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FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023
GDP growth slows to 2.9% in fourth quarter By BRETT ROWLAND THE CENTER SQUARE
(The Center Square) – U.S. economic growth slowed to a 2.9% annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2022, bringing an end to a year marked by high inflation. In the third quarter of last year, real GDP increased 3.2%, the U.S. Commerce Department said Thursday. “The deceleration in real GDP in the fourth quarter primarily reflected a downturn in exports and decelerations in nonresidential fixed investment, state and local government spending and consumer spending,” according to the Commerce Department report. “These movements were partly offset by an upturn in private inventory investment, an acceleration in federal government spending, and a smaller decrease in residential fixed investment.” Measured from the fourth quarter of 2021 to
the fourth quarter of 2022, real GDP increased 1% during the period, compared with an increase of 5.7% from the fourth quarter of 2020 to the fourth quarter of 2021. “Real GDP rose 2.9% ... but, the two components of real GDP that usually have the most to say about future growth are business investment in equipment and home building, which declined, at 3.7% and 26.7% annual rates, respectively,” First Trust Portfolios LP Chief Economist Brian Wesbury wrote in a tweet. Justin Wolfers, a professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, said the latest Commerce Department figures confirm that there wasn’t a recession last year. “There’s a lot to be said about these latest GDP data, but I think the thing it underscores is that it’s now official: There was no recession in 2022,” he tweeted Thursday. “All that talk, all that energy, all that bluster, was nonsense all along.”
The slowing GDP comes amid heightened recession concerns. The latest survey from the National Association for Business Economics, released this week, found that more than half of respondents put the possibility of a recession over the next year at 50% or higher. “The results ... indicate widespread concern about entering a recession this year,” NABE President Julia Coronado said. “For the first time since 2020, more respondents expect falling rather than increased employment at their firms in the next three months.” Respondents reported higher interest rates and costs as the biggest downside risks to their outlooks. Sixty-three percent of respondents reported rising wages over the past three months. That was unchanged from the October 2022 survey. They further reported that sales growth in the fourth quarter of 2022 was relatively unchanged from the previous quarter.
Semiconductor convention moving to Phoenix from San Francisco By COLE LAUTERBACH THE CENTER SQUARE
(The Center Square) – Recognizing Arizona’s growing semiconductor sector, North America’s “premier microelectronics exhibition and conference” is coming to town. SEMI, an industry association with members across the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, announced Tuesday it would hold SEMICON West 2025 in Phoenix after holding the conference in San Francisco for the last five decades.
“SEMI is excited to bring SEMICON West to Phoenix, a booming semiconductor manufacturing hub, in October 2025,” said Joe Stockunas, president of SEMI Americas, host of the exhibition and conference. The announcement is preceded by a series of investments by some of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers intending to expand operations in Arizona. “Greater Phoenix is home to more than 75 semiconductor companies including SEMI members EMD Electronics,
Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), and the sector employs more than 100,000 with more jobs on the way. As recent investments in chip manufacturing in the area have made abundantly clear, Phoenix embodies the drive by SEMI and the industry at large toward greater innovation,” Mr. Stockunas said. The event is scheduled to be held in the Phoenix Convention Center. A spokesman for SEMI said 8,000 people attend the event on average. “We’re proud to welcome SEMICON West to Arizona!” said
Governor Katie Hobbs. “Arizona has become a global leader in chip manufacturing and innovation, with rapid growth across our entire semiconductor ecosystem. We look forward to joining with local partners and SEMICON West to welcome industry leaders from around the globe and showcase why Arizona has become the world’s leading destination for new chip investments.” The convention will alternate sites between the Valley and the Bay Area. It will return to San Francisco in 2026 before returning to Arizona in 2027.
