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Real Estates
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Letters to the Editor
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Julian Nott helps set world record; Ellen DeGeneres rejects Oscars; Heidi Montag’s fishy failure; Don Johnson’s house for sale; Richard Mineards on Mustique; Charlie Munger donates $65M; Scheherazade shines; wine reception at El Paseo; and The Endless Summer bash Montecito residents and parents sound off about MUS and Measure Q; retired judge George Eskin on Proposition 47; a mixed bag from Tom Kress; Dr. Bruce Goetting and Prop 46; thanks and update about JAMS and Star Jasmine from Nancy Lee Earle; a scientist “concerned” about Measure P; political bullying and sign language; Beverley Jackson sees an albino bobcat; Michel Saint-Sulpice on oil and energy; Sally Bromfield and a sign of the times; and Glenn Griffith against fracking Salud Carbajal, Janet Wolf, Michael Bennett, and Al Clark take the high road while vowing to fix Highway 101
11 This Week
Ghost Village Road; prayer retreat; beekeeping course; artists studio tour; Owls in Wonderland; tea dance; Sandy Webster at Fess Parker’s resort; MBAR meeting; book signing at Chaucer’s; Sudoku workshop; SB Junior High info night; The New Yorker discussion; Walk & Roll; seven-mile hike; Beautification Day
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Plaza Montecito coming soon; ghouls and goblins to take over Ghost Village Road; Owls in Wonderland event at Laguna Blanca; Casa Dorinda news; Westmont’s Verizon facility delayed; Your Cake Baker celebrates anniversary; and Westmont Fall Orchestra Concert
13 Real Estates
A long look at the real estate market’s high end – and a trio of standout properties in particular.
14 Seen Around Town
Ubiquitous Lynda Millner gets around to the Blessing of the Animals, sits at the food bank’s Table of Life, partakes of High Esteem Tea, and chronicles SB Foundation’s Man and Woman of the Year luncheon
22 Coming & Going
James Buckley shines his spotlight on the Teen Star and Star Voice competitions, catches up with Petros Alemayhu of Beach City Transportation, and enjoys the annual Peter “Ace” Angeloff Golf Classic
34 On Entertainment
Steven Libowitz touches base with William Tevitt of BalletBoyz; The Hive swarms with BUZZ at Center Stage; Batsheva Dance Company at Arlington; Roger McNamara keeps moving and shaking; and Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan bring the blues
38 Legal Advertisements 42 Calendar of Events
Def Leppard at Chumash; The Rocky Horror Picture Show; Solstice in October on State; Day of the Dead gala; SB Chamber Orchestra season begins; Mesa Artists Studio Tour; Patty Griffin and Campbell Hall; Speaking of Stories at UCSB; Moscow on the Chumash; Angel Lebron on campus; and films in focus
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Editorial
by James Buckley
Capps Versus Mitchum
Plain-speaking Republican Chris Mitchum is our easy choice to represent the 24th District in the U.S. House Of Representatives. His ads are truthful, thoughtful, and, so far at least, he has never slandered his opponent, Democrat Lois Capps, as she so disgracefully has. His desire to scale back some of the more egregious excesses of the current and prior administrations is palpable, and if elected he’ll have the ability to caucus with the leadership in Washington, who have belatedly gotten behind his candidacy. We like Chris Mitchum; we’re voting for Chris Mitchum; he is right for Santa Barbara, right for Montecito, and right for California.
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Our other selections are:
Neel Kashkari for Governor Ron Nehring for Lieutenant Governor Pete Peterson for Secretary of State Vote for the Republican candidate for Controller, Treasurer, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, and member of the State Board of Equalization; they most likely won’t win, but they deserve as many protest votes as you can muster. Ron Deblauw for 37th District Assembly, Marshall Tuck for Superintendent of Public Instruction, NO on Prop 1, YES on Prop 2, NO on Prop 45, NO on Prop 46, YES on Prop 47, NO on Prop 48, No on Measure S, UNDECIDED on Measure Q, NO on Measure O, NO on Measure P. •MJ 30 October – 6 November 2014
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If you have something you think Montecito should know about, or wish to respond to something you read in the Journal, we want to hear from you. Please send all such correspondence to: Montecito Journal, Letters to the Editor, 1206 Coast Village Circle, Suite D, Montecito, CA. 93108. You can also FAX such mail to: (805) 969-6654, or E-mail to jim@montecitojournal.net
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e are long-term residents of Montecito who care about the educational mission of Montecito Union School and, above all, the safety of the children in its care. The school is in evident need of upgrading, but Measure Q provides for far more than this: it involves a good deal of new construction, some of which appears to be unnecessary and inappropriate for our community, and which does not address the educational needs of our children. We are concerned that the project’s significant impacts have not been properly addressed, and we expand on a number of them: The absence of acceptable regulatory review The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) makes environmental review a mandatory part of the decision-making process. The proposed expansion project at MUS will have significant impacts to the local residential community, public lands (Manning Park), and the YMCA, including impacts to traffic-circulation-parking elements, noise, air quality, open space, nuisance (odors) and visual resources. The lack of an EIR (Environmental Impact Report) has been brought up on many prior occasions, but now, even though the board of trustees approved the MUS District Bond Master Plan on May 27 of this year, no progress on an EIR or environmental review has been reported.
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The funded project would proceed in three phases Notably, the first phase incorporates the construction of the cafeteria-multipurpose building, this in 2015, while the last is mainly devoted to the upgrading and retrofitting of the historic main building, in 2019. The cafeteria-multipurpose building This is to be a 6,000 square-foot structure that peaks at 27 feet. It is to sit on the west boundary of the school grounds, above the level of the surrounding residences, and significantly so above its immediate neighbors. The number of meals served per day is conjectured to be 250 per day, significantly more than the number of meals regularly dispensed at present. There are plans to mitigate the effects on the school’s nearest neighbors of the noise and smells associated with its food processing. However, without formal evaluation, their success will only come to be known over time. The cost of administering the cafeteria function, as against the contracting of food service now in place, has not been made clear. The high priority this aspect of the project has been accorded seems hardly consonant with the fact that the provision of a food service, and not a cafeteria, is what the state mandates. The multipurpose nature of the building ensures that the student body, staff, and faculty can gather together, something not now possible. It is unclear how this large space
will otherwise be utilized and, in the surrounding neighborhood, there is considerable concern about the traffic, air quality impacts, excessive noise, and night lighting that can result from additional functions held there. Such impacts of the proposed expansion need to be evaluated and mitigated to insignificance. Upgrading and retrofitting the main building In a November 2013 phone survey financed by MUS, in conjunction with a bond feasibility study, voters were “more interested in renovating deteriorating and aging plumbing systems, upgrading inadequate electrical systems, and making energy efficiency and water conservation improvements.” Even with this guidance from the community, much of this work is to be delayed until the third phase. It is not at all clear to us why such work, identified long ago, should come under the heading of deferred maintenance. Traffic and parking The San Ysidro and Santa Rosa intersection is presently chaotic during the hours that students arrive and depart the school, as is the School House Road curve behind the school. Parking along School House Road, adjacent to the school, is overburdened during school hours. The lack of an adequate shoulder, in conjunction with parked cars, creates a dangerous situation for students and residents alike. The project suggests that the School House Road parking lot is to be eliminated, and more parking added to the San Ysidro lot. Queuing lines, set for the San Ysidro lot, are expected to ease traffic flow at dropoff and pick-up times, with quite limited vehicle access from School House Road.
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The impacts of these proposed changes have not been adequately addressed or analyzed. They should be addressed in an environment document that accounts for air quality URBan EMISsions (URBEMIS) model and traffic safety. The district implicitly assumes that parent parking on School House Road and surrounding streets will not be a problem, though a circulation analysis has not been presented to address the situation. We are concerned that parents will drop off and pick up children at the already dangerous School House Road curve in order to bypass the San Ysidro queuing lines. It is not clear how this can be mitigated. After decades of neglect and code changes, there is little doubt that much of the improvement work needs to be done. Such work and the expanded wish list needs to be better thoughtout, independently reviewed via an EIR, and discussed openly before being put to a vote. We are more than willing to support a revised bond measure that will help the school and address the concerns of the community. Barbara Loebman Stephen Beck Louise Janis John Kelly Don Ylvisaker Judy Blankenship Kay Stern Ted Stern Anna Ylvisaker Nicola Hesketh Montecito
No on Measure Q
The Montecito Union School District is asking us to vote for a $27-million bond next month to fund an expansion and upgrade of the school. I’ve heard the arguments that the bond money will maintain MUS as a premier grammar school, and that residents of Montecito can easily afford a few hundred dollars per year additional taxes to fund this. However, it is unclear how aspects of the district’s plan, like a new 6,000-sq-ft cafeteria, will bolster academic excellence, and it doesn’t make sense to direct any money toward an ill-conceived project. While the District has been planning the project for a long time, there has been no significant analysis of it; there isn’t a traffic circulation and safety study, an environmental impact analysis, an examination of alternatives, or any other investigation to determine if the project’s scope makes sense. Indeed, a consultant was hired only recently to explain to the district what type of analysis is required. What makes least sense is how little effort has been made to analyze
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Guest Editorial
by First District Supervisor Salud Carbajal, Second District Supervisor Janet Wolf, Goleta Mayor Michael Bennett and Carpinteria Councilmember Al Clark. All authors are members of the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) Board
Keeping Our Promises to Fix Highway 101
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very day, tens of thousands of South Coast residents are negatively impacted by the gridlock on Highway 101. Some sit idly for hours in frozen traffic, others endure the resulting congestion on our neighborhood streets, while our county suffers as a whole from the negative air quality and restricted flow of goods and services. This situation has become intolerable in recent years and is one of the few downsides to life in our beautiful community. In response, in 2008, the voters of Santa Barbara County passed Measure A by a whopping 79 percent to widen and improve the 101. Following the passage of Measure A and its related funding, it became incumbent on us as elected officials to implement this vitally needed public works project. Significant progress has been made, but a recent lawsuit will likely delay and increase the costs of the widening project – possibly by tens of millions of dollars. There has also been a recent op-ed column by the mayor of Santa Barbara that has encouraged such lawsuits. It is important to clarify that the state and federal gas tax funds that are being used as a portion of the funding for the widening cannot be used for local road maintenance. They are for regional transportation improvements, and their specific use must be approved by the state. It is also untrue to suggest that we cannot continue the design and permitting process until the final phase of the project is fully funded. The process and manner in which our local 101 widening is being funded and implemented is consistent with how all major transportation improvements are done throughout our state and nation. Where we are today is the result of 12 years of community conversations and planning, beginning with a stakeholder process called 101 In Motion, which was initiated by the Santa Barbara Association of Governments (SBCAG) in 2002 and involved a diverse range of interested parties throughout the Central Coast. Eventually, consensus was reached to widen Highway 101 to three lanes in both directions between Ventura and Santa Barbara, implement commuter rail service in the corridor and enhance existing commuter bus service. In 2005, the SBCAG Board voted unanimously to adopt this plan. In 2008, the board, every city in the county and a wide array of stakeholders agreed on a balanced plan to renew our local transportation sales tax as a match to fund a range of transportation improvements, including local road maintenance, commuter rail and bike-paths – with $140 million dedicated to the 101 widening as the highest priority project. Phase 1 of the widening from Santa Barbara into Montecito was completed ahead of schedule in 2012. Phase 2 of the widening from Ventura County to Casitas Pass in Carpinteria is currently under construction, using a state grant that our two counties secured. In fact, we recently celebrated the completion of the dedicated bike lane from Mussel Shoals to Carpinteria, and the new third lane between the two counties is also partially open, with the whole project scheduled to be completed next year. Next up are improvements to the interchanges in Carpinteria which, pending resolution of some remaining issues, are scheduled for construction in 2016. Finally, the preliminary design and environmental review process has been completed for the critical widening of the remaining 10-mile gap between Carpinteria and Montecito. The design and environmental review process of this last part was put on hold for almost a year to allow the design team to analyze and provide feedback on alternatives proposed by some residents in Montecito that would have retained left-hand lane ramps. Ultimately, the director of Caltrans and governor Jerry Brown’s office ruled that these were not viable. In January, our SBCAG Board voted 11-2 to move forward while continuing to address concerns that had been raised. Given the history of process and promises made in regard to widening the 101, it is imperative that we continue to move forward in a spirit of cooperation. Delays will result in raising costs exponentially and cause unnecessary hardship to residents, businesses, visitors – and our local economy. That is why our SBCAG Board has hired an independent consultant to work through any remaining design issues with Caltrans. We also realize that related local infrastructure challenges continue to exist and need to be worked out to everyone’s satisfaction, and have initiated parallel projects including improvements to the San Ysidro interchange, a roundabout at Olive Mill/Coast Village Road, replacement of the Cabrillo Railroad Bridge and Phase III projects. We remain committed to working with all stakeholders to move the Highway 101 widening forward as quickly as possible – in a way that resolves remaining issues, maintains the character of our community, and finally addresses the traffic congestion that so adversely impacts all our lives. •MJ 30 October – 6 November 2014
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30 October – 6 November 2014
This Week in and around Montecito
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Owls in Wonderland Laguna Blanca School hosts carnival with an Alice in Wonderland theme. Attractions and activities include a Mad Scientist, scavenger hunts, games, arts and crafts, tea parties, live rabbits, and owls for photo ops, and of course Alice herself will be there to entertain. Admission is free, and the event is open to the community. When: 11 am to 2 pm Where: 260 San Ysidro Road Cost: free admission Info: 687-2461
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 Ghost Village Road From Montecito Country Mart to Olive Mill, many of the lower village’s business owners take part in the festivities, passing out candy to trick-or-treaters. Some 1,500-2,000 costumed kids and parents descend onto “Ghost Village Road,” Montecito’s annual trickor-treat event. When: 3 to 6 pm Where: Coast Village Road
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Centering Prayer Practice Retreat On the first Saturday of each month, La Casa de Maria offers a mini-retreat day for Centering Prayer practice. There will be meditation walks, journaling, reflection, and Centering Prayer practice. Beginners welcome. Sr. Suzanne Dunn, Jeannette Love, and Annette Colbert share facilitating and teaching. Suzanne and Annette are co-coordinators for Contemplative Outreach in Ventura and Santa Barbara. When: 9:30 am to 1 pm Where: 800 El Bosque Road Cost: donation Info: www.lacasademaria.org Basic Beekeeping Join the urban beekeeping movement. This workshop will help the novice beekeeper build basic skills. Learn honeybee society and biology, equipment, starting a colony and fall and winter management. Protective equipment provided. Paul Cronshaw has more than 40 years of beekeeping experience and teaches at Fairview Gardens. He tends La Casa’s apiary and will lead you in inspecting onsite hives. When: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Where: La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Road Cost: $60, includes lunch Info: www.lacasademaria.org Mesa Artists Studio Tour Eleven artists, whose output includes abstract, representational, landscape, and figurative work in watercolors, pastels,
oils, acrylics, and other media host annual Mesa Artists Studio Tour, opening their homes for a pre-holiday exhibit and sale. Follow red balloons and signs to enjoy the art of Karin Aggeler, Liz Downey, Morgan Green, Bill Hull, Cree Mann, Margaret Nadeau, Erin Williams, and Ellen Yeomans. Local artists Nancy Hull, Brad Nack, and Sara Woodburn are also joining this year’s studio tour. When: Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm Cost: free Map and info: www. santabarbaramesaartists.com
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Lecture & Luncheon Channel City Club presents speaker Sandy Webster, the first woman jockey in Canada. After a successful 11-year career, Webster hung up the tack and started helping others with the incredible power of the horse. Not through the horses speed, sport, or ability to compete, but through the human equine bond, movement, and environment that holistically impacts the participants physically, emotionally, and cognitively producing therapeutic value. Come hear success stories and research results that will give you a greater appreciation for the benefits of our 1000-pound therapist, the horse. When: 11:30 am check-in Where: Reagan Room at Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Resort, 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard
Cost: $35 for members, $40 for non-members Info: www.channelcityclub.org MBAR Meeting Montecito Board of Architectural Review seeks to ensure that new projects are harmonious with the unique physical characteristics and character of Montecito. When: 2 pm Where: Country Engineering Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 E. Anapamu
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Book Signing at Chaucer’s Judy Scher and Dr. Julie Coburn have compiled a new anthology of stories and poems from across the U.S. titled Let the Clock Run Wild: Wit and Wisdom from Boomers and Bobbysoxers. The book contains humorous and moving stories and poems from a dozen local authors. When: 7 pm Where: 3321 State Street Info: 682-6787
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Discussion Group A group gathers to discuss The New Yorker When: 7:30 to 9 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Walk & Roll Montecito Union School students, teachers, and parents walk or ride to school, rather than drive. When: 8 am Where: Via Vai, Ennisbrook, and Casa Dorinda trailhead Info: 969-3249
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Sudoku Workshop Learn new tips and tricks to help improve your Sudoku game. No prior experience with Sudoku puzzles is necessary. Puzzles and pencils will be provided. All ages and levels welcome. When: 4 to 5 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road
Hike for AHA! The seven-mile hike will take place on the Romero Canyon trailhead in Montecito. All hikers must register is advance at www. hikeforaha.org. Individuals are asked to raise $500 to participate, and “Community Challenge” teams need to raise $1,000. AHA! teaches social emotional learning to 2,500 Santa Barbara area teens each year through in-school, after-school, and summer programs. Teens learn how to become powerful forces against bullying and prejudice, and how to manage adversity. A celebration will be held at a private Montecito estate after the hike. When: registration starts at 8 am Where: Romero Canyon Trailhead, Bella Vista Road Info: contact Molly Green at molly@ahasb.org
SB Junior High School Info Night The SBJHS principal, staff, and a handful of MUS alumni will be on hand in the auditorium to talk to families about the Santa Barbara Junior High School experience. Presentations and a Q&A will be held so parents can learn more about our local public secondary school. Although
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I believe in the discipline of silence and could talk for hours about it. – George Bernard Shaw
Beautification Day Montecito Association hosts the 29th annual Beautification Day. Volunteers will help pick up litter throughout Montecito, and reconvene at the Upper Village for firehouse-cooked five-alarm chili, homebaked cookies, and more. Awards given to homeowners who’ve helped keep Montecito beautiful through landscaping and architectural detailing. Darlene Bierig is being honored as Citizen of the Year. When: 9 am Where: 1470 East Valley Road •MJ Info: 969-2026
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Plaza Montecito to be unveiled next week, while retail, commercial, and restaurant tenants prepare to open their doors in the coming months
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We’ll have much more about the building, the new tenants, and photos, in an upcoming edition. Ghost Village Road Coast Village Road business owners are busy getting ready for the influx of ghouls and goblins to take over the street Friday, October 31, for Halloween festivities. From 3 to 6 pm, 2,000 trick-or-treaters will descend on Ghost Village Road; drivers are reminded to take caution and avoid the area if possible. Don’t miss Here’s the Scoop’s annual costume contest on its patio at 1187 Coast Village Road. Ellie and Bob Patterson will be judging costumes based on originality; you’ll see the winners’ photos next week here in the Journal.
