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Black Violin

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Tue, Jan 28 / 7 PM / Granada Theatre Tickets start at $30 $19 UCSB students and youth (18 & under) A Granada facility fee will be added to each ticket price

“Black Violin upends cultural and musical stereotypes… An unexpected blend of classically trained musicianship and hip-hop beats and inventiveness.” The Miami Herald A unique mash-up of classical, hip hop, rock and R&B with a message, the classically-trained string duo Black Violin – Kev Marcus (violin) and Wil B (viola) – fuses the sounds of today with classical virtuosity. MacArthur Fellow and Multi-Grammy Award-winner

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Chris Thile Tue, Feb 4 / 8 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall Tickets start at $40 / $15 UCSB students “Let it be known: Chris Thile is amazing… A graceful and soulful singer, relaxed raconteur, dazzling virtuoso, gifted composer and all-around charmer.” The Washington Post A mandolin virtuoso, composer and vocalist, Chris Thile has a broad outlook that encompasses classical, rock, jazz, bluegrass and just about everything else. He is a member of Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek; he hosts the acclaimed radio program Live From Here and he has collaborated with the who’s who of musicians, including Edgar Meyer and Yo-Yo Ma.

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Forces of Nature Activism, Education, Research & Solutions

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Tue, Jan 14 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall / FREE One of Time’s 100 Most Influential People and Politico’s 50 thinkers, doers and visionaries, Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist who studies climate change and persuasively communicates what it means to us here and now. A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of UCSB Environmental Studies

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Our Changing Climate: A Global Movement of Reform Sat, Feb 29 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall $10 / $5 UCSB students and youth (18 & under) Bill McKibben is leading the movement against human-induced climate change. He is the author of The End of Nature, a founder of 350.org, the first planet-wide grassroots climate change movement, and the author of the new book Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Run Itself Out?

David Wallace-Wells Surviving the World: Making the Best of a Burdened Planet Thu, Mar 5 / 7:30 PM / The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria St. $20 / $10 UCSB students Author of the bestseller The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming, David Wallace-Wells explores the meaning of climate change – not only what it is doing to the planet but how it shapes our politics, our culture and our emotional lives.

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Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE Gombe: 60 Years of Discovery

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Sixty years on from her revolutionary work with chimpanzees in Tanzania, Jane Goodall still inspires each of us to take action on behalf of all living things and the planet we share. 1. Katharine Hayhoe 2. Bill McKibben 3. David Wallace-Wells 4. Kandi White 5. Jane Lubchenco 6. Yvon Chouinard 7. Naomi Klein 8. Elizabeth Rush 9. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE

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This timely series recognizes five decades of environmental activism, education and research, building upon Santa Barbara’s legacy as the birthplace of the modern environmental movement. These “Forces of Nature” are carrying us forward, taking action and offering responses to the pressing environmental issues of today for a hopeful tomorrow.

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The Case for a Green New Deal

Mon, Apr 13 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall / FREE A lead organizer with the Indigenous Environmental Network, Kandi White is fighting the impacts that climate change and environmental injustice are having on indigenous communities across North America.

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Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist, columnist and the bestselling author of The Shock Doctrine, No Logo, This Changes Everything, No Is Not Enough and her most recent, On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal.

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Wed, Apr 22 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall / FREE Dubbed “the bionic woman of good science,” MacArthur fellow, presidential advisor and distinguished professor Jane Lubchenco is a renowned marine biologist and champion of engagement between scientists and society. An Afternoon with

Yvon Chouinard, Founder of Patagonia Protecting Public Land Sun, Apr 26 / 3 PM / Granada Theatre / FREE A moderated conversation with Yvon Chouinard and featuring clips from Patagonia’s upcoming film, This Land. In a time of growing divisions, Americans still share something in common: 640 million acres of public lands. And yet, they face unprecedented threat from entrenched industries and regressive politicians. This conversation will explore the future of our public lands and our planet.

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Mon, May 4 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall / FREE Author of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize finalist Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore, Elizabeth Rush explores how humans adapt to changes enacted upon them by forces seemingly beyond their control.

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Applying Astrology to Your Life Interview with Use Your Planets Wisely Author Jennifer Freed

(Hilary Dole Klein)

ON THE COVER AND ABOVE: Jennifer Freed. Photos by Paul Wellman

NEWS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 OPINIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17 Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

If Instagram is any indication, you just returned from an amazing trip. Tell us about it. It was quite the trip! My fiancé and I started off by sipping Champagne in Reims. We then strolled the streets of Paris for a few nights before meeting up with my family in London for Christmas. London was truly a Christmas wonderland. We were lucky enough to get a tour of Buckingham Palace, which had 17 Christmas trees — the biggest one decorated in all corgi ornaments!

FOOD & DRINK .. . . . . . . . . . 38 The Restaurant Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Dining Out Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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What was it like returning to your old studyabroad stomping grounds in London? Very nostalgic. Studying abroad in London was my first solo trip. It taught me a lot about myself. To be able to show off my old hangouts to my family and Jerry was very special; it’s a part of me they hadn’t seen before. It’s nice to get away, but it can also be nice to get back to sunny Santa Barbara. Did you feel that way? Oh my gosh! Very much so. No matter where I travel, it’s nice to know that my little life here in Santa Barbara is patiently waiting for me to return. It’s truly the perfect place to come home to. Plus, I missed my cat dearly!

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NEWS BRIEFS HEALTH A last-minute understanding reached between Cottage Health and the insurance giant Anthem Blue Cross allowed the two parties to sign a contract that ensures insurance coverage continues for countless thousands of employees covered by Anthem. Had the settlement not occurred, the contract would have expired 1/1, and employees working for Cottage itself, UCSB, and the Santa Barbara Unified School District, to name just a few major employers, could have experienced a serious disruption in their access to health care.

EDUCATION The Santa Barbara Unified School District is embarking on a massive plan to install solar energy, battery storage, and electrical vehicle charging stations at school sites districtwide. The school board unanimously approved the first six steps of the renewable energy project at its last meeting in December. The steps involve partnering up with two environmental firms to complete a feasibility study by June 2020. If the project is deemed feasible, the district will begin the remaining construction steps to have all infrastructure and systems running by 2022.

HELLO, GOODBYE: Above, (from left) Meagan Harmon, Oscar Gutierrez, Michael Jordan, and Alejandra Gutierrez were sworn in on Tuesday. Below, outgoing councilmembers Jason Dominguez and Randy Rowse stepped down from the dais to warm send-offs and gentle roasting.

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ith the swearing in of two new councilmembers who won election this past November — Alejandra Gutierrez and Michael Jordan — and the two incumbents who faced no challengers at all—Meagan Harmon and Oscar Gutierrez — Santa Barbara City Hall is now run exclusively by registered Democrats. What that means in practice has yet to be seen, but not since 2006 has any one party held such absolute dominance on a board that’s nominally nonpartisan. Despite this apparent political homogeneity, the council is now more diverse than ever before with four women, three persons of color —two of whom made remarks in both Spanish and English —four who have children living at home, and six of whom who work full-time. Stepping down from the dais was one-term councilmember Jason Dominguez, who lost reelection by just nine votes but just had a baby daughter, and nine-year councilmember Randy Rowse. Both were

given warm send-offs and gently roasted. Rowse—a decline-to-state and the only non-Democrat on the council—was described alternately as the “Gandalf ” and “Grumpy Old Man” of the council. Rowse dished a little back, stating in jest, “On a really personal note, I’d like to close by saying, I never liked any of you all very much.” —Nick Welsh

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A New Downtown Debate, Presented by Amazon

State Street Merchants Irked by Tech Giant’s Sponsorship of Locals-Only Event

by Tyler Hayden

he anticipated opening of Amazon’s new State Street office on Monday morning, January 6, was a modest affair, at least from appearances. As a homeless couple watched from a nearby bench, smartly dressed employees quietly entered the white stucco building, passing a security sensor in the front lobby and a table set up with mimosas and “Day 1” balloons. They disappeared behind walls of frosted glass while a smiling receptionist accepted a reporter’s business card and promised a representative would call him later to answer questions about the company’s Santa Barbara operations. The call never came, but online job listings and the tech giant’s renovation permit for the former Saks Off Fifth store reveal that the company

will be employing around 300 research and development staff with Huxleyan titles such as “Knowledge Architect” and “Machine Learning Engineer.” They will be working here on Alexa, Amazon’s voiceactivated virtual assistant. Many came from the company’s Cambridge Development Centre in England. Others were relocated from just a few miles away at Graphiq, the Summerland-based data analytics and search engine startup that Amazon bought in 2017. “We collaborate daily with our incredibly talented team to ensure Alexa understands different sentence structures and answers with accurate information,” said Gabrielle G. on Amazon’s website. “The challenge is making this work across 7 different languages.” Cody O. oversees Alexa’s “Global Knowledge Engineering” team out of the State Street CONT’D ON PAGE 16 

Brent Reichard responded on 1/7 to news reports the day before that the Habit Burger Grill was sold to Yum! Brands Inc. The news was only half right, he said, stating that the eight burger stands in Santa Barbara County will remain 100 percent in the family, including the original Hamburger Habit in Goleta, which Brent and his brother Bruce bought in 1980. Yum!, which owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC, purchased 278 restaurants — which stretch from Florida to China — for $375 million from The Habit Restaurants Inc.

COUNTY Three appeals filed against the Strauss Wind Energy Project are challenging the installation of 29 wind turbines on a 3,000-acre plot of land in the hills outside Lompoc. Appellants are the California Native Plant Society, Citizens for Responsible Wind Energy — which includes California Unions for Reliable Energy — and windfarm neighbor George Bedford. The 450-foot turbines have the potential to generate 98 megawatts of electricity, which would reduce CO2 emissions by around 40,000 metric tons per year and double the county’s renewable energy capacity.

COURTS & CRIME A 93-year-old Goleta man was struck by a passing car while riding his bicycle on 1/6 at around 1 p.m. on the 5700 block of Calle Real near Calle Real Center strip mall. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries, which are described as moderate. The Sheriff’s Office is requesting help finding the hit-and-run driver, who was in a newer, dark-colored four-door sedan and fled toward Fairview Avenue. Please contact Deputy Rockwell Ellis at (805) 961-7518 or rme4608@sbsheriff.org. Anonymous tips can be left at (805) 681-4171 or sbsheriff .org/home/anonymous-tip/. n

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NET GAIN: In the wake of 2018’s 1/9 Debris Flow, a group of Montecitans formed the nonprofit Partnership for Resilient Communities to install six Geobrugg flexible debris-control ring nets, the last two of which went up in November.

1/9 Debris Flow: Two Years Later Community Continues to Heal, Rebuild in Wake of 2018’s Deadliest Disaster

by Delaney Smith n January 9, 2018, 23 people were swept up and killed by the massive debris flows that tore through Montecito. The remains of two children, 17-year-old Jack Cantin and 2-year-old Lydia Sutthithepa, are yet to be found. Two years later, the area has begun to heal and prepare in the case of another natural disaster. The county and surrounding community are taking steps to further rebuild — both structurally and emotionally. “To do justice in the memory of those we have lost, we must do substantive work to make sure the tragedy doesn’t happen again,” said County Supervisor Das Williams, whose 1st District encompasses the disaster area.

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Improving the existing debris basins and building additional ones are large parts of the substantive work to which Williams refers. Two years ago today, rain was pouring down at 0.66 inches every 15 minutes, and the Montecito debris basins were overflowing within 30 minutes of the record-breaking downpour. Last September, the County Board of Supervisors voted to rework the debris basins on three of Montecito’s creeks — including expanding the Cold Springs Basin by a third — and begin construction on a larger, 10-acre debris basin off Randall Road, to be completed by summer 2021. Williams also said that the county is working on a number of projects to repair the roads that were destroyed from the disasters. In November, Caltrans opened the last of the six State Route 192 bridges damaged during the debris flow, one of the final steps of its $20 million project to restore the backroad connecting Carpinteria and Montecito. “We are right on track to begin the debris basin projects this summer, and we are going to begin fixing the roads as soon as the pres-

ent rainy season ends,” Williams said. He said that the debris basin projects combined will cost the county about $45 million. He said $20 million of the funds will come from the South Coast Flood Management Account to start, but he also intends to secure FEMA grants and advocate for putting a “decent portion of the Edison settlement toward flood control,” referring to the roughly $50 million settlement the county will receive from the public-entity fire lawsuit in the wake of the 2017 Thomas Fire.

NATURE’S EFFORTS

The Thomas Fire, which preceded the debris flow, severely burned Montecito’s five main watersheds. The recently burned watersheds created water-repellent soil, which in turn allowed the rainfall runoff carrying the debris to travel faster. Mother Nature has been kind to the area in the two years since the disaster. According to Montecito Fire Chief Kevin Taylor, the watershed is about 80 percent recovered going into the third rainy season post debris flow. Although the risk of another debris flow is still there, it is substantially reduced. “Since the debris flow, we have been blessed with very wet winters that have aided in vegetation regrowth,” Taylor said. “There is always a threat for wildfires, but not at a Thomas Fire–level threat because the vegetation is young and healthy.” Just one year ago, the watershed recovery was only at about 35 percent.

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In addition to the debris basins, a group of Montecitans formed a nonprofit group known as the Partnership for Resilient Communities in the wake of the 1/9 Debris Flow to install six Geobrugg flexible debris-control nets. Loosely referred to as ring nets, the nets CONT’D ON PAGE 12 

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shelter space by tapping billions in special funds generated by Proposition 63, the socalled “millionaire’s tax” California voters approved 16 years ago to fund mentalhealth services. Prop. 63, which Steinberg helped cosponsor, generates $2.4 billion a year. Of that, $22 million annually goes to Santa Barbara County’s Department of Behavioral Wellness to pay for basic mentalhealth services for those facing serious needs. That money, in turn, is used to leverage matching mental-health funding from Medi-Cal. In other words, Prop. 63 accounts for $44 million out of the department’s $140 million annual budget, according to Behavioral Wellness chief Alice Gleghorn. “If this goes through, this would be devastating to Santa Barbara County and every county in the state,” Gleghorn said. “That’s one third of our budget.” Steinberg calls his proposal Refresh, but, speaking at a meeting hosted by the Santa Barbara chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Supervisor Das Williams said, “I’d call it a raid — a well-intentioned raid, but a raid nonetheless.” Williams said the statewide association of county governments is attempting to negotiate changes to Steinberg’s proposal that will make its impact less onerous. As written now, Williams said Refresh would have to go back to the voters for approval. Based on the hundreds of mental-health advocates who packed an Assembly subcommittee meeting this December, Williams suggested the proposal will face determined opposition. Locally, this marks one of the rare occasions where NAMI and Gleghorn — often

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deep sinkhole has opened up beside the highway on-ramp lanes leading from Turnpike Road to the southbound 101, but it’s connected to a busted culvert even deeper below the highway. Discovered by Caltrans maintenance crews after the Christmas rainstorm, the 12-foot-deep hole lies above a culvert — built circa mid-1940s — that deteriorated about 30 feet below the level of the highway lanes. Until it can be fixed, the on-ramp is closed. The culvert, which is three feet in diameter, drains the highway to the north and flows into a channel next to the track at nearby San Marcos High School. As the pipe separated, Caltrans spokesperson Jim Shivers explained, the surrounding backfill material filtered in, causing the soil above to create a wide crevasse. Caltrans plans to replace the broken portion of the culvert and line the rest with corrugated metal pipe, though a timeframe has yet to be developed. The on-ramp, which was first installed around 1959, was modified slightly in the

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at odds — find themselves rowing in the same direction. NAMI and the statewide association of mental-health department executives are leading the charge against Steinberg’s plan. “No one argues that there isn’t a pressing need when it comes to the homeless,” said NAMI’s Lynne Gibbs. “But to fund it off the backs of people with serious mental illnesses, for whom services are already so insufficient — that’s really unthinkable.” If Refresh were to pass, Gibbs said, half the funds would be diverted to shelter for the homeless and the rest would be split providing mental-health services to homeless youth and mentally ill people

As that battle rages on, local homeless service organizers like Emily Allen with Home for Good are hoping to rustle up 500 volunteers to head out early the morning of January 29 in search of homeless people throughout at the county. “At 5:30 in the morning, homeless people tend to stand out a bit,” she stated. Teams of volunteers will canvass every census tract in the county, led by a team leader and a guide, someone who formerly lived in the streets. In exchange for 15 minutes of time, the volunteers will offer their subjects $5 gift certificates provided by McDonalds and Starbucks, plus fresh socks and toiletries. “They’ll ask questions like, ‘Where did you sleep last night?’” said Allen. They’ll also ask where the person lived before becoming unhoused. Previous counts indicate 70 percent were county residents before they lost their housing. For homeless people living in camps along the railroad tracks, more experienced teams will go out after the morning census. —NAMI’s Lynne Gibbs As the issue has assumed a greater intensity of concern, behind bars. Under this scenario, Wil- Santa Barbara County just received $9 liams objected, people with mental ill- million in one-time homeless emergency nesses would find themselves forced to response dollars to be spread throughout get arrested to obtain services the county the county. Last week, the county received now provides. And the cost, he said, is another homeless-related grant, this one much greater behind bars. for $4.1 million. How that will be spent The loss of this funding would come has yet to be determined. just as the county is poised to open a new The numbers, said Lucille Boss with 80-bed mental-health facility in Lompoc the County’s Department of Housing for those with long-term debilitating con- and Community Development, will ditions. If and when it opens, it will be help guide which services go to which a first for Santa Barbara County. What people—long-term supportive housimpact the loss of the Prop. 63 dollars ing for those with more chronic needs might have remains uncertain. as opposed to “rapid rehousing” grants Steinberg, on vacation, was not to help pay first month’s rent or to hire available for comment. In prior news attorneys to fight evictions. accounts, he’s argued that dipping into Those interested in volunteering for Prop. 63 funds makes sense because so the Point-in-Time Count can call (805) many homeless people suffer serious 403-5224 or email emily@liveunitedsbc mental-health issues. .org. Training will be provided. n

