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One for All, All for One805

The fundamental importance of first responders’ work was the underlying theme at Saturday’s One805LIVE! benefit. Held, as it has been for several years, at Kevin Costner’s oceanfront estate in Summerland, the seven-hour extravaganza was a sonic mishmash of genres and eras that managed to convey one of most important underlying ideas behind the work of our first responders: When it comes to supporting our community, we’re all in this together.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex joined for just a moment onstage by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex made a surprise appearance to present the Heart of the Community Award to the County Fire Department’s Peer-to-Peer mental health program. The Prince praised County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig for his work on behalf of mental health, one of the cornerstones of the services funded by the One805 nonprofit.

“The department doesn’t work without leadership like yours,” Prince Harry said to the soon-to-be-retired fire chief. “You have managed to completely destroy any stigma that exists, and the leadership you’ve shown

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your team is exemplary.”

Actor and longtime Santa Barbara resident Rob Lowe also received the Heart of the Community Award from the organization, which spoke of Lowe and his wife, Sheryl Berkoff Lowe, welcoming first responders into their home for meals and respite during various fires and other disasters.

The eclectic musical lineup featured Trisha Yearwood in her S.B. debut (with an introduction by friend Maria Shriver), Good Charlotte, The Fray, Thelma Houston, Alan Parsons, Donavon Frankenreiter, The Cars’ Elliot Easton, and Steppenwolf’s John Kay, who performed “Born to Be Wild” for the last time, drawing a standing ovation.

In addition to all of the musical entertainment, the estimated 3,000 in attendance which included first responders who attended for free, as well as neighbors like Oprah Winfrey and host Kevin Costner —also cheered loudly as Richard Weston Smith, COO of One805, announced the creation of a $10 million endowment for

mental health support, with an initial $1 million secured already that evening.

For more, see one805.org. —Leslie Dinaberg

See all of Ingrid Bostrom’s photos of the event at independent.com/multimedia.

County Looks to Move 7,500 Patients to Other Providers

Kennedy’s Edict: Refuse to Treat Undocumented Immigrants or Lose Federal Funding

by Nick Welsh

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is giving itself just 100 days to engineer a mass hand-off of no fewer than 7,500 patients all of whom are immigrants without documentation now enrolled for regular care at any one of the county’s five public health clinics.

Driving this logistical nightmare are new federal rules announced by Robert Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump’s Health and Human Services Secretary, with much fanfare on July 10. They bar undocumented immigrants from receiving any federal care. Kennedy stated he was protecting benefits that should be for hardworking Americans and that it would eliminate an incentive for undocumented immigrants to cross the border illegally.

In so doing, Kennedy set into motion a sweeping reversal of complex federal administrative rules and practices that have been in effect for 30 years.

Although a coalition of 21 states, including California, and the District of Columbia have since succeeded in getting a court injunction blocking this order from taking effect, Santa Barbara County is taking precautionary steps to be able to comply by January 1 since injunctions against Donald Trump’s policies

have had a tendency to be overruled in higher federal courts.

Kennedy’s administrative edict was slated to go into effect immediately, so if the injunction should be reversed, the edict’s impact might also be immediate.

“We don’t want to be suddenly forced to find new care options for our patients,” said County Public Health Director Mouhanad Hammami. “What we want is to ensure the continuity of care for all our patients. If something happens along the way to maintain the injunction, great. But if not, we’re prepared.”

Because the county’s public health clinics are legally designated as Federally Qualified Health Centers, an obscure but highly remunerative federal classification that rewards health providers targeting low-income patients, county health officials fear that the county’s Public Health Department could find itself in cataclysmic financial jeopardy legally should the injunction be repealed.

Kennedy’s edict does not spell out the consequences of noncompliance. But Hammami’s not inclined to roll the dice. If found out of compliance, he said, the worst-case scenario would be that medical care for 100 percent of the clinics’ patients would be jeopardized.

The 7,500 people in question only make up 25 percent of county health patients. By reassigning those 25 percent, he reckons, the county can keep the funding needed to care for the other 75 percent.

It’s the hardest decision he’s made in his long professional career, Hammami said. “Everyone is being uprooted, and it’s nobody’s fault,” he said. The loss of 7,500 patients will cost Hammami’s department $8.2 million a year as a result, 40 current employees will have to be laid off, and even more positions, now vacant, will be left indefinitely unfilled.

Laura Robinson, union chief of Service Employees International Union Local 620, noted that the county had a $14 million surplus at the end of last fiscal year and that her colleagues in Sacramento said that Santa Barbara is one of the first California counties to reassign its undocumented patients.

But county spokesperson Kelsey Buttitta noted that Santa Barbara is committed to spend $14 million annually to build the $165 million addition to the North County jail. She also added that not all counties have the same needs and vulnerabilities as Santa Barbara. All that will be hashed out on October 7, when the county supervisors will be asked to approve the issuance of layoff notices.

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Rumbling rolls of thunder and spectacular lightning strikes lit the night skies as a rare September storm brought scant rainfall to Santa Barbara County as Tuesday passed into Wednesday. More than 2,000 lightning strikes were counted out in the Pacific and 272 bolts hit the ground in the county, said Ryan Kittell, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Oxnard. Rainfall totals ranged from one-tenth of an inch to a high of 0.63 inches in Buellton. Though some wind-related damage was reported in Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties from some heavy downdrafts, Santa Barbara County so far seem to have been unscathed.

COURTS & CRIME

A Righetti High School student was arrested 9/22 after a loaded revolver was found in his backpack, according to the Sheriff’s Office. At around 1:30 p.m., a staff member alerted School Resource Deputy Reynoso that the student might be smoking marijuana in a bathroom at the Santa Maria school, the Sheriff’s Office stated. When Reynoso tried to stop him, the student reportedly resisted. In the struggle, Reynoso sustained minor injuries. Deputies later discovered multiple marijuana vapes and a loaded .22 caliber handgun hidden in the student’s bag. The student was booked into Santa Maria Juvenile Hall on charges that include possession of a firearm on school grounds, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana on campus while under 18.

Eight of the 104 retired statewide judges who just signed onto a “Declaration of Judicial Independence” in response to mounting criticism accompanied in some cases by “dangerous and personal attacks on individual judges”— are from Santa Barbara County: George Eskin, Frank Ochoa, Rogelio Flores, Brian Hill, Jim Iwasko, Art Garcia, James Slater, and former commissioner Deborah Talmage. While the declaration’s author, former Tulare County judge Brett Alldredge, did not retire from the S.B. County bench, he resides in Carpinteria. The declaration was issued on 9/17 as a pointed way of observing Constitution Day.

S.B. police responded to Leadbetter Beach 9/21 after multiple reports of a disturbance involving two men, one armed with a Taser-like device and the other with a fishing spear. By the time officers arrived, the two had split up. One man walked west along the beach toward Leadbetter Point, where officers contacted him and recovered part of a fishing spear. He provided a statement at the scene. The second man left on a bicycle through the parking lot and was not located despite an extensive search. Police emphasized the incident appeared to be isolated.

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, at Saturday's One805LIVE! benefit

Sable Facing Felonies

DA Files Charges; Oil Company Calls Move ‘Politically Motivated’

by Callie Fausey

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Attorney John Savrnoch slapped Sable Offshore Corp. with 21 criminal charges on September 16, adding to the legal roadblocks in the way of the company’s plans to restart oil production on the Gaviota Coast.

The 21 counts are in response to Sable’s repair work to revive the ruptured pipeline that caused the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill.

Sable is calling it a “politically motivated” attack. Environmental advocates who oppose Sable’s restart of oil and gas facilities formerly owned by ExxonMobil, including three offshore platforms, onshore processing stations, and the ruptured pipeline are calling it justice.

Charges include five felony counts of “knowingly” discharging material into nearby creeks and waterways, such as Arroyo Quemada and Nojoqui Creek. The complaint also alleges that the pipeline repair work, started in 2024, violated the California Fish and Game Code and the Water Code.

Sable argues that it had the right to patch up the pipeline, claiming it was completing necessary repairs so it may resume pumping oil from Santa Ynez to Kern County. However, the California Coastal Commission said Sable needed to obtain updated permits and complete a new environmental review.

Sable went ahead and dug up parts of the Gaviota Coast to pursue repairs anyway, without permits insisting it already had the green light to complete the work under existing permits.

The commission and environmentalists protested that it was dredging up sensitive habitats, potentially harming endangered species and poisoning nearby waterways in the coastal zone. The Coastal Commission subsequently saddled Sable with three ceaseand-desist orders and an $18 million fine (which Sable is fighting in court).

Savrnoch’s recent charges seem to agree with the environmentalists’ assessment.

In addition to the felony counts, charges include 16 misdemeanor counts of unlawfully obstructing a streambed and discharging materials harmful to wildlife. (The DA’s Office could not comment on the pending litigation as the investigation remains ongoing.)

In a statement, Sable called the allegations from the DA’s Office “inflammatory and extremely misleading.”

“All of the repairs and excavations were supervised by a certified independent biologist and cultural resource professional and Office of State Fire Marshal personnel,” the statement continues. “No wildlife were adversely affected. All of these previously

disturbed areas have been or are being remediated in accordance with state and local erosion control mitigation measures.”

The Environmental Defense Center (EDC) which is leading the charge against Sable’s restart retorted that the charges only add more fuel to the flames opponents have lit under Sable’s feet.

Linda Krop, EDC’s chief counsel, argues that the charges give all the more reason to suspend trust in the company’s ability “to operate safely, responsibly, or even legally in California.

“No matter how Sable spins it, these are serious charges, and they raise big questions about the company’s integrity and its ability to operate risky facilities without causing more harm to our state,” Krop said.

“The company is still asking state agencies for approvals to restart this failed pipeline and operate it through Gaviota State Park,” she continued. “However, the criminal charges make it even more clear that the state must conduct a full environmental review and allow for a transparent, public process before considering whether this project should move forward.”

The criminal case is set for a November 4 hearing in Santa Barbara County Superior Court.

The timing of the charges is notably striking additional legislative obstacles fell on Sable’s head last week in the form of Governor Gavin Newsom’s big oil bill that includes new regulatory hurdles for Sable’s restart tacked on by Santa Barbara representatives.

Further, on September 19, Judge Donna Geck’s courtroom hosted the most recent hearing in the legal battle between Sable, the county, and the EDC concerning the EDC’s attempt to prevent the restart of the Las Flores Canyon oil processing facility over a lack of environmental review. According to Krop, the hearing saw no major developments, and the court set another case management conference for December 5. n

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Appeal to Stop Hilton Hotel Expansion Denied

Questions Raised over Agreement to Provide Low-Cost Hostel Beds

by Ryan P. Cruz

The Santa Barbara City Council unanimously denied an appeal to stop a proposed 73-room Hilton Beachfront Hotel expansion, allowing the project to continue despite concerns raised about whether the hotel developers fulfilled their promise to provide a 100bed hostel as negotiated in a development agreement with the city years ago.

The appeal filed by attorney Jordan R. Sisson on behalf of UNITE HERE Local 11, a union representing hotel workers challenged the legality of the expansion project, based on allegations that the property owners broke the terms of the original development agreement. The agreement allowed the Fess Parker family to transfer property rights from an adjacent property to allow for an expansion of nearly 43,000 feet at the Hilton Beachfront location, as long as the owners built a low-cost hostel to mitigate potential impacts.

In 2014, the hostel in question was completed, and sold by the Parker family to another company, which opened the property as the Wayfarer Hostel. As far as the city was concerned, the terms of the agreement were met at that point. But Sisson and the appellants argued that the Wayfarer, which has since been resold and now operates as the Moxy Hotel (with the lowest rates currently running $313 a night), does not adequately provide the low-cost accommodations as intended by original agreement.

Sisson pointed to a 2015 Coastal Conservancy survey that said the city had just 70 low-cost rooms accounting for less than 3 percent of the city’s 2,700-plus rooms. In 2023, a survey of 55 hotels in Santa Barbara found that there were zero low-cost rooms available in the coastal zone.

The appeal also challenged the viability of the development agreement at the time of the property transfer, arguing that the agreement had expired in 2023, before the Parker family chose to make the transfer of property rights.

2014 to more than $300 a night at the Moxy in September 2025 (there are no longer any hostel-style lodgings listed at the location).

Councilmembers agreed that the appeal raised a legitimate issue over the hostel not operating as originally intended, but city staff and Project Planner Kathy Kennedy were adamant that the obligation was legally met.

Kennedy confirmed the development agreement had not expired, and at least five extensions were granted since 2016, keeping the agreement valid through at least December 23, 2027. The section regarding transfer of development rights, specifically, she said, is valid through 2029. She noted the question was brought up during the Planning Commission review when the project gained unanimous approval in May 2025.

Kennedy explained that the obligation for a hostel was considered complete when the location was built in 2014. When the Parker family sold the property, they would have no ability to control what happened to the hostel.

Cameron Goodman, an attorney representing the Parker family, said every one of the arguments raised by the appellants was unfounded. “The appellant is distracting you with irrelevant issues and a tortured interpretation of the development agreement,” he said.

Assistant City Attorney Tava Ostrenger confirmed the legal obligations were met when the hostel was constructed. The fact the hostel is not operating as intended was a separate “city enforcement matter,” which she said was being addressed with a formal investigation into the Moxy Hotel.

Councilmember Kristen Sneddon said the appeal highlighted an important issue the city should take into consideration when drafting agreements with the intention of a community benefit remaining viable into perpetuity. “It’s on us,” Sneddon said.

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There was no denying that the Wayfarer Hostel, now the Moxy Hotel, had seen a large hike in prices. In the decade since opening, prices per night have jumped from $59-$100 for hostel beds at the Wayfarer in

Councilmember Wendy Santamaria agreed because the city is now missing out on much-needed low-cost accommodations. “It may not have been an intentional bait-and-switch,” she said, “but that was the result, and it’s a result that we as a city have to grapple with.” n

Rendering of a proposed 73-room expansion of the Hilton Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara. The project was appealed by a union representing hotel workers, though the city council denied the appeal on September 23.

Who’ll Enforce ICE Mask Ban?

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the “No Secret Police Act” over the weekend, officially passing the state bill barring local and federal law enforcement from covering their faces a bill drafted in response to the aggressive increase in masked federal agents making immigrationrelated arrests throughout California in recent months.

But questions remain over the enforcement of the new law, as the federal government has announced its intention to continue to allow ICE officers to wear masks, leading to a likely legal standoff between California and the Trump administration when the law goes into effect in January 2026.

“It’s like a dystopian sci-fi movie,” Newsom said. “Unmarked cars, people in masks, people quite literally disappearing. No due process, no rights in a democracy where we have rights. Immigrants have rights, and we have the right to stand up and push back, and that’s what we’re doing here today.”

The law would call for misdemeanor infractions for officers who willfully violate California’s statute and civil penalties for officers who commit abuse while masked. It carves out several exemptions for medical masks or specialized situations such as SWAT teams and undercover operations. But there are larger concerns among immigrant rights advocates, who worry that the federal government will simply ignore the new state law.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a response on its official social media account Monday morning, confirming that it would disregard California’s new

bill: “To be clear: We will NOT comply with Gavin Newsom’s unconstitutional mask ban,” the statement read, calling the bill “unconstitutional” and a “disgusting, diabolical fundraising and PR stunt.”

Bill Essayli, acting U.S. Attorney for Los Angeles the district with the highest number of arrests by masked immigration enforcement officers also published a statement on social media, saying that he has directed federal agencies that the new law “has no effect on our operations.”

“Our agents will continue to protect their identities,” he added.

The bill’s main author, Senator Scott Weiner, said that California will “continue to stand for the rule of law and for basic freedoms.”

“No one wants masked officers roaming their communities and kidnapping people with impunity,” he said.

Advocates with the 805 Immigrant Coalition which has been on the front lines providing resources to families impacted by federal immigration enforcement said the new law is a step toward “providing critical protections” for the Central Coast’s immigrant community, though organizers remain cautious about the legal challenges that are likely to arise in the coming months.

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7,500 PATIENTS CONT’D FROM P. 7

Right now, Hammami is collaborating with Marina Owen, CEO of CenCal the public health-care agency responsible for connecting all Medi-Cal recipients in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties to medical offices that take Medi-Cal, a state funded insurance available to low-income individuals. The state, unlike the federal government, provides care to undocumented individuals.

Hammami’s department is also working with Cottage Health COO Lisa Moore and Mahdi Ashrafian of Santa Barbara’s Neighborhood Health Clinics. Similar meetings are taking place up in North County with Marian Medical Center. According to Moore, CenCal’s Owen is moving heaven and earth to identify providers who can pick up the slack. But assuming they exist, connecting them with patients is another matter.

The trickle-down repercussions are starkly obvious. If these 7,500 patients do not connect with alternate care providers, their level of ongoing care and treatment will

suffer. “It’s a serious shift … and we’re concerned,” said Moore. Cottage has 13 urgent care centers and two ERs. “We are here to serve everyone in our community,” she said. But when people don’t get ongoing preventative care, she noted, “Their outcomes can be compromised.”

Whether there’s an adequate supply of clinic alternatives available and whether the patients will feel safe enough to make the transition is the most concerning question. To succeed, Moore said, requires, good planning, good coordination, and good collaboration.”

It’s worth noting that there are several other Federally Qualified Health Centers in Santa Barbara County. Representatives from two of the best known the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics and American Indian Health expressed reservations about commenting for this article, explaining that the legal situation remained too fluid. Neither one of them, however, is currently looking to transfer their undocumented patients. n

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION will hold a virtual public hearing starting at 9:00 am, Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Coastal Commission meeting will be a hybrid meeting occurring both in-person and virtually through video and teleconference. Please see the Coastal Commission’s Virtual Hearing Procedures posted on the Coastal Commission’s webpage at www.coastal.ca.gov/mtgcurr.html for details on the procedures of this hearing. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Coastal Commission’s Virtual Hearing Procedures, please call 415-904-5202. The in-person hearing will be held at Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina Hotel, located at 300 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

The public hearing will act on the following item of local interest:

Item W14c: County of Santa Barbara Local Coastal Program Amendment No. LCP-4-STB-24-0028-1-Part B (Housing Element Update/Rezones). Public hearing and action on County of Santa Barbara’s request to amend the Land Use Plan (LUP) and Implementation Plan/Coastal Zoning Ordinance (IP/CZO) portions of its certified Local Coastal Program to rezone sites to comply with the County’s Housing Element Update and establish a new Design Residential (DR) zoning designation and associated permit requirements and development standards.

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Sins of the Father?

Montecito Union on Trial for Decades-Old Sex Abuse Claims

by Tyler Hayden

WARNING: This article contains descriptions of sexual abuse.

The allegations are shocking. Stanford Kerr, the beloved principal of Montecito Union School from 1954 to 1979, is accused of molesting two young brothers. School staff are said to have known about the abuse but did not report it to police. Kerr, who had also previously taught at Gaviota and Carpinteria elementary schools, was never charged with a crime and died in 2013.

The stakes are high. When the trial in the civil case against the Montecito school district begins later this week, attorneys for the brothers identified in court documents as John Doe 1 and John Doe 2 will argue the school failed to protect them and seek millions of dollars in damages. Montecito Union roundly denies the accusations though has already paid part of a $1 million settlement to a third alleged victim of Kerr. A large jury award could wipe out the district’s remaining $13 million in reserves, given its lack of records of liability insurance from the era.

And the ramifications reach beyond Montecito. A fierce debate is taking place in Sacramento over possible amendments to a 2019 state law that extended the statute of limitations for claims of childhood sexual assault. Since Assembly Bill 218 went into effect, school districts and other public entities have spent an estimated $8 billion settling and defending the bevy of lawsuits the legislation made possible. The Carpinteria Unified School District is currently fighting a similar but unrelated 50-year-old claim that its administrators say could bankrupt the district.

“We cannot turn our backs on victims of sexual abuse,” said State Senator Monique Limón, who represents Santa Barbara County. However, she acknowledged, “As we see the implementation of AB 218 and claims come forward, I believe we must evaluate and continue the conversations in the legislature on the right balance between bringing justice to families and survivors, while evaluating the impact to our schools.”

“We should protect victims. They have suffered and deserve accountability,” concurred Santa Barbara’s Assemblymember Gregg Hart. “But this is a crisis begging for a solution, and the solution is not apparent.”

‘THE WORST KID IN SCHOOL’

Kerr’s abuse of John Doe 1 began with the boy stealing money from the school office to buy candy, according to the trial brief filed last week by his attorneys. When his conscience got the better of him and he tried to return the money, Doe 1 was caught by a secretary and brought before Kerr. The principal then began to use disciplining Doe 1 as justification for what became a brutal pattern of

assault, the brief states. Doe 1, who was 8 years old at the time and whose own father was a violent disciplinarian, claims Kerr on dozens of occasions would force him to strip down to his underwear, bend him over his knee, and spank him while telling him he was “the worst kid in school.” That escalated to Kerr allegedly touching Doe 1 all over his body, masturbating behind his desk, and eventually choking Doe 1 unconscious on a couch. “[Doe 1] recalls waking up to find himself face down on the couch with pain in his penis and rectum,” his attorneys wrote.

