all who knew her. Her traffic-stopping beauty, which she never acknowledged and seemed barely able to recognize, even wowed the nurses in her final days.

She loved the arts, whether it be books, paintings, music and poetry. She left stacks of books and articles highlighted and clipped. She spent every morning drawing, painting and coloring after breakfast. Her most treasured subject being birds in nature. She adored sitting in her garden watching her bird-feeder, chatting to her hummingbird friends and taking care of all her plants.

Her dream to live near the ocean had been realized in 2020 when they moved to the Mesa. In her weakest days she would sometimes muster enough energy to walk the few blocks to just see it. She never failed to mention how happy this made her.

The role that distinguished her the most and that she cherished dearly, was being a Grandma. Her grandchildren ranging from ages 8-26 would not hesitate to tell you their Gammy showered them with her special kind of love. Always proud, always protective, giving the warmest hugs and feeding them with such joy, love and delicious Persian meals and sweets. Her love for them was unmatched.

It was so difficult for her

towards the end to be cared for, and having to let go of her natural desire to take care of others. She would say “it is what it is” to summon up the painful or trivial moments of life or “I am what I am” to reaffirm any nuance in her personality. Mom, we will live by these simple statements in your honor as a reflection of the selfless human you were. We love you forever and hope to be wrapped in your warmth for eternity. Love your family.

Fahi is survived by her husband, Abi Madadi, daughter Shayan Madadi, Shadean Runyen, son- in-law Chris Runyen, Naysun Madadi, Nakisa Herrick, son-in-law Tommy Herrick, son Amir Madadi and daughter-in-law Sheetal Madadi. Also survived by her ten grandchildren, Jake, Derrick, Sasha, Gabe, Cash, Noah, Iyla, Zachary, Mila and Suri.

Diana Helen Iler was born 12/21/35 in a small town near Toronto, Canada. She was the daughter of Anthony & Robina Pallister-Young and older sister to Jim Pallister-Young. Anthony joined the Canadian Military and died in Dieppe, France, serving his country during WW2. In 1944, Diana’s mother decided to pack up and move her family by train to Los Angeles.

Diana graduated from Canoga Park High School in 1953. She then enrolled at UCLA, majored in art and also joined the water ballet club during the era when Olympic trained synchronized swimmer Esther Williams was a Hollywood icon.

While in the water ballet club, Diana was introduced to James Iler, who would become her future husband. James and a friend would perform comedy

skits off the diving board and into the pool while the team changed their swimming costumes between performances. They started dating and were married a year later at Saint Nicholas Episcopal Church. Diana, a talented seamstress made her own wedding gown. The newlyweds honeymooned through Europe on a Lambretta scooter for two months and purchased a portable kayak to paddle down a section of the Rhine River.

Diana and James raised 2 sons while living in Santa Monica & Venice Beach. After James was hired by the Howard Hughes Aircraft Co. the family moved to Costa Mesa and eventually landed in Santa Barbara in 1969.

During their early school years, Diana took her sons to all their sporting and musical practices and helped drive the family to the East Coast in a Country Squire station wagon pulling a canned ham trailer. The goal was to visit the many national parks, and relatives along the way, explore New York and climb to the top of the Statue of Liberty.

James and Diana were members at the YMCA on Hitchcock Way. She swam laps until Covid arrived, while Jim played basketball into his mid 80’s. A talented artist, painter and designer, she made stained glass windows and refinished many pieces of the antique furniture that decorated our home.

Diana admired flowers and birds and had a prolific green thumb. She kept a bountiful rose and vegetable garden. An avid bird watcher, Diana knew the names of most all her feathered friends that frequented her backyard birdbath and seed feeder. She volunteered at the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens for years and later joined a quilting guild sewing dozens of quilts and pillows for post operation heart patients at Cottage Hospital.

Eventually quilting became her favorite hobby, all of which were donated, along with the stuffed toy animals that Diana collected to distribute amongst newborns for families in need. In 2024 she joined Living Faith Church, where she beautified the grounds by pruning the roses and tending the flowers.

Diana was a sweetheart with many friends in the quilting circles and will be dearly missed by her family and all who knew her.

She was predeceased by her husband James Iler and is survived by her two sons.

Diana Helen Iler

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Dianne E. Vapnek 01/15/1941-06/26/2026

Dianne Vapnek, a longtime resident of Santa Barbara, died peacefully at home on June 26, 2026. Dianne will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and as the founder and director of SUMMERDANCE and DANCEworks, which brought acclaimed modern dance companies and choreographers to Santa Barbara.

Dianne’s lifelong love of dance began when she visited Jacob’s Pillow in the Berkshires, near her childhood home of Holyoke, Massachusetts. She attended college at the University of Miami, earning her BA degree in 1962. She later earned an MA degree in recreational therapy, with a special interest in dance therapy, from the University of Georgia. She taught modern dance in Athens, Georgia.

Attracted by the natural beauty of Santa Barbara, Dianne and her husband, Daniel Vapnek, purchased a home on Plaza Rubio, across from the Mission Rose Garden in 1995. In the early 2000s, they moved to a house on Garden Street designed by the modernist architect Thornton Ladd.

Eager to contribute to Santa Barbara’s vibrant cultural scene, Dianne launched SUMMERDANCE, a new festival of contemporary dance, in 1997. During its decade of operation, the festival became an integral part of the town’s cultural landscape and an important place on the national dance scene. From 2008 to 2018 Dianne presented DANCEworks in collaboration with the Lobero Theatre. Nationally known choreographers spent a month in Sant Barbara creating a new work which was performed at the Lobero.

Dianne is survived by her loving husband, Daniel, her three daughters, and five grandchildren.

Donations in memory of Dianne may be made to the Lobero Theatre, https://www. lobero.org/support/. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Judge James Michael Slater 08/12/1938-06/30/2026

Retired Santa Barbara Superior Court Judge James Slater died on June 30, 2026, after a long illness. It is such a challenge trying to capture the essence of Jim and even begin to do justice to his story. His life followed a remarkable and varied path, shaped by compassion for others, innate intelligence, and more than a spark of determination from growing up in the Bronx.

He was born in 1938, and so much of what we know about his early life is from the many colorful stories about growing up in this ethnically diverse city. He always remained a stalwart fan of New York City and, of course, the New York Yankees.

He worked his way through multiple jobs to get through school and earn a BA from Iona College. The jobs he held from grammar school through college could have filled a book: driving an ice cream truck, working as a steel worker, operating an elevator in the gem district (complete with uniform and hat), working on the New Jersey docks, driving a NYC cab, and serving as a security guard in an amusement park, just to name a few.

His stories of growing up were filled with memories of horse-drawn green grocers, rag collectors with their singsong chant “I buy old clothes,” umbrella repair and knifesharpening vendors, Italian bakeries, and Jewish delis. He would willingly give up his bus money to buy a piece of smoked whitefish and walk the distance home.

Jim then traveled to the Midwest to attend law school at the University of Notre Dame, and he retained his bonds to that university his entire life. He earned his law degree in 1964. One of his friends would tell him stories about the beauty of California, and that is where he headed to take the California Bar and then bring his young wife Betty and their child Michael to live in Santa Barbara. That was a monumental

move from a big city to such a quiet town in California, but he fell in love with Santa Barbara and never looked back.

Jim worked in the District Attorney’s Office and then in private practice. He ran for Third District Supervisor on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors and served for six years, guided by his strong opposition to big oil and untethered development, and his commitment to environmental oversight. He ran for Municipal Court Judge in 1977 and was later appointed to Superior Court in 1982 by Governor Jerry Brown. He devoted 20 years to being a judge before retiring from the Superior Court bench in 1997.

Jim then began a new chapter in his life, moving into a career in private mediation and arbitration. His tenure in the private sector ultimately lasted longer than his 20 years on the bench, with his final, lengthy arbitration settling in 2024. As a judge, he was known for being fair and compassionate, and he never stopped viewing all people appearing before him as human beings deserving of his attention and his consideration.

Jim married Marian in 1998, and they began almost 28 years of traveling the world, visiting over 35 countries. Their life was filled with family and friends, and he remained deeply connected to his six children and eleven grandchildren.

He is survived by his children: Michael Slater, his wife Laurel Blackerby Slater, and their daughters Sarah, Mollie, and Katie; Beth Dowd, her husband Brian Dowd, and their sons Drew and Luke; Susan O’Toole, her husband Jim O’Toole, their daughter Ferrin, and their late son Cormac; and Matt Slater, his wife Betsy Slater, and their son Noah. He is also survived by Marian’s daughters, Metta Grokenberger and her children JD and Emma, and Callie Grokenberger Bennett, her husband Jeremy Bennett, and their daughter Jac. His wonderful, blended family would gather over the years for holiday weekends they called “Thanksmas,” and enjoyed so many trips and visits together. His sense of humor and remarkable spirit will be missed by many.

A celebration of his life will be held later this summer at the University Club of Santa Barbara. All are welcome to share their stories and memories of Jim.

Anthony John Marzio 02/19/1949-05/29/2026

Age 77 Tony Marzio (aka Tony the Tailor) of Santa Barbara passed away peacefully at his sister’s home in San Luis Obispo. Tony is preceded in death by his mother Lucia Petra Marzio and father Louis Marzio both of Lompoc.

He is survived by two sons Michael Bowdre Marzio (Tareh) and Robert Louis Marzio (Carolyn), grandson Eddie Marzio, siblings Kathy Marzio Beaton, Michael L. Marzio, Gary A. Marzio, Robert J. Marzio, Tina M. Marzio, Steven C. Marzio, David R. Marzio and Bonnie J. Marzio (Cameron Boyne), many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.

Born in Tucson Arizona, Tony graduated from Cabrillo Senior High School Class of 1967 in Lompoc, California as his father was stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base. He graduated from Allan Hancock College BA (PCPA), and attended Fresno State College, studying Stage Design, Color Design and Dance Production. He went on to study Folk Dance in Europe, and continued to dance, especially Zydeco and Contra Dance, for his entire life.

He has many friends from his years of dancing starting at East Beach, the Greek Festival, the Cabrillo Rec Center and to traveling for dance experiences all over California. A favorite event was Gator by Bay in San Diego.

He built his own successful business as a tailor in Santa Barbara, starting as a master leather craftsman. Later, his shop on Mission Street was well known for his custom alterations specializing in gowns and suits and working with many local shops and clients. He was creative, precise and professional in all his 50 years of work. He leaves behind many wonderful clients and coworkers who became family to him.

He was a true renaissance man, with many interests including skating, skiing, martial arts, photography, dance, music, fashion and movies. Always a sharp dresser, mainly in all black, he often acces-

sorized his look with a bright hat, often red and enjoyed compliments constantly on his manner and dress.

A small Celebration of Life will be held in Santa Barbara on July 10th. Donations in his memory can be made to the Alzheimer Association or Hospice.

He had a beautiful heart and soul. He will be missed by his family and many friends.

Dolores Lee Hirson of St. Louis, Mo, passed on May 31, 2026.

Growing up in both St. Louis and Salinas, CA Dolores eventually settled in Santa Barbara. She was pre deceased by her brother, David and her her two husbands, Herman and Charles.

Playing and teaching mah jong were life long interests of Dolores, as well as reading, especially Isabel Allende, knitting, and beating many of the tv contestants on Jeopardy. She especially enjoyed meeting Alex Trebek in person during one of his tapings.

Dolores will be remembered for her quick, sharp wit, her humor and her caring listening skills.

Dolores is survived by her children, Steven (and Suzanne) and Susan (and Tom). Her three grandchildren Lindsey (and Sam), Haley (and Cameron), and Jordan were blessed to have so many years with Grammy. She even got to meet and share special moments with her great grandchildren Henry and Lola. She will be dearly missed by all of us.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Dolores Lee Hirson 1930-2026

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Thomas Lewis Masser 06/06/1950-06/16/2026

CDR Thomas Lewis Masser, Supply Corps, USN, retired, of Santa Barbara, California and Rockville, Maryland, passed away on June 16, 2026, in Santa Barbara after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Flushing, Queens, New York, Thomas was the son of the late Mary and Lewis Masser. He was the middle of three sons, with brothers James Masser and George Masser, both of whom are deceased. He graduated from Queens College before joining the United States Navy and later earned his MBA from National University.

Thomas served his country with distinction during a 22-year career in the United States Navy, retiring as a Commander and Supply Corps Officer.

A listing of his career assignments, however, cannot fully reflect the true character of Tom Masser. He was meticulous in the execution of the demanding supply management responsibilities of naval ships and bases. He was loyal and protective of his shipmates and the commands he served. He would not accept second best from himself, and he ensured that those he led were well trained and treated with respect, humor, and compassion.

Following his Navy career, Thomas continued his professional journey with Edward Jones, where he helped others plan and manage their financial portfolios.

Thomas was the beloved husband of 41 years to the late CDR Andrea Janis Masser, Nurse Corps, USN, retired. He was a devoted father to his daughter, Lauren Masser Contreras, and son, James Ryan Masser; a loving father-in-law to Mario Contreras; and a proud grandfather to Cora and Olivia. He cared deeply about politics and current events, yet his sense of humor transcended political parties. He was devoted to his family and to his dog, Max, and will be remembered for his loyalty, wit, service, and love for those clos-

est to him.

In the final years of his life, Thomas moved to Santa Barbara to live with his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughters. He passed away at the side of his son, James.

Thomas will return to Maryland, where a service will be held at Oakdale Emory United Methodist Church. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. The family will share service and burial dates with friends and family once arrangements have been finalized.

Gerald (Jerry) Eugene Dow

05/13/1944-05/06/2026

Jerry Dow passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 6, 2026, after a very long and arduous battle against metastatic melanoma. Jerry was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and passed in Sierra Vista, Arizona. He follows his deceased parents Richard and Madeline Dow and brother Richard Dow. He left Massachusetts as a young adult to settle in Santa Barbara where he worked with the SB Police Department as a Crime Analyst and Reserve Officer, eventually retiring to Sierra Vista where he taught in the local public schools.

During his residence in Santa Barbara Jerry dedicated himself to public services working with the youth in scouting, soccer, and surfing. It was in the latter that he found his calling and passion, creating his own legacy, where he worked with a number of other adults who shared the vision to create Christion Surfing Santa Barbara, a service for the youth in the local surfing community, as a Christion Ministry.

He saw this as a personal service to God: a place to provide healthy instruction and competitions, while sharing meals, fellowship, worship and teaching. This work eventually spread with great success from local, to statewide, to national ... aligning with Christian Surfers United States and working alongside global organizations. Jerry is survived by his four

children Jared Dow, Janel Huff, Joanna Dow, and James Dow, as well as his former wife Maxine Avila and their three grandchildren Reza Farinpour, Josiah Dow, and Kaira Dow.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at Calvary Chapel, Santa Barbara on Sunday July 19, 2026 at 3;00 pm.

Edward James Robinson

01/07/1932-06/04/2026

Edward James Robinson died on June 4th, 2026, due to complications from dementia. He was born on January 7, 1932, to Arthur and Ruth Robinson in St. Paul, Minnesota, the eldest of 8 children. He spent his childhood in St. Croix Beach and Stillwater, Minnesota with a brief stint in Arkansas.

He was drafted into the Army during the Korean War and ended up stationed at the Army Hospital in Tokyo. There he met Kimiko Ishimoto; they married and Ed re-enlisted to extend his time in Japan. They came home for Ed to finish his service at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. Ed went to Eastern Illinois University, a benefit of the GI Bill, while working full time to support his growing family. After graduation Ed found employment in Los Angeles, where Ed thought Kimiko would not experience racism, and the family moved to Monterey Park. Ed enjoyed success as a computer programmer, eventually founding a small consulting company with friends. Ed became a private plane and helicopter pilot and flight instructor; that hobby allowed Ed and Kim to crisscross the country. He also enjoyed golf and photography along with travelling in the US and around the world. After spending the first part of their retirement in Trinidad, California, they moved to Santa Barbara, then Goleta.

Ed leaves behind two brothers, multiple in-laws, nieces and nephews, and his two children, Susan Owens (Steve Owens) and David Robinson and three grandchildren, Mia Owens, Nate Owens and Lena Robinson. Ed had a strong sense of right and wrong and

fairness and lived his life accordingly. His dry sense of humor entertained those who appreciated it! Ed dearly loved Kimiko who preceded him in death in 2023. Per Edward's wishes, no public services are planned.

Margaret Rodriguez Sandoval 06/09/1926-06/24/2026

In Loving Memory of Margaret Rodriguez Sandoval, lovingly known as Mom, Grandma, Grammie, Nani, Maggie, and Aunt Margaret, peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on June 24, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100.

Margaret was born on June 9, 1926, on Dos Pueblos Ranch in Santa Barbara County to Jose Rodriguez and Rosario Mercado Rodriguez. She grew up alongside her loving siblings: Brothers David, Ralph, Willie, and Joe Rodriguez, and Sisters Jennie, Beatrice, and Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Reynard “Shorty” Sandoval; her parents, Jose and Rosario Rodriguez; her beloved Son, Robert “Bobby” Lara; her Brothers David and Ralph Rodriguez; and her Sisters Jennie and Beatrice.

Margaret is lovingly survived by her children, Linda Lara Dunn, Rebecca Sandoval Fulton (John), and Richard C. Sandoval (Crissy). She also leaves behind five cherished Grandchildren: Frank Tacadena, Lana Lara, Marissa Sandoval, Myranda Sandoval, and Brandon Sandoval; six Great-Grandchildren; six Great-Great-Grandchildren; and one Great-Great-GreatGrandchild. She is also survived by many beloved Nieces, Nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who were blessed by her.

For 54 years, Margaret faithfully worked in Montecito, as a domestic worker where she earned the admiration and respect of those she served through her unwavering work ethic, and quiet dedication.

Margaret was a devoted Catholic whose faith was the cornerstone of her life. Prayer was her greatest source of strength, and she found immeasurable joy in her church community, especially her treasured prayer group and the lifelong friendships she formed through her faith. She was a woman who prayed faithfully for others, offering encouragement, compassion, and unwavering trust in God’s plan.

Margaret and Shorty shared a beautiful marriage filled with love, adventure, and countless memories. Together they enjoyed traveling throughout the world, visiting destinations including Egypt, the Panama Canal, the Holy Land, New Mexico, and Oregon. Of all the places they explored, Las Vegas remained one of their favorite destinations, where they created many memories together.

Above all else, Margaret’s greatest joy was her family. She was the heart of generations, the Matriarch whose love and prayers were endless.

Our family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Assisted Hospice Care, including the extraordinary team of Caregivers whose compassion, kindness, and loving support brought comfort to Margaret and our family during her final journey. Their care was truly a blessing.

Though she will be deeply missed, we rejoice in knowing that she lived a full and faithful life and has now been welcomed into her eternal home.

“His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”

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David "Dave" Taggart 04/22/1966-06/14/2026

On Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 8:25 p.m., David Wallace Taggart passed away at the age of 60 after a two-year battle with cancer.

Dave grew up in Goleta and graduated from San Marcos High School. Some of the best times of his life were spent on the football field at San Marcos, where he was Captain for the Royals and an All-League Linebacker. Undersized yet always overachieving, Friday nights under the lights remained one of his fondest memories.

Many people encountered Dave along the Santa Barbara coast, where he loved to fish. He was always quick to share his catch, a story, or whatever he had with anyone he met. An accomplished carpenter, Dave took great pride in his craftsmanship and enjoyed creating with his hands. He was always willing to go the extra mile for people, offering his love, time, and truck whenever it was needed.

Dave loved life and lived by the simple, optimistic motto: “Today is today.” He had the most infectious smile that reached his eyes and a booming voice that lit up every room he entered. His joy was magnetic, and his presence left a lasting impression on all who loved him.

He is now at peace, reunited in heaven with his loving mother, Roxanne, and his beloved brother, Gary. Dave is survived by his one and only child, Roxanne; his dear father, David Francis; and his two brothers, Anthony L. and Michael J. We are deeply grateful for the compassionate care provided by the staff at Ridley Tree Cancer Center, Cottage Hospital, and Serenity House, as well as his many friends who helped and supported him through the end of his life. The Taggart family is hosting a Celebration of Life at Goleta Beach on October 17th, starting at 11:00 a.m. Thank you, and may God bless every heart with His

loving presence as we journey through this time of grief and remembrance.

In lieu of flowers, please go fishing with a loved one.

William (Billy) R. Mora

03/11/1961-06/06/2026

Billy is survived by one son Matthew & three step children. He was predeceased by his father, mother, one brother & much loved wife Christine, & several aunts & uncles.

Billy was an accomplished BMX racer & enjoyed surfing, hunting, fishing & traveling. He could spend hours over a hot barbecue regaling his friends & family with tales of his adventures.

Fly high Billy! We will miss your generous, free spirit, quick mind & quirky sense of humor.

Burt Gambill Jr. 10/28/1932-06/28/2026

In Loving Memory of

Burt Gambill Jr. passed away on June 28, 2026. He was a deeply devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a cherished fixture of the Santa Barbara community.

Born in Texola, Oklahoma on October 28, 1932, Burt developed a strong work ethic early in life that defined his life and achievements. He graduated from Texola High School before attending Oklahoma A&M College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree with top honors in 1954. Burt was a proud member of Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Mu Epsilon, Sigma Tau (President), Eta Kappa Mu (Vice President), and Phi Kappa Phi societies.

He began his impressive 60-year career professional

journey in Schenectady, New York, with GE Engineering Lab, where he attained the GE Advanced Engineering Certification in 1957. During this time, he also served as chairman of the AIEE-IRE and was active in the IRE National organization. Burt was a special emeritus member of IEEE since its inception in 1963.

In 1959, Burt relocated to Santa Barbara, California, where he settled permanently and dedicated decades of service to GE Tempo, Kaman Sciences, and ITT companies before his retirement in 2015.

