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Outside of the Independent, where can we read more of your work? I’m currently working on some stories for the UCSB Current, 805 Living, and editing the new Santa Barbara Visitors Magazine (and a bunch of stories for the Indy’s upcoming “Schools of Thought” section). I’ve also just begun a work of fiction, a murder mystery set in Santa Barbara. I’ll keep you posted on that one!

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In other words, lots of big questions. No easy answers.

Objectively speaking, Santa Barbara is a well-managed, professionally run city. Our problems would be the envy of most municipalities on Planet Earth. But the growing level of public frustration with the lack of leadership at City Hall is palpable. And for good reason.

Much of the responsibility lies with the council itself.

Thanks to term limits, district elections, ambitious political career trajectories, petty personal infighting, and the intrusion of party politics, it’s become a merry-go-round running at warp speed. Generally speaking, the councilmembers

are smart, dedicated, and well-intentioned. Collectively, however, they’re less than the sum of their parts.

Consider this: The outcome of two of the four seats now up for grabs have already been determined because no candidates emerged to run against incumbents Meagan Harmon and Oscar Gutierrez. Both Harmon and Gutierrez were appointed to fill council vacancies. Though Gutierrez did run last year, he was first appointed to fill Cathy Murillo’s Westside seat when she was elected. Harmon, however, who represents the downtown’s District 6, has never yet run for election. District elections were supposed to engender greater choice, not no choice.

Now, with less than a full term under her belt, Mayor Murillo is running for the State Assembly in 2020. In this game of musical chairs, Councilmember Jason Dominguez, now running for reelection in the east side’s District 1, is also running for that same Assembly seat. Murillo and Dominguez have famously feuded on the council, polluting many deliberations with their animosity. The outcome of

District 1

Alejandra Gutierrez

Although a newcomer to electoral politics, Alejandra Gutierrez is no stranger to the nitty-gritty of civic affairs. She grew up on the city’s Eastside, the child of immigrants. In the past five years, Gutierrez has run one of the most important, effective nonprofits — the Franklin Family Service Center — serving the neighborhood’s underserved Latino population. It functions as a social service hub, helping residents access health insurance, job training, driver’s licenses, immigration advice, and a host of other services designed to promote scholastic success and achievement. It has succeeded.

In recent years, Franklin Elementary has experienced a dramatic upswing in test scores. Helping to make that happen has been the work of Gutierrez and the Service Center.

True, at campaign forums, Gutierrez is neither glib nor polished. But Gutierrez has a rare connection to the community that campaign contributions can’t buy. That she happens to be related to Santa Barbara Police Officer Adrian Gutierrez — iconic in the field of community policing — is a huge bonus. If elected, she will have a learning curve, but given what she’s already accomplished, we’re confident she can find her footing quickly.

Gutierrez is running against incumbent Jason Dominguez, a councilmember whose intelligence is exceeded only by his quarrelsome nature. We have supported contrarian candidates in the past, since they can provide a crucial antidote to political group-think. But they must articulate a clear vision. But Dominguez has failed to do this, even after four years on the council. Now he’s announced he is running for the State Assembly at the same time as he’s seeking reelection to the city council. This is a big problem.

The assemble election is in March. Should he make the run-off in November — which is entirely likely — that will leave residents of District 1 and the entire city poorly served.

We urge a vote for Alejandra Gutierrez.

this one Assembly seat will not likely be decided until next November. That leaves 12 long months in which the bad blood between them will only get worse.

Oh joy!

Exacerbating matters has been the reluctance — or inability — of City Hall’s executive staff to fill the leadership vacuum. City Hall did not create the collapse of downtown retail (online shopping did), nor can it be expected to singlehandedly fix it. But City Hall can — and must — take far more decisive action. It can relieve the needless red tape that is heedlessly strangling small businesses, for starters.

For Santa Barbara to survive, we all need to be more flexible, nimble, and experimental in what we are willing to try.

Inevitably, there will be failures, some perhaps spectacular.

But the worst failure of all is the failure to try.

Into this context, voters in two of Santa Barbara’s six council districts have some serious choices to make.

Here are the Independent’s endorsements for Districts 1 and 2.

District 2

Michael Jordan

Of the five candidates now seeking election to represent the Mesa, the upper Westside, and the West Beach neighborhood, all are passionate. Several are thoughtful, engaged, and involved. But given the disturbing lack of leadership emanating from City Hall, only Michael Jordan has the necessary knowledge and experience to take on the challenge.

Few candidates have ever been as deeply steeped in relevant civic involvement as Jordan, a crusty, outspoken moderate whose roots on the Mesa date back to his childhood. He is actively involved in the business community, including having sat on the Downtown Organization board. For the past 10 years, Jordan has served on the city’s Planning Commission. For the past four, he’s also served on the Water Commission, making him the only person to ever sit on both simultaneously.

After serving on Santa Barbara’s Creeks Advisory Committee, Jordan was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown to the state’s Regional Water Quality Control Board. There he learned about the terrible conditions other regional communities now face — their aquifers contaminated, their impoverished residents forced to rely on weekly supplies of bottled water. While Jordan served on that board’s first environmental justice committee, his outrage over this pollution got him in such hot water with large agricultural interests the governor disinvited him from serving a second term.

Beyond this depth of experience, what most qualifies Jordan is his political temperament. Jordan has an almost obsessive belief that there are at least two sides to every issue. Where the balancing act between housing affordability and community character are concerned, for example, this aspect is crucial.

With the current council bitterly riven by personality squabbles and distracting political ambitions, and hindered by the new members’ lack of experience dealing with the bureaucracy, Jordan brings desperately needed knowledge to a host of crucial matters.

Three of the other four candidates show talents that are vitally needed for the health of our city. We hope they consider serving on any of Santa Barbara’s boards and commissions where they will acquire greater skills needed to be effective councilmembers.

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oday, Santa Barbarans find themselves confronting many uncertain futures all at once.

Issues that have perennially confounded us — such as housing affordability and chronic homelessness — are now at critical mass. The cultural and economic vitality of our downtown needs urgent attention. Looming before us are the dire global threats of sea-level rise and a safe water supply.

• Teri Jory has a can-do spirit that would energize even the most mordant bureaucrat.

• Luis Esparza brings a sense of fiscal restraint, a lifelong commitment to the Mesa community, and a deep knowledge of the intricacies of government.

• And Tavis Boise, who sounds a cheerful wake-up call to the perils of climate change, sea-level rise, and economic inequality, can quickly overcome his lack of practical experience by participating more directly in the city’s civic life.

Based on comments Brian Campbell made at a candidates’ forum on the Mesa organized by the League of Women Voters, we were given serious reason to wonder how much he believed human activity has been responsible for climate change. In subsequent communications, Campbell has asserted that he believes climate change is very real. We take him at his word. But his comments — quoted in this week’s news story — still give us pause as to how energetically he would push for policies that would address the impacts of climate change.

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Gutierrez Loses Subcommittee Seat to Sneddon, Harmon, and Friedman done over Gutierrez’s arguments, made via ouncilmember Oscar Gutierrez could see speakerphone, that he was best suited for the writing on the wall from a mile the job because, with four full years left on away. More like 6,000 miles, actually, his term, he would be able to see both the all the way from China, where he’s station project and market move through visiting Weihai as part of a Santa Bar- to completion, and because farming is near bara sister cities tour. In an email Monday, and dear to his heart. “It’s what brought my Gutierrez predicted he’d be passed over for family to Santa Barbara in the 1960s,” he said. a position on a committee formed to help “It’s part of my American dream story.” the weekend Farmers’ Market relocate from In his email, Gutierrez noted the ethniciits current home at the Cota Street Com- ties of the councilmembers that market leadmuter Lot—the likely site of a new police ers have chosen to communicate with on station—to another property in town. He the issue. “It seems as if the farmers have said his attempts so far to engage on the issue only lobbied white members of the counhad been rebuffed, and he expected the trend cil,” he said. He also expressed frustration to continue. He was right. that Edelman refused to respond to his multiple requests for market financials and demographic data, including how many farmers live in the city, how many are Latino, how many of their employees belong to a union, the diversity of the market’s staff and board, its contributions to the low-income community, and so on. “As the leader of an orga—Noey Turk, market president nization, he leaves me confused about what his role really is,” Gutierrez wrote.

On Tuesday, the rest of the council folThe two butted heads at a council meetlowed a request by market director Sam ing last month when Gutierrez asked EdelEdelman to appoint members Kristen man yet again for the figures. Gutierrez Sneddon and Eric Friedman to the com- explained he was elected to serve the public mittee. The three had enjoyed a good work- safety interests of city residents, not “outside ing relationship so far, Edelman said, and businesses.” “I hear from some people conhe wanted it to continue. Councilmember nected to the market that they are choosMeagan Harmon was also selected. This was ing not to answer my questions” about who

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the market truly serves, he said Monday.

Noey Turk, president of the Farmers’ Market board, has since taken it upon herself “to answer to the best of her ability,” Gutierrez said, “but made it clear [her responses] may not be accurate.”

According to Turk, 15 of the 118 farm owners in the market live within city limits. Twenty-seven are Latino, with other ethnic groups also represented. The market doesn’t keep union data, she said. Its 12-member staff includes five Latino men, three Latina women, a Filipina woman, and three white men. “The Board of Directors is four women, two of whom are non-white, and five men, two of whom are non-white,” she said.

On the financial side of things, the market pays the city $2,762 a year to rent the Cota lot, Turk told Gutierrez. It donated $32,409 last year to the low-income community through its Market Match program (and is on track to donate $45,000 this year), it distributes $10,000 annually to CalFresh customers, and individual farmers regularly give to nonprofits like the Food Bank and Veggie Rescue.

For his part, Edelman said he’s now focusing his energy on finding the market a new weekend home. “We’re really just taking a step back and starting from square one,” he said. None of his dealings with the council have been personal, he emphasized, including his interactions with Gutierrez. It’s just business. “I’m all about what’s best for the market,” Edelman said, “and he’s all about what’s best for the police station.” Addressing Gutierrez’s racial concerns, Edelman pointed to the market’s “incredibly diverse board.” Beyond that, he said, “I don’t want n to go there.”

NEWS BRIEFS CITY In a horrific accident on West Figueroa Street, a woman was killed and a man was seriously injured on 10/9 when a city bus drove onto the sidewalk while pulling to the curb. After giving the family time to notify relatives, Santa Barbara police identified the woman as Eve Debra Johnson, age 67. The injured man’s leg had been severed, witnesses said. Figueroa Street is a major bus stopping point while the Transit Center around the corner on Chapala Street is rebuilt.

Christopher Columbus “discovered” America 527 years ago this month, triggering a cascade of death and destruction upon most of the tribal cultures living here. Santa Barbara’s City Council observed Indigenous Peoples Day this week as a man claiming Chumash, Lakota, and Tibetan ancestry played a flute made from a pelican’s bone. Marcus Lopez, an elder with the Barbareño Tribal Council, called on the council to create a “truth and healing caucus” to initiate a process of reconciliation for what was done to the Chumash by early city leaders.

With Santa Barbara’s Average Unit-Size Density program about to come to an end, the city is charged with a massive quest to repair its flaws and build affordable rentals. The five-hour Planning Commission meeting on 10/10 reviewed 14 proposed amendments. Among them were prohibiting new tenants from the program that allows unrestricted time in 75-minute zones, renting parking spots separate from apartments, and allowing downtown developers to pay an in-lieu fee of $10,000 rather than build parking.

Commissioners will pick up the discussion and decide on 10/17. The full version of this story appears online at independent.com/news.

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tore manager Kelli Nassif wielded the ceremonial scissors for the ribbon cutting that launched Goleta’s new Target, held with the friends and families of its 323 new employees. That was just one of the celebratory openers for the South Coast’s newest department store—media and elected officials walked through earlier Tuesday afternoon, in advance of the soft opening on Wednesday and the grand opening on Sunday. Employees, both local and from other stores, worked to finish adding shelf tags and to perfect the alignment of the wares on display, which they have been setting up for the past month and a half. At least two semitrucks have been unloading every day.

The 117,000-square-foot store, formerly the site of a Kmart, contains the goods South Coast shoppers have had to go to Ventura to find, even after Target’s “boutique” version opened in Santa Barbara in April. Goleta is

guaranteed to eclipse that one in every way.

For one thing, the parking lot is vast. For another, the store’s contents are legion, varied enough to satisfy nearly all consumer expectations of a Target. With UC Santa Barbara right next door, the merchandise is Tier 1 for colleges, Nassif explained, including reasonably priced, 100 percent cotton bedding and UCSB Gaucho-logo items to come.

City of Goleta officials could not disclose what sales tax had previously been at the property, but revenue projections for the next year were up by about $100,000. The Storke and Hollister intersection, however, is unchanged, as the Kmart-to-Target transition didn’t require it. City spokesperson Kelly Hoover said the flurry of crowds and traffic generated by the highly anticipated opening will die down, as it did in Santa Barbara.

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AT LONG LAST: After years of trying, Target opened in Goleta with multiple celebrations — including manager Kelli Nassif’s ribbon-cutting on Tuesday — culminating in a grand opening Sunday.

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n 1968, President Lyndon Johnson declared the week beginning September 15 Hispanic Heritage Week; 20 years later, Ronald Reagan extended it to a month. This week, county supervisors Das Williams and Joan Hartmann led the charge to change the name to commemorate Latinx Heritage Month.

Forty-five percent of the county’s population, the supervisors noted, are of Latinx origin.

Supervisor Gregg Hart took the occasion to honor World War II veteran Private First Class Arthur Petersen — born in Mexico and naturalized two weeks before the D-Day invasion, in which he participated — as Veteran of the Month.

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La Casa, located on East Montecito Street in downtown Santa Barbara, was founded in the early 1970s to function as a cultural and political hub for the nascent Latino rights movement then gaining traction.

For the past 15 years, La Casa has suffered ongoing, serious financial and management problems that could well prove fatal. The new directors are teaming up with some of the original founders in a cry for community help. Depending upon whom one asks, the group’s debt ranges from $500,000 to $1.2 million, and final foreclosure on what had been an integral part of Santa Barbara’s cultural landscape —Nick Welsh now appears imminent.

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n response to complaints about purloined shopping carts deployed by homeless people to crate their belongings about, the Santa Barbara City Council took the first steps to passing an ordinance that will require merchants to submit plans itemizing how they will prevent shopping cart theft and how they will retrieve stolen carts.

Those that don’t could face fines of $50 if the city’s retrieval service finds three of their stolen carts within a six-month period. The council’s Ordinance Committee voted two to one to refer the measure to the council, though not before Mayor Cathy Murillo and Councilmember Kristen Sneddon expressed reservations about imposing “onerous” duties on those who’ve had their property stolen.

City Attorney Ariel Calonne stressed that the intent was not to criminalize either homeless people or the merchants but to address a public nuisance. Sneddon expressed concern about the legal status of personal possessions stored in retrieved shopping carts. Private citizens should leave it to police to confront individuals with such carts, she was told, but it wasn’t made clear what would happen to the carts’ contents.

Statewide, Calonne said, 150 municipal governments had shopping cart ordinances.

In 2012, 99 had retrieval plan requirements.

City Hall contracts with a private company to collect errant shopping carts—“cage free,” in the words of Councilmember Randy Rowse—that gets a bounty of $3 per cart and collects about 7-12 carts per day. The new ordinance was necessary, said Calonne, because, “The three-buck economy is not working.”

As proposed, the new ordinance applies to 34 businesses — primarily supermarkets, grocery stores, and liquor stores — and requires ID tags on the carts. Businesses that equip carts with automatic locking devices would be exempt, as would companies that contract with cart retrieval services. According to the owner of Tri-County Produce, shopping carts cost $200 apiece.

Sneddon and Murillo both wanted language added that would exempt smaller businesses with only a few shopping carts.

Rowse asked staff whether City Hall maintained “a hotline” for stolen shopping carts. Not yet, he was told, but it could be folded into an existing hotline for homeless —Nick Welsh encampments.

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Bryden said she had warned Deputy Police it, Miller said. “She never would. That’s not Chief Frank Mannix and her supervisor Lt. who she is.” Bryden is asking for nearly Marylinda Arroyo—who at the time were $750,000 in damages for lost earnings. serving under Interim Police Chief John Assistant City Attorney Tom Shapiro Crombach — that dropping the passing countered that Bryden was never fired. Instead, test score from 90 to 65 was not just unwise he insisted, she quit. After a tense meeting with but illegal. In response, she claims, they Arroyo during which Bryden was told she was launched an internal investigation against the subject of an investigation, Shapiro said her and forced her out.

Bryden “dropped the mic”—dropped her “When she stepped up to do the right keys, badge, and parking pass on Arroyo’s thing, the city retaliated and fired her,” desk—and walked out, which left the dispatch Bryden’s attorney Jonathan Miller told center shorthanded and put the public at risk.

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COURTS & CRIME A woman was found dead in a home at 4141 Mariposa Drive after a 9-1-1 call of a family disturbance came in at 8:15 p.m. A disabled elderly man living there — identified in media reports as Ron Ely, 81, of TV’s Tarzan fame — was also located, apparently unharmed, and taken to the hospital for evaluation. Neighbors were advised to shelter in place while deputies searched the home and grounds; they caught up with a suspect on the property, who would not comply with their commands. He “presented a threat,” said Sheriff’s Lt. Eric Raney, and several deputies shot at and killed him. They are on administrative leave, as is usual after an officerinvolved shooting, Raney said, and investigators continue to work the homicide.

EDUCATION A performance review for S.B. Unified Superintendent Cary Matsuoka was held in a last-minute session called by the school board with just over 24 hours’ notice. Parents felt blindsided, calling the sudden meeting a lack of transparency and an apparent attempt to obstruct public input. The closed-session meeting on 10/15 was held ahead of a highly anticipated 10/22 vote on whether or not to extend Matsuoka’s $354,861.62 employment contract. Nine public commenters — and an 835-signature petition — asked the board not to extend Matsuoka’s contract, citing fiscal irresponsibility and poor test scores district wide, among other reasons.

COUNTY A 20-year-old Santa Barbara City College student died from an accidental overdose on 10/8 in Isla Vista. He had taken unprescribed prescription medications including oxycodone, Xanax, and Adderall, in addition to cocaine and CO2 inhalation, his friends told officers. They believed he was sleeping and had delayed calling 9-1-1.

Sheriff’s Lt. Eric Raney said slowed breathing, “pinpoint pupils,” and unresponsiveness can indicate opioid overdose. Good Samaritan laws protect callers, and victims, from criminal charges: “Always call,” Raney said. “You won’t get in trouble, and you could save a life.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on 10/9 to open the exclusive beaches at Hollister Ranch — the last remaining stretch of private-access beaches in the state — to the public by April 2022. For more than four decades, Hollister Ranch homeowners fought to keep the 8.5mile coastline private, despite the Legislature requirement of wide public access in exchange for developing the ranch in 1982. Assemblymember Monique Limón’s AB 1680 directs the state Coastal Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, Lands Commission, and Coastal Conservancy to update the Hollister Ranch Public Access Program and enforce the law.

The Board of Supervisors voted on 10/15 to spend $825,000 more on outside legal experts to wage warfare with Southern California Edison, both for the power outages during high-fire-risk weather and the Montecito debris flow. In the first

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Supervisor Peter Adam dissented on both votes.

The gas line that serves Santa Barbara forms one of the challenges in reinforcing and rebuilding the bridges across the creeks that the Montecito debris flow smashed and cracked 21 months ago.

Five bridges along State Route 192 reopened during the past year, and Caltrans has begun to concentrate on the sixth, across Montecito Creek Bridge. A pole in just the wrong spot prevents a single-lane crossing as at the other bridges.

Coordinating all the utilities put the project into the winter months, when very wet conditions delayed construction, but the bridge should reopen in mid-December.

The Bear and Star, one of the Central Coast’s most ardent attempts at true ranch-to-table cuisine, will be closing at the end of the year. The restaurant opened in May 2017 and frequently hosted guest chefs from around California.

The menu blended Texas barbecue with California style, relying on wagyu beef raised

by Katie Parker McDonald, Fess Parker’s eldest granddaughter. The project launched with the long-term idea of using the model to support the family’s plans for a 60-room luxury resort in Santa Barbara, but that property was leased.

County supervisors voted to oppose a new oil and gas leasing plan by the federal Bureau of Land Management that could put as much as 122,000 acres of public land in the county into play by interested oil companies. Much of the land lies next to public recreation space at Lake Cachuma and Jalama Beach; some adjoins Cate School in Carpinteria. The supervisors’ resolution carries no weight except that of public opinion expressed by elected officials. Supervisors Gregg Hart, Das Williams, and Joan Hartmann supported the resolution; Supervisor Steve Lavagnino abstained, saying he refuses to vote on matters under the purview of the federal government; and Supervisor Peter Adam mocked the resolution alternately as “kind of hysterical” n and “kind of ridiculous.”

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THE MESA FIVE: The five City Council candidates running for District 2 gathered last Thursday for a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara.

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here’s something improbable — miraculous, even — about the Mesa, the heart and soul of Santa Barbara city’s District 2. Sprawling from Las Positas Road to the harbor, it boasts more beachfront and park space than anywhere in town. In the city’s early days, the Mesa was covered in lima bean fields, and then in rows of oil derricks. But by the end of World War II, the oil fields had gone dry, and swatches of modest matchbox homes began spreading over the Mesa on small suburban lots with multimillion-dollar views.

To the extent the California Dream — middle-class homeownership coupled with affordable higher education — is still alive in Santa Barbara, it lives on the Mesa. About 40 percent of households make between $75,000 and $200,000 a year. In this unhinged economy, that’s middle class. Nearly 70 percent of its residents live in single-family homes; a lucky 56 percent are owners. Mesa kids attend one of three district elementary schools. Santa Barbara City College, a world-class community college, has a campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and its tuition is free to any student graduating from a high school in its district.

And the waves aren’t terrible, either.

Like the Pacific Ocean, District 2 is solidly blue. Of the 15,000 people old enough to vote there, nearly 10,000 are registered. Of those, 50 percent are Democrats, 26 percent are cardcarrying “decline to state”s, and only 17 percent are Republican. Turnout was low four years ago: Only about 3,100 ballots were cast in the race that Randy Rowse, the fiercely moderate Mesa incumbent, won by a landslide with 2,130 votes.

Term limits now preclude Rowse from running again, creating a genuinely open seat for the five candidates energetically campaigning.

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MICHAEL JORDAN: A CIVIC INSIDER

For more than 20 years, Jordan has labored in the bullpens of city boards and commissions, a sometimes crotchety, no-nonsense, decline-to-state, old-school City Hall insider doing the grunt work of government. At first, he served on the Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Organization, and hospitality industry boards. But soon he was appointed to the Creeks Advisory Committee, where he served three terms, and then to the Planning Commission, where he has played the role of Everyman. Recently appointed also to the Regional Water Quality Control Board, he spoke out against Big Ag’s contamination of groundwater while serving on its first environmental justice committee. He wasn’t reappointed. Jordan reregistered as a Democrat only last March and expressed astonishment that the party endorsed him with his history of insider moderation.

Jordan grew up in San Pedro, one of five kids. His father operated a major construction warehouse; his mother worked as a hospice nurse. As a young kid, Jordan and his family often visited his grandparents at their Mesa home on Mohawk Road. He remembers roaming the neighborhood, with its eucalyptus trees and vacant lots.

When he and his wife graduated from Chico State, they moved to Japan to work on United States military bases, running their parks and recreation facilities. Then, in 1991, the couple and their four children moved into his grandparents’ home, and Jordan got a job working for an insurance company.

On the Planning Commission, Jordan was known for seeing both sides of a debate. At one meeting, he verbally thrashed a local developer for chopping down trees without the necessary permits, and in the next breath thrashed the angry neighbors for vilifying the developer. Both sides needed to talk to one another, he

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Jordan has expressed support for new housing downtown, relaxing the city’s current height limits, and rethinking parking requirements. He supports simplifying the permit process and not being afraid to experiment with change. Jordan thinks the large rentalhousing complex slated for the 700 block of Milpas Street is a success because no existing housing will be destroyed.

Jordon has sewn up the most endorsements, including the Democratic Party’s; has raised the most money; and has a more experienced résumé than all the other candidates combined. Other candidates attack Jordan for being an insider and blame him for City Hall’s apparent paralysis. But at a time when the council meetings too often devolve into what he’s termed “a reality show,” Jordan contends he’s the candidate best equipped to inject knowledge and civility into the meetings. “People like to call me a ‘career politician’ and an ‘insider.’ I’d say this is the time and the place for an insider.”

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Of all those vying for District 2, Brian Campbell is easily the most dramatic. At a recent forum, Campbell — the only Republican running in this election — held up 20 years’ worth of city documents on homeless issues: When is City Hall going to stop “kicking the can down the road” and start doing something? he demanded. At another forum, Campbell suggested the Mesa was “becoming a Skid Row,” given the number of vans in use as housing parked on the streets.

On climate change, Campbell said, “Mother Earth is 4.5 billion years old. The Ice Age was two and a half million years ago, and the Earth has been warming ever since. We’ve been tracking climate for about 120 years. So do we really, really know what affects climate change?” he asked rhetorically.

Campbell is quick to acknowledge he’s no politician. “I am a family man,” he said, as well as an attorney, a real estate agent, and a businessperson. He’s in the race only because he drew the shortest straw among a group of actively involved parents at the school of one of his children. Last year, Campbell said, the school was placed on lockdown two times because people experiencing homelessness behaved in a threatening manner outside the grounds. (District officials stressed the school was placed on lockout mode—a less drastic security precaution—not “lockdown.”)

Campbell himself grew up in Long Island a self-described “latchkey kid,” his father a 4th-grade schoolteacher and his mother a county administrator who administered police exams. He moved to Santa Barbara 25 years ago, where he sold financial services door-to-door in Montecito. As tough as that sounds, Campbell made enough to buy a home on the Westside for $225,000, a king’s ransom at the time.

He met his wife jogging by the Bird Refuge. The rest, as they say, is history. Two kids later, Natalie Grubb is his main confidant and campaign copilot. Campbell now works for Village Properties, the real estate sales empire started by his wife’s mother, Renee Grubb.

Not all people experiencing homelessness, Campbell has said, should be regarded the same. He himself has been temporarily “homeless,” he said, and forced to couch surf and live on a leaking boat. But at campaign events, he’s quick to cite the number of fights between homeless people at Ortega Park or the number of syringes and piles of human feces he encountered at Pershing Park when he was a Little League football coach. The city has 3,000 parking spaces; he noted, so why aren’t they being used to provide space for people living in their cars? What’s needed, he said, is permanent supportive housing, not more plans on how all the many stakeholders around homelessness might better communicate. Holding those old planning documents high in his hands at last week’s forum, Campbell scoffed, “This is the first time we’re going to work collaboratively together? Sure.”

Young, blond-haired, and blue-eyed, Boise is blessed with a warm grin and an easy laugh. But when he starts talking, watch out; his message is inescapably grim. Climate change is coming, and it’s going to be worse than anyone imagines. And the consequences of economic inequality will be devastating also. That’s why he’s running for City Council. “There’s going to be more fires, more debris flows, and more mudslides,” he said. “Fishermen won’t be able to fish anymore because there won’t be enough fish in the ocean. This is not fearmongering; this is reality.” And then, almost apologetically, Boise grins. “I just want a seat at the table for me and my generation,” he stated. “I want to make sure we’re doing everything we can to avert the worst disaster in human history.”

Boise was born on Hollister Ranch and claims the distinction of being the first kid to have been so in 100 years.

His father owned and ran Island Seed & Feed, a popular alternative plant nursery and pet food store. Boise’s mother died of cancer when he was young.

He attended Vista del Mar, where there were 10 kids in his 8th-grade class. When Boise jumped to Dos Pueblos High School, he found himself swamped in a class of 652. “Oh my god, so many girls,” he remembered. For the last eight years, Boise has worked as a lifeguard while attending City College, San Francisco State, and Cal State Channel Islands, where he is now working on a master’s degree in business administration.

His campaign webpage features a photo of Boise crouched on his surfboard, catching a wave, wearing a button-down shirt, soaking wet. It’s a riff on the duality Boise is attempting to encompass: surfer and long sleeves, environment and business. On the campaign, Boise is so urgent he burns. And then, of course, he grins.

Economically, he said, Santa Barbara can be pretty grim.

Boise talks of young people working three jobs to share an apartment with four others so they can live in the third least affordable city in the state. As a student and as a worker, he’s known many people who live in their cars.

Or as he put it, “If I can’t make it here, who can?”

For Boise, all roads lead back to climate change. He warned about the arrival of 30-50-year droughts. It’s happening, he said. It’s real. “Nature never happens slowly,” he warned. “It happens really fast.” Boise later elaborated, “If your house is on fire, you have to act like it. Well, guess what? Our house is on fire.”

Luis Esparza doesn’t shout. Of the five candidates running for District 2, he is by far the softest-spoken. An attorney by trade, Esparza knows the Mesa. He and his wife, whom he has known since elementary school, are now raising their 5-year-old son in the same Mesa house in which Esparza and his three sisters grew up. His father, a Mexican immigrant whose small cement business built thousands of driveways and building foundations, died just last year.

Esparza, who just turned 40, ran four years ago for the same seat and came in a far second behind Randy Rowse. This time around, there’s no incumbent, and he reckons he’s got a better shot. He’s believes he’s the best qualified, having served on the city’s pension review board and, more recently, been appointed to serve on the board of financially strapped Earl Warren Showgrounds. He also sits on the board of the Mesa’s neighborhood association.

Esparza said he shares many of the same social equity values espoused by the Democratic Party but differs from the Democrats on matters of fiscal prudence. He termed the city’s pension liability—how much City Hall will have to spend on retirement benefits for former city workers—“a ticking time bomb.” That, he added, “is something no one else is talking about.”

Esparza objects to the influence wielded by the Democratic Party in City Hall affairs. He objected to the council’s decision to give the building trades’ unions the last word when it comes to awarding large city construction contracts. He expressed concern that this agreement will effectively ice many smaller local contractors from lucrative city deals. “I respect the importance of unions in promoting economic equity, but the fact is many small businesses are nonunion.” He added that the council decision on such contracts failed to pass the smell test when it came to the influence of special interests.

Esparza attended local schools growing up — he ran against Santa Barbara Assemblymember Monique Limón for 7th-grade student president and lost decisively—and graduated from USC law school. One of his sisters worked 20 years as a procurement officer for the City of Santa Barbara; another sister worked for the County of Santa Barbara’s Probation Department. The intricate mechanics of local government are, in other words, a matter of familial familiarity to him.

As an attorney, Esparza has represented some large cannabis operators, giving him a strong belief that City Hall has failed to tap the true fiscal potential of the new industry. In campaign forums, Esparza has lamented how much money City Hall “has left on the table” and the extent to which the heavy regulatory burden has effectively chased many local operators out of the city. Limiting the number of recreational dispensaries to only three, he claimed, was extremely shortsighted.

Esparza supports the creation of a day center where homeless individuals can hang out, eat, shower, and obtain a range of services. Homelessness, he said, should not generally be treated as a law enforcement issue. Esparza has voiced concern with the plethora of six-to-one votes by the current City Council, suggesting the council has tilted too far in the direction of the Democratic left. “Randy [Rowse] was a popular voice of reason up there,” he said. “I’d like to continue that legacy.”

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DO THE RIGHT THING Teri Jory might be the first candidate in the historical sweep of Santa Barbara politics who holds both a PhD and a fourth-degree black belt. Both are milestones in her personal and political narrative. The descendant of Russian Jews, Jory’s family settled in Las Vegas back when it still retained some small-town character.

Her grandfather opened the city’s first pawnshop. By age 9, Jory—then an accomplished iceskater—had tried to unionize child skaters in local performances.

By the late 1980s, she had moved to Yuma, Arizona, where she was racking up awards as a television journalist for an NBC affiliate. She’d also become the focus of an obsessed fan who broke into her apartment and attempted to kill her. With her assailant’s hands wrapped around her neck, Jory recalled resolving, “I’m not going to let my mom find me dead.” That’s when she bit him as hard as she could, causing him to loosen his grip. After she escaped, the police found her armed assailant and shot him dead. That trauma put Jory on the trajectory that led her to settle in Santa Barbara in 1990.

Jory attended UCSB, where she earned a PhD in how political advertising is processed by the human brain. During that time, Jory met her husband, Seth Geiger, who runs a successful media consulting firm. Jory also started the self-defense company Poise and teaches self-defense to

homeless women in Alameda Park. She is also part of a task force on human trafficking.

She and her husband have twins, now 22 years old. The son is a U.S. Army lieutenant in the 101st Airborne. Her daughter is a successful ballerina. When her daughter was accepted to train at the Bolshoi Ballet in 2015, Jory sent the news to the Mesa neighborhood association paper and got the bug for local politics. Since then, she’s jumped into

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Mesa matters feet first, and she now presides over the neighborhood improvement association Our Mesa Neighborhood Inc., or OMNI for short.

There, she’s been — by any reckoning — a ball of fire. “I get things done,” Jory proclaimed. “I lead by listening, but I lead.” With OMNI, Jory has spearheaded numerous Mesa improvement projects, the most obvious being artwork painted onto the above-ground utility boxes around the Mesa’s shopping area. She launched a door-todoor campaign whereby Mesa residents provide the small fire station with a list of how many people live in each house. She’s been a champion of music and arts events on the Mesa and an outspoken activist for street crossings and other safety improvements for Cliff Drive.

In addition, Jory has served on the county’s Mosquito and Vector Management District, appointed by thensupervisor Janet Wolf. According to Wolf, Jory served with distinction, and Wolf — along with former Santa Barbara mayor Marty Blum — has endorsed Jory’s campaign. Jory, the only woman running for the District 2 seat, has also been active on the board of Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County. None of the candidates running could garner the necessary number of votes from that organization to secure its endorsement.

Although a lifelong Democrat and avid union supporter, Jory stressed she will always operate independently of any political party. “We don’t have time,” she emphasized, “to n not do things right anymore.”

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emocrats grabbed an astonishing 41 House seats from Republicans in the 2018 elections, and one of the more unlikely victories came in Orange County, in the person of law professor Katie Porter.

“Orange County is a place where you can ask people if that’s their real hair color; you can ask them if that diamond is real; you can ask if that car is a lease,” Porter said.

“But you cannot ask if someone is a Democrat.”

The first-term House member Katie Porter and consumer law expert won laughs with her comment on Saturday, in the handful of crucial Midwest states as the Democratic Women of Santa Bar- where Trump won a narrow Electoral bara County’s annual gala drew a sold- College victory in 2016? out crowd of more than 200 to the Four Porter leaves little doubt about her Seasons Biltmore, including most of the stance. elected officials — present, former, and “People have asked, How did I win as wannabe—between the S.L.O. and Ven- a progressive?” she said. “I was a strong tura County lines. progressive, and people said it couldn’t The first single mother elected to Con- be done — ‘You have to be moderate to gress, among other historic achievements, flip these districts.’