At one point during this period, Doe 1’s brother, John Doe 2, found a key on the playground and decided to take it to Kerr, “a man he respected and looked up to as the school principal,” the brief continues. When Doe 2 opened the door to Kerr’s office he was stunned to find his brother standing in his underwear. Two secretaries outside also witnessed Doe 1 in his underwear, Doe 2 claims, but quickly shooed him away and closed the door.

A short time later, Kerr allegedly approached Doe 2 from behind, wrapped him in a bear hug, and without warning grabbed the tip of his penis so hard it made the boy scream in pain. Doe 2 reported the incident to a teacher, who confronted Kerr, “shaking her finger at him while Kerr did not respond,” the brief states. But neither the secretaries nor the teacher ever contacted law enforcement or child protective services.

Finally, both brothers say, a Montecito Union employee appeared at their home one night and pressured their parents to sign a contract that would require Doe 1 to go straight home from school and not Kerr’s office if he got into trouble. Their attorneys believe this was done to shield the district from scandal. The parents agreed. Kerr retired shortly thereafter.

During the discovery phase of the case, Montecito Union failed to produce a copy of this contract. In fact, the Does’ attorneys note, the school did not submit a single record of them during their time at the public elementary school. “It’s as if the boys never existed,” they said.

‘A STELLAR EDUCATOR’

In their own trial brief, the defense attorneys representing Montecito Union say the district has no record of any complaints against Kerr over his 25-year tenure. They also explain that proving or disproving the decades-old allegations will be extremely difficult. “All individuals who could confirm or deny plaintiffs’ factual claims are dead,” they state, including Kerr, the secretaries and the teacher, the employee who made the house call, and the Does’ mother. (Their father could not be located.)

Moreover, those who are still alive from that time, including three former Montecito Union teachers and two boardmembers, will testify “how they held Kerr in the highest regard and how any hint of abuse would have been

reported immediately under the standards of the day,” the attorneys said. In depositions, these witnesses described Kerr as a “stellar educator who enjoyed universal respect.” Two of Kerr’s children are also expected to testify. “Both are shocked by the allegations against their father and will testify to the type of father and man that Stan Kerr was,” the brief states.

The defense is also expected to question the credibility of the brothers, particularly Doe 1, who has struggled with substance abuse, mental health, and legal issues for much of his adult life. Since 1994 he has been convicted of drug possession, grand theft, and sexual battery.

The district admits it has no direct evidence to contradict the brothers’ claims. “Indeed, the District will not ask the jury to disbelieve Plaintiff’s testimony about the abuse itself,” the attorneys state. Instead, the jury will be asked to decide if the school in fact knew of Kerr’s alleged conduct and did nothing to stop it. The evidence of that supposed negligence “strains the bounds of credulity,” they argue.

PAST AND PRESENT

Anthony Ranii, the current principal of Montecito Union School who has been outspoken in his criticism of AB 218, declined a request for an interview. But in previous public statements, he insisted that “what happened in 1972 to 1976 doesn’t have anything to do with the [school’s] current staff, the current policies, and the current procedures.”

But the recent deposition of a Montecito Union employee would seem to cast doubt on that statement. When asked in 2024 if he had an understanding of what a mandated reporter is, and what their duties are, the employee said he did not.

In two letters to Montecito Union parents, Ranii vowed the district would “vigorously” defend against the lawsuit and he emphasized he and other California districts would continue pushing for a “legislative fix.” “It seems deeply unfair that allegations from 1972-1976 would need to be resolved by taking away resources from students in 2025,” he wrote.

In both letters, Ranii did not name Kerr, instead referring to him only as an “employee.” Though the claim was filed more than two years ago, only in the past week has Kerr been publicly identified. To the brothers and their attorneys, the previous omissions are evidence that the district is continuing to unjustly protect Kerr and its reputation.

“After decades of sexual abuse scandals, even entities such as the Roman Catholic Church and the Boy Scouts have been forced to change their ways by societal recognition that secrecy is a sexual predator’s best friend, and a danger to today’s children,” the brother’s attorneys stated. “Montecito Union’s recent refusals to identify Kerr suggest it has yet to learn that lesson.”

The trial is scheduled to begin Thursday, September 25, before Judge Thomas Anderle. n

Two brothers who attended Montecito Union in the 1970s are suing the school district for millions of dollars over claims that they were sexually abused by the school’s principal at the time, Stanford Kerr (above left).

Red Dog Number 4

TRUE STORY: About two weeks ago, someone broke into my house and slipped a couple cartons of cherry-red Jell-O in my refrigerator. Who could I have pissed off that bad? The JellO was that impossibly deep bright red, courtesy of all the “Red Dye No. 3.” I thought of calling RFK Jr., now our Secretary of Health and Human Services. Before he sold his soul and was still running for president, Red Dye No. 3 was one of the windmills he liked tilting against.

If I called Kennedy, I thought, he’d have to tell Donald Trump, and Trump would then call out the National Guard. Clearly, there’s a crime wave going on in my neighborhood and city police are powerless to stop it.

I thought of that Jell-O which was quite delicious when listening to Kennedy bravely blame Tylenol for causing autism, a disorder first researched in the 1920s by the Soviet child psychiatrist Grunya Sukhareva. I say bravely because Kennedy offered

Friends don’t let friends drink and take Tylenol.

Personally, I was disappointed Kennedy didn’t also point out that 88 percent of all divorced women claim their ex-husbands were experiencing late-onset autism. I know this for a fact because I have been personally informed by no less than 88 percent of the divorced women I have met in the past five years. (Another true fact.) And in this town, that’s a lot. (Also a true fact.)

But given the strong family values embraced by our administration of serial gropers, one can see that if autism is linked to divorce however causally or coincidentally the institution of marriage might suffer.

As statistics go, I admit, it’s sketchy. But at least it’s a statistic.

My real beef with Kennedy goes way deeper. On July 10, he issued an edict decreeing that any and all healthcare centers receiving a penny in federal dollars had to

icebergs on the horizon, are busy clearing the deck chairs of this particular Titanic They are planning to divest their five public health clinics of 7,500 patients said to have unsatisfactory immigration status. The plan is to reassign these patients to other health care providers. If that sounds like a major undertaking, that’s because it is. And it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Should the injunction fall, thousands more will be shit out of luck. And far more than public health clinics will be affected. (See news article by Nick Welsh on page 7.)

Don’t take my word for it. Just listen to the federal judge who imposed the injunction. If citizenship verification is required according to the terms of Kennedy’s edict, Judge Mary McElroy concluded, it would also apply to domestic violence centers, homeless shelters, mental health programs, food banks, soup kitchens, and victim assistance programs. Individuals in such crisis situations, the judge noted, rarely have at hand documents showing proof of citizenship.

“The government’s new policy, across the board, seems to be this: ‘Show me your papers,’ ” Judge McElroy concluded. The cruel

steps federal agencies must take before changing rules embraced by five presidents of both parties over a span of 30 years.

I was struck how this week, the Agriculture Department announced it would no longer conduct surveys or maintain any statistics on food insecurity and hunger Again, after 30 years. A departmental spokesperson explained the data obtained from such surveys was “redundant, costly, politicized, and extraneous.”

What’s the line? What you don’t measure, you can pretend doesn’t exist

A small detail: The Agriculture Department is in charge of the Food Stamps program That program got chopped to the tune of $200 million, meaning many of the 2.4 million people who relied on it before won’t be getting any or as much as before. In Santa Barbara, the number of people affected is 60,000

How many of them will have the necessary paperwork when they show up at the food bank?

In the same day, I also read how the Securities and Exchange Commission had absolved three convicted white-collar of having to pay back restitution. pardoned them . They had been convicted in American courts of law of havswindled their victims, collectively, of

Peripheral neuropathy often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating balance problems.

This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the to begin to slowly degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow.

As you can see in Figure 1, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not receive the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have bal ance problems, pain, numbness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms.

A person could easily get bitter. Thank God someone broke in and gave me that Jell-O. Red dye or not, it sure was sweet. — Nick Welsh

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

Say ‘No!’ to Crazy

Amassive housing project proposed at 1609 Grand Avenue will cause permanent, significant, negative impacts to the city. This project is completely inappropriate for the neighborhood.

It will cause the narrow evacuation corridors in this very high fire hazard severity zone to be overburdened with vehicles, creating major public safety hazards. This directly affects all residents in high fire zones and will impede firefighters.

The city is accepting public comments until September 30. Please send a letter now to oppose this project. Go to sagesb.org: Click on “More information / sample letter” and email your letter to 1609Grand@SantaBarbaraCA.gov now! At “View September 15 Presentation,” you can see a rendering of the enormous project.

The top priority for the Santa Barbara City Council must be public safety.

The death of 85 people during the 2018 Paradise wildfire evacuation was almost entirely due to vehicular congestion on the narrow evacuation route. The evacuation routes for the greater Grand Avenue location are more constricted than the Paradise evacuation route.

This project does not conform to the city’s General Plan standards and policies and must be denied.

Demand that the city conduct a comprehensive analysis of the project and its likely impacts on our neighborhoods, especially wildfire evacuation and firefighter access, through a California Environmental Quality Act, CEQA, review.

—Stu Sherman, S.B.

Thank You, Chris Jensen

hank you, Chris Jensen, for: being nothing but honest, kind, and fair with your customers for 52 years. Providing a place of warmth, where those down on their luck were welcome to come in from the cold.

Building the Lesson Studios, where thousands of people began their musical journeys. Creating Jensen’s Mainstage, which opened the door for young teen bands to perform. Donating generously hundreds of guitars, whenever local school PTAs came calling for their fundraisers.

Being a wise and patient teacher, passing on the skills of instrument repair to your employees. Initiating an internship program, where high school students could earn credits while experiencing the

world of work for the first time.

Putting out candy every year for the trick-or-treaters.

For making Santa Barbara a better place to live every day since 1973. You and Jensen Guitar and Music Company will never be forgotten.

Happily, the Lesson Studios are remaining open!

The instructors (who offer lessons on acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, mandolin, piano, violin, harmonica and ukulele) are not only gifted teachers, they are very fine people. Please take advantage of their services and know that when you do, you are helping to keep Chris Jensen’s legacy continue on.

—Johann Horodecki, S.B.

New NIMBY

For many locals, NIMBY now means “Not in the Mission’s Backyard.” Predator developers go home. Santa Barbara County needs affordable housing but not the slums of tomorrow built helterskelter. —Frank DiMarco, Goleta

Walk That Bike!

Day in and day out, people ride their bikes up and down State Street outside the lanes designated for bicyclists and often at high speeds particularly if they are riding electric bikes. These bicyclists pay zero attention to pedestrians, expecting all pedestrians to watch out for them.

On Tuesdays, when signs are posted on the 800 block that say “Pedestrians Only” (due to the farmers’ market), many bicyclists simply ignore the signs and ride their bikes right on through.

Most pedestrians stick to walking on the sidewalks because it’s not safe to walk on the street, even though the whole idea behind closing down State Street to cars was to create a pedestrian walking zone. Instead, State Street has become a bicycle freeway.

It’s amazing that more pedestrians have not been hit by bicyclists.

How about having a police officer or two walk the 800 block at least on Tuesdays and hand out citations to people who won’t obey the posted signs?

—J. Paul Gignac, S.B.

STAR DENTAL

More than ever before, we needed you! . . and YOU CAME THROUGH!

THANK YOU to our book buyers, amazing volunteers, hard-working staff, generous sponsors, and book donors!

The 51st Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Annual Book Sale was the MOST SUCCESSFUL EVER!

Your generosity will help tens of thousands of your neighbors!

Jeanette Duncan

BY GILLIAN COLE-ANDREWS

Jeanette Duncan, who passed away in early August, was the very heartbeat of People’s SelfHelp Housing for nearly four decades.

Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Jeanette began her long working career at the early age of 8 working at her father’s general store. Upon graduation from high school, she moved to Europe, where she ultimately managed a successful insurance company that catered to American service members. It was there that she met her husband, Donald “Corky” Duncan.

They married in Germany in 1966 and relocated to California, which at the time was one of the handful of states that allowed interracial marriages. Their daughter, Andrea, was born in 1969 in San Luis Obispo. After working at various nonprofits and in social work, Jeanette came to People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) in 1977, where she became the first executive director.

Supporting individuals and families in building their own houses and achieving their dream of home ownership, Jeanette came alongside the spirited volunteers whose shovels, on the heels of the Fair Housing Act, had broken ground on the first “self-help” houses. She subsequently recruited a core of varied professionals whose dedication would see the work of People’s Self-Help Housing expand to serve thousands across the California Central Coast.

Under Jeanette’s leadership, the organization increased its ability to develop affordable and accessible multifamily housing, which she further enriched with services and programming benefiting residents of PSHH communities including on-site learning centers and on-staff social workers.

Jeanette always maintained that a “People’s” project shouldn’t just be in a neighborhood; it should add to a neighborhood. She insisted on quality design, beautiful landscaping (most often including the colorful roses she loved), and exemplary maintenance. Also very close to Jeanette’s heart was access to educational opportunities for the children of residents living in People’s Self-Help Housing neighborhoods.

When a run-down camper park in Carpinteria was developed into 43 units of new affordable housing, the organization had the chance to build its first on-site learning center. With the aid of a McCune Foundation grant, Jeanette expanded the services offered by PSHH to include after-school tuition and support for monolingual parents needing assistance interacting with local school districts. In 2018, with the grand opening of Jardin de las Rosas in Santa Barbara, 40 units of multifamily housing, she was honored for her services to education with the dedication of the Jeanette Duncan Learning Center.

Santa Barbarans will recognize the other housing that Jeanette led the construction or renovation of, including the historic Victoria Hotel, Ladera Street Apartments, and the development of the workforce housing complex Casas Las Granadas and the Victoria Bungalows. In Goleta, she spearheaded the inclusion of 36 units as part of the Storke Ranch Master Development, and in Isla Vista, 56 units of farmworker housing.

During Jeanette’s tenure, she not only knew all her employees by name but also the names of the residents and their family members. She was a fixture at city council and county boards of supervisors’ meetings throughout the organization’s footprint. Jeanette’s

advocacy for affordable housing went well beyond the reach of People’s Self-Help Housing. Whether in Sacramento or in the hallowed halls of D.C., Jeanette was a sought-after expert in the field of affordable housing and a respected voice for those seeking a decent and safe place to live.

Long after she left full-time work, Jeanette continued to volunteer and advocate for affordable housing, benefiting numerous boards nationally and philanthropically. Among these were the California Coalition for Rural Housing (CCRH), the National Rural Housing Coalition (NRHC), Sustained Excellence Alliance (SEA) Corporation, and many other equally impactful groups. After more than 40 years on the Central Coast, she and Corky retired to suburban New York to be closer to family. She spent her days gardening she had an amazing green thumb spending time with family and new friends, and enjoying Maker’s Mark on ice.

Jeanette’s fearlessness, determination, and deep sense of justice will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved her. Upon learning of Jeanette’s passing, her peers in affordable housing leadership across the country shared an outpouring of fond memories recalling her unrivaled mentorship, kindness, commitment, and stewardship of those whom she helped to house. Some of them described her as a lifelong companion with a great sense of humor who was always willing to give to a friend in need of support.

Jeanette Duncan was an original. She was a trailblazer for women in industry and will continue to be a shining example of servant leadership. She was a force of nature, a force for much-needed change, and a force for good.

She is survived by Andrea Duncan-Mao (Jeff Mao), and grandchildren Trevor and Estelle. She was predeceased by Corky, who passed the same day, August 4, in 2021 and was laid to rest in early August at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York.

In her memory, please consider donating to People’s Self-Help Housing, New York Public Radio, Southern Poverty Law Center, or Doctors Without Borders.

Darrell Crandall 1937-2025

We lost our beloved, Darrell, peacefully in his sleep from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.

For many years, Darrell kept himself active and busy living with Parkinson’s, Pool therapy @ Anderson Aquatics weekly, walking, travel, poker with the guys, puzzles & moving seemed to slow it down.

Darrell was a happy guy with a beautiful smile for everyone. That’s the way he lived his life. He grew up in a small farming community in Hampton, Iowa. He was the youngest with four older brothers. His parents, Gladys & George, owned a small restaurant in town called the Crandall Café. When he was in high school he liked being there helping out where everybody knows your name.

After graduation, he moved to Denver and worked @ Lawrence Radiation Lab. In the early 60’s he took another high-tech job at EG&G in Goleta. That job took him to the Nevada Test Site, frequently, and many facilities around the world. He met Janet Brown, a SB native, at EG&G and they were married in 1963. They were blessed with two children, Eric and Tricia, a few years later.

In 1981, Darrell wanted to move to Colorado, a place he always loved. So we packed up the kids and made the big move to Colorado Springs. We lived near the Air Force Academy, the kids went to school on base, and we enjoyed many tail-gate parties and football games with our new neighbors. Darrell got into real estate. Our family became campers, skiers, and we loved the Rocky Mountains. We eventually returned to SB, and it was good being back home again with old friends and family.

Darrell will be missed by his loving wife of 62 years, Janet, his daughter, Trish, brotherin-law Bob, & Elaine Brown, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Sadly, our son, Eric,

died in a car accident in 2019. Eric is survived by his wife, Kathy, and stepchildren James, Michael & Caleb.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Parkinson’s Assoc. of Santa Barbara, P.O. Box 6254, SB 93160

Jack Conway 04/17/1927 – 09/09/2025

Jack Conway (98) passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was born on April 17, 1927, to Ronald and Pauline (Crossen) Conway in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Jack served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1952 to 1955, stationed in Edmonton, Alberta. After the service, he lived briefly in Framingham, Massachusetts and worked toward becoming an American citizen. In 1956, he moved to Santa Barbara. He married Marie LaCombe the next year and moved to San Diego, where his three daughters were born. He worked for The American Agar and Chemical Company for 10 years. The family returned to Santa Barbara in 1968. He worked for Joslyn Electronics Systems for 27 years, retiring in 1997. He was a dependable and hard worker who rarely missed a day of work.

He was passionate about trains from a young age. He enjoyed a lifetime hobby of studying them. During the 1940s, he served as a porter on the Canadian National Railway on its eastern Canada routes. He made many trips to “the loop” in Tehachapi and often used the train as his mode of travel. He was a man of simple pleasures. He took an interest in watching historical documentaries about WWII. He also enjoyed classic movies of all kinds. Jack will be remembered for his keen memory (particularly remembering important dates). He liked learning and took night classes at SBCC for many years. In his later years, he took long walks daily. He would brighten the day of the staff of The Daily Grind, US Bank (Nogales branch), Cottage

Hospital Cafeteria and Trader Joe’s. He was the endearing older man who became a part of their day.

Jack enjoyed many years of good health and lived independently until he was 93 years old. He moved to Wood Glen Hall in 2020.

Jack is survived by his three daughters, Teri West, Colleen Conway and Elaine Williams (Doug). He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Rebecca Lynch (Nate), Sarah, Veronica (Trevor), Callista and Jenessa West, Austin Venezia and Amber Williams. Great-grandchildren Nolan, Addison, Olivia and Ellie Lynch.

Many thanks to the staff at Wood Glen Hall and Mission Park for the love and care they showed our father.

Funeral services will be held later at a date to be determined.

Oscar A. Sepulveda II

09/17/1942 – 09/16/2025

Oscar A. Sepulveda II, age 82, passed away in the early morning hours of September 16th, at his home in Montecito, CA., surrounded by his wife of 50 years, Linda Boynton de Sepulveda and his loving family. Oscar was born in 1942 in Concepción, Chile and grew up surrounded by his eight siblings. From an early age he developed a life-long passion for music, especially singing for others enjoyment. This passion eventually led him to singing professionally with Los de Las Condes, and recording numerous records that were well received internationally. This recognition ultimately led to a formal invitation for him to sing in Santa Barbara, CA. in the early 1970’s and it was during this time when he met the love of his life.

They eventually settled down in Santa Barbara and during the early years of their marriage he attended Santa Barbara City College and went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the California College of Law. This was also the point in his life when he started his 25+ year career with United Parcel

Service, where he eventually retired as a congressional and community relations manager. He was pivotal during UPS’s expansion into Latin America, and helped spearhead the company’s support of the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting held in the early 90’s.

Throughout his life he was noted for his philanthropic efforts such as being the Chairman for the Annie E. Casey Foundation, serving on the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury, and assisting at the Santa Barbara County Court House, Legal Aid Center.

Oscar is survived by his wife, Linda, son Oscar A. Sepulveda III, daughter-in-law Leslie Sepulveda and granddaughter Madison Sepulveda of Camarillo, CA; daughter Bianca Sepulveda and grandsons Jason Barba, Jacob Barba, Diego Barba, and Aidan Barba of Ventura, CA; mother-in-law Dorothy Sierra of Santa Ynez, CA; a brother and sisters throughout the world, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Bryan Garber for the care and comfort he provided Oscar throughout his final years.