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When Santa Barbara County analyzed the costs and benefits of forming its own power agency, Supervisor Peter Adam questioned whether it was a prudent step, given PG&E’s bankruptcy proceedings triggered by the massive liability from Northern California wildfires. He STILL ON THE LINE: The energy purchased by Monterey would still travel was echoed by Andy along Edison’s transmission lines that come through the mountains, which are Caldwell, a frequent at risk from natural disasters. Above, an Edison worker cuts the power to the contributor to county Painted Cave area as the Cave Fire burns in the background. debate from the Coalition of Labor, Agrienergy from renewables in 2018; PG&E, culture & Business and a Republican 39 percent. Statewide, utilities rely 35 percandidate for the 24th Congressional Dis- cent on natural gas. For Edison, it’s 17 pertrict. Caldwell warned that a standalone cent; for PG&E, 15 percent. Like the public agency would be a dangerous and expen- power agencies, both investor-owned companies have incentive programs for sive step. Expensive, yes; dangerous, not so solar installations and electric vehicles. Between California’s mandate of 100 much, according to Killigrew. As the county would have done, Monterey buys percent fossil-fuel-free energy by 2045, the electricity that runs along the power and the demand from public power agenlines, but the investor-owned utilities — cies like Monterey Bay, development PG&E and Edison — own and operate the of solar and wind projects is thriving. towers, poles, and lines. They also own Together with Silicon Valley Clean Energy, the liability for any wildfire resulting from Monterey bought into two giant battery and solar projects: Kern County’s Big utility equipment, Killigrew said. As for the larger costs, Goleta’s staff Beau and Kings County’s Slate 1. The two determined that starting a city power projects will generate 278 megawatts of agency would require millions of dol- energy and store 85 megawatts by late 2021. lars. Years would pass before incentives According to developer EDF Renewables, or rebates could be offered, Richards said, Big Beau’s output alone would fuel 64,000 not to mention the financial risks along homes and avoid more than 315,000 metthe way. “One of the major considerations ric tons of carbon dioxide, the equivalent for Goleta in making this switch was the of 67,000 passenger cars. Mo nt e r e y also investe d in t he 200-megawatt Duran Mesa wind project in New Mexico, slated to be completed this year. (The 98 megawatts of power from the Strauss Wind Energy Project outside Lompoc have already been sold for the next 15 years to Marin Clean Energy; Strauss faces three appeals and has yet to break ground.) —Goleta Councilmember Kyle Richards All go to decrease greenhouse gases. In fact, in Kings County alone, new solar arrays relatively low risk and startup costs. … are approaching the 2,400-megawatt outWe are joining a financially stable, existing put of Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, organization,” said Richards, with costs which will begin to shut down in four to Goleta around $7,000 for an updated years. It’s part of the ongoing transformaplan submission to the state Public Utili- tion of the agriculturally depleted Central Valley to green energy production, Sierties Commission. The measure of a green energy source ra2theSea.net reported, with over 3,000 depends on its geothermal, solar, biomass, megawatts slated for more than 8,000 wind, or small hydroelectric, which are acres of Kings County. considered renewable. Large-scale hydroJust as state lawmakers aim to make electric, however, is not because of the California entirely carbon neutral by decreased power output during drought 2045 — through sequestration, reduced and dams’ effects on fish. Monterey cur- transportation emissions, and renewable rently buys 34 percent of its energy from energy goals — Goleta set itself the ambirenewables and 66 percent from large tious goal of 100 percent fossil-free by hydroelectric plants in the Pacific North- 2030. With Monterey Bay, that future may west. Edison bought 36 percent of its be within clean reach. n

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CONT’D FROM P. 9 is no exception. “I’ve owned Metro Entertainment for 29 years, office. He’s a strong adherent of the company’s “Deliver Results” and this very well could be the biggest slap in the face I’ve ever and “Are Right, A Lot” leadership principles, the site says. While seen,” Ficarra said. “Why am I paying quarterly taxes to an exact salary figures are difficult to come by, the positions are organization that is actively working against and hurting my apparently well-paying. Realtors say Amazon employees can local business?” Tamara Erickson, CEO of Hotel Santa Barbara and a afford Santa Barbara’s high housing prices, and more than one local family has complained they’ve lost their domestic help to member of the Downtown Santa Barbara board, had a more nuanced reaction. “Any large corporation moving into a small better offers. But as these new employees settle into their new office space, town brings a mix of good and bad, and Amazon is no exceptheir corporation is already struggling to ingratiate itself with tion,” she said. “The optics of Amazon sponsoring downtown regional business owners. On Tuesday, it turned out, Amazon events aren’t great, and perhaps next time it can be done in a less narrowly escaped being sued by Sonos, the international wire- splashy way. But do we want their 300 employees eating and less speaker corporation developed, founded, and headquar- shopping downtown? Sure. Are we also worried that they may tered in Santa Barbara. But it definitely stepped into controversy overwhelm the housing market and rents will spike like they when it decided to sponsor a popular Santa Barbara event, thereby managing to insult many of its State Street business neighbors. Ironically, the organization responsible for smoothing relations may have caused the problem. To the surprise and dismay of many, Downtown Santa Barbara — a marketing and promotions body for dues-paying business members— —Outgoing City Councilmember Randy Rowse announced Amazon is now its lead sponsor for the monthly arts and culture event called 1st Thursday. Montecito Bank & Trust was the previous sponsor. An email newsletter and a page on the Downtown Santa Barbara website making the did in the Bay Area? Yep.” But the bottom line is, they’re here, announcement gives Amazon top billing, with its logo printed Erickson said. “The best we can do is be good neighbors and bigger and bolder than any other. Amazon paid $10,000 for the hope their financial and other contributions do more to help positioning, which will run through the year. downtown at a time when we really need it.” Outgoing City Councilmember Randy Rowse said Santa Whether it’s just a bit of a dust-up or a more damaging decision by the organization is now a topic of debate, and there are Barbara should be thankful Amazon has chosen to invest here, strong feelings on both sides. “How out of touch do you have to as it’s creating good-paying jobs that will pump up the economy. be to turn a locals-only event into a marketing tool for our big- Their presence downtown is exactly the kind of revitalization gest competition?” asked Bob Ficarra, who operates the Metro State Street needs. Plus, Rowse went on, 1st Thursday is one Entertainment comic store on Anapamu Street. Amazon has night of the month. Amazon isn’t trying to take over the entire contributed to the demise of retail centers across the country, community. “It’s not like they built a statue downtown and said, and State Street, with its record number of empty storefronts, ‘This is George Amazon. Everyone pray to him.’ ”

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Carrie Kelly, Downtown Santa Barbara’s executive director, defended the sponsorship decision. “While a national organization, by taking a large vacancy on State Street, they are employing local residents who will shop at local businesses, dine at local restaurants, and add to the vitality and vibrancy of our downtown,” she said. Meanwhile, Downtown Santa Barbara is starting a new program this week called Discover Downtown: Shop A Block Giveaway, Kelly said. The 1000 block will be highlighted first; Amazon is located at 1001 State Street. To enter the program, shoppers will need to spend $100 at two or more businesses between January 10 and January 31, then bring their receipts to the Santa Barbara Travel Bureau, where they will be entered to win a $1,000 United Airlines gift certificate. “I hope residents will come discover a restaurant or business they have never been in before,” Kelly said. Amid these discussions came the other piece of business news that could eventually pit Amazon against Sonos. A day after Amazon opened on State Street, the home-grown Sonos filed a federal lawsuit against Google for allegedly infringing on five of its patents for connecting and synchronizing wireless speakers. Sonos said it would have sued Amazon, too, as both companies allegedly stole their designs to manufacture their own, cheaper speakers, but could only afford to take on one Big Tech entity at a time. Sonos executives said they used a digital sleuthing technique called “packet sniffing” to determine Amazon’s Echo speakers copied their design. Beyond the patents, Sonos, which also employs hundreds of Santa Barbara workers and has its own frosted-glass headquarters on Chapala Street, is charging that Google and Amazon are using their intellectual property to flood the market with less-expensive devices that do more than just play music—they sell goods, play ads, and listen to our conversations. Sonos’s cheapest speakers start at $200; Amazon and Google offer theirs for $50. In the third quarter of 2019, Amazon shipped 10.5 million units; Sonos sold 6.1 million. n

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When the national bookstore wars came to Santa Barbara, The Earthling was targeted by the tune seekers and creative spirits, those who major chains, Barnes & Noble and Borders. The enjoy beautiful surroundings and even betmega-stores copied the decor and amenities, and ter weather. So it was that that Terry Davies they offered discounts the mom-and-pop could not. Eventually, The Earthling surrendered to the and his young family moved to Santa Barbara after dictates of the marketplace. But it lives on in Santa the East Coast’s Great Blizzard of 1966. Their harBarbarans who remember the literary heartbeat rowing experience with frozen pipes and no elecof downtown. A piece of it dwells at Santa Bartricity or phone service in their family home while Terry determinedly fought the elements to make bara High School: The store’s colorful mural crehis way home on a snowed-out highway was the ated by Barnaby Conrad depicting literary figures impetus for the move to California’s warmer climes was donated to the high school library, where it and the promise of new opportunities. inspires students to this day. Other murals found Davies was an optimist, a survivor, a brave riska home on the walls of the Granada Garage. Beyond the legendary bookshop, there is much taker, by nature and circumstance. Born in 1934 in about Santa Barbara that is the way it is because of London, he managed the childhood challenges of Terry Davies’s love for this place and the time and wartime bombings and displacement from home. talent he invested in it. His search was constant for safety in his city, where he collected and played with shrapnel, and conIn the mid-1980s, the City Redevelopment tinual struggles in the classroom. Despite those Agency planned to develop a mall anchored obstacles, he remained positive, figuring that escapwith a Bullocks department store; it would have ing rocket attacks meant he was a lucky guy. required the demolition of The Earthling’s home: It was his good fortune that his stepfather moved the building at the corner of State and Victoria the family to the United States in 1952, seeking Street. The Davieses gathered signatures for a balthe American Dream. Terry enrolled at Stevens lot measure urging voters to vote “no” on MeaInstitute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ, where sure D. The measure was defeated at the polls; the he worked harder than most students to keep up, bookshop was saved; the city looked elsewhere to although he excelled in science and math. When create its mall. The couple commissioned a mural he met Penelope, his roommate’s beautiful Greek of St. George slaying the dragon to commemorate the victory. sister, he was smitten with the love of his life. He In 1988, Terry ran for mayor of Santa Barbara and Penny eloped on Halloween 1958, beginning a EARTHLING: Terry Davies stands before a mural depicting St. George slaying a dragon, on a platform of support for small businesses. He partnership of epic proportions. a painting he and his wife, Penny Davies, commissioned in honor of their 1980s win In Plainfield, NJ, Boston, MA, and Rochester, was narrowly defeated by incumbent mayor Lodge over City Hall to save The Earthling Bookshop’s downtown corner from a mall. NY, they settled into the life that would define them. in a campaign notable for its civility on both sides. Working hard, Penny as a teacher and Terry as Of the 10 old houses Terry restored in this town, an engineer, they joyously welcomed their three children The Davieses’ lives were devastated in 1974 with the it was the stately Eastlake residence on a quarter acre of — Phillip, Adam, and Thalia — exploring the natural world, drowning accident of their beloved son Adam. But, with Islay Street that stood out. He transformed the rundown fixing up and renovating each successive house into a com- characteristic resilience, they carried on. The family lov- former boarding house into a standout family home situfortable home, sharing their good fortune with family and ingly embraced daughter Dorien, born on Christmas Day ated at the end of a long driveway nestled among the trees. 1975. During this time of family tragedy and triumph, The expansive property was filled with fruit trees. Its stone friends. Escaping the frozen east, Terry took a job in 1966 with Terry was determined to keep the family together, mov- fireplace and magical treehouse were the sites of innuEG&G in Santa Barbara, where the couple established solid ing forward. As he noted, “Adam’s loss taught us many merable memorable gatherings. Like so much of Santa roots in the community that remain to this day. things. Love can bring great pain. Each day is a gift not to Barbara, that grandly appointed home was demolished to make way for a modern, supersized residence that now In 1969, Terry joined Pearl Chase in her last great com- be wasted.” munity preservation effort. He helped initiate a lawsuit Terry continued his avocation of fixing up old houses. stands just steps from the sidewalk. against the city to prevent the construction of two nine- He became involved in local politics and supported Penny Terry recently came to clarity about his difficulties in story condo towers on the site that is now Alice Keck Park in her newly acquired vocation, The Earthling Bookshop, school. It was dyslexia, he discovered, revealing both pain and pride in the late-in-life understanding. It explained Memorial Garden. In her recent history of Santa Barbara, purchased shortly before the loss of their son. former mayor Sheila Lodge wrote, “If the suit hadn’t been In its various locations, The Earthling grew to become the dichotomy of an accomplished engineer’s lifelong filed and won, it is likely many more such projects as El a cherished community landmark and cultural center of struggles with the written word. He didn’t complain about Mirasol would have been built, and Santa Barbara would downtown Santa Barbara. If Penny was its heart and soul, it; he was grateful for the insights. Terry was the business and brawn of the beloved institution have been quite a different place.” Throughout the high points and low ones, Terry main— working as an electro-optical tained his resilience and absolute decency. He sang in the engineer by day, Mr. Fix-It at night. choir at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church; he supported Eventually, he took an early retire- local schools; he recently designed and built a little free ment and focused on the bookshop library; he listened to children and treated them with great respect. Actually, he treated everyone with great respect. full-time. The bookshop was a book lover’s Since his passing on December 6 in Brevard, NC, his dream with its cozy fireplace, wel- home for the past decade, more than one friend has called coming café, thoughtful selection of him a prince of a man. Although he was from humble literature, knowledgeable staff, full beginnings, far from royalty, it’s an apt description. He schedule of activities, annual book was striking, with his penchant for dressing properly in and author fair, and appearances a clean, starched shirt every day; his formality of speech by famous authors, including Ray lightly tinged with his dignified British accent; a kind word Bradbury, Charles Schultz, Ann for everyone; his love of the great outdoors, especially Rice, and Barbara Kingsolver. Local skiing and hiking; his ability to light up a room with his authors, too, found a home at The quiet presence and everlasting gratitude for each moment Earthling and were welcomed and of his wonderful life. promoted with special windows If you feel so moved, please plant a tree in memory of and shelves dedicated to support- Terry Davies to continue to beautify and energize Santa ing Santa Barbara’s own. n Barbara, the place he loved so very much. INDEPENDENT.COM

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Alma Lucille Walton Byrnes 9/9/1924- 12/8/2019

Our extraordinary, beautiful, and lovable Alma Lucille Walton Byrnes passed away quietly in her sleep at home on December 8, 2019, with her beloved dog Rosie by her side. Alma drank down every drop of love, adventure, experience, joy, and laughter her 95-year-old cup of life offered. Rooted in love, Alma was born to Carvel and Belvia Walton in Gorham, Illinois. As a four-year-old, Alma remembered looking out a paned farm window at her grandfather’s house, “I made a decision that I was going to see farther and I was going to go far away.” This self-awareness and determination wasn’t born of dissatisfaction or trauma, but from the innate knowledge she was destined for more and from her great desire to live a life of wonder. This yearning became the guiding hallmark of her long life. Alma was the “quintessential whole package.” She was gifted with elegant beauty, a grand intellect, creativity, an artistic eye, charisma, a sense of fun, and a loving nature. In her youth, not only was Alma the prom queen, she was also a stellar student. It wasn’t enough for her to read about exotic places, she wanted to experience foreign countries firsthand. It was this adventuresome spirit that shaped Alma’s remarkable life. After graduating high school in the early 1940s, Alma moved to St. Louis where her real life began. That’s where she learned to fly Piper Cub planes on the Mississippi River and where her love of knowledge and art in all forms developed. It was also in St. Louis that she fell in love and married a coal magnate. Sadly, her husband died while they were living in Mexico. There, as a young widow, her lifelong love affair with all things Meso-American and Pre-Columbian was born. For over a decade she made her home in both Mexico City and Acapulco, but made long trips to San Miguel de Allende to study art, sculpture, and design. Apart from her aesthetic interests, Alma was accomplished at deep-sea fishing, water skiing, and art collecting. In the early 1960s, Annie Goldfarb, Alma’s best friend, invited Alma to join her friends, Mackie Sanders and Albert Byrnes, to shop for gifts to take back to the States. “At the end of the day,” Alma remembered, “we all went back to my place for cocktails. Al showed no interest in me, but was smitten and dancing on my terrace with another of our friends. When Mackie, Al’s dear friend, got in the cab to leave, he looked me in the eye with certainty and said, ‘Al Byrnes is going to marry 18

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you.’” Mackie’s prophetic statement began to unfold when Al and Alma began an intense, long distance romance. Al was the owner of Byrnes Furniture in Oxnard, CA, and made many trips to Mexico to court Alma. It was during Alma’s trip to visit him, while staying at The Beverly Hills Hotel, that Al proposed. And so began a love affair and union that would span forty-five years until Al’s death in 2005. Byrnes Furniture was already successful before Al met Alma, but it was her design and interior decorating acumen that made their business sales soar. It was in Oxnard with their son Alex, and Al’s children Bara and Greg that they made themselves into a family. In the early 1970s, the Byrnes sold their business and moved to Santa Barbara where Alma used their homes as palettes for her ceaseless creativity. Her sense of design, color, drama and elegance coalesced into immersive interior experiences of beauty, art and style. A crowning expression of this was the home they built in Montecito. Alma and Al created a life full of friends, and were fixtures and social figures in their Santa Barbara and Montecito communities. Always a lover of art and antiquities, Alma partnered with a friend to open Summerland Antiques. Though she had a passion for collecting fine arts and antiquities, one of Alma’s favorite weekend activities was to go to the Santa Barbara Drive-In Swap Meet, with Albert always trailing her to schlep her must-have finds. Despite creating a life of luxury and privilege for herself, Alma never forgot her more humble beginnings. Alma was a philanthropist, who gave of her time and energy by serving on boards and chairing events for Santa Barbara Art Museum Women’s Board, Music Academy of the West, CALM, Child Help, MADD, and many more organizations. While Alma possessed an agile and fierce intellect, her ability to have fun, dance, celebrate and party were also unique characteristics. The consummate hostess, she threw the best parties, always with unique gifts, themes, and musicians, turning even simple BBQs on the terrace of their Birnam Wood home into memorable gatherings. Her favorite cocktail was a martini, and a common greeting of hers was, “How about a glass of Chardonnay?” Alma and Al’s home was always full of generous laughter, connection and fun. Alma loved the desert and Al golfed, so they also enjoyed their Rancho Mirage home at the Springs Country Club. As members of Montecito Country Club and Birnam Wood Country Club, Alma delighted in attending all the luncheons, parties and events. Alma and Al had many dear friends, too numerous to name, who shared their zeal for life. Together with these friends, they partied, sought adventures, made one-of-a-kind memories, and explored the world. Alma’s personality was magnetic. She had a spark of energy about her, the ability to connect with and engage people. The same traits that made her so successful in the antique and furniture décor

