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Alpha Resource Center hosts plane pull fundraiser at SB Airport

Zelensky vows to keep fighting for Kyiv U.S. official says Russians encountering fiercer resistance than expected

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Despite Russian troops closing in on the Ukrainian capitol of Kyiv and skirmishes on the outskirts of the city on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to continue battling for the city. Men, women and children have all sought shelter inside or underground during a 39-hour curfew

imposed by the government to keep people off the streets.

More than 150,000 Ukraininas have fled seeking refuge in Poland, Moldova and other neighboring countries. If the fighting continues to escalate, that number could grow to four million.

“We will fight for as long as needed to liberate our country,” President Zelensky told the AP. Please see UKRAINE on A5

Looking for star qualities Randy Jackson among Teen Star Santa Barbara’s judges

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A team of participants compete to pull an Alaska Airlines passenger jet during the Alpha Resource Center’s Inaugural Plane Pull fundraiser at the Santa Barbara Airport on Saturday.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

On Saturday, the Alpha Resource Center hosted their first inaugural plane pull fundraiser in collaboration with Alaska Airlines and the Santa Barbara Airport.

“This is an inaugural event and will hopefully build a relationship which will lead to this becoming an annual event,” Angelica Duas, marketing coordinator for the Santa

Barbara Airport, told the News-Press. The center raised over $46,000 during the event, well surpassing their goal of $25,000.

“The funds raised go to support all of our programs and services including our upcoming workforce development program and culinary program. In our culinary program a chef will train participants to make meals, and we plan to launch a cafe in our Slingshot Gallery, with participants making and serving food and checking people out,” Jeff Henson, director of

development for Alpha Resource Center, told the News-Press.

The presenting sponsor for the event was Alaska Airlines, who provided an E175 aircraft for teams of 10 to pull. The teams competed with each other for the fastest time, as well as in fundraising. Teams from a variety of organizations and families throughout Santa Barbara came with that competitive spirit.

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Randy Jackson looks for three things in an aspiring young singer.

“Talent. Star potential. The song,” the former “American Idol” judge told the News-Press by phone from Beverly Hills.

“Make sure you’re singing the right song, something you can sing the best. They (judges) want to hear the best of you.”

Mr. Jackson will look for those qualities when he joins the judges for tonight’s Teen Star Santa Barbara.

The program begins at 6 p.m. at The Granada, 1214 State St. To purchase tickets, call The Granada at 805-899-2222 or go to ticketing.granadasb.org.

Tonight’s contestants are Audrey Harmand, Bridget DeVine, Grace Hu, Sophie Hernandez, Haley Ellis, Holly Hadsall, Joanne Tudor, Melody Hilario, Rebecca Jamgochian and Shelby Kernisant.

(Alternates are Allison Ray and Noelle Hadsall.)

Teen Star was started in 2010 to support performing arts programs in local schools, and proceeds from tonight’s program will go to that cause.

Tonight will be the first show with an audience since 2020 and the first competitive Teen Star in two years as well. Last year’s show was a virtual presentation of singers, but an overall winner wasn’t chosen.

Tonight also marks the second time that Mr. Jackson has been a celebrity judge for the competition.

“It was really fun the first time,” Mr. Jackson said. “I was surprised by the amount of talent.”

Mr. Jackson has enjoyed seeing new talent emerge.

“Part of my life has been nurturing young talent since my years on ‘Idol,’” he said. “ ‘American Idol’ was the first of its kind, before ‘The Voice” or any of those shows,” Mr. Jackson said. “It was a great show.”

He said the show succeeded beyond expectations.

“Simon (Cowell), Paula (Abdul) and I never knew what hit us. We all had doubts in the beginning,” Mr. Jackson said, referring to his

fellow judges. “We discovered some great talent on the show: Kelly (Clarkson), the great Fantasia, Ruben (Studdard), Clay (Aiken). The list goes on.”

These days Mr. Jackson is trying his hand at a different genre:a game show. He’s the band director for Fox’s remake of “Name That Tune,” where contestants try to correctly identify the songs that Mr. Jackson’s band plays. Then comes the round where players challenge each other by saying they can identify a song with just a few notes.

“I can name that song in four notes.”

“I can name that song in three notes.”

“Name that song.”

Mr. Jackson plays those notes on the grand piano. Then the contestant gives an answer.

He also chats with host Jane Krakowski and encourages the contestants as they try to identify music from a variety of genres on the show, now in its second season.

“Everybody can remember a lot of tunes, but they can’t remember the exact correct names,” Mr. Jackson said. “There are some great contestants this year.”

Many viewers like to play along at home.

“I’m sure people are shouting at their TV and saying, ‘That’s so and so!’” Mr. Jackson said.

In 2020, Mr. Jackson rejoined a famous band he played with in the mid-1980s: Journey.

“I’m on the new record with the first single out at the end of March,” said the bass player. “I’m not on the tour, but I am on the record.”

He recalled his days with Journey back in the mid-1980s when the band played at outdoor festivals such as one at the fairgrounds in Calaveras County.

“It was like a dream. There were 100,000 people, singing every lyric to every song. I thought, ‘This is what making it is like!’”

The Baton Rouge, La., native said he likes visiting Santa Barbara. “I love Montecito. I love Santa Barbara, it’s a great city. I love Rosewood (Miramar Beach) in the spring.”

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This is among the empty storefronts at Paseo Nuevo, and columnist Robert Eringer has called on local officials to take action to help revitalize the downtown Santa Barbara mall.

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In mid-January, we reported on the lawsuit of “Tarzan” actor Ron Ely filed against Santa Barbara County and three Santa Barbara sheriff’s deputies in the October 2019 shooting death of Mr. Ely’s son, Cameron Ely, outside their house in Hope Ranch.

A federal trial that had been scheduled to commence Feb. 22 in federal court in Los Angeles has been postponed due to the temporary suspension of jury trials in the Central District of California.

The court has yet to schedule a new date, but, according to court filings, lawyers in the case are looking toward October for a new trial date.

The presumed exile in Montecito by Britain’s former royal couple, Prince Harry and Meghan, has been underscored by the determination of the U.K.’s Home Office to refuse Royal Officer Protection to the Duke and his family when visiting Britain.

It is “irrelevant” that Prince Harry has offered to pay the cost of such security himself, lawyers acting for the Home Office argued earlier this month in London’s High Court, on the basis that British police officers are not for hire.

Moreover, the Home Office now seeks to hold Harry liable for the expense of legal proceedings the rebel prince initiated against the British government — a cost the office estimated will exceed half a million dollars.

And only three days ago it was reported that Harry has initiated another potentially costly lawsuit, this time against the publishers

OUR BOUT WITH COVID Three weeks ago, COVID-19 struck home. Despite being double vaccinated, The Investigator tested positive and remained isolated for one week. Symptoms were mild (a dry cough), requiring little more than ibuprofen.

We’ve always believed this “pandemic” has been overhyped and overplayed due to power, ego and politics and our own experience with it up-front-andpersonal only serves to confirm that contention. Although vaccinations may soften the impact of COVID, it is the virus itself, most certainly, that has weakened — and was never (even two years ago) a serious threat to most of the population.

It now transpires that the bigger threat to healthy people may have been the vaccine itself.

To whom do you go for data on this point?

Not government health organizations, which avoid reporting detrimental side effects of the vaccine.

You go to insurance companies!

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NO SURRENDER Those who continue to mask themselves have the same mentality as the diehard, heavilyindoctrinated Japanese soldiers in World War II who hid out in the jungle for decades after their Emperor Hirohito surrendered.

But this may be just as well because whatever malady they truly suffer we don’t want to catch.

As for the diehard, heavilyindoctrinated school board members who insist that our children and grandchildren should continue to wear masks in class, they should resign their positions immediately and retire to the jungle where, masked forever, maybe they’ll get lucky and find a 90-something Japanese soldier to hang with.

Schools are where people supposedly go to get smart. Yet it has become increasingly evident that this country’s education system — from masking to critical race theory — is run by some of the dumbest people in our society.

I sort of suspected this when I was a kid going to school and chose to place my attention outside the window.

Now I know for sure.

Robert Eringer is a longtime Montecito author with vast experience in investigative journalism. He welcomes questions or comments at reringer@gmail. com.

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member of large German health insurance company BKK, announced a few days ago: “According to our calculations, we consider 400,000 visits to the doctor by our policyholders because of vaccination complications to be realistic.

Measured against the whole population, this value would be three million. The numbers that resulted from our analysis are very far away from the publicly announced numbers. It would be unethical not to talk about it.”

Vaccinations should have been recommended (to those with serious health and immunity issues), not mandated (to all).

We were all forced to endure two years of stupidity because reason was not permitted to prevail, outgunned by Anthony Fauci & Co’s arrogant pretense of a monopoly on a “science” subscribed to by mental midgets in government. Even now, while these folks continue to preach to us about their so-called “science,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to conceal a vast amount of scientific data stemming from their race to push an “experimental” vaccine — approved only for “emergency” use by the FDA without any manufacturer liability — onto everyone in the country.

Ask yourself why this data is being withheld from the American public.

And instead of baa-baa-ing like sheep, wake up and QUESTION AUTHORITY.

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of the London-based Daily Mail for reporting that he had tried to keep secret his action against the U.K. government demanding protection.

Question: Is it President Harry’s ambition, now that he resides in Montecito, to compete with Ty Warner over how many lawsuits one can be party to?

Harry’s own legal representative opined to the High Court that Britain “is and always will be his home.”

It seems the British establishment begs to differ.

The couple is expected to visit Britain at the end of March for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

That visit, however, may now be in doubt if Harry does not get his way on the bodyguard issue.

Public opinion in the U.K. (according to a Daily Express poll, conducted by Redfield and Wilton Strategies) does not favor him.

Seventy percent of Brits polled believe the couple should remain in Montecito and not take part in the queen’s celebrations.

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Congratulations on your election and appointment, respectively.

Now put the champagne goblets away, shift into high gear and DO something — anything — to both improve commerce and purge the squalor at Paseo Nuevo (and State Street in general).

If the problem is greedy landlords, create an empty-space tax.

If the problem is homeless people (and it is), ban them from State Street. (Or rent a bus, offer free beer and drive them — greedy landlords too — to Bakersfield, one way.)

Or as one commercial property owner suggested to us last summer after we wrote about going on safari in the jungle State Street has become: Form a commission of landlords, business owners and law enforcement personnel. Give them teeth — i.e. follow their recommendations.

Your reputation and legacy will depend on your ability to tackle this serious issue.

We will be watching. And reporting on your progress (or lack thereof).

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It is Spanish for “New Ride.”

But here in downtown Santa Barbara it means the exact opposite: “Old stillness.”

And not in a cool yoga way.

There’s nothing happening here!

For a start, about half the retail units are just empty, empty, empty — one right after the other.

As for those that remain open?

There’s no one inside shopping.

NO ONE. You don’t know whether to cry or throw up.

How much did they spend redoing this architecturally delightful State Street hub that in better times anchored Macy’s and Nordstrom (both long gone and empty ever since)?

It wouldn’t matter. Because Santa Barbara’s burghers don’t seem to know their ketchup from their mustard, their pickles from their onions.

It no longer matters how much public or corporate money is spent on such “beautification” because whatever they do is immediately soiled by a filthy element our public officials not only tolerate but seem to encourage.

Local government might as well create a campaign called “Ugly it Up.” Because that is all they have accomplished.

This is what folks say in Montecito (and elsewhere): “No one goes downtown anymore.”

Why would they? Masochistic tendencies? To cultivate depression?