Mary Jean Fayram (Struven) 12/23/1933-09/01/2025

Mary Jean Fayram (Struven) 91, of Goleta, Ca passed away suddenly on September 1st, 2025.

Mary Jean Fayram (Struven) was born Dec 23, 1933 in Wisconsin to Henry and Elizabeth Mesch. She was the middle child of three children. Her family moved to California when she was 18 years of age. It was in Santa Ana, California

that she met and married her first husband Laurence (Larry) Struven. They settled in Santa Barbara where they raised their family of four children. There were many happy times at their home in Santa Barbara. Mary spent her working years at the city of Santa Barbara in the accounting department. She also enjoyed singing in the church choir at Good Shepherd Lutheran church and playing the piano for her family. She spent several years being a great horse show mom to her two younger children helping out at the horse shows. Mary and Larry had 46 happy years together. Larry predeceased Mary in 2001.

In 2016 Mary remarried Dave Fayram. Mary and Dave met as Auxiliary Volunteers at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. They found that they both spent the early part of their lives in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and went to the same High School and graduated the same year. They dated for several years, found love and were married. This was an Ordained “Second Time Around”. Mary and Dave had a great 9 years with travel to Wisconsin, cruises, and trips to children. Dave and his children Tim, Sandy, and Tom, are very Thankful for their time with Mary and will greatly miss her. Mary is survived by her four children Mike Struven (Cynthia Struven) Brenda Markhan (Chuck Markhan), Mark Struven (Anna Struven) Anne Hadley (Dan Hadley). 5 Grandsons ~ Matthew Struven, David Struven, Connor Struven, Craig Hadley & Jeff Hadley and two great grandchildren, Maeson Struven and Cooper Hadley. She is also survived by her sister Lottie Mariscal. Her brother Albert Mesch predeceased her.

Mary was a wonderful loving mother and we feel blessed for having her on this earth with us for 91 years. She will be truly missed Memorial service will be at Good Shephard Lutheran Church on September 27th, 2025 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers these are some of Mary’s favorite charities: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Food Distribution Program. Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation. (Note that both Mary and Dave were volunteers at GVCH.) Santa Barbara Rescue Mission. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

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Richard "Dick" John Vasquez

01/27/1940 – 09/15/2025

Richard “Dick” John Vasquez passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15 th , 2025. Born in Santa Barbara on January 27th , 1940 to Eleanor and Manual Vasquez, Dick grew up on the Santa Barbara Westside. He attended Wilson Elementary School where he met many of his fellow Wilson Wildcats.

Dick enjoyed the camaraderie and friendships made there as they played many sports during lunch leagues and after school practices for the Saturday games. Under the guidance of the great Frank “Van” Van Schaik, he also experienced the outdoors, taking part in outings with Camp Conastoga youth adventure program sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. Dick later became a student at La Cumbre Junior High and Santa Barbara High School. Following in his grandfather, John Garcia’s footsteps, Dick became a firefighter for the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. He was a member of several different County crews over his twenty-six-year career and finally retired while serving at Santa Barbara Station 15. Dick was very much proud of his heritage as a Santa Barbara native. His roots go back six generations and were initially part of the settlement connected to the founding of the Santa Barbara Presidio. Dick is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Richard Vasquez, Jr. Dick will be sorely missed by is former wife and long-time companion, Mary Jo Crish, his daughter, Denise Vasquez, stepson, Ronnie Gosnell, his brother William Vasquez, and his sister Judy Manriquez.

The family would like to thank the staff at Mission Villa of Santa Barbara for their kindness and patience in the care of their loved one.

Richard D. Steinberg

04/22/1947-08/16/2025

Dr. Richard D. Steinberg, beloved husband, father and brother, passed away on August 16, 2025, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, ten days after suffering major injuries in a car accident in Goleta. His wife and son were holding his hands, and his last words were “I love you” to his son, Will. He was 78 years old. He had courageously lived with and battled against Parkinson’s disease for over a decade.

Rich was born in Chicago, IL, on April 22, 1947, to Martin and Betty (Soglin) Steinberg. He grew up with his siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents and many cousins all living in the vicinity and they were a very close family. He took two city buses each Saturday to attend the Old Town Folk School of Music in Chicago for guitar lessons, which he recalled very fondly. This was a formative experience that deepened his lifelong passion for music.

His father Marty’s work as a chemist took his nuclear family to Cincinnati, Ohio; Schenectady, NY; and back to Chicago during his early years, before they made the big move to Santa Barbara, CA, in 1961. His father took a job at GM and later was employed as a research chemist at UCSB into his 80’s. His mother Betty was a teacher, counselor and then principal (at Ellwood Elementary) in Goleta, CA schools.

Rich attended San Marcos High School (1961-1964) while living in San Roque, and formed a wonderful group of friends with whom he maintained lifelong connection. He pursued his musical interests, playing violin in the SMHS orchestra and singing and playing folk songs on guitar at various local venues. He played on the tennis team and spent a lot of time with friends at the beach.

At UC Berkeley (1964-1968), Rich became fascinated with psychology and attended his

first Bob Dylan concerts. For the rest of his life, Dylan was his favorite musical artist and he knew the words to almost all his songs. After graduating with honors in Psychology (BA), he married Nancy Grover in Santa Barbara (1968) and they moved to Toronto, Canada, where Rich earned an MA and a PhD in Clinical Psychology at York University in Ontario, Canada. In 1975, he accepted a position as the psychologist at the Nanaimo Regional Hospital in British Columbia, Canada. He was beloved by the staff and by his clients, and known for his collegiality, his willingness to investigate different approaches, his kindness, and his sense of humor. Living in Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island, he made a wide group of lifelong friends. Whatever the occasion, everyone brightened when Richard appeared. He joined in at musical gatherings, playing the guitar or the fiddle accompanied by other musicians.

In 1979, Rich returned to Santa Barbara, where he lived for the rest of his life. Rich was a highly regarded clinical psychologist in both the Nanaimo and Santa Barbara communities, including nearly four decades at the Sansum Medical Clinic (Santa Barbara). Physicians and clients sought Dr. Steinberg’s professional expertise because he was a compassionate, caring, and astute psychologist. As a highly esteemed colleague, he was elected to serve as president of the Santa Barbara Association of Clinical Psychologists (1982). Richard was also the first recipient of the Jerry H. Clark Distinguished Psychologist Award (1986). In the 1990’s, Rich and his business partner, Dean Given, co-founded a business that would evolve into Santa Barbara Behavioral Health, a multispecialty clinic that served many people in the community for over two decades.

During the 1990s, Rich was a second dad to Melissa Harris and Anna (Harris) Kovar, who remained close to him throughout his life. Richard welcomed the girls and their mother into his home when Melissa was 13 and Anna 5 and treated them as if they were his own kids. They went on many family vacations, camped in his VW camper, sang with Rich while he played the guitar, and played music

on his stereo. The five years Melissa and Anna spent living with Richard were some of their happiest childhood memories. Even later, Rich continued to show up to their choir performances, graduations, weddings, and baby showers, a steady source of encouragement, love and guidance.

In 2002, Rich married Lisa Belluzzi, a biology instructor at Santa Barbara City College, and they brought their son, Will, into the world in 2004. Will shares his birthday, April 22nd, with his father and his maternal grandfather. Becoming parents brought great joy and the biggest adventure of their lives. Rich was a deeply devoted husband and father. Always fun-loving, life-positive, persevering, and passionate, Rich gave 110% to everything he set his mind to in life, including raising his son. Rich attended every sports event, musical performance, and took Will to tennis tournaments all over SoCal. Rich was so proud of Will’s many accomplishments, academic and otherwise, and especially of the young adult he became: a kind, ambitious, persevering, hard working young man with many friends. Will is currently a senior at UCLA, a computer science major and an avid tennis player and tennis coach. Rich’s favorite activity in recent years was watching Will play tennis and doing anything he possibly could to assist in Will’s development.

Rich traveled widely over the years, including to Europe, Egypt, Israel, Brazil, Mexico and Canada. In the last two decades, trips with Lisa and Will were frequently to visit friends and family across the U.S. and Canada, as well as trips to all of the Hawaiian Islands to enjoy their beauty while hiking, body surfing, golfing, snorkeling, ziplining and taking surfing lessons. Rich took Will on many adventures in his Eurovan, often at El Capitan, Refugio and Big Sur, as well as joining on school campouts. Rich was an avid cyclist and into his 50’s he participated in the Death Ride in the Sierras, rode frequently to Solvang, hundreds of miles a week.

Rich modeled for all of us how to enjoy every day, to work hard, pursue interests with dedication and passion, how to live in pursuit of your dreams;

to live with joy and seize every moment! He shared the wonders of nature, and most of all, he taught us that life is about people, relationships, and being generous and kind to others. The accident that landed Rich in the hospital occurred two days after he had enjoyed a family reunion with dozens of family members who had traveled from all over the country to spend time with him. His sister, Sue, asked him about his “ethical will,” the values, not belongings, he would leave to others. “Be kind, generous, honest and inclusive,” he told her. And those truly describe the person that he was. He was full of love and laughter, and lit up a room when he entered. He had a way of connecting to each individual that made them feel seen, heard, and appreciated. Rich embraced life and when Parkinson’s limited him, he pushed back. He biked (on his tandem recumbent e-trike), played guitar and golfed until the day of the accident. When relatives played 16-inch softball, a game from his native Chicago, at the family reunion, he insisted on taking a few swings, each ending with his son catching him to prevent a fall. He made contact, and official scorers awarded him a base hit, the crowd cheering.

Rich is survived by his wife, Lisa Belluzzi; his son, Will Steinberg; his sister Susan (Jay) Spivack and brother Steve; a niece, nephew, and nine first cousins of the Soglin family; his parents-in-law; and many other extended family members.

His family extends deep gratitude to Rich’s loving, devoted long-term caregivers, including Denise Cervantes, Kelly Martinez, Alejandro Cervantes, and Lyudmyla Shennum. They enabled Rich to have the highest quality of life possible, still living at home with his family.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Santa Barbara, CA, on March 28, 2026. Further details TBA.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rich’s honor to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research http://tribute. michaeljfox.org (Richard Steinberg tribute page) or to the Parkinson’s Association of Santa Barbara https://www.mypasb. org/donate are appreciated.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR AN AWESOME AUTUMN

SANTA BARBARA’S FALL ARTS SEASON IS LOOKING AS VIBRANT AND COLORFUL AS EVER

BY LESLIE DINABERG & JOSEF WOODARD

When it comes to the arts scene, Santa Barbara punches way above its weight for a city this size. In the next few weeks alone, we’ll have Sir Paul McCartney onstage at the Santa Barbara Bowl and two landmark exhibitions of impressionist and 19th-century artworks by Monet, van Gogh, Matisse, Gauguin, and Mondrian, among others, at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. In fact, our harvest of arts offerings is so vibrant this season, that this week’s cover story is the first of three Fall Arts Preview issues headed your way. Read on for a look at what we’ve got on tap from UCSB Arts & Lectures, and in the classical music and dance worlds, as well as interviews with Grammy-winning jazz artist Samara Joy and Grammy-winning American Roots artist Aoife O’Donovan, of the acclaimed trio I’m with Her. And keep an eye out for more, as there’s certainly no shortage of fall bounty to be found in Santa Barbara. In the upcoming weeks, we’ll cover fall’s hottest happenings in theater, museum exhibitions, and visual arts, so stay tuned.

A NEW ERA OF ARTS & LECTURES BEGINS

BY JOSEF WOODARD

Another fall arts season is upon us, and Santa Barbara once again embarks on her thankfully familiar embarrassment of riches, in terms of cultural options and calendar-marking enticements. Many of those enticements have routinely been made manifest through the aegis of the bold and reliably inspiring programming of UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L), which is undergoing a major shift this season.

Longtime executive director Celesta Billeci, rightfully credited for building up the offerings into one of the strongest university-based cultural programs in the nation over the course of 25 years on the front lines, has retired. She’s gone, but neither forgotten or “left the building.” The upcoming season was curated by her, and she will likely become an important consultant and ally going forward, while 20-year A&L veteran Meghan Bush takes over the director reins as then new “Miller McCune Executive Director.”

In June at the swanky Montecito Club, during the traditional big “season reveal” celebration for patrons and other A&L-connected folks, Billeci humbly accepted her props and kudos, including official pronouncements and a government-issued commemorative plate by Congressmember Salud Carbajal.

Billeci deflected the praises, telling the all-important patrons, “You bought into the vision of this program, and you make it possible.” But the A&L board co-chair Patty MacFarlane took the podium and twisted the spotlight back on the toasted one: “Celesta is a force of nature, a catalyst for building this nationally known program.”

The show must go, and is going, on, with another stellar array of world-class artists in music and dance and a lecture series chockablock with important speakers and contemporary thinkers. Looking over the autumnal musical offerings in the 2025-26 A&L season, attention has been duly paid to the importance of thinking diversely, appealing to varied demographic tastes. Classical, jazz, Americana, roots music, Mexicana, and Disney-ana, not to mention Hawaiian-a, are accounted for.

In effect, the list kicks off with two young superstars in the making, in their respective fields. Launching the season on a sublime pianistic note, the genuinely transcendent and virtuosic Russian wonder Daniil Trifonov an audience favorite here returns for his third time to UCSB, with a program of Russian music and Schumann’s Piano Sonata No. 1, on September 30 in Campbell Hall.

The following week (Oct. 2) at The Granada Theatre, Santa Barbara is again treated to one of the fledgling sensations in the jazz singer domain, Samara Joy, who last appeared in a heartwarming Christmas program at the Granada in 2023. (See our interview with Joy in this special section.)

In other classical news, another important and young-ish classical pianist of global repute, Víkingur Ólafsson half of a dazzling duo recital with Yuja Wang last season performs at Campbell Hall on October 22. His program leans mostly on the two Bs Bach and Beethoven with Schubert on the side. The legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman, a regular A&L visitor, brings his In the Fiddler’s House program to the Granada on October 30.

In terms of the Americana/roots end of the musical spectrum, the fall brings the power trio of I’m with Her (Sara Watkins, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sarah Jarosz) to Campbell Hall, on October 3 (See our interview with O’Donovan in this special section), and at Campbell on October 18, banjoist

Noam Pikelny, of Punch Brothers fame, busts out on his own. Flat-picking and hot-singing newgrass wonder Molly Tuttle moves from last year’s Campbell Hall perch to the Arlington Theatre, December 7. In the roots-adjacent zone, ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro returns with a Christmas satchel, Holidays in Hawai‘i, on December 10 at the Arlington.

Lila Downs brings her healthy mix of Mexican and North American sound palettes to the Arlington Theatre on October 23, in a warm-up Día de Muertos celebration. From soul-gospel quarters come two veteran acts the great gospel stalwarts Blind Boys of Alabama, with guest organist Cory Henry at Campbell Hall (Oct. 25), and blueeyed soul master Boz Scaggs’s Rhythm Review 2025 at the Arlington (Oct. 21).

As for the Disney factor in the mix, last year’s popular all-ages live musical presentation of the film Encanto has paved the way for an encore, with the live-to-film showing of the animated hit Moana at the Arlington Theatre (Nov. 16). Consider it a family-friendly warm-up to Thanksgiving, with all the big-screen and live musician fixings. A&L is back in Santa Barbara’s collective life, and not a moment too soon.

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A JOYOUS LEAP INTO FALL DANCE PROGRAMMING

FROM STATE STREET BALLET TO TANGO, TILER PECK, AND SUTRA’S HIGH-FLYING MONKS, OUR DANCE CARD LOOKS QUITE BOUNTIFUL

BY LESLIE DINABERG

We pirouette our way into fall this month with a lovely program of lively dance performances for us all to enjoy. The timeless, tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet marks the season opener for State Street Ballet and Santa Barbara Symphony on October 18-19 at the Granada. Featuring some of the greatest moments from what is considered to be Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev’s greatest ballet (Acts 1 and 2), the program, conducted by Maestro Nir Kabaretti, will also include the Santa Barbara Symphony performing Shostakovich’s spirited Festive Overture and Rachmaninoff’s late, luxuriant Symphonic Dances

Also in the works for State Street Ballet is the timehonored holiday favorite Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at the Granada (Dec. 19-21), featuring live music from Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra, conducted by Brian Asher Alhadeff.

The new year brings the fun-filled family program RECESS! to the Lobero (Mar. 21-22). The show features three delightful works: Alexei Kremnev’s Carnival of the Animals takes audiences on a charming zoo adventure; Jerome Robbins’s Interplay bursts with playground energy; and closing the program is a new contemporary work bringing the world of video games to life. The show features live music by Opera Santa Barbara Orchestra, conducted by Kostis Protopapas. In addition, the matinee on March 21 is a sensory-friendly performance designed for families with special needs or small children in which the lights in the theater stay on, the music is played more quietly, fidget items or toys are welcome, and patrons can move, vocalize, and behave in ways that are often unfamiliar in other performance settings.

State Street Ballet rounds out the season with the groundbreaking dance-theatre production of Chaplin, May 8-9 at the Lobero. Choreographed by William Soleau, Kevin Jenkins, and Edgar Zendejas, this captivating production takes audiences on an unforgettable journey into the mind of the 20th-century icon as it follows a young girl through Chaplin’s world, beautifully illustrating his humor, heart, and creative genius. For more information, see statestreetballet.com

The always stellar dance offerings from UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) kick off the fall season with the West Coast premiere of Sutra, with the monks from the Shaolin Temple, on October 29 at the Granada. A combination of contemporary dance and ancient martial arts, Sutra brings a team of monks performing flying kicks, backflips, and shadowboxing in a humorous fable about a European outsider entering their monastery and exploring the Shaolin kung fu tradition in a contemporary context.

Gravity a breathtaking, evening-length exploration of gravity through movement from Ballet Preljocaj has its West Coast premiere on November 5 at the Granada. One of France’s most celebrated contemporary dance compa-

nies, Ballet Preljocaj, who we last saw in their stunning 2023 performance of Swan Lake, is renowned for having daring choreography and extraordinary dancers whose athleticism and artistry captivate audiences and showcase contemporary dance at the highest level.

The 19 dancers of Compagnie Hervé KOUBI bring in A&L’s new year dance programming with Sol Invictus on January 25 at the Granada. Renowned for their electrifying fusion of street dance, contemporary movement, and martial arts, these performers have extraordinary moves that are physically exhilarating and deeply poetic.

February 1 brings two performances of Tango After Dark to the Lobero. Led by world tango champions Germán Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi, this intimate dive into the soul of Argentine dance features a sultry ensemble and live band in a breathtaking, high-octane performance following old-out runs in London.

The acclaimed ensemble of more than 40 dancers, singers, and musicians, Les Ballets Africains performs at the Granada on February 6, in a program that celebrates the depth and diversity of West African performance.

Then on March 3-4 at the Granada, New York City Ballet superstar Tiler Peck returns to Santa Barbara to lead an all-star cast in a two-night tribute to the legendary choreographer Jerome Robbins, whose groundbreaking fusion of ballet and jazz created a distinctly American style that reshaped the art form. Performances will include A Suite of Dances danced by Tiler Peck, the first woman to perform this iconic role created by Robbins for Mikhail Baryshnikov. The two nights will feature two distinct and thrilling programs with combinations of toptier talent from New York City Ballet (including Peck and her newlywed husband, Roman Mejia), American Ballet Theatre, Paris Opera Ballet, and the Royal Ballet. This is an incredibly unique opportunity to experience the greatest ballet dancers in the world performing together over the course of two unforgettable nights.

Rounding out the A&L season, Kyle Abraham, a MacArthur Fellow and one of the most dynamic and in-demand choreographers working today, brings his company AIM to the Granada on May 12 for three powerful dances set to the live music that inspired them. The program includes genreblurring pianist Robert Glasper’s “The Gettin’, ” inspired by Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite. Then, vocalist Crystal Monee Hall channels the soul of Nina Simone, while saxophonist Shelley Washington scores 2x4, a bold study in contrast. For more information, see artsandlectures. ucsb.edu

Nebula Dance Lab presents Humanity at the Lobero on October 22. Featuring modern and contemporary dance choreography by Chloe Roberts, under the direction of Devyn Duex, Nebula’s fan-favorite evening-length adap-

tation follows the dance journey of our main character through New York City, illustrated through a diverse palette of dance, music, and multimedia. See lobero.org for more information.

The World Ballet Company’s Broadway-style production, The Great Gatsby Ballet, brings the Roaring ’20s to the Granada on November 23 for a new and entirely original production. Experience the glitz, glamour, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel, live on stage, with a multinational cast, lustrous hand-crafted costumes, and sweeping art deco–inspired sets. See granadasb.org for more information.