“I won, we won,” she added, “because Porter has emerged as one of the national media’s favorite faces of the boisterous we grew the base of voters who share Democratic House freshwoman class. our values — not because we tried to In a series of viral exploits, she has, talk Republicans into embracing us just among other things: exposed HUD Sec- long enough to cast a ballot.” retary Ben Carson’s ignorance about his job (when Porter asked in a hearing about EARLY VOTE FOR IMPEACHreal-estate-owned foreclosure properties, MENT: Several months ago, Porter known as REOs, Carson thought she was became the first 2018 red-to-blue seat referring to Oreo cookies); revealed the member to call for Trump’s impeachpatrician cluelessness of JPMorgan CEO ment, at a time when Speaker Nancy Jamie Dimon (flustered when she quizzed Pelosi was still warning that doing so him about a low-level bank employee’s risked the party’s new House majority.

In an interview after her speech, monthly budget, displayed on a whiteboard); and trash-talked Bill Maher on before leaving for a private fundraiser his own show (after the host said he was at the home of former Supervisor Susan “squishy” on pro-choice abortion rights, Rose, Porter said that the decision was she snapped back, “Well, Bill, your mother not based on politics. made a choice and we are all living with the “I think that if the president is elected consequences of it”). to a second term,” she told the Santa Barbara Independent, “the chance that TURNOUT VS. PERSUASION: A pro- we are drawn into one or more wars tégé and ally of presidential hopeful Eliza- that put the lives of our children and beth Warren, Porter is the first Democrat grandchildren at risk is very high.” ever elected in the O.C.’s 45th Congres“I was part of a big group of people sional District. Her victory came, she said, elected to Congress to stand up to this because she highlighted — rather than president and to be a check and ballow-balled—her lefty views on economic ance,” she said. policy, from housing to health care.

“We asked voters who’d never voted Her view is significant in the context of before … who don’t believe that their the 2020 Democratic presidential nomi- vote makes a difference, to turn out nation race. The policy battle between in races like mine, and they did,” she the progressive platform of Warren and added. “What they deserve back is a the incremental reform proposals of Joe leader who puts democracy first. SomeBiden reflects an underlying strategic body who’s not afraid to make hard debate: Are Democrats more likely to beat political choices to do what’s right.”

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Robert William Jansen 12/5/1930 - 10/3/2019

Robert William Jansen was born in Los Angeles in 1930 and came of age when military service was required of young men. He joined the navy when he graduated from high school, just in time for the outbreak of the Korean War. The First Marines needed men and Bob transferred into the Corps.

He landed at Inchon under the guns of the Battleship Missouri and marched north into the Chosin River Valley.

He was trapped there, behind enemy lines without supplies when the Chinese entered the war. The winter was the coldest on record and Bob, leading nine men, hid by day and walked by night and foraged for food for three weeks.

Wounded, he brought them safely out. He remained a very light sleeper for the rest of his life.

Bob came home and worked his way through school to become an electrical engineer.

With two partners he launched Microwave Application Group, a company that developed a key component of the AWACS guidance system.

When he married Shirley McQuoid, she came with a family, a very elderly mother, a little girl and an orphaned nephew. He devoted himself to being a husband, a father, a friend, a protector and a provider to them all.

He sold his interest in the company he had built and the family moved to Santa Barbara. There was a wonderful year in England while the kids went to boarding school and Bob and Shirley scoured the countryside for antiques to fill the house they dismantled in Kent and shipped home to be reassembled in Montecito.

Their plans for a tranquil retirement were shelved when they saw the sad plight of Santa Barbara’s lost and abandoned companion animals. The cats were housed in a tiny dark building and the dogs didn’t have any blankets on cold wet floors. There was no veterinary care, not even protective vaccines. Bob located an unused mobile classroom for sale very cheap. He arranged to move it to the County Shelter and designed an interior that provided the safe and comfortable facilities that made it possible 22

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for volunteers to offer cats lifesaving care. Most of those who work at the shelter today don’t know that, under the lattice, the tires are still on the building.

Bob and Shirley were founders of DAWG, Dog Adoption and Welfare Group. Bob, always a builder, designed and built kennels, a Vet Clinic and an isolation facility that incorporated ideas copied throughout the nation. He shared his plans with builders in eight states. Over the 28 years of DAWG’s service to the community, it played a leadership role in moving Santa Barbara County to adopt a no-kill policy for it lost and abandoned companion animals.

In his last years Bob enduredpainful restrictions to his mobility of which he never complained. Those of us who loved him are going to miss him terribly.

In January, 1978, her husband retired from the University of California, and they began twenty years of extensive traveling. They very much enjoyed their many trips around the United States, to Europe, the Middle East and throughout Mexico. Her companion, friend and lover, her husband Nick, died in October of 2000.

Barbara’s husband, children and grand-children were very precious to her. Her family was her life.

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Julie Ann (Ratzlaff) Drefke

Alina Barbara Nixon

Alina Barbara Nixon was born on November 17, 1928, in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Her parents were Aline Davis Corbin and Hansford J. Corbin II. Barbara died on October 5th, 2019.

She met Floyd G. (Nick) Nixon in 1945 while he was stationed with the U. S. Air Force in North Carolina. He had just returned from serving in Europe during World War II. They were married on December 6, 1946. Her husband was a career officer, so this began nineteen years of moving around the United States and to the Philippines or wherever her husband was stationed.

Barbara is survived by her three children, Floyd Nixon, Jr., Karen Crawford, and Ron Nixon. Barbara felt very blessed with also having two grandchildren, Jason Crawford and Kayla Elise Nixon, all of whom she very much adored.

Nick and Barbara moved to Santa Barbara in June, 1964, from Vandenberg Air Force Base, and in 1965 Nick retired from the Air Force and went to work for the University of California at Santa Barbara. He became the Business Manager of that University.

Barbara worked in Santa Barbara for many years as an Escrow Officer, Real Estate Loan Officer and the Manager of a savings and loan branch.

moment she was given to the fullest, neither hard times nor cancer would rob her of who she was. Nothing can ever dull the bright light that lived within Julie’s beautiful spirit.

Julie Ann (Ratzlaff) Drefke died peacefully surrounded by family and friends in Santa Barbara, CA on October 9, 2019 at the age of 48. May God’s love surround her as much as she shared his divine love with this world.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Leonard and Helen Draschil and Sam and Jeri Ratzlaff, siblings Jonathan, Peter, Mark, Amy, Holly, Janie, Faith, Kaylen, and Kristi and niece Julianna, as well as extended family and numerous friends Julie was born on August 16, 1971 in Springfield Missouri. She graduated from Missouri State University in 1993 with a degree in Accounting. After graduation she moved to California where she completed her MBA at Pepperdine University. After working in the accounting field, Julie became a CPA and worked at numerous companies.

Besides spending time with family and friends, Julie was a generous individual who loved volunteering and who was passionate about rescuing dogs.

She was an active and dedicated member of the Illinois Rescue Malamute Association where she adopted her dogs, Sable, Timber and Athena. She was an angel when encouraging cancer patients and interacting with the homeless at the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission.

Julie also enjoyed traveling.

She was happiest surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Italy. Julie was an inspiration to those that met her and had a bright and energetic personality. She touched many lives with her generosity and her passion for life.

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Ken was born in San Diego, California on March 13, 1940, he died peacefully in his sleep on August 28, 2019. He was the youngest of 4 boys, by the age of 4 he was orphaned and sent to live in a Utica, New York Masonic home. After graduating from high school he hitched a ride to California and never looked back. He married Margaret Ruiz and together they raised Melissa, Matthew, and Elizabeth.

In 1965, Ken graduated from California State College at Long Beach with a Bachelor’s in Art History. Shortly thereafter, he began his career at the County of Santa Barbara. In 1986, he was elected County Clerk Recorder-Assessor and was re-elected 3 times, in 2003 he retired after 37 years of service. Ken served as President of Santa Barbara Host Lions Club, President of the County Clerks Association of California, and an Executive Board Member of Old Spanish Days. He was a booster for the Downtown Boys and Girls Club, and active with the Hispanic Achievement Council and League of Women Voters.

He received the First Annual Spirit of Democracy Award from Secretary of State, March Fong Eu and was recognized by several organizations for his service and contributions.

In his retirement years he loved to travel from Alaska to New York and Canada to Panama , and so many more places. He was a writer, his book Wiley Hall, a series of short stories was based on his experiences in the orphanage.

He also loved the outdoors, spending time with family and friends camping and fishing in the Eastern Sierras.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Helen, his brothers, Charles, Robert, and James, and his former wife, Margaret. He is survived by his children, Melissa Peter (Rick), Matthew Pettit, and Elizabeth Palme (Chris), his grandsons Bijan and Leif Palme, granddaughter, Delaney Peter, his longtime friend,

Nancy Dockum and numerous nieces and nephews.

“Our dad could be funnier than a comedian telling bigger than life stories that would make your belly hurt from laughter, he could be as serious as a heart attack and put the fear into many, childhood friends will confirm it from our teenage years doing stupid things. He was our coach, our advisor, our cheerleader, the life of the party, a fisherman, an athlete, a shoulder to cry on and the rock to hold us up, he really was our everything!

He loved to travel, see different cultures and meet new people. He loved his friends – carpenters, plasters, plumbers and electricians, businessmen and women, auditors, lawyers, judges, and politicians; they came from all walks of life and he loved them all (okay so maybe not so much the last 3 professions). To say his loss will never fill a void would be an understatement but we are at peace knowing he is now checking off his bucket list of adventures and reeling in that elusive trout, Big Luke! We love you dad, always have and always will!”

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 26 at 12:00pm at Kiwanis Meadows in Tuckers Grove, casual attire encouraged. We’d like to extend a special thank you to Bob Geis for his endless support and assistance. Arrangements entrusted to Pueblo Del Rey Funeral Services.

Ronald A. Knowles 8/13/1965-10/1/2019

Ronald A. Knowles passed away in Santa Barbara, CA on October 1, 2019. Ron was born in Santa Barbara to Ronald Knowles and Melody Scott on August 13, 1965. Ron was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and his younger brother Christopher Knowles (February 24, 2018). In addition to his parents, Ron is survived and will be missed by his sister & brother in law, Julia & Steve Castronova, nephews Zachary & Gabriel Castronova, stepfather F.G. ‘Sandy’ Scott, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorials may be given to a charity of your choice or to Alcoholics Anonymous.

In Memoriam

James Sly 1952–2019

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BY A N N P I N K O W S LY A N D FRIENDS t’s been said that James Sly pioneered

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James attended Cal State Fullerton and graduated with a degree in linguistics. He was fluent in French and Spanish, and he could get by in or cooked at the trifecta of great Santa German and Italian. During his junior year in Barbara eateries: El Encanto, Lucky’s, college, Sly and his friend James Hayden signed and his own Sly’s in Carpinteria. Though on a ship and traveled to South America. He’d James was known for food, he was also known been cooking for a crew refurbishing a ship that for computers and cars — specifically Apple was going to retrieve old phone cables for their and Volkswagen. He was so smart; he was our copper off the bottom of the ocean. One day, the Clanaca, a 300-foot Swiss frozen-hold freighter Google before there was a Google. came to port and was looking for cabin boys. Sly James had a huge respect for the raw ingreand Hayden were able to get passports at the Fed dients he worked with, and he tried to let their qualities shine through in dishes he called building in L.A. in just six hours and went to sea. “tired old favorites,” like scalloped potatoes The ship passed through the Panama Canal and and creamed corn, both crazy popular at Sly’s. came up to Puerto Rico. The two had had their Our menu was the result of over 50 years in fill by that time, took their pay, and spent time in various kitchens, restaurants, hotels, and priPuerto Rico before making it back to Southern vate homes. He had huge respect for his staff, California. James went on to graduate with his too, training each dishwasher to step up to the class, taking 21 units and working as well. next job. James collected friends and discarded Michael Hutchings spoke at James’s memonone. rial, remembering their meeting in 1974 at Chez I met James at an event for the American Cary, a deluxe restaurant in Orange County: Institute of Wine & Food, which was started “James was a handsome, mustachioed young

by Julia Child and Robert Mondavi. James was man. He was a wit, even then.” For the next few years, James and Michael traded jobs or worked cooking at the truffle station. We went out and together at Southern California restaurants: a couple of months later decided to take sum“We chatted about his working apprentice trip mer jobs in Nantucket at the Summer House. to the Hotel de Paris and the Ritz in Paris. I was He cooked a couple of things for me, and they were outstandingly delicious, but mostly we blown away with the knowledge he gained: foie went out. He realized that the Summer House gras, tiny French beans with the flowers still on was at a far end of the island and people might them, the variety of seafood from the Mediternot want to go that far. He decided to invite all ranean, wild mushrooms from the local forest.” the taxi drivers on the island to the Summer Many chefs that James worked under influHouse for a dessert buffet. He pulled out all enced him tremendously. He learned you can the stops and created an unforgettable, increduse the best quality ingredients and still charge ible dessert buffet. Needless to say, every driver fair prices. He learned that working in a Eurorecommended the Summer House after that. pean kitchen with 50 cooks is not the same as James loved the challenge of solving probtrying to run a business in the States.

James ran a kitchen a bit differently than lems. People would call to ask him questions.

He was so well read and so smart he almost most. He did not hire cooks for the hot line. He always had correct answers. He was interested hired dishwashers and moved them up — his in everything and was a sponge for knowledge. first restaurant experience had been washing KNACK AND KNOW-HOW: James Sly was famous as the proprietor of Sly’s in Carpinteria, but he He was technology editor for European Car dishes at a Marie Callender’s at age 15. Each was equally well-regarded as a computer and automotive guy, part of a large circle of “gearheads” magazine, and before that, VW and Porsche. person in the kitchen was trained to do their who met regularly for brunch at Sly’s to talk cars.

He wrote the how-to articles: how to make job and the next level job, too. If someone left, your car go faster, how to make it handle better. describe James’s remarkable parents, who were happily mareveryone could move up a position. James In 1989, James became Mr. James Apple Computer, his ried for 50 years: taught not just cooking, but life lessons as well. He was a friend Michael Hutchings says: “He persuaded me to com“Patricia Sly had a special blend of practicality, purpose, father figure to many; he mentored chefs who now work all puterize Michael’s Waterside, and all of a sudden, I had mechanical savvy — and creativity, artistic ability, travel lust, over Santa Barbara. He delighted in taking people under his three Macintosh computers. Under his tutorial umbrella, we ever ready to encourage others to try anything and believe wing, teaching them, and watching them succeed. would sometimes see the sun come up after a night on the it possible. James battled bouts of croup as a child, and Pat After Nantucket and the Summer House in ’Sconset, computers. It was fueled by Armagnac. James helped many sat bedside with him. When the vaporizer blew up, she and James was recruited to open the 1789 when the Clyde’s Jim spent days in the bathroom with the shower running for Group bought and remodeled it. The Desert Princess in people learn the magic.”

He loved to share his problem-solving ability and had its steam. She was always there to take Jim to the library and Palm Springs was next, then Charlie’s at Hyatt Grand Chamthe knack of making people feel good about themselves. then go back to the library and then back to the library again. pions. When the El Encanto offered him a job, we jumped at His young friend Sydney Eilbacher was 9 when he gave her “Like Jim, his dad, Clarence, was a how-to guy. The Slys the chance to come back to Santa Barbara. We ended up liva Swiss Army Knife after he saw her making something out liked to camp, and when their friends bought a 16-foot ing in Carpinteria by accident and fell in love with the town. of the bamboo in our backyard. “This man got a 13-year-old Shasta trailer, Mr. Sly built a popup trailer — from the axle We were delighted to open Sly’s in Carp on August 8, 2008, girl excited about a box of socket wrenches,” Sydney, who up. The parents would sleep in the trailers, and the kids after seven successful years at Lucky’s. He felt tremendous is now 23, exclaimed at James’s memorial service. She com- got the tents outside. Jim said it wouldn’t be strange for his appreciation for everyone, at the front and back of the house, pared him to the Law of the Conservation of Energy, saying dad to take a week inventing and crafting a tool for a job who made success possible. He always put “Chef James Sly with feeling that she knew his energy was still around, that that took only 10 minutes to do. Clarence was always Jim’s and Brigade” on the menu to share the spotlight.

James would say, “Life is good until it isn’t.” On August 13, encourager.” not a bit of him was gone, “just a bit less orderly.”

James was born in Fullerton, as was his mother, Pat, James’s dad taught him a tremendous amount about cars, he texted Hutchings: “Never a dull moment. Found blockwhose father was foreman at the Bastanchury Ranch. He woodworking, metalworking, and fixing everything — and age in my brain. Many tests today. How much salmon do was called “Jim” back then, his childhood friend Roger he also taught James to be generous with his time, energy, you need?” He’d had a stroke, but his last week was a gift. It Yount says. The boys and James’s sister, Catherine, grew up and talents. James used to say he couldn’t stand if something gave us a chance to say goodbye. That Friday night, shortly among the orange groves and fields of mustard. I’ll let Roger was broken. He had to fix it. It was a Sly thing. n before 11 p.m., James, still not alone, let go of this life.

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Compassion, Please

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he community requires a huge learning curve when it comes to homelessness and homeless services, a situation I see daily as the Homeless Services manager for the City of Oxnard. When an unhoused person becomes housed, they are no longer homeless. But unfortunately, the stereotype, discrimination, and prejudice follow them. The Eastside response to Alisos and quotes in the media prove that there is much fear and ignorance when it comes to homelessness.

How can Permanent Supportive Housing projects coexist with residential neighborhoods when the public believes people who have transitioned and recovered from homelessness are criminals, insane, and carry some kind of plague?

I’m afraid that we are going down an ugly, dark road with this issue. The lack of compassion and understanding will only continue to impact our streets and public spaces in a negative manner.

The hard drugs and alcohol abuse on our streets, along with mental health disorders, have created a homeless crisis and epidemic.

Housing First is an evidence-based solution.

The problem we have is that nobody wants to give it a chance. How can we experience success when success is never given a chance?

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Beach Rights

The story on the passage of Assemblymember Monique Limón’s bill to allow public access to Hollister Ranch beaches appears in this edition and ran online on October 11. Facebook readers were divided: Ellen Harte I feel this is the first of many ways

the landowner is losing hold of their rights.

Most people bought land there to keep it nice and pristine, a quiet place and a clean place, where others cannot do harm to nature. But, of course, those who have nothing think the land belongs to them. • Catherine van Vuuren The beach is not part of a private land purchase. All beaches up to the hightide water mark are public access. Hollister Ranch residents don’t own public property and never will, no matter how much they overpaid for what they didn’t purchase.

Jesse Aizenstat Please note that everyone can currently enjoy the beaches at Hollister Ranch, you just have to boat/kayak/walk in.

It’s not really about public access; it’s about drivable, parking lot, selling hot dogs next to the surf public access. People like me are against this so-called “public access” because it means taking the wilderness out of it. I hope those so hell-bent on public access consider what this really means for the last, great, wild part of the SoCal coastline. Naples to Gaviota has pretty much the same coastline as Hollister Ranch, and it’s all open for the public to park in front.

Scott Sanderfer Trash is an excuse for excluding the public from exclusive luxury waves. Nobody is confused about why people buy 1/16 of a parcel, it’s to buy access to waves, period. Those waves and ocean belong to all of us. • Darryl Genis You have it all wrong. It’s not about the surf. It’s about the place, and the experience, which, thanks to this ridiculous and totally misguided law, is now in serious peril.

Christian Maurer I walk a lot of North County beaches that have plenty of public

access. They don’t seem to be destroyed by litter, not in the least. True, some slobs leave trash, but we can also pick up after ourselves and each other. Even the beach in Isla Visa is quite clean.

Vote for Teri Jory

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lease join me in voting for Teri Jory for City Council 2nd District, the Mesa.

As a former mayor of Santa Barbara, I continue to focus on what is best for our great city. After getting to know Teri the past few years by serving together on the board of our Our Mesa Neighborhood Inc. (OMNI), I am convinced Teri will bring the energy, leadership, and vision we need on the City Council. Her enthusiasm has already made a difference in our community. Teri is simply on top of everything and brings a positive sprit to getting things done.

As president of the OMNI board, Teri excels not only in her knowledge and organization, but also in her dedication and passionate energy in making things happen for our community. Teri’s priorities are the wellbeing, safety, and happiness of her constituents, and she will always make the time to talk and listen to anyone who wishes to share an idea, concern, or problem. The result is a win-win situation where the community thrives.

I am confident that Teri will make an excellent city councilmember.

—Marty Blum, S.B.

Vote Brian Campbell

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rian Campbell is the best candidate running for City Council in Mesa District 2. Brian is a longtime community member who has been very involved with local schools. He is the only candidate who recognizes the problems of homelessness and will do something about it.

Brian Campbell knows that the first step to addressing homelessness in our community is not to allow RVs to park anywhere in the city, particularly along Cliff Drive. It doesn’t help the homeless to make them sleep in their vehicles, where services can’t be provided to them. Brian’s approach is to give people a hand up. It is important that services exist for homeless people that get them off the streets and, for many of them, into substance-abuse and mental-health programs.

Working with schools is another of Brian’s priorities. Because his children have attended and currently attend Washington Elementary School, he knows the importance of the city and schools working together.

Brian’s professional background as a Realtor will give him insight into State Street renovation and reconfiguration. The internet has changed retail sales permanently, and State Street requires new thinking to make it vibrant again.

All residents of the Mesa should elect Brian Campbell to the Santa Barbara City Council.

—David Brandt, S.B.

Partisan Ship Mates

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ick Welsh made a touching tribute to Joe Wilson; however, when a eulogy turns into a partisan rant, as when Senator

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letters cont’d John McCain passed, I have to screw up my face and ask, how deep is your hatred over an election?

I can understand that drinking tea for eight days in Niger can form a position on waging war, but how does that stack up against a Senate vote of 77 to 23 and a House vote of 296 to 133 that Saddam had weapons of mass destruction — already evident when he gassed the Kurds — and we needed to remove him?

How does a unanimous UN vote supporting Resolution 1441 requiring Saddam to comply with an order of disarmament, or we will come in and make that happen, parlay with hearsay and opinion while socializing in the middle of Africa 4,000 miles from Baghdad? I’ll let you look up the number of countries that formed the coalition to invade Iraq.

Your rehash goes beyond attacking President Bush — I could go point-to-point on how the left, liberal press has turned this Ukraine story upside down, but the truth will unfold over time. The stomach to jail a former vice president might not exist, but I think his son will be incarcerated. The real joy will be when the Justice Department starts on the corruption that ran deep in the previous administration; then the Indy will have to make a case for Elizabeth Warren as our first woman president. Better start sharpening those pencils. And make an appointment with your physician, because if you’re full of hate now, you may need some —Jan Lipski, Lompoc serious sedatives.

No More ‘Dead Indian’

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hen I come home to visit, I am left with two emotions: happiness and sorrow — happiness because I experience the lustrous beauty of Santa Barbara, and sadness because when I leave, I unavoidably pass Indio Muerto, which translates to “Dead Indian Street.”

The name blatantly glorifies a barbaric time in American history when cultural beliefs about Indians were destructive, dehumanizing, and genocidal. By the time Yankees settled in Santa Barbara, the Chumash had been killed and enslaved by the Spanish invaders. In 1851, California Governor Peter Burnett’s State of State Address set the stage for legally sanctioned crimes against Indians when he stated, “That a war of extermination will continue to be waged between the races until the Indian race becomes extinct must be expected.”

Captain Salisbury Haley had been directed in 1851

to make a survey and map of the town when Indio Muerto Street was established, the same year that Gov. Burnett made his political and racist statements about Indians. Capt. Haley literally found a dead Indian during his survey, but the culture was already in place to make it completely normal to arrogantly name a street in Santa Barbara “Indio Muerto.”

Here is a provocative analogy: If a Jewish person were found dead, and the city decided to name the street “Dead Jew” because “it commemorates a historical fact” (something the S.B. City Planning staff quoted in 1992, regarding Indio Muerto St.), I wholeheartedly believe the community would not condone such a street name.

Isn’t it time to honor the Chumash and Indians nationwide?

In the name of our shared humanity, Santa Barbara, do the right thing, and rename this street.

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Facebook readers had more to add to the changes proposed to Santa Barbara schools’ gifted student program: Gretchen Hackett Brinser My experience in S.B. public

elementary schools was high expectations and performance. Many Latinx kids start school with no English, so of course they’re still learning fluency in third grade.

Monie de Wit Want to know how the prison system makes estimate for future beds? They base it on if a student is a successful reader by the third grade. Our district is so out of compliance with early assessments and interventions. If they got on it, Latinx students would be in GATE at much higher levels. Fully 75 percent of the Latinx students at Washington could not meet the third-grade standard for literacy. They will be successful if they get the free and appropriate interventions they deserve by law. Early assessments and intensive interventions are needed to identify many dyslexic learners and others struggling to learn. Getting a good education should not depend on how much money your parents make.

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As a 25-year-old gay man, he had already lived a lifetime of harassment and assault. When he was 8 years old, an older cousin raped him repeatedly and threatened the lives of his family if he revealed the abuse.

In 2012, he was working in the government’s finance office, where a coworker regularly berated him and finally beat him so badly he was forced to leave the job. In 2016, he was seriously stabbed, but the police blamed him for the attack because of his sexual orientation.

He relocated to be near cousins, but unfortunately gangs controlled the area and threatened David because he was gay.

He decided to seek asylum in the United States.

In his first effort, he traveled through Honduras, Guatemala, and Southern Mexico before he was caught and deported from Mexico. In his second attempt, he worked his way through Mexico, hoping that would prevent him from being identified as someone who was “traveling through” Mexico. In three months, he was able to reach a Tijuana immigration shelter where many women and children from the caravans were also housed.

During the 45 days he was there, he worked with American attorneys (members of the National Lawyers Guild) who helped him prepare his asylum application and with RAICES (The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services), a nonprofit that specifically helps members of the LGBTQ community seeking asylum to find host sponsors who can be of support during the process.

David did not have a sponsoring family in the United States, so when he arrived at San Ysidro, California port of entry, ICE placed him in detention in Louisiana. Eventually, RAICES was able to pair David with someone in Santa Barbara who worked to help him get the information he needed to support his asylum claim.

His partner, “Frank,” presented himself at the U.S border one month after David, but since he had family in Florida, he was sent to a detention facility there, where, after six weeks, he was released to his family while going through the legal process.

For David, however, things took a different turn. ICE first placed David in the Pine Prairie detention center in Louisiana. He was housed in a room with eight others, one of whom was sexually aggressive toward him. When he complained, David was placed in isolation, ate his meals in his cell, and was shackled whenever he went to the bathroom or the shower.

Over nine months, David was sent to four different detention centers, all in Louisiana, all of which, according to the Los Angeles Times, are notorious for denying asylum. One center had a broken plumbing system and bad air quality that caused many inmates to fall ill.

His phone calls to his contacts, including his sponsor from Interfaith Sanctuary Alliance of Santa Barbara (ISA), were especially critical for his mental health during this period.

ISA helped David acquire supporting documents from Honduras and retain an expert witness to testify at his hearing.

But despite credible and documented evidence of personal threats and an environment of general persecution, David’s asylum request was denied on July 19. He was told that deportation proceedings would not start until after his appeal date passed.

Unsurprisingly, David chose not to appeal his asylum decision. He would rather go back to Honduras, where he would be subject to abuse and possible assassination, than continue to live in these inhumane detention conditions. But for the

NO ASYLUM: “David” endured poor conditions at Louisiana’s Pine Prairie immigration processing center (above) while he waited for his asylum request to be processed. Below, an immigration officer escorts a detainee at San Ysidro.

emotional lifeline that kept him in touch with his family and our ISA community, he would have been isolated and in many ways destroyed.

Throughout his stay in our detention facilities, David was able to phone his mother before her death and process her loss with family and friends. Without phone access, he would not have been able to communicate with his attorney or other advocates. Unfortunately, he suffered exorbitant and perhaps fraudulent phone fees. Charges for in-country calls are a $1/ minute and even higher for outside of the country.

Interfaith Sanctuary Alliance raised funds from within our community to provide for his phone communication. As a volunteer with ISA, I was privileged to be able to be his phone contact. I was able to relay vital information to his sister and communicate his wishes to his attorney during the legal process. He knows that there are good people in the United States and that our government policy and treatment of vulnerable individuals does not reflect our entire country’s values.

This is not the America that has been built by immigrants and respected around the world for support of human rights.

Our system is broken. We are breaking families and individuals. We are destroying the vulnerable communities that have come to us in need of help. This policy is rending the moral fabric upon which our country was built.

I hope that we find our moral compass and that we can reestablish who we are as a people and a nation. I believe our lives and our world depend on it.

As a final stroke, he was deported the week of 9/11, sent home on a plane with other deportees without his documents or his belongings. David will try to stay alive and rebuild his life after the harrowing experience in our immigration system.

Interfaith Sanctuary Alliance of Santa Barbara is a community of diverse ecumenical members that is working to ensure respect for the dignity, safety, and human rights of all people, by resisting unjust policies and practices that target n immigrants.

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Winner: Best Sandwich!

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by LESLIE DINABERG photos by PAUL WELLMAN illustrations by BEN CICCATI Like most of my favorite people, Santa Barbara Independent readers are an opinionated, insightful, entertaining, and loyal crew. When it comes to voting on the best of the Best of Santa Barbara®, the carefully considered favorites are an eclectic mix of nods to our historic, frequently family-owned businesses, as well as kudos to some bright and shiny newcomers. Half the fun of writing this story was seeing how summarily stoked the people that got the 2019 Best of Santa Barbara® awards were to hear from us — even if they were getting the award for the zillionth time! In a world that can feel overwhelmingly full of bad news, it’s awesome to be the bearer of some good news for a change. There’s a lot to celebrate about life in Santa Barbara.

With more than 200 categories of “bests” to choose from, there are loads of great people and places to discover or revisit. The wave of crowdsourcing is here to stay, and I can’t imagine a better crowd than our readers to give advice about the best of our burg. Check out their picks in the categories of Sporting Life, Looking Good, Eating, Drinking, Out & About, Romance, Little Creatures, Living Well, Housing, Driving and Media. And — not that you need an invitation — don’t forget to let us know what you think!

BEST FEST The time has come to celebrate those who have been crowned the Best of Santa Barbara®! Come to the Indy’s Best Fest tonight, Thursday, October 17, 5:30-9 p.m., at the Carriage and Western Art Museum of S.B. (129 Castillo St.). Enjoy sips and bites from many of the winning restaurants, wineries, and breweries.

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of the friendly, genuine service, and we are very thankful to receive the award.”

Runner-Up: Whole Foods

Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar

38 W. Victoria St., Ste. 109; 335-2426; emptybowlnoodle.com Since its 2014 debut in the Santa Barbara Public Market, locals have been lining up to fill their bellies and their bowls at the slurp-worthy Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar. It’s been a hit from day one. Co-owner Emre Balli recalled, “It was our very first day, we had only four people working, and we were running like chickens with our heads cut off. Service was over, and we had to close at 6 p.m. because we sold out everything. We did the cleanup, then looked at each other and started laughing hysterically.”

His favorite part of the job is “to serve delicious food to a community that I see as an extended family, and to see our customers leaving Empty Bowl smiling.”

Runner-Up (Thai Restaurant): TAP Thai Runner-Up (Noodle Bar): Nikka Ramen

Ice Cream Shop

McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams Two locations; mcconnells.com Santa Barbara’s favorite ice cream makers have been cranking out frozen deliciousness since 1949. Eva Ein, co-owner, chef, and head of R&D responded to the Best of Santa Barbara® award. “‘The best’ is a pretty subjective term, like, ‘What’s better, chocolate or vanilla?’ But it’s wonderful to be recognized for how hard we all work at McConnell’s and how committed we are to churning out the finest products we can. We love Santa Barbara — it’s our home and our history. It’s a huge thing to be recognized in our hometown by the fans we most care about.”

Runner-Up: Rori’s Artisanal Creamery

Health Food/ Nutrition Store Lazy Acres Market

302 Meigs Rd.; 564-4410; lazyacres.com “We pride ourselves on being a community-based natural foods market that believes in putting the customer first,” said Bryan Feil, store director at Lazy Acres, which has been voted Santa Barbara’s best health food/nutrition store year after year.

Feil and his team are responsible for the success of the original Lazy Acres market. He said, “Being authentic and providing the most innovative, fresh, and exciting food and supplements available is what we have been all about since 1991. Many of our customers shop with us on the Mesa because

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Two locations; santacruzmarkets.com “We know that independent grocery stores are almost extinct, and we work that much harder to show our customers the personal service and quality products that only a locally owned business can provide,” said Santa Cruz Market owner Tom Modugno. “We hope when they come see what we have and compare our meat and produce prices to the big chains, they’ll be pleasantly surprised. Many folks have, and they come back to see us over and over again. In fact, we’re on a first-name basis with lots of our regular customers.

We try to keep that small-town feel,” he said. “Being considered the best corner store is an honor we don’t take lightly and will only make us that much more committed to satisfying our customers.”

Runner-Up: Cantwell’s Market & Deli

Produce Stand/ Greengrocer Santa Barbara Certified Farmers’ Market

Appetizers/Tapas Milk & Honey

30 W. Anapamu St.; 275-4232; milknhoneytapas.com For those who like to graze on delicious bites of a variety of flavors, the tapas topper Milk & Honey continues to fit the bill to a tee, offering everything from a Peck of Pacific Pickles to a plethora of sliders (try the luscious Lamburginis, made with lamb, golden raisins, pesto, and mint).

“The award is a beautiful reminder that we are still able to remain relevant and appreciated over so many years in a very challenging industry,” said chef/owner Alvaro Castellanos Rojas, who also concocts a mighty tasty cocktail when he’s not running sister spot Alcazar Tapas Bar and the new Glass House Cocktail Garden. “We’d like to send out a very warm and sincere thank-you for the continued support over the past 12 years!”

Runner-Up: Loquita

Multiple locations; 962-5354; sbfarmersmarket.org “We are very honored for the recognition.

We really appreciate the ongoing support from the Santa Barbara community,” said Sam Edelman, executive director of Santa Barbara Certified Farmers’ Market. The first market was held at the Santa Barbara Mission in 1979 and was among one of the first 20 farmers’ markets in the State of California.

Today, there are six markets throughout the county, six days a week. “The farmers’ market is such an integral part of the complete Santa Barbara experience, and it is our incredible community that makes it so special. We offer a product unmatched to anything else out there. This sort of direct access to food sourced directly from those who grow it is something truly special,” said Edelman.

Runner-Up: Tri-County Produce

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Two locations; yogurt-land.com It’s easy to go wild at Yogurtland. With dozens of flavors (birthday cupcake batter, strawberry shortcake pop, and pomegranate lime sorbet are but a few) and a delightful assortment of toppings to choose from, the possible combinations are endless. The staff urges guests to serve themselves and think of their empty cups as empty canvases. It’s no wonder this cool, creamy treat is our readers’ choice for best frozen yogurt shop for several years running.

