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None is sweeter than “little” Cali, the memory of whose adorable puppyhood outlives her present size. Advertising rep Mark Hermann couldn’t resist her golden eyes or her heartbreaking Craigslist story of being kenneled in a crate with her three siblings for far too long. Now going on a year old, her wagging tail clears tabletops and strums Mark’s guitar.

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A 29-year-old man sought help from a Sheriff’s deputy on the 5800 block of Hollister Avenue on 12/2, saying he’d been attacked while sleeping in his car on Depot Road.

The victim reported that he and another man fought, whereupon the suspect left and returned with a gun, which he used to pistol-whip the victim. The victim said his car was fired upon as he drove away. The suspect, Roberto Rocha, 39, was identified at a nearby business where he worked, “intoxicated but cooperative,” according to authorities. He was arrested and booked into jail on attempted-murder charges. pAU l wE llm AN fi lE p HoTo

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Foreign ministers with the authority to approve an accord arrived en masse on Monday for the final phase of the UN climate conference, after head butting between the industrially developed countries of the world and the still-developing nations went on the week before. Activists were equally busy, a good number gathering to form aerial artist John Quigley’s “100% Renewable” (pictured) in a rare public event at the Eiffel Tower. [Reporter Ethan Stewart forms the bottom of the second zero.] The latest incarnation of the draft text, now slimmed down to 29 pages from its pre-conference heft of over 50, had resolved some 70 percent of its controversial items, as of press time.

As the conferees hash out remaining multinational disagreements, other ideas and announcements abound: French President François Hollande proposed keeping the temperature climb to less than 1.5°C by the end of the century, instead of the much-talkedabout 2°C. Activists from 350.org announced they had helped 500-plus institutions divest from coal, oil, and gas industries, a move that represents more than $3.4 trillion in investments. Jim Hansen, the NASA scientist who took an early position in the fight to acknowledge climate change, arrived at a press conference like a rock star, followed by a horde of journalists and surrounded by television cameras, to praise nuclear power. And Governor Jerry Brown, the man in charge of the world’s seventh largest economy and outspoken advocate in the war against climate chaos, dropped bon mots like: “There are a lot of people who are not on the left who are working to get this deal done. As this conference comes to a positive conclusion, that will help us battle the knuckleheads.”

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Late last week, Supervisor Steve Lavagnino tacked on an addendum to Tuesday’s agenda, proposing that the county executive staff research alternatives to the treatment and reentry project, better known as STAR, killed by a 4-1 vote on November 17.

That 228-bed facility, Brown promised, would be especially suitable for the mentally ill. He secured a $38 million, highly soughtafter grant to pay for 90 percent of the construction costs. But after nine contentious meetings since 2013, the supervisors balked at the sheriff’s ever-changing plans. Last month, they rejected the project, arguing the county is 8

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“Is there a way we could rework the proposal … in such a way that it would be more acceptable to the board?” he asked rhetorically in an interview before the vote. Brown did not speak at the meeting; he didn’t have to. The board voted 4-1 to direct staff to see if possibilities exist to keep the $38 million on the table.

Supervisor Janet Wolf — who has been the sheriff’s sharpest critic — was the sole, vocal dissenter. She contended Lavagnino’s move undermined transparent public policy and that the supervisors could have decided to look at STAR alternatives at the last meeting.

“We did not take [the option] as a board,” she said. The supervisors already spent countless hours — besides the thousands of staff hours — discussing the rejected proposal.

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Protesting the potential early release of incarcerated puppy torturer Duanying Chen, members of the Davey’s Voice group (pictured) delivered a petition with approximately 11,849 signatures to the Sheriff’s Office on 12/5. In addition to ensuring Chen serves one year in County Jail — the sentence he received in July from Judge Brian Hill — the petition has two other demands: It calls on the county’s Probation Office to mandate Chen participate in the courtordered Batterers’ Intervention Program and on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to revoke his student visa and deport him back to China when he is released from jail.

Police arrived at a home on the 1900 block of San Andres Street on 12/2 after city firefighters responded to a 9-1-1 call about a man suffering chemical burns and hand lacerations. Officers believe the home was being used as a drug lab to make MDMA or ecstasy, and possibly to extract mescaline from peyote. On a search warrant, they discovered “lots” of drug paraphernalia. The injured man, Justin Smith, 25, was arrested and booked into County Jail on one felony count of running a drug lab.

While the number of reported gang incidents taking place in the City of Santa Barbara has dropped five-fold in the past five years — and the incidence of tagging has plunged similarly — the City Council approved spending $67,000 to help fund the South Coast Task Force on Youth Gangs for another year. The Task Force, run out of the Community Action Commission, focuses on juveniles serving probation with gang terms and conditions, pushing to get them to attend class and get the job skills and

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On the heels of their summer vote to lower the boom on short-term vacation rentals in residential neighborhoods, Santa Barbara city councilmembers on Tuesday dealt a decisive blow against home sharing by refusing to develop a law that would regulate the burgeoning cottage industry. While advocates of home sharing — mostly homeowners renting out extra bedrooms to vacationers — greatly outnumbered detractors during public testimony, councilmembers were unanimous against it on several fronts, a complete 180 from the city’s recent history of facilitating the practice by handing out business licenses and collecting transient-occupancy tax from hosts.

Primarily, councilmembers said, home sharing goes against the city’s longstanding general plan, which spells out where businesses — including those designed to lodge out-of-towners temporarily — are allowed to operate and where residents can live in neighborhood homes set apart from the commercial bustle.

They also reiterated their opposition to anything that further drains the near empty stock of long-term rental housing, especially in light of the fact that five days a week, 28,000 commuters work in Santa Barbara from outside the area. Lastly, they questioned how such an ordinance would be enforced, with Councilmember Randy Rowse pointing out the intrusiveness of trying to account for just how many visitors a particular property is hosting, how much income it’s collecting, and whether its owner is indeed living on-site.

“This issue strikes to the core of our jobs up here to preserve communities for our residents,” Councilmember Gregg Hart said, adding that the creation of an effective ordinance would require a lot more cooperation from online hosting platforms, such as Airbnb, which had organized a small rally on the steps of City Hall before the meeting. “Unfortunately, we’re not at that point,” he said. “We don’t have that trust.”

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Sheriff Bill Brown helped two of his deputies put the cuffs on homeless advocate Bob “Protest” Hansen (pictured right) after Hansen refused to leave the public podium at the county supervisors 12/8 meeting. Hansen was bemoaning the lack of shelter space for homeless people — citing a feces-befouled one-legged homeless man in a wheelchair on State Street — and called on the Red Cross to open an emergency facility in winter months.

When board chair Janet Wolf notified Hansen his allotted three minutes were up, he announced, “I’m not leaving.” When a deputy approached him, Hansen made it clear nothing short of arrest could make him go. Hansen was similarly escorted out of a Santa Barbara City Council hearing later in the day when he voiced the same complaints and then refused to yield the floor.

COUNTY The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians this week appealed the county’s $350,000 property tax assessment for the 1,400-acre Camp 4. The tribe argued the land, now assessed at about $35 million, should be revalued at about $8.8 million with about $88,000 in taxes. Two years ago, Camp 4 was removed from the Williamson Act, under which the tribe paid $83,000 in property taxes in exchange for keeping the land open space.

Chumash spokesperson Mike Traphagen argued as part of the nonrenewal of the Williamson Act, the property is gradually reassessed to its current fair market over several years. The next meeting happens on 12/10 at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott.

The proposed Thirty Meter Telescope — for which UCSB Chancellor Henry Yang chairs the board — suffered a serious blow after the Hawaiian Supreme Court rescinded its construction permit on 12/4. The justices ruled the Department of Land and Natural Resources erroneously issued the nonprofit corporation a conditional permit to build the world’s largest telescope atop Mauna Kea before hearing arguments from appellants. Plans were halted in April after Hawaiian natives protested construction on the sacred site, and environmental groups challenged the permit in court. Yang has given little indication about what comes next.

Two months ago, a state law that grants amnesty to poor individuals who have unpaid traffic tickets went into effect. Since then, 112 Santa Barbara County residents have had their traffic fines reduced by 50 or 80 percent. The 18-month program is intended to reverse the pattern of criminalizing poverty, according to Democratic State Senator Bob Hertzberg, who authored the bill. Parking, cont’d page 10 

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t was just a few minutes into the Thursday meeting when the knives came out. Food truck operators, fuming over a new set of rules for their mobile businesses, told city officials in no uncertain terms that the proposal as-is would cause each and every one of them to go under. “It has us shaking in our boots,” said Tim Goebel, owner of Neighbor Tim’s BBQ. “I’m here wondering, ‘Am I about to go broke because of your laws?’” demanded Nimita Dhirajlal of Nimita’s Cuisine. “Should I close up shop?”

Earlier this year, City Hall began the process of regulating Santa Barbara’s 10 or so food trucks. Technically, a law already exists that bans mobile facilities outright, but a 1993 court ruling out of Anaheim made such laws unenforceable; out of concern for traffic congestion and public safety, city planners and attorneys are now attempting to create a legal framework for the growing market.

As explained by Assistant City Attorney John Doimas, the proposed rules for public property would prohibit sales earlier than 9 a.m. or later than 7 p.m., prevent vendors from parking in any one location for more than an hour, forbid trucks closer than 500 feet of one another, and block them from operating downtown or along the Milpas Street corridor. Music would be banned, and trash cans must be provided. For private property, food trucks would be prohibited in residential zones and limited to three hours per visit.

Doimas explained he wanted to tweak the ordinances with feedback from business owners before the City Council considers them. “It’s really important that we have everyone’s viewpoint,” he told the two dozen attendees. Doimas said the rules were drafted intentionally strict at first so officials could find a middle ground with vendors. Lenient laws might have “left something on the table,” he explained.

The owners protested the allowed hours were far too restrictive; many of them operate well into the evening, especially during the summer. Plus, late-night eats often sober up bar-goers, they said. The 60-minute parking limit was ludicrous, they stated. It takes time to set up and break down their operations, and the short window would confuse and frustrate customers. The downtown and Milpas corridors are where most of their business takes place, they went on, and the 500-foot buffer would be difficult in tight quarters like the Funk Zone.

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Gardner and others have speculated that downtown business owners who complain about unfair competition is what’s driving the city to crack down on mobile vendors, not purported concerns over traffic and public safety.

At a September ordinance meeting, city officials claimed they had a file of documented food-truck incidents so voluminous they didn’t have a practical way to share it.

But at the workshop, Doimas said he was unaware of such reports and that the city’s goal was to be proactive to prevent overcrowding problems before they occurred.

Gardner doesn’t buy it. “It’s not like there are turf wars,” he said.“It’s not like Los Angeles.”

Regardless, Dhirajlal — who got into the business to share her passion for eating healthy, seasonal food while supporting the local economy — said the process has been a real downer. “Having the city not support us, or restaurant owners being threatened by very small businesses — it’s really uninspiring.” She said it’s confusing that the ordinance process is taking place when she and others have never experienced any real problems.

“I don’t see us as a threat,” she said. Another operator is already calling it quits.

Some truck owners have also taken issue that Councilmember Randy Rowse — who owns the Paradise Café — chairs the threemember ordinance committee. They say it’s a clear conflict of interest and that he should recuse himself during the next hearing.

Rowse disagrees. “I would have to step aside during any discussion of a project with a food-service facility were that the case,” he said. “My personal concern for any type of enterprise is the use of the public right of way for private concerns, which is not a blackand-white issue.” Nevertheless, Rowse said, he would check with the city legal department for conflicts.

Georgia Smokehouse owner Brian Parks, though just as concerned as his fellow truck operators, remains hopeful a compromise can be reached with the city in the coming months.“My experience with them has been open dialogue,” he said. “The big test will be n what they come back with.”

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fluctuated between third and seventh as a donor school over the past 15 years, it has always hovered toward the top.

The City Council approved plans this week to double the number of Mesa neighborhood streets included in a permit program designed to keep SBCC students from monopolizing roadside off-campus parking. Residents of the 400 and 500 blocks of La Marina Terrace petitioned City Hall to be part of the program, garnering support from 86 percent of the residents. Accordingly, eight street signs will be posted on those two blocks, notifying motorists that only permitted cars can park there.

hEALth Jeff Bridges (pictured), actor and Montecito resident, infused the Board of Supervisors meeting on 12/8 with a splash of Hollywood celebrity, showing up to receive a commendation for his work feeding hungry public school kids. The No Kid Hungry program that Bridges promotes served 211,874 meals this past summer compared to 159,231 the summer before, a 33 percent increase. In that same time, the program — which targets students who receive free or reduced-cost meals — expanded the number of sites from 33 to 40. Joining Bridges at the podium were about 20 people involved in the program.

Many were partners affiliated with the Foodbank, school districts, or the Community Action Commission; others were teenage musicians who performed at this summer’s opening No Kid Hungry event held at Bohnett Park.

CIty COLLEgE Of the 113 community colleges statewide, Santa Barbara City College ranks sixth in number of students who transfer to University of California schools. According to numbers just released by the UC system, 569 SBCC students transferred to one of the eight UC campuses. Of the destination campuses, UCSB was by far the most popular with 285 transfers; 108 of them are first-generation college students. While SBCC’s ranking has

Cottage Health CEO Ron Werft revealed on 12/2 that cyber thieves may have accessed information on as many as 11,000 patients between 10/26 and 11/8. A server for the three hospitals was exposed, he said, and “We immediately requested that the information be removed.” Patients’ names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and medical information relating to diagnosis and prognosis were in the database. Cottage reported two previous information breaches in 2013 and 2009, possibly affecting up to 50,000 patients. Concerned patients can call (877) 866-6056. Cottage has not been the only target of information reapers; Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported a breach of 260 records also on 12/2.

Administrators at Samarkand retirement community confirmed on 12/7 that 65 residents and four employees were stricken with norovirus, a gastrointestinal affliction that induces vomiting, diarrhea, low-grade fever, nausea, and generalized fatigue. Sick residents are staying in their quarters, all events and activities have been canceled, and employees — wearing gowns, masks, and gloves — took special precautions to wipe down surface areas with antibacterial soaps and gels. About 400 residents live at The Samarkand, and the flu outbreak, which should run its course in 72 hours, is not restricted to a specific area. n

Pipeline Pushback This was a week of rough encounters between Santa Barbara County and the federal agency most responsible for ensuring the safety of interstate oil pipelines, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, better known as PHMSA. The county supervisors took exception to the new set of safety rules the agency released in the wake of the Plains All American pipeline rupture of May 19

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A majority of the board declared the regulations were a step in the right direction but didn’t go nearly far enough. Specifically, they declared PHMSA should adopt new rules requiring pipeline operators to install automatic shutdown valves.

The board letter declared such equipment both “feasible and warranted,” noting that all major pipeline companies operating in Santa Barbara County use them with the exception of Plains. Likewise, the board stated the environmental damage inflicted by the Plains spill “could have been minimized” if such equipment had been utilized.

The same week, the Environmental Defense Center (EDC) sued PHMSA, charging the federal agency violated the federal Freedom of Information Act by failing to respond to its request for documents pertaining to the inspection and enforcement records of the ruptured pipeline. EDC made its first information demand a few days after the spill. Since August, the lawsuit alleges, there’s been no communication at all from the federal agency. A spokesperson said it’s PHMSA’s policy not to comment — Nick Welsh on pending litigation.

CHP station under fire

The Goleta Valley Community Center played host to a discussion Tuesday night as area residents gathered to oppose the development of a new California Highway Patrol (CHP) station on Hollister Avenue next to Ellwood Elementary School.

Doctors, nurses, mothers, and fathers alike voiced their collective concerns about a new facility, which would replace the current station on Calle Real. “We simply cannot believe the state would build it in such an inappropriate location,” said Robert Miller of the Westside Goleta Coalition, asserting that the facility’s effect on adjacent wetlands had not been considered at all.

Community members contended that the facility would be a visual blight with a 148-foot-tall antenna structure that exceeds the maximum zoning height of 35 feet, in addition to damaging air quality through the unknown effects of EMF radio and microwave transmissions. Residents were also unsettled about the proposed installation of above-ground fuel tanks and further strain on the Goleta water supply, not to mention the potential danger of patrol cars stationed less than 400 feet from an elementary school rushing out to respond to emergencies.

The CHP worked with the state’s Department of General Services to draft an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), the primary subject of consideration Tuesday night. CHP Captain Mark D’Arelli and General Services delegates Michael Siemering and Jill Sunahara introduced the EIR and then listened as community members provided their input. The growing CHP needs the new facility to provide adequate workspace, equipment storage, and vehicle parking, while remaining in close proximity to the freeway, the state officials said. “The citizens have rightly spoken their concerns,” said D’Arelli. “Their voices will absolutely be heard. As our organizational responsibilities grow, however, our facilities need to grow, as well.”

Residents also offered reasons why the facility should be moved to an alternative location. Dr. Kristin Castorino asked the panel, “Would you live here? Would you want this in your backyard?”

All comments on the EIR must be submitted in writing to Jennifer Parson at the Department of General Services by 5 p.m. on December 28, when the public review period ends. The station will be discussed at the next Goleta City Council meeting — Austin Murphy on December 15.

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“I am not talking about reversing the project, either,” he said.“If there’s a possibility to reconsider using the money in a different way, we should look at it … I hope you support it.”

Exactly what these alternatives look like remains amorphous. A somewhat defensive Lavagnino stressed the move is not a revisit of the rejected STAR facility. But, he said, there is no rush to return the money. “The need is so great,” he said. “I don’t know what the opportunities are.”

Supervisor Doreen Farr — whose adult son recently made local news after being arrested for weapons and drug charges after a mental-health welfare check—wondered if 100 beds of the STAR facility could be set aside for mentally ill patients via a partnership with ADMHS (Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services).

She emphasized the need for a deadline. “I don’t think it’s fair to let this drag on,” she said.

Although she did not speak at the meeting, Alice Gleghorn, director of ADMHS, has expressed preliminary interest in what a revitalized facility could bring to mentally ill patients. Supervisor Salud Carbajal suggested the facility would carry out Laura’s Law — court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment. “Could this truly be an unlocked facility?” he asked. “It would be worth examining.”

In June, in the final hour of the budget hearing, the board tucked away $120,000 for a Laura’s Law pilot program. Gleghorn had told the board her short-staffed department was struggling to keep up with all the

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The $38 million grant is part of legislation known as SB 1022, which was signed into law

by Governor Jerry Brown in 2012. It allocated to 15 counties grants to build correctional facilities in the state. If the county were to pass on the $38 million, San Joaquin is next in line for the money.

Exactly how much flexibility the state will allow with the plans remains unclear.

Board of State and Community Corrections spokesperson Tracie Cone said other counties have come in with scope changes—such as an additional bed—from time to time, but noted the project was “judged and approved on the merits of the proposal submitted.”

“These are highly completive bids,” she added. Whether or not the project could completely change would be a decision for the full corrections board, which meets again on February 3, 2016. n

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our and a half years ago, Superintendent David Cash came into the Santa Barbara school district offices like a bull in a china shop. And that is putting it mildly.

This week’s abrupt announcement of his impending retirement also came as a surprise to many. Most thought he had one more school year—through the anticipated facilities bond initiative—left in him. But Cash, 60, never planned to stay in the position long.

When he came on in 2011, he had already retired once before after stints in Clovis, Claremont, and Fullerton. Before that, he served as principal of Buellton Union, Goleta Valley Junior High, and Dos Pueblos schools, and he returned to the area to throw spaghetti against the wall to see what would stick.

Cash is a polarizing figure; people love him or hate him. Critics called his personality combative, brash, and arrogant. But supporters said he gets things done and cares about students while demanding accountability from his teachers.

When he started, he spoke openly of the haves and the have-nots and addressed inequality head-on. He pushed teachers to be more “culturally proficient,” or more in tune to families who do not speak English as a first language. He emphasized hiring Spanish-speaking teachers. In the last year, he boasted that the district hired more than 20 teachers who once attended Santa Barbara schools.

Under his tenure, scores of English Language Learner (ELL) students were reclassified, strengthening their college and career eligibility. Last school year, 1,017 students were reclassified—nearly triple that of the previous year. And this year, for the first time, Cash said recently, the district counted an equal number of Englishas-a-second-language and English-only students in the GATE program.

He rolled out restorative justice, known as Restorative Approaches in the school district, and dramatically reduced suspensions, a philosophy more recently employed statewide. When asked about the challenges the program poses for teachers — stopping class rather than sending disruptive students to the principal’s office — Cash was adamant that kids missing class time greatly harms students in the long run. Focus groups, he added, are in progress to accumulate staff and student data.

Cash speaks boldly and sternly. At the recent State of the Schools address, he projected high school drop-out rates on the screen: 3.6, 8.2, 7.2 percentages at Dos Pueblos, San Marcos, and Santa Barbara high schools, respectively. “That sucks,” he said after a dramatic pause. “That represents kids who started with us in 9th grade … by the time their peers got to graduation in June in 12th grade, they weren’t

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there.” He juxtaposed those figures against the Advanced Placement (AP) passage rates: 65 percent, on average, districtwide. “That’s awesome,” he said equally as dramatically.

Before Cash took the helm, school board meetings regularly lasted until 11 o’clock at night. Now, they are done at 9.

There is rarely a split vote at meetings, and Cash becomes visibly flushed in the face of public criticism.

“Dr. Cash doesn’t like disharmony,” school board president Ed Heron noted.

Heron, who praised Cash’s decisiveness, passion, and vision, noted that five years is an average to long time for the job of superintendent. The school board last evaluated Cash’s on-the-job performance last December.

Under the Common Core State Standards, teachers are not using textbooks, and they often carry the burden to create lesson plans. Cash said in an interview no decision has been made about textbooks in the future, noting there is an ongoing debate about whether a “Common Core textbook” even exists. The decision, he noted, is up to the school board.

Several of his critics interviewed for this story declined to go on the record for fear of backlash. In fact, at a recent school board meeting, Heron said he has heard “time and time again” for eight years that retaliation takes place at the school district.

“Rightfully or wrongfully,” he said, “there is a feeling.”

Turning to the audience, Cash shot back: “I want to make it clear that under no circumstance will any staff member be allowed to or tolerated to retaliate against anyone for publicly voicing a concern.”

Heron added: “And I want to be equally clear that for over eight years I’ve heard it.”

At first blush, this imperious attitude makes Cash seem an emperor ruling a kingdom. But insiders note Cash demands the best from his staff; they, too, are expected to own their work. Employees are held accountable, and as a result, a culture centered on children rather than adults has prospered. When asked about future plans, Cash said he wants to strengthen voices in the community he believes are too quiet.

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Opinions TOO HOT FOR WORDS: I didn’t really want to talk to Richard Martinez. I just said I did.

The guy scares me. Like the rest of the world, I first experienced the man shortly after six UCSB students were killed and 14 wounded in Isla Vista two years ago. Martinez’s 20-yearold son, Christopher Michaels-Martinez, was one of the fatalities. He happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, which is to say within eyesight and shooting distance of Elliot Rodger at the I.V. Deli Mart. In the wake of Christopher’s death, the elder Martinez would not fade quietly or discreetly to black. On TV, steam came out of his ears and smoke billowed off his head. He ripped into elected officials—“gutless bastards,” he indelicately called them — who did nothing to stop dysfunctional solar explosions like Rodger from buying handguns capable of spitting 40 rounds in 60 seconds. I would encounter Martinez in person soon after at the Sheriff’s department off Calle Real right before a major press briefing. There, even silent, he was searingly radioactive. No lead apron existed to contain the waves of grief. I asked a few questions but gave up. No words mattered, and I felt like an intruder. He, however, needed to talk.