We ventured down to see what we might see.

Take out word for it: This ain’t a pretty sight.

In fact, it is downright ugly and rotten — a festering indictment of city and county officials (elected and appointed) and their bureaucratic minions.

Make no mistake: These fools have destroyed our city. They have transformed it into the ultimate hangout for those who contribute nothing but their own filth.

Our city managers do this under the banner of “compassion” and “social justice.” But this is just code for “We don’t know what to do.”

And they don’t.

Please pray for the fools in charge. Pray that they are suddenly, miraculously blessed by intelligence.

Because our “New Ride” is a very tragic example of how a civilized community, which has been badly mismanaged by Big Mac burghers, is NOT supposed to operate.

We asked the hostesses inside a restaurant called Eureka, which had exactly zero lunch customers at 12:33 p.m. on a Wednesday, if Paseo Nuevo was always this quiet.

“Come back at the weekend,” they said.

We took their advice and did.

Saturday. Same time.

Only six customers inside Eureka, a fairly large space with high occupant capacity.

On the bricked passages beyond? Assorted strollers (not many)—and the shops are still mostly empty; one or two customers, max.

Mayor Randy Rowse and City Administrator Rebecca Bjork:

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Applications will only be accepted through www. usajobs.gov. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the job announcement carefully for deadlines and required information to include with their application. Employment start dates and duty locations will vary.

To learn more about career opportunities on Los Padres National Forest and across the country, visit the Forest Service Jobs webpage at www.fs.usda.gov/ fsjobs. This website includes hiring tips along with additional resources and information about benefits.

For more information on Los Padres National Forest, please visit the Forest website at http://www. fs.usda.gov/lpnf.

USDA Forest Service hiring nationwide, including Los Padres The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that they are hiring hundreds of foresters and forestry technicians across the nation. Interested applicants can apply for forester jobs through March 7, and for forestry technician jobs from March 11 through March 21.

These new positions are available in a variety of locations, including Los Padres’ Monterey, Santa Lucia and Santa Barbara Ranger Districts.

“We are looking for talented, diverse applicants to help us manage the health of Los Padres National Forest,” said Los Padres Interim Forest Supervisor

SB to deliver surplus recycled water to La Cumbre Mutual Water Company The City of Santa Barbara has initiated a 25-year agreement to provide surplus recycled water to the La Cumbre Mutual Water Company.

On Tuesday, a newly installed service connection will be opened to deliver recycled water to the La Cumbre Mutual Water Company.

The city has a history of using recycled water that spans over 30-years, being one of the first adopters of recycled water in California. Recycled water is also used for irrigation at both of the golf courses located in the city, the Santa Barbara Golf Club and the Montecito Country Club.

The switch from potable water to recycled water for irrigation at the La Cumbre Country Club benefits water supplies for both agencies as they share a mutual groundwater basin. Reduced groundwater pumping from the basin for irrigation will allow more water storage to meet the drinking water needs of the community.

“It is not often you can deliver on an agreement that represents a win on so many fronts: preserving limited drinking water supplies, limiting treated wastewater released

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to the ocean, maximizing the use of existing infrastructure, and reducing operating costs for City and La Cumbre Mutual Water Company customers. This agreement checks all the boxes for beneficial regional water supply cooperation,” said Joshua Haggmark, Water Resources Manager for the City.

This agreement represents a stride forward in water supply reliability for the La Cumbre Mutual Water Company and ensures both agencies’ flexibility in essential resource management.

The deal is expected to improve water supply reliability while helping to control water costs.

“The shareholders of the La Cumbre Mutual Water Company are pleased to join the City of Santa Barbara in completing this very exciting regional project. By providing recycled water to one of our largest water consumers, we are able to reduce demand and stress on our freshwater resources.

This much-needed project is a testament of water agencies working together for the benefit of the community,” said Mike Alvarado, General Manager of the La Cumbre Mutual Water Company.

The City of Santa Barbara and La Cumbre Mutual Water Company have been partners in significant water-related endeavors for years.

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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake shakes Ventura County An earthquake rattled Ventura County on Saturday evening, with shaking reported by residents throughout the southern portion of the county.

Given a preliminary magnitude of 3.9, the quake was eventually determined to be a magnitude-4.0 temblor that struck 5.8 miles northwest of Santa Paula at 5:44 p.m., according to the USGS. Seismologist Lucy Jones said on Twitter that the quake was similar to a 3.9 magnitude earthquake that took place in nearly the same location on Feb. 11.

She said that both quakes were deeper than is usual for Southern California, with Saturday’s reported at a depth of 16 miles.

No injuries or damage were reported at press time.

The quake was followed by a 1.0-magnitude aftershock, according to Ventura County’s Twitter feed.

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TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER Sheriff’s Office identifies suspect, deputies involved in shooting The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the suspect and deputies from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday. The suspect is identified as 24-yearold Rudy Angel Delgadillo of Lompoc. The deputies involved in the shooting are Deputy Ross Van Tassel and Deputy Yeshella Jimenez.

The incident began when several people called 911, reporting that a dark-colored Toyota Tundra pickup truck had been involved in a vehicle accident and fled the scene while driving erratically.

The Tundra came to a final stop in the 3800 block of Celestial Way after colliding with a residential fence and the driver fled the area on foot. Deputies spoke with witnesses, who described the driver of the Tundra as a younger-looking Hispanic male with a goatee.

Deputies contacted a man who matched the description near a recreation center in the 600 block of Mercury Ave. Deputies allegedly gave the suspect repeated verbal commands, but he failed to

comply. The suspect then reportedly made a sudden movement, and in response, the deputies fired rounds from their service weapons. The suspect was wounded with a single gunshot wound to the shoulder area. Neither of the deputies were injured during the confrontation, and the suspect was transported to an area hospital by ambulance.

The deputies have been placed on paid administrative leave, in accordance with Sheriff’s Office policy. The suspect remains hospitalized and was booked in absentia for a violation of probation (misdemeanor) and obstructing a peace officer (misdemeanor). He is being held without bail for the probation violation, and additional charges are pending.

Sheriff’s detectives encourage any additional victims of a hit-and-run or witnesses of any portion of this incident to contact them. Detectives are also interested in any home surveillance footage that may have captured portions of this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Sheriff’s detectives at (805) 681-4150. Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous may provide information by calling the tip line at (805) 681-4171, or online at SBSheriff.org.

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Newsom lifts several COVID-19 orders, maintains state of emergency

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state will be lifting a series of emergency orders on Friday as California moves into the “next phase” of the pandemic – but the state of emergency remains in effect.

Gov. Newsom announced that the state would lift all but 5% of COVID-19 executive order provisions, leaving some executive actions in place related to testing, vaccination and protecting the state’s hospital capacity.

Under the new order signed Friday, 19 existing provisions were terminated immediately, another 18 will be lifted on March 31, and 15 will expire

Gov. Newsom announced that the state would lift all but 5% of COVID-19 executive order provisions, leaving some executive actions in place related to testing, vaccination and protecting the state’s hospital capacity. on June 30. Prior to Friday’s announcement, only 15% of COVID-19 executive actions remained in place, according to the governor’s office.

“California’s early and decisive measures to combat COVID19 have saved countless lives throughout the pandemic, and as the recent Omicron surge made clear, we must remain prepared to quickly and effectively respond to changing conditions in real time,” said Gov. Newsom.

“As we move the state’s recovery forward, we’ll continue to focus

on scaling back provisions while maintaining essential testing, vaccination and health care system supports that ensure California has the needed tools and flexibility to strategically adapt our response for what lies ahead.”

Of the executive actions that remain in place, four provide “flexibility” to support the state’s testing program, two bolster the state’s vaccination and booster programs and 11 help protect capacity in the state’s health care delivery system, according to the

governor’s office.

“Hospital capacity is still stretched beyond normal as people who delayed needed care are now being seen and 20 percent of health care workers have left the field,” Carmela Coyle, President & CEO of the California Hospital Association, said in a statement. “Today’s extension of certain key, temporary flexibilities means that hospitals can continue to use things like tents to receive and triage patients and retain out-ofstate health care

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HORWITZ, Barry

Barry Horwitz, husband, father, grandfather and founder of BH Builders passed away on Feb 15th, 2022 from multiple health complications. He was 74 years old. He is survived by his beloved wife Pat of 52 years, his son Justin, his daughter-in-law Lisa, his grandson Jasper, and his two sisters Rhoda and Adalyn.

Barry and his wife Pat moved to Carpinteria from the San Fernando Valley in 1979 and shared their lives together in the same house on Vallecito Rd for over 40 years. He was an exceptionally talented draftsman and woodworker. His home was filled with hand-built craftsman furniture and beautiful customized details. As a well-respected general contractor, he designed and built over 20 houses in the Carpinteria area. He took enormous pride in the quality and design of his projects, and as a result, he built a successful business solely on word of mouth referrals from satisfied homeowners.

Barry had an immense love for the ocean. Throughout his life, he followed his passions for sailing, scuba diving, kayaking, and surfing.

He could often be seen cruising in one of his cherished custom cars. He hand-built a Ford Roadster hot rod, and he meticulously restored a ‘64 Chevelle Station Wagon.

Barry would like to be remembered as someone who loved his family, his friends, the ocean, and good BBQ. There will be a beachside celebration of his life for friends and family this spring.

THOMPSON, Douglas “Doug” Jerry Doug was born in San Jose, California on February 3, 1958. He went to elementary school in Solvang and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1976. He then went to Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington. His heart belonged to Santa Barbara, and he could not imagine living anywhere else in the world.

Doug was a connoisseur of the city he loved and knew of all the nooks and crannies. He enjoyed daily walks on the beach, swims in the ocean, trips to the Channel Islands scuba diving, and the views of the sun setting over the sea. He loved to travel and met people from all over the world on his trips to Europe, Vietnam, Alaska, South Seas, Australia and South America as well as extensive travel throughout the United States.

He was an avid backpacker and skier. He was a voracious reader. He easily made friends but was happy with just his own company. He was not one to follow the crowd, he thought things through and made his own decisions about all things in life.

He was a devoted son and a caring brother. He was a beloved uncle. He was always curious what his loved ones were up to. He will be greatly missed.

Doug left this world on Friday, February 18 after a six-month battle with pancreatic Cancer.

Doug is survived by his father, Jerry Thompson, his brothers David (Lisa) and Dan (Ana) Thompson, his nephews, Lucas and Logan Thompson, and his niece (Goddaughter) Lea Thompson. He is preceded in death by his mother Diane Thompson.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to James “Jim” McCullar for his love and support.

Also, a sincere thank you to the medical staff at the Oncology Department of Cottage Hospital for taking such good care of our Doug in his final days.

GIACOMOTTI, Richard

Richard “Dick” Giacomotti passed away on Feb. 7, 2022, in Santa Barbara, surrounded by his loving family. He was born at home, in a small house at the bottom of the Old San Marcos Pass, to Emilio and Beulah Giacomotti in 1937. He was welcomed by his two older brothers (Bill & Bobby) and two sisters, Shirley (Joe Silva), and Marie (Ferdy Lionello). Two more sisters Linda (Phil Serena) and Carla (Richard Whitney) completed the family.

He attended local schools, and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1955 (GO DONS!) After graduation he worked as a janitor during the night and attended UCSB during the day. He also was a lineman for General Telephone Co., a painter/fireman for the City of Santa Barbara, and a Mortuary Handyman for Welch Ryce Associates. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Arts in 1961. He joined the Marines that same year, to serve his country, continue his education and support his growing family. He graduated 2nd highest in his Officer class and served as a 2nd Lieutenant until his honorable discharge in 1964.