Runner-Up: Mission Street Ice Cream

Bakery

Renaud’s Patisserie & Bistro

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Multiple locations; renaudsbakery.com “I love looking at our showcases in the morning when they are full and untouched. It is amazingly beautiful,” said Renaud Gonthier, CEO and pastry chef of Santa Barbara’s favorite bakery, which began here in 2008 and now has six locations in Southern California. Luckily, our favorite pastry chef loves bringing his tasty touch of Paris home to S.B. “Santa Barbara is a great niche for us. Customers see the business and the humans behind it. It takes a lot of labor to do what we do well. I also love the local vibe, and I am a big outdoor fan.”

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25 W. Gutierrez St.; 962-5466; dangelobread.com “My favorite part of my job is that I get to do what I love, every day, and with my family,” said Santa Barbara’s favorite bread maker and master baker Dietmar Eilbacher of D’Angelo. “My absolute favorite time is actually Saturday mornings, when my kids — Syd, Jack, Lucas — and my wife, Elli (yes, that’s her spicy chicken sandwich on the menu), are all working at the bakery with me.” Customers are particularly enthusiastic about the sourdough levain and kalamata olive sourdough these days, said Eilbacher, adding a big thank-you to the people who voted for D’Angelo. “Knowing that our customers enjoy what we create every day from scratch makes all the difference!”

Runner-Up: Oat Bakery

Mexican Restaurant  Burrito  Salsa Los Agaves

Multiple locations; los-agaves.com Considering how much good Mexican food there is in Santa Barbara, Los Agaves’ quick assent to area-favorite status is pretty remarkable. Family owned and operated, Carlos Luna opened his first location on Milpas Street on Santa Barbara’s Eastside in 2008. Now with multiple locations around town, there is always a line at each and every one. The key? Fresh ingredients and a menu peppered with a mix of old-standbys (like the Best of Santa Barbara®–winning burritos) and inventive cuisine such as the piping-hot, stone-bowled “land and sea” molcajetes, Chile Poblano Campestre, and spicy Camarones à la Diabla.

Runner-Up (Mexican Restaurant, Salsa): Los Arroyos

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1131 State St.; 689-6820; hookandpressdonuts.com “Years ago, when Hook & Press was just a dream, I would visualize sitting down to work at a table at my own doughnut shop, sipping on a cappuccino that I made, and watching as happy customers enjoyed my creations. Now I get to do that every day,” said John C. Burnett, who owns Hook & Press along with Denisse Salinas. Popular flavors at the new area fave include the Browned Butter and the POG (Passionfruit, Orange, Guava), said Burnett. “Being the best means that you are willing to rise to the challenge every day — even if that means getting up for work when others are just going to bed — and refusing to settle for mediocrity. It is a huge honor to be named ‘The Best’ in our first year, but there is still much to be done as we aim to make Santa Barbara a doughnut destination.”

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Crushcakes & Café Multiple locations; crushcakes.com Perhaps the secret to crushing our honors year after year is that Crushcakes cupcakes are made from scratch each morning using real butter, sifted harvest flour, melted Belgian chocolate, and freshly pureed fruit. As their website promises, “Nothing comes out of a box … that is until you get them home and pop them into your mouth!!!” With outposts in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria, owner Shannon Gaston and her team not only bake their way into our hearts with cupcake flavor faves such as buttermilk crumb cake, peanut butter cup, and lemon drop, but they also offer vegan and gluten-free options and an assortment of pies and cakes, and they can even do keto and sugar-free cakes on request.

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Jack’s Bistro & Famous Bagels Two locations; bagelnet.com Bagging best bagel bragging rights since it opened in 1995, Jack’s Bistro & Famous Bagels is the go-to spot for yeasty wheels of deliciousness in every flavor imaginable — plain, onion, poppy, cinnamon, rye, everything, pumpernickel, bially, salt, sesame, garlic, power, whole wheat, egg, jalapeño, sun-dried tomato, blueberry, cranberry, chocolate, cheese, cheese with onions, mushroom, and basil — as well as an assortment of cream cheese and pizza bagels.

With locations in Carpinteria and on Milpas Street, Jack’s also offers a full menu of breakfast (served all day) and lunch items that are sure to delight.

Runner-Up: I.V. Bagel Café

Carpinteria Restaurant Padaro Beach Grill

3765 Santa Claus Ln., Carpinteria; 566-9800; padarobeachgrill.com “The funniest things happen almost daily at Padaro Beach Grill,” shared Will Ransone, owner of Carpinteria’s best restaurant. “When little kids come up to the counter without their parents and make up the wildest stories of why they need another ‘Gummy Burger’ with their Kid’s Meal — the stories are priceless, and we always relent.” He continued, “Carpinteria is a wonderful community with an amazing quality of life. The ocean, beaches, islands, mountains, and people are what make this area so desirable. I can’t think of a better place to go to work every day. Our customers have such an incredible appreciation for being part of our success, and that is very motivating and gratifying for everyone involved. Santa Claus Lane also has other great restaurants, caterers, surf shops, home décor, and boutiques — it’s awesome.”

Runner-Up: The Palms

Montecito Restaurant Los Arroyos

1280 Coast Village Rd.; 969-9059; losarroyos.net “This award represents #MontecitoStrong and a sincere thank-you to everyone who came together and stood in solidarity. I am beyond grateful for the support of my employees and our locals,” said Los Arroyos owner Tony Arroyo of his win. One of the funniest things that’s ever happened? “It was a busy evening, the reservation book was full, and I was standing at the host stand when a customer walked up to me asking if Tony was working because they ‘knew’ him, and if he was working, he would have sat them right away,” shared Arroyo.

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181 Industrial Wy., Buellton; 688-8807; industrialeats.com Foodies have been flocking to Buellton since Jeff and Janet Olsson opened Industrial Eats in late 2013. It’s a casual, order-at-the-butcher-counter-and-share-yourtable-if-it’s-crowded (and it’s always crowded) kind of place where oysters, uni, and butter beans pair with salty meats and clever pizza combos. One of Jeff ’s favorite funny memories is of a Sunday afternoon, when “‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’ was blasting in the restaurant, which was full. Pretty soon, the entire room was belting it out in a perfect Poison singalong.” As to the future, he said they’ll be “hopefully still growing. I really want an oyster bar. And a soft-serve ice cream machine.”

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117 Harbor Wy., Ste. A; 965-9564; sbfish.com About 30 yards from the ocean, in a humble corner of the harbor, lies the Santa Barbara Fish Market, the only area commercial fisherman’s direct outlet to the public and Indy readers’ choice for best fresh fish. With a focus on locally harvested seafood products, it’s been the prime place for about 1,000 weekly customers — not to mention nearly 100 restaurants in the tri-county area — to buy fresh-off-the-boat seafood since it opened back in 2000.

Runner-Up: Kanaloa

Multiple locations; cajunkitchencafe.com A comfort-food staple, owned by the Jimenez Family since 1984, it’s no wonder that Cajun Kitchen has been Indy readers’ pick for best breakfast over and over. “There are many great businesses in Santa Barbara; we are honored to be amongst them year after year,” said operations manager Jorge Peralta. “We appreciate our customers’ loyalty over the past 35 years. We have felt the love from the local community over the years, which helps keep us motivated. We work daily to improve with the hope of being a breakfast staple in the community for years to come.”

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5905 Sandspit Rd.; 964-7881; beachside-barcafe.com Celebrating its 35th year in business, Beachside Bar Café is hard to beat when it comes to its winning combination of food, fun, atmosphere, and ambiance. To Goleta’s favorite beachfront spot, “being the best means providing the community with great food and great service to create lasting memories. There is a ton of history within our walls, and being the best means honoring the past while still cultivating a future,” said bar manager Kenny Drake. “To be recognized by the community is an honor. At the heart of every decision we make is the question, ‘What’s best for the customer?’ We are very thankful that our customers can appreciate the hard work and love that is put into every Beachside experience.”

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5 W. Canon Perdido; 705-0991; theblueowlsb.com Everyone’s favorite go-to after a night on the town, the Blue Owl’s Asianinspired dishes are equally tasty for lunch. Owners Julie and Matt Crivellaro said their favorite part of the job is “making people happy and satisfied with their experience at the restaurant. Being the best means being even, in terms of being able to offer the same quality every day, in terms of food, service, and environment. This award is rewarding to all the people working every day at the Blue Owl … not without a snag, but we are doing the job!” As for the funniest things, “Being a late-night spot definitely helps seeing funny and weird things, but shhhh — whatever happens at the Blue Owl during late night stays there.”

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24 W. Figueroa St.; 962-6611; savoycafe.weebly.com With more than 40 healthy ingredients to choose from and an impressive variety of hot and cold dishes that cater to the gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian set, it’s no surprise that the salad bar at Savoy Café & Deli is our readers’ top pick year after year. Paul Shields, who owns the business with his wife, Kathy Shields, said his favorite part of the job is, “interacting with employees and customers. It feels like a big family most of the time.” He continued, “It’s nice to be awarded ‘the best,’ but the most important thing for us is to do our best in providing service.” In business for 14 years, Shields said, “Having grown up here with Kathy, it’s special to be able to live and work in Santa Barbara, especially working with our sons. We are so grateful!”

Runner-Up: Whole Foods

Chinese Restaurant China Pavilion

1202 Chapala St.; 560-6028; china-pavilion.com When locals crave standard chicken, beef, shrimp, and veggie dishes (orange chicken and walnut shrimp are particularly popular), or the weekend dim sum delights, China Pavilion is our readers’ go-to for Chinese food. “My favorite part of the job is seeing absolute satisfaction from our guests,” said Peter Chen, owner and executive chef of the perennial winner. “Our restaurant is here to stay for many more years to continue proving the finest Chinese cuisine to our wonderful Santa Barbara community.”

Runner-Up: Mandarin Palace

French Restaurant bouchon

9 W. Victoria St.; 730-1160; bouchonsantabarbara.com The culinary influence may be French, but for a menu that makes the most of regional ingredients — with vegetables sourced from local farmers’ markets, meat purchased from local ranchers, and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence–winning all–Santa Barbara County wine list — our readers know that bouchon is simply merveilleux. “I was fortunate enough to perceive early on in my career that hospitality suited me to a tee and have always loved the interaction with my clientele,” said owner Mitchell Sjerven. “I get to meet so many people from all walks of life and all sorts of places, resulting in a unique perspective, I feel, as every night is different.”

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Indian Restaurant Flavor of India

3026 State St.; 682-6561; flavorofindia.net A loyal customer base has kept Flavor of India on upper State Street busy since 1991. The perennial winner serves North Indian cuisine such as saag paneer, tandoori chicken, samosas, curries, lentil-laden dishes, dal makhani, and raita. A good choice for vegans and vegetarians, everything in this familyowned restaurant is made from scratch (even the cheese for saag paneer). The popular lunch buffet is a great way to try something new.

Runner-Up: Bibi Ji

Italian Restaurant Ca’Dario

Multiple locations; cadario.net “Being the best is what we aim for. Every day. It’s an honor to be recognized that way for our efforts,” said Fernando Gomes, GM of Ca’Dario Ristorante, which will soon open a Montecito location. The trattoria remains an enduring favorite for delicious northern Italian food. “We work as a tight-knit unit, and that is essential to our success.” Gomes shared this funny — and romantic — memory: “People like to select this spot to ‘pop the question.’ One guy was a little nervous on such an occasion and dropped the ring, prompting all the nearby guests to aid in the search. Eventually it was found, and the whole place erupted in cheers and congratulations.” We guess she said, “Yes,” just like Indy readers.

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Isla Vista Restaurant Freebirds World Burrito

879 Embarcadero del Norte, Isla Vista; 968-0123 When you’re really, really hungry, especially late at night, there’s nothing that hits the spot more than a burrito with all of your favorite ingredients rolled into the perfect package. Surely no one has managed to graduate from UCSB in the past three decades without having eaten a time or two at Freebirds.

While the late-night hours of operation (11 a.m.-3 a.m. on weekends!) cater to the lifestyles of college students, hungry folks from all walks of life flock to this nest for made-to-order burritos the size of your arm. Founded in 1987 in Isla Vista by Mark Orfalea (a cousin to Kinko’s founder Paul, we’re told), this branch of the chain is still locally owned and charmingly unchanged from the old days.

Seafood Restaurant  Clam Chowder Brophy Bros. Clam Bar & Restaurant

119 Harbor Wy.; 966-4418; brophybros.com “Our favorite part of the job is delivering an experience that leaves the customer and our team feeling happier than when they arrived,” said John Bennett, operating partner of Brophy Bros., the always jam-packed harbor hot spot, which was our readers’ pick for best seafood restaurant and best clam chowder. It’s also hard to resist the patio views of the Pacific, the mountains, and the mariners unloading their catch of the day. “This award raises the bar. It means we have to live up to the customer’s expectations,” said Bennett. “The locals are amazing. We really love this community.”

Runner-Up: Lure Fish House

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1225 State St.; 965-6074; arigatosb.com Arigato means “thank you” in Japanese, and Santa Barbarans have been showering praise — and awards — on the popular sushi restaurant since it opened back in the days before cell phones. The sushi menu features more than 65 rolls and is a great mix of exotic and familiar. The cooked dishes such as Grilled Garlic Arigato Beef and Miso Glazed Black Cod (for culinarily challenged friends) are also excellent. They don’t take reservations, and there’s always a wait — but in the case of Arigato Sushi, it’s also always worth waiting for!

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Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio 220 Gray Ave.; 256-7353; shalhoob.com It makes sense that Santa Barbara’s first family of meats and poultry should be the ones behind the choice for best barbecue. “This award means a lot to us. Evolving into this Funk Zone eatery has been a huge leap of faith.

Winning this award shows that our leap was not taken without a comforting embrace from the community to help pad our landing,” said owner LJ Shalhoob. “We have a saying around here, ‘Quality is never sacrificed for profit.’ With more than 45 years in business, we have become known for high-quality food. I was literally born into the business of making people happy through food.” Grandfather and Shalhoob Meat Co. Founder Jerry Shalhoob still checks in every day and “dines here quite a bit, so if we start to slip, we can be sure to hear it from him!”

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Steak House Lucky’s

1279 Coast Village Rd.; 565-7540; luckys-steakhouse.com “We are totally honored and flattered,” shared Leonard Schwartz, general manager and executive chef of Lucky’s. “Our favorite part of the job is providing a comfortable venue for guests to enjoy a good meal,” he said.

His team cooks up top-notch steaks, chops, and seafood, as well as chicken entrées, wonderful salads, and six different potato dishes. The adjacent bar is also a favorite among locals. “Being ‘the best’ means worrying about the many details that go into a good dining experience,” said Schwartz.

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Burger

The Habit Burger Grill Multiple locations; habitburger.com The original Habit opened in Goleta in 1969 and is still going strong 50 years later. While the chain has gone nationwide, the S.B. stores are still locally owned by the founding family. As for the long term, they “will continue serving Santa Barbara just as we have for the past 50 years,” said owner Brent Reichard. He added, “My favorite part of the business is working with people who enjoy what they do. Being the best to us means serving a product that considers price point combined with quality and consistency. We are very grateful to everyone who voted for us. Our goal is to be as loyal to our customers as they have been to us.”

Runner-Up: Mesa Burger

Breakfast Burrito Super Cucas

Multiple locations; cucasrestaurant.com In town since 1991 (the website says they were the very first taqueria established in Santa Barbara), Super Cucas is known for their ginormous, forearm-sized burritos. You won’t find canned beans or any other lessthan-fresh ingredients at Super Cucas, and their meat is well-seasoned and superior to most. The Best of Santa Barbara®–winning breakfast burrito (big enough for a high school water polo player to eat just one) includes 20 different offerings, with ingredients like eggs, chorizo, beef, cheese, potatoes, sausage, ham, carnitas, pastor, jalapeño, chicken, chile relleno, huevos rancheros, beans, rice, salsa, guacamole, and more in every conceivable combination.

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Two locations; lillystacos.com “My favorite part of the job is the day-to-day interaction with people from different parts of the world, ethnicities, and age groups. The feedback we obtain from those doubters, after they’ve devoured three or four steamed tacos, satisfies us,” said Jose Sepulveda, owner of Lilly’s Taqueria. There are no Taco Tuesdays (they’re closed) at Lilly’s two locations, but every other day of the week, people from all walks of life line up for a variety of tacos that include the standard veggie, chicken, beef, and pork as well as the more exotic beef head, cheek, eye, intestines, lip, and tongue. The funniest thing that’s ever happened? “Definitely watching our close friend [record holder for most tacos eaten] devour 26 tacos in one sitting,” said Sepulveda.

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Rusty’s Pizza Parlor Multiple locations; 564-1111; rustyspizza.com “We know that there are so many fantastic places to eat in Santa Barbara, so to be chosen as the best again is such an honor. It is a reflection of our managers’ and employees’ hard work to consistently make the highest-quality pizza and give the best service,” said Rusty’s Pizza owners Carol Duncan (CEO) and Tyler Duncan (president). The family opened Rusty’s Roast Beef in Isla Vista in 1969 and soon converted the cuisine to Indy readers’ favorite pizza, becoming a treasured area institution along the way. “This means the world to us, knowing that our community continues to love our pizza and service.” And as for the future? “We are always looking for better ways to serve our customers, so who knows, maybe pizza delivery by drone?”

Runner-Up: Olio Pizzeria

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8 E. Cota St.; 963-5000; palacegrill.com “Winning Stellar Service is rewarding as a stand-alone endorsement, but even more so, for us, is that we’ve been acknowledged for our service over 30 times in our 34-year history,” said Michael DeRousse, who owns the Palace Grill with his wife, Sandy DeRousse. He added, “We look for and try to hire people who have what we call a ‘hospitality soul,’ taking a genuine satisfaction in providing a memorable experience to a guest that goes beyond or is at least equal to a financial paycheck. We have servers who have been with us for most of our existence and whose children are now working for us. We are in many ways a family, and we hope that’s how our guests feel — like they’ve come home to family.”

Runner-Up: bouchon

Sidewalk Café/Patio Shoreline Beach Café

801 Shoreline Dr.; 568-0064; shorelinebeachcafe.com “Santa Barbara is such a perfect place for our business because of our climate and our patrons,” said General Manager Cameron Pyles. “Our unique environment at Shoreline Café provides a one-of-a-kind dining experience for our guests. We want everyone to be able to enjoy great food, creative cocktails, all the while experiencing dining on the beach. Santa Barbara’s mild climate helps us achieve that. Our patrons are truly what makes our business successful.” To those who voted for them, Pyles would like to say, “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Our team at Shoreline strives hard to create a lasting impression on every guest that passes through our doors. It really is special for readers to choose us over anyone else.”

Runner-Up: Paradise Café

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Two locations; sees.com Perhaps it’s the free samples, the return of the caramel apple scotchmallow, or the polar bear paws. For the second year in a row, See’s Candies has been Indy readers’ choice for best chocolate company. This venerable California biz was founded in Los Angeles in 1921 by Charles See; his wife, Florence See; and his mother, Mary See. Now headquartered in San Francisco, See’s has built itself into an empire of 200 stores across the United States. Fun facts: See’s makes more than 26 million pounds of candy every year! And, if you don’t like the free sample flavor they give you in the La Cumbre Plaza and Paseo Nuevo stores, smile politely and they’ll give you another one!

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Harry’s Plaza Café 3313 State St.; 687-2800; harryssb.com “Thank you for letting us pour your favorite martini,” said Kevin many of whom have worked there for decades, said their favorite Hebert, general manager of Harry’s Plaza Café, which is renowned part of the job is getting to know their regular guests. “One of the for pouring some of the most generous drinks in town, including funniest things was when a few of our regulars dressed up like our the award-winning martinis. Vodka martinis are by far the most waitress Renee Donati (winner of the Independent’s 2015 Foodie popular these days, shared Hebert. “A lot of people do not know Award for Dedicated Service), who has been here for 39 years. That that the original martini was made with gin.” The Harry’s team, was priceless.”

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3558 State St.; 687-7196; vicesandspices.net The homey atmosphere of Vices & Spices makes one yearn for a simpler time. This small San Roque neighborhood spot has been quietly brewing teas and making coffee under the same family ownership since 1975. I have fond childhood memories of using my allowance money to buy peas and carrots and cinnamon gummy bears from the candy jars, but most people come for the impressive collection of fine tea leaves, specialty coffees, exotic spices, and botanicals. There’s also a great selection of gifts from around the world.

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3815 State St., Ste. G131; 618-1816; lurefishhouse.com “Santa Barbara is not just a good place; it is a great place,” said Emily Wilmeth, spokesperson for Lure Fish House, Indy readers’ pick as the best place for happy hour. The charbroiled oysters are a delightful butter and garlic delivery system, and they pair well with wine and beer deals. Tacos, chowder, and a variety of small plates also have happy hour deals, making this a popular spot for early diners. “This award is priceless to us. Santa Barbara is such a wonderful community filled with fabulous restaurants, and to be recognized as the best by our guests is the greatest honor that we can achieve.

They are the reason we are in business.”

Runner-Up: Enterprise Fish Co.

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Handlebar Coffee Roasters Two locations; handlebarcoffee.com With the aim of bringing a little bit of European café culture to Santa Barbara, former professional cyclists Aaron Olson and Kim Anderson opened the first Handlebar Coffee Roasters on Canon Perdido Street in 2011. Locals quickly made themselves at home at the friendly Presidio neighborhood hangout. The couple opened a second, larger store on De la Vina Street last year, moving the roastery to the new space and adding a small kitchen with a beer and wine license to the mix.

Runner-Up: Dune Coffee Roasters

Lama Dog Tap Room + Bottle Shop

116 Santa Barbara St.; 880-3364; lamadog.com With a revolving tap of 20 craft beers, plus another 350 varieties available by the bottle, it’s no wonder that Lama Dog Tap Room + Bottle Shop has been voted our readers’ favorite beer selection on tap for the past three years. Santa Barbara’s favorite beer: Russian River’s Pliny the Elder. “Others include beer from some hard-to-find breweries like Alvarado Street, Westvleteren, and Bottle Logic Brewing. The alcohol kombuchas are still killing it!” said owner Pete Burnham, who named the favorite Funk Zone spot after his Tibetan mastiff. “This is certainly a cliché,” he added, “but I have the best staff in town, and it’s a delight to be able to work with such a great group of competent and decent people every day.”

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S.B. County Brewery Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.

Multiple locations; figmtnbrew.com Santa Barbara County is great for business because “people here have great taste and great palates,” said Jaime Dietenhofer, founder/CEO of Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. “They keep you on your toes and have high expectations, which keeps us focused and always trying to improve. It means the world to have local support and having people recognize a family-owned and independent craft brewery.” One of Dietenhofer’s funniest memories is of launching the new Point Conception IPA at six locations in one day.

“Toasting patrons at each location with a pint or two — let’s just say we were glad to have a designated driver, because I couldn’t feel my legs by the end of it.”

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2939 Grand Ave., Los Olivos; 693-5100; carharttvineyard.com “My parents started this business by either doing every job or, at the very least, heavily overseeing it. To this day, we still have at least one hand in all aspects of the company, and although an intimate family business can be problematic at times, more often than not, we prove our crazy dynamics can work,” said Carhartt Vineyard’s Chase Carhartt, who describes his job title as “co-winemaker, farmer’s assistant, ranch hand, pig farmer, sheep herder, tasting-room associate, creative director, glorified dishwasher, tour guide, cellar hand, trash man, and assistant to Mike and Brooke [his parents].” His favorite part of the gig? “The opportunity to sustainably farm our own land, and create something by hand that brings joy to others’ lives.”

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24 El Paseo; 897-3366; grassinifamilyvineyards.com “Being voted the Best S.B. County Winery as well as the Best Urban Tasting Room two years running cements our reputation for making and selling outstanding wines,” said CEO Katie Grassini. “This is a fantastic ‘tip of the cap’ to our vineyard crew, our winemaker, and his team, as well to the incredibly knowledgeable, friendly sales staff in our tasting room. Our family is so thrilled and honored to have all of their hard work recognized again this year!” She added, “Winning these awards again this year allows us to continue to spread the word about the incredibly highquality wines being produced in Santa Barbara and continue to encourage people to visit Santa Barbara wine country. We’re constantly impressed by the wines being produced by so many great vintners in Santa Barbara County, and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce more people to S.B. County’s amazing food and wine scene!”

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Runner-Up (Urban Tasting Room): Municipal Winemakers Runner-Up (S.B. County Winery): Sunstone Winery

Restaurant Wine List Wine Cask

813 Anacapa St.; 966-9463; winecask.com “Being the best means offering great value at every price point and offering selections that differ from the run of the mill,” said Nuri Monahan, beverage director at Wine Cask, which offers an expansive cellar paired with seasonal Californiainspired cuisine and a beautiful, historic El Paseo locale. “We hope that winning this award demonstrates our continued commitment to providing excellent wine choices for our community. Over the next 5 to 10 years, we hope to grow and expand our list to continue strongly representing our local producers, while continuing to expand our offerings from around the rest of California, the U.S., and the world!”

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Neighborhood Bar The Pickle Room

126 E. Canon Perdido St.; 965-3445; threepickles.com Open since 1947 as Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens in the historic Presidio Neighborhood, after a six-year hiatus, our readers’ favorite bar reopened as the Pickle Room in 2013.

The funniest thing, shared Willy Gilbert, bartender since 1984: “The first time I met Bob Lovejoy [the deceased Pickle Room owner] was at Jimmy’s.

The rest of his softball team had left, unbeknownst to him, sticking him with a rather sizeable tab. He had no money and wanted to borrow 20 bucks for a cab. He returned the next day, and we became lifelong friends.” Current owner Clay Lovejoy added, “I want to dedicate this to my dad — Bob Lovejoy — who didn’t get the chance to enjoy this award in his lifetime but would have been so overjoyed by this honor.”

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Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours 34 E. Haley St.; 965-1414; winetours-santabarbara.com “We’re really proud of our growth in wine country as a premier option for Santa Ynez Valley wine-tasting tours.

We are an all-inclusive provider; from the moment we pick up our guests to dropping them off, we take care of all the details so they can kick back and taste some of the best wines in the valley,” said Michael Cohen, owner of Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours. “Being the best also means our guides are top-notch — the amount of detail and knowledge they add to our wine tours is impeccable.” His favorite part of the job? “No two wine tours are the same, and that’s what makes the job so much fun.”

Runner-Up: Sustainable Wine Tours

Wine Shop Savoy Wines

18 W. Anapamu St.; 962-5353; savoywinessb.weebly.com Stomping out wine snobbery a bottle at a time, being voted the best means “being the most welcoming, honest, reliable, chillingly air-conditioned, and helpful place to seek out wine, from $7 to $700,” said Bob Wesley, manager of Savoy Wines. In addition to sharing the abundance of excellent producers and wines in our backyard, meeting visitors from all over the world who love Santa Barbara, and enjoying the friendship of loads of local customers, Wesley enjoys “Seeing the puzzled look on customers’ faces when they realize that we have four staircases in a one-story building. It’s our own Winchester Mystery House motif.”

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S.B. Wine Therapy 732 State St.; 637-7492; santabarbarawinetherapy.com There’s sure to be lots of laughter when therapy is in session at S.B. Wine Therapy, our readers’ pick for best wine bar. Between the lovely dog-friendly patio, local beer and wine, and shelves and shelves of board games, everything about this place sings, “Pull up a chair and enjoy yourself.” “It’s an honor to be recognized for the hard work everyone’s put in to get us where we are.

We love Santa Barbara and want to continue to be a place Santa Barbara loves as well,” said General Manager Byron Bryan, whose favorite part of the job is “working with the staff and being around our regulars.”

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Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach 2981 Cliff Dr.; 898-2628; boathousesb.com The space — right on the beach, with clean, oceaninspired décor; a glassed-in patio; and magnificent, up-close sparkling views of the Pacific from both inside and out — is lovely enough that the Boathouse would probably be packed no matter what the food tasted like. Lucky for us, the fresh seafood selections, excellent cocktails (including the readers’ fave Bloody Mary), and brunch delights such as the smoked salmon eggs Benedict and huevos Hope Ranch, are all top notch.

Come for the view; stay for the food.

Runner-Up (Restaurant with a View): The Dining Room at Belmond El Encanto

Margarita Santo Mezcal

119 State St.; 883-3593; santomezcalsb.com The impressive selection of margaritas at Santo Mezcal — all of which are available with a choice of mezcal or tequila and come in regular or XL sizes — have earned Best of Santa Barbara® bragging rights for the second year in a row. “It’s an amazing feeling to know my efforts and my team’s efforts have paid off with the satisfaction of my clients, our number-one goal,” said owner Carlos F. Luna, whose favorite part of his job is “being around people and giving them one of the best things that we have in Mexico: our food.” And your drinks, we might add. Cheers!

Runner-Up: Carlitos Café y Cantina

Place for Craft Cocktails

Runner-Up (Sunday Brunch): Scarlett Begonia Runner-Up (Bloody Mary): Brophy Bros.

Stiffest Drinks Joe’s Café

536 State St.; 966-4638; joescafesb.com A Santa Barbara icon known for its generous pours and raucous atmosphere since 1928, Joe’s Café is once again readers’ pick for stiffest drinks. Whatever your cocktail of choice, Joe’s bartenders are sure to make a version that’s 80 percent booze with a splash of mixer, which explains the three-deep crowds that swarm the bar every evening. A comfortable spot for locals from every part of the social strata, Joe’s food is also shockingly good — try the fall-off-the-bone BBQ baby back ribs — and provides a hearty base for all of that alcohol.

Runner-Up: Harry’s Plaza Café

The Good Lion

1212 State St.; 845-8754; goodlioncocktails.com “Being the best means that our beloved community is recognizing our efforts to provide them with a fun and hospitable experience with craft cocktails. We’re humbled and honored to get this recognition,” said The Good Lion’s husband-wife owner team Brandon Ristaino and Misty Orman. “We find that Santa Barbara is adventurous with their cocktail/spirit choices, and our guests really enjoy trying new flavors and cocktails.”

As for funny memories: One of the bartenders used to sketch hilarious images of his fellow bartender, nicknamed Spyder, as a spider making cocktails and doing bar tasks. “During a boozy staff appre appreciation party, we joked that the artist should get a tattoo of one of his Spyder sketches. Very late that night, after we’d gone to bed, we received a text with a pic of the tattoo. That glorious madman did it!”

Runner-Up: Test Pilot

Juicery  Smoothie Bar Blenders in the Grass

Multiple locations; drinkblenders.com Smoothies and juice bars were far from ubiquitous when Blenders in the Grass first opened its doors in Isla Vista in 1995. One of the funniest things happened that year, shared owner Keric Brown, “when an employee turned on a blender without a lid, and their face and our store interior got a new color scheme.” Brown, who cofounded Blenders with two longtime friends, Scott Webber and Art Tracewell, said his favorite part of the job is “serving S.B. a quick, healthy blender on a hot day.”

Our town’s most popular concoctions are the Peanut Butter Blender and the Acai Energy Blender, Brown added. In the next decade, he wants the business to be “exactly where it is right now, serving Blenders to S.B. and Ventura counties.”

Runner-Up (Juicery): Juice Ranch Runner-Up (Smoothie Bar): Backyard Bowls

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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 2559 Puesta del Sol; 682-4711; sbnature.org “As the oldest museum in Santa Barbara, we’ve been a community treasure for a long time, but some of our spaces were getting a bit outdated,” said Luke J. Swetland, president and CEO. “As part of our Centennial Campaign in 2016, we fundraised over $21 million for extensive renovations to improve accessibility, energy efficiency, update our beloved mammal and bird halls and museum backyard, build a permanent butterfly pavilion, and create our new Santa Barbara Gallery focused on the region’s climate and biodiversity. Being back on top of the public’s mind and in the community’s heart is a true honor.”

Runner-Up: MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

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Place to Hear Live Music

15 W. Ortega St.; 962-7970; wildcatlounge.com This quirky kitty is a perennial favorite with revelers of all ages. When the dancing spirit moves you, there is no better place in town to find your own beat than the Wildcat.

“This award means a lot to our business. We don’t lobby for it at all; I think that makes it even more special,” said Bob Stout, who owns the business with his wife, Dawn Stout.

As for funny stories, “I’d have to go with an April Fool’s trick our 64 bar manager, Shaun, played on our bookkeeper, who was upstairs working away. Shaun somehow fit himself into an empty, unplugged ice machine and called the bookkeeper, asking him to check on the ice machine. We should post the video shot from inside the ice bin. It’s pretty funny.”

1122 N. Milpas St; 962-7411; sbbowl.com A killer spot to hear big-name talent in an intimate setting, it’s no wonder that Santa Barbara Bowl is our readers’ choice for best place to hear live music, year after year. “The Bowl is the community — and is what it is today because of Santa Barbarans and their support throughout the years,” said Rick Boller, executive director of Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation. “We are thankful for our loyal supporters and remain committed to bringing unique and memorable music experiences to everyone. The vote is not only for the music, the setting, and the vibe, but it also recognizes the volunteers, contractors, and employees who make it all happen — and share the love and passion for the Bowl with Santa Barbarans.”

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Sullivan Goss, An American Gallery 11 E. Anapamu St.; 730-1460; sullivangoss.com “Getting this award helps us know that our efforts are resonating with people and that they enjoy their experience here,” said Nathan Vonk, owner of Sullivan Goss, An American Gallery, which has an inventory of more than 3,000 paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints, and sculptures, including beloved local artists such as Hank Pitcher, Phoebe Brunner, Meredith Brooks Abbott, and Lockwood de Forest, among others. Vonk’s favorite part of having an art gallery in Santa Barbara is “Having such a wonderful, tight-knit community of art lovers that support our program,” and being called the best “means that we’re doing something that our audience appreciates, and that means the world to us.”

Runner-Up: 10 West

You can tell someone’s a long, long, longtime resident when they call Hendry’s Beach “The Pit,” a 1970s-era nickname for what is now the home to upscale amenities such as the Boathouse Restaurant and a parking-lot dog washing station. “When we were teenage surf kids, we had a phrase, ‘All roads lead to the pit,’ which we thought was very clever in our own little arrogance-of-youth way. But it turns out we were kinda right,” said Spencer Barnitz, a k a Spencer the Gardener, whose sun-kissed, Latintinged, genre-defying surf mariachi pop tunes are often fueled by those youthful, sandy adventures. All roads do indeed lead to the pit — including Indy readers’ votes for Best Beach, Best Place to Watch the Sunset, and Best Dog Park. Best of all, the waves are still crashing and the parking is still free.