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hen I lived in Spain, I was enthralled with the Blessing of the Animals performed each October. Our daughter rode her horse up to the outside of the church for the blessing. For me, it wasn’t about religion but about the animals. I’ve been to several here in Santa Barbara. There weren’t any horses but plenty of dogs and cats. My favorite blessing was held recently at La Casa de Maria – an interfaith retreat and conference center at 800 El Bosque Road, just off East Valley not far from the Upper Village. Don and I were married in their ecumenical church and I’ve walked my late dog Mandy many times through their peaceful 26 acres. The animal blessings are related to the feast day of St. Francis, who wasn’t such a saint before he became a saint. He was a rich playboy to put it mildly. Then he learned to talk to the birds, so the story goes and now his statues always have birds surrounding him. He lived in the 1200s, and his feast day is a time to affirm the human connection to the natural world. La Casa de Maria co-directors Stephanie Glatt, IHM, and Steve Jacobsen were in charge of the ceremony. As we formed a circle in front
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Table of Life
The Food Bank of Santa Barbara County hosted its third annual Table of Life celebration at the Pacifica Graduate Institute on Lambert Road near the polo fields. Guests began with a reception in the organic gardens with hats and flats being de rigueur. They served delicious and healthy canapés from Rincon Catering and many icy drinks that hot day. Mingling were the honorary event chairs Marybeth Carty and Arlene Montesano and honorees Chuck and Missy Sheldon and Driscoll’s berry farm. They have both supported nutritional health by collectively providing hundreds of thousands of pounds of fresh, local produce. Land manager
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Marshall Chrostowski was there to share tips for sowing the seeds for a healthy future. Some others were Steve Aizenstat and Maren Hansen, Dayna Birkley, Mike and Tracy Bollag, Janet Garufis, Viktor and Angelia Hammer, Ursula Nesbitt, James Nigro, Eric and Nina Phillips, Leslie Ridley-Tree and Brian King, Mike Sheldon, Nina Terzian, and Eddie Sutti. Lunch was served on the upper lawn with views of the ocean and former Fleischmann Estate. In 1920, Major Max C. Fleischmann purchased this 30 acres of land. Today, Pacifica owns 13 acres including the original house. Fleischmann came to play polo and fell in love with the area. He and his wife had their permanent home here from 1920-35. When he needed a safe harbor for his yacht he donated $500,000 for the breakwater. He became the greatest philanthropist Santa Barbara has ever known. He founded the Santa Barbara Foundation, which upon his death dispersed $192 million “for the betterment of mankind” from 1951-80. The keynote speaker was Stephanie Sokolove, a chef of renown, a restaurateur and a pioneer of the “Sophisticated Comfort Food” movement. Table of Life supports Foodbank Feed the Future programs, a series of innovative award-winning plans that foster the nutritional health and independence in children from preschool to high school graduation. The programs are being adopted at other food banks around the country. The Foodbank relies on more than a million pounds of locally donated produce. Some three-million pounds of vegetables and fruits come from other counties in California. Foodbank
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High Esteem Tea
Bacara Resort and Spa was the setting for the 7th annual High Esteem Tea given by Domestic Violence Solutions (DVS) for Santa Barbara County. It wasn’t really a “tea” but a luncheon with tea to drink. As co-chair Claudette Roehrig joked, “If you serve kabobs, they will come.” She was speaking to the numerous men in the audience. Her co-chair was Valerie Greenberg. Newly welcomed DVS executive director Charles Anderson was meeting and greeting. Associate executive director Marsha Marcoe introduced a chilling video. The lights were dimmed, and we heard a live 911 call from a terrified child whose mother was being battered by his father. Then the screen lit up and told the stories of two battered women, and how DVS helped save them and their children. The highlight of the day was guest speaker Jackson Katz, who is a pioneer in the fields of gender violence prevention education and critical media literacy. He is an educator,
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author, and internationally acclaimed lecturer. He is co-founder of Mentors Violence Prevention (MVP), which has been implemented in schools, community organizations, and all branches of the U.S. military. It is used in colleges and professional athletics in North America. He states that we need to change the perception of men and what macho means. Instead of always saying, “How many girls/ women were raped?” why don’t we say, “How many men raped women?” It always lists the victim, instead of the perpetrator. Jackson says, “We don’t need more awareness. We need more action. We need men of power to speak up about abuse.” This was recently done by an Australian general who spoke out against abuse. He made it clear there would be no tolerance in his army. Jackson thinks the latest NFL scandal could be a good thing, because powerful men are taking a stand against violence to women. Love shouldn’t hurt. Speaker sponsors were Jim and Claudette Roehrig, and flower sponsors were Suellen and Barret Hilzer. Music was Michael Holland and Bruce Goldish.
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Oil produced in California is subject to the most rigorous, strict environmental regulations in the world. Unfortunately, to meet the rest of our needs, California must also import tankers of oil from Russia, Iraq, Angola, Saudi Arabia and other countries with weak or no environmental safeguards at all. Under Measure P, many conventional production techniques, used safely for decades, would be banned.2 In fact, Measure P is so broadly written, even many routine maintenance methods would also be forbidden.3 As a result, one of the consequences of Measure P would be to shut down nearly all oil production in the County within the next five years and ban all future production, increasing our reliance on foreign oil. 1. Source: Energy Almanac, California Energy Commission 2. Measure P, Section Two 3. Routine well maintenance and well servicing activities including substances commonly used to clean water wells and prevent algae in swimming pools are banned.
Newspapers across the County say NO on Measure P Newspapers across Santa Barbara County have joined a broad based and growing citizens committee of over 3,000 people in recommending a NO vote on Measure P, a flawed measure that would cause the loss of thousands of jobs, the loss of hundreds of millions to our local economy each year, and would increase our dependence on foreign oil. “Measure P leaves much to be desired… A voter initiative, such as this measure, should only be used as a last resort. And it certainly should not be written in a confusing and potentially litigious manner. This is the principal problem with Measure P: It is susceptible to costly legal challenges.”
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“I have launched hundreds of special balloons for myself, but it’s a huge responsibility launching balloons for others, so I generally avoid it,” says Julian, who returned to our Eden by the Beach just 24 hours after the record-breaking skydive. “If I was to injure myself I could accept that, but if I disabled or killed someone else, I think it would be hard to live with. But in this case, Alan Eustace is such an outstanding individual, pilot and sky diver, I couldn’t resist being part of the project when he asked. “Launching scientific balloons is always dangerous. I treat any takeoff with the great respect, even if I am in a recreational balloon. This giant scientific balloon was a particular challenge. Earlier this month when Alan did one of his successful test dives from 106,000 feet, it seemed virtually certain to me it would succeed. Despite having been involved in a number of very unusual projects and breaking world records of my own, I honestly have to say this was one of the most extraordinary events of my life. “It is exactly the kind of project I enjoy most. To quote Lindbergh: ‘Science, freedom, beauty, adventure.’ This project had them all.” Julian says he loves setting world records, not for their own sake, but because they are black-and-white proof that new inventions and technology work. “This project was filled with new inventions and technology. We developed an entirely new way of launching large balloons. I proposed it as much safer, but it is also much simpler, and I think will expand the use of high-altitude balloons. All this work will further the world’s knowledge of near space and has opened up endless possibilities for humans to explore previously seldom-visited parts of our stratosphere.” The previous altitude record was set by Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner, who jumped from 128,100 feet on October 14, 2012. If you’d like to learn more about Julian, who has been the subject of four full-length TV documentaries, visit www.nott.com There is also a link to a website describing Eustace’s death-defying flight from the edge of space in detail... Oscar Grouch Montecito-based TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres turned down the opportunity to host the Oscars for a third time. The producers, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron “begged” her to return, but to no avail, according to the Hollywood Reporter. When Ellen hosted this year’s Academy Awards – her second time in history – it attracted 45.5 million total 30 October – 6 November 2014
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viewers, with a little thanks to that legendary all-star selfie and her pizza delivery guy stunt, no doubt. Producers then went to comedian Chris Rock, who first hosted in 2005 and shares the same agent as Ellen, but couldn’t figure out a deal. Veep star Julia Louis-Dreyfus, another resident of our rarefied enclave, declined after they expressed an interest in her and following that they turned to 41-year-old Neil Patrick Harris. The How I Met Your Mother star is considered a very capable emcee after stints at the Tony Awards in New York in 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013, and also hosting the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2009 and 2013. He tells Entertainment Weekly that he wants to make sure the show is “a classy event.” “I’ve always loved the Oscars and have great respect for its history, and the gowns, and the classiness of it. And I loved previous hosts Johnny Carson and Billy Crystal, and honoring the gravity of it without getting heavy and boring. “I have no idea how to balance that, but that’s going to be the task ahead.” False Advertising New Zealand seafood company Sealord has dumped U.S. reality star
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Top Flaws of Measure Q MUS teachers are the biggest losers. Measure Q will not increase the district budget. The bond will greatly expand overhead by requiring five new cafeteria employees. Also, extra staff will be hired to clean and maintain all the new buildings including the $4 million cafeteria. These significant operating costs will impact teacher salary. No environmental impact report. The district would prefer not to do an EIR (Environmental Impact Report). This should concern everyone. No requirement or mandate to use LEEDS protocol for construction. LEEDS would force the district to use environmentally safe building products (restricts unsafe VOC and formaldehyde). This new building will be constructed this summer before any of the required safety and renovation work is started on the large, old, main build-
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ing in 2019. Ross needed two bonds ($15 million and $6.7 million) one parcel tax and one large private donation to finish the project there. According to Murphy, this was all part of her plan. Yet the text in her second bond would disagree “a funding shortfall still exists to complete the project.” Her second bond was titled “Finish the job.” Will we need a second bond? The legal loophole of state matching funds. The language in the full text of Measure Q states “in the absence of state matching funds, the district may not be able to complete some of the projects listed.” Will we need a second bond? More legal loopholes. The Measure Q full text states “based on the final cost of each project, certain projects described above may be delayed or may not be completed.” Will we need a second bond? Measure Q does not require the safety work to be done first. The district could run out of money before the safety work is finished in the year 2020. Will we need a second bond? After spending $27 million, our auditorium remains the same size. Parents for generations to come can look forward to standing in the hallway to watch their children in the Spring Sing. The fix for Q:
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Yes on Prop 47
Thank you for sharing your intention to vote yes on Proposition 47 with your readers, especially since you also published the opposition of Sheriff Brown and District Attorney Dudley. Although you and I have conflicting perspectives on a variety of political issues, the merits of this proposition should not be lost in partisan political debate. I have joined retired Orange County Superior Court judge James Gray, the 2012 Libertarian Party candidate for vice president, in actively supporting Proposition 47, which provides voters with an opportunity to reduce the excessive cost of prosecuting minor, non-violent crimes as “felonies” and invest substantial savings in education, job training and the treatment of mental illness and drug addiction. We can make a statement that we expect our elected officials to be “smart on crime” and not merely “tough on crime”. Our criminal courts and jail are clogged with defendants whose cases involve a “felony” charge that will be reduced to a misdemeanor offense after numerous court appearances. Such cases are called “wobblers.” The District Attorney has the exclusive discretion to file a “felony” charge and does so routinely with the expectation a plea to the lessor crime will be induced. The commitment of resources to this process by police, prosecutors, defense counsel, the court, defendants and their families and employers is enormous. The end result of this cost-
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ly process, a misdemeanor conviction, does not justify the expense, and the ability to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate serious and violent crimes is compromised. Proposition 47 will reduce the population of County Jail inmates whose cases have not been adjudicated and will also reduce the number of those committed to state prison for minor offenses, such as possession of drugs for personal use and minor thefts. Contrary to the specious claims advanced by the sheriff and District Attorney, Proposition 47 does not present a threat to public safety. It specifically excludes those convicted of sex offenses or anyone with a violent felony conviction for crimes such as rape, murder, and child molestations, and insofar as eligibility for re-sentencing is concerned, it provides the safeguard of a judge’s determination whether an applicant constitutes a threat to public safety. Proposition 47 represents sound public policy and more efficient and effective use of strained public resources in the administration of criminal justice. Voters should not be influenced by false claims to protect the status quo; we have spent too much money pursuing the illusory promise of safety when the root causes of undesirable, non-violent conduct can be addressed more effectively with local programs of supervised treatment as demonstrated by Santa Barbara County’s successful implementation of AB 109 “realignment” by its excellent probation department. Judge George Eskin (Ret.) Santa Barbara P.S. I also agree completely with your approach to determining whether to cast a “yes” vote for the confirmation of appellate court justices, and that’s what I share with the many peo-
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ple who contact me for information. (Editor’s note: Thank you, judge, for your kind and informative note. From what I hear, you have always been a fair arbiter of justice and a friendly face behind the robe; if your name had been one of those listed under judicial selections, yours would have been an easy “yes� vote. – J.B.)
