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Foodbank helps families Turkeys and other Thanksgiving food given at drive-through sites in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria
Motorist caught driving 152 mph on highway CHP’s Buellton office urges drivers to slow down after traffic stop on SR 154 By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR
Motorists are being reminded that State Route 154 is not a race track after the California Highway Patrol pulled over a motorist driving a Lamborghini at 152 mph. That’s almost three times the Santa Ynez Valley highway’s speed limit of 55 mph. Officer Joel Asmussen pulled over the driver of the blue Italian sports car during daylight hours on Sunday. The traffic stop happened on a sunny day west of the roundabout with State Route 246. Afterward, the Buellton CHP office posted this note on Facebook: “SLOW DOWN!!! 154 is the State Route, NOT the speed limit.” “We know how tempting it can be to ‘open it up’ when your car is
fast and the weather is beautiful, but save it for the track!” the CHP posted. Officer Michael Griffith of the CHP’s Buellton office told the News-Press Wednesday that charges related to reckless driving were filed with the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office. He said the punishment for a misdemeanor conviction of reckless driving can be as high as 90 days in the Santa Barbara County Jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Officer Griffith added that the Department of Motor Vehicles can impose its own punishments, which could include a 30day suspension of the driver’s license and two points on the driver’s record. Those points can contribute to an increase in insurance premiums. Officer Griffith said he had Please see SPEED on A2
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First District Supervisor Das Williams passes out eggs to a recipient of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s food distribution event Wednesday at Franklin Elementary School in Santa Barbara.
By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
Families came as early as 7 a.m. Wednesday in anticipation of receiving free turkeys and other Thanksgiving food in Santa Maria. Several hours later, the food distribution began at drivethrough locations in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara. The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County was the host at both sites. “Both distributions were hugely successful,” Erik Talkin, the food bank’s CEO, told the News-Press about the giveaways of turkeys and other holiday items. “In Santa Barbara, it was at the Franklin School, and the queue of cars was several streets around,” Mr. Talkin said. “I was nervous families were going to spend more in gas, idling in their cars than they would receive in food.” On Wednesday, the Santa Barbara location served around 250 to 300 families, and the Santa Maria drive-through served 750 families. An average family is counted as having between four to six people. “Each family got a large turkey, rice and beans, produce, tortillas, cheese, eggs, and canned goods. It’s more than enough for a Thanksgiving meal. This food will hopefully get people through several days,” said Mr. Talkin. In Santa Barbara, 1st District Supervisor Das Williams helped with the distribution. He gave items such as eggs to people driving up in their cars.
FYI To donate to the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, go to donate.foodbanksbc. org/campaign/2022-givingtuesday/c445756.
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The California Highway Patrol pulls over a driver of a Lamborghini, after the motorist was caught driving 152 mph on State Route 154, west of the roundabout with State Route 246.
Thanksgiving comes one day early at rescue mission More than 300 meals served By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
Volunteers place bags of fresh produce into the trunk of a recipient during the food bank’s distribution at Franklin School.
“As our country and world face economic struggles, ongoing gun violence, and war, it is sobering to see our community coming together to provide essential food items during this holiday season so families in all forms can continue to come together,” Supervisor Williams told the News-Press. “I am grateful to have been a part of the food distribution organized by the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. It was great to see all the families in our community that will be able enjoy a good meal this holiday.” The News-Press asked Mr. Talkin if the large number of Please see FOODBANK on A6
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County CEO Erik Talkin gives out boxes of food at Franklin School.
The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission held its annual Thanksgiving Feast on Wednesday afternoon. The mission and a long list of volunteers from the community served more than 300 meals to men, women and children in need. The mission’s main dining hall was the center of this festive celebration. “This was the first return to being able to involve volunteers at close degrees. Through COVID, we had some kind of Thanksgiving meal but with safety restrictions in place,” Rolf Geyling, president of the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, told the News-Press. “With limited contact, it was challenging and sad,” Mr. Geyling said. “We are learning how to operate post-pandemic, and we have gotten pretty good. It feels good.
“A big part of our historic work is caring for people. People who are compassionate in the community come to serve our guests,” he said. “We long to do a lot more and make the holiday special by providing human contact.” The Thanksgiving dinner included turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, pumpkin pie and all the trimmings. The volunteers served the guests restaurant-style while waiting on them, taking their orders and busing tables. “There’s a lot of love in the room, people come in, and nobody is where they want to be on Thanksgiving. No one wants to come into a shelter to eat,” Mr. Reyling said. “But there is the care of an excellent meal provided by donors and lovingly cooked and served by volunteers. We set up round tables, and guests are served Please see MISSION on A6
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