He was no slacker! Dick’s passion for engineering helped him find work at Joslyns Electronics for a few years, where he met one of his best friends, Buck Pope. Dick, “Buck” and Mike Bosio (a childhood friend he grew up with) were the “3 Amigos” throughout their adult lives. Dick worked for Delco (a subsidiary of General Motors) as an Industrial Engineer, starting in 1969, until he retired.

Connie Marie Brooks’ funeral will be March 5, 2022 at 11am at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1777 Stratham Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93030.

Cards and Condolences can be mailed to Supt. George Brooks, Jr. at Bethel Church of God In Christ, 236 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Phone 805 717-3015

CASWELL, Floyd Donald

Floyd Donald Caswell passed into the presence of God on February 16, 2022, at age 92. He was born in Litchfield Park, Arizona but moved to Goleta with his parents in his first year. He loved working with horses and enjoyed the company of his grandfather, Pinkney Moore, a ferrier, as they trained horses and worked on the ranches around Santa Barbara. He was proud to have worked the last round-up on the Hollister Ranch.

He graduated from California Polytechnic University and married Maxine Vaughan, a graduate of Westmont College in 1953. They attended graduate school in Phoenix and Mr. Caswell worked with the cotton gins in the Valley of the Sun. Two years later, the couple moved to the eastern jungles of Ecuador to work with the Shuar tribe. Mr. Caswell’s duties included training tribal members to raise cattle and chickens, develop farm crops and maintain the jungle station where they lived.

They returned to the United States and settled in Arizona in 1969 as their son, Garth, required a special education program. They moved to the Sierra Nevada Mountains in 1976 to work with Message of Life. Mr. Caswell began learning the printing trade and was trained to produce color separations in the photographic dark room. Several years later, the couple left Ahwahnee and moved back to Santa Barbara to care for his parents and their son. Until his retirement, Mr. Caswell worked in two print shops in Santa Barbara, producing the fine line separations for local artists.

After retirement, the couple toured the western United States on Mr. Caswell’s Suzuki 600, pulling a small trailer with their camping gear. He enjoyed spending time with family and serving at Trinity Baptist Church. His faith was the focus of his life, even as he was devoted to his family, motorcycles and gardening. He is survived by his daughter, Ruth and son-in-law Ken Mortenson, 2 granddaughters and 7 grandchildren and his two sisters, Lavonne Granville and Linda Karling with their husbands and children.

His wife, Maxine, his son, Garth, his brother, Derral and sister-in-law, Doris and his grandson, Marty predeceased him.

Ted was friendly and outgoing, with a quick, sharp, New York sense of humor. He was tall, well-built and fast on his feet, a natural athlete. He spent his early years playing league softball and basketball on many different teams in New York City. Although he decided not to pursue professional ball playing, he continued to both play and umpire league softball games for many years.

After graduating from high school, Ted worked as a pipefitter, joining the navy in 1951. In New York in 1953, he met and married Barbara Schroeder. He worked for the Provident Loan Society while attending night school at New York University. Ted and Barbara soon welcomed three children, Christopher, Laura and Katherine. After his graduation from college, the family moved to California, where Ted worked first for Union Bank, then for Electro Optical Systems (EOS), producers of solar panels for the Mariner space systems.

In 1969 Ted joined Burroughs Corporation, and moved his family to Santa Barbara.

When the Santa Barbara plant closed in 1980, he transferred to the Burroughs/Unisys plant in Mission Viejo, California. After retiring in 2000, he returned to Santa Barbara with his wife Susan.

Ted was a loving husband, a loving and protective father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. He had many interests; he was a talented, creative cook, a good amateur photographer, acrylic artist, and musician. When arthritis hampered his guitar playing, he taught himself to play the keyboard. He had a large garden, and grew beautiful orchids and staghorn ferns. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed following and trading on the stock market. He also enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, and vacationing with his family. Bowling was a favorite Solomon family activity. Ted bowled and played softball for the Burroughs and Unisys teams in Santa Barbara and Mission Viejo for many years. After retiring, Ted took up golf, and was soon playing whenever he could.

Ted was a member of the Goleta Valley Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He especially enjoyed his time as a scoutmaster for the Goleta Ward troup during the ‘70s, and was proud to see his son Chris become an Eagle Scout.

Ted is survived by his wife Susan, daughters Laura Dilley (Robert), and Katherine Nelson (Paul), as well as nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his beloved son Christopher in September, 2020, brother Bill Soika, and both of his parents.

Dick was a hardworking, generous, and loving man who cherished all his children, which includes his 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. His biggest joy was attending their sporting and special activity events.

Interment will be in the Goleta Cemetery on March 25, 2022. Due to the continuing pandemic, there will be a family remembrance for Ted at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.

Dick did not want any services in his honor, so in lieu of flowers he would appreciate donations to either Santa Barbara Hospice, Wounded Warriors, Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program, or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

HALLWACHS, Donald Richard

Donald Richard Hallwachs, age 91, passed away on February 8, 2022, in Palmdale, California. Working 40+ years in the aerospace industry, Don started at McDonnell Aircraft in 1956 located in St. Louis, Missouri and worked there for three years until his new bride, Joanne, became homesick for Wisconsin. Returning to Milwaukee, General Motors hired him to test equipment from IBM. A strong work ethic promoted him to a supervisor for the Apollo Ground Support team. Willing to move his family (which had grown to three girls and one boy), General Motors relocated him to Santa Barbara, California working in the defense research laboratory built in Goleta. This relocation was supposed to last one year but stretched into 33 years of groundbreaking work for the U.S. government such as: pingers installed in the South Pacific and the first successful delivery that was on time and without delay. Printed wiring boards (PWB) production for computers and the Apollo guidance systems, plus pioneering electronic design to replace paper designs were his standout accomplishments. Retiring in April, 1993, Don and Joanne took advantage of their new freedom and traveled all throughout the United States taking in school and family reunions, watching baseball and football games at every stadium west of the Mississippi River, and participating in bowling tournaments where it was not uncommon for Don to bowl 300-point games. Don and Joanne also volunteered at the La Purisima Mission in Lompoc, California, where they organized and attended the yearly mission days held at the mission. For a while, Don worked with other retired General Motor engineers and made wooden toys to donate to families in the Santa Barbara area. Don is grateful for all of his colleagues who helped him throughout his long electrical engineering career.

Don greatly missed Joanne, who predeceased him after 57 years of marriage in 2014.

His remaining family of Catherine, Donald Morgan, Judith, and Audrey (who passed away in 2019) and their children all hope Don and Joanne are reunited once again to look down to enjoy our adventures and protect us with their love. We love you Dad and may you rest in peace. Inurnment will be in the Lompoc Cemetery in Lompoc, California. A private memorial service in Lompoc is planned.

TODAY

MONDAY

IN MEMORY JON GATHERCOLE July 11, 1948 - March 1, 2019 His legacy: He made us smile, He made us laugh, He made us happy.

Let us resolve to make others happy, to keep Jon’s legacy alive.

Jon’s legacy survives in our hearts and through his Bright Star Foundation at BrightStarGives.org

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Times of sun and Mostly sunny and Sun mixing with clouds pleasant clouds INLAND

INLAND

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Breezy in the afternoon

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73 36

80 40

79 41

73 41

63 30

69 42

75 45

70 48

69 48

67 42

COASTAL

COASTAL

Pismo Beach 73/47

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COASTAL

COASTAL

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Maricopa 67/44

Guadalupe 72/43

Santa Maria 71/42

Vandenberg 66/46

New Cuyama 66/34 Ventucopa 64/34

Los Alamos 74/40

Lompoc 69/45

SOLOMON, Theodore

Mr. Theodore Solomon, also known as “Ted,” passed away from natural causes February 12, 2022, in Santa Barbara, CA. He was 87 years old. Ted was born in New York City on February 25, 1934, the son of George and Katherine “Sojka” Solomon. He had an older half-brother, William Soika. Both parents were East European immigrants, his father from Austria, and his mother from Ukraine.

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A grave-side service will be held February 28 at Goleta Cemetery at 1:00 pm.

In 1983 he fell in love and married Winnifred Timewell (along with her two children Robin and David). After Winnie’s death in 2001, Dick found his partner for life in Anne Jacobson. They loved each other very much, and enjoyed traveling the world and watching their grandchildren grow into adults.

Grampy/Brother/Uncle/Pops -- you set an example for us all, put up one heck of a fight, and are truly one of a kind. Rest easy in Heaven….we love you. See you soon.

personnel to maximize care capacity throughout the state.”

Additionally, 13 provisions remain in place related to workplace safety guidelines and the ability for local agencies to provide emergency response while the state of emergency remains in place.

The decision to lift certain emergency orders comes about a week after Gov. Newsom unveiled the state’s SMARTER Plan, which outlines the longterm plan for California’s COVID19 response. The plan sets goals, like stockpiling 75 million masks and procuring 30 million at-home tests, while doing away with more rigid frameworks the state once adopted.

California’s state of emergency remains in effect, which has drawn criticism from Republican legislators in recent weeks who have called for the Legislature to terminate the governor’s

emergency powers. Having the state of emergency allows Gov. Newsom to enact orders related to the COVID-19 response and the power to bypass legislative oversight in ways he typically couldn’t.

Last week, Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins announced that the Governmental Organization Committee will hold a hearing to discuss Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, which would end the state of emergency declared in 2020, on March 15.

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Buellton 73/37

Solvang 73/35

Gaviota 65/46

SANTA BARBARA 69/42 Goleta 69/42

Carpinteria 66/50 Ventura 65/51

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

Source: airnow.gov Unhealthy for SG Very Unhealthy Unhealthy Not Available

ALMANAC

Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

TEMPERATURE High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low

67/34 64/45 80 in 2002 33 in 1987

PRECIPITATION 24 hours through 6 p.m. yest.

Month to date (normal) Season to date (normal)

0.00” 0.03” (3.60”) 8.92” (12.35”)

City Cuyama Goleta Lompoc Pismo Beach Santa Maria Santa Ynez Vandenberg Ventura

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

68/42/pc 66/39/pc 47/20/pc 65/29/pc 66/59/pc 69/41/s 75/42/pc 57/51/sh 69/42/pc 75/53/pc 48/22/pc 69/39/pc 66/46/s 70/35/s 65/44/s 72/51/pc 69/48/pc 76/56/pc 74/53/pc 72/33/s 70/39/s 71/47/pc 63/45/s 70/43/s 74/47/s 70/53/pc 49/19/pc

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 70/37/s 76/43/s 75/40/s 76/45/s 77/43/s 80/40/s 71/44/s 71/51/s

53/42/r 41/17/pc 39/25/s 55/30/s 55/30/s 58/37/c 83/68/pc 31/16/pc 46/24/s 53/28/pc 74/51/c 54/50/sh 51/29/s 40/24/pc 50/47/r 57/33/pc

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind north-northwest at 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 2 feet or less with a west swell 1-3 feet at 18-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind north-northwest at 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 2 feet or less with a west swell 1-3 feet at 18-second intervals. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time Feb. 27 Feb. 28 March 1

6:32 a.m.

8:29 p.m.

7:25 a.m.

8:59 p.m.

8:13 a.m.

9:29 p.m.