News from the Home Front
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Going Soft on Water
Thank you for your editorial “Election Suggestions,� (MJ #20/41). Your open and transparent policies in your newspaper are what makes “freedom of the press� and journalism very dignified. In your #20/32 issue, you said (I’m paraphrasing): “There are too many people to depend on rain and surface water for their needs. Desalination would allow all these sources of water to replenish themselves.� Since it’s planet Earth that creates and delivers rain, aren’t you suggesting that Montecitans have desire for water wealth so great that even our beautiful planet can’t provide enough to satisfy our desires? Mrs. Earth’s rain isn’t enough? Since astronomers now know that Earth is the only known planet that rains potable water, will those who drill for or truck in (something legally) ground and surface (rain) water need the water of Mars? Comets? Asteroids? Heaven? Since you’ve very openly (thanks) published many letters pro and con about the un-natural manufacturing of un-retained natural water sources, there seems to be enough available dry facts about these sources to make better planning decisions, and to (list) droughts as an important factor into
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Finalist Annali Fuchs was more than just surprised – she was ecstatic – to have been named 2014’s Star Voice
“Thoroughly Modern Millie” powerfully sealed her win. Ms Fuchs does indeed seem destined for stardom. A final and brilliant touch to the evening was the presence of this year’s Teen Star winner, Mary Grace Langhorne. Ms Langhorne, just 12 years old when she won earlier this year, was in a wheelchair then but promised she would be up and walking for next year’s Teen Star competition when a new winner would be declared. She made her way onstage in a wheelchair for her Star Voice turn, but has made such rehabilitative progress that she was able to transition to a stool before belting out her rendition of Michael Bublé’s “Feeling Good.”
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Erik Stein, KTYD’s Lin Aubuchon, and WME Talent Agency’s Jay Byrd – added yet another level of professionalism. This year’s winner, Annali Fuchs, hails from upstate New York but now calls Santa Maria home and absolutely floored the judges and the audience with her two efforts: the first – “They Just Keep Moving The Line” – a difficult and cleverly written song from the HBO/Steven Spielberg series Smash. Her second, “Gimme, Gimme” from
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Owls in Wonderland
This Sunday, November 2, Laguna Blanca Lower School will be host to its fifth annual Owls in Wonderland Carnival: an interactive event for students, families, and members of the community to enjoy. The carnival is one of Laguna’s favorite events, inspired by Swoop, the school’s owl mascot, and the tale Alice in Wonderland. Carnival highlights will include a Mad Hatter’s workshop, a mad scientist, multilingual croquet, arts and crafts, tea parties, live white rabbits and owls, and of course, Alice! Guests will also have the chance to capture smiles and memories in the all-new “iPad Photo Phun” booth. The carnival’s theme and festive spirit will be seen throughout the day, as volunteers will be dressed as characters; guests are encouraged to dress up as well. Admission and interactive learning activities are free and geared for children ages 3 to 10. Food will be available for purchase from California Wood Fired Catering, El Taco, Kona Ice, and Montecito’s Here’s the Scoop. Complimentary valet parking will be available. The carnival takes place at Laguna Blanca’s Lower School campus at 260 San Ysidro Road from 11 am to 2 pm this Sunday, November 2. Laguna has also re-launched the popular Story Time program, with Saturday morning reading events on November 15, January 24, and February 21. (For more info, visit lagunablanca.org.) For more information about Owls in Wonderland, contact Tara Broucqsault at 687-1752, ext. 209, or tbrouc@lagunablanca.org.
Casa Dorinda News
Earlier this year, Casa Dorinda received a “thumbs up” from the Montecito Board of Architectural Review (MBAR) on a proposed project to build several improvements on the
property, including new residential units, memory care facilities, personal care facilities, new maintenance facilities, a new bridge, new driveways, and more. The private LifeCare retirement community, located on the Bliss estate in Montecito, has close to 100 people on a wait list, which is one of the reasons Casa president Ron Schaefer says the expansion is necessary. In June, a small renovation took place in the Main Casa, making the building more cohesive with the rest of the campus, according to rep Kirsten Ayars. The renovations are just a taste of what’s to come to the property, with architect Brian Cearnal at the helm (his newly designed Coast Village Road project is to be unveiled next week.) The plans call for enhancing architectural details, entryways, and freshening up the existing buildings, as well as building a new apartment building, more independent living quarters, adding a second story to an existing building, adding a second dining venue, and constructing a new bridge over the creek that runs through the 48-acre site. Underground parking is part of the plans, which call for increasing the number of residents to 357 from the current 321. The hope is that the improvements will not require a modification to Casa’s CUP, which caps the number of residents at 360. County staff is still conducting their environmental analysis on the project, which is expected to be seen on the Montecito Planning Commission agenda in the spring. Meanwhile, a sweet story about one of Casa’s many talented residents came across our desks, which we’d like to share: Recently, resident Dr. Paula von Simson, who moved to Casa Dorinda in 2009, surprised fellow resident Mr. Fred Perutz with a unique gift: a clay sculpture of his face. “I was a bit apprehensive in the beginning as to
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Westmont’s Verizon Facility Delayed
At last week’s MBAR hearing, board members asked Verizon Wireless agent Jay Higgins to go “back to the drawing board” and come up with an alternative design for a wireless communications facility on the Westmont campus. The meeting was for conceptual review of a new telecommunications facility to be installed on the roof of Voskuyl Library, behind an existing parapet wall. MBAR board members took issue with the height of the 16 proposed antennae, which would stand seven feet tall. Even though the existing parapet would be extended to screen the antennae in addition to several existing trees, board members asked Higgins to bring the project, which also includes accessory structures, away from the edge of the building. “They did say they appreciated the screening,” says planner Melissa Mooney. MBAR also asked Higgins to have story poles placed before returning for more review. Manager of Media Relations at Westmont, Scott Craig, says the college frequently fields complaints from students and parents about a lack of Verizon cell coverage in Montecito. Mooney has not been informed of when the project will be reviewed again; it is likely it will be after the new year.
Your Cake Baker Celebrates Anniversary
Even though Your Cake Baker’s Wayne Kjar has been at his new location on Coast Village Road for only five months, next Saturday, November 8, Kjar will celebrate the fourth anniversary of his bakery at both his Montecito and Mesa locations. Kjar is a third-generation baker; his father, Henning Kjar, was the owner of the famed Henning’s Bakery on Figueroa Street. Wayne’s first bakery
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opened on the Mesa in 2011, and he opened his Montecito location in May of this year, in the space formerly occupied by Montecito Confections. Kjar has quickly become known for his wedding and birthday cakes, cookies, tarts, and other sweets. During his anniversary celebration, Kjar is offering a 25-percent discount on all future orders, which are paid in full during the celebration. “This is a great time for future brides to order their wedding cakes!” he says. He’ll also have cake and dessert tastings at both locations. Your Cake Baker is located at 1150 Coast Village Road, suite E. Visit www.yourcakebaker.com for more information.
Orchestra to Feature Schubert, Korsakov
by Scott Craig The Westmont Fall Orchestra Concert will present a diverse musical sampling by such composers as John Williams, Scott Joplin, and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov on Saturday, November 1, in the Page Multipurpose Room at Westmont and Sunday, November 2, at First Presbyterian Church. General admission to each performance is $10; students are free. To purchase tickets or obtain more information, please call (805) 565-6040. Michael Shasberger, Adams professor of music and worship at Westmont, conducts the orchestra. He came to Westmont nine years ago after teaching at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and Colorado Christian University. Most recently, he conducted the graduate choir of the Moscow Conservatory of Music in Russia on October 26. The concert includes Williams’s “Hymn to the Fallen,” which is from the 1998 Academy Award-winning movie Saving Private Ryan. The orchestra will perform Joplin’s “Ragtime Dance,” which Joshua Rifkin re-released in 1970 with orchestration by conductor Gunther Schuller. The evening concludes with RimskyKorsakov’s “Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34,” which features Spanish folk melodies, creative percussion and an energetic ending. The performance includes Franz Schubert’s “Symphony in D minor, No. 8 Unfinished,” Heitor Villa-Lobos’ “Bachianas Brasileiras I” and Aaron Copland’s “Variations on a Shaker Melody.” Tickets to the 10th annual Westmont Christmas Festival, Behold, I Am Making All Things New (December 4-7) go on sale Thursday, November 13. It features Westmont choirs, orchestra, and dramatic readings. The orchestra is raising $100,000 to support a tour to Italy this season. •MJ 30 October – 6 November 2014
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the Montecito general plan. How about discussions without debates about the known and the unknown benefits of dry years in Mrs. Earth’s general plan? Maybe even golf course houses will now, due to drought, not have so many fungus problems? For those who have such overwhelming need of water, maybe they should plan the canning of air and sunbeams? It’s factual that local landscape designs are the main source of water shortages here. What’s stopping the use of better landscape design? The Board of Architectural (design) Review could require two landscape plans: one for wet years and one for dry, combined into our general plan. Also, in your next issue when you feature Oprah Winfrey, would you mind asking a heavenly journalistic question: Is Morgan Freeman really God? Soft on water, Tom Kress Montecito (Editor’s note: Potable water that falls from the sky is certainly a heavenly blessing, but as the dry Southwest continues to add millions of inhabitants year after year, it should be obvious to all that there simply isn’t enough water falling from the sky to handle all the needs and desires of a very thirsty part of the world. Sure, we can use that water way more
efficiently and we should. But, by desalinating our nearby source – the Pacific Ocean – we can then allow that skyfall to help replenish all our groundwater basins, our creeks and streams, the Santa Ynez River, heck even the grand but overused Colorado River. At this point in time, we are denuding the countryside and sucking every last bit of moisture out of the land in order to maintain what is probably an unsustainable way of life unless we figure out a better way. I believe desalination is that better way. The answer to your Morgan Freeman question is: No, he is not God, but he was hired by a deity to portray God in all Hollywood films. – J.B.)
Prop 46 is a War Against Doctors
In the 1970s, there was a medical liability insurance crisis in California. Many physicians, especially obstetricians, were literally put out of business by the skyrocketing cost of insurance. Common sense regulations and limitations on medical malpractice awards were implemented and the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) was born. Access to physicians eventually stabilized and trial lawyers have been inconsolable ever since. Several other states have emulated our MICRA laws due to their effectiveness. Several times attor-
ney groups have tried to eliminate or weaken MICRA unsuccessfully with legal challenges, and now it is put to the voters as CA Prop 46. Prop 46 is all about quadrupling the amount that a plaintiff can sue for “pain and suffering,” which is a big money maker for trial lawyers. It is wrapped in a feel-good bundle that includes “random drug testing” of physicians and establishing a better narcotic prescription database. The narcotic database is already being developed irrespective of Prop 46. Prop 46 is funded almost entirely by donations from attorneys. California is fortunate to have attracted many top-notch physicians over the last decades, attesting to the effectiveness of MICRA laws. Now we are being asked to strip away those laws and make physicians submit to urine and blood tests without any cause for suspicion. If passed, California would be the only state to force physicians to “urinate in a cup or lose your license”. The trial lawyers are hoping that the casual voter will approve of their catchphrases “prevent overprescribing and overdose death,” “index damages cap for inflation,” “help impaired doctors.” We should hope that smarter voters will remember the physician exodus from California prior to MICRA, and are aware of similar crises recently in other states, and will see this ruse for what it is, another attempt by trial lawyers to undo MICRA and put more money in their pockets at the expense of physicians. Bruce Goetting, M.D. Montecito
Star Jasmine Follow Up
I am so grateful to you and for the heartfelt response of the community at large to the cover story you ran on Star Jasmine Music, JAMS Music,
and me (“A Tribute to Jasmine” MJ #20/38). My hopes and desires of sharing this story of my journey after losing my little girl, Jasmine, is to inspire people to make a difference, to take the sadness and do something positive in memory of a loved one. For now, first off, the Avocado Festival in Carpinteria was a success! Our students from JAMS Music Studio performed great music, and because of it we were able to gift $3,000 in scholarship funds to six deserving kids. This investment provides them with bi-weekly music lessons for an entire year. I always feel choked up and elated when we have the chance to gift a teen a new path. I say that because playing music changes lives, we have seen it over and over in through the services we provide. Playing in a band can take a kid going down the wrong path and turn him into a leader. It teaches him to work as a group and that one person’s actions affect everyone. The funds we invested in these teens were raised equally by our three funds, the Sergio Romero Scholarship Fund (sergioromerofund.com), the Billy Burchett Scholarship (billyburchett.org), and the Star Jasmine Music Foundation at starjasminemusic.org. All three funds where established to allow the memory of lost loved ones to bless local youths. October 7 was the anniversary of the passing of one of our students – Sergio Romero – and his memory lives on in the music and gifting children with his music Scholarship Fund. Sergio must be looking down, because three days later, we were contacted by Jack and Kim Johnson, who donated an additional $2,000 through the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation. These sort of investments go a long way at
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MONTECITO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT A vacancy on the Governing Board of the Montecito Union School District was created on October 20, 2014. The Governing Board will be filling the vacancy by making a provisional appointment until the next election in November 2016. Any person is eligible to be a Governing Board member providing he/she is 18 years of age or older, a resident of the school district, and a registered voter. Interested community members are invited to complete an application and submit a letter to the Superintendent, Tammy Murphy (385 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108), indicating their interest and willingness to serve in this significant public capacity. The application and letter must be accompanied by a personal resume. The application can be found on the Montecito Union School District website at www.montecitou.org or applications are available at the Montecito Union School District Office at 385 San Ysidro Road between 8:00am-4:00pm. The final date for submitting applications is 3 p.m. on November 12, 2014. Candidates will be interviewed individually at a public meeting of the Board on November 20th 2014, at 4:00p.m. The person selected will join the Board at their regular meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. The person appointed shall hold office until the next regularly scheduled election for district Board Members in November 2016. Questions should be directed to Mrs. Murphy at (805) 969-3249 ext. 400.
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Measure Q will improve Montecito union school! Join us in Preserving the Quality of Montecito union school Measure Q will provide critical funding to make safety, classroom, and facility improvements to Montecito union school. Measure Q will: Fix life and safety issues and deferred maintenance projects: • • • • • •
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Renovating deteriorating and aging plumbing systems, windows. Upgrading inadequate electrical systems. Reduce traffic on San Ysidro with better parking and drop-off area. Making health, safety and mandated handicapped accessibility improvements. Deferred maintenance projects. Improved water management (internal and external).