‘We have to keep an eye on natural swells. We still have some winter to go’ HARBOR
Continued from Page A1 it’s natural for it to move in and fill the harbor entrance. But with a unique storm of this kind, it moved in in a much shorter time period.” Pacific Dredge showed up last Friday to begin setting up the emergency dredging operation, which involved running a large pipe to remove the sand and deposit it on East Beach, and plugging into the harbor’s
electrical infrastructure, Mr. Wiltshire said. The company brought in a large barge on Sunday, and they “initiated the dredging yesterday afternoon and evening.” Meanwhile, the natural and city-built sand dunes and their associated iceplant are gone because of the storm, bringing the beach at the waterfront “right down to its bedrock,” and exposing the historic rocks normally buried by the berms. That should improve over time, however, as waves wash more and more sand onto the
beach, he said. But Mr. Wiltshire warned that the threat is not over. The huge swell earlier this month was indeed unique and unusual, he said, but the city usually experiences large swells in February and March, too. “We’re not out of the woods,” he said. “We have to keep an eye on natural swells. We still have some winter to go.”
MCCOY, Patricia Michelle
Our beloved angel, Patricia Michelle McCoy, passed from this earth in her sleep on January 6, 2023, in Chino, California. Tricia was born in Glendale, California on September 24, 1991, to Lee and Deborah McCoy. When she was four years old, Tricia moved with her parents to Santa Barbara where she enjoyed the Sea Shells sailing club and was an avid Girl Scout. Tricia also sang for years with the Santa Barbara Children’s Chorus, traveling with the group to Hawaii for a national choral competition. Tricia spent her summers competing in debate at the Stanford National Forensic Institute and completing AP classes at Georgetown University. She competed in the California Mock Trial competition on behalf of San Marcos High School, where she graduated in 2010. After high school, Tricia attended Santa Barbara City College and was a fierce advocate for the unhoused population. She spent her all-too-short life helping others, always with a smile on her face and a cheerful word on her lips. She is survived by her parents, Deborah and Lee McCoy. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2023 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State Street in Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Families ACT! in Santa Barbara or to your favorite mental health charity.
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LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY
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Continued from Page A1 Odyssey driven by Rana Sibani, 54, of La Mesa, was traveling westbound on State Route 246 and had slowed to a stop to pull into a parking stall. She had two passengers in her car — Alaf Kawar, 83, and a 12-year-old minor, both of La Mesa. A 2017 Ford F-350, driven by Lt. Prows, was heading west on State Route 246 as well and was directly behind Ms. Sibani’s car. He had one passenger in his pickup — Sylvia Prows, 51. When Ms. Sibani slowed to a stop, the off-
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collision investigation, which led to a driving under the influence investigation,” the collision report said. Lt. Prows “was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.” His attorney, Mr. Chambliss, declined comment Thursday. UCSB officials placed Lt. Prows on administrative leave pending the outcome of the CHP investigation and subsequent court case. They did not return a phone call Thursday seeking comment, including whether he will keep his job or be terminated. email: neilhartstein@newspress.com
‘I have always been in the role of celebrating the people around me and the work they are doing’ Continued from Page A1 “Over the past five years I have had the opportunity to work on collaborative initiatives with other safety departments and HHS. In this collaborative role, I chair the Community Corrections Partnership and the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council,” said Chief Heitman. “Both the CCP and the JJCC bring together department heads and stakeholders. It has been an opportunity for me to begin developing my role as a facilitator while I bring people together and look for common goals and interests. “I have had the opportunity to work in interagency initiatives such as enrolling more people in Medi-Cal, maximizing housing resources and making
county resources available to the underserved populations. So it seemed like a good fit for this assistant CEO position overseeing HHS and public safety departments. “When you look at the major initiatives in the county, a lot of them involve the intersection of public safety and HHS,” she said. “As we solve problems and provide better services for the community, understanding both sides and the court system will allow us to better leverage and have a collective impact. I have been in public service over 32 years, and I am not personally satisfied by chipping away at larger problems from the edges. “I would like to be more fully involved and see how our county government can be involved in these initiatives. At the state level, there are things developing that will enable more local