LAKE LEVELS

6.0’ 3.9’ 6.2’ 4.1’ 6.2’ 4.4’

Low

12:17 a.m. 2.3’ 1:55 p.m. -1.4’ 1:15 a.m. 1.9’ 2:34 p.m. -1.5’ 2:05 a.m. 1.5’ 3:11 p.m. -1.4’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 71/44/s 73/43/pc 52/24/pc 69/30/s 74/63/pc 72/46/pc 81/42/pc 58/47/r 71/46/s 80/56/pc 51/29/pc 71/43/pc 69/47/s 72/41/pc 68/46/pc 79/55/s 75/49/s 85/59/pc 81/55/pc 75/36/s 73/45/pc 74/47/pc 65/48/pc 73/47/pc 77/47/s 75/52/pc 52/25/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 west-southwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 2 feet or less with a west-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 17 seconds. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 66/34/pc 69/42/pc 71/40/s 73/47/s 71/42/s 73/36/pc 66/46/s 65/51/pc

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

62/42/s 26/12/s 43/31/s 63/39/s 56/33/pc 65/39/s 83/65/pc 34/23/c 32/25/s 38/28/s 80/53/s 59/51/r 57/35/s 49/28/pc 54/48/r 46/33/s

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 91,716 acre-ft.

Elevation 711.36 ft.

Evaporation (past 24 hours) 4.8 acre-ft.

Inflow 23.7 acre-ft.

State inflow 23.7 acre-ft.

Storage change from yest.

-19 acre-ft.

Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

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Mar 2

Mar 10

WORLD CITIES

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5:54 p.m.

4:44 a.m.

2:40 p.m.

Full

Mar 17

Mon. 6:30 a.m.

5:54 p.m.

5:33 a.m.

3:52 p.m.

Last

Mar 24

Today Mon. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 58/26/c 56/31/c Berlin 44/26/s 42/25/s Cairo 69/52/s 73/55/pc Cancun 84/70/sh 82/67/s London 50/42/s 54/45/r Mexico City 74/42/s 73/45/s Montreal 29/-2/sn 12/2/s New Delhi 76/50/pc 76/53/pc Paris 51/30/s 54/36/s Rio de Janeiro 85/75/s 88/75/s Rome 54/40/c 56/34/pc Sydney 77/70/r 78/71/r Tokyo 58/41/s 55/44/pc W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara Executive Director Joshua Weitzman speaks during the event.

Event deemed a ‘great success’ PULL

Continued from Page A1 “Alaska Airlines came to mind as a partnership and they were completely on board with this.

Alaska Airlines has been an amazing partner,” said Ms. Daus.

“As a main sponsor of this event, Alaska Airlines believes that this is important because we fully support the Mission of the Alpha Resource Center … We want to also help support families, create more opportunities for them, and to foster belonging by supporting this charity fundraiser event.

Some of our core values also align with Alpha Resource Center’s.

What a great way to bring the community together and to get one of our planes to be used in this event! It was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up as we grow our presence & involvement in the Santa Barbara community,” Franco Finn, California community relations and engagement manager for Alaska Airlines, told the News-Press in an email.

The fundraiser was sponsored

by Alaska Airlines, Santa Barbara Airport, Signature Flight Services, Coastal Aircraft Maintenance and Ivan Bar. Signature Flight Services sponsored the venue.

“The event took place in front of a hanger leased by Signature,” said Ms. Daus.

“Alaska Airlines over the last 90 years has always made it a priority to support the local communities we serve. We want to grow our routes and network within California and so it was fitting for us to align with a nonprofit like Alpha Resource Center in the Santa Barbara community. This event also comes at a great time, as we want to promote within California our new Flight Pass Program. Flight Pass is a brand new subscription plan for tickets on Alaska Airlines for flights within California, Nevada and Arizona. We are the only domestic airline carrier with this type of unique flight program. With Flight Pass, you lock in discounted pricing for roundtrip flights bimonthly or monthly for a full year. It allows you to easily plan trips to explore, visit family and friends, conduct business for the next full year, and enjoy the same great benefits of Alaska Airlines that our travelers have come to love. Travelers can visit www.

AlaskaAir.com/FlightPass to learn more about this program,” said Mr. Finn.

There were 14 teams which pulled the aircraft. The teams were Renaud’s Patisserie

KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS

Above and at bottom, a team pulls the jet during the Plane Pull on Saturday.

(Winner of Open Division ), Alpha Resource Center (team of staff and participants), Team Kevin (Paul Bowen – Airport Commissioner’s team), Powerful Propellers (the top fundraising team), City Haulers ( a group of city employees), Mighty Mustangs (Monroe Elementary), Grounded Flight (Alpha Exec. Dir. team), Echelon Santa Barbara Cycling Club, Zia Group, Signature Flight Services, Santa Barbara Civil Air Patrol (winner of Public Safety Division), Santa Barbara Airport, Above All Aviation and Team Newell (airport employee’s team).

‘We put a call out to the Santa Barbara community for volunteers who were badged individuals with security clearance. We had six of these volunteers show up.

This team was led by Benjamin Westergren, an operations supervisor for SBA. This team was in charge of maintaining the fence barrier and the safety and security of the event,” said Ms. Daus.

“I think it was a great success.

We had no issues and ended super early. Four teams pulled

and then the plane was pushed back allowing us to move quickly through teams. Everyone had a great time cheering each other on,” said Ms. Daus.

“I didn’t hear one negative comment. Everyone was so excited and wanted to do it next year and get more teams out. We can’t thank the airport and the city of SBA enough. It came off with no issues and was a smooth operation,” said Mr. Henson.

“We would like to thank the sponsors and Jeff at Alpha Resource and the staff. We would also like to thank our SBA staff.

It took our entire team at SBA. Thank everyone who came out and supported the event. We are so proud and honored to be a part of the Santa Barbara community,” said Ms. Daus.

“I really want to thank everyone involved from the airport to Alaska airlines. I also want to thank the community and all those that came out to make this fundraiser a success for Alpha Resource Center,” said Mr. Henson.

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LEGAL NOTICE Right to pass by permission only and subject to control of owner, Section 1006 through 1009 Civil Code 1837 1/2 El Camino de la Luz Santa Barbara APN 045-100-65 By Owner, Herbert E. Barthels

Public Notice Pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 403, the City of Santa Barbara annually publishes a list of dischargers in Significant Noncompliance with Pretreatment Standards and wastewater discharge permit requirements.

The following business was in Significant Noncompliance with its wastewater discharge permit requirements during 2021:

FEB 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28; MAR 1, 2, 3, 4 / 2022 -- 58038 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0000177 The following person(s) is doing business as: Gracefully Sorted, 1305 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara.

EGN Consulting LLC, 1305 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; CA This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/01/2021 /s/ Emily Grace Nagle, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/21/2022.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/22 CNS-3553010# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS FEB 6, 13, 20, 27 / 2022 -- 58008

Mission Linen Supply Facility Address: 712 E. Montecito St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Mission Linen Supply was in Significant Noncompliance (as defined in 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)) for first quarter of 2021, and under the technical review criteria for oil and grease and pH exceedences. At the time of publication of this notice, Mission Linen Supply has taken significant corrective actions to prevent future violations and is currently in compliance with the City of Santa Barbara industrial wastewater discharge permit requirements.

If you have questions regarding this notice, contact Mary C. Thompson, Pretreatment Program Coordinator, City of Santa Barbara at (805) 568-1093 or Mthompson@SantaBarbaraCA.gov FEB 27 / 2022 -- 57984

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Germany announces military assistance for Ukraine UKRAINE

Continued from Page A1 Ukrainian forces maintained control of Kyiv on Saturday as Russian forces have encountered fiercer resistance than expected, a senior U.S. Defense official told NBC on Saturday.

To aid the Ukrainian efforts, the U.S. pledged an additional $350 million in military aid on Saturday, including anti-tank weapons, body armor and small arms, reported the AP. Germany has announced that it would be joining the list of other countries sending military assistance to Ukraine, including antitank weapons. Germany has also said that they would close their airspace to Russian aircraft, according to the AP. The U.S. is continuing to see Ukraine

exhibit signs of a viable resistance, a senior U.S. Defense official told NBC on Saturday.

President Zelensky is refusing to leave Kyiv and posting videos from the street urging his citizens to join him in the resistance.

The White House along with France, Germany, Italy, the UK and Canada, announced Saturday evening that they will expel certain Russian banks from SWIFT, which is a high-security network connecting thousands of financial institutions around the world, a move that Ukraine has been pushing for.

“This will ensure that these banks are disconnected from the international financial system and harm their ability to operate globally,” said a joint statement released by the White House. The statement also pledged “restrictive measures that will prevent the Russian Central Bank from deploying its

international reserves in ways that undermine the impact of our sanctions,” reported CNN. Targeting the Russian Central Bank with sanctions has also been under consideration, according to two people familiar with the talks. However, the structure of the sanctions is unclear and at this time, no final decisions have been made.

The U.S., in collaboration with other nations, also announced the launch this coming week of a “transatlantic taskforce.” The purpose of the taskforce is to “ensure the effective implementation of our financial sanctions by identifying and freezing the assets of sanctioned individuals and companies that exist within our jurisdictions,” they said in the announcement according to a report by CNN. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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Hearing on the request of the Fisher Construction Group, applicant on behalf of AFP, LLC and Great 1031, LLC, vested property owners, to consider the following applications: a) Case Number 20DVP-00000-00006 for a Development Plan to allow for the construction of a new agricultural cold storage warehouse and freezer facility and associated infrastructure on property zoned AG-II-40 in compliance with Sections 35-21 and 35-82 of the Santa Barbara County Land Use & Development Code (Zoning Ordinance); and b) Case Number 20CUP-00000-00005 for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for agricultural processing of off-premise products, which includes washing and sorting (but does not include milling, juicing or pasteurization pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 35.42.040.B.1.b) in compliance with Sections 35-21 and 35-42 of the Zoning Ordinance; and c) Case Number 21EIR-00000-00001 certify the Environmental Impact Report, pursuant to the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. As a result of this project, significant and unavoidable impacts on the environment are anticipated in the following categories: Air Quality, Air Quality (cumulative), Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Greenhouse Gas Emissions (cumulative), Utilities and Service Systems – Solid Waste, and Utilities and Service Systems – Solid Waste (cumulative).

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‘Still Waiting’: Lawmakers pressure IRS amid major backlogs

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(The Center Square) – Both Republicans and Democrats are hammering the Internal Revenue Service for its millions of backlogged returns.

The IRS’ issues can be traced in part back to President Joe Biden’s monthly child tax credit, part of a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill.

The program tasked the IRS with handing out federal funds last year to millions of Americans based on the age and number of children they had.

The National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) released its federally commissioned report in mid-December, which found that the IRS still had 2.8 million unprocessed business returns, 6.2 million unprocessed individual returns, 2.4 million unprocessed amended individual returns, along with 427,000 amended business returns. The report also found the IRS has roughly 4.75 million pieces of unprocessed correspondence from taxpayers.

Now, the IRS is warning of more issues this year. The IRS issued an “urgent reminder” in January, warning Americans to file electronically “to help speed refunds” heading into the next tax season.

IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig published an op-ed in Yahoo News last week sharing that message.

“As the IRS begins this tax season, it continues to face enormous challenges. Our dedicated workforce has done everything it can to prepare for filing day on April 18,” he wrote. “Today, millions of people are still waiting for prior years’ returns to be processed, and refund checks to arrive in the mail, while preparing for their upcoming tax

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(The Center Square) – Three Pennsylvania senators are soliciting co-sponsors for legislation to urge the Biden administration to rethink its opposition to the Keystone XL Pipeline in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Sens. Wayne Langerholc, R-Johnstown; Joe Pittman, R-Indiana; and Gene Yaw, R-Williamsport, posted a cosponsorship memorandum, outlining plans to introduce a resolution urging President Joe Biden to reopen the Keystone XL Pipeline.