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businesses — her outgoingness, warmth and sense of humor — made Alma memorable even with strangers. Throughout her life, Alma maintained her beauty, elegance and flawless skin. In her hospital bed, after a lung removal surgery ten years ago, she looked radiant. “Why are you wearing makeup? You just had surgery,” her niece said. True to form, Alma quipped, “Lipstick and earrings, never be without them.” Alma also was always impeccable and fashionable in her dress and style. Even well into her late eighties, heads turned when Alma entered a room. At ninety, while at Stearn’s Wharf with her family, dressed in a newsboy leather cap, an electric blue sweater dress with a pop art design on the front, and supported by her hot pink cane –- Alma indulged throngs of Chinese tourists who flocked to have their photos taken with her. Alma’s life was full of these unique moments that illustrate the beauty she exuded both inside and out. Alma’s childhood declaration to see farther and experience bigger things, fueled by her almost insatiable hunger for knowledge, led her to travel the globe, visiting all the continents several times over. Whether it was Petra, Paris, Egypt, Turkey, Africa or China, in her ninety-five years, there were few places in the world she left unexperienced. Alma wasn’t simply a tourist; she was an adventurer and explorer. She sought to immerse herself in the locale’s art, culture, and people. Even well into her old age, Alma continued to travel – showing her son and grandchildren the many countries and peoples she had fallen in love with. Alma shared many of her life stories: how she narrowly got out on the last ship out of China as it fell to Communism, was spit on by a camel, and actually got into the ring once to bullfight. Alma was full of life, loving, caring, and compassion. She experienced life with her heart wide open. She never forgot a birthday or occasion, and was known for her “just because” gift giving. Alma was steadfast and generous in her support, inspiration and encouragement of others. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and beloved friend. She was insightful, wise and loved completely. Alma treasured her family and grandchildren. Her zest for life never waned, even after her beloved husband died at ninetyfour. The empty space in her heart and bed was filled by her faithful companion, Rosie, the fluffy white dog who lit up her life. Though Alma suffered significant decline during the last three years – sightrobbing macular degeneration, cognitive impairment and immobility – her first ninety-two were remarkable. Alma lived life on her terms, she was an independent thinker who courageously reached forward into experiences in ways few women of her era would. She participated in, thrived, and lived her extraordinary life fully. Like all lives, hers was not without challenges or sorrows, but she met these with strength, purpose, resolve, and resilience. Alma’s

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presence in other's lives left a lasting and loving impression. With gratitude, we take comfort in knowing she was received into the arms of her loving Albert and set free on her next bold adventure. No doubt Alma is drinking in deeply this infinite love that awaits us all. Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Byrnes, stepdaughter Bara Byrnes, her parents Carvel and Belvia Walton, and her four siblings: Edward, Carvel Jr., Bobby, and Oma. Alma is survived by her son, Alex Byrnes (Tina); her stepson, Greg Byrnes (Kelly); and her former daughterin-law, Kim Byrnes. She also is survived by her grandchildren: Lauren Byrnes, Jordan Byrnes, and Nicole Patterson (Jesse); her great-grandchildren, Everett and Leah; her niece, Catherine Weissenberg (Rob Saperstein) and her great-niece, Kaitlyn Saperstein. The family extends its thanks to Yollie and Fred Abo who dutifully tended Alma for the last nine years. A service was held at the Santa Barbara Cemetery, where Alma was interred beside her soulmate, Albert. If you wish to remember Alma, please consider a donation to your favorite charity in her name.

Barbara Sanchez-Montz 1/27/1936 - 12/31/2019

Barbara Marie Sanchez-Montz, 83, Neosho, MO, passed away on Dec. 31, 2019. She was born Jan. 27, 1936, in Lompoc, CA to Harlan and Edith (Baggett) Swonger. Barbara loved reading, designing houses, and buying and fixing up properties to resell and a great love of travel. She was best known for her very bubbly personality. Barbara worked as a realtor. Barbara was a member of the Neosho United Methodist Church. Robin married Barbara Sanchez on May 21, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Robin; six children, Kathy Rowley and husband, Bob, Bend, OR, Crystal Godwin and husband, Michael, Goleta, CA, Patty Crisp and husband, Kevin, Lincoln, CA, Mark Sanchez and wife, Jan, Santa Barbara, CA, Lisa Cahill, Santa Margarita, CA and Julie James and husband, David, Long Beach, CA; two sisters, Mayetta Trent, Salem, VA and Donna Evers, Stevens City, VA and a

brother, Claude Swonger, Glendale, CA; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; one infant son, Sammy Sanchez, one brother, Lee Swonger, her first husband, Sam Sanchez, and her second husband, Ralph Poulin. There will be private memorial gatherings in Barbara’s honor at a later date. Online condolences may be posted at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO.

Damon Douglas Maurer Burney 5/15/1967 - 12/23/2019

DAMON DOUGLAS MAURER BURNEY passed away on December 23, 2019, Santa Barbara lost one of her native sons. Damon was the twin brother to Meighan (Happy) and brother of Scott, Dallas, and Paul. He was also the son of Doug Burney and Jan (David) both deceased. Additionally, he was the VERY proud dad to his daughter, Brooke. Damon attended local schools; Montecito Union, SBJHS and SBHS. He attended SBCC and enjoyed his work as a general contractor and was known for his carpentry. He was very proud of his finish products and many will enjoy them for years to come. Although Damon enjoyed being around his numerous friends, his first love was his daughter Brooke. A loving dad, he was always prepared to share a “Brooke story” about their latest adventure. Damon had one of the greatest smiles ever. It was fun to be around him and enjoy his spontaneity. He was a kindhearted person, who was willing to help others in need. He will be remembered as a fun loving, kind, generous dad/friend wishing to bring happiness and peace to others. Damon was a devoted father with a creative, love of the ocean and any water sports, life-loving spirit who savored the present. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. The family wishes to express their appreciation for the numerous condolences. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. A celebration of life and paddleout will be held on January 25 at 12:00 at Leadbetter Beach.

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3/12/1934- 11/29/2019

David Kay, Jr. died peacefully on November 29, 2019 at Serenity House with his family by his side. He was born in Peace Dale, Rhode Island, March 12, 1934 to David Kay and Isabel Dick Kay, both Scottish immigrants. David & his younger brother John, and their parents moved to Santa Barbara from Rhode Island, in November,1942. The brothers attended Roosevelt Elem. School, La Cumbre JHS, and Santa Barbara High. At SBHS David participated in Track & Field as a high jumper, played Varsity Basketball & was elected Vice-President of SBHS during his Jr. Year. Upon graduation from SBHS in 1952 David entered UCSB, where he majored in History and earned his BA degree in 1956. He later earned his Masters’ Degree in Education Administration while attending Univ. of Southern California. In the summer of 1961 David met Martha Goolsby, who would become his bride the following summer. The birth of their sons David, & James completed their family. The couple celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in July of 2019. After teaching for 2 years in Orange County, David was hired in 1963 to teach U.S. & World History classes at Santa Barbara High. He enjoyed instructing his students at SBHS and later at the newly constructed Dos Pueblos H.S. During the next 35 years of his teaching career, David worked diligently to make his classes challenging, memorable, interesting, and enjoyable. For several years in the afternoons he would become Coach Kay and share his skills & love for Basketball with his 10th grade “B” basketball players who aspired to play on JV & Varsity. David was truly grateful for the many years of friendship & good times with his colleagues on both campuses. (Social Studies Dept. Beethoven’s Birthday gatherings at Peter Van Dynwick’s each year in June meant summer was nigh.) Family summer vacations were spent driving up Hwy. 395, in a VW Van, camping in the Eastern Sierras, hiking the trails, and fishing the lakes and rivers from Rock Creek to Bridgeport. These trips often included meeting friends & family members in the woods & sharing stories around a campfire at the end of each day. In retirement, hiking the trails around Santa Barbara and long walks in the neighborhood were an important part of David’s daily routine. He also enjoyed reading, gardening, serving as an usher at El Montecito Presbyterian Church, and volunteering on var-

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ious church projects during his 57 years of ELMO membership. David was a kind father, teacher, and companion to his sons, David and Jamie. loved being Grandpa “D” to his grandchildren Garrett 22, and Camryn 16, proudly watching them compete in sports & supporting their studies which also included a family trip to Washington, D.C. during Spring Break in March, 2015. David is survived by his wife Martha, sons David and James (Mary), his brother John (Edith) & niece Mary, his grandchildren Garrett and Camryn, brother-in-law Paul (Kai), and sisters-in-law Margaret Vincent, and Mary Goolsby. Our family would like to express their gratitude to the Doctors and nurses @ Cottage Hospital, Cottage Emergency, Sansum Clinic, and Serenity House for their compassion and care during this past year. David will be dearly missed by his loving wife, family, close friends, and former students. A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service is planned for 2:00pm, January 18, 2020 @ El Montecito Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to El Montecito Presbyterian Church 1455 E. Valley Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108, or to your favorite charity in David’s memory.

friends. Jeff worshipped at Calvary Chapel in Hillsboro, OR. Jeff is survived by wife Cenaida “Zee”, father Gary, brother Steve (Kathy), sister Katherine (George) Scarfe, nieces and nephews Chris, David, Alyssa, Alea Minar and Joshua and Evelyn Scarfe, aunt Marilyn Ebert and Uncle Phil (Carole) Goodyear. He was pre-deceased by his mother Barbra. Jeff will also be missed by his step-aunts (Barbra’s stepsisters) Judy Pilsch (Tom), Janet Smith (John) and step-uncles (Gary’s stepbrothers) David (deceased) (Susan), Bill (Marny), George (Judy) and their wonderful families. Services were held in Hillsboro, OR. Remembrances can be made in Jeff ’s name to a youth music program.

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It is with profound shock and sadness that we announce that our beautiful daughter, Lauren Patricia Poirier passed away on December 11, 2019. She gave life to a baby boy, Laurenzo Joseph Navarro who was born at 10:56 AM on December 11, 2019. At this writing of the obituary her parents, Laurence and Karen Poirier, and the father of baby Laurenzo, Noe Navarro are grieving. Our lives will never be the same. However, the outpouring of love and support we have received from family, friends, and the Community is overwhelming. Lauren was loved by so many. She was born on July 7, 1986 and was one of the first babies to be delivered in the new Birthing Center at Goleta Valley Hospital. She was a wonderful happy baby. Lauren started school at El Rancho, and then moved to Brandon School, then Goleta Valley Junior High, and then on to Dos Pueblos High School. She was a cheerleader starting from 7th grade to her senior year in high school. Lauren worked in many positions including graduating from Santa Barbara City College with a license as a Cosmetologist. However, Lauren always wanted to help and care for everyone. She entered the medical field at Sansum Clinic from 2011 to 2013 as a Clinical Medical Assistant. During these years, she attended Santa Barbara City College taking courses to further her degree in nursing. She then transferred to Cottage Hospital from October 2013 to November 30, 2019 and worked as a Unit Care Technician in the Surgical ICU and then Unit Coordinator in the Cottage Hospital Emergency Department. Her maternity leave started on December 1, 2019.

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Jeff Minar passed away at his home in Hillsboro, OR on November 27th at age 56 and is now with his Lord. Born in Southern California, Jeff lived in many places as the son of an Air Force officer including Dayton, OH, El Lago, TX, Hollywood, CA and Solvang, CA where he graduated class of 1982 from Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. Jeff ’s life journey took him to Santa Barbara, Lake Tahoe, San Jose, Boise, ID, Portland, OR and Hillsboro, OR. Jeff enjoyed skateboarding, surfing, scouting, tennis, skiing, fishing and all things oceanrelated. He loved animals and had numerous pets including snakes, birds, dogs and cats. Jeff was passionate about music. He loved listening to albums and attended concerts frequently. He played drums almost daily. He took up harmonica and dabbled with guitar and piano. Jeff cherished his friends and family and had a big heart for people that were struggling. Jeff became a Christian in high school and worked at walking with Jesus throughout his life. He recommitted his life to Christ in July 2005 choosing to be baptized in the presence of family and

Lauren Patricia Poirier 7/7/1986 - 12/11/2019

Lauren was an amazing woman. She cared so much for her family, her friends, their family and children, and the family of co-workers she had at Cottage, the patients and their families. She has seen so much and automatically went into her medical and caring mode for the patients and their families. She along with her co-workers, the doctors, nurses, staff, first responders, Police Department, EMTs, Santa Barbara and Montecito Fire Departments all worked together as a team during times of tragedy. She so admired all of them and wanted to live her life as they all do…. helping others. Lauren had a large family and so many friends, too many to list. However I know she would want all of you to carry on and be strong. She especially wants her baby boy, Laurenzo to live a healthy and happy life. We will all make sure that baby boy has an abundance of love. Her mom and dad, Karen and Larry Poirier, and family as well as the father of her child, Noe Navarro, and his family want to thank everyone for their outpouring love and support during this difficult time. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday January 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Mission Rose Garden across from the Santa Barbara Mission. Please bring chairs and blankets for your own comfort. This event will be held come rain or shine so please bring cover if necessary. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.

Agatha Van Wingerden 6/12/1924- 12/27/2019

In the early morning of December 27th, 2019 our dear mother, Oma, and great -grandmother at the age of 95 years passed into the presence of the Eternal Light. Often in her last years she expressed the desire to have the Good Lord take her to Him. A sudden illness and a short period of suffering preceded her final hours. Her eyes shone with gratitude and peace before she closed them for the last time as she gently took leave of us. She was born on June 12th, 1924, the youngest of eleven brothers and sisters to Adrianes and Jacoba Vijverberg in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands. Much of her younger years were spent learning the skills of home making and caring for her ailing mother whom she lost at 16 years old. She met Hank Van Wingerden in the same town and they were married in 1948. Together they had seven children. In 1967 she and Hank moved their family from The Netherlands to Carpin-

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teria, California, to grow flowers and were accompanied by three of Hank’s brothers and one sister and their families. At the age of 43, this was quite a change for her as she had to learn English and find her way in a new land and different culture. Her resourcefulness and resolve were instrumental in managing her household and she was an incredible support to her husband, brother and sister-in-laws in growing a prominent cut flower business in Carpinteria. As a mother, her life was centered first and foremost on her children and her husband. if there were medals of Honor for mothers and wives, our mother would certainly have received one. Her dedication and sacrifice for her family was constant and therefore almost indistinguishable of who she was. Her joy and pride were her family. Only wanting to know we were happy, she was a supportive, patient and loving mother. She graciously had an open door and open heart to all who came to visit from near or far even unannounced. Their gratitude showed in their comments in the guest books that Mom kept over the years. She loved to entertain and was a wonderfully attentive and caring hostess. Her pool parties were memorable and a favorite for all family and friends. For many years she brought friendship, meals and flowers to those in need as a volunteer for Meals On Wheels. Her energy was bountiful when someone needed help, particularly the elderly. When Dad retired, they joined the Lawn Bowling Club in Santa Barbara and made many life-long friends. Additionally, they traveled quite extensively. Mom loved taking photos and put together beautiful photo albums of their amazing trips. Her last years were spent at GranVida retirement home in Carpineria where she was surrounded by friends and the loving care of the staff. Our father and her husband Hank, preceded her in death in 2006. Her funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, 1532 Linden Ave. in Carpinteria on Friday, January 10th at 11 AM followed by her burial at Carpinteria cemetery, and a Celebration of her Life at Lion’s Club Park. Viewing hours at Welch-RiceHaider funeral home, 15 E. Sola Street in Santa Barbara, will be from 9 AM to 5PM on Wed. Jan 8th and from 9 AM to 8 PM on Thu. Jan 9th, with the prayer of the Rosary at 7PM at Welch-Rice on Thursday. Her children Harry (Michele), Adrian (José), Elly (Doug), Ineke (Sipko), Fred (Edith), Carl and Yolanda (John) and grandchildren Erik, Kristi, Kami, Katie, Kyla, Christopher, Stephanie, Robert, Tony, Marcos and Silvia and eighteen great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, we request that donations can be made to Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, or your favorite charity in honor of our mother.

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was disappointed to see the Independent employing euphemistic language in the print “News of the Week” item about Patrick Galoustian. The news brief stated that the charges against Galoustian included “doping two women and having sex with them when they lacked the capacity to give consent” and referred to the incidents as “encounters.” The accurate term for this crime is rape. Rape is not “having sex,” and sexual assaults are not “encounters.” Don’t normalize criminal behavior by making it sound like a bad date.

—Amy Ramos, S.B.

Right in the Face

guess it’s hard to break the cycle of groupthink when the billion-dollar Cannabis Lobby is working 24/7 to tell us that weed will save the world! In August, the Independent made a folk hero out of cannabis farmer Graham Farrar, baby pics and all. But dare to oppose the cannabis industry publicly or on social media and you will be blasted by unremitting nastiness. Now the Independent piles on. For those of us who have struggled not to believe there is a pro-cannabis bias at the Independent, we got an in-your-face rebuke to the contrary. Your December 26 photo issue ran a full page on cannabis. The first six photographs depict marijuana growers in all their glory. Das Williams is seen at the podium looking presidential, with his hand earnestly on his heart. Then an unflattering photograph of his opponent for 1st District Supervisor, Laura Capps — a singularly attractive and graceful woman — next to esteemed journalist Ann Louise Bardach, who is hidden behind manicured hands — comes with a snarky caption claiming the latter is “egging on” the former. I’m embarrassed by such a cheap shot at two remarkable women! People living next to the cannabis growers have a right to complain. The smell is overwhelming, and people rightfully worry about their health, odors, crime, and property values. Many medical professionals find the medicinal benefits of cannabis are absurdly overrated. As for the drug itself, it is many times stronger than it has ever been, with potentially devastating impact for young people. So feel free to celebrate our county’s insane freefor-all pot policy and the untold cannabis-related negative impacts. —Robyn Geddes, Carpinteria

Vote Bernie

ernie Sanders raised $34.5 million in the fourth quarter from 1.8 million donations averaging $18 per donation, an enormous amount of money and support. It should not be controversial to claim that Donald Trump is not well-liked here in the Central Coast and that voters prioritize voting him out of office. It is important for us to recognize just how much energy and enthusiasm the Sanders campaign has been generating, with this latest fundraising report as the latest evidence. Bernie has what it takes to beat Trump — more so than any other candidate—and with that victory comes a champion for working people. We have long known that #PresidentSanders would be a leader who would enact executive orders, push legislation, and organize people around down-ballot candidates and measures that place human dignity above the greed of corporations. After this latest fundraising report, we know that nominee Sanders will mean a President Sanders because he is the best —Luke Westby, S.B. equipped to win.

Impeach Trump

he U.S. House has voted to impeach President Trump. The evidence that Trump is guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors is overwhelming. Yet while the House has made a clear and convincing case for impeachment, Republicans continue to abdicate their constitutional responsibilities by placing a premium on reelecting the president, regardless of the consequences. Senate Republicans should uphold their oath to do “impartial justice according to the Constitution and the laws.” But we’ve already seen Senate Republicans making a mockery of the process; Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has rebuffed Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on whether witnesses may testify—something supported by more than 70 percent of Americans. I know I’ll be following each of those Republicans and how they vote closely—and I know you are, too. And we’re going to do everything we can to hold them accountable in 2020. If Republicans fail to remove Trump in the Senate, it serves as a dangerous precedent on the powers of the presidency and inevitably erodes the balance of power our Founding Fathers so carefully constructed. Our Constitution, our Republic, hangs in —Leoncio Martins, S.B. the balance.

obituaries Lois Marion Johnson

Santos Ojeda

Lois Marion Johnson (nee Compton) of Goleta died peacefully in her sleep at Mission Terrace in Santa Barbara on December 13, 2019. She was 93. Lois was born March 26, 1926 on her parents’ farm about a mile north of Oberon, North Dakota. She was the eldest of four children born to Horace and Katherine Compton. She graduated valedictorian of her class from Oberon High School in 1943, and attended Jamestown College in Jamestown, North Dakota. Lois sang in the choir and was selected homecoming queen in 1946. She graduated with a B.A. in History and Political Science in 1947. After graduation, Lois taught junior high social studies and history in LaMoure, ND. There she met Owen Johnson, who was the principal, math teacher and science teacher at the high school. Lois and Owen were married in Oberon on June 10, 1951. The couple lived in LaMoure and continued to teach for three more years, then moved to Junction City, Oregon in 1954 where Lois taught social studies at the local junior high school. The Johnsons’ three children were born in nearby Eugene between 1956 and 1960. In the summer of 1961, Owen accepted a job teaching math at Santa Barbara High School and the Johnsons moved to Goleta. Owen later transferred to Dos Pueblos High when it opened in 1966, and taught there until his death in 1981. Lois worked in the Dos Pueblos library from the late 1970’s until her retirement in 1996. Lois was a patient and supportive educator who was known for her kindness, faithfulness and quiet strength. She was an active member of the Goleta Presbyterian Church and a longtime member of chapter RO in the women’s philanthropic organization P.E.O. Lois is survived by her sister, Katherine Aslakson of Billings, MT; son and daughter-inlaw Jim and Gina Johnson of Davis, CA; son Brad Johnson of Tucson, AZ; daughter Andrea Johnson of Goleta; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Owen and brothers Earl and Horace.

Santos Ojeda, 87, died peacefully at his home in Goleta after a long courageous battle with cancer. Santos is survived by his wife Rita of 64 years, his children Samuel Ojeda (Christine) and Rita Kathleen Haake (Christopher) and his grandchildren Jennifer Haake, Christina Haake, Michael Ojeda and Joseph Haake. Santos is predeceased by his parents and four older siblings. He was a child of the Great Depression growing up on Lawrence Avenue and Haley Street helping his family pick walnuts and raising goats. He attended Franklin and Our Lady Guadalupe School then graduated from Santa Barbara Catholic High School in 1950. He served in the Korean War as an Army Corporal in the infantry and as a Spanish interpreter for a Puerto Rican unit. During the war he began his courtship with his future wife, Rita Escobar, through letter correspondence. After returning home he married Rita and had a 36-year career at Caltrans working in Santa Barbara, Petaluma and Salinas CA. He started as a janitor and through years of hard work he achieved his final position of Superintendent. Santos had a life-long passion growing orchids and was an Orchid Society Club member for over 60 years receiving multiple awards at orchid shows. He was also a member of the GI Forum, VFW, Boy Scout Troop 52, Bishop High School Dad’s Club, St. Raphael Church Eucharistic Ministry, Horticultural Society, and the Santa Barbara Rare Fruit Association. He was a Life Member of the Elks Lodge for 33 years and member of the Elks Lodge Drum & Bugle Corp, and Flag Honor Guard. He enjoyed fishing, building his greenhouses and landscape designing. His greatest joy was doing things with his family, traveling, and being with people. The Ojeda family would like to thank the nurses and caregivers of Hospice as well as Dr. Mukul Gupta for their support. A Rosary service will be held at Santa Barbara WelchRyce-Haider Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 10 at 7pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 11 at 10:00am at St. Raphael Church. Graveside Services will be at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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ennifer Freed has an MA, an MFT, and a PhD, but her greatest achievement may be advancing the ways in which we can use astrology to better ourselves and our communities. Her new book, Use Your Planets Wisely, is destined to change the way astrology can be explored and understood. Merging depth psychology with astrology, she tackles the complex, ever-changing planetary energies and turns them into a tool available to anyone. She had her first astrological reading at the age of 18. In that one hour, she says, she felt more understood than she’d ever been in her life. “I was convinced that there BY HILARY was something to this art,” she said, “and I had to learn it.” For a decade, she embarked on a serious study of books and worked with a tutor PHOTOS BY and a mentor. In the 1990s, she and a few friends brought some of the world’s greatest astrology teachers to Santa Barbara for seminars. “That’s when I met my mentor, Rick Tarnas, who’s written the definitive cultural astrology book, Cosmos and Psyche, and he became my teacher and friend,” she said. “That was in my early thirties, and now I’m 61, so it’s been a long trip.” Along the way, she pursued advanced degrees and became a psychotherapist, professor, psychological astrologer, mediator, workshop leader, frequent national talk-show guest, and member of the Goop team. She is a prolific writer of poetry and essays, and Use Your Planets Wisely is her 11th book. Since meeting her more than 20 years ago, I’ve watched her teach; lead workshops and support groups; emcee large events; develop a nationally recognized nonprofit, AHA!, that reaches thousands of teens (ahasb.org); and raise millions. I’ve observed how she can help people to change their own lives, and I’ve witnessed the delighted joy this brings her. Spirited, positive, fun-loving, courageous, rigorously honest, and wildly charismatic, she is gifted with an awe-inspiring eloquence so fluid she might be channeling it. I visited Freed recently in her warm, light-filled home on a rainy winter afternoon and asked what attracted her to astrology. “I was drawn to it early on as a child,” she said. “It spoke to me in a symbolic way that religion never did. I could never get behind the idea that some people are more important than others. I’m an Aquarius, so I really resonated with the simple idea that Aquarians love all of humanity.” She believes that “the reason astrology has really taken off is that, as a symbol-meaning system, it isn’t racist, it isn’t sexist, and it isn’t gendered.” Indeed, as Freed writes in the new book: “As a comprehensive system for understanding individual human beings in the context of an intelligent universe, astrology has no competition.”

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ASTRO ATTRACTION: Author Jennifer Freed’s first astrological reading was at 18. “I was convinced that there was something to this art,” she said, “and I had to learn it.”

The impetus for the book came from one of her students, Melissa Lowenstein, who complained that astrology books were one-dimensional. “She records everything I teach,” said Freed, “and she’s a good writer herself, so when she offered to help, it all fell together very quickly.” Freed says there are two distinctions that make her book unique: “One is I’ve recast the GreekRoman mythologies, honoring them, but going into a more earth-based mythology for each of the planets. The Greek-Roman mythologies are gorgeous and beautiful, but they’re based in patriarchal, sexist

community.” The other big distinction is that most astrology books reduce the planets to sound bites and stereotypes and pigeonhole the signs with reductive, fixed descriptions. Instead, Use Your Planets Wisely offers a range of expressions for each planet’s affects, from unskillful to skillful — or, as Freed calls them, from Primitive to Adaptive to Evolving, thus offering a more complete psychological and emotional blueprint for self-understanding. “My intention is to help the reader find themselves within that scale and decide how to upscale their capacities,” she said. “You won’t find this anywhere else.” People who mistrust astrology may do so — rightly — because the daily mini-snapshot of one’s sun sign is missing nine-tenths of what is also going on in one’s chart, making it more like shot-in-the-dark fortune-telling. Freed’s book explains in clear, fluid writing the full range of complexity in an individual’s chart. While there aren’t enough scientific studies to validate — Jennifer Freed, the scientific basis of astrolUse Your Planets Wisely ogy, she explained, “To me, it’s more like the romance language and ideas, and I was tired of always hav- art of poetry and love and sacred music and dancing to refer to the masculine and feminine and the ing. You experience it as true and real, and in my divide of that. The earth-based mythologies in my case, extraordinarily powerful and meaningful, book are inclusive of everything, and nothing has but you don’t have to prove those things. It’s like, to be gendered.” ‘Prove you love me.’ No, actually. Love is someFor example, Freed explained, “Instead of Aries thing purposefully intangible that we can all agree being represented in a person’s chart by the war- exists, but nobody can, at this moment anyway, rior Mars, with his bold, pioneering, violent, self- put a boundary on it and materialize it.” ish, indulgent energy loaded with stereotypes of the She advises people to have one reading and masculine, in my book, the mythology of Mars is then decide for themselves. She herself gets an The Bonfire. It’s about how energy, when it’s brought annual consultation. “It helps me get a clear sense to its highest good, is a source of energy for the of what I’m tracking and what I’m developing in

While your birth chart is about you, it’s also about your place in the grand scheme of things. While psychological and astrological selfunderstanding and social-emotional mastery will definitely make you happier and get you more of what you want and need, they are also vital for you to be an effective part of building a world that’s better for everyone.

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n Anapamu Street, across from the library and art museum, ethereal music has wafted out from Paradise Found for the past 33 years. Founded in 1986 with the original mission of “healing through music,” the shop has become a haven for folks interested in exploring conscious living. As such, shop owner Teresa Taylor keeps Paradise Found full of myriad tools for that purpose. “We are here to lay out the most scrumptious feast of wisdom of the ages and then invite you to come and pick and choose whatever delights you,” she said. Raised in Southern California, Taylor had spent her career as a commercial set decorator and a development director for arts nonprofits, living a nomadic existence, which included a stint in Australia, before settling in Santa Barbara. While deciding what to do next job wise, the opportunity arose to buy Paradise Found, and she jumped at the offer. Although Taylor had never worked in retail, she wanted to give it a go because, as she said, “I love variety. This shop suits my personality — the client base and the products.” Although the music isn’t the main focus of the store any longer — streaming services having made CDs mostly obsolete—Paradise Found is still chock-full of items to help bring about calm, meditation, learning, and comfort. Whether you are seeking knowledge “through aromatherapy, books, or the accumulated wisdom of the ages represented by many different traditions,” Taylor said, you can find it there. Tarot cards, dreamcatchers, glow-in-the-dark saints, scented candles, crystals, and books on a multitude of subjects pepper the shop’s cozy nooks and crannies. Astrological items are also on hand. “I think of astrology as a tool and as a connection point to something that’s outside of myself,” said Taylor. “So, tapping into cycles and rhythms that are larger than my little life of getting up and making a cup of tea broadens my perspective, my orientation.” And what does Taylor have to say to those unfamiliar with Paradise Found who think it might be too “woo-woo”? “I think that anything in here can be used in ways that are superstitious, but my value is to empower people to decide for themselves,” she explained. “So come explore; don’t just take anybody’s word for anything. Try it on yourself and ask, ‘Does that resonate; does that fit; does that make sense in my brain and my soul?’ Otherwise, we are just taking one belief system and plopping it onto another, and we aren’t taking responsibility for our own growth and development and our own views.”

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By identifying the patterns, beliefs, and needs that show up in the birth chart we make what is unconscious conscious. And as we bring all these parts forward into the light, look at them as what they are, and accept and integrate them, we become happier, more whole, and more ourselves. — Jennifer Freed,

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CONT'D FROM P. 24 myself and in the world,” she said. “None of us were really born with the ability to see ourselves objectively. I think we need each other.” Inevitably, I had to ask: What is going on astrologically right now that is reflected in global events? Freed replied that “2020 has one of the most powerful combinations we’ve experienced in our lifetimes. Saturn, Jupiter, and Pluto, all in Capricorn, have a powerful influence now. What those energies ask of all of us is to become actors on the stage instead of spectators, because the karma and the consequences of what comes to roost this year will last for generations. It’s a very intense energy. It’s a serious energy, and for a playful, joyful person like me, it’s sometimes daunting. What it’s saying is: Everybody needs to mature really fast, make their voice count, and put their bodies behind their words in terms of what kind of world they want. Because it’s really going to be a big year of decision-making for the planet.” Its clarity, ease of use, and message are destined to make the book a classic. “It will never be irrelevant,” she said. “You can go back to it over and over again to get prompts and inspirations about how to become more effective and evolving in your behavior. More importantly, you can use it with partners, family members, and friends and have deeper and deeper discussions, adding more meaning and value to each other’s lives.” Freed finds a greater cause to her interpretation of astrology. “My purpose in life is to motivate people to live more in community, and to celebrate each other’s differences and help each other,” she said. “I’m a true believer that, if everyone is given all the tools and resources they need, their divine light can shine through. This book is the type of book to do that.” Even without knowing the particular details of her chart, I can see that her star will continue to rise and shine its light on the world. n

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1/9: Elaine Pagels in Conversation with Pico Iyer Author Pico Iyer will sit down with Elaine Pagels, National Book Award–winning author of the groundbreaking work The Gnostic Gospels and latest book Why Religion? A Personal Story, a deeply moving and provocative memoir that reflects on the persistence and nature of belief and why religion matters. 7:30-9:30pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. $10-$35. Call (805) 893-3535.

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FRIDAY 1/10 1/10-1/12: Forever Motown Through two multi-year runs in Las Vegas and an ongoing five-year national tour, Forever Motown continues to celebrate this sound with a live band and nine performers, including former members of the Temptations, Spinners, and Marvelettes, singing songs such as “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Dancing in the Street,” and “I Heard It Through The Grapevine.” Fri.: 2 and 8pm; Sat.: 2, 5:30, and 8pm; Sun.: 2 and 7pm. Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. $69. Call (805) 667-2900.

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1/10: Opening Reception: Haven: 10” x 10” Prints Created by S.B. Printmakers Artists were invited to create 10”x 10” prints inspired by the theme “haven” and interpret the theme in their own personal way with techniques such as intaglio, relief, screen printing, and monoprint. This exhibition shows through March 5. 5-7pm. Architectural Foundation of S.B. Gallery, 229 E. Victoria St. Free. Call (805) 965-6307. Read more on p. 43. afsb.org

1/10: A Play on Birds Join global birder and photographer Dr. Aaron Budgor on a delightful exploration of bird senses during this journey through the avian world that will include stories of adaptation, migration, and the impact of climate change on the birds in your backyard and beyond. VIP tickets

Valinsky will perform his own Piano Sonata #5; flutist Andrea DiMaggio and pianist Neil DiMaggio will also perform. 3-4:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. Free. Call (619) 405-3218.

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1/11: Brother Sun, Sister Moon Peace Troubadour and New York Times best-selling author James Twyman will bring St. Francis of Assisi to life in this inspiring one-man musical. An offering will be taken for the Fr. Virgil Cordano Center in support of the homeless in our community. 7pm. Old Mission Church S.B., 2201 Laguna St. Free. Call (805) 682-4713.

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of how an artist illustrates a story and how elements of art weave seamlessly through the narrative to create a visual universe filled with myth, magic, and mystery. 5:15-6:30pm. Faulkner Gallery, S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Free. Call (805) 564-5621.

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1/11: 8th Annual S.B. Botanic Garden Conservation Symposium: Children in Nature — Prescription for a Healthy Planet Learn and experience proven strategies from experts such as award-winning author Richard Louv on what it takes to build a generation of healthier, happier, and smarter children conservationists. Registration fees include lunch. 10am-4pm. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. $20-$45. Call (805) 682-4726. sbbg.org

1/11: Script to Screen: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Watch the 2019 film based on the true story of Fred Rogers’s (Tom Hanks) and journalist Tom Junod’s unlikely friendship. Screenwriter and executive producer Noah Harpster will join moderator Matt Ryan for a post-screening discussion. 2-5pm. Pollock Theater, UCSB. Free. Call (805) 893-4637. Read more on p. 48. carseywolf.ucsb.edu

1/11: Local Author Day Come hear from local authors on the craft of writing and listen to a panel discussion on getting your books into the hands of readers with opportunities to ask questions about marketing, finding an agent, and working with an editor with time for networking and a local author book sale. 9am-2pm. Faulkner Gallery, S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Free. sbplibrary.org

1/11: Jim Jefferies Don’t miss the Australian-American stand-up comedian, political commentator, actor, and writer who created and starred in the American FX sitcom Legit and Comedy Central’s late-night comedy The Jim Jefferies Show. 8pm. The Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. $39-$92. Call (805) 963-4408.

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1/11: S.B. Music Club New Year New Works Flutist Suzanne Duffy and pianist Kacey Link will perform music by Ernst Von Dohnányi and Georges Enescu and premiere Katherine Saxon’s Forgotten Memories. Eric

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SUNDAY 1/12 1/12: Armchair Travel Lecture: Victoria Lautman: Subterranean Ghosts: The Vanishing Stepwells of India In this lecture, journalist Victoria Lautman will trace the fascinating history, variety, and current state of India’s leastknown and magnificent subterranean stepwells. 3pm. Mary Craig Auditorium, S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. $5-$10. Call (805) 963-4364. sbma.net

1/12: 5K Schlep This certified 5K will raise funds for the Breast Cancer Resource Center S.B. and bring awareness, education, and research that will help further breast, ovarian, and prostate cancer research and treatment supporting a BRCA multi-disciplinary clinic in both S.B. and Israel. Registration: 8am; pre-race yoga on the beach: 8:15am; race: 10am. Leadbetter Beach, Shoreline Dr. $36. Call (212) 279-2522. 5kschlep.com 1/12: Will Breman (of The Voice) and Friends! Fans of this past season’s The Voice will love this night of music with finalist Will Breman and his band and other talented finalists Kat Hammock, Shane Q, and Lauren Hall, and area performers Conner Cherland and Carly Rae Powers. Proceeds will benefit STAR Autism Support. 7-10pm. Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. $20. Call (805) 684-6380.

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Raising Our Light: A Night of Remembrance, Community, and Hope Community members are

invited to come together for a night of remembrance, healing, hope, and light to commemorate the second anniversary of the 1/9 Debris Flow, followed by a reception. 6:30-9pm. Murchison Gymnasium, Westmont College, 955 La Paz Rd. Free. tinyurl.com/RaisingOurLight

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this exhibition from L.A.-based artist and educator Kent Anderson Butler that explores the current contemporary cultural climate through the use of symbolism and metaphor as seen in Herman Melville’s MobyDick and in the biblical story of Jonah and the whale. A reception will follow the lecture. This exhibition will show through January 18. 4-6pm. Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art, 955 La Paz Rd. Free. Call (805) 565-6000.

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Nir Kabaretti, C O N D U C T O R Sivan Silver & Gil Garburg, P I A N O Michael Torke: Ash Brahms arr. Richard Dünser: Concerto for Piano, Four Hands and Strings (after Brahms Op. 25) California Premiere! Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55, “Eroica” Israeli pianists Sivan Silver and Gil Garburg have thrilled audiences and critics alike with their unique and contemporary arrangements. The duo will perform a special arrangement for piano four-hands and strings based on Johannes Brahms’ G minor Piano Quartet, Op. 2, and close the evening with Beethoven’s intensely emotional Symphony No. 3 “Eroica.” Selection Sponsors: JoAnne Ando | Hans Koellner & Karin Jacobson | Dr. Robert W. Weinman

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Barraza became involved with regional Mexican music after moving to Mazatlán and working with the brass bands Banda San Sebastian and Banda Camino. Hear songs such as “Pero la recuerdo” and “Mi enemigo el amor.” 7pm. The Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. $49$149. Call (805) 963-4408. thearlingtontheatre.com

MONDAY 1/13 1/13: Neighborhood Resilience Workshop This discussion and presentation will focus on a five-step neighborhood action plan to prevent, prepare, respond, and recover in a cooperative and coordinated way before, during, and after disasters. 6-7pm. Community Hall, Montecito Library, 1469 E. Valley Rd., Montecito. (805) 969-2026. Free.

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1/13: Emanuel Ax, Piano Few American pianists are as accomplished as five-time Grammy-winning Emanuel Ax. This all-Beethoven recital will focus on well- and lesser-known masterpieces of the iconic master’s large piano canon in celebration of the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $45-$55. Call (805) 963-0761. Read more on p. 43.

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1/13: Clothing Swap Bring any new or slightly used clothing and swap it for something that is new to you at this event that benefits the community and friends at Alpha Thrift. 6-8pm. Topa Topa Brewing Co. S.B. Taproom, 120 Santa Barbara St. Free.

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TUESDAY 1/14 1/14: Science in a Fact-Free World Atmospheric scientist and 2019 United Nations Champion of the Earth Katharine Hayhoe strives to understand what climate change means for people and the natural environment and will share her perspectives on how good science can inform sound decision-making. 7:30-8:30pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. Free. Call (805) 893-3535.

25th Annual Mission Rose Garden Annual Pruning Event

Known as the A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden since 1984, this garden containing more than 1,500 rose bushes is in need of pruning to maintain healthy and vibrant blooms. Volunteers should bring a pair of garden gloves and pruning shears. Training and refreshments will be provided. In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for the following Saturday, January 18. 9am-1pm. A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden, 420 Plaza Rubio. Free. Call (805) 897-1917.

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WEDNESDAY 1/15 1/15: Cup of Culture: Reel Bad Arabs This film, featuring acclaimed author Dr. Jack Shaheen, explores a long line of degrading images of Arabs, from Bedouin bandits and submissive maidens to sinister sheikhs and gun-wielding “terrorists,” offering devastating insight into the origin of these stereotypical images, their development at key points in U.S. history, and why they matter so much today. 6-8pm. MultiCultural Ctr. Theater, UCSB. Call (805) 893-8411.

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ment of Earth and Planetary Sciences Professor William Glassley in a fun exploration of the wildlife, rocks, and landscape wonders in a little-known fringe of land in Greenland. 6:30-8pm. Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 18 E. Ortega St. Free. Call (805) 682-4711 x170. sbnature.org

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WEEK Shows on Tap 1/9: Mercury Lounge Unplugged: Ben, Max, and Kathy. 8-11pm. 5871 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Ages 21+. Free. Call (805) 967-0907.

1/9-1/11: M.Special Brewing Co. Thu.: The Darndest Things. 6-8pm. Fri.: Agua Santa. 7-9pm. Sat.: Stiff Pickle Orchestra. 6-8pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Bldg. C., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

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1/10-1/12: Cold Spring Tavern Fri.: Studio C. 6-9pm. Sat.: Stillwater Sound; 1-4pm. Same Mother, Same Father; 5-8pm. Sun.: Salt Martians; 1:154pm. Teresa Russell and Cocobilli; 4:30-7:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 967-0066. coldspringtavern.com 1/10-1/11, 1/15: The Endless Summer Bar-Café Fri.: Johnny Miller. Sat.: Blues Bob. Wed.: Dave Vignoe. 5:00-8:30pm. 113 Harbor Wy. Free. Call (805) 564-1200.

1/10-1/12: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Tex Pistols. 8-11pm. Sat.: Doctor Wu (Steely Dan Tribute). 8-11pm. Sun.: The Regulars Duo. Noon-4pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free-$5. Ages 21+. Call (805) 686-4785.

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helterBox USA finished the year with a massive $1.5 million donation from an anonymous California donor, which director Kerri Murray said will go a long way in helping the 88 million refugees across the globe displaced by disaster and war. “There is an urgent need for ShelterBox,” she said, “as we work to provide emergency shelter and essential household supplies to families that have lost everything in crisis situations.” The relief organization is an affiliate of ShelterBox Trust in England and operates out of an office in Summerland. It was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 and 2019 for its efforts in Syria, in the Lake Chad Basin, and during the Rohingya crisis. After the 1/9 Debris Flow in Montecito, it distributed supplies out of the Vons parking lot. “As a privately funded charitable organization, ShelterBox relies on the support of generous individuals to fulfill the mission,” said Murray. “So often, people give to a disaster relief organization when a massive emergency is dominating the news headlines; however, we are responding every single day of the year.” The organization also just launched its Sell a House, Give a Home program aimed at the real estate indus-

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try and thought up by agent Brian Fox out of Orange County. For every home sold by a participating agent, ShelterBox will supply a tent and supplies to a family in need. It’s the first initiative of its kind anywhere in the world, and ShelterBox is hoping Santa Barbara’s deep ranks of agents will jump on board. Fox, who credited Murray for helping him implement the idea, said he was moved to support ShelterBox because of its simple but critical mission. “Big business and nonprofits are not enemies,” he said. “We are symbiotic. We should exist and work a lot more closely than we do.” —Tyler Hayden

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Center. “Thank you for helping us become a more green enterprise.” The project was funded in partnership by Asteri Solar and Mission Wealth and installed by company Sun Pacific Solar Electric, Inc. “We love a good challenge,” said Sun Pacific president Cecilia Villaseñor Johnson. “Because of the amount of water pumping in the exhibits and the high electricity bill, it was essential for us to maximize the roof space. SunPower panels were really the only choice because not only do they make the highest efficiency panel on the market, they are also the only panel manufacturer to warranty their product in a marine environment.” — Indy Staff

n April 2018, Melissa Fontaine and Mariangélica Duque were discussing their frustration with a lack of bilingual stories for their children. Both originally from Colombia and now living in Santa Barbara, they wanted to create a program that would allow kids, both English speakers and Spanish speakers, to listen to stories that would promote emotional understanding, cultivate empathy, and celebrate other cultures. One year later, after countless hours of writing, translating, and recording, they launched Pipilo, an audio story service available in both English and Spanish. “This is really something that started out as a personal need and developed into a business,” says Duque. Pipilo’s library includes more than 30 stories, with at least two new stories being added every month. “My personal favorite is called ‘Mama’s Belly,’ ” said Duque. “Most of the stories are from the perspective of the kids, but this one is from the mother’s point of view. I cry whenever I hear it.” The service has garnered more than 200 subscribers since launching in June 2019, and now the founders say that they’re eager to keep expanding their work. Duque says they’d like to partner up with area organizations to host bilingual storytelling sessions. They’ve also caught the attention of the legendary children’s storyteller Michael Katz, who Duque says phoned her and expressed his interest in getting involved. “He’s one of our heroes, so using one of his stories he narrated for us was really special,” said Duque. Many of the stories on the site emphasize themes like cultural understanding, appreciation for and connection with nature, and development of emotional intelligence. Duque says that the stories aren’t necessarily meant to teach kids lessons but to spark virtues like curiosity and tolerance. Fontaine moved to the United States from Colombia when she was 2 years old; Duque relocated 10 years ago. “We want our stories to help kids understand the value of different cultures,” said Duque. “In this country and in this city, there are a lot of kids who might enter the classroom for the first time without strong English skills. We want them to feel welcome.” Payment for the service is also based on a sliding scale between $3 and $7 per month, so that lower-income families aren’t barred from access. “We know not all families have the same financial resources,” said Duque. “We want everyone to be able to use the service, because we want everyone to be involved.” —Brian Osgood

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ter and nigella seeds. The flavor combination was unlike anything I’d ever tasted: intriguingly savory, exotically spicy, and mysteriously sweet. I can’t wait to get my hands on the loaves Leyla makes with miso and nori, or the ones layered in espresso and dark chocolate ganache, which fans turn into French toast. “It’s a living organism — there’s an element of devotion to it; there’s an element of nurturing,” said Leyla of breadmaking. “Bread has been treated like a villain because of what we’ve done to it, but it’s one of the most essential things. Even if AWESOME APPS: The first courses at Ramen Kotori rival the soups. you’re a prisoner, you expect bread and water.” Williams is spreading this gospel — and her sourdough starter — to people from across the country who’ve had epiphanies in her loaves and workshops. “I have people coming to me with tears in their eyes, saying, ‘I haven’t been able to eat bread in 20 years, so why can I eat your bread?’ ” she explained. “This is my nurturing In a year of eating too much around the hemisphere, from opulent $500 dinners in Montecito to wood-fired contribution to my community.” Over my first sips of strong coffee in this airy, sparsely 1607 Mission Dr.; goodseedcoffeeboutique.com tlayudas in Oaxaca, I found lunch at Ramen Kotori to be my most simultaneously delicious and educational meal decorated café, I had no idea that The Good Seed Coffee Boutique is really the headquarters for a bread revoof 2019. (Okay, well, n/naka might have the slight edge, lution. That all changed when Leyla Williams blew in but for almost 10 times the price.) I’m not even talkwith armloads of just-finished loaves and began detailing ing about the ramen — which was satisfyingly rich and how she’d apprenticed for weeks with an Israeli baker to appealingly exotic yet familiar — but the first round of unlock the magic of true sourdough. dishes that I shared with hospitality legend Budi Kazali, “No one should eat bread that’s not sourdough,” Though Janelle Norman pursued the cheesemaking life who co-owns this small shop with his former employee explained Williams as she laid out the five loaves, which in Vermont years ago, her career eventually wound up on Francisco Velazquez and his Kyoto-raised wife, Ikuko were wildly distinct in appearance and flavor. “There is the rocks, complete with a PhD in geology from UCSB. “Erica” Velazquez. There were pickled vegetables, fascinating for both a remarkable difference in taste and the effect on your But cheese kept calling, so Norman ditched academia body. I lost 24 pounds eating this to host pairing events, teach cheese the pickling style and the farm-fresh veggies selected; bread three times a day.” classes, and prepare cheeseboards hand-rolled, scallion-topped pork and cabbage gyoza, Leyla and her husband, Brad for tasting rooms such as Brave like fluffy meat pillows of joy; fried chicken karaage & Maiden and Alma Rosa from a with spicy mayo (might as well call it “karaage all-day”); Williams, who’ve known each commercial kitchen in Buellton. and light-as-air vegetable tempura, crisply coated yet other since they were teenagers in Los Angeles, got into coffee by On October 1, she turned her still snappy inside. I’d had all of those things before, but buying The Loony Bean in Mamservice into a fromagerie, opening never so seemingly pure. That held true for the shisomoth Lakes about a decade ago. Cailloux Cheese Shop right across wrapped uni temaki, its briny-minty duality proving so Brad became certified as a Q grader from Solvang’s main square in a memorable. — the coffee industry’s version of shared space with Crawford Family Hailing from a family of Santa Barbara hoteliers, a master sommelier — and they Wines. While slicing thin wisps of a Kazali staked his own claim by taking over the Ballard source and roast beans with care. nutty Virginia cheese called Appa- Inn nearly two decades ago and turning it into a beloved In line with her Jewish roots, lachian and a smooth Oregon one restaurant and hotel. That’s where Francisco worked for called Rogue River Bleu — recently eight years before heading south to work in San Diego, Leyla always made challah on Fridays for Sabbath, but the sournamed the best cheese in the world, where he met Erica. They then moved to Napa to work at dough project started soon after the the first time for an American in 50 La Toque and Morimoto before Francisco became chef couple opened The Good Seed in BREAD WARRIOR: Leyla Williams holds her years — she said that visitors can add de cuisine at Ramen Gaijin in Sonoma. May 2018. Based on the orders that kubana. a cheese flight to their wine tasting, “When we moved back to Solvang, I called Budi and come in by Wednesday, she makes rent a picnic basket to go, take after- made him ramen for dinner,” said Francisco, who then no more than 24 loaves of sourdough styles and 12 loaves noon classes, or just buy cut-to-order wedges and char- started hosting pop-up dinners at the Ballard Inn. On of challah, which sell for $16-$18 each. Everything is from cuterie for home. March 25, Ramen Kotori opened its doors, and they’ve scratch and by her own hand, with organically sourced The shop was an instant hit. “The foot traffic from been making fans ever since while loudly promoting tourists is crazy,” explained Norman, with her newborn, regional farmers, whose brands are chalked onto the heritage grains milled by Grist & Toll in Pasadena. wall with every order of produce. On my visit, the challah was great — my Jewish wife William, dangling off of her chest. later declared it the best she’d ever had — as were the hard But the rocks aren’t totally gone from her life. Cailloux “If you want to make something great,” said Erica, red, hard white, and semi-rye with walnut versions. But means “pebbles” in French, and it was also the name of “you just have to make every little thing as perfect as you can.” I was stunned by the kubana, a pull-apart Yemeni bread their beloved dog, who died at 16 years old last fall. that involves olive-branch-smoked, fenugreek-laced but- 1661 Mission Dr.; caillouxcheeseshop.com 1618 Copenhagen Dr.; ramenkotori.com cont’d on p. 41 ates to the Santa Ynez Valley decades ago, the Danish-themed city of Solvang only recently evolved beyond its traditional æbleskivers, sausages, and rye bread. But California’s craft cuisine zeitgeist is finally settling in beneath the thatched roofs and faux windmills, with recent discoveries ranging from Israeli-inspired sourdough to Kyoto-conceived comfort food. There’s more simmering for 2020 as well. Though her APF Ramen at Hill Haven Provisions closed after a brief run, Golzar Barrera still caters events and hosts the occasional Persian pop-up brunch. 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ntering this new immersive exhibition at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, one experiences an unmistakable sensation of mastery, although not of a typical sort. Tatsuo Miyajima has been creating his distinctive installations for several decades now, and he has arrived at a striking level of expressiveness and concentration through variations on a single process. Miyajima arranges LED displays of the digits 1-9 in various formations and then sets these “counters” to cycle at different rates. On their own, Miyajima’s counters are as familiar and neutral in meaning as the numbers on any digital clock, but when organized and programmed according to the imagination of the artist, they become potent expressions of a profound personal philosophy. Miyajima articulates his system of belief, which derives from a lifetime of Buddhist practice, through three basic precepts: “Keep changing. Connect with everything. Continue forever.” The four pieces now on view at SBMA include two large grids of these counters in

red, and two more in which the numbers appear more randomly within a dark rectangular screen. Each work occupies its own discrete room, and viewers are encouraged to move around and experience them all from different angles. The earliest of the works in this show, “Counter Ground,” from 1998-2000, is also the largest — a square on the floor measuring 19.5 x 19.5. “Counter Ground” was commissioned by the Dallas Museum of Art, and it reflects both Miyajima’s experience of the North Texas landscape at night and his understanding of the way underground energy flows make modern urban living possible. Spending time with “Counter Ground” reveals the care with which it was composed. As in a great painting, the surface has no dead spots. It is continually alive to eye, its counters blinking, blacking out, and stabilizing in unpredictable patterns that resist the mind’s attempts to discover some dominant underlying routine. “Innumerable Life / Buddha MMMMCM-01” (2018), in the next room, repeats the red LEDs and the grid for-

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Santa Barbara Printmakers is one of the city’s most prints, all unframed and affordable, that portray vital and innovative associations a range of ideas about what for artists. Haven, the group’s latest constitutes a “haven” in the minds show, on view from through March and hearts of the individuals who 5 at the Architectural Foundation created them. of Santa Barbara Gallery, is a Stirling and Borfiga share a great illustration of the kind of sensibility that embraces art’s progressive thinking and exquisite capacity to enhance emotional awareness, and the works they technique that characterize all of the organization’s efforts. have chosen reflect this approach. “Safe Harbor” by Brendan Curated by artists Meagan Murdock Expect images of home and places Stirling and Claudia Borfiga, with jurying assistance of safety, but also landscapes and even abstractions, from AFSB’s Jeremy White, the show features 10” x 10” rendered through a broad spectrum of techniques, from

mat, but this time in a tighter configu-ration and mounted on the wall. This is the show’s most iconic and Instagramfriendly piece. As an avatar of the artist’s overall practice, it has no peer. Its square shape, constant transformation, and human scale render it absorbing at every distance, from across the room to close up. Miyajima’s use of numbers offers him the opportunity to embrace seemingly incompatible aesthetic advantages simul-taneously. There’s tight focus in terms of both medium and content, but there’s also the universality of a vocabulary that effortlessly transcends language barriers. The other two works render these integers in less disciplined geometric relations. “Life (Ku-Wall) No. 1” (2014) is a rectangular flat screen hanging in landscape orientation. The Buddhist concept of ku, translated variously as latency, nonsubstantiality, emptiness, and void, gives Miyajima an alternative to the Western “zero,” a concept and digital representation that he scrupulously avoids in his work. Like ku the concept, the “Ku-Wall” delivers a sense that anything can happen. Unbounded by the grids of installed counters, these digits arise and vanish on the screen as if from thin air. “Time Waterfall – panel #12” (2018) is a flat screen in the opposite orientation — vertical rather than horizontal — but much too elongated to be captured by the shorthand of “portrait.” In this work, Miyajima explores the theme of declining energy by programming the numerals to “fall” through the space defined by the screen as they continue to count. “Time Waterfall” gives the show its most playful moment, as the movement of the numbers mimics gravity in a way that nevertheless underscores their fleeting nature and lack of substance. Miyajima is a major artist with something very timely to say, and he says it with admirable concision. The show, like the Buddhist practice that underpins it, invites both distanced contemplation and sensual apprehension. —Charles Donelan

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EMANUEL AX Emanuel Ax has performed at the forefront of international music culture since the early 1970s. He has won five Grammy Awards for Best Chamber Music performance with duo partner Yo-Yo Ma and other distinguished musicians such as Isaac Stern, Jaime Laredo, and Richard Stoltzman. That’s in addition to two Grammys for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance without an Orchestra in 1995 and 2004. Despite this kind of public acceptance and universal acclaim, Ax remains dedicated to performing along emerging musicians, both in recital and in the recording studio. While he continues to work with Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman, he’s also recorded Brahms’s piano trios with Ma and nextgeneration violinist Leonidas Kavakos as recently as 2017. The man’s formidable compound of technique and experience is more than matched by his evident humility and generosity as a performer and as a human. His journey from Ukraine to Manhattan and beyond has given Ax a life perspective that’s well suited to plumbing the depths of music’s most profound compositions. For this CAMA Masterseries recital on Monday evening, January 13, at the Lobero Theatre, Ax will pay tribute to Ludwig van Beethoven with a fascinating and original program of the composer’s works for piano. The evening will open with, Beethoven’s exquisite Bagatelle in A Minor, Op. 25, “Für Elise.” Three Beethoven piano sonatas will follow, punctuated by two sets of his variations. In a clever move to reestablish Beethoven’s awareness of popular culture in the later 18th century, the second set will include his dazzling Five Variations on “Rule, Britannia,” WoO 79. In this present moment of Boris Johnson and Brexit, I can think of no more satisfactory way to restore the dignity and historical context of a united Europe than through this musical portrait of England’s unique spirit as penned by Germany’s greatest artist. —CD

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first met Grady Lee well over a decade ago, when we were both in the junior lifeguards summer program in front of the East Beach Grill. He was a stringy kid with dirty blond hair, a goofy sense of humor, and irrepressible energy. On more than one occasion, it got him in trouble. Buoy swims at East Beach served as a kind of collective punishment for Grady’s constant antics, and it sometimes earned him the scorn of his comrades. Why couldn’t he sit still? Why couldn’t he keep his mouth shut? These days, nobody is asking Lee to keep quiet. In fact, it’s just the opposite: He’s in the early stages of what looks to be a promising career as a pop musician, and he’s just signed on with his first label, Artist Publishing Group (APG), which describes itself as “a modern label for forward thinking and entrepreneurial artists.” His profile on the digital music service Spotify has more than 350,000 monthly listeners, with songs such as “500 Days of Summer” and “Can You Hear the Moon” among his most popular. Grady was born and raised in Santa Barbara, and the city that raised him has made its way into his music. “I don’t think I realized how special it is to grow up in Santa Barbara until I left for the first time,” he said. “I think it took me moving to a different city to really understand what it meant to grow up here.” Like many kids from Santa Barbara, the beach lifestyle is a central aspect of the city’s identity. “I think growing up with a family that was really aquatic and surrounded by the surf scene definitely made its way into my music,” he said. That influence comes across in the easygoing, catchy rhythm of his music. Lee grew up listening to bands like Nirvana, the White Stripes, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but he claimed John Mayer was his biggest musical influence. “I think when you’re going through the classic teenager stuff of feeling like no one understands you, his music struck a chord,” Lee said. “When I was first starting to write songs, he

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by Brian Osgood was the catalyst.” A self-proclaimed “funky kid,” Lee admitted that he didn’t always have an easy time fitting in when he was young. His song “Model Student,” filmed at his alma mater of Dos Pueblos High School, includes the lyrics, “I didn’t dress the same / I didn’t act the same / But the popular kids / peaked around 17.” The song has traces of triumphalism, as Lee skates through the hallways of his high school, belting out lyrics that describe his difficulties. But Lee said he was never uncomfortable with the fact that he was eccentric. “I think when you’re younger, you want to fit in, and that can make you kind of insecure, and you don’t want to cause too much of a scene because standing out and being yourself can be scary,” he explained. “But I’ve always tried to accept it and be happy with it, even if it was a little isolating sometimes.” As Lee’s music career starts to take off, he said he’s still learning how to “speak his truth” and let go of any inhibitions he has. “I don’t try to overthink my process; I think that’s the bane of creativity. Your subconscious knows more than you do,” he said. “Kind of letting go of your worries and speaking your truth is what I’m trying to do now. I like music that sounds like it was made by someone who really cares about what they’re saying.” Asked about his musical goals, Lee said, “If I’m responsible for helping one person take a risk and follow their path, that to me n is unbelievably gratifying.”

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ontreal producer Kaytranada has released Bubba,, the followup to his critically acclaimed debut record 99.9%. While 99.9% saw him dabbling in complementing his guests with a variety of beats, on Bubba,, which showcases crisp, funkinfluenced sounds, Kaytranada has cultivated a sonic identity that forces his features into adapting to the tracks which he’s worked to direct cohesively. Kaytranada samples the funky energy of soulful tracks and intertwines them with his signature bounce to bring together a fusion of house beats with obscure basslines that shelter a variety of guests properly. The woeful dance gem “Vex-Oh” tran transitions effortlessly into the minimalist yet mesmerizing instrumental “Scared To Death,” which evokes the nostalgia of a Miami Vice aesthetic. On “10%” — the first single released ahead of Bubba, which features hypnotic vocals from Kali Uchis — Kaytranada gains a momentum that spirals through the standout track “Need It” and effortlessly transitions into

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with seeming nonchalance,” and yet it would be difficult to come up with a better description of Schjeldahl’s own prose, which manages to balance instruction with pleasure in such a way that you hardly realize how much you’ve learned while he was low-key dazzling you with his insights. In fact, although Schjeldahl writes about the visual arts, the book could serve as a primer for a reviewer of any art form. Every sentence is dense with mean meaning and crafted with the care of a poet. The final piece, “Credo: The Critic as Artist,” discusses qualities critics should cultivate in themselves, including “intelligence and energy” and a desire to work outside the establish establishment. “Most of all,” Schjel Schjeldahl writes, a critic requires “a loving relationship with an ideal reader whom you have never met and never will, in person, but who companions you constantly, in imagination.” And that’s just how Schjeldahl makes you feel, like someone whose best friend just happens to know almost everything there is to know about art. —David Starkey

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n his author bio, Chris Ware describes Rusty Brown, the product of 18 years of labor, as a “sad, inexplicable work,” and that’s a fairly accurate description of a book that must also, in fairness, be described as a work of art. Like his previous graphic novels — Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth and Building Stories — Rusty Brown makes the reader/viewer slow down and see the world through a seemingly infinite array of lenses. The book’s main stories intersect on one particular winter day in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1975, but Ware’s sweep is positively Shakespearean — his desire to know what makes humans tick is insatiable. One major warning is in order: Although it ends on a modest note of hope and redemption, Rusty Brown is really, really depressing. The cartoon form allows Ware to hyper-focus on sorrowful images: a mother’s sour face when her daughter returns home with a gold star on her elementary school assignment, the loneliness of a teenaged boy’s autoeroticism, snow falling on the stooped form of a middle-aged failure, the hallucinations of an old man ravaged by guilt and dementia. Life, Rusty Brown suggests, is pretty miserable from birth right to the grave. And yet, despair and cruelty seem to invigorate Ware’s creativity. Of the major narratives, the most grueling is probably the

last one, that of Joanne Cole, an AfricanAmerican teacher at a Christian school. Born and raised in a mostly white city, she is subject to acts of racism large and small throughout her life. She takes up the banjo because of its cheerful sound, but her love of the instrument is not widely shared, and one of the saddest scenes in the book is the “banjo party” attended by only one other person: the author/artist’s avatar. Rusty Brown isn’t always easy to read, and not just because of its melancholy story lines. The novel is riven with flashbacks, and a number of the panels are maddeningly small half-inch squares. Nevertheless, if I were recommending just one book published in 2019, it would be this big, audacious, unwieldy masterpiece. —DS

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he Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming by David Wallace-Wells is a real bummer. The book begins, “It is worse, much worse than you think,” and everything that follows serves to prove his point that the time to avoid the calamities of climate change has already passed. The chapter titles give a sense of the book’s content and tone: “Heat Death,” “Hunger,” “Drowning,” “Dying Oceans,” “Unbreathable Air,” and “Economic Collapse.” It’s not that WallaceWells thinks we should give up. In fact, he argues that we must do everything we can to combat global warming. However, he is insistent that “the world has, at most, about three decades to completely decarbonize before truly devastating climate horrors begin.” In short, the best we can strive for at this point is a really bad outcome rather than complete annihilation. Climate science doubters will, of course, say that Wallace-Wells is just an alarmist, but they may have trouble explaining away the 65 pages of notes at the end of his book,

many of them citations from prestigious scientific journals. The Uninhabitable Earth offers one body blow after another, and even readers who find the book’s argument convincing may feel overwhelmed by the avalanche of bad news, espe especially in the first two parts. The author clearly isn’t in the business of offering solace. People in general, and Americans in particular, are averse to truth-telling about climate change, so rather than a clarion call to action, The Uninhabitable Earth will more likely become just another footnote that future generations can refer to when they want yet more evidence of how little we seemed to care about their fate. Indeed, Wallace-Wells sees our emerging tendency to “normalize climate change” as typical of the human inclination to come to terms “with what is just ahead of us, decrying what lies beyond that, and forgetting all that we had ever said about the absolute moral unacceptability of the conditions of the world we are passing through in the present tense, blithely.” —DS

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MR ROGERS ON SCREEN: Noah Harpster (pictured) and Micah Fitzerman-Blue wrote A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a biopic about a jaded journalist who interviews Fred Rogers to uncover what makes him tick. UCSB’s Pollock Theater will screen the film January 11, followed by a Q&A with Harpster.

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hough it just hit the big screen in December the estate to agree to make this movie. … At some 2019, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood has point, this was just like the air we were breathing. been a decade in the making. Conceived and It was just part of our lives of researching Fred and written by Noah Harpster and Micah Fitzerman- believing in getting his message out. And even when we didn’t have a direcBlue, the film takes a look at the beloved children’s protor, we didn’t have actors or gram host Fred Rogers from producers or anything, it was just something that was the perspective of a journalist assigned to do a story important to us. Also, you on him. “We realized pretty have to embrace the little quickly that Fred Rogers was wins that happen along the way, like when you crack not a good subject for a traditional biopic,” said Harpthe scene. … And then there ster in an interview with the are the bigger wins, like our Independent. “He was kind script got on The Black List by Michelle Drown of unwaveringly amazing for in 2013, which meant that all of his life and doesn’t have everyone in town was going these big, sort of glacial turns to read our script. … That that you want in a character. So, from the very first was the day when our career changed, or I should conversations about [the script], we were thinking say, when we got a career. about who was next to him, who was around him, Was Tom Hanks your first choice for playing Mr. Rogers? that had been affected by him.” Inspired by magazine stories written about He’s Tom Hanks, so he’s always everyone’s first Rogers — particularly Tom Junod’s piece that ran choice. So we talked about him really from the in Esquire in 1998 — Harpster and Fitzerman- beginning and at one point, we sent him the script Blue created a script in which the jaded journalist and he had passed, and so we sort of thought that Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys) interviews Rogers was it. And then later, Marielle [our director] (Tom Hanks) to uncover what makes him tick. came on and she asked us, “Who have you always During their many meetings, however, rather than wanted?” And we were like, well, Tom Hanks, discover ugly truths about Rogers, Vogel begins but come on, let’s be realistic. And she cut us off to confront his own demons. “That was Fred’s and said to give her a shot at it. She sent him the superpower,” said Harpster, a UCSB theater gradu- script, they had a couple conversations, and all of ate. “He was so just so disarming. He was like an a sudden, Tom Hanks was playing Mr. Rogers in emotional archeologist.” our movie. Harpster returns to his alma mater January 11 for the Pollock Theater’s Script to Screen series. What other projects are you and Micah working on? We I recently spoke with the screenwriter/executive do a lot of script doctoring or weekly rewrites for producer/actor about hiring Tom Hanks, patience, studios. … Over the last three years or so, we’ve and upcoming projects. really started taking an active role in producing and shepherding other writers and other projects This film took 10 years from idea to screen. How do you that we really believe in, but we may not be the stick with something for that long? There were so many best people to write them. So we have three diftimes over the course of making this movie where ferent features set up now that we’re producing it fell apart, or it was about to completely fall apart, and maybe four or five TV projects that we’re just or it almost got made. … It took us six years to get producing.

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PREMIERES 1917 (119 mins., R) Sam Mendes helms this film about trench warfare in World War I. Using long takes to simulate “one continuous shot,” 1917 tells the story of Lance Corporal William Schofield (George MacKay) and Lance Corporal Tom Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman), two British soldiers tasked with getting a message across enemy lines to another U.K. battalion before they march into an ambush. Fairview/Paseo Nuevo Bad Boys for Life (123 mins., R) Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunite for the third and last

installment of the Bad Boys trilogy. At this point in their lives, Burnett (Lawrence) has become a police inspector enjoying his quiet years, while Lowrey (Smith) now heads up a group of millennial cops, called AMMO, whom he can’t relate to. But when a cartel boss raises his nasty head, the two old friends reunite to defeat the bad guy. Camino Real/Fiesta 5 Dolittle (106 mins., PG) Robert Downey Jr. stars as the titular Dr. Dolittle, who has been living as a hermit on his farm with his animals since his wife passed away nearly a decade prior. But when Queen Victoria falls ill, Dolittle sets sail to a far-flung mythical island to find the cure for his sovereign. Antonio Banderas, Emma Thompson, and Tom Holland also star. Fairview/Fiesta 5

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Pain and Glory News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network. Camino Real/Paseo Nuevo

O Frozen II

(104 mins., PG)

It’s been three years since Elsa (Idina Menzel), Anna (Kristen Bell), and company’s last adventure, and they are about to embark on a new one. Elsa begins hearing strange sounds that call her to the north beyond Arendelle. Elsa, Anna, Kristoff (Jonathan Groff), Olaf (Josh Gad), and Sven journey afar and end up saving their kingdom. Catchy songs, lots of laughs (thank you, Olaf), and lovely animation make this delightful family holiday entertainment. (MD) Camino Real/ Fiesta 5

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around, Spencer, feeling inadequate in his new life at NYU, returns home for the holidays with his mom and grandpa (Danny Devito). Longing to be his old avatar Dr. Bravestone (Johnson), Spencer reenters the game, which he had secretly saved. When his friends Bethany, Fridge, and Martha realize he has returned to Jumanji, they go after him. Things go awry, however, as they are paired with different avatars and Grandpa and his friend Milo (Danny Glover) also enter the game. The new pairings prove incongruent to the actors’ skills, making for a slow, notso-funny sequel. The film does pick up at the end, however, when the four teens are back in their original hosts, which is where they should have been all along. (MD) Camino Real/Fiesta 5

(152 mins., PG-13)

James Mangold (Logan, 3:10 to Yuma) directs this exciting biopic about visionary Ford designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and his British driver, Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who were determined to build a car that could beat the Ferrari racing team at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France.

Just Mercy (137 mins., PG-13) Michael B. Jordan stars in this cinematic adaptation of Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson’s 2014 memoir. The story chronicles Stevenson’s efforts to free Walter McMillian, who was wrongfully convicted of murder. Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson also star. Paseo Nuevo

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The Grudge (94 mins., R) Nicolas Pesce directs this reboot of the supernatural horror series that began in 2004. This time around, Detective Muldoon (Andrea Riseborough), investigates a mysterious case of a mother murdering her family inside their home. Demonic spirits are discovered and soon target Muldoon. Camino Real/Metro 4

Jumanji: The Next Level (123 mins., PG-13)

Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, and Kevin Hart reprise their avatar roles for this fourth installment of the Jumanji franchise. This time

Knives Out (130 mins., PG-13) Rian Johnson (Looper, Star Wars: The Last Jedi) wrote and directed this whodunit about a dysfunctional family that reunites for patriarch Harlan Thrombey’s (Christopher Plummer) 85th birthday. The next morning, Harlan is found dead, and everyone is a suspect. Despite an excellent cast that includes Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni Collette, and Lakeith Stanfield, and some clever dialogue, the film falls a bit short in both humor and mystery. (MD)

Little Women (135 mins., PG) Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird) is back behind the camera (and is the screenwriter) for this adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic story about the March sisters as they try to find their way as young adults in New England at the end of the American Civil War. Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Laura Dern, and Timothée Chalamet star. Fairview/ The Hitchcock/Paseo Nuevo

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An all-star cast, including Will Smith, Tom Holland, Rashida Jones, and Ben Mendelsohn, lends its vocal talents to this computer-animated action/comedy about a super spy, Lance Sterling (Smith), and his technologically savvy sidekick, Walter (Holland). When Walter accidentally turns Lance into a pigeon, the duo must find a way to still save the world from terrorist Killian (Mendelsohn).

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O Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (142 mins., PG-13) The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more in the thrilling final chapter of the Skywalker saga. Camino Real/Metro 4

Uncut Gems (135 mins., R) Adam Sandler is getting accolades for his turn as Howard Ratner, a New York City jewelry store owner who comes into possession of an uncut opal worth more than $1 million. But things go awry for Ratner, who is in debt to loan sharks and getting divorced, and whose mistress is having an affair. Idina Menzel, Lakeith Stanfield, and Julia Fox also star. Fairview/Metro 4

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ries — the Santa Barbara and San Marcos boys’ teams will go at it Friday night (Jan. 10) at SBCC’s Sports Pavilion — and both UCSB and Westmont College are playing at a high level. The Gaucho men boast the best record (11-4) in the Big West heading into conference play. Westmont is 15-1, losing only when it played up to NCAA Division I against UCSB last Thursday. The Warriors figure to win a lot more in NAIA action. The hoops were the marquee game when coaches Jerry Pimm and Bob Williams had UCSB playing the likes of UNLV, Houston, North Carolina State, Ohio State, and North Carolina before 6,000 hollering fans in the Thunderdome. Yet the Gauchos have won only one NCAA men’s tournament game, in 1990. Mark French led the UCSB women’s teams to 10 postseason wins, and they made an NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearance in 2004. Westmont won the NAIA women’s championship in 2013. The Santa Barbara Court of Champions, started in 2014 to honor basketball players, coaches, and contributors to the game, has grown to 74 members. Among them is Jamaal Wilkes, a 2012 inductee into the prestigious Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The nominees for the 2020 Naismith class include longtime resident Bill Bertka, who has earned 10 NBA championship rings as an assistant coach and scout with the Lakers. It will be revealed next month if the 92-year-old Bertka makes the cut to join the finalists on a list that includes Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Garnett.

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SOCCER: It is much more than a kids’ game in Santa Barbara.

UCSB won the NCAA men’s championship in 2006 and reached the quarterfinals last fall. It led all the nation’s colleges in home attendance for nine straight years. It has twice hosted the College Cup and will do so again in 2020. Santa Barbara High is a perennial power in the CIF. Ben Roach, who also was a volleyball star for the Dons, was one of the nation’s top goalkeepers in 2019 as a UCSB sophomore. WATER POLO: UCSB’s only other NCAA Division I title was claimed by men’s water polo in 1979. Terry Schroeder

BIG VS. BIGGER: Amadou Sow, UCSB’s 69 sophomore, exerted his power in the paint against Justin Bessard (13), Westmont’s 66 senior. Bessard showed his shooting range at the other end, scoring a game-high 27 points. Sow had 20 in UCSB’s 87-66 victory.

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even after UCSB dropped its Division I program. The Santa Barbara High/San Marcos game filled all 16,000 seats in the university’s Campus Stadium, which was also the home field for Dos Pueblos. The SBCC Vaqueros drew thousands to La Playa Stadium. Friday nights in Carpinteria were all about the CHS Warriors, who won a CIF title in 1975 and added three more in the ’80s. Bishop Diego became a big-time small school in 2017, rolling to CIF section and state championships. Santa Barbara revived memories of old Golden Tornado glory by reaching the 2019 CIF Division 8 final. The list of athletes in the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table (SBART) Hall of Fame clearly shows the significance of football over the years: It was the primary sport of 43 induct-

GAME OF THE WEEK 1/11: High School Soccer: Santa Barbara vs. San Marcos The Santa Barbara boys are building another impressive résumé, taking a record of 11-1-2 into Channel League action. One of the wins was by a 3-1 score over San Marcos (6-3-3) a month ago in the championship game of the Cats & Hounds tournament at Paso Robles. The Royals tied the score 1-1 on Yahir Vasquez’s goal in the second half before the Dons put it away. Juan Carlos Torres spearheads a multi-pronged Santa Barbara attack. The varsity boys’ match is the nightcap of the day-long “Super Soccer Saturday” slate of games between the two crosstown rivals. 5pm. Warkentin Stadium, San Marcos High, 4750 Hollister Ave. $3-$6. Call (805) 967-4581.

ees. There are 27 basketball players, 21 baseball players, and eight softball players. Among the city’s gridiron greats are Sam Cunningham and Randall Cunningham, both of whom are in the College Football Hall of Fame. BASEBALL: During the period of football dominance, Laguna

Park, the city’s downtown baseball stadium, was demolished. But lately, the grand old game has had a renaissance in town. UCSB made it to the 2016 College World Series. Two lads who grew up in Goleta, James McCann and Jeff McNeil, were selected to the 2019 Major League All-Star Game, and former Gaucho pitcher Shane Bieber was the MVP of that game. And the Santa Barbara Foresters have put together 29 consecutive winning seasons of summer baseball, claiming seven National Baseball Congress World Series titles. The Foresters will host their annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Hot Stove Night on Saturday (Jan. 11) at 6 p.m. at the Carriage Museum. They will honor founding coach Bob Townsend and a pair of outstanding ballplayers: Delwyn Young and current major leaguer Ryan O’Hearn. For tickets and information, check out sbforesters.org.

(San Marcos) won two Olympic silver medals with the U.S. men’s team and later coached it to another. In the brief history of Olympic women’s water polo, Santa Barbara players have collected six medals: Thalia Munro (bronze), Kami Craig (silver and two golds), Kiley Neushul (gold), and Sami Hill (gold). Neushul came out of a Dos Pueblos program that had a 67-game winning streak, and the current U.S. women’s team, which also includes her sister Jamie Neushul and Paige Hauschild (San Marcos), has won its last 68 games. OTHERS: Out of the Rincon surf came three-time world champion Tom Curren and current World Tour wave artists Conner Coffin and Lakey Peterson. Bill Toomey was a Santa Barbara

schoolteacher when he won the 1968 decathlon gold medal, and Olympic heptathletes Jane Frederick and Barbara Nwaba continued the multi-event tradition in track and field. Ramiro “Curly” Guillen and Addi Zerrenner will be competing in the n U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials on February 29.

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BASKETBALL: Gyms are packed for the high school rival-

The Gaucho men’s volleyball team has reached more NCAA finals — five — than any other UCSB team. They have yet to win the big trophy but are still trying. The Gauchos, ranked No. 5 on the national coaches’ preseason poll, open the 2020 season Thursday-Saturday (Jan. 9-11) by hosting the Asics Invitational at Rob Gym (see ucsb gauchos.com). In women’s volleyball, UCSB rarely missed the NCAA tournament in three decades coached by Hall of Famer Kathy Gregory. Both the Gauchos and Westmont made strong showings in the 2019 postseason, the Warriors reaching the NAIA final.

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ooking at the deep history of athletics in Santa Barbara, I’ve wondered if there’s a sport that distinguishes us. There is a substantial list of candidates.

VOLLEYBALL: The induction of Dax Holdren and Mandy Bible into the SBART Hall of Fame last year grew the

number of volleyball members to 15. I am inclined to say Santa Barbara is a volleyball town, because it is uniquely bound to the sport. There are the East Beach courts, deemed “a fertile nest” by former player and coach Jon Lee, where Henry Bergmann put craters in the sand. There is Santa Barbara High’s Karch Kiraly, indisputably the world’s most accomplished player, and three other Olympic gold medalists: Doug Partie (Dos Pueblos), Eric Fonoimoana (UCSB), and Todd Rogers (San Marcos).

Maud Ranger, Westmont basketball

Hayden Carlson, Dos Pueblos soccer

The senior captain was named Most The senior averaged better than 18 points and 10 rebounds in three Warrior Valuable Player of the Hart Tournament women’s wins. Against Alberta, Canada, after his header capped a comeback 3-2 she scored 24 points on eight three- victory over host Hart in the championship game. pointers.

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(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): When comedian John Cleese was

(June 21-July 22): Mystic poet Rumi told us the kind

61, his mother died. She was 101. Cleese testifies, “Just towards the end, as she began to run out of energy, she did actually stop trying to tell me what to do most of the time.” I bet you’ll experience a similar phenomenon in 2020 — only bigger and better. Fewer people will try to tell you what to do than at any previous time of your life. As a result, you’ll be freer to be yourself exactly as you want to be. You’ll have unprecedented power to express your uniqueness.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Renowned Taurus philosopher Ber-

trand Russell was sent to jail in 1918 because of his pacifism and anti-war activism. He liked being there. “I found prison in many ways quite agreeable,” he said. “I had no engagements, no difficult decisions to make, no fear of callers, no interruptions to my work. I read enormously; I wrote a book.” The book he produced, Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy, is today regarded as a classic. In 2020, I would love to see you Tauruses carve out an equally luxurious sabbatical without having to go through the inconvenience of being incarcerated. I’m confident you can do this.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It’s common to feel attracted to people

because of the way they look and dress and carry themselves. But here’s the problem: If you pursue an actual connection with someone whose appearance you like, there’s no guarantee it will turn out to be interesting and meaningful. That’s because the most important factor in becoming close to someone is not their cute face or body or style, but rather their ability to converse with you in ways you find interesting. And that’s a relatively rare phenomenon. As philosopher Mortimer Adler observed, “Love without conversation is impossible.” I bring these thoughts to your attention, Gemini, because I believe that in 2020 you could have some of the best conversations you’ve ever had — and as a result experience the richest intimacy.

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still looks like it did in the past. Love changed its name, and you didn’t notice. Scenario #2:. Love is awake and you’re waking up. Love is ready for you and you’re making yourself ready for love. Love is older and wiser now, and you recognize its new guise. Love changed its name, and you found out. (Thanks to Sarah and Phil Kaye for the inspiration for this horoscope.)

of person he was attracted to. “I want a trouble-maker for a lover,” he wrote. “Blood spiller, blood drinker, a heart of flame, who quarrels with the sky and fights with fate, who burns like fire on the rushing sea.” In response to that testimony, I say, “Boo! Ugh! Yuck!” I say, “To hell with being in an intimate relationship LIBRA with a trouble-maker who fights with fate and quarrels (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Renowned Greek sculptor Praxwith the sky.” I can’t imagine any bond that would be iteles created some famous and beloved statues in the more unpleasant and serve me worse. What about you, fourth century B.C. One of his pieces, showing the Cancerian? Do you find Rumi’s definition glamorous gods Hermes and Dionysus, was and romantic? I hope not. If you do, displayed inside the Temple of Hera I advise you to consider changing HOMEWORK: Figure out how in Olympia. But a few centuries your mind. 2020 will be an excellent you might transform yourself in order later, an earthquake demolished the time to be precise in articulating the for the world to give you what you Temple and buried the statue. There kinds of alliances that are healthy yearn for. Freewillastrology.com. it remained until 1877, when archaefor you. They shouldn’t resemble ologists dug it out of the rubble. I Rumi’s description. (Rumi translaforesee a metaphorically equivalent tion by Zara Houshmand.) recovery in your life, Libra — especially if you’re willing to excavate an old mess or investigate a debris field or LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The 18th-century comic novel Tris- explore a faded ruin. tram Shandy is still being translated, adapted, and SCORPIO published today. Its popularity persists. Likewise, the (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Over a period of 74 years, the Scorpio 18th-century novel Moll Flanders, which features a philosopher and author Voltaire (1694–1778) wrote so rowdy, eccentric heroine who was unusual for her era, many letters to so many people that they were eventuhas had modern incarnations in TV, film, and radio. ally published in a series of 98 books, plus nine addiThen there’s the 19th-century satirical novel Vanity tional volumes of appendixes and indexes. I would love Fair. It’s considered a classic even now, and it appears to see you communicate that abundantly and meticuon lists of best-loved books. The authors of these three lously in 2020, Scorpio. The cosmic rhythms will tend books had one thing in common: They had to pay to to bring you good fortune if you do. have their books published. No authority in the book business had any faith in them. You may have similar SAGITTARIUS challenges in 2020, Leo — and rise to the occasion with (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Picasso was one of the most influential equally good results. Believe in yourself! artists of the twentieth century. He was also the richest. At the end of his life, experts estimate his worth VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I’ll present two possible scenarios was as much as $250 million, equivalent to $1.3 billion today. But in his earlier adulthood, while Picasso was that could unfold for you in 2020. Which scenario turning himself into a genius and creating his early actually occurs will depend on how willing you are masterpieces, he lived and worked in a small, seedy, to transform yourself. Scenario #1: Love is awake, and unheated room with no running water and a toilet he you’re asleep. Love is ready for you but you’re not ready for love. Love is hard to recognize because you think it

shared with twenty people. If there will be ever in your life be a semblance of Picasso’s financial transformation, Sagittarius, I’m guessing it would begin this year.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let’s get 2020 started with a proper send-off. According to my reading of the astrological omens, the coming months will bring you opportunities to achieve a host of liberations. Among the things from which you could be at least partially emancipated: stale old suffering; shrunken expectations; people who don’t appreciate you for who you really are; and beliefs and theories that don’t serve you any more. (There may be others!) Here’s an inspirational maxim, courtesy of poet Mary Oliver: “Said the river: imagine everything you can imagine, then keep on going.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In a poem titled “The Mess-iah,”

spiritual teacher Jeff Foster counsels us, “Fall in love with the mess of your life … the wild, uncontrollable, unplanned, unexpected moments of existence. Dignify the mess with your loving attention, your gratitude. Because if you love the mess enough, you will become a Mess-iah.” I bring this to your attention, Aquarius, because I suspect you’ll have a better chance to ascend to the role of Mess-iah in the coming weeks and months than you have had in many years.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Comedian John Cleese believes that “sometimes we hang onto people or relationships long after they’ve ceased to be of any use to either of you.” That’s why he has chosen to live in such a way that his web of alliances is constantly evolving. “I’m always meeting new people,” he says, “and my list of friends seems to change quite a bit.” According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Pisces, 2020 will be a propitious year for you to experiment with Cleese’s approach. You’ll have the chance to meet a greater number of interesting new people in the coming months than you have in a long time. (And don’t be afraid to phase out connections that have become a drain.)

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NADINE G. GOENA NO: 19PR00562 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of NADINE G. GOENA A PETITION FOR PROBATE: has been filed by: VIRGINIA AYALA in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that (name):VIRGINIA AYALA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on 1/30/2020 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Michael Anatole‑Channel Islands Law Group, A P.C. 58 N. Ash St., Ventura, CA 93001; (805) 652‑6941. Published Jan 9, 15, 23 2020. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN E. LINDGREN NO: 19PR00583 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JOHN E. LINDGREN A PETITION FOR PROBATE: has been filed by: KATHERINE V. LINDGREN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): KATHERINE V. LINDGREN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on 1/30/2020 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Rosaleen Wynne 222 East Carrillo Street, Suite 207, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 966‑1204. Published Jan 9, 15, 23 2020. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LEONARD HOLDEN, JR. NO: 19PR00592 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of LEONARD HOLDEN, JR., aka LEN HOLDEN, JR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE: has been filed by: JULI C. BORTH in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): JULI C. BROTH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be

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granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on 1/30/2020 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Evelyn J. Gruen, Attorney At Law PO Box 202, Simi Valley, CA 93062; (805) 522‑8152. Published Jan 9, 15, 23 2020.

FBN ABANDONMENT STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: ANGELS NAIL & SPA at 1825 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 06/23/2016 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original file no. 2016‑0001866. The person (s) or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Angels Nail & Spa Inc (same address) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec. 10, 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 Brenda Aguilera, Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: THE CARRILLO PROFESSIONAL BUILDING at 1371 Holiday Hill Road, Goleta, CA 93117; The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 09/26/2018 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original file no. 2018‑0002641. The person (s) or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Terrance L. Mc Gowan (same address) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec. 11, 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 Maria F Sanchez, Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VIZMA at 1230 Coast Village Cir Ste F, Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Vija Hodosy 5519 Cameo Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013 conducted by a Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on November 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: 2019‑0002938. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LIFE AND WHIMSY at 2110 Hermosa Court, Lompoc, CA 93436; Melissa Mercer (same address) conducted by Individual Signed: Melissa Mercer Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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: 2019‑0002988. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HERALD SQUARE PUBLISHING at 310 Lighthouse Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Nittany Valley Productions, Inc. (same address) conducted by a Corporation Signed: Paul Levine, President Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 3, 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2019‑0002972. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE SANTA BARBARA ORTHOPAEDIC FOOT & ANKLE CENTER at 5333 Hollister Ave #160, Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Matthew James Harrison 5689 Berkeley Rd Goleta, CA 93117 Steven Wayne Pearson 1128 Nirvana Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93101 conducted by a General Partnership Signed: SUSAN E. PEARSON Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 2, 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2019‑0002952. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THRIVE EXECUTIVE SERVICES at 6572 1/2 Stagecoach Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Stephanie Bateman (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: STEPHANIE BATEMAN Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2019‑0003060. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ORI PUBLICATIONS at 2441 Borton Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Elihu Moshe Gevirtz (same address) Lucinda Rae Gevirtz (same address) conducted by A Married Couple Signed: ELIHU M. GEVIRTZ Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 5, 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 Maria F Sanchez. FBN Number: 2019‑0003021. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COURT CONNECTION at 315 Meigs Road, A130, Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Colleen Dennis (same address) Nicole Koger 2386 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825 conducted by a General Partnership Signed: Colleen Dennis Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 5, 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2019‑0003022. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GRASONS COMPANY SELECT CENTRAL COAST at 633 E. De La Guerra #34, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Taca Inc. 400 Mountain Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93103 conducted by a Corporation Signed: Anthony Aguilar, President Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2019‑0003091. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE ORNAMENT COMPANY at 498 Toro Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Julie Armour Seefeld (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 6, 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 Maria F Sanchez. FBN Number: 2019‑0003034. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOLDEN LINE COFFEE at 618 Anacapa St. #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Christopher Brocco 7620 Hollister Ave, Unit 221, Goleta, CA 93117 conducted by a Individual Signed: Chris Brocco Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 6, 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2019‑0003037. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ARMADA WORLD at 1218 Harbor Hills Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109; ARMADA WORLD LLC (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Farzad Mobin, President Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 12, 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: 2019‑0003081. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RESILIENCE INSTITUTE OF GREATER SANTA BARBARA at 1032 E Mason St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Jacqueline Inda (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Jacqueline Inda Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 12, 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: 2019‑0003083. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020.

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LEGALS 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: ANGELS NAILS & SPA at 1825 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Kim T Le, 9630 C a rd i n a l Av e , We s t m i n s t e r, CA 92683 conducted by a Individual Signed: Kim T Le Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2019‑0003070. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. 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: REP YOUR MAX, REP YOUR MAX FITNESS at 35 Compass Lane Unit 309, Goleta, CA 93117; Jared Martinez (same a d d re s s ) , V i n c e n t M a r t i n e z (same address) conducted by a General Partnership Signed: Vincent Martinez Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 Maria F Sanchez. FBN Number: 2019‑0003094. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. 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: THE BRICKKICKER I N S P E C T I O N S E RV I C E S a t 101 Oceano Ave #11, Santa B a r b a r a , C A 9 3 1 0 9 ; C ro t t y Properties LLC (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Dan Crotty Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 06, 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 Maria F Sanchez. FBN Number: 2019‑0003033. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME S TAT E M E N T The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CENTER FOR JUNGIAN AND DEPTH PSYCHOLOGYat 2015 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 9 3 1 0 5 ; J e a n P a l m e r‑ D a l e y 5 4 8 6 R i n c o n B e a c h P a r k D r, Ve n t u r a , C A 9 3 0 0 1 c o n d u c t e d by a Individual Signed: Jean P a l m e r‑ D a l e y Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 5, 2019. This statement e x p i re s f i v e y e a r s f ro m t h e d a t e i t w a s f i l e d i n t h e O ff i c e of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Maria F Sanchez. FBN Number: 2019‑0003025. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. 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: LUNCHBOX at 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Jennifer Shively 26 W Constance Ave #8, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 conducted by a Individual Signed: Jennifer Shively Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 16, 2019. This statement e x p i re s f i v e y e a r s f ro m t h e date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0003025. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. 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: THE WEDDING DANCER a t 5 2 7 6 H o l l i s t e r Av e S u i t e 263, Santa Barbara, CA 93111; R a c h e l A n n e Q u i t t n e r, 2 4 2 Daytona Dr, Goleta, CA 93117 conducted by a Individual Signed: Rachel A. Quittner Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 18, 2019. This s t a t e m e n t e x p i re s f i v e y e a r s from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2019‑0003142. Published: Dec 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 15, 2020.