Beyond his professional achievements, Burt was deeply committed to enriching his local community. He spent countless hours volunteering and supporting the Goleta Valley South Little League and San Marcos High School, mentoring youth through sports. His passion for youth development led him to become a proud co-founder of the Page Youth Center, leaving a lasting legacy for generations of area athletes. An avid and competitive golfer, Burt was a familiar face on the Rancho San Marcos Golf course, where he was an equity owner, and a fixture in the Santa Barbara Classic Golf tournament, competing with passion for over 25 years.

Burt had a deep passion for exploring the world, a love he joyfully shared with his wife. Together, they traveled the globe, visiting France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Australia, Russia, Italy and the Alaskan Fjords. While he especially loved the leisurely pace of river cruising through Europe, Burt's absolute favorite place in the world was Paris, France.

Above all, Burt was a family man. He shared 66 beautiful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Pat. Together, they built a large, loving family that was his greatest source of pride.

He was preceded in death by his beloved son, David, in 2009.

Burt is survived by his wife, Pat; his children (and spouses), Stephanie & John, Kevin & Pei, and Craig & Kathy; his six grandchildren (and spouses), Paul, Jason & Olivia, Brianna & Rachel, Katlyn, Justin, and Dylan; and his three great-grandchildren, Weston, Colton, and Hudson.

Burt’s generous spirit, dedication to family, and love of life will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew him.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date. For those who wish to honor his memory, the family requests that donations be made to the Page Youth Center or the Goleta Valley South Little League.

Andra Jo Rubcic 02/11/1959-06/05/2026

Andra Jo Rubcic passed peacefully into the divine light of oneness on June 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, including her husband Michael, daughter Ariana, and her spiritual mentor, Pravrajika Vrajaprana.

Born in Houston, Texas, on February 11, 1959, to Myron and Joan Metz, Andra was an energetic, compassionate child whose warmth and generosity touched everyone she met. Her sparkling eyes, gentle spirit, and genuine kindness made her a devoted friend and a source of comfort to countless people throughout her life.

Andra married the love of her life, Michael Rubcic, on December 13, 1980, after meeting on the day of her high school graduation. Together they shared 45 years of marriage built on love, friendship, and unwavering devotion. Their greatest joy was raising their children, Ariana and Luke. Though Luke passed away before his mother, he remained forever in her heart and was never absent from her love. Andra welcomed many of their friends with open arms through her patience, kindness, homemade treats, and joyful spirit.

A gifted artist, Andra graduated with honors from Righetti High School before studying at Allan Hancock College and earning admission to the Applied Arts and Design program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she excelled. She began her career as Art Director at Den-Mat before founding Ad Ventures

Advertising in 1987. Through her creativity, professionalism, and generosity, she built lasting relationships with clients across the medical, educational, and nonprofit communities, often donating her talents to local schools. Outside of work, Andra embraced life with enthusiasm. She loved painting, ceramics, gardening, hiking, beach walks, yoga, thrift shopping, hula dancing, and sharing flowers she grew with neighbors and friends. Alongside Michael, she was a devoted supporter of Santa Barbara’s arts community, especially the Music Academy of the West, the Santa Barbara Symphony, ballet, opera, and local theater.

Above all, Andra’s deepest calling was her spiritual life. After discovering Vedanta philosophy in the 1990s, she devoted herself to its teachings with unwavering faith and joy. She embraced its message of the oneness of existence, the divinity of every soul, and the harmony of all religions. Her faith inspired a life of humility, compassion, service, and unconditional love. She sought to recognize the divine in every person and believed the soul is eternal, untouched by birth or death. Through her example, Andra reminded those around her that love, kindness, and selfless service are among life’s greatest expressions of the divine.

Andra’s family finds comfort in knowing she is free from the limitations of the physical body and rests in the loving embrace of the Divine Mother. They remember her as a radiant light whose joy, grace, and boundless love continue to inspire all who knew her.

A Celebration of Life will be held on July 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the Vedanta Temple, 901 Ladera Lane, Montecito. Swami Sarvadevananda will lead the service, followed by a gathering to share memories with family and friends.

Om. Peace, peace, peace.

Soccer Fans Show Up in Droves to Cheer On Their Teams in World’s Biggest Tournament

by Ryan P. Cruz

Photos by Elaine Sanders

Santa Barbara is swept up in World Cup fever. For the past few weeks, soccer fans packed into bars, restaurants, and public spaces (pretty much anywhere with a television screen and a place to stand), proudly draped in their home country’s colors and cheering on their teams in the world’s largest sporting event.

The energy of this year’s World Cup is infectious, and for good reason. The United States is serving as one of the host countries for the first time in three decades bringing games as close as Los Angeles and two of the participating teams are staying right here on the Central Coast, with the Austrian team setting up home base at UC Santa Barbara and the Qatar team taking up training at Westmont College in Montecito.

We’ve been covering every step of the way, with Sport Editor Victor Bryant bringing updates live from the games in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, veteran sports guru John Zant writing about the exciting opening week of World Cup action, and our own Diego Melgoza going back home to Mexico City to join the world’s biggest watch party in Zócalo.

Here in Santa Barbara, reporter/photographer Elaine Sanders and I hopped around town to get a peek into the many ways to watch the games locally, and speak to fans about what this year’s World Cup meant to them. We joined fans in steamy bars, under the setting sun at the library plaza, and in cramped corners everywhere in the city, where fans all came together for the same purpose: to have fun and watch some exciting soccer.

PARTY IN THE PLAZA

The Michael Towbes Library Plaza, in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, made for one of the most enjoyable, family-friendly World Cup screenings during the first few weeks of the tournament. The events were hosted by Santa Barbara County Supervisor Roy Lee, the City of Santa Barbara, and the public library, but the initial idea for a public showing came from Wade Cowper, Lee’s chief of staff and a rabid soccer fan.

Cowper said he fell in love with soccer more than two decades ago, when he saw U.S. star Landon Donovan score his iconic goal against Mexico in 2002 to send the U.S. to its first and only quarterfinal appearance at the World Cup. (On Monday, the U.S. was eliminated in a 4-1 loss to Belgium, just short of the 2026 quarterfinal round). Cowper was inspired by public watch parties across the world, where local officials set up large screens in public areas to allow people to watch the big games together in

Children test their juggling skills during a break in the action.

The crowd celebrates a goal during a watch party at the Library Plaza.

community. He says that the World Cup is a way to bring people together, to express their love for their country, and to share their culture.

At the library, people wore jerseys representing Brazil, France, England, Mexico, and, of course, the U.S. As the game progressed and the U.S. scored a goal against Paraguay, the crowd exploded into cheers, small children were flung into the air, and people who were strangers minutes ago high-fived and hugged each other as if they were longtime friends.

“The best part of watching the World Cup is joining with a big group of people and enjoying it together,” Cowper said. “I’ve seen other cities where they’ve had community events and people coming together, so I wanted to find a way to make this happen here in Santa Barbara.”

Hundreds of people packed into the plaza for the two public screenings hosted for the U.S. group stage matches. People brought their own chairs or sat on green turf laid out in the center of the plaza, many carrying bags of takeout food from nearby businesses (needless to say, the World Cup is good for the local economy).

Out near the edge of the crowd, Supervisor Lee walked around with boxes of pizza, handing out slices to whoever wanted one, while kids ate ice cream cones and set up a makeshift cardboard soccer goal to play during halftime. It’s exactly the type of event this plaza was made for.

“What I love about events like this is you see people come together, everybody’s got their jerseys on, they’re committed to the game, and it’s just great,” Lee said. “I’m just happy they took the time to come out and use the space as it’s meant to be used.”

THE PRESS ROOM

For the more hardcore fans the kind who prefer the term “football” over “soccer” and don’t mind a bit of rowdiness there’s no better place to watch the World Cup than the Press Room, the well-known English-style pub run by Manchester native James “Raf” Rafferty.

The small bar on Ortega Street has been the hub for every major soccer tournament since it opened in 1995, and during the World Cup, The Press Room attracts fans from across the world. This year feels even more special to Rafferty after he nearly lost the bar to a potential housing/hotel development in 2023. The bar survived the scare, and now business is booming, with one of the craziest opening weeks in World Cup history.

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The Press Room becomes the hot, sweaty, and rowdy hub for hardcore soccer fans during the World Cup.

Soccer fans packed the plaza to watch the US take on Turkey on a summer evening on June 25.

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Roy Lee and his chief of staff Wade Cowper.

Santa Barbara Summer Sports Festival

As one of the U.S. games comes to a close, Rafferty sits outside the bar with his son, who is helping him tend the bar and manage the overflowing crowd. Inside, the air is heavy and humid, the floor is sticky with beer, and there’s hardly room to move. Bartenders slide refilled pint glasses across the bar in quick succession while the crowd noise rises to a fever pitch in the final minutes of the game.

The U.S. picks up another group stage win, and the entire bar starts chanting in unison: “U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!” Rafferty cues up John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” to celebrate the win the bar always plays a song chosen for the winning country and the whole room sings along. It’s hot and muggy, but nobody could be happier.

“This is the busiest start to the World Cup ever,” Rafferty said. “It normally doesn’t get busy ’til the later stages. It’s already packed for the opening Mexico and U.S. games Mexico was crazy.”

SÍSEPUEDE!

While the U.S. Men’s National Team is experiencing more popularity than ever, the most passionate fanbase, even here in Santa Barbara, may still be the fans of Mexico. On game days, it’s hard to go anywhere in town without seeing the tricolores of green, white, and red on jerseys, flying from the backs of cars, woven into braids, and even painted on faces of the more intense fans.

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group stage and early knockout round. They packed the bar at Cooney’s at the Market, and spilled over into the open dining areas, where they crowded around any available screen and hung on every dramatic moment.

Around the corner on State Street, every bar and restaurant was similarly packed. The Mexican fans brought a contagious energy, with mariachi music, rattlers, and gritos to mark each highlight of each game, from the opening match to the dramatic final game when Mexico was knocked out by England in the Round of 16 on July 5. After the matches, fans took to the streets for impromptu block parties, where bands played and full-grown adults were hurled into the air in celebration.

Elsewhere in the city, Mexican fans watched the game in backyards, living rooms, or taco stands in their own neighborhoods. At Tacos Pipeye on Milpas Street, regulars enjoyed a more intimate viewing experience where they could nervously watch while chomping tacos and sipping $5 beers. Others preferred to be with family and friends, watching in their

homes and running out to celebrate with neighbors during big moments.

The World Cup is an opportunity for people who immigrated from other countries to wear their home colors with pride not only Mexican fans, but those from across the world who rarely get the chance to show their love for their former homes.

These are the moments that make the World Cup special a table of Brazilian fans making friends with Norwegian travelers, or Argentinian fans packing into Buena Onda on Haley Street to watch their beloved Lionel Messi carry them through to yet another magical World Cup run and the tournament is still far from over. With the final three rounds still to come, there will surely be more moments to celebrate, and more chances to get out and watch a game in the community.

Mexican fans took over the Santa Barbara Public Market

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Check the Santa Barbara Independent sports section for game recaps, and our events page for information about where to watch the final rounds of the World Cup.

Press Room propietor James "Raf" Rafferty

At Tacos Pipeye on Milpas Street, neighborhood regulars watched Mexico games and sipped $5 beers

Mexican fans were packed elbow-to-elbow at the Santa Barbara Public Market, which has become one of the most popular spots to catch a World Cup game.

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Despite a disappointing exit from the World Cup for the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) that was shrouded in controversy as a result of Folarin Balogun’s suspended red card, there is no doubt that the team captivated the nation and displayed developmental gains and overall talent on the pitch.

Coming into the World Cup, conventional wisdom held that the USMNT was still two or three cycles away from catching up to the world’s elite teams, such as France, Argentina, and Spain. A failure to advance beyond the round of 16 due to the 4-1 loss to Belgium did little to dispel that notion, but the reality is that the group stage victories over Paraguay and Australia and the round of 32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina represent some of the best soccer this country has ever produced.

All 26 players that make up the 2026 United States World Cup roster have unique backgrounds but have coalesced into something greater than the sum of its parts. That chemistry has been years in the making, so it’s hard to believe that the bizarre circumstances surrounding Balogun’s red card didn’t have an adverse effect on the team during its knockout game against Belgium. Putting that into perspective is vital to understanding how to continue developing homegrown talent.

try,” Vom Steeg said, “but we’re getting pretty close.”

A Long and Winding Path Lies Ahead but Is Within Reach

According to current UC Santa Barbara Assistant Coach Carson Vom Steeg, the United States soccer program is heading in the right direction. It’s a subject he knows something about since he’s spent much of his life experiencing firsthand the development of United States soccer.

Tim Vom Steeg, the head coach who built UC Santa Barbara men’s soccer into a national powerhouse, is Carson’s father. Growing up under senior Vom Steeg’s watchful eye, Carson excelled from a young age. He was selected to compete for the United States at the under-14, under-18, and under-20 age groups. Although he never reached the senior national team, Vom Steeg wore the captain’s armband at the U-18 level and had an up-close look at several players now on the United States’ World Cup roster. He saw how American players profited by training, not only in this country’s Major League Soccer programs, but also in European Club programs. Throughout Europe, club teams have training systems developed long before soccer was considered a major sport in this county and, Vom Steeg noted, that is where the outstanding players now on powerhouse teams in European leagues have all been trained.

At the same time, this country’s Major League Soccer is also growing in strength, and he believes that this will continue to grow the training systems here. This, he said, was clear from the way the United States thrived in the group stage. “They are getting experience that we have yet to fully offer in this coun-

Key players on the current USMNT, such as Christian Pulisic, who joined German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund’s academy at age 16, and defensive stalwart Chris Richards, who moved from the FC Dallas Academy to Bayern Munich’s academy as a teenager, are examples of the benefits of training in Europe’s top systems.

Another example on the U.S. team has been the emergence of Folarin Balogun, whose relentless attacking style and goalscoring prowess has added a missing ingredient. A birthright U.S. citizen, he was born in the U.S. to Nigerian parents and was raised in England, where he developed his soccer skills, training at the prestigious Arsenal Football Club’s academy. Nevertheless, when the time came to join a national team, Balogun chose to represent the United States, the country of his birth.

by Victor Bryant

It will be hard for the United States to quickly replicate the infrastructure that supports European soccer academies. One massive logistical hurdle that must be addressed in the United States is cost. Throughout Europe and across the globe, soccer is a working-class sport, but in the United States, club soccer costs price out a huge chunk of the talent pool.

Another problem is that most Major League Soccer academies only begin recruiting players between U-12 and U-14 (ages 11-13), although many clubs have opened pre-academy or development programs that start as young as U-8 or U-9. These young players, however, generally continue attending their regular school, with all its distractions, while in soccer training.

At top European academies, children as young as 6 years old are enlisted to begin training, and by age 13, those players begin moving away from home to join team academies. Many of the elite academies have boarding facilities where regular schooling is integrated into the daily experience.

That’s different from the system in this country. At age 15, Vom Steeg had joined an MLS Academy, which is now known as LAFC So Cal Youth, where he competed while attending San Marcos High School. He later signed with Stanford, helping the Cardinal win the NCAA national championship as a freshman. It was a great experience, but did not offer some of the intense training happening for those at European academies.

Another major part of the development programs in Europe, Vom Steeg observed, is the chance young academy players have to compete with and against top professionals from the team clubs during training sessions. When Vom Steeg was playing in the U-18 group, he was playing against

European youth national teams, including against Sweden, where he had a strong performance against Sweden’s striker Alexander Isak, who has since developed into one of the world’s top forwards, currently playing for Liverpool in the Premier League.

“It was obviously an honor and some of the best moments of my life putting on the captain’s armband and carrying the U.S. banner out,” Vom Steeg said, still somewhat amazed by his rapid rise. “You couldn’t really ask for more as a 16-year-old kid who wanted to be a professional athlete than to put on the stars and stripes and represent your country.”

Vom Steeg’s final national team camp was in Honduras at the U-20 level. Current World Cup standout Chris Richards was his center-back partner. The experience left a lasting impression.

“Chris is obviously above average, if not excellent, in almost every area,” Vom Steeg said. “But the thing that stood out to me was his calmness on the ball. His head was always in a calm state. At center back, a position where we had a lot of questions heading into the World Cup, he’s become one of those guys whose name you pencil into the lineup because you know exactly what you’re going to get.”

Vom Steeg also played alongside Tyler Adams at both the U-14 and U-18 levels. Adams emerged as a prodigy through the New York Red Bulls Academy, making his professional debut at age 16. He currently plays for Bournemouth in the Premier League.

“Those are players where, when you play with them especially Tyler and Chris when I was with them at the U-20 level you just knew these guys were going to be leading our country in a few years,” Vom Steeg said.

Vom Steeg had transferred to UC Santa Barbara after his freshman season at Stanford to play for his father, Tim. However, a season-ending injury in 2019, followed by the COVID19 pandemic that canceled the 2020 season, created nearly a three-year stretch without competitive matches during his Gaucho career.

After graduating from UCSB in 2021, Vom Steeg began his professional career with Loudoun United, in Leesburg, Virginia, logging 1,819 minutes during the club’s 2022 campaign. At the time, Loudoun served as the reserve team for Major League Soccer’s D.C. United, and his performances earned him a first-team call-up, resulting in one appearance for the Black-and-Red. He joined Memphis 901 FC ahead of the 2023 season and went on to make 42 appearances across two campaigns with the USL Championship club, before retiring from playing and turning his soccer experiences to coaching.

“It’s been fun to see those guys at the World Cup,” Vom Steeg said of his former teammates. “Obviously, I wish I was out there as well.” n

Vom Steeg taking the field alongside USMNT star Tyler Adams

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by Diego Melgoza

The Mexican fútbol (soccer) national team had just won its second World Cup game against South Korea and was set to play the Czech Republic in its third game after going undefeated in the group stage. At 10 a.m., I was at the offices of the Santa Barbara Independent, where I work as a graphic designer, when my sister suddenly called. “¿Y si vamos a México a presenciar el mundial?” (“What if we go to Mexico to experience the World Cup?”) she asked. Mexico’s unofficial World Cup anthem, “Hasta Que Te Conocí” by Juan Gabriel, began playing in my head, and I knew I had to be in my home country to support this oncein-a-lifetime experience.

Arriving in Mexico City

The journey to my México lindo y querido (Mexico, beautiful and beloved) was long and filled with anticipation. There was a feeling of nostalgia to see the vastness of my city from up in the air. When I landed, the warmth of my people greeted me, and I knew I was home. The rain-season humid soil smelled like Mexico City’s summertime. As I was walking out of the airport, I saw a huge banner with the faces of Mexican players Edson Álvarez, Santiago Giménez, and Raúl Jiménez, all screaming in emotion. Their gigantic faces looked at me as if they were welcoming me to Mexico the World Cup was in motion!

As I rode through the city in my Uber, I saw people wearing fútbol jerseys and people selling fútbol merchandise from every country competing in the World Cup. “How has the country’s energy been during the games?” I asked my Uber driver. “Kids are missing school,” he told me, “and people are missing work when La Selección [Mexican National Team] plays.” Indeed, Mexico City comes to a stop when La Selección plays, and his words unlocked my first World Cup memory.

It was during the 2002 Korea–Japan FIFA World Cup, and I was in the 2nd grade. I remembered arriving at my school when Mexico was playing Italy at 6 in the morning. My school, like many others throughout Mexico, had installed a giant screen on the school patio to witness history. Start them young, some would say.

This Mexican fútbol passion rooted in childhood is culturally inherited. This same passion is what inspired my sister, brother-in-law, me, and many other Mexicans living outside Mexico City to make the journey and witness the energy of Mexico as it plays in the Cup. This social phenomenon called the World Cup allows one to feel joy, anger, and sadness, all in a few minutes during one play the human experience.

Kickoff at El Zócalo

My final squad for the Mexico–Ecuador game included my sister, my brother-in-law, and two of his cousins from Toluca, Mexico. We chose to experience this historic moment together at el Templo Mayor del fútbol FIFA Fan Fest in Zócalo. As we arrived, a sea of people in green Mexico jerseys greeted us, all coming to support El Tri (Mexico’s National Football Team).

The eloteros filled the air with the smell of burning elotes (corn), and despite heavy rain from Tlaloc, the Nahuatl deity of rain and thunder, our spirits remained high. A huge screen was broadcasting the match, and I felt a wave of collective excitement and pride. Like the childhood memories of my first World Cup, this moment united everyone present in a shared cultural experience.

My squad and I waited under the rain for the game that would mark Mexico’s destiny. The disorder and potency of Mexican passion created an atmosphere of madness. People were being tossed in the air while fans screamed, “¡Quiere volar, quiere volar!” (“They want to fly, they want to fly.) I myself flew with them.

After a few hours of pure Mexican insanity, it was finally time for the game against Ecuador. Mexico was ready for battle.

The game began with energy and support from my brothers in green. Everyone was screaming and cheering as Mexico attacked. In the 22nd minute, Mexico scored the first goal! We all lost control and began jumping, resembling heavy raindrops crashing to the ground. El Tri delivered the second winning goal, the referee blew the final whistle, and a green ocean of people began walking outside the Fan Zone on the way to El Ángel de la Independencia to celebrate Mexico’s victory.

El Ángel de la Independencia

When my squad and I arrived, moving through a crowd of thousands at the Sevilla Metro station, El Ángel was filled with an immense crowd all gathering for the same purpose: to celebrate our country advancing in the Cup. People began singing the songs of Mexico, such as “Cielito Lindo.” In that moment, I couldn’t help but think about the possibilities of Mexico winning the Cup ¿Y si si? (What if?)