“This week oil prices have soared over $100 per barrel and currently, the United States is importing over 800,000 barrels of oil per day from Russia,” they wrote. “These barrels are either going to become more expensive or completely unavailable as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate.

“The United States cannot continue to rely so heavily on foreign oil when we have the resources to fuel our vehicles and heat our homes,” the memo read. “It was expected that the Keystone XL Pipeline would transport 830,000 barrels of oil per day, which would help offset

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(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., is stepping down from his Senate seat.

The senator said in a letter to Oklahoma Secretary of State Brian Bingman he and his wife,

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“We continue to hear from constituents who are still waiting for their 2020 tax returns, have received confusing notices about overdue payments they already paid, and cannot reach anyone at the IRS for assistance. Many of these problems stem from the millions of unprocessed correspondence items from 2021,” the letter said, adding that “taxpayers require more immediate relief, especially with the 2022 filing season already underway.”

Lawmakers have also called for the IRS and the U.S. Department of Treasury to provide “penalty relief” for Americans, many of whom are receiving notices for not paying their taxes.

The problem is, they did pay their taxes, but the IRS has not yet processed their filings.

A bipartisan group of 214 lawmakers sent a letter to the IRS and Treasury Department in January, highlighting the negative impact on small businesses.

“In many cases, the delayed processing of amended returns has been devastating to small businesses in our communities whose applications for emergency loans from the Small Business Administration have been caught in limbo nearly two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began,” the letter said.

“The situation has deteriorated to a point that the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will no longer accept cases solely involving the processing of amended returns. This has made it impossible for frustrated taxpayers to find any help.”

the current supply received daily from Russia.

“Re-opening the Keystone XL Pipeline will start to ease the burden that Pennsylvanians are feeling every day and protect our national energy security going forward.”

The senators wrote they plan to introduce the resolution “in the near future.”

Pres. Biden issued an executive order Jan. 20, 2021, to revoke the permit granted to TC Energy Corporation for the final phase of the Keystone Pipeline, known as Keystone XL, which runs from Alberta, Canada, through Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

Pres. Biden’s executive order reversed support from former President Donald Trump. Pres.

Biden’s opposition is in line with former President Barack Obama, who vetoed a bill passed by Congress to authorize construction of Keystone XL. The pipeline officially was abandoned in June 2021 with about 8% of construction completed.

The memorandum filed Thursday comes a week after Pennsylvania House Speaker Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster; House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff, R-Centre; and Majority Caucus Secretary

Martina White, R-Philadelphia, wrote a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf outlining how “poor energy choices” are affecting the state and the situation in Ukraine.

“Poor policy choices that hindered development of reliable energy sources combined with a historic dependence on brutal dictatorships for energy have manifested in the impending threat of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” the trio wrote last week.

“The perfect storm in Europe has led to tremendous price volatility, economic disruption, and serious concerns that millions of people will not have access to the lifesustaining energy resources they need.”

The House Republicans also cited the Biden administration’s opposition to the Keystone XL Pipeline and support for Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline to Germany as major issues at play. They urged Gov. Wolf to consider four key priorities they argued would benefit Pennsylvania and U.S. allies by boosting energy exports: collaborating with industry leaders and trade unions to identify projects to enhance exports; streamlining permitting for production and infrastructure such as pipelines, storage, processing and refining, as well as port facilities and manufacturing capabilities;

leveraging the Department of Community and Economic Development’s international business development staff to connect with demand in Europe; and to strategize with federal and international officials to “meet the energy needs of our allies and diffuse growing tensions.”

“It is past time the commonwealth stopped apologizing for its abundant energy resources, and rather start marshalling them as strategic assets that will strengthen our national security and standing on the international stage,” House leaders wrote.

“We are asking you to sit down with members of the General Assembly majority to discuss how to put into action the steps outlined … as well as additional steps to maximize Pennsylvania’s potential to be a natural gas leader.”

Others in the General Assembly have expressed the same sentiments on social media.

“Now is the time to double down on domestic energy production and increase energy exports to Europe,” Sen. Ryan Aument, RLititz, posted to Twitter on Friday.

“We need a domestic energy plan to combat rising fuel prices. We most certainly don’t need Biden’s Green New Deal or Gov. Wolf’s RGGI.”

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Republicans on the House Oversight Committee sent a letter to the IRS demanding they fix the bureaucratic issues. Those Republicans point to outdated software and “COVID-19 related telework policies” allowing most IRS employees to work remotely.

“For many Americans, their tax refund can equal six weeks of take-home income,” the letter said. “The volume of tax returns and refunds completed each year shows the farreaching impact that processing delays could have for the average American. Processed returns are also essential for those who may be entitled to apply for other government benefits such as loans administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. It is therefore imperative that the IRS take steps to mitigate any processing delays, which can delay refunds and access to economic relief programs.”

But Republicans are not the only ones hitting this issue. U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., a member of the Senate Finance Committee, which oversees the IRS, partnered with U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., in a letter to the IRS that was signed by 45 members of Congress. They urged the IRS to increase overtime and add staff to address the problem.

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Kay, felt like it was time to “stand aside and support the next generation of Oklahoma leaders.”

Sen. Inhofe will retire Jan. 3.

Oklahoma election law requires a special election to fill the seat and serve the rest of Sen. Inhofe’s term, which ends in 2027. The election will be held with the current midterm schedule.

Sen. Inhofe serves as the ranking member of the Armed Services Committee and on the Small Business and Environment and Public Works committees. He was first elected to the Senate in 1994.

Sen. Inhofe said his letter to Mr. Bingman he was endorsing his chief of staff, Luke Holland, as his successor, and called Mr. Holland “a fierce conservative and the best person to continue my legacy of a strong national defense and investment of local infrastructure.”

The senator’s career in public service began in 1967.

“For years, Kay and I were focused on our family and building our business together,” Sen. Inhofe said in a statement.

“Then, one day, I needed a dock permit. I had to visit 27 government offices to get a single dock permit, and realized if we wanted the government to work for the people, not against the people, it was up to us to make a change.”

Oklahoma leaders praised Sen. Inhofe for his years of service.

“Sen. Jim Inhofe has served the State of Oklahoma with unwavering devotion,” Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said in a statement. “At every turn, Oklahoma has benefited from his profound vision for a strong national military, robust infrastructure system, and vibrant domestic energy production. I am grateful he has committed to serving the state and our nation through the end of 2022.”

U.S Sen. James Lankford, ROkla., said the Senate was losing a

warrior.

“His legacy in the Senate will be remembered as a fighter for our military service members and our nation’s infrastructure,” Sen. Lankford said in a statement. “Oklahomans will remember his leadership when they’re driving on sound highways and bridges – but he will also be known for his love for Jesus and his love for sharing Jesus with the world.”

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., called Sen. Inhofe one of Oklahoma’s fiercest advocates.

“But Jim’s legacy of consequential public service extends even beyond our borders,” Sen. McConnell said in a statement. “As a longtime member and Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, his advocacy for his fellow veterans and for the men and women serving today in uniform has helped make America safer and our power more respected around the world.”

Sen. Inhofe will retire Jan. 3. Oklahoma election law requires a special election to fill the seat and serve the rest of Sen. Inhofe’s term, which ends in 2027. The election will be held with the current midterm schedule.

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Gauchos top Providence 5-2 in softball

By MICHAEL JORGENSON UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The UCSB softball team got back in the win column Friday with a 5-2 victory over Providence on day two of the 2022 Gaucho Classic.

The Gauchos (3-10) made it back-to-back games with double-digit hits for the first time this season, racking up 10 from seven different players. Defensively, they gave up just five hits to the Friars (4-3), finishing with their largest advantage in the hit department so far this year.

Shortstop Madelyn McNally was one of three Gauchos with two hits. She also had a teamhigh two RBI, one of which came in the first inning. After leadoff batter Maci Fines set the tone with a triple down the right field line, McNally started her day with an RBI single up the middle to open the scoring.

The Gauchos (3-10) made it back-to-back games with double-digit hits for the first time this season, racking up 10 from seven different players.

UCSB would extend to a 4-1 lead with three more runs over the following two innings. In the bottom of the second, left fielder Chloe Stewart doubled to left center and made it home on another low, driven RBI single from McNally which cut through the middle of the Providence defense. Right fielder Ally Nodohara added an RBI sacrifice fly on the next at bat as Fines crossed home plate for the second time.

In the third, Korie Thomas reached on a single before Nayah Pola brought her home from first with a double into center field, making it a 4-1 game.

Thomas would be responsible for UCSB’s final run of the game in the fifth inning, singling up the middle to bring pinch runner Lauren Lewis home from second base.

Sophomore Cameryn Snyder (3-4) held the Friar offense to just five hits and two runs while pitching all seven innings. She gave up four walks and struck out eight batters, giving her a season-low 2.0 ERA. Michael Jorgenson writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

Westmont men’s basketball run comes to an end in semifinals

By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

FULLERTON — After winning a couple games in the Golden State Athletic Conference tournament this week, the Westmont men’s basketball team saw its run come to an end on Friday night in Fullerton. The Warriors ultimately ran into an OUAZ ball club playing their best basketball of the season, as the Spirit eliminated the Warriors by a score of 95-76.

“OUAZ is a great team who will be a tough out in the national tournament,” said Westmont head coach Landon Boucher.

“It was a difficult task to play them just 24 hours after an allout war with ACU. I’m proud of our guys who battled all game long.

“Ultimately, we didn’t have enough in the tank to get the job done.”

At times, the Spirit couldn’t

miss as they ultimately made 33 of 57 shots from the field (57.9%).

OUAZ made eight of 17 shots from beyond the arc, and a huge difference in the game was their ability to get to the free throw line.

OUAZ, who came in as the best free throw shooting team in the conference, got to the line 24 times on Friday and made 21 of the attempts show up on the scoreboard.

On the other end of the court, Westmont shot 44.4% from the field (28-63). Westmont drained 11 threes, but got to the line only 13 times on the night, making nine of their shots from the charity stripe.

Westmont also committed 16 turnovers, which led to 21 points for OUAZ. The Spirit opened up the game on a 12-5 run over the first five minutes, which was ultimately a sign of things to come.

Early on, however, Westmont responded with consecutive 3-

pointers from Jared Brown and Cade Roth to cut the deficit to one.

With 11:02 to play in the first half, a three from Sebastian Reynoso gave Westmont an 1815 advantage, their first and only lead of the night. A minute later, Keshawn Bruner, who had a game-high 26 points for the Spirit, put his club up for good with a layup.

Following Reynoso’s three, the Spirit outscored Westmont 32-17 over the final 11 minutes of the first half, giving the Spirit a 12-point advantage at halftime.

Then, over the first six minutes of the second half, OUAZ put away the game for good. The Spirit held the Warriors scoreless for exactly six minutes into the final period, with Westmont not getting back on the board until the 14:00 minute mark.

By the time Westmont scored in the second half, the Spirit led

by 24.

OUAZ’s biggest lead of the night stretched out to 28 points, and while the Warriors got their offense rolling late, the deficit was insurmountable.

In the end, Westmont fell by a final score of 95-76.

“I think this year’s adversity will be a huge factor for the returners as we learn and grow from this years’ experience,” said Westmont head coach Landon Boucher.

GSAC Freshman of the Year Nate Meithof led Westmont with 25 points, while Jared Brown contributed with 17 points.