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: ALLEGIANT at 27 W Anapamu St, Ste 231 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Stephen J Sanderson 991 Driftwood St Upland, CA 91784 conducted by a Individual Signed: Stephen J Sanderson Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 18, 2019. This s t a t e m e n t e x p i re s f i v e y e a r s from the date it was filed i n t h e O ff i c e o f t h e C o u n t y Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Maria F. S a n c h e z . F B N N u m b e r : 2019‑0003145. Published: Dec 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 15, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME S TAT E M E N T T h e f o l l o w i n g p e r s o n ( s ) i s / a re d o i n g b u s i n e s s as: EMERGENT RESILIENCE at 4 3 0 D o g w o o d D r. , B u e l l t o n , C A 9 3 4 2 7 ; 7 Tr a i l s F o u n d a t i o n ( s a m e a d d re s s ) c o n d u c t e d b y a Corporation Signed: Kevin M. Gallagher Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 18, 2019. This statement e x p i re s f i v e y e a r s f ro m t h e d a t e i t w a s f i l e d i n t h e O ff i c e of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Maria F Sanchez. FBN Number: 2019‑0003141. Published: Dec 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 15, 2020. 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: MARK MCCLURE, CSR 12203 at 5080 Rhoads Ave. #E Santa Barbara, CA 9 3 1 1 1 ; J a m e s M a rc u s M c C l u re ( S a m e A d d re s s ) c o n d u c t e d b y a Individual Signed: James M a rc u s M c C l u re F i l e d w i t h the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 20, 2019. This statement e x p i re s f i v e y e a r s f ro m t h e date it was filed in the O ff i c e o f t h e C o u n t y C l e r k . Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0003173. Published: Dec 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 15, 2020.

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: DEL MAR TILE at 1026 E. Haley St. Unit A, Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Adelaida Gutierrez (same address) conducted by a Individual S i g n e d : A d e l a i d a G u t i e r re z Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 20, 2019. This s t a t e m e n t e x p i re s f i v e y e a r s f ro m t h e d a t e i t w a s f i l e d in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Maria F. S a n c h e z . F B N N u m b e r : 2019‑0003176. Published: Dec 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 15, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME S TAT E M E N T T h e f o l l o w i n g p e r s o n ( s ) i s / a re d o i n g b u s i n e s s a s : S T. F R A N C I S V E T E R I N A RY H O S P I TA L I N C . a t 9 3 4 N H S t , Lompoc, CA 93463; St. Francis Ve t e r i n a r y H o s p i t a l I n c . ( s a m e address) conducted by a Corporation Signed: Shirley G re e n e , C F O F i l e d w i t h t h e County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 9, 2 0 1 9 . T h i s s t a t e m e n t e x p i re s f i v e y e a r s f ro m t h e d a t e i t w a s f i l e d i n t h e O ff i c e o f the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Maria F Sanchez. FBN Number: 2019‑0003057. Published: Dec 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 15, 2020.

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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 p e r s o n ( s ) i s / a re d o i n g b u s i n e s s as: SOFI HOT DOGS #2 at 2 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Luis Guillen Villegas 7 1 2 N o p a l i t o s Wa y, S a n t a Barbara, CA 93105 conducted by a Individual Signed: Luis Guillen V Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 2, 2 0 1 9 . T h i s s t a t e m e n t e x p i re s f i v e y e a r s f ro m t h e d a t e i t w a s f i l e d i n t h e O ff i c e o f the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk ( S E A L ) b y M a r i a F. S a n c h e z . FBN Number: 2019‑0002954. Published: Dec 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 15, 2020.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MODERN EYE CARE OF SANTA BARBARA at 2947 De La Vina St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Douglas A. Katsev, MD 4225 Via Presada, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 conducted by a Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2019‑0003061. Published: Dec 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 15, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUMMERLAND BEAUTIFUL at 1187 Coast Village Rd, #560, Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Summerland Beautiful, Inc. (same address) conducted by a Corporation Signed: Katie Musial, Agent Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2019‑0003133. Published: Dec 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 15, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WINNING MAKES, INC. at 1 N. Calle Cesar Chavez #124, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 conducted by a Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2019‑0003089. Published: Dec 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 15, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RESIDENT MOON at 160 Santo Tomas Ln, Montecito, CA 93108; Brandon Goodwin (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Brandon Goodwin Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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: 2019‑0003127. Published: Dec 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 15, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MCQUARRY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES at 605 San Ricardo Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Peter T McQuarry (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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: 2019‑0003134. Published: Dec 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 15, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ASE MARKETING GROUP INC., ASE PRINTS at 83 Cardinal Ave. Goleta, CA 93117; ASE Marketing Group, Inc. (Same Address) conducted by a Corporation Signed: Gabriel Amparan, CFO Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 Thomas Brian. FBN Number: 2019‑0003169. Published: Dec 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 15, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ELLWOOD CANYON FARMS at 286 Winchester Canyon Rd, Goleta, CA 93117; Ellwood Canyon Farms Inc, 215 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 conducted by a Corporation Signed: Jack E. Motter, CEO Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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: 2019‑0003108. Published: Dec 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 15, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KOMATIS ART at 1943 Grand Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Gerald Comati (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Gerald Comati Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 Brenda Aguilera. FBN Number: 2019‑0003069. Published: Dec 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 15, 2020.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PARADISE CAFE at 702 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Acme 702 Anacapa Street LLC, 218 Helena Ave, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 conducted by a Individual Signed: Charlotte Villanueva, Managing Member Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 Maria F Sanchez. FBN Number: 2019‑0003100. Published: Dec 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 15, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LEN’S FLOOR COVERING, LENS OF SANTA BARBARA at 5720 Thornwood Drive Goleta, CA 93117; Ramtore, Inc. 5118 Cathedral Oaks Road Santa Barbara, CA 93111 conducted by a Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2019‑0003124. Published: Jan 2, 9, 15, 23 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FIN WINDOW CLEANING at 84 Mallard Ave, Goleta, CA 93117; Joel Pedersen (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Joel Pedersen Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 Maria F Sanchez. FBN Number: 2019‑0003074. Published: Jan 2, 9, 15, 23, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ANCHOR, IAYT, DANNAH ROSE, TEMPLE OF THE ROSE, I AM YOUR TEAM at 1423 Park Place #12 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Dannah C Perez (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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: 2019‑0003202. Published: Jan 9, 15, 23, 30 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PROJECT.JULIA at 2202 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Julia Elliott (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Julia Elliott Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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: 2019‑0002101. Published: Jan 2, 9, 15, 23 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KATCH CONSULTING at 5043 Via Lara Ln Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Frank L. Katch (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2019‑0003199. Published: Jan 2, 9, 15, 23 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HANDSOME FACTORY at 101 S Salinas St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Christopher Lee Trenschel (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Chris Trenschel Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 Maria F. Sanchez. FBN Number: 2019‑0003214. Published: Jan 9, 15, 23, 30 2020.

CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING City Council January 21, 2020; 5:30 p.m. New Zoning Ordinance The Goleta City Council will conduct a continued public hearing to consider adoption of the New Zoning Ordinance. This public hearing was continued from November 5, 2019, December 3, 2019, and December 17, 2019. The November 5, 2019 hearing was noticed in The Santa Barbara Independent on October 24, 2019, the December 3, 2019 hearing was noticed in The Santa Barbara Independent on November 21, 2019, and the December 17, 2019 hearing was noticed in The Santa Barbara Independent on December 5, 2019. The date, time, and location of the continued public hearing are set forth below. CONTINUED HEARING DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 5:30 P.M.

PLACE: City of Goleta, Council Chambers 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, California 93117

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed New Zoning Ordinance provides rules and regulations for land use and development on private property. The purpose of the New Zoning Ordinance is to implement the General Plan, and to protect and promote the public health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare. More information about the project can be found at www. GoletaZoning.com. PUBLIC COMMENT: All interested persons are encouraged to attend the meeting and to present written and/or oral comments. Written submittals concerning agenda items may be sent to the City Clerk e-mail: cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta. org; or mailed: Attn: City Council and City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, California 93117. In order to be disseminated to the City Council for consideration during the Council meeting, written information must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than Monday at noon prior to the City Council meeting. Material received after this time may not be reviewed by the City Council prior to the meeting. 60

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHANNEL ACUPUNCTURE, MATT PESENDIAN HEALING ARTS at 2600 De La Vina St., Ste D Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Matthew Pesendian 3149 Lucinda Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: This was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 3, 2020. 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 Maria F. Sanchez. FBN Number: 2020‑0000043. Published: Jan 9, 15, 23, 30 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DTAR, SEYMOUR DUNCAN RESEARCH, SEYMOUR DUNCAN, SEYMOUR DUNCAN PICKUPS at 5427 Hollister Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Carter Duncan Corporation (same address) conducted by a Corporation Signed: Cathy Duncan Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2019‑0003158. Published: Jan 9, 15, 23, 30 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LUCKY POLO PONY, ROYALTY ORCHIDS, MARCHUS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, MULTICULTURAL MEDIA at PO Box 1318 # 3059 Sacramento, CA 95812; Allison Louise Marchus (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Allison Marchus Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 2, 2020. 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 Maria F. Sanchez. FBN Number: 2020‑0000012. Published: Jan 9, 15, 23, 30 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ANCIENT EARTH PIGMENTS at 5574 Somerset Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Atelier Nelson LLC (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 2, 2020. 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0000010. Published: Jan 9, 15, 23, 30 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: LITTLE CORNER STORE at 701 Bath St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Prajapati Dipmala R.; 515 Tepic Pl Santa Barbara, CA 93111 conducted by a Individual Signed: Prajapati, Dipmala R. Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 2, 2020. 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0000011. Published: Jan 9, 15, 23, 30 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: DC PLUMBING at 109 S Fairview #A Goleta, CA 93117; Runnin’ Down A Dream 1316 East Mason St #B Santa Barbara, CA 93103 conducted by a Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 3, 2020. 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0000027. Published: Jan 9, 15, 23, 30 2020.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City Council January 21, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goleta City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of a new Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (Case No: 19-144-ORD) on an urgency and non-urgency basis. The date, time, and location of the public hearing are set forth below. The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City website (www.cityofgoleta.org). HEARING DATE AND TIME:

Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 5:30 P.M.

PLACE:

City of Goleta, Council Chambers 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, California 93117

PROJECT LOCATION: The amended regulations would apply citywide, including all areas of the City within the Coastal Zone.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: During the 2019 legislative session, the Governor signed into law three

new bills related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): Assembly Bill (AB) 68, AB 881, and Senate Bill 13 (2019 ADU Laws). The 2019 ADU Laws take effect January 1, 2020. The 2019 ADU Laws made numerous changes to existing laws regarding ADUs and Junior ADUs (JADUs). Due to the changes in state law, the City must repeal the existing ADU regulations (Ordinance No. 18-01) and replacing those regulations with a new set of ADU and JADU standards that will fully comply with the 2019 ADU Laws. Changes to the City’s ADU regulations include, but are not limited to, allowances for JADUs, allowances for ADUs in multi-unit dwellings, decreased permitting and planning review, removal of an owner-occupancy requirement, and removal of a requirement for replacement parking when a garage is converted into an ADU. The new Ordinance is proposed as an urgency and non-urgency Ordinance to ensure local regulatory authority over the limited aspects of ADU regulations still allowed at the local level. The project is exempt from the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 21080.17, which states that the CEQA does not apply to the adoption of local ordinances regulating construction of second units and by CEQA Section 15282(h) that exempts adoption of an ordinance regarding second units in single-family and multifamily residential zones. In addition to being statutorily exempt from CEQA, the proposed ordinance is also categorically exempt from CEQA under the Class 3 exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15303.

DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY: The staff report may be obtained at the City of Goleta, 130 Cremona

Drive, Suite B, Goleta, CA 93117 and on the City’s web site at www.cityofgoleta.org at least 72 hours ahead of the meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT: All interested persons are encouraged to attend the meeting and to present written and/or oral comments. Written submittals concerning agenda items may be sent to the City Clerk e-mail: cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org; or mailed: Attn: City Council and City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, California 93117. In order to be disseminated to the City Council for consideration during the Council meeting, written information must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than Monday at noon prior to the City Council meeting. Material received after this time may not be reviewed by the City Council prior to the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Additional information is on file at the Planning and Environmental Review Department, Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, CA 93117. Contact Andy Newkirk at (805) 961-7544 or anewkirk@cityofgoleta.org for more information regarding the project. [Para información en español, por favor llame Sra. Imelda Martin, (805) 562-5510.] Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this

hearing, please contact the City Clerks Office at (805) 961-7505. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements.

Note: If you challenge the City’s final action on this project in court, you may be limited to only those is-

sues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City on or before the date of the hearing (Government Code §65009[b][2]). Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, January 9, 2020

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: FAIRVIEW SUPPLY at 109 S Fairview #A Goleta, CA 93117; Runnin’ Down A Dream 1316 East Mason St #B Santa Barbara, CA 93103 conducted by a Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 3, 2020. 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0000026. Published: Jan 9, 15, 23, 30 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: HEALTHY PET at 3018 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Rene Roberta 2726 Sailor Ave Ventura, CA 93001 conducted by a Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 Maria F. Sanchez. FBN Number: 2019‑0003122. Published: Jan 9, 15, 23, 30 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: ALEBRIJE at 2915 De La Vina St Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Esperanza Vargas 160 La Venta Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93110 conducted by a Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 John Beck. FBN Number: 2019‑0003168. Published: Jan 9, 15, 23, 30 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: ADORN SKIN & BEAUTY at 130 S. Hope Avenue Space F#127 Suite 114 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Alyssa R Lopez 817 E Carrillo St #C Santa Barbara, CA 93103 conducted by a Individual Signed: Alyssa Lopez Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 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 Brenda Aguilera. FBN Number: 2019‑0003191. Published: Jan 9, 15, 23, 30 2020.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PURO FLAMENCO at 240 Mathilda Dr Apt C Goleta, CA 93117; Alda Escarcega (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 3, 2020. 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 Maria F. Sanchez. FBN Number: 2020‑0000039. Published: Jan 9, 15, 23, 30 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SERENO RELIEF SERVICES at 208 W. Canon Perdido Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Miriam Christina Ketcham 325 E Valerio St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: This was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 6, 2020. 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: 2020‑0000051. Published: Jan 9, 15, 23, 30 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: MADRIGAL REAL ESTATE at 381 Greencastle Circle Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Edward L. Madrigal (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: This was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 6, 2020. 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: 2020‑0000056. Published: Jan 9, 15, 23, 30 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GRIME TO SHINE at 5160 San Lorenzo Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Tracy Lynn Wilkes (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: This was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 2, 2020. 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: 2020‑0000009. Published: Jan 9, 15, 23, 30 2020.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City Council January 21, 2020 at 5:30 P.M.

General Plan Conservation Element Streamside Protection Areas Policy Amendment Initiation (Case No. 19-135-GPA) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goleta City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider initiating a General Plan Amendment. The date, time, and location of the public hearing are set forth below. The agenda and staff report for the hearing will also be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting on the City website here: http://www.cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/news-and-updates/government-meeting-agendas-and-videos. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Case No. 19-135-GPA: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65358, the City Council will consider initiating the processing of a City-requested General Plan Amendment to consider amending Conservation Element subpolicy CE 2.2: Streamside Protection Areas. Subpolicy CE 2.2 establishes a streamside protection area (SPA) buffer along both sides of City creeks. The purpose of the designation is to preserve the SPA in a natural state in order to protect the associated riparian habitats and ecosystems. The policy currently outlines the size of the buffer, 100 feet, and identifies under what situations a reduction in the buffer may be allowed. The initiation would provide staff instruction to begin processing amendments to any and all part of CE 2.2, including but not limited to the size of the SPA buffer and to the situations in which a buffer reduction may be granted. The initiation does not obligate the City to any further action in the future. If initiated, staff will proceed with analysis, including environmental review, and return with possible amendments for Planning Commission’s consideration and recommendation to the City Council for final action.

PROJECT LOCATION: The policies and regulations would apply citywide, including areas within the Coastal Zone.

DATE AND TIME:

Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 5:30 P.M.

PLACE:

City of Goleta, Council Chambers 30 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, California 93117

PUBLIC COMMENT: All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing and to present written and/or oral comments. Written submittals concerning agenda items may be sent to the City Clerk Group e-mail: cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org; or mail: Attn: City Council and City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, California 93117. In order to be disseminated to the City Council for consideration during the Council meeting, written information must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than Monday at noon prior to the City Council meeting. Material received after this time may not be reviewed by the City Council prior to the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Additional information is on file at the Planning and Environmental Review Department, Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, CA 93117. Contact Anne Wells at (805) 961-7557 or awells@cityofgoleta.org for more information regarding the project. More information is also posted on CityofGoleta.org. [Para información en español, por favor llame Sr. Jaime Valdez, (805) 961-7568.]

Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 961-7505. Notification at least 72 hours prior to the hearing will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements

Note: If you challenge the City’s final action on this project in court, you may be limited to only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City on or before the date of the hearing (Government Code Section 65009[b][2]). Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, January 9, 2020

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NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF SHANNON JARRETT ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 19CV05766 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: SHANNON JARRETT TO: ZYAN REIGNA AVRAHAM THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING January 15, 2020 9:30am, Dept 6, Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated November 7, 2019 by Pauline Maxwell, Judge of the Superior Court. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF DENISE DENION ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 19CV06220 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: BAILEY MILA VESSLUND DENION TO: IRIS BAILEY VESSLUND DENION THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING January 22, 2020 9:30am, Dept 6, Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated November 26, 2019 by Pauline Maxwell, Judge of the Superior Court. Published: Dec 19, 26 2019. Jan 2, 9, 2020. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF NOE MANCILLAS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 19CV06623 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: ALEXA MORA TO: ALEXA MANCILLAS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING February 19, 2020 9:30am, Dept 6, Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated December 19, 2019 by Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Published: Jan 2, 9, 15, 23, 2020.

PUBLIC NOTICES SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER Management Act (SGMA) Notice of Public Meeting for Formation of Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for the Purposes of Forming a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) and Developing and Implementing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Carpinteria Valley Water District, the City of Carpinteria, the Santa Barbara County Water Agency and the County of Ventura collectively are forming a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for the purposes of forming a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) and developing and implementing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) as defined by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). A meeting of the Board of Directors for the JPA will be held January 28 th at 6:00 PM at the Casitas Municipal Water District offices, 1055 Ventura Ave, Oak View, CA 93022. A second meeting will be held on January 29th at 5:30 PM at the Carpinteria Valley Water District offices, 1301 Santa Ynez Ave in Carpinteria. These meetings will serve as public hearings required by Water Code Section 10723b for the designation of the JPA to be the GSA for Carpinteria Groundwater Basin under the SGMA. At the meeting on the 29th, the matter will be considered by the Board, public comment will be received, and the Board of Directors will have the option to adopt a Resolution authorizing the designation of the JPA as the GSA. If you would like to comment on this decision, please attend one or both meetings. If you have any questions regarding the matter, please contact Bob McDonald at 805‑684‑2816 x 112.

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EXTRA SPACE STORAGE will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 6640 Discovery Drive, Goleta, CA 93117 January 30, 2020 @ 3:30PM Jack Reyes Boxes, clothing, furniture, golf clubs Lily Chen Bed‑ full size boxes Complete Weddings DJ equipment.and wedding/event stuff. Jacob Ahrens Home/Office Furnishing Tammie Vanderpool Household, Furniture Marisela Cuevas Construction Tools, Sports Equip. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

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