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• Reorganizing the campus so all grades can be clustered together. These new classrooms will be used to maintain classroom space while existing buildings are being renovated. This new building will cost less than renting temporary classrooms during the construction period and provide permanent space for school programing. • Five new classrooms for upper grades to be together and will allow for the needed expansion space for special education/inclusion. • Programmatic improvements – speech room, reading rooms, music department. • Play space increases 20% for kids. Fees associated with construction, program management, bond:
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Montecito Association Backs MUS Project After a lengthy, standing-room-only meeting of the Montecito Association Board of Directors earlier this week, the board voted to support Montecito Union School’s remodel project. — Village Beat, by Kelly Mahan, Montecito Journal, October 16-23, 2014
Kieran McKenna Pam McLendon Kristin McWilliams Montecito Educational Foundation Montecito Teacher’s Association Luis Moro Jim Morouse Mary Morouse Dan Murphy Kate Murphy Tammy Murphy Shannon Murray Beth Ohanian Lee Ohanian Brent Peus Lizzie Peus J. Abraham Powell
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our volunteer organization. The monies donated to JAMS go directly to two things: The first is paying instructors to teach kids. The second is keeping our music studio on Milpas open and staffed. We welcome anyone who feels moved to join our organization by either volunteering, making a tax deductible investment, or both. We are a 501(c)(3). Your donation is 100-percent deductible. To get involved at JAMS or to learn more about our mission, go online to JamsMusic.org or call me. Thank you so much. Nancy Lee Earle Santa Barbara (Editor’s note: Nancy also announces that her Star Jasmine CD is now available at the Guitar Bar in the Funk Zone and at El Capitan Canyon Market. One hundred percent of any proceeds from the sale of the CD go to gift musical instruments to children. Four of the performers on the CD, incidentally, have now been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. – J.B.)
No on Measure P
When was the last time gas in California was this low? Ha! It was when George W. Bush was president. Fracking continues to have a dramatic effect on energy supplies. Lower prices are beneficial to everyone. I’m happy to have a discussion about Measure P with anyone who puts up handmade wooden “Yes “ signs. But even those “natural” signs are made of petroleum-based plastic and invariably arrive from manufacturers in motor vehicles. Have you noticed how all the people who make the most noise about global warming are people who are not as important as they think they ought to be or once were? First, there is erstwhile Montecito homeowner Al Gore, add Montecito homeowner Eric Schmidt (no longer Google CEO) and many others of diminished stature. And of course they all fly private jets regularly. Three guesses as to the type
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of fuel that powers those gas-guzzling, carbon-spewing, planet-warming jetliners they are so fond of. Hint: the answer is neither solar nor wind. I know, I know, there are those who despise we letter writers who wish to remain unnamed, but let me just say that if I signed with my name and/ or position I would be harassed and insulted indefinitely by my oh-so-collegiate co-academics, nearly all of whom are rabidly left-leaning global-warming alarmists who would just love to tear into a free-market radical such as I. Although I welcome dinner table discussions, I cringe at the social media carpet-bombing that is likely to ensue if I went public. Especially in the Montecito Journal. So, just call me Ms Concerned Scientist Santa Barbara
Typical Political Bully
I took this picture a few days ago at the triangle where Hot Springs meets Olive Mill. It says a whole lot about contemporary America. As you can see, some self-appointed censor put a “Yes on P” sign to block another sign. I stopped to look so your readers can learn it blocked a “No on P” sign. Contemporary environmentalist won’t allow any point of view except their own. As the editor points out, his left-leaning readers don’t like anonymous letters. But the person who put the “Yes” sign shows exactly why we want anonymity. If we disagree, you try to shout us down as this in effect does. And of course, if you disagree you call us names and generally try to bully us. Bullying is awful: except it’s fine to bully people we don’t agree with. Actually, I think most of the motivation for this bullying is fear of the future and the environment serves as an outlet. If you want, you can be afraid of life – but don’t try to ruin the world for everyone because you are frightened of your own shadow. And in particular, shame on this
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As all of us old-time Montecitans are fully aware that at each election time, various small signs appear around our community. There is usually a sign display for or against some local ballot initiative or candidate running for local, state or national office. A common site for sign placement and holiday decorations has always been the intersection of San Ysidro and North Jameson Roads right before one enters the 101 freeway heading north. For untold years this site has been analogous to what the Brits call “Speaker’s Corner” at Hyde Park in London. But, not this year! Some person has decided to continually remove all campaign signs from that location as well as from other sites around Montecito. My husband and I have replaced a sign at the freeway entrance five times, and each time it has been removed. I even went so far to tape a note on our sign that said: “Please do not remove this sign. Remember our country was founded on free speech,” but it did not do any good. Our sign was stolen again the very next day. I have always believed it was our right as citizens of the United States to place a sign out during election time as long as it was not put on someone EARTHQUAKE RETROFITTING 50 + YEARS EXPERIENCE - LOCAL 35+ YEARS
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else’s private property. All my life I have seen these election-time signs placed at that entrance to the 101 freeway location. I would like to remind this sign stealer that putting out a sign for a cause one believes in is the heart of the democratic way of life we have all been blessed with in our country. What are you afraid of? That the opposing side might win? Then take the time to put out your own signs. I promise I will not tear them down. Be brave, put up your sign and support community communication, not censorship! Stop being a sneak in the night destroying free speech. Let freedom of expression continue to be our right as proud U.S. citizens. Sally Bromfield Montecito
Albino Bobcat Sighting
I am wondering if there have been other sightings of this albino bobcat. It was beautiful but scary, and I for one am glad we were in a second-floor window looking down on it and pleased that my assistant was here to see it, too, so I had proof I didn’t imagine it. I hear it has been sighted in Sea Meadows. All this jungle life. Coyote eating dog on Sycamore Canyon. Bear attack in Carp. Mountain lion attack on Alisal Ranch. The search for water and food is getting desperate, I guess. Beverley Jackson Montecito (Editor’s note: None of us have any reports of the albino bobcat but would certainly appreciate knowing more, and we would especially treasure an actual photo of the elusive beast. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. – J.B.)
A Will and A Way
We can end our addiction to oil anytime we want to. Unwillingness is the problem. Here is a bit of history since the first Earth Day in 1970: 1) The early ‘70s got us on a great start with regard to moving away from fossil fuels and into clean, renewable, and safe sources of energy. One of them is photovoltaic technology (solar energy). That was under the Nixon administration. 2) However, this momentum was heavily thwarted under the Reagan administration in the 80’s and the subsequent Bush administrations in the 90’s and 2000’s. 3) Clean, renewable, and safe sources of energy, particularly solar energy, have made a comeback these past 10 years or so, particularly in California. 4) Nevertheless, we are about 40 years behind where we could be now, that is: living with clean, renewable, and safe sources of energy. 30 October – 6 November 2014
Here is what I have done: 1) In 2009, I installed photovoltaic arrays on my roof to power my entire house. 2) In 2011, I bought an electric car (Nissan Leaf) that is powered by the photovoltaic arrays on my roof. 3) For the past 5 years, I have generated a surplus of electricity. I have been selling electricity back to the utility company (SCE) for the past 4 years (AB920). 4) I am in the process of converting the gas space heating (forced air system) to Electric Radiant Heating (infrared) to eliminate the combustion of gas as a source of heat. Almost anyone can do this! California State Rebates and Federal Tax Incentives have made the cost of these improvements a “bargain,” plus some local jurisdictions (such as Santa Barbara County) arrange for low-interest loans. If individuals cannot do this for financial reasons or because of unfavorable solar exposure, then they get connected to a micro-grid where they receive power from those who are generating it in their community. There is a project in Santa Barbara dedicated to making California “fossil fuel free” (and “nuclear free”) within 10 years at no additional cost to ratepayers. This project is initiated by a local think tank called The World Business
Academy (see: http://worldbusiness. org/clean-energy-moonshot/). The technology to accomplish this project is available now. The money to implement it is available now. The support from Sacramento is available now. What is missing is the “willingness” from the people who have financial interests in the fossil fuels industry. “Where there is a will, there is a way”… and yes on Measure P. Michel Saint-Sulpice Santa Barbara
has plummeted, causing no end of grief to many countries that would seek to harm our interests, such as Russia, Venezuela, Iran, etc., and because of the concomitant production of natural gas, the U.S. has reduced its carbon emissions substantially. I also know that enormous solar
power plants in desert areas cause massive injuries and death to desert creatures and that giant windmills kill great numbers of birds of all sizes, including hawks, owls, eagles, and others. That’s what I know, and that’s why I oppose Measure P. – J.B.) •MJ
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Not only does it take millions of gallons to do it – fracking – but then it burps up millions of gallons of poison. Where will the water come from? If this is true, it is criminal. Then there are the earthquakes that would be just dandy around Diablo. I guess y’all just think Earth is an endless ATM. You should think about reconsidering and come out with an editorial yes on P. It is not too late. Glenn Griffith Montecito (Editor’s note: All I know is that because of fracking, the U.S. has become, once again, the leading energy producer in the world. The price of a barrel of oil
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in mind, I attended a number of open houses this weekend, and two other properties in particular that I visited stand out.
Two More to Consider
The first is a nearly new (2004) four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom Mediterranean-style standout on a 1.44-acre lot at 603 San Ysidro Road, in the heart of Montecito’s Golden Triangle. It too features large windows – casement style – redolent of a Reginald Johnson design. Beamed ceilings, mountain views, copper counters in the butler’s pantry, and a low-maintenance landscape design fill in the rest of the appeal of this nearly 5,500-square-foot home. It’s priced at $4,995,000 and is close enough to an estate for most. The other is a more contemporary three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home with nearly 3,200 square feet of living space, situated on a flat acre on the end of a private but shared road at 709 Park Lane. The house was built in 1962 but was extensively redone in 2001. This property, too, while not quite reaching the level of “estate,” is nevertheless a home one will feel wealthy living in. It is a fully fenced and gated parcel with a pool and spa and inviting outdoor deck by the handsome pool. It doesn’t get much quieter than this location in Montecito, yet one is surrounded by equally attractive homes. At $3,950,000 it will probably already be gone by the time you read this. I may be prejudiced in believing that Montecito should be your first choice when looking for a home in the Santa Barbara area, be it an estate or a more modest abode. Montecito has nearly always warranted a healthy premium over properties in other locations; that the premium is historically less than normal makes this an excellent time, I believe, to be •MJ conducting your search. 30 October – 6 November 2014
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Laguna Blanca’s Third Annual Peter “Ace” Angeloff Golf Classic fielded 14 teams this year
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On October 17, Laguna Blanca School held its third annual Peter “Ace” Angeloff Golf Classic at Sandpiper Golf Course. It was an outstanding day with perfect weather and stiff competition. In the words of tournament director, class of ‘99 alum, and current parent David Bradley, “the event exemplified the third and fourth pillars of the Laguna Blanca core values – Scholarship, Character, Balance, and Community – we honored our longstanding golf coach, had a ton of fun, and brought together
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alumni from the past five decades, current parents, faculty, students, and even our esteemed headmaster emeritus, Art Merovick.” The scores were the lowest we have seen, with the lowest scramble gross score (after 3 mulligans per player) of 56 posted by alumni Eric Geeb and Ryan Jeffrey, and their guests Trevor Broesamle and Ben Tucker. Three other groups posted scores of 59, including the net score winning team of George Downing, Nicole Frank, Christine Costner, and •MJ Andrew Ball.
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MISCELLANY (Continued from page 19) Heidi Montag’s ads after receiving a torrent of complaints from its consumers. The 30-second commercials saw the Santa Barbara-based The Hills stars asking Kiwis how good Sealord’s fish fillets were from the freezer, describing them as “chunkalicious.” It was brief and to the point, but the casting of Montag left a bitter taste in consumers’ mouths. They complained Montag wasn’t relevant to New Zealand or to the food. Other commenters also criticized the company for hiring a celebrity when they could have spent the ad money on its employees, having announced it was laying off almost 100 people. Sealord took note and replaced Montag’s ad with another commercial that features not one recognizable face. “We heard you, NZ! You told us that you loved our real fish, but not Heidi Montag. So we listened and changed our TV ad to star only real people,” the company wrote on Facebook. Hot Property
Don Johnson puts his Montecito estate on the market for nearly $15 million
Don Johnson made his name playing undercover detective James “Sonny” Crockett in Miami Vice. And having ditched the mean beaches of Florida for a life in California, he appears to be making another move, but this time out of his Montecito estate. The 64-year-old actor and his wife, Kelley Phleger, have put their oceanview four bedroom, eight bathroom 11,000 square-foot French Country mansion, complete with three acres, on the market for $14.9 million with The Agency. The couple reportedly paid $12.5 million for the 1959 property, when they purchased it a year ago. In a statement posted to the Wall Street Journal, Johnson, who formerly leased Michael Douglas’s ex-wife Diandra Douglas’s mansion off East Mountain Drive, said: “The only reason Kelley and I are moving from this house is because we found a horse property and wanted to experience that way of living in Montecito.” The twosome have been married since 1999 and have three children together – a daughter, Atherton, 15, and two sons, Jasper, 12, and Deacon, eight. 30 October – 6 November 2014
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Johnson was married twice to Melanie Griffith, whom he met when he was 22 and she just 14 – during their time together they had a daughter, Dakota, who is set to star in Fifty Shades of Grey. After their relationship ended for good he enjoyed relationships with Barbra Streisand and former model and actress Patti D’Arbanville – who is the mother of his actor-musician son Jesse Johnson. Mineards’ Mustique When a rather grand invitation for “fun, frolics and frivolity” on the exclusive Caribbean island of Mustique plops on my plush doormat from Santa Barbara Polo Club sponsor, Cat Pollon, who am I to resist? And so it was I winged my way to the Grenadines, via Miami and Barbados, to land at the 1,400-acre enclave’s rustic airport, which normally plays host to the likes of Prince William and Kate, Mick Jagger, fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, and rocker Bryan Adams. The island, just a two-hour ferry ride from St. Vincent, was also formerly home to Queen Elizabeth’s late sister, Princess Margaret, and Her Majesty’s photographer cousin, Lord Patrick Lichfield, who was the official snapper at the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana in St. Paul’s Cathedral in 1981. Their homes, Obsidian for the peripatetic earl and Les Jolies Eaux for Her Royal Highness, were, appropriately enough, just tiara’s toss from each other overlooking Lagoon Beach. It was my fifth visit to the three mile long, one and a half mile wide, island which boasts 100 privately owned and immaculately kept villas, and just two small hotels, The Cotton House and Firefly, which overlooks Britannia Bay, named after the former royal yacht, Britannia, which twice brought the Queen to Mustique, established by Colin Tennant, the third Lord Glenconner. Colin, who bought the island in 1958 for $70,000 spent much of his family fortune developing the spot, before dying in nearby St. Lucia in 2010 aged 83. I remember well covering his weeklong 60th birthday celebrations for the William Hickey column of the Daily Express in 1986 with Mick Jagger, Jerry Hall, Raquel Welch, and Princess Margaret, culminating in the splendiferous Peacock Ball. Margaret was particularly irked by Welch, as she had an annoying habit of arriving later than HRH, a definite no-no when it comes to royal protocol. Cat, who hosted my own 60th birthday celebrations on the island last year and her own major birthday benchmark two years prior to that, leasing five villas for her many
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t’s a big week for dance in Santa Barbara. Not only does UCSB Arts & Lectures kick off the dance portion of its 2014-15 season with the return of two well-established overseas companies, but the local contemporary dance community is also offering The Hive, its debut as a collective in the intimate space at Center Stage Theater. BalletBoyz, created back in 2000 by Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, former lead dancers of the Royal Ballet, is an all-male dance ensemble that quickly earned a reputation for both innovation and originality that combines energy and gracefulness, and for their use of film in dance. Their latest venture, The Talent, features 10 exceptional young male dancers who are almost a generation younger than the company founders. The ensemble performs just two works, both commissions, for two shows on Saturday, November 1, at Campbell Hall. Trevitt talked about the company and the program over the telephone from London last week. Q. What prompted you and Michael to leave the Royal Ballet and form an all-male company back in 2000 when you were both still young? A. We did countless Swan Lakes and The Nutcrackers. But our favorite thing there was when a choreographer came in and made a new work, which was very inspiring. We wanted to spend more time doing that. So we set up our own company, and had a great time. But then we got older and a bit creakier, and decided we needed to change things up. So you created The Talent. What was the goal there? What we represented on stage was
UCSB Arts & Lectures’ new dance season includes the BalletBoyz
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a certain amount of experiences and the pedigree of having been classical dancers with Royal Ballet. Then we went to see a show where there were four young guys who were 17 or 18, who had none of the finesse, none of the experience, yet there was something so exciting – the energy and their fearlessness – that was very inspiring. We realized that the audience didn’t care about the minutia of being a classical ballet dancer. They didn’t respond to all of that stuff. They just want to be excited, see something thrilling, energetic, and vivacious. So we thought maybe we could shake up our model and move toward a younger, more vital version of ourselves. We’d spent a lot of time creating male duets for the two of us, which seemed to inspire choreographers to work in slightly different ways. So we
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put together a group, starting with just six young men and got greedy, and now we have these 10 guys who spend as much time as possible creating performances. So does that mean you’re completely retired? Ah, well, every now and then we reluctantly come back and do something. But that’s getting more rare. It’s like being a professional high jumper. You can’t jump so high anymore. So what’s the point? It’s only great when you’re breaking records leaping high. When that’s over, it’s over. Would you take us through the two pieces that are on the program: Serpent and Fallen. On paper, they look like they might be very similar. They’re both created by former Royal Ballet dancers turned choreographers and the same lighting designer. But they couldn’t be more different. Serpent is a very subtle, gentle, lyrical, and balletic version of contemporary dance. It has line and musicality; it’s very refined. Fallen, on the other hand, is much more raw, masculine, with lots of danger and trust. They both use all 10 dancers, but they show them in an entirely different light. We’re always looking for that versatility when we audition dancers so the audience can have that experience. That’s partly why we’re switching up the dancers’ roles and having them learn different parts for this (American) tour, to keep it fresh for them and get a different perspective. I saw that one reviewer wrote “Serpent has a soft, feminine fluidity throughout that fits seamlessly with the Spartan, tribal masculinity of Fallen.” So that fits. Yeah. We specifically asked Liam not to make an all-male work. Just do what you’d normally do. Keep it the same conceptual structure. It does have an all-male cast, but when you’re watching, within a couple of minutes you seem to forget that. Fallen is much more virile. Why do you think they’ve been so popular in your repertoire? The choreographers created their best work, in my opinion, and the dancers are really on form at the moment. They all have different backgrounds, but something really special happens when they come together. Beautiful music, brilliant lighting design – it all just comes into place. And there’s so much to see in it; you can watch it several times – Michael and I have seen it more than 60 times – and still get something new every time.
Hive Comes Alive
The Hive, which presents its debut program entitled BUZZ at Center Stage 30 October – 6 November 2014
Theater Sunday evening, doesn’t look anything like a typical dance company. That’s because The Hive isn’t a dance company at all. Rather, it’s a collective of local choreographers who came together organically earlier this year when it became clear that the Santa Barbara Dance Alliance would discontinue Kinesis, its long-running choreographers’ showcase, reducing such modern collaborative performance opportunities in town to a paltry few. That’s when Maria Rendina Frantz of Motion Theatre Dance Company put out a call for artists to come together to produce an evening on their own. Misa and Stephen Kelly of ArtBark International, who have produced their own festival in town and elsewhere for the last few years, joined the planning process, as did Meredith Cabaniss of SELAH Dance Collective, longtime local dancer-choreographer Melissa Block, and her children, Sarah and Noah. The core group brought their individual talents to bear and came up with the idea of a showcase that would require participants to not only contribute $150 toward production costs but also take on shared responsibilities and meet stringent deadlines. When the call for submissions to other artists went out, the allotted slots filled up within less than a week, which had the principals believing they’d created something that just might work. “There really isn’t enough opportunity to get your work out into the world,” said Misa Kelly. “It’s not unique to Santa Barbara. Artists everywhere have the same issue. We wanted to create something not only sustainable, but also one that could be transposed to any community.” The group chose the name of The Hive because of the busy cooperative environment suggested by the metaphor. “Too many cooks in the kitchen can create chaos. But our hive of busy bees engenders collaboration and cooperation in a way I’ve never experienced before,” Kelly said. “We’re all working toward the same goal. There’s a sweetness, and the result is that it feeds our soul to be sharing out talents with the community.” If the $150 fee for each performing outfit seems like the dreaded pay-forplay required by club owners (and despised by bands), Kelly said it’s more of an asset. “It’s an investment. The goal is if we all do what we’re supposed to, we get a chance to earn it back and maybe some more. We’re already at the point where we’re getting most of it back. But it’s never been about the money. I think I’ve made $500 total in all my years of dancing in town. It’s more about getting the work out there and
The Hive swarms Center Stage
sharing everything, so Stephen and I don’t have to spend nine months recuperating from putting on our festival. “People, artists, have a burning passion to manifest their life work.
They’d die if they don’t dance. And it’s important – if everybody in the world were lined up to the sense of their life’s work and expressing it in public, the planet would be a much better place to be.” To that end, a baker’s dozen of companies and dancer-choreographers – including four from the Los Angeles area – will take to Center Stage for the single show Sunday night, including works from each of the core Hive members, plus Mindy Nelson, Kaita Mrazek, Weslie Ching, and several more, including local movement theater company DramaDogs and Placentia’s Watson Dance. “I’ve been impressed with the high quality of the choreography,” Kelly said, which she sees as a function despite a process that accepted appli-
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MISCELLANY (Continued from page 33) Richard and hostess Cat Pollon on the terrace of his Pasha suite
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international guests, took Toucan Hill, a Moorish style palace on seven acres on Mustique’s highest hill owned by Tatiana Copeland, great niece of the Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, and her husband, Gerret, a member of the DuPont dynasty. I was ensconced in the Pasha Suite, with spectacular views of the Caribbean on three sides, and Cat, who co-hosted my 61st birthday bash with Gretchen Lieff in July, couldn’t have been the more perfect hostess
with lunches and dinners, featuring different china, cutlery and linens placed around different locales in the house, exhibiting ceramic tiles from Turkey, Morocco, India, and Bali. Among the guests were a number of people I’d not seen since Cat’s major 2011 birthday bash in at the Maison Arabe in Marrakech, owned by Prince Fabrizio Ruspoli, and a cocktail soirée hosted by Princess Hetti von Krupp, who I’d last seen in Agadir many years earlier when she was a lunch guest on Aiglon, the 153-foot schooner International artist and Mustique resident JeanClaude Adenin and his pet dog, Josh, with Randy Fishburn and Andrew Sands
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of the late Prince Johannes von Thurn und Taxis. The four other housemates were Mitchell Crosby, a top Charleston, South Carolina, party planner and his business partner, Randall Felkel, international lawyer Randy Fishburn, who splits his time between Hancock Park in Los Angeles, London, New York, and Paris, and Andrew Sands, a cultural writer for the London Evening Standard. Time was spent sailing on chartered catamarans, picnicking on the many beaches, and lounging in the magnificent infinity pool 450 feet above the island looking toward Bequia and St. Vincent. All too soon our Caribbean capers came to an end, with Cat jetting to New York for a program of galas celebrating Versailles and Giverny, the wonderful estate where Monet did many of his most famous works... Munger’s Millions Montecito-based Berkshire Hathaway vice-chairman Charlie Munger, 90, whose grandson, Charles, studied at UC Santa Barbara, has donated $65 million to the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, the largest in the school’s history. It is the latest in a number of substantial educational gifts, including Stanford, Harvard-Westlake, a Los Angeles-area preparatory school, and the University of Michigan, his alma mater. It will go toward building a 61-bed residence for visitors to the institute, which brings together physicists for weeks at a time to exchange ideas. “UCSB has by far the most important program for visiting physicists in the world,” he told The New York Times. “Leading physicists routinely are coming to the school to talk to one another, create new stuff, cross-fertilizing ideas.” Such interactions are crucial for the advancement of physics, he says, citing international conferences attended by the likes of Albert Einstein and Marie Curie. The university had already reserved a plot of land for the dormitory in anticipation of raising the requisite funds.... Lutah Lives On Santa Barbara Historical Museum has just opened its latest exhibition – “Under the Umbrella: Lutah Maria Riggs and Her Santa Barbara Style.” Architect and draftswoman Riggs has risen to considerable prominence as the subject of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival documentary entry Lutah and the formation of a society honoring her work by Montecito resident Gretchen Lieff. The fascinating tribute highlights the work of the talented former set
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designer who left her mark on local landmarks such as the Lobero Theatre and the Vedanta Temple. Her handiwork as designer for the renowned George Washington Smith, and later on her own, graces the El Paseo complex downtown and Casa del Herrero. Her career, which included Greta Garbo’s tiny Hollywood hideaway and the design of Baron Maximilian von Romberg’s palatial villa, is explored through drawings. photos, oral history, and costume. The museum collaborated with the Lutah Maria Riggs Society, the Montecito History Committee, and the Art, Architecture and Design Museum at UCSB, to fully illustrate her work and the evolution of her own signature style. “There are some 42 images, some of them very intricate, as well as other special pieces” says curator Dan Calderon. “I went through 1,200. It took four months, but there is no doubt UCSB made this happen.” The exhibition runs through next May. Among the 300 guests at the reception were Mike and Anne Towbes, Jerry and Helene Beaver, Bill Burtness, Kellam de Forest, Bob and Sylvia Easton, Greg Gorga, Ellen Goodstein, Victoria Hines, Robert and Gretchen Lieff, mayor Helene Schneider, Terry and Pam Valeski, Eleanor Van Cott, and Hattie Beresford... Spotlight on Scheherazade State Street Ballet’s latest work Scheherazade, opening its 20th season, was full of eastern promise. The company’s managing director, Tim Mikel, first conceived of the libretto while listening to Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s suite, which later became a ballet version of the Persian fairy tale One Thousand and One Nights. The world premiere at the Granada, which featured veteran dancers Ryan Camou and Leila Drake Fossek, was a fantasy to behold with choreography by Autumn Eckman, Artist-inResidence, costumes by A. Christina Giannini, and stage design by Mark
Ryan Camou and Leila Drake Fossek work magic in Scheherazade (Credit: David Bazemore)
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Somerfield. Gary McKenzie did double duty as the Sultan and the peddler, while Jack Stewart, Kate Kadow, and Brittney Deptuch were good supports. The performance also included resident choreographer William Soleau’s work Tango Rain, which premiered in 2004 and is a well-balanced mix of classical and jazz. Artistic director and founder Rodney Gustafson continues to do an extraordinary job... Fruit of the Vine Winemaker Doug Margerum and other local vintners joined forces for a reception for the Wine Collection of El Paseo at the historic downtown arcade, leveraging the upscale appeal of the historic neighborhood. Doug, who owns the Wine Cask eatery with restaurateur Mitchell Sjerven, joined forces with five other tasting rooms – Au Bon Climat, Grassini Family Vineyards, Jamie Slone Wines, and Happy Canyon Vineyards, owned by polo playing investor Tom Barrack, whose Piocho team is named after his ranch. Fittingly the store is decked out with assorted polo gear, including saddles, boots and reins, giving it a decided Ralph Lauren air. Doug, who also opened MWC 32 earlier this year, described the scintillating sextet as “an unknown gem.” “There’s a lot going on here, and we want to put it on the map.” The tasting rooms are open daily...
CALM committee with its “table of treasures” are: Doris Medved, Connie Burns, Toni Kipp, Jean Callanan, Diane Dukes, and Toni Schinnerer (photo by Priscilla)
Sharon Hooper and Martha Rogers with Alyssa Lynn surrounding her “Mary Ann Tiques” table of valuables including Janice Ingrum and Terri Fawcett (photo by Priscilla)
CALM-ing Effect The Montecito Country Club was awash with bounteous bling when the CALM Auxiliary hosted its fourth annual “Wine, Jewelry, Chocolate” event co-chaired by Martha Rogers and Janice Ingrum. More than 30 jewelers displayed their wares, as well five chocolatiers and six vineyards, helping raise more than $12,000 for the 45-year-old Presenting his wine is executive winemaker and GM of Happy Canyon Vineyards, Sean Pitts, with guests Greg Schipper and Kate Schwab (photo by Priscilla)
group, who were given a percentage of the proceeds. CALM is the only nonprofit in Santa Barbara County focusing solely on preventing, assessing and treating child abuse and family violence through comprehensive programs. I’ll drink to that... Surfing Shindig The Endless Summer, the iconic surf film made by local filmmaker Bruce Brown, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. So what better than the owners of the eponymous Santa Barbara harbor eatery, Steve Hyslop, and Larry and Nan Stone, to host a bash for 150 guests to mark the occasion. The film, which followed two surfers around the world in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Tahiti, and Hawaii, was made on a $50,000 budget and grossed $5 million domestically and $20 million worldwide. Brown was joined by his daughter, Nancy, and sons, Wade and Dana
Celebrated filmmakers Bruce Brown and his son, Dana Brown, at the Chuck’s Waterside Grill & Endless Summer Bar (photo by Priscilla)
Brown, also a director, who just debuted his movie On Any Sunday – The Next Chapter. Others checking out the boffo bash and noshing on island-style pu-pus, sesame-crusted ahi, fresh shucked oysters, mini Dungeness crab cakes, clam chowder – winner of the 2013 Santa Barbara Chowderfest – and marinated chicken skewers, included top Santa Barbara surfboard maker Renny Yater, his son Lauren Yater, Arthur von Wiesenberger, Bev Morgan, Wendy McCaw, Kemp Aaberg, and Tahitian surf photographer Dominic Mosqueira. A most swellegant soirée.. Sightings: Orlando Bloom and actress Vinessa Shaw with her in-laws Michael and Nancy Gifford brunching at the Biltmore, before heading to the Museum of Contemporary Art to see Nancy’s installation “Requiem for the Bibliophile”... The Practice actor Dylan McDermott and friends noshing at Olio e Limone....A gaggle of Giorgio Armani models at Jalama Beach for a catalog photo shoot Pip! Pip! Readers with tips, sightings and other amusing items for Richard’s column should e-mail him at richard mineards@verizon.net or send invitations or other correspondence to the •MJ Journal Hosting the celebrated filmmakers are restaurant owners Steve Hylsop, Larry, Nan, and Travis Stone (photo by Priscilla)
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ORDINANCE NO. 5671 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AMENDING SECTION 22.22.133 OF THE SANTA BARBARA MUNCIPAL CODE REGARDING HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING CHAPTER 28.20 OF THE SANTA BARBARA MUNCIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW OF CERTAIN RENTAL HOUSING PROJECTS PROPOSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AVERAGE UNIT-SIZE DENSITY INCENTIVE PROGRAM THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 22.22.133 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 22.22.133 Historic Landmarks Commission Referral to Planning Commission. A. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS. When the Historic Landmarks Commission determines that a development is proposed for a site which is highly visible to the general public, the Historic Landmarks Commission may, prior to granting project design approval of the application, require presentation of the application to the Planning Commission solely for the purpose of obtaining comments from the Planning Commission regarding the application for use by the Historic Landmarks Commission in its deliberations. B. PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE AND HEARING. Prior to making any comments regarding an application pursuant to this Section, the Planning Commission shall hold a noticed public hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 22.22.132. SECTION 2. Section 28.20.020 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: Section 28.20.020
Definitions.
For purposes of this Chapter 28.20, the following words or phrases shall have the respective meanings assigned to them in the following definitions unless, in a given instance, the context in which they are used indicates a different meaning: A. Affordable Housing. Residential units that are sold or rented at values defined as being affordable by the City of Santa Barbara’s Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures, as such policies and procedures may be approved by the City Council from time to time. B. Average Unit Size. The total of the net floor area of each of the residential units in a project and divided by the number of residential units in that project. C. Community Benefit Housing. Residential development that has a public benefit including the following housing types: 1. Priority Housing; 2. Housing affordable to low, moderate, or middle income households as defined in SBMC Chapter 28.43; and 3. Transitional Housing, affordable efficiency dwelling units (as described in Section 28.87.150 of this Code), and Supportive Housing which supports special needs populations such as housing for seniors, the physically or mentally disabled, the homeless, or children aging out of foster care. D. Employer Sponsored Housing. Residential units which are developed, owned, maintained, and initially sold or rented to employees of a local Employer (or group of employers) where each residential unit is occupied as a primary residence (as defined by federal income tax law)by a household that includes at least one person who works on the south coast region of Santa Barbara County. E. Net Floor Area. For purposes of this Average UnitSize Density Program, net floor area is the area in square feet of all floors confined within the exterior walls of a residential unit, but not including the area of the following: exterior walls, vent shafts, courtyards, garages, carports, common areas not controlled by the occupant of an individual residential unit, and any areas with a ceiling height of less than five (5) feet above the finished floor. In addition, the area occupied by stairs or an elevator shaft within the exterior walls of a residential unit shall be counted only on one floor of the residential unit. F. Limited-Equity Housing Cooperative. A corporation organized on a cooperative basis that meets the requirements of state Civil Code § 817 and which restricts the resale price of the cooperative’s shares in order to maintain a specified level of affordability to any new shareholder.
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G. Local Employer. A person, business, company, corporation or other duly formed legal entity which employs persons whose primary place of employment is located within the South Coast region of Santa Barbara County. H. Priority Housing. Priority Housing includes the following three categories of housing: 1. Employer-Sponsored Housing; 2. Limited-Equity Housing Cooperatives; and 3. Rental Housing. I. Project Site. All lots included within a project proposed in accordance with the Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program. J. Rental Housing. Housing developed and maintained as multiple dwelling units on the same lot for occupancy by separate households pursuant to a lease on other rental agreements where all dwelling units are owned exclusively by the same legal entity. K. Supportive Housing. As defined in state Health and Safety Code Section 50675.14(b)(2). L. Transitional Housing. That type of Supportive Housing that is re-circulated to other eligible program participants as specified and defined in state Health and Safety Code Section 50675.2(h).
Commission or Architectural Board of Review occurs after the effective date of this ordinance. SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of Santa Barbara makes the following findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act regarding the adoption of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments: 1. A Program Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) was certified for the 2011 General Plan, and includes EIR Addenda prepared and considered by City Council as part of adoption of the final 2011 General Plan (12-1-11), Climate Action Plan (9-18-12), and Historic Resources Element (10-212). 2. Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 provide that projects which are consistent with the development density established by General Plan policies for which a FEIR was certified shall not require additional environmental review except under specified instances. 3. The City Environmental Analyst determined that the proposed zoning ordinance amendments do not trigger additional environmental review requirements for the following reasons: a. There are no additional site-specific or project-specific significant effects which are peculiar to the proposed zoning amendments;
SECTION 3. Chapter 28.20 of Title 28 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended by adding Section 28.20.080 to read as follows:
b. There are no new significant effects not addressed in the prior FEIR; and
28.20.080 Planning Commission Review of Rental Housing Projects A. Planning Commission Review. The Planning Commission shall review all rental housing projects proposed in accordance with the provisions of the Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program when both of the following criteria are satisfied: 1. Any lot within the project site has a High Density Residential land use designation or the project is being proposed under the Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program Priority Housing Overlay, and 2. The project site has a combined net lot area of 15,000 square feet or greater. B. Review by Pre-Application Review Team. All Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program projects subject to Planning Commission review pursuant to this Section 28.20.080 shall be reviewed by the Pre-Application Review Team as provided in Section 27.07.070 of this Code. C. Timing of Review. The Planning Commission review pursuant to this Section 28.20.080 shall occur after the initial concept review by the Architectural Board of Review or Historic Landmarks Commission, as applicable. The project applicant may elect to have additional concept reviews by the applicable design review body, prior to the review by the Planning Commission. If an Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program project requires a discretionary approval by the Planning Commission pursuant to any other provision of this Code, then the review required pursuant to this Section 28.20.080 may be combined with the hearing for the other discretionary approval required for the project. D. Hearing Procedures. The Planning Commission shall conduct its review at a public hearing noticed in accordance with Section 28.87.380 of this Code. The Planning Commission shall receive a written report from the PreApplication Review Team concerning the proposed design and improvement of the project and the project’s consistency with the City’s General Plan. The Planning Commission shall provide comment and recommendation by majority vote regarding the proposed design and improvement of the project and the project’s consistency with the City’s General Plan. The Planning Commission comments and recommendations are intended for use by the applicable design review body in their deliberations. E. Communication to Design Review Body. Following the Planning Commission review hearing, the Community Development Department staff shall communicate the Planning Commission’s comments and recommendations to the applicable design review body. F. Additional Planning Commission Review. If a project is subject to Planning Commission review pursuant to this Section 28.20.080, the Historic Landmarks Commission cannot elect to refer the project to the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 22.22.133 and the Architectural Board of Review cannot elect to refer the project to the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 22.68.050. However, the project applicant may request an additional concept review of the project by the Planning Commission.
c. There is no new information since the FEIR that would involve more significant impacts than identified in the FEIR. Environmental review for the proposed zoning ordinance amendments is addressed by the General Plan FEIR and Addenda, and no further environmental review is required. 4. The City Planner is the custodian of the record of proceedings for the General Plan Update FEIR, the Addenda, and the documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings for these City actions are located at the City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department, Planning Division, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, California. Copies of these documents are available for public review during normal business hours upon request at the office of the City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department, Planning Division. ORDINANCE NO. 5671 STATE OF CALIFORNIA
) ) COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. ) CITY OF SANTA BARBARA ) I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on October 7, 2014, and was adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on October 21, 2014, by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Dale Francisco, Frank Hotchkiss, Randy Rowse, Bendy White, Mayor Helene Schneider
NOES:
Councilmembers Cathy Murillo, Gregg Hart
ABSENT:
None
ABSTENTIONS:
None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on October 22, 2014.
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I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on October 22, 2014.
SECTION 4. The provisions of Section 28.20.080, as expressed in this ordinance, shall only apply to a project if the project’s first concept review before the Historic Landmarks
(SEAL)
/s/
Helene Schneider Mayor
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Natural Wellness; Rising Above It, 1332 Virginia Road Unit A, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Nancy Schaak, 1332 Virginia Road Unit A, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on October 27, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Adela Bustos. FBN No. 2014-0003054. Published October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Epic Santa Barbara Vacation Rental, 102 West Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Cochrane Property Management, Inc, 102 West Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on October 22, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Adela Bustos. FBN No. 2014-0003037. Published October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Channel Islands Uni, 310 Mesa Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Ryan Hill, 310 Mesa Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on October 16, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Jan Morales. FBN No. 2014-0002946. Published October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Cultured Cuisine, 1730 Calle Poniente, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Cultured Cuisine Inc, 2606 Mesa School Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on October 17, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Tara Jayasinghe. FBN No. 2014-0002967. Published October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Mini Cinnis, 209 West Haley Street, Apt #4, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Katherine Belanger, 209 West Haley Street, Apt #4, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on October 21, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Gabriel Cabello. FBN No. 2014-0003002. Published October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Goleta Dental Practice Morteza Mazloom DDS, 164 Kinman Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117. Morteza Mazloom DDS INC, 20 South Glen Annie Road, Goleta, CA 93117. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on October 15, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Gabriel Cabello. FBN No. 20140002941. Published October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Before Partners, 366 Woodley Road, Montecito, CA 93108. Holly Gates, 189 Summer St. #2, Somerville, MA 02143. Robert Gates, 366 Woodley Road, Montecito, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on October 10, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Christine Potter. FBN No. 2014-0002899. Published October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COAST, 240 Arboleda Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. The Coalition for Sustainable Transportation, 2425 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on October 2, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Adela Bustos. FBN No. 2014-0002826. Published October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as:
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Codewise Design, 5700 Via Real Unit 48, Carpinteria, CA 93103. Bruce Gombrelli, 315 Meigs Road, STE A516, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on October 16, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Jan Morales. FBN No. 2014-0002945. Published October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Montecito Real Property, INC; Santa Barbara Real Property, INC, 2818 Panorama Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Panorama Real Property INC, 2818 Panorama Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on October 3, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Jan Morales. FBN No. 2014-0002836. Published October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Montecito Village Market, 1482 East Valley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. The Montecito Grocery, LLC, 1482 East Valley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 26, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Jan Morales. FBN No. 2014-0002777. Published October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Priority Financial, Santa Barbara, PO Box 1074, Summerland, CA 93067. Joel Alan Maloney, 320 Asegra Road, Summerland, CA 93067. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on October 9, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Adela Bustos. FBN No. 2014-0002881. Published October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Whale Tail Enterprises, 1062 Coast Village Road #E-1, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Daniel Bermudez, 1062 Coast Village Road #E-1, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Suzanne Lawson, 1062 Coast Village Road #E-1, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 24, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Jan Morales. FBN No. 2014-0002739. Published October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Keeper of the Books, 165 Ellwood Station Road, Goleta, CA 93117. Rebekka Fortman, 165 Ellwood Station Road, Goleta, CA 93117. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 30, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Jan Morales. FBN No. 2014-0002803. Published October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: A Healthier Happier You, 429 E Main Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Danielle Chavez, 820 Louisa Terrace, Santa Maria, CA 93455. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 26, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Deborah Sanchez. FBN No. 2014-0002766. Published October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Dog Groomer/Fetch & Retrieve, 3433 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Suzanne Pena, 503 Verano Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. This statement was filed
with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 9, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Gabriel Cabello. FBN No. 2014-0002604. Published October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: The Bottle Shop, 1200 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Bassam Mechammill, 32 Saddlebow Road, Bell Canyon, CA 91307. Maryanne Mechammill, 32 Saddlebow Road, Bell Canyon, CA 91307. Morhaf Trad, 3657 Dry Creek Lane, Oxnard, CA 93036. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 29, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Miriam Leon. FBN No. 2014-0002788. Published October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Mid State Appraisal Services, 700 Refugio Road, Santa Ynez, CA 93460. Sharon Steele, 700 Refugio Road, Santa Ynez, CA 93460. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 19, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Christine Potter. FBN No. 2014-0002714. Published October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Online Natale Store, 219 West Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. T.J. Natale, 219 West Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 29, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. 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 Tara Jayasinghe. FBN No. 2014-0002794. Published October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014.
COLD SPRING SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY The Cold Spring School District is seeking applicants for a vacancy on the Board of Trustees NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Cold Spring School District intends to appoint a board member to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of an incumbent. The newly appointed trustee will serve the remainder of the term that was vacated, until December, 2016. Applicants must reside in attendance boundaries of the Cold Spring School District, meet all requirements of law, and comply with the District’s submission requirements. The application deadline is 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 14. Late applications will not be considered. Please visit the District’s website www.coldspringschool.net for instructions on how to apply or send an e-mail to Executive Assistant, Coral Godlis, at cgodlis@coldspringschool.net.
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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BID NO. 3728
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BID NO. 3589 This project is subject to the “Buy America” provisions of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 as amended by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991. Bidders are advised that, as required by federal law, the State has established a statewide overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal. This Agency federal-aid contract is considered to be part of the statewide overall DBE goal. The Agency is required to report to Caltrans on DBE participation for all federal-aid contracts each year so that attainment efforts may be evaluated. This Agency federal-aid contract has a goal of 3% DBE participation. Sealed proposals for Bid No. 3589 for the Cota Street Bridge Replacement Project will be received in the Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101, until 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 9, 2014 to be publicly opened and read at that time. Any bidder who wishes its bid proposal to be considered is responsible for making certain that its bid proposal is actually delivered to said Purchasing Office. Bids shall be addressed to theGeneral Services Manager, Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, and shall be labeled, “Cota Street Bridge Replacement Bid No. 3589". The work includes all labor, material, supervision, plant, and equipment necessary to complete and deliver the finished bridge replacement project per plans and specs. The Engineer’s estimate is $4,000,000. Each bidder must have a Class A license to complete this work in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code. Attention is directed to the Appendices which detail hazardous substances within the project limits. Each bidder or bidder’s subcontractor must hold a current Hazardous Substance Removal Certification in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code to complete work with known hazards involved. The plans and specifications for this Project are available electronically at http://tinyurl.com/CityofSantaBarbara-eBidBoard. Hardcopy plan and specification sets can be obtained from CyberCopy (located at 504 N Milpas St, cross street Haley) by contacting Alex Gaytan, CyberCopy Shop Manager, at (805) 884-6155. The City’s contact for this project is Jim Colton P.E., Project Manager; 805-564-5537. In order to be placed on the plan holder’s list, the Contractor can register as a document holder for this Project on Ebidboard. Project Addendum notifications will be issued through Ebidboard.com. Although Ebidboard will fax and/or email all notifications once they are provided contact information, bidders are still responsible for obtaining all addenda from the Ebidboard website or the City’s website at: http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/Business/Purchasing/Projects/. There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 20 at 10 am at David Gephard Conference Room, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this Project, available at the City of Santa Barbara, General Services Manager, Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, and available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. The Federal minimum wage rates for this Project as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor are set forth in the specifications and in copies of these specifications that may be examined at the offices described above where project plans, special provisions, and bid forms may be seen. Addenda to modify the Federal minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued to holders of these specifications. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to provisions of Section 1770, et seq., of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Contractor must pay its employees the general prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. In addition, the Contractor must be responsible for compliance with the requirements of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code relating to apprentice public works contracts. The City of Santa Barbara affirms that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation. Attention is directed to the Federal minimum wage rate requirements in Appendix I of these specifications. Addenda to modify the Federal minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued to holders of the “Proposal and Contract” specification books. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations, are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and Subcontractors must pay not less than the higher wage rate. The City of Santa Barbara will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes “helper” (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations. Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage determination otherwise available for use by the Contractor and Subcontractors, the Contractor and Subcontractors must pay not less than the Federal Minimum wage rate which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question. Per California Civil Code Section 9550, a payment bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder for bids exceeding $25,000. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from notice of award and prior to the performance of any work. The proposal must be accompanied by a proposal guaranty bond in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal, or alternatively by a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Owner in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal. A separate performance bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from the notice to award and prior to the performance of any work. The City of Santa Barbara hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliations or beliefs, sex, age, physical disability, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy as set forth hereunder. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) provides a toll-free “hotline” service to report bid rigging activities. Bid rigging activities can be reported Mondays through Fridays, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Telephone No. 1-800-424-9071. Anyone with knowledge of possible bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities should use the “hotline” to report these activities. The “hotline” is part of the DOT’s continuing effort to identify and investigate highway construction contract fraud and abuse and is operated under the direction of the DOT Inspector General. All information will be treated confidentially and caller anonymity will be respected.
Sealed proposals for Bid No. 3728 for the ALAMEDA PARK WELL RELOCATION – INFRASTRUCTURE AND SITE RESTORATION will be received in the Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101, until 3:00 p.m., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2014 to be publicly opened and read at that time. Any bidder who wishes its bid proposal to be considered is responsible for making certain that its bid proposal is actually delivered to said Purchasing Office. Bids shall be addressed to the General Services Manager, Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, and shall be labeled, “ALAMEDA PARK WELL RELOCATION – INFRASTRUCTURE AND SITE RESTORATION, Bid No. 3728". The work includes all labor, materials, supervision, plant and equipment necessary to complete the following: Construction of the Alameda Park Well concrete pad, piping, and appurtenances, electrical improvements, irrigation improvements, installation of grass pavers, turf replacement, and landscaping improvements. The Engineer’s estimate is $150,000. Each bidder must have a Class A license to complete this work in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code. There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled for TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Alameda Park. The plans and specifications for this Project are available electronically at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ebidboard. Plan and specification sets can be obtained from CyberCopy (located at 504 N Milpas St, cross street Haley) by contacting Alex Gaytan, CyberCopy Shop Manager, at (805) 884-6155. The City’s contact for this project is Philip Maldonado, Project Engineer, 805-560-7544. In order to be placed on the plan holder’s list, the Contractor can register as a document holder for this Project on Ebidboard. Project Addendum notifications will be issued through Ebidboard.com. Although Ebidboard will fax and/or email all notifications once they are provided contact information, bidders are still responsible for obtaining all addenda from the Ebidboard website or the City’s website at: SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ebidboard. Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to provisions of Section 1770, et seq., of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Contractor shall pay its employees the general prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code relating to apprentice public works contracts. Per California Civil Code Section 9550, a payment bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder for bids exceeding $25,000. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from notice of award and prior to the performance of any work. The proposal shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty bond in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal, or alternatively by a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Owner in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal. A separate performance bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from the notice to award and prior to the performance of any work. Effective March 1, 2015, Senate Bill 854 requires the City to only use contractors and subcontractors on public projects that have been registered with the State of California Department of Industrial Relations. The City of Santa Barbara hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliations or beliefs, sex, age, physical disability, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy as set forth hereunder.
GENERAL SERVICES MANAGER CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
GENERAL SERVICES MANAGER CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
William Hornung, C.P.M.
William Hornung, C.P.M
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. 1468930. To all interested parties: Petitioner Nicole Eva Sanchez, filed a petition with Superior Court of California, County of Santa
Barbara, for a decree changing name to Nicole Eva. The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition
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for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described about must file a written objection that included 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.
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Filed October 23, 2014, by Terri Chavez, Deputy Clerk. Hearing date: December 3, 2014 at 9:30 am in Dept. 6, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Published 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. 1469191. To all interested parties: Petitioner Richard Harris Mahn III filed a petition with Superior Court of California, County of Santa
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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BID NO. 3739
City of Santa Barbara Invitation – Notice to Consultants Request for Proposal RFP Number: 3767 October 29, 2014
This project is subject to Section 3 Economic Opportunities to Low and Very-Low Income Persons and Business Concerns of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Bidders seeking Section 3 preference as defined in the specifications must submit a Certification for Business Concerns Seeking Section 3 Preference in Contracting and Demonstration of Capability form, attached hereto as Attachment F, and required documentation.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT) SERVICES FOR THE COTA STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT The City of Santa Barbara has received approval from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to construct a federalaid Highway Bridge Program (HBP) project titled Cota Street Bridge Replacement. The City of Santa Barbara, Public Works Department is requesting proposals from engineering firms for the construction management services of this bridge replacement project. Copies of the detailed Request for Proposals (RFP), including a description of the services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of responses, and the factors to be used to evaluate the responses, can be obtained by contacting: Brian D’Amour, Supervising Civil Engineer 630 Garden Street PO Box 1990 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 805-897-2661 bdamour@santabarbaraca.gov.
Sealed proposals for Bid No. 3739 for the CDBG 2014-15 VOLUNTARIO STREET CURB CUTS PROJECT will be received in the Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101, until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2014 to be publicly opened and read at that time. Any bidder who wishes its bid proposal to be considered is responsible for making certain that its bid proposal is actually delivered to said Purchasing Office. Bids shall be addressed to the General Services Manager, Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, and shall be labeled, “CDBG 2014-15 VOLUNTARIO STREET CURB CUTS PROJECT, Bid No. 3739". The work includes all labor, material, supervision, plant and equipment necessary to construct and deliver a finished sidewalk access ramp project, including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, access ramps, existing access ramp retrofitting, cross gutters, spandrels, root pruning, conforms, pavement delineation, and sign relocation. This work includes and is not limited to mobilization, bonds, insurance, traffic control, traffic striping, clearing and grubbing, surveying, shrub trimming, concrete saw cutting, removal of hardscape, placing of asphalt concrete, cleanup, public notices, and incidentals per the project plans and specifications. The Engineer’s estimate is $180,000. Each bidder must have a Class A license to complete this work in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code The plans and specifications for this Project are available electronically at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ebidboard. Plan and specification sets can be obtained from CyberCopy (located at 504 N Milpas St, cross street Haley) by contacting Alex Gaytan, CyberCopy Shop Manager, at (805) 884-6155. The City’s contact for this project is Laura Yanez, Project Engineer, 805-897-2615. In order to be placed on the plan holder’s list, the Contractor can register as a document holder for this Project on Ebidboard. Project Addendum notifications will be issued through Ebidboard.com. Although Ebidboard will fax and/or email all notifications once they are provided contact information, bidders are still responsible for obtaining all addenda from the Ebidboard website or the City’s website at: http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/business/bids/purchasing.asp. There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the PW Engineering Conference Room located at 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, California. The mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will ONLY provide information on the requirements of Section 3 Economic Opportunities to Low and Very-Low Income Persons and Business Concerns of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. All other bidder inquiries about the project can be submitted on Ebidboard.
The RFP will be made available beginning October 29, 2014. Proposals will be received in the Purchasing Office, located at 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 18, 2014. Mailed Proposals shall be addressed as follows: City of Santa Barbara General Services Division – Purchasing P.O. Box 1990 Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990
Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to provisions of Section 1770, et seq., of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Contractor shall pay its employees the general prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code relating to apprentice public works contracts. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this Project, available at the City of Santa Barbara, General Services Manager, Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, and available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. The Federal minimum wage rates for this Project as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor are set forth in the specifications and in copies of these specifications that may be examined at the offices described above where project plans, special provisions, and bid forms may be seen. Addenda to modify the Federal minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued to holders of these specifications. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. Attention is directed to the Federal minimum wage rate requirements in the specifications. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. The City of Santa Barbara will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes "helper" (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations. Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by the Contractor and subcontractors, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the Federal minimum wage rate, which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question.
Hand, courier or next day postal delivery Proposals shall be addressed as follows: City of Santa Barbara General Services Division – Purchasing 310 E. Ortega Street Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990 It is the responsibility of the respondent to see that any submitted Proposal shall have sufficient time to be received by the Purchasing Office prior to the submittal date and time. At that time, proposals will not be opened; there will be only a public acknowledgment of all proposals received. Proposals received after the closing date and time will be returned to the respondent unopened. The receiving time in the Purchasing Office will be the governing time for acceptability of the Proposal. Proposals will not be accepted by telephone, e-mail or facsimile machine. No less than one (1) Proposal must bear original signatures and figures to be marked “original.”
Bidders are hereby notified that the Contractor shall comply with provisions of the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (18 U.S.C. 874) as supplemented by U.S. Department of Labor regulations. This is a federally-assisted project and Davis-Bacon (DBRA) requirements will be strictly enforced. Federal Labor Standards provisions HUD-4010 will be incorporated into the successful bidder’s contract and is attached hereto as Attachment A. Contractors, including all subcontractors and apprentices, must be eligible to participate. Federal Wage Determination #CA120023, dated 10/17/2014 is incorporated herein and is attached hereto as Appendix C. However, actual prevailing wage rates will be determined as of the bid opening date. If any modifications have been issued to the wage decision, the contractor must adhere to the modified wage decision. Additional CDBG requirements are described in Appendix E. Bidders are hereby notified that the Contractor shall comply with provisions of Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-330), as amended, and as supplemented by U.S. Department of Labor regulations. Per California Civil Code Section 9950, a payment bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder for bids exceeding $25,000. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from notice of award and prior to the performance of any work. The proposal shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty bond in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal, or alternatively by a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Owner in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal.
William Hornung, CPM General Services Manager
Section 1352, Title 31, United States Code prohibits Federal funds from being expended by the recipient or any lower-tier sub-recipient of a Federal-aid contract to pay for any person for influencing or attempting to influence a Federal agency or Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federalaid contract, the making of any Federal grant or loan, or the entering into of any cooperative agreement.
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Barbara, for a decree changing name to Skipper Mahn. The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described about must file a written objection that included 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. Filed October 23, 2014, by Terri Chavez, Deputy Clerk. Hearing date: December 17, 2014 at 9:30 am in Dept. 6, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Published 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. 1468855. To all interested
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A separate performance bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from the notice to award and prior to the performance of any work.
parties: Petitioner Deborah Louise Lambert filed a petition with Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, for a decree changing name to Deborah Louise Martin. The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described about must file a written objection that included 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. Filed September 22, 2014, by Narzralli Baksh, Deputy Clerk. Hearing date: December 3, 2014 at 9:30 am in Dept. 6, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Published 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12
If any funds other than Federal funds have been paid for the same purposes in connection with this Federal-aid contract, the recipient shall submit an executed certification and, if required, submit a completed disclosure form as part of the bid documents. A certification for Federal-aid contracts regarding payment of funds to lobby Congress or a Federal agency is included in the contract documents. Standard Form - LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,” with instructions for completion of the Standard Form is also included in the contract documents. Signing the proposal shall constitute signature of the Certification. The above referenced certification and disclosure of lobbying activities shall be included in each subcontract and any lower-tier contracts exceeding $100,000. All disclosure forms, but not certifications, shall be forwarded from tier to tier until received by the Engineer. The Contractor, subcontractors and any lower-tier contractors shall file a disclosure form at the end of each calendar quarter in which there occurs any event that requires disclosure or that materially affects the accuracy of the information contained in any disclosure form previously filed by the Contractor, subcontractors and any lower-tier contractors. An event that materially affects the accuracy of the information reported includes: (1) A cumulative increase if $25,000 or more in the amount paid or expected to be paid for influencing or attempting to influence a covered federal action; or (2) A change in the person(s) or individual(s) influencing or attempting to influence a covered federal action; (3) A change in the officer(s), employees(s), or member(s) contacted to influence or attempt to influence a covered Federal Action. The City of Santa Barbara hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliations or beliefs, sex, age, physical disability, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy as set forth hereunder. GENERAL SERVICES MANAGER CITY OF SANTA BARBARA PUBLISHED: October 29 & November 5, 2014, Montecito Journal
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 The Horror, the Horror – What better way to celebrate Halloween than with the best dress up, throw down, yuk-it-up tongue-in-cheek thriller of all time? Yes, it’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the cult-classic film that has drawn audiences in costumes to midnight screenings to throw rice (and what have you) for more than three decades. Elements Theatre Collective scored its biggest fundraising hit with a sing-along screening a couple of years ago, and figures it long about time to “Do the Time Warp again!” So break out your best Frank n’ Furter lingerie, Rocky gold shorts, and Columbia tap shoes, and then it’s just a jump to the left and a step to the right and you’re at Telegraph Brewing Company, where you’ll find locally crafted beers, tasty food, a costume contest, and silent auction. Proceeds go to help fund Elements’ mission of producing professional-quality theater to alternative spaces at no charge to the community, pop-up style pieces that have won strong reviews and support. WHEN: 6 to 9:30 pm WHERE: 418 N. Salsipuedes Street COST: $15 INFO: 232-4382 or www.elementstc.org FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 Solstice in October – The Black Cat Ball is back at the Butler Events Center, and this time it’s actually on Halloween. Dress up as your cutest cat or kinkiest kitten (or any costume at all, actually) and head over to the midtown space where Santa Barbara
band Grooveshine provides the live music and DJ Dave MacIntyre spin between and post-set tunes for dancers on the expansive floor. Admission includes appetizers and desserts, plus one drink ticket for the no-host bar. The costume contest offers cash prizes for the best overall costume, plus a special prize for the best cat in show. All proceeds benefit Santa Barbara Summer Solstice, nonprofit that produces the annual Summer Solstice Parade festival and arts workshop. Me-ow! WHEN: 7:30 pm to midnight WHERE: 3744 State Street COST: $20 in advance, $25 at the door INFO: 965-3396 or www.solsticeparade.com SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Dia de los Muertos on the Hill – The Santa Barbara Bowl’s second annual Day of the Dead celebration turns the historic Santa Barbara Bowl into a magical place and reverence and merriment inspired by official Dia de los Muertos festivities in Oaxaca, Mexico. More than a concert, the celebration is a community event showcasing local theater and dance, plus art installations and altars made by local organizations, schools, and museums. Mariachis will roam the grounds, Aztec dancers will perform and bless the altars, and artists will paint skeleton faces on patrons all in service of celebrating life by remembering the dead. The 25-year-old Mexican rock band Café Tacvba – which draws on new wave, ska, and funk to pepper the peppy polkas of norteño music – headline the
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 Going Def – No, we don’t have a Hard Rock Cafe (or Casino for that matter) here in Santa Barbara area. But we do have one of the hardestrocking bands in pop music history playing at our lone casino resort tonight in Def Leppard, the British import that sold more than 65 million albums around the world in the 1980s and ‘90s. The group’s second and third albums, Pyromania and Hysteria – which together spawned a total of 10 hit singles, including “Love Bites” and “Pour Some Sugar on Me” – each registered diamond status, making Def Leppard one of only five rock bands with two studio LPs to sell more than 10 million copies in the U.S. alone. So this is one group that’s doing the casino circuit, but not as a desperate revival act – they just p layed stadiums across the country – which is why tickets start at nearly $100. “Rock of Ages” indeed! WHEN: 8 pm WHERE: Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez COST: $95-$175 INFO: (800) CHUMASH (248-6274) or www. chumashcasino.com
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Patty the Kid – Patty Griffin made her fans wait a full six years for her seventh studio album. But 2013’s American Kid was worth the hiatus, as Griffin – one of Americana’s most original storytellers through song who also happens to possess a surprisingly powerful voice – proved even more expressive and deeply personal than her previous effort in 2007. She also put out the longdelayed 2000 album Silver Bells, which had her original versions of “Top Of The World” and “Truth #2” that Dixie Chicks covered on their seminal album Home. Last time through town, also last year, Griffin showed up at the Santa Barbara Bowl as a member of Band of Joy, Robert Plant’s folk amalgamation, but Griffin has also held audiences spellbound at the Lobero Theatre in a Sings Like Hell concert or two. Now the Grammy-winning singersongwriter is coming to Campbell Hall, with Oklahoman John Fullbright, whose 2012 debut earned comparisons to Townes Van Zandt and Randy Newman, opening the concert. WHEN: 8 pm WHERE: UCSB’s Campbell Hall COST: $25-$40 INFO: 893-3535 or www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu
concert, which also features sets from Los Angeles’ Grammy-winning genre busting multicultural band Ozomatli, Las Cafeteras, Ventura’s Hy Brasil, and Djs Carlos Nino and Tropicaza. WHEN: 5 pm WHERE: 1122 North Milpas Street COST: $35-$55 INFO: 962-7411 or www. sbbowl.com Tango to Tokyo – The Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra’s season kickoff concert is something of a triple threat. The event begins with an optional “Tapas and Tango” gala featuring Argentine cuisine specialties and wine, live tango music by Erin Bonski-Evans and performances by Sandor & Parissa from Dancing with the Stars, all held on the front plaza at the Lobero Theatre. The concert, which begins at 7:30, features both Vivaldi’s famed Four Seasons concertos and Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. The special guest soloist is Canadian violinist Martin Beaver, formerly with the Tokyo String Quartet, who served as the first violinist from 2012 until the critically-acclaimed quartet called it quits last year. Music director Heiichiro Ohyama, now in his 32nd season with the SBCO, conducts the concert, which includes an onstage performance by Sandor & Parissa. The truncated four-concert SBCO season continues with Bach’s “Brandenburg Concertos” on December 16, an SBCO Chamber Players concert on February 10, and Handel’s “Water Music” and “Music for the Royal Fireworks”, with pianist Alessio Bax (who played at the Granada in recital with Joshua Bell) on March 17. WHEN: Gala 5:30 pm, concert 7:30 pm WHERE: 33 East Canon Perdido Street COST: $125
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($75 for SBCO season subscribers); concert only $54 & $64 INFO: 9630761/www.lobero.com or 966-2441 or www.sbco.org. Mesa Artists Studio Tour – The Mesa might just be a single, albeit beautiful, neighborhood in town. But it’s such an enclave for visual artists – you might even say both a haven and inspiration to notable Western artists for nearly a century – that it deserves its own designation. Among the Mesa’s historical residents is Thomas Moran, whose western landscapes helped conservationists convince Congress to create the National Park System in 1916. The first Mesa Artists Studio Tour took place a decade ago, and now an intimate tour has become a staple of mid-autumn. Celebrating the 11th tour, 11 artists are welcoming visitors to their workspaces a look into their studios, a chance to view and purchase their newest art, and some light refreshments. The awardwinning artists on the tour include veterans Karin Aggeler, Liz Downey, Morgan Green, Bill Hull, Cree Mann, Margaret Nadeau, Erin Williams, and Ellen Yeomans, plus three new members: Nancy Hull, Sara Woodburn, and Brad Nack, who was just appointed executive director of The Arts Fund. WHEN: 11 am to 4 pm today & tomorrow WHERE: See online map COST: free INFO: www. santabarbaramesaartists.com THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Shakespeare in Dance – Alisa Voronova makes her U.S. debut portraying Juliet opposite Anatolie Ustimov’s Romeo as Moscow Ballet 30 October – 6 November 2014
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Fish Out of Water – It was just last year that The Moth Mainstage – the touring company version of The Moth Radio Hour, the public radio storytelling program in which ordinary citizens spin true tales from their lives – made its Santa Barbara debut. Now it’s back with another “all-star” production, featuring five storytellers, ranging from luminaries in the arts and sciences to everyday heroes, will relate experiences that explore the night’s theme of being out of place, recounting the real-life tales without notes. If there’s any doubt that even in today’s modern world inundated with mobile phones and instant messages, the power of stories still trumps all – with more than 20 million downloads of the radio podcast every year. Need more proof: Speaking of Stories, Santa Barbara’s own storytelling series wherein actor read published short stories, has scheduled its own local version of The Moth later this month at Center Stage. WHEN: 8 pm WHERE: UCSB’s Campbell Hall COST: $30$45 INFO: 893-3535 or www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu
returns to the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom to perform the Bard’s best-known tragedy. Featuring ballet master Andrei Litvinov 2011 choreography set to the famous score of Russian composer Tchaikovsky, Moscow Ballet’s lavish production of Romeo & Juliet features all new opulent costumes created by Moscow ballet resident designer Arthur Oliver, with hand-painted sets fashioned in the style of the Italian Renaissance. The company of 40 won plenty of critical acclaim last time through in 2012. WHEN: 7 pm WHERE: Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez COST: $25-$45 INFO: (800) CHUMASH (248-6274) or www.chumashcasino.com The Legend of Lebron – No, it’s not LeBron, the basketball superstar who has galvanized a city with his return to Cleveland. But in certain circles, New York-based Puerto Rican salsa superstar Angel Lebron is his own community’s sensation.