However, this experience goes beyond winning or losing a trophy. It goes beyond the World Cup. It was a journey, in a way, to reconnect with my Mexican familial and cultural roots. It was just the perfect excuse to amplify the sense of cultural belonging, which, in my opinion, is part of what the World Cup is about. “¿Y si vamos a México?” was never a question; it was a must-do! n

Templo Mayor del fútbol FIFA Fan Fest in El Zócalo

7 NEW FRENCH FILMS

AT WORK (À pied d’œuvre)

Mon, July 13 – 2:30pm Sun, July 19 – 12:00pm Thu, July 23 – 5:00pm

CASE 137 (Dossier 137) Sat, July 11 – 7:30pm Tue, July 14 – 5:00pm Fri, July 17 – 5:00pm Tue, July 21 – 7:30pm

COLORS OF TIME (La Venue de l’avenir)

Fri, July 10 – 7:30pm Tue, July 14 – 7:30pm Sat, July 18 – 2:30pm Wed, July 22 – 2:30pm

ENZO

Tue, July 14 – 2:30pm Sun, July 19 – 2:30pm Wed, July 22 – 7:30pm

THE GIRL IN THE SNOW (L’Engloutie)

Sun, July 12 – 12:00pm Wed, July 15 – 5:00pm Fri, July 17 – 2:30pm

THE GREAT ARCH (L’Inconnu de la Grande Arche)

Sat, July 18 – 7:30pm Mon, July 20 – 2:30pm Thu, July 23 – 7:30pm

HEARTS ON FIRE (L’Épreuve du feu)

Sat, July 11 – 2:30pm Wed, July 15 – 2:30pm Mon, July 20 – 5:00pm

IN A WHISPER (À voix basse) Sat, July 11 – 12:00pm Wed, July 15 – 7:30pm Tue, July 21 – 5:00pm

LEAVE ONE DAY (Partir un jour) Sun, July 12 – 5:00pm Fri, July 17 – 7:30pm Wed, July 22 – 5:00pm

THE LITTLE SISTER (La Petite Dernière)

Sun, July 12 – 7:30pm Sat, July 18 – 5:00pm Mon, July 20 – 7:30pm

LOVE LETTERS (Des preuves d’amour) Mon, July 13 – 7:30pm Thu, July 16 – 2:30pm Sat, July 18 – 12:00pm

NINO

Sat, July 11 – 5:00pm Thu, July 16 – 7:30pm Sun, July 19 – 5:00pm

21 FRENCH FILMS at SBIFF’s Film Center July 10 - 23

A SECOND LIFE Mon, July 13 – 5:00pm Sun, July 19 – 7:30pm Thu, July 23 – 2:30pm

SIX DAYS IN SPRING (Six jours ce printemps-là) Sun, July 12 – 2:30pm Thu, July 16 – 5:00pm Tue, July 21 – 2:30p

7 CLASSIC FRENCH FILMS

CONTEMPT Fri, July 10 – 5:10pm Sun, July 12 – 7:40pm Wed, July 15 – 2:40pm Sun, July 19 – 2:40pm Tue, July 21 – 5:10pm Thu, July 23 – 7:40p

DIARY OF A CHAMBERMAID Fri, July 10 – 7:40pm Mon, July 13 – 2:40pm Wed, July 15 – 5:10pm Sat, July 18 – 2:40pm Mon, July 20 – 5:10pm Wed, July 22 – 7:40pm

ENTRE NOUS Sat, July 11 – 2:40pm Mon, July 13 – 5:10pm Wed, July 15 – 7:40pm Fri, July 17 – 2:40pm Sun, July 19 – 5:10pm Tue, July 21 – 7:40p

HIROSHIMA MON AMOUR Sat, July 11 – 7:40pm Tue, July 14 – 2:40pm Thu, July 16 – 5:10pm Fri, July 17 – 7:40pm Mon, July 20 – 2:40pm Wed, July 22 – 5:10pm

LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD Fri, July 10 – 2:40pm Sun, July 12 – 5:10pm Tue, July 14 – 7:40pm Fri, July 17 – 5:10pm Sun, July 19 – 7:40pm Wed, July 22 – 2:40pm

LE SAUVAGE Sun, July 12 – 2:40pm Tue, July 14 – 5:10pm Thu, July 16 – 7:40pm Sat, July 18 – 5:10pm Mon, July 20 – 7:40pm Thu, July 23 – 2:40pm

PIERROT LE FOU Sat, July 11 – 5:10pm Mon, July 13 – 7:40pm Thu, July 16 – 2:40pm Sat, July 18 – 7:40pm Tue, July 21 – 2:40pm Thu, July 23 – 5:10pm

I NDEPENDENT C ALENDAR

THURSDAY 7/9

7/9: SBCC Theatre Group Presents Anything Goes This shipboard farce follows a love-sick stowaway as he faces a host of obstacles on the race to romance alongside a crew of tap-dancing sailors, chorus girls, millionaires, a preacher, and public enemy number 13 featuring songs by Cole Porter, such as “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top,” and the title song. The play previews on July 9 and runs through July 25. Thu.-Sat.: 7:30pm; Sun.: 2pm. Garvin Theatre, 721Cliff Dr. $10-$34. Call (805) 965-5935. theatregroupsbcc.com/current-season

7/9: An Educating Conversation: San Junipero Serra and California: 1776 and Beyond Rose Marie Beebe, professor emerita of Spanish literature and Robert M. Senkewicz, professor emeritus of history, both at Santa Clara University, will virtually join to examine the similarities and the differences between British colonialism on the East Coast and Spanish colonialism on the West Coast of North America. 6-8pm. Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library, 2201 Laguna St. $25-$30. Email research@sbmal.org sbmal.org/events

7/9: Concerts in the Park at Chase Palm Park: Jason Libs and The Liberation Bring a picnic, blankets, and chairs (no alcohol, pets, or smoking) and listen to ' 70s rock from Jason Libs and the Liberation. 6-7:30pm. Chase Palm Park Great Meadow, 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Free. Call (805) 564-5418. tinyurl.com/Concerts-Park2026

THURSDAY

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

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

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

FRIDAY

7/10

7/10: Environmental Defense Center’s (EDC) TGIF! Join in the courtyard for live music; food, beer, wine, and drinks for purchase; and a chance to talk with elected officials, and hear from four nonprofit partners who will speak about their current work. 5:307:30pm. Environmental Defense Center, 906 Garden St. Kids under 10: Free; GA: $20. Call 805-963-1622 x104. environmentaldefensecenter.org/tgif

SATURDAY 7/11

7/11: Third Window 10: Summer Beers & BBQ Celebrate 10 years by tasting a lineup of small-batch summer release beers, estate-grown wines, and a special beer brewed, a cheese pairing, ice-cream, and live music. Food and drink for purchase. 4-8pm. The Pole Barn at the Fess Parker Ranch/Winery, 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos. Free. Email club@ thirdwindowbrewing.com thirdwindowbrewing.com/pages/events

PLEASE CONTACT THE VENUE TO CONFIRM

SUNDAY

Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

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

FISHERMAN’S MARKET

SATURDAY

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

7/11-7/12:

Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair

Enjoy live music, food and drink for purchase, hands-on activities such as “Make Your Own Slime” bar for kids, hair sparkler styling, a free community yoga class, and shopping one-of-a-kind goods such as jewelry, apparel, home décor, art, and specialty foods all made by hand from area and regional artisans. 10am-5pm. Alameda Park, 1400 Santa Barbara St. Free. Email info@ jackalopeartfair.com jackalope artfair.com/santa-barbara

7/11: Music Academy Summer Festival Orchestra: The Planets, An HD Odyssey Hear a kaleidoscope of orchestral works as the orchestra performs an exploration of infinite space led by renowned conductor Xian Zhang, while awe-inspiring NASA images and footage in HD are shown on the big screen. 7:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $10-$125. Call (805) 969-8787. musicacademy.org/calendar

Shows on Tap

7/9: Eos Lounge IV’iza Island, 9pm. 500 Anacapa St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com

7/9: S.B. Bowl Royel Otis: meet me in the car tour, Ax and the Hatchetmen. $31.50-$85.50. 1122 N. Milpas St. 7pm. Call (805) 962-7411. sbbowl.com

7/10, 7/12: Carhartt Family Wines Fri.: Out of the Blue, 5pm. Sun.: Bobby & Steve, 2pm. 2939 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free. Call (805) 6935100. carharttfamilywines.com/ events-calendar

7/10: Carr Winery Barrel Room Sessions: AliWay. 414 N. Salsipuedes St., Santa Barbara. 7-9pm. Free. Call (805) 965-7985. Ages 21+.carrwinery.com/ events

7/9-7/12,7/15:

SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Loc Dawgs, Crossing I’s Dotting T’s, Doomboyz,

7/10-7/11: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: Monkfish. Sat.: Mashbox. 634 State St. 8-10pm. Free. Call (805) 308-0050. mspecialbrewco.com

7/10-7/11: Maverick Saloon Fri.: 33 Thunder, 8:30pm. Sat.: Redondo B*tch, 9pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free. Call (805) 686-4785. Ages 21+. mavericksaloon.com/ event-calendar

7/11-7/12: Roof Top Bistro & Bar Sat.: Teresa Russel. Sun.: The Augustinas, 4pm. 6878 Hollister Ave., Goleta. 4pm. Free. Call (805) 562-5996. rooftopgoleta.com

7/11-7/12: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Barry McGuire. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. 1:30-4:30pm. Free. Call (805) 967-0066. coldspringtavern.com

7/11-7/12: Hook’d Bar and Grill Sat.: Warsaw Poland Bros, 4pm. Sun.: Traveling Hurtados, 1pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free Call (805) 350-8351. hookdbarandgrill.com/ music-on-the-water

7/12: Longoria Wines Live music, 3-5pm. 732 State St. Free Email info@longoriawine.com longoriawines.com/events

7/13: The Red Piano Church on Monday: Johnny & The Gypsy Jokers, 7:30pm. 519 State St. $5. Call (805) 358-1439. theredpiano.com

7/11: Pacific Pride Foundation Trans Fund Drag Benefit Brunch

Join this all-ages brunch with host Deja Re featuring dazzling drag performances by Angel D’Mon, Vivian Storm, and Divinity Za with great music and community connection in an affirming space to celebrate and support our trans and nonbinary community along with delicious food and drink. Proceeds will support PPF’s Trans Care Fund providing access and gender-affirming resources for local community members. Noon. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $25, $35 at the door. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

7/11-7/12: Third Annual Hanne Pedersen One-Act Festival In honor and in the memory and contributions of the late Hanne Pedersen, who fought cancer, audiences will be treated to the world premier of seven original one-act comedies by seven writers from S.B., Ventura, and L.A. counties. More performances on July 17-19. 7pm. The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. $20-$25. Call (805) 684-6380 or email info@ thealcazar.org thealcazar.org/theatre

TERRY ORTEGA

Colonel Angus, AC/DC Tribute

Cast of SBCC's Anything Goes

COURTESY

COURTESY

Meet You at the Movies!

7/10: The 17th Annual Asian American Film Series (AAFS): Rosemead Inspired by the harrowing true

7/10: UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents: Misfits & Mixtapes: Pretty in Pink

See this 1986 movie (rated PG-13) about teen haves (Blane the wealthy heartthrob) and have-nots (Andie from the wrong side of the tracks), and how their relationship is threatened with prom dates, jealousy, and unrequited love. Dress in prom attire for photo ops. 8:30pm. Sunken Gardens, S.B. County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St. Free. Call (805) 893-3535. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events

7/10: Ojai Film Society Summer Screening Series: Selena y Los Dinos

This 2025 documentary (rated PG) follows pop star and “Queen of Tejano Music” Selena Quintanilla and her band’s journey from performing at local events to performing soldout stadium tours using archival footage. A Q&A with director Isabel Castro will follow. 7:30pm. Libbey Bowl, 210 S Signal St., Ojai. Free. Email info@ojaifilmsociety.org ojaifilmsociety.org

7/10-/7/15: French Wave Film Festival Take a cinematic trip to France and watch 14 new French films and seven classics that will screen through July 23. Visit the website for the full schedule. Various times. SBIFF’s Film Center, 916 State St. Individual movies: $8-$12.50; passes: $150 and $400. Call (805) 963-0023 or email help@sbiff.org sbifftheatres.com/wave

7/10: Film Premier and Talk: The Freelance Beaver Detective: Tracking Urban Wildlife Join S.B. Permaculture Network, S.B. Beaver Brigade, and filmmaker Kay D. Ray for a screening of this documentary that follows Pamela Adams of Beaver Insights’ ongoing research in Seattle’s Longfellow Creek that explores the challenges and ecological benefits of urban beavers. 6pm. Fe Bland Auditorium, SBCC West Campus, 721 Cliff Dr. Free. Call (805) 962-2571. sbpermaculture.org

7/11: Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center: 2026 Sundance Institute Indigenous Film Tour See the 2026 documentary feature film Aanikoobijigan (“ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild”), about how history, spirituality, and the law collide as tribal repatriation specialists fight to return and rebury Indigenous human remains, followed by the short film Menil and Her Heart, about a teen who goes missing from the Cahuilla Reservation and how her sister searches for the truth. A moderated Q&A with director Isabella Dionne Madrigal will follow. 6pm. Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center, 3500 Numancia St., Santa Ynez. Free. Call (805) 686-7500. sychumashmuseum.org

7/15: Metro Summer Kids Movies at Camino Real Cinemas: The Garfield Movie After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, a scruffy street cat, Garfield is forced to leave his pampered life to take part in a high-stakes heist in this 2024 animated movie (rated PG). 10am. Camino Real Cinemas, 7040 Marketplace Dr., Goleta. $2. Call (805) 968-4140. metrotheatres.com/metro-summer-kids-movies

7/15: Summer Movie Magic at Alcazar Theatre: The Bad Guys 2 See 2025’s animated The Bad Guys 2 (rated PG), which follows the newly minted Good Guys as they are pulled out of retirement by an all-female squad. 3pm. The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. $5-$7. Call (805) 684-6380. thealcazar.org/theatre

7/15: Film Screening and Panel: Seaweed Stories See this 2024 movie, narrated by Forest Whitaker, that takes viewers around the world to meet innovators, scientists, and Indigenous leaders who use seaweed as a solution from replacing plastic packaging to strengthening climate resilience. A moderated panel will follow the screening. 6:30pm. CEC Environmental Hub, 1219 State St. Free. Call (805) 963-0583. cecsb.org/events

SATURDAY 7/11

7/11: No Simple Highway’s 12th Anniversary For more than twelve years, No Simple Highway has become known as a celebration that is always sure to please discerning Deadheads looking for rare and different tunes mixed in with favorites and exploratory jams. 8:30pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $15-$20. Ages 21+. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

7/11: Carpinteria Arts & Craft Faire Shop from 22 area artists in a wide variety of mediums, such as painting, woodwork, glass, paper crafts, pottery, and featured fabric artist Sandra Santos. Enjoy live music by the Ukulele Jammers and the Americana Cats. 10am4pm. Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Ctr., 865 Linden Ave., Carpinteria. Free. Call (805) 684-7789. carpinteriaartscenter.org/marketplace

7/11: The Magical Music of Motown Take in a concert with internationally acclaimed artists who will faithfully recreate the dynamic performances of The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas, Smokey Robinson, and more. $59-$69; VIP: $79. Call (805) 963-0761 or email boxoffice@lobero.com lobero.com

7/11: Third Annual Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival Spend the day in lavender with shopping at the pop-up market featuring area artisans with food vendors selling lunch, baked goods, and lavender lemonade! There will be live music and lavender wreath making classes. Noon-5pm. Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm, 1900 Tularosa Rd., Lompoc. Free Email goldenstateapothecary@gmail.com santaritahillslavender.com

SUNDAY 7/12

7/12: Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Almost Acoustic Tour Roots music duo Grammywinner Dave Alvin and Grammy-nominee Jimmie Dale Gilmore will blend their California-bred rock and rhythm-and-blues and Texas country sensibilities for song swapping, storytelling, and a mix of their joint and solo work. 7pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $50, $65; premium: $90. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

Brandi Rivera and her twinnies Amaya and Will

7/12: Twin Picnic: A Picnic for the Twin Community Calling all twins and their family and friends to bring lunch and blankets or chairs and get to know other twins, feed a goat, and ride a tractor. 10am-3pm. Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. Free. Text (805) 245-5016. tinyurl.com/Twin-Picnic

7/12: New Moon Flow with Amy Bankoff

This breath-based flow will emphasize moving in your unique rhythm from asana (physical postures) to pranayama (breath control) to meditation with essential oil education and a personalized essential oil blend to take. 5-6:30pm. Flow Yoga, Wellness, 4441 Hollister Ave. $45. Email connect@SBFLOWYOGA.com sbflowyoga.com/events

MONDAY 7/13

7/13: Science Pub: Sharks Basking in Online Attention Olivia Cleek, aquarist at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro, will talk about the attempt to address the last formally published sighting of the understudied population of basking sharks that occurred in 2018, whose numbers were abundant 200 years ago. 6:30-8pm. Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 18 E. Ortega St. Free. Email kperry@sbnature2.org sbnature.org/calendar

TUESDAY 7/14

7/14: Music Academy Summer Festival: The Art of the Duet: Opera Scenes Opera scenes will be reimagined by director Paul Curran in a program that cuts to the heart of some of opera’s most beloved repertoire. 7:30pm. Hahn Hall, Music Academy, 1070 Fairway Rd. $10-$80. Call (805) 969-8787. musicacademy.org/calendar

WEDNESDAY 7/15

7/15: Music Academy Summer Festival Orchestra: Jeremy Denk Join celebrated pianist and teaching artist Jeremy Denk for a brilliant performance that will feature select piano etudes and Beethoven’s thrilling Hammerklavier 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $10-$125. Call (805) 9698787. musicacademy.org/calendar

7/15: Jules by the Sea Summer Paint Party Paint a beautiful beach scene on an 11x14 canvas in this guided class. All materials included. BYOB! 6pm. 3461 State St. Call (805) 628-2116. tinyurl.com/Paint-Party-15Jul

7/15: Square Dancing with Family and Friends Taws ‘n’ Paws, a local square dance club, will host this dance low-impact fun where you can enjoy great music, make new friends, and get moving. 6pm. Clemens Hall, St. Mark’s/Hope Community Church, 3942 La Colina Rd. $5. Call (805) 886-3963. tinyurl.com/Square-Dance-Fun

World Cup Watching

7/14: Free Semi-Final Soccer Match Watch Party Watch the semi-final soccer match (teams TBD)! This free family-friendly watch party will include a livestream of the match, fun activities and giveaways, free bottled water, and free food and snacks for the first 100 attendees while supplies last! 11:30am. Goleta Community Ctr., 5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta. tinyurl.com/WatchParty-Jul14

Augie’s of S.B. 700 State St. (805) 664-0516. info@augiesb.com. augiessb.com

Arnie’s Rooftop Bar 778 Linden Ave., Carpinteria. (805) 566-4840. arniesrooftopbar.com

Baja Sharkeez S.B. 525 State St. (805) 845-9572. corporate@sharkeez.net sharkeez.net/santa-barbara

Benchmark Eatery 1201 State St. (805) 845-2600. benchmarkeatery.com

Brass Bear Uptown 3302 McCaw Ave. (805) 869-4014. brassbearbrewing.com/ uptown

Buena Onda 724 E. Haley St. (805) 679-3320. buenaondasb.com

Cooney’s at S.B. Public Market. 38 W. Victoria St., #102. (805) 770-7702. instagram.com/ cooneys.sbpm

Crocodile Restaurant & Bar 2819 State St. (805) 687-6444. crocodilerestaurant.com

Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 18 E. Ortega St. (805) 568-0702. info@darganssb.com darganssb.com

Dom’s Taverna 30 E. Victoria St. (805) 724-4338. info@domstaverna.com domstaverna.com

Finney’s Crafthouse 35 State St., Ste. A. (805) 845-3100. finneyscrafthouse.com

Firestone Walker Brewing Company 620 McMurray Rd., Buellton. (805) 697-4777. firestonewalker.com

The Hadsten 1450 Mission Dr., Solvang. (805) 688-3210. tinyurl.com/ Hadsten-Solvang

Institution Ale Co. 516 State St. (805) 482-3777. institutionales.com/hours

Lama Dog Funk Zone 116 Santa Barbara St. (805) 8803364. info@lamadog.com lamadog.com/ funk-zone-tap-room

Longboards Grill. 210 Stearns Wharf. (805) 963-3311. longboardsgrillsb.com

Los Arroyos Downtown 14 W Figueroa St. (805) 962-5541. losarroyos.net

M. Special Brewing Co. 634 State St. (805) 308-0050. mspecialbrewco.com/ downtown

Margerum Wine Company 19 E. Mason St. (805) 845-8435. margerumwines.com

Old Kings Road 532 1/2 State St. (805) 884-4085. downtownsb.org/go/ old-kings-road

O’Malleys Bar 523 State St. Call (805) 564-8904. omalleysinfo@gmail.com facebook.com/ OmalleysSantaBarbara

Maverick Saloon 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. (805) 686-4785. mavericksaloon.com

Eureka! S.B. 601 Paseo Nuevo. (805) 618-3388. eurekarestaurantgroup.com/ locations/santa-barbara

Mesa Cafe & Bar 1972 Cliff Dr. (805) 966-5303. mesacafesb.com

Panaderia Casa Don Roge 4912 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. (805) 684-5566.