Ajay Singh, playing in his final game as a Warrior, scored 13 points.

The Warriors will return to action later this fall.

Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

UCSB baseball team defeats Nevada Friday

By DANIEL MOEBUS-BOWLES UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The No. 20 UCSB baseball team picked up its third straight win Friday night, taking game one of its weekend series over Nevada 4-1. Sophomore Cory Lewis tied his career-high with 11 strikeouts in the home opener victory.

Lewis (1-0) tossed six full in his first win of the season leaving the game with a no-hitter and 11 Ks. He scattered four walks and now has an ERA of 1.69.

UCSB outhit Nevada 7-3 with second baseman Nick Oakley collecting the sole multi-hit effort going 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs and an RBI. Third baseman Bryce Willits went 1-for-2 with a double, a sacfly, and two RBI. Senior Jason Willow extended his hit streak to 12 games and Kyle Johnson collected a walk and has now reached base in every game this year.

Michael Rice was the first arm out of the pen tossing 1.2 innings and allowing the Wolfpack’s sole score, a solo shot in the 7th.

Ryan Harvey earned his first save of the season tossing the final 1.1 innings and fanning three batters. In all, the ‘Chos collected 15 strikeouts.

The Gauchos drew seven walks and now have a team OBP of .399 in the young season.

Oakley got it going with an RBI double to right center in the bottom of the second to score Broc Mortensen, and Willits followed with a sac-fly to bring in

UCSB outhit Nevada 7-3 with second baseman Nick Oakley collecting the sole multi-hit effort going 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs and an RBI. Oakley to make it 2-0.

The game went quiet through the middle innings until the Wolfpack found their solo homer in the 7th to cut the lead to just one run. UCSB loaded the bases in the bottom half and Mortensen sent a huge ball into the outfield, but the cold night air knocked it down.

The Gauchos found insurance in the bottom of the 8th. Willits sent a double down the right line to bring in Oakley and then came around to score on an error to make it 4-1.

Harvey entered with two outs in the top of the eighth and immediately started throwing heat hitting 95 MPH on an elevated fastball to end the inning. He found two more Ks in the ninth to end it.

Daniel Moebus-Bowles writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license. Satisfactory conviction history background check. $42,900 $48,900/yr. Sun: 6:00am-2:30pm, MTh: 6:30am-3:00pm. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu. Job # 31292.

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DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL Environmental Health And Safety

The Deputy Fire Marshal is responsible for fire and life safety compliance for new and existing facilities (Title 24 and Title 19). Reports directly to the Campus Fire Marshal.

Represents the Fire Prevention Division (FPD) as the Designated Campus Fire Marshal (DCFM) per the State Fire Marshal’s (SFM) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Represents the Campus Fire Marshal in the absence of the DCFM. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years of recent full-time experience in performing a combination of fire prevention inspections, plan review with an emphasis on life safety systems and construction inspection for an agency responsible for fire and life safety code and regulation enforcement and/or equivalent combination of education and previous work experience in the area of fire prevention, fire inspecting and/or fire/life safety. Thorough knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting California Title 19 and Title 24 regulations, standards, and guidelines. Thorough knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting the California State Fire Code requirements. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong analytical abilities, organizational skills, and knowledge/ experience in program development, communication, & customer service.

Ability to work independently under general guidance. Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Notes: Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull-Notice Program. Completion of State Fire Marshal Accredited Fire Inspector Level 1 series classes. Must be willing to work and respond to various emergencies. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be willing to work and respond to emergencies involving potentially hazardous chemicals and radioactive substances.

Able to work nights and weekends. $73,000 - $90,000/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application Review begins 3/4/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu. Job # 31523

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ACCOUNT SPECIALIST 3 Controller

Involves accounting functions such as analyzing, monitoring, preparing and reconciling financial information to reflect the condition of the organization and provide financial and other statistical data to control operations. May also involve the preparation of financial reports to meet internal and external reporting requirements. May include activities relating to developing, implementing and monitoring accounting systems, policies and procedures. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent experience/training. 1-3 years performing accounting analyst, professional accounting, accounting systems, or auditing duties at a level of responsibility equivalent to Accounting Analyst. Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing. Thorough knowledge of financial transactions and systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and regulatory compliance requirements. 1-3 years general accounting and/or AR/AP experience, fund accounting knowledge, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 1-3 years of Computer proficiency is required. Word processing, spreadsheet, and computerized accounting system experience are essential to this position. 1-3 years Advanced excel knowledge and experience (macros, vlookups, pivot tables).

1-3 years advanced excel skills as well as experience working with large data projects, data sets, and data extraction. Notes: This is a 3year contract position with the possibility of extension. Satisfactory criminal history background check. $63,955 - $69,525/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/10/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 31734

SR. LAB MECHANICIAN Dean College of Engineering

Responsible for fabrication and maintenance services using standard and complex machinery to support research and instruction in the College of Engineering Machine Shop. Supervises student use of the Machine Shop with emphasis on safety and proper equipment use. Facilitates ME 12S which is a beginning Machine Shop class. Assists with maintaining shop equipment. Reqs: Some knowledge of the tools related to the design, development, and fabrication of scientific/electronic equipment. Experience working with shop tools and services used in this job. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work in a collaborative manner. Ability to prioritize work assignments. Ability to organize work effectively. Note: Satisfactory completion of a conviction history background check. $31.87 - $35.83/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/10/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 31805

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FINANCIAL PLANNING ANALYST Budget & Planning Office

Responsible for the preparation of financial models, forecasts and other decision tools in support of the Office of Budget and Planning.

This includes independent research and analysis of key performance indicators and metrics, multiple scenario data modeling, and concise written and verbal presentation of findings. The incumbent combines an understanding of the principles of accounting and finance with skills in database querying, programming, and analysis toward accomplishing these objectives. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Science or related field. Minimum of five (5+) years of complex financial analysis experience. General knowledge of the principles of accounting, finance, economics, and techniques of database querying and analysis. In-depth ability to use multiple spreadsheet and database software tools to gather information for specialized, complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports. Ability to analyze large data sets using Excel, Access, or Tableau, and be able to tell a simple story through trends over time, across categories, and by combining different data sources (i.e. annual expenses and enrollment data). Requires general knowledge in data collection and analysis techniques, including handling of missing/incomplete data and identifying potentially erroneous data. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Salary commensurate with experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/9/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 31647

ASSISTANT TO THE DEANS Bren School of Environmental Science & Management

Provides direct analytical, administrative, and confidential support for the Deans. Coordinates Deans’ appointments and workflow. Maintains and prioritizes multiple, complex calendars and makes arrangements that require coordination of multiple schedules and facilities.

Arranges travel and entertainment schedules. Oversees timely receipt and distribution of correspondence, reports, and responses to inquiries for the Deans. Compiles information, analyzes and organizes data, updates databases, prepares reports, and drafts correspondence.

Assists with visitors regarding Bren School space, computing, internal communications, and other resources. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training or experience. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.61 - $25.77/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 22982.

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Arts & Lectures

Under general supervision from the Production Manager, the Production Coordinator works independently to coordinate, plan, procure, and oversee all necessary backstage goods and services, onstage properties, and provide basic support for all Arts & Lectures public performances, lectures, and special events, at both on and offcampus venues. Coordinates Artist residency logistics, including hotel accommodations, hospitality/ catering services, and transportation.

Responsible for procuring, contracting and managing hospitality sponsorships. Compiles data and maintains event-related departmental databases for analysis and planning. Recruits, trains, and supervises Arts & Lectures event-related student employees. Provides administrative support for special projects as requested by Arts & Lectures senior management.

Hours are variable and include evenings/nights and weekends.

Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience and training. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull-Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Ability and willingness to work frequent evenings/nights and weekend hours. $24.61 - $28.90/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/9/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 31781

Staff Therapist Custodian Student Financial Services Assistant Data Processor: Application Specialist Data Processor: Transaction Specialist Part-time Martin Institute Assistant Student Life Assistant Part-time Weekend Shuttle Driver Part-time Assistant to the Director of Public Events Asst. Controller/Manager of Accounting & Financial Reporting Medical Assistant Summer Maintenance (Full-time/Temporary) Campus Life Coordinator Associate Director of Campus Life Resident Director, Global Leadership Center Resident Director Westmont Downtown Project Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Finance Apply online at www.westmont.edu/_offices/human_resources Westmont is an EEO employer, seeking to be diverse in people and programs consistent with its mission.

FINANCE ANALYST Humanities Administrative Support Center

Administers all financial activities for the Department of Religious Studies. Processes monthly review and reconciliation of ledgers, provides timely reporting, identifies and initiates corrective actions, and ensures compliance with University, Federal, and State accounting policies and procedures on all transactions. In collaboration with management, establishes best-practices for procurement, payroll, record retention, and accounts payable functions. Funds administered include a variety of state operating funds, gifts, endowments, fellowships, and grants.

Requires considerable initiative, multi-tasking, communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. Must possess a strong knowledge of UC and departmental policies and procedures as they relate to financial services. Advises faculty on policies and procedures that govern the full-range of accounting processes, gift and award administration, and academic and staff payroll. Processes gifts and monitors endowment accounts.

Responsible for assisting faculty with logistical arrangements and all financial aspects of conferences, colloquiums, seminars, and events.

Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/ training. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.62 - $26.85/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/9/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 31785

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 2 Business & Financial Services

Involves accounting functions such as analyzing, monitoring, preparing and reconciling financial information to reflect the condition of the organization and provide financial and other statistical data to control operations. Also may involve preparation of financial reports to meet internal and external reporting requirements. May include activities relating to developing, implementing and monitoring accounting systems, policies, and procedures. Reqs: Associate degree in related area or Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Knowledge of accounting functions and assignments. Ability to apply more advanced accounting concepts to complete work assignments.

Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing. Working knowledge of financial transactions and systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and regulatory compliance requirements. Working knowledge of common desktop/web applications.

Knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting projects of moderate scope. Notes: This is a 3year contract position with the possibility of extension. Satisfactory criminal history background check $27.14 - $28.80/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/10/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 31751

DEVELOPMENT ANALYST, ECO & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Development

Provides leadership for all analytical functions that support EES development’s strategic goals and activities leading toward philanthropic support from individuals, foundations and organizations.

The EES development team’s initiatives and programs include the National Center for Ecological Analysis & Synthesis; Marine Science Institute; Natural Reserve System; Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration; and UCSB Sustainability, as well as other initiatives and program areas as assigned. Under general supervision, establishes, develops, and maintains comprehensive systems within the unit in coordination with the Central Development Office. Supports the EES Development team in short- and long-term strategic planning, including preparing materials and reports that analyze the activities, progress and goals of the EES team. Helps coordinate and manage development events including interfacing with Development Events and/or Event Management and Protocol. Conducts high-level prospect research, event briefings, and developing, reviewing, and editing sophisticated donor reports and presentations.

Responsible for purchasing on behalf of the EES development team, processing Development Officers’ reimbursements, and managing their budgets. Reqs: Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills that foster positive relationships with diverse populations. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and e-mail and demonstrated ability to quickly learn various software programs. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of work. Excellent grammar, composition, and proofreading skills. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Satisfactory background check.

Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed. $24.75 - $25.75/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 31576

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Serves as primary departmental UCPath initiator for all student staff new hires, concurrent, and rehires. Responsible for onboarding all student staff hires and assisting with onboarding new career staff.