Runner-Up (Beach, Place to Watch the Sunset): Butterfly Beach Runner-Up (Dog Park): Douglas Family Preserve

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531 E. Cota St.; 966-5299; sbdancearts.com “Santa Barbara is different than other communities, specifically for dance. There is a value in balance for our kids, and I love that our families support our fair process that goes against the ‘everyone gets a trophy’ mentality,” said Alana Tillim, director/owner of Santa Barbara Dance Arts. “I also love that I get to help support the next generation of leaders through the arts. We are truly more than a dance studio, and the fact that we get to be a child or teen’s ‘special place’ where they find belonging makes my job the best one in the world. After 22 years, I have alumnae doing incredible things, and they are always grateful for the skills they learned at Dance Arts.”

Runner-Up (Dance Studio): Santa Barbara Festival Ballet Runner-Up (Dance Company): State Street Ballet

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33 W. Victoria St.; 965-5400; ensembletheatre.com Audiences love the high-quality, adventurous programming presented by Ensemble Theatre Company, now in its 41st season and seventh year at the New Vic in downtown Santa Barbara. “The entire staff and board are dedicated, passionate, and tireless in their pursuit to create quality theater. This award is a gratifying testament to the work they do,” said Jonathan Fox, artistic director.

When asked about the funniest thing that’s ever happened during a production, he offered, “Years ago, we did the play Take Me Out, which included a lot of male nudity. After the performance, a woman went up to our box office and said, ‘I’m 84 years old! I loved the nudity; I never get to see it anymore.’”

Runner-Up: PCPA

Classical Ensemble Santa Barbara Symphony

898-9386; thesymphony.org “Receiving the Best Classical Ensemble award is recognition for the work the symphony does in the community, a reflection of how important the symphony is to our community, and inspiring to us all, as creating powerful musical experiences is core to the Santa Barbara Symphony’s mission,” said Kevin A. Marvin, executive director. “Thank you for the support and love; we can feel it from the stage with every downbeat of every per-

formance. Receiving this award is recognition from our most valuable treasure — our audience,” added Music & Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti.

Runner-Up: Santa Barbara Strings

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35 State St., Ste. A; 845-3100; finneyscrafthouse.com A buzzy, popular spot since it opened on lower State Street in 2018, Finney’s Crafthouse offers an ideal combo platter for sports buffs: a fan-friendly atmosphere, 10 big screens, a casual dining menu, and 30 local craft brews on draft. “Thank you for choosing Finney’s as the locals’ go-to spot to watch sports, eat delicious food, and drink great local beer,” said founder Greg Finefrock (pronounced “Finneyfrock”). “We are proud to win this award, proud to be a part of this amazing community, and proud of our hardworking team.” NFL Football is the most-watched sport at Finney’s, with a special NFL Sunday Brunch menu available through December 29.

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301 W. Cabrillo Blvd.; 882-0088; condorexpress.com “Our favorite part of our job is meeting new whales, dolphins, and seals,” said Condor Express Marketing Director Richard Slade of the state-of-the-art whale-watching business, which first launched in 1973. The current 75-foot catamaran is an ideal platform for just about any type of ocean outing, including whale watching, island excursions, weddings and receptions, company charters, dinner cruises, and educational and research trips. When asked what he wanted to tell those who voted for the Condor, Slade said simply, “Come aboard.”

Runner-Up: Double Dolphin : Santa Barbara Sailing Center

Karaoke

The James Joyce 513 State St.; 962-2688; sbjamesjoyce.com The James Joyce offers live musical entertainment Tuesday through Saturday, but it becomes even more jumping on Sunday and Monday nights, when guests take the stage, stars are born, and the joint converts to a full-on karaoke bar. Indy readers’ best karaoke pick for the second year in a row, this popular downtown Irish bar has been hopping since 1996, with an emphasis on local music — the website even notes, “We do not book touring bands.” The crowd is a nice mix of locals and tourists who enjoy a convivial atmosphere of music, darts, billiards, pints of Guinness, and complimentary peanuts (leave the shells on the floor).

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Land and Sea Tours: Land Shark

99 W. Cabrillo Blvd.; 683-7600; out2seesb.com Locals and visitors alike love to climb aboard the Land Shark amphibious tour vehicle, which offers an amusingly narrated 90-minute land and sea tour. Owner/Captain Andre Manoux said, “Having been born and raised in Santa Barbara, I am so fortunate to be able to have a business here too. Every day, I get the opportunity to see, experience, and share the uniqueness and unparalleled beauty of our city, and I truly appreciate my hometown.”

Manoux added that visitors are always curious about celebrities who live in Santa Barbara, so the tour guides often rattle off a list of famous names. “On numerous occasions, we’ve had a celebrity from the list actually be on board with them and say hello to everyone after their name is mentioned.”

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1317 State St.; 963-4408; thearlingtontheatre.com “I am awestruck every day by the history that this theater holds,” said Karen Killingsworth, general manager of The Arlington Theatre, where guests can enjoy the recently renovated courtyard. There are even secret rooms hidden in the walls of this historic structure, one of which was found accidentally when a large spotlight was being carried to an area above the balcony and it hit the wrought iron handrail, knocking it — and much of the plaster — off the wall and leaving holes. “Light unexpectedly came through, revealing a large open space on the side of the building that had no floor and was completely open to the top of the structure — it showed another structure hidden within.” The theater was built in 1930 on the site of the Arlington Hotel, which was destroyed in the 1925 earthquake.

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Old Spanish Days Fiesta 962-8101; oldspanishdays-fiesta.org “Old Spanish Days Fiesta is a celebration that is meant to bring the community together. There is something for everyone, and the fun and celebratory atmosphere of the events leave wonderful memories for the participants, so everyone looks forward to the next one,” said Barbara Carroll, 2019 La Presidenta of Old Spanish Days. “The Board of Old Spanish Days is very grateful for the recognition. It’s a tremendous amount of work for a group of volunteers to put on such a large and encompassing festival, and this award means the community recognizes that and supports our efforts.”

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1125 State St.; 845-0114; papersource.com This crafty hub is the answer to thoughtful gifts, unique wrapping paper, personalized stationery and labels, and quirky calendars.

Whether you’re looking to scrapbook about your latest trip, create and send handmade invitations for your next big soiree, or personalize your stationery to pen actual letters to friends, Paper Source has got you covered. The shop also offers creative crafting workshops on the lost art of hand lettering, washi tape card making, creative journals, and more.

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ding day, welcoming their first baby, or chasing after their whole big family, I get to be right there along with them. How can you not constantly be smiling every day getting to be a part of something so special?” She added, “This was such an honor and special year to finally win the BEST photographer because it is my 15th year of being in business!”

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Jill & Co. Events 110 W. Mission St.; 455-0722; jillandcoevents.com “Santa Barbara is an amazing place for a wedding celebration because it has the beaches, the mountains, and the most beautiful weather for such a long part of the year for outdoor celebrations,” said Jill & Co. Events owner Jill Remy.

“My favorite part of my job is getting to work with so many different clients on so many different events and seeing the vision come to fruition for all of my clients! I love that the community has been impacted by our work through some sort of event, whether that be one of our wedding clients’ celebrations, one of our nonprofit clients’ galas, or the Santa Barbara International Film Festival events.”

Runner-Up: Letter Perfect Stationery

Caterer

Pure Joy Catering 111 E. Haley St.; 963-5766; purejoycatering.com Providing culinary expertise for special events such as weddings is indeed a joy for Pure Joy Catering, our readers’ top pick for catering. A favorite part of the job is “helping to create special moments and memories around food,” said Business Manager Lynee Bennett. “Sharing meals in times of celebration has been a tradition in human history for as long as we can remember. And being able to provide the first delicious meal for a newly married couple and their entire line of family and friends is such an honor. This award is a priceless honor that fills us with love and shows all of our future clients that we really are Pure Joy.” Runner-Up: Events by Rincon

Florist

Riley’s Flowers 1106 Chapala St.; 965-1187; rileysflowers.com It’s hard to resist digging into the beautiful buckets of flowers at this area floral institution, which began as a street flower stand in the 1970s. Now, Riley’s Flowers is our readers’ pick for the fourth year in a row, with no sign of slowing down its daily deliveries to stop and smell the roses. “Our favorite part of the job is working with the public and hearing how our creations bring joy to the ones they give them to, be it a loved one, a random act, or themselves,” said Rachel, the shop second. “Thank you for recognizing our dedication and beautiful product.”

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The Upham

1404 De la Vina St.; 962-0058; uphamhotel.com Built by banker Amasa Lincoln (a relative of Abraham Lincoln) in 1871, the New England–style Upham Hotel was purchased by Cyrus Upham in 1898 and has remained in continuous operation all of these years. The Upham’s Victorian main building and cottages occupy an acre of gardens and grounds. Also available is the Upham’s century-old Tiffany Country House, a restored Victorian manor that holds eight traditional rooms. For a special romantic retreat, stay in the Penthouse, which occupies the entire third floor and has a living room, fireplace, spa tub, waterfall shower, and private terrace with mountain views.

Runner-Up: Simpson House Inn

Photographer

Kacie Jean Photography 705-6264; kaciejeanphotography.com “What I love most about being a wedding and portrait photographer is that I get to be surrounded by so much love every day while documenting some of the best moments in people’s lives,” said Kacie Jean Fowle, owner of Kacie Jean Photography. “Whether it be on their wed-

Wedding Venue San Ysidro Ranch

900 San Ysidro Ln.; 565-1700; sanysidroranch.com “From the elegant dining areas to the lush gardens filled with fragrant French lavender, magnolias, and roses, the property’s historical characteristics and spirit foster a magical and romantic ambiance, perfect for weddings,” said San Ysidro Ranch resort manager Maxine Rutledge. Tucked away in the hills of Montecito, San Ysidro Ranch has a long history of storied romance — the resort has hosted the likes of John and Jacqueline Kennedy and Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier for honeymoon getaways. Rutledge added, “It is such a special honor to receive this recognition, especially following last year’s devastation of the property from the mudslides and all of the team’s hard work to restore everything back to the same look and feel that guests have loved over the years — the magic is still here.”

Runner-Up: Santa Barbara Historical Museum

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of Santa Barbara 683-7772; aandjlimousine.com Everyone is treated like a superstar when they ride in a limo from A and J Limousine’s fancy fleet. “We get to drive the best and most interesting people on a daily basis,” said Andrea Plackett, owner of our readers’ favorite limo service for the second year in a row. “Being named the best for us means we are being recognized for our consistent quality service. It also means that the wonderful people of S.B. recognize our place in the community. We are really grateful that we have been able to build a successful business here.” ®

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Event DJ DJ Darla Bea

895-3400; djdarlabea.com “Santa Barbarans love a little Latin flair in their dance mix — ‘Despacito’ (no Bieber), ‘Suavemente,’ and any Pitbull,” said Darla Bea, our beloved DJ for the fourth year running. Her favorite part of the job: “Making people get up and boogie! Having dudes Shazam the deepcut song selections I’m playing. Watching kids do the ‘Floss’ dance.

High fives, fist bumps, encores and singalongs at the end of the night to Queen, Journey, Toto, LCD Soundsystem, etc.” Her funniest work story: “At a private Halloween party, Kenny Loggins, in full pirate costume, walked up to me and requested ‘Footloose.’ You can bet your Sunday shoes that I played it and the Caddyshack theme later!”

Runner-Up: DJ Hecktik

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Wedding Cake Shop Lilac Pâtisserie

1017 State St.; 845-7400; lilacpatisserie.com “We love getting to know our customers and being a part of a community. It is so fun to be a part of people’s celebrations throughout their lives, whether it is birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, kids’ birthdays, or even just celebrating an ordinary day,” said Gillian and Alam Muralles, proprietors of Lilac Pâtisserie, our readers’ choice for best wedding cake shop. “We love what we do and are so grateful to receive such an honor and a compliment that our community recognizes the work we do through this award. Santa Barbara is such an amazing community. People genuinely care about putting their dollars to work locally to support small businesses during interesting times in the retail space.”

Runner-Up: Crushcakes & Café

Event Rentals The Tent Merchant

436 E. Gutierrez St.; 963-6064; thetentmerchant.com John and Sherine Leenhouwers, who own The Tent Merchant, say their favorite part of the job is “sharing the beautiful and memorable moments of each event. It is such a tremendous honor which we are forever amazed by.” Getting this award means a lot to the Tent Merchant team, including that “all of our hard work, attention to detail, planning, and quality of work is appreciated by our community.”

In addition to event specialists, a foreman, and a kitchen team, the Leenhouwers’ dog, Hercule, is an important crew member. The handsome corgi greets guests in the showroom and is often requested as a rental for events.

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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara 1260 Channel Dr.; 969-2261; fourseasons.com/santabarbara “Being the best means consistently providing our guests with exceptional service and extraordinary experiences. We know that there are a myriad of wonderful places to stay and visit in Santa Barbara. Our team has had the unique opportunity to master its craft over the past 90-plus years — to be called the best by our local community is an honor and proof that our hard work is paying off,” said GM Karen Earp. She shared some little-known history: “During World War II, the Biltmore became an Army-Air Corps redistribution station for reassignment of overseas returnees. The soldiers temporarily stationed at the resort and paid an average of $2.41 per day, including room, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and laundry.

This story is a great example of what makes the resort so special — it’s a place that welcomes guests of all kinds and hopes to provide the best experience for them while they’re with us.”

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1187 Coast Village Rd., Ste. 6; 845-9701; richiesbarbershopsb.com With a second location recently opened in Isla Vista, Best of Santa Barbara® winner Richie’s Barber Shop is on a roll. “My favorite part of my job is the client interaction! I’m lucky to be able to hang out with my clients, who become friends/family.

Dealing with the community firsthand is amazing,” said owner Richie Ramirez. “Being the best means you have to do whatever you can to stay there. What can we do as a barber shop to keep that title? It keeps us on our toes, and it keeps us challenged.

Every year, we are more and more honored to receive this award. It feels good to be appreciated. We feel grateful to be serving our community for nine years and going strong.

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Hair Salon The Color Room

3003 State St.; 687-0777; thecolorroomsantabarbara.com From sophisticated color correction to skilled styling and expert color techniques, the Color Room is Indy readers’ choice for best hair salon. “Thank you so much to all of the people that voted for us for best hair salon in Santa Barbara! Our favorite part about our job is to make people look and feel beautiful inside and out,” said Sean VonHoetzendorff and Pui Ryden, owners of the Color Room. “This award means recognition for our business that we have a wonderful team that works together to create beautiful work.”

Runner-Up: Salon Patine

Tanning Salon Honeys

209 W. Canon Perdido St.; 963-8300; ilovehoneys.com “Santa Barbara is the ideal place to cultivate a small business. Our tight-knit community is the perfect platform for word-of-mouth referrals,” said Christine Starr, owner of Honeys, readers’ top tanning salon. “My favorite part of my job is to instantly transform someone’s look, therefore uplifting their confidence. Being a part of helping someone feel beautiful is the most fulfilling thing,” Starr said. To her, this award means “that my dream of creating a

salon where attention to detail and an emphasis on customer service has been received and that people feel that. I manifested Honeys, dreamt it up, and it shines through. That’s a beautiful thing!”

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Sunglasses Selection Occhiali Fine Eyewear

Two locations; occhialieyewear.com “Salli and I wish to thank the voters for this honor,” said Irwin Eve, optician and co-owner of Occhiali Fine Eyewear with his wife, Salli Eve. “Occhiali strives to offer a premier experience to our clients.

We help them to find the perfect pair, asking questions and truly assisting in the selection process.

It makes it a lot easier when you get to know the client with the trust generated in the collaboration. Choosing frames is the fun part. We annually attend shows in New York and the West Coast, and there has been a growth of new independent eyewear designers who are rocking it with beautiful quality and artistry.”

1228 State St.; 845-5805; 805ink.com Santa Barbara’s thriving tattoo culture, and Indy readers, have crowned 805 Ink as the top shop for the second year in a row. CEO JJ Ortiz and his talented team of artists have been providing our town with highquality tattoos since 2008. In addition to Ortiz, an S.B. native whose tattoo style runs to fine-line black and gray, artists include Ken Knox, who accepts animal bones and tacos as tips; Chad Westmoreland, who deejays in his spare time; Jake Vantiger, who loves putting his own twist on bold American and neo-traditional designs; Danny Meza, whom many know from his work with students to paint murals around the city; Seth Singletary, who started tattooing alongside his father when he was only 15; and Grant Luckett, whose work is inspired by American traditional and Japanese tattoos and folk art.

Runner-Up: Golden Eagle Tattoo

Day Spa

Float Luxury Day Spa 18 E. Canon Perdido St.; 845-7777; floatluxuryspa.com “Working in a spa is really pretty amazing all around,” said Float Luxury Spa owner Natalie Rowe.

“Not only do I get to come to a gorgeous, tranquil environment every day, but I also get to provide a service to guests that is so very appreciated and necessary. The gift of treating oneself is often overlooked but so very important. I get to see people transform over the hour or two or three that they are with us.

They leave here feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to take on their day. The thing we hear most commonly when people are leaving is, ‘I need to do this more often!’”

Runner-Up: Evolutions Medical & Day Spa

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350 Chapala St., Ste. 103; 335-8605; evolutionsmedicalspa.com “The medical aesthetic industry is always advancing and changing. We look forward to continuing to stay on the leading edge of the industry and bringing new and exciting treatments to our clients,” said Brian Perkins, managing partner of Evolutions Medical & Day Spa, our readers’ pick for top medical spa. “We have a wonderful staff that is not only good at what they do, but they are also interesting and fun people to work with, so it’s a great place to come to work every day.”

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Resort Spa

The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara 8301 Hollister Ave.; 571-4210; ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/santa-barbara The lap of luxury is within our grasp at the Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, our readers’ pick for best resort spa. Between the undisputedly killer ocean views and first-class service the Ritz is renowned for, the 42,000-square-foot spa features a full selection of amenities — starting with the cushiest robe you’ve ever imagined and including an adults-only saline swimming pool, redwood sauna, and eucalyptus steam room. Treatments include the Bacara Signature Massage with hot stones and heated herbal compresses, and the Hollywood Facial with therapeutic LED light therapy. Fireside lounges and a rooftop terrace offer more places to relax, restore, and enjoy the view.

Place to Get a Facial Skin Deep

3405 State St.; 687-9497; skindeepsalon.com “Our community loves to support local businesses. Santa Barbara values longevity, track record, and integrity,” said Nina Meyer, GM of Skin Deep. “One customer came in recently with friends, and as she opened the door, she smiled and said, ‘Ahhh … it’s so nice to know some things never change.’” Celebrating its 40th year, Skin Deep truly is a family affair. Meyer’s favorite part of the job is working with her sisters Tina (the shop’s owner) and Gina, who runs the website and is the VIP club marketing director, together with all of the team at Skin Deep. “Every day, every year — our vision is focused on making our clients’ experience enjoyable and always memorable.”

Runner-Up: The Spa at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore

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Lovebird Boutique and Jewelry 7 E. De la Guerra St.; lovebirdsb.com There are loads of browse-worthy boutiques in town, but the range of products at Lovebird makes it truly unique. With an aim toward providing a fun and affordable shopping experience for mothers, daughters, and grandmothers, owner Jennifer Scarbrough’s shop just off State Street has long thrived with a selection of women’s clothing, accessories, intimates, jewelry, shoes, and gifts for women ages 18-80. Choose from fashions by Cino, XCVI, ADA Collection, BED | STU, Free People, and more, with handcrafted jewelry by Scarbrough herself, among others, as well as a nice array of accessories and gift items from our readers’ choice for best clothing boutique.

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“We are thrilled to be recognized for our Santa Barbara location,” said Christie Cook Cherensky, district manager for Crossroads Trading Company. “We have the best customers in the world who are just as obsessed with fashion as we are.

Santa Barbara is a good place to have our business because we offer a way to shop sustainably and recycle your wardrobe, which is very in line with Santa Barbara’s values. The S.B. community is creative but has a consciousness when it comes to the environment. We fulfill thev desire for fashion but do it in a way that is in line with the community’s core values of sustainability and less waste.”

Runner-Up: The Closet Trading Co.

Dry Cleaner

Ablitt’s Fine Cleaners & Launderers 14 W. Gutierrez St.; 963-6677; ablitts.com Not only does Ablitt’s Fine Cleaners & Launderers go the extra mile to show your clothes great care and respect, but owner Sasha Ablitt went the extra mile to have many of the staff answer our questions! The best part of the job: “Meeting all our friendly customers and hearing their amazing stories” (Jon Hernandez); “Learning about how business works and coming up with ideas to make things happen” (Alfonso Antunez); “Hanging out with my coworkers and feeling the positive Ablitt’s vibe” (Mercy Juarez); “Talking with my customers and petting their dogs” (John Fenner). When asked to share funny moments, Ablitt said, “We have discovered that Santa Barbara is not a shy community. We have multiple stories about customers walking outside their homes without clothes, or undressing on the spot and handing their clothes over to be cleaned. Literally giving Ablitt’s the clothes off their back!”

Runner-Up: Eco Friendly Cleaners

Tailor

Lee’s Tailoring 4141 State St., Ste. E-4; 910-1065; leestailoringca.com Lee Thompson’s Lee’s Tailoring has been measuring up the best on the Best of Santa Barbara® chart since he opened his Santa Barbara shop in 1991. The shop specializes in bridesmaids’ dresses, and the employees are experts in the art of zipper repair. The wide range of alteration services includes dress resizing and dress design modification, mending worn-out clothes, and restoring old outfits to almost mint condition. They also repair leather jackets as well as worn-out jeans and pants, giving your favorite clothes a new lease on life.

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Nordstrom Paseo Nuevo, 17 W. Canon Perdido St.; 564-8770; nordstrom.com The shoe game at Nordstrom is strong indeed. With brands on display from Adidas to Zanzara and everything in between, it can be a bit overwhelming. Luckily, the sales staff is top notch, and the annual sales are even better, if you can brave the eager crowds. If the selection of shoes feels like too much, take a seat at the Nordstrom Café upstairs, relax, and breathe in the rarified air of the bygone-era ladies who lunch. The cilantro lime shrimp salad is a thing of beauty, and the Bistro Club, a comfortfood classic, will soon put you in the mood to shoe shop ’til you drop!

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Jewelry Store Bryant & Sons

Two locations; bryantandsons.com Diamonds really are forever at the venerable Bryant & Sons, which opened its flagship State Street location

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Thrift Store Alpha Thrift Stores

Multiple locations; 964-1123; alphasb.org A great place to search for Halloween costumes and bargains on everything from shoes, clothes, and jewelry to electronics, tools, books, and housewares, Alpha Thrift Stores’ two locations not only keep discards out of the landfill but also help support community members with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You never know what kind of treasures you might find at our readers’ choice for best thrift store, but for those who love the mystery and the thrill of the hunt, the joy is in the quest itself.

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Ocean Nails & Spa 5768 Calle Real, Goleta; 683-3490 Offering just about all types of nail spa service you can imagine (manicures, pedicures, acrylics, French tips, gels, nail art, paraffin wax, silk wraps, and more), Goleta’s Ocean Nails & Spa is this year’s Best Of winner. “My favorite part of my job is to see the smiles from my customers after their services,” said owner Kathy Bui. “Thank you for your support and referrals. Our team achieved this award by working together.”

Runner-Up: Modern Nails

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Gift Shop Plum Goods

909 State St.; 845-3900; plumgoodsstore.com “My favorite part of the business is working with artists and helping them grow their business and connecting with customers from Santa Barbara and all over the world,” said Plum Goods owner Amy Cooper, whose store has been named our readers’ favorite gift shop year after year after year. The ecofriendly Plum Goods showcases an eclectic mix of one-of-akind treasures, inventively displayed to the tunes of the store’s visual director Fabian Ojeda’s ever-evolving soundtrack.

“This award makes a huge difference to our business because during the slow months, visitors see that locals love us and want to come by,” said Cooper. “And personally, and for all of the staff, we take a lot of pride in being chosen.”

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Art/Craft Supply Store Art Essentials

32 E. Victoria St.; 965-5456; sbartessentials.com Santa Barbarans love to indulge their creative spirits and stock up on supplies at Art Essentials, which has offered an impressive array of products for both beginners and professionals since 1987. The store (still owned by one of the founders, Sam Winkelmeyer) has weathered recessions, fires, and online competition from the Amazons of the world, but is still our readers’ favorite place to scratch their creative itches. It’s also home to an excellent array of books, toys, and gag gifts.

Runner-Up: Michaels

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187 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta; 967-7119; michaels.com Providing the perfect frame can make — or break — your most treasured artworks. Whether you are framing photographs, paintings, or arts and crafts creations, this big-box retailer has framing options to suit your style. The Goleta store is also part of the largest arts and crafts retail chain in North America, stocking just about everything you would ever need to unleash your inner maker. Thankfully, for those of us who have a bit of craft supply hoarding issue, there’s an app for that, delivering dozens of special deals and coupons on your phone and at your fingertips.

Bookstore Chaucer’s Books

3321 State St.; 682-6787; chaucersbooks.com Chaucer’s is so much more than just a place to buy books and pick up a copy of your favorite local weekly paper. While many stores have come and gone, Chaucer’s has remained a thriving literary hub since 1974, in no small part due to the book-loving staffers such as events coordinator Mary Hershey, who said, “So many of our customers tell us that they are making a conscious decision to shop local. It warms and inspires us!” It’s a good thing the staff is so book-smart. Recent customer requests for the best-selling Where the Crawdad Sings include “What Are the Crawfish Singing,” “Swamp Girl,” “Where Are the Crawfish Singing and Dancing,” “Where the Mudbugs Play or Dance or Something,” and “A Mystery Set in the South with Grasshopper in the Title.”

Runner-Up: The Frame-Up

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Musical Instrument Store Jensen Guitar & Music Co.

2830 De la Vina St.; 687-4027; jensenguitar.com Since 1973, Chris Jensen and his crew have been offering help to musicians of all ages. “We are honored by a musical community who appreciates our being here,” said Jensen, whose favorite part of the biz is “to see new and returning customers every day, and to be able to provide them with music lessons, on-site service, and repair of their instruments.” Musicians aren’t the only ones who make themselves at home at Jensen’s. “A big, beautiful cat walked

into the shop one day and adopted us as her people,” he said. “She would lay down on her back with her feet in the air right in the middle of the store and take a nap. Someone brought in some miniature orange traffic cones and set them around her while she slept. It became a regular thing, and all who saw her there got a good laugh.”

Runner-Up: Nick Rail Music

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Multiple locations; montecito.bank “Santa Barbarans have a deep love and loyalty for supporting their local businesses. And as a locally owned community bank, we feel their love,” said George Leis, president and chief operating officer of Montecito Bank & Trust. “We also know that this community values customer service and philanthropy, and those are two things that are at the core of who we are. Because our mission is to make the communities we serve better places to live and work, those in our community who choose to do business with Montecito Bank & Trust know that by doing so, they are in turn also giving back to their community (they donated more than $1.4 million last year) — Santa Barbarans get it!”

Runner-Up (Mortgage Company): Guaranteed Rate Mortgage

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University of California, Santa Barbara 893-8000; ucsb.edu “UC Santa Barbara is proud to be recognized for the third year in a row as Santa Barbara’s best place to work,” said University spokesperson Andrea Estrada.

“Celebrating its 75thand anniversary againas part of the UC system, the university is a unique environment that thrives on academic exploration, cutting-edge again research, and the vitaland exchange of ideas. We value being part of the community — the wellspring of our workforce — whether it’s through our partnerships with & again!! local industry, Arts & Lectures performances at the Granada and Arlington theaters, our relationship with Harding University Partnership School, or the thousands of locals, of all ages, that we welcome to campus each year for educational programs and public events. We are gratified to call Santa Barbara home.”

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928 State St.; 560-1500; apple.com/retail/statestreet The Genius Bar is a pretty genius idea: providing hands-on hardware support for any and all Apple products.•It’s better — and faster — if you make an appointment in advance, but coming in and waiting your turn for help is certainly better than watching that annoying rainbow pinwheel of frustration twirl round and round on your device. Plus, rumor has it that this store’s ever-patient tech support staff also gets bonus points for saving a few marriages and parent-child relationships.

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300 Hot Springs Rd.; 969-8011; casadorinda.org Sometimes all of Santa Barbara feels like a luxury retirement community, so it’s no surprise that one of the highest-rated facilities in the U.S. is in Montecito.

Our readers also give Casa Dorinda top props. “What I enjoy most about working at Casa Dorinda is the opportunity to meet and engage with the residents that join our community. It’s a collection of people with multiple professional and educational accomplishments; many are well-traveled and have fascinating stories to share,” said Brian McCague, president and CEO. The facility is in the process of expanding its Personal Care and Memory Care services, adding a new casual dining venue, 22 new apartments, and two bocce courts. “The residents can’t wait for those to be installed,” said McCague.

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Healing Heart Herbs and Acupuncture 2425 Bath St.; 450-4891 “I enjoy waking up each day knowing I can help solve problems that patients have suffered for months or years. Whether it is nagging pain or emotional imbalance, the satisfaction of bringing relief to a patient is boundless. I love my patients and constantly learn from them,” said Charles Sciutto, LAc BSN, of Healing Heart Herbs and Acupuncture. As for being “the best,” to Sciutto, this “means never being satisfied with my present knowledge base. I strive to constantly learn new modalities to enhance my patients’ experience. This year, that has meant adding functional medicine along with regenerative healthcare to our services. If I want the best for my patients, I need to constantly grow.”

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Chiropractor

Craviotto Family Chiropractic 2922 De la Vina St.; 563-0007; craviottochiropractic.com “Thank you to all of my past and current patients over the last 32 years. I can’t tell you how honored I have felt that you would allow me to take care of you and your families,” said Dr. John Craviotto. His favorite part of the job? “Helping people who are in pain to feel better and to get their lives back. It means a lot to me that my patients think enough of me to vote for me. I value their loyalty.” He added, “To win means that many of my patients cared and took the time to vote. It also means a lot to my business, as many locals seek out a service using the Independent’s Best Of list.”

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Runner-Up: O’Hara Chiropractic

General Practitioner Dr. Mara Sweeney

1509 State St.; 560-6675; marasweeneymd.com Our readers’ top choice for general practitioner for the third year running, Dr. Mara Sweeney was born and raised in Santa Barbara, and she consistently received high praise from her hometown clientele. She stated that she believes “the doctorpatient relationship is built on trust … and trust is earned by doctors who take the time to listen to their patients as well as explain to their patients what options they have in every health-related situation.” As a patient testimonial on her website reads, “In the fast-paced world we live in today it’s refreshing to find a doctor that actually cares about my well-being, takes her time, and gives you 100% of her attention.”

Runner-Up: Dr. David Phreaner

Herbalist/Holistic Practitioner

Pura Luna Women’s Apothecary 2009 Chapala St.; 450-2484; puralunaapothecary.lunabellamakeupart.com “With a truly humbled heart, we extend our utmost gratitude for those that took the time to nominate and vote for us,” said Ashe Kelly-Brown, owner of Pura Luna Apothecary, the Best Of pick for the second year in a row. “This win symbolizes the changing tide of what it means to support black-women-owned alternative holistic health businesses.” Her favorite part of the job? “The ability to help women heal themselves with herbal remedies, earth-based practices, and community.

Nothing brings us more joy than to help a woman in need and give her the power to heal herself. We also love hosting workshops and classes that help educate and inspire women.”

Runner-Up: Healing Heart Herbs and Acupuncture

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Montecito Dental Group 1165 Coast Village Rd.; 565-9837; montecitodentalgroup.com It seems like there’s another research study every other week about the importance of keeping your mouth healthy. Luckily, Independent readers have Montecito Dental Group in their corner. “Being voted the best means that our patients appreciate what we do! And this award recognizes the effort our team makes every day to be their best,” said Dr. Lynda J. Benedetto, one of the three dentists (along with Dr. Gregory Scarcello and Dr. Cris Shepard) who make up Montecito Dental Group. One of the funniest things that’s ever happened was asking a patient how often he flossed, shared Benedetto. The response: “Twice a year — you do it!” Those checkups really are so important!

Runner-Up: Kendall, Rohde & Associates

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There’s nothing like a massage to melt away muscle tension and promote relaxation and recovery. “I would like to thank all of my clients at Skin Deep for this wonderful recognition,” said Cindy Gutierrez, whom Indy readers voted as the best licensed massage therapist. “While practicing massage therapy for over 20 years, I have enjoyed mastering many modalities — Swedish, deep-tissue, hot-stone, and trigger-point therapy. My treatments bring relaxation and rejuvenation. I think of myself as a stress buster!”

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Optometrist Eye & Vision Care forward to a lifetime with a healthy and beautiful smile is perhaps the best part of our profession,” said Dr. Brett Grube. “This honor is a nice reminder to our office that we are appreciated by the people of our town that expect the highest level of care and experience.”

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Runner-Up: Kubisch & Ferris Orthodontics

Two locations; whiteandgrube.com The year-round sunshine gets a lot of credit for Santa Barbara’s smiles, but as our readers’ pick for best orthodontist for the fourth year in a row, White & Grube Orthodontics should probably also receive some kudos. A favorite part of the job? “The day our patients finish their orthodontic treatment is very satisfying. Knowing they can look

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5300 Hollister Ave.; 692-6977; eyenvision.com All eyes — and all of our readers’ ayes — were on Eye & Vision Care, which has been providing services to the Santa Barbara community for the past 30 years. “Our favorite part of the job is getting to see the patients back over time, getting to know them, becoming part of their lives, and being able to watch some grow from children to adults,” said optometrist Dr. Luke Werkhoven, a co-owner.

“We always want our patients to feel comfortable and well taken care of from the moment they walk into our office.

We are always grateful for your continued confidence in our office and ongoing support throughout the years.”

Runner-Up: Bream Optometry

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Bicycle Shop Bicycle Bob’s

320 S. Kellogg Ave., Goleta; 682-4699; bicyclebobs-sb.com “My favorite part of the job is that I truly enjoy interacting with people, I look forward to it every day,” said Bob Zaratzian, owner of Bicycle Bob’s, voted best bike shop in Santa Barbara for 29 years running (or should we say riding).

“The best part, though, is seeing kids super happy and excited when they get a new bike; it’s awesome!” Bob’s has an extensive inventory of mountain bikes, road bikes, hybrids, commuters, and children’s bikes, as well as beach cruisers, e-bikes, apparel, and accessories. Santa Barbara’s a good place for business, said Zaratzian. “People here are great, as is the climate and area that can support cycling so well.”

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1107 State St.; 448-2222; killerbfitness.com “We love having a local business in Santa Barbara/Goleta because the community is incredible and people love to be healthy and active,” said Bob Wilcher, owner of Killer B Fitness, which was voted our readers’ top program. “Working out at Killer B directly proves its value when someone lives an active lifestyle. Our cardio machines directly translate to being stronger on the local hikes, cycling, and the beach and water sports. We are thankful for the local farms and feel fortunate to have access to our farmers’ markets, which is especially helpful during our four-week Eat Clean and Fitness Challenges.”