Press Room 15 E. Ortega St. (805) 963-8121. tinyurl.com/ Press-Room-Insta

Rincon Brewery 5065 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. (805) 684-6044. rinconbrewery.com

S.B. Biergarten 11 Anacapa St. (805) 414-1773. sbbiergarten.com

Shaker Mill 418 State St. info@shakermillsb.com shakermillsb.com

The Sportsman Lounge 1226 State St. (805) 564-4411. instagram.com/ sportsmanlounge

Tacos Pipeye 217 N. Milpas St., #3281. Call (805) 770-8979. instagram.com/tacospipeye

Validation Ale’s Annex 2840 De la Vina St., Ste. D. (805) 500-3111. validationale.com

Validation Ale 102 E. Yanonali

LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY 2026

Children and teens ages 0-18 can eat a free, nutritious meal (first-come, first-served) Monday through Friday, June 15-August 14 (except June 19 and July 3), noon-1pm and stay for special events. Faulkner Gallery, S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Call (805) 962-7653 or email info@sbplibrary.libanswers.com. tinyurl.com/Library-Meals-2026

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 15 de junio al 14 de agosto (excepto el 19 de junio y el 3 de julio), del mediodía a la 1 p.m. y quedarse para eventos especiales. Faulkner Gallery, 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/Library-Meals-2026

BUELLTON, GOLETA, CARPINTERIA, AND LOMPOC 2026 SUMMER MEAL SITES

Visit the website for locations. Visita la página web para ver las ubicaciones. No application is necessary, and all children and teenagers under 18 can enjoy one free breakfast and lunch per day. Meals must be eaten on-site. Text “Food” or “Comida” to 304-304. No es necesario presentar ninguna solicitud, y todos los niños y adolescentes menores de 18 años pueden disfrutar de un desayuno y un almuerzo gratis al día. Las comidas deben consumirse en el local. Envía un mensaje de texto con la palabra “Food” o “Comida” al 304-304. tinyurl.com/2026-Summer-Meal-Sites

S.B. UNIFIED SUMMER MEALS 2026

We will be serving free meals to kids 18 years and younger. Meals must be eaten on site. Call Matt Dittman at (805) 963-4338 x6387

PLEASE NOTE: All locations will be closed June 19 and July 3, 2026. Serviremos comidas gratuitas a niños y jóvenes de hasta 18 años. Las comidas deben consumirse en el local. Llame a Matt Dittman al (805) 963-4338, ext. 6387.

ATENCIÓN: Todos los locales permanecerán cerrados el 19 de junio y el 3 de julio de 2026.

Cleveland Elementary (June 22-July 31) 123 Alameda Padre Serra.

Breakfast: 8-9am; lunch: noon-1pm.

Franklin Elementary (June15Aug. 7) 1111 E. Mason St.

Breakfast: 8-9am: lunch: 11:30-1:30pm.

Harding Elementary (June 22-July 31) 1625 Robbins St. Breakfast: 8-9am: lunch: 11:30am12:30pm.

Monroe Elementary (June 22-July 31) 431 Flora Vista Dr. Breakfast: 8-8:30am: lunch: noon-1pm.

La Cuesta Continuation High School (LCHS) (June 15-July 2) 710 Santa Barbara St. Breakfast: 8:15-8:30am; lunch: 11:30am-noon.

La Cumbre Jr. High (June 22-July 17) 2255 Modoc Rd.

Breakfast: 8-8:30am; lunch: 12:30-1pm.

San Marcos High School (June 15-July 17) 4750 Hollister Ave. Breakfast: 8-8:30am; lunch: 11:30am12:30pm.

S.B. High School (June 15-July 2) 700 E. Anapamu St. Breakfast: 8-8:30am; lunch: 11:30am12:30pm.

Oak Park (June 15-Aug. 7) 638 W. Junipero St. Lunch: 11:30am-1:30pm.

Ortega Park (June 15-Aug. 7) 604 E. Ortega St. Lunch: 1-2pm.

UNITED BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF S.B. COUNTY (SFSP)

Free meals will be available to all children ages 18 and younger without eligibility documentation at participating throughout the summer. Breakfast is served from 8:30 am-9:30 am and lunch will be served from 12:30 pm-1:30 pm. Call (805) 681-1315. Durante todo el verano, se ofrecerán comidas gratuitas a todos los niños menores de 18 años sin necesidad de presentar documentación que acredite su derecho a ellas en los centros participantes. El desayuno se sirve de 8:30 a 9:30 de la mañana y el almuerzo, de 12:30 a 1:30 de la tarde. Llame al (805) 681-1315.

Buellton Club (June 8-10; July 13-31) 595 2nd St., Buellton, CA., 93427

Lompoc Boys & Girls Club (June 8-July 31) 1025 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc, CA. 93436

Westside Boys & Girls Club (June 15-Aug. 7) 602 W. Anapamu, Santa Barbara, CA. 93101

HOT VALLEY NIGHTS

Goleta Boys & Girls Club (June 8-Aug. 7) 5701 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA. 93117

Carpinteria Boys & Girls Club (June 15-Aug. 7) 4849 Foothill Rd., Carpinteria, CA. 93013

FREE CONCERT SERIES

MOLLY RINGWALD PROJECT THIS SATURDAY

HOT VALLEY NIGHTS

FREE CONCERT SERIES

BAND PERLA GITANA

JULY 25

RICK SPRINGFIELD

JULY 31 / $65+

MITCHELL TENPENNY

AUGUST 14 / $55+

THERESA CAPUTO

AUGUST 28 / $79+

NIKKI GLASER

SEPTEMBER 6 / $120+

Cyanide Bombs Targeting Wolves

The Trump administration lifted the ban on cyanide bombs to kill animals across 245 million acres of public land.

Jim & Jamie Dutcher

What is an M-44 cyanide bomb?

A scented lure attracts wolves, coyotes, foxes, a family dog—or even a curious child.

When the bait is pulled, the device fires a pellet of sodium cyanide into the mouth. The cyanide reacts with saliva, creating a deadly gas that causes convulsions, paralysis, and death.

This isn't wildlife management. It's cruel, indiscriminate killing.

A cyanide bomb killed an Idaho boy's dog in front of him in 2017 and sent the child to the hospital. Wildlife. Pets. People. None are safe.

Earl Minnis

I am proud to be sponsoring the work of Living with Wolves and their mission to protect wolves from senseless brutality.

There is something we can do about it:

Raise awareness about the man-made dangers wolves face.

Express your concerns over wolf management and killings in the Northwest by contacting:

California Bureau of Land Management State Office:

2800 Cottage Way Suite W1623

Sacramento, CA 95825

United States

Phone: 916-978-4400

Email: BLM_CA_Web_SO@blm.gov

*Your messages will inform recommendations to the Bureau of Land Management national leadership to once again ban M-44s.

Please join me in protecting these majestic animals now and into the future,

Minnis Earl Minnis Presents at the Lobero Theatre

ONLINE ART GAMING

RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY: INTERNET ART SHOWCASES ARTISTS’ INVENTIVE AND SUBVERSIVE TAKES ON LIFE WITH THE INTERNET

by Josef Woodard

The internet, that ever more inescapable fact of modern life, should be fair game for artists seeking to understand and reframe the world they and we know. That is the essential MO behind the current Santa Barbara Museum of Art exhibition Random Access Memory: Internet Art, in which three artists Zhanyi Chen, Claire Hentschker, and Andrew Norman Wilson embrace materials and data from the internet, including and sometimes accentuating glitches and inherent absurdities of that realm.

Call it “found art/cyber-funk art,” with work that can be playful, curious and gently subversive. No one is harmed in the making of this art: The internet has no feelings, regardless of what it wants us to believe. The show has the added allure of its being presented in a brickand-mortar museum space, versus the isolated (and isolating) dimension of private screens.

Entering the media-art-geared Story Gallery upstairs in the museum, we are naturally drawn into the largest and most kinetic piece in the show, Hentschker’s “Ghost Coaster: the Star Jet Coaster, 2002-2012.” Channeling her youthful memories of riding the famous and now defunct coaster (due to Hurricane Sandy’s destructive path), the artist dreamily deconstructs actual “Ride POV” videos of the coaster in action.

Using, and creatively abusing, the “photogrammetry” software used by archeologists and conservators, she has created a strange and hypnotically altered version of the original subjective view “ride along” video sources. She effectively blurs the line between reality and some otherworldly, semi-abstracted simulacrum thereof.

A different brand of gamesmanship is afoot with Chen’s “How to Create Your Satellite Birth Chart,” from her fictitious “Artificial Satellite Astrology” scheme. This 2025 conceptual concoction offers us a mock-functional process of using satellites to harness the power of prophetic insights to navigate our astrological fates and sign-reading. A small nearby touch screen allows us to use the “A.S.trology” website, as a repository of bogus self-realization. And yet the scent of science is in the air.

Behind Chen’s elaborate system system as artwork she tweaks and softly satirizes the smug and rational

presumptions of superiority which often defines the internet, and the implied super-human expertise of Claude and his AI allies.

It can be said that the 2011 vintage of Andrew Norman Wilson’s “Global Countdown” makes it a veritable historic artifact, by the rapidly evolving standards of the internet. But its relevance remains fresh. Like Chen, he calls into question the presumed rationality of things cyber, by randomly collaging imagery, video, and music data from the stock media marketplace site pond5.com.

The result is a mash-up in which we feel we’re being sold something or informed of some information, but without any clear indication of what that is.

The phrase “pond5.com” is repeated like a mantra, alongside snippets of generic music pabulum such as we associate from weather/sports/news channel fare.

It all becomes a fuzzy, featureless, and yet somehow meditative blur amid the contextual perplexity, as can happen in case of info and internet overload.

Especially in the era of advancing incursions of AI into daily life of modernites, the internet pretends to be concerned with and compassionate toward each of us as individuals, algorithmically “personalizing” interactions with its users. In fact, it qualifies under Albert Camus’s description of the “benign indifference of the universe.”

It remains up to us, and the exploratory nature of artists’ mindsets, to make sense of it. Or nonsense. Both occur in this compact but intriguing show.

Random Access Memory: Internet Art is on view at Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1130 State St.) through September 27. See sbma.net.

L I F E

by Leslie Dinaberg

Rock royalty is coming to the Lobero Theatre this fall, when Melissa Etheridge takes the stage on October 23 for a very special solo performance celebrating the release of her 17th album, Rise on Sun Records.

Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which led to an appearance on the 1989 Grammy Awards show. Her popularity soared around such memorable originals as “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs,” and the 1992 Grammy-winner “Ain’t It Heavy.” Her fourth album, Yes I Am (1993) featured the massive hits, “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window,” a searing song of longing that brought Etheridge her second Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Performance.

In 1995, Etheridge issued her highest-charting album Your Little Secret featuring the hit single, “I Want to Come Over.” Her astounding success that year led to Etheridge receiving the Songwriter of the Year honor at the ASCAP Pop Awards in 1996.

Then in February 2007, Etheridge celebrated a career milestone: winning the “Best Song” category at the Academy Awards for “I Need to Wake Up,” written for the Al Gore documentary on global warming, An Inconvenient Truth.

The Lobero show on October 23 will feature stripped-down versions of her greatest hits, like “Come to My Window,” “I’m the Only One,” and “Bring Me Some Water,” on guitar, harmonica, and piano allowing her vocal power and storytelling to take center stage and cleverly using her guitar, body, and boots to create an entire rhythm section. Sure to be a raw, highly energetic experience, Etheridge will also include many of her new songs during this very special performance. In addition, $2 from each ticket sold will benefit her nonprofit charitable organization, the Etheridge Foundation, which is “on a mission to end the opioid crisis by funding new research on transformative plant medicines and innovative therapies that address the root causes of opioid use disorder.” The foundation states, “We work to advance groundbreaking treatments that both treat opioid dependence and help heal the underlying wounds that lead to addiction. To learn more, visit etheridgefoundation.org.

Tickets are now on sale for Melissa Etheridge: RISE

Melissa Etheridge

“Ghost Coaster the Star Jet Coaster” by Claire Hentschker

Random Access Memory: Internet Art at Santa Barbara Museum of Art

A WEALTH OF ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMUNITY GOODWILL

THE ALCAZAR THEATRE HAS BEEN SERVING THE CENTRAL COAST SINCE 1928

by Amy Marie Orozco

The show must go on, and it has been for 98 years at The Alcazar Theatre in downtown Carpinteria. The brainchild of character actor Oliver Bettle Prickett a k a Oliver Blake, perhaps best known locally for his uncredited role in Casablanca the Spanish-style theater opened as a movie house, screening The Fifty-Fifty Girl starring Bebe Daniels and Warner Oland on a Friday night in April 1928. Primarily a movie theater over the decades, the name and proprietors have changed more than a few times. Sixteen years ago, it became a 501(C) (3) nonprofit and returned to its original name in 2017.

Today, the Alcazar is a performing arts center offering plays, films, concerts, lectures, workshops, and classes among other events. Currently, summer drama camp is in full swing, and the December weekends are blacked out for the town’s beloved holiday-themed traditional show this year it’s A Christmas Carol following Miracle on 34th Street’s five-year run. (Odds are, if you live in Carp, you have been part of the cast and/or crew, sat in the audience, or volunteered at the snack bar on more than one December night.)

The way the theater is configured, a multitude of different offerings are possible, according to Mike Lazaro, president of the board of directors. “One day, we could do stand-up comedy or a play. Then we can pivot two days later and host a full concert series. To me, that’s our magic. Others don’t have that ability.”

Director, Operations & Development Lynne Herrell adds, “Yeah, but it’s really a multidimensional performing arts center, right? It’s not just, you know, acts coming in, but there’s this huge community component, education, and outreach that we really try and balance.”

That balancing act is driven by family and community friendly, not politically nor religiously driven guidelines. Don’t think prudish or Disney overkill, but more along the lines of it’s up to the patron to read the event’s description and take responsibility for their choices.

The active calendar of events is updated on the website on the regular. Here is a sampling:

The Third Annual Hanne Pedersen One-Act Festival is scheduled for the weekends of July 11 and 17. The festival premieres seven original one-act comedies, which were juried by an Alcazar panel from a call for submissions to playwrights from Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties. Pedersen, who died from cancer, served on the theater board and with Åsa Olsson, presently serving as the organization’s board vice president and secretary, cofounded the Carpinteria Community Theatre, a precursor to The Alcazar Theatre.

Carpinteria Improv meets weekly at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays for drop-in classes. The fee is $10.

South Coast Stand-Up Comedy, featuring a lineup of world-class comedians, has been performing monthly on a Saturday night.

A weekly Wednesday movie matinee with children as the target audience runs through summer vacation.

For the second year, the curtain will rise for the Carp Film Fest. To be held in mid-August and Central Coast–centric, the festival features films that are diverse in genre and length with an emphasis on shorts.

Thanks to the success of Italian composer and pianist Antonio Artese’s concert in April, a jazz festival is in the works

for fall after the Avocado Festival in early October. Plans include other Carpinteria venues to host jazz musicians, too.

Singer Song is a format integrating storytelling with music and songs. Performers tell their story, or stories, behind a particular song. Others tell a full-blown story between the music they play and sing. Songs from Joni Mitchell are next, with no date set yet. Photo Stories is similar, but pictures, à la a slideshow, accompany the storytelling.

The Alcazar Ensemble is the group of actors, crew, and other performance-related fellows who call the theater home. The ensemble is behind the annual week-long Spring Break Theatre tailored for the younger set and their families, along with other productions like the One-Act Festival and A Christmas Carol

In between the regularly scheduled events, classes, and workshops, the theater remains busy with an ever-changing eclectic lineup. Up-and-coming bands touring the state sometimes make a stop in between their Los Angeles and Bay Area gigs for a concert. Other times, well-known bands use the venue for rehearsal (but that’s a secret). An ad hoc public meeting has filled the seats in times of emergencies. The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Talent Showcase is a guaranteed sell-out in the spring. Even birthday parties and other private celebrations make use of the space.

A few elements, such as the sparkly cleanliness, enhance the establishment’s entertainment experience. Tied for first place are being greeted by a friendly volunteer and the aroma of freshly popped popcorn, then seeing Island Brewing on tap and it’s okay to bring both into the auditorium. Every seat is a good seat visually and aurally, all 200 of them. Date night is fun again and doesn’t break the bank. In very walkable downtown Carpinteria, parking is not painful there is a city parking lot across the street (free but be sure to check the stall for the varying time limits), bike racks in front, nearby bus stops, and the Amtrak Station is a 10-minute (or fewer) walk.

The organization is fueled by volunteers and all are welcome to join the ranks. A performing arts center, though, can-

not live by volunteers alone. Funds must be raised. A capital campaign with a $98,000 target in honor of the theater’s 98th year is underway. Maintenance is an ongoing concern, as is making state-of-the art equipment improvements to better host different types of events. At the half-year mark, Olsson estimates they’re at the halfway mark of their goal.

Funds are spent as soon as there are enough for a slated project. Recently, a wooden-fenced courtyard was completed to complement the RV serving as a green-room annex outside the building next to the stage door.

“The seating in the theater is a big one, getting them all reupholstered and reinforced. We need a new film screen, and we’ve had two generous donors have reached out to help cover that,” said Olsson. Other specific targets for this year are installing more environmentally friendly water fountains, i.e. auto-filling water stations; new paintings from area artist John Wullbrandt; and creating scholarships and sponsorships.

“We’ll consider it a successful campaign when we reach $98,000, but we would never say, ‘Oh, we don’t need it,’ ” sums up Olsson. “We couldn’t stop fundraising because there’s ongoing operational development costs.”

The Alcazar Theatre is located at 4916 Carpinteria Avenue in Carpinteria. The best way to inquire about booking, donations, or volunteering is to email info@ thealcazar.org. For general info, call (805) 684-6380 or visit thealcazar.org.

Outside the marquee are Alcazar Theatre board members Mike Lazaro (left), Åsa Olsson, and Mark Hunt.

Inside the Alcazar Theatre

VIVE LE FRENCH CINEMA, NEW AND VINTAGE

SBIFF FRENCH WAVE FESTIVAL PRESENTS A BIGGER AND DEEPER PROGRAM OF FRENCH CINEMA, NEW AND OLD

by Josef Woodard

Back in 2009, Nancy Meyers’s romcom It’s Complicated starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, and local Steve Martin joined the short list of movies based in and presumably about Santa Barbara. Locals quickly noted a faux pas or two, including a glaring one, when Martin talks about going to the “French Film Festival” in town, as if it was a thing.

All these years later, it is very much a thing, in the form of the savory French Wave Festival, a splinter event from the mothership Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), now up to its 12th edition. This year’s festival is even bigger and deeper than before, and thanks to the welcoming home base of the new five-screen McHurley Film Center, it is expanding to 14 days.

With the program’s 21 titles en français (reading required), the festival provides a valuable window on the contemporary French cinema scene, and with classic vintage titles also enjoying some big-screen time for our cineaste-tic pleasure. I was able to preview several of the newer titles, often heralded by César Awards (the French Oscar) and Cannes Film Festival, for good reason. On the evidence of my selective tasting, this French Wave crop is strong and inviting.

Director Dominik Moll’s (Harry, He’s Here to Help; The Night of the 12th) latest, Case 137, takes on the true story, in fictionalized form, of the volatile 2018 “yellow vest” protests in Paris. A variation on the police procedural detective genre story, the narrative revolves around a female police investigator (the fine Léa Drucker) and a specific case of police abuse of a victimized young protestor. The film raises various questions about the tensions and moral quandaries of internal police investigations, the stressful conditions in the heat of “battle,” and the fundamental right of protest

Case 137 may ostensibly be a genre piece, but it follows its own course and avoids formulae or tidy resolutions, recognizing the ambiguities of the two sides of a story or two.

Colors of Time, directed by Cédric Klapisch, is a unique cross-generational family tree tale, at times sentimental, but by mostly agreeable degrees. The storyline traces the ancestry of a newly inherited house, with family members from different corners of the lineage, and society, rummaging through the musty, shuttered house, intercut with flashbacks of a fantastical ancestry leading through a trip from Normandy to Paris in the late 19th century and connections to brothels

and implausibly famous artists. Why not?

File under French feel-good cinema.

A more realistic premise greets us in director-writer Leyla Bouzid’s In a Whisper, the central theme of which is the ostracism of LGBTQ+ people in the Arab world. A gay Tunisian woman now living in Paris (Hiam Abbas) has traveled home for the funeral of an uncle, whose own closeted life has ended in a demise of suspicious circumstances and some degree of family shame. Bouzid does a laudable job of weaving a story of a particular character and the larger theme of navigating conflicts with family and society, while keeping us entertained, right through to the warm finalizing embrace of a 90-year-old grandma’s happy birthday scene.

For my money, the best movie of the few I sampled is The Little Sister, another film taking on tensions between the LGBTQ+ life and Islamic values, but this time in Paris. Director writer Hafsia Herzi’s film comes bearing the imprimatur accolades and awards, as the “Queer Palm” winner at Cannes, and a César win for “Best Female Revelation,” to Nadia Melliti.

Melliti, a young and promising actress, gives a quietly compelling and layered performance as Fatima, a French-Algerian 17-year-old struggling with her sexual and existential identity. Yes, it is a coming-of-age film, but one of distinction and impressive cinematic control and style.

Over the course of her evolving saga, Fatima wends her way through fickle shunning of her boyfriend and pursuing her interest in women, through bouts of hedonism and heartache, and at least the strong scent of true love. A careful blend of standard cinematic storytelling and naturalistic, semicinéma vérité modes serves to draw us into the film and its emotional truths.

Bon appétit à la cinéma

SBIFF’s French Wave Film Festival runs from July 10-23 at the SBIFF McHurley Film Center (916 State St.). See sbifftheatres.com/wave for more information.

by Leslie Dinaberg

The film-themed art gallery at SBIFF’s McHurley Film Center has a new name and a new exhibition on view.

The Naomi and Ben Bollag Gallery honors a cornerstone gift from Ben Bollag. Naomi, who passed away in May 2025, and Ben have been residents of Santa Barbara for the past 35 years. They came to town following years in Switzerland, New York, and Hawai‘i. Ben enjoyed a distinguished career in investment banking, and Naomi was an accomplished artist whose creativity, aesthetic vision, and love of beauty enriched both her family and the broader community.