Also on our dance card is a full-scale production of Swan Lake, presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by international ballet stars at the Arlington on December 5. Featuring a brilliant cast of dancers from Italy, France, Georgia, Great Britain, Ukraine, Japan, Moldova, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan, this family-friendly touring show celebrates the diversity and global excellence of classical ballet. See bit.ly/41Xxi8N for more information. n

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CLASSICAL MUSIC AUTUMN, A HEARTY HARVEST

THE RICH TAPESTRY OF SANTA BARBARA’S CLASSICAL MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS STEPS UP AND OUT

BY JOSEF WOODARD

Come autumn, the forces of classical music programming emerge with full force in Santa Barbara after the traditional summer lull and simmer (with the exception of the summer festival from Music Academy of the West). These music-nurturing groups annually remind us of the plethora of riches in the “serious music” corner of the concert scene in town.

Much of the welcome gush of options arrives thanks to the efforts of local music and music-presenting organizations with varying degrees of longevity ensuring their continuing presence here (CAMA wins the prize, entering its 107th season). This general organizational health prevails, despite the sundry challenges to survival, such as pandemic woes, fiscal hardships, gutting of government support for the arts (especially now), and competition for audiences.

Surveying the concert landscape of classical music worth seeking out and hearing, the calendar is once again fortified with enticing programs served up by groups with beloved, familiar acronyms including the aforementioned CAMA (Community Arts Music Association), and MAW (Music Academy of the West), as well as SBS (Santa Barbara Symphony), CamPac (Camerata Pacifica), OSB (Opera Santa Barbara), and A&L (UCSB Arts & Lectures see separate story for info). Other humbler but determined music series and groups flesh out the classical roster around the town and county.

The internationally acclaimed Los Angeles Philharmonic opens the CAMA International Series of visiting orchestras of note October 3 at The Granada Theatre. Although virtually a SoCal neighbor, in terms of proximity, the L.A. Phil has evolved into what many consider the very upper echelon of American orchestras (an estimation

put forth by The New Yorker’s Alex Ross, for one). This concert gains distinction as the last time we’ll hear them led by the charismatic Gustavo Dudamel, headed for the music director spot of the New York Philharmonic.

CAMA carries forward, following a season that saw the retirement of Executive Director Mark Trueblood after 27 years of service, with the International Series featuring London’s prestigious Philharmonia Orchestra (one of that city’s five prominent orchestras), on October 20, led by Finnish conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali, presenting two works by Finnish national hero Sibelius and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 at the Granada. American orchestral powers return to the Granada next year, with the mighty Chicago Symphony Orchestra, led by Riccardo Muti (Jan. 23) and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Fabio Luisi and featuring part-time Santa Ynez resident/global piano celebrity Hélène Grimaud on Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor (Apr. 1).

CAMA’s sister series, the chamber-music-geared Masterseries, has its home in the historic and intimate Lobero Theatre and launches this season with a Ravel at 150 recital by Canadian pianist Louis Lortie (Nov. 11). Come 2026, the Masterseries component includes pianist Emanuel Ax (Feb. 4), the Venice Baroque Orchestra (Feb. 17), and Sphinx Virtuosi featuring violinist Randall Goosby (Mar. 12). See camasb .org for more info.

While CAMA provides the welcoming apparatus for world-renowned orchestras passing through town, Santa Barbara orchestra music-lovers have long benefitted from the reassuring presence of our own highly respectable orchestral institution, the Santa Barbara Symphony. The upcoming season has as its notable milestone the status of representing the 20th anniversary of conductor Nir Kabaretti’s tenure as music director. Aside from presiding over symphonic seasons in Santa Barbara, Kabaretti conducts in Europe and elsewhere. A recent claim to fame is his role in the Hyperion label recording War Silence, leading the London Philharmonic Orchestra and pianist Roberto Prosseda in a set of Italian piano concertos.

On the brink of heading into season number 20, maestro Kabaretti said, “Santa Barbara is a very special place one that I am proud to call home for the last decade. Celebrating this milestone anniversary is an incredible privilege, and I’m honored to serve the community that has embraced my family and me with eight months of concerts designed especially for Santa Barbara.”

The Israeli-born Kabaretti arrived in 2006, replacing

the previous music director, Gisèle Ben-Dor, who was celebrated beyond Santa Barbara for her adventurous and Latin American–tapping programming (she hails from Uruguay). In his tenure, Kabaretti has steered the Symphony’s general program focus back to a more traditional range of symphonic choices, while also tending to the importance of variety in a season’s mix.

That diversity principle, without pushing beyond boundaries of audience accessibility, is again in effect in the 2025-26 season. From January through May, the musical pendulum swings from a Beethoven piano concerto marathon through film music, themed concerts built on music from Italy and America, and a finale of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, Resurrection. As for the more pressing fall slate, a Russian program hits The Granada Theatre (Oct. 18-19), with a centerpiece of scenes from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet ballet in a dual season opener with the State Street Ballet.

The legendary and sweeping Mozart Requiem seizes the spotlight in the next concert (Nov. 15-16), which also includes music of living composers, Aaron Jay Kernis’s Musica Celestis and Andrea Tarrodi’s Double Trombone Concerto a cocommission by the Symphony. For more information, see thesymphony.org.

Opera, a notoriously expensive and ambitious medium to properly make manifest, has resourcefully staked its claim in Santa Barbara over many years. Each summer, opera fans and neophytes are treated to impressively realized full opera productions by the Music Academy’s famed voice program, as happened with this past July’s stellar production of Don Giovanni (with its eerie and propitious references to another “Don” Trump).

In the concert season, proper, even further operatic stimuli come courtesy of Opera Santa Barbara, founded by Marilyn Gilbert and Nathan Rundlett and led by the multitask-ready director (and often conductor) Kostis Protopapas since 2017. Last season’s program had fine productions of Pagliacci, The Marriage of Figaro, and The Daughter of the Regiment. Coming up, all at the Lobero, is a nicely varied three-pack: the Italian seasoning of Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana (Nov. 7 and 9), a rare Baroque blast of Handel’s Caesar and Cleopatra (Feb. 27 and Mar. 1), and token Americana with Aldridge and Garfein’s Elmer Gantry (May 1 and 3). For more information, see operasb.org. Over in the chamber music zone, which has gotten busier with such new entities as the Santa Barbara Chamber Players, the venerable source of inspiration is the Santa

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Barbara–born and now SoCal-dispersed Camerata Pacifica, founded in 1990 by flutist/fearless leader Adrian Spence. For the fall component of the group’s eight-concert season, CamPac can claim bragging rights as the city’s classical season opener, landing in Hahn Hall on September 26 with a program of the old standby Brahms, but also rarely performed Russian composer Anton Arensky and the very much living Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks.

The musician personnel is a changeable thing during a CamPac season, and the stage population at Hahn Hall varies from nine for the October 29 program of Beethoven (Hammerklavier sonata), Mozart, and Chopin to three musicians for the November 21 roster. That program gamely shifts from the stuffy stuff of Rachmaninoff to music of Armenian composer Arno Babajanian and lesser-known items from Icelandic composer María Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir (former member of the Iceland band Sigur Rós). For more information, see cameratapacifica.org

Head over the 154 for more chamber music worth savoring thanks to the Santa Ynez Valley Concert Series, now up to its 45th annual season (formerly known as “Schoolhouse Music,” a nod to Los Olivos’s Dunn School). This fall, in its atmospherically clement home of the St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church in Los Olivos, the series headed up by and sometimes featuring pianist Robert Cassidy kicks off with An Evening of Brahms Chamber Music (Oct. 11) and continues with Seraph Brass on November 4. For more information, see smitv.org/syv-concert-series.html.

A welcome, new-ish addition to Santa Barbara’s classical “concert season” is the Music Academy of the West, which, in the past three years, has broken from its erstwhile summer-timed program to give us a few tasty evenings under the umbrella of the Mariposa Series. Last year’s fourconcert program, spread out over several months, was especially strong (my favorite being the JACK Quartet), and the upward tradition continues in the 2025-26 list.

Fittingly, the Prometheus Quartet, formed at Julliard in 2023 and MAW’s first “Emerging Artists String Quartet,” brings a program of Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and young composer (and former Academy guest artist) Caroline Shaw to Hahn Hall on October 17. Academy faculty pianist of note Conor Hanick joins alum clarinetist Gerbrich Meijer at the Hahn on November 19. Dipping into 2026, watch for the power trio of Tessa Lark, Joshua Roman, and Edgar Meyer doing up music of Bach and Meyer on January 8, and the New York Philharmonic String Quartet on April 2 and 3.

The Music Academy. It’s not just for summer anymore. For more information, see musicacademy.org. n

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PUSHING CREATIVE BOUNDARIES WITH I’M WITH HER’S AOIFE O’DONOVAN

BY LESLIE DINABERG

“Ithink that the line between work and play is very blurry when you’re a songwriter and a musician, and I think we all feel so lucky that we really enjoy each other’s company,” shared Aoife O’Donovan when we spoke last week about her beloved folk trio, I’m With Her. The supergroup composed of multi-Grammywinning artists O’Donovan, Sarah Jarosz, and Sara Watkins will pay us a visit on October 3.

The joy and intimate connection the three women share are deeply embedded into their music, which artfully layers folk-style melodies and badass harmonies with heartfelt, relatable, contemporary storytelling. Though their excellent new record, Wild and Clear and Blue, is only their second album (the first was See You Around, a 2018 release that turned up on best-of-the-year lists from The New York Times, among others), the longtime friends have been performing together since 2014.

I asked O’Donovan about I’m With Her’s origin story. “We’ve really kind of been orbiting in the same world for quite a long time [since 1999 or so]. In 2014, we found ourselves at Telluride, and we were all scheduled to be a part of a workshop. The three of us were the only three who were able to make it to the rehearsal for a Women in Music workshop, and we started singing together, and we realized it was something pretty special,” she said.

“So, later that day, we did an impromptu set opening for The Punch Brothers and kind of the rest is history. We officially started the band about a week later.”

The first shows they did were mostly covers or songs they had written individually. “We didn’t sit down to start writing together until the fall of 2015 when we wrote our first album, See You Around. We went to Vermont for about two weeks, and we wrote that entire album,” said O’Donovan. For various rea-

sons, “it kind of sat there for almost two years before we put it out,” she said.

“And it was so much fun to write together. We realized that we had a really unique way of collaborating, just the three of us. I don’t know of any other writing projects that I’ve been a part of that have been like this, where they’re so equally collaborative on each song, even if somebody’s singing lead, even if somebody’s not even singing at all, it really comes from the three of us, like, very evenly. It’s very, very cool.”

The new album was recorded at two separate New York studios (The Outlier Inn in the Catskills and The Clubhouse in Rhinebeck), which O’Donovan described as a combination of Airbnb and recording studio experiences.

“Is it hard to be in that kind of atmosphere with your good friends and focus on writing and working versus talking and having fun?” I asked.

“I think it’s all part of the same thing,” said O’Donovan. “We are such good friends that we definitely want to talk and have fun. But I think that’s the thing is that in this crazy job, talking and having fun is part of what helps the songwriting process. … You start talking about something, and then you’re like, ‘Wow, that actually reminds me of this lyric I jotted down in my notes app, and how can we turn this into a song?’

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While the women have separate careers (O’Donovan as the lead singer for Crooked Still, Jarosz as a solo artist, and Watkins as a member of Nickel Creek) and busy lives, “we have a very similar rhythm to our day,” said O’Donovan. “I think that’s something that has also helped to elongate the lifespan of this band. We love traveling together.”

They’ll travel together to Santa Barbara for a UCSB Arts and Lectures presentation of I’m With Her on Friday, October 3, at Campbell Hall. See artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

A powerful celebration where timeless songs are reborn by emerging and seasoned artists. The show will feature rare and electrifying live concert clips spanning a wide range of iconic musicians, from the 1960s to today. Hosted by quipster Hale Milgrim (former President/CEO of Capitol Records) and passionate music aficionado Richard Salzberg (aka Music Maniac), the program draws from their extensive personal archives.

NEW INCARNATION OF A SONGBIRD

MULTI-GRAMMY-WINNING JAZZ VOCALIST AND TRUE SENSATION SAMARA JOY RETURNS

BY JOSEF WOODARD

Treasured jazz singer Samara Joy’s trajectory into the public ear and limelight began gently but quickly exploded. A few years ago, Joy was winning high praises from critics and listeners within the jazz world as a bold, warm, and sophisticated new voice steeped in tradition but eager to extend upward and outward. But a much broader public caught wind of her wondrous gift, when, in 2023, she was a surprise winner of the coveted Best New Artist Grammy along with the Best Jazz Vocal Album award for her album Linger Awhile Suddenly, Joy’s star rose dramatically, and widely, beyond the jazz world enclave. Three more Grammys were lavished on her in the past two years. Her latest album is last year’s Portrait, a fine place to start taking in the complexities and suppleness of her voice, in the specific and larger sense.

Did I mention that she’s all of 25? Clearly, aside from the culled glitter and career-enhancing power of her award collection, Joy is an old soul in a young body, with virtuosic and expressive talents to spare.

Santa Barbara caught Joy in holiday garb for her local debut at The Granada Theatre two years back, with members of her musical family in tow. She returns to help kick off the UCSB Arts & Lectures season on October 2 at the Granada. I recently checked in with the ebullient and innately musical soul for an interview.

You are now a world traveler many times over, and cities must blend together, but do you have any particular connection or memory of Santa Barbara? I remember sitting along the beach with my family, wishing we all could stay longer. Christmas in California is the best. I hope to explore a bit more this time around.

I’ve been thrilled to watch your meteoric rise in several concerts. Has your whirlwind story so far been a bit dizzying, or have you learned to stay grounded through it all? A bit of both. It’s crazy to think how much has changed in my life in such a short time. However, I feel more grounded than ever because, through it all, the focus has always been the music. Rather, making sure the quality of it is always consistent. I always want to focus on further developing my sound and growing as time goes by, rather than being busy but stagnant.

You were raised in a highly musical household, correct? Was it a natural life path for you to head into music? I’d say so. Being nurtured in a musical

environment, it felt like my ear was being shaped and my voice was adapting to everything I heard. The voices of my family, as well as the voices of artists I listened to, allowed me to explore the many ways one could express themselves in song.

You have really celebrated the jazz vocal art with due respect for its history, from Sarah and Ella to groundbreaking outliers like Betty Carter. Do you feel you’ve taken specific inspiration from artists such as those and others I haven’t mentioned? Absolutely. All the artists mentioned, as well as Abbey Lincoln and Carmen McRae, allowed me to hear the possibilities that come with being a vocalist. Being able to improvise on a melody, utilize dynamics, and even change the color of my voice were things I hadn’t consciously noticed or practiced until then. My new goal was to become a complete musician.

In the handful of times I’ve heard you, you have had certain showpieces as highlights, but I also

love your ambitious embrace of rarities. Are you always trying to find a balance of material in your projects to please the crowd as well as your sense of musical challenge? Yes. Integrating new material is an absolute must, for myself as well as the members of the band. Keeping a steady flow of new songs/arrangements as well as playing familiar songs keeps us all fresh.

One of the positive effects of your several Grammy wins and high public profile is that I believe you are helping put “real” jazz more boldly in the public ear. Is that a gratifying side effect of what your music life is about? Music with substance and thought that’s what I want to champion and platform as an artist. I’m grateful that the pool of listeners is steadily growing, whether they have a general understanding of jazz or not. The fact that my peers and audience have shown so much love and support to my music gives me the motivation to keep going in this direction of integrity, growth, and creativity. n

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9/25-9/28: Marcia Burtt Gallery Exhibitions: Lush Life and Susan Petty The artists of the Lush Life exhibition captivate with abundant flora, rich colors, and textures that fill opulent vistas and tableaus while the work in Susan Petty’s exhibition features excerpts from rural life in graphite, oils, and watercolors. Both exhibits show through October 5. 1-5pm. Marcia Burtt Gallery, 517 Laguna St. Free. Call (805) 962-5588. artlacuna.com/exhibits

9/25: Sunset Sessions at Plaza del Mar Band Shell Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic for an evening of acoustic music from Molly O’Connell and Miles Carter, along with Salty Strings. There will also be food for purchase. Alcohol, vape, and smoke-free. 6-7:30pm. Plaza del Mar Band Shell, 131 Castillo St. Free. Call (805) 897-1926. tinyurl.com/Band-Shell-Sunset-Sessions

9/25: Lobero LIVE Presents Dawes (Duo) Tour with Special Guest Sam Weber Brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith on guitar and drums will perform their immediately recognizable sound. Their 2024 album, Oh Brother, marks a distinctive new chapter for the California rock band, introspective and accessible while maintaining their beloved sense of sincerity. Canadian singer-songwriter Sam Weber will open the show with his folk, rock, and Americana sound. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $59-$69; VIP: $122. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

9/25-9/27: Creek Week 2025 Involve yourself in this annual celebration of our creeks, watersheds, and ocean. Participate in a coastal cleanup day, free bulky-item drop-off events, yoga, trail walk, a falconer demonstration, restoration planting at Ellwood Monarch Grove, and more. Visit the website for the full schedule and locations. sbcreekweek.com

FRIDAY 9/26

9/26: Planetarium Presentation: The Brightest Lights in the Cosmos Join for a presentation about how quasars blaze with the power of a trillion suns, outshining entire galaxies from billions of light-years away. Powered by supermassive black holes, these cosmic lighthouses illuminate the early universe and reveal its deepest mysteries. Choose from two 20-minute shows starting at 5:30 or 6pm. Gladwin Planetarium, Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Free-$5. Ages 5+. Email ijadekomasa@sbnature2.org. sbnature.org/calendar

FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE

THURSDAY

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

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

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

SUNDAY

Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

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

(805) 962-5354 sbfarmersmarket.org

FISHERMAN’S MARKET

SATURDAY

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

9/26-9/27: Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival This two-day festival will feature film screenings of shorts, new independent films, documentaries, and international films with in-person dialogue with the filmmakers and pre- and postfestival events with proceeds going toward area nonprofit organizations, music, art in multiple mediums, area charities, and more. Fri.: 6pm; Sat.: 2pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $10-$22; VIP: $62-$78. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

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9/27: Carillo Rec Center S.B. Blues Society Presents Curtis Salgado. Opening act: 7:15pm; Curtis Salgado, 8pm.100 E. Carrillo St. $10-$45. Call (805) 668-6884 or email info@sbblues.org. sbblues.org

9/25-9/28: Lost Chord Guitars Thu.: Rosa Pullman. $15. Fri.: Patti Zlaket and Friends. $15. Sat.: Joselyn & Don. $15. Sun.: Echoes of the Past: A Jazz Soirée. $10. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. 8pm. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363. lostchordguitars.com

9/25-10/1: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Slow Coast with The Sweeps and Dislocated, 8:30pm. $15-18. Ages 21+. Fri.: Doublewide Kings Play The Stones and The Dead, 7:30pm. $20. Ages 21+. Sat.: The Charities, 7pm. $18-22. Ages 21+. Mon.: SBCC Monday Madness Jazz Orchestra, 7pm. $15. Wed.: ((folkYEAH!)) Presents: John Moreland with Mariel Buckley, 8pm. $39.54-$91.17. Ages 21+. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

9/26: Carhartt Family Wines

Live music 5pm. 2939 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free. Call (805) 693-5100. carharttfamilywines.com/eventscalendar

9/26-9/27: M.Special Brewing

Co. (Goleta) Fri.: Sticky Tables. Sat.: The Groove Collective. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. 7-9pm. Free Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

9/26-9/27: M.Special Brewing

Co. (S.B.) Fri.: Desert Apollo. Sat.: Coveralls. 8-10pm. 634 State St. Free Call (805) 308-0050. mspecialbrewco.com

9/26-9/27: Maverick Saloon Fri.: The Molly Ringwald Project, 9pm12am. Sat.: The Robert Heft Band, 8:30pm-11:30pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Call (805) 686-4785. Ages 21+. mavericksaloon.com/ event-calendar

9/28-9/29: S.B. Bowl Sun.: Empire of the Sun. $55.50-85.50. Mon.: Mac DeMarco. $41.50-$66.50. 1122 N. Milpas St. 7pm. Call (805) 962-7411. sbbowl.com

9/27-9/28: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Larry Williams and The Groove. Sun.: The Reserve with Special Guest, Dauzat St. Marie. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. 1:30-4:30pm. Free. Call (805) 967-0066. coldspringtavern.com

9/27-9/28: Hook’d Bar and Grill Sat.: T Bone Ramblers, 4-7pm. Sun.: Tony Buck & The Cadillac Angels, 1-4pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free Call (805) 350-8351. hookdbarandgrill.com/music-onthe-water

9/25: Eos Lounge Jen Cardini w/ Maara. Free. 500 Anacapa St. 9pm. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com

9/26: Topa Topa Brewing Co. (S.B.) Danny Vista, 7-9pm. 120 Santa Barbara St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 324-4150. topatopa.beer/pages/happenings