Prepares and processes all employment forms for approximately 300 student non-academic employees and 25 academic employees under the Graduate Student Association leadership. Prepares employment requisitions, assembles search committees, trains committees on University employment guidelines, interview procedures and applicant evaluation. Reviews interview questions; leads search committee through the process to ensure adherence with campus employment policies. Designs and monitors orientation process for career and student staff. Department Timekeeper responsibilities. Responsible for ensuring approval by employees and supervisors by established deadlines for bi-weekly and monthly pay cycles. Monitors, audits, and compares timecards to Leave accrual system; initiates corrections and adjustments. Advises career staff and approximately 300 students on University policies and procedures on payroll, benefits, vacation, sick and compensatory time, travel, and employment. Ensures internal, campus, state and federal regulations are followed.

Oversees the department key and security system. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree Human Resources/Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1+ years experience in payroll administration. 1+ years experience in employment guidelines, interview procedures and applicant evaluation. Knowledge of USCIS I-9 employee citizenship and visa requirements, lawful permanent resident and alien authorized to work in the U.S. Notes: Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. Campus Security Authority. $24.62 - $28.81/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/1/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 31114

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Responsible for administrative coordination and processing of academic merit and promotion cases, faculty recruitment and appointment cases, recruiting and hiring temporary faculty and other essential Academic Personnel duties, including payroll. All duties require confidentiality, diplomacy, sound judgment, analytical and decisionmaking skills. Duties also include keeping abreast of Academic Personnel Manual and Red Binder policies and procedures, and ensuring that all cases and recruitments are in compliance. Works in conjunction with the Office of International Studies and Scholars in processing Visa documentation as required and serves as primary contact for visiting scholars. Utilizes detailed knowledge of relevant policies and procedures from the campus Office of Research in preparing postdoctoral and other research appointments. Works in conjunction with faculty, department Chairs and Manager on facilitating special leave requests. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.61 - $25.77/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30722

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Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent experience/ training. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse.

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Theater Group at SBCC to present ‘Murder on the Orient Express’

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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train stops on the stage — with Hercule Poirot right on track to solve a murder.

It could only be Dame Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express.”

“It was a script that I had read before the pandemic,” said Katie Laris, director of the Theater Group at SBCC production, which debuts this week at the City College’s Garvin Theatre.

Preview shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, followed by performances at 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through March 19.

“We wanted to do it before a live audience, so we put it on hold for a couple years,” Ms. Laris told the News-Press. “We are so happy to be actually producing it live in our theater with a live audience and with great experienced actors, beautiful sets, incredible costumes, making it happen right in person with everybody. I’m really glad we waited until this moment in time.”

For Poirot, the time is just after midnight, and snow has stopped the Orient Express. An American tycoon is found dead in his compartment. He was stabbed a dozen times, and Poirot has a mystery as he tries to identify the killer.

“It’s not easy to solve,” Ms. Laris said.

Ms. Laris recalled reading Ms. Christie’s novel many years ago and seeing a movie adaptation.

“I went back and read the novel.

It was just as engrossing and wonderful as I remembered,” Ms. Laris said.

“That’s because Agatha Christie’s work is so character- driven,” she said, praising Ms. Christie for her attention to detail.

“Every single character gives the actor something to try to create,” Ms. Laris said. “Aside from the mystery, it’s what makes it a great ride.”

And there’s a train on stage.

“The train moves back and forth between compartments,” Ms. Laris said. “It’s set in 1934, essentially when Christie wrote the novel.”

She said the Theater Group at SBCC paid attention to the details, to make sure the train is spectacular — “the finest in luxury travel.

“We haven’t been able to travel to far-flung places as much as we would like to,” Ms. Laris said, referring to the pandemic. “The theater allows us to do that, to travel vicariously through the characters on stage.”

Playing one of those characters — Poirot, the Belgian detective with the stylish mustache, bowler hat and brilliant mind — is Matthew Tavianini.

“I think for me, the challenge of taking on this role is that it operates from a very cerebral aspect,” Mr. Tavianini told the News-Press. “That’s a little Please see MURDER on B4

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Clockwise from top left, Leesa Beck, Matthew Tavianini, Tiffany Story, Sanford Jackson and McKenna Kline star in The Theatre Group at SBCC’s production of Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express.” It’s adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig and directed by Katie Laris.

The Theater Group at SBCC will perform “Murder on the Orient Express” March 2-19 at the Garvin Theatre on Santa Barbara City College’s west campus in the 900 block of Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara.

Preview shows are set for 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday. After that, the curtain will rise at 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m .Sundays. The March 6 matinee will be live-captioned for the hearingimpaired.

Tickets cost $18 to $26 with discounts for seniors and students. To purchase, go to www. theatregroupsbcc.com or call the box office at 805-965-5935.

Masks are required inside the theater and building for everyone 5 and older. (N95 or KN95 masks are recommended.) Those attending must present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the performance, along with a current photo ID.

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Horoscope.com Sunday, February 27, 2021 ARIES — You’ve been working hard lately, Aries, and when Mars in Capricorn forms a sextile with Neptune in Pisces on Wednesday, you’ll be a step closer to achieving your secret ambitions, the ones you haven’t even told your closest friends about.

TAURUS — Expanding your worldview can lead you to some pretty exciting places when Mars in Capricorn forms a sextile with Neptune in Pisces on Wednesday.

From meeting new friends to finding yourself with a windfall, don’t be afraid to explore the road less traveled, Taurus.

GEMINI — Use your passion and drive to transform your career for the better when Mars in Capricorn forms a sextile with Neptune in Pisces on Wednesday.

Something that you desire is within your grasp, Gemini, so keep hustling and you’ll be rewarded.

CANCER — Passionate relationships can expand your love life for the better when Mars in Capricorn forms a sextile with Neptune in Pisces on Thursday. A new relationship is improving every aspect of your life.

LEO — Your productivity and drive could transform your life for the better when Mars in Capricorn forms a sextile with Neptune in Pisces on Wednesday. Don’t lose that momentum now. This is an ideal day to start better habits that can lead you closer to your dreams. Keep going, Leo. VIRGO — This week brings plenty of opportunities for romance when Mars in Capricorn forms a sextile with Neptune in Pisces on Wednesday. This aspect makes it easy to fall head over heels with someone very special, and love affairs can lead to dream partnerships.

LIBRA — Once you have a solid foundation, you can create better, healthier habits when Mars in Capricorn forms a square with Neptune in Pisces on Wednesday. From spending more time with family to improving your relationship with your partner.

SCORPIO — Your passionate ideas increase your creative drive when Mars in Capricorn forms a sextile with Neptune in Pisces on Wednesday, and you’re ready to take things to the next level. Whether you’re pitching ideas to your boss, asking someone out, or finding adventure in creative expression.

SAGITTARIUS — You’ve been working hard over the last few weeks, creating plenty of stress. However, as Mars in Capricorn forms a sextile with Neptune in Pisces on Wednesday, you need to remember that it’s okay to ask for help when you need it. You don’t have to do it all on your own, Sagittarius.

CAPRICORN — Passion and influence go hand in hand when Mars in your sign forms a sextile with Neptune in Pisces on Wednesday. This aspect gives you an extra boost of drive to charm others. Ask someone out, score an important client, or give an impromptu presentation.

AQUARIUS — You’ve been quietly working on your dreams, Aquarius, and keeping everything close to the vest.

However, your hard work will soon be rewarded, especially in the form of money, when Mars in Capricorn forms a sextile with Neptune in Pisces on Wednesday.

PISCES —Your quest to make the world a better place grows stronger when Mars in Capricorn forms a sextile with Neptune in your sign on Wednesday. Find inspiration by volunteering, learning, and being the change you wish to see in the world. You can do this, Pisces!

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1. Relish it. Taking pleasure from every ounce of your relationship will make your life tastier. All you have to do is take a moment to think about it, savor what you feel, and let it in. If you do that once a day your bond will strengthen.

2. Believe it. Feeling deep within your core that you are with the right person is a total turn on. It makes every difficult thing you’ve gone through understandable, because if you hadn’t been there, you wouldn’t be here. It validates the love you have together.

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10. Experience it. Jump in with both feet and firmly plant them in this garden that you and your mate have lovingly created.

Nothing blooms so beautifully as a flower that you have grown from seed and tenderly cared for with your hands and heart.

Your relationship is all about giving to your partner from the heart rather than your wallet.

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about feelings, or just problem solving. These are all relationshipbuilding activities, some of which will encourage your love to evolve.

7. Enjoy it. Luxuriate in the warmth that comes from being in a loving relationship. It may help to remember times in your life when you were alone, and lonely, to help you appreciate what you now have. It also helps to tell yourself that you are enjoying it.

8. Adore it. Feeling cherished and admired by the one you love can be empowering.

Fanning these flames stokes your relationship fires.

Kissing the lips of your life partner every time as if it were the first time will keep bliss in your bed and love in your heart.

9. Treasure it. Nothing is more valuable than a loving relationship. No amount of money can buy happiness, and a home without love, no matter how grand, is nothing but an empty shell.

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Charlie Huiner Elected to Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors SANTA BARBARA — Charlie Huiner has joined the board of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara.

Mr. Huiner has almost two decades of experience in the healthcare sector and is an accomplished medical technology entrepreneur.

“Charlie is clearly an astute strategic thinker, a faculty that will undoubtedly serve our organization well. We are very pleased to have him as a Board member,” said Scholarship Foundation President and CEO Barbara Robertson.

Mr. Huiner currently serves as president and CEO of Modulim, a medical imaging company headquartered in Irvine.

Previously, he held leadership roles at three Santa Barbarabased companies: chief operating officer at Sientra, vice president of marketing and business development at InTouch Health, and director of corporate development and strategy at Inamed Corp. (now Allergan).

His prior experience also includes a stint as vice president of corporate development at Isolagen (now Fibrocell Science).

Mr. Huiner earned his bachelor’s degree at Williams College and a master’s in business administration in finance and marketing at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

— Katherin Zehnder

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Veronica Binkley joins SBEF board SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Education Foundation recently elected Veronica Binkley to its board as the Santa Barbara Unified School District’s principal representative.

She is the principal of the Harding University Partnership, which serves around 400 students and gains its name by its programmatic partnership with the UCSB Gevirtz School of Education.

Before her recent position at Harding, Ms. Binkley was assistant principal at Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary School in the Oxnard School District. She holds a bachelor’s degree in child development and

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Continued from Page B1 opposite of what I do as an actor in Box Tales (another Santa Barbara theater company) where I’m using my body and a mask to create different characters. This is more self-contained with Poirot’s logic of figuring things out by observation and analysis.

“The way he carries himself physically is very controlled and compact,” said Mr. Tavianini, who was present when the NewsPress talked to Ms. Laris. “That’s been really fun to explore. Katie’s direction is helping me.”

Ms. Laris praised Mr. Tavianini for his portrayal of Poirot. “Matt is a completely brilliant, experienced and warm, very nuanced actor.

We’re so lucky to have him in this role.”

Fans have seen various

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later in her career pursued a master’s degree in educational administration from Cal State Northridge.

“I have witnessed life-changing moments that empower. like when a child learns to read or when a child really understands how to use their voice and choice to own their learning,” said Ms. Binkley.

“These moments are pivotal and possible in all public schools.”

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation promotes private support of Santa Barbara’s public education system, serving more than 14,500 students in 19 schools.

For more information, visit www.santabarbaraeducation.org.

— Marilyn McMahon portrayals on the big and small screens of Poirot, varying from Peter Ustinov in the 1970s and ‘80s movies to Kenneth Branagh in “Death on the Nile,” now in theaters.