The couple has a long track record of being deeply committed to philanthropic endeavors, supporting numerous charitable, educational, healthcare, cultural, and community initiatives both locally and internationally. Naomi was particularly deeply committed to the revitalization and growth of downtown Santa Barbara, and according to a statement about the new gallery, “her vision, generosity, and community spirit continue to inspire this gift and its intended impact on the city she loved.”

Fittingly, the first exhibition at the Naomi and Ben Bollag Gallery following the opening of the film center exhibit featuring the work of David Wasco and Sandy Reynolds-Wasco on the film La La Land honors and highlights the work of the late graphic designer Barbara Boros, who designed 18 posters and the iconic logo for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF). The exhibit is titled The Visual Legacy of Barbara Boros

According to Boros’s son AJ Woronovich, “Though her roots were from Texas, Santa Barbara was her true home. The Santa Bar-

bara International Film Festival has always been a staple of this community, and she took a lot of pride in designing the poster. I was fortunate to watch her work evolve and grow with the festival since 2004. Designing her final poster from her hospital bed in 2021 was an inspiration, and a real testament to her strength, her passion, and her love for Santa Barbara. I hope all viewers of this installation can pause and appreciate the beauty she contributed to the community over the years.”

That 2021 final poster featuring Alice Keck Park as a reflection of how parks and other public spaces became important gathering places where people could safely connect, reflect, and find solace outdoors amid the challenges of the COVID pandemic will be on display at the Naomi and Ben Bollag Gallery, along with the other 17 SBIFF posters, as well as Boros’s work for Santa Barbara Summer Solstice, the Montecito Trails Foundation, and the French Bulldog coffee house.

Born in Amarillo, Texas, Boros spent her youth riding horses, and her love of animals was a passion that is reflected in much of her original art. Painting and drawing from a young age, she earned a BFA from University of North Texas Denton, and a degree in graphic design from Colorado Institute of Art. Upon relocating to Santa Barbara, she established her graphic design business and blended her natural painting abilities with her commercial design skills to create a successful career.

The Visual Legacy of Barbara Boros exhibit in the Naomi and Ben Bollag Gallery is free and open to the public daily from 2-8 p.m. at SBIFF’s

The Girl in the Snow

SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling unveils the 2016 poster with artist Barbara Boros, January 12, 2016

COURTESY

The Rarefied Air of Ray McPhee

There’s nothing obvious about Ray McPhee no glinty-eyed betrayal of unquenchable drive to hint that this recent high school graduate just joined Santa Barbara’s elite ranks of extreme endurance cycling.

In fact, in person McPhee speaks with measured precision and displays a conspicuous lack of youthful braggadocio. But just one month ago, McPhee now 17 let his legs do all the talking.

Seventeen-Year-Old Cyclist Notches a ‘Triple Everest’

by Nick Welsh

That’s when he rode his custom-built, blue titanium Stinner bike up a three-mile stretch of old San Marcos Pass Road, one of the most violently twisting and gravitydefying inclines in all of Santa Barbara County. He did this no fewer than 72 times. Then he rode back down again.

In the span of three days, McPhee would sleep just twice, totaling four hours of shut-eye. Otherwise, for 66 hours and 10 minutes night and day McPhee’s head was down, his legs churning, his ass on the saddle.

For 436 miles, he navigated slicing switchbacks on a skinny but scenic roadway that defines the cusp between suburbia and the national forest. Drivers were mostly considerate, but challenging roads attract challenging drivers. On the ascent, McPhee said he averaged four to six miles an hour. Coming back down, he averaged 30. For the record, that’s fast.

Twice the previous year, McPhee attacked that same stretch of San Marcos Pass running roughly from Cathedral Oaks Road up to the legendary Trout Club community by Highway 154. The first time, McPhee made 24 ascents. The second time, he did 48. Even one lap would challenge the climbing abilities of seasoned road warriors.

This summer, he hit 72. That’s a cumulative climb of 88,000 feet. For the record, that’s a lot.

McPhee calls this “fun.” He also acknowledges it’s “crazy.” “Doing what I used to think was impossible is so cool,” he said. “I get to be part of a small but mighty community.” The ocean views coming down the mountain aren’t bad either. They never cease to startle.

This event is known as “Everesting,” a noun turned into a gerund. The goal is to find a steep incline and ride one’s bike up it as many times as is required to achieve the same elevation as the tallest mountain in the world. From base to peak, Mt. Everest sits just shy of 30,000 feet.

According to an outfit purporting to track such things, 20,300 distinct human beings worldwide have engaged in some form of Everesting since 2014. Since COVID, the event gained momentum among a niche population of endurance athletes.

Of those 20,300, only 25 have reportedly completed a triple Everest. Of those, only two are from Santa Barbara

County. That’s McPhee and Dan Connell, a hardcore longdistance endurance bike racer and world explorer from Goleta. That’s some rarified air McPhee is breathing.

McPhee describes Connell who goes by the nickname “Dirty Dog” as his mentor and inspiration. “He really lit the fuse here,” McPhee said more than once. Connell radiates more a spirit of adventure and fun than the implacably grim determination one typically expects from high performance endurance athletes. In YouTube videos, he comes off like a mix of John the Baptist with a touch of Burning Man. He doesn’t just race impossibly long distances; he travels the world, carrying backgammon boards.

As for McPhee, Connell is eager to repay the compliment, calling his younger comrade in climbing who just graduated from Olive Garden Charter School an inspiration too. When Connell launched his own triple Everest ride just a year ago, McPhee was on hand to cheer him on by riding laps with him. The two have stayed in touch since.

What impresses Connell about McPhee is how relentlessly he pushes his own boundaries, and keeps on pushing them. With Everesting, it’s all about the boundaries. Nobody stays in the saddle more than 25 hours without confronting some. At 40 hours, it’s more the dark night of the soul; purgatory turns to hell. McPhee was not spared. Before the race, McPhee harbored some doubts he could pull it off. Once he got started, he eased into the groove and began to really enjoy the ride. But as the hours ground on, it helped to have other riders such as Connell show up and do laps with him. “That really brought a smile to my face,” he said. Some completed as many as 15. Nearly 60 people joined in.

Even at night, there was traffic. McPhee always had a car behind him, its lights illuminating the road ahead. He kept himself going with music. “Rap is my favorite genre,” he said. “Anything with an especially loud prominent bass line.” His favorite time was sunset.

Zooming downhill at 30 miles an hour when sleep deprived poses obvious challenges. Descents are hard on the hands, and when the ride was over, McPhee’s hands hurt almost as much as his butt.

Even with the companionship, support, and booming basslines, McPhee experienced tough times. That’s when mental conditioning proved more important than all the miles McPhee had logged in during his three months of training. “I was able to realize it would not last forever,” he said. “I would get myself back into a flow state.”

There was one flat along the way. A good Samaritan rider appeared almost immediately and swapped out wheels until the flat could be patched. He took one minor slide.

McPhee used the event as a fundraiser for the SAGE Trail Alliance, a group of volunteers that maintains the trails around Saige Hill. He raised $4,500 for the effort. What now for Ray McPhee? He’s looking to jump into long-distance marathon racing. He’s taking a gap year off of school and is working for Lone Wolf, a high-end bicycle suspension maker here in Santa Barbara. For the time being, he has no plans of taking on a quadruple Everest, though he’s not ruling it out down the road.

Three days after completing the triple, he was already back on the bike, taking a training ride. But, he stressed, it was “nice and easy.”

What does nice and easy look like for McPhee? It was only 50 miles long, he said. “And nice and flat.” n

Ray McPhee took short, infrequent breaks to eat and sleep. Otherwise, he was pedalling away

‘A Living Room on the Sand’

Afew weeks ago, I made a trip to Target with two items on my list: a beach chair and an umbrella, both of which I had routinely wished for last summer.

Summer Perks of The Barbara Beach Club by

beach placement, complimentary ice and sparkling water, access to member events, and discounts on ticketed events, with each tier receiving additional perks such as extra seating and one complimentary booking.

“In the world of memberships in Santa Barbara, we really try to make it affordable,” said Jones, who noted that Santa Barbara County residents get 10 percent off all bookings and retail purchases.

Eighty dollars later, I was excited about the idea of having shade and a place to sit on the sand. But when I arrived at the beach that day a secluded spot that required about a half-mile walk I was exhausted from lugging all my stuff.

So, when The Barbara Beach Club landed in my inbox a few weeks later, offering a day spent on an already-set-up lounge chair beneath an umbrella, it felt like divine intervention.

The club, located on East Beach directly west of the Cabrillo Arts Pavilion, is a kind of beach lounge common in Europe and other parts of the world. It was founded last May by Brian Jones, an entrepreneur with a background in experiential travel. The beach, he said, “has always been a beloved place for me.”

The club offers a variety of packages, ranging from “The Club Set,” perfect for two ($40 for two hours), to the Anacapa Cabana ($3,400 full-day reservation), which can host up to 40 people. For private events, which are available year-round, the club now offers permits for catering, alcohol, and bar service.

This year, the club is also providing a season pass for $260 for an individual, $455 for a duo, and $525 for a family. All passholders receive preferred

Luckily, the June gloom had disappeared by the time I pulled up to East Beach one Sunday afternoon for my 1-5 p.m. slot. Within a minute of my arrival, I was promptly escorted to my beach setup, which consisted of two beach chairs, an umbrella, a side table, a cooler, and two towels. Water, snacks, sunscreen, games, and specialty drinks were all available for purchase at the concession stand.

Reclining in my chair, I unwrapped my Panino sandwich and pulled out my latest David Sedaris essay collection. In between chapters, I peoplewatched and remembered what Jones had said about the club, likening it to “a neighborhood living room on the sand.”

A group of three girls occupied the setup to my right, tanning and talking about the latest Love Island episode, and I had to bite my tongue to keep from offering my two cents on the matter. Behind me, another woman sat alone reading her book, and I wondered if she, like me, had chosen solitude that day. To my left, a pair of tourists relaxed together: The woman applied sunblock to her arms and legs while the man lit a cigarette, leaned back, and exhaled smoke into the afternoon air.

The Barbara Beach Club season runs from May through October. In May and October, the club is open on weekends only. From June through September, it is open Tuesday through Sunday. For more information, see thebarbara.co.

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Santa Barbara County residents get 10 percent off all bookings and retail purchases.

North County

A Refuge Within Tumult

“Inever thought I’d love life in the country,” admits Los Angeles native Laura Newman, but she and her late husband, Jim Tauber, were charmed by Los Olivos.

They retired from their practice as therapists (a second career for both of them, Jim having been a film producer and Laura a general contractor) and relocated to the Santa Ynez Valley more than a decade ago. There, they managed their Honeybear orchard and vineyard, were active in various nonprofits, and, in 2021, launched Lefty’s Coffee Co., offering locally roasted fair-trade coffee, organic treats, and even a curated book shop. With plentiful indoor/outdoor seating, a welcoming vibe, and a popular monthly “open mic” hosted by Grey Bear Erickson, Lefty’s quickly filled a niche as a “third space” for locals.

“Third space” is a term coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, but you already know what it means, whether for the lack of one, or because you are lucky enough to have found one. Apart from the first space of home and the second space of work, third spaces provide a public venue for relaxing, socializing, and fostering a vital sense of connection.

Buoyed by the success of Lefty’s, Jim and Laura envisioned another variation of such a place. They would find a building and renovate it, creating a capacious, accessible location where people could mingle, participate, and experience community. The scope of its use could be as wide as the imagination a setting for performances, classes, exhibits, meetings, spoken word, dances, crafts, whatever folks might conjure up. Payment for its use as a venue would be sliding scale or pay it forward. It felt like a beautiful and necessary idea.

How

Love and Loss Inspired Santa Ynez’s Third Space

by Cynthia Carbone Ward

But Jim passed away in 2025, and the beautiful and necessary idea was in Laura’s hands. She eventually found an available building on Numancia Street in Santa Ynez and went to work. “At one point in the process,” she told me, “I looked around at that space, and I thought, ‘This is my grief, in all its beauty.’ But then, after several months of remodeling, I suddenly saw that more than just my grief; this is also my love — my love in all its beauty.”

Third Space is ready now. It is a simple, clean, airy place that emanates promise and possibility. I went to an opening celebration in June, and the love was indeed palpable. It was late in the day, and the streets of old Santa Ynez were

drenched with a warm golden light. The event was well-attended: Ribbons of hopeful conversations unfurled in the air, children played, friends embraced, and there was music.

There will soon be a website and a calendar for those interested in holding events at Third Space; stay tuned. For now, a small card declares: “We are committed to being a safe space to gather, to nurturing local programming, offering low-cost and sliding scale access, to support change making, and to create a community hub of activity.”

Touched by Laura’s resilience and imagination, I asked what gives her hope. “Hope is the energy I have felt by being so vulnerable with the people in this community,” she replied.

I have experienced this myself lately. We give each other permission to be vulnerable, and in so doing, we make each other stronger.

“But what matters,” Laura adds, “is action, the doing. Even when you feel vulnerable, you can still do something.”

Third Space is an enduring invitation to experience the web of love that can arise from community. “It is a legacy,” Laura says, “A real space that will be here for the next generation.”

It is thus a love letter — to Jim, the community, and the future, from Laura and from Jim Tauber’s three daughters.

Meanwhile, tumultuous times have deepened friendships, and we have been witnessing a shift from cynicism to constructive hope.

As I stood in the threshold of this place of possibility, I thought of these words from the poet Sekou Sundiata: “What you dream up is deeper than what you know.”

Whatever we dreamed might happen here. n

Laura Newman

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Fast-Casual

Mendocino Farms Comes Ready to Make a Mark Mendocino Farms Comes Ready to Make a Mark

Fast-casual food chain Mendocino Farms made an eagerly awaited splash when it opened in Santa Barbara this week. With a wellearned reputation for specializing in sandwiches and salads with bold flavor combinations and high-quality ingredients, the organization founded by Mario Del Pero and Ellen Chen-Del Pero in Los Angeles in 2005 (the two remain shareholders, but the majority stake belongs to private equity firm TPG Inc.) celebrated big, as Santa Barbara’s La Cumbre Plaza restaurant is now the 100th location.

The 100th Location of the FastCasual Chain Now Open at Santa Barbara’s La Cumbre Plaza

by Leslie Dinaberg

There was a palpable buzz in the air, as locals who had signed up for e-club accounts and a few walk-in guests enjoyed a soft opening dinner on June 29 before the official opening the next day. I was particularly impressed by the variety of items on the menu. My personal favorite (so far) was the Peruvian Steak sandwich, which had thinly sliced and seared steak in a spicy aji amarillo sauce along with melted Oaxacan cheese we added avocado, which always makes everything better!

We also tried the “Not So Fried” Chicken sandwich, which isn’t at all fried, but has “Mendo’s krispies” along with the sliced chicken, slaw, and tomatoes to give it a little bit of crunch. It was a nice, light chicken sandwich and came with a side of basil pesto shells, which were excellent and surprisingly flavorful. Honestly, almost everything we tried was surprisingly flavorful, which is not generally my expectation from a chain.

The Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada (there’s that avocado again) was also a favorite, with roasted corn, black beans, grape tomatoes, and jicama among the key ingredients. The quinoa was a nice accent to the kale and romaine lettuce, and we added chicken, which made for a hearty meal all on its own.

I also really liked the Chen’s Crispy Rice Salad, which came with chicken (tofu was another option) and an excellent miso sesame dressing, which elevated the flavor in this nice, light salad.

A nearby friend raved about the Golden State Cobb salad, and rather than the traditional chicken, she got it with steak, which she said was excellent. Another guy I knew said he loved the Chicken Pesto Caprese sandwich, which looked delicious and comes on paninipressed ciabatta.

It’s early days of course, but one of the other selling points was how “on it” the service was at the soft launch. Everyone was super friendly and helpful, and when one of our many dishes wasn’t ready with the rest, they quickly brought us some cookies to-go as a “thanks for our patience.”

“Opening our 100th location in Santa Barbara feels incredibly meaningful for our team because it celebrates both how far we’ve come and where we started,” said Alicia Mowder, CMO of Mendocino Farms, in a statement. “California is home for Mendo, and Santa Barbara’s vibrant food culture, sense of community, and coastal spirit make it the perfect place to mark this milestone. We’re excited to continue growing while staying true to the hospitality and culinary creativity that have defined us for over 20 years.”

In a nice, community-oriented touch, Santa Barbara–based artist DJ Javier created a lovely mural in the back room, with depictions of monarch butterflies, palm trees, and the brand’s trademark blue cow catching some waves. The company also said that it will partner with local schools, nonprofits, and organizations in and around Santa Barbara to offer 50 percent back on all fundraisers through September, in addition to donating meals to local first responders, medical professionals, and community causes.

Mendocino Farms is located at 3851 State Street in La Cumbre Plaza.

Reader Cyndie Y. let me know that Wella’s Soul Food is coming to 318 Milpas Street, the former home of Los Altos which moved to Old Town Goleta. The restaurant will offer soul food and barbecue. Visit wellassoulfood.com.

NEW OUTDOOR OFFERING AT THE ELLWOOD: Matt Kettmann at the Santa Barbara Independent reports that The Ellwood has quietly launched the next phase of its Goleta Beach operation with the opening of “Little Woody’s Pierside Bar & Grill,” a casual outdoor eatery serving graband-go fare on Mondays and Tuesdays. Kettmann says that the menu includes burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, salads, chips, snacks, canned beer, cider, and cocktails, all packaged to-go for beachgoers. While The Ellwood offers upscale dining inside, the outdoor concept provides a more affordable option for beachgoers and families.

LOS AGAVES REOPENS ON MILPAS: Readers Annie and Dagny let me know that Los Agaves restaurant, which mysteriously closed at 600 North Milpas Street a few months ago, has mysteriously reopened.

FORMER HOME OF STATE & VICTORIA STARBUCKS UPDATE: Last year, reader SonOfRexOfSB reported that Starbucks at 1235 State Street (State & Victoria) was closing June 30, 2025, and indeed they did. Sources now tell me that the new tenant will be (IN)LARKIN women’s clothing store.

PAPER HAS APPEARED: I periodically get asked for an update about Makenna Koffee Company, coming to 6521 Pardall Road in Isla Vista, the birthplace of Kinko’s. Last April, I stopped by to see if there was any activity and lots of renovation had occurred, including the walls being stripped to studs and the cement

Wella’s So u l Food to Replace Los Altos on Milpas

floor having a large trench carved in it. I stopped by again last month and everything appears to be exactly the same, except a paper flyer for the business has appeared on a step ladder.

CHAIN RESTAURANTS FACE NEW MENU RULES: Beginning July 1, many of California’s largest restaurant chains began displaying food allergen information on their menus as a new state law took effect.

The requirement applies to restaurant chains with 20 or more locations operating under the same name and covers the nine major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame.

Restaurants can meet the requirement by listing allergens directly on their menus or by providing the information digitally through a QR code or other electronic format. Chains that rely on digital information must also make a written version available.

The new disclosure requirement extends beyond printed menus. According to the California Restaurant Association, participating chains must also provide allergen information on menu boards, drive-thru boards, self-order kiosks, websites, mobile apps, and online ordering platforms.

Independent restaurants and smaller chains with fewer than 20 locations are not covered by the new law.

California is the first state in the nation to require large restaurant chains to disclose allergen information on their menus, although similar requirements have existed in the European Union for more than a decade.

Supporters of the law say it will make dining out safer for the nearly four million Californians living with potentially life-threatening food allergies while giving customers greater confidence when ordering meals away from home.

A mural by DJ Javier at the new Mendocino Farms

LESLIE DINABERG

Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves 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 hands and feet which will cause the nerves 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 balance problems, pain, numb- ness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms.

There is a facility right here in Santa Barbara that offers you hope without taking those endless drugs with serious side effects. (see the special neuropathy severity examination at the end of this article)

In order to effectively treat your neuropathy three factors must be determined:

· What’s the underlying cause?

· How Much Nerve Damage Has Been Sustained

· How much treatment will your condition require

The treatment that is provided at First Step Regenerative has three main goals:

1. Increase blood flow

2. Stimulate small fiber nerves

3. Decrease brain-based pain

The

The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation.

Figure 1: Notice the very small blood vessels surrounding each nerve.

Figure 2: When these very small blood vessels become diseased they begin to shrivel up and the nerves begin to degenerate.

Figure 3:

blood vessels will grow back around the nerves much like a plant’s roots grow when watered.

Impermanent Art

For a moment in the late 2010s, the term “ephemeral” was everywhere, often associated with teen TikTok conversations that never led anywhere productive, but the word has lost its traction with mainstream media in the last half a decade. And yet, the idea enjoying things for a short time has had a lasting effect. It seems everything on social media is built for an audience that consumes content in short bursts, while anything longform has lost its appeal.

sense. That philosophy tends to guide my artistic endeavors sometimes.”

Jay never imagined a world in which she covered large swatches of chalkboard with endless arrays of colorful pastels. A Chicago native, she was thrown into the world of caregiving as a young adult when her father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. A child of literature, Jay always imagined a career in the world of books and writing. And yet, her philosophy to leap blindly toward niceness has led her here, celebrated for her stunning work in her new hometown.

Finished in short bursts of time over the course of a week, Danielle Dally, director of DTC sales at the Hilt, loves that Jay and her family have become an “extension” of the Hilt family. “She continues to bring life and soul to the space,” says Dally. “It’s a wonderful conversational piece; customers love it, and we get to chat about the process behind it.”

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While the term tends to instinctively generate negative connotations, there is something particularly spectacular about a moment that’s fleeting. During the inaugural Literary Festival, locals were invited to share their story at Art & Soul Gallery on State Street for The Strangers Project, a deeply moving roving art exhibit that invites everyone to craft a story on the spot.