Two locations; corepoweryoga.com “Our favorite part of the job is witnessing how relaxed, invigorated, and content students are when exiting the classrooms,” said Cara Ferrick and Brandon Cox, coowners of CorePower Yoga, our readers’ favorite studio. “Also being with people and watching them transform through yoga and community. We would not be where we are today without the people who show up. Thank you for your motivation and all you add to your community.” For Ferrick and Cox, getting this award means “all the training, hard work, and teamwork pays off. We know our teachers and team create a powerful experience. We are grateful for each of them.”

Runner-Up: Bond Fitness

Runner-Up: Yoga Soup

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330 State St.; 901-3440; fitbuddha.com “The favorite part of my job is teaching and seeing how effective our workout is by the looks on our clients’ faces and the shaking in their bodies. Our Pilates routines are always challenging and innovative, so it never gets old and is deeply rewarding,” said co-owner Marcus Kettles. “Being the best means that we have really gone the extra mile to connect with the needs of our clients and provide that service to them with a loving heart and a smile on our face.” That smile includes bringing the fun with the fitness. “One of our top trainers, Kyle, taught an entire morning on Valentine’s Day in nothing more than short red booty shorts and angel wings. It’s always a big crowd pleaser and lots of fun.”

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Runner-Up: La Playa Pilates & Wellness

Snowboard/Ski Gear Store Mountain Air Sports

14 State St.; 962-0049; mountainairsports.com Active, outdoorsy types flock to Mountain Air Sports for all of their outdoor adventure gear. “Our community has kept this place rolling for 40 years. You make us who we are and give us the motivation to keep the stoke going for another 40 years,” said Joey Duddridge, self-titled director of “yeeeeeeeew!”

“Our family thanks you so much for all the love and support over the years.

We owe it all to you, and we hope to see you in Mammoth this winter.” Duddridge’s favorite part of the job? “Seeing our customers come back from a trip with a huge smile and pumped on the gear we set them up with, and a six-pack for the crew — you know who you are. Thanks!”

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Place to Get Athletic Shoes Santa Barbara Running

1046 Coast Village Rd., Ste. D; 899-8802; sbrunningco.com “We are honored,” said Joe DeVreese, owner of Santa Barbara Running, voted the best place to get athletic shoes. “There is no question that the landscape of retail brick-and-mortar stores is changing, and people are shopping online more than ever. So, when the community chooses to purchase their athletic shoes at our shop, it means we get to keep the doors open and provide jobs within the community. And for that, we are very grateful. Thank you for believing in us and allowing us to get you into the best fitness gear for you. The caliber of athletes and fit people in this community is amazing.

That’s super helpful for us, because active people can never have enough running shoes in their closet.”

Runner-Up: Big 5 Sporting Goods

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968-1033; parks.ca.gov/elcapitan “What being voted best campground means to us is that the public that visit California State Santa Barbara Parks, which includes El Capitán, are choosing to visit here. They are choosing this over other vacation, camping, and recreational opportunities. This makes us very happy,” said Dion von der Lieth, supervising state park peace officer (Lifeguard). “We would like to say thank you in recognizing El Capitán State Beach campground. There is so much to do and learn about this park and this area.

We very much look forward to your next visit, or your first visit. If you have not had the chance to enjoy the serenity and diversity of the Gaviota Coast and Santa Barbara Sector State Parks, now is the time.”

Runner-Up: Refugio State Beach

Camping Gear Store REI

321 Anacapa St.; 560-1938; rei.com Santa Barbara loves the great outdoors, and REI is the place to get just about everything you need to enjoy being outside. From kayaks to camping equipment, foam rollers to climbing harnesses, this is the ideal place to gear up for your next adventure. Not only that, the store offers classes on bike chains and derailleurs, outdoor photography basics, and roadside geology of Southern California, among other topics. With so much to offer, it’s no wonder our readers have embraced this big-box store for several years in a row.

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Channel Islands Surfboards 36 Anacapa St.; 966-7213; cisurfboards.com Surfboard names such as Fred Rubble, Dumpster Diver, and Taco Grinder belie the serious chops of Channel Islands Surfboards, a homegrown company started in 1969 by Al and Terry Merrick. Now under the guidance of their son Britt, who carries on the tradition of shaping high-performance boards for top surfers like Lakey Peterson, Parker Coffin, Bethany Hamilton, and Dane Reynolds — as well as loads of local dawn patrollers — it may be the largest surfboard brand in the world, but Channel Islands Surfboards is still our favorite local surf shop.

Runner-Up: Surf N’ Wear Beach House

Swimwear Store Bikini Factory

2275 Ortega Hill Rd., Summerland; 969-2887; bikinifactory.com Some things never go out of style, and bikinis are on that list. The original Bikini Factory opened on Chapala Street in downtown Santa Barbara in 1965 and is still going strong in its Summerland location. Stocked with hundreds of bikinis as well as one-pieces, cover-ups, and other accessories, there’s swimwear for every style and body type here. Along with a wide in-store selection, customers can also custom design their own bathing suit to fit their unique needs and preferences.

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Santa Barbara Family YMCA 36 Hitchcock Wy.; 687-7727; ciymca.org/santa-barbara People love to work out at the Santa Barbara YMCA so much so that “one afternoon, the lights went out in the entire facility, and we went around to check on our members, and most people were content continuing their workout in the dark. They are a committed group,” said Craig Prentice, executive director. “The Santa Barbara Family YMCA has been supporting the community since 1887.

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Runner-Up: Santa Barbara Athletic Club, SWELL

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30 S. La Patera Ln., Goleta; powell-peralta.com The reviews are in and the crowd-sourcing consensus is clear: Boarders love Powell-Peralta — and so do Indy readers, who picked it as their top skateboard shop. “Top-notch skate hub! Cannot go wrong in here. Everything you want and need all in one. Great workers and customer service.

Highly recommended,” said customer Calvin K. “Excellent products, excellent help! Not for locals only; while there saw pilgrims from many lands scooping up new gear — all things skateboard and sweet tees, caps, shoes, stickers, patches, etc., it’s all good,” agreed B.C. And as for the Powell-Peralta team’s thoughts on the win, staff member Wonton “Animal” Chin, said, “It is flattering since we aren’t the easiest place to find. It feels great to be recognized by the community.”

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18 E. Ortega St.; 568-0702; darganssb.com Come for a pint from the Emerald Isle and stay for the pool. Dargan’s was established in Santa Barbara in 1997, but the family surname has been associated with public houses in Ireland since the beginning of the 20th century. This authentic taste of true Irish hospitality is still hopping after all these years. The poolroom part of the pub can accommodate up to 170 people (and they are all there for any big-time soccer match), with a cozy bar, four pool tables, and a jukebox.

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7925 Hollister Ave.; 220-9646; sandpipergolf.com Established in 1972 as Santa Barbara County’s first resort course open to the public, Sandpiper is an inspiring 18 holes of seaside golf on an extraordinary, natural terrain of rolling flatland, steep barrancas thick with chaparral, and chalky bluffs and dramatic cliffs offering spectacular views of white sand beaches and the Pacific Ocean below. Designed by renowned architect William F. Bell and named by Golf Digest as one of the top 100 public golf courses in the United States, it’s no wonder that this memorable golf course is our readers’ top choice.

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“The mind-clearing fresh air, uphill workout, and stellar payoff vista will shake free all your great ideas.

Inspiration Point is the slam dunk of hikes — a good workout with a great finish with its on-top-of-theworld view,” said Katie Davis, chair of the Santa Barbara Sierra Club. Our area Sierra Club hikes in a variety of spots, including Inspiration Point, every Wednesday and Friday nights and every Saturday and Sunday during the day. See sierraclub.org/los-padres/ santa-barbara/hike-schedule for the schedule.

Runner-Up: Cold Spring

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909 N. La Cumbre Rd.; 563-0884; littleangelspreschool.com “I want to thank everyone who voted for us,” said Little Angels Pre- is not healthy, but it makes for a great preschool!” And the best part school Executive Director Mary Lopez. “My staff and I work very hard, of that job? “By far, all of the funny things children say to us,” shared as many preschools in town do, to offer a program of love, consistency, Lopez. “They often divulge funny things about their parents that we and attention to detail. … We all ‘live our jobs,’ which some may say don’t necessarily repeat outside of our staff circle!”

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110 S. La Cumbre Rd.; 967-0121; lcah.com “We love helping pets and their families,” said Dr. Beverly Holmes and Dr. Eve Kuesis of La Cumbre Animal Hospital. “Our favorite part of our jobs is every wet nose, purr, tail wag, or nuzzle. We strive to offer the best care for every furry friend that we meet. It is truly an honor to have our community see our efforts.” Founded in 1959

by Dr. Francis Knoop, the practice is now owned by Holmes and Kuesis, who added, “This award is a tribute to our talented, hardworking staff for all they do every day. Thank you for trusting us to care for your loved ones!”

Runner-Up: St. Francis Pet Clinic

Toy Store  Children’s Clothing Store Chicken Little

Sansum Clinic Congratulates Dr. Saida Hamdani for being recognized as the Best Pediatrician in the 2019 Best of Santa Barbara issue

1236 State St.; 962-7771; chickenlittlekids.com From strollers to sleepers and bottles to breast pumps, plus every sort of onesie, toddler tog, and soft stuffed creature imaginable, Chicken Little has been delighting locals and visitors alike since 1981 (it actually opened in 1979 as “Chicken Lips”). This charming, family-owned shop has got the kids and the grandkids covered, with knowledgeable staff plus a great baby registry service for new parents. A fun place to browse and an easy place to buy, it’s no wonder that Chicken Little is our readers’ pick for best toy store and children’s clothing store for the second year running.

Runner-Up (Toy Store): Peanuts Maternity & Kids Runner-Up (Children’s Clothing Store): Happy Little Hippo

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Santa Barbara Tutoring 81 David Love Place, Ste. 222; 973-7463; sbtutoring.com Offering private tutoring services in all subjects, as well as assistance for the sometimes-stressful test prep, Managing Director Steven Efada said, “We’re convinced that we offer a better product than our competitors, and we’re glad your readers agree! We love that our growing team takes pride in learning to better serve our clients each and every day.” Grateful for the honor, Efada added, “Thank you! We look forward to continuing to help your family and friends reach their academic goals.”

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Dr. Saida Hamdani

51 Hitchcock Wy.; 563-6211 All of the best parenting advice I ever got was either through word of mouth or from a pediatrician. For Dr. Saida Hamdani, getting our readers’ nod combines the best of both of those worlds. Her favorite part of her job? “Talking to parents and children. I love to hear their stories.

Being the best means being honored by this community as I try to do my best,” said Hamdani, who is affiliated with Sansum Clinic. “It is an exceptional honor to be voted for by readers who are truly independent minded, curious, and insightful. I promise to do the very best that I can in listening, learning, and then using my knowledge to prevent adverse events and maintain good health in all its modalities.”

Runner-Up: Dr. Patricia Erbe

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Multiple locations; lemospet.com Mike Lemos started the business in 1972, delivering hay and other ranch products to his neighbors. Now, almost 50 years later, the Central Coast–based store’s staff still carries every large bag of pet food to each customer’s car and trains the team every month to ensure they know what products will work best for your pet. It’s that kind of customerand critter-based service (plus the multitudes of chew toys, grooming products, and food choices) that earns Lemos Feed & Pet Supply awards year after year. “My favorite part of my job is being able to help find solutions for pets that improve the life of the pet and of their owners,” said store manager Raymond Padilla.

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5758 Hollister Ave., Goleta; 964-2446; doggroomerssantabarbara.com “The dogs, of course, are a favorite part of working at the Little Dog House. Every aspect — from different breeds, different ages, different dog personalities to the different types of grooms — makes the job fun and never dull. No two days are ever the same, but every day, dogs come in, get groomed, and come to play. Every day at the shop is a favorite day,” said owner Tyrelle Leger. “As a team, we hope it’s apparent when you drop off and pick up your fur baby that we all work together and love what we do.

We all share the passion of what we do, how we care for your pooch and always appreciate your patronage and patience.”

Runner-Up: For Paws Salon

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Dog Trainer K-NIne Solutions

126 E. Haley St., Ste. A-8; 451-2458; kninesolutions.com The life of a beloved dog trainer is anything but dull.

“The dogs! OMG, they can be such goofballs,” said Eric Smith, cofounder/head trainer of K-9 Solutions, which has won Best Of Santa Barbara® honors for four years in a row. “I once had a client with a very highly trained German shepherd come in for more advanced training.

The client spent a ton of money on this dog, but the dog wouldn’t do anything she asked. He would just lie there and stare at her. Something told me to just start speaking German to the dog, and bam! He woke right up.

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Multiple locations; 969-8900; villagesite.com “Thank you so much for choosing Village Properties as the best real estate company in Santa Barbara. We feel honored to serve you,” said Executive Director Leanne Wood. “We feel honored that our community recognizes all we do for our clients and our community.” As for her favorite part of the job? “Seeing our clients happy, knowing that the process of selling or buying their new home has been a successful one. And having agents who have a happy, balanced, and successful life.”

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Real Estate Team The Hall Team

801 Chapala St.; 450-8923; hallteamsb.com “Real estate is very competitive, and there are many great agents in town. To have been chosen as the best is in line with our slogan, ‘The Hall Team Cares,’” said Kevin Hall, Hall Team Member at Compass. “We really do care, and we always strive to leave no detail undone, no matter how small. When you can go back to someone — after one year or three or 10 — and have them tell you what a joy it is to live in the home of their dreams, it feels amazing to know that we contributed to that!” Added Team Member Lesley Hall, “The smile of a first-time buyer when we hand them the keys is a moment that always stays with us.”

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Carroll Plumbing & Maintenance

2825 De la Vina St.; 687-2677; carrollplumbingsb.com “Our favorite part of the job is interacting with customers,” said Pat Carroll, owner of Carroll Plumbing & Maintenance. Providing reliable service to both residential and commercial customers since the 1970s, Carroll is one of the oldest family-owned-andoperated plumbing companies in this area, offering plumbing installations, repairs, and replacements as well as drain cleaning, camera inspections, new construction, and remodeling services. “Being the best means being hardworking,” said Carroll. “And this award means that we need to keep going strong.”

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165 S. Patterson Ave.; 964-9944; lasumida.com Their favorite part of the job is “helping our customers make Santa Barbara beautiful,” according to Amy and Travis Weber, owners of La Sumida Nursery, which has served generations of loyal customers since 1958. Travis, the grandson of founders Harold and Ethel Sumida, said, “A Best Of award is a great compliment and keeps us inspired to keep striving to improve.” The nursery is a happy place to work, said the couple, and “there is something new and funny every single day. We are always laughing.”

110 S. Hope Ave.; 687-6707; potterybarn.com What began as an outlet for slightly imperfect pottery and tabletop closeouts in 1949 is now a thriving retail giant.

The local La Cumbre Plaza Pottery Barn outpost has furniture and home decor, as well as complimentary decor and design services from design studio specialists. Wedding registries are easy to use here, with a plethora of one-stylefits-almost-all gift items (scented candles, picture frames, pretty napkins and napkin holders) that are ideal for when you don’t know your hosts very well. Plus, you can’t beat the seasonal sales and holiday decor.

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801 Chapala St.; 451-9998; hallteamsb.com “Buying or selling a home is like completing a puzzle and a maze at the same time. Every home sale is different, and I love being able to figure out the best way to achieve my client’s goals,” said Kevin Hall. “I also love all of Santa Barbara’s unique neighborhoods. It makes it so that everyone can find their place in the world!” What’s our readers’ favorite real estate agent’s favorite part of his job? “Every part of my job is essentially that of a problem solver and troubleshooter. I’m also very competitive and love negotiating and helping my clients ‘win’ whether I’m representing them as a buyer or a seller. It’s so humbling to have been voted the best of Santa Barbara, as I really do think the real estate agent community here is a cut above other areas.”

Runner-Up: Kat Hitchcock

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924 Laguna St.; 869-7100; homeownersfg.com Our readers’ top pick for mortgage agent for the third year in a row, Austin Lampson and Lampson Team at Homeowners Financial Group are obviously crushing it when it comes to helping homeowners. Her favorite part of the job? “Helping people achieve their goals — and getting to have fun while doing it. My team and I give our all to our clients; we love the community we live in, and we want to help people live here too.”

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Moving Company Movegreen

1 N. Calle César Chávez, Ste. 130; 1 (866) 684-7336; movegreen.com “We love being able to structure each move to accommodate the individual needs and challenges of each client, reducing their stress, making their transitions feel seamless, even fun,” said Erik S. Haney, CEO of Movegreen, Indy readers’ pick for best moving company. The eco-friendly moving company was established in Santa Barbara in 2007; has since expanded to Ventura County, Orange County, and Los Angeles County; and is beginning to franchise the business nationwide, Haney said. “At Movegreen, our top priority is the experience of our clients. We want to exceed your expectations at every point. This award means the most because it is a reflection of our customer satisfaction rating in our community.”

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Architect Jeff Shelton

119 Fig Ave.; 965-8812; jeffsheltonarchitect.com If you walk by a building in Santa Barbara and the vibrant colors and whimsical touches make your heart sing and bring a smile to your face, chances are good that architect Jeff Shelton had something to do with it. From the Seussian skinny curves of Ablitt Tower on West Haley to the “house of a thousand paintings” homage on Santa Barbara Street that is Vera Cruz, Shelton always finds a way to make things a little more fun. His humble response to Indy voters: “Thanks! We are very grateful that people are taking the time to consider architecture as a part of the community. I think that people see that at least we are putting a lot of effort into each building, and that we believe that every building needs to positively impact the experience on the street.”

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Contractor  Handyman Service Allen Construction

Two locations; 884-8777; buildallen.com “There are some great builders in the Santa Barbara area, and we are honored to be nominated and so proud to have received the votes from the community,” said Eric Johnson, vice president of Allen Construction, which won for best contractor and best handyman service. “We have been in business in Santa Barbara for over 35 years and hope to be building beautiful homes well into the future. We would like to continue to be a place where talented people want to work, to continue to be at the forefront of green building and a leader in sustainable building practices.”

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534 E. Ortega St.; 966-3696; aroofing.com Founded by Jack Martin in 1985, Action Roofing now has 95 full-time employees, many of whom have been there since the company started. “My favorite part of my job is meeting all the people that I get to work with and become friends within this fantastic community,” said Martin, whose title is president and working owner. “Being the best means hard work. If you care about what you do and work very hard, you can achieve being the best. That is a great feeling. The recognition of an award like this shows that the hard work pays off.”

Runner-Up: Martin Roofing Co.

Painting Contractor Mesa Painting

452-9449; mesapaint.net Once again voted Indy readers’ favorite painting contractor, Mesa Painting has been serving Santa Barbara County, from Camarillo to Buellton, since 2011. In addition to offering all types of professional painting services — everything from prep work to repairs, power washing, covering, painting, staining, final walkthrough, and disposal — Mesa Painting prides itself on maintaining strict environmental standards. Owner Michael Gilm-

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4 E. Yanonali St.; 364-5144; thebluedoorsb.com As regular patrons know, you have to be nimble to shop vintage. The Blue Door owners Brian Garwood and Carolyn Petersen say their favorite part of the job is the constant change of inventory. “It’s so much fun having new pieces every single day and never having the same thing twice. Our regular customers know they have to act fast if they see something they like!” Winning the Best of Santa Barbara® award for their ever-evolving space, which was established in the Funk Zone in 2014, “helps drive our passion to continue curating a unique and inspiring shopping experience. We’re honored that the Santa Barbara community enjoys the shopping experience we’ve created as much as we do.”

5610 Hollister Ave., Goleta; 284-0269; carpetonesantabarbara.com Now known as Carpeteria Carpet One Floor & Home Santa Barbara, Carpeteria (actually located in Old Town Goleta) is part of a cooperative with 1,000 stores worldwide and partnerships with major manufacturers.

Whatever kind of covering your feet — and your floor — desire, Carpeteria has one of the largest selections of carpet, hardwood, laminate, ceramic tile, vinyl, and area rugs in the county. In town since 1977, this store’s proven track record for service and selection is the reason Indy readers continue to select it as their top place to buy carpets and rugs.

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Mattress Mike Furniture Gallery 7320 Hollister Ave., Ste. 5, Goleta; 685-4998; mattressmikesb.com “We are so fortunate to have the community support and to have provided sweet dreams for over 25 years,” said Michael Gustason, owner of Mattress Mike. “This award means that our customers recognize the work our team puts into every sale and delivery, and we are grateful.” As owners of a fam family-owned business, “it is our honor to be a part of your home.” And people clearly feel at home at Mattress Mike.

One of the funniest things that’s ever happened? “A cuscus tomer fell asleep on one of our beds in the showroom while testing it out.”

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Brighten Solar Co. 5380 Overpass Rd., Ste. B; 708-3654; brightensolarco.com “We love the Santa Barbara community for its diversity, natural beauty, and strong commitment to our environenviron mental protection,” said Marine

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Runner-Up: Sun Pacific Solar Electric Inc.

Gardening/Landscaping Services Kitson Landscape

5787 Thornwood Dr.; 681-7010; kitsonlandscape.com Founded in 1969 by husband-and-wife team Brent and Sally Kitson (with a single van and one employee), the Kitson Landscape tradition continues with Sarah Kitson (Brent and Sally’s eldest daughter) at the helm, and her husband, Dave Fudurich, as the CFO. The booming Santa Barbara County Green Certified Business — and our readers’ choice for best gardening/landscaping services — now has 46 trucks, 20 fully equipped maintenance trailers, 17 riding mowers, and 99 employees operating from a 1.25-acre headquarters in Goleta. Kitson Landscape is a consistent award winner of both the annual Santa Barbara Beautiful and Goleta Beautiful awards for its landscape and habitat restoration work, and its clients include Montecito Bank & Trust, Goleta Water District, Serenity House, and Tropicana Del Norte.

Runner-Up: EcoLawn S.B.

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Runner-Up: MasterCare Home Cleaning

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26 E. Cota St.; 966-0855; starrugcleaners.com “Our favorite part of the job is learning the history behind many of the old rugs we clean, some over 100 years old, then treating them with care to bring them back to life,” said Michael Jensen, owner of Star Rug Cleaners. When asked about the funniest thing that’s ever happened, Jensen offered, “Would it be the time

we cleaned a taxidermied dog or giant crochet watermelon? Or maybe the time we cleaned a wooden rocking horse? We like a challenge.” Being the best means “we put our best possible product out every time. We are always pushing to improve our methods and techniques,” said Jensen, who serves as a boardmember of the Association of Rug Care Specialists.

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415 E. Gutierrez St.; 963-7825; sbhicace.com “Cowabunga, we’re stoked each and every year we get to take this Best of Santa Barbara® award,” said Gary Simpson, president and owner of Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center, now in its 52nd year in business.

Simpson gives huge props to his staff: “They’re the ones truly earning the accolades day in and day out and doing their very best at providing service par excellence. … We are absolutely thrilled every year to know that we’re staying on course and not losing sight of our purpose to be all that we can be as Santa Barbara’s oldest, largest, and most complete home center.”

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629 E. Haley St.; 965-8101; ootyscooters.com “My favorite part of my job is just seeing more scooters and less and providing relatively inexpensive, high-gas-mileage scooters to cars on our busy streets and parking lots downtown,” said Ryan Santa Barbara. “Being the best means that we are a store for locals Neely, owner of Ooty’s Scooters. Ooty was the childhood nick- and will stay the same as long as we are here. As always, thanks name of his father, Chris, who founded the business and retired a for everybody that voted for us, and we will keep providing the few years ago. Ooty’s continues its tradition of winning this award best service we can.”

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17 W. Montecito St.; 884-8443; ducatiofsb.com The perpetual winner of this category, the Dunne family’s Ducati of Santa Barbara showroom is actually the oldest Ducati dealership in the United States. The celebrated high-performance Italian motorcycles have been sold here since 1978, in a shop that specializes in new and used European motorcycle sales and services for brands that also include Aprilia, Piaggio, Vespa, Harley-Davidson, Buell, Moto Guzzi, and BMW. In addition, Ducati of S.B specializes in custom builds and national-caliber race bike prep and assembly. Want to try one out?

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Car Wash/Detailing Educated Car Wash

3735 State St.; 687-8800; educatedcarwash.com There’s something so satisfying about getting the grit and grime off of your car, and the team at Educated Car Wash is consistently first rate. A readers’ pick for more than a decade, Educated Car Wash not only cleans and/or details your car 100 percent by hand but also has the cheapest petrol prices in town. Family owned and operated for more than 30 years, Educated Car Wash uses biodegradable soaps and provides topto-bottom cleaning, speck-free vacuuming, and sparkling-clean windows — usually in fewer than 15 minutes.

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Enterprise Rent-a-Car Multiple locations; enterprise.com Convenience is key in the rental car game. With four outposts in our area, including the airport and UCSB-adjacent location, Enterprise Rent-a-Car is certainly one of the most practical and easy picks for renting a car in town. Part of the world’s largest fleet, Enterprise has more than 1.7 million vehicles in more than 85 countries, which puts them in a position to offer lots of special deals and rates, including one-way trips to big airport cities such as Los Angeles and San Francisco and discount weekend rates.

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Voted Santa Barbara’s favorite columnist for the 11th year in a row, the Independent’s esteemed wordsmith Starshine Roshell’s reaction to the honor is: “It means that I can’t slack off! ‘Not bad in Santa Barbara’ would be an easier gig, but Best Of means I’ve got to bring entertaining topics, a fresh voice, and an engaging perspective to every single column — and I try to do that.” Columnizing is clearly a labor of love for Roshell, whose new (fourth) book of columns — Lather, Rage, Repeat — comes out this month. Recently awarded the prestigious National Headliner Award by the Association of Women in Communications, Roshell shows no sign of slowing down. “Without your eager and discerning eyeballs, I am but a ranty typist clacking out missives to no one, and that’s not a good look.”

Runner-Up: Nick Welsh

S.B. Radio Station KjEE 92.9 FM kjee.com

The self-described “intern who just never stopped showing up,” KjEE 92.9 afternoon host Ricky Biggs sheds some insight on the station’s favorite local radio status. What does being the best mean to you? “It means we get to rub it in KTYD’s face for another year!” What does this award mean to you? “Hopefully getting a free drink or lunch or something.” What do you want to say to those who voted for you? “Dave Hanacek would like to thank you personally. Please feel free to contact us, and we’ll give you his personal cell phone number. What can we say?

He really cares.” What’s the funniest thing that’s ever happened at KjEE? “You’re talking to him.”

Runner-Up: 99.9 KTYD

S.B.-Based Website Independent.com

“It is an honor for our readers to recognize us as the best website in Santa Barbara,” said the Independent’s publisher, Brandi Rivera. “In the summer of 2017, we made the decision to actively pursue a new website design and platform.

After many drafts of site maps, redesigns, and testing, we launched the new and improved independent.com in March 2019. We are incredibly proud of our new site, not just for its clean, new look, but also for its functionality. Our website is a constant source of inspiration, and it challenges us to push and develop our content further than it has ever been before. Every story we write, every photo that’s taken, every page that is designed is all done with the goal of informing our readers and connecting them to their community.”

Runner-Up: Noozhawk.com

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@JohnPalminteri (Twitter), @johnpalminterinews (Instagram) He’s been in town since 1981 and has barely seemed to age — or skip a beat in his busy schedule. As time and technologies come and go, Santa Barbara’s own John Palminteri is an eternal, hardworking presence on the area news scene. “The Palm” or “JP” as some call him, the town’s real-life Ron Burgundy is seemingly everywhere with his high-wattage grin and unmistakably manicured mustache, not to mention his conscientious reporting. Whether you love him on KEYT, KJEE, KCLU, Twitter, or Instagram, our town is a better, more-informed place because of this beloved newshound.

Runner-Up (S.B. Twitter Follow): @NathanielGray_

For the second year in a row, Ellen DeGeneres reigns supreme as our readers’ favorite area celebrity. The affable comedian’s support of the community after the Thomas Fire and subsequent debris flow was pretty remarkable. She’s probably also our local real estate community’s favorite house flipper. In the last couple of months, DeGeneres and her actress wife, Portia de Rossi, reportedly sold a $23 million Carpinteria oceanfront retreat (to IT cosmetics mogul Jamie Kern Lima) and a 10.5-acre, $6.982 million pastoral spread on the outskirts of the county (to Nickelodeon president Brian Robbins). According to Variety, the couple still owns a $27 million Balinese-style estate near Montecito.

Runner-Up (S.B. Instagram Follow): @sbgoodeats

Runner-Up: John Palminteri

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10/17:

Best Fest 2019

Join the S.B. Independent at our fourth annual Best Fest, where we’ll celebrate with sips and bites from many of the winning restaurants, wineries, and breweries featured in our Best of Santa Barbara® issue. 5:30-9pm. Carriage and Western Art Museum of S.B., 129 Castillo St. $65. Call 965-5205.

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10/17: Space and Wonder: A Conversation with Russell Crotty Artist and amateur astronomer Russell Crotty, whose work is featured in The Observable Universe: Visualizing the Cosmos in Art, will talk about his interest in and artistic interpretation of the art and science of the universe. 5:30pm. Mary Craig Auditorium, S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. $5-$10. Call 963-4364. sbma.net

10/17: S.B. Surfrider General Meeting & Mixer Take an alarming and informative look at the realities of recycling with two guest speakers, Professor Roland Geyer of UCSB and Carlyle Johnston from County Public Works.

There will be pizza and light refreshments. 7pm. Hendry’s Beach, South Coast Watershed Resource Ctr., 2981 Cliff Dr. Free. Call 884-0459.

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10/17-10/20: Measure for Measure William Shakespeare’s tragicomedy dramatizes one of his more infamous bargains: a young woman’s virginity in exchange for her brother’s life. This story of tyrannical authority, sexual power, and gender politics is especially resonant in today’s #MeToo culture and is set in a contemporary landscape. Thu-Sat.: 8pm; Sun.: 2 and 7pm. New Vic, 33 W. Victoria St. $25-$72. Call 965-5400.

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10/17: People’s Republic of Desire This 2018 documentary follows two online stars who rise from obscurity to

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10/17: Santa Barbara Reads KickOff Block Party The S.B. Public Library is taking over the block to kick off S.B. Reads 2019! Grab a free copy of this year’s pick, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, and enjoy activities and music at this family-friendly block party. 4-7pm.

Library Plaza, S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Free. Call 564-5621.

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ebrate the 15th Anniversary of the movie Sideways with a movie screening and Q&A panel, then hop on a shuttle tour and visit the Sideways Inn, Peake Ranch, Hitching Post II, Ostrich Land, and the Solvang Restaurant, and conclude the weekend with a Sideways Wine Festival. Fri.: 6-10pm; Sat.: 11am-5pm; Sun.: Noon-4pm. Multiple Locations. $55-$100. Call 448-7070.

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10/18: Johnny Mathis with Special Guest Gary Mule Deer Experience an unforgettable evening of music with this pop/soft-rock singer/songwriter performing songs like “Wonderful! Wonderful!” and “It’s Not for Me to Say.” Comedian and musician Gary Mule Deer will open the show. 8pm.

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Women’s Adventure

pioneering Mexican rock and roll, psychedelic and blues rock band performing hits like “Las Piedras Rodantes,”“Triste Canción,” and “Pobre Soñador.” 8pm. The Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. $49.50-

10/18: Luis Muñoz, The Infinite Dream, Featuring Lois Mahalia & Special Guest Téka After 45 years in S.B., Costa Rican composer/ multi-instrumentalist Luis Muñoz says farewell with this concert and the release of his new CD, The Infinite Dream. VIP ticket includes a pre-show reception at 7pm. 8pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $37.50; VIP: $67.50. Call 963-0761. Read more on p.

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10/18-10/20: Winter’s Tale This epic Shakespearean play is part comedy and part tragedy with a mystical story of love, jealousy, loss, and redemption that will surprise audiences with twists and turns, ending finally with a miracle of joy and forgiveness. Fri.: 7pm; Sat.: 1 and 7pm; Sun.: 1pm. Hatlen Theater, UCSB. $13-$19.

Call 893-2064. theaterdance.ucsb.edu

10/18-10/19: Gallery Reception: Facing Ourselves This photographic exhibition of works by Patricia Houghton Clarke, along with work from a group of teens whom she mentored is intended to spark a conversation about immigrants and the residents. 7-9pm. Charles Lo Bue Gal-

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The Klezmatics This Grammy Award–winning klezmer band is steeped in Eastern European Jewish tradition and spirituality, and it incorporates contemporary themes such as human rights and anti-fundamentalism as well as eclectic musical influences including Arab, African, Latin, and Balkan rhythms, jazz, and punk. 7:30-10pm. MultiCultural Ctr. Theater, UCSB. $5-$15.

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Film Tour Celebrate fantastic women

around us who are doing extraordinary Eli Brown will throw things by watching short films from around down house music the world about climbing, skiing, mountainbeats like “XTC” and eering, snowboarding, and travel films.

“Push It Up” on his 6:30-10pm. The Sandbox, 414 Olive St. Come Together World $15-$20. Call 770-8177.

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Eos Lounge, 500 Anacapa St. Ages 21+. $5. Call 564-2410.

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10/17-10/20: Blithe Spirit Noel Coward’s comedy follows the story of novelist Charles Condomine after he invites an eccentric clairvoyant to his house to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book, and the chaos that ensues when she accidentally summons the spirit of his

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fame and fortune in China in a digital universe where live streamers earn up to $200K a month and asks whether virtual relationships can replace real-life human connection. Director Hao Wu will join moderator Hangping Xu (East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies, UCSB) for a post-screening discussion. 7-9:45pm. Pollock Theater, UCSB. Free. carseywolf.ucsb.edu

Russian hamlet learn that an undercover government inspector is coming for a surprise visit, a case of mistaken identity sends the whole village spiraling into a world of panic and greed in this frothy and wildly satirical play. 7:30pm. Porter Theatre, Westmont, 955 La Paz Rd. $10-$15. Call 565-7040. westmont.edu

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Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 E. Hwy. 246, Santa Ynez. $69-$109. Ages 21+. Call (800) 248-6274. chumashcasino.com

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presents presents

Blithe SPIRIT

10/19:

by Noël Coward

Day in the Country

Celebrate the town of Los Olivos with an early-morning breakfast and family fun run (you can even enter your dog!); a small-town parade; the Kiddie Korral; hundreds of local and regional crafters, artists, and food purveyors; wine tastings; a tractor show; a beer garden; and more! Visit the website for the full schedule. 7am-4pm. Free.

Various locations.

A Comic Murder Mystery

losolivosca.com/day-in-the-country

$89.50. Call 963-4408.

SATURDAY 10/19 10/19: S.B. Music Club’s 50th Anniversary Series Opening Night: Apotheosis Pianist Betty Oberacker and

Directed by R. Michael Gros

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clarinetist David Singer will perform the program Apotheosis, a grouping of works that represent the summation of a practice or of a composer’s musical style, featuring works by J.S. Bach and Johannes Brahms.