In the intervening months, Martinez has done a lot of talking. He’s become the poster child of parental loss for Everytown for Gun Safety, an organization bankrolled by former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg

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a car, Martinez can’t stop running. In seven days, he’ll visit eight cities. When we spoke this week, he wasn’t sure if he’d be in Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., or Los Angeles the next day. I was curious about his reaction to San Bernardino. Was it getting more than its allotted 15 seconds of fame because of our fixation that the killers might have been Muslim Manchurian Candidates? In the wake of recent carnage in Paris, I get it, but only sort of. Doesn’t anyone who sprays a contained mass of humanity with semiautomatic rifle fire—fish-in-a-barrel-style—automatically qualify as a terrorist in good standing? “Whatever the motives in this case,” Martinez asked in response, “how can we forget about all the other incidents?” As if to elaborate, Martinez proceeded to rattle off the names of at least 15 cities recently raked by similar mayhem.

When it comes to acute hot lead poisoning, we’ve all got our talking points. Since John Lennon was shot to death 35 years ago, 1.1 million Americans have been killed by gunfire.

Since 1968, more Americans have been killed by “domestic” gunfire — 1.5 million — than in all the wars in the nation’s history, 1.1 million.

A big debate is raging over what constitutes a mass shooting and how many people are actually killed in them. Depending on one’s definition, the number of victims ranges from 159 to 462. For Martinez, all this misses the bigger point.“The average American is 20 times more likely to be shot to death than would be the case in any other developed country,” he

said. “Eighty-eight people a day are killed by gunfire in the U.S.” Two thirds of those happen to be suicides. The vast majority involve handguns. “How many people are killed on an average weekend in Chicago?”

Given Congress hasn’t pretended to address the issue since Martinez’s son was murdered, I figured he’d be madder now than ever. But on the phone, he sounded more tired and worn out. It had been a long day. But far from discouraged. Yes, he acknowledged, it is pathetic Congress couldn’t muster the votes to bar individuals on the FBI’s No Fly list of suspected terrorists from purchasing guns.

(In reaction, it should be noted, Santa Barbara Congressmember Lois Capps has been among the five Democrats calling for frequent adjournment votes, the legislative equivalent of activating a fire alarm during school hours.)

But even so, he insisted, there was genuine cause for hope.

Martinez and crew have spent the past 18 months focusing on statehouses throughout the country. Congress may be a dead-end, but state legislatures are decidedly otherwise. “In the past year, we’ve defeated 62 priority bills strongly backed by the NRA.” Typically, these have to do with strengthening backgroundcheck requirements. Last year, Washington State voters passed a statewide ballot initiative — for the first time ever — that would do just that despite intense lobbying by the NRA to kill it. Just this week, the Supreme Court opted not to hear a challenge waged by the

Illinois Rifle Association to an assault-weap-

ons ban enacted in the wake of the Newtown Massacre—20 elementary schoolkids dead —by the City of Highland Park, Illinois. The petitioners argued on behalf of semiautomatic rifles, pointing out that they can accommodate ammo clips of 20 to 30 rounds. As one witness testified, this makes a significant difference when eradicating prairie dogs. “The volume of prairie dogs is such that sometimes it’s just more convenient to not change magazines quite so often,” he explained under oath.

The NRA, insisted Martinez, is not the omnipotent organization many Republicans and Democrats insist it is. The gun-safety side, he said, all but abandoned the field after winning passage of the Brady (background check) Bill in 1993. His group, along with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, is working to rectify that. With 300 million guns in this country — owned by about one-third the population — Martinez knows it’s a tough genie to get back into any bottle. But if the experts figured out how to dramatically reduce the number of car-crash fatalities—from the ’50s and ’60s —by re-engineering cars, roads, and freeways, he’s confident they can do something similar with guns, if allowed. In the meantime, he’s still plenty mad. His son still won’t celebrate another birthday.And even exhausted, he’s still talking. “I refuse to accept we have to accept the unacceptable,” he said. This time, for whatever reason, he didn’t scare me. —Nick Welsh

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Marco passed away on Thursday, December 12 2013, at 8:22 PM. It has been almost 2 years, old friend!

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Your sense of humor, your jokes, and your famous “serious” look comes up all the time.

And it brings back memories of our joyful time together.

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Today we remember you everywhere, from warm Santa Barbara to cold Michigan.

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their schooling, the AAUW, League of Women Voters, Chicago March of Dimes, and a number of other charities. She retired to Santa Barbara in 1994, where her philanthropic interests continued. She became active in Newcomers, Transition House Auxiliary, Symphony League, the Women’s Club and two book groups. She valued greatly her many Santa Barbara friends.

She loved the numerous summers spent with her grandchildren, showing them the wonders that Santa Barbara held. She was a dedicated mother and a doting grandmother ever ready with a camera to catch a picture of her beloved grandkids. Gail was an avid lover of the arts, gardening (especially orchids), cooking, yoga and spending time entertaining friends and family.

The family will hold a private service and entombment at the Santa Barbara Cemetery.

Gail is survived by her husband Richard, daughter Jennifer Saad (Samir), son Dr. Steven McLaren (Angela) and grandchildren Drew Saad, Elena McLaren and Colin McLaren.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in her honor to Transition House of Santa Barbara.

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Jim was an avid bowler, a pilot, and an usher and faithful member of his church All Saints by the Sea. After his first term of service in the RCAF, he attended Carlton University in Ontario, Canada, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce. After retiring from the RCAF in 1968, he moved the family to Santa Barbara and started his career as a social worker for Santa Barbara County, for the better part of two decades before retiring in 1988.

“We lead” was the motto of one of his squadrons; this seems to have been the motto of his heart as well. Ever the leader, kind and fair, he truly led us all as he fought the good war.

The viewing will be held at WelchRyce mortuary downtown on December 10, 2015 from 11am-7pm.

All are welcomed to church services which will be held at All Saints by the Sea on December 11, 2015, at 11am, and graveside services immediately following at Santa Barbara Cemetery.

Please join us to celebrate his life at a reception after the services from 1-4pm at Cody’s on Hollister and Turnpike in Goleta.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to Carlton University in Ontario, Canada.

The family would like to thank the staff of Country Gardens for the wonderful care, kindness and love given to our father and for the support and well wishes he has received from his many friends. He loved this community, and it is apparent that his love was wholeheartedly reciprocated.

As said by a friend, and felt by all who knew him – “That he should die on Thanksgiving is poignant, because it is men like him that we should all be thankful for – for his service, his example, and his wonderful spirit.”

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Gail (West) McLaren passed away on Nov 26, 2015, after a brief but valiant fight with cancer. She was cared for at home by her daughter, husband and Visiting Nurses. She was admitted to the hospital on November 24 and was surrounded by family until she finally succumbed to her illness.

Gail was born June 6, 1934, in Portland, Oregon. After graduating with honors from the University of Oregon in education, she taught for one year prior to marrying her husband, Richard, on June 16, 1957. She met Richard through mutual friends at a college dance. Company transfers resulted in moves to Michigan, Virginia, Delaware, Oregon, Minnesota, Illinois, Pennsylvania and California. She was a loving mother who helped raise and guide her two children while being active in 16

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Robert James Thompson known to everyone as Jim or “SeaLevel,” longtime Santa Barbara resident, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2015, at home. Jim was born on September 2, 1923, in Winnipeg, Canada, and lived in Santa Barbara for half of his 92 years of life. He was a man small in stature but big in honor, love, and hope for all around him. He joins his wife and lifelong love, Evelyn Lorraine, and is survived by 4 children, Margaret Crowder (Wallace) of Florida, Jeannie Hatten(Mark) of Idaho, Ken Thompson (Michelle) of Santa Barbara, and Debbie Hennie (Allen), also of Santa Barbara; 4 granddaughters, Antonina Gaudin, Shannon Blomst, Kristen Oh, and Lisa Davis; 3 great-grandsons Kyle Reid, Anthony Gaudin, and Nicholas Gaudin; and step-granddaughter Lisa Crowder. As a decorated Canadian Navigator he earned 7 medals during his RCAF service, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-1945 Star and War Medal, the Bomber Command Bar, the Canadian Forces Decoration, the Defence Medal, and the France and Germany Star, as well as receiving a lifetime achievement award for his service. He was a longstanding member of the 902 RCAF Aero

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Dick loved his family, baseball, golf and traveling with his wife. He was active in numerous community organizations. serving on the boards of The Cancer Foundation, The Boys & Girls Club, the Montecito YMCA, the Chamber of Commerce, Casa Dorinda Foundation and Birnam Wood Golf Club. He was president of the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Club.

He is survived by his wife of sixty years and his sons, Rick and Camille of San Diego, Doug and Angela of Culver City and daughter Judy Milam and Steve of Goleta, and his four wonderful grandchildren, Ginny and Case Smith and Jordan and Ali Milam. He is also survived by brother Christopher “Kit” Smith and sister-in-law Margie of Honolulu, Hawaii, and nieces Suzanne Smith and Sandra Bramhill.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Dick’s name may be made to the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara, or a charity of your choice.

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Barry Sauerwein, aka “Barrington,” Born February 15, 1955, passed away at his home on November 29, 2015.

He was a favorite local musician as a drummer with various local Santa Barbara bands. He is survived by his mother, stepfather, sister, brother, 2 nieces and a great nephew, as well as many friends. His ashes will be laid to rest at his father’s gravesite at the Santa Barbara Cemetery on Thursday December 17, 2015, at 2:30pm.

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Born August 3, 1932, died November 30, 2015, after a brief illness.

RC was born in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, the oldest son of Dudley Wall Smith and Elizabeth McClean Case. After graduating from Punahou School, he attended Princeton University on an NROTC scholarship. He was a proud alumnus of both schools.

While serving three years in the navy, Dick met and married Marion Larimore “Larie” Elliott of Sherman Oaks, CA. They settled in Manhattan Beach, and Dick worked for Security Pacific National Bank in Los Angeles and, after a transfer in 1972, Santa Barbara. In 1987, he started working for

ily moved to Santa Barbara in 1961.

Michael attended Bishop Diego High School, where he loved to play baseball and football. He also loved music and played the guitar alongside his band members. Michael graduated from San Jose State University with a business degree. Michael retired from Goodrich Aero Space as a plant manager after 20+ years of service. He later moved to Denver, Colorado, to be closer to his two daughters and three grandsons.

Michael is survived by two daughters, Kristin Head (Benjamin) and Kelley Kiesling, two brothers, Patrick Kiesling Jr. (Kathy) and David Kiesling (Tammy), three grandsons, Benjamin, William and Andrew; two Nephews, Patrick III (Julie) and Sean; grandnephew Thomas and grand niece Laila.

He is preceded in death by his father, Patrick Kiesling Sr and mother, Donna Kiesling.

Michael will be missed.

Michael David Kiesling passed away peacefully in the care of The Denver Hospice Care Center in Denver, Co. surrounded by his love ones on Sunday Nov. 1, 2015.

Michael was born in Detroit, Michigan, on Nov. 10, 1954. His fam-

On the morning of Monday, December 7, Luisa Reginato passed away peacefully at her home. Luisa Minato was born on February 20, 1928, in Fonte Alto, Italy. She immigrated to Canada in 1952 to be with the love of her life, Roberto Reginato, who had immigrated in 1951. The family moved to Santa Barbara in 1969 where Luisa’s sisters resided. Luisa worked at Wood Glen Hall for 34 years until her retirement. Luisa was a tranquil person, devoted wife, loving mother, and terrific grandmother. Her greatest passion was cooking for her family. She also enjoyed gardening, and her roses would show her care.

Luisa was predeceased by her husband Roberto and sisters Mary, Fiorina, Emma, Margaret, and Elide. She is survived by her sons Bruno (Debbie) and Renato; grandchildren Jason (Becky), Anthony, Alyssa, Sefra, and Dominic; great-grandchild Jacob; brother Joe Minato; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend our deepest thanks to Luisa’s caregiver Lyuda Mila Shalayko for her loving care of our mother for two years.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your favorite charity in memory of Luisa Reginato. There will be a Rosary on Thursday evening, December 10 at 7:30pm at the McDermott-Crocket mortuary chapel at 2020 Chapala St. Funeral mass will be held Friday, December 11, at San Roque church at 10:00 am.

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Why should owners be allowed to park a bunch of cars on the lawn? Why should long-term renters be allowed to fill each bedroom with three students?

To be a good neighbor, whatever the length of occupancy, common-sense, good-neighbor courtesies matter. If regulations are needed, make them apply to all.

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That’s heady company in the world of California climate activism.

Forty-eight years later, we remain grateful to Ken Millar. Without EDC, Santa Barbara County would probably look a lot more like Orange County, and spills like Refugio would have more commonly plagued our cherished coastline. Perish that thought.

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¶ Two corrections to our Local Heroes issue on November 25 are required: Among the “11 guys” with Santa Barbara’s Harbor Patrol are two women officers.

And Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree’s $8.2 million gift went to the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara. ¶ In last week’s issue, the a cappella group pictured in The Week for December 5 is Santa Barbara Soundwaves, and the photo was taken by Jill Title. Also, in our ’Tis the Season guide, A Christmas Carol is a live performance at Carpinteria’s Plaza Playhouse Theater (plazatheatercarpinteria.com), not a movie, and plays December 11-12 at 7 p.m., and December 13 at 3 p.m.

And the Santa Paws photo event at Camp Canine (803 E. Montecito St.) to benefit DAWG was not December 5 but takes place December 12 at 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Last, the Holiday Pop-Up @ The Guilded Table listed in our Made in Santa Barbara Gift Guide has been changed from December 11-13 to December 19-20, 11 a.m.4 p.m., at 120 Santa Barbara Street.

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JOYFUL TRANSITIONS: “We grew up in

environments where the odds were stacked against us.”

No, not refugees from the Middle East but a Santa Barbara couple who battled their way through life’s struggles, finally coming out ahead. Now they and their two sons are looking forward to a happy Christmas in affordable housing.

But it’s been a rough road. Susie and Kirk (who wished to be identified by only first names for this story) graduated from high school with high hopes. After meeting in 2007, their relationship “was as rocky as our housing and employment situations,” they told staffers at Transition House family shelter.

“We always had low-paying jobs and were never able to get ahead.” But they persevered.

Their first son, Braydyn, was born in 2008 and Bourdon in 2010. “Then tragedy struck our family. Our beautiful baby, Bourdon, passed away from illness when he was 6 months old.

Our grief was overwhelming, yet we tried to keep things together for Braydyn.

“Even so, our relationship as a couple suffered, our income suffered, and we lost the apartment we had been renting for several years. We stayed in different places — sometimes together and sometimes apart.

“We found housing for a while and had another son, Joey, but the trauma of all we had

lived through finally became insurmountable.

We each ended up in different shelters but never made much progress.”

Then their luck changed. “In 2013 we entered Transition House.” More than just a roof over the heads of homeless families and meals, Transition House is dedicated to the solution to family homelessness in the Santa Barbara community.

This time, Susie and Kirk said, “We were determined to stay together. We knew we needed a lot of help, and we were ready to accept it. The staff was so supportive — they gave us a reason to keep going. They were passionate about our situation and believed we could make our lives better. It motivated both of us. Soon we realized the benefits of being there. Everyone was just like us. It wasn’t that they deserved to be homeless — they were there just because they were poor.

“We went through all three stages of Transition House’s program: the shelter, the Firehouse, and finally the HOMES program. The program gave Kirk the time and opportunity to study for his commercial driver’s license.”

Susie was able to work full-time. “Transition House provided infant care for our younger son, Joey, and helped our older boy, Braydyn, with his school work.

“In spite of the hard times we’d been through, we built great relationships with people at Transition House — both with other

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clients and with the staff and volunteers. Recently, we achieved the best goal of all — we were one of several homeless families chosen to move into a new affordable, permanent housing unit in Carpinteria. We love our place.”

Said Susie: “I was overwhelmed when we moved to the shelter. Seeing other people each night at dinner just depressed me. But I soon realized that the shelter was the most HELPING HANDS: Susie and Kirk persevered comfortable place I had ever stayed, through housing and employment highs and lows, with the help of Transition House, into permanent and people there were just like me.

“Not only did I want to work full- housing for themselves and their children Braydyn time; I wanted a career. I wanted my (left) and Joey. family to be stable, my relationship with Kirk to be strong, and my sons to be safe. donations to Transition House, 425 East Cota “We both think that Transition House has Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. an amazing program. In fact, we think there should be a Transition House in every city in WOMEN IN JEOPARDY! At Santa Barbara’s the United States. We are grateful to everyone Ensemble Theatre Company, you never know in Santa Barbara who supports what Transi- what to expect: Dostoyevsky, Noël Coward, or tion House has done for our family. We are so the latest New York Broadway hit. So when glad we could share our story here and give I headed for Ensemble’s new production, Women in Jeopardy!, I knew it was a comedy, back so other families can also get help.”

Transition House calls itself a place where often dubbed “Thelma and Louise meets The “[c]apable and motivated families with chil- First Wives Club.” Dostoyevsky, it’s not. Fun, it dren are offered life tools and respectful, definitely is. Sophie Ullett steals the show as non-sectarian residential services designed to the wacky teen. (It shows through Dec. 20.) alleviate poverty and restore self-sufficiency — Barney Brantingham and dignity.” You can send tax-deductible

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This is the story of Radar (pictured above with owner David Silverander), a 2-year-old German shepherd/Malinois mix. Radar came from a county shelter up north, where he was out of time on death row. The good people at that shelter contacted DAWG in hopes that we could save him.

Radar was deemed unadoptable due to his severe dog-aggression issues, so our trainer/ behaviorist Brian Glen worked with him on dog socialization. Glen’s initial response to Radar was that he was highly trainable. He introduced the big German shepherd to our little dogs and took him on “pack walks” with our big dogs.

Soon, Radar turned the page onto a new life, showing no aggression, just an abundance of energy and over-excitement that would lead to frustration. We sent Radar off to his forever home with an amazing adopter. Radar gets a second chance at life, and his new owner gets a hiking buddy, a running buddy, a biking buddy, and a lifelong companion. This is what we live for here at DAWG.

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keep him anymore. Moto is a sensitive dog who had severe separation anxiety, was afraid of loud noises, and would repeatedly injure himself trying to escape from his kennel.

But over time he began to bond with the staff, and his personality started to shine: He loves squeak toys and spending time with people, and he has a goofy sense of humor— he even greeted everyone who came into the shelter office. To help Moto feel more comfortable in his shelter home, we let him hang out in the office, clinic, and administration areas as much as possible during the workday; we also built him a special kennel door that wouldn’t hurt him when he scratched it out of fear.

However, during a loud thunderstorm, Moto tore up his paws on his kennel walls overnight.

We knew then that we needed to find him a solution beyond what we could provide — he was not thriving, despite how much we loved him, and we needed to get him into a home. No fosters were able to take him home, though, and we were getting desperate.

But then the stars aligned when a man looking for a dog came to the shelter. Tyler Erman and Moto hit it off immediately; the moment Erman presented Moto with a squeak toy, the two became inseparable. Now Moto spends his days with Tyler, and they could not be happier.

‘Animals are such agreeable friends — they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.’—George Eliot

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he statistics are difficult to swallow: According to the Humane Society of the United States, 3.4 million cats and dogs were euthanized in 2013. Many of those critters were put down for no other reason than overcrowding. It’s a sad, seemingly endless cycle that the animals are powerless to change. However, humans can ameliorate the crisis, and fortunately many do, providing love and care and homes for shelter denizens.

Santa Barbara County has its fair share of success stories where shelter staff and the community come together to give a second life to the incarcerated. It’s a reality that keeps volunteers and animal lovers motivated to continue campaigning and caring for our furry friends. Read on for a handful of happy-ending tales submitted by staff at Santa Barbara shelters.

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Lucille came to the Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society defeated, shut down, and starving to death. Our staff knew that she would quite literally die without help, so our veterinary staff quickly got to work diagnosing her condition. We soon learned that she had pancreatic enzyme insufficiency, a disease that prevented her from absorbing the calories and nutrients from the food she ate.

After several months of expensive medication, Lucille doubled her weight to a healthy 70 pounds. As she became physically healthy, she also strengthened her social skills, interacting with our kennel staff, but she frequently became overexcited. We weren’t sure if she would get along with other dogs.

We worked with Lucille for more than a year. Then a dog named Zippo was brought to the shelter; Zippo and Lucille were instant best friends. Although we knew it wasn’t likely, we hoped they would be adopted together.

A few months ago, our dreams came true: A woman was looking to adopt a pet to fill the void her precious Charlotte had left in her heart when she passed away, and Lucille fit the bill. Not only did she decide to adopt Lucille, but she also wouldn’t take her without her companion, Zippo. Now the two dogs romp around several acres all day every day, and Lucille, who took a liking to climbing in her water bowl in the shelter, has a pond in which to swim.

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Alfalfa is a 6-year-old Brussels griffon mix who was dropped off at Animal Control after being hit by a car. Alfie had suffered from a left pubic-bone fracture, but once he arrived at DAWG, we also realized that he had road rash all over his body, his hair was matted, and he was infested with fleas.

From day one, Alfie was nothing but trusting of us. He knew that he needed some special care and allowed us to provide it for him. Alfie remained on bed rest for about 12 weeks, during which time he received extensive medical care, including initial and follow-up X-rays, medication to alleviate his pain, and lots of love and care from both staff and volunteers. He eventually was neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated and received dental care.

In January 2015, Alfie was released for adoption. He was introduced to our Little Dog Land, where he was able to socialize and play with our other little dogs. His confidence grew and grew, and his bold little personality came out. Alfie was a staff favorite here at DAWG. It took a few months, but Alfie found his forever home with the Phillips family and the love he so much deserves.

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One of the Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP) Feline Behavior Team’s special cats was a huge, brown tabby named Louie that we rescued from being euthanized at an area shelter. While it’s not ideal, most cats can tolerate the shelter environment without any negative impacts. However, a few, like Louie, experience a higher-than-normal amount of stress and exhibit challenging behavior problems, including aggression.

We channeled Louie’s stress and frustration into stimulating activities; he was featured this summer on KEYT news doing one of his famous “roll over” tricks on command. Because of Louie’s strong personality, we knew that he needed a very special adopter, one that would patiently work with him, continue his training, and then reap the benefits of this exceptional cat.

Louie’s new family was found right next door to ASAP in Mario Gonzales, one of the regular dog volunteers at Santa Barbara County Animal Services. “After being cat-less for about a year, we decided it was time to adopt a cat to join our three dogs,” said Mario. “It took Louie about a week to acclimate to his new friends and surroundings. He is a dedicated companion every morning as I get ready to start the day. And, not wanting to be left out, he sits patiently beside the dogs, waiting for their treats before bedtime. We are not sure Louie knows he’s not a dog!”

Gabi Pereverziev and Calypso

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Little One and Calypso

Little One has faced double heartbreak. After living her first 10 years with her human companion, Little One was brought to ASAP when her owner passed away. Life at the shelter was exceptionally difficult for this middle-aged tabby cat — she had never lived around other cats, and she experienced a high degree of stress in her new surroundings. Because of this, it was challenging for potential adopters to engage with Little One at the shelter, although we suspected she would be very loving in a home environment. So after six months at the shelter, we found the perfect match for Little One: an older woman with a similar lifestyle and home environment as her original owner.

But after just four short months, her second owner unexpectedly passed away, leaving the petite kitty orphaned and bereft for the second time in her life. We were devastated to find Little One back at ASAP. Her second time around at the shelter was even more difficult for Little One, and having a feisty personality, she often vented her unhappiness with a wellaimed swat. To decrease her stress level, we gave her the coveted living quarters in our front lobby where she could roam freely and have space away from the other cats. It was then that we saw her true personality — a sweet, loving girl who often greeted visitors at the door. But with the heavy 2015 kitten season underway, like most senior cats, she was passed over by potential adopters as they got swept away by adorable kittens.

‘Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.’—Anatole France

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Cover Story But, alas, there are indeed third chances. A couple of weeks ago, Little One went to live in foster care, and within days, the foster’s neighbor had fallen in love with this spunky senior kitty! She has now moved into her new home with the Pereverzievs.