The work Elisa Jay does may be considered ephemeral, but it has a lasting impact. The chalk artist has held a space at Hilt Estate in Lompoc since July 2024, meticulously crafting pastoral landscapes in the foyer of the winery. And just as quickly as her work becomes part of the space, it’s gone again every few months, the team scrubs the board dry, and Jay starts all over.

Jay tries to convey this unconventional artistic medium, and her means to securing her role she simply approached the team while wine tasting one day, noticing the blank chalkboard space hovering near the entrance as it relates to the pandemic. When looking back at the early days of 2020, it was clear that humans needed to lean on each other more than ever. “The distinct takeaway I got from [the pandemic] was when you think of a nice thing, try to do it as soon as possible,” she says. “Just do the nice thing … because nothing makes

While she’d held exhibits over the years since she and her family moved from Los Angeles to the area, Jay is still coming to terms with the title “artist.” Much like her role in taking care of her ailing father, the leap to chalk artist tested her own capacity. “I didn’t have a traditional pursuit of the [art] career because I was so busy caring for my dad,” she says. “But the disordered way in which things have happened has given me the time and space to make peace with a lot of things not being very traditional.” Life surprises us in so many ways. Her optimism is spurred by a passion for experimentation, something that’s always been true of her work in the field.

She’s worked on other commissioned pieces, but finds that art celebrated by many is her passion. The most recent piece, which was completed in late June, just in time to celebrate the Hilt Estate’s five-year anniversary of their barn, took about 21 hours to complete. “I really enjoy [work] that can be more publicly enjoyed,” she says. “Like, if you’re going through the effort of making something so large, I do really enjoy that the art doesn’t really belong to any one [single person].”

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Proceeds from this event directly fund scholarships, ensuring that no person seeking to change their life is turned away due to lack of funds.

Elisa Jay painting at the Hilt

Artist Elisa Jay Creates

Masterpieces

the Hilt Estate in Lompoc

by Meaghan Clark Tiernan

JUBILEE JUBILEE

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by Rob Breszny

ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): There are only two types of humans, right? Some of us serve beauty, truth, and goodness, while the rest pledge their allegiance to illusions, lies, and shadows. Our planet is now caught in a colossal showdown between these two sides. And it’s high time for you to align yourself with one or the other. JUST KIDDING! The truth is far messier and more interesting: Every one of us is a blend of luminosity and ignorance. And now is a perfect moment to study how those two currents move within you. When you clearly see how you contribute to the murky jumble, your commitment to love, harmony, and justice will soar.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): You’ll move with style and purpose if you take quick jaunts, dare gentle risks, and make a few nimble leaps of faith. You’ll go awry and astray if you wander too far afield, chase swaggering adventures, or try vaulting across yawning chasms. Keep it light, sharp, and intuitive, Taurus. Refrain from lugging heavy emotional baggage or drifting into daydream limbo. It’ll be wise to trust your sprightly impulses, but foolish to dissect them so ruthlessly that the magic leaks out. The color amber and the number three will be your allies. Somber gray and the number four will not. Align with sly visionaries and soulful realists but sidestep bitter contrarians and nostalgic clingers.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): I swear I’m smarter in some places than in others. My intelligence soars in Barcelona, Kyoto, Aixen-Provence, France, and Florence, Italy. But I seem dullwitted in Munich, Moscow, and Washington, D.C. Even in Northern California, my longtime home, some areas bring out the best in me. I feel mediocre on Valencia Street in San Francisco, for instance, whereas I’m extra-wise in downtown Berkeley. Why is this? The branch of astrology known as astrocartography says that my strengths are more likely to shine in certain spots than others. In the coming weeks, Gemini, I urge you to experiment with the possibility that this may be true for you, as well. Wander far and wide. Find out where you feel most aligned with your deep, bright, genuine self.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Male humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean change their songs over the years. New phrases can spread across thousands of miles as other whales take up and transform them. Researchers don’t know why, but the pattern is clear: The whales value novelty even in their ancient rituals. They create an evolving musical tradition. Consider what this practice might suggest for your own relationship with the past, Cancerian. The memories and patterns you’re carrying don’t have to remain frozen. You can honor your history while remixing it, adding new verses, and changing the key. What needs to be preserved isn’t the exact form but the living spirit.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Leo-born oceanographer Marie Tharp created the first comprehensive maps of the ocean floor. Her work was pivotal in proving theories about plate tectonics. She did much of this work in the 1950s, when women weren’t even allowed aboard research vessels. She had to rely on data collected by others, never seeing the terrain she mapped. But her limitation became her advantage; distance allowed her to perceive patterns that field researchers missed. I suspect that you, too, are working with incomplete information, Leo. Does this disqualify you from drawing conclusions? No! I believe your inability to access certain details will compel you to see larger patterns. What you’re missing might be precisely what enables you to see what others can’t.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The “problem” confronting you right now is unusual: Your vision is too sharp, your thinking too precise, and your words too unambiguous. This would usually be good news to celebrate, but at the moment it’s blocking you from noticing the subtle openings life is presenting. Those portals may only reveal themselves if you soften your intense scrutiny and call on a creative, blurry

logic. It’s like how, at night, you sometimes see more clearly when you peer from the edges of your vision rather than staring straight ahead.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This is a perfect moment to express your own unique power more than ever before. I invite you to act with conviction, assert your influence, and claim what you’ve earned. For best results, clarify your ambitions and assert your authority. Write down a formal vow or two. Don’t wait for approval from anyone higher up, and don’t waste time wondering whether destiny is on your side. The succulent opportunities aren’t somewhere else or someday later. They’re here and now.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I’m exultant when a vigorous bike ride up the trail of my local mountain leaves me so cleansed and energized that a flash of truth strikes and instantly dissipates the illusions I’ve been clinging to. I get a delightful shock when, while wandering through a city’s maze of asphalt and litter, a sudden breeze carries the earthy aroma of a rebellious garden. I love it when the reckless choices of misguided leaders jolt my community into doubling down on our quest for audacious harmony, inventive affection, and untamed wisdom. How about you, dear Scorpio? Where do you search for your awakenings and salvations? Keep your inner radar tuned; they’re circling close.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian physicist Freeman Dyson (19232020) proposed that advanced extraterrestrial civilizations might build megastructures around stars to capture their energy. These “Dyson spheres” would be detectable from Earth as unusual infrared signatures. We haven’t found any yet, but his idea revolutionized how we think about looking for alien intelligence. Moral of the story: Valuable contributions can come from inventing the framework for how to search for unknown things. In the coming weeks, Sagittarius, you might not solve problems, but you could redesign the questions. You may not find the answers, but you could create better tools for exploration.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Do you have a muse? If not, please find one. You shouldn’t go another day without a provocative, inspiring presence to stir your imagination and drive you deliciously wild. If you already have a muse and that genius has been faithfully fueling your creative fire, bestow a reward. Give a gift or blessing that provides a muse-like boost to your muse. And if your existing muse has grown quiet lately, go off on an adventure together. Dream up plans to stimulate the bursts of kaleidoscopic energy that you two are capable of generating.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In some monastic traditions, practitioners engage in “work prayer.” They transform ordinary labor into spiritual practice not by thinking holy thoughts while working, but by bringing complete presence and fond attention to ordinary labors. Chopping vegetables becomes meditation. Sweeping floors becomes devotion. The sacredness arises from their wholehearted attitude. This would be an excellent experiment for you to try, Aquarius. Divine solace and inspiration will arrive as you perform your daily duties with verve and gratitude. Try this: For a few days or even two weeks, approach routine duties and familiar obligations with a ceremonial reverence. Be joyful for the privilege of being alive in the most ordinary ways.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): You’ve entered a phase when your magnetism and charisma will expand as you focus on ruminating deeply about what’s most meaningful to you. Seeking out new teachers and fresh lessons will bring lucky breaks and helpful influences into your sphere. Each fresh insight will polish your allure, and every surge of curiosity will add to your glow. Be extra sexy and ultra smart: Cosmic energies will work in your favor as you weave your id and intellect together.

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Under the general direction of TPS Director, manages all business func tions of Transportation Services. The department has nine FTE, an operat ing budget of approximately $2.5M, a campus fleet of approximately 400 vehicles, a fleet service garage and fleet fueling operations. Responsibilities include personnel supervision, finan cial and budget administration, vehicle accident claims, facilities and mate riel management. Under the general direction of the TPS Director, provides system and database analysis and support to Transportation and Parking Services. Includes involvement in plan ning, design and implementation of databases and applications paying particular attention to how they relate to complex desktop and online legacy applications and databases. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/ or equivalent experience/training; 4‑6 yrs Management and supervision in fleet and auto tech shop management. Financial reporting and analysis skills; Progressively responsible supervisory experience; ability to effectively super vise assigned professional, techni cal and supervisory personnel; Solid interpersonal skills, service orienta tion, ability to multitask effectively in varied, high volume environments, judgement and decision‑making, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and effective verbal and written communication skills; Knowledge of university poli cies and procedures; Demonstrated ability to develop and control opera tional budgets for multi‑functional programs. Demonstrated ability to analyze requirements for staffing, vehicles, and equipment, etc.; 4‑6 yrs of management and supervision in fleet and auto tech shop management. Financial reporting and analysis skills.

Notes: Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and pro

cedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program; Satisfactory criminal history back ground check; UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment. Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $90,000 to $125,000/ year. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consid eration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected vet eran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open Until Filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 86769.

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Supervises Transportation Services operations including oversight of all garage activity, vehicle acquisition from request to funding to entering vehicle in fleet, inventory, insurance issues repair and maintenance of all Transportation pool and assigned vehi cles. Ensure compliance by garage staff on all safety issues. Provides roadside assistance as needed. Accurately docu ments all work performed. Completes repair orders promptly. Must be able to work as a member of a team and share in the responsibility for main taining a safe and secure work envi ronment. Provide advisory support on fleet electricity and vehicles upgrade strategic plan. Reqs: Associate’s Degree or an equivalent combination of expe rience/training. 1‑3 yrs Experience in fleet maintenance and repair; 1‑3 yrs Automotive mechanical experience; Working knowledge of university poli cies and procedures; Working knowl edge of repair, maintenance and stor age of fleet vehicles. Ability to perform industry‑standard diagnostic and trou bleshooting testing; Ability to operate personal computers, office software, computerized vehicle maintenance programs, and other specialized diag nostic devices and power tools. Knowledge of all applicable codes, rules and regulations related to main tenance and repair of fleet; Ability to perform basic mathematical and bud get operations; Interpersonal skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, ability to multi‑task effectively in a high volume environ ment, organizational skills and effec tive verbal and written communication skills. Notes: Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and pro cedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program; Satisfactory criminal history back ground check; UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment; Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $73,800 ‑ $111,300/ yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consid eration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected vet eran status, or any other characteris tic protected by law.Open Until Filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 87071.

FRONT DESK ASSISTANT

MATERIALS DEPARTMENT

Under the supervision of the Business Officer, the Front Desk Assistant is responsible for high level administra tive duties including: front office man agement, graduate program support, access control, faculty assistance and administration, and conference sup port for the Materials Department. Reqs: HS Diploma; strong written and oral communication skills; excel lent customer service skills. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history back ground check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $29.35/hr to $30.73/hr. Full Salary Range: $29.35/hr. to $42.06/hr.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all quali fied applicants will receive consider ation for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other charac teristic protected by law. Application review begins 7/14/2026. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 87116.

LEAD GROUNDSKEEPER

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Lead Groundskeeper directs the daily activities and project work of the groundskeepers, completes tasks relat ed to project work assigned, and assists with all facets of Grounds maintenance and repairs when needed. Operates all equipment utilized by the Grounds staff and performs all grounds related tasks such as irrigation installation and repair, hardscape installation and repair, daily grounds maintenance, and administrative tasks needed to com plete projects effectively and in a time ly manner. Communicates daily with the Superintendent, and acts on their behalf when absent. Provides feedback for staff evaluations. Interacts effec tively as a team member, follows safety standards and policies and abides by all Housing and University standards and policies. May work shifts other than Monday through Friday in order to meet operations needs and must complete other duties as assigned.

Reqs: Minimum of 5 yrs experience in grounds maintenance and installation;

Minimum 3 yrs of demonstrated knowl edge of plant care, safe equipment use, landscape irrigation principles, and horticultural pest control; Minimum 3 yrs of ability to perform minor repairs on small equipment.

Minimum 3 yrs knowledge of irrigation and drip systems; Minimum 3 yrs of experience with the use of tractors, small lawn mowers, edgers, power sweepers, roto‑tillers and chainsaws. Will be working with a diverse student body and staff. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a team; Must have effective communication skills; Knowledge of plant care, safe equipment use, landscape irrigation principles, and horticultural pest con trol; Ability to perform minor repairs on small equipment; Knowledge of irriga tion and drip systems.

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The Office of Strategic Asset Management (SAM) at UC Santa Barbara provides leadership and a broad range of professional services to support vital campus development initiatives, including physical plan ning, environmental assessment, and long‑range development for all campus projects. SAM manages a diverse real estate portfolio that includes agricul tural, institutional, research, residen tial, and commercial assets, which are administered in direct support of the University’s educational mission. Its core functions encompass the develop ment and management of on‑campus and off‑campus leasing programs, the administration of complex contracts, and the oversight of faculty and staff housing communities. Furthermore, SAM facilitates third‑party develop ment partnerships, oversees the due diligence process for acquisitions, and manages specialized licensing programs, including telecommunica tions and retail. Within this strategic framework, the Real Estate Leasing Officer is a vital member of the Office of Strategic Asset Management. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is responsible for the professional admin istration of leases, day‑to‑day manage ment, and operational oversight of properties and contracts owned or acquired by the University. The Officer ensures that all real estate operations and transactions incorporate facilities management requirements and cost accounting principles while remaining in strict compliance with University of California (UC) policies and cam pus regulations, directly in support of the University’s educational mission. Reqs: Must have Real Estate License in the State of California. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4‑6 yrs experience in professional experience in related areas/fields. Notes: UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act. Satisfactory criminal history background check Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range $100,000 to $120,000/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all quali fied applicants will receive consider ation for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected vet eran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 7/13/26. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 87038

STUDENT AFFAIRS & PURCHASING ASSISTANT GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT

Under the general supervision of the Student Programs Manager, with additional direction provided by the Contracts & Grants Manager, assists with coordination of student programs, both graduate and undergraduate, for the Department of Geography.

Responsible for scheduling room requests, compiling statistical data, and overseeing departmental social media. Assists with the development and implementation of student out reach programs. Manages alumni tracking and event coordination, and maintaining graduate student data on the Geography website. Designs and disseminates colloquium flyers. Serves on departmental committees.

Responsible for all purchasing, expedit ing orders, travel processing, fellowship travel payments, and accounts pay able. Maintains a working knowledge of contract and grant requirements as well as University policies and proce dures and applies them to daily tasks.

Serves as liaison between the depart ment and campus administrative offices (such as Business & Financial Services, Facilities Management, Communication Services, Academic Departments/Organized Research Units, and Equipment Management), and Geography faculty, researchers, staff, and students regarding purchas ing, travel, and recharge matters. Maintains accurate files for all pur chasing, and equipment inventory.

Performs annual equipment inventory.

Participates as an active team member in Geography and shares ideas on how to improve services and deliverables.

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Full Salary Range: $29.35/hr. to $42.06/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consid eration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other charac teristic protected by law. Application review begins 7/14/2026. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 87118.

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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY

The Student Affairs Coordinator (“Coordinator”) provides academic and instructional support for all undergraduate, graduate and doc toral emphasis program services within the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. The Coordinator pro vides administrative support, includ ing, but not limited to: planning department events, graduate recruit ment, and other outreach activities; quarterly course coordination, course evaluation coordinating and process ing, process BARC course fees; man ages department articulation process, and ordering program and instructor supplies. Assists the undergraduate and graduate advisers with advising enrolled and prospective students on all aspects of their academic experience. The Coordinator is solely responsible for the administration of the departmental Disabled Students Program, which requires substantive knowledge of University, College, and departmental policies and procedures and the ability to interpret from various academic and administrative offices. Assists with preparation of digital and print materials, uses social media platforms to connect with students, alumni and community members to promote the department and its pro grams, and department website main tenance. Works collaboratively and in coordination with the Undergraduate and Graduate Advisers, Student Affairs Manager, Department Chair and Business Officer in a team environ ment to complete administrative tasks related to graduate and undergradu ate matters in the department. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training; Familiarity with Academic Advising or Peer Mentoring; Basic knowledge of advising and counseling techniques; Ability to organize, prioritize and com plete work accurately with frequent interruptions; Ability to work effec tively and cooperatively as a staff team member, as well as with faculty mem bers; Creatively problem solve; Able to exercise good judgment, common sense, and discretion, while provid ing careful attention to detail. Notes: Some evening and or weekend hours will be required for special annual events; Satisfactory criminal history background check; Mandated Child Abuse Reporter. $27.06 to $29.93/hr. Full Salary Range: $27.06 to $45.76/ hour. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consid eration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other charac teristic protected by law. Application review begins 7/13/2026. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 87113.

SUPERINTENDENT, LANDSCAPE SERVICES GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Under the general supervision of the Sr. Superintendent, the incumbent is the frontline manager for all aspects of the department’s Grounds pro gram involving 28 FTE Grounds staff who maintain 250 acres of campus hardscape and landscape. Incumbent assists the Sr. Superintendent in management responsibility for the achievement of operational, personnel, and customer satisfac tion objectives for all staff. Assists in the leadership and vision of the implementation and management of a comprehensive grounds main tenance and landscape operation for all of Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises facilities and other University‑owned areas. Reqs: High School Diploma; 4‑6 yrs of experience in the landscaping industry; 1‑3 yrs of experience in dealing with regulatory agencies, specifically water districts and municipalities; 1‑3 yrs of dem onstrated leadership and supervi sory experience; Must possess a valid California DPR Qualified Applicator’s License or Certificate Category A, or a California Structural Branch 2 license. Must also maintain licenses through the accumulation of the required Continuing Education Units (CEUs), respective to each license within 1 Year. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent certification preferred. Notes: Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driv ing 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; Must possess a valid California DPR Qualified Applicator’s License or Certificate Category A, or a California Structural Branch 2 license. Must also maintain licenses through the accu mulation of the required Continuing Education Units (CEUs), respective to each license within 1 Year. Hiring Budgeted Range: $73,800 to $99,500/ year. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with out regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, pro tected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open Until Filled. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 87311.

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MAINTENANCE)

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for assisting the Senior Superintendents in the leadership and management of the daily opera tions of the Skilled Craft workers for Residential Operations. Provides a broad range of technical expertise and supervisory skills for all trades. Provides maintenance services to all apartment units and residence halls, and dining facilities. Responsibilities include daily scheduling/adjusting of assignments/resources/vendors, establishing work priorities, imple mentation of training programs, adjusting work procedures and pri orities to meet schedules or work demands, meeting with clients and vendors, ordering and inspecting materials, site inventory manage ment, analyzing and resolving work problems, maintaining records, quality control for maintenance work, scheduling and planning for all Housing properties, exercising responsibility for quality of work in all Housing Facilities. Reqs: High School Diploma; 4‑6 yrs Experience with demonstrated leadership and

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: VINCENT IAN POSNER No.: 26PR00235

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin gent creditors, and persons who may oth erwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: VINCENT IAN POSNER

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

THE PETITION requests that (name): THOMAS POSNER be appointed as per sonal 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 avail able for examination in the file kept by the court.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 7/30/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.

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 knowl edgeable 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 avail able from the court clerk. Angela Braun, Executive Officer 06/25/2026 by Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Julianna M. Malis; Santa Barbara Estate Law; 14 W. Valerio Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑946‑1550 Published: July 9, 16, 23 2026.

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IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the peti tion, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hear ing. 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 knowl edgeable 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. Angela Braun, Executive Officer 6/24/2026 by Kim Gallegos, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: M. Jude Egan, Esq.,426 Barcellus Ave, Suite 304, Santa Maria, CA 93454; 805‑332‑3984. Published: July 2, 9, 16 2026.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JENNA NOELLE

SCHAAL‑O’CONNOR No.: 26PR00308

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: JENNA NOELLE SCHAAL‑O’CONNOR A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: WILLIAM SCHAAL in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): WILLIAM SCHAAL be appointed as per sonal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests author ity to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the per sonal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/30/2026 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

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the peti tion, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hear ing. 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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TERESA IDA COLLINSWORTH aka TERRI COLLINSWORTH No.: 26PR00315

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin gent creditors, and persons who may oth erwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: TERESA IDA COLLINSWORTH, aka TERRI COLLINSWORTH

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

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

THE PETITION requests author ity to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the per sonal 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:8/06/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121. ANACAPA

DIVISION

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the peti tion, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hear ing. 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 knowl edgeable 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. Angela Braun, Executive Officer 07/01/2026 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Scott G. Soulages of Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, LLP, 427 E. Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑963‑9721 Published: Jul 9, 16, 23 2026.

BULK SALE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 26‑170549 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s), is/are: Restaurant Sato, Inc.,

(same address) The business was conducted by an A Corporation. Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A Signed by: TIFFANY MUJAHED Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 6/05/26, FBN 2026‑0001470 E76. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original state ment on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: June 18, 25. July 2, 9 2026.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: BRAZILIAN VIBE DANCE & FITNESS: 5414 San Patricio Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93111 The original state ment for use of this Fictitious

LEGALS (CONT.)