3-4:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. Free. Call (619) 4053218. sbmusicclub.org

10/19: 2nd Annual Housing Santa Barbara Day 2019 This community event will feature over 25 agencies providing affordable housing and support services, including informative housing workshops, along with affordable housing trolley tours that will leave every 15 minutes from the plaza. Additional activities for all ages will include live music, food trucks, face painting, a fire engine visit, and a miniature home building. 10am2pm. De la Guerra Plaza, first block of E. De la Guerra St. Free. Contact jmorales@hacsb.org.

tinyurl.com/HousingSB 10/19: Christopher McDougall Don’t miss the chance to meet this author as he shares and signs his new book, Running with Sherman, an inspiring story about training a rescue donkey to run one of the most challenging races in America.

4pm. Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. Free.

Call 682-6787. Read more on p. 139.

10/19: Opening Reception: Luminous Landscapes This month’s featured show will have works in pastel by Terry Taber, whose art represents the Central Coast landscape, and Carol Talley, whose work leans toward the abstract and transcendent.

1-4pm. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free. Call 688-7517.

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10/19: Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer with Rakesh Chaurasia With astonishing virtuosity and 20 Grammy Awards between them, these musicians move among the worlds of classical, bluegrass, and North Indian music, crossing borders in a magical, musical evening. 8pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. $15-$60.

Call 893-3535. Read more on p. 142.

artsandlectures.ucsb.edu 10/19: Solvang Stomp: 2nd Annual Wine Harvest Street Festival Feel what it’s like to stomp some grapes and also taste vintages from world-class wineries, drink pink in an “I Love Rosé” lounge, and enjoy food, live music, and a Lucy and Ricky Ricardo lookalike contest. Participants will receive a wine glass and a foot towel. 2-5pm.

First St., Mission Dr., Solvang. Designated driver: $40; GA: $75; VIP: $125. Ages 21+. Call 688-6144. solvangusa.com

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10/19: Ride Santa Barbara 100 Cyclists can choose from four distinct courses to suit every ability level and will receive a commemorative T-shirt and a goodie bag, generous aid station support, a post-race meal, and two free beers in the beer garden. RideSB100 will raise funds for Project Hero, helping injured veterans and first responders. 7am-6pm. Leadbetter Beach, 801 Shoreline Dr. $75-$150.

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10/19: Native Edible Landscapes Landscape designer Natasha Elliott will discuss care requirements, design elements, and culinary uses of special plants. 10amnoon. Blaksley Library & Garden Grounds, The S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. $25-$35. Call 682-4726. sbbg.org

10/19: Fall Gallery Show Enjoy a champagne reception and demonstration featuring Sheryl Knight, known for her captivating landscape oil paintings, expressive style, and vibrant yet tranquil color palette.

The exhibit shows through November 17.

Noon-4pm. Solvang Antiques Fine Art Gallery, 1693 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Free.

Call 686-2322. solvangantiques.com

10/19: Year of the Pig 2019 Celebrate a year of good fortune and luck at the Sarah House annual fundraiser and enjoy delicious Asian cuisine, drinks, live music, and an auction. All proceeds fund vital care for the Sarah House residents. 5-8pm. El Presidio Orchard, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. $125. Call 682-1515. sarahhousesb.org

10/19-10/20: John Todd This pioneer known

Chucho Valdés and Band Cuban

for his groundbreaking work designing analogs of natural ecosystems for the purposes of treating wastewater and remediating environmental contamination will share his new book, Healing Earth: An Ecologist’s Journey

pianist Chucho Valdés will command the stage with his powerhouse band, performing an unforgettable night of folkloric Afro-Cuban rhythms, rock, funk, and jazz. 7pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. $15-$55. Call 893-3535. Read more on p. 137. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

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10/17-10/20: Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Thu.: Dannsair. 6:30-8:30pm. Fri.: Foggy Dew. 7:30-9:30pm. Sat.: RadioKeys.

9-10pm. Sun.: Irish Jam Session. 4:30-7pm. 18 E. Ortega St. Free. Call 568-0702.

darganssb.com 10/17-10/18, 10/20-10/23: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Maribou State. 8pm. $20-$23. Ages 18+. Fri.: Madison Violet.

6-7:30pm; $15. Salsa Night. 10pm; $17. Ages 21+. Sun.: Jonathan McEuen and Friends. 7:30pm. $12. Mon.: SBCC Good Times, Lunch Break, and New World Jazz Combos. 7pm. $10. Tue.: Taimane. 8pm. $18-$59.10.

Wed.: Studio 54 Disco Party. 7:30-10:30pm. $10-$20. 1221 State St. Call 962-7776. sohosb.com

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WITH SPECIAL GUEST

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10/18: Carr Winery Barrel Rm. The Stiff Pickle Orchestra. 6-8pm.

414 N. Salsipuedes St. Free. Ages 21+. Call 965-7985. carrwinery.com

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10/18-10/20: Cold Spring Tavern Fri.: Sycamore Strings. 6-9pm.

Sat.: The Brambles; 1-4pm. Livingston; 5-8pm. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan; 1:15-4pm. The Tailgaters. 4:30-7:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call 967-0066. coldspringtavern.com

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10/18-10/19, 10/23: The Endless Summer Bar-Café Fri.: Dave Vignoe. Sat.: Cyrus Clark. Wed.: Jim Rankin. 5:30-8:30pm. 113 Harbor Wy. Free. Call 564-1200.

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10/18, 10/20: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Molly Ringwald Project.

8:30-11:30pm. Sun.: Sam Mitchell. 1-5pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez.

Free-$5. Ages 21+. Call 686-4785. themavsaloon.com 10/18-10/19: Mercury Lounge Fri.: Dan Telfer. Sat.: The Swinging Moods, special guest. 9pm. 5871 Hollister Ave., Goleta. $5. Ages 21+.

Call 967-0907.

FRIDAY

THREE DOG NIGHT

10/18: M.Special Brewing Co. Paradise Kings. 6-9pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Bldg. C., Goleta. Free. Call 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

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10/18: Uptown Lounge The Band Elements. 9pm-midnight.

Uptown Lounge, 3126 State St. Free. Ages 21+. Call 845-8800. www.sbuptownlounge.com 10/19-10/20: Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. (Los Olivos) Sat.: Stiff Pickle Orchestra. Sun.: Kenny Taylor. 3-6pm. 2363 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos. Free. Ages 21+. Call 694-2252 x343. figmtnbrew.com

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10/19: The James Joyce Ulysses Jasz. 7:30-10:30pm. 513 State St. Free. Ages 21+. Call 962-2668. sbjamesjoyce.com

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10/19: La Cumbre Plaza Montecito Jazz Project. Noon-3pm. 121 S. Hope Ave. Free. Call 687-6458. shoplacumbre.com/Events 10/19: Pure Order Brewing Co. Beau Wildling. 4-7pm. 410 N Quarantina St. Free. Ages 21+. Call 966-2881. tinyurl.com/Beau-Wildling 10/20: Whiskey Richards JusMyLuck: Feeling Blue Tour. 7:30pm.

Whiskey Richards, 435 State St. $10-$12. Ages 21+. Call 963-1786.

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10/21: Red Piano Morganfield Burnett and da Blues. 8pm. 519 State St. Free. Call 358-1439.

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You Won’t Believe What You’ll Hear at the

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Oct. 24-27 Festival Libbey Bowl & the Ojai Art Center

Tim Lowry

Anne Rutherford

Peter Cook

Kim Weitkamp

Tellers: Jennifer Munro

Blind Boy Paxton

Debra Ehrhardt

7 of America’s finest storytellers and two winners of the Moth will have audiences laughing out loud and on the edge of their seats.

The Ojai Storytelling Festival has become one of the leading festivals in the nation with it’s diverse and engaging programming for adults and families in the gorgeous setting of Ojai. Come experience the power of storytelling under the oaks and beneath the stars.

Tickets at: ojaistoryfest.org It’s Not Just a Festival....

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festa italiana!

10/17-10/23: Lane Farms Pumpkin Patch Come for the hayrides,

october 19 + 20 | 2019

farm animals, corn maze, farm equipment, and pumpkins! Visit the website for corn maze hours. Open through October 31. 9am-9pm. Lane Farms, 308 S. Walnut Ln. Free. Call 964-3773. lanefarmssb.com

Nir Kabaretti, C O N D U C T O R Francesca Dego, V I O L I N

10/17-10/23: Big Wave Dave’s Pumpkin Patch Enjoy harvestthemed games and then stroll the big tent to find the perfect pumpkin, from mini to giant. Open through October 31. 10am-9pm. La Cumbre Plaza, 3865 State St. Free. Call 218-0282. bigwavedaveschristmastrees.com

10/17-10/23: Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch Select your pumpkin from an amazing selection and find your way out of a 10-acre corn maze along with a smaller maze for the kids. 10am-6pm. Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang. Open through October 31. Free. Call 331-1918.

tinyurl.com/SolvangPumpkinPatch

10/19-10/20: Rancho San Julian Pumpkin Patch There are more than 150 varieties of gorgeous pumpkins and winter squash that were grown just for you to pick from at this authentic pumpkin patch! Open weekends through October 27. 11am-6pm. Rancho San Julian, 6000 San Julian Rd., Lompoc. Free. Email elizabeth@ranchosanjulianbeef.com.

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10/18-10/20: Boo at the Zoo 2019 This year’s Boo includes trick-ortreating, a train ride, carnival games, scare zone, animal scooter ride, dance party, animal encounters, performances, bounce houses, and rock-wall climbing. Fri.: 5:30-8:30pm; Sat.: 4:30-8:30pm. Sun.: 4:30-7:30pm. S.B. Zoo, 500 Niños Dr. Adults: $18-$20; children: $12-$14. Call 962-5339.

sbzoo.org

10/18-10/20: The Haunt & Harvest Festival This family festival will have kids’ activities, trick-or-treating, a costume contest (ages 12 and under), live bands, a beer garden, food, and carnival rides. Those brave enough can visit one or all three of the haunted houses (no costumes allowed in). Fri.: 4-11pm; Sat.: noon-11pm; Sun.: noon-10pm. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. Festival: free; $12/haunt; $30/three haunts.

Ages 13+ (unless accompanied by an adult): Carnival wristband: $20-$25.

earlwarren.com/the-haunt

10/18: Spooktacular Hallow-STEAM Evening Guests can see a live wolf, owls, and mini ponies; do science experiments; play with robotics; gaze at the stars; and stop at one of the interactive stations with exhibitors from more than 30 area organizations. School-friendly costumes are encouraged! Pizza will be available for cash only. Ticket sales support The Knox School of S.B. 5:30-7:30pm. The Knox School of S.B., 1525 Santa Barbara St. Free-$6 (purchase online only).

tinyurl.com/Spooktacular-STEAM

10/18-10/20: Haunted Asylum The Peacekeeper Association will host this scary event with 13 different themed rooms such as Dolls, Sensory Deprivations, Stranger Things, and more. Not recommended for children ages 10 and under. Also open October 25-27 and 30-31. 8pm-midnight. On Carob St. off Mountain View Ave. next to Manzanita Public Charter School by Vandenberg Air Force Base, Lompoc. $15-$25.

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10/19: Creepy Creatures Have close-up encounters with living owls, scorpions, bats, spiders, and snakes along with real skulls and bones and experts explaining more animals associated with Halloween. There will be craft activities, music, and more! 11am-1pm. Neal Taylor Nature Ctr., 2265 Hwy. 154. Free ($10/vehicle fee). Call 693-0691. clnaturecenter.org

Fundraiser

Volunteer Opportunity

Verdi: Overture to La Forza del Destino Paganini: Concerto for Violin No. 1 in D major Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien, Op. 45 Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4, Op. 90, “Italian”

10/20:

Parallel Stories Lecture Susan Straight: In the Country of Women

Award-winning author Susan Straight will be sharing stories from her moving memoir, In the Country of Women: A Memoir, a lyrical social history of her multiracial clan that explores the bonds of love and survival that bind them, with a particular emphasis on the women’s stories. A book-signing will follow.

2:30pm. Mary Craig Auditorium, S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Free. Call 963-4364.

The Symphony opens its 66th season with a dramatic & delightful Italian-themed program and a champagne toast!

This program is a crowd-pleaser not to be missed!

Principal Sponsor:

Selection Sponsors: Susan Aberle | Gail Beust | Barbara Burger & Paul Munch Champagne Sponsors: Marilynn L. Sullivan & Lois Duncan Dinner Sponsor: Anne Smith Towbes

upcoming concerts...

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kabaretti conducts mozart & mahler november 16 + 17, 2019

of Innovation and Environmental Stewardship, along with a workshop. Friday talk: 6:30-9pm; Free-$10. Saturday Workshop: 9:30am-12:30pm; Free-$30. Antioch University S.B., 602 Anacapa St. Call 962-2571.

Nir Kabaretti, C O N D U C T O R Lana Kos, S O P R A N O

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10/19: Live-Action Superhero Adventure Go on a superhero adventure in this family program modeled after action games and live-action role play where each player will choose a superhero avatar and “travel” to Metropolis to save the day!

5:30-7pm. Island Rm., S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Free. Best for kids ages 5+ with their caregivers. Call 564-5602.

sbplibrary.org

SUNDAY 10/20 enjoy the blue sky while listening to this special recital commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Storke Tower carillon’s dedication with a program featuring world premieres of pieces by composers Emma Lou Diemer and Aaron David Miller, along with guest speakers. 2-3pm. Storke Tower, UCSB. Free. Call 893-3230. music.ucsb.edu

10/20: Haley Corridor Beer & Wine Crawl + Makers Market Shop items from various artisans while sipping

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Andy Einhorn, C O N D U C T O R Christiane Noll, V O C A L S UCSB Chamber Choir & Women’s Chorus

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NEW BEGINNINGS invites you to our

Annual Fundraiser

Featuring

2019

FOOD AND SHELTER

BY JANE ANDERSON

Joe Spano

The fanciful but heartrending story of a homeless family who spends the night at Disneyland

Eric Lange

THE NEW VIC

AUTHENTIC GERMAN BEER GERMAN FOOD SPECIALS LIVE GERMAN MUSIC & FUN CONTESTS

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Fri., Sat., Sun.

November 1, 2019 Chris Butler

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OCT. 18-20 | 10 am to 11 pm Individual tickets and sponsorships are available. To purchase, visit www.sbnbcc.org/annual-fundraiser

Saturday, OCT. 19

STARTING AT 3 Brat Stein Costume Holding Eating Contest Contest Contest

Jenny Sullivan

(805) 963-7777 ext.112 A stage reading of Food and Shelter is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company

Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute

offers many different levels of Bodywork study and program certificates Massage Practitioner - 250 Hours

Qualifies graduates to obtain a permit as a Massage Technician within the city of Santa Barbara and other municipalities requiring 250 hours or less. Students will receive training in restorative massage, deep tissue, reflexology, chair massage, nutrition, Qi Gong and ethics.

Massage Therapist - 550 Hours

Satisfies the California requirements for State certification as a Massage Therapist. Our 550 hour graduates exit our program with a solid knowledge of the body and understanding of “fix it” techniques such as deep tissue, trigger point, reflexology, shiatsu, pregnancy, lymphatic drainage, myofascial release along with other healing modalities.

Holistic Health Practitioner - 1000 Hours

Builds on the Massage Therapist's Program and prepares graduates to set up a sophisticated private practice offering a broad measure of holistic body-work modalities. It provides maximum hours to meet other state requirements which may exceed the California requirement of 500 minimum hours.

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10/21:

10/21

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Todrick: Haus Party Tour Are you ready for singer, choreographer, dancer, drag artist, superstar, and conqueror of all that is entertaining Todrick Hall? He will perform music from his threepart album Haus Party as well as some of his most viral online creations. 8pm.

Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $42; VIP: $91; meet & greet: $141. Call 963-0761. lobero.org to practice feminism in a way that speaks true to their identities, backgrounds, and political beliefs. 6pm. MultiCultural Ctr. Theater, UCSB. Free. Call 893-8411.

beverages and savoring delicious food from a nine-block corridor of makers, movers, and shakers. Noon-5pm. Haley Corridor, State to Milpas streets. between W. Cota and Montecito streets. Free.

mcc.sa.ucsb.edu

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Family-friendly Halloween fun!

TUESDAY 10/22 10/22: Taimane Enjoy a night of good vibes with this Hawaiian flamenco ukulele virtuoso known for both her pyrotechnics on the four-string island staple and prowess in using music and movement that create vibrant images. 8pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $18-$59.10.

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

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FARMERS

10/22: Empowering Women of Color and Their Feminism(s): Feminista Jones This talk with award-win-

MARKET SCHEDULE

ning blogger and author Feminista Jones is aimed at validating the lived experiences of women of color and empowering them

THURSDAY

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

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

• Trick-or-treating • Creepy crawly animal encounters • Zoo Train ride • Scare Zone

Get tickets at sbzoo.org Rain or shine. For kids 2–12 (must be accompanied by adult).

Santa Barbara Zoo • (805) 962-5339 • Just off Cabrillo Blvd. at East Beach • sbzoo.org

60935

SATURDAY

Downtown S.B.: Corner of Santa Barbara and Cota sts., 8:30am-1pm

BarBershop harmony

SUNDAY

annual show

COURTESY

Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

10/23:

J Balvin Arcoiris

Tour Grammy Award–winning Latin pop star J Balvin Arcoiris will perform an energetic night of reggaeton music with urban singles and crossover hits, including “Yo te lo dije,” “Ay vamos,” and more. 8pm. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 E. Hwy. 246, Santa Ynez. $99-$179. Ages 21+. Call (800) 248-6274. chumashcasino.com

Old Town S.B.: 500-600 blocks of State St., 4-7:30pm

TUESDAY

We are here when you need us most.

WEDNESDAY

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

FISHERMAN’S MARKET

Saturday, Nov. 2, 2 PM

SATURDAY

Rain or shine, meet local fishermen on the Harbor’s commercial pier, and buy fresh fish (filleted or whole), live crab, abalone, sea urchins, and more.

117 Harbor Wy., 6-11am. Call 259-7476. cfsb.info/sat

• Animal scooter ride • Dance party • Bounce houses • Rock wall climbing

Marjorie Luke Theater • 721 E. Cota St. 3 Convenient Locations to Serve You: State St. Milpas St. Fairview Ave

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Gold Circle: $50 • General: $25 • Senior: $20 • Student: $15

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Housing COURTESY

I dreamed I dwelled in a homeless place Where I was lost alone Folk looked right through me into space And passed with eyes of stone —Alan Ginsberg, from New Stanzas for Amazing Grace

COURTESY

The Poetics of No Space

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ur metaphors for the homeless often erect immovable mansions of fear within our imaginations. Are there, however, methods of seeing homelessness that can help us see ourselves envisioning? One way is to explore how others have envisioned that state: other metaphors, other images.

The very dogs that wander houseless and homeless in the streets find some pitying hand to cast them a mouthful of bread; and that a man, a Christian, should be allowed to perish of hunger in the midst of other men who call themselves Christians, is too horrible for belief.

—Alexandre Dumas In the film Leave No Trace, Will is a homeless veteran scarred by war. He and his daughter, Tom, find refuge in a rainforest. When civilization intrudes, offering them a house and jobs on a brutally mechanistic Christmas tree farm, like many “voluntarily homeless” protagonists — Huck Finn, Dersu Uzala, Han Shan, Li Po, Captain Fantastic, and at times Arundhati Roy — Will and Tom end up sleeping under the stars. Huck Finn and his buddy Jim holed up on a raft; Tang Dynasty poet Han Shan, whose name means “Cold Mountain,” in a hole.

Winter nights in Yakima, Washington, get icy.

There, local publisher Cave Moon Press (洞月 亮) offers a free online homeless resource guide.

Listed are homeless medical and dental services, mental-health services, food banks, clothing banks, pet shelters, transportation, emergency services, advocacy, personal hygiene, veterans, legal services, crisis services, furniture and housewares, youth services, employment, and housing. The publisher also offers, uniquely, its own phone number. Overall, the guide offers an attitude toward homelessness that appeals to many Washingtonians: It envisions their estate through a lens that lends them a degree of dignity and even prestige.

Washington, after all, is poet Gary Snyder’s home turf. Like a Tang Dynasty eremite, Snyder long ago built and holed up in an off-the-grid cabin, earning himself the title of Poet Laureate of Deep Ecology. Famously, he takes seriously his dictum that “nature is not a place to visit, it is where we live.” Appropriately, he kicked off his writing career with translations of the verse of Tang Dynasty recluse Han Shan, meaning Cold Mountain.

My home’s a hole, and a hole’s where nothing is.

Pure, clean, emptiness, to venerate … A blazing flower of brightness, sun oh sun … Food? Wild plants will make this meager body a meager feast, and a cotton robe’s enough to robe illusion …

—Han Shan, Cold Mountain Poems In tribute to Snyder, the Homeless Resource Guide, Yakima Washington, starts out with a tribute to Han Shan.

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HONORED: Indian mendicants transcend the caste system. According to the scriptures, they are esteemed more highly than even the priestly class.

家 Home Han Shan, you wandered in caves by choice caring not if they carved your poems content to not let us know your name the Tao tricked you, leaving us volumes to wade through This isn’t Shang Hai, nor a dynasty but we have the invisible.

Nobody knows how much choice forces their wandering. We only know they fought our wars they had a fight at home their mom had cancer nobody was there to give them their meds Han Shan you wandered by choice We all wander by choice but we grieve when that’s all they do when it is too cold outside we grieve when that’s all they do when they can’t eat we grieve when they can’t find their way home In India, Gary Snyder’s dharma-bum buddy Alan Ginsberg had been introduced to another model of homelessness: a kind of fifth estate transcending the caste system. It is made up of some four to five million wandering yogi(ni)s. According to the scriptures, they are esteemed more highly than even the priestly class. After all, the state of bliss these yogi(ni)s seek, reposing outside the realms of mental structures and the senses, is itself homeless. Neither mind nor senses can locate it.

Householders, however, are fond of these mendicants because they usually appear relaxed, happy, and at home in the world. Their job is to wander from the south of India, where they winter, to the pine valleys of the Himalayas in the north, where they summer.

Along the way, on the outskirts of villages, they meditate and impart religious instruction. They also teach villagers the three Rs. In exchange, they receive rice, rotis, and reverence. But not just anyone can join up.

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Among the presenters hand-picked by the Housing Authority is GeoComb Homes, an alternative housing start-up being bootstrapped

by Santa Barbara residents James Spitzer and his daughter Ayla Armstrong. GeoComb’s small, stand-alone structures — which appear to occupy their own category of dwelling, somewhere between a yurt and a tiny home — offer residents an easy and relatively inexpensive way to expand their living space, Spitzer said. At just under 120 square feet, they’re considered a “utility shed” in the eyes of the government and so don’t require the pricey plans and lengthy development permits normally needed for home additions. They also make a perfect music studio, “she shed,” or meditation space, he said.

With a long professional background in drafting and construction, Spitzer saw how wasteful and expensive traditional building could be. His lightbulb moment for GeoComb Homes came a few years ago while he was working on a gazebo, and he soon put pen to paper.

Now, he and Armstrong are taking early orders through their website (geocombhomes.com) and will be on hand this weekend to sign up more clients. The starting cost is $24,000. While that may sound like a lot, Spitzer said, it’s a pittance compared to the price of a regular home add-on.

Spitzer said the beauty of the units is their versatility. They can have adjustable feet, sit on pier blocks, or be placed right on a deck. Their roofs are divided into six triangle panels with an opening in the middle that can let in light or air or be fitted with stove pipe. Each panel can be made solid or customized with a skylight, solar panel, or rain catchment. Appliances and furniture can be dropped in, he went on, and their octagonal shape allows for multiple units to be joined together, either as one large room or as separate living spaces. Most importantly, the whole thing is lightweight and transportable.

Long-term, Spitzer and Armstrong, who’s a semester away from graduating SBCC, see GeoComb as a vehicle for truly sustainable living. “We want to make it easy to transition to an off-grid lifestyle,” Spitzer explained. They also want to offer units as disaster shelters for people displaced by extreme weather and war. Armstrong said it’s been personally gratifying to create a product that addresses not only our region’s housing needs but the bigger challenges facing the planet.

“For me, it’s reinforced the idea that we have power as individuals to collectively change course,” she said.

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Over the last 18 months, an ambitious team of permaculturists, researchers, educators, and big thinkers leading the newly created White Buffalo Land Trust has been transforming 12 acres of a legacy avocado orchard in the heart of Summerland into a fully integrated, symbiotic ecosystem of agriculture. That’s meant planting varied layers of shrubs (like coffee) and tubers (including ginger) to complement the natural growth cycle of the existing avocados, as well as putting down new crops like persimmons and pomegranates. It’s also meant bringing in a herd of grazing sheep, whose hoof traffic, saliva, and manure stimulate microbes in the soil, and producing compost to keep the holistic merry-go-round of growth in motion. The goals are to reduce and ultimately eliminate the need for fertilizers and pesticides and to remove toxins from the food system.

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Just as important to the mission, Finkel emphasized, is the research element. “The whole thing is outcome based.” Their soil is regularly tested at UC Davis to track plant quality and yield, and to meet specific goals like better resiliency and irrigation efficiency. “There are decades of science to support all this,” Finkel said, pointing specifically to how regenerative agriculture pulls carbon from the atmosphere and deposits it back into the earth where it belongs. A crew of WBLT land stewards and project directors oversees operations, including husband-and-wife super-team Jesse and Ana Smith, who previously ran Casitas Valley Farm.

This Saturday, October 19, WBLT will host its Roots of the Future benefit event, where the Trust will talk about its current work and what lies ahead. The evening will include an auction, a raffle, and a major spread of food and wine, as well as discussions about how regenerative agriculture can help restore the natural balance of people, community, and their food. Major players in the regenerative movement—like Wendy Millet of TomKat Ranch — are expected to attend. The meal and drink providers include Barbareño, Sama Sama Kitchen, Cote Korean Steakhouse, TwentyFour Blackbirds Chocolates, Bona Fide Brewing Company, The Good Lion, Sunstone Winery, and many others.

As excited as Finkel is about Saturday — and make no mistake, he’s excited —he’s even more pumped up about a major piece of news For more information, visit whitebuffalolandtrust.org. for the organization. WBLT is in late escrow to purchase the Jalama Buffalo Land Trust (WBLT). “Regenerative Canon Ranch on the Gaviota Coast, a agriculture is based on global principles, 1,000-acre slice of open landscape and regional practices, and local techniques. vineyard that abuts the Jack and Laura DanWe’re taking the lead here, and we want to germond Preserve. It’s a perfect opportunity inspire others.” To that end, Finkel went to illustrate how a farm can safely share a on, the Summerland farm—meant more border with a preserve, Finkel explained, as a demonstration site than a for-profit and they’ll show what can be done with business—hosts workshops and field days former wine property. One thousand acres for curious farm managers. WBLT has is still a drop in the bucket when it comes to also developed a pilot program with Santa food production, Finkel said, “but it’s a conBarbara Middle School — which Finkel’s crete next step in demonstrating the power three sons have all attended—for student and potential of regenerative agriculture.” electives.

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he trees disappear above 11,000 feet. The bugs stop buzzing, birds stop chirping, and the day hikers — those normal folks out for a nice stroll, jean-clad and accompanied by a toddler or dog — vanish. All I hear is the wind blowing, stirring the rough gravel that replaces dirt at that elevation. That, and the deafening sound of the voice in my head: Why, Stone? Just ... why?

This was my experience backpacking through the Sierras with my relentlessly outdoorsy grandpa, my dad, and their friends. They’ve been backpacking annually for four decades, but this was my first time venturing into the wilderness with only my sleeping bag, tent, and however much trail mix I could stuff in my pockets.

This backpacking brigade certainly had a few characters. First: my grandpa.

A stark traditionalist and the second coming of John Muir, he loves the outdoors almost as much as he loves eating wheat bran for breakfast and talking stocks. Next: my father. He had just dyed his hair purple for one of his band’s rock shows and looked like he was climbing up the mountain to sell someone crack.

Then there was Bill. A 75-year-old backpacking cyborg, Bill would only stop to eat a cashew or two before returning to his blistering pace.

Now, I’m an active person. I coach group classes at Innate Fitness and spend hours weekly at the gym lifting weights and challenging myself. But as I quickly learned, bench pressing and squatting does just about jack all to prepare for a six-hour trek up a mountain at 12,000 ft. These old dudes were right on my tail the whole way. My heart rate spiking, my breath panting, I would look back, expecting to see them either dead or way behind. Instead, Iron Man Bill would race past me.

One day we went fishing, which was a nice change of pace. Fishing itself is great: the excitement of feeling the bite and reeling it in. What people skip over when they gush about fishing, though, is sticking pliers down the poor trout’s throat and ripping the hook out before it suffocates. Once, we took too long, and after we threw the thing back, it lay there in the water on its side, thinking about if it really wanted to continue being a fish. As I scratched the dozens of mosquito bites covering every inch of my exposed skin, I related to that little guy.

Wrapped up in my enjoyment of catching the little swimmers, I forgot about cleaning them. I saw a side of my grandpa I didn’t know existed: the bloodthirsty, savage side. He calmly demonstrated sawing off the head, ripping out the innards, and scraping out the poop tract — blood and excrement coating his hands — before offering me the next trout and his dull pocketknife. I barely managed to do one before he agreed to handle the gut-cleaning if I did all the poop-scraping. You know it’s bad when poop-scraping sounds like the better job.

On the hike out, I was a man with a purpose. Every step was one foot closer to a shower and a bed twice as big as the tent my dad and I had shared. When I finally made it back to the comfort of civilization, I knew for sure: Backpacking isn’t for me.

But a few days later, to my surprise, I began to remember some parts of the trip fondly: the vastness of the starry sky at night, the satisfaction of carrying everything I truly needed on my back, and drinking out of clear snowmelt streams. Even though backpacking will never be my go-to activity, I think I finally get it. After the initial relief of hitting the down pillow of my clean queen bed, I couldn’t deny that I was different than before I went: more adventuring grandpa, and less floundering fish.

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COSTUMES & CUISINE: Dress up, dine fine, and solve a murder mystery at Brass Bear Brewing Co. during Halloween week.

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Funk Zone is offering adults a Halloween experience that is equal parts delicious and mischievous with their Murder Mystery Dinner series. Offered October 29-31, the dinner includes four courses paired with wine and beer set on long tables outside under lines of twinkling lights, with plenty of mystery in the air.

“We are looking for everyone to have a fun-filled evening full of laughs and look at Halloween as an adult holiday too,” explained brewery co-owner Seth Anderson. His wife and Brass Bear co-owner, Lindsay Anderson, loves Halloween more than any other holiday, so when they first opened in 2016, the couple tried to figure out a way to celebrate. They tried out a haunted house with a jumpy castle and a silent deejay masquerade party, but their murder mystery dinner was by far the most popular.

This marks the third year for the series, during which three rounds of clues are introduced throughout the evening to help attendees solve the mystery of the murder that “happens” that night. To help encourage adults to dress up, each attendee is assigned a character and given costume and prop ideas prior to the evening. To keep guests sated enough to solve a crime, thoughtful food and drink pairings are presented throughout the night, led by Head Chef Matthew Marsit with support from Sous Chef Anthony Gonzalez.

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On deck for the night includes a first course of shrimp and avocado ceviche paired with Brass Bear’s Goldilocks Blonde and Simple Fish’s Great White Blend. The second course is a roasted beet salad with pomegranate dressing paired with Golden Bear IPA and Brander sauvignon blanc.

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CELEB CHEF LOVES US: Australian-born Los Angeles chef Curtis Stone takes a camera crew to Stepladder Creamery outside of Paso Robles and to the shores of the Central Coast in an episode of his new PBS television series.

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raised celebrity chef Curtis Stone started swooning for the Central Coast in the spring of 2018 when he scoured the region from Santa Barbara to the Santa Cruz Mountains in search of inspiration for his Beverly Hills restaurant, Maude. He served the results as a ninecourse, seafood-heavy menu last summer —part of his quarterly menu that highlight the foods of various wine regions — but that was just the start of his proselytizing about our wide range of produce, drinks, meats, and other provisions.

His next bright spotlight is as the third episode of Field Trip with Curtis Stone, a new PBS series that covers Stone’s travels around the world. The half-hour episode, which hits our PBS SoCal airwaves on October 21, starts with a visit to Stepladder Creamery in San Luis Obispo County, talks uni with Santa Barbara diver Stephanie Mutz, hits on kelp farming in Moss Landing, and culminates in an abalone feast at Ridge Vineyard above San Jose. The six-part series, which started on October 5 and runs until November 11, also showcases Margaret River and the Kimberley

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hugely popular Pascucci Restaurant at 729 State Street started life just up the block, at the edge of Paseo Nuevo, where California Pasta is now. For the ensuing 21 years, Pascucci fed and entertained the masses from its iconic 700 block hot spot.

But starting next year, you’ll need to order your Grilled Tiger Shrimp, Isalata Mediteranneo, Pizza di Margherita, and Milano Linguini on the 500 block because Pascucci is on the move again. The restaurant is relocating to 509 State Street, the former home of Santa Barbara’s original Casa Blanca restaurant and, more recently, Cadiz and Alito’s. Here is a message from owner Laura Knight with details: “After 26 years, Pascucci is on the move!” said Knight. “We are relocating to one of the most vibrant blocks in downtown Santa Barbara at 509 State Street. The move will bring a fresh look and feature new specials, alongside our traditional menu favorites. In addition to our lunch and dinner menus, we will offer a late-night menu to support the dynamics of the 500 block.”

Knight reported that the bar will maintain its full selection of cocktails, wines, and craft beers, and that the kitchen will continue to fulfill its menu through regional growers and suppliers. The new location has convenient parking across the street in Lot 11 (enter from Anacapa or Haley), and an MTD shuttle stop outside the front doors.

“In recent years, the 500 block has become a gateway to the heart of downtown,” said Knight.

“We look forward to welcoming our regulars, new locals, and visitors alike to enjoy indoor and outdoor patio dining with Italian-inspired décor to the new location in January 2020.”

Follow Pascucci’s progress via Facebook at @PascucciSB and Instagram at @pascuccirestaurantsb.

FRIED CHICKEN AT FINCH & FORK: For years, diners have flocked to Finch & Fork (31 W. Carrillo St.) on Tuesdays to indulge in Chef Peter Cham’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken, including The Restaurant Gal and I, who go there specifically for this dish. The perfectly coated, well-seasoned, crispy pieces have created quite the fan base. With Fried

Chicken Night as one of the busiest of the week, they’ve decided to up the ante. Starting this week, Finch & Fork will be expanding the special, offering it Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights.

Guests can pair their chicken with beer or a craft cocktail from lead bartender George Piperis, who just launched a new seasonal drink menu.

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CHICKEN & BEER: Not much can beat cold beer with Finch & Fork’s fried chicken, now being served more often.

Originals, at the Original Price,” there will be a selection of sandwiches offered for just $7.