Little One joined Calypso, who the Pereverzievs also adopted.

Calypso is a three-legged cat who likes to hang out with a turkey.

Calypso came to the family via Advanced Veterinary Care and then ASAP. “My daughter’s girlfriend worked for Advanced Veterinary Care at that time, and Calypso had been dropped off,” said Lorraine Pereverziev. Her leg had either been mangled by a dog or a vehicle; they weren’t sure which.” Calypso was then taken to ASAP, and a volunteer fostered her. “Then my daughter Gabi fostered her,” Lorraine said. “I visited my daughter and said, ‘I want her,’ so they gave her to me.” Calypso likes to go outside and hang with her avian pal.“We have a wild turkey, and they are friends. Calypso follows Turkey around.”

Kathleen and Eric Weir with Emily

Emily Emily was a senior cat living at ASAP. The longhaired beauty was often admired by potential adopters, who then shied away when they found out she was 11 years old. Emily spent almost a year at ASAP and became our official “kitchen kitty.” All cats get time out of their cages, but Emily let it be known right away that she would not tolerate the presence of other cats. So we started putting her in the kitchen, where she supervised the daily chores. Despite her age and being a wee bit plump, she had no trouble jumping up on the counter, where she was discovered numerous times munching on everything from cheese dip to oatmeal-raisin cookies.

Then one day, Emily’s kitty angel arrived: Kathleen Weir attended one of ASAP’s annual free-adoption weekends. She came to the shelter specifically looking for an older, very companionable cat. We immediately took her to the kitchen to meet Emily, and it was love at first sight — Kathleen didn’t even want to meet any of our other cats!

How did Emily adjust to her new home? Very well, according to Kathleen: “When we got Emily home, she calmly walked out of the carrier and, after meeting my husband, immediately started investigating her new surroundings. She has lots of toys and has already chosen her favorites. She has two areas inside to sit and watch the birds. We both love her, and she is quite the little character, clearly demonstrating that she knows what she wants or what she doesn’t want! Thank you for taking me straight to Emily!”

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thurSday 12/10 12/10: The Therapeutic Benefits of Essential Oils Medicinal-grade oils can support your body and health with hormone balance, muscle fatigue, deeper sleep, digestive help, and more. During this aromatically delicious gathering, learn how these medicinal essential oils can empower your life and transform your health. 6:30-8:30pm.

Alchemy Wellness Spa, 35 W. Haley St. Free. Call 899-8811 or visit alchemywellnessspa.com.

12/10: Chris Robinson Brotherhood Formed by Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson in 2011, this band and brotherhood consists of five musicians ready to rock ’n’ roll. The group’s latest release, the live collection Betty’s Blends, Volume Two: Best from the West, was recorded and mixed straight from the board by legendary Grateful Dead archivist Betty Cantor-Jackson. 8pm.

Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $29. Call 963-0761 or visit lobero.com. Read more on p. 59.

12/10: Lime Creek Christmas This dynamic performance taken from the acclaimed Joe Henry novel Lime Creek will have Anthony Zerbe reenact the story of the complex relationship between a father and his sons.

Enjoy a show with a truly vintage western feel, reminding you of the bygone days with special guest Olivia Newton-John. All proceeds will go to Healthy Child Healthy World. 8-11pm. ParksJaneway Carriage House, 3596 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. General: $100; VIP: $200. Visit tinyurl.com/ limecreekchristmas.

12/10-12/13: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of FAHET-A Christmas Carol The FAHET GDS ladies mount their assault on the holiday Christmas classic with their stage version of A Christmas Carol. Come prepared to laugh at a dizzying array of characters from this Dickensian favorite (and a few which aren’t).

A traditional holiday buffet will be served prior to the show.

Thu.-Sat.: dinner: 6:30; show:

7:30pm; Sun.: lunch: 1pm; show: 2pm. Goodland Supper Club at The Timbers, 10 Winchester Canyon Rd., Goleta. $45-$49. Call 705-9598 or visit tinyurl.com/ FarndaleAvenue.

Friday 12/11 12/11: El Ten Eleven A roughed-up version of Sigur Rós and Ratatat, this post-rock instrumental duo will incorporate heavy looping and effects over acoustic and electric drumming.

Rock along to “My Only Swerving,” “Thinking Loudly,” and more.

8pm. Velvet Jones, 423 State St. $13-$15. Ages 21+. Call 965-8676 or visit velvet-jones.com.

Gene Garcia as Ebenezer Scrooge

12/11- 12/13: A Christmas Carol Pay your schillings, and come see Carpinteria’s annual production of Charles Dickens’s classic tale of the old miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who learns the true meaning of Christmas after taking some wild trips with the Ghosts of Christ-

mas Past, Present, and Future.

Adding to the festive atmosphere of the production are the authentic period costumes and the setting of old London.

Fri.-Sat.: 7pm; Sun.: 3pm. Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. $7-$15. Call 684-6380 or visit plazatheater carpinteria.com.

12/11: Easter Teeth, Blasting Concept, The Avocado Commissioners, Kinshire Way Spend time enjoying music in an alternative venue … the batting cages! Punk-rock soul duo Easter Teeth, S.B.-based punk band Blasting Concept, up-andcoming proto-punk group The Avocado Commissioners, and L.A.-based singer/songwriter Kinshire Way will provide music for all ages to enjoy. 8pm. Funzone, 226 S. Milpas St. $5. Visit sbdiy.org.

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12/10-12/11: The California Honeydrops Led by multi-instrumentalist frontman Lech Wierzynski, The California Honeydrops (pictured) combine influences ranging from Louis Armstrong and Sam Cooke to the music of West Africa and New Orleans into a unique R&B and soul sound with street-music flair. Opening the show on Thursday night will be Steep Ravine, drawing from jazz, swing, folk, and bluegrass influences. 9pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $15-$18. Ages 21+. Call 962-7776 or visit sohosb.com.

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12/11: Jennie Vee, VOWWS Songwriter and bassist for Courtney Love, Jennie Vee — out with her new LP, Spying — will bring melancholic dream pop to S.B. with support from industrialpop duo VOWWS. Do not miss this energetic and mesmerizing night of music! 8pm. Blind Tiger, 409 State St. Free-$5. Ages 21+.

Call 957-4111 or visit tinyurl.com/ jennieveesb.

12/11: Westmont Fall Dance Concert: Just Dance! Enjoy all kinds of dance, and be mesmerized by the choreography as 20 student dancers perform dances inspired by the book of Psalms.

Fri.: 8pm; Sat.: 2 and 8pm. Porter Theatre, Westmont College, 955 La Paz Rd. $7-$10. Call 565-7140 or visit tinyurl.com/westmontjust dance.

12/11: Clarissa Fest and ’90s Party Writer Mitchell Kriegman wants you to help him celebrate the new novel Things I Can’t Explain, his modern-day sequel to the 1990s hit Nickelodeon sitcom starring Melissa Joan Hart, Clarissa Explains It All. Enjoy an episode screening, book-signing, and a Q&A with Kriegman, and then

go to the Impact Club for a ’90s costume contest, raffle, more episodes, and music by the Caverns.

Fest: 6-7:30pm; Fé Bland Forum, SBCC, 721 Cliff Dr.; Free. ’90s Party: 8-10pm; Impact Hub S.B., 1117 State St.; $10 or book purchase. Visit tinyurl.com/kriegmanlaunchparty.

Saturday 12/12 12/12-12/13: The Hallelujah Project 3 Join this familyfriendly musical holiday tradition with the S.B. Choral Society and Orchestra in a concert of seasonal selections including Daniel Pinkham’s “Christmas Cantata,” Randol Alan Bass’s “Symphony of Carols,” and more. Special guests include the young ladies of the Goleta Valley Junior High Show choir and a celebrity narrator.

Sat.: 8pm; Sun.: 3pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $7-$46.50. Call 963-0761 or visit lobero.com.

12/12: Bob Gale Come meet the writer and creator of the Back to the Future movie trilogy!

Discuss the film, get autographs, take pictures, and more! This time around, the event is limited to 150 attendees, so come early and come excited. Tickets will get you copies of the comic book and packages of classic Topps collectible movie cards.

11am-1pm. Metro Entertainment, 6 W. Anapamu St. $10.

Call 963-2168 or visit tinyurl.com/ bobgalesb.

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12/12: Rent Party Blues Band Evoke the juke-joint spirit and get down with S.B.based Rent Party Blues Band.

Support these musicians, as they will be representing S.B. at the 2016 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Special guests will include Rick Reeves, Fortune Blues Band, and Crooked Eye Tommy. There will also be food and a silent auction. 6:30pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $10.

Ages 21+. Call 962-7776 or visit sohosb.com.

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12/12: Ashleigh Brilliant The creator of Pot-Shots, a series of thoughts expressed in 17 words or less with their own illustrations, Ashleigh Brilliant will sign his newly released collection of epigrams and aphorisms, Short Flights, and will celebrate his 82nd birthday and his wife’s 84th! Enjoy refreshments and these expressions designed to hit your heart, brain, and funny bone. 3pm. Tecolote Book Shop, 1470 E. Valley Rd., #52. Free. Call 969-4977. Read more on p. 51.

12/12: Ulysses Jasz Founded in 1998, this group is experienced in New Orleans jazz and pop from the ’20s and ’30s. The band 12/12: Set List: Hal Sparks wants you to join in celebrating This improvised stand-up show its 17th anniversary by enjoying is back! The entire show will selections by Louis Armstrong, depend on random topics Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, and audience suggestions. Hal and more, and getting into the Sparks (Queer as Folk, VH1’s I Love rhythm and spirit of the golden the ’80s), Dylan Brody (The Green age of jazz. 7:30-10:30pm. The Room with Paul Provenza), Matt James Joyce, 513 State St. Free.

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12/12: Spirals Girls Gymnastics Team Showcase Take advantage of this great event that may inspire a young girl you know. Watch the gymnastic girls of the Spirals Foundation for Gymnastics, and learn how to join recognized girls’ teams.

Proceeds will go to purchasing new gymnastic equipment for training. 12:30-2:30pm. Robertson Gymnasium, UCSB. $5-$7. Call 968-2453.

featured. Advanced ticket holders can enjoy the Set List Happy Hour, which includes 21-ounce mugs for the price of a pint.

8-10pm. Telegraph Brewing Co., 418 N. Salsipuedes St. $15-$20.

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12/12: Peter Feldmann and the Very Lonesome Boys Trio You know you want to hear some early country sounds, bluegrass standards, and much more. Peter, a nationally known musician in bluegrass circles, will be joined by banjo and guitar picker David West and multi-styled bassist Tom Lee. The three will feature hot instrumentals, murder ballads, and an assortment of instruments. 8pm. Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos. $12-$15. Call 688-9894 or visit bluegrasswest.com.

12/12: Jackie Evancho At age 10, Jackie Evancho shocked the judges on America’s Got Talent and viewers. Now 15 years old, this young soprano is ready to share her amazing voice with S.B. She’s just signed with Columbia Records and on her way, so be sure not to miss her.

8pm. Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $39-$83. Call 899-2222 or visit granadasb.org.

12/12: ShinKanAn Teahouse and Garden Indulge in the Japanese culture! Experience the ShinKanAn Teahouse and Garden with a trained teahouse volunteer who will share their skills and answer questions about the traditions of the Japanese tea ceremony. Noon-2pm.

S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Free-$10. Call 682-4726 or visit sbbg.org.

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12/12: KidKraft: Handicrafted Ornaments Make nature-inspired and environmentally friendly ornaments for your Christmas tree. What a fun way to get into the holiday spirit. 2-3pm. Wildling Museum, 1511 Mission Dr. $5. Ages 5-13.

Call 686-8315 or visit wildling museum.org.

12/12: Santa Paws Stop by this frolicking fun event for a chance to meet and greet other dogfriendly people and have your pooch’s photo taken with Santa Paws! There will be complimentary hot cocoa and light snacks.

The suggested donation for photos is as follows: digital, $10; print, $15; both, $20. Proceeds will benefit DAWG (Dog Adoption & Welfare Group), S.B.’s only no-kill dog shelter. 10am-1pm.

Camp Canine, 803 E. Montecito St. Free. Call 962-4790.

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week 12/13: Girls Rock S.B. Showcase and Fundraiser This evening will showcase original works by the kids of Girls Rock S.B. After School Program. Girls Rock S.B. is dedicated to empowering girls through music, so come out and support the young women and raise money for youth scholarships. 5:30pm.

SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State. $10-$20. Call 962-7776 or visit sohosb.com.

12/13: Studio Sunday on the Front Steps: Paper Create a collage of lines, shapes, and color with colored tape inspired

by Peter Halley’s “Rainbow Six” (2010). This can make the perfect creative gift for the holidays. 1:304:30pm. S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Free. Call 963-4364 or visit sbma.net.

12/13: Amtrak Sampler Interested in getting an inexpensive taste of train travel aboard the modern Amtrak equipment?

This short morning roundtrip rail adventure is also good for families with young children.

Choose your destination to S.B., Carpinteria, or Ventura. Depending on the selected trip, time on the train will vary. Goleta Amtrak: 9:08-11:58am; S.B. Amtrak: 9:2211:45am. Goleta Amtrak, 25 S. La Patera Ln., Goleta; S.B. Amtrak, 209 State St. $7.95-$9.95. Call 964-3540 or visit goletadepot .org/ride.

12/13: Holiday Champagne and Tea Boutique Enjoy champagne, tea, and scones sponsored by Daniel Gehrs Winery and Second Chance Cocker Rescue, whose mission is to find loving homes for cocker spaniels in need. There will also be a boutique with crafts, jewelry, homemade dog treats, cocker spaniel note cards, and more. Noon2pm. Daniel Gehrs Winery, 2939 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. $25. Visit secondchancecockerrescue.org.

12/13: College Admission, Career Advisement, and Tutoring Bring your questions, transcripts, and list of ideal colleges you’d like to apply to, and get advised by Dr. Gina La Monica, president of Avenues College and Career Advisement. There will also be tutoring available for

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12/13: Medicinal Plants of S.B. Learn about the medicinal and edible weeds of S.B., move your body, breathe, and reconnect with nature. During this fall hike, you will learn more about the folk, magical, medicinal, and culinary uses of herbs, trees, and shrubs.

1-4pm. Rocky Nook Park, 610 Mission Canyon Rd. $30. Call 796-4495 or visit atnd.it/ 40347-1.

12/13: 4th Annual Grassini Gives Back Enjoy wine and great community for an even greater cause! This year, Grassini will match 100 percent of the day’s tasting fees and raffle proceeds and donate to Katie’s FUNd, a division of Alpha Resource Center that provides recreational and social activities for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities. Noon-7pm.

Grassini Family Vineyards Tasting Rm., 813 Anacapa St., Ste. 6. Admission: Free; tasting ticket: $15; raffle ticket: $10.

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10-16 12/14: The Doubleclicks & Sammus Portland’s nerd-folk duo The Doubleclicks and New York–based rapper/geekette Sammus is partnering to do a show in S.B. While The Doubleclicks sing songs about cats, dinosaurs, and more, performed expertly on cello and meowing cat keyboard, Sammus will drop raps influenced by her love of games and cartoons. All are invited, but there will be strong language and themes. 7pm. Avalon Comics and Games, 10 W. Calle Laureles, Ste. C. Suggested donation: $10. Visit tinyurl.com/ Doubleclicks-Sammus.

12/14: Science Pub: Our Wormy Wildlife From mites on a mouse to worms in a raccoon, almost all wild animals host hidden communities of parasites. It’s natural! But we’ve been altering nature, leading to unintended consequences for wildlife and disease risks.

Join this educational and fun conversation, and quench your thirst for knowledge and science. 6:30-8pm. Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 18 E. Ortega St. Free. Call 682-4711 or visit sbnature.org.

tueSday 12/15 12/15: Hot Dancing on a Cold Night Are you looking for something different to do?

Spend it with a belly-dance dinner and show! Alexandra King, artist and dancer of Middle Eastern dance, will be featured as the special guest.

7pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $10. Call 962-7776 or visit sohosb.com.

12/15: Build with Legos Spend the afternoon making fun Lego creations! There will be teachers providing directions, but using the imagination is always encouraged. No registration is needed. 3:304:30pm. Goleta Library, 500 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta. Free.

Ages 5+. Call 964-7878 or visit sbplibrary.org.

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As always, find the complete listings online at independent.com/events. And if you have an event coming up, submit it at independent.com /eventsubmit. improvised jazz and original tunes all night long. Rumor has it that it may be near a band member’s birthday, so look out for special guests! 7-11pm.

The Pickle Room, 126 E. Canon Perdido St. Free. Ages 21+. Call 965-1015 or visit tinyurl.com/ livesouljazz.

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12/15: Leather & Brass Key Fob Workshop Founder of handmade business CA Makes Chelsea Aiello will teach participants all the steps to create one of her signature brass-andleather key fobs. Learn how to make a signature hook, design and cut leather tassels, and hand stamp a brass tag all on your own. This can also make a unique, personalized holiday gift for a loved one. Tickets include all materials, instructions, and a winter handcrafted cocktail. This event occurs weekly through January 5, 2016.

5:30pm. The Goodland Hotel, 5650 Calle Real, Goleta. $40. Visit tinyurl.com/uniquekeyfob.

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WedneSday 12/16 12/16: Clay/Art Workshop with Artist Alvaro Artist Alvaro Suman, whose work has been on display in Spain, Mexico, and the U.S., will teach you how to make a beautiful work of art with clay. Give it as a gift, or display it in your home!

3:30-5:30pm. Martin Luther King Jr. Wing, Eastside Library, 1102 Montecito St. Free. Ages 5+. Call 963-3727 or visit sbplibrary.org.

12/16: Winter Morning Bird Walk Be the first ones to watch the diverse bird species that make the Garden their home.

Experienced naturalist leader Rebecca Coulter will look and listen with you for woodpeckers, quails, raptors, and more.

8:30-10am. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. $5-$15.

Call 682-4726 or visit sbbg.org.

12/16: Momentum Dance Company 2nd Annual Winter Concert Now that they have taken home coveted trophies from competitions all over, these dancers are ready to share their top-honored, favorite pieces in hip-hop, tap, contemporary, and jazz. Dancers ages 6-21 will light up the stage with dances that will entertain the entire family. They will perform again on Thursday, December 17. 7pm. Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo. $20-$30. Call 963-0408 or visit centerstagetheater.org.

12/15: Colleen and Joshua’s Holiday Spectacular YouTube sensations Colleen Ballinger Evans and Joshua Evans (pictured) invite you to celebrate this holiday season with them live in their first Holiday Spectacular! Come enjoy an evening filled with singing, dancing, magic, comedy, and holiday cheer. There will be special appearances by the Ballinger family, other YouTube friends, and, for all you Mirfandas and baes, Miranda Sings! 7:30pm. Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $39.50-$80. Call 899-2222 or visit granadasb.org.

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12/11: Kids Draw Architecture 2016 Reception Every year, kids are invited to draw famous S.B. landmarks during outdoor drawing sessions with help from area architects and design professionals. These artworks will be displayed and celebrated during the reception.

The exhibit shows through January 7, 2016.

5-7pm. Architectural Foundation of S.B., 229 E. Victoria St. Free. Visit afsb.org.

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12/11: Jim Stoicheff: Topography 5-8pm. wall space gallery, 116 E. Yanonali St. Free. Visit wall-spacegallery.com.

12/11: Artists’ Balls 5-8pm. The Arts Fund Gallery, 205-C Santa Barbara St. Free. Call 965-7321 or visit artsfundsb.org.

12/11: Steven DePinto: Fire on the Desert - A New American Landscape 5-8pm. Gallerie Silo, 118-B Gray Ave. Free.

Call 640-5570 or visit galleriesilo.com.

12/11: CLICK 5-8pm; artist talk: 6:30pm.

MichaelKate & Art Gallery, 132 Santa Barbara St. Free. Call 687-1011.

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“Ornament” by Pamela Enticknap 12/11: Angels and Things with Wings 5:30-7:30pm. S.B. Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Rd. Free. Visit santabarbaratennisclub.com/ secondfridays.html.

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Corner of Santa Barbara and Cota sts.,

12/11: Ashes = Phoenix: The Last Art Shindig Art sale. 5-8pm. K/L Studio, 206 Gray Ave. Free. Visit tinyurl.com/lastartsale.

12/12: Eyes on Nature: Student Art from Dos Pueblos High School 3-5pm. Wildling Museum, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. Free.

Call 688-1082 or visit wildlingmuseum.org.

12/12: Nadya Brown: Travels, Illustrations, Journals - Mexico, France, Italy, England, Cambodia, Thailand, Burma and Laos 2-4pm. Flying Goat Cellars Tasting Rm., 1520 E. Chestnut Ct., Ste. A, Lompoc.

Free. Call 736-9032 or visit flyinggoatcellars .com.

Tuesday Old Town S.B.: blocks of State St., 4-7:30pm Copenhagen Dr.

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HAIRY HOLIDAYS: Kids will be making Christmas presents for shelter animals this weekend.

“We’ve been open since 1992, and we’ve never put down a rabbit for lack of space or resources,” said Phil Seymour (above), a retired lawyer who’s been volunteering at BUNS (Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter) for 23 years. “We are no-kill in every sense of the word.”

Located at the Santa Barbara Humane Society (5473 Overpass Rd.), the all-volunteer organization, which currently houses 52 rabbits and 13 guinea pigs, is the go-to spot for bunny lovers in Santa Barbara County, averaging 10-12 adoptions per month. Those seeking to adopt sweet rabbits like Arwen (pictured being held by Seymour) or Bon Jovi (right) must meet minimum requirements, such as proving there is a safe place at night and a play area during the day.

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he soul of a human being is the lantern of God.” That’s what Rabbi Eliyahu Gevirtz of the Congregation Zimrat Yah will explore on December 14, the last night of Hanukkah, during a talk hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara.

Part of the federation’s free series, titled A Unique Journey Across the Jewish Spectrum—which began on October 19 with Chabad of S.B.’s Rabbi Mendel Loschak and concludes on February 22 with S.B. Hillel’s Rabbi Evan Goodman—the monthly talks examine Jewish heritage among the diverse spectrum of beliefs and practices, from the reform movement to more orthodox congregations.

“How does your own soul work and provide light in the world? How does it show God’s light in the world? And what can we do to illuminate God’s presence?” said Gevirtz of what he plans to discuss.“What can each of us do to make God’s presence known in the world?” People can express qualities of God by practicing love, kindness, and patience in their relationships instead of judgment, explained the rabbi.

Gevirtz, who studied to be a rabbi at the Academy for Jewish Religion in Los Angeles, recently celebrated the opening of the Zimrat Yah synagogue inside Grace Lutheran Church at 3869 State Street by welcoming a handwritten Torah from Russia into the temple. The congregation focuses on the musical

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and singing component of the Sephardic tradition of Judaism. See zimratyah.org. zimratyah.org As for the federation’s series, Gevirtz believes it is valuable to people of all faiths. “It’s wisdom that applies to all of us,” Gevirtz said, “whether the person is a Jew or non-Jew.” — Sydnee Fried

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othing warms the heart or a cold nose like a Christmas stocking stuffed with a peanut-butter-packed Kong toy prepared by one of Santa’s little helpers.

On Saturday, December 12, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., the Santa Barbara Humane Society (5399 Overpass Rd.) invites kids to join their first holiday toy-making project for adoptable dogs and cats. The toys are meant to keep shelter animals happy and occupied while waiting for their forever homes.

“We thought it would be a nice idea to support the shelter pets this time of year,” said Isabelle Abitia of CARE4Paws, a nonprofit that is supporting the event to benefit three Santa Barbara shelters.

Kids can bring old towels to make tug-of-war toys for dogs, and old socks without holes for catnip bags for kittens. Kids will also be stuffing Kong toys donated from Lemos Feed & Pet Supply with peanut butter and other treats. A small group of children will later join the CARE4Paws team to hand the goodies out to the animals.

“The toy-making project helps create awareness of the hundreds of amazing pets here in our county that are homeless,” explained Abitia, whose organization works to reduce overpopulation and offers assistance to family pets in need. “Our main goal is to keep animals out of shelters and help them stay in their homes for life.” She encouraged all to visit a shelter to meet pets of diverse ages, breeds, and personalities before purchasing one elsewhere. There’s no pressure to adopt, but you just might find that a pet dreaming of you is the pet of your dreams.

Donations of old blankets, pet beds, pet foods, toys, and medications are welcome. RSVP for the event at volunteer@care4paws.org or call 968-CARE. — Carolina Starin

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EyesOnHives trains a camera-like device on a beehive, collecting video, counting incoming and outgoing bees, and monitoring environmental data. The information is uploaded to a cloud-based analytics platform and analyzed by Keltronix’s software, allowing the beekeeper to monitor the hive’s activity. Owners can also check out the activity of others’ hives in order to piece together trends in bee activity and crowdsource diagnoses and solutions for colonies that begin to show signs of failure.

“Santa Barbara is a really bee-friendly city,” said Keltronix founder Kelton Temby, “and so we have local regulations here that really support the environment and support the bees.”

To test its efficacy, Keltronix deployed about 16 models around town and gathered close to a year’s worth of data. The early news is promising, and EyesOnHives already saved one colony from collapse: When it noticed an abrupt and dramatic drop in the number of bees taking their first flight from the hive, the keepers were able to transport over a new queen and worker bees to resuscitate it.

According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, 42 percent of U.S. bee colonies died in 2015, a downturn that’s occurred over the past decade. That alarming decline, which is known as colony collapse disorder (CCD), bodes poorly for U.S. agriculture, much of which is reliant on the pollinating work of honeybees. Pesticides, mites, and pathogens are all thought to contribute to CCD. “So much of our food depends on bees, and we think this is really key to sustainable agriculture, to really stabilize bee health,” said Temby, explaining that the power to constantly monitor, share, and aggregate hive activity creates a kind of “citizen science,” where the average beekeeper can help tease out CCD’s causes and halt bees’ rapid decline. “Having an idea that the bees are healthy one week and finding them dead a week later or two weeks later—we’re closing that loop,” he said. “So now, you can see if something’s going wrong and do something about it in time.”

In November, Keltronix launched a monthlong Kickstarter campaign to raise the $8,000 needed to put 30 more EyesOnHives systems out into the field. It runs until December 18.

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ing a college basketball game last week provided relief from the news of absolute madness in Southern California. A familiar ritual was played out on the regulated sanctuary of the court. Shooting was an art practiced by players launching round balls toward a hoop. A swat team did arrive at the Thunderdome: the tall and agile USC Trojans, who rejected eight UCSB shot attempts. USC’s 75-63 victory prolonged the Gauchos’ frustration against the Pac-12: four losses in four games against teams from that conference.

Despite the blocked shots, UCSB showed better accuracy than the visitors (25-for-59 versus 25-for-64) and made over half of its three-point shots (10-for-19). Consecutive three-pointers by John Green, Eric Childress, and Gabe Vincent reduced an 11-point USC lead to 61-59, but when Michael Bryson sank another three that would have kept the margin at two points, a USC foul away from the ball nullified the basket. That seemed to take the steam out of the Gauchos.

The difference in the final score was USC’s 18-3 advantage in made free throws. In a sport where the home team customarily receives the benefit of the calls, the Gauchos were whistled for 17 fouls and the Trojans just 11 (one of which helped them).

“Outscored by 15 at the foul line,” lamented Bob Williams, UCSB’s 17-year coach.“We’ve got to find a solution.”

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are 1-8, but their 61-60 victory over Cal State Bakersfield on November 19 wiped away the stigma of last season, when they lost their first 24 games.

“Coming into the locker room after a win, that’s the coolest thing,” said Bonnie Henrickson, who came from Kansas this year with the promise of turning the team’s fortunes around — eventually. The way the Gauchos won — erasing an 11-point deficit and winning on Onome Jemerigbe’s driving basket under heavy pressure in the final seconds — showed they have fortitude. They also have a pair of energizing freshmen: guard Coco Miller and forward Kali Jones.

The road to March for both UCSB teams will essentially start in January when Big West Conference play gets underway.

WESTMONT’S WOMEN STARS: Westmont College has a dynamic backcourt in senior Krissy Karr (#4) and freshman Kayla Sato (#10).

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cozy Murchison Gymnasium is home to a pair of the most competitive small-college teams in the nation. The Warriors are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), which comprises some 180 mostly private colleges and universities, few with enrollments exceeding 2,000. Westmont won the 2013 NAIA Women’s National Championship, and in the 2015 championships, the Warrior men were runners-up, while the women made another Final Four appearance.

Ranked No. 17 on the NAIA preseason poll, Westmont’s men raised their record to 6-2 last Friday by blowing out the Flames of Bethesda, 93-58. Coach John Moore’s Warriors feature a pair of sharpshooting guards: junior Cory Blau and sophomore Jerry Karczewski.

Kirsten Moore (no relation to John) has high expectaAmber Melgoza, Bolden Brace, tions for her No. 5–ranked Westmont women (8-1 through Santa Barbara High Santa Barbara High last week). Even though they dominated Claremont-MuddBasketball Basketball Scripps in a 61-53 victory Saturday, the coach said,“We were Led Dons girls to Named MVP, led Dons out of sync today. We struggled offensively.” The defense, winning Lompoc’s boys to winning Simi though, held the Athenas to 15 points in the first half.

Bryan Ayer Classic Valley Tournament “Our strength is how well balanced we are,” Moore said.

Westmont has four regulars who top six feet, including sophomore Lauren McCoy (15 points and 11 rebounds Saturday) and agile junior Aysia Shellmire, and several guards who can handle the ball and shoot. Foremost among them 12/10: High School Boys Soccer: Dos Pueblos vs. Oxnard A potent attacking combo of Manny is NAIA All-American Krissy Nwosu and Jessie Jimenez has led DP to a 5-0-1 start and a No. 8 ranking in CIF Division 1. Nwosu, a Karr. “She’s our leader,” Moore star running back in football, has netted six goals for the Chargers, who have outscored their opposaid.“She has a lot of game sense.” nents, 15-2. The Thursday evening matchup with Oxnard will take place on the artificial turf field in Karr had eight assists and buried UCSB’s recreation complex. 5pm. Rob Field, UCSB. Free. Call 968-2541. four three-point baskets against Claremont.

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Adding excitement to the mix is first-year guard Kayla Sato, a 58 whirlwind from West Torrance.“She’s an incred-

ible player,” Moore said. It was a coup for Westmont to land her, as she turned down several NCAA Division 1 offers.

“It was the team dynamics that appealed to me,” Sato said. “It was a different feel. These girls care about education. They take care of business in the classroom and on the basketball court.”

A biology major, Sato synthesized some aspirin in a chemistry class and had it in her backpack when the Warriors played at Cal Lutheran.“After they won, the first thing was not about her game, but ‘look at my aspirin,’ ” said Stanford Sato, her father.

Karr attested to the togetherness of the Westmont women. “We’re relentless fighters,” the senior guard said.

“We have a lot of people who want to win.” The veterans bonded during a summer outreach trip to Uganda, and the team held a preseason retreat at the Beverly Hills home of UCLA coach Cori Close, a friend of the program.“We set a lot of goals,” Karr said.

Winning the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC), which includes Vanguard’s No. 3–ranked women and the No. 4 Arizona Christian men, is no small chore. The Warriors hosted Vanguard on Tuesday night this week and will take on Arizona Christian on January 14 in GSAC doubleheaders (women at 5:30pm and men at 7:30pm).

In community college men’s hoops, the 43rd annual SBCC Classic takes place this weekend (Dec. 10-12). The host Vaqueros (2-6) open against Miramar of San Diego on Thursday at 7 p.m. Other first-round games are DesertL.A. Valley at 3, Ventura-Palomar at 5, and Oxnard-Canada at 9 p.m.

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Sun Potion’s product line of powered and whole taking,” admitted Citrine. But there’s a growing body of foods includes wild-sourced mushrooms, like chaga medical research on the health benefits and therapeutic from birch forests in northern Canada, herbs like rho- uses of tonic herbs, said Linde, and Sun Potion links to diola from the Tibetan mountains, and “superfoods” some of that through their website. like organic ashitaba from small farms in Taiwan.

— Carolina Starin Linde takes his product sourcing seriously and often visits the people and places around the world from Stop by for a cup of Sun Potion which he buys his ingredients. He further vets sources with tea at 430 East Gutierrez Street, or browse their online product offerby carefully selecting what he considers to be serviceings and philosophies at sunpotion.com. oriented suppliers, such as farmers and collectors who honor the harvested plants and eco-systems around them.

mr. e’s Freeze

Launched in 2014, Mr. E’s Freeze is a delicious nondairy-dessert business based in Santa Barbara and run by Nicole Kiel and her business partner, the mysterious Mr. E, who developed the unique, icecream-like product. With a base of pureed bananas and coconut milk, Mr. E’s Freeze is distinct from many other nondairy desserts.

Kiel makes the nondairy ice cream by hand, packages it herself, and then distributes it, too. There are three flavors: original (which is banana), chocolate, and strawberry. They all rely on the same bananacoconut milk base, but Kiel melts in chocolate and uses pureed strawberries for the other flavors. Their consistency is somewhat icier than ice cream, much like Italian ice, and the flavors are very familiar.

Like all new business ventures, Kiel’s is enduring challenges, but her optimism is helpful. “One of the hardest things is to get people to try something they have never tried before,” she said. “But once they try it, they always love it.” Her goal is to “stay positive!” and realize that for every four noes, there will usually be one yes. She was also happily surprised to find out how many people are dairy-free these days.

“I never saw myself running a nondairy-dessert company, making coupons, T-shirts, and flyers,” said Kiel, who is happy and having fun.

— Olivia Irion “It’s hard, but problems mean progress!”

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Better known and heavily frequented as a lunch spot for salads, soups, sandwiches, and special hot entrées, Savoy Café — which is a longtime favorite of our newspaper’s staff, being just a block away — also offers a rather extensive breakfast menu, so you can start off the day with its healthy-minded, sustainability-nodding cuisine, as well. This scramble appears way bigger than the two eggs that are advertised, thanks to sizable scraps of turkey and gooey strands of cheese that pack protein and just enough milk fat into every bite. The pasilla, however, is what brings welcome lightness to the load, giving herbal, peppery depth to the dish. On the side are either greens or potatoes, plus their “campfire toast,” which is baked in town and best with whatever fruit preserves are on hand. Like most of Savoy Café’s not-so-cheap offerings — we get it; real food costs real money — this is not a bargain breakfast at $14. But unless you’ve got a massive appetite, you’ll probably be able to skip lunch, so it’s a pretty good deal after all. 24 W. Figueroa St.; 962-6611; thesavoycafe.com.

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There are those days — often following a late night of cards and a morning with only coffee for sustenance — when nothing will salve the stomach or soul better than a freshly fried patty of pork. And if you know what I’m talking about but have never sought that cure while sitting at the counter of The Dutch Garden near where Highway 154 slams into State Street, then your world is about to grow a lot more fulfilling. The Dutch, as regulars often call it, serves a most wondrous schnitzel for lunch, crunchy yet not greasy, best enhanced with a spray of lemon juice and followed by forkfuls of house-made sauerkraut, tangy purple potato salad, and cuminspiced carrots. It’s also mighty fine with one of the many ales on tap or in bottle, which come from what may still be the best beer list in town, despite a fast-growing craft brew culture everywhere. And it’s not just German beers, either — the Almanac Farmer’s Reserve Citrus from the Bay Area that I had with my schnitzel on a visit a couple of months ago was about as perfect a pairing as could be. There’s plenty of less-fried fare, too, but it’s all quite hearty, and it’s definitely not the place for your vegetarian or gluten-free friends — unless, of course, they simply love the ambience of an old Santa Barbara beer garden. 4203 State St.; 967-4911. — Matt Kettmann

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Amplify Santa Ynez Valley Merlot 2014: This wine has the potential to get

Santa Barbara back on that merlot road, as it’s the polar opposite of the infamous Sideways rant. Cherry, blueberries, dark chocolate, lively acidity, and still a smooth finish, this is not Miles’s merlot. $28 Barden Santa Barbara County Syrah 2012: Even at 13.3 percent alcohol, this

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of Beaujolais, a favorite region for winemaker Mike Roth. Light with intense plum, white pepper, and sweet soy flavors, this is a holiday wild card, but granny may not like it. $23 Central Coast Group Project “Barrington Hall Wine Dinner Special Cuvée” Grenache/ Mourvèdre/ Syrah 2012: At 14.6 percent alcohol, this

is on the heavier side, but the grapes sat on skins for an average of 50 days, which gives a great concentration of flavor. But it’s quite light in color and has a crisp bite of acidity. Strawberry coulis, potpourri, and wild herbs: This can stand up to all the rich festive flavors. $75 — Louis Villard

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ortrait photography in the 21st century belongs in a special category of its own, but it won’t stay put. On one hand, portraits are now almost unimaginably ubiquitous, from the mug shots and ID photos that attempt to tie individuals to their legal identities to the everexpanding supply of selfies and Instagrams that seems to increase exponentially by the hour. On the other, there are the glossy portraits created by fine artists and professionals who expend huge amounts of time and energy to realize that one perfect moment that captures the soul—or at least the sex appeal—of the sitter.

Aline Smithson, whose work is on display at wall space gallery through December 31,

unquestionably belongs in the latter camp, but she does so with a difference. Although Smithson has worked as a fashion editor at Vogue Patterns magazine and in that capacity has rubbed elbows with most of the top names in fashion photography, her art of portraiture diverges in important ways from even the most creative of high-fashion approaches. She shares the meticulous attention to detail, lighting, and color of her glamour-oriented peers, but, as one can see in both Revisiting Beauty, the current show at wall space, and Self & Others: Portrait as Autobiography, the ravishing new monograph she has recently published, there’s more going on in her work than just making other people look good. For Smithson,

the role of the portrait lies in uncovering the hidden beauty that appears when the sitter looks back at the photographer in some way.

I say “in some way” because it’s not always the obvious direct gaze that reveals Smithson’s connection to her subjects. Many times that look back comes in the form of an allusion, a gesture, or a compositional technique that opens a channel of communication that might not otherwise have been tapped.

For example, in Smithson’s breakthrough series, Arrangement in Green and Black: Portraits of the Photographer’s Mother, the pose, borrowed from James Abbott McNeill Whistler’s famous painting, gets replayed 21 times, with Smithson’s mother attired in a different outlandish costume for each. The cleverness of the conceit connects the subject with her daughter through irony and humor. Mom may not have fully understood why she should pose in a leopardskin coat, or an Elvis wig, or a straitjacket (!), but like Anna McNeill Whistler, she was clearly devoted to her offspring and willing to put up with whatever she was asked to do, perhaps not so much for the sake of art as for the love of Aline. Likewise, in the exquisite color images that compose RevisitRevisit ing Beauty, we are often presented with the sitters’ backs rather than their faces, a gesture that combines notes of wistful resignation and trusting intimacy in equal measure.

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The dream-pop band formed in Baltimore, Maryland, has released its sixth album, Thank Your Lucky Stars. The LP was released on October 16, only months after their release of fifth album Depression Cherry. The duo’s newest tracks mark a minimal shift from their traditional sound, and the album flows from one song to the next without distinction. Each track carries that dreamlike quality that makes you feel that you’re half asleep or under the influence of a mellow psychedelic drug. So for those who need a playlist to relax with under the stars or are just trying to get a decent nap, this is the album for you. Standout tracks include “All Your Yeahs” and “Somewhere Tonight.”

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Aptly described by a friend as “freakazoid jazz,” this adventurous escape into the jazzy cosmos is certainly not your average jazz outing. Exploding with punchy synths and post-rock guitars, it is one wild ride of an album, though more related to Yoko Kanno’s space-age sleek than Sun Ra’s cosmic freeform. Granted, some of the saxophone flourishes sound straight out of the cheesy realms of Wings, and some of the moments are jarring or just not great; but some are beautiful. This is unabashed genre-melding done very well, as McCaslin is truly pushing things forward in interesting ways. Strap on your seat belts — we have liftoff.

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‘Song to old Santa BarBara’ When Anaheim teacher and Carpinteria native Mike Wilson and his wife were moving, an old photo of a young man in a leather jacket fell from a box. “It’s someone I knew a long time ago,” Wilson said, until his wife looked a little closer and asked, “Is that you?”

It was Mike, a Mike Wilson from a different time, the young man who wrote rock songs with area bands like Crayon and Alexander’s Timeless Bloozband. Wilson was a different man then, a darker former self whose drug problems were so out of control he couldn’t stay in any of the bands for which he wrote songs. He recalls drunkenly sitting in as Santa Claus at old Santa Clause Lane in the 1980s under the St. Nick statue Wilson so loved. “I was Bad Santa way before the movie came out,” he said.

But people change, and cities do, too; rising rents forced Wilson to relocate. This year, the long-cleaned-up Wilson has pulled his guitar out once again and taken to writing songs, including “Song to Old Santa Barbara,” a lament for the easygoing paradise of Wilson’s youth, “when rents were low and living was easy,” symbolized in the relocated Santa statue. “The middle class is being squeezed out. The bricklayers, firefighters, teachers, cops — they can’t live in S.B. anymore,” he said. The wealthy have “destroyed what they’ve come to find. Too many people try to climb into Shangri-la, and it’s gone.”

Like his old photo, the new S.B. is barely recognizable to Wilson.

He’s fully aware, however, that his is not the first group to be kicked from this seaside locale, where centuries of exclusion have nearly erased the Chumash.

“I inherited S.B. because the other people have been pushed out,” he said.

Wilson asks listeners to donate to Santa to the Sea, which gives gifts to underprivileged children in Ventura County; he calls the song “a redemption.” Wilson’s a changed man these days and hopes this song brings a smile to others. Change may eclipse yesterday, but as Wilson shows, there can still be brighter tomorrows.

— Richie DeMaria You can find Wilson’s music on his website, alwaysmyownmoney.com.

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ne of the great pleasures of working at The Santa Barbara Independent is the degree to which it exposes one to life’s rich pageant. As colorful as the news that occurs every day outside in Santa Barbara may be, what happens inside this office never fails to achieve its own potent level of interest. For example, witness the range of subjects and styles covered by the four volumes considered below. Each of these new books was published this season, and people who have written extensively for this paper wrote all of them. Josef Woodard’s Fringe Beat set the paper’s record for longest-running culture column by an individual author.

Hannah Tennant-Moore delivered many great news stories and was a steady presence under deadline pressure as a news editor. Michael Smith, longtime theater critic at the Village Voice, was the Independent Independent’s arts editor for several crucial early years, and Ashleigh Brilliant’s Pot-Shots have at various times been proudly featured in our pages. Taken together, these new books indicate just how eclectic we can be.

Charles Lloyd: A Wild, Blatant Truth by Josef Woodard. Silman-James Press: Los Angeles. Can it be a coincidence that these two figures on the international jazz scene, one a great and lauded artist, the other an experienced and respected critic, found one another here in Santa Barbara?

The matches, both of author to sub-ject and of these two men to this city, are perfection. Only someone with Josef Woodard’s broad range of interinter ests, remarkable memory for people and music, and long-term tenacity could have stayed with a project like documenting Charles Lloyd’s extraordinary life. The book deftly weaves together a series of interviews with Lloyd and his wife, Dorothy Darr, taken over decades with testimony from a galaxy of Lloyd’s distinguished fellow musicians, thus managing to develop something like a master narrative for the man’s admittedly discontinuous, sometimes even hidden life story.

Few musicians in any genre can claim Lloyd’s breadth of experience, and Woodard has the ears to hear and appreciate all of it, from the Memphis boyhood when Lloyd heard such early blues greats as Howlin’ Wolf to his groundbreaking appearances with the Charles Lloyd Quartet alongside psychedelic rockers like Moby Grape, Jefferson Airplane, and the Grateful Dead. Careful to respect his subject’s right to his own often forceful opinions, Woodard nevertheless provides the

historical context by which this musical giant, whose works span not only decades but generations of cultural change, can at last be properly appreciated. Charles Lloyd: A Wild, Blatant Truth is a must for anyone who wants to understand the genius whose collaborative impulse influenced such musicians as Keith Jarrett, Michel Petrucciani, Jack DeJohnette, Cecil McBee, and Miles Davis.

Wreck and Order by Hannah Tennant-Moore. Hogarth: New York. Hogarth, a prestige imprint at Penguin Random House that’s devoted to hot new literary fiction, will publish Hannah Tennant-Moore’s debut novel on February 9, 2016. For a young novelist, this is a heady achievement.

Tennant-Moore is on a list that’s already crowded with Booker nominees and National Book Critics Circle Award winners, and Wreck and Order looks likely to get the same kind of elite attention.

To the author’s credit, that’s in many ways the least interesting thing about this compulsively readable, at times shocking first-per first-person narrative. Far from being some genteel experi experiment with fictional form or a senti senti-mental account of coming of age, this is instead the first novel as shot across the bow, an opening salvo in what promises to be a contrarian career. Protagonist Elsie Shore is a financially independent young woman who trades the typical four-year-college route for a series of increasingly wild adventures, many of them carnal.

Beginning in a Carpinteria dive bar, and ranging as far abroad from our region as Brooklyn and Sri Lanka, Wreck and Order provides a glimpse inside the head of a brilliant, highly critical millennial mind that’s driven by alternating impulses of “lust and rage.” Lest this sound overly harsh, know that Elsie is also an extraordinarily good listener, especially to the broken English spoken by her best friend in Sri Lanka, Suriya.

The novel’s forthright candor about sexuality can’t be separated from its equally direct approach to contemporary politics. In fact, the connection between the two may be the one sure thing in Elsie Shore’s perpetual oscillations. One minute she’s getting a bikini wax, and the next she’s imagining “that the strips of hot wax were being applied and yanked against my will” in a secret CIA prison or Abu Ghraib or Guantanamo. It’s Tennant-Moore’s breathtaking command of the syntax of the long sentence that makes the book so readable. Elsie’s sinuous,

ever-surprising thoughts wind over and over again into paragraphlong arabesques, and the effect is near hypnotic.

Expect it to make a big splash among aficionados of serious fiction in 2016.

Six Stories by Michael Smith. Fast Books: Silverton, Oregon. Lest you think that Hannah Tennant-Moore represents some kind of anomaly in the life of The Independent, I present Michael Smith’s latest collection, published pendent privately in a small run by his own imprint on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Six Stories could be classified as experimental fiction, or fictionalized memoir, but its highly artful, surrealistic prose feels more lived-in than either of those labels would imply.

This freewheeling approach to free indirect discourse has been the preferred genre of many great American poets for a while now. I’m thinking in particular of John Ashbery, Frank O’Hara, and even Joan Didion, as Smith neatly conjoins the New York school with the best of the modern West Coast essay.

The long second story, “The Day We Almost Did It,” captures the bicoastal, bisexual, drug-infused atmosphere of the late ’60s and early ’70s with flair and abandon. People smoke joints, have affairs, take acid, and head off to study with the likes of R.D. Laing. The plays in these stories often involve nudity, and Smith, who was an influential critic at a crucial moment in the development of American theater, sees — and sees through — it all. This is a masterful collection that puts Michael Smith on a par with some of the late 20th century’s most acclaimed chroniclers. For those who enjoyed Bob Dylan’s memoirs, or Patti Smith’s, this one’s for you.

Short Flights: Thirty-Two Modern Writers Share Aphorisms of Insight, Inspiration, and Wit Wit. Schaffner Press: Tucson, Arizona. Santa Barbara resident Ashleigh Brilliant may only be one of the 32 contributors to this lively volume, but you can’t blame him for being proud of his record in the field of the aphorism.

In his chosen form, the self-invented “Pot-Shot,” which is an original aphorism of 17 words or fewer, he has been extraordinarily prolific, with more than 10,000 such nuggets written, published, and copyrighted since 1967. Many of these have appeared in The Independent and other alternative newsweeklies. To select one to represent them all is a fool’s labor, and acknowl-edging that I am just the fool for the job, I submit this: “There’s only one everything.” Brilliant will be signing copies, greeting friends, and accepting congratulations on the occasion of his 82nd birthday at Tecolote Book Shop (1470 E. Valley Rd., Ste. 52) on Saturday, December 12, n at 3 p.m.

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n Santa Barbara, sometimes it’s hard to remember that it’s the holiday season.

Deep into December, palm trees sway and sunshine blares, despite the nonstop radio recycle of “Jingle Bells” and “Frosty the Snowman.” But as an aspiring ballerina growing up here, I knew Santa was on his way when I’d don my best floral-print dress and head to the Santa Barbara Festival Ballet’s (SBFB) production of The Nutcracker. Five seconds in, Christmas bells were ringing hard and fast, and I felt completely enveloped by the winter wonderland. Most of all, the Santa Barbara Symphony’s glorious music lulled me into a candy-cane-fueled bliss.

That was in the 1980s, but this amazing tradition continues still, and the production is now in its 41st year. In thinking back to my own holiday memories, I grew interested in learning more about the background of this time-treasured Santa Barbara tradition.

How did it get started? Who are the principal dancers this year? And what is the story of this iconic ballet anyways?

In case you have been living under a media-free holiday rock, here’s a quick summary of The Nutcracker: E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story is set at a lavish Christmas party, and it follows Clara, a young girl who receives a toy nutcracker from her magical godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer, as a Christmas present. The toy transforms Clara’s evening into an enchanted journey involving a nutcracker turned prince, a Sugar Plum Fairy, and a voyage into a giant candy-filled kingdom. Entertaining characters and a thrilling score make up for any holes in the plot.

The music, it turns out, is what first inspired this Santa Barbara tradition. In 1974, Santa Barbara Symphony conductor Ronald Ondrejka asked Bob and Carol Hanlin at Santa Barbara Festival Ballet to collaborate on a production of The Nutcracker, and it has

been going strong ever since. This Santa Barbara production has the distinction of being one of the longest continuously running productions of The Nutcracker in the United States. This year, accomplished musician Elise Unruh will conduct the orchestra through Tchaikovsky’s luscious music.

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by Maureen Foley Leading the dancers are guest artists Michele Wiles (Sugar Plum Fairy), founder of New York City–based BalletNext, and Russell Janzen (Cavalier), soloist with the New York City Ballet. Besides Wiles, Janzen, and other professionals, The Nutcracker will also feature a cast of around 100 area dancers of all ages.

Like many Santa Barbara dancers, Janzen grew up performing in various roles in The Nutcracker, and the ballet was his first inspiration to dance. Janzen said, “The Nutcracker is what first drew me to ballet, and I’ve worked my way through many of the roles, starting with Fritz when I was just 8.”

It’s amazing to imagine some young dancer, like Janzen, in this production eventually ending up as a professional dancer in New York City. It makes me think of my own childhood in ballet class and, now, my daughter. This week, I will be taking my 3-year-old aspiring ballerina to see this same SBFB version of The Nutcracker that I saw as a child. With my girl in mind, I asked Wiles her advice for young dancers. She said, “Go to all of the performances that you can so you have an idea about the ballet and its history. It pays to dream and to watch your idols.”

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SOULFUL SHOWCASE: The UCSB Department of Theater and Dance’s Fall Concert was a labor of love for five student choreographers whose works were presented along with a piece by Cherice Barton.

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of static poses. This created an interesting counterintuitive juxtaposition of freedom and claustrophobia.

Opening the second half was Rachel Oczkus’s “Con·Duc·Tiv·I·Ty.” The piece began with the curtain lifting halfway to reveal six dancers lying on the floor with their arms extended in the air and clapping. The dancers rose as the curtain fully lifted. In flowing, softly colored costumes, they moved in unison, creating lines and groups in space that opened to reveal pairs of dancers tracing parts of the other’s body. The work was clearly classical with some modern influence and was set to music by Bach.

Shenandoah Harris’s “Nefesh | Rauch | Neshamah” was definitely a crowd-pleaser.

The piece utilized large silk panels hanging from the ceiling to differentiate the twodimensional world of everyday life and the three-dimensional space of enlightenment, awareness, and connection. The dancers’ movements were powerful and full of emotion. They explored the spaces around the flowing panels — weaving around, coming out from behind, and spreading them apart.

As the music reached a powerful crescendo, each dancer fell to the floor in front of one panel. The white silk fabrics were released from the ceiling and gently floated down through the still air, falling over the performers. The piece ended with silhouettes against a deep red backdrop, exploring the newly created space.

The concert closed with featured choreography by Cherice Barton, who is known for work with Katy Perry and George Lucas.

UCSB dancers performed Barton’s “Oh, What a World!” set to music by Rufus Wainwright and Ólafur Arnalds. The dancers shifted between technical classical, modern, and almost freestyled play movement.

Meraki: Soul, Creativity, Love was an excellent exhibition of UCSB dance students’ quarterly work. It was inspiring to see each individual’s creative vision come to life through beautiful costume designs, clear sound editing, and technical movement showcasing each student’s soul, creativity, and love. n

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CSB dance students’ artistic voices came to life for the Department of Theater and Dance’s Fall Concert, Meraki: Soul, Creativity, Love, which held its opening night on Friday, December 4, in UCSB’s Hatlen Theater.

Directed by Christina McCarthy, the concert showcased the work of five student choreographers and their collaborations with student lighting, costume design, and sound editing. “So much love went into the show you’re about to see,” McCarthy announced before the opening act.“These minds coming together, making a beautiful thing for others to enjoy, that is what it means to be creative; that is art education.”

The show opened with a work titled “rumi_nation” choreographed by Sam Rose.

As the curtain went up, five blindfolded dancers were seated on the floor with their backs to the audience. Through a series of repetitious moves heavily rooted in modern dance technique, the performers explored the balance of conformity versus revolution.

Rose captured this with an original sound score made up of special-effect noises and music samples, such as car alarms and cellphone tones.

“Midnight Limbo” was a theatrical piece presenting a world full of quirky individuals who bumble, fumble, and mingle among each other in a bar scene. Inspired by fashion and music of the 1940s, the dancers wore colorful dresses, checkered pants, and suspenders revamped by costume designer Kim Pecache.

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omen in Jeopardy! comes on like a conventional comedy, but there’s something wild inside this play, and periodically that wild thing escapes. Thanks to expert direction and a fine cast, the jokes land, and the plot twists, but the show’s biggest thrills reside in those odd moments when everything goes completely crazy.

Heather Ayers is Mary, the fulcrum of the story’s big, loopy arcs. Most of the first act takes place in Mary’s kitchen, and Ayers exploits this homecourt advantage to maximum comic effect. Her best friend, Jo (Annabelle Gurwitch), represents what little the play has in the way of a voice of reason, a quality that inevitably leads her to make some of the night’s funniest wisecracks. It’s Liz’s (DeeDee Rescher) new relationship with Jackson (William Salyers) that sets the show’s sequence of events in motion, and Rescher revels in the role, never letting go of her love-struck confidence in the future for a second, even in the face of some disconcerting news. It seems her lover, Jackson the dentist, may be a killer.

The evening’s first bouts of irresistible laughter strike when Salyers enters Mary’s kitchen as Jackson. We know just enough about his situation to wonder about him, and he more than delivers on the expectation of something strange. As he growls and barks affectionately at Liz and then makes a series of sudden and inappropriate remarks, it feels as if no one can take their eyes off of him. Later on, when Salyers reappears in a second role (I won’t spoil it any further), he’s just as funny and nearly as off-kilter.

As Liz’s 19-year-old daughter, Amanda, Sophie Ullett has the most predictable role. Although her character frequently veers into stereotypical “basic” girl territory, the actress nevertheless succeeds in creating excitement through several great turnarounds. Matthew Grondin plays Amanda’s boyfriend, Trenner, and he’s terrific. Again, as with Salyers’s performance, it’s the physical characterization that really sells these scenes, and Grondin is never less than hilarious, especially when he is coming on to Ayers’s Mary.

Heather Ayers is such a pleasure to watch in this show. On opening night, there was an unexpected moment in the second act when the banana coffee cake wasn’t where it should have been, and Ayers covered in part by doing a goofy dance to buy some time while the prop was replaced.

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wo thousand fifteen was — as Weir in the ’90s and even supported him at the year’s just a few grains left the Santa Barbara Bowl last year with Weir’s in the hourglass now — it was band RatDog, so on a relational level it was awesome,” reports Chris Rob- inevitable — but the connections are more inson, the namesake of the Chris Robinson than mere friendships. Robinson intends Brotherhood, on the year’s nearing end. the Brotherhood as a continuation of a psyIt was a year jam-packed with shows, and chedelic tradition. “You can call it whatever though the band had no new material to you want— want hippies or beatniks or bohemia support, the Brotherhood is bigger than or the fringe element— element it’s people who are ever. The group is wrapping up the show- demanding something other than commostudded year with a winter West Coast tour, featuring their beloved Santa Barbara at the Lobero Theatre Thursday, December 10. With a new album of live recordings released

by Richie DeMaria this year, Betty’s Blends Vol. 2: Best from the West, and a busy tour schedule behind and ahead, it’s fitting that, tion and consumerism, something other come New Year’s Eve, they will be straddling than, ‘Hey, that guy looks nice and dances the interstitial space between years upon a around, and he won a contest ’cause his teeth are so white,’” Robinson said. “People Denver stage.

The Chris Robinson Brotherhood isn’t are looking for a more soulful experience.” so much a commercial engine playing to With all-seeing eyes, magic fungi, and promote this album or that single; rather, blissed-out wise gnomes being some of the this psychedelic jam band is in a constant recurring symbols of the Brotherhood’s art, state of becoming. “We’re still building they don’t hide the mystical underpinnings our culture, show by show, tour by tour, of their music. Robinson stresses that it’s song by song,” Robinson said. Theirs is not not about making money, and that he and a mechanized, big-budget rehearsal act; the other members strive to preserve their sets are largely improvised, with not one countercultural integrity. “We always joked identical. The Brotherhood began in 2011 when we started that the only thing that as an organic experiment for Robinson to would make this band dysfunctional is if leave behind his Black Crowes background there were a lot of money, and I don’t think for more explorative blues-rock pastures. you make a soulful cosmic sound when The experiment was successful: The band everyone’s just worried about their money,” quickly found themselves on the road, where he said. Having seen firsthand the contracthey established their reputation as a live act tual and transactional frictions of rock starto watch. dom with The Black Crowes, Robinson uses In fact, so compelling was their take on the Brotherhood to make music without the psychedelic blues-rock that it perked the same pressures of fame. “The sheer idea of ears of none other than Betty Cantor-Jack- being in show business gives me psoriasis.” son, The Grateful Dead’s legendary recordBut as strong as the pop-music machine ing engineer and soundboard recorder, may have become, Robinson sees the counwho heard them play at Wavy Gravy’s 75th terculture as ever stronger, noting the legalbirthday party five springs ago. “She was ization of weed and the opening of univerlike, ‘I’m gonna record your band— band is that sity psilocybin clinics as potential solutions cool? I’m gonna follow you around and do to societal problems. And there is, of course, it because your band is awesome,’” Robin- the music, which the Brotherhood hopes son recounted. The result is two volumes of gives listeners “the power to love and to have live recordings, Betty’s Blends, preserved in a different perspective, and as opposed to gray grass of the trance machine,” he said. limited-edition vinyl.

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Elverhøj Museum – C. Wood: East to West: The Kimono Series, through Jan. 24, 2016.

1624 Elverhoy Wy., Solvang. 686-1211.

Karpeles Manuscript Library and Museum – First Long Distance Telephone, Jack N. Mohr: Acrylic paintings, collages, other early works, Lynn Deutch: Antarctica, Kenya, Burma, Galapagos, through Dec. 31.

21 W. Anapamu St., 962-5322.

Museum of Contemporary Art S.B.– Tam Van Tran: Aikido Dream; Michael DeLucia: Appearance Preserving Simplification, through Feb. 21, 2016. 653 Paseo Nuevo, 966-5373.

Rancho La Patera & Stow House – Multiple permanent exhibits. 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta, 681-7216.

S.B. Historical Museum – Alexander F. Harmer, through Feb. 8, 2016; The Story of Santa Barbara, permanent exhibition. Free admission. 136 E. De la Guerra St., 966-1601.

S.B. Maritime Museum – Divergent Focal Planes on the Channel: From Darkroom to Lightroom, through Jan. 3, 2016. 113 Harbor Wy., 962-8404.

S.B. Museum of Art – Peter Halley: Geometry of the Absurd Absurd, through Feb. 21, 2016; Cayetano Ferrer: Interventions, through Mar. 13, 2016; Looking In, Looking Out: Latin American Photography Photography, through Mar. 20, 2016; Degas to Chagall: Important Loans from the Armand Hammer Foundation, Visions of Modernity: 20th-Century Japanese Woodblock Prints, ongoing exhibitions. 1130 State St., 963-4364.

S.B. Museum of Natural History – Edward S. Curtis: Luminous Portraits of American Indian Life, through Jan. 4, 2016.

2559 Puesta del Sol, 682-4711.

S.B. Museum of Natural History Sea Ctr. – Multiple permanent installations. 211 Stearns Wharf, 962-2526.

Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art – Saar, Serra, Surls, and More: Thirty New Acquisitons in Contemporary Art Art, through Dec. 19. 955 La Paz Rd., 565-6162.

Wildling Museum – Eyes on Nature: Student Art from Dos Pueblos High School School, through Jan. 11, 2016; Legacy and Loss: Landscapes of the S.B. Region, through Feb. 1, 2016. 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 686-8315.

Allan Hancock College Library – Children’s book illustrations, ongoing. 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, 922-6966.

Architectural Foundation Gallery – 2015 Kids Draw Architecture, through Jan. 7, 2016.

229 E. Victoria St., 965-6307.

Artamo Gallery–Masterpol & Györfi: In Contrast Contrast, through Dec. 31.11 W. Anapamu St., 568-1400.

Arts Fund Gallery–Artists' Balls, Dec. 11, 2015-Jan. 30, 2016. 205-C Santa Barbara St., 965-7321.

Beatrice Wood Ctr. for the Arts – Chloe Rahimzadeh: Primary Transitions, through

Jan. 3, 2016. 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd., Ojai, 646-3381.

Bronfman Family Jewish Community Ctr. – Generations of Celebration through Art, through Jan. 19, 2016. 524 Chapala St., Art 957-1115.

Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Ctr. – Sharing Our Hidden Talents, through Jan. 29, 2016. 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd., 897-1982.

Cancer Ctr. of S.B. – Art Heals, a permanent exhibit. 540 Pueblo St., Ste. A, 898-2204.

Carivintas Winery – Connie Rohde: The Uninterrupted Brushstroke, through Dec. 31.

476 First St., Solvang, 693-4331.

Carpinteria Arts Ctr. – Season's On, through Jan. 11, 2016. 855 Linden Ave., Carpinteria, 684-7789.

Channing Peake Gallery–S.B. S.B. Printmak Printmakers Juried Exhibition Exhibition, through Jan. 21, 2016.

S.B. County Administration Bldg., 105 E. Anapamu St. Churchill Jewelers & Gallery –Watercolors by Ruth Ellen Hoag; Oils by Tom De Walt, through Dec. 31. 1015 State St., 962-5815.

Divine Inspiration Gallery of Fine Art – Pedro De La Cruz: Life is Art, Life is Divine, Life is Love, through Feb. 26, 2016.

1528 State St., 570-2446.

Easton Gallery – Bill Dewey: Waterways, through Dec. 31. 557 Hot Springs Rd., 969-5781.

Elizabeth Gordon Gallery – America Martin: 10 Years of America, through Dec. 31.

15 W. Gutierrez St., 963-1157. galerie102 – Jane Peterson: Welcome Earthlings, Dec. 12, 2015-Jan. 10, 2016. 102 W. Matilija St., Ojai, 640-0151.

Gallerie Silo – Steven DePinto: Fire on the Desert: a New American Landscape, Dec. 11, 2015-Jan. 31, 2016. 118-B Gray Ave., 640-5570.

Gallery 113 – Suemae Willhite, through Jan. 2, 2016. La Arcada, 1114 State St., 965-6611.

Gallery Los Olivos – Felice Willat, Mary Vasquez, Randee Ward: Nature Interpreted Interpreted, through Jan. 3, 2016. 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 688-7517.

Goleta Library – Picassos for Peanuts December Art Show, through Jan. 8, 2016.

500 N. Fairview Rd., Goleta, 898-9424.

Harris and Fredda Meisel Gallery of Art – Sicilian Translucency: Watercolor Paintings of Traveling Artists, through Jan. 1, 2016. 2415 De la Vina St., 687-7444.

JadeNow Gallery – Ryan and Jeff Spangler, Donn Salt, Deborah Wilson, through Feb. 16, 2016. 14 Parker Wy., 845-4558.

Lady McClintock Art Gallery – Portrait Artist, Rosemary McClintock brings life to reproductions of the Masters, through Jan. 31, 2016. 1221 State St., Ste. 6, 845-0030.

Leigh Block Gallery – Susan Savage: Given to the Light Light, through Jan. 16, 2016. 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Ste. 100, 563-8820.

Los Olivos Café – Suzanne Huska: Valley Visions, through Jan. 7, 2016. 2870 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 688-7265.

Lucky Penny – Campbell Baker, ongoing.

127 Anacapa St., 284-0358.

Marcia Burtt Gallery – Holiday Exhibition, through Jan. 17, 2016. 517 Laguna St., 962-5588.

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dec. 10-17 MCASB Satellite – Magic Mountain, through Jan. 31, 2016. Hotel Indigo, 121 State St., 966-5373.

MichaelKate Interiors & Art Gallery – CLICK, Dec. 11, 2015-Feb. 15, 2016. 132 Santa CLICK Barbara St., 963-1411.

Montecito Aesthetic Institute – Patricia Houghton Clarke & Stuart Carey: MetamorMetamor phographs, through Jan. 5, 2016. 1150 Coast Village Rd., Montecito, 565-5700.

Oliver & Espig Gallery of Fine Arts–Tielle Monette and Sergey Fedotov, ongoing. 1108 State St., 962-8111.

Pacifica Graduate Institute – Mythic Threads: Art, Healing and Magic in Bali Bali, ongoing. 801 Ladera Ln., 879-7103.

Palm Loft Gallery – Sacred Abundance, through Jan. 17, 2016. 410 Palm Ave. Loft A-1, Carpinteria, 684-9700.

Porch –Virginia McCracken, through Dec. 30. 3823 Santa Claus Ln., Carpinteria, 684-0300.

El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park – Nihonmachi Revisited: Santa Barbara’s Japanese American Community in Transition, 1900-1940 and Memorias y Facturas, ongoing. 123 E. Canon Perdido St., 965-0093.

Roy – Brad Nack: 100% Reindeer Art Show Show, through Dec. 31. 7 W. Carrillo St., 966-5636.

S.B. Artwalk – Arts & Craft Show, ongoing Sundays. Cabrillo Blvd. at State St. S.B. City Hall Gallery – Ray Strong: Shared Vision/Common Ground Ground, through Feb. 18, 2016. De la Guerra Plaza, 568-3994.

S.B. Tennis Club – Angels and Things with Wings, Dec. 11, 2015-Jan. 1, 2016. 2375 Foothill Rd., 682-4722.

SOhO Restaurant & Music Club – Morrison Hotel Gallery, ongoing. 1221 State St., 962-7776.

Sullivan Goss, An American Gallery – Lockwood de Forest Brass Cutouts, through Dec. 31; Angela Perko: Earthly Delight Delight; American Details, through Jan. 3, 2016; 100 Grand, through Jan. 31, 2016. 7 E. Anapamu Grand St., 730-1460. wall space gallery – Aline Smithson: Portrait as Autobiography Autobiography, through Dec. 31.

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The James Joyce – 513 State St., 962-2688. thu: Alastair Greene Band (10pm) fri: Kinsella Brothers Band (10pm) sat: Ulysses Jazz Band (7:30-10:30pm) sun, mon: Karaoke (9pm) tue: Teresa Russell (10pm) wed: Victor Vega and the Bomb (10pm) Lobero Theatre – 33 E. Canon Perdido St., 963-0761. thu 12/10: Chris Robinson Brotherhood (8pm) Maverick Saloon – 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 686-4785. fri: Carmen and the Renegade Vigilantes (8pm) sat: Carmen and the Gang (3 and 8pm) Mercury Lounge – 5871 Hollister Ave, 967-0907. mon: Boychick (8:30pm) Pickle Room – 126 E. Canon Perdido St. tue: Live Soul Jazz (7pm) Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall – 2374 Alamado Pintado Ave., Los Olivos, 688-9894. sat: Very Lonesome Boys Trio (8pm) SOhO Restaurant & Music Club – 1221 State St., 962-7776. thu-sat: The California Honeydrops (9pm) fri: I Want My '80s! (9pm) sun: Rent Party Blues, Crooked Eye Tommy, Next Fortune Blues (6:30pm) sun: Girls Rock S.B. Showcase (5:30pm) mon: Laurence Juber Trio: A Noir Guitar Christmas (7:30pm) tue: Bellydance Dinner and Show (7pm) wed: Detar Music Studios Winter Recital (6pm) thu: The Blues and Greys, Clean Spill (9pm) Storke Placita – 750 State St. sat: TubaChristmas (noon) Unity Church – 227 E. Arrellaga St., 331-3854. fri: A Christmas Cantata (7pm) Velvet Jones – 423 State St., 965-8676. thu: Carter Winter, Holdfast Rifle Company, Dylan Ortega Band (8pm) fri: El Ten Eleven (8pm) sat: Roach Gigz, J Stalin (8pm)

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Avalon Comics & Games – 10 W. Calle Laureles, Ste. C, 898-3790. mon: The Doubleclicks & Sammus (7pm) Chumash Casino Resort – 3400 E. Hwy. 246, Santa Ynez, (800) 248-6274. thu 12/10: Easton Corbin (8pm) thu 12/17: Mariachi Divas Christmas (8pm) Cold Spring Tavern – 5995 Stagecoach Rd., 967-0066. fri: Do No Harm (7-10pm) sat: Dan Grimm (2-5pm); The Harlequins (6-9pm) sun: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan (1:154pm); Teresa Russell and Cocobilli (4:30-7:30pm) The Fig Grill – 5940 Calle Real, Goleta, 692-8999. sat: Dos Pueblos Jazz Quartet (6-8pm) FUNZONE – 226 S. MIlpas St. fri: Easter Teeth, Blasting Concept, The Avocado Commissioners, Kinshire Way (8pm) Granada Theatre – 1214 State St., 899-2222. sat: Jackie Evancho (8pm)

Goodland Supper Club – A Christmas Carol. 10 Winchester Canyon Rd., Goleta, 705-9598. thu-sat: 6:30pm sun: 1pm Marian Theatre – Cinderella. Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, 922-8313. fri: 7pm sat-sun: 1:30 and 7pm thu: 1:30 and 7pm Plaza Playhouse Theater – A Christmas Carol. 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, 684-6380. fri-sat: 7pm sun: 3pm

dance Arlington Theatre – Nutcracker at the Arlington. 1317 State St., 963-4408. sat-sat: 2:30pm Center Stage Theater – Momentum Dance Company 2nd Annual Winter Concert. 751 Paseo Nuevo, 963-0408. wed: 7pm Marjorie Luke Theatre – Montecito School of Ballet: The Night Before Christmas. 721 E. Cota St., 884-4087. sat: 7:30pm sun: 3pm Porter Theatre – Just Dance. Westmont Campus, 255 La Paz Rd., 565-6045. fri: 8pm sat: 2 and 8pm

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hen Colm Tóibín’s 2009 book Brooklyn was first published, the Daily Telegraph critic called it “a controlled, understated novel, devoid of outright passion or contrivance, but alive with authentic detail.” Somewhere in translation to the big screen, the understatement was replaced with exquisite feeling, and the passions became unleashed, turning a simple tale of a 1950s Irish immigrant woman’s transatlantic love triangle into one of the most beautiful movies ever made.

Brooklyn the film begins visually in dowdy monochromatic tones with a surprisingly drab Saoirse Ronan as Eilis, an Irish girl with no prospects making the rounds on the eve of her departure for America, where a priest friend has found her a department store job and home in an all-girls boardinghouse run by the snippy but fair Mrs. Kehoe and her gossipy mean girls. As Eilis sets sail, however, the film’s colors brighten and deepen, and the story accumulates glories of composition and striking period details, leading up to a scene where she volunteers at a Christmas meal for old and homeless Irishmen, and the priest announces that one of the men will grace them with a Gaelic song. (You will cry.) The rest of the movie is unremittingly gorgeous. The faces, the sights, and a wild editing poetry keeps raising the

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TRANSATLANTIC ROMANTIC: A love triangle involving Irish immigrant Eilis (Saoirse Ronan) is at the heart of the beautiful Brooklyn.

bar until we realize Eilis herself has been transformed from forlorn loner into the firm maker of her own fate.

Nick Hornby (High Fidelity, An Education) adapted the novel, changing little and maintaining its fresh relationship with the conventions of immigrant and romance novels. We keep waiting for Eilis’s Italian-American boyfriend or the priest to turn into devils, but Hornby and Tóibín are up to something more like Henry James’s The Europeans than Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes. The cast is superb, and director John Crowley is triumphant, taking visual cues from the great Douglas Sirk, crafting each frame to emotional perfection. Brooklyn is indeed a strong woman’s film, but it’s also a glowing testament to America’s meaning. n

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rampus is a mild horror movie about a family who is terrorized by an ancient Christmas demon and his gang of monsters. I liked it for the reasons many likely would not: its relatively moderate tone.

Okay, maybe moderate isn’t a good word to describe a serpentine jack-in-the-box monster that devours children, or a group of cackling elf-goblins that raid a family’s unlit home. People are snatched away by blurry beasts in chaotic sequences, and the onslaught is relentless. But it’s measured in the way the ultimate Christmas comedy-horror Gremlins was, evoking fright and slightly twisted entertainment through imaginative practical effects instead of violent or comedic extremes.

And though it’s not as unforgettable or powerful as Gremlins, it’s still a fun ride.

Krampus strikes a moderate balance in its characters, two quarreling families at different ends of the political spectrum. Adam Scott, now one of today’s best-known straight-man/everyman types, is great as the mild liberal father, as is David Koechner as his brash conservative counterpart. Conchata Ferrell makes for a perfect kooky aunt, and Lolo Owen and Queenie Samuel are quite funny as Stevie and Jordan, respectively.

NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: Adam Scott stars in the Gremlins-esque Christmas horror-comedy Krampus.

The movie has a wholesome creepy-bedtime-story vibe. Born from Austro-Bavarian folklore, Krampus has the flavor of a cautionary tale: Be careful for what you’re not grateful. The archetypical “average American families” character setup allows for a lot of typical mild jabs (fat-kid jokes, etc.) that, being a Christmas movie, feel traditional more than anything. The monsters, meanwhile, are taken very seriously, and it’s great to see a healthy amount of realism from costumes and practical effects instead of today’s nonstop CGI. It’s kind of like Tremors, with an onslaught of puppet monsters descending upon a desperate clan of victims, and feels almost more from that era than now.

Depending on your idea of Eastern European artwork and folklore, it’s either surprising this movie got made or surprising it took this long. With an appreciative and imaginative art design, it’s good to see the filmmakers doing their best to honor the flavor of their source material. Just fun and thrilling enough, Krampus is a solid little jolt of dark holiday humor. n independent.com

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The following films are playing in Santa Barbara FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, through THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17. Descriptions followed by initials — RD (Richie DeMaria) and DJP (D.J. Palladino) — have been taken from our critics’ reviews, which can be read in full at independent.com. The symbol O indicates the film is recommended.

FIRST LOOKS O Brooklyn (111 mins.; PG-13: a scene of sexuality and brief strong language) Reviewed on page 63.

Paseo Nuevo O Krampus

(98 mins.; PG-13: sequences of horror violence/terror, language, and some drug material)

Reviewed on page 63.

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nized crime operation during the 1950s and ’60s in London’s East End made them two of Britain’s most notorious gangsters.

Plaza de Oro Sisters (118 mins.; R: crude sexual content and language throughout, and for drug use) Tina Fey and Amy Poehler star in this comedy about two sisters who throw a house party as a last hurrah before their parents sell the family home.

respondence with Father Celeste van Exem.

Plaza de Oro

O The Martian

(141 mins.; PG-13: some strong language, injury images, and brief nudity)

Matt Damon stars as an astronaut who becomes stranded on Mars after a storm separates him from his crew. Presumed dead by NASA, he must find a way to signal to them that he is alive.

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The Night Before (101 mins.; R: drug Star Wars: The Force Awakens (135 mins.; PG-13: sci-fi action violence)

The highly anticipated next chapter in the Star Wars saga, the film is set 30 years after Episode VI — Return of the Jedi.

Arlington (2D and 3D)/ Camino Real (2D and 3D)/ Metro 4 (2D and 3D) (Opens Thu., Dec. 17)

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Bridge of Spies (141 mins.; PG-13: some

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violence and brief strong language)

For the first half of this film, you will wish that Dalton Trumbo had written Trumbo. The setup is the worst kind of history-on-parade filmmaking — every scene introduces a new celebrity who is either a Communist or hates them.

Great performances abound, mainly

by Bryan Cranston as Trumbo and Michael Stuhlbarg as Edward G. Robinson. Although better than Schoolhouse Rock! history, this film is clearly in need of a more artful screenwriter. (DJP)

Tom Hanks stars as a U.S. lawyer recruited by the CIA to rescue a pilot being held by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Alan Alda, Amy Ryan, and Eve Hewson also star. Paseo Nuevo

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Creed (132 mins.; PG-13: violence, language, and some sensuality)

Sylvester Stallone reprises his role as Rocky Balboa in this new addition to the Rocky series. Now Balboa is retired and training Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan), the son of the late Apollo Creed.

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use and language throughout, some strong sexual content, and graphic nudity)

Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Anthony Mackie star in this comedy about three lifelong friends who meet up in New York City in search of the Holy Grail of Christmas parties — the Nutcracka Ball.

Camino Real/Fiesta 5 Secret in Their Eyes (111 mins.; PG-13: thematic material involving disturbing violent content, language, and some sexual references)

A trio of investigators are torn apart when they discover the body of one of their teenage daughters who has been brutally murdered. Thirteen years later, they come upon a clue that leads to the murderer. Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman, and Chiwetel Ejiofor star in this mystery thriller.

Fiesta 5

(96 mins.; NR)

Based on the authorized biography of her life, this documentary tells of the heiress’s bohemian life and patronage of the arts.

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PREMIERES The Danish Girl (120 mins.; R: some sexuality and full nudity)

Inspired by Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, the film chronicles their lives and marriage as Lili —formerly known as Einar Wegener — undergoes the first ever male-to-female sex-reassignment surgery in 1920s Copenhagen. Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander star.

Paseo Nuevo (Opens Thu., Dec. 17)

In the Heart of the Sea (121 mins.; PG-13: intense sequences of action and peril, brief startling violence, and thematic material)

This is the true story of the whaling ship Essex, which, in the winter of 1820, was attacked by a giant whale. The encounter left the ship ruined and its sailors stranded at sea, facing starvation, storms, and despair. The disaster was the inspiration for Herman Melville’s book Moby-Dick.

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O The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (137 mins.; PG-13: intense sequences of violence and action and some thematic material)

What was always missing in the films is the dramatic sense of hunger that ran through Suzanne Collins’s novels.

But the moviemakers wisely turned it into something more like a The Hero with a Thousand Faces saga. Katniss is a female Luke Skywalker, plucked randomly from the outback and sent into the center of the corrupt Panem. She’s the reluctant linchpin holding her family and civilization together. (DJP) Camino Real/Metro 4

Fiesta 5 (2D and 3D)

The Letters (114 mins.; PG: thematic Legend (131 mins.; R: strong violence, language throughout, some sexual and drug material)

Tom Hardy stars as identical twins Ronald Kray and Reggie Kray, whose orga-

material including some images of human suffering)

This bio-picture tells of the life of Mother Teresa through her 50-year cor-

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In Pixar’s newest film, The Good Dinosaur, a budding young sauropod named Arlo (voiced by Raymond Ochoa) goes on a quest to find his homeland and befriends a feisty cave-boy along the way. The movie tackles themes of parental loss, fear, and loneliness through the timeless medium of dinosaurs traveling on a brave odyssey. The Good Dinosaur works on many levels. Depending on your age group, it is a sweet and cute movie or a poignant visual poem or some combination of both. (RD)

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O Spectre

(148 mins.; PG-13: intense sequences of action and violence, some disturbing images, sensuality, and language)

As Daniel Craig Bond movies go, this will do. It’s not great like Casino Royale or Skyfall, but it’s still better than anything the post-Connery years threw down. The plot ties together loose ends of the last three films, involving a final message from recently deceased M (Judi Dench) sending 007 into super-bad spy lairs up against an archvillain played by Christoph Waltz. (DJP) Camino Real/Metro 4

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O Spotlight (128 mins.; R: some language including sexual references) The nondescript title refers to a small division of the Boston Globe staff dedicated to long investigative work. The story begins in 2001 when new Globe editor Marty Baron (Liev Schreiber) reads an alarming column in his own paper that alludes to a priest sexually abusing children with a church apparatus apparently covering for him. Baron directs the Spotlight staff to look into allegations, and the story keeps expanding in horrible dimensions. (DJP)

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TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): What state of mind do you desire the most? What is the quality of being that you aspire to inhabit more and more as you grow older? Maybe it’s the feeling of being deeply appreciated or the ability to see things as they really are or an intuitive wisdom about how to cultivate vibrant relationships. I invite you to set an intention to cultivate this singular experience with all your passion and ingenuity. The time is right. Make a pact with yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Like Metallica jamming with Nicki Minaj and Death Cab for Cutie on a passage from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute, you are redefining the meanings of the words “hybrid,” “amalgam,” and “hodgepodge.” You’re mixing metaphors with panache. You’re building bridges with cheeky verve.

Some of your blends are messy mishmashes, but more often they are synergistic successes. With the power granted to me by the gods of mixing and matching, I hereby authorize you to keep splurging on the urge to merge. This is your special time to experiment with the magic of combining things that have rarely or never been combined.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I hope you can figure out the difference between the fake cure and the real cure. And once you know which is which, I hope you will do the right thing rather than the sentimental thing. For best

results, keep these considerations in mind: The fake cure may taste sweeter than the real one. It may also be better packaged and more alluringly promoted. In fact, the only advantage the real cure may have over the fake one is that it will actually work to heal you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): There’s a sinuous, serpentine quality about you these days. It’s as if you are the elegant and crafty hero of an epic myth set in the ancient future. You are sweeter and saucier than usual, edgier and more extravagantly emotive. You are somehow both a repository of tantalizing secrets and a fount of arousing revelations. As I meditate on the magic you embody, I am reminded of a passage from Laini Taylor’s fantasy novel Daughter of Smoke & Bone: “She tastes like nectar and salt. Nectar and salt and apples.

Pollen and stars and hinges. She tastes like fairy tales.

Swan maiden at midnight. Cream on the tip of a fox’s tongue. She tastes like hope.”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I bought an old horoscope book at a garage sale for 25 cents. The cover was missing and some pages were water-damaged, so parts of it were hard to decipher. But the following passage jumped out at me: “In romantic matters, Virgos initially tend to be cool, even standoffish. Their perfectionism may interfere with their ability to follow through on promising beginnings. But if they ever allow themselves to relax and go further, they will eventually ignite. And then, watch out! Their passion will generate intense heat and light.” I suspect that this description may apply to you in the coming weeks. Let’s hope you will trust your intuition about which possibilities warrant your caution and which deserve your opening.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “The secret of being a bore is to tell everything,” said French writer Voltaire. I agree and add these thoughts: To tell everything also tempts you to wrongly imagine that you have everything completely figured out. Furthermore, it may compromise your leverage in dicey situations where other people

are using information as a weapon. So the moral of the current story is this: Don’t tell everything! I realize this could be hard, since you are a good talker these days; your ability to express yourself is at a peak. So what should you do? Whenever you speak, aim for quality over quantity. And always weave in a bit of mystery.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Ducks are the most unflappable creatures I know. Cats are often regarded as the top practitioners of the “I don’t give a f---” attitude, but I think ducks outshine them. When domestic felines exhibit their classic aloofness, there’s sometimes a subtext of annoyance or contempt. But ducks are consistently as imperturbable as Zen masters. Right now, as I gaze out my office window, I’m watching five of them swim calmly, with easygoing nonchalance, against the swift current of the creek in the torrential rain. I invite you to be like ducks in the coming days.

Now is an excellent time to practice the high art of truly not giving a f---.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): My old friend Jeff started working at a gambling casino in Atlantic City.“You’ve gone over to the dark side!” I kidded. He acknowledged that 90 percent of the casino’s visitors lose money gambling.

On the bright side, he said, 95 percent of them leave happy. I don’t encourage you to do this kind of gambling in the near future, Sagittarius. It’s true that you will be riding a lucky streak. But smarter, surer risks will be a better way to channel your good fortune. So here’s the bottom line: In whatever way you choose to bet or speculate, don’t let your lively spirits trick you into relying on pure impulsiveness. Do the research.

Perform your due diligence. It’s not enough just to be entertained. The goal is to both have fun and be successful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus was a pioneer thinker whose ideas helped pave the way for the development of science. Believe nothing, he taught, unless you can evaluate it through your

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personal observation and logical analysis. Using this admirable approach, he determined that the size of our sun is about two feet in diameter. I’m guessing that you have made comparable misestimations about at least two facts of life, Capricorn. They seem quite reasonable but are very wrong. The good news is that you will soon be relieved of those mistakes. After some initial disruption, you will feel liberated.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian inventor Thomas Edison owned 1,093 patents. Nicknamed “The Wizard of Menlo Park,” he devised the first practical electrical lightbulb, the movie camera, the alkaline storage battery, and many more useful things. The creation he loved best was the phonograph. It was the first machine in history that could record and reproduce sound. Edison bragged that no one else had ever made such a wonderful instrument. It was “absolutely original.” I bring this to your attention, Aquarius, because I think you’re due for an outbreak of absolute originality. What are the most unique gifts you have to offer?

In addition to those you already know about, new ones may be ready to emerge.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Here’s an experiment that makes good astrological sense for you to try in the coming weeks. Whenever you feel a tinge of frustration, immediately say,“I am an irrepressible source of power and freedom and love.” Anytime you notice a trace of inadequacy rising up in you or a touch of blame or a taste of anger, declare,“I am an irresistible magnet for power and freedom and love.” If you’re bothered by a mistake you made or a flash of ignorance expressed by another person or a maddening glitch in the flow of the life force, stop what you’re doing, interrupt the irritation, and proclaim, “I am awash in power and freedom and love.”

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2015‑0000906. The person (s) or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: CMF Creative Services, LLC 582 Vine St Oak View, CA 93022 (same address). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 12 2015, I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Christine Potter. Published. Nov 25. Dec 3, 10, 17 2015.

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Fictitious Business Name Statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Specialized Marine Diesel at 308 N Soledad St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Patrick Gillert (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 20, 2015. 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 Christine Potter. FBN Number: 2015‑0003296.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Santa Barbara Compassion Farm Collective at 1900 N San Marcos Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Armando Reyes (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 03, 2015. 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 Tara Jaysinge. FBN Number: 2015‑0003378. Published: Dec 10, 17, 24 2015. Jan 07 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: La Cumbre Home Repairs And Improvements at 535 E. Arrellaga St. Ste 11 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Tonatiuh Zapotecas (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 02, 2015. 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 Noe Solis. FBN Number: 2015‑0003378. Published: Dec 10, 17, 24 2015. Jan 07 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Leposavic Law Firm at 831 State Street Suite 103 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Leposavic Law Firm, A Professional Corp. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 18, 2015.

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 Noe Solis . FBN Number: 2015‑0003280. Published: Dec 10, 17, 24 2015. Jan 07 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Anchor Point at 121 Gray Avenue, Suite 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 20, 2015.

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 Christine . FBN Number: 2015‑0003308. Published: Dec 10, 17, 24 2015. Jan 07 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Macrocosm Consulting, Santa Barbara Computer Consulting, SB Compute at 7127 Hollister Ave #25A‑143 Goleta, CA 93117; Macrocosm Communications, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Kevin Hess, Managing Partner filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 01, 2015. 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 Tara Jayasinghe. FBN Number: 2015‑0003362. Published: Dec 10, 17, 24. Jan 07 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Inter, Inter Architect, Interdisciplinary Architecture at 858 Highland Drive Unit 8 Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Interdisiplinary, Inc (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: Timothy Gorter, CEO filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 12, 2015. 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 Jan Morales. FBN Number: 2015‑0003230.

Published: Dec 10, 17, 24 2015.. Jan 07 2016.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Savant Creations at 3734 Venitia Lane #A Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Arie Lavoy Savant (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Arie Savant filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 01, 2015. 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 Jan Morales. FBN Number: 2015‑0003357.

Published: Dec 10, 17, 24 2015. Jan 07 2016.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Organic Skin Alchemy at 985 Cheltenham Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Rose Chan (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Rose Chan filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 06, 2015.

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 Noe Solis. FBN Number: 2015‑0003187. Published: Nov 19, 25. Dec 3, 10 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: St. Paul Cleaners at 407 Bath St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Seung Rae Cho 1233 Saratoga Ave Ventura, CA 93003 This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 16, 2015. 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 Christine Potter. FBN Number: 2015‑0003254. Published: Nov 25. Dec 3, 10, 17 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Covenant Construction And Cabinetry at 7190 Davenport Rd #108 Goleta, CA 93117; Peter Hoffman (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Peter Hoffman filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 13, 2015. 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 Christine Potter. FBN Number: 2015‑0003238. Published: Nov 19, 25.

Dec 3, 10 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Santa Barbara Spa at 3975 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Shelby Brysa McKaig‑Rowe 5693 Encina Road Apt 202 Goleta, CA 93117; Robert James Rowe (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Robert Rowe filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 09, 2015.

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 Noe Solis. FBN Number: 2015‑0003202. Published: Nov 19, 25. Dec 3, 10 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Suspect Studios at 122 W. Arrellaga Street Apt 12 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Matthew Straka (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Matthew Straka filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 17, 2015. 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 Noe Solis. FBN Number: 2015‑0003263.

Published: Nov 25. Dec 3, 10, 17 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CWD Repair at 201 N. Salinas St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Richard Venegas (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Richard Venegas filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 16, 2015. 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 Andrea Luparella. FBN Number: 2015‑0003249. Published: Nov 19, 25.

Dec 3, 10 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Rendezvous @ Santa Barbara at 228 W Anapamu St Apt‑K Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Rohit Chakraborty (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Rohit Chakraborty filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 10, 2015.

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 Noe Solis. FBN Number: 2015‑0003218. Published: Nov 19, 25. Dec 3, 10 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Newton Inc at 1203 Portesuello Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Christopher Newton (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Christopher Newton filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 16, 2015. 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 Andrea Luparello. FBN Number: 2015‑0003218. Published: Nov 19, 25.

Dec 3, 10 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Donahue Inspections at 130 Garden St #1B Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Chris Donahue 242 Reef Ct Santa Barbara, CA 93109 This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Chrsi Donahue filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 05, 2015. 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 Jan Morales. FBN Number: 2015‑0003186.

Published: Nov 25. Dec 3, 10, 17 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Maes Center For Natural Health Care at 9 East Mission St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Maes Naturopathic Clinic & Apothecary, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Barbara A. Berger filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 09, 2015. 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 Andrea Luparello. FBN Number: 2015‑0003205. Published: Nov 19, 25.

Dec 3, 10 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Fish Window Cleaning at 100 North Hope Ave Suite 12 Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Banyan Capital Partners South, Inc (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: George Clute, President filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 05, 2015. 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 Deborah Sanchez. FBN Number: 2015‑0003173.

Published: Nov 25. Dec 3, 10, 17 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Santa Barbara UC Hastings Alumni Association at 1900 State St. Ste M Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Samantha Baldwin 2230 De La Vina Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Robert Forouzandeh 1421 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Jeffrey B Soderborg 1900 State St. Ste M Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a Unincorporated Association Signed: filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 17, 2015.

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 Jan Morales.

FBN Number: 2015‑0003260. Published: Nov 25. Dec 3, 10, 17 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Portal Funding, Portal Funding & Investment at 524 San Pascual St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Alan Casebier (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 23, 2015. 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 Tara Jayasinghe.

FBN Number: 2015‑0003321. Published: Dec 3, 10, 17, 24 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Elite Plumbing at 532 Brinkerhoff Ave Unit E Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Kevin Morelos (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Kevin Morelos filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 06, 2015.

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 Andrea Luparello. FBN Number: 2015‑0003188. Published: Dec 3, 10, 17, 24 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Montecito Rock & Dirt at 1451 Orange Grove Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Ian M. Jones (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Ian Jones filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 02, 2015. 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 Noe Solis. FBN Number: 2015‑0003144. Published: Nov 19, 25. Dec 3, 10 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Optometry Care Santa Barbara at 1629 State Street Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93101‑2548; Wendy L Santizo A Professional Corp. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 18, 2015. 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 Christine Potter. FBN Number: 2015‑0003282.

Published: Nov 25. Dec 3, 10, 17 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Law Office Of Marc Chytilo at 1505 Mission Canyon Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105; law Office of Marc Chytilo, AProfessional Corp (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: Marc Chytilo, President filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 25, 2015. 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 Christine Potter. FBN Number: 2015‑0003337. Published: Dec 3, 10, 17, 24 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Ethicare at 4583 Camino Del Mirasol Santa Barbara, CA 93110; James M Young (same address) Marcella R Young (same address) This business is conducted by a General Partnership Signed: Marcella R. Young filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 13, 2015.

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 Christine Potter. FBN Number: 2015‑0003235.

Published: Nov 19, 25. Dec 3, 10 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Observables at 119 N Milpas Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Securepro (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: Dorothy P. Efstratis filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 09, 2015. 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 Jessica Sheaff. FBN Number: 2015‑0003206.

Published: Nov 25. Dec 3, 10, 17 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: After School Languages at 72 South Patterson Ave Apt 101 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Aurelie Rose McKaig (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Aurelie Rose McKaig filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 09, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Green Submarine Medical Care at 6 Harbor Way Suite 237 Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Eric Bjorklund (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Eric Bjorklund filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 24, 2015.

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 Noe Solis. FBN Number: 2015‑0003335. Published: Dec 3, 10, 17, 24 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Channel City Tech at 1000 Las Canoas Place Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Jeremy Thomas Work (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Jeremy T. Work filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 10, 2015. 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 Jan Morales. FBN Number: 2015‑0003214. Published: Dec 3, 10, 17, 24 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Eco Cast at 3905 State Street #314 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Daniel Sarena (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Daniel Sarena filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 30, 2015. 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 Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2015‑0003346.

Published: Dec 3, 10, 17, 24 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Santa Barbara Medical Writing And Consulting at 4799 Baxter Street Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Mary Emily Garcia (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: M. Emily Garcia filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 19, 2015. 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 Jan Morales. FBN Number: 2015‑0003289. Published: Dec 3, 10, 17, 24 2015.

Name Change IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF JOSEPH MARCUS LOCICERO, aka GIUSEPPE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 15CV03779 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior court proposing a change of name(s) FROM and TO the following name(s): FROM: JOSEPH MARCUS LOCICERO, aka GIUSEPPE LO CICERO TO: JOSEPH LO CICERO 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.

NOTICE OF HEARING Jan 6, 2016 9:30am, Dept 1, Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated Nov 09, 2015. by James E. Herman, Judge of the Superior Court. Published. Nov 19, 25. Dec 3, 10 2015.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF DEBRA JEAN SHERK ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 15CV03854 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior court proposing a change of name(s) FROM and TO the following name(s): FROM: DEBRA JEAN SHERK

TO: DEBRA JEAN DROGGITIS‑SHERK 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.

NOTICE OF HEARING Jan 13, 2016 9:30am, Dept 1, Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated Nov 09, 2015. by James E. Herman, Judge of the Superior Court. Published. Nov 25. Dec 3, 10, 17 2015.

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Summons WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD; SPECIAL NOTICE OF LAWSUIT (Pursuant to Labor Code section 3716 and Code of Civil Procedure section 412.20 and 412.30) WCAB No. 8121319 & WCAB No. 8121333 To: DEFENDANT, ILLEGALLY UNINSURED EMPLOYER: APPLICANT, Presiliano Alarcon DEEFENDANTS, Michael Biondo, Biondo Construction NOTICES 1) A lawsuit, the Application for Adjudication of Claim, as been filed with the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board against you as the named defendant by the above named applicant.

You may seek the advice of an attorney in any matter connected with this lawsuit and such attorney should be consulted promptly so that you response may be filed and entered in a timely fashion.

If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney reference service or a legal aid office (see telephone directory).

2) An Answer to the Application must be filed and served within six days of the serve of the application pursuant to Appeals Board rules; therefore, your written response must be filed with the Appeals Board promptly; a letter or phone call will not protect your interests.

3) You will be served with a Notice­(s) of Hearing and must appear at all hearings or conferences. After such hearing, even absent your appearance, a decision may be made and an award of compensation benefits may issue against you. The award could result in the garnishment of your wages, taking of your money or property or other relief.

If the Appeals Board makes an award against you, your house or other dwelling or other property may be taken to satisfy that award in a non‑judicial state, with no exemptions from execution.

A lien may also be imposed upon your property without further hearing and before the issuance of an award.

4) You must notify the Appeals Board of the proper address for the service of official notices and paper and notify the Appeals Board of any changes in that address.

TAKE ACTION NOW TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS Issued by: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD Name and address of Appeals Board: WCAB Santa Barbara 411 E. Canon Perdido Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Name and address of applicant’s attorney: Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld, 418 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101; FORM COMPLETED BY: Benjamin P. Feld, Esq. Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld, 418 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 965‑4540.

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served: as the person sued under the fictitious name of: Michael Biondo, Biondo Construction. Published Dec 3, 10, 17, 24 2015.

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BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES Reviews every new and continuing award, processed through the Extramural Funds (EMF) unit of the accounting office, for specific guidelines, reconciles indirect costs, and establishes new funds and account‑funds in the Chart of Accounts for State, Local, Private, and Federal Agencies. Member of PeopleSoft new financial system implementation team responsible for testing system. Disseminates, reviews, and tracks Annual and Final

Because we care for our neighbors.

A career at Cottage Health is an experience in caring for and about the people who call our coastal area of California home.

Our not-for-profit health system identifies closely with the communities we serve and has a long tradition of providing area residents with highly personalized, clinically excellent care. Patients aren’t just patients here – they’re neighbors. Be there for them through one of the openings below.

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The County is hiring!

The County employs over 4000 employees in jobs from entry level to executive!

Visit our website for a list of current openings:

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DESIGNER The Independent is currently looking to fill a position in the editorial design department for Editorial Designer. Candidates must have knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, & Illustrator) on a Mac platform.

Candidate will preferably have experience in font management and familiarity with print publishing and file handling. The candidate must possess time-management skills, demonstrate an ability to meet strict deadlines, and work cooperatively with the editorial team. This parttime position reports to the Art Director. Please send résumés and online portfolio links to hr@independent.com.

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Anesthesia Bed Control Coordinator (RN) Clinical Manager – Telemetry Clinical Nurse Specialist Clinical Quality Consultant CRN – Surgery Electrophysiology Emergency Psychiatric Infection Control Practitioner Manager – Cardiology Med/Surg – Float Pool MICU Neurology/Urology NICU Orthopedics Peds PICU Pulmonary Renal SICU Surgery Surgical Trauma Telemetry

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UC EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAM (UCEAP) Completes data entry and processes travel reimbursements in a timely manner as assigned in accordance with UC policy. Communicates by e‑mail, phone and in person to provide customer service for UC faculty and staff travelers, including researching and assisting with selection/ arrangement of cost effective means of travel to various domestic and global destinations, obtaining airfare, hotel, and car rental quotes, and providing instructions for and assistance with travel reimbursements.

Covers reception desk, mail services, and other administrative duties, as needed. Assists with monthly office event planning and set‑up. Reqs: HS Diploma or equivalent and one year of administrative experience in a fast paced, high volume office environment providing administrative support, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Experience making domestic and international travel arrangements and processing expense reimbursements.

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to problem solve and develop creative solutions. Proficiency with MS Office and data entry. Demonstrated experience and a high skill level related to confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of executives, faculty, staff, campus, and community representatives. Notes: Fingerprinting required. This is a 50% time position; schedule is M‑F, 1‑5 pm. Work location is the UC Education Abroad System‑wide Office in Goleta, CA. $17.83‑$20.25/hr. plus full benefits.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For primary consideration apply by 12/21/15, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20150627

Behavioral Health Clinician Case Manager – C.O.P.E. Case Manager – SLO Clinic Chemical Dependency Technician – Per Diem CT Technician Echocardiographer – Per Diem Nutrition Supervisor (RD) Pharmacist Intern Pharmacist – Temp Pharmacy Tech Speech Language Pathologist II – Per Diem Support Counselor – Per Diem Surgical Technician I

Clinical • Telemetry Technician • Unit Care Technician – SICU

• Administrative Director – Surgical Services • Assistant to the President • Catering Set-up – Part-Time • Chaplain – Part-Time • Clinical System Administrator, Sr. • Concierge – Part-Time • Cook – Part-Time • Director – IT Security • Environmental Services Rep • Environmental Services Supervisor • EPIC Clinical Analyst (Optime) • EPIC Clinical Analyst, Sr. (Optime) • Food Service – Deli • Integration Analyst – HIE • Interface Analyst (EPIC) • IT Project Manager • IT Project Manager, Sr. • Lead Cook • Manager – Nutrition • Research Analyst & Project Development Specialist • Room Service Server – Temp • Security Officers • Sr. Graphic Designer • System Support Specialist, Onbase • Systems Support Analyst – Supply Chain • Unit Coordinator – Surgical Trauma

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CNC – Med/Surg Endoscopy Technician – Days RN – Emergency – Per Diem RN – Med/Surg – Per Diem

Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital

• Benefits Consultant • Marketing Event Coordinator • Organizational Development Consultant/Trainer • Patient Financial Counselor – Admitting • Patient Financial Counselor – Credit/Collections • Supervisor – Admitting • Supervisor – Patient Business Services

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CNC – Nursing Administration CRN – Nursing Administration Environmental Services Rep Hyperbaric Technician – Part-Time Patient Financial Counselor – Nights Physical Therapist RN – ICU (Nights) RN – Med/Surg – Nights Security Officer

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories • • • • • •

Certified Phlebotomy Techs Client Services Rep Clinical Lab Scientists – Nights Cytotechnologist – Per Diem Histotechnician Lab Assistant II

• Please apply to: www.pdllabs.com • RENTAL & RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR SELECT FULL-TIME POSITIONS • CERTIFICATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Psychologist (Temporary) • RN – Full-Time

We offer an excellent compensation package that includes above-market salaries, premium medical benefits, pension plans, tax savings accounts, rental and mortgage assistance, and relocation packages. What’s holding you back?

For more information on how you can advance your future with these opportunities, or to submit a resume, please contact: Cottage Health, Human Resources, P.O. Box 689, Pueblo at Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0689. Please apply online at www.cottagehealth.org.

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Employment coordinating with many campus departments and our Sponsored Projects Office. Notes: Fingerprinting required.

Minimal vacation allowed during the months of June and July due to Fiscal Year‑End Close. $21.86‑$24.72/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For primary consideration apply by 12/21/15, thereafter open until filled.

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20150626

Business Opportunity OBTAIN CLASS A CDL IN 2 ½ WEEKS. Company Sponsored Training. Also Hiring Recent Truck School Graduates, Experienced Drivers. Must be 21 or Older.

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Mechanical Engineer (Goleta, CA): Dvlp micromachines for photonic switching using micro/nano‑fabrication techniques & metrology eqpmt, incl: dry etching machine, lid‑wafer bonder, probe systems, a scanning electron microscope (SEM), surface profilometry, optical profiler, & optical/stereo microscope. Enhance chip fabrication procedures to improve yield. Facilitate etch processes & lid‑wafer bonding to allow high density optical mirror design.

Optimize processes through etch & thermal data analysis w/ MATLAB, experiment dsgn, & root‑cause failure analysis. Facilitate chip level tests & chip characterization/validation. Bach’s in Mechanical Engg or related + 1 yr exp as Mechanical Engr or related reqd.

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Environmental Ser­vices Rep (House­keeping)

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital seeks janitorial staff to support the Environmental Services Department.

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The District Translator will perform written and verbal translation from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English of general materials such as newsletters, flyers, notices, minutes, reports or forms. Provide written translation of technical materials such as handbooks, policies or plans. Edit

and review materials for accuracy and comprehensibility. Perform oral translation for parents or students as necessary, or at public meetings as needed. Operate a computer and various mass market software applications. Maintain accurate records of work requests and finished materials. Must have the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

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and scientific concepts for translation into design work, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Note: Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends. $20.75 ‑ $22.71/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Open until filled. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20150493

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Assists with the creation of digital illustrations, web graphics, infographics, animations, and video projects, translating scientific concepts into visual designs for the purpose of research communications and marketing for the College. Provides design assistance for layout for printed materials, such as brochures and posters, and assist with creation of web graphics and website design for the College’s digital marketing efforts. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in art or graphic design, related area, or equivalent combination of education and prior work experience. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, familiarity with graphic design layout for publications using Adobe InDesign and an interest in 3D graphic design and animation using software such as Maya.

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furlough that must be taken during quarter breaks or summer. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks full‑time lead cook, for the day/evening shift. Job duties include planning and preparing products according to recipes that meet standards of quality and quantity, and meet portion control guidelines.

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needs of the department. Reqs: Training and experience in the basics of plumbing repairs, patch and painting, simple beginning carpentry repairs, and simple (non‑licensed) electrical repairs. Basic knowledge of the safe use of maintenance equipment such as drills, saws, cordless screwdrivers, and some drain snakes. Experience as an exceptional customer service representative with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse student and family clientele. Notes: Fingerprinting required. Maintain a valid CA driver’s license. Shift is M‑F 7:­ 30am‑4:00pm.

May work shifts other than M‑F in order to meet the operational needs of the department. Multiple positions available. $19.22‑$25.37/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For primary consideration, apply by 12/15/15, thereafter open until filled.

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I turned off the freeway at Santa Claus Lane, and before I even got to the park, I passed an orchid nursery, an avocado

ranch, a dog boarding camp, and a miniature horse farm. This variety of sights was all within a quaint quarter-mile area, with the mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. I realized that I had taken the scenic route, but the picturesque detour was well worth the drive.

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by Sarah Sinclair The home is situated to enjoy both mountain views from the front porch and a peek of the ocean from the back bedroom.

Laundry, a carport, and a storage shed in the back provide all of the amenities of a “real” home.

I learned that the clubhouse I had passed on my way in offers a pool, spa, tennis courts, a gym, and even a dog park for year-round, on-site recreation. Of course, Santa Claus Lane and its beautiful beach are practically next door, and downtown Carpinteria is just down the road.

My visit to Sandpiper Village left me feeling like I had uncovered another hidden jewel in our community: a mobilehome park that looks, acts, and feels much more like a seaside resort.

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Enjoy the best of the beach & a chic urban lifestyle at this bright & charming condominium in the most happening part of town!

Convenient to EAST BEACH, FUNK ZONE, DOWNTOWN, and FUTURE LA ENTRADA PLAZA! Great mountain views, 2BD/2½BA, open floorplan, gourmet kitchen, high ceilings, fireplace in living room & master, luxurious master bath, balconies, laundry room, 2-car attached garage.

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3950 Via Real, #204, is currently for sale in Carpinteria, listed by Kalia Rork of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Reach Kalia at 689-0614 or kalia@liveinsb.com.

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ous pride-of-ownership, and the quiet, beachy, country-lane atmosphere. A playhouse was a sign that this was an all-ages park, and a beagle sitting in the sun told me that, yes, pets are allowed.

I found home #204 toward the back in what appeared to be a quiet corner of the quiet section of the park. The sunny yellow exterior and friendly, flower-laden porch beckoned me up a short staircase to the front door. Once inside, I was surprised by the spacious, modern interior with angled walls and high ceilings. The front room is an airy living room/dining room combo with big windows and lots of light. The kitchen is behind a clever alcove, which separates the spaces yet keeps the feeling open. The kitchen itself is cute, efficient, and retro in feel. Its green-edged, white countertops echo the unexpected angles of the front room with an off-kilter counter, offering both personality and additional prep space.

A hallway leads back to the two bedrooms and two full baths, with a side door out to the backyard, where there’s enough room for a garden and even an outdoor-patio eating area.

888 Cold Springs Rd | $19,500,000 10 beds 11 baths Riskin Partners 805.565.8600

900 Hot Springs Rd | $18,800,000 900hotspringsroad.com Riskin Partners 805.565.8600

818 Hot Springs Rd | $15,000,000 6 beds 6 baths Riskin Partners 805.565.8600

FEATURED PROPERTY

36 Hammond Dr | $5,250,000 4 beds 4 baths Grubb Campbell 805.565.8879

4621 Via Roblada | $14,900,000 4621Viaroblada.com Riskin/Kendall 805.565.8600

660 Hot Springs Rd | $12,650,000 magnoliahousemontecito.com Timothy Walsh 805.259.8808

764 San Ysidro Ln | $11,950,000 764sanYsidrolane.com Riskin Partners 805.565.8600

4555 Avenue Del Mar | $8,995,000 4 beds 3 baths Gregg Leach 805.565.8873

424 Meadowbrook Dr | $8,400,000 7 beds 8 baths Riskin Partners 805.565.8600

2220 Bella Vista Dr | $7,985,000 4 beds 5 baths Pippa Davis 805.886.0174

669 Picacho Ln | $5,995,000 669picacholane.com Riskin Partners 805.565.8600

1159 Hill Rd | $5,840,000 3 beds 3 baths Riskin Partners 805.565.8600

2169 Refugio Rd | $5,200,000 3 beds 3 baths Dana Istre 805.451.0033

1464 Bonnymede Dr | $4,750,000 4 beds 4 baths Gayle Lofthus 805.689.9011

5840-5844 Casitas Pass Rd | $4,500,000 5 beds 5 baths Carey/Gail 805.689.6262

4615 Via Roblada | $3,195,000 4615Viaroblada.com Riskin/Kendall 805.565.8600

835 Puente Dr | $2,975,000 5 beds 3 baths Brian King 805.452.0471

5152 Foothill Rd | $2,900,000 2 beds 3 baths Lynn Gates 805.705.4942

157 Rametto Rd | $2,795,000 3 beds 2 baths Wendy Warren 805.585.8830

7797 Goldfield Ct | $2,695,000 4 beds 4 baths Alyson Spann 805.637.2884

1037 Estrella Dr | $2,600,000 4 beds 3 baths Carla Reeves 805.689.7343

853 Jimeno Rd | $2,495,000 3 beds 3 baths Tim Walsh 805.259.8808

1901 Gibraltar Rd | $2,395,000 3 beds 2 baths suding//murphy 805.455.8808

1712 Anacapa St | $2,295,000 3 beds 3 baths Dore & O’Neill 805.947.0608

19 Seaview Dr | $2,245,000 2 beds 2 baths Riskin Partners 805.565.8600

4569 Via Clarice | $2,190,000 3 beds 3 baths Gregg Leach 805.565.8873

1319 Plaza De Sonadores | $1,995,000 3 beds 2 baths Patsy Downing 805.895.3766

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1746 Prospect Ave | $1,995,000 2 beds 3 baths Jeff/Julie 805.895.9498

909 Laguna St | $1,749,000 3 beds 2 baths Louise McKaig 805.285.2008

The Meadows | Starting at $1,650,000 themeadowssb.com Dianne/Brianna 805.455.6570

434 Venado Dr | $1,650,000 6 beds 5 baths Jeff/Julie 805.895.9498

4261 Rancho Asoleado Dr | $1,629,000 4 beds 2 baths Louis/Susan 805.570.7274

1836 Hillcrest Rd | $1,599,000 4 beds 3 baths June Laula 805.689.7036

421 Seaview Rd | $1,549,000 2 beds 2 baths Grubb Campbell 805.565.8879

52 Olive Mill Rd | $1,495,000 3 beds 2 baths Cecilia/Donald 805.895.3834

895 Paseo Ferrelo | $1,495,000 3 beds 1 bath Jackie Walters 805.570.0558

401 Chapala St | $1,495,000 1 bed 1.5 baths Calcagno & Hamilton 805.896.0876

Roblar Ave | $1,395,000 19.52 +/- acre Carey Kendall 805.689.6262

754 El Rodeo Rd | $1,349,000 4 beds 2 baths Louise/Sam 805.285.2008

401 Chapala St | $1,275,000 1 bed 2 baths Calcagno & Hamilton 805.896.0876

East Oak Trail | $1,250,000 20 +/- acre Judy Crawford 805.588.1425

1269 Mountain View Rd | $1,199,000 4 beds 2 baths Grubb Campbell 805.565.8879

403 Alameda Padre Serra | $1,195,000 3 beds 2 baths Emily Kellenberger 805.252.2773

2519 Emerson St | $1,175,000 3 beds 2 baths Jim Witmer 805.565.8601

1026 Cheltenham Rd | $1,000,000 3 beds 2 baths Jay Krautmann 805.451.4527

1094 Toro Canyon Rd | $999,000 45.99 +/- acre John Bahura 805.680.5175

715 Russell Way | $959,000 3 beds 2 baths Jeff/Julie 805.895.2944

895 Cheltenham Rd | $879,000 2 beds 2 baths David M. Kim 805.296.0662

161 Por La Mar Cir | $849,000 2 beds 2 baths Phil Shirinian 805.637.8722

7755 Jenna Dr. | $839,000 4 beds 2 baths Carla Reeves 805.689.7343

331 Santa Rosalia Way | $799,000 3 beds 2 baths Bob Curtis 805.683.7333

3699 Sagunto St | $795,000 prime corner lot Jenae Johnson 805.452.9812

1021 Ladan Dr | $750,000 7.9 +/- acre Carey Kendall 805.689.6262

FEATURED PROPERTY

902 E Alamar Ave | $3,400,000 5 beds 3 baths Ted Campbell 805.886.1175

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Santa barbara county SaleS area

Seller

buyer

price

date

addreSS

CARPinteRiA

BeneDiCt SHAnnOn R eA

BeneDiCt SHAnnOn R

$207,000

11/25/15

635 eLM AVe

gOLetA

tHOMAS AMAnDA tRUSt

CUMMingS JAMeS A eU

$770,000

11/25/15

917 DiAMOnD CReSt Ct

MULLiCK CHARLeS L tRUStee

MUeLLeR AAROn

$505,000

11/24/15

140 HeMLOCK Ln

JACKSOn SCOtt C tRUStee

Xie ZHiLiAng

$505,000

11/25/15

180 KingStOn AVe e

HOFFMAnn Ute eA

HOFFMAnn MOniKA eA

$115,000

11/25/15

667 LARCHMOnt PL

LOMPOC

MOnteCitO

nAiVAR MARK A eU

$765,000

11/25/15

364 SAntA BARBARA SHOR

POtteR ALeXAnDeR WW eU

$765,000

11/25/15

7617 AnCHOR DR 1024 n LUPine St

HAYeS-SHORt HeLen eU

integRA PRODUCtS inC

$230,000

11/24/15

CARRiLLO PeDRO P eU

MOtA SeRgiO C tRUStee

$174,000

11/30/15

920 e nORtH AVe

PALMeR PHYLLiS K tRUStee

MeeDeR MALLORY R

$281,000

11/23/15

813 e BUSH AVe

tABin AngeLitO eA

ReYeS SALVADOR t eA

$254,500

11/30/15

1116 W PRUne AVe

HOUSing AUtHORitY COUntY S BAR

MiLLeR StAnLeY LP

$6,300,000

11/24/15

640 n Q St

HOUSing AUtHORitY COUntY S BAR

LOMPOC gARDenS LP

$9,000,000

11/24/15

304 W COLLege AVe

JOHnSOn JOAn D eA

AgUiLAR FRAnCiSCA D

$300,000

11/24/15

1233 ASteR Ln

MARtin DAnieL L eU

DeLgADO JOSe A eU

$305,000

11/30/15

820 BeLLFLOWeR Ln

JOneS MARK t eU

JenKinS RiCHARD t eU

$329,500

11/24/15

1228 JASOn DR

CiSneROS LeOneL L

HeRnAnDeZ DiAnA eA

$292,500

11/25/15

1351 CROWn CiR

LAMAR MeRiLee A eU

AUReLL CLAY R J eU

$1,200,000

11/23/15

161 CAnOn VieW RD

D2 PLAZA BOnitA LLC

MYeRS neiL e eU

$1,695,000

11/24/15

2019 PLAZA BOnitA

neALOn COnOR J

ALBAHAR WALeeD SH A

$590,000

11/24/15

1701 AnACAPA St 22

PAULettO MARiA tRUSt

BRUneLLO ginO eU

$400,000

11/24/15

422 e FigUeROA St

CLARKe CAROLe L tRUStee

CALLAnS Lee D JR tRUStee

$2,270,000

11/24/15

924 gARDen St

PACAL RUDY M tRUStee

SPenCeR SOBiAnnA tRUStee

$780,000

11/30/15

922 n MiLPAS St

HORtOn KieLLe C tRUStee

LAgUnA HALeY StUDiO ii LLC

$2,200,000

11/24/15

401 e HALeY St

BOeSLeR eWALD W tRUStee

VentURA MiCHAeL

$600,000

11/30/15

1802 giLLeSPie St

ZAVALA DiegAS e eU

DePt VeteRAnS AFFAiRS

$839,000

11/30/15

600 W iSLAY St 1266 SAn MigUeL AVe

SAYLOR LYnne A

ROgeRS RiCHARD tRUStee

$1,610,000

11/25/15

SWARtZ ALiSSA K eU

MAteS tHOMAS e tRUStee

$959,000

11/25/15

3710 FORtUnAtO WAY

SHARPe DiAnA B tRUStee

tAng YUAnCHAng eU

$450,000

11/23/15

2727 MiRADeRO DR 303

HADDOCK FReDeRiCK A eU

MASSeL H KeitH tRUSt

$775,000

11/24/15

2731 MiRADeRO DR

RODe MARK e tRUStee

gRAY KARen eU

$845,000

11/25/15

3717 DiXOn St

neAL JODY M eU

SHARPe DiAnA B tRUStee

$1,095,000

11/24/15

425 FOXen DR

MiRA eiLeen C eA

CURieL ROBeRtO eU

$185,000

11/30/15

3639 SAn ReMO DR 18

SteVenSOn JAnet L eA

MCFARLAnD LORen L tRUStee

$1,600,000

11/30/15

983 CAMinO DeL RiO

neWBeRg SUSAn tRUSt

HenDeRSOn neLS eU

$1,065,000

11/30/15

4509 AUHAY DR A

HARDY MARK R tRUStee

BLAnC CHRiStOPHeR A tRUSt

$2,418,500

11/25/15

4426 ViA ALegRe

gORMAn PAtRiCK eU

MCnAMARA JAMeS

$323,000

11/30/15

1247 PAtteRSOn RD

CALLOS DOMiniC eU

SinOR JOnAtHAn eA

$315,000

11/30/15

1264 nAVAJO PL

JACKMOn HARRY A

SAnViCtOReS Ken H

$350,000

11/30/15

951 ViA FARgO

CORteZ CUAUHteMOC eA

DUARte JOHn A eU

$415,000

11/24/15

1044 AMetHYSt DR

MORLeY iAn D eU

LAnCOR nAtHAn t eU

$389,000

11/25/15

4718 tiFFAnY PARK CiR

Rein geRALD R tRUStee

Pettit ADAM A eU

$440,000

11/25/15

515 UniOn AVe

gOnZALeZ MAURO JR eU

HARneY CHRiStinA

$340,000

11/30/15

223 ROSS Ln

BOYD JAnet C tRUStee

SteWARt CHRiStie eU

$400,000

11/30/15

4372 BOARDWALK Ln

MeYeR FAMiLY tRUSt

FinOCCHiO JenniFeR M eU

$379,500

11/25/15

3240 LAnCASteR DR

FAiR SKY PROPeRtieS gP

FReDA FRAnCiS D tRUStee

$1,725,000

11/24/15

2370 SKYWAY DR

SeAtOn CHARLeS e tRUStee

UniOn OiL CO

$552,500

11/23/15

329 St AnDReWS WAY

SKiDMORe gARY tRUStee

SKiDMORe gARY e tRUStee

$342,000

11/30/15

828 W PROVAnCe AVe

tUnneLL HOLDing CO LLC

BLUe RiBBOn FARMS LLC

$1,500,000

11/25/15

127 W AgneS AVe

PARK BenJAMin H eU

FRAnCe FAMiLY HOLDingS LLC

$2,500,000

11/30/15

807 W MAin St

JUAReZ JUVenAL n

BARAJAS FRAnCiSCO A

$165,000

11/30/15

110 n DePOt St

CRAne JeRRY R FAM tRUSt

RAMOS JOSe B

$269,000

11/30/15

819 e eL CAMinO St

OStOLASA AngeLA

PLAtA iRMA

$315,000

11/24/15

1309 nOVA St

CUtLeR ROBeRt R tRUStee

RiVALDi JAMeS A tRUStee

$350,000

11/30/15

827 S MiLLeR St

SUMMeRLAnD

ZieBeLL MiCHAeL

CORDeniZ MAYMe tRUSt

$650,000

11/23/15

3375 FOOtHiLL RD 534

SAntA YneZ

CAUgHeLL RODneY e tRUStee

VAn LeUVen ARtHUR e eU

$750,000

11/25/15

3187 COUntRY WAY

UninCORPORAteD

HUDLeY AntHOnY C eU

ALeMAn JOSe A JR eU

$285,000

11/25/15

4070 CAPeLLA DR

SCHMiDt JeReMY W

KiRKPAtRiCK MiCHAeL R eU

$335,000

11/30/15

4171 OAKWOOD RD

LigHt ROgeR W eU

HiLDenBRAnD BRiAn eU

$347,500

11/24/15

4219 ARCtURUS AVe

BARKeR, RiCHARD WARRen

OQUiSt DeBRA S

$633,000

11/30/15

371 ALDeR Ln

SAnViCtOReRS Ken H

LADD LAURie J

$220,000

11/30/15

710 PeBBLe BeACH PL

SCHOtten ALVin S tRUStee

StOne JOnAtHAn O eU

$256,000

11/25/15

1320 e Lee DR

OBeRSt DOLOReS A

OBeRSt DOLOeS A eA

$252,000

11/24/15

916 COSSA Ct

Bennett tiMOtHY M eA

AgUiLAR MiCHAeL S eU

$250,000

11/25/15

1240 eSteS DR

SHAFFeR StAnLeY g eU

WALDROn MiCHAeL J eU

$357,000

11/30/15

2029 n MARiAH DR

PHAM, DAn A

gLASS JOHn A

$225,000

11/24/15

310 e MCCOY Ln 9B

DeAtOn LeOnARD W eU

COPe DARYL V eU

$610,000

11/25/15

2117 LAKe MARie DR

MCCLeARY DAViD eU

LUnD COnStAnCe D tRUStee

$574,000

11/30/15

2098 HOLLY Ln

MCPHeRSOn LinDA tRUStee

MARQUette WeS eU

$625,000

11/30/15

2089 ReBiLD DR

PeRCY CAtHeRine g tRUStee

tAYLOR eLAine B tRUStee

$534,000

11/24/15

757 HiLLSiDe DR

SAntA MARiA

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This data is provided to The Santa Barbara Independent by an outside third-party source and represents a partial list of recorded residential sales in Santa Barbara County on the dates listed.

While this information is public record, The Santa Barbara Independent cannot guarantee the accuracy nor the completeness of this list.

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econfiguring your energy consumption

where he witnessed a homemade-LED vendor to reduce environmental impact is no consistently selling out his stock. That was when simple undertaking and can often end the lightbulb lit up over his head, and he realized up being a costly, complicated matter. But that “there’s something to this whole LED thing.” that’s where DELux LED comes in.

From there, he jumped into the niche market “Over the years, we’ve found that people love with Starlights, Inc., producing 12-volt bulbs for the idea of saving money, saving energy, saving RVs, boats, and cars. The residential and comthe environment,” said Jason Weaver, DELux’s mercial market, however, was where he really president and CEO. “But wanted to be. “One of the bigthey’re not so keen on the idea gest challenges that we were trying to overcome was how of spending hundreds of dollars all at once to buy these do we get these bulbs into as LED bulbs.” many people’s hands as posBased in Goleta, DELux sible, and how do we get over the initial price shock,” he said.

LED manufactures and disWith the drop in LED tributes LED (light-emitting diode) lightbulbs and fixtures prices and an increase in their for residential and commerquality, DELux LED was born. cial use that come in a variety The company’s PAYS program emerged as a hybrid between of sizes and styles. LED bulbs, whose use has skyrocketed different energy-saving payover the last decade, save sigment plans Weaver had prenificantly more energy than viously encountered. “I think [the PAYS program would] be their more common incandescent counterparts and last much more palatable for peoby Sam Goldman as long as 20 years. ple to take the plunge because Customer savings come it’s a net-zero cost to them,” he in the form of the company’s said of enticing potential cusPay as You Save (PAYS) program, where the tomers into reducing their energy consumption. money that customers save on their electric bills DELux LED, which manufactures and confrom switching to LEDs becomes their pay- solidates its parts in China, distributes its bulbs ment toward their new bulbs, which come with and fixtures from its warehouse in Goleta. Cusa five-year warranty. Since entering the industry, tomers have included the Lobero Theatre, the Weaver and his team have accumulated numer- Santa Barbara Historical Museum, and the Santa Barbara Zoo. ous design and utility patents.

For Weaver, the potential of LEDs was first To find out more, visit deluxleds.com or call illuminated at a 10-day RV show a decade ago 308-2995.

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Dennis Allen is chair of Allen Construction, an employee-owned company committed to building and operating sustainably. He also serves as chair of the Dean’s Council at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at UCSB and as a boardmember of the Community Environmental Council.

DELux LED’s Innovative Way to Change Your Bulbs

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BRIGHT IDEA: Based in Goleta and run by president and CEO Jason Weaver (above), DELux LED manufactures and distributes LED lightbulbs and fixtures for residential and commercial use.

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recent study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that home buyers would pay $15,000 more for a house if it came with an average-sized photovoltaic array (3.8 kilowatt PV system). The study used regional appraisers familiar with their specific markets to compare the sale of homes with and without PVs in six states scattered across the country.

This multi-state report analyzed the sales of 43 pairs of comparable houses. One house in each pair had photovoltaics, while the other did not. The team started with a pool of 208 solarequipped, recently sold homes. But after an initial screening, only 20 percent (43) were investigated in depth because of the challenge of finding closely comparable homes without a solar

by Dennis Allen array that had also sold in the near past.

Why is this research important? Most home mortgage underwriters require that the salescomparison approach be used in an appraisal. So if one’s home has a PV system but there isn’t another close-by, recently sold, similar property also with a solar system, the result is often a zero value assigned to the PV system. Thus, this “first-of-its-kind” study comparing home valuation by appraisers with “statistically derived” comparisons now gives the appraisal and lending industry a guide to use — one based on paired-sales analysis for evaluating homes with photovoltaics when comparable sales are not available.

With solar energy on the upsurge in the U.S.— U.S. 40 percent of all new electric-generating capacity brought online in the first half of 2015 — this study provides an additional incentive for home owners to go solar. They can now be assured that they will recoup their investment whenever they do sell. Another nudge to act now is the 30 percent federal tax credit for photovoltaics that sunsets at the end of 2016.

It may disappear completely after that date or be greatly diminished.

Those of us in the green building/remodeling industry have frequently been frustrated by low or zero values for green features built into our projects when appraisals are conducted, mostly because of unfamiliarity or lack of industry guidelines for the appraisers to consult. At least with solar arrays, this should no longer be the case.

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OPEN HOUSES Carpinteria 4902 Sandyland Road #245, 1BD/1BD, Sat 1-4, $425,000, Keller Williams, Tim Johnson 805-403-6323 1211 Franciscan Court #2, 2BD/3BA, Sat 1-4 Sun 1-4, $525,000, Coldwell Banker, Holly Misic 805-335-3315 Jeff Farrell 805895-5151 1240 La Brea Lane, 3BD/2BD, Sat 12-3, $850,000, Murphy King Real Estate, Debbie Murphy 805-684-4101

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2634 Tunnel Ridge Lane, 2BD/2.5BA, Sun 2-4, $2,400,000, Keller Williams, Jon Mahoney 805-689-0532 902 East Alamar Avenue, 5BD/3.5BD, Sun 1-4, $3,400,000, Village Properties, Ted Campbell 805-565-8875

Montecito

3375 Foothill Road #1114, 3BD/2BA, Sun 2-4, $1,200,000, Coldwell Banker, Ray Sullivan 805-687-2233

1220 Coast Village Road #205, 2BD/2BA,

BY APPT., $847,000, Keller Williams, Justin Urban 805-252-7951

138 Toro Canyon Road, 4BD/3BA, Sun 1-4, $1,895,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Josiah Hamilton 805-284-8834

1220 Coast Village Road #110, 3BD/2BA, Sat 1-4 Sun By Appt, $1,069,000, Sotheby’s, Toni Sutherland 805-618-1886 Frank Abatemarco 805-450-7477

3256 Beach Club Road, 4BD/4BA, Sat 1-4 Sun 1-4, $13,888,000, The Agency, Jackie Smith & Billy Rose

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2985 Glen Albyn Drive, 4BD/3BA, Sat 1-4 Sun 1-4, $1,195,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Jarrod Shively 805-714-5114 Ricardo Munoz 805-895-8725

Saturday 12/12 & Sunday 12/13 1850 Jelinda Drive, 5BD/8BA, Sun By Appt., $7,950,000, Berkshire Hathaway, The Jason Streatfeild Team 805-969-1122

30 West Calle Crespis, 2BD/2.25BA, Sun 2-4, $965,000, Coldwell Banker, Arielle Assur 805-906-0194

3111 Padaro Lane, 5BD/4BA, Sun 1-3, $13,900,000, Village Properties, Riskin Partners 805-565-8600

440 Stanley Drive, 3BD/2BA, Sun 1-4, $1,389,000, Santa Barbara Brokers, Troy G Hoidal 805 689-6808

Noleta

1354 Rialto Lane, 5BD/3BA, Sun 1-4, $1,459,900, Berkshire Hathaway, Patti Yahyavi 805-452-6492

4747 Camino Del Rey, 3BD/2BA, Sun 2-4, $655,000, Coldwell Banker, Gloria Carmichael 805-896-6567 460 Evonshire Avenue, 4BD/2BA, Sat 1-4, $699,000, Santa Barbara Estates, Christopher A Page 805-284-8422 95 Santa Ana Avenue, 4BD/2BA, Sat 11-2 Sun 12-4, $879,000, Keller Williams, David Johnson II 805-689-7948 1045 Ocean Vista Lane, 5BD/5.5BA, Sun 1-3, $1,450,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Ken Switzer 805-680-4622

Downtown Santa Barbara

49 Cedar Lane, 3BD/2BA, Sat 11-3 Sun 1-4, $1,250,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Hristo Hristov 805-284-8471 Tony Miller 805-7054007

105 West De La Guerra Street #R, 2BD/3BD, Sun 1-4, $1,495,000, Village Properties, Shandra Campbell 805-565-8872

546 San Ysidro Road #B, 2BD/2BA, Sun 1-3, $1,299,000, Coldwell Banker, Holly McKenna 805-570-2314

814 Paseo Alicante, 2+BD/2.5BA, Sun 1-3, $959,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Doug Van Pelt 805-637-3684 Thomas Schultheis 805729-2802

Goleta

227 North Sierra Vista Road, 4BD/2BA, Sun 1-4, $1,525,000, Village Properties, John A Sener 805-565-8867

49 Cedar Lane, 3BD/2BA, Sat 11-3, $1,250,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Hristro Hristrov 805-284-8471

595 Paso Robles Drive, 4BD/3BA, Sat 2-4 Sun 1-4, $1,565,000, Santa Barbara Brokers, Troy G Hoidal 805 689-6808

139 Loma Media Road, 2BD/2.5BA, Sat 11-3 Sun 11-4, $1,385,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Isaiah J. Polstra 805-722-5085

802 Camino Viejo, 3BD/2BA, Sun 1-4, $1,659,000, Coldwell Banker, William Turner 805-708-3236

1 Rubio Road, 3BD/3BA, Sun 2-4, $1,585,000, Coldwell Banker, Hayley N. Hernandez 805-717-8868

925 El Rancho Road, 3BD/3BA, Sun 1-4, $1,788,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Heather Martineau 805-231-3558

1836 Hillcrest Road, 4BD/3BA, Sun 2-4, $1,599,000, Village Properties, June Laula 805-689-7036

2320 Sycamore Canyon Road, 4BD/2BA, Sun 1-4, $1,795,000, Berkshire Hathaway, John Comin 805-689-3078

1554 Knoll Circle, 3BD/3.5BA, Sun 1-4, $1,895,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Linos Kogevinas 805-450-6231

462 Toro Canyon Road, 4BD/3BA, Sun 12-3, $2,395,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Jessica Stovall 805-698-9416

2211 Stanwood Drive, 6BD/4BA, Sun 1-4, $1,895,000, Keller Williams, Jon Mahoney 805-689-0532

352 East Mountain Drive, 3BD/3BA, Sun 1-4, $3,199,000, Sotheby’s, Toni Sutherland 805-618-1886

1829 Mira Vista, 2BD/2BA, Sat 1-3 Sun 1-3, $2,150,000, Sotheby’s, Joanna Slott 805-3350158 Sandy Stahl 805-689-1602

2700 Torito Road, 4BD/3BA, Sun 1-4, $3,200,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Brett Buschbom 805-451-9108

1800 El Encanto Road Unit A, 2BD/2BA, Sat 1-3 Sun 1-3, $2,350,000, Sotheby’s, Joanna Slott 805-335-0158 Sandy Stahl 805689-1602

29 Dearborn Plaza #20, 1BD/1BA, Sun 1-3, $339,000, Coldwell Banker, Jessie Sessions 805-709-0904 218 Entrance Road #5, 2BD/2.5BA, Sun 1-4, $505,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Jarrod Shively 805-714-5114 349 Northgate Drive #D, 4BD/2BA, Sun 1-3, $579,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Dale Sundell 805-895-2064 284 Coronado Drive, 4BD/2BA, Sat 1-3, $799,900, Berkshire Hathaway, Brett Buschbom 805-451-9108 6029 Paseo Palmilla, 4BD/2BD, Sat 1-4, $855,000, Keller Williams, Marsha Gray 805252-7093 7148 Armstrong Road, 3BD/2BA, Sat 1-4, $875,000, Coldwell Banker, Rosa De La Mora 805-696-3309 5407 Cameo Road, 4BD/3BA, Sun 1-4, $929,000, Keller Williams, Kendrick Guehr 805-448-4185 7608 Newport Drive, 4BD/2BA, Sun 12-2, $969,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Madhu Khemani 805-252-0625 510 Coronado Drive, 5BD/4BD, Sun 1-4, $995,000, Goodwin & Thyne Properties, Stuart Morse 805-705-0161 372 Valdez Avenue, 4BD/2BA, Sun 1-3, $999,999, Coldwell Banker, Marie Sue Parsons 805-895-4866 7720 Kestrel Lane, 3BD/4BA, Sat 11:30-3, $2,150,000, Santa Barbara Estates, Janay Marshall 720-984-0087

Hope Ranch 4178 Creciente Drive, 4BR/3BA, Sun 1-4, $3,995,000, Stones Real Estate, Team Eric and Mary 805-682-6090

The Mesa 920 Calle Malaga, 3BD/2BA, Sun 2-4, $1,195,000, Coldwell Banker, Kirk Hodson 805-886-6527 1220 Miracanon Lane, 4BD/3BA, Sun 2-4, $1,695,000 Keller Williams, Natalya 805729-4958 1642 Shoreline Drive, 3BD/3BA, Sat 1-4, $1,995,000, Sotheby’s, Gene Archambault 805-455-1190

1103 Camino Viejo, 4BD/5BA, Sun 2-4, $3,795,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Taylor Toner 805-451-4801 777 Lilac Drive, 4BD/4BA, Sun 1-4, $4,250,000, Coldwell Banker, Steve Slavin 805-886-3428 2355 East Valley Road, 5BD/9BA, Sun 2-4, $4,500,000, Berkshire Hathaway, JoAnn Mermis 805-895-5650 Wes St. Clair 805879-5033 1709 Overlook Lane, 5BD/4.5BA, Sun 1-4, $5,250,000, Sotheby’s, Frank Abatemarco 805-450-7477 923 Buena Vista Drive, 6BD/6.5BA, Sun

By Appt., $5,495,000, Sotheby’s, Frank Abatemarco 805-450-7477 1159 Hill Road, 3BD/3BD, Sun 2-4, $5,840,000, Village Properties, Riskin Partners 805-565-8600 640 Stonehouse Lane, 4BD/6BA, Sun 1:30-4:30, $5,995,000, Santa Barbara Brokers, Teo Yatman 805-886-4880 1098 Golf Road, 5BD/4.5BA, Sun 1-3, $5,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Tara Toner 805-451-4999

Mission Canyon

830 Riven Rock Road, 4BD/3.5BA, Sun 2-4, $7,495,000, Sotheby’s, Maureen McDermut 805-570-5545

876 Windsor Way, 3BD/2BA, Sun 2-4, $1,075,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Jason S. Ebin 805-364-3070

1522 East Mountain Drive, 5BD/3.5BA, Sun 2-4, $7,495,000, Sotheby’s, Kara Strickland 805-708-6969

Riviera

3430 Los Pinos Drive, 3BD/3BA, Sun 2-4, $1,545,000, Keller Williams, Jon Mahoney 805-689-0532 3132 Calle Mariposa, 3BD/2.5BA, Sun 1:30-4, $1,599,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Robert Johnson 805-705-1606 841-861 East Alamar Avenue, Farm/ Ranch, Sun 1-4, $1,995,000, Sotheby’s, Robert Heckes 805-637-0047

Upper East Santa Barbara 222 Calle Granada, 2BD/2BA, Sun 1-4, $895,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Bob Ratliffe 805-448-6642 2025 Garden Street, 3BD/2BA, Sun 1-3, $1,750,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Ken Switzer 805-680-4622 2414 Santa Barbara Street, 3BD/3BA, Sun 1-4, $2,150,000, Berkshire Hathaway, SiBelle Israel 805-896-4218

Westside Santa Barbara 319 Ladera Street #2, 2BD/2BA, Sun By Appt., $674,900, Berkshire Hathaway, The Jason Streatfeild Team 805-969-1122 2007 Gillespie Street, 2BD/1BA, Sat 1-4 Sun 1-4, $785,000, Refugio Real Estate, Stewart Abercrombie 805-886-0497 5004 Caire Circle, 5BD/3BA, Sun By Appt., $949,000, Berkshire Hathaway, The Jason Streatfeild Team 805-969-1122

Santa Ynez Valley 80 Zaca Street #71, 2BD/2BA, Sat 11-2, $135,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Karin Aitken 805-252-1205 96 Six Flags Circle, 3BD/2BA, Sun 12-3, $525,000, Ranch & Country RE, Randy Stone 805-252-6087 2893 Stadium Drive, 3BD/2.5BA, Sun 1-4, $649,000, Sotheby’s, Linda Williams 805680-7541

853 Jimeno Road, 3BD/4BA, Sun 1-4, $2,495,000, Village Properties, Timothy Walsh 805-259-8808

341 Valley Dairy Road, 5BD/3BA, Sat 1-3:30, $697,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Rhonda Johnson 805-705-8707

2220 Santiago Road, 4BD/4.5BA, Sun 2-4, $2,995,000, Coldwell Banker, Patrice Serrani 805-637-5112

1139 Cota Street, 4BD/2BA, Sun 12-3, $739,000, Berkshire Hathaway, David Macbeth 805-689-4178

San Roque

2485 Park Street, 2BD/1.5BA, Sun 1-3, $777,777, Sotheby’s, Lauren Stewart 805618-6007

1225 Rebecca Lane J, 2BD/1.5BA, Sun 2-4, $499,500, Coldwell Banker, Dan Failla 805-708-1276 2621 State Street Unit 3, 2BD/2BA, Sat 2-4, $649,000, Sotheby’s, Robert Heckes 805637-0047 3895 Sunset Road, 3BD/2BA, Sun 1-4, $699,000, Coldwell Banker, Stan Tabler 805563-7261 616 Calle De Los Amigos, 3BD/3BA, Sun 1-4, $815,000, Sotheby’s, Daniela Johnson 805-453-4555 42 Calle Capistrano, 3BD/2BA, Sat 12:301:30 Sun 1-3, $865,000, Sotheby’s, Ed Kaleugher 805-963-1391 Stephanie Wilson 805-895-3270 3756 Greggory Way #1, 3BD/2BA, Sun 2-4, $875,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Michelle Madril 805-453-0927 3744 Greggory Way #4, 3BD/3BA, Sun 2-4, $885,000, Sotheby’s, Frank Hotchkiss 805-403-0668 28 West Calle Crespis, 2BD/2.5BA, Sun 2-4, $935,000, Coldwell Banker, Arielle Assur 805-906-0194

1893 Ringsted Drive, 4BD/2.5BA, Sun 12-3, $809,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Marlene Macbeth 805-689-2738 1888 Ringsted Drive, 4BD/2.5BA, Sun 12-3:30, $895,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Glynnis Mullenary 805-705-5206 2699 Quail Valley Road, 5BD/3BA, Sun 2-4, $929,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Rhonda Johnson 805-705-8707 2545 Alamo Pintado, 3BD/3BA, Sun 12-4, $1,195,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Brett Ellingsberg 805-729-4334

Ventura County 1251 Via Cielito, Lot/Land, Sun By Appt., $1,200,000, Berkshire Hathaway, The Jason Streatfeild Team 805-969-1122

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