The UCSB salsa slam begins early evening as Lebron joins former Smithsonian Institute curator of Latin Jazz Raul Fernandez, now a UC Irvine social sciences professor, and ethnomusicologist and Smithsonian curator Marisol Berrios Miranda panel discussion on the origin, cultural meaning, and current global boom of salsa music, hosted by UCSB professor of sociology William I. Robinson. ‘The Lebron’s 12-piece band takes to the stage to play the sounds of the Caribbean and New York City’s Latino barrios in a late night dance concert that also features performances by dance troupes Diana Tere & Sensual Emotion and Oswaldo y Sabor Latino. Santa Barbara’s Hector Sanchez teaches a free salsa lesson prior to the show. WHEN: Panel 6 to 7:30 pm, dance concert 8 pm to 1 am WHERE: panel UCSB’s MultiCultural Center, dance at The Hub COST: panel free, dance concert $10 INFO: 893-2064 or www.mcc. ucsb.edu •MJ
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Focus on film – UCSB’s Pollock Theater screens the Oscarhopeful Stephen Hawking biopic The Theory of Everything on Tuesday night, three days before its general release. The film uses the throughline of Hawking’s groundbreaking work in physics to touch on his early days at Cambridge, diagnosis with motor neuron disease, and his ensuing struggle to continue his work while becoming confined within his own mind. Star Eddie Redmayne received stellar reviews in festival screenings for his portrayal of Hawking, while Felicity Jones also turned heads as Hawking’s wife Jane, who wrote the book on which the movie is based. Screenwriter Anthony McCarten and producer Lisa Bruce answer questions after the screening.... On Wednesday, Pollock launches a new series, “Focus On: The Editor”, with Guardians of the Galaxy, followed by a Q&A with editor Fred Raskin. Editor Byron Smith talks about the TV sensation House of Cards on Thursday, November 13, and Zene Bake discusses cutting Neighbors on Thursday, November 20. WHEN: All screenings at 7 pm WHERE: Pollock Theater, UCSB campus COST: Theory: free (reservations required); Editor series: $10 per screening or $24 for series INFO: 893-5903 or www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu/pollock
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cations based on first-come, firstserved rather than adjudication. “It’s very diverse, but it flows as an architectural whole.” Kelly’s own piece, “Manatee: Ode to My Beloved”, is a tribute to her husband of more than two decades. “It’s based on a dream I had of my Stephen under the ocean swimming with the manatees,” she explained. “It started off 18 years ago as an improvisation. I asked myself if I had just one dance left to live, what would I do? This was it. Stephen and I have a great relationship, but sometimes we don’t express our love to each other. It’s my way of showing him my gratitude and appreciation for the 23 years of putting up with me.”
50 Years and Counting
Batsheva Dance Company – the Tel Aviv-based contemporary ensemble that features nearly 35 dancers from Israel and beyond – makes a stop on its 50th anniversary tour at the Arlington Theatre on Tuesday night. Martha Graham was Batsheva’s first artistic adviser; Ohad Naharin has wielded his distinctive choreographic voice over the company known for its power, speed, and passion since 1990 with works that veer between political to playfulness, and history and heart. Naharin’s SADEH21, which has its Santa Barbara debut, explores boundaries with dynamism and raw vitality over a soundtrack of music by Brian Eno, David Darling, Autechre and The Hafler Trio, and others.
McNamee Elevates on Stage
You’d expect a Silicon Valley investor-financier to be something of a mover and shaker, and Roger McNamee is no exception. But these days McNamee – who is a founding partner of the venture capital firm Elevation Partners, once advised Mark Zuckerberg to hold
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onto Facebook rather than accept a $750 million takeover offer (Elevation later bought one percent of Facebook for $90 million in 2010), and has donated more than $1 million to Wiki Media – does a lot of his moving and shaking on stage. Not in front of an investors’ meeting, mind you, but in sweaty little clubs and other rock music nightspots as the lead singer and one of the songwriters for Moonalice, a freeform jam band not unlike his boyhood heroes, the Grateful Dead. Which is why he has called me from a hotel room somewhere in the Northwest and then finishes the hourlong conversation from the band’s tour bus on the way to Bend, Oregon, one of more than 125 gigs McNamee estimated he’ll play over the next year. Why would a tech millionaire want to do that? Good question. But it’s the wrong one. “You’ve got that backwards,” McNamee said. “This is what I wanted to do with my life from the beginning. I was in a great band in college, but we let it get away, which I regretted right away. I always thought that if I worked hard enough, I could have the time and financial means to be able to devote myself to music.” Winding up in Silicon Valley was a happy accident, McNamee explained, just the result of some fortunate timing that followed from being randomly
assigned to work as a financial analyst covering the fledgling personal computer industry fresh out of grad school in the late early 1980s. Connections came about naturally. “The fact that I played happy-hour music on the weekends was a huge advantage. The people in the PC industry were exactly my age – the leaders were all born in 1955 and grew up listening to the same music. When they went to trade shows and conferences they didn’t go to clubs at night, they got together in the hotel for jam sessions. So when (Microsoft co-founder) Paul Allen’s sister says, “Does anybody know how to play ‘Purple Haze’” and you do, well, good things come out of that.” Truth is, Moonalice has been on the cutting edge of technology ever since producer extraordinaire T Bone Burnett put them together as a Bay Area Americana project in 2007. Underwritten by McNamee, the band pioneered live streaming of its concerts, which now is a given at every show and has become a model for other groups like the Dave Matthews Band. But the nexus between tech and music had been going on for a while. One of McNamee’s earlier bands featured Apple founder Steve Jobs’ daughter, Lisa – the one he named the first computer to offer graphical user interface after – doing guest vocals. But that was
just for fun, as was most of what he did. But it’s all also work, depending on how you view it. Touring is market research, for example. “Everything I do is business-related,” he explained. “I think of investing as real-time anthropology. So anything that helps you understand people better is helpful. So I can work just by being in a band. I’m going around in a bus and I just look around: what are people doing? I’m an observer of humanity. Only rarely do I get into the game anymore.” No, for now the game is Moonalice, which also features San Francisco stalwarts keyboardist-bassist-songwriter Pete Sears (Jefferson Starship), guitarist Barry Sless (Phil Lesh & Friends), and drummer John Molo (Bruce Hornsby & The Range, Phil Lesh). They’ll throw down jam-happy sets full of originals and early 1970s covers for the tie-dye generation and would-have-beens at SOhO Saturday night, just six months after their last visit. “You can say I’m nuts, but I’ve never argued that proposition in my life,” McNamee said. “I know I’m a little twisted. All I wanted to do was not be in debt. I overshot a bit. But now I’m having the time of my life.”
Blues Brothers
There won’t be any room for dancing when Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan do their good-time blues thing in a benefit for the Santa Barbara Blues Society on Saturday night. Ensemble Theater Company’s recent renovations at the New Vic removed the dance floor in favor of stadium-style tiered seating. It’s a far cry from the funky converted church where Tom & Kenny recorded a terrific live album 14 years ago. But if you want to shake something other than your fanny in your seat when the 35-year veterans of harmonica and vocals (Ball) and acoustic guitar (Sultan) go deep into the catalog (eight albums of original music togeth-
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30 October – 6 November 2014
Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan bring the blues
TONIGHT!
Tedeschi Trucks Band Made Up Mind Tour
THU, OCT 30 / 8 PM / ARLINGTON THEATRE Tickets start at $50 / $20 UCSB students An Arlington facility fee will be added to each ticket price
er, hundreds more as session men), there’s always Cold Springs Tavern most Sunday afternoons. This is a concert, the kind they do all the time outside of Santa Barbara, but rarely in town. So grab your “Perfect Woman” (sorry for the sexism, but it is Tom & Kenny’s most requested song) and hit the Vic for some pickin’, strummin’, blowin’, and lots of grinnin’. The blues boys sat down to talk about the gig in Ball’s backyard last weekend. Q. What’s new in the land of Tom & Kenny? TB: It’s been a good year. For a long time, we weren’t getting corporate events, but they’re coming back. We’re starting to see some recovery in the music world from the big economic blitz of 2008. We tour when we can, but we’re not road dogs anymore. And of course, Cold Springs Tavern every Sunday afternoon when we’re in town. KS: Don’t tell anybody, but we’d probably play for free because we love music and love what we do. But those gigs that pay really well help a lot, too. How did a couple of white guys from Southern California discover this deep rural blues and make a career out of it? TB: We think of it more as “good time blues.” I’m from a beach town, so it’s not going to fly for me to sing about working in coal mines and saddling up my mule. But we also incorporate elements from other styles of American music: bluegrass, folk, jug band, and even touches of jazz. We mash it together into a stew. It’s the music we love to play. I’m really not sure why anybody wants to listen to it. But we sure enjoy doing it. I’m doing the math: you’ve played at least 30 shows a year for at least 20 years at Cold Springs Tavern. That’s 600 shows minimum....What keeps you coming back there? TB: First, it’s good fun. And there are a lot of tourists, especially from Europe. There must be a Swedish Fodor’s guide where (Cold Springs Tavern) is written up because there are so many people from Scandinavian countries. So the crowd at Cold Springs keeps changing. We get flash mobs of Vespas, lots of bikes and car clubs, students from IV, older folks, and tour buses. There are a 30 October – 6 November 2014
“Booms like a soul thunderclap.” Boston Herald
lot of regulars, but it’s a different audience every week. Why this benefit for SBBS? TB: Kenny and I actually met at one of their shows – Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson and Big Mama Thornton at Baudelaire’s. We used to be volunteers and work all the shows, so the blues society is pretty close to our hearts. And we love playing at the Vic. We recorded our live album there 14 years ago, and it’s our first time back. KS: It’s amazing the blues talent they’ve had over the years: Koko Taylor, Otis Rush, Bobby Blue Band. We want to help them keep it going. Are you still writing new songs? TB: Now and then. We tend to work better under pressure. We don’t wake up in the middle of the night with a song running around in our heads. We just write them when it’s time to make another record. But that’s not happening too much anymore. KS: We’ll write songs if somebody asks. We can be quick when we get kicked in the ass. Otherwise, we’re pretty laissez-faire Santa Barbara. Where does it end? Will they be carrying you guys out of Cold Springs in a wooden box? KS: Sure. In our 80s or 90s. Why not? Who wouldn’t want to be up there on a Sunday afternoon? TB: We have tenure now. They can’t fire us. KS: We don’t even call it a gig anymore. For a while, it bothered us that people were so noisy, even though we could see they were enjoying it. But then we realized that’s it really just a party. Every Sunday afternoon at Cold Springs. We just happen to be the band. It’s pretty cool when you look at it that way. So, the SBBS show will be a little different. TB: It’s an actual concert. People will sit and listen. You’ll be able to hear a pin drop. KS: At the Vic, you get to see us at our best. We’ll tell some stories, talk about where the music comes from, do some of our quieter songs. You try that at Cold Springs and someone revs his bike – vrooom! – and it’s all drowned •MJ out. So this is great.
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