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Who would you put on a short list of pianist heroes, and has that list changed over the years?

UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Chucho Valdés and It has not changed, but new Jazz Batá, Sunday, October pianists have been added to 26, 7 p.m., at UCSB’s Campbell that list: Jelly Roll Morton, Hall. Call 893-3535 or see Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, artsandlectures.ucsb [Thelonious] Monk, Bud .edu.

Powell, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, McCoy Tyner, Rolando Luna, Harold López-Nussa, Alfredo Rodríguez, David Virelles, Omar Sosa, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, AFRO-CUBAN ICON: Jazz pianist Chucho Valdés is coming to UCSB to perform music from his new and many others. album, Jazz Batá 2.

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and exoticize the whole, Valdés’s voice on the piano runs alternately hot, swinging, sweet, and sometimes avant-garde, but always with musicality as his guide. He’s a musical treasure whose dynamic live shows belong in the catch-him-while-you-can category.

Music is very much in your family lineage. Is it truly a matter of music being in the bloodlines in the Valdés family? I would say that this is in our DNA and continues also with my daughter Leyanis, who is the youngest pianist in the family and is fantastic.

At UCSB, you will be performing music from your Jazz Batá 2 album. Can you tell me about the roots of your concept for this album? We are based on African tradition in Cuba—the songs, the rhythms, the prayers—and this is fused with elements of jazz. This has worked very well for us. The batá is fundamental in this project, because we don’t really use drums (in the form of a drum set), and then there is a rhythmic relationship between the roles and the piano. It becomes a very nice and very melodic atmosphere.

Do you look back at Border-Free as a special and ambitious project, expressing yet another different aspect of your work?

Exactly. The Border-Free within the same idea is very different from Jazz Batá while still being Afro Cuban music but using drums as a rhythmic element mixed the same with robe and the rest of the AfroCuban percussion. But, conceptually, it’s different.

You move easily between melodic places to swinging and sometimes even avant-garde touches. Do you think in terms of an insideoutside approach to music and piano playing, or is this just a natural blending of your ideas and influences? It’s a combination of my ideas and influences. It’s in my musical training, and I take all those elements

When I interviewed you in 2013, you said that you felt young and full of creative energy — almost like an adolescent, musically speaking. Is this also a good and healthy period in your long musical life? That was a very interesting period, and this period of Jazz Batá is still very important because in this project, we deepen even more Afro-Cuban folklore — and this makes me feel always creative and young.

— Josef Woodard

RENEÉ ZELLWEGER NAMED AMERICAN RIVIERA RECIPIENT While Judy Garland is famously remembered for her role as Dorothy Gale in 1939’s The Wizard of Oz, the multitalented performer had a career that spanned nearly half a century and included success in films, on TV, and on the stage. In the 2019 biopic Judy, starring Reneé Zellweger, director Rupert Goold focuses on Garland’s 1969 five-week run at London’s Talk of the Town and the events that led to her dying at age 47 from a drug overdose.

Zellweger’s performance has been heralded by critics and is attracting Oscar buzz. Santa Barbarans will have the opportunity to celebrate the actor’s latest role — and her career — with her when the Academy Award winner attends the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in January 2020 as the recipient of the American Riviera Award.

Next year’s SBIFF takes place January 15-25. See sbiff.org.

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Valdés has also been a centralizing force in supporting and promulgating Cuban music, as director of the Havana Jazz Festival, an educator, and the unofficial cultural ambassador of his musically supercharged country.

Valdés can always be counted on for lively, sophisticated, and exciting musicmaking, a reputation still in restless motion at age 78. On last year’s album Jazz Batá 2, a latter-day extension of his groundbreaking 1972 album Jazz Batá, Valdés blends his jazz trio sound with the traditional Cuban batá percussionists, a musical language linked to Santeria rituals. While the drums anchor

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Two of the city’s most extraordinary musicians have come together for a beautiful new recording that captures the spirit of an entire generation of Santa Barbara style. Multi-instrumentalist and composer Luis Muñoz and singer Lois Mahalia released The Infinite Dream on August 19, and on Friday, October 18, the pair will play a concert with a full band at the Lobero Theatre to celebrate the recording.

Muñoz has a worldwide reputation in Latin jazz circles, and he has written more than 500 compositions in the 45 years he has been making music, most of it right here. Lois Mahalia’s amazing voice was first heard in her family’s band and later as a backup singer for artists like Kenny Loggins and Joe Cocker. Both Muñoz and Mahalia go back to the days when Baudelaire’s was the place to hear live music in town, and the music they are making today is truly timeless.

The album’s title track pays homage to the Beatles and weaves subtle quotes from their songs into an entirely original tapestry of sound. Muñoz has the taste of a McCartney, and his producer of more than a decade, Emmet Sargent, has the acute sensibility in the studio of a George Martin, so for this track they insisted on replicating the sound of some of the Beatles’ characteristic equipment as well, incorporating classic Vox amps, a 12-string Rickenbacker guitar, and even the pocket trumpet that can be heard on “Penny Lane.”

Elsewhere, Muñoz shows that his songwriting can cut deep. “Blood at Midnight” explores the relationship of a mother and daughter plagued by heroin addiction. Mahalia’s rich, velvet tones enhance the soothing impact of “Irene,” a song celebrating peace.

This is a farewell concert for Muñoz, who recently moved to Southern California, so expect plenty of exciting guests to join him onstage for this special night.

— Charles Donelan

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hen Christopher McDougall’s new book, Running with Sherman, arrived in my mailbox, I was excited and intrigued for two reasons: one, I loved his 2009 best-seller, Born to Run, and, two, there was a photo of a donkey (Sherman) on the dust jacket. I had no idea what the book was about but figured anything written by McDougall—and starring a donkey—would be a good read.

I was not disappointed. Running with Sherman is an absorbing tale about rehabilitating an abused miniature donkey by training for Colorado’s annual World Championship Pack Burro Race, a 26-mile trek for human and donkey.

Blessed with a sharp wit and an aptitude for scene setting, McDougall recounts an amazing journey that takes place on their small farm in Lancaster County, stressed, the donkeys pick up on it. If we’re running, Pennsylvania, and begins with Sherman’s arrival. and I start to get out of breath, the donkeys are like, McDougall and his wife, Mika McDougall, agree to “Whoa, what’s going on here? This guy doesn’t sound let the wee donkey live with them at the behest of their right. Is there some mountain lion around here?” So neighbor, Wes, who was looking to relocate a hoarder’s they hear the stress in one of the herd — me — and abused animals, and pleas from their daughters. they stop to check it out. What you learn is, keep When Sherman arrived, he yourself calm and then whenever was in terrible physical and menthere’s frustration, I just have to blow tal shape, having lived his life in it out. Frustration and urgency to a tiny stall with a mud-soaked Sherman means things are getting floor, underfed and neglected. His out of control, he’s not making his hooves had grown to shocking own decisions, and he just shuts lengths, disfigured and curling up down. And so, the second I start to on the ends. Sherman was in such a get frustrated, I go, “Blow it out, take bad way, they wondered if the little a breath, chill.” guy would even live. But with help

by Michelle Drown from their neighbors — such as You’re learning to be meditative by workdonkey expert Tanya, and others, ing with the donkeys. I think you start many of whom are Amish — the to refine the whole art of communiMcDougalls got Sherman back on his feet (literally cation because when you take away language, what and figuratively). are you left with? You’re left with observation and Running with Sherman is a highly engaging, deeply empathy. You’ve got to kind of put yourself into that moving account of how fortitude, patience, love, and creature’s mind. I think the act of verbal communicatenacity can heal physical and emotional wounds, and tion probably accelerates the process. You don’t have the amazing bond that can develop between humans to really listen because you think you understand and animals. I spoke over the phone with Christopher inside your head, but an animal can’t communicate.

You really have to get back to first principles and really McDougall just before his book release. pay attention.

There doesn’t seem to be much written about donkeys. Where did you find information about how to help Sherman? I Did your concept of running change after teaming up with looked through a couple of different guides and basic Sherman? It really has. The big life lesson about running texts about donkeys, but there really isn’t much litera- I took from this is that competition is way overrated. In ture out there that I found worthwhile. But there’s a fact, it may be more harmful than helpful. And that’s bottomless supply of word-of-mouth information. something I’m wrestling with because I understand Guys like Curtis Henry and Hal Walter, these full- how motivating it is. On the other hand, the greattime burro racers, are just fascinating when you get est era of running I’ve ever had in my life by far was on the topic of what to do with donkeys. And Tanya, training with the donkeys. It’s something I feel needs who took us under her wing from the start, would say, a longer look — like challenging the whole idea of “Take a breath. Take your time and open your eyes. whether competition is good or bad.

This is all about patience. And if you do it, you’ll get anything you want. If you don’t, you’ll never make Is there anything else you want to say about the book? I think any progress.” there’s some really powerful wisdom out there that we’ve forgotten, about our relationship to the natural I think patience would be the hardest part. Yes, but it’s also world with animals. And we thought we could outthe biggest payoff. There’s this old saying that what- smart Mother Nature, and we’re paying the price for it. ever you’re feeling travels down the road. So if you’re And I think this experience I had is kind of a way back.

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Christopher McDougall will read from and sign copies of his new book, Running with Sherman, Saturday, October 19, 4 p.m., at Chaucer’s Books (3321 State St.). Call 682-6787 or see chaucersbooks.com.

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ORIENTATION: The West Is South installations include video projections and compass point markings.

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rtist and UCSB professor Jane Mulfinger has made an international career out of exploring the dialogue between humans and geography.

She’s created installations that examine how specific places resonate with feelings of shame and regret, and she’s resurrected the historic intensity occasioned by the building of the transcontinental railroad, for example.

West Is South, her new exhibition at the Atkinson Gallery at SBCC, may be her most resonant work yet, at least for those of us living here in Santa Barbara. Inspired by the At SBCC’s Atkinson Gallery. Shows eerie sense of dislocation she felt through Dec. 6. standing at the compass rose on the end of Stearns Wharf, West Is South takes as its point of departure the fact that in Santa Barbara, looking straight out into the Pacific Ocean means facing south, not west. Out of this geographic anomaly, which is unique to our area out of the whole west coast of North America, Mulfinger

has crafted an exhibition that stimulates viewers to get in touch with this peculiarity of our region through their bodies, while at the same time asking them to put into words what it means to feel as though they belong somewhere.

Deftly combining video and map imagery from a series of compass walks with a meditation on the plate tectonics that created our oddball orientation, Mulfinger puts human geography into narrative form.

Further iterations of the work will take place at other locations around the city, and viewer input is solicited in the form of writing through an anonymous online form at tinyurl.com/WestIsSouth.

Two stationary bicycles connected to a whirling contraption made of cowbells occupy the Atkinson’s magnificent ocean-view deck. By mounting them and pedaling hard, visitors can come together for an audio adventure that underscores the show’s message of freedom through a collective acknowledgment of disorientation.

— Charles Donelan

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his ambitious public art project pays attention to the positive public side of our current global immigration crisis. By granting full humanity not only to those who must travel to survive and to do what is right for their families but also to those who understand, appreciate, and shelter these immigrants, Patricia Clarke’s luminous portraits create a sustained sense of human presence that’s at once uplifting and down to earth.

The project began in Italy in 2011 when Clarke visited the small town of Martignano, where residents have a long history of traveling back and forth to France as seasonal laborers.

At various locaThanks to their extensive experitions in Carpinteria ence of living out of a suitcase, beginning on and to an admirable inner light, Fri., Oct. 18. the people of this town have chosen to welcome refugees from African nations who have recently come to Italy. By photographing these immigrants and their protectors in intimate settings and chiaroscuro natural light, Clarke caught something extraordinary, a latter-day equivalent of the universality seen in Dorothea Lange’s iconic work documenting those who came to California to escape the Dust Bowl during and after the Great Depression.

Yet working as she does in color, and with an intuitive grasp of what will elicit facial expressions loaded with warmth, Clarke’s work is at once documentary and spiritual, allowing the numinous bond between the newcomers and their friends to manifest itself.

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Clarke has since reprised the project in London and Carpinteria, where she will show her latest work at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center and in various public locations around town beginning on Friday, October 18. The outdoor public exhibition of these images at large scale is perhaps the most distinctive feature of the project as a work of community activism.

By displaying giant, anonymous portraits of beautiful, happy people, Clarke displaces negative stereotypes around immigrants with reality, thereby inducing a reset of people’s attitudes. Through Facing Ourselves, Carpinteria can expect the light of inner life shining brightly from these outer walls for the world to see.

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t’s a well-known fact of music history that the greatest composers are musical sponges, capable of absorbing multiple influences and refreshing them through ingenuity and imagination. Johann Sebastian Bach, for example, transcribed the concertos of his near-contemporary Antonio Vivaldi into pieces for the organ, thus opening the door to the composition of his exuberant Toccatas and Fugues for that instrument.

With the quartet that’s coming to UCSB’s Campbell Hall on Saturday, October 19, Béla Fleck and Edgar Meyer are doing for the banjo and bass what Bach did for the organ — translating the rhythmically driving, highly evolved music of another culture, in this instance India, into a new and startlingly brilliant idiom. Like the organ music of Bach, the sound they achieve with partners Zakir Hussain and Rakesh Chaurasia is unforgettable. In a recent email exchange with the Independent, Fleck gave the following insights into the group and its music.

On the group side, we have become a band over the years, now longtime collaborators and friends. We are so different from each other, and the diverse elements allow us the potential for a deep and wideranging musical offering. The addition of Rakesh Chaurasia’s incredible wood-flute artistry completes the picture in an elegant yet earthy way What’s new about the repertoire on this tour? And what is timeless? We have essentially a brandnew repertoire! Last year before touring, we rehearsed a set of new music and toured it. This time, we will start out by recording that material and then going on tour. We’re excited to have all this new material and quite into what we’ve come up with.

America has been experiencing a difficult moment.

Can banjo power save the country? It may be the only thing that can. Tabla, bass, and flute power don’t have a prayer. But seriously, live music can have a healing property to it, and this particular music has a curious It’s been a decade since The Melody of Rhythm album combination of fire and with Leonard Slatkin and calm. When one hears

by Charles Donelan the Detroit Symphony. the flute and the bowed Since then, you have combass, they immediately posed several works for performance with sym- relax. Zakir plays with a clam strength that phony orchestras. What has changed for you is uplifting. And there are those powerful personally in that time? And for the group? On virtuosic explosions from each player. the orchestra side, I would say that Edgar has led me into the classical world, and I have What should people coming to the show know learned a lot from the expansion. I have now in advance about what they will hear? We will written three concertos for banjo and orches- not be singing! We will not wear you out tra and several pieces for banjo and string with shredding, but we will play the best we quartet. These may not be the biggest sellers, possibly can. You will hear a combination of but they are some of my favorite endeavors. western and Indian musical concepts that is They also fit into my “mission” of attempting fairly unusual but sounds very natural. And to gain respect for the often-maligned five- speaking about my three collaborators — it string banjo. doesn’t get better than this.

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FAMILY BIZ: Pictured from left, Eva Montoya and her parents, Anna Rhoney Montoya and Nick Montoya, make up the trio Volt per Octaves, which plays SOhO next Thursday, October 24.

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ROCK THE VOLT: On Thursday, October 24, the Santa Barbara analog synth husband/wife/daughter trio the Volt per Octaves will play a special show at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club (1221 State St.), featuring the richly musical Money Mark of Beastie Boys fame as a guest musician. Expect all manner of sounds spacey and funky. Trout Club and Dolores Coy open at 8 p.m.

A rare gem of a Santa Barbaran act, the Volt per Octaves stand out for their devotion to analog synths. Forsaking laptop keypads for modular ivories and dropping out drum machines for acoustic drums, they bring a kind of live dynamism rare in our day of DAW-built electronica. Founding members Nick Montoya and Anna Rhoney met in high school in 1997 and gave birth to their daughter, Eva Montoya, in 1998; she started playing in the band around the age of 6. “It just seemed natural,” Nick said about how the family became a band.

In forming their sound, “we thought it would be more fun to bring these old machines out and make electronic music in a live setting, so that the audience could kind of humanize electronic music in their head,” Nick said.

“It’s not just computers and machines; it’s musicians actually using their fingers, changing chords, changing the timbre of sound in real time.”

As the family grew, so did the band, with young Eva joining in not just onstage but at festivals like Moogfest. “From a very young age, I was up onstage. I sang, I played melodica, and I’m very grateful for it,” she said.

Music would always be in her life. “In the best way possible, it almost felt unavoidable, or something that I kind of always knew was going to happen. It’s not just going out and performing that was so defining but going to festivals and getting to meet people. All of the really cool experiences I had as a kid — why not get to do that for the rest of my life?”

Now Eva has a project of her own in the intriguing dark downbeat of Dolores Coy, a duo with her boyfriend, Nick Oliveri. “I’m gaining some confidence in being the front person of the band. I’ve been playing with my parents for years; I look forward to growing as a musician and developing a stage presence,” she said. “Now for first time in my musical career, whether with parents or alone, it really feels like it’s going to go somewhere, and I’m excited and hopeful.”

“She’s following in our footsteps and carrying the torch,” Nick said. Things are coming full circle for the two bands, both formed by 20-year-old partners bonded by synth sounds. Be there Thursday and vibe out.

ALL’S WELL THAT’S CINDER WELL: Cinder Well, Waterstrider, and Philip Rogers will bring inventive folk and indie rock to Breakfast Culture Club (711 Chapala St.), beginning at 7 p.m. Cinder Well is the progressive folk project led by Amelia Baker, and her starkly strung songs are sinewed with fiddle drones and emotive power. Folk Radio U.K. listed last year’s The Unconscious Echo as one of their Best Folk Albums of 2018. Meanwhile, Nate Salman’s music project, Waterstrider, evokes the psychedelic indie rock of bands such as Tame Impala on the 2019 EP Way Out. S.B.’s Philip Rogers will kick off the night.

FOR THE RESTLESS AND BEAUTIFUL: Spencer and Todd’s Swingin’ Moods will lull you into a glamorous and bewitched mind-set at the Mercury Lounge (5871 Hollister Ave., Goleta) on Saturday, October 19, at 10 p.m. Billing themselves as “dangerous music for the restless and beautiful,” the self-described altschmaltz piano-vocal duo of Spencer Barnitz and Todd Capps will be a most fitting mixer for a mid-autumn night at the Merc. Formerly known as Spencer and Todd are Virgos, the two maintain their sun signs but swap it out for a moonlit mood. Perhaps some star-crossing may yet occur under n such moody night skies.

“Hip hop is the new great American art music and Ensemble Mik Nawooj is on the cutting edge of it.” Huffington Post Oakland’s groundbreaking Ensemble Mik Nawooj (EMN) incorporates elements from hip hop and classical, bringing its cutting-edge stylings to renditions of Wu-Tang Clan and original songs alike and creating a unique hybrid that reimagines the role of music and culture in civic engagement.

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echnically and tool-wise, Leo Kottke belongs in the subculture of (mostly) instrumental steel-string guitarists of a loosely progressive folk nature. But the tools don’t make—or tightly define — this musician, a blissfully odd man out in the guitar scene for the past 50 years. As the lanky, loopy, and cozily idiosyncratic Minnesotan showed at the Lobero Theatre last week—the latest stop in this ideal room for what he does — Kottke has defined his own school of cool.

On six- and 12-string guitars, with the occasional open tunings and gruff-but-loveable vocals in the mix, Kottke spun out his web of tunes, going back to such late ’60s gems as “Vaseline Machine Gun” and “Jack Fig,” the Chrysalis Records era, and beyond. Between songs, he spun yarns in his own inimitable style, with a kind of surreal Midwestern drollery, recalling loony college friends, his influential high school At the Lobero music teacher (Kottke Theatre. Wed., was a trombonist, preOct. 9. guitar fixation), and his late friend and musical ally Leon Redbone.

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answer’s in reflection / I’m rising up / The truth is gonna find me / I’m rising up.” It’s a journey toward self-discovery on which she invites you to join her.

Particularly compelling is “Strength,” which opens with the sound of footsteps before giving way to heavy drumbeats that march beneath birdsong samples as Navran croons about finding your way back to yourself after having been knocked down. It’s a beautiful track on which Navran’s voice soars, dips, and flutters as freely as the birds singing alongside her.

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isplaying a unique combination of classic soul sounds and futuristic electronic production, Los Angeles’ Moonchild is back with its fourth studio album, Little Ghost.

Multi-instrumentalists Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, and Max Bryk have deliv-ered 14 stellar tracks that explore relationships—the the lessons we learn and how those lessons help us grow.

Navran’s voice gently floats over breezy horns, cool keys, and intricate percussion while her overlaid harmonies slide between the lines, enveloping listeners in her world. On “Get to Know It,” the chimes, beats, and claps propel you down a wave of rhythms while Navran sings, “The

groove, with his mumbling thumb and his roving, story-telling chord fragments. But he also injects jazz harmony (as on “Jesus Maria”) and peculiar song structures (like “Oddball,” also redone by the Turtle Island String Quartet) into the program. Some songs are there to party; others counterbalance with emotional ambiguity and more complex musical musings.

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oel Coward once said, “Wit ought to be a living wife, Ruth (Courtney Schwass).

Skoog and Schwass trade lines with an glorious treat like caviar; never spread it about like marmalade.” For Blithe Spirit, easy rapport, convincingly descending from the playwright squarely follows his own a content partnership into a sniping and, advice. First seen in 1941 in London’s West eventually, contemptuous couple as Elvira’s End, the comic play is peppered with droll bon presence undoes their marriage. Beck brings mots throughout a plot breezy, flirty fun to her role as Elvira, and Presented by SBCC that crescendos with a Schwass nails the clipped, quick locution Theatre Group. At farcical ending full of often associated with upper-crust ladies of the the Garvin Theatre, laughs. It’s a perennial 1940s. As Madame Arcati, Leslie Ann Story Wed., Oct. 9. Shows audience favorite that is splendidly batty and exuberant, teasing through Oct. 16. has had several Broad- numerous chuckles from the audience with way revivals over the past 70 years and is her comic timing and amusing mannerisms.

Santa Barbara City College Theatre Group’s choice for the first dramatic offering of the 2019-2020 season.

Set in a 1940s English country house, the story takes place in Charles and Ruth Condomine’s living room as the couple gets ready for their dinner guests — the town doctor and his wife, and Madame Arcati, a medium. Charles (Oren Skoog) is writing a book about ghosts (he doesn’t believe in them) and wants to get background for Oren Skoog, Courtney Schwass, and Leesa Beck the novel by participating in a séance. Though the evening is conceived as Rich period costumes and an attractive set a lark, the Condomines get more than they design kept the crowd visually engaged as bargained for when Charles’s dead first wife, the actors moved the narrative along nicely.

Elvira (Leesa Beck), materializes; only Charles SBCC’s production of Blithe Spirit is lively can see her, which sets the stage for hilarious entertainment and great way to spend a cool miscommunications between Charles and his autumn evening.

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THE WOMAN’S HOUR: THE GREAT FIGHT TO WIN THE VOTE

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eventy-two years of ceaseless agitation came to fruition in Nashville, Tennessee, in August 1920 when, after weeks of fierce lobbying and political machinations, the Tennessee legislature narrowly became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment—the the Susan B. Anthony Amendment—to —to the United States Constitution. At long last, women won the fundamental right of political equality.

The Woman’s Hour by Elaine Weiss is a stunning, multilayered narrative about the key figures (women and men) at the center of the drama during those fraught weeks in Nashville. It’s an American story and therefore one about race and power, about the legacy of the Civil War, and about wounds yet unhealed or forgotten in the South; it’s a story about a suffrage movement split over tactics and strategy, with one faction playing within accepted boundaries, and another more radical faction tired of waiting for men to do the right thing.

Powerful forces were arrayed against ratification that summer in Nashville, fearful that giving women the franchise would hurt their business interests, dilute their social power, elevate blacks to equality with whites, and sunder the social hierarchy of the south. Some of the fiercest opponents were women who predicted the demise of the family and the defile defilement of their sex by political activity. During the heated floor debate, Seth Walker, the Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, made very clear what was at stake when he thundered, “We want this to remain a white man’s country!”

The Woman’s Hour captures the complexity of a seminal moment in American history.

As the centennial of ratification of the 19th Amendment approaches, this important work couldn’t be more relevant.

Elaine Weiss will discuss The Woman’s Hour on November 3, as part of UCSB’s Arts & Lectures History Matters series. See artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

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I KNOW WHAT I WATCHED LAST SUMMER

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ho spent countless summer nights on streaming benders when she wasn’t even depressed? I did, and, luckily for others, I am here with my report.

Dead to Me

Dead to Me (Netflix): This dark comedic thrill-

er (yes, all three adjectives apply) about two California women who meet in a grief group is surprisingly addictive. The plot is unpredictable, the dialogue is clever, and both actresses — Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini — are wonderful.

Unbelievable (Netflix): This dramatization of

a true serial rapist case is a revelation of writing and acting. Suspenseful and heartbreaking at the same time, Unbelievable is unforgettable.

Delhi Crime (Netflix; subtitles): This was one of the best procedurals of the season and is also based on real-life events — a gang rape that horrified India out of a national numbness to violence against poor women. The series tracks the five-day police task force investigation led by a brilliant lead detective and her rookie assistant, both females. Every character, including the victim and her parents, the individual detectives and their families, the officials and politicians involved, and the perpetrators, are all impelling and sensitively drawn. It’s so good that more seasons about different Delhi crimes are in the works.

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may remember the excellent 1981 German movie that took place entirely within a WWII submarine, and you can’t imagine watching an entire season based on it. It was only after I got tired of hearing how great it was that I gave it a try, and I discovered the critics were right. A lot of the series takes place on land (whew!) in the Nazi-held French command port that Delhi Crime launches the state-of-the-1940s subs.

It follows the crew members as well as their Better Than Us (Netflix): This Russian families, neighbors, and officials. Intrigue futuristic sci-fi saga is noteworthy for its amazing creativity and design. You’ll be runs as high as the submarine runs low. surprised (and a little nervous) to realize how good the Russians are at addictive entertainment. Alas, it was so good that the creators kept adding episodes even after more than one obvious ending. You’ll know when to quit while they’re ahead.

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PREMIERES Black and Blue (108 mins., NR) Naomie Harris stars as a New Orleans rookie cop who witnesses — and films — her partner and other dirty officers murder a drug dealer. She can’t go to the police, so she tries to expose the killing with the help of a stranger, Milo (Tyrese Gibson). Mike Colter and Frank Grillo also star.

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Countdown (90 mins., PG-13) When Quinn (Elizabeth Lail) downloads an app that predicts exactly when you are going to die, it reveals that she only has three days to live. She spends then next 72 hours trying to outfox the app and save her life.

Camino Real/ Fiesta 5 (Opens Thu., Oct. 24)

The Current War: Director’s Cut (107 mins., PG-13) This historical drama tells the story of the battle of whose electrical current will power major cities across the U.S. — Thomas Edison’s Direct Current (DC) or George Westinghouse’s Alternating Current (AC). Things come to a head at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.

Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, and Nicholas Hoult star.

Lucy Cola (Portman), who, after a long space mission, finds herself at loose ends back on Earth with her husband (Dan Stevens). She begins an affair with her colleague (Jon Hamm), but when he takes up with another woman, Lucy goes to extreme lengths to foil their romance.

Paseo Nuevo Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (118 mins., PG) Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning return as Maleficent and Princess Aurora, respectively, in this sequel to the 2014 film. This time, Maleficent and Aurora must decide which side they are truly on — fairies or humans — when Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer) plots to divide the two communities.

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The King (140 mins., R) An all-star cast takes on Shakespeare in this historical drama adapted from several of the Bard’s plays. Timothée Chalamet stars as King Henry V, who ascends the English throne after his father’s death and must untangle the chaos he inherits. Joel Edgerton, Robert Pattinson, Ben Mendelsohn, and Thomasin McKenzie also star.

Riviera Lucy in the Sky (124 mins., R) Noah Hawley directs Natalie Portman in this sci-fi drama about astronaut

Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins (93 mins., NR) Documentary traces the life of journalist, political commentator, and columnist Molly Ivins, who was known for her sharp wit and take-no-prisoner approach to reporting.

Riviera Western Stars (83 mins., PG) This documentary is a companion to Bruce Springsteen’s recent record of the same name. The film captures the Boss, his backing band, and a full orchestra performing the album to a live audience.

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OCTOBER 18 - 24 “STIRRINGLY LUCID DRAMA” – HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

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OAd Astra (122 mins., PG-13) James Gray’s sci-fi drama Ad Astra tells of a dauntless voyage by astronaut Roy McBride, played somberly by Brad Pitt.

McBride journeys through space and uncovers the dark reality of an ill-fated mission his father, Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones), took 30 years prior.

Pitt embodies a multi-faceted character whose developmental arc offers a strong emotional component for audiences to latch onto. Beautifully shot and composed, Ad Astra is visually breathtaking and extremely dramatic. And although the narrative is a slow burn that requires dedication from viewers, the story resonates on many levels. (AM) Fiesta 5 Addams Family (105 mins., PG) A who’s who of voice talents makes up the cast of this animated version of the classic Charles Addams story.

Gomez (Oscar Isaac), Morticia (Charlize Theron), Wednesday (Chloë Grace Moretz), Pugsley (Finn Wolfhard), and the rest of the family move to New Jersey and watch their lives turn upside down when they are pitted against modern technology and a sleazy TV host (Allison Janney).

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Downton Abbey (121 mins., PG) See the Crawley family and its servants as the beloved series makes the leap to the big screen.

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Gemini Man (117 mins., PG-13) Asian-American brother Carey (Teddy Lee) and sister Kasie (Tiffany Chu) were abandoned by their mother and raised by their father. The siblings reunite to care for him on his deathbed and struggle through old family wounds. The film is the latest from writer/director Justin Chon, whose 2017 work Gook established him as someone to watch.

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Hustlers (109 mins., R) Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, and Julia Stiles star as New York City strippers who hustle dozens of wealthy men until the 2008 financial crisis, when the sex industry bottoms out. Based on Jessica Pressler’s 2015 article in New York magazine.

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Jexi (84 mins., R) Adam DeVine (Pitch Perfect, Isn’t it Romantic) stars as Phil, a friendless, single phone addict who writes Top 10 lists for a living. When he upgrades his phone, the new device features an AI life coach, Jexi. Initially, Jexi helps Phil create a life away from technology, but the less dependent he becomes, the more possessive Jexi becomes to nefarious ends.

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OJoker (122 mins., R) Todd Phillips’ Joker is one of the year’s most jarring and introspective films.

Delving into the origin story of Batman’s arch-nemesis Arthur Fleck, aka Joker, the film follows the brutalization of the failed stand-up comedian and party clown, his descent into madness, and the creation of his alter ego. As Fleck, Joaquin Phoenix slowly fleshes out and then gets lost in the mind of the Joker, the film adeptly showing the diminishing duality between Fleck and Joker. Phoenix’s transition from shy recluse to absolute maniac is done perfectly, using pivotal moments in the film as fuel for quintessential character development. The music score complements the immense levels of suspense, paralleling the deterioration of Arthur’s well-being. Through unsettling nuances, Joker forces audiences to question the motivations and morality, or lack thereof, behind the clown’s heinous actions. While there are a few weak bits and pieces of the narrative, they aren’t enough to take away from Phoenix’s superb performance and the film as a whole. (AM) Arlington/ Camino Real/Metro 4

Judy (118 mins., PG-13) Renée Zellweger stars as Judy Garland in this biopic that takes place during the actor/singer’s five-week sold-out concert run at London’s Talk of the Town nightclub.

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O Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (95 mins., PG-13) The film celebrates the singer’s seemingly angelic countenance and stunning powerhouse voice, of which we get ample, inspiring evidence in the film.

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les at 18, became a global pop sensation with scores of hits and platinum albums, but somehow maintained her essential sweetness and driving musical curiosity — making stunning ventures into Gilbert and Sullivan, the Great American Songbook, and Mariachi. It’s a portrait of an artist with a heart like a restlessly creative wheel. (JW) Riviera Monos (102 mins., R) The official Colombian entry for Best International Feature Film at this year’s Academy Awards, the film takes place on a remote mountain top where commandos are watching over a prisoner of war.

Paseo Nuevo

O Where’s My Roy Cohn?

(97 mins., PG-13) From certain angles, director Matt Tynauer’s sharply crafted documentary on the late N.Y.C. über-lawyer Roy Cohn plays like an American horror story, melting into modern-day horrors. The shamelessly and socially suave Machiavellian Cohn, who died of AIDS in 1986, was associated with many of the dubious aspects of the second half of the 20th century — including the McCarthy “witch hunt,” helping send the Rosenbergs to their death, political tinkering across decades, Mafia coddling, and mentoring Donald Trump, to whom he offered such sage advice as “never admit you’re wrong, never apologize.” Drawing on a rich supply of archival footage, and many interviews with Cohn, his allies, and enemies, Tynauer appeals to our fascination with scoundrels, while painting a portrait of a possibly amoral titan of sleaze, with friends in high places. Take, for instance, the current White House.

(JW) The Hitchcock Zombieland: Double Tap (93 mins., R) A decade after a strain of mad cow disease infected humans and turned them into zombies, Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Wichita (Emma Stone), and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) head to the Heartland to do battle against more living dead, who have evolved since their last meeting.

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“We’re blessed to know her and support her,” said Brett Now 18, Jordan is ready to race a bicycle up Matthews, the company’s CEO. “Regardless of what’s Gibraltar Road in the Hillclimb World Championships thrown at you, go through that and live your best life. on Saturday, October 19.

She’s a living example of that.”

Her transformation from severe malaise to being one of A big challenge will be thrown at her Saturday on the top junior cyclists in the country came about because Gibraltar Road. At 51 and 100 pounds, Jordan has the lean body of a climber. Her feeding apparatus — approved of her own resolve and technology that supplements her body’s defective energy system. A nutritional product for competition by the U.S. drug-testing agency — does developed in Santa Barbara is a key to her current regimen. add extra weight.

“I was diagnosed with an unknown metabolic disease,” Jordan hopes her best life includes a chance to compete Jordan said last week. “Most people have a backup tank; in road racing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. She’s their body stores sugar or glucose. Mine doesn’t have it, taking it one 100-miler and one very steep hill at a time. can’t store it.”

In 30 mortifying seconds, she summarized the chalFULL-CYCLE DAY: Gibraltar Road was chosen for the Hilllenges she faced as a child in Tulsa, Oklahoma: “When I climb Championship because of its iconic status in bicycle was 4, I wore 12-month snap-up pants. My head was in the racing. It rises some 2,500 feet in a little over six miles.