“Matt brought a fresh perspective to the character,” Ms. Laris said.

“There are nuances and elements outside of the standard-issue Poirot.

“He has a romantic longing with one of the characters,” Ms. Laris said, referring to one of the elements in Ms. Christie’s story.

She noted Mr. Tavianini shows “a kind of warmth, personal compassion that sometimes is not part of the standard-issue Poirot.”

Ms. Laris added that in Ken Ludwig’s stage adaptation of Ms. Christie’s classic, Poirot is wrestling with what defines morality and justice.

Poirot must balance his own humanity versus a pursuit of justice, no matter the cost.

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“That is Poirot’s essential struggle,” Ms. Laris said. “This production frames that conflict at the heart of the piece.”

In addition to Mr. Tavianini, the cast includes Leesa Beck, Justin Davanzo, Emma-Jane Huerta, Dalina Klan, Haley Klan, Sanford Jackson, McKenna Kline, Will Muse, Mircea Oprea, Jenna Scanlon, Tiffany Story, Johnny Waaler and Raymond Wallenthin.

Ms. Laris said the actors, who played characters from different countries in all walks of life, faced the challenge of creating unique accents.

“They’re so talented, so experienced,” she said. “They were able to take on the personalities and able to bring this whole sense of character to the stage. It’s just delightful to watch them all interact.” email: dmason@newspress.com

Shelters seek homes for pets

Local animal shelters and their nonprofit partners are looking for homes for pets.

For more information, go to these websites: • Animal Services-Lompoc, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc.

• Animal Shelter Assistance Program in Goleta, asapcats.org.

ASAP is kitty corner to Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

• Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter in Goleta, bunssb.org.

BUNS is based at Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

• Companion Animal Placement Assistance,

lompoccapa.org and facebook. com/capaoflompoc. CAPA works regularly with Animal ServicesLompoc.

• K-9 Placement & Assistance League, k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS works regularly with Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

• Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, sbcanimalcare.org. (The foundation works regularly with the Santa Maria Animal Center.)

• Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta: countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc.

• Santa Barbara Humane (with

campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria), sbhumane.org.

• Santa Maria Animal Center, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/ home.sbc. The center is part of Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

• Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society/DAWG in Buellton, syvhumane.org.

• Shadow’s Fund (a pet sanctuary in Lompoc), shadowsfund.org.

• Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals in Lompoc: vivashelter. org.

— Dave Mason

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At top, Matthew Tavianini, playing detective Hercule Poirot, and Tiffany Story appear in “Murder on the Orient Express.” Center, Leesa Beck and Mr. Tavianini act together in the play, which shows the detective’s logical and human sides. Above, Sanford Jackson and McKenna Kline are among the cast, which features characters from all walks of life from various countries.

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DID YOU KNOW? Bonnie Donovan

New community panel is costly and unnecessary

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would give you the password?

Yeah. Then I walked them through what they call the Culturally Responsive Curriculum. I showed them that students are supposed to start with “self” on the portal, and every time you go into a “People” group, it basically refers to what “white people” should do for people of color.

In every people group, we’re told as white people how we’re supposed to act toward “people of color.” The interesting thing is if they’re telling me (and every other “white” person) that this is what I have to do. They’re assuming I haven’t been and don’t do that.

So there is a divisiveness to the curriculum right from the get-go.

We talked about the insidious nature of this curriculum. What makes it so ... Let’s use that word, insidious?

Well, I think the language they

id You Know? received a copy of the 21-page draft proposal by the Community Formation Commission, which was presented Feb. 15 to the Santa Barbara City Council.

This is a must-read by all residents of Santa Barbara.

It is a continuation of the demands made by the local Black Lives Matter chapter, now known as Healing Justice Santa Barbara, back in 2020.

As we focus on a few of their demands in the draft proposal, we want to remind you of three of their original demands to the previous city council and mayor: Defund the police, get paid for attending meetings (even just to deliver their public comments at City Council), and have a say on practices and policies at the Santa Barbara Police Department.

That is why we have the CFC and the ask for a new department and a larger stipend above other commissions of $50 per meeting.

We see an example of this in the 21-page proposal to provide and manage a police department oversight commission.

They have an inherent urge to prolong their existence and expand their powers.

An underlying belief within government bureaucracies is the notion that “we run things, we are here for more than 30 years, the politicians come and go every few years.”

The facts are that the city staff, not the city council, run the city. This is reflected in the fact that senior staff executives’ pay run at around $150,000 to $300,000, and city council members are paid about $45,000; the mayor, about $55,000.

Is their objective to use the commission to gain influence and control over our first line of defense, the police department:?

This whole commission is a BLM political construct, and the city staff and council members could be falling for it.

The facts indicate no need for a police oversight commission, and the Santa Barbara Grand Jury is always available to investigate any bad behavior by any agency of government in the city.

As we said last week, this oversight is welcomed but it must be created to fit Santa Barbara, not another location.

In their 21-pages of recommendations, they want the ability to hire an independent investigator if necessary; to be permitted to receive civilian complaints and forward them to the department for investigation; send cases back to the internal Affairs Unit for further investigation; hear appeals from complainants or subject officers; recommend case dispositions, discipline, or revised departmental policies and procedures; hold public forums; and/or conduct community outreach.

They want a measurable emphasis (shall) be made to seek nominations from community-based organizations that have an interest in civil rights, immigration rights, disability/ mental health rights, racial equity, social justice, and that also have an interest in public safety and criminal justice reform. In addition, they want money set aside for COB members to attend NACOLE,

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Columnist Josh Hammer contends President Joe Biden’s policies have proven ineffective against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

No surprise Putin invaded Ukraine And of course, he decided to do it on Biden’s watch

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n February 2014, Russian kingpin Vladimir Putin invaded and subsequently annexed the Crimean Peninsula, which had been under Ukrainian jurisdiction. The timing was no accident, coming as it did only a handful of months after then-President Barack Obama reneged upon his own chemical weapons “red line” for Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, effectively leaving the resolution of the then-nascent chemical weapons crisis in President Putin’s hands.

Mr. Putin, like a shark smelling blood, sensed weakness and acted accordingly. To this day, Crimea remains under de facto Russian control.

It is not exactly a mystery what motivates President Putin’s actions on the geopolitical chessboard. He is a former KGB operative who has publicly bewailed the dissolution of the Soviet Union as one of the greatest tragedies in modern world history.

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If Mr. Putin had his druthers, or anyone else in NATO. “Mother Russia” would once again President Joe Biden promised become “Greater Russia” — likely sanctions -— an only arguably including all the ethnic Slavic effective tool, at best, and which portions of Central and Eastern largely amounts to performative Europe. And as the world saw in preening so that State Department Crimea, Mr. Putin will act on those lackeys and NGO staffers can druthers when he is emboldened sleep better at night. Meanwhile, by a seeming lack of deterrence.

British Prime Minister Boris This shark smells blood — lots of Johnson, deeply unpopular on it. the home front, penned a It is thus no great condemnatory Wall Street surprise that, just as Journal op-ed. Yawn. he did during the reign It is difficult, perhaps of the last feckless impossible, to overstate Democratic president, the utterly pathetic President Putin has nature of the Biden once again decided to presidency thus far. To take chunks of Ukraine merely call him feckless Josh Hammer and redraw the postor incompetent would be Cold War maps to insufficient. Some on the better reflect his conception right like to ask if a conservative of Greater Russia. There was, politician “knows what time it is,” in the seemingly endless leadproverbially speaking, but the up to Russia’s decision to send doddering dolt who is America’s tanks into the Donbas (as of this commander-in-chief likely does writing, now heading toward not even know what year it is.

Kyiv), remarkably little appetite His presidency is a disgraceful for firm deterrence from the U.S. exercise in how to do everything

wrong: the highest inflation in decades, out-of-control spending, supply chain crises and mass product shortages, a humiliating and botched Afghanistan withdrawal, and the terrorist Iranian regime racing toward a nuclear weapon.

President Biden’s is the “Murphy’s law” presidency — anything that can go wrong has indeed gone wrong.

One readily imagines Chinese President Xi Jinping fondly looking out over the Taiwan Strait, salivating over the prospect of reunifying the Republic of China with the People’s Republic of China. Who will stop him? Surely not the senile leader of a political party that counts the promotion of transgender rights and the dissemination of the civilizational arson that is critical race theory as its seemingly highest political priorities.

President Biden also teamed up last summer with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel to give

President Putin a massive win on Russia’s coveted Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which spans 764 miles across the Baltic Sea. Mr. Biden’s capitulation on Nord Stream 2, abetting Germany’s unquenchable desire for more Russian natural gas at the expense of piqued allies such as Poland, presaged the timing of Mr. Putin’s most recent Ukrainian blitzkrieg.

President Biden’s bestowing an American imprimatur to Nord Stream 2 was a legitimizing event for both President Putin and for Russia, which in its modern postCold War form roughly resembles a Persian Gulf-style petrostate.

The way to deter and combat Russian hegemony is through the means of energy policy and energy diplomacy. Unfortunately, as the case may be, Mr. Biden last year put the kibosh on the Keystone XL pipeline here in the U.S. The combination of nixing Keystone XL while signing off on Please see HAMMER on C4

The ‘Culturally Responsive Curriculum’

hristy Lozano is the name of the person who until now has been identified by me only as “Teacher” in various “School Daze” columns I’ve written for the News-Press.

In those articles, we’ve examined some of what Ms Lozano and others consider dangerous and damaging material, especially when offered as “recommended reading material” for children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in the elementary schools in the district.

We’ve questioned the need and/ or desirability of introducing subjects such as, for example, transgenderism, to 4-year-old children.

Since our last article, Ms Lozano produced a video outlining the sheer volume of sexually oriented material available for and meant for young children that Santa Barbara Unified School District administrators believe should

be part of the school curriculum. include “Thanksgiving is a day of The video she made “went viral” Mourning for Native Americans,” as they say, and was noticed by and “Thanksgiving Native Laura Ingraham of the “Ingraham Americans One Word Cut.” Books Angle” on Fox News, who aired include “Sparkle Boy,” “It Feels it. Consequently Ms Good to be Yourself,” “Call Lozano was interviewed Me Tree” and “Stonewall – PURELY and appeared (via A Building, An Uprising, A POLITICAL Zoom) on the “Ingraham Revolution.”

Angle.”

The following is an Here is a short list of edited transcript of part of recommended reading my most recent interview material that falls with Christy. under the Culturally Q. Your video detailing Responsive Curriculum the many ways the left-wing banner. And while we Black Lives Matter and appreciate that all LGBT agenda is inserted James Buckley these books and videos into public and private may have a positive school curricula, beginning purpose, what Christy and many as early as pre-kindergarten has are concerned with is that they now been seen by hundreds of are aimed at children as young as thousands of people. Because of 4 years old. that, you were invited and have The “Queer Kid Stuff” made an appearance on Laura YouTube channel includes “Why Ingraham’s show on Fox News. is Pride in June?,” “Julian is a What were the repercussions?

Mermaid” and “Drag Queen A. A lot of people resonated Story Hour.” YouTube videos with the video. And mostly I

had tons of positive comments.

People messaging me on every possible social media. A lot of “Thanks you’s” from parents and community members, and just “Thank you for telling us,” “Thank you for being brave, putting it out there.” And a few negatives.

Only “a few negatives?” Is that because they are Fox viewers?

Probably. So tons of positive comments, tons.

I received messages about the articles I did on you that basically said: “Oh my God, I had no idea that they were teaching this.” Did you get any of that kind of thing?

Yeah. Lots of comