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A RECENT BUMP IN INVENTORY HAS BUYERS ENTHUSED AND READY TO POUNCE, WITH BABY BOOMERS AND MILLENNIALS BOTH VYING FOR WALKABLE AND TURN-KEY PROPERTIES (STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 5) (Pictured: 1570 La Vista Del Oceano, listed by the Calcagno & Hamilton Team of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices; $2,975,000)

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s we close out the first quarter of 2016, agents and brokers are seeing a slight bump in inventory in local markets: a welcome and nice change from the serious lack buyers faced much of last year.

It’s no secret there tends to be a lack of inventory in the Santa Barbara real estate market; ask any eager buyer who has been in the game in the past year and they’ll tell you all about it. There was a 24% decrease in the number of active Santa Barbara South Coast home listings year-to-date in January of this year (317) versus January 2015 (417). But in the past three weeks inventory has increased substantially. As of this week, there are roughly 480 active listings, which is an excellent boost. With a pent up buyer need, the bump we’re seeing will hopefully give buyers some much needed encouragement that they will find the home they’ve been waiting for.

This time last year, the market was red hot, with home values increasing steadily.

Inventory was up too, until August, when inventory steadily decreased through the end of the year. Sales decreased as well, down from the previous year’s final quarter. A few likely causes include fluctuations in the stock market and a drop in oil prices. What happens globally, we feel locally, and while last year’s drop in oil prices may have given buyers more money in their pockets, stock market and retirement account concerns have likely changed discretionary spending habits.

We’re seeing a drop in second and third home purchases from both local buyers and those from out of state.

What hasn’t had much of an effect on our local markets is the increase in Federal Reserve interest rates, which increased .25% in December, the first increase in nearly a decade. The Fed rate will eventually influence mortgage rates, but experts agree any increase in mortgage rates will be gradual. Rates may be slightly higher in a year, but the increase is unlikely to deter the majority of homebuyers, given that

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A multi-year snapshot of home and condo sale transactions; February tends to be a low sale month, given the fewer number of days andChicago the connection to December holidays. WeFidelity expect a recent in inventory will Title & Escrow National Title bump & Escrow boost transaction numbers in the coming months. (Graph courtesy Fidelity National Title & Escrow)

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many mortgage interest rates are at or below 4%.

February tends to be the month of the year when sales are at their lowest; it’s both a shorter month, and roughly 60 days (the typical escrow length) from the December holidays, when people are less likely to start the home buying process.

This year was no exception, with 109 homes or condos sold in the south coast in February, down from 114 in January and 132 in December. The bump in inventory is a great way to kick off the busy season, when we expect sales and values will remain steady through summer. As the inventory increases, prices and sales will likely stay strong, with the exception of some of the higher-end segments of the market, in which we have seen a slight drop in sales.

Santa Barbara’s climate, topography, and lifestyle continue to draw buyers year after year and the increase in inventory will help us approach a more balanced market, especially in the segment under $4m. ...continued p.16

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by Jeff Harding

Jeff Harding is a real estate investor and a writer on economics and finance. He is the former publisher of the Daily Capitalist, a popular economics blog. He is also an adjunct professor at SBCC.

How Low Can You Go?

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he Republicans have apparently developed a brilliant new strategy to gain the White House. It appears that one of the new qualifications for this office is the size of a candidate’s… um, male organ.

I’m not exactly sure what supporters of Donald Trump think about this development, but Bill O’Reilly gave Trump a pass so maybe there is something to this. There must be some voter polling that supports this new message. Trump, as his supporters point out, is a really smart guy, so you know he’s up to something.

I suspect this might be some really clever and devious Republican strategy to counter the soon-to-benominated Democrat candidate, Hillary Clinton. I mean she can’t very well compete in this contest, can she? As voters flock to the candidate with the largest organ, this sure-fire

strategy could propel Mr. XL Trump to the White House. I already smell panic from the Democrats.

Perhaps we are not quite seeing the upside here. Think about a President Trump dealing with a recalcitrant Congress. This would force the Republicans and Democrats to rethink who their party leaders would be. What credibility would a less endowed man have? Size matters, as they say.

And what about foreign policy?

We could shame our worldwide adversaries into acquiescing to our demands. Talk about The End of History! This could open up a whole new era of peace and stability.

The possibilities are endless.

But we have to be careful in choosing our candidate. What will be the proof of Trump’s claim? He brags about a lot of things that aren’t true.

I believe there is only one way to find

out: have a TV “bro show” and let the voters decide. You would, of course, need a referee to make sure no one was cheating. I’m told there are a lot of fake organs out there (used to fool drug tests). It’s the only way.

Yikes, folks.

This is a new low in modern American politics. Trump is not so much the cause of all this, but rather, the effect. He has tapped into widespread dissatisfaction with politics and politicians and panders to it in his quest for power. The cause is the failure of his supporters to understand the simple basics of our political system and economics. It’s the kind of thing that gives rise to demagogues.

This is not exclusive to the Republican Party; it is rampant among Democrats as well. Hillary and Bernie appeal to their supporters’ ignorance on different issues, but the point is the same. I would argue that they are actually worse for America than Trump’s policies, but it’s a close call.

The main concerns of Trump’s supporters are, in order of importance: illegal immigrants/borders, free trade/ jobs, and national defense. As Trump bloviates on these issues he appeals to the prejudices and misconceptions of his supporters. That is, the popular beliefs most Americans hold about these “problems,” as they see them, are not backed up by facts. They are myths perpetuated by ignorance reinforced by politicians and the media.

I have written many times about these popular fallacies about immigration, free trade, and defense.

But briefly… Immigration: while no one wants an open border, those immigrants who have reached our shores, legally or illegally, have been

a positive to the economy. Packing up 5.9 million illegal immigrants into boxcars back to Mexico is nothing but racism and it evidences a dangerous lack of humanity. Free trade has been a boon to America.

It has made us all wealthier and has created more jobs than have been lost. U.S. manufacturing has grown 68% since NAFTA (our “free” trade pact with Mexico and others). And, to suggest that our defense is weak is another myth. We spend more on defense than the next seven largest economies combined. No, Obama has not hollowed out the military, and if you research the numbers, you will see that this is true.

Because of this basic ignorance on the issues, politicians like Trump emerge from their towers and take advantage of it for their personal quest for power and glory. It is nothing but populist demagoguery and it brings out the worst in a political campaign. Trump’s rivals (Rubio and Cruz) outdo themselves to dive into the muck. You Trump fans have created him and this embarrassing, vulgar campaign.

I wish to issue a challenge to Trump supporters here in Santa Barbara. If you believe you are correct on these issues, then please let me know the theories and facts which support Trump’s policies. Enlighten me on the errors of my ways. You won’t and you can’t because you support him on blind faith.

Blind faith is the worst reason to support a candidate. With Trump you have no idea what he will do. And that makes him dangerous. Demagogues like him have proven me correct time and time again throughout history.

And, to answer the question posed in the title to this article: we haven’t seen the bottom yet.

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Trump and Circumstance: Making the Case

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rom sea to shining sea, the republic is taking a cold shower.

And whether one partakes of said shower to snap out of a drunken fog or to come down from erectile servitude, it’s a bracing habit to adopt, a reboot.

Jefferson famously said we would need a good revolution every so often to keep the national motor humming and lubricated, though he wasn’t so far-seeing that he used the word “motor.” But he may have been talking about Trump. The New York Times’ likably clear-headed conservative columnist David Brooks went so far as to characterize the current madness as the possible beginnings of an emergent new political movement, though in my view that flatters the restless sea of knuckleheads who have taken up Trump’s “cause,” or “causes,” or “Tourette’s Outbursts.” Full disclosure: I may be one of those knuckleheads.

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What the hell is going on? We know damn well what’s going on.

A billionaire Alpha-Loudmouth has entered the field and we’re enthralled.

Why? Our Tom Thumb pundits, seated around their nonsensical, outsized pundit tables, marvel aloud at the wildness of this electoral season, shake their shellacked heads in half-grinning wonder and offer non-stop analysis, or at least enough verbal flatus to keep the methane-fueled news cycle from collapsing like a foul soufflé. Trump is a gift to the media, who normally have to over-grill the staid facts of the Body Politic to get this kind of juice.

Suddenly Hillary’s EmailGate (or whatever-the-hell they’ve been calling it) seems quaint and cozy. Is the press really going to bird-dog Hillary about her email server when the likely next leader of the Free World is saying stuff like, “I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose voters.” Trump is a gift, and I don’t mean that sardonically.

Yes, he bloviates like an inebriated 5th grader, hollers unanchored nonsense for the record, and wears the squinting, pursed facial expression of a guy preparing to be slapped. But in the current field of jackanapes and anointed bots, he is a change agent like

no other. Trump is our Jeffersonian totem.

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Your high school social studies class with its bland descriptions of the three branches of lockjaw, I mean government, might have predicted this, though it seems to have caught the Fools on the Hill completely off-guard. At this historic Trump juncture our gilded public servants in the nation’s capital can be found variously stammering and posturing. Pipsqueak Harry Reid has been seen haughtily crossing his little arms, while the Republicans run to and fro, rubbing their spotty hands together and worrying that Trump may make them look bad. Seriously.

beer bongs. The Donald seems to have awakened the collective electoral Mr. Hyde whose latency has actually long been threatening to kill our political spirit from within. Now that Trump has reanimated the once-supine corpse of American electoral politics we may see a little action.

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The Iowa caucuses were the canary in the coalmine. In that first so-so contest of the 2016 Presidential Decision, with the nation watching to see if a blabbermouth know-nothing billionaire could really win any of these state contests, the sanctimonious, worry-faced Ted Cruz “beat” the amusing curiosity that was Donald Trump. Cruz then swaggered up to the microphone and, dripping with the stilted theatrics of a just-elected 7th grade class treasurer, regaled us with the sort of gasping E Pluribus Sputum that characterizes the very worst of this country’s dumbass political tryouts. Sure that he was at the very beginning of a steamroll, Cruz self-lovingly wheezed and barked his way through a wave of clenching self-congratulation in Iowa while his wife, who is reportedly thrice

Ted Cruz, what to say? If you wanted Grandpa from the Munsters to be president you should have voted him in back in the ‘60s when his show was a hit.

Conventional wisdom says Trump is the hideous Republican creature the GOP deserves, the freak-synthesis of all their wrongheaded Tea Partycajoling and class warmongering.

Trump is no more a Republican than Senator Mitch McConnell is an underwear model. Trump is an apolitical freak, a politician on the stump without handlers, a script, or a lick of sense. It’s enough to pleasantly jolt the chloroformed American electorate into a sitting position. And why shouldn’t we be excited? You don’t have to like Trump to adore what he is doing – taking a hatchet to “American Politics” and the palsied wraiths in D.C. This Trump veneration is not a protest movement. It’s a mad rush for anything that looks like a cracked window in a room filled, for a hundred years, with suffocating smoke. This billionaire dimwit in purple silk tie and almost endearing lower middleclass flyaway comb-over is a trickle of air in the sealed and smothering Room of political discourse in this country, and we’re clawing over each other to draw a breath. I mean, did you hear the crowd at the Fox-hosted debate on March 3? It sounded like a gallery of Mixed Martial Arts enthusiasts with

as smart and gifted as her hubby, looked up at him with that American Political Wife expression of adulation. This is a mold we have long been aching to break.

Every election cycle is a reflux pageant of cloying dullards saying nothing nothing nothing (nothing3) in a rain of colored balloons. This cycle promised to be no different. Then came the aptly named Trump.

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Let’s glance quickly and dismissively at the other candidates and the howling vacuum into which the Donald has inserted himself. Hillary stands to become our first woman President, she of the over-rehearsed sing-song and scary doll cheeks and vaguely North Korean pant suits. Really? Her? No she didn’t kill Vince Foster (though Trump might if he saw him on 5th Avenue) but do you, reader, not have a brilliant and informed and articulate powerhouse of a woman in your sphere who couldn’t better Hil by a country mile? Ted Cruz, what to say? If you wanted Grandpa from the Munsters to be president you should have voted him in back in the ‘60s when his show was a hit. Marco Rubio – the Cuban Robert Redford. Some of his advisers are quietly suggesting he drop out before

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the Florida primary so as to avoid the embarrassment of being drubbed in his home state by a shouting New Yorker with a rooster on his head. Rubio did handily win Puerto Rico, though. Stop the presses. John Kasich is said by all who know him to be a stand-up guy and a gifted politician. There is, however, a mild charisma deficit, such that he vanishes if you look straight at him.

This could prove tactically beneficial in an international stare down – but at the end of the day a President who vanishes when you look at him is probably bad for the brand. And then there’s Bernie… the unrepentant pinko from Vermont with the puzzling Brooklyn accent. He wants to give us everything for free by raising a few taxes on a small subset of industrialists and bluebloods. Hey, it works in Europe (more or less). Oh wait, that’s why we broke up with Europe a scant 240 years ago. We had to shoot our way out of that relationship. Oh, and the breakup was all about taxes! Come to think of it, the American Experiment began as a tax protest; colonists in politically incorrect loincloths and face paint throwing tea into a harbor, to be exact. As national pastimes go, tax hatred in the U.S. is second only to the consumption of canned peaches in heavy syrup. So… feel the burn. HELL yeah, we want free college and health care here in the states, but raising taxes on anybody here to pay for that stuff? Um, that’s Stalinism, bro. Besides, the tiny trillionaire cabal Bernie is determined to soak for the free stuff the rest of us will get? They’re the management company that maintains the White House. We love you, Bernie!

C’mon, we’ll call you a cab.

Trump is not Republican excess personified. The truth is simpler and more interesting than that. He’s a cursing, self-contradicting, boorish, racist, Pope-poking genie who, whatever happens this election cycle, is never going back into the bottle. Now the GOP Backroom Brain Trust are openly cooking up a Kooky Convention plan to steal any possible victory away from Trump at the 11th hour; red meat and a vindication for the millions who are aligned with Trump simply because they can’t stand the deal-making machine that is now so publicly determined to stop him. Yes, the genius Republicans have just vindicated their own insurrection.

Grab some popcorn and sit back.

They may well have to take up torches and chase our new Candidate Karloff into the nearest burning windmill to wrap this strange little episode, but at least we and our fellow villagers will be able to look at each other with wild grins and say, “Wow! Wasn’t that something?!

Let’s do it again!”

Go Donald.

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by Zach Rosen

Telegraph: Ten Years of Being Different

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hat hath God wrought?”

These were the words first sent through the electric telegraph by Prof. Samuel Morse in 1844. It was not just the enlightened first question asked to the ethos at the dawn of the communication age, it is also the name of the beer made to celebrate Telegraph Brewing Co.’s Tenth Anniversary Celebration Ale. As Santa Barbara’s first packaging brewery, Telegraph has not just been there for the evolution of our local beer drinking culture, they have also been instrumental in growing and inspiring our burgeoning beer scene.

When I first entered the Santa Barbara beer scene back in 2008, Telegraph did not look like it does today. In fact, it wasn’t even located where it is today. You don’t have to go far to visit the original location of the brewery. It was actually just the small blocky looking building next door, which is now part of Carr Winery. In those days, the tasting room was a quaint place to get a beer. The tiny four-seat bar was set next to their grain room and you could grab a pint while munching on pretzels put out around the place in white bowls. When the tasting room was open, the brewers would often double as bartenders, pouring and describing beers for people while everyone crowded around the cramped room. On busier nights, the crowd would overflow into the fermenter area and conversations would be accented by the gurgle of fermentation. It was a charming time for the brewery but their new location has made it a much more comfortable area to grab a pint, or more accurately, a goblet of one of their rare sour beers. They have not forgotten their roots though and a small painting by local artist Chris Potter hangs behind their bar, forever immortalizing the old brewery.

Beers with a Tune Telegraph’s beers have always reminded me of jazz: experimental, vibrant, and hard to define. Jazz also requires an in-depth knowledge of music to really “get.” Even though having a background in music theory might help you understand jazz, you don’t need to be a music expert to get lost in the swirling rhythms and crashing

Founder Brian Thompson celebrates ten years of beer at Telegraph Brewing Co.

crescendos of brass and bass. Telegraph’s beers are esoteric and undefinable, requiring a bit of beer knowledge to understand their construction and objectives, however any palate can easily appreciate them for their colorful flavors and pristine quality.

Nothing exemplifies this like their first beer and flagship, California Ale. On the surface it is a copper-colored ale with a robust peppery, citrusy character that is refreshing and bold, but try to define its style and you will run into some difficulty. It is often listed as a Belgian-style pale ale, however that in itself is a loosely defined type of beer. The combination of fruity esters, caramel malts, and bone dry finish from their house yeast gives this beer a distinct, aggressive yet rich character that is less in the style of American IPAs and more reflective of Anchor Steam and the Trappist beer, Orval, both of which were inspirations for the original design of California Ale. While it might not be like many of the beers along the

Zach Rosen is a Certified Cicerone® and beer educator living in Santa Barbara. He uses his background in chemical engineering and the arts to seek out abstract expressions of beer and discover how beer pairs with life.

west coast, there is a character to it that is definitively California in style.

The unique flavor of Telegraph’s beer is largely due to their house yeast, an obscure Belgian-style yeast that is used only by them. I’ve always felt the fruit character of Telegraph’s indigenous yeast was best exhibited in their Golden Wheat Ale, a long-retired American-style wheat beer. The beer had yeast-derived esters that provided soft notes of pear and strawberry and supported the bready, honeysuckle flavor of the malted wheat.

Telegraph has never been about following trends or even trying to break them, they have always been focused on being acutely Telegraph. They are their own definition and style. Never expect a straightforward approach to tradition. Their White Ale is a perfect example of this. Fashioned after the Belgian-style Witbier (think Blue Moon), this unfiltered wheat beer has the classic additions of coriander and orange peel, but receives a healthy dose of local chamomile to give it a dry, floral bouquet that smooths out the phenols and melds with its house aroma of spring fruits.

Similarly, their IPA uses the classic spicy, citrus, and pine flavors of Columbus, Centennial, and Cascade hops, a combination of hops so quintessentially American that the group is often just lumped together and called ‘C’ hops. To put a spin on this standard armada of hops, they added Meridian hops to give the beer a tropical fruit edge that adds an extra layer of depth to the aroma. This exotic hop aroma is executed with a surgeon’s precision and is highlighted by a biscuit malt character and a cutting dryness that fits its bitter bite. Its these kind of twists and turns to their beers that makes Telegraph still cutting edge in a quickly filling sea of craft beer.

Mention Telegraph to a beerdoe and the first thing that comes to mind will not be the California Ale or any of their standard lineup of beers. It will be their Obscura line. Telegraph has been on the forefront of the barrel aging and sour beer movement in the United States.

While in the past few years it seems like almost every brewery has a barrel

program at their brewery, Telegraph established their program years ago and their sour and barrel-aged beers, sold under the Obscura name, have become sought out by beerdoes from around the country. From Belgian-themed rye barleywines aged in rye whiskey barrels to sour beers aged on a plethora of fruit and wine barrels, their Obscura beers go beyond just putting Russian Imperial Stouts in bourbon barrels, and fuse styles, ideas, and ingredients. The best time to enjoy a range of these beers is at their annual Dia de Los Obscuras event held at the brewery during the spring.

Experience the Wrought of Telegraph Join Telegraph this Saturday, March 12th, at the brewery for their Ten Year Anniversary Celebration. The event is free to attend and doors will open at noon and close at 10 pm. They will have a standard lineup available all day and then will be tapping their special kegs at specific times throughout the day. Telegraph will be showcasing sixteen different beers that include their classics, selections from the cellar, and special editions that were made just for the event. Of course their anniversary beer, What Hath God Wrought, will be there.

Telegraph wanted to make a beer that reflected both their style and where they’ve been over the past ten years. The result is an 8.3% ABV Belgian-style Golden Strong brewed with cracked pepper, local Meyer lemon, and orange peels.

The beer was fermented with their house yeast and then aged on Brettanomyces, a wild microorganism that gives the beer a funky nose that is traditional to lambics and other sour beers. This slow acting microorganism means this beer will age well, and even for long periods of time, so you will want to pick up an extra bottle to save for Telegraph’s Twentieth Anniversary Celebration. Let’s all raise a glass to the past ten years of Telegraph and look forward to the next decade of being different.

If you like the experimental style of Telegraph, then you will definitely enjoy the beers of brewLAB in Carpinteria.

Brewer Rob Peed actually worked at Telegraph before leaving to help start brewLAB. They are in the process of expanding and are partially funding the project with an Indiegogo campaign.

Visit their website (brewlabcraft.com) or Facebook and Instagram sites (@ brewlabcraft) for links to the Indiegogo campaign and help unique and creative beers thrive on the central coast.

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To Save Social Security, Treat It Like Insurance

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hen I read the statement that social security was borrowing from the federal government, I knew it was wrong. I often wonder how statistics can be stretched to reach different conclusions, but that one seemed flat out wrong, so I researched, knowing that our government has borrowed from social security, not vice versa.

“The government has had to fund a growing revenue SS shortfall.”

Perhaps by funding, he means that the government has to pay back the monies borrowed? In researching this on a page created by the Pew Trust, I see where some confusion could arise.

It says current revenues are less than currently collected. But, since there is a reserve that will cover this until the year of 2034, how can this be construed as the government loaning SS money?

“The credited interest on all those Treasuries is still more than enough to cover the shortfall ... After that, Social Security will begin redeeming its hoard of Treasuries for cash to continue paying benefits – as was the plan all along.”

“After the reserves are exhausted, the system still will be receiving tax revenue, but it will only be enough to pay about three-quarters of scheduled benefits – unless Congress changes the benefit formulas, raises the payroll tax, or makes other changes such as raising the cap on taxable wage income (currently $118,500).” Brings me to the conclusion that the cap needs to be raised far above $118k, unless one wants to assume anyone making that much will never need social security. I have another take on it, that social security should be treated as any insurance fund, we all pay into it, but you only collect on it if you need it, meaning if you are receiving income, perhaps from investments (or however one receives income once retired), of over $118k, you should not collect social security.

That is how insurance should work, you pay in case you need it, you collect only

if you do. Like car insurance, we should all be required to participate.

Most of us will see the one-sided picture painted here and accept the Chicken Little line that social security is costing us money. This is only the most easily refuted statement in this highly opinionated biased article. There are others, but that’s all for today from me.

Source: http://www.pewresearch.org/ fact-tank/2015/08/18/5-facts-aboutsocial-security/ Chris Hall Santa Barbara County (Jeff Harding Responds – Chris, thank for writing this criticism of my last article in the Sentinel.

Social Security is a complicated issue.

But I think you are way off track with your analysis of this issue. I did say in my article about Americans losing faith in their government that “the government has had to fund a growing revenue SS shortfall.” Let me explain why I am right.

The fact is that there is no SS reserve fund or “lockbox” which SS can draw on to pay future retirement benefits. Current benefits are paid from current taxes. Since 2011 there hasn’t been enough revenue to pay benefits. You are correct that in prior years (ending in 2009) SS surpluses were paid in to the SS trust fund but the government took those surpluses and spent them on other things. They issued IOUs (bonds) for those amounts. But the reality is that the money is gone. So, when the SS fund runs short, what do they do? Call on the Treasury to pay the IOUs? Well yes, but since the government already spent the money, they have to borrow more to pay off the IOUs. The reality is that they have to continually borrow huge sums to repay these IOUs, which increases the national debt. Guess who pays that debt? You and your future generations. Thus my statement is entirely correct.

Currently, based on current SS taxes, we are permanently in deficit – not enough SS revenue to pay benefits. There is a projected $26 trillion shortfall looming out there based on projected revenues and benefits.

There is no way to fully fund benefits to those retiring after 2035 (this is the optimistic assumption). Another way of saying this is that 2036 is when they will go broke. And, even if you raised the cap to $118,000 as you suggest, that would only help for about eight years: hardly a solution.

There is a solution, which is to offer taxpayers a choice with self directed retirement accounts like an IRA or 401K savings plans. That would prevent the government from stealing your retirement savings and you would have a say in how the funds are invested.

So, I think you are the ostrich ignoring the problem, and, if I’m Chicken Little as you say, you better watch that sky because it’s going to fall. ~ JH)

Horsin’ Around at Hearts

My name is Luke. I’m a Hearts horse, and I asked one of our volunteers to write you a letter. I was so excited when our Program Director, Devon Sachey, read the article from the Santa Barbara Sentinel (#5/4) to us! It’s kids like you that make my job so much fun.

I came to Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center a few years ago because as much as I liked living with my mom, Katie Upton, I was getting a little bored and needed something more

to do than stand around my pasture, grazing, and rolling in the sun every once in awhile. So one morning I got in our big trailer and went over to Hearts.

One word: WOW! Not only were there other horses to hang out with and people who wanted to pet me and feed me, but I have my own paddock right next to two good friends, Duke and Sage! After getting settled in, the Instructors worked with me so that things like flying plastic bags and loud noises wouldn’t bother me. They never really did, but… I still had to do a little bit of work. Then I learned how to stand very still in the loading ramp so some of the riders with disabilities could climb on easily. Then it was time for my first riders! I get to work with kids, adults, and veterans. They are all so nice to me, and give me lots of pets.

I heard you’re going to be riding here soon… that’s so exciting! I hope I get to be the horse you work with! You might like one of the mares, maybe Star or Cassie, but… don’t forget to stop by and say hi! And keep writing about the things you’re passionate about. People notice. And so do horses.

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Pi Oh Pie, Math is Fun

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f you’re a math geek, you know that Pi – the ratio between a circle’s circumference and its diameter – begins 3.14159. Round that up and you get 3.1416. Insert one more punctuation mark and it’s 3.14.16, which is the numerical way to represent March 14, 2016. That’s this first Sunday of the fortnight. And that’s when Santa Barbara joins in the international Pi Day Celebration, which is all about having fun with math.

I know what you’re thinking: Say what?

Math? Fun? You lost me somewhere. If you’re similar to nearly half the people in the country, math might seem more like a foreign language than a useful way to represent the physical world and concepts. But in the right light, it’s not so bad at all.

That’s the whole point of Pi Day, which takes place from 4:30-7 pm Sunday at the Faulkner Gallery in the

downtown Public Library, and has been coordinated by Ruth Wishengrad, a former elementary school teacher who developed math curriculum for eight years and who now uses music and movement to help children alleviate anxiety and stress in a program called “Songs to Change Your Tune,” and Tom Biesanz, a math educator and author of “Right Brain Math” who now trains teachers and is known as MisterNumbers on his Youtube channel. The two local educators have more than 40 years of experience between them, and they’ve also arranged for a huge number of activities from other local organizations, teachers and presenters.

Pi Day activities, geared toward both kids and their parents, include play with numbers in circles and tic-tac-toe squares, an interactive presentation on the card game SETS, a live demonstration and presentation

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on Buffon’s needle experiment, jump rope math and students from Girls, Inc. sharing several women math/engineer role models, various art projects, Pi necklaces, a robotics game, 3D printer demonstrations, math games, songs and dances – plus, you know, actual pie, the kind you eat. Walmart has donated 400 individually wrapped pies for the event.

There’s also a “Pi Parade” and an Albert Einstein look-alike contest because the author of the most famous mathematical equations (E=mc2) was born on March 14 and has a Santa Barbara connection – he was photographed riding a bicycle here in 1933 (I wonder what the bike lane situation on Micheltorena was then?). Check the Facebook page: www. facebook.com/sbpiday

Walk it Off

In most places and for most age groups ranging from Baby Boomers to Millennials, St. Patrick’s Day might be about imbibing as much green beer or other Irish associated alcohol as you can before behaving really stupidly. But here in Santa Barbara we have a tradition that’s mostly about good clean fun – or at least starts out that way. The Santa Barbara Independent’s 9th annual St. Patrick’s Day Stroll starts with folk’s gathering at the Indy’s offices at 5 pm on Thursday (duh!) before heading off as a group down State Street (actually the sidewalk) an hour later, once again led by the Pipe and Drums Corps. Sure, folks may stop at a watering hole or two along the way – people do get thirsty when exercising, so strollers might just quaff a pint or two at the official ending point at Blush. But at least they don’t dye the river green like

those frozen Midwesterners in Chicago.

Meanwhile, if you’re feeling more sedentary, or at least want to do all your moving in one venue, SOhO hosts its annual St. Paddy’s gig with Spencer and the Worried Lads, one of Spencer Barnitz’s offshoots of the famed Spencer the Gardener, this one covering scads of Irish tunes and plenty of pop songs. The show starts at 5 pm, too, but goes on for a while, so you can head back uptown and catch a set or two after the stroll. Info at 962-7776 or www.sohosb.com.

Sing for your (Easter) Supper

Handel’s Messiah has long been associated with the Christmas season, as the massive choral work is a reflection of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. But actually the first performance of Handel’s best-known and most-beloved oratorio occurred at Easter, on April 2, 1742 in Dublin, Ireland. In fact, it was never performed at Christmas for the first hundred or so years of its existence. Which makes a lot of sense, as Part III is all about the Resurrection.

So it isn’t all that weird – just unusual – that the Santa Barbara Choral Society and Orchestra is offering its take on the classic on March 18 and 19 at 7 pm, timed just a couple of weeks before the beginning of the landmark 275th anniversary year of that first performance. Conductor JoAnne Wasserman will lead the singers and musicians augmented by a quartet of soloists – soprano Dru Daniels, mezzo Laurel Semerdjian, tenor Christopher Yoon, and bass DeAndre Simmons – who are all Music Academy of the West Summer Festival alumni handselected by the great Marilyn Horne, MAW’s vocal program director. It’ll be something of a homecoming for the alumni as the performances take place at Hahn Hall on MAW’s campus. The evening will feature the full Part I (the Nativity) and generous selections from the more rarely performed Parts II and III (covering the Life, Works, Passion,

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Green Dreams

Fish out those emeralds, shimmy into your slinkiest green dress and get ready to party, pagan-style.

Santa Barbara Solstice has changed its executive team for the first time in eons, with former Independent Sales Manager (and Santa Barbara Revels stalwart) Robby Robbins and Santa Barbara Open Streets founder Robin Elander taking over for Claudia Bratton and Penny Little. But the new dynamic duo – Robby and Robin! – weren’t in place in time to put on the the celebration’s previous annual fundraisers, the Black Cat Ball and White Ball. So Teresa Nowak, the director of La Boheme Professional Dance Group, the twoyear-old burlesque fusion troupe that has drawn lots of eyes for its routines for the Solstice Parade and elsewhere the last two years, stepped in to create the Emerald Ball.

Slated for 7 pm to 12 midnight on Saturday, March 19, at the recentlyopened Warren B’s Event Center in De La Guerra Plaza, the event features live music from Spencer the Gardener and recorded mixes courtesy DJ Darla Bea, plus appetizers, special drinks, Emeraldthemed decorations, and the unveiling of the winning design for the posters and tee shirts for the upcoming Solstice Parade. La Boheme will perform “Come On Eileen” and other routines at the event in their Irish schoolgirl outfits. (A sneak preview last weekend at Dargan’s had onlookers feeling green with envy).

Find details and information to purchase tickets at www.solsticeparade. com.

Another Film Festival?

Such a Mitzvah!

Remember the old 1960s & 1970s advertising campaign for Levy’s Rye Bread, the one that read “You don’t have to be Jewish... (insert picture of decidedly non-Jewish looking person eating a sandwich)... to love Levy’s”?

Well, the same thing applies to the Jewish Film Festival, which returns March 19-22 after a couple of years’ hiatus, once again boasting a fine slate

of films that examine the breadth of Jewish experience from any number of perspectives. The movies range from the inspiring and thoughtful to the hysterically funny.

Among the offerings are Rosenwald, a documentary about how the Jewish president of Sears Roebuck set up schools for impoverished AfricanAmericans in the South in the ‘20s and ‘30s (Sunday at 4 at the New Vic); Manpower, in which four different families intersect as they go about defining what it means to be an Israeli in contemporary Israel (Monday at 10 am at the Riviera); Orange People, which dabbles with magical realism as a three generational Sephardi family reconciles with the past and the present over the mysteries of making the perfect couscous; and A Tale of Love and Darkness, Academy Award winning actress Natalie Portman’s adaptation of Amos Oz’s memoir in which she also stars as his tragic mother, which is the closing night film and screens with the the Academy Award nominated short Ave Maria.

The documentary East/West Jerusalem chronicles singer-songwriter David Broza as he records a new album uniting American, Palestinian, and Israeli musicians to show how music can help bring about peace.

The opening night film (8 pm at the New Vic) also serves as a preview to a weekend visit from Broza next month, when he will conduct a workshop and perform a concert at the Lobero Theatre.

Unlike SBIFF, there are no searchlight-aided red carpet tributes or Oscar-nominated filmmaker panels, but there is a special shorts program (1 pm Sunday at the New Vic); a free screening of Welcome to Kutsher’s, a return to the heyday of summer in the Catskills highlighted by comedian Freddie Roman’s funny routine (Monday morning at 10:30 at the New Vic); and even a couple of receptions for passholders on opening and closing nights.

The Jewish Film Festival is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara. Call 957-1115 or visit www.sbjewishfilmfestival.org.

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Confidence in core assets, low interest rates, and buyers motivated by 1031 exchanges all seem to be the drivers behind the continued strength in the local commercial real estate market. Additionally, the volatility in the stock market, coupled with investors’ aversion to risk since the start of the Great Recession, has helped the commercial real estate market as investors look to acquire more stable income-generating properties. As buyers bid up income property values, sellers will become exchange buyers, which will continue to put pressure on an already limited inventory. This also has the effect of pushing up median sales prices of almost all asset classes.

Interest Rates

As anticipated the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in seven years, but the minimal .25% increase had no visible effect locally on commercial real estate sales. Nationally, experts still feel good about the overall strength and durability of commercial real estate values. Should rates continue to rise we will ultimately see prices affected, but the question still remains whether the general economy will tolerate more substantial increases in interest rates.

2015 Notable Sales

5464 Carpinteria Ave. – Office The office complex at 5464 Carpinteria Ave. was purchased by Steadfast Companies out of Irvine. Steadfast Companies is in the process of retrofitting the 52,000 SF office building into a 70+ unit senior living facility. The property was previously sold for $8.2 million in July, 2014 and was just recently sold to Steadfast for over $10.7 million in November, 2015.

(This sale also effectively shifted the entire dynamic of the office leasing market in Carpinteria. See below for more detail.)

1001 State St. (Saks Off 5th) – Retail The prominent 46,000 SF building located at 1001 State St. in downtown Santa Barbara (occupied by Saks Off 5th) was sold in December, 2015 to an investor out of Beverly Hills in an off-market transaction. The property sold at a 5% CAP rate and is leased to Saks with two years remaining on the current lease term with multiple options to extend.

901 Olive St. – Mixed Use The property located at 901 Olive St. was a unique mixed-use project consisting of 19,000 SF of commercial/office space and 19 brand new luxury apartment units.

The project was completed by a local developer in 2015 and sold shortly after in a 1031 exchange to the seller of 5464 Carpinteria Ave. ...continued p.20

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ON REAL ESTATE

by Steve Decker Steve Decker is the broker/owner at NextHome Decker Realty. A full service, technology based real estate brokerage serving Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. As a 46-year veteran of the real estate industry, he has successfully pursued many areas of the industry, including brokerage, investing and development. He can be reached at NHDR.net or 805-565-3400.

Technology and the Real Estate Industry

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n October 2006, there were 261,700 active real estate agents in California.

In January 2016, there were 185,288, a decline of 76,412 or more than 29% and a natural reaction to the collapse of the real estate market in 2007 and 2008.

These cycles have come and gone before. But what is different in this cycle is the advancement in efficiency tools, available to today’s ever increasingly productive agent. As a result, today’s productive agents can handle more business, more easily, than ever before.

Due to these productivity gains, as a real estate market grows, a corresponding need for more agents will not be realized.

The existing productive agents will more easily fill the demand.

The advancements in Internet based technology tools for real estate agents has been nothing short of stunning to see and experience. Today, an agent can handle all legally required transaction documents electronically, on the Internet, without ever handling a piece of paper.

Their clients can review, sign, and return any and all transaction documents from anywhere in the world they happen to be. It’s called going paperless and this technology is so important to the efficiency of the real estate industry, that agents feel it’s important to become certified in its use and implementation.

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Internet marketing of real estate listings is an absolute must today.

Nearly all buyers of real estate today start their search on the Internet. What they see, learn, and experience on these Internet listings is critical to the success

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of today’s productive agent. Again, the technology tools are critical.

The days of a few poorly lit photos and a less than complete description of the property on a listing presentation are long gone. Now, a listing presentation, to be optimally effective, should include a single property website, a 3D virtual walkthrough tour, a line drawn floor plan, a still photo reel of the most attractive view points on the property, and an aerial video to put the property in its neighborhood context.

The single property website uses the properties physical address as the website’s Internet address. It allows for the placement of virtually everything a buyer might need in one place. Along with all the visual information mentioned above, the website can provide mortgage calculation and application tools, neighborhood information, demographics, shopping, schools, theaters, recreation, and more.

Even beautifully illustrated comparative market analyses or buyer tours of properties. Everything a property buyer might need in one place!

Today’s agents can even provide buyers with an app for their smartphone or tablet that allows the buyer to view all the multiple listings that surround their particular physical location or within

a certain zip code. Imagine sitting in a restaurant, in an area you are visiting to look at properties, and you want to just further check out what’s on the market.

You are just a few clicks away from such information. The user can also view the agent’s listings or have a direct link to the agent’s website, email, or phone.

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Buyers Want To Be Close-In

What we’re hearing from buyers is that what they’re looking for is beginning to change. Of course there are always buyers (especially here!) interested in estate-type homes, but fewer buyers are using the words “grand,” “opulent,” and “private” to describe what it is they want, and how they want to live. With millennials (aka Generation Y, born between 1980 and 2000) comprising the largest segment of the buyer market, the buzzwords now are “simplicity,” “environmentally conscious,” and “close-in.” Another change is the desire for a turnkey property versus “a fixer,” and we’re seeing remodeled homes and new construction selling at a premium.

Here is a snapshot of what’s on the market from Carpinteria to Goleta; I’ve chosen four newer-to-the-market properties with easy accessibility and other amenities that today’s buyers seem to be looking for.

concept kitchen, which buyers will love. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bath, and the master has its own floor (the third floor), and a private balcony, perfect for listening to the ocean while enjoying a morning cup of coffee. Modern amenities include solar panels and an elevator, giving it added resale value.

Priced at $1,875,000, it’s a great way to get into a large home (2,300-sq-ft) in the local market without having to do major work or landscaping maintenance.

Close to Coast Village A ranch house gets a contemporary makeover: a pocket listing on Olive Mill Road is steps away from Coast Village Road and the beach

Carpinteria Townhome This Cape Cod style townhome in Carpinteria has been on the market less than a week

In Carpinteria, there are roughly 50 properties currently on the market, with the majority of those being condos or townhomes within a short distance to either the beach, the shops and restaurants on Carpinteria Avenue, or the polo fields.

One of the most recent to hit the market is at 4664 4th Street, Unit B, which lives like a single family home. Just three blocks from the water, the multi-level, Cape Cod-style townhouse has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and an open

3791 State, “D” - Ideally located and luxurious Uptown condo with many amenities – $1,140,000

In the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service, there are about 130 Montecito homes and condos currently listed as active and available. There have been several new close-to-the-beach homes listed in the last week, including a $17.2 million Hill Road estate and a $37.5 million “trophy property” on Channel Drive.

In a more moderate price range, a pocket listing (not yet listed in the MLS) on Olive Mill Road has been getting a lot of attention since it came on the market last week. Steps from Coast Village Road and Butterfly Beach, 164 Olive Mill Road is a contemporary ranch style home, and has been stylishly renovated throughout.

Three bedrooms flank one side of the home, with the living and dining room located centrally, leading out to a large patio that overlooks a good-sized private yard. A large galley kitchen opens up to the sunken living room and a large brick fireplace. A cozy family room, garage, and converted art studio are located on the other side of the 2300-sq-ft house. The yard boasts a bocce ball court, chicken coop, ...continued p.24

241 Palisades - Mesa beach house with island views on a spacious corner lot. – $1,295,000

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His dedicated team supports his marketing efforts through staging, photography and advertising.

Terry’s tireless work has positioned him within the Top 10 agents over the last ten years at Sotheby’s International Realty (Santa Barbara County).

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at 3885 State St. One unique element the project will feature is three unique gardens symbolizing water, fire and earth. Another notable Upper State Street development is the Sandman Redevelopment project at 3714–3744 State St. The project, which recently broke ground and is in its initial phases, consists of 73 residential condos for sale, plus roughly 5,000 SF of commercial space.

Goleta Goleta has a variety of projects currently underway including various industrial/office projects either planned or under construction at the Sares-Regis development project at 6701 Hollister Ave.; a new 139-room Hilton hotel at 6878 Hollister Ave.; and, of course, the substantial mixed-use Westar project across from Camino Real Shopping Center located at 7000 Hollister Ave. Anchored by Smart & Final, the Westar project includes a variety of other national retailers including Verizon, PetSmart, and T-Mobile.

Directly behind the retail complex will be a new 266-unit apartment complex currently under construction.

2016 First Quarter Notable Sales Development

State Street Downtown A handful of projects are underway in the lower State Street area, most notably the Entrada de Santa Barbara Hotel. The foundations are poured and framing is beginning on the long awaited 123-room, mixed-use hotel project which includes over 20,000 SF of new retail space. Additional projects include the completion of MOXI — The Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation, the remodel of the former Bekins Building

by Sonos for their long-term occupancy and, of course, the City’s bridge work and renovation of the Cabrillo/State Street intersection, all of which are either in or in close proximity to the Funk Zone.

Upper State Street Well underway is the 89-unit, AUD mixed-use project being developed by Re-Think

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Neill practices as a Real Estate Sales Agent and Office Director for RE/MAX in Santa Barbara. His passion to preserve Santa Barbara and ensure the vitality and sustainability for the entire County inspires Neill to serve as an elected City Council-member for the City of Solvang and as Treasurer for the Santa Ynez Valley Airport Authority.

214 State Street: 214 State Street is a unique retail property located in the heart of the Funk Zone comprised of approximately 8,584 square feet divided among two buildings. Current tenants include Union Ale (now Yankee Noodle), Reds Bar & Tapas, Kalyra Winery, and Giessinger Winery. The property received multiple offers and ultimately sold above asking price to an out-of-town investor.

915 E. Anapamu Street: At just under an acre, 915 E. Anapamu Street is the development project adjacent to the Santa Barbara Bowl that sold to a local developer in first quarter of 2016. The developer is planning on building 24 luxury apartments and the project was made possible by the city’s Average Unit Density (AUD) Program.

225 S. Milpas Street: This fully leased multi-tenant complex was sold as an off market deal in late January, 2016. 225 S. Milpas Street consists of 8,020 square feet of mixed-use buildings housing Aqua-Flo Supply, an animal hospital, and one residential unit. The seller was from out of town and the buyer was a local investor.

2016 First Quarter Notable Leases

1101 Coast Village Road: 1101 Coast Village Road is now 100% leased with Compass Real Estate signing a lease to take the remaining 4,400 square feet.

Compass is an up and coming residential real estate brokerage company which also has real estate offices in New York, Brooklyn, Hamptons, Washington, D.C., Boston, Cambridge, Miami, Los Angeles, Malibu, and Pasadena.

5756 Thornwood Drive: The largest lease of the first quarter was a 20,794 square foot lease to Sunniva Holdings Corp., who leased an industrial building located at 5756 Thornwood Drive. FLIR Systems, Inc. vacated the building to move to 6769 Hollister Ave while Sunniva Holdings Corp., a Canadian company, signed a fiveyear lease.

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herb and veggie beds, and an outdoor shower.

The current list price is $2,595,000, and the home would be great for a buyer looking to be in the Montecito Union School District.

A brand new Mediterranean-style home on the Mesa is close to Lazy Acres, Mesa Café, and Shoreline Park

New Construction on the Mesa

New construction is hard to come by in Santa Barbara, especially in popular neighborhoods like the Mesa. This brand new Mediterranean-style home near Cliff Drive is conveniently located near multiple Mesa shopping centers, and has unobstructed ocean and island views from the main living level as well as the upstairs master suite. Decked out with luxury finishes, a gourmet kitchen, wood floors, high beam ceilings, marble bathrooms, and several verandas, 1570 La Vista del Oceano is ideal for someone wanting a new home with a daily view of paradise.

The home also has two fireplaces, a media room, large closets, an oversized garage, and lots of storage space.

The home is priced at $2,975,000.

Close to School San Patricio: conveniently located on Mountain View at just over a million dollars

In Goleta, there are about 60 houses and condos currently listed on the Santa Barbara MLS. At 5450 San Patricio Drive, a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is for sale for $1,045,000. The turnkey charmer has been upgraded with hardwood floors, newer windows, kitchen, and bathrooms, plantation shutters, a new roof, water heater, furnace, air conditioner, and more.

The 1447-sq-ft house feels open and spacious, as the outdoor living areas are accessed through large french doors off the dining area. Outside, the backyard has been nicely landscaped, and there is a large patio area with hardscape pavers leading to a hot tub. The home has a two-car garage and ample storage space, and is a short distance to highly-rated Mountain View School.

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Mark spends much of his time wandering Santa Barbara and environs, enjoying the simple things that come his way.

A show here, a benefit there, he is generally out and about and typically has a good time. He says that he writes “when he feels the urge” and doesn’t want his identity known for fear of an experience that is “less than authentic.” So he remains at large, roaming the town, having fun. Be warned.

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and begin picking and strumming, the sounds echoing in the concrete chamber and wafting down to State Street strollers below.

It seems Wilcox was just parking in the garage, and, hearing the music, walked over the Goldish and kicked back against the railing to listen for a spell before introducing himself. “After I picked myself up off the floor, I held out my guitar for him to experience those bitchin’ lush acoustics, and you should have seen him light up!” Goldish told me. “Hell of an honor to watch him compose and play that tune for me right there on the spot.”

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You can check out the rest online, as Goldish posted his mobile phone video of the song – which runs more than six minutes – on his YouTube channel.

Alas, this is not a story with a solely happy ending, as for only the second time since he’s been playing in the parking garage, Goldish later got kicked out by an, in his words, “aggressive parking structure worker” even though nobody had complained. Goldish isn’t giving up, but if the ejections continue, he’ll decide to move on. “I can’t complain too much though. That place has given me more pleasure over the past eleven years than you can imagine... Countless stories... but David Wilcox really put the cherry on top.”

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I enjoyed Opera Santa Barbara’s production of Donizetti’s Elixir of Love as lovely, frothy fun, especially delighting in soprano Angela Mannino as Adina, baritone Luis Orozco as Sgt. Beclore, and the sounds and acting chops of the chorus. But some found tenor Marco Camorata a little slight as love-struck Nemorino, and it was hard to disagree.

A more substantial and certainly more intimate performance took place three nights later when baritone Benjamin Dickerson and pianist Alden Gatt appeared in recital at the Music Academy’s Hahn Hall.

The winners of the Marilyn Horne Song Competition last summer offered a set that veered from Brahms, Poulenc and Rachmaninoff in the first set to a stirring and emotionally dense set of six songs from Vaughan Williams’ The House of

Life. Dickerson handled the latter with a deep feeling for the journey while Gatt was a thrilling partner displaying both virtuosity and sensitivity.

But my favorite vocal classical music event of the previous fortnight was surely the Renée Fleming master class at the Lobero Theatre on Leap Day. Working with five advanced students from UCSB’s vocal music department, who were accompanied by faculty pianist Dr. John Ballerino, the diva – who seemed genuinely pleasantly surprised by the level of the youngsters’ talent – coaxed the singer in vocal technique, expression, and more, including having several of them sing through a straw to get a firmer grasp on use of air. “The straw will tell you,” she explained to mezzo Molly Clementz before having her try the passage from Massenet’s Cinderella again, sans straw, saying, “Now sing from that same place.”

With tenor Adam Bradley, Fleming had him sing to an imaginary character for his selection from Puccini’s La Boheme, while soprano Juliet Powar was cajoled to lean heavily on the piano for a “lounge lizard version” of Puccini’s Turandot before suggesting she just repeatedly intone “blah, blah, blah” to get the air moving correctly and the right level of support. At one point, when she sat down at the table off to the side of the stage to listen, Fleming made a Peanuts reference: “The doctor is in.”

Yep. Great stuff.

Sweet Street Serenades

Strolling up State Street for First Thursday, we fully enjoyed the Stone Phoney’s countrified renditions of Linda Ronstadt hits on the patio in front of Marshalls as they reached deep into the ‘70s and ‘80s hitmaker’s catalog. Now comes news that Ronstadt herself has been booked for an event at the Lobero on April 21, but alas, of course, she won’t be performing as Parkinson’s Disease and other illnesses have ravaged her singing voice. Instead, the versatile vocalist who has sold more than 50 million albums and earned 10 Grammys will recount episodes from her long career and share her thoughts on music and what it has meant in her life in what is being billed as an interview/presentation.

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HEIRLOOM AND HOMEGROWN BREAD

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y pulse quickens as I enter the farmers market each Saturday. Is she going to be here? Will there be any left? I make it to the stand, my heart pounding as I ask owner and baker Melissa Sorongon for a loaf of Piedra Sassi’s seedy rye bread. Soon, the sunflower, flax seeds, and heirloom wheat loaf (grown in Buellton and Solvang by Sorongon’s hand) makes its way into my arms and all is right in the world.

Piedra Sassi at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market Santa Barbara and Cota Streets Saturday, 8:30 am to 1 pm (805) 403-0609 • melissa@piedrasassi.com

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ur real estate issue has us fascinated with what’s on the market and it also makes us want to redesign our homes, too. Luckily, this edition of The Local is filled with locally made goods that will turn any house into a cozy and well-loved home. Starting off with our obsession with Piedra Sassi bread that taste like it is made from the heavens above, The Gallery Montecito has artwith-heart to deck the walls, Lotusland offers amazing #gardengoals, David Crosby speaks of his new album to dance to in our living room, Kaibae superfood ups our nutrition game, Walk4Water and Habitat For Humanity make us appreciate all we have and inspire us to give back and so much more! We love to discover local artists and merchants, so email us for a chance to be featured! megan@santabarbarasentinel.com or Instagram: @santabarbarasentinel.com

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he Gallery Montecito is a bright and cozy space nestled on Coast Village Road. What makes this gallery stand out is that it works to unite artists, patrons of the arts, and philanthropy where each exhibit is specifically designed to benefit a specific local charity. A variety of mediums are showcased such as painting, photography, sculpture, and jewelry. Buying art has never felt so good.

The Gallery Montecito 1277 Coast Village Road (805) 969-1180 www.thegallerymontecito.com

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The Berry Man, Inc. is a wholesale produce distributor supplying produce and artisanal products to restaurants, resorts, institutions, caterers, and markets from Big Sur to Santa Barbara to Santa Monica. While sourcing worldwide, special emphasis is on the locally grown. Cory Clark is sales and marketing director of The Berry Man, Inc. and the voice of this sponsored column, The Berry Man.

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ou may have heard – The Berry Man has been expanding. I have always been fascinated with the mechanics of business. Reading Forbes and Fast Company for tips and insights on how to be a better business got me to thinking about what causes a company to grow. The Berry Man has grown steadily over the years, with annual sales increasing, but recently, we have encountered some rapid growth. I wondered, What caused this? After pondering, my humble opinion is: I think people buy from companies they like! If I may say so, this company is quite well liked. I can’t tell you how many smiles and waves I get while driving around in our branded company car. It is truly fun to work at a place that makes people smile and I feel honored to work for a company that people recognize and respect in the community. As I said in a previous blog, when I say I work for The Berry Man, the first thing people say is, “I see your blue trucks everywhere!”

People want to work here. The company has longevity in its employment – no one wants to leave because it feels like family here. Every morning we greet each other with hugs and high fives. Some of my favorite people in the world work here. I can’t tell you how happy I am to wake up and go to work!

I think another factor is our outstanding customer service. Most companies aspire to this, but not all achieve it. If you look at companies that rank high for customer satisfaction, you will see they all have one thing in common: exemplary customer service. What does that mean? It means making the customer’s experience as smooth and as easy as possible. Think Amazon.com.

At The Berry Man, we strive to make our customers happy, and make their lives a little easier. The foodservice industry is an extremely pressurized business. It is fast paced, highly competitive and it’s easy to get a bad reputation with poor customer service. Our customers know that working with us is pretty seamless.

We know that it is often challenging to return a product or get credit for it, making it feel like “buyer beware,” that a vendor does not care. If you don’t like something, we will exchange it or refund your money – no questions asked. We want you to have peace of mind.

To expand on what I said before, people buy from people they like. At The Berry Man, each account has a dedicated sales rep that will bend over backwards for their accounts. They take pride in working for a company that ranks customer satisfaction as its primary goal. When you start working at The Berry Man, you learn quickly, that it is your job to never say no. If a customer wants one bunch of parsley, we will deliver.

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he hard truth is that more than 1.1 billion people do not have access to clean water with six to eight million people dying annually from water-related diseases. But locals like you are making a difference!

The youth-led non-profit Hands4Others (H4O) will sponsor its 4th annual Walk4Water fundraiser to help solve the world water crisis on March 19. Participants can register now at hands4others.org/ walk4water. As with all H4O donations, 100% of proceeds will be directed toward implementing filtration systems in high need areas.

Participants will walk together for 2.5 miles along Santa Barbara’s East Beach. The Walk4Water festival will include music, special exhibits, beach games, and snacks provided by KIND, Tri-County Produce, and others. Event organizers hope to build upon the success of last year’s event, which included 500 participants who raised more than $100,000.

The villages that have already received filtration systems funded by 2015’s Walk4Water include: Zinacantan, Mexico; Sesesmil, Honduras; San Francisco, Honduras; Ostuman, Honduras; and Bumala, Kenya.

Walk4Water hosted by Hands4Others Saturday, March 19, 10 am Oceanside of Chase Palm Park 323 East Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara Registration: 9 am Race Start: 10 am Visit www.hands4others.org/walk4water to register online.

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BUILDING COMMUNITIES... ...ONE HOME AT A TIME HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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abitat is proud to build strength, stability selfreliance and shelter in southern Santa Barbara County. The fourth housing development – which will be located at 4949 Sawyer Avenue in Carpinteria – consist of three, 3-bedroom townhomes available for purchase by qualified low-income families. The future Habitat homeowners will pay a zerointerest mortgage designed to fit within 35% of the family’s total annual income.

Volunteers are crucial to Habitat’s success and allow them to build affordable homes by keeping the construction costs to a minimum. Construction will begin later this year and volunteers are needed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the construction process. No advanced experience is needed. Volunteers will help with everything from laying the foundation, raising the walls, painting, caulking, installing siding, placing windows, landscaping, and much more.

Help raise funds to further Habitat’s work in our local community by attending Hammer ‘n Ales: A Benefit Concert for Habitat for Humanity.

The event takes place on Saturday, May 14th from 2-7pm at the Habitat for Humanity and M.Special Brewery lot. The band ALO will be featured as well as other local artists.

Contact Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara for more information.

Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County PO Box 176, Goleta (805) 692-2226 mail@sbhabitat.org www.facebook.com/sbhabitat www.sbhabitat.org

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PLANB by Briana Westmacott

Here’s George, headed up the steps from the nude beach. George really doesn’t care if you’re naked or not, he’ll mess up your towel either way.

When Briana isn’t lecturing for her writing courses at UCSB and SBCC, she contributes to The Santa Barbara Skinny, Wake & Wander and Flutter Magazine. Along with her passion for writing and all things Santa Barbara, much of her time is spent multitasking through her days as a mother, wife, sister, want-to-be chef and travel junky.

Writing is an outlet that ensures mental stability... usually.

YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR HAT ON AND YOUR SWIMSUIT TOO!

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here’s a place in town where people get naked, out in the open. On the beach, as a matter of fact, and I’m not real happy about it.

The patch of pristine sand that provokes people to strip off their clothes is located at the bottom of More Mesa Preserve bluffs. Eucalyptus trees reach high up out of the cliffs while Egrets and Blue Herons flap overhead. It is something to see, or for some, a place not to be seen.

Believe me when I say, I’m all about nakedness. Hippy parents raised me out on land in the middle of nowhere. I ran around disrobed a ton, probably way beyond the years that most kids frolic without clothing. Nobody cared out in the Mendocino forests and luckily I was immune to poison oak. But the thing is, nobody was around to see.

Recently, I’ve been running on the

This is the nude beach from above. Stunning isn’t it?

And empty since I took this photo at sunrise.

trails out there at More Mesa and I am surprised by how many nudists frequent that area. Honestly, I had no idea there were so many bodies in the buff dotting the public sand on a daily basis.

At first I thought, no big deal, but the more time I spent running in that area, the more I was shocked and shaken. The thing is, there aren’t just nudists down on the beach. I have seen people up on the tops of the bluffs, with binoculars, doing creepy things while secretly taking in the naked vista below. So while nudity can and should be celebrated, I think these spots draw out other disturbing problems. I am sure the nudists would not be happy to hear of their hidden binocular packing fans.

DON’T GET YOUR PANTIES IN A BUNCH, BUT PUT SOME ON PLEASE

I’ve since become privy to an unwritten rule that when you get to the base of the More Mesa steps, the denuded go right and bathing suits are worn to the left. I ran to the right one time before I became aware of this; the raw Frisbee throwing young men and bare-breasted (bare-bottomed too for that matter) ukulele strumming trio of gals made me pick up my pace and look up to avoid eye contact. The problem with looking up was that my eyes ran smack dab into another fellow who was doing naked handstands. With nowhere to avert my vision, I turned around and ran away as fast as I could. For the most part the unclad playground was harmless, and obviously fun for those who were avoiding tan lines. But for me, it was a little too much. I don’t think our beaches should be open for this.

No doubt this statement may spark some controversy. I am sure some will try to compare it to the European shores where women commonly lounge on the sand topless. I’ve been there and done that in the South of France; however, it is one thing to take off your top, and

another to expose every ounce of skin. I suppose I could simply avoid the More Mesa area altogether, but is that fair?

That stretch of beach is truly one of the prettiest Santa Barbara has to offer. If I bring my kids down there, I don’t want to have to worry about how I am going to explain the mass populous of older men missing their trunks.

My plea is simple: cover up, people, and I mean with more than just a hat.

Lord knows the size of swimsuits these days is quite small, so I’m not asking for much here. Or if you must uncover, do so in the privacy of your own backyard.

Our beaches are public and should not be subject to so much skin.

BRIANA’S BEST BET • Do you want to know more about the More Mesa Preserve property? Go to www.moremesa.org/wordpress to learn about the wildlife and nature that exist in this undeveloped area. You can also join the coalition to keep the land and nature protected.

• As the weather begins to warm and we all start heading down to the beach, I suggest taking Michelle’s Dailey Method barre fitness class to get your body beach ready. Located at 2905 De La Vina Street, Michelle’s studio will work every part of your body. I mean, every part. She makes you realize there are parts you didn’t even know existed on your body. They will hurt, but they will be toned and ready for exposure. To get started, go to: www. thedaileymethod.com/studios/santabarbara/overview • If you are searching for a new swimsuit this season, local brand So De Mel has a variety of beautiful options for beach and pool wear. Founded by Brazilian Sonia De Mello, So De Mel has swimsuits for all types of body sizes and shapes. Go to her website to see more: www.sodemel.com

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by jacquelyn De Longe

Jacquelyn’s creative interests earned her a degree in fine art from Art Center College of Design, followed by years in the Los Angeles art world working for major galleries and prominent artists. She is regularly published in West Coast newspapers and magazines, in addition to working as a producer and director in the performing arts. She is an advocate for children’s art programs and, she is not afraid to dance down the aisle at the grocery store with her kids when Talking Heads plays overhead. Contact Jacquelyn at www.delongewrites.com.

A WORLDWIDE VOICE MOVING ART BEYOND THE WALLS

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ncompassing many different art forms, the newly opened exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) is a dynamic group show with photography, performance, painting, collage, video, computer animation, drawing, sound, and sculpture. Entitled Beyond 2°, in reference to the two degrees above preindustrial temperature that is agreed by many countries as the point at which climate change becomes irreversibly high, this show captures a global perspective of climate based issues supported with thorough research and fieldwork.

With Beyond 2°, Brooke Kellaway, Associate Curator of the MCA, brings together the work of ten international artists, each with a unique voice that blends into a cohesive message of environmental awareness and social impact. Kellaway’s mission behind the show is clear, “The inspiration came a few years ago having seen several works by artists, such as Ursula Biemann,

Amie Siegel, RM #1-21, 2014, chromogenic color prints

Brooke Kellaway, Associate Curator of the Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art

who are addressing this issue in visually and conceptually striking ways, from a wide range of global perspectives, with a sense of urgency and poetic capacity that is deeply engaging. Simultaneously, the increasing frequency of climaterelated tragedies and reportage on global warming has led to increasingly

broader sectors of society joining in on the conversation about how to deal with this… artists, as well, came together to strategize on what it will take to keep the earth’s temperature below a 2° Celsius rise. And, asking a question I find more interesting and one that is key to this exhibition, how do engrained systems of logic about humankind’s relationship to nature influence our position on what is to be done about environmental degradation?”

Beautifully installed and full of energy, this show hosts multiple element installations by artists Nicholas Mangan and Andrea Polli, as well as video projections by Melanie Smith and collaborators Ursula Biemann and Paulo Tavares. Multi-disciplinary artist Carolina Caycedo will perform One Body of Water in the museum on

opening night, where the crowd will encircle her as she tells the tales of three rivers, the Magdalena (Colombia), Yaqui (Mexico), and Elwha (Washington, US). She also created a floor vinyl diptych, Yuma Cachuma, addressing correlations between man’s desire to dominate nature with large-scale dams and the directly related social control of indigenous communities whose land is lost in the process, capturing the El Quimbo Dam in Columbia and the local Bradbury Dam responsible for creating our nearby Lake Cachuma.

Caycedo’s floor piece is one of the most impactful works as described by Kellaway, “I’m calling this project out in particular here in recognition of the recent devastating murder of Berta

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I Heart SB is a social experiment in dating and relationships through stories shared with and experienced by a thirty-something living in the Greater Santa Barbara area. All stories herein are based on actual events. Some names, places, and timelines have been altered to preserve anonymity and, most of all, for your reading enjoyment. Submit stories (maximum 700 words) to letters@santabarbarasentinel.com.

fter 30 years of marriage, I strayed.

I’m not sure why, as my life had been pretty good until then. My job was going well, my wife and I were happy as far as I knew, and our two children were doing well in their young adult lives. There isn’t an exact reason. I just felt called to pursue it.

My interest was piqued as I went on Craigslist. My wife and I had renovated our bedroom and I thought it would be nice to sell the old furniture for a little extra cash. I settled into my home office, logged on to my computer, and typed in the address. As the page loaded, the personals column drew my attention, calling to me as if it were flashing in bright red lights. I clicked on the category Men Seeking Women and, after insuring I was of legal age, I happened upon countless posts of strangers looking for others to fulfill a fantasy or indulge in discreet fun.

My hands trembled with excitement as I searched. I felt like a hormonally charged teenager again.

Some requests were specific: “Hot mom in great shape looking for a younger Asian man in his 20s to spend time together. Must be generous and decent. I’m not into thick men, so please do not apply.” Some were more general: “About me – Attractive, fit, white woman looking for a very close friendship with someone who is OK with open marriage, will consider swinging, and who loves music and going out. Must live in SB or close by.

Age and race not an issue.” The next post caught my eye with its simple subject line, Friends With Benefits. Sounded innocent enough. It read, “Trying to find a real friend with benefits who enjoys life and doesn’t need drama or an intense relationship.” So far, so good.

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“I’m a healthy professional woman who likes sports, the outdoors, the arts, music, cooking, surfing, and loves the Santa Barbara way of life. I’m told I’m young looking, attractive, fit and smart.

I am married but looking for fun on the side. Please take a chance and contact me!” There was something about her that drew me in. Her tone felt sincere, she knew what she wanted, and she was into all the hobbies I enjoyed. I took as a sign and replied. “Hi, this is my first time responding to the classifieds.

I realize this may sound like a line, but it’s true. Your profile sounds great and we have similar interests, including the fact that we are both married. It would be great to meet you and see how we get along. Would you like to join me for a drink?” I reveled in the pleasure I felt as the message was sent. I leaned back in my chair and clasped my hands behind my head as if congratulating myself on a job well done.

Later that evening, I returned to my office to see if I had a response from my Craigslist liaison. My face lit up as I discovered an unfamiliar email address in my inbox with the subject line, “Re: Craigslist – Let’s Meet.”

Before I could go any further, my wife emerged in the doorway. “Hi, Honey!”

I said simultaneously logging out of my email account. “What are you doing on the computer at this hour?” she asked. “Oh, I wanted to check my email. I think we may have sold our furniture on Craigslist.” I was surprised at how calm and collected I was. “That’s great,” she said. Maybe we can use the money and take ourselves out for a drink.” Unbeknownst to my wife, I was planning a date with another woman.

The strange thing is, I didn’t feel guilty at all. It just felt right.

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Otobong Nkanga, Solid Maneuvers, 2015, sculpture

Melanie Smith, Fordlandia (video still), 2014

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Cáceres, the Honduran indigenous and environmental rights campaigner, who was internationally recognized for her fearless and committed struggle against major dam projects in the name of the environment and indigenous rights.”

The photography of Amie Siegel and Zhao Renhui captures nature in documentary fashion, and Otobong Nkanga’s sculpture Solid Maneuvers sets a presence in the gallery of layered gravity. Dense with scientific study, Olga Kisseleva’s media art piece Arctic Conquistadors illuminates an undeniable link of modernization and domination.

Kellaway selected these participating artists knowing the impact would be strong, “In their multidisciplinary and often collaborative projects, while the artists use a diverse array of materials to explore their subject-matter, they have in common a process that involves indepth research and fieldwork. We see this in the work of Ursula Biemann and Paulo Tavares who journey to the rainforest of southern Ecuador, presenting interviews and documents from legal trials pertaining to the rights

of the forest; Andrea Polli’s recordings during residencies in Antarctica feature interviews with climatologists and sonifications of the landscape; Otobong Nkanga travels through Namibia tracing a railway route constructed by a mining company to the mineral-rich Tsumeb mine where she spent time developing a series of multidisciplinary work (performance, video, drawing, tapestry...) – in this show we’re showing sculptures that reference the history of this site and issues involved in the extractavist activities that took place there for a century.”

Images hardly capture the depth of this thought-provoking show and Beyond 2° is an exhibition not just to see, but also to experience. Opening March 13th and up through July; be sure to check out the work of these galvanizing artists who tactfully draw attention to the needed change of society’s relationship to landscape and stir a dialogue of its perceived value. Who knows, they may even inspire you to make a difference in your own environment.

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by Hana-Lee Sedgwick

Hana-Lee Sedgwick is a writer, wine consultant and lover of all things wine and food. As a Certified Specialist of Wine and Sommelier, she loves to explore the world of wine in and around her hometown of Santa Barbara. When not trying new wines or traveling, she can be found practicing yoga, cooking, entertaining and enjoying the outdoors. Visit her popular blog, Wander & Wine, for wine tips, tasting notes and adventures in wine and travel: wanderandwine.com

CELEBRATING ALL THINGS PINOT NOIR

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inot Noir drinkers rejoiced at the return of the World of Pinot Noir (WOPN), a two-day event held annually at Santa Barbara’s Bacara Resort. The 16th annual WOPN, now in its third year locally, brought producers and sommeliers from all over the world together for a weekend of celebration and education through pinot-focused seminars, luncheons, grand tastings, and exclusive winemaker dinners.

Held every year the first weekend of March, the event kicked off bright and early Friday morning with a Bubbles & Burgundy tasting seminar, examining the evolution of sparkling wine before iconic Burgundy producer, Frédéric Drouhin, led tasters through his wines. Other educational events included a New Zealand wine seminar led by Sunset magazine’s wine director, Sara Schneider, and the exceptionally delicious Chocolate & Pinot seminar featuring wines from California and Oregon paired with inventive truffles from Jessica Foster Confections. Who knew that a salt & pepper truffle or white chocolate with poprocks could pair so well with wine? Very fun.

Friday and Saturday afternoons brought more than 200 producers to the Bacara’s Grand Ballroom, where thirsty enthusiasts and experts tasted their way through Pinots from California, Oregon, France, Australia, and New Zealand, including such local wineries as JCR Vineyards, Wenzlau, BrewerClifton, and Foxen, among others.

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ittle cuties KiKi and SoSo – named after the Chinese Buddhist warrior’s cry – are sisters of the Lhasa Apsos breed.

They love to take in the beautiful Carpinteria views and enjoy doing so with their mindful owners. They love to cuddle (as seen here) and enjoy getting into mini sister squabbles as only siblings can do. Besides their sweet demeanor, their adorable underbites will melt your heart!

To see your pet in ANIMAL HOUSE/Pet of the Week, email a photo, name of pet and owners, and some fun facts to megan@santabarbarasentinel.com

Jessica Foster’s decadent chocolates ready for the Pinot & Chocolate seminar

The Ojai Vineyard, one of the wineries represented at the Rock Stars of Pinot winemaker dinner

Hitching Post II’s Frank Ostini showcases his Pinot signed by the Sideways cast

First course at the Rock Stars of Pinot dinner honoring Calera Winery’s Josh Jensen

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Between sips, guests enjoyed appetizers from Chef Vincent Lesage and team, as well as specialty cheeses from C’est Cheese.

Evenings included several special dinners, such as the South by Southwest regional dinner featuring ‘ranchero’ style cuisine by Hitching Post II’s Frank Ostini, who was also seen pouring his wine during the day. The Rock Stars of WOPN dinner honoring Josh Jensen featured a multi-course meal paired with wines from his Calera label, along with other Pinot producers with a connection

to Jensen’s vineyards. The sixcourse Vintage Burgundy Dinner, hosted by legendary Master Sommelier Fred Dame, featured library wines from the Guild of Sommeliers’ cellar.

Needless to say, regardless of the dinner, guests were not disappointed by the food, the wine, or the company!

For anyone looking to explore Pinot Noir from different regions throughout California or for those who have never tasted Pinot outside of California, this is a fantastic event. Whether a serious wine enthusiast or a novice, it’s hard not to enjoy discovering new wines and meeting new people at World of Pinot Noir. Cheers!

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The makers describe it so well, we had to oblige: “Telegraph IPA offers generous hop flavor and aroma and a clean, dry finish. Loaded with Cascade, Centennial, Meridian, CTZ hops, it is bold, yet balanced, an IPA brewed on our own terms.”

ocaccia dough is my go-to for pizza and almost any flatbread recipe.

Add your own spin on this with a variety of toppings. Makes one medium focaccia.

BAKED FOCACCIA BREAD Ingredients: 1 cup warm water 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped fine 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 2 teaspoons of A Taste of Ojai Fennel 3 cups all-purpose flour Sea salt or your favorite salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra

Directions: In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over one cup of warm water, stir well for five minutes. Add 1.5 cups of flour and stir. Cover and rest in a warm spot for 10 minutes. Add another 1.5 cups of flour, olive oil, chopped rosemary, and salt, and stir until a mass of dough forms. Oil a bowl, set aside. Place dough on a well-floured work surface and knead until smooth, adding minimal flour. This can be wet and sticky. Place dough in oiled bowl, turn to coat, then cover with towel and let rise for one hour. Preheat oven to 450. Line baking sheet with parchment paper brushed with olive oil. Place dough on sheet and press out with oiled hands into a rectangle, dimpling the dough with your fingertips. Let it rest for 20 minutes. Lightly drizzle with more olive oil on top and add your favorite toppings (such as apricot jam, caramelized onions and fennel, goat cheese, ground pepper, A Taste of Ojai Wild Fennel Sea Salt, or your favorite coarse salt). Bake until golden brown.

Telegraph Brewing Company Tasting Room 418 N Salsipuedes Street, Santa Barbara (805) 963-5018 Tues thru Thurs: 3 - 9 pm Fri and Sat: 2 -10 pm Sun: 1 - 7 pm Instagram: @telegraphbrewing

Raising the Bar

D.I.Y. “HOP-CARROTS” Ingredients: Onion Dill frond Carrots, halved Cabbage leaf Hops, dried Brine (2 tbsp sea salt and 1 qt water) Pure Order Lager Spices (such as black pepper, mustard seed, oregano, thyme)

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acific Pickle works is one of those companies that makes you proud they are from Santa Barbara. Their Jalabeaños (a yummy blend of jalapeño spiced pickled green beans) won a nation-wide contest for the pickle category at the 2015 Good Food Awards. Here, they show us how to pickle our own carrots and hops (as discovered at the Wild Brew Fest). It’s easy and fun! Grab your mason jar and let’s get down to biz.

Pacific Pickle Works: P.O. Box 20295 Santa Barbara, CA 93120 • (805) 765-1779 Instagram: @pacificpickleworks • Info@pacificpickleworks.com For a full list of local retailers, visit www.pacificpickleworks.com

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id you know that most homes with irrigation systems use more water outside than they do for all indoor uses combined? Since irrigation typically turns on before we wake up, waste often goes unnoticed. Make sure to check your irrigation system monthly and visit YouTube.Com/SaveWaterSB for DIY videos.

WaterWise City of Santa Barbara 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara (805) 564-5460 santabarbaraca.gov/waterwise

Private Chef Robin Robin Goldstein, known as “Private Chef Robin” to her clientele, cooks for special events and private parties.

To book: (805) 284-4264 www.privatechefrobin.com Find her salt infusions at The Santa Barbara Company, C’est Cheese, Isabella Gourmet Foods, the Santa Barbara Winery Tasting Room, Porch on Santa Claus Lane, and Viva Oliva in Montecito.

Directions: In mason jar, add about eight to ten carrot halves and cut as needed to fit in jar. Add one dill frond, three to four onion rings, two to three hops, and a 1/2 tablespoon of spices. Fill with 1/8 cup Pure Order Lager and brine to cover. Top with cabbage leaf.