level cooperation involving the intersection of these departments. “CalAim has a focus on prioritizing those with mental health issues and ensuring that they get better served. We have a really great group of department heads and organizations, and I am eager to work with them in a new way.” Her new role will be oversight of the HHS as well as public safety agencies for the county including: probation fire department, sheriff’s office, public defender, district attorney, social services, Department of Behavioral Wellness, public health, the First Five division and child support. In her new role, Chief Heitman said she would work to ensure the community’s needs are being met by the departments. She emphasized the importance of making decisions in a
collaborative way. “My role is supporting department heads and problem solving, to help us work together and collaborate on the mission of serving the community of Santa Barbara,” she said. “I have greatly enjoyed my time as chief probation officer, but at some point you have to pass the baton and step into a season of exploring new things,” Chief Heitman said. “Throughout public service, I have always been in the role of celebrating the people around me and the work they are doing. “My desire is for people to understand how incredible those working are doing and how far above and beyond they go to make this a safe community to live well. I am honored to be a part of that.” email: kzehnder@newspress.com
Poll suggests less than a third of voters support the bill FAST FOOD
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less than one third of California voters support the bill according to the poll. The Save Local Restaurants coalition, having met the required signature collection for the referendum stated:
“California voters have made clear that they want a say on whether they must shoulder the burden of higher prices and job losses caused by the FAST Act. This legislation singles out the quick service restaurant industry by establishing an unelected council to control labor policy, which would cause a sharp increase in food costs and push many Californians,
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Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows. Maricopa 61/39
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particularly in disenfranchised communities, to the breaking point. During the highest inflation in more than four decades, consumers want to know that the restaurant meals they need in their busy lives will continue to be affordable, and that the jobs their communities rely on will still be there. Before they lose the brands that they love, voters will get the chance to have their say.”
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Lompoc 62/45 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2023
Buellton 66/37
Solvang 66/36
Gaviota 62/46
SANTA BARBARA 63/40 Goleta 63/41
Carpinteria 60/43 Ventura 60/43
AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate
Source: airnow.gov Unhealthy for SG Very Unhealthy Unhealthy Not Available
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Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday
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STATE CITIES Bakersfield Barstow Big Bear Bishop Catalina Concord Escondido Eureka Fresno Los Angeles Mammoth Lakes Modesto Monterey Napa Oakland Ojai Oxnard Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo Santa Monica Tahoe Valley
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Sat. Hi/Lo/W 57/34/s 61/45/pc 59/44/pc 58/48/pc 58/47/pc 60/42/pc 57/46/pc 57/50/pc
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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS
Wind northeast 6-12 knots becoming west today. Waves 1-2 feet; south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 14 seconds. Visibility clear.
POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO
Wind northeast 6-12 knots becoming west today. Waves 1-2 feet; south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 14 seconds. Visibility clear.
SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Jan. 29
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1.4’ 1.1’ 1.0’ 1.8’ 0.5’ 2.4’
AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 60/43/s 61/39/s 44/24/s 54/24/pc 55/47/pc 59/41/pc 63/46/pc 50/42/c 60/42/pc 63/51/pc 39/24/pc 57/39/pc 55/47/pc 57/35/pc 59/47/pc 61/44/pc 60/47/pc 66/45/s 61/47/pc 60/38/pc 57/40/pc 62/53/pc 57/47/pc 58/45/pc 60/47/pc 60/50/pc 44/29/pc
NATIONAL CITIES Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Houston Miami Minneapolis New York City Philadelphia Phoenix Portland, Ore. St. Louis Salt Lake City Seattle Washington, D.C.
Wind from the southwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a southwest swell 2-4 feet at 17-second intervals. Visibility clear.
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LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 59/32/s 63/41/s 64/46/s 65/40/s 64/42/s 66/36/s 60/49/s 60/43/s
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Officials silent on whether officer will keep his job duty lieutenant allegedly tried to pass on the left, the CHP said. As a result, the right side of his pickup collided with the Honda’s left side. He “failed to yield and continued driving westbound” on the highway as Ms. Sabani followed behind, attempting to flag him down, the CHP said. After approximately one mile, he pulled over to the right shoulder and came to a stop. Ms. Sabani had called Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputies to report the traffic collision, and deputies arrived a short time later. Upon deputies’ arrival, they requested that CHP respond and conduct an investigation. “CHP arrived and completed a traffic
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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 188,794 acre-ft. Elevation 751.54 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 13.3 acre-ft. Inflow 271.0 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
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