9/29: The Red Piano Church on Monday: Laura Chavez & Debbie Davies, 7:30pm. 519 State St. $5. Call (805) 3581439. theredpiano.com

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SATURDAY

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9/26: I.V. Rec & Park District and I.V. Arts Present Movies in the Park: Beetlejuice See 1988’s Beetlejuice (rated PG), about how the spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out. Bring a blanket and enjoy free snacks while supplies last. 8-10pm. Anisq’Oyo’ Park Amphitheater, 950 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista. Free. Call (805) 350-8751 or email oramirez@ivparks.org tinyurl.com/IV-Beetlejuice

9/26: Camerata Pacifica Concert This all-string program will include new and legacy chamber works anchored by Brahms’s String Sextet in G Major, Op. 36, as well as works by Arensky and Vasks. 7pm. Hahn Hall, Music Academy, 1070 Fairway Rd. $35-$75. Call (805) 884-8410. cameratapacifica.org/concerts-25-26

SATURDAY 9/27

9/27: Volunteer Opportunity: Tree Planting at Ellwood Mesa Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle, sunscreen, snacks, and gloves (if you have them) and plant trees and native plants that will provide a healthy habitat and shade for monarchs and people alike for generations. Meet at the main grove. Ellwood Mesa, 7729 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Free. Email gthomson@cityofgoleta.gov tinyurl.com/Tree-Planting-Sep27

9/27: The Wildland Residents Association (WRA) Annual Meeting & Mountaintop BBQ/ Expo Check out the information booths, fun activities for the kids, a BBQ, and raffle with proceeds going toward the San Marcos Pass Volunteer Fire Department (SMPVFD). 10am-2pm. USFS Station 41, 5398 E. Camino Cielo. Free-$10 giveaway entry donation. Call (805) 964-7194. tinyurl.com/WRA-Mountaintop-BBQ

9/27: SAMsARA Wine Co. Harvest Party Experience the unique and exquisite food and wine celebration with expertly crafted food pairings, wine tasting, and live music. 1-4pm. The Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd. $75. Call (805) 845-8001. tinyurl.com/Samsara-Harvest

9/27: The Barn Dance at Sedgwick Ranch Reserve Celebrate more than 25 years of world-class research, education, and environmental stewardship with a catered BBQ buffet, wine and beer, and lively square dancing next to the historic Sedgwick Reserve Barn. BBQ: 4-5:30pm; dance: 5:30-7pm. Sedgwick Reserve, 3566 Brinkerhoff Ave., Santa Ynez. Ages 8 and under: free; GA: $95. Call (805) 893-4127. tinyurl.com/BarnDance-2025

9/27: Farmer & The Flea Sanctuary Presents: Rescue Rhythms Benefit Concert Join for live music by Trevor Hall, Zach Gill, The Takes, Tommy Drinkard, and more; a spirit and food lounge; a dedicated yoga and meditation space of healing for humans in need; animal-focused experiences with a space for adoptable dogs; a kids’ zone; and an artisan market, all in support of building a cage-free, healing sanctuary for rescued dogs, complete with a dedicated yoga and meditation space of healing for humans in need. Noon-9pm. S.B. Polo Fields, 3300 Via Real, Carpinteria. GA: Free-$75; VIP: $150; parking: $25-$40; wellness lounge: $50. Email info@ffsanctuary.org farmerandtheflea.co/rescue-rhythms

9/27: District216 Presents Death & Psychedelics Marquee Event Seasoned “psychonauts,” wellness seekers, or the simply curious are invited to join this immersive journey featuring an opening chant, fireside chats, discussion panels, live music, visual performances, workshops, a curated marketplace, dinner, elixirs, face-painting, fire spinning, massage, and more. 5-10pm. LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez St. $109-$139. Email yourdistrict216@ gmail.com tinyurl.com/Death-Psychedelics

9/27: All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys Enjoy this all-star charity concert and tribute to the music of Brian Wilson and the songs of the Beach Boys featuring the L.A.-based collective The Tribe with members from iconic bands, special appearances by Kenny Loggins, Wilson Phillips, former members of the Beach Boys, and Folk Orchestra. Proceeds will go toward Adam’s Angels and The Surfrider Foundation. 7:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $45-$160. Call (805) 899-2222 or email boxoffice@granadasb.org. ticketing.granadasb.org/events

9/27: The Drunken Library: A Book Swap & Brew Gathering Calling all book lovers to bring a book, take a book, and immerse yourself in a fun and literary evening with fellow book enthusiasts to share stories, enjoy a brew, and discover your next read. 4-6pm. Casa Agria Specialty Ales, 418 State St. Free Email sb@casaagria.com tinyurl.com/DrunkenLibrary-Sep27

SUNDAY 9/28

9/28: Free Day at the S.B. Museum of Art Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with free admission to the museum. Present your library card at the museum to view captivating works by Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Argentinian artists! 11am4:30pm. S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Free. Email info@sbma.net tinyurl.com/FreeDay-SBMA

8/28: Chaucer’s Book Talk and Signing David Starkey

Author and former S.B. Poet Laureate David Starkey will talk about and sign copies of his new novel, The Fairley Brothers in Japan, a poignant road trip novel following two middle-aged brothers, Chris and Andy Fairley, as they attempt an unlikely musical comeback in Japan. 3pm. Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. Free. Call (805) 682-6787. chaucersbooks.com/events

9/28: Legal Aid’s Chowderfest: A Taste for Justice Taste chowder from area restaurants and vote for the best along with food, wine, and beer tastings. Proceeds from the auction will support the Legal Aid Foundation of S.B. County’s mission of providing civil legal services to low-income and vulnerable residents. 1-4pm. The Carriage & Western Art Museum, 129 Castillo St. $125. Email nromero@lafsbc.org santabarbarachowderfest.com

9/28: James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash This world-class tribute to the ‘Man in Black’ is a fun, toe-tapping trip down memory lane honoring Cash’s life and music including songs such as “Folsom Prison Blues,”“Ring of Fire,”“I Walk the Line,” and more. 3pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $48-$68. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

MONDAY 9/29

9/29: SBCC Monday Madness Jazz Orchestra Enjoy an evening of the instrumental jazz music of Count Basie, Thad Jones, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, and more from this S.B. jazz staple orchestra consisting of area professionals and music educators led by saxophonist Andrew Martinez. 7-9:30pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Lounge, 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

TUESDAY 9/30

9/30: Tennōji Gakuso Garyōkai Ensemble This performance of Japanese Imperial court music and dance will be performed by the Tennōji Gakuso Garyōkai Ensemble with traditional music and dance that have been performed for more than 1,000 years in Japanese Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and in the Japanese Imperial Court. 6:30pm. Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB. Free. Email admin@campuscalendar.ucsb .edu. tinyurl.com/Japanese-Ensemble

WEDNESDAY 10/1

10/1: Creator’s Club: Raíces y Sueños: Molas Collages Children in grades K-6 are invited to create Molas collages inspired by the Guna cultural identity in Panama. Se invita a los niños de los grados K-6 a crear collages Molas inspirados en la identidad cultural Guna de Panamá. 2-3pm. MLK Jr. Rm., Eastside Library, 1102 E. Montecito St. Free. (805) 963-3727. tinyurl.com/Molas-Collages

SYMBIOSIS ORSCHISM? THE AI-HUMAN ODYSSEY OPENS AT COMMUNITY ARTS WORKSHOP

NEW AI ART EXHIBIT KICKS OFF MULTI-PRONGED ART AND TECH EXPLORATIONS IN SANTA BARBARA

There is no way around it: AI is everywhere. The question now is whether to embrace it, or run. Peter Brill has decided to do a little bit of both; or rather, he’s running just toward this new technology. “AI is both a threat and opportunity,” says Brill, who serves as the Brill Family Foundation founder.

That dichotomy is the question asked of guests at the Brill Family Foundation’s newest activation, Symbiosis or Schism? The AIHuman Odyssey. An AI art exhibit hosted at the Community Arts Workshop (CAW), the event has both artists and guests pondering whether AI should be embraced or rejected.

The exhibit might feel like any other art gallery exhibit and in fact, it’ll be open for the 1st Thursday Art Walk in October, but Symbiosis or Schism? is anything but traditional. It’s the first-of-its-kind art exhibit in Santa Barbara to showcase the collaboration between humans and AI.

It’s fitting then that the October 2 opening reception will serve as a sort of kickoff to Santa Barbara’s inaugural Brave New Work, an art and tech symposium happening October 7-9. Opening the exhibit will be Santa Barbara mayor Randy Rowse, followed by two speakers with opposing perspectives on AI. The first, Keith Weissglass, director of operations at an AI safety research center in the Bay Area, will discuss the potential threats of this new technology. Then Ulrike Kerber, author of The Best AI Tools for Designers and an artist with work in the show, will dive into the opportunities.

This exploration of how humanity and technology can work together may be new for Santa Barbara, but it’s an age-old conundrum. In the 1970s, former painter Harold Cohen developed a software he named AARON to collaborate on his work. In

2024, the Whitney Museum of American Art hosted a collection from Cohen’s early days exploring the potential around humantechnology collaboration. And in 2023, ARTECHOUSE N.Y.C. in Chelsea Market debuted a digital art exhibition, titled World of AI·magination, which celebrated the collaboration between “human creativity and artificial imagination.”

The number of submissions for the exhibit, which were collected in August, astounded the committee. “It was really fascinating to see all the ways AI was being used,” says Oriana Sanders, executive director of the Brill Family Foundation.

The opening reception will also serve as an introduction to what the Brill Family Foundation is calling a “learning cell.” In it, the exhibit’s committee which includes Brill and his wife, Karen; Sanders; Nathan Vonk, owner of Sullivan Goss Gallery; James Glisson, PhD, Chief Curator at Santa Barbara Museum of Art; and Simon Quiroz, Assistant Professor Art & Media at CSU Channel Islands will work with a group

of selected artists to discover new ways humans and technology can work together. “We’re hoping that this group will lift the whole field of AI and develop a support group for creating outstanding, inspirational work and increasing the general knowledge of all fields,” says Brill.

The hope, Sanders says, is an unfolding of AI in society. She shared the Brill Family Foundation’s official statement on this new legacy: “AI art is vital for humanity’s future, because it merges creativity with technology, enabling new forms of expression, accessibility, and innovation. It empowers diverse voices, enhances cultural evolution, and inspires problem solving through imagination. By expanding artist possibilities, AI art strengthens human creativity and drives progress in education, society and industries.”

Like so many other Brill Family Foundation efforts, the “learning cell” follows the organization’s universal direction toward progressive ventures. “The Brill Family Foundation has had many iterations,” says Brill. There’s been a Third Age Foundation, which facilitated workshops for people in the third stage of life, an impact investing conference, a series of grants for “future benders” and the more recent VR application titled Beautiful Journey

—Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Symbiosis or Schism? The AI-Human Odyssey opens October 2 and runs through October 12. The work of 13 artists from Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles will be presented. The opening reception is from 5:30-8:30 p.m., and the exhibit is open to the public. For information on the exhibit, or artists being showcased, check out peterbrill.net/ai-art-exhibition. To learn more about the foundation, visit peterbrill.net/brill-family-foundation.

Based out of New York, the Fellowship for Performing Arts’s production of The Screwtape Letters has toured the country several times since 2010. This adapted drama, based on the novel of the same name by CS Lewis, moves main character Screwtape (a demon in upper management) out from behind his writing desk and gives him free range to chew scenery. Screwtape’s secretarial assistant, a gargoyle-esque creature named Toadpipe, takes dictation as his boss fumes and grouses missives directed at his incompetent nephew, a nepo-hire underling who’s failing to warp innocent souls on Earth to a satisfactory quota.

According to production director and company head Max McLean, Fellowship’s adaptation impeccably maintains the “genius of Lewis in the language of the play” by pulling 99 percent of the content directly from the pages of the novel. While the original Screwtape Letters was written in the 1940s, McLean calls the language “so universal that it’s not timebound.” The main update for 21st-century audiences is de-emphasizing the situational backdrop of fighting the German enemy in WWII, opting instead for a more general concept of standing against terroristic forces but the theme of spiritual warfare has not been modified.

The Fellowship for Performing Arts focuses on creating work that embodies Christian values while still finding overlapping cultural points with audiences of vast intellectual and religious diversity. “We spend a lot of time identifying and determining material that we think can accomplish that,” says McLean. The Screwtape Letters works well for Fellowship’s purposes, he says, because Lewis (a devout Christian and devoted teacher) is “a brilliant, influential writer, and even people who don’t share his world view can still appreciate his ideas.”

—Maggie Yates

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“These musicians are a unique group of people they’re incredibly talented, but they’re also incredibly big-hearted.”

Kevin Wachs is talking about The Tribe, a group that began 10 years ago with the idea to bring Los Angeles musicians together for a cause. Their first event was a tribute to Wachs’s favorite band, The Beach Boys, and the harmonies created by the late icon Brian Wilson. In partnership with Get Together Foundation, a nonprofit Wachs started with his wife, Mare, that looks to solve the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles through food, clothing, shelter, music, and support programs, the event raised money for City of Hope.

A decade later, The Tribe is still raising funds, and hands. With dozens of performances over the years in support of causes such as homelessness and suicide prevention, the group brings together Los Angeles’s best for a night of fun and fundraising. The “collective,” as Lauri Reimer, production manager and self-proclaimed “band mama” calls it, is like a family; they hug, they argue, and they love. “Egos are left at the door in The Tribe,” she says.

And this September, they are recreating that first Beach Boys event with a charity concert at The Granada Theatre. The onetime performance will bring together members of The Tribe, special guests, and several local performers onstage for a one-of-a-kind evening.

Wilson Phillips and The Honeys, along with the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara, will appear onstage for special orchestral versions of Brian Wilson’s signature hymns. “This is going to be a three-generation affair,” says Reimer, who adds that along with Carnie and Wendy Wilson, Brian Wilson’s grandchildren Lola Bonfiglio and Leo, Beau, Jesse, and Willem Knutson will join the family onstage.

Performing the surf tunes for the first time live is the newest addition to the lineup, Kenny Loggins. “Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys were big influences on me musically,” says Loggins. “Their music, their tonalities, permeated my writing. Because of [Brian Wilson’s] passing, I felt I wanted to do something.”

The event’s festivities will benefit the Santa Barbara chapter of The Surfrider Foundation and Adam’s Angels. “I’ve been aware of Adam McKaig and Melissa Borders [cofounders of Adam’s Angels] but we finally decided to partner on an event,” says Wachs. “This is the first big event we’re doing,” says McKaig. “We’ve helped others raise money, but we’ve never helped ourselves.” With no overhead and no paid salaries, 100 percent of the money raised for Adam’s Angels will go directly toward their causes.

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BRINGING SURF TO THE BIG SCREEN

SANTA BARBARA SURF FILM FESTIVAL HONORS LOCAL LEGENDS AND SURF ICONS

The Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival (SBSFF) returns for its fifth year, taking over the historic Lobero Theatre on September 26 and 27. Founded in 2019 to honor Southern California’s surfing history, celebrate surf culture, and raise awareness and funds for ocean conservation, the annual festival centers around films about iconic surfers, defining moments, and individuals who’ve left a mark on the world of surfing. Along the way, this celebratory community event has become a mustattend weekend for surfers, spectators, and ocean enthusiasts alike.

Friday night kicks off with a lineup that spans generations, starting with Making Waves: The Lakey Peterson Story, a short by Morgan Maassen about the Santa Barbara surf star. Next up is the world premiere of Hunter Martinez’s 17@20, capturing a massive swell that recently hit Ventura, plus a newly restored version of the Campbell Brothers’ 1976 classic Before the Flight the film that introduced the groundbreaking Bonzer three-fin surfboard.

One of SBSFF’s most anticipated moments is the Friday presentation of the Legendary Award to this year’s winner: Matt Moore. A Carpinteria native, Moore started surfing at 8 years old, began shaping boards in high school, and went on to found Rincon Designs, his iconic line of custom boards. Decades later, Moore’s legacy of craftsmanship and enduring passion for the sport continue to inspire California surf culture.

Also on Friday is Bob Campi’s The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story, which chronicles the life and influence of the legendary “shaping guru,” followed by a lively panel featuring surf icons Al Merrick, Allen Sarlo, Jim Kempton, Jericho Poppler, and more. The evening then closes with Chris Riel’s The Big White House, a heartfelt, two-decades-long passion project exploring how a group of upper-class youth found sanctuary and survival within the walls of a century-old Victorian in Montecito.

For its fifth annual edition, on Saturday, the festival honors the youth winners

of the 2025 Rincon Classic surf competition Flynn Neth, Henry Goldstein, Dominic Arce, and Vela Mattive and will show two short films of highlights from Flynn and Henry’s surfing careers thus far. Later that day, World Champion surfer, author, and recent Surf Industry Lifetime Achievement Award winner Shaun Tomson brings Surfer’s Code: Stories of Courage and Commitment. Through this interactive film experience, Tomson shares the transformative power of the Code his simple yet profound set of promises that illustrate how lessons from the sea can inspire courage and purpose in our everyday lives.

Closing out the festival is a panel discussion and screening of Tony Gentile’s Shaping the Future, spotlighting board shaper Lance Collins, along with Dana Shaw’s Circles: An Ode to Shredding, a 16mm documentary “love letter” to skateboarding’s surf-inspired roots.

Each year, a portion of the festival’s proceeds are given to local nonprofit organizations that align with SBSFF’s mission to protect the ocean. Festival goers can visit with these organizations including Heal the Ocean, Surfrider Santa Barbara Chapter, and the Surf Happens Foundation outside the Lobero Theatre for more information and raffle and silent auction opportunities. —Hana-lee Sedgwick

Tickets are available at santabarbarasurffilmfestival.com.

Energy and Climate Through the Lens of Basic Science

Ben Carlson, whose teaching includes the popular course Physics for Future Presidents, explores energy and climate change through basic science. He examines the energy density of fuels, opportunities for energy transition, and the interplay of infrastructure, climate and the economy.

Thursday, Oct. 9 | 5:30 p.m.

Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop (CAW) 631 Garden Street

All Classes are invited to celebrate 150 years of

Saturday, October 11, 2025 11:00 to 4:00 at SBHS

School tours • BBQ Food trucks • DJ • Silent Auction Kids’ activities

Dons and Alumni items for purchase

Posters for Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival

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Ólafsson, piano

Opus 109

Gramophon e and Musical America Artist of the Year

Daniil Trifonov, piano

Tue, Sep 30 / 7 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall Program includes Taneyev, Prokofiev, Myaskovsky and Schumann

“[Daniil Trifonov] is a star whose playing can be compared with Rachmaninoff’s own.” – Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times

30th Anniversary Itzhak Perlman

In the Fiddler’s House

Featuring: Hankus Netsky

Wed, Oct 22 / 7 PM

Music Director, Saxophone and Piano

UCSB Campbell Hall

Program includes J.S. Bach, Beethoven and Schubert

Andy Statman

Clarinet and Mandolin

“A breathtakingly brilliant pianist.” Gramophone

Members of the Brave Old World and Klezmer Conservatory Band and other special guests

Thu, Oct 30 / 7 PM / Granada Theatre

CAPTURING THE CENTRAL VALLEY ON FILM

PHOTOGRAPHER KAM JACOBY’S RETROSPECTIVE SHOW AT SOLVANG’S ELVERHØJ MUSEUM

The road to Kam Jacoby’s current retrospective has taken him through advanced degrees in printmaking, graphic design, and an MFA in photography. He thinks about photographs a lot and works hard at the image-making process. He uses a variety of cameras, both film and digital, and he prints, mounts, or mats most of the images himself.

Along the way, he worked as a photo lab tech, taught art at a local high school, and taught photography at several colleges, including Allan Hancock in Santa Maria. “Teaching has provided me … a degree of freedom to pursue whatever [photographic] ideas capture my attention,” he says.

One of those ideas is a selection of 12 prints, titled Central Valley, which he started in 2023. His plan was for a solo trip though 30 of the valley’s small and big towns, using Route 99 as a starting point. “Just me and the camera. I didn’t really know what I was going to shoot,” he said.

He worked on the project for more than a year. It soon revealed itself as a number of high-definition frontal portraits of one- and two-story abandoned commercial buildings, each softened by their own faded pastel shades of pink, violet, yellow, and blue. So forgotten are these buildings that even graffiti artists have passed them by. Amazingly, the photographs all appear to have been taken on the same day, about the same time, with the same shadows, blue sky, and white clouds.

“There aren’t a lot of people in my photographs, but they’re all about people,” said Jacoby. The Central Valley buildings had Jacoby asking himself what their history was, what kind of businesses had occupied the spaces, and what happened to those who owned them, “… all the iterations of their life cycle.” He found them oddly beautiful.

One of the most haunting series is from Jacoby’s 2009 book Layers: Composite Photographs from the Lompoc Valley, each print a historic black-andwhite scene of the past blended with a modern version in color.

At the center of a 1910 view of a modest, onestory Victorian home is a young, smiling woman dressed in the style of the day. Lucy Bendasher stands in front of her mother’s house, outside a low picket gate somewhere at the western edge of Lompoc. Subtle hues of the now abandoned and deteriorating house bleed in and out.

Bendasher’s right hand holds her broad hat firmly on top of her head as she leans into a cold wind. The rest of the panorama is Jacoby’s world set in flat agricultural fields that expand in endless directions. An empty road to the left disappears into the distant horizon, the only companions a few PG&E power poles and wind damaged cypress trees, all under a cloudless and bright cobalt sky.

“I try to imagine the original scene: what the weather was like, what sounds were in the air, what people were thinking and feeling,” writes Jacoby. He compares the historical photographs to sound, a “possibility of being able to listen to the history of a place etched in the walls,” a perspective that “has resonated in my work and the way I think about photographs.”

The undercurrents in the retrospective are simple observations of ordinary places, people, and things that we normally pass over in our daily lives. “Things that don’t jump out but are worthy of our attention,” Jacoby says.

An example of that is the Lompoc Journal series taken on the city’s streets and alleyways. Jacoby describes the “imagery and emotion [that] are more reflective of my own feelings and my experiences growing up in Lompoc.” These are subjects he muses “are not traditionally beautiful pictures but give a specific sense of place” and “my experience of the city, not a Chamber of Commerce version.”

—Kit Boise-Cossart

So Far: Selected Works by Kam Jacoby is on view at Elverhøj Museum of History and Art (1624 Elverhoy Wy., Solvang) through January 11, 2026. See elverhoj.org.

“Denille” by Kam Jacoby

KAM JACOBY

Mickey Flacks was a dogged advocate for affordable housing, among other progressive causes, so the Santa Barbara Independent launched the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund soon after she died in 2020 to keep her work alive.

Thanks to her fellowship, our reporter Christina McDermott spends many of her waking hours trying to unravel Santa Barbara’s forbiddingly complex and expensive housing landscape. Christina McDermott

McDermott’s quest is only possible due to the generosity of our readers who have supported the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund. Christina is on the job. We want to keep it that way. Please give generously.

Sports

Running Against Gun Violence

Kaitlyn McQuown didn’t grow up running. In fact, she kind of hated it.

“I did 6th-grade cross country because my best friend at the time was doing it,” she said. “I dropped it immediately.”

Now, more than a decade later, the 2017 UC Santa Barbara graduate is training for the 2025 New York City Marathon with Team Sandy Hook Promise, dedicating each of her 26 miles to one of the 26 victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

Sandy Hook was nowhere near her geographically McQuown grew up in Manhattan Beach but like millions of others, she watched the aftermath unfold on national television. It stuck with her.

But it was the Isla Vista killings in 2014, during her freshman year at UCSB, that changed everything.

“I returned to a different I.V. than I had left the night before, which was strange,” McQuown said. “I was reading about everything on the news while I was sitting at the dining hall.”

That day in 2014 became known as the Isla Vista Massacre, where a 22-year-old former Santa Barbara City College student killed six students and injured several more before taking his own life.

“It destroyed this idea that we live in a perfect little paradise where nothing bad ever happens,” McQuown said.

thinking in the back of my head: I am certain that there will be another shooting because that’s how frequently these things happen.”

McQuown didn’t run last year, worried about juggling school and training. But this year, she’s more grounded, more confident and more committed.

“I don’t hesitate as much to talk about this to everyone and anyone, to send emails about the cause,” she said.

Life

Leaving This World with Grace and Dignity

It’s 12:39 a.m., and I can’t sleep. It hasn’t even been three weeks since my father passed away in Santa Barbara. But I’m thinking of him and the “gift” he gave me in his passing that I cannot ignore.

Don Ranney died at almost 93 years old on August 30. He was diagnosed exactly one month earlier with AML (acute myeloid leukemia). Given his age and comorbidities, his oncologist and primary physician told him there was nothing that could be done to stop the progression and that he should get his affairs in order. They said his red blood cells would diminish, and it would happen fairly quickly. My sister sent a text message that we, his four children, needed to rally and come to the aid of our father in his final days. The first thing he said after hearing his diagnosis was: “I’m gonna have ice cream every day!” And he did!

by Ella Heydenfeldt

In 2023, McQuown applied and was selected to run with Sandy Hook Promise, the nonprofit founded by families of the victims to prevent gun violence through education and early intervention. It was her first marathon ever, and it left a mark. “That day was truly one of the best in my life,” she said.

She’s now in her second year of a master’s in public policy at the University of Southern California and said that first marathon helped push her toward advocacy and grad school.

“It means a lot to me to combine this physical thing that I now love running with a cause that I really care about.”

Earlier this month, in Utah, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking on a college campus. Roughly 400 miles away in Colorado, a student opened fire at Evergreen High School, critically injuring two classmates before dying of a selfinflicted gunshot wound.

The attacks reveal a harsh truth that McQuown wishes to highlight: Gun violence has become a routine part of American life, whether it be at schools, workplaces, or out in the streets.

“As I’ve been training,” McQuown said, “I’ve been

Not only is she pushing herself physically, but this is also a very big emotional push in the name of outreach and awareness. She’s dedicating each mile to a different Sandy Hook victim, sharing their stories on social media through short videos. She’s also using the platform to talk about data, policy, and prevention both what’s working, and what still needs to be done. She brings up California’s red flag law, passed after the Isla Vista shooting, as a tangible example of change.

“That probably has saved many lives, but many don’t know about it,” she said.

Sandy Hook Promise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Their goal is to enhance school safety through K-12 education, warning sign recognition, anonymous tip lines, and programs that help build emotional connection among students. Their programs have been credited with preventing 18 planned school shootings.

“Many people say it’s just a gun problem or just a culture problem. But what the Sandy Hook Promise does is very holistic and attacks the issue from every possible angle,” McQuown said.

The 2025 N.Y.C. Marathon takes place on November 2, and McQuown will be there mile by mile, name by name, running not just to remember, but to push for something better.

The Passing of a Loved One Can Yield Surprising Gifts

by Wayne Ranney

I made three trips to Santa Barbara from my home in Arizona to spend the best quality time I ever had with my father. We weren’t always close, and as a teenager and a young adult, I gave him plenty of reasons to be suspicious of me. He returned the favor, giving me plenty of reasons to be suspicious of him. But his good health kept him alive into his nineties, and through the years, I was able to be more than just a son to him. I was also able to be his friend and, in some ways, one of his confidantes.

Maybe you’ve had the good fortune of spending time with a loved one whose days are specifically numbered. I previously had not. Our friendship had grown to the point that when I first saw him a few days after his terminal diagnosis, I wasn’t scared or speechless in his presence. In fact, I felt nothing but love for him. It was at this time in early August that he began to share with me what would be his biggest gift to me in our nearly 71-year relationship.

In my three visits to Santa Barbara at the end, I could see that he was contemplative in a way I had never witnessed in him before. He seemed reflective, deep in thought. I wondered many times in those three weeks what it must be like to be that close to the end and have the awareness of it all.

These contemplations revealed to me an inner strength that I did not know he possessed, and it was a joy to be in the presence of. His sense of humor never left him to his dying day. After enjoying his last dinner, the night before he died, one of his nurses walked into the room and said to him, “Don, why don’t you lay back and relax. Just lay back.” And as Don began to ease back in his recliner, he blurted out, “I’m getting layed!”

The greatest gift Don Ranney left his children was to show us how to leave this world with grace and dignity. I hope I can be just nearly as strong as him when my day comes. n

Kaitlyn McQuown — who was a freshman attending UCSB during the Isla Vista Massacre — ran her first-ever marathon with Team Sandy Hook Promise in 2023.

Don Ranney

My Life Customer Disservice

The bill was for two unspecified injections weeks earlier. I remembered getting a free flu shot and maybe a COVID or RSV shot. But $480.76? I called the number on the bill and a recording announced there was a 30- to 40-minute wait. Would I like them to call me back when it was my turn? Absolutely.

No call ever came. The following day, same thing, no return call. So next time, I just waited on the line, listening to umpteen repetitions of what sounded like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir version of “Twist and Shout.” Time froze. Eventually though, I reached a sympathetic soul. She said, “Let me put you on hold while I see about an adjustment.”

On Hold, No One Can Hear You Scream

by Barry Maher

Click! But instead of more Mormons massacring music, I got silence, dead silence. Betting against the odds, I waited. And finally, a man responded a man who knew nothing about the sympathetic woman or my adjustment. “Your bill seems to be accurate,” he decided.

“Seems to be or is?”

“You should speak to Billing.”

“Aren’t you Billing? I called the number on the bill.”

“This is Payments. Do you want to pay?”

“Do I owe it?”

“Probably. It’s on your bill. With your billing history though, you should contact Financial Assistance. If your medical charges exceed a certain percentage of your income a sliding percentage you’ll qualify for significant savings.”

Fortunately, my medical charges tended toward the breath-taking. (Fortunately?) Some people take up golf in retirement, some travel. In my sort-of-semi-retirement, I’ve taken up medical care. When I sign onto my HMO’s website and click on “Email My Doctor,” I get a dropdown menu with 22 choices. No exaggeration. I’ve got 22 doctors! I figure I’ve had nearly enough body parts removed or swapped out to build another person.

The Financial Assistance Hotline offered a varied on-hold concert. (“Inter-

minable philharmonic flatulence!” the critics cried.) I put my phone on speaker and let it foul the air while I worked. But you can’t outlast the forces of darkness. At 4:57 p.m., they simply shut down for the day. The bastards cheated me out of three minutes.

My last attempt uncovered an all-new circle of phone-tree hell: “Because we value your business, please continue to hold,” repeated on a loop at seven-second intervals for what promised to be the rest of my life. But no, after a mere 53 minutes, a genuine Financial Assistance Specialist materialized. In consultation with powers unseen, she determined: first, that I definitely qualified; then that I might qualify; and finally, that I may have qualified the year before but there was no chance I qualified now. However, if I could work in another brain surgery

More surprising, one of the unseen powers claimed to know that the $480.76 was not for a COVID or RSV shot, but for an osteoporosis infusion. “It’s actually just a shot, but they usually call it an infusion. That’s why it’s $480. Still, you really should check with Billing on that amount.”

I’d rather gargle drain opener. “Just send me to Payments,” I said. “Please!” Then, offered their automated system, I jumped on it. Why not? My personal information has been breached so frequently that I figure the dark web already knows more about me than my wife does. Which is only fitting, since I’m probably worth more to them than I am to her.

Dutifully, I plugged in my 12-digit account number, not to be confused with my 10-digit medical record number. The automated system replied, “Good afternoon, Gertrude Garasanov. Your current balance is $9.394.32.” Re-entering my number, I remained Gertrude.

I couldn’t resist googling her. Gertrude had passed two weeks before. She’ll never know what she missed.

Barry Maher’s dark humor suspense/horror novel The Great Dick and the Dysfunctional Demon has just been released. You can reach him through barrymaher.com.

16th Annual

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AIA Santa Barbara

A self-guided in-person tour of eight exceptional projects showcasing outstanding design in Santa Barbara.

Saturday October 4, 2025

For tickets & information: aiasb.com | 805.966.4198

Vintners Fest

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STA. RITA HILLS WINES

Right now marks the sixth harvest for the Hines family’s two vineyards in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills, but you could be forgiven if you haven’t heard of them yet.

Their first wines, a stylishly labeled, value-minded brand called The Set, only hit the market last year, and their more upscale effort, William Hines Wines, is still yet to launch. But the family originally from New Orleans, money from the oil business is ready to go public.

GETTING TO KNOW THE SET AND WILLIAM HINES WINES

BY MATT KETTMANN

“We’ve been very patient trying to learn the vineyards and not frontload with too much,” said Christopher Hines, the son of founder William “Buddy” Hines and now the family member running the project. “It feels like that phase is about to end, and we’re ready for act two.”

Act one was well orchestrated by longtime regional expert Sashi Moorman, who devised plots on both sides of Highway 246.

On the north side, off the west edge of Drum Canyon Road, are 24 acres of pinot noir. The wind-whipped, south-facing blocks are planted to more productive Dijon clones, while the better protected, northerly directed blocks feature more finicky but beloved heirloom clones of Calera, Mount Eden, and Swan. The former fall into The Set wines, while the latter land in the William Hines label.

“There’s a concentration in that fruit,” said Chris, pointing to the heirloom clones, before switching his

finger to the other side, “that we can’t achieve with that fruit.”

Across the highway, north of Mail Road, are much more varied blocks of chardonnay, syrah, gamay, viognier, and pinot noir, amounting to almost 26 acres and mostly going to The Set. Situated in a bowl that’s generally facing east, the aspects and planting styles are quite varied, including tipi-style syrah and head-trained gamay, which is an anomaly here and designed to be dry-farmed when possible.

“I believe they have some of the most exciting viticultural assets in our area,” said Moorman. “Everything I’ve learned throughout my career was applied at their estates.”

The family also owns a 25-acre plot along Highway 246 that they hope to use for hospitality in the future, though it’s now planted to strawberries. As far as visitation currently, there’s a quaint place to taste near an irrigation pond that’s slowly being planned. “The view is phenomenal,” said Chris as I peered north toward the east end of the appellation, across Groundstar and onto Rio Vista and Peake Ranch.

colorful labels aren’t just fanciful.

The Hines moved to Santa Barbara from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina in 2006, eventually buying these lands around 2015. His dad made news years ago for supporting cannabis development in the area, but has since quieted on that issue.

Chris and his brother Billy Hines run a film production company in Los Angeles, and their most recent film, a Gus Van Sant–directed piece called Dead Man’s Wire, earned a 13-and-a-half-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. Billy remains about 90 percent focused on that company, while Chris shifted 90 percent of his work toward the wine a few years ago.

“Once this became a reality, I jumped at the chance to take this over, and I haven’t looked back since,” said Chris. “There’s an intersection of art and agriculture that I find really compelling. When I got a taste for that, it was a pretty easy decision for me.” He’s been learning the winemaking trade with Moorman and his crew, intent on taking it over fully when possible perhaps when the steel barn along Mail Road is turned into a proper winery.

Not that their dad Buddy vanished. “He’s at the winery right now,” said Chris. “He’s an intern. I’m serious. He’s cleaning out tanks.”

Across the board, The Set wines from both sides overdeliver on their less than $50 price tags. They’re fresh and nervy, often quite herby in good ways, reflective occasionally of Moorman’s widely lauded and way pricier Domaine de la Côte bottlings. And The Set’s

“They are graphic representations of what the wine tastes like,” Chris said. The high-end treble is acidity, the midrange more like minerality, and the low-end bass more about body and ripeness.

We also tasted three of the William Hines bottlings, which amp up the intention by expressing varying impressions of pinot noir across four different cuvées.

The Careaga named after the aquifer beneath their land showed a similar purity to its water, while the Le Mer exhibits a chalkiness on the nose and palate, reflective of the limestone-ish soils where it grows. The Huit from a hilltop known as block eight (huit means “eight” in French) was quite stunning, even though it comes from the Dijon rather than the heirloom clones.

“Because of the extremity of this site, it produces a wine that tastes completely different than the wine at the bottom of the hills,” said Chris.

Without so many years of patience, who would have known?

See thesetwines.com and williamhinesandfamily.com.

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The Set Wines will be pouring at the 41st annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival on Saturday, October 18, 1-4 p.m. at Vega Vineyard & Farm. Tickets range from $25 (non-drinking) to $2,500 (private cabana), with GA set at $125. See sbvintnersweekend.com.

Billy and Christopher Hines

The Set wines

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Bree’Osh: A Decade of French Baking

or 10 years, Bree’Osh Bakery Café has shared Europeanstyle breads and pastries with the local community first from its quaint café in Montecito and, since 2020, from a second location on De la Vina Street in Santa Barbara. Founded in 2015 by husband-and-wife team Pierre-Yves Henry and Nelly Mousseau, Bree’Osh quickly built a devoted following for its authentic French specialties, from almond croissants and pains au chocolat to sourdough baguettes and buttery brioche.

The couple first met in business school in their native France, where they dreamed of one day starting a venture together. At the time, however, a bakery wasn’t on their radar. Mousseau pursued a career in business, while Henry worked for years in banking customer relations until realizing he wanted more out of life namely, to do something more fulfilling and hands-on. That shift led him to Ferrandi, the prestigious school of culinary arts in Paris, where he retrained as a baker before honing his skills in the city’s Michelin-starred kitchens.

When the idea of opening their own boulangerie took shape, the pair recognized the challenges of doing so in Paris. “Competing in Paris would have meant fighting for a little share of an already-saturated market,” shares Henry. “We chose instead to bring our French knowhow where it could create the most impact in a community eager for sourdough, long fermentation, and stone-milled flour, where we could grow and own our niche.”

In 2014, the Henrys set out on a journey to find a place where they could share their love for French baking. Their original plan was to open a bakery in South America, but steep real estate prices in each city they explored made them question whether it was the right fit. That all changed in March 2015 while visiting friends in Santa Barbara. Captivated by the community and the quality of life, they decided to put down roots in Montecito. Just a few months later, they opened the doors to Bree’Osh along Coast Village Road. Since opening their second location in early 2020, Henry and Mousseau have built up the kitchen little by little, adding equipment slowly and with intention. Though growth has required patience and persistence, they don’t

take for granted how far they’ve come. “This anniversary means so much to us,” says Mousseau. “Bree’Osh is the realization of our dream to own our own bakery and to bring French baking traditions to those around us. From the beginning, we’ve been so grateful to have the support of the Montecito and Santa Barbara communities, especially during such challenging times as the Thomas Fire, the mudslide, and COVID. Thanks to this amazing local community, we’ve been able to survive and thrive for 10 years, and we feel so lucky to continue on this journey.”

Today, the two continue to delight guests with a variety of naturally leavened breads and pastries, each made with 100 percent French heritage-grain flour. At each location, a small but notable food menu showcases those same bakery items in savory dishes like the signature breakfast sandwich and croque monsieur. Locals can even get hands-on through Bree’Osh’s baking classes, building skills to bring into their own homes.

“As part of our mission to educate and connect with our community, we host classes and events that highlight European baking traditions. We’re now introducing a masterclass focused on authentic panettone, designed for serious home bakers who want to master one of the most challenging breads,” says Henry.

On Friday, September 26, Henry and Mousseau will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Bree’Osh at their De la Vina location (2700 De la Vina St.), inviting guests to join them for craft cocktails, house-made bites, and music by a deejay. Cocktail attire is encouraged for this event. To purchase tickets, visit breeosh.com/products/10-yearsanniversary.

Pierre-Yves Henry and Nelly Mousseau

An Evening to Remember with Three Michelin Star Chefs

The crashing of the waves, a gentle evening breeze as the sun sets. Not much can improve upon that set up until you add in a special tasting dinner prepared by three Michelin-starred chefs and some of the most thoughtful regional wine pairings I’ve experienced.

“How lucky are we?” gushed my colleague, Rebecca Horrigan. I was thinking the same thing myself. Last week’s special dinner an exclusive culinary event hosted by Caruso’s Restaurant at Rosewood Miramar Beach with Salty Magazine (a worthwhile gastronomic reading adventure in itself) was nothing short of divine.

Caruso’s Chef Massimo Falsini (one Michelin Star, one Michelin Green Star) welcomed two acclaimed guest chefs, Brian Limoges of Enclos in Sonoma, California (two Michelin Stars, one Michelin Green Star), and Felipe Riccio of MARCH in Houston, Texas (one Michelin Star), for an incredible, one-night-only dinner with a collaborative 10-course (!) tasting menu highlighting the delights of fine dining, regional offerings, and world-class culinary talent as well as those incredible ocean views. It was, quite simply, a night to remember.

The evening kicked off with a glass of Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Brut bubbles (that beautiful floral bottle I’ve been admiring in high-end magazines since I was a teenager). Fewer than 30 vintages of this champagne have been produced to date, shared our sommelier. That beautiful bubbly was accompanied by a welcoming course that included a fabulously plated “Venison and Its Antler” by Chef Limoges, a rich savory venison tartlet served on an antler, as well as a pretty plate of small bites highlighting carrots, chanterelle mushrooms, and tomato with uni from Chef Falsini and Chef Riccio.

SANTA BARBARA’S CARUSO’S RESTAURANT HOSTS MARCH AND ENCLOS FOR A MAGICAL EVENING OF CULINARY DELIGHTS

BY LESLIE DINABERG

As summer starts to wane, our lovely tomatoes become all the more precious. These local gems were on great display in Chef Falsini’s “Ode al Pomodoro.” With three different varieties of cherry tomatoes cut toybox style in a colorful arrangement, alongside a healthy serving of oil-drizzled stracciatella and house-made panzanella, this was probably my favorite dish of the night. And it was excellently paired with a 2024 rosé from A Tribute to Grace, an extremely quaffable wine on its own, which became even more enjoyable and complex when paired with the acidity of the tomatoes and the richness of the cheeses. I honestly could have stopped the meal right then and there and been pretty happy, but there

were courses and courses still to come. Among the highlights was a “60-Day Dry Aged Tuna Belly” served on rice with sea urchin and brown butter from Chef Limoges, nicely paired with a 2024 sauvignon blanc from Habit McGinley Vineyard in Happy Canyon. I also loved the two pasta courses a “gettoni” made from an assortment of farm vegetables in a parmesan consommé from Chef Riccio and a rich and creamy “Cappellacci Alla Mantovana” made with squash and chanterelles from Chef Falsini.