County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 22, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001614. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

SANTA BARBARA: 710 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Am Coastal Ventures LLC 312 Rancheria St #F Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant com menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 23, 2026. Filed by: ANTHONY ROBERTS/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 04, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001461. Published: Jun 18, 25. July 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA GOLF CLUB: 3500 McCaw Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Santa Barbara Golf, LLC 5341 Old Redwood Hwy Ste 202 Petaluma, CA 94954 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant com menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 01, 2016. Filed by: MICHAEL

SHARP/PRESIDENT/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 05, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001474. Published: Jun 18, 25. July 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: HUNTRESS: 130 E Yanonali St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; SB Huntress 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: SHELAGH J ROYCE/ GENERAL PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 10, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E63. FBN Number: 2026‑0001513. Published: Jun 18, 25. July 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: VERTIGO AND BALANCE SOLUTIONS: 133 East De La Guerra, #353 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Tiffany P Mujahed, DPT (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 29, 2026. Filed by: TIFFANY MUJAHED with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 05, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E76. FBN Number: 2026‑0001471. Published: Jun 18, 25. July 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RACHAEL FACILITATES, LLC: 222 Menlo Drive Buellton, CA 93427; Rachael Facilitates (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 06, 2026. Filed by: RACHAEL S MOREHOUSE/PRESIDENTwith the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 04, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001451. Published: Jun 18, 25. July 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: THE SKIN STUDIO

SB: 1805 E Cabrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara, CA 93108; The Skin Studio SB LLC 1323 Harmon St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 12, 2026. Filed by: ARIEL MILLER/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa

Barbara County on May 21, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001355. Published: Jun 18, 25. July 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: TM CLEANERS & HANDYMAN SERVICES: 642 Castillo St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Oscar Gonzalez (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious busi ness name or names listed above on Jun 4, 2026. Filed by: OSCAR GONZALEZ with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 08, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001490. Published: Jun 18, 25. July 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: COASTAL VENDING COMPANY: 309 Mathilda Dr #4 Goleta, CA 93117; Erik S Lundberg (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 09, 2026. Filed by: ERIK LUNDBERG/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 11, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001527. Published: Jun 18, 25. July 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DISCOVERY RECOVERY: 1111 Chapala St Ste 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara

Foundation (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names list ed above on N/A. Filed by: JACQUELINE

CARERRA/PRESIDENT&CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 12, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001544. Published: Jun 18, 25. July 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MUSIC & MEDITATION

SANTA BARBARA: 1111 Chapala St Ste 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Foundation (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names list ed above on N/A. Filed by: JACQUELINE

CARERRA/PRESIDENT&CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 12, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001543. Published: Jun 18, 25. July 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

FOUNDATION: 1111 Chapala St Ste 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Foundation (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names list ed above on N/A. Filed by: JACQUELINE

CARERRA/PRESIDENT&CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 12, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office

Éste es un anuncio de que sus tarifas pueden cambiar. Para más detalles en español llame al 1-800-342-4545.

NOTICE OF SOUTHERN

CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY’S RATE

INCREASE REQUEST SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY’S (SOCALGAS) GENERAL RATE CASE APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC) A.26-06-014

WHAT IS BEING REQUESTED?

SoCalGas is requesting an increase in revenue of $485 million (10.5%) from estimated 2027 revenues to enhance safety, modernize and maintain the natural gas system, meet compliance requirements driven by government regulations, improve technology, and address rising costs like insurance. SoCalGas is also seeking a formula to address inflation and additional capital investments that, if approved, will increase revenues by an additional $315 million (6.2%) in 2029, $312 million (5.8%) in 2030, and $314 million (5.5%) in 2031.

of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001542. Published: Jun 18, 25. July 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2026‑0001404

The following person(s) is doing business as:

TRUEPATH COMMUNICATION

THERAPY 518 N SCHOOL ST SANTA MARIA, CA 93454, County of SANTA BARBARA.

SARA FARAZDAGHI, 518 N SCHOOL ST SANTA MARIA, CA 93454

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/ SARA FARAZDAGHI, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/28/2026. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/26

CNS‑4050748# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ALLIANCE FOR ARTS

EDUCATION: 1111 Chapala St Ste 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Foundation (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names list ed above on N/A. Filed by: JACQUELINE

CARERRA/PRESIDENT&CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 12, 2026. This statement expires five

1The illustrative percentage increase compares 2027 bundled rate impacts with those projected for 2028. The commodity price reflected in these tables are a forecast of 2026 gas price per Advice Letter 6548-G-A.

If approved, SoCalGas will implement new revenues in gas rates beginning on January 1, 2028.

HOW WOULD THIS IMPACT THE AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER?

If the request is approved, the average residential customer using 35 therms per month would see a bill increase of approximately $5.67 per month.2 The actual impact will vary based on usage, baseline territory, and other factors.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

An administrative law judge will hold hearings, consider evidence, testimony, and public comments before drafting a proposed decision on this application. CPUC Commissioners will then vote on a final decision at a public meeting.

You can read more about the utility’s request and make public comment by visiting apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2606014

For questions about participating in CPUC matters, you can contact the Public Advisor’s Office at Public. Advisor@cpuc.ca.gov, 1-866-849-8390, or 505 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102. Please reference A.26-06-014 in any communication with the CPUC.

2The bill increase compares illustrative 2027 bills with those projected for 2028.

years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001541. Published: Jun 18, 25. July 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2026‑0001465

The following person(s) is doing business as: FULL HEART PRESS, 534 CASITAS RD SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of SANTA BARBARA.

JENNIFER JARDENIL‑MISLANG, 534 CASITAS RD SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

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/ JENNIFER JARDENIL‑ MISLANG, INDIVIDUAL/OWNER

This statement was filed with the

County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/05/2026. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/26

CNS‑4052566#

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2026‑0001241

The following person(s) is doing business as: CANTARA CREATIONS, 5078

UNIVERSITY DR SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of SANTA BARBARA. JASMINE ALCANTARA, 5078

UNIVERSITY DR SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111

This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MAR 01, 2026 /s/ JASMINE ALCANTARA,

OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/11/2026. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/26

CNS‑4052567# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLARITY HOUSE: 1519 Bath St Apt B Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Arina Yanovich PO Box 6586 Pine Mtn Club, CA 93222 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to trans act business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 31, 2026. Filed by: ARINA YANOVICH with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 04, 2026.

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NOTICE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY REQUEST SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY (SOCALGAS) GAS COST INCENTIVE MECHANISM (GCIM) APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC) A.26-06-016

WHAT IS BEING REQUESTED?

Natural gas purchases are reviewed under the GCIM which incentivizes utilities to secure lower prices, share savings with customers and shareholders, and absorb part of any higher costs, with savings benefiting SoCalGas Core customers. In the latest GCIM year, SoCalGas purchased natural gas at $46.4 million below the target price during the program period of April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. SoCalGas is requesting approval to allocate approximate $9.0 million of that for its shareholders whilst proving $37.4 million in lower gas costs to its customers.

(Continued

HOW WOULD THIS IMPACT THE AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER?

If the request is approved, there will be no additional change in customer rates from this application. A typical residential customer’s average monthly bill for 35 therms of gas has already increased by 0.09 cents/month, from $71.98 to $72.07. A typical residential customer’s monthly summer bill for 23 therms of gas has already increased by 0.06 cents/month, from $49.78 to $49.83. If the CPUC approves a different allocation for SoCalGas shareholders, the difference will be credited or charged to customers through a rate change in future months.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

An administrative law judge will hold hearings, consider evidence, testimony, and public comments before drafting a proposed decision on this application. CPUC Commissioners will then vote on a final decision at a public meeting.

You can read more about the utility’s request and make public comment by visiting apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2606016. For questions about participating in CPUC matters, you can contact the Public Advisor’s Office at Public.Advisor@ cpuc.ca.gov, 1-866-849-8390, or 505 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102. Please reference A.26-06-016 in any communication with the CPUC.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE REQUEST

For questions about this application, please contact:

SoCalGas Gregory Healy Regulatory Affairs Business Manager 555 W 5th Street, GT14D6 Los Angeles, CA 90013 ghealy@socalgas.com

LEGALS (CONT.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are

doing business as: OJAI WOMENS FUND: 1111 Chapala St Ste 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Foundation (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: JACQUELINE CARERRA/ PRESIDENT&CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 12, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001540. Published: Jun 18, 25. July 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2026‑0001466

The following person(s) is doing business as:

BOMBAY STATION 734, 734

STATE ST SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of SANTA BARBARA.

BOMBAY STATION 734 INC., 1205 LUCERO ST CAMARILLO, CA 93010, CALIFORNIA This business is conducted by A CORPORATION.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names

Ordinance No. 5289

listed above on NOT APPLICABLE /s/ KULDEEP SINGH, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/05/2026. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/26 CNS‑4052564# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: ATERLING PREP GROUP: 3340 McCaw Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Rachel S Oakes 5895 Sunny Vista Ave Oak Park, CA 93105 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant

commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 01, 2026. Filed by:

RACHEL OAKES with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 16, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E81. FBN Number: 2026‑0001584. Published: Jun 25. July 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ROCK STAR TRANSPORTATION, MILAN CORPO

RATE CHARTERS, ROCK STAR LIMO, ROCK STAR HOLDINGS: 6385 Cindy Ln C Carpinteria, CA 93013; Rock Star Limo LLC PO Box 1273 Carpinteria, CA 93014

County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001263. Published: Jun 25. July 2, 9, 16 2026.

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 23rd day of June 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes: Supervisors Lee, Capps, Hartmann, Nelson and Lavagnino Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None

MONA MIYASATO CLERK OF THE BOARD

By: Sheila de la Guerra – Deputy Clerk

NOTE: A complete copy of Ordinance No. 5289 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.

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 05, 2026. Filed by: JUAN PARRA/ MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 16, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2026‑0001578. Published: Jun 25. July 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: RADIANT DRIFT: 443 San Luis Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455; Eric J Wray (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on April 07, 2026. Filed by: ERIC WRAY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 12, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland,

Notice of Southern California Edison’s Rate Increase Request Southern California Edison’s Joint Application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) A. 26-06-019

What is Being Requested?

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E), and Southern California Edison Company (SCE) (jointly the Investor Owned Utilities or IOUs) are filing a joint application proposing to apply their respective Electric Tariff Rules 17 /18, which governs backbillings to all charges on the IOUs’ bills, as ordered by the CPUC in Decision 25-09-030.

As part of the joint application, SCE is individually seeking to recover $1.793 million in incremental costs from 2029-2034 to implement billing system changes. SCE has been ordered to propose how to treat backbilling for all charges (bundled and unbundled) on its bill. Based on the year of the highest rate impact, this amounts to a total requested rate increase of 0.001¢/kWh or 0.003 percent.1

Proposed Increase by Customer Class

The table shows the requested increase in rates for the year with the highest revenues (2030) compared to current rates. Actual changes in rates may vary by year.

How Would This Impact the Average Residential Customer?

If the request is approved, the average residential customer using 500 kWh per month would see a rate increase of approximately $0.005 per month.2 Similarly, a typical CARE residential customer using 500 kWh per month would see a bill increase of $0.003 per month.3 The actual impact will vary based on usage, baseline territory, and other factors.

Additional Information

An administrative law judge may hold hearings, consider evidence, testimony, and public comments before drafting a proposed decision on this application. CPUC Commissioners will then vote on a final decision at a public meeting.

You can read more about the utility’s request and make public comment by visiting apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2606019 For questions about participating in CPUC matters, you can contact the Public Advisor’s Office at Public.Advisor@cpuc.ca.gov 1-866-849-8390, or 505 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102. Please reference A.26-06-019 in any communication with the CPUC.

Questions About the Request

For questions about this application, please contact SCE by: Phone: 1-800-655-4555; Email case.admin@sce.com; Mail: Case Administrator, A.26-06-XXX – Rule 17 Application, Southern California Edison Company, P.O. Box 800 Rosemead, CA 91770, or visit www.sce.com/applications for further information.

1 Rate change will vary each year. Percentage calculated using largest rate increase for the application years.

2 Year 2030 of the application was used to calculate typical customer bill because it is the year with the largest increase of $0.571 M.

3 Id.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: FORGEPULL, ARCTOS FIELD AI: 7392 Elmhurst Pl, Unit A Goleta, CA 93117; Arctos Den 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 Jun 13, 2026. Filed by: GREGORY BERBERIAN/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 15, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001572. Published: Jun 25. July 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: BANGKOK THAI CAFE: 3613 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Bangkok Avenue 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 N/A. Filed by: SANSANEE GAFFNEY/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 16, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001585. Published: Jun 25. July 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: PIVOTAL MINDS: 629 State Street 249 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Alexis A Arias PO Box 90206 Santa Barbara, CA 93190 This business is con ducted by A Individual Registrant com menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 01, 2026. Filed by: ALEXIS ANDRE ARIAS/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 16, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001526. Published: Jun 25. July 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: LOMPOC FAST FILL MARKET: 1001 North H St Lompoc, CA 93436; Gawfco Enterprises Inc. 3669 Mt Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, CA 94549 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 01, 2024. Filed by: MOHAMMAD N. AHMADI/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 03, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001442. Published: Jun 25. July 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN FBN2026‑0001509

The following person(s) is doing business as: ALGER RESOLUTIOS, 233 E. CARRILLO ST., SUITE C, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of SANTA BARBARA. TIMOTHY ALGER, 233 E. CARRILLO ST., SUITE C, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

This business is conducted by An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 01, 2026 /s/ TIMOTHY ALGER, SOLE PROPRIETOR

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/10/2026. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/26

CNS‑4049993# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ENCOREU ENTERPRISES: 133 E De La Guerra #24 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Glenys L Archer (same address) This business is con ducted by A Individual Registrant com menced to transact business under the

fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 17, 2026. Filed by: GLENYS L ARCHER/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 17, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E81. FBN Number: 2026‑0001591. Published: Jun 25. July 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: MONTECASO: 3880 State St, Apt 426 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Kiona LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 01, 2026. Filed by: NATHAN DEWOLF/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 12, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E81. FBN Number: 2026‑0001559. Published: Jun 25. July 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: CASA WEST: 334 Calor Drive Buellton, CA 93427; Erin F Jenal‑Stainbrook (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: ERIN JENAL‑STAINBROOK/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 09, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001504. Published: Jun 25. July 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: ALCHEMY FLORAL STUDIO: 5022 Birchwood Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Kari L Oslie (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious busi ness name or names listed above on Jun 16, 2026. Filed by: KARI OSLIE/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 18, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E4. FBN Number: 2026‑0001611. Published: Jun 25. July 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COUSIN E ENTERPRISES: 118 Sumida Gardens Lane, Apt 208 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Adam H Schaffer (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 11, 2026. Filed by: ADAM H SCHAFFER/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 12, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001550. Published: Jun 25. July 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MONTECITO MASSAGE PRODUCTS: 1128 Oriole Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Brandon S Nebeling (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 23, 2015. Filed by: BRANDON NEBELING/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 23, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E81. FBN Number: 2026‑0001628. Published: Jun 25. July 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: MOUNT OLYMPUS HOLDINGS: 5662 Calle Real #214, Goleta, CA 93117; Jay L Hartman (same address) Lynda J Hartman (same address) This business is conducted by A Married Couple Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 30, 2021. Filed by: JAY L HARTMAN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 15, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001562. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN FBN2026‑0001525 The following person(s) is doing business as: NCTI‑ RIVERSIDE 240 EAST HIGHWAY 246, SUITE 100 BUELLTON CA 93427 , County of SANTA BARBARA. AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE WEST 4400 HWY 121 SUITE 700 LEWISVILLE TX 75056; CALIFORNIA This business is conducted by A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 14, 2021 /s/ THOMAS COOK, SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/11/2026. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/26

CNS‑4053086# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN2026‑0001510

The following person(s) is doing business as:

Bodegas Krontiras USA, 1129 State Street Suite 25, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Wine 4 Winners LLC, 1041 Mill Street Suite #104, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; California

This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable /s/ Christopher Andrew Dillon, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/10/2026. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/26

CNS‑4054703# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2026‑0001392

The following person(s) is doing business as:

J. R. SIMPLOT COMPANY, 312 GUADALUPE ST, GUADALUPE, CA 93434, County of SANTA BARBARA.

J. R. SIMPLOT COMPANY, LLC, 1099 W. FRONT STREET, BOISE, IDAHO, 83702

This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 12, 2026 /s/ JAMES B.ALDERMAN, SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/26/2026. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/26

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: DUTCH GARDEN RESTAURANT, DUTCH GARDEN: 4203 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Dutch Garden Restaurant LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to trans act business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 01, 2021. Filed by: MIKE FISHER/CFO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 22, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001624. Published: Jun 25. July 2, 9, 16 2026.

LEGALS (CONT.)

Rodriguez (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 14, 2026. Filed by:

GABERIAL RODRIGUEZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 16, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001582. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STORKE FUEL DEPOT, STORKE FUEL DEPOT AND CAR WASH, THE POINT MARKET AT STORKE FUEL DEPOT, STORKE CAR WASH: 370 Storke Rd Goleta, CA 93117; Price Properties LLC PO Box 61106 Santa Barbara, CA 93160

This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: JOHN PRICE/MANAGER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 09, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001495. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

BARBERSHOP: 3875 Constellation Rd, Suite A & B Lompoc, CA 93436; Timothy W Carey 226 Galaxy Way Lompoc, CA 93436; Joan M Carey (same address) This busi ness is conducted by A Married Couple Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 01, 2026. Filed by: TIMOTHY W CAREY/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 15, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2026‑0001574. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE 805

TRANSPORTER: 21 Lorinda Pl Santa Barbara, CA 93101; David A Soto Romero (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious busi ness name or names listed above on Jan 01, 2026. Filed by: DAVID SOTO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 12, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001538. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SOUND STOPS FIRE: 4446 White Pine Ln Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Ember Shield LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 28, 2025. Filed by: ROBERT C DUNCAN/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 23, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E4. FBN Number: 2026‑0001631. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA AUTO EXCHANGE: 480 Vereda Del Ciervo Goleta, CA 93117; Santa Barbara Nissan LLC (same address) This business is con ducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by:

DOUGLAS CONNOR/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 24, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E4. FBN Number: 2026‑0001652. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: LUXE ROCKLINE: 1929 Alamo Pintado Rd Solvang, CA 93463; Allison Van Wingerden (same address)

This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 05, 2020. Filed by: ALLISON VAN WINGERDEN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 03, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001446. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: FUEL SAVIN: 2140 Sweeney Rd Lompoc, CA 93436; Robert Savin (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 22, 2026. Filed by: ROBERT SAVIN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 24, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001659. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SPLENDOR HAIR STUDIO: 130 S Hope Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Gloria Herrera 220 Ladera St Apt 114 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 12, 2026. Filed by: GLORIA HERRERA/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 15, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 76. FBN Number: 2026‑0001569. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

WONG/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 24, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 4. FBN Number: 2026‑0001650. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HAHKA KITCHENS: 72 Santa Felicia Dr Goleta, CA 93117; Hahka Builders (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 5, 2002. Filed by: RANDY HAHKA/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 22, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001616. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CYANOKAI: 142 San Clemente St Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Kaira T Wallace (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 20, 2026. Filed by: KAIRA WALLACE/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 08, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001489. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JET LAG 3D PRINTS: 4318 Modoc Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Eduardo S Buenviaje (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 07, 2026. Filed by: EDUARDO BUENVIAJE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 12, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MIRROR FINISH YACHT CARE: 7407 San Carpino Dr Goleta, CA 93117; Ryan James Wong (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: RYAN

of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001548. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DALGENES FLOORING INTERIORS INC: 3845 State St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Dalgenes Flooring Interiors Inc. (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 17, 2026. Filed by: WADE SPROWL/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 17, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 76. FBN Number: 2026‑0001588. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DALGENES FLOORING INC: 3845 State St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Dalgenes Flooring Interiors Inc. (same address) This business is conduct ed by A cORPORATION Registrant com menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 23, 2026. Filed by: WADE SPROWL/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 23, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 76. FBN Number: 2026‑0001588. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JOFFREY AESTHETICS AND WELLNESS: 523 Chapala Ste C 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Mir Joffrey, M.D. 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 Jun 23, 2026. Filed by: MIR JOFFREY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 12, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL

(Hybrid Public Hearing – In Person and via Zoom) July 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goleta City Council will conduct a hybrid public hearing for the levy and collection of assessments within the Goleta Street Lights Assessment District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. A draft Engineer’s Report consisting of, among other things, the assessed parcels, will be filed in the Office of the City Clerk for public review. The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

HEARING DATE/TIME: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM

LOCATION: Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA, 93117 and Teleconference Meeting; this meeting will be held in person and via Zoom (with detailed instructions for participation included on the posted agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENT: Interested persons are encouraged to provide public comments during the public hearing in person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the City Council meeting agenda. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing by e-mailing the City Clerk at CityClerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Written comments will be distributed to Council and published on the City’s Meeting and Agenda page.

FOR PROJECT INFORMATION: For further information on the project, contact Luke Rioux/Finance Director, at (805) 562-5508 or lrioux@cityofgoleta.org For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez at (805) 562-5500 or mmartinez@cityofgoleta.org. Staff reports and documents will be posted approximately 48 hours before the hearing on the City’s website at www. cityofgoleta.org

Note: If you challenge the nature of the above action in court, you may be limited to only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City on or before the date of the hearing (Government Code Section 65009(b)(2)).

Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the City Clerk at (805) 961-7505 or email cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Notification at least 72 hours prior to the hearing is required to enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements.