95th percentile; The Queen Stage of the 2018 Amgen Tour of California my body wasn’t finished there. The winner, Egan Bernal of Colombia, is on the chart. My this year’s Tour de France overall champion. In addition to the Gibraltar race, scores of bicycle riders will be circling mom called me a walking bobblehead. I was in and out the city on Saturday during the annual Santa Barbara 100, of hospitals. My heart was enlarged, my gut was shutting an event that offers rides from 34 to 100 miles. They will down, lungs collapsing, my brain was sagging on the botstart and finish at Leadbetter Beach. The 100-mile course tom of my skull, and my blood sugar was as low as nine ranges from the east end of Carpinteria to the UCSB camand over 600 — which is kind of fatal either way. On top pus and will wind through Hope Ranch in the final miles. of that, we had a house fire; my brother has autism; my mother has MS [multiple sclerosis].”

Many times, she recalled thinking, “I could just stay HALL OF FAME: Seven impactful Santa Barbara sports put and just die. Nobody would judge me or blame me. If figures from the last four decades comprise the 2019 class I didn’t have a purpose, I thought I could die.” of the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Hall of Fame.

But at age 9, she said, “I had an epiphany. I decided They include two athletes who represented the U.S. in the LOCKED AND LOADED: With a tube apparatus supplying life-giving energy, on living.” Her purpose became life itself. It required her 2004 Athens Olympics: Dax Holdren (San Marcos High) in Hannah Jordan will compete in the junior division of the Hillclimb World beach volleyball and Thalia Munro Ormsby (SBHS) in water always to be attired with a dangling tube through which Championship. polo. Others are Mandy Bible (San Marcos), a volleyball calories were pumped into her stomach, 24/7. Kids who Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. “I asked, ‘How star who went on to play and is now coach at St. Mary’s picked her last for playground games did not know what did you pick her?’ ” Alicia Jordan said. “They said she’s number College; golfer Sara Ovadia (Dos Pueblos), a pro at La Puria competitor raged inside her.

It came bursting out when Jordan started riding bicycles. one in the nation in three styles: road cycle, time trial, crite- sima; Tim Trigueiro (SBHS), the 1985 U.S. Open junior tennis She learned at age 13½ on a bike that had bad brakes. “I crashed rium. They want to develop her for international competition. champion; Abe Jahadhmy, who coached soccer at San Marcos six or seven times,” she said. “When I fell, I saw this little lump ‘Do you know anything about her?’ They said no. ‘Are you for 14 years before he became the school’s athletic director; and Greg Tebbe (SBHS), another Dons tennis standout who is a of dirt move. It was a baby turtle. I named it Lucky and stuck sitting down?’ ” Alicia Jordan started researching alternatives to the heav- leader in the foundation that is improving the school’s athletic it in my backpack.” Two months later, she said, “I did my first race, a state championship, and out of 27 kids, I took second.” ily sugared substances that were prescribed for her daughter’s facilities. They were inducted Monday in a ceremony at the La ■ She has competed in some 150 races since then, including a feeding tube. That led her to discover Kate Farms in Santa Cumbre Country Club.

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Kate Farms was founded in 2011 by Richard Laver after “She really came out of the gate swinging,” said Alicia Jordan, Hannah’s mother. “She wasn’t like this as a kid. She was he came up with a homemade, plant-based formula for pretty laid back from the outside. Internally, she must have had his tube-fed daughter, Kate, who has cerebral palsy and a lot more going on. She’s got this incredible mental strength. had been suffering from malnutrition. When Kate began Her suffering score is way off the charts. That has driven her to to thrive, Laver started his company, which produces a levels most competitors are not able to comprehend.” line of natural liquids based on yellow pea protein.

Hannah received an invitation to work out at the U.S. Hannah Jordan tried a Kate Farms formula at 15, and she said, “Everything started working better. It was like a light-switch moment. We didn’t order enough one time, JOHN ZANT’S and I got sick.”

GAME OF THE WEEK It is fitting that Richard Laver and Hannah Jordan are linked: Two people with strong feelings about the gift 10/19: College Men’s Soccer: UC Irvine at UCSB A stunning 5-0 victory on the road over nationally ranked Cal State Fullerton last Saturday of life. On August 2, 1985, the 12-year-old Laver was a extended UCSB’s unbeaten streak to 10 matches (8-0-2). During that passenger on Delta Flight 191 when it crashed at Dallas/ span, the Gauchos outscored their opponents, 26-8. Finn Ballard McFort Worth International Airport. He was one of just 27 Bride, a freshman from Australia, leads a balanced attack with six goals. people who survived; 136 others, including his father, Senior defender Noah Billingsley, who recently helped New Zealand were killed in the crash. qualify for the 2020 Olympics, dished out three assists at Fullerton.

Years later — after failing to make a career in pro Ben Roach, Taylor Wilson, Saturday’s match against UCI will conclude the Gauchos’ regular-season tennis (he is a relative of Australian legend Rod Laver) UCSB Men’s Soccer San Marcos Volleyball home schedule. They will play three more games on the road, trying to — Laver found a purpose in fighting for his daughter’s Led the Gauchos in back-to-back The junior finished with 17 kills and secure a home match in the Big West Tournament semifinals on Nov. 9. life. Kate, 13, and her family now live in Park City, Utah. shutouts of Sacramento State and No. UCI had a six-game unbeaten streak of its own, including four overtime 14 digs in a crucial victory over Dos Hannah Jordan was offered an internship at Kate deadlocks, through last weekend. 7pm. Harder Stadium. $8-$24. Call 23–ranked Cal State Fullerton to open Pueblos and followed it up with 18 kills 893-UCSB (8272) or visit ucsbgauchos.com.

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ARIES

CANCER

LIBRA

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): “We can’t change anything until we

(June 21-July 22): Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In ancient holy texts from India,

get some fresh ideas, until we begin to see things differently,” wrote Aries psychologist James Hillman. I agree.

And that’s very good news for you Aries people. In my view, you are more attracted to and excited by fresh ideas than any other sign of the zodiac. That’s why you have the potential to become master initiators of transformation. One of my favorite types of plot twists in your life story occurs when you seek out fresh ideas and initiate transformations not only in your own behalf, but also for those you care about. I bet the coming weeks will bring at least one of those plot twists.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Metaphorically speaking, Taurus, you are now crossing a bridge. Behind you is the intriguing past; in front of you, the even more intriguing future.

You can still decide to return to where you came from.

Or else you could pick up your pace, and race ahead at twice the speed. You might even make the choice to linger on the bridge for a while, to survey the vast vistas that are visible and contemplate more leisurely the transition you’re making. Only you know what’s best for you, of course. But if you asked me, I’d be in favor of lingering on the bridge for a while.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): As I write this, I’m sitting in a café

near two women at another table. One sports a gold cashmere headscarf and pentagram necklace. The other wears a dark blue pantsuit and a silver brooch that’s the glyph for Gemini the Twins. HeadScarf shuffles a deck of tarot cards and asks PantSuit what she’d like to find out during the divination she is about to receive. “I would very much like you to tell me what I really really want,” PantSuit says with a chuckle. “I’m sure that once I find out that big secret, I’ll be able to accomplish wonders.” I hope the rest of you Geminis will be on a similar mission in the coming weeks. Do whatever it takes to get very clear about what you want most.

was meandering through an Athenian marketplace, soma was said to be a drink that enhanced awareness gazing at the appealing and expensive items for sale. and alertness. According to modern scholars, it may “How many things there are in this world that I do not have been a blend of poppy, ephedra, and cannabis. want,” he exclaimed with satisfaction. I recommend you In Norse mythology, the beverage called the Mead of cultivate that liberated attitude. Now is a perfect time Suttungr conferred poetic inspiration and the ability to celebrate the fact that there are countless treasures to solve any riddle. One of its ingredients was honey. and pleasures you don’t need in order to be charmed In Slavic folklore, raskovnik is an herb with the magic and cheerful about your life. For extra credit, add this power to unlock what’s locked and uncover hidden treasures. It’s not a four-leaf clover, nuance from Henry David Thoreau: People are rich in proportion to the HOMEWORK: “I have thousands but it resembles it. I invite you Libras to fantasize about using these three number of things they can afford to of opinions still — but that is down marvels. To do so will potentize your let alone. from millions — and, as always, I imagination, thereby boosting the know nothing.” So said Harold BrodLEO cosmic forces that will be workkey. And you? Freewillastrology.com.

(July 23-Aug. 22): I invite you to ing in your favor to enhance your try this exercise. Imagine that one awareness, confer inspiration, solve springtime, you grow a garden filled with flowers that riddles, unlock what’s locked, and find hidden treasures. rabbits like to nibble: petunias, marigolds, gazanias, and pansies. This is a place whose only purpose is to give SCORPIO gifts to a wild, sweet part of nature. It’s blithely impracti- (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Inventor Buckminster Fuller (1895– cal. You do it for your own senseless, secret joy. It appeals 1983) was a visionary genius in numerous fields, includto the dreamy lover of life in you. Got all that, Leo? Now, ing architecture, design, engineering, and futurism. in accordance with current astrological omens, I suggest In the course of earning 40 honorary doctorates, he you actually try to fulfill a fantasy comparable to that traveled widely. It was his custom to wear three watches, each set to a different time: one to the zone where he one in the coming weeks. currently was, another to where he had recently VIRGO departed, and a third to where he would journey next.

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): My Virgo friend Lola got a text mes- “I know that I am not a category,” he wrote. “I am not sage from her Scorpio buddy Tanya: “Why don’t you a thing — a noun. I seem to be a verb.” I recommend come over and chill with me and my demons? It’ll be his approach to you in the coming weeks, Scorpio. Be a entertaining, I promise! My inner jerks are howlingly verb! Allow your identity to be fluid, your plans adjustfunny tonight.” Here’s what Lola texted back: “Thanks able, your ideas subject to constant revision. but no thanks, sweetie. I’ve been making big breakthroughs with my own demons — giving them the SAGITTARIUS attention they crave without caving into their outra- (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Art is good for my soul precisely geous demands — and for now I need to work on because it reminds me that we have souls in the first stabilizing our new relationship. I can’t risk bringing place,” said actress Tilda Swinton. How about you, extra demons into the mix.” I suspect this is an accurate Sagittarius? What reminds you that you have a soul description of what could be happening for you, Virgo. in the first place? Beloved animals? Favorite music? A stroll amid natural wonders? Unpredictable, fascinating sexual experiences? The vivid and mysterious dreams you have at night? Whatever stimuli bring you into

visceral communion with your soul, I urge you to seek them out in abundance. It’s Soul-Cherishing and SoulEnhancing Time for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The coming weeks will be a favorable

time to arrange a series of high-level meetings between your body, mind, and soul. You might even consider staging an extravagant conference-like festival and festival-like conference. The astrological omens suggest that your body, mind, and soul are now primed to reveal choice secrets and tips to each other. They are all more willing and eager than usual to come up with productive new synergies that will enable each to function with more panache and effectiveness.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “I believe in inhabiting contradictions,”

writes Aquarian author and activist Angela Davis. “I believe in making contradictions productive, not in having to choose one side or the other side. As opposed to choosing either or choosing both.” I think Davis’s approach will work well for you in the coming weeks.

It’s not just that the contradictions will be tolerable; they will be downright fertile, generous, and beneficent.

So welcome them; honor them; allow them to bless you with their tricky opportunities and unexpected solutions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Piscean pianist Frédéric Chopin

(1801–1849) was a poetic genius whose music was full of sweetness and grace. “Without equal in his generation,” said more than one critic. Today, more than 170 years after his death, his work remains popular. Recently, an Italian sound designer named Remo De Vico created an original new Chopin piece that featured all 21 of the master’s piano nocturnes being played simultaneously.

(You can hear it here: tinyurl.com/NewChopin.) As you might imagine, it’s a gorgeous mess, too crammed with notes to truly be enjoyable but interesting nevertheless.

I’ll counsel you to avoid a similar fate in the coming weeks, Pisces. It’s fine to be extravagant and expansive and multifaceted; just don’t overdo it.

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT Provides administrative support to the Business Officer and Dept Chair for all aspects of academic personnel transactions in the Music Dept. Responsible for the assembly, preparation, and completion and of all merit and promotion cases for the current 20 tenure‑track faculty. Responsible for all assembly of all Excellence and Continued Appointment Reviews of all Music lecturers. Primary liaison for all faculty recruitments: maintains web‑based databases for all applications and assorted documents, manages the assembly of candidates’ application materials, and schedules shortlisted candidates’ visits and itineraries.

Uses faculty data base to track departmental merits and promotion case dates and outcomes, and sabbatical leave credits. Handles UC Path transactions for faculty and lecturer appointments, and acts as a 2nd backup preparer for graduate student appointments. Administrative assistant to the Chair, maintains Chair’s calendar, and screens Chair’s phone calls. Back up receptionist, and other

duties as needed. Reqs: High level of administrative and organizational skills in addition to excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, as well as meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Ability to establish priorities, perform effectively under deadline pressure and adapt to changing needs and issues. Experience working in a busy office environment with a diverse group of individuals. Note: Criminal history background check required. $23.19‑ $27.88/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 online by 10/28/19, thereafter open until filled.

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PARKING OFFICE Plans and coordinates traffic/parking management including permit sales for a wide‑ranging variety of campus events occurring during the week, evenings, and weekends. Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating student staff. Assists and informs guests on location and availability of parking in relation to event location and venue. Creates lot and directional signage as well as deploys traffic control equipment for campus projects and events.

Responsible for a variety of financial procedures related to campus events including creating work orders, invoicing, and ensuring billing accuracy. Oversees guest permit system to ensure appropriate assignment of reserved and VIP parking for guests. Responsible for staffing the Visitor Information Kiosk with students to assist campus visitors with parking needs. Cross trains with front counter permit sales operations to assist during times of short staffing. Reqs: Demonstrated experience in customer service.

Experience in, and understanding of internal controls and best practices concerning cash and cash equivalents.

Strong business communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to direct groups of people, delegating work and supervising. Makes appropriate job decisions while following standard policies and procedures. Ability to hear, understand and communicate ordinary dispatch communications received over a 2‑way radio and to use appropriate radio protocol.

Ability to identify and resolve assorted parking problems with staff and customers using good judgment and discretion. Proficient in MS Office.

Notes: Criminal history background check required. Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program. $23.19‑ $27.88/ 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. Apply online by 10/27/19. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #20190591

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EMPLOYMENT STUDENT HEALTH Provides medical and administrative support to the physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, assisting in exams and procedures, filling out necessary paperwork, taking phone messages, and scheduling appointments. Reqs: HS Diploma and 1 year of experience as a medical assistant or an equivalent combination of training with a medical assistant certification. Notes: This is a 10‑month per year career position. Furlough taken during quarter breaks and summer months. Hours may include Thurs evenings until 7pm. $21.31‑ $22.16/hr. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Student Health requires all clinical staff successfully pass the background check and complete the credentialing process before the employment date. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. 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 #20190582

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Exercises sound judgment in solving problems. Works well within deadlines: may handle more than one project at a time. Works effectively in a team environment, receiving and following instructions. Will train on all equipment and chemicals used.

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Ensures that assigned responsibilities are accomplished and that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation and safety are met at all times. Assists with student training, food production and sanitation. Reqs: High School Diploma or equivalency and one year progressively responsible culinary experience in a high‑volume culinary environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Communication skills sufficient to direct the work of others and interact within a large staff. Ability to problem solve, provide feedback, present problems in a professional manner and accept constructive criticism both on an individual basis and within a group.

Knowledge of and experience with culinary techniques, including but not inclusive of sautéing, grilling, frying, steaming, preparing sauces and stocks. Ability to perform and teach standard quantity culinary techniques.

Knowledge of state and federal safety and sanitation regulations regarding proper handling, storing, cooking and holding temperatures and proper use and cleaning of kitchen equipment.

Supervisory skills to train and oversee the work of students. Notes: Criminal history background check required.

Maintain a valid CA driver’s license.

Must work weekends. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing up to 8 hours during shift.

Multiple positions available. $16.84‑ $18.60/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 online by 8/25/19, thereafter open until filled.

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delivery of Detailed Project Programs and feasibility studies with project budgets from $3M up to $200M. Duties include drafting solicitations for professional services, engaging and directing consultants, preparing and processing approval documents for minor and major capital projects.

Provides support and leadership in preparing the campus’s annual Capital Financial Plan; the current 2019 Plan exceeds $1.5B over the next 10 years. Oversight of annual reports for Private‑Use, Project Bond Financing, TM‑1 Capital Database, and other ad hoc reports and projects as required. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration, public administration, architecture, planning, engineering or related field and/or equivalent experience/training.

10 years capital planning/capital project management experience with increasing responsibilities, or 7 years of experience is within higher education. Note: Criminal history background check required. $115,000‑ $140,000/yr. 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 10/29/19, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #20190576

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES FINANCIAL ANALYST

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES Responsible for providing analytical support for highly complex budget, financial, and resource management activities, with an annual budget in excess of $8M annually. Gathers, analyzes, prepares, and summarizes complex financial information for planning and budgetary purposes.

Ensures that the appropriate internal controls for BFS related financial processes are identified, documented, maintained, and strengthened in order to protect University resources. Assists with the coordination of campus financial internal control programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and system‑wide policy and regulations.

Reqs: Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems. Ability to independently gather required information to organize, and perform financial analysis assignments.

Proven ability using spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports. Knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

Note: Criminal history background check required. $58,000‑ $63,000/ yr. 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 10/23/19, thereafter open until filled.

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Reporting directly to the Administrative Services Vice Chancellor, with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Chancellor, the Police Chief is a key member of the campus’s senior management team and is responsible for the overall success of the university’s Police Department.

Will lead the management of UC Santa Barbara’s human and physical resources in a way that promotes and supports the department’s vision, mission, and core values. Will be a key steward in the allocation of resources, working collaboratively with colleagues to effectively manage competing, and other changing, operational priorities in a way that is consistent with UC Santa Barbara’s academic mission, commitment to diversity and access, and its aspirations. The salary range for Police Chief is $180,000‑ $223,500/yr. The University offers a full range of health and retirement benefits, including a choice of medical plans, a pension plan, dental, vision, and much more.

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LEGALS ADMINISTER OF ESTATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JONATHAN JOSEPH REICHLEN NO: 19PR00417 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JONATHAN JOSEPH REICHLEN A PETITION FOR PROBATE: has been filed by: GLADYS A. REICHLEN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): GLADYS A. REICHLEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

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Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Connor C. Cote, Esq. Law Offices of James F. Cote 222 East Carrillo Street, Suite 207, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 966‑1204.

Published Oct 3, 12, 19 2019.

FBN ABANDONMENT STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: SEAGLASS BOTANICALS at 4772 Calle Camarada Santa Barbara, CA 93110; The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 03/26/2018 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original file no. 2018‑0000933. The person (s) or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Sarah Coffman (same address) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 01, 2019. 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 Connie Tran, Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COUTURE CONSTRUCTION at 18 Calle Capistrano Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Shawn Couture (same address) Susanna Couture (same address) conducted by an Married Couple Signed: Susanna Couture Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 05, 2019. 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 Brenda Aguilera.

FBN Number: 2019‑0002151. Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SENIOR FITNESS TRAINING at 3661 Montalvo Way Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Richard E Payne (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 17, 2019.

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: 2019‑0002262. Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2019.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOSTER CONSTRUCTION at 6252 Newcastle Ave Goleta, CA 93117; JSF Construction Inc. (same address) conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 16, 2019.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SB HANDYMAN at 2229 Chapala Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Holden Ploch (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Holden Ploch Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 16, 2019.

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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002236.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PERFECTION PAINTING at 760 Mission Park Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Paul Joseph Moore (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Paul Moore Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 13, 2019. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA VASCULAR SPECIALISTS at 1392 Camino Rio Verde Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Kevin M Casey MD Apmc (same address) conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 20, 2019.

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 Brenda Aguilera. FBN Number: 2019‑0002303. Published: Sep 26.

Oct 3, 10, 17 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WOLF PACK WALKS at 303 Loma Alta Dr #4 Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Brittany Steele (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 17, 2019. 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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002275. Published: Sep 26.

Oct 3, 10, 17 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMOR A CHURROS at 2720 Las Positas Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Zacarias Gonzalez (same address) Monica Valle 1035 E Cota Santa Barbara, CA 93103 conducted by an General Partnership Signed: Zacarias Gonzalez Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 19, 2019.

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 Brenda Aguilera. FBN Number: 2019‑0002296. Published: Sep 26.

Oct 3, 10, 17 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SERVPRO OF SANTA BARBARA at 6100 Hollister Ave #4A Santa Barbara, CA 93117; SB Restoration, Inc. (same address) conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 19, 2019.

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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002293.

Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2019.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PARRYL at 423 W. Gutierrez #9 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Katherine Klein (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Katherine Klein Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 03, 2019. 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 Margaret Silva. FBN Number: 2019‑0002133.

Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2019.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RADIUS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENTS at 205 E. Carrillo St., Ste. 100 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Radius Groyup Commercial Real Estate, Inc. (same address) conducted by an Corporation Signed: Sherrie Martin Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 17, 2019.

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 Brenda Aguilera. FBN Number: 2019‑0002266. Published: Sep 26.

Oct 3, 10, 17 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 805 ROLFING & MASSAGE, SANTA BARBARA MASSAGE & ROLFING at 903 State St. Ste 211 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805 Rolfing & Massage LLC (same address) conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: Robert Cumming, Manager Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 23, 2019.

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 Brenda Aguilera. FBN Number: 2019‑0002320. Published: Sep 26.

Oct 3, 10, 17 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CENTRAL COAST ABRASIVES, NITRIDE SPECIALTY SUPPLY, SANTA BARBARA BOGU at 5708 Hollister Avenue, #110 Goleta, CA 93117; Sierra Crystals, Inc. (same address) conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 24, 2019. 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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002328. Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: MOXI, MOXI, THE WOLF MUSEUM OF EXPLORATION + INNOVATION at 125 State St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Children’s Museum of Santa Barbara (same address) conducted by an Corporation Signed: Jenny Kearns, CFO & COO Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 17, 2019.

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 Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2019‑0002272. Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: RED PEPPER at 282 Orange Ave. Goleta, CA 93117; Uncle L, Inc 325 Pacific Oaks Goleta, CA 93117 conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 19, 2019. 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 Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2019‑0002299.

Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COAST at 1611 Olive St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Coalition For Sustainable Transportation P.O. Box 2495 Santa Barbara, CA 93120 conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 27, 2019. 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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002389. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA EVENT SPACE at 715 San Roque Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Kristine Staal Kirschke (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 27, 2019. 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 Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2019‑0002387. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2019.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: WANDERLUST LUXURY RENTALS at 646 N. Hope Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Djj Property Rental Group, LLC (same address) conducted by an Limited Liablility Company Signed: Douglas Jack Kaplan, President Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 17, 2019. 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: 2019‑0002260.

Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: RAISING CASH AUCTIONS at 436 Venado Drive #B Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Alicia Nelson (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 27, 2019. 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 Brenda Aguilera. FBN Number: 2019‑0002374.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: RONLESSIN at 435 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Suravi Incorporated (same address) conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 26, 2019. 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 Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2019‑0002369.

Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: RIGO’S WINDOWS BELLA VIEW at 423 Pacific Oaks Rd Goleta, CA 93117; Rigoberto Vela (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Rosa DelaMora, Agent Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 26, 2019. 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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002363.

Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: ANGIE’S CHILD CARE at 202 W Quinto St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Angelica Araujo (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Angelica Araujo Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 27, 2019. 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 Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2019‑0002384. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: MAD LAB WINES at 65 Los Padres Way Unit 8 Buellton, CA 93427; Padrick Family Wines, LLC 6523 California Avenue SW Ste 301 Seattle, WA 98136 conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 13, 2019. 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 Brenda Aguilera.

FBN Number: 2019‑0002234. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DUO EVENTS at 614 E. Haley Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Cassoulet Inc. (same address) conducted by an Corporation Signed: David Ashley, Transfer CEO Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 27, 2019.

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 Brenda Aguilera. FBN Number: 2019‑0002373. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: CREATIVE VISUAL SOLUTIONS TOO at 3031 Oak Pointe Drive Lompoc, CA 93436; Brenda Kay Ball (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 11, 2019.

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: 2019‑0002195. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2019.

E M A I L S A L E S @ I N D E P E N D E N T. C O M FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME S TAT E M E N T The following person(s) i s / a re doing business as: SANTA BARBARA ALCHEMY ARTS at 104 Los Aguajes Avenue #16 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Skyler Prophet (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 17, 2019. 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 Brenda Aguilera. FBN Number: 2019‑0002255. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME S TAT E M E N T T h e f o l l o w i n g person(s) is/are doing business as: PAPER AND PIXEL STUDIO at 482 Vaquero Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Shabina Lourdes Dalidd (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Shabina Dalidd Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 24, 2019. 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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002336. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME S TAT E M E N T T h e f o l l o w i n g person(s) is/are doing business as: HELLO SELF! at 133 E. De La Guerra #324 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Lindsay McGrail (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Lindsay McGrail Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 30, 2019. 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 Brenda Aguilera. FBN Number: 2019‑0002397. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME S TAT E M E N T T h e f o l l o w i n g person(s) is/are doing business as: LUSH FRESH HANDMADE COSMETICS at Paseo Nuevo, 613 Paseo Nuevo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Lush Cosmetics LLC 8680 Cambie Street Vancouver, BC V6P6M9 conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 03, 2019. 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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002435. Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KEVIN MOORE ARCHITECT at 530 Santa Barbara St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Kevin Moore 3102 Calle Madera Santa Barbara, CA 93105 conducted by an Individual Signed: Emma Moore, Agent Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 01, 2019. 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: 2019‑0002405. Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CIUFFINI NUTRITION SERVICES, ELIZABETH CIUFFINI, MBA, RDN at 5276 Hollister Avenue, Suite 151 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Elizabeth Fairfield Ciuffini 5852 Azalea Way Goleta, CA 93117 conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 03, 2019. 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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002442. Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MAGEWIND, MAGEWIND CONSULTING at 244 East Mountain Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Katherine Collis (same address) Roger Collis (same address) conducted by an Married Couple Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 04, 2019. 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 Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2019‑0002456.

Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CENTER POINT CNC MACHINING at 375 Pine Ave. #4 Goleta, CA 93117; Jeffrey David Carroll 596 San Marino Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93111 conducted by an Individual Signed: Jeffrey Carroll Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 03, 2019. 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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002444.

Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SERIOUS FUN, STREETCHERCISE at 2209 Vista Del Campo Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Leslie Sokol Dance Kids (same address) conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 07, 2019. 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 Brenda Aguilera. FBN Number: 2019‑0002468.

Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ARMONY USA at 590 E Gutierrez Street, Ste B Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Thea Inc (same address) conducted by an Corporation Signed: Myriah Doussineau Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 18, 2019.

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: 2019‑0002286. Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2019.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VALLEY TOOL RENTALS at 870 N. MC Murray Rd Buellton, CA 93427; VTR, Inc. (same address) conducted by an Corporation Signed: Steve Sawin, Pres. Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 03, 2019. 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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002434.

Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SATYA ANALYTICS at 1126 Bel Air Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Setanta Inc. (same address) conducted by an Corporation Signed:Simon Knight, President Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 03, 2019.

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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002441.

Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SMITH & MURPHY EVENTS AND DESIGN HOUSE at 40915 Riverock Ln Palmdale, CA 93551; Selina Murdy (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 19, 2019. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by Brenda Aguilera. FBN Number: 2019‑0002301. Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HALEY GARDEN NURSEY, LOVE’S TOWING SERVICE at 211 East Haley St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Livesley Love’s Towing Service Service 1543 Live Oak Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93105 conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 04, 2019. 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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002463. Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MIMIQS at 210 W Micheltorena St. Apt B Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Layne Campbell (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Layne Campbell Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 09, 2019.

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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002510.

Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KELLOGG PARTNERS at 70 S. Kellogg Ave. Goleta, CA 93117; Andrew John Ochsner 1117 La Vista Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93110; George Thomas Ochsner 1115 La Vista Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93110 conducted by an Joint Venture Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 08, 2019. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2019‑0002497. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA ASCENT at 5984 Cuesta Verde Goleta, CA 93117; Travis Frohlich (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 08, 2019. 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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002485. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUZUO at 434 Loma Alta Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Susan R Owens (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Susan R. Owens Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 08, 2019. 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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002488. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLACK & COPPER BAR’N CO. at 424 Donze Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Brianna Leigh Azevedo (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 08, 2019. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2019‑0002498. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GREEN AND BASIC CLEANING SERVICE at 7227 Del Norte Dr. Goleta, CA 93117; Alex Zuniga (same address) Tere Zuniga (same address) conducted by an Married Couple Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 19, 2019. 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 Brenda Aguilera. FBN Number: 2019‑0002292.

Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: OAK + VIOLET SALON at 1428 Chapala St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Cristina Malovos 1110 Calle Malaga Santa Barbara, CA 93109 conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 09, 2019. 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 Brenda Aguilera. FBN Number: 2019‑0002507.

Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WHATEVER YOU WANT TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, WYW TECH at 3 W Carrillo St, Suite 203‑C Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Hogan Ganschow 1357 Skyline Way Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Aristides Ticas 1621 Anacapa St, Apt B Santa Barbara, CA 93101 conducted by an General Partnership Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 19, 2019. 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 Margarita Silva. FBN Number: 2019‑0002302. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BIG LIPS DESIGNS, JOHN H HIGGINS & ASSOCIATES BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICE at 7143 Emily Lane Goleta, CA 93117; John H Higgins CRTP (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 10, 2019. 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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002522.

Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PERPETUAL ENJOYMENT PHOTOGRAPHY at 167 Vista Del Mar Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Zackery Harris (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 10, 2019.

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 Margarita Silva. FBN Number: 2019‑0002529.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME S TAT E M E N T T h e f o l l o w i n g person(s) is/are doing business as: LAS PALMAS LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE at 4831 San Gordiano Ave. Apt. A Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Juan Carlos Leal Emigdio (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 10, 2019. 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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0002533. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DENALI’S MOBILE CAR WASH at 17 Broadmoor Plz #5 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Miguel Ayala (same address) conducted by an Individual Signed: Miguel Ayala Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 07, 2019. 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 Brenda Aguilera. FBN Number: 2019‑0002470. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SB VERDE at 718 A Mission Cyn. Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Andy Toohey (same address) Kristen Walker (same address) conducted by an Married Couple Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 02, 2019. 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 Brenda Aguilera. FBN Number: 2019‑0002431. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SAFSF at 601 E. Arrellaga St. Suite 101 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Sustainable Agriculture And Food Systems Funders (same address) conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 03, 2019. 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: 2019‑0002439.

Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ISLA VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER at 6642 Phelps Rd Goleta, CA 93117; Isla Vista Youth Projects Inc (same address) conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 25, 2019. 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 Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2019‑0002344. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NEW EDITION BARBER SHOP at 2259 Las Positas Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Cesar O Leon Corona 1524 San Andres St. Apt F Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Monica Leon (same address) conducted by an Married Couple Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 23, 2019. 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 Brenda Aguilera.

FBN Number: 2019‑0002326.

Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NANCY’S CLEANING SERVICES at 187 S. Patterson Ave “E” Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Nancy’s Maid Services, LLC (same address) conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 01, 2019. 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: 2019‑0002410. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2019.

NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF JOE SOLARES NAVARRO TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 19CV04981 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: JOE SOLARES NAVARRO TO: JOSEPH PETER NAVARRO 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 November 13, 2019 9:30am, Dept 6 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; SANTA BARBARA DIVISION Superior Court Of California, A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated Sep 20 2019. by Pauline Maxwell, Judge of the Superior Court. Published. Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2019.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ANTONY BERT BUTTRAM TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 19CV04886

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: ANTONY BERT BUTTRAM TO: ANTHONY BERT CRESTFIELD 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 November 13, 2019 9:30am, Dept 6 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; SANTA BARBARA DIVISION Superior Court Of California, A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated Sep 20 2019. by Pauline Maxwell, Judge of the Superior Court. Published. Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2019.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ABDULALRHMAN ZAKI ALKHATTARI TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 19CV04746 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: ABDULALRHMAN ZAKI ALKHATTARI TO: ABDULALRHMAN SAMIR HARB 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 October 30, 2019 9:30am, Dept 6 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; SANTA BARBARA DIVISION Superior Court Of California, A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated Sep 20 2019. by Pauline Maxwell, Judge of the Superior Court. Published. Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2019.

NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR THE Old Town Sidewalk Improvements Project 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, City of Goleta, CA PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Goleta (“CITY”), invites sealed bids for the above stated project and will receive such bids in the office of the City Clerk, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, California 93117, before 3:00 P.M., October 30, 2019, and will be publicly opened and read aloud promptly thereafter.

Faxes or any electronic format is not acceptable. Copies of the Contract Documents and Specifications are available from the CITY, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, California 93117 upon payment of a $20.00 nonrefundable fee if picked up, or payment of a $30.00 non-refundable fee, if mailed or no payment to CITY if obtained from Construction Bidboard, Inc. at http://www.ebidboard.com/, or CITY website at http://www. cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/view/city-bid-opportunities.

The work includes all labor, material, supervision, plant and equipment necessary to construct and deliver a finished Old Town Sidewalk Improvements Project. Work includes sawcutting and removing asphalt pavement and base; removing concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk; constructing curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb extensions and ADA access ramps; permeable pavement parking area; paving, bioretention LIDs; drop inlet and stormwater improvements; clearing and grubbing; landscaping; and installing signage, striping, and pavement markings per the project plans and specifications on 10 streets in the Old Town area within the City of Goleta, CA. The contract period is 180 Working Days.

The Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) per California Labor Code Section 1771.4, including prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship employment standards. Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion will also be required. The CITY hereby affirmatively ensures that all business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion in any consideration leading to the award of contract.

Bids must be prepared on the approved bid forms in conformance with the “Bidding Instructions” and the General Provisions and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside, “SEALED BID FOR Old Town Sidewalk Improvements Project. DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL.” The bid must be accompanied by cash or cashier’s check, certified cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond executed by an admitted surety, made payable to CITY. The bid security shall be an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount bid with their proposals as required by California law.

A contract may only be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that holds a valid Class “A” Contractor’s license or specialty licensing in accordance with the provisions of the California Business and Professions Code.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Price. Each bond shall be in the forms set forth herein, shall be secured from a surety company that meets all State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and that is a California admitted surety insurer.

Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the DIR. No Bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project. Failure to provide proof of the contractor’s current registration pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 may result in rejection of the bid as non-responsive.

The Contractor Company, including the Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) for the Contractor Company, shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience successfully performing projects of substantially similar type, magnitude, and character of the work bid. The CITY reserves the right to reject all bids, reject any bid that is not responsive to the invitation, or to waive any minor irregularity and to take all bids under advisement for a period of up to ninety (90) days.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by CITY to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the CITY to make payment of retention to an escrow agent.

Any protest to an intended award of this contract shall be made in writing addressed to the City Clerk prior to the award. Any protest may be considered and acted on by the City Council at the time noticed for award of the contract. To request a copy of the notice of agenda for award, please contact the City Clerk (805) 9617505 or register on the CITY’s website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

For information relating to the details of this Project and bidding requirements contact James Winslow in writing at jwinslow@cityofgoleta.org.

CITY OF GOLETA Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk Published: Santa Barbara Independent: October 10 and 17, 2019