Secure lid. Chillax for five days then take out a carrot and cut in half to look for signs of fermentation. Good signs for fermentation are a nice carrot smell, if the carrots turn light orange, and if brine turns cloudy. Put in a Bloody Mary or eat from the jar. Instagram your success.

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Now that’s pretty sweet.

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ne of our favorite aspects of Dr. Michelle Hansen is the ease and relaxed nature she brings to consultations which helps her patients better understand naturopathic health and wellness.

Another thing we like about her is that she appreciates good wine. She traveled north to study medicine at the National College of Natural Medicine – the oldest naturopathic college in the U.S. located in Portland, Oregon – but we are lucky to have her back in our ‘hood where she’s opened an office in the Upper Village area of Montecito. This Santa Barbara local sat down to give us a glimpse into her life as a doctor of naturopathic medicine.

1. W hen I was in college at UC Santa Cruz, I went on my annual family camping trip to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. During a hike, I jumped off a rock into a pool of water and severely broke my foot. It was a long healing process, but it was what started me on a path to become a Naturopathic Doctor.

2. I spend a lot of time outside when I’m not working. I love to take my dog, Buckley, to the beach or on a run. Biking, hiking, playing beach volleyball… I love the sunshine and the ocean. My lifestyle reflects many of my passions about medicine. I shop at the farmers market when I can. I buy local organic meats and eggs. I love to cook and consume a nutritious diet with a wide array of colorful vegetables and fruits.

3. I see an array of different conditions in my practice. I work a lot with thyroid imbalances, hormonal imbalances, and I do a lot of work with the gut. I believe the gastrointestinal system is the center of the universe as far as the body is concerned. I work on improving digestion in every patient whether or not they are there for gastrointestinal complaints. The digestive system impacts the immune system, inflammation, hormone regulation, mood, energy, and nutritional status.

4. My goal is to empower and teach my patients to take their health into their own hands. Knowledge is power and teaching people how to live in a way that fosters sustainable health is really important. While I strive to make my patients feel better, I am more interested in fixing the problem than masking their symptoms. Restoring function within the organ systems is the best way to improve the patient’s quality of life and optimize their health. I listen to my patients. I use science-based medicine and I rely on many diagnostic lab tests to get a complete picture of what is going on.

5. I love Santa Barbara. I feel that the community here is progressive and warm and I love being a part of it. My family has owned SOhO Restaurant and Music Club for the past twenty years and has always been musically and community oriented. I love to be able to offer Naturopathic Medicine to the community here. It’s definitely what keeps me inspired. I moved back here as soon as I finished naturopathic medical school in Portland, Oregon and am happy to be back.

Michelle Hansen, Naturopathic Doctor 1470 East Valley Road, Montecito • (805) 698-5200 DrMichelleHansen@gmail.com • www.michellehansennd.com

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The property was owned by Ganna Walska, a Polish socialite who purchased the estate in 1941. Spanning over four decades, she created lakes, fountains, pools, and orchards. It is now home to more than three thousands different plants from around the world. The 37-acre garden and estate can be yours! Well, almost.

Become a member and enjoy the privilege of exploring the garden apart from an organized tour. Visit their website to learn more on how to become a member of this special club.

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e love David Crosby for many reasons; one being that he is a local with many memories rooted here (for example, he learned to sail in the Santa Barbara Harbor at the tender age of 11). Now, he’s touring his album Ask Croz, an interactive show where fans write in questions that he’ll answer during the show. Santa Barbara will get a chance to converse with the artist when he appears Tuesday, March 22 at the Granada Theatre.

(photo by Django Crosby) You lived in Montecito for a while and now you’re over the mountains. How has the transition been to the Valley?

I love it. Mind you, I’ve always loved living [here] all my life, going to school and everything in the Santa Barbara area. But the Valley is really good, you know. Horse ranches and vineyards and not too many people and it’s beautiful.

Especially when it rains.

I think it’s amazing how open you are to have fans ask you questions and you’re actually answering them on stage. What prompted you to be so transparent with the audience?

It’s fun! I have a degree in “fun.” People are just fascinating and I have a great time communicating with the audience.

One of the big secrets to being really happy and comfortable on stage is not to pretend you are something you’re not. Just get out there and be who you actually are and do what you actually do and do your best. But just go out and fun. That’s what I do and I really love it! I have such a blast, I can’t even tell ya...

What has been one of your favorite questions you’ve been asked so far?

(Laughing) One of the funniest is, “How did you get that beautiful mustache?” I just say I woke up one morning and it appeared on my lip. Sometimes, I’ll answer a question seriously, but mainly I use them as an opportunity to get a laugh. Laughing just makes everything better.

David Crosby at The Granada Theatre Tuesday, March 22, 2016 7:30 pm 1214 State Street, Santa Barbara Box Office: (805) 899-2222 Tickets may be purchased at the box office or online at www. granadasb.org

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by Eva Van Prooyen Keeping a finger on the pulse of the Santa Ynez Valley: what to eat, where to go, who to meet, and what to drink. Pretty much everything and anything situated between the Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountains that could tickle one’s interest.

VALLEY EVENTS:

BEER HOPS, BUNNY HOPS, AND BRUNCH

WINE COUNTRY MEETS DINE COUNTRY he 24th Taste of Solvang culinary journey features something for everyone including: farm-to-table, St. Patrick’s Day cuisine, New American and modern Danish fare, sweets in all forms, winning beers, spirits and world-class wines. Here is the menu of events: Wednesday, March 16: Solvang Farmers Market Chef Walks at 3 pm with chefs David Cecchini, Steven Snook, and Seth Nathan Thursday, March 17: “Danish St. Patrick’s Day” Dinner at Industrial Eats in Buellton.

Taste of Solvang Blind Tasting Challenge at 6 pm, Wandering Dog Wine Bar Friday, March 18: Opening Night: Sip & Savor from 7 to 9 pm, at Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall – An evening showcasing some of SYV’s best food and drink crafters along side sweet and savory tastes and live music.

Saturday, March 19: Solvang “Tasting Trail”, from 11 am to 4 pm – over 30 edible samplings and shopping stops throughout Solvang.

Solvang Wine & Beer Walk, from 2 pm to 7 pm – Stroll through Solvang featuring over 15 wine and beer tasting spots.

Buttonwood Farm Winemaker Dinner at 6 pm, Buttonwood Farm Winery.

Sunday, March 20: Bubbles, Brews & Brunch, from 10 am to 1 pm, Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall.

Event tickets available a la carte or as part of VIP ticket packages. Purchase tickets at solvangusa.com

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BUBBLES, BREWS, & BRUNCH o the words “bottomless Bloody Marys and Mimosas” grab your attention? The closing event to the delicious five-day Taste of Solvang culinary and beverage

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Sunday, March 27 From 10am Join friends & family on the Deck!

For reservations call: (805) 564-1200

LUNCH • DINNER • BRUNCH P R I VAT E PA R T I E S • B Y T H E B O AT S Reservations • (805) 564-1200 • Free Valet Parking 113 Harbor Way • chuckswaterfrontgrill.com

artisan extravaganza is a brunch. Wander through the Danish village and enjoy live music alongside a premium brunch buffet to include egg dishes, Danish sausage, a biscuit bar, Solvang’s famous Danish pastries, a Bloody Mary bar, Mimosa Bar, and beer and bubbles tasting stations.

When: Sunday, March 20 from 10 am to 1 pm Where: Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall, 1745 Mission Dr. in Solvang Cost: $65 per bruncher Info: www.solvangusa.com ART IN THE COURTYARD eld every second Saturday of each month, artists, artisans, and craftsmen and women offer original, handmade objects d’art. Browse unique works with booths located within the Museum’s central courtyard and inside the Parks-Janeway Carriage House – a 7,500 square foot space displaying more than 36 carriages including a variety of wagons, carts, stagecoaches, and other historical modes of horse-drawn transportation.

When: Saturday, March 12 from 12 to 4 pm Where: SYV Historical Museum Sagunto Street in downtown Santa Ynez Cost: Free admittance to the Museum during “Art in the Courtyard.”

Info: www.santaynezvalleyarts.org

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PIRATE GARAGE CAR SHOW he Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Pirates present its 3rd Annual Car Show featuring food, awards, music, booths, activities for the kids, raffle drawing, and cars, cars, cars. Rob Hill moved to the Valley in 2013 to become the automotive program instructor, and added both the racing team and participation in SkillsUSA to the automotive program. His classes teach the basics of tune-ups and emissions, brakes, and there is an advanced automotive class. Many of the students will be exhibiting their own vintage vehicles.

When: Saturday, March 19 from 9 am to 2 pm Where: SYVUHS, 2975 HWY 246 in Santa Ynez Cost: Free Info: Rob Hill rhill@syvuhsd.org or call (805) 688-6487

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HAVE A BEER AND A LAUGH igueroa Mountain Brewery features a Comedy Night every third Thursday of the month in the upstairs bar at their Buellton Taproom – they appropriately refer to it as, “Laughter in the Rafters.” It’s a legitimate evening of “good times and good people,” and they bring in professional comedians. This month James Frey joins Eric Schwartz (Tonight Show, Comics Unleashed, Showtime) to bring in the giggles.

When: Thursday, March 17 at 7pm Figueroa Mountain Brewery at 45 Industrial Way in Buellton Cost: No cover charge Info: www.figmtnbrew.com

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SPIRIT OF THE VALLEY CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKSHOP onfirming the Valley is indeed friendly and welcoming, a workshop has been designed to teach every associate in a visitor-facing role how to create the very best guest experience possible. Spirit of the Valley aims to raise the level of experience for every visitor or guest, enticing guests to not only return, but to tell others about the wonderful experience they had while visiting the Valley’s six little communities – Solvang, Buellton, Santa Ynez, Ballard, Los Olivos, and Los Alamos.

When: Thursday, March 17, from 8:30 am to 12 pm Where: Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., 45 Industrial Way in Buellton

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BRANDER VINEYARD BRUSHSTROKES rab a glass, a paintbrush, and step into nature to paint in the Vineyard at Brander Vineyard. Walk away with a masterpiece to commemorate the occasion. A trained artist will walk new and experienced painters through the entire painting process step-by-step. No previous painting experience necessary. Includes a full tasting of Brander Vineyard wine, a tour, and all the supplies and instruction to create your vineyard-scape masterpiece When: Saturday, March 26 from 11 am to 1:30 pm Where: Brander Vineyard, 2401 N Refugio Road in Los Olivos Cost: $65 per person Info: Info: GypsyStudiosArt.com/events for more information

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EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA rab your bonnets and baskets, and ready yourselves for the Valley’s biggest egg hunt with over 10,000 eggs, prizes, games, and a visit by the Easter Bunny. The Hunt begins at 10 am sharp followed by kids’ activities, group games, and Easter crafts.

When: March 27, 10 am to 2 pm Where: River View Park, 151 Sycamore Drive in Buellton Info: www.buelltonrec.com

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