Deborah Lopez City Clerk

Publish: July 9, 2026 and July 16, 2026

by 30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001661. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CASA SAN RICARDO: 631 San Richard Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Casa St. James Inc. 7386 Calle Real 36 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is con ducted by A Corporation Registrant com menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 27, 2026. Filed by: ASEL TELMAN/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 10, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001515. Published: July 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SB MICROSOLDER: 16 West Calle Laureles Suite B Santa Barbara, CA 93105; David Arias (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 1, 2026. Filed by: DAVID ARIAS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JuL 01, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001703. Published: July 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: HG PC TECHS: 1207 E Gutierrez St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Dennis J Guajardo (same address) Hans G Tigranny (same address) This business is conducted by A General Partnership Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: DENNIS J GUAJARDO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 30, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001699. Published: July 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: JASPER HARLEY VINTAGE: 2875 Exeter Place Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Susan M Basham (same address) This business is conduct ed by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: SUSAN M BASHAM with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JuL 01, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001704. Published: July 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAL COAST HARDSCAPE, CAL COAST HARDSCAPE PRODUCTS: 30S La Patera Lane Unit 10 Goleta, CA 93117; Aqua‑Flo Supply, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 23, 2026. Filed by: CURTIS STEVENS/ CFO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 30, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001700. Published: July 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HOUSE OF SOMERBELLA, YACUBELLI, BUSHVELD BRANDY, BUSHVELD: 1661 Mission Dr Solvang, CA 93463; Yacubelli LLC 606 Alamo Pintado Rd Ste 3163 Solvang, CA 93463 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant com menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 25, 2026. Filed by: JACO VIENINGS/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 29, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001689. Published: July 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OUR DREAMGIRL: 3455 State Street, 3 Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Alyssa Lorrayne Dominguez (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to trans act business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: ALYSSA DOMINGUEZ/INDIVIDUAL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 22, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001621. Published: July 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SB COAST DIGITAL: 1207 E Gutierrez St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Dennis J Guajardo (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 02, 2026. Filed by: DENNIS J GUAJARDO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JuL 02, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001712. Published: July 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: CEIBA SIGNATURE LANDSCAPING: 7 W. Figueroa Street 3rd Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Juan C Cisneros (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant com menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: JUAN C CISNEROS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 16, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 30. FBN Number: 2026‑0001586. Published: July 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: CALIFORNIA WROUGHT IRON & WELDING: 809

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL (Hybrid Public Hearing – In Person and via Zoom) July 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goleta City Council will conduct a hybrid public hearing for the levy and collection of taxes for the Goleta Library Special Tax for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. An Administration Report consisting of, among other things, the assessed parcels, will be filed in the Office of the City Clerk for public review. The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

HEARING DATE/TIME: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM

LOCATION: Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA, 93117 and Teleconference Meeting; this meeting will be held in person and via Zoom (with detailed instructions for participation included on the posted agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENT: Interested persons are encouraged to provide public comments during the public hearing in person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the City Council meeting agenda. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing by e-mailing the City Clerk at CityClerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Written comments will be distributed to Council and published on the City’s Meeting and Agenda page.

FOR PROJECT INFORMATION: For further information on the project, contact Luke Rioux/Finance Director, at (805) 562-5508 or lrioux@cityofgoleta.org For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez at (805) 562-5500 or mmartinez@cityofgoleta.org. Staff reports and documents will be posted approximately 48 hours before the hearing on the City’s website at www. cityofgoleta.org

Note: If you challenge the nature of the above action in court, you may be limited to only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City on or before the date of the hearing (Government Code Section 65009(b)(2)).

Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the City Clerk at (805) 961-7505 or email cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Notification at least 72 hours prior to the hearing is required to enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements.

Deborah Lopez City Clerk

Publish: July 9, 2026 and July 16, 2026

LEGALS (CONT.)

Jennings Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Roberto R Diosdado (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by:

ROBERTO R. DIOSDADO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 26, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 61. FBN Number: 2026‑0001676. Published: July 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2026‑0001511

The following person(s) is doing business as:

OBUILT, 100 EASY ST BUELLTON, CA 93427, County of SANTA BARBARA.

JOSEF OFSTEAD, 100 EASY ST

BUELLTON, CA 93427

This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on FEB 05, 2026 /s/ JOSEF OFSTEAD, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/10/2026. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/26 CNS‑4057426# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: FLYING FLAGS RV RESORT & CAMPGROUND: 180 Avenue of the Flags Buellton, CA 93427; FPA Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground 2082 Michelson Drive, 4th Fl. Irvine, CA 92612

This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 24, 2004. Filed by: JD CARBONE/ VICE PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JuL 02, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001713. Published: July 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FEATHER & FIRE: 180 Avenue of the Flags Buellton, CA 93427; GF Buellton Group, LLC 2082 Michelson Drive, 4th Fl. Irvine, CA 92612 This business is

conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 16, 2026. Filed by: JD CARBONE/VICE PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JuL 02, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001714. Published: July 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: CHANNEL ISLANDS MARINE: 2513 Bath St Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Tedd M White (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 01, 2026. Filed by: TEDD WHITE/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jun 5, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by 73. FBN Number: 2026‑0001469. Published: July 9, 16, 23, 30 2026.

INVITATION FOR BIDS

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES REAL ESTATE SERVICES DIVISION PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT BRANCH

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) Southern California Region Contract No. TBD DIGITAL BIDS: The Project Management and Development Branch will receive Bids no later than 11:59 P.M. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. See Invitation for Bids (00 11 00) for instructions regarding bid submissions.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Work includes a collection of tasks and related specifications that have pre‑established Unit Prices. A JOC shall be used for the accomplishment of repair, alteration, construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, demolition, and construction of infrastructure and buildings by means of individual Job Orders issued under the JOC. DGS intends to award multiple Job Order Contracts, a fixed period, fixed unit price, and indefinite quantity contract under this single

solicitation as determined by the lowest Combined Adjustment Factors. The DGS JOC program is established in accordance with California PCC §10113 et seq. The intent and purpose of this solicitation is to establish multiple Job Order Contracts with a twenty‑ four (24) month initial contract term with the Work to be carried out in the Southern Region of California (See Bid Form 00 41 00 for JOC Region Map).

CSLB LICENSE REQUIRED TO

BID: B A Bidder must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), as a public works contractor. See Instructions to Bidders (00 21 00) for more information regarding contractor registration.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

PROVISIONS: Contractor and all subcontractors shall abide by all health and safety mandates issued by federal, state, and local governments and/or public health officers as well as those issued by DGS, and worksite specific mandates. If multiple mandates exist, the Contractor and subcontractors shall abide by the most restrictive mandate. The term employee, worker, state worker or state employee in health and safety mandates includes contractor and subcontractor personnel. Costs associated with adhering to health and safety mandates are the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor is responsible for the tracking and compliance of health and safety mandates and may be audited upon request.

The successful bidder shall furnish payment and performance surety bonds in the form prescribed by the State. Each initial bond shall be in the amount of $5,000,000 and executed by an admitted surety insurer licensed in the State of California and listed in the latest published United States Treasury Department list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies.” As Job Orders are awarded, and at the State's discretion, new surety bonds will be required in the amount of $2,500,000. At no time shall the aggregate amount of active Job Orders exceed the bonds. PRE‑BID CONFERENCE: Bids will only be accepted from those Contractors having attended the

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – In Person and Virtual Meeting The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following matter will be heard by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, in Person at 105 East Anapamu, 4th Floor, Santa Barbara, and by Remote Virtual Participation. Please find remote participation instructions on the Clerk of the Board’s webpage, https://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

A public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution that adjusts the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 library special tax rate in County Service Area (CSA) No. 3 (greater Goleta) by 3.20%, which reflects the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for 2025, and that confirms the written report that contains a description of each parcel of real property receiving the extended library facilities and services in CSA No. 3 and the amount of the special tax for each parcel for FY 2026-2027.

This written report detailing the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 special tax rate per parcel for CSA No. 3 has been filed with the Clerk of the Board, 105 E. Anapamu Street, Room 407, Santa Barbara. It will also be available for viewing online on the County Clerk’s website. This written report is also available for public viewing at the Goleta Library.

Please see the posted agenda of the Board of Supervisors for July 14, 2026, available on or about Thursday, July 19, 2026, prior to the meeting for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged or the item may be continued.

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) 568-2240. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Clerk of the Board to make reasonable arrangements.

If you challenge this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing.

MANDATORY pre‑bid conference on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. via Microsoft Teams (information below). The State’s requirements for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation and other Contract requirements will be presented. Prime Contractors are encouraged to have their Key Administrator and DVBE office coordinator attend to receive this information and to have their questions answered. Attendance for the entire inspection is required in order for bidders to be eligible to submit a bid. Teams meeting information: See Invitation for Bids (00 11 00). Bid forms, plans, specifications, and addenda will be available for download at http://www.caleprocure.ca.gov/. Click on “Start Search.” In the Event name field, enter “RESD PMDB JOC 2026‑03” and click search. While viewing the Event Details, click on “View Event Package” to view bid forms. It is recommended that all vendors register as a bidder through the Cal eProcure website at https://www.caleprocure.ca.gov/pa ges/bidder‑vendor.aspx. This will allow for automatic notifications if there is any modification to the Event such as the posting of an addendum or additional documentation. PUBLIC BID OPENING: A public bid opening will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 2:00 P.M., virtually via Microsoft Teams. Bidders may attend virtually. At the public bid opening, all bids received no later than 11:59 P.M. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, will be opened and recorded onto a Preliminary Bid Tabulation. Bidders do not need to attend the bid opening as the Preliminary Bid Tabulation will be made available immediately after the bid opening is completed and it will be emailed to bidders. Teams meeting information: See Invitation for Bids (00 11 00). CONTRACT TIME: JOCs may be executed for an initial contract term of no more than 24 months, unless extended by an Amendment, in accordance with California PCC §10113.1 et seq. DGS may issue up to four one‑year extensions to each JOC. The contract term shall commence on the date specified upon execution of the Contract issued by DGS. CONTRACT AMOUNT: The JOC and Job Order amounts are established in California PCC

§10113 et seq. The current Maximum Contract Amount for the initial term shall be $10,532,000 as of January 1, 2026. The Maximum Contract Amount for any extension term shall follow CCCI update. The current Job Order Maximum Value for each individual Job Order shall be $1,053,000 as of January 1, 2026.

7/9, 7/16/26

CNS‑4058379# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

LIEN SALE

EXTRA SPACE STORAGE, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below: Zahra Ashley

at the location indicated: 6640 Discovery Drive, Goleta, CA 93117. 07/21/2026 at 3:30 PM The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

NAME CHANGE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 26CV03483 Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA Petition of: CHERRY ANNE JOY SIMON for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CHERRY ANNE JOY SIMON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: HEAVEN NENITA ZABRIELLA SERRANO to HEAVEN NENITA ZABRIELLA SIMON

The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter 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

CITY OF GOLETA NOTICE OF ELECTION

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: Date: JULY 21, 2026, Time: 8:30 am, Dept.: SM2

The address of the court is 312 East Cook Street Building E, Santa Maria 93456‑5369, Santa Maria Cook Division

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find‑my‑ court.htm.)

A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

Father must be provided Proof of Service of the hearing and the Proof of Service is to be filed with the court prior to the hearing date. Date: 05/27/2026

JAMES F. RIGALI

Judge of the Superior Court 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/26 CNS‑4049443# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: ARNETIS MARGARET van den AKKER CASE NUMBER: 26CV03506 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree chang ing name (s) as follows: ARNETIS MARGARET van den AKKER

PRESENT NAME: ARNETIS MARGARET van den AKKER

PROPOSED NAME: CHINA VAN DEN AKKER

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 rea sons 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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Goleta, on the 3rd day of November, 2026, for the following offices:

Councilmember District 1 (Vote for one) (Full term of four Years)

Councilmember District 2 (Vote for one) (Full term of four Years)

The nomination period for these offices begins on July 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. and closes on August 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. If nomination papers for an incumbent officer of the City are not filed by August 7, 2026, the nomination period is extended to August 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

If no one or only one person is nominated for an elective office, appointment to the elective office may be made as prescribed by Section 10229 of Elections Code of the State of California.

Candidates for City Council Districts 1 and 2 must reside in the district they are running for and both have resided in the geographical area making up the district from which they wish to be elected and be a registered voter of the City at the time nomination papers are issued to the candidate as provided for in Section 10227 of the Elections Code.

Nomination papers may be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk located at: City of Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA 93117, during posted business hours by appointment only. The City Clerk can be reached at 805-9617505 or via email at cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.gov

The polls will be open on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk

Publish Date: July 9, 2026

is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing August 7, 2026, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street. Santa Barbara, CA 93101, ANACAPA DIVISION A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the peti tion. Dated June 16, 2026, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published Jun 25. July 2, 9, 16 2026. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: LIANNE SUSAN TOWBES CASE NUMBER: 26CV03834 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree chang ing name (s) as follows: PRESENT NAME: LIANNE SUSAN TOWBES PROPOSED NAME: LIANNE MICHELE TOWBES 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 rea sons 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 with out a hearing. Notice of Hearing August 14, 2026, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street. Santa Barbara, CA 93101, SOUTH COUNTY ANACAPA DIVISION A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Independent, a newspaper of general cir culation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the peti tion. Dated June 16, 2026, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published Jun 25. July 2, 9, 16 2026. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SHIVA REZAIE CASE NUMBER: 26CV03754 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: SHIVA REZAIE A peti tion has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows: PRESENT NAME: SHIVA REZAIE PROPOSED NAME: SHIVA FRANCIS 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 rea sons 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 August 12, 2026, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street. Santa Barbara, CA 93101, ANACAPA DIVISION A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Independent, a newspaper of gen eral 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 June 17, 2026, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published June 25. Jul 2, 9, 16 2026.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Dr. David Agnew, Deceased Notice is hereby given to all persons hav ing claims against the estate of Dr. David Agnew, who died on February 1, 2026, in Santa Barbara County, California. All creditors of the decedent are required to file their claims with the necessary vouchers, within the time prescribed by law, with the clerk of the Superior Court of the State

LEGALS (CONT.)

Barbara.

Claims must be filed within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice.

First date of publication: July 2, 9, 16 2026

Personal Representative:

Michael Ditmore, Trustee

11608 Arrow Point Drive NE Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Timothy Buynak

523 Brinkerhoff Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 963‑1950

SUMMONS

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 25CV00195 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): RUTILO CHAVEZ GONZALEZ, AN INDIVIDUAL, AND DOES 1 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ

DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): IVER CAPITAL CORPORATION 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 want to 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 Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), 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.

¡AVISO! 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 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 dé 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 ó 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 BARABARA 312‑C EAST COOK STREET, BLDG. E, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454 The name, address, and

telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nom bre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): ALI NABAVI, COASTAL CREST LAW FIRM, APLC, 24310 MOULTON PKWY, SUITE O‑1007, LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637, 949‑751‑6788

DATE (Fecha): 1/10/2025

ERIN JOSIE, Clerk (Secretario), by ERIN JOSIE, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/26

CNS‑4053940# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

TRUSTEE NOTICE

T.S. No. 138854‑CA APN: 051‑570‑054

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/21/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 7/29/2026 at 10:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/31/2014 as Instrument No. 2014‑0014228 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Santa Barbara County,

November 3, 2026 General Election

County of Santa Barbara Elections Division

State of CALIFORNIA executed by: ELYSE A BILODEAU, AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE ELYSE A BILODEAU SEPARATE PROPERTY TRUST DATED, MAY 9, 2003 AND ELYSE A BILODEAU UNMARRIED WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3756 GREGGORY WAY UNIT 4, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 The undersigned Trustee dis claims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or war ranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remain

NOTICE OF ELECTION AND CANDIDATE FILING PERIODS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, governing board elections will be held in the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, for specified school and special districts, named below, for which candidates may be nominated:

Legend: Full Term of office (4 Years): * I Short Term of office (2 Years): ** SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Allan Hancock Joint Community College District – TA 3* and TA 5*

Ballard School District – TA 1* and TA 2*

Blochman Union School District – Two (2) At-Large*

Buellton Union School District – TA 1*, TA 3*, and TA 4*

Carpinteria Unified School District – TA 1*, TA 2*, and TA 5*

Cold Spring School District – Three (3) At-Large*

College School District – TA 1*, TA 4*, TA 5*, and TA 2**

Cuyama Joint Unified School District – Two (2) At-Large* and One (1) AtLarge**

Goleta Union School District – TA 1*, TA 3*, and TA 5*

Guadalupe Union School District – TA 1*, TA 3*, and TA 4*

Hope School District – TA 2*, TA 4*, and TA 5*

Lompoc Unified School District – TA 3* and TA 4*

Los Olivos School District – Two (2) At-Large*

Montecito Union School District – Three (3) At-Large*

Orcutt Union School District – TA 3*, TA 4* and TA 5*

Santa Barbara Community College District – TA 1*, TA 5*, TA 6*, and TA 7*

Santa Barbara County Board of Education – TA 1*, TA 5*, and TA 7*

Santa Barbara Unified School District – TA 1* and TA 4*

Santa Maria Joint Union High School District – TA 2*, TA 4* and TA 5*

Santa Maria-Bonita School District – TA 1* and TA 2*

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District – TA 1*, TA 2*, TA 4*, and TA 3**

Solvang School District – TA 2*, TA 4* and TA 5*

Vista Del Mar Union School District – One (1) At-Large*

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

Carpinteria Sanitary District – Div. 2* and Div. 5*

Carpinteria Valley Water District – Div. 1*, Div. 3*, and Div. 5*

Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District – Div. 2*, Div. 3*, and Div. 4*

Casmalia Community Services District – Two (2) At-Large* and One (1) AtLarge**

Cuyama Community Services District – Two (2) At-Large* and One (1) AtLarge**

Cuyama Valley Recreation and Park District – Two (2) At-Large* and One (1) At-Large**

Embarcadero Municipal Improvement District –Three (3) At-Large*

Goleta Sanitary District – Div. 2* and Div. 3*

Goleta Water District – Dist. 1* and Dist. 2*

Goleta West Sanitary District –Dist. 1*, Dist. 3*, Dist. 5*, Dist. 2**, and Dist. 4**

Isla Vista Community Services District – Two (2) At-Large*, One (1) At-Large (Permanent 2-Year Office)*

Isla Vista Recreation and Park District – Two (2) At-Large*

Lompoc Valley Medical Center –Three (3) At-Large*

Los Alamos Community Services District – Two (2) At-Large*

Los Olivos Community Services District –Three (3) At-Large*

Mission Hills Community Services District – Two (2) At-Large* and One(1) AtLarge**

Montecito Fire Protection District – Two (2) At-Large*

Montecito Sanitary District – Two (2) At-Large* and One (1) At-Large**

Montecito Water District –Three (3) At-Large*

Santa Maria Public Airport District – Div. 2*, Div. 4*, and Div. 1**

Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District – Div. 3*, Div. 5* and Div. 6*

Santa Ynez Community Services District – Two (2) At-Large*

Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District – Div. 1*, Div. 4* and Div. 5*

Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District No. 1 –Div. 2*, Div. 3*, and One (1) At-Large*

Summerland Sanitary District – Two (2) At-Large*

Vandenberg Village Community Services District – Two (2) At-Large* and One (1) At-Large**

ing principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publica tion of the Notice of Sale is: $33,293.70 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are consid ering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encour aged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist

on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance com pany, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postpone ments be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313‑3319 or visit this Internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 138854‑CA. Information about postpone ments that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313‑3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp. com, using the file number assigned to this case 138854‑CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 313‑3319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 Published: June 25. July 2, 9 2026.

Candidate Filing Period for School and Special Districts: July 13 – August 7, 2026

Eligible candidates must be registered voters of the district, trustee area or division and meet all other required qualifications to run and hold office (see “NOTE” below). All candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy in person or by mail and meet the nomination requirements between July 13, 2026 and August 7, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. to qualify for the General Election. If the Declaration of Candidacy with the original wet signature is mailed, it must be received in our office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the deadline and be properly notarized according to Election Code section 8040. NO POSTMARKS ACCEPTED.

NOTE: Candidates for Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District No. 1, pursuant to California Water Code section 75166.2 and California Elections Code section 10514, each Trustee of the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District No. 1, must be a registered voter and a holder of title of land in the District, and of the Division which the Trustee represents.

Candidate Filing – Extension Period – August 8 – August 12, 2026

If an eligible incumbent fails to file a Declaration of Candidacy and meets the nomination requirements by 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026, a five-calendar day extension is allowed for any person, other than the incumbent, if otherwise qualified, to file for the office.

Where to Obtain and File Candidate Filing Forms (Except City Offices) Appointments are required for candidate filing. Appointments are available in the County Elections Division Main Office (4440-A Calle Real, Santa Barbara) and the County Elections Division Santa Maria Branch Office (511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Ste. 134, Santa Maria), during office business hours.

County Elections Division Main Office: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

County Elections Division Santa Maria Branch Office: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To request to be a candidate and schedule a filing appointment, visit the “Candidate Filing” section online at sbcvote.com, call (805) 568-2200, or email candidatefiling@countyofsb.org.

Insufficient Nominees: In the event that there are no nominees or an insufficient number of nominees for an office, and a petition for an election is not filed with the Elections Official within the time period prescribed, appointment to each elective office will be made as prescribed by Section 10515 of the Elections Code and Sections 5328 and 5328.5 of the Education Code.

Local Measures Submitted to Voters

A notice of local ballot measures to be submitted to voters of the County of Santa Barbara will be published separately.

City Elected Offices to be Filled and Measures Submitted to Voters

Please contact the City for information regarding elective offices and ballot measures to be consolidated with the November 3, 2026, General Election.

City of Buellton (805) 686-7424

City of Carpinteria (805) 755-4403

City of Goleta (805) 961-7505

City of Guadalupe (805) 343-1340 ext. 3891

City of Lompoc (805) 875-8241

City of Santa Maria (805) 925-0951 ext. 2306

City of Solvang (805) 688-5575 ext. 206

City of Santa Barbara (805) 564-5309

Cities are responsible for publishing the notice of election and notice of offices up for election as well as any city measures.

Sí desea información en español llame al 1-805-568-2200 o llame al 1-800722-8683.

Dated: July 9, 2026.

Joseph E. Holland, Clerk-Recorder, Assessor, and Registrar of Voters

County of Santa Barbara