There was plenty of meat on the menu as well, including a caviar and spot prawn dish (“Tsar Nicoulai Caviar”), “Baja Kampachi Tartare,” gorgeous trout (“Dalmatian Brudet”) and “Dry-Aged Liberty Duck and Plums” that was mouthwateringly paired with a 2012 syrah from Stolpman Vineyards Ruben’s Block Ballard Canyon, which along with the Perrier-Jouët, was probably my favorite sip of the night.

There was no shortage of desserts in this special collaboration dinner either. Caruso’s Pastry Chef Vincent Donatelli capped off our evening with a fig and rosemary compote on buttermilk mousse, and an assortment of fruit candies and bon bons, including a beautifully plated sunflower-seed praline cookie that looked like a sunflower. It truly was a magical night.

This was the second Michelin Chef collaboration dinner between Caruso’s and Salty Magazine

They did a November 2024 evening with California guest chefs Josiah Citrin of two Michelinstarred Mélisse in Santa Monica and Mattia Agazzi of one Michelin-starred Gucci Osteria in Beverly Hills, and the organizers say they are planning on additional collaborations with their Michelin peers in the future.

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Dry Aged Liberty Duck and Plums

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Renaud’s Bakery Prepares for Expansion

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THE 24TH ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR THE SANTA BARBARA RESCUE MISSION

Honoring Janet Rowse

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Two O’Clock in the Afternoon

The Grand Lawn at Sandpiper Golf Club

Santa Barbara’s most popular Silent Auction

Dine on the lawn by Pure Joy Catering

Please go to sbrm.org/bayou25 for details and to purchase tickets for this event

All proceeds to bene t the Homeless Guest Services and state-certi ed Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs of the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission

For more than a decade, Michael Harte has been part of the team behind one of Santa Barbara’s favorite bakeries. As project manager at Renaud’s, he oversees special events and projects, helping shape both the customer experience and the bakery’s future direction.

drinks, and plans for fresh new concepts, Renaud’s continues to evolve while keeping its roots firmly in Santa Barbara.

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One of the standout offerings at Renaud’s isn’t just from the pastry case, but from the beverage menu. The bakery’s peach-mint tea has become a signature drink and with good reason. “It’s very unique, and we make it completely in-house,” Harte explains.

“We start with fresh muddled mint, kind of like how you’d make a mojito. That gets soaked overnight in peach syrup, and the next day, we brew hot black tea over it. Once it’s cooled, we serve it over ice. It’s refreshing, and you can get it in any of our stores.”

Looking ahead, Renaud’s is preparing for a major expansion at its Loreto Plaza location. The team has held the lease on the adjacent space for more two years, and while the permitting process has been long and complicated as is often the case in Santa Barbara progress is being made. “If all goes well, we could be opening that new space next year,” Harte says.

Unlike a simple extension of the current bakery, the new venture is planned as a separate concept. “We don’t want to compete with ourselves,” Harte notes. “The idea is to create a more rustic bakery with different something that stands on its own. Down the line, it could even become its own brand, but for now, it will be a unique addition to what

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SIAM STREET FOOD OPENS: Reader Steve H. let me know that Siam Street Food has opened at 425 State Street, the longtime former home of Zen Yai Thai Cuisine. Siam street food is a vibrant cornerstone of Thailand’s culinary culture, celebrated for its bold flavors and wide variety. From sizzling skewers of grilled meats to aromatic noodle dishes and refreshing fruit shakes, it embodies freshness, intensity, and authenticity. For both locals and visitors, street food is an accessible and affordable way to experience the essence of Thai cuisine. Whether you’re savoring a classic pad Thai, biting into crispy spring rolls, or indulging in sweet mango sticky rice, Siam Street Food delivers an unforgettable and delicious taste of Thailand. Call (805) 869-6511 or visit siamstreetfoodsb.com

MADAM LU TO CLOSE AFTER 27 YEARS: Reader Glenn J. let me know that Madam Lu Chinese Restaurant at 3524 State Street is closing permanently at the end of September. “I have been running this restaurant for almost three decades, and business slowed significantly this year,” says owner/founder Mei-Jung Lu. “This is not happening to just Madam Lu. I have friends that own local restaurants, and things have been slow for them as well.” I am told that the decision was made recently and that no future tenant has been lined up for the space.

PATISSERIE PLANS: Renaud’s Patisserie at Loreto Plaza, a longtime local favorite for pastries and its signature peach-mint tea, is preparing for a major expansion into the adjacent space.

FREE WILL ASTROLOG Y by

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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 25

ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): In Tonglen, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation, you visualize yourself breathing in the suffering, pain, or negativity of other people, then imagine breathing out relief, healing, or compassion toward them. The practice can also be done on your own behalf. The goal is to transform tension and stress into courage, vitality, and healing. I recommend this practice, Aries. Can you turn your scars into interesting tattoos? Can you find mysterious opportunities lurking in the dilemmas? Can you provide grace for others as you feed your own fire?

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): In a YouTube video, I watched Korean artisans make hanji paper in the same way their predecessors have for 1,300 years. It was complicated and meditative. They peeled off the inner bark of mulberry trees, then soaked it, cooked it, and pounded it into pulp. After mixing the mash with the aibika plant, they spread it out on screens and let it dry. I learned that this gorgeous, luminous paper can endure for a thousand years. I hope you draw inspiration from this process, Taurus. Experiment with softening what has felt unyielding. Treat what’s tough or inflexible with steady, artful effort. Be imaginative and persistent as you shape raw materials into beautiful things you can use for a long time.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Legendary jazz musician Sun Ra was a Gemini who claimed to be from the planet Saturn. He aspired to live in a state of “cosmic discipline” not just in his musical training but in his devotion to self-improvement, aesthetic exploration, and a connection to transcendent realities. He fused outrageous style with sacred order, chaos with clarity. I invite you to draw inspiration from him. Put your personal flair in service to noble ideas. Align your exuberant self-expression with your higher purpose. Show off if it helps wake people up.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): In Inuit tradition, qarrtsiluni means “waiting in the darkness for something to burst forth.” It refers to the sacred pause before creativity erupts, before the quest begins, before the light returns. This is an apt description of your current state, Cancerian. Tend your inner stillness like a fire about to ignite. Don’t rush it. Honor the hush. The energies you store up will find their proper shape in a few weeks. Trust that the silence is not absence but incubation. Luminosity will bloom from this pregnant pause.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): You’re feeling the stirrings of a desire that’s at least half-wild. A surprising vision or opportunity has begun to roar softly within you. But here’s key advice: Don’t chase it recklessly. Practice strategic boldness. Choose where and how you shine. Your radiance is potent, but it will be most effective when offered deliberately, with conscious artistry. You’re being asked to embody the kind of leadership that inspires, not dominates. Be the sun that warms but doesn’t scorch! PS: People are observing you to learn how to shine.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If humans ever perfect time-travel, I’m going to the Library of Alexandria in ancient Egypt. It was crammed with papyrus scrolls by authors from all over the world. It was also a gathering point for smart people who loved to compare notes across disciplines. Poets argued amiably with mathematicians. Astronomers discussed inspirations with physicians. Breakthroughs flowed freely because ideas were allowed to migrate, hybridize, and be challenged without rancor. Consider emulating that rich mélange, Virgo. Convene unlike minds, cross-pollinate, and entertain unprecedented questions. The influences you need next will arrive via unexpected connections.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The ancient Mesopotamians believed each person had a personal god called an ilu who acted as a protector, guide, and intercessor with the greater gods. You’re in a phase when your own ilu is extra active and

ready to undergo an evolutionary transformation. So, assume that you will be able to call on potent help, Libra. Be alert for how your instincts and intuitions are becoming more acute and specific. If you feel an odd nudge or a dream insists on being remembered, take it seriously. You’re being steered toward deeper nourishment.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In Venice, Italy, floods periodically damage books at libraries and bookstores. Trained volunteers restore them with meticulous, hands-on methods. They use absorbent paper and towels to separate and dry the pages, working page by page. I offer this vignette as a useful metaphor, Scorpio. Why? Because I suspect that a rich part of your story needs repair. It’s at risk of becoming irrelevant, even irretrievable. Your assignment is to nurse it back to full health and coherence. Give it your tender attention as you rehabilitate its meaning. Rediscover and revive its lessons and wisdom.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In classical Indian music, a raga is not a fixed composition but a flexible framework. It’s defined by a specific scale, characteristic melodic phrases, and a traditional time of day for performance. Musicians improvise and express emotion within that expansive set of constraints. Unlike Western compositions, which are written out and repeated verbatim, a raga has different notes each time it’s played. I think this beautiful art form can be inspirational for you, Sagittarius. Choose the right time and tone for what you’re creating. Dedicate yourself to a high-minded intention and then play around with flair and delight. Define three non-negotiable elements and let everything else breathe.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In medieval European monasteries, scribes left blank pages in certain texts. This was not done by accident, but to allow for future revelations. Later readers and scribes might fill these spaces with additional text, marginalia, and personal notes. Books were seen as living documents. I recommend a metaphorical version of this practice to you, Capricorn. You will thrive by keeping spaces empty and allowing for the unknown to ripen. You may sometimes feel an urge to define, control, and fortify, but acting on that impulse could interfere with the gifts that life wants to bring you. Honor what is as-yet unwritten.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In West African Vodún cosmology, the deity named Lêgba guards the crossroads. He is the mediator and gatekeeper between the human world and spirit realm. He speaks all languages and serves as the first point of contact for communication with other spirits. In the weeks ahead, Aquarius, you may find yourself in Lêgba’s domain: between past and future, fact and fantasy, solitude and communion. You may also become a channel for others, intuiting or translating what they can’t articulate. I won’t be surprised if you know things your rational mind doesn’t fully understand. I bet a long-locked door will swing open and a long-denied connection will finally coalesce. You’re not just passing through the crossroads. You are the crossroads.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): In 1977, NASA launched two Voyager spacecraft into the abyss. Both carried a message in the form of a golden record to any extraterrestrial who might find it. There were greetings in 55 languages, natural sounds such as whale songs and thunderstorms, music by Chuck Berry and others, plus more than 100 images and diagrams explaining how to find Earth. It was science as a love letter, realism with a dash of audacity. I invite you to craft your own version of a golden record, Pisces. Distill a message that says who you are and what you are seeking: clear enough to be decoded by strangers, warm enough to be welcomed by friends you haven’t met. Put it where the desired audience can hear it: portfolio, outreach note, manifesto, demo. Send signals that will make the right replies inevitable.

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Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range:

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PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Under the general supervision of the Customer Success and Outreach Supervisor, the Career Advisor serves as the primary point of contact for UCSB PaCE students seeking guidance on career outcomes, internships, and employment opportunities. Provides one‑on‑one and group advising focused on career exploration, job readiness, resume writing, interviewing skills, and networking. Supports a diverse student population—including Degree Plus participants, international students, and domestic professional learners—by aligning advising services with students’ professional goals and academic tracks. Collaborates closely with PaCE leadership, the Degree Plus Academic Coordinator, UCSB Career Services, and program managers to connect students with internship opportunities and support workforce development initiatives. Utilizes digital tools such as Handshake and virtual advising platforms to increase accessibility and engagement. Maintains detailed records in the department’s CRM system, analyzes data on student outcomes, and contributes to reporting efforts that guide strategic planning and demonstrate program effectiveness. Plays a key role in developing and managing partnerships with internship providers, employers, academic departments, and community organizations. Conducts outreach, support events that highlight student talent and workforce alignment, and represents PaCE in local business and economic development settings. Contributes to marketing and communications efforts by curating content for the website and social media, ensuring the visibility and relevance of career services across audiences. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training; 1‑3 yrs of experience working with students in career development and/or student affairs; knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling processes, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques; ability to manage employer relationships, alumni relationships; ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, employers, and community members; strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent presentation skills; ability to use computer systems, applications, and organization skills; customer service mindset with emphasis on care and empathy while providing services to students, staff, faculty, and external clients. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/ Budgeted

$49.76/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #81270

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MUSIC

Under the direction of the Production and Events Manager, with additional guidance provided by the Business Officer and the Chair, the Marketing and Communications Manager is primarily responsible for the creative and progressive marketing, social media presence, communications, public relations, and major initiatives for the Department of Music. Is also responsible for adhering to an annual publicity budget, the design and maintenance of the department’s website, and negotiating contracts and royalties for licensed materials used for publicity purposes. The department produces approximately 150 events each academic year, including large and small audience lectures, concerts, recitals, and masterclasses. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training; solid knowledge of marketing principles, concepts, strategies and best practices; knowledge of customer service standards / procedures. Notes: Occasional nights and weekends. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $28.88 ‑ $33.05/hr. Full Salary Range: $28.88 ‑ $49.76/hr. The University of California is an Equal

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As a key member of the BFS Systems Support Services team, the incumbent provides high‑level user support, develops and delivers specialized training, and mentors other analysts. This role requires the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, make decisions that have campus‑wide impact, and lead initiatives that support UCSB’s long‑term financial system strategy and operational excellence. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training 4‑6 years

Progressively responsible experience in business systems analysis, process improvement, or financial systems administration, preferably in a higher education or similarly complex organizational environment. 4‑6 years Demonstrated experience serving as a functional lead for enterprise financial systems, including module ownership from requirements gathering through implementation and stabilization. 4‑6 years Hands‑on experience managing and troubleshooting complex integrations between multiple enterprise systems, including procurement, accounting, and project costing systems. 4‑6 years Experience leading cross‑functional teams to analyze, design, and implement process and technology solutions for complex business needs. 4‑6 years Experience working with compliance requirements related to tax reporting, extramural funds accounting, and federal/state reporting in a large organization. 4‑6 years Proven ability to develop and execute test plans, conduct acceptance testing, and oversee defect resolution in large‑scale system implementations. 4‑6 years Demonstrated success managing stakeholder relationships across multiple departments and organizational levels to achieve consensus on complex system and process changes. Notes: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employee sponsorship. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $97,200 to $139,600/year. Full Salary Range: $97,200 to $182,000/year. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #81204

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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Responsible for the administration of capital improvement projects of various sizes and complexity up to $35,000. Develops the scope of work narrative and associated work diagrams, conducts site visits, initiates appropriate contracts, and monitors the work. Supports and assists Project Managers on Major Capital Improvement Projects above $750,000. Responsible for the oversight and administration of capital improvement projects of various sizes and complexity up to $35,000. Verifies contract and cost controls compliance. Responsible for the implementation, coordination, and management of all project document exchanges, and administers and implements program management system software.

Interfaces and coordinates with other UC Departments and outside Agencies. Schedules and provides information on upcoming construction activities, disturbances, impacts, and potential closures. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree required in related area and/ or equivalent experience/training. Demonstrated experience providing analytical and administrative support for complex organizations, projects and/or processes. Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills. Good organizational and analytical skills. Detail oriented to accurately proof contracts and other documents. Knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Project (or other scheduling program). Notes: Hours and days may vary to meet the operational needs of the department. Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $34.29 to $41.51/hour. Full Hourly Range: $34.29 to $61.02/ hour. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #80805

SR. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Acts as resident inspector on major and minor capital improvement projects as assigned to ensure compliance with Contract Documents. Operate independently in providing inspection services and coordinating outside inspection services. Assist in the inspection of other projects as assigned. Act as code compliance inspector in the capacity of deputy to the Campus Building Official. Reqs: High School Diploma. Five (5) years of field related experience in building or utility inspection and/or construction work, including three (3) years of experience as an inspector or superintendent of major construction work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. International Code Council (ICC) and/or Division of the State Architect (DSA) certification in one or more construction disciplines (Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Plan Review, etc.). Experience with UCOP Policies, Facilities Manual, Campus Standards and federal, state and local codes as they pertain to Planning, Design and Construction on the UC Campus. Experience with California Building Standards Codes, specifically building codes (e.g. Title 24, etc.), and DSA laws and regulations (Disabled Access regulations); construction practices in all types of construction (i.e. institutional, commercial, residential, and scientific/ technical, etc.). Notes: Days and hours may vary to meet the operational needs of the department. Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $43.16 to $52.10/hour. Full Hourly Range: $43.16 to $52.10/ hour. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #80881

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Maintains various areas in the University Center, AS Building, Multi‑Cultural Center, front of University Center, Lagoon Plaza and the University Center patio areas. Performs unskilled and semi‑skilled duties as directed. Operates vacuum cleaners, buffers, shampoo machines, wet/ dry vacuums, waxers, floor scrubbing machines during stripping, washing, buffing and/or other related cleaning operations. Maintains security for one or more assigned areas; may load/ unload large trash receptacles. May assist with training student personnel. Works individually or as part of a team in cleaning and/or maintaining work areas. Reqs: Working knowledge and experience utilizing the following equipment: vacuums, conventional and high‑speed buffers, extractors, and related custodial equipment desired. Will train on all equipment and chemicals used. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a team. Must have effective communication skills. Ability to interact as a team member with sensitivity towards a multi‑cultural work environment. Notes: May be required to work other schedules other than Tues ‑ Sat to meet the operational needs of the department. Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate: $25.74/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #80855

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ESTATE OF: MARTIN JOSEPH HUNT (also known as Martin J. Hunt) No.: 25PR00452

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MARTIN JOSEPH HUNT (also known as Martin J. Hunt)

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/9/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept:SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. ANACAPA DIVISION

may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 8/27/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Dana F. Longo, Fauver, Large, Archbald & Spray LLP; 820 State Street, 4th Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑966‑7000

Published: Sep 11, 18, 25 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHARON ANN LIANZO No.: 25PR00471

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/13/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept:SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

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hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 9/10/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: BRIAN L. FOX ; 199 Figueroa Street, Third Floor Ventura, CA 93001; 805‑658‑9204 Published: Sep 18, 25. Oct 2 2025. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HAROLD ORMSBY No.: 25PR00456

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/30/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept:SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. ANACAPA DIVISION

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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: HAROLD ORMSBY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LILYTH ORMSBY in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara. THE PETITION requests that (name): LILYTH ORMSBY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/16/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept:5 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 petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 9/11/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Alexander Saunders; 15 W. Carrillo St. Santa Barbara, CA 93117; 805‑699‑5083. Published: Sep 25. Oct 2, 9 2025.

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BULK SALE

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED

PROPERTY AT PUBLIC AUCTION‑‑

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to California Civil Code section 1988, the owner of the real property located at 2960 Ventura Dr., Santa Barbara, CA (the “Residence”) will sell to the highest bidder at public auction for cash the personal property described below that has remained unclaimed and/or abandoned at the Residence. The owners of the personal property are Lawrence Price and Grace Thomas‑Price, former tenants of the Residence. The proceeds from the sale will be applied toward moving charges, storage charges, the expenses incurred for advertising and sale of the property, and the judgment against the owners. The first part of the auction will be held on October 4, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 p.m., at the U‑Haul Storage of Santa Barbara, 4101 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, Building A, Unit #1167; the second part of the auction will be held on October 4, 2025, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, at the U‑Haul Storage of Santa Barbara, 4101 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, Building A, Unit #1192 ; and the last part of the auction will be held on October 5, 2025, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, at 2960 Ventura Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. The personal property to be sold consists of all of the personal property left behind at the Residence which includes, but is not limited to, assorted household furniture, professional grade tools, clothing, pictures, prints, appliances, papers, plants, dishes, kitchen items, and various other miscellaneous personal property, including boxes of miscellaneous personal items. All property is sold without reserve, as‑is, where‑is, with no warranties, expressed or implied, and it must be removed from the storage site within 3 days of sale. The terms of the sale are competitive bidding, and the owner has the right to bid on the property at the sale. The personal property may be reclaimed by the owner up until the time of sale upon payment of the full amount of the lien and reasonable costs incurred. The seller of the property may be contacted through John Eck, Griffith & Thornburgh, 8 E. Figueroa St., Suite 300, (805) 965‑5131 (“Seller’s Representative”) during normal business hours. Dated: 9/11/2025, Seller’s Representative. Published on: 9/18/2025, Santa Barbara Independent; First Publication Date: 9/18/2025; Second Publication Date: 9/25/2025.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on October 3, 2025,the personal property in the below‑listed units. The public sale of these items will begin at 08:00 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 25714, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 324‑6770 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 6234 ‑ sweat, Thomas; A359 ‑ Fleming, Devern PUBLIC STORAGE # 75079, 5425 Overpass Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, (805) 284‑9002 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

180 ‑ Morales, Angela; 506 ‑ Carbajal, Jess Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card‑no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax‑ exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244‑8080. 9/25/25

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SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FBN ABANDONMENT

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: ROCKLEDGE CREATIVE: 266 Por La Mar Circle Santa Barbara, CA 93103 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 10/25/2019 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2019‑0002684. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Carly Bates (same address) The business was conducted by an A Individual. Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 6, 2025 Signed by: CARLY BATES Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 8/6/25, FBN 2025‑0001867 E30. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: Sep 11, 18, 25. Oct 2 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DREWRY ELECTRONICS DESIGN SERVICES: 501 W Pueblo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Spencer Drewry (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 06, 2025. Filed by: SPENCER DREWRY/BUSINESS OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 28, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E63. FBN Number: 2025‑0002048. Published: Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE MAGIC OF SOCCER: 532 W Carrillo Street, 4 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Nancy Salado Hernandez (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 16, 2025. Filed by: NANCY SALADO HERNANDEZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 19, 2025. This statement

expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001982. Published: Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PLURIEL RESEARCH: 2108 N St, Ste N Sacramento, CA 95816; Gabriel De Roche 3463 State St #149 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: GABRIEL DE ROCHE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 13, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001929.

Published: Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

BARBARA AI: 2021 Castillo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Authier Ventures LLC 2108 N St Ste N Sacramento, CA 95816 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 7, 2025. Filed by:

JOSIAH AUTHIER/OWNER AND CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 11, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001900.

Published: Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: UPTOWN BARBERSHOP: 4425 Hollister Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Erik Hernandez (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 22, 2016. Filed by: ERIK HERNANDEZ with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 21, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002012. Published: Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SB SPUDS: 5514 Armitos Ave #54 Goleta, CA 93117;

Vartan Simonian (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 20, 2025. Filed by: VARTAN SIMONIAN/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 20, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E63. FBN Number: 2025‑0001988. Published: Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: POST MEDIA WORKS: 2450 Long Canyon Road Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Joshua E Post (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 8, 2025. Filed by: JOSHUA POST/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 27, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2025‑0002033. Published: Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HEALTH LINKAGES, FUTURE SMILES: 3970 La Colina Rd., Suite 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Children And Family Resource Services (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec 26, 2017. Filed by: MARYELLEN REHSE/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jul 29, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001803. Published: Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA PET SITTERS: 1210 West Micheltorena Santa Barbara, CA 93101; N2N Consulting LLC 2018 N St Ste N Sacramento, CA 95816 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 16, 2025. Filed by: NICOLE

ORDINANCE NO. 25-06

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.19, ENTITLED TENANT PROTECTIONS, OF TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY, OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA

On September 16 th , 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”) conducted the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 25-06 that amends Chapter 8.19 of the Goleta Municipal Code, Tenant Protections, to enhance existing just cause eviction protections and add certain other provisions protecting tenants’ rights.”

The City Council of the City of Goleta passed and adopted Ordinance No. 25-06 at a regular meeting held on the 16 th day of September 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: MAYOR PEROTTE, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE KASDIN, COUNCILMEMBERS KYRIACO, REYES-MARTÍN AND SMITH.

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

The ordinance will be effective 31 days from the date of adoption.

A copy of the ordinance is available at the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, or by calling the office at (805) 961-7505.

Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk

Santa Barbara Independent, September 25, 2025

NOWAKOWSKI/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on July 28, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E63. FBN Number: 2025‑0001781. Published: Sep 11, 18, 25, Oct 02 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: RUBY SOCCER: 1914 Elise Way, B Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Ruby S. Milla Lopez (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 12, 2025. Filed by: RUBY SOLEDAD MILLA LOPEZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 4 , 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E63. FBN Number: 2025‑0002085. Published: Sep 11, 18, 25. Oct 2 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NOOR PSYCHIATRY AND WELLNESS: 1117 State Street, #1022 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Karmouta MD 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: EMMAD KARMOUTA/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 22 , 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0002013. Published: Sep 11, 18, 25. Oct 2 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: ART DESIGNS, WORK OF ARTURO: 1221 State St Ste. 12 #90124 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Art Designs (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 24, 2025. Filed by: ARTURO

RODRIGUEZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jul 25, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001775. Published: Sep 11, 18, 25. Oct 2 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JUNIPER CLAY: 466 Bell St. #0213 Los Alamos, CA 93440; Kristina N Batiste (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: KRISTINA BATISTE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 19, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0001983. Published: Sep 11, 18, 25. Oct 2 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ROOTLINE LANDSCAPE INC.: 642 Andy Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Rootline Landscape 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 Aug 18, 2025. Filed by: CHRISTIAN RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENT & CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 3, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002081. Published: Sep 11, 18, 25. Oct 2 2025.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL Hybrid Public Hearing – In Person and via Zoom October 7, 2025, at 5:30 P.M.

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider a request to initiate the processing of a proposed Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) to remove the 300-foot-Wide Airport Safety Approach Corridor as depicted on Figures CBP 2, 3, 8 and 9 of the Cabrillo Business Park Specific Plan, and administrative amendments to Section VII (Individual Project Approvals) of the Cabrillo Business Park Specific Plan. The date, time, and location of the City Council public hearing are set forth below. The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

HEARING DATE/TIME: October 7, 2025, at 5:30 P.M.

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)

PROJECT LOCATION:

The Cabrillo Business Park (CBP) is located near the southwest corner of Hollister Ave. and Los Carneros Rd and includes APNs 073-610-001 to -005, -008 to -013, -017, -020 to -021, -030 to -031, -036, and -038 to -041. On July 10, 2025, Troy White of TW Land Planning and Development (Agent) submitted a request for the initiation of a SPA on behalf of Doug Aiken of Aiken Family Partners, LP, property owner of Lot 22 in CBP (APN 073-610-004).

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The request is to amend Figures CBP 2, 3, 8 and 9 of the Cabrillo Business Park Specific Plan to reflect the updated Safety Areas recently adopted for the Santa Barbara Municipal airport. The change would include the removal of the 300-foot-Wide Airport Safety Approach Corridor west of Coromar Dr. The request also includes City-Requested amendments to Section VII of the Cabrillo Business Park Specific Plan (Individual Project Approvals) to make the useability of the Specific Plan clearer and more efficient.

If initiated, City staff would be authorized to further study compatibility with applicable airport safety policies. The SPA would need to be submitted for review and an associated Rezone to align the Business Park and Service Industrial zone districts with the boundaries of the updated Safety Areas. The City Council decision on the SPA initiation request has no effect on how the City Council may ultimately act on the SPA in the future.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Interested people are encouraged to provide public comments during the public hearing in person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the City Council meeting agenda. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing by e-mailing the City Clerk at CityClerkgroup@cityofgoleta.gov. 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 Brian Hiefield, Senior Planner, at (805) 961-7559 or bhiefield@cityofgoleta.gov For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez at (805) 562-5500 or mmartinez@cityofgoleta.gov. Staff reports and documents will be posted approximately 72 hours before the hearing on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org

Note: If you challenge the nature of the above action in court, you may be limited to only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City on or before the date of the hearing (Government Code Section 65009(b)(2)).

Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in the hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 961-7505 or cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.gov. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements.

Publish Date: Santa Barbara Independent, September 25, 2025

Publish:

LEGALS (CONT.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/

are doing business as: CONEJO HVAC, PLUMBING, ELETRICAL, ROOFS, POOLS, GARAGE DOORS: 2639

Lavery Court, Suite 7 Newbury Park, CA 91320; Conejo Services, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: GARY

SOLTANI/CFO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 3, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002077. Published: Sep 11, 18, 25. Oct 2 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: LOOKING EAST: 28 San Mateo Goleta, CA 93117; Daniel B Kearney (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 22, 2025. Filed by:

DANIEL KEARNEY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 22, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002041. Published: Sep 11, 18, 25. Oct 2 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CENTRAL COAST PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: 615 Mary Dr. Santa Maria, CA 93458; Heber F. Juarez (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 4, 2025. Filed by:

HEBER F. JUAREZ with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 10 , 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2025‑0002121. Published: Sep 18, 25. Oct 2, 9 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: DIVINE BLINK ESTHETICS: 633 Chapala St, Suite B Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Divine Blink Esthetics LLC 3950 Via Real #279 Carpinteria, CA 93013 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 1, 2024. Filed by: LILIANA SOTO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 9 , 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0002116. Published: Sep 18, 25. Oct 2, 9 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BOB’S VACUUMS: 5739 Hollister Ave Goleta, CA 93117; Jason G Short (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 29, 2025. Filed by: JASON G SHORT/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 9 , 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002117. Published: Sep 18, 25. Oct 2, 9 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: BINGUS LABS: 532 Bolinas Way, Unit 102 Goleta, CA 93117; Ryan W Taylor (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 23, 2025. Filed by: RYAN TAYLOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 10 , 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002129. Published: Sep 18, 25. Oct 2, 9 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SCROGGS & ASSOCIATES: 1809 Cliff Drive, Unit E Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Kathy J Scroggs PO Box 4034 Santa Barbara, CA 93140 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 3, 2017. Filed by: KATHY J. SCROGGS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 8 , 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002104. Published: Sep 18, 25. Oct 2, 9 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CENTER OF THE HEART: 487 North Turnpike Road Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Church of Religious Science Santa Barbara (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 26, 1945. Filed by: KAREN MORSE/ SENIOR MINISTER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 11 , 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002133. Published: Sep 18, 25. Oct 2, 9 2025.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR PARKING OPPORTUNITIES AND HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN VEHICLES IN THE CITY OF GOLETA (RFP 2025010)

The City of Goleta Neighborhood Services Department invites applicants to submit a proposal for Parking Opportunities and Housing Navigation Services for People Living in Vehicles in the City of Goleta.

Proposals must meet the requirements and descriptions outlined in the RFP (RFP 2025-010), available through the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal. Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight or standard time), October 23, 2025.

Applicants interested in submitting a proposal may do so through the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal. https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/ portal/45299/bo/bo-search

Please submit any questions regarding this Request for Proposals through the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal Online Q&A section no later than 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight or standard time) on October 6, 2025.

Published: Santa Barbara Independent September 25, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LITERACY LIGHTS SYV: 436 Alisal Rd, Suite G Solvang, CA 93463; Lori Henning PO Box 679 Buellton, CA 93427 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above onN/A. Filed by: LORI HENNING/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 3 , 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002079. Published: Sep 18, 25. Oct 2, 9 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: NUHAUS: 7 W Figueroa Street, Suite 300 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; This Is Nuhaus 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: KRISTINA JACKSON/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 10 , 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E73. FBN Number: 2025‑0002124. Published: Sep 18, 25. Oct 2, 9 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SUMMIT AND TIDE STUDIO: 1341 Willow Street Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Kelly E Parmenter (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: KELLY E. PARMENTER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 17 , 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002186. Published: Sep 25. Oct 2, 9, 16 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MINDFUL LIVING 360: 610 Maple Avenue B Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Petra Beumer (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 13, 2025. Filed by: PETRA BEUMER/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 17, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2025‑0002185. Published: Sep 25. Oct 2, 9, 16 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2025‑0002111

The following person(s) is doing business as: Flawless Media, 804 N. Voluntario St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Austin Dworaczyk Wiltshire, 804 N Voluntario St, 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/ Austin Dworaczyk Wiltshire This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/09/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16/25 CNS‑3961560# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: BE WELL HOME HEALTH: 820 San Fernando Rd, Suite 205 San Fernando, CA 91340; Fast Care Home Health 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: JASON BLISS/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 10 , 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0002108. Published: Sep 25. Oct 2, 9, 16 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: RICK’S CABINETS & CARPENTRY: 1025 Cambridge Drive, Goleta CA 93111; Rick’s Cabinets And More, 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: RICHARD SPANN/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 16, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0002169. Published: Sep 25. Oct 2, 9, 16 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: ARNIE’S: 778 Linden Ave, Unit A Carpinteria, CA 93013; Bainbridge Rising, 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 Sep 10, 2025. Filed by: ARNOLD STURHAM/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 16, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0002161. Published: Sep 25. Oct 2, 9, 16 2025.

LIEN SALE

EXTRA SPACE STORAGE, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 6640 Discovery Drive, Goleta, CA 93117. 10/07/2025 at 3:30 PM

Gavin Grayson Everardo Sanchez Krystal Perez

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.

EXTRA SPACE STORAGE, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 10 S. Kellogg, Goleta, CA 93117. October 7, 2025, at 3:30pm.

Victor Cardenas

Carter Spruill

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

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: IULIA AUGUSTA MCNAMARA CASE NUMBER: 25CV04862 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: IULIA AUGUSTA

MCNAMARA A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows:

PRESENT NAME: IULIA AUGUSTA

MCNAMARA PROPOSED NAME: IULIA AUGUSTA

EARL MCNAMARA

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 October 24, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101, A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition.

Dated 08/27/2025, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published Sep 11, 18, 25. Oct 2 2025.

AMENDED IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: DERIN BRYANT

STOCKTON CASE NUMBER: 25CV03730 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: DERIN BRYANT

STOCKTON A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows:

PRESENT NAME: ELLIOTT ISABELLE TURCOTTE

PROPOSED NAME: MIKA ROSE

STOCKTON

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing October 31, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107, ANACAPA DIVISION

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated 09/03/2025, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published Sep 18, 25. Oct 2, 9 2025.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BETTY M. BRUNASSO aka BETTY M. WILLIAMS, DECEASED

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

In re the matter of: Walter F. Williams Family Trust dated May 25, 1984 Case# 25PR00474

NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above‑named decedent, that all persons having claims against the Superior Court, at 1110 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, and whose mailing address is PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107, and deliver pursuant to section 1215 of the California Probate Code a copy to Walter Fredrick Williams, Jr., as successor trustee of the trust dated May 25, 1984 wherein the decedent was the surviving settlor, c/o Gregory R. Lowe‑Attorney at Law, 3463 State Street #507, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, within the later of four months after Sep 25, 2025 (the date of the first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested.

Gregory R. Lowe Attorney for Walter Frederick Williams, Jr. Successor Trustee

3463 State Street #507 Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Published: Sep 25. Oct 2, 9, 2025.

PUBLIC NOTICES

STATE OF MICHIGAN PUBLICATION OF HEARING

CASE NO. 827801‑1‑NA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ‑ FAMILY DIVISION PETITION NO. 25‑4553‑NA INGHAM COUNTY

TO: CHRISTOPHER RABIDEAU

IN THE MATTER OF: MOLLYIAH DUNAWAY, MINOR CHILD(REN)

A hearing regarding PETITION 25‑4553‑NA will be conducted by the court on Monday, November 17 th , 2025 at 8:30 am in Courtroom #3, Veterans Memorial Courthouse, 313 W. Kalamazoo Street, 2 nd Floor, Lansing, MI 48933 before JUDGE LISA MCCORMICK .

You have the right to an attorney and the right to a trial by judge or jury. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that CHRISTOPHER RABIDEAU personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. This hearing may result in the termination of your parental rights.

Published: Sep 25, 2025.

SUMMONS

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JAMISON CONSTRUCTION CORP., a California Corporation; BRITTON J. REED, an individual; and DOES 1 to 50 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): SAUL VENTURA SORIANO, an individual, NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center(www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. !ADVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en el formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario

de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 o más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Old Courthouse 627 W 21st Street Merced, CA 95340 CASE NO: (Número del Caso): 23CV‑01614

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección, y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante que no tiene abogado es): Arya Tahmassebi 327610, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 838‑1444; DATE (Fecha): 05/05/2023. Clerk, Amanda Toste, by (Secretario) /s/ Brandon Chow, Deputy (Adjunto) Published: Sep 25. Oct 2, 9, 16 2025. TRUSTEE NOTICE

T.S. No.: 2025‑00454‑CA‑REV A.P.N.: 077‑301‑005 Property Address: 6217 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, GOLETA, CA 93117 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3 (a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.

NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/09/2005.

Trustor:

LEGALS (CONT.)

OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK

SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE:

All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as:

More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property:

6217 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, GOLETA, CA 93117 A.P.N.: 077‑301‑005

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created 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 publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 964,801.27.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

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 of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a 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 considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)‑960‑8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www. altisource.com/loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case

2025‑00454‑CA‑REV. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, 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 (866)‑960‑8299, or visit this internet website

https://www.altisource.com/loginpage. aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 2025‑00454‑CA‑REV 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, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, 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.

Date: August 26, 2025

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003

Sale Information Line: (866) 960‑8299 https://www.altisource. com/ loginpage aspx

Trustee Sale Assistant Published: Sep 11, 18, 25 2025.

T.S. No.: 250530454 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Loan No.: Neal Order No. 9553167309/20/ APN: 073‑050‑005 Property Address: 133 South La Patera Lane Goleta Area, CA 93117 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 9/10/2024. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceeding Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. No cashier’s checks older than 60 days from the day of sale will be accepted. Trustor: Neal Feay Company, a California corporation Duly Appointed Trustee: Geraci Law Firm Recorded 9/20/2024 as Instrument No. 2024‑0027880 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, Date of Sale: 10/22/2025 at 1:00 PM Place

of Sale: north door main entrance to County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $4,481,498.15 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 133 South La Patera Lane Goleta Area, CA 93117 Legal Description: Please See Attached Exhibit “A” The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the

auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 440‑4460 or visit this Internet website www.mkconsultantsinc.com,

using the file number assigned to this case 250530454. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440‑4460, or visit this internet website www.mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 250530454 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. When submitting funds for a bid subject to Section 2924m, please make the funds payable to “Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Holding Account”. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 9/11/2025 Fortra Law (f/k/a Geraci Law Firm) by Total Lender Solutions, Inc., its authorized agent 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: (949) 954‑6092 Sale Line: (877) 440‑4460 By: Rachel Seropian, Trustee Sales Officer Exhibit “A” Legal Description That Portion Of The Rancho Los Dos Pueblos, In The City Of Goleta, County Of Santa Barbara, State Of California, Described As Follows: Beginning At A Point In The Westerly Line Of La Patera Road, 60 Feet In Width, As Described In Deed To County Of Santa Barbara, Recorded In Book 39, Page 385 Of Deeds, Records Of Said

PUBLIC NOTICE

County, From Which A 1‑1/4 Inch Pipe Set On The Northerly Line Of Hollister Avenue, As Shown On A Map Of A Survey Filed In Book 24, Page 52 Of Records Of Surveys, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County, Bears South 10°51’30” East, 501.78 Feet; Thence North 10°51’30” West, 110.00

400.00 Feet To The Point Of Beginning. Excepting Therefrom An Undivided One‑Half Interest In And To All The Oil, Gas And Other Hydrocarbon Substances Lying Below 500 Feet Below The Surface Of Said Land Without Right Of Surface Entry, As Reserved By County National Bank And Trust Company

TAXPAYERS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY NOTICE OF CURRENT PROPERTY TAXES DUE

Harry E. Hagen, Santa Barbara County Treasurer-Tax Collector, announces that the 2025-2026 secured property tax statements will be mailed on or before November 1, 2025, to all property owners, at the addresses shown on the tax roll. If you own property in Santa Barbara County , and do not receive a tax bill by November 10, 2025, contact the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office at the offices listed below.

The FIRST INSTALLMENT of the 2025-2026 property taxes is due and payable on November 1, 2025, and delinquent if not paid by 5:00 p.m., or the close of business, whichever is later, December 10, 2025; thereafter a 10% penalty will be added.

The SECOND INSTALLMENT is due on February 1, 2026 and will be delinquent if not paid by 5:00 p.m , or the close of business, whichever is later, April 10, 2026; thereafter a 10% penalty will be added plus the cost ($30.00) to prepare the delinquent tax records and to give notice of delinquency

BOTH INSTALLMENTS MAY BE PAID when the first installment is due.

Credit card and electronic check payments may be made by phone or online Visit our website at www.sbtaxes.org for online payments. If paying by phone, please call 1-805-724-3008 (Local) or 1-877-399-8089 (Toll-Free)

Payments may also be made in person at the County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Offices between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excepted, at the addresses listed below Santa Barbara: County Administration Bldg., 105 E. Anapamu St., Room 109, (805) 568-2920 Santa Maria: Betteravia Government Center, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, (805) 346-8330

Or mail to: Harry E. Hagen, Treasurer-Tax Collector, P.O. Box 579, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0579

Mailed payments must be UNITED STATES POSTMARKED BY THE DELINQUENT DATE to avoid late penalties.

SUPPLEMENTAL TAX BILLS are additional taxes due and are separate from the above mentioned taxes. Supplemental bills result from a reassessment of property due to a change of ownership or new construction. These taxes are due upon issuance and become delinquent as specified on the tax statement.

FAILURE TO RECEIVE A TAX BILL DOES NOT RELIEVE THE TAXPAYER OF THE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS

I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

HARRY E. HAGEN, CPA TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

Executed in Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, CA on September 20, 2025 Published in the Santa Barbara Independent on September 25 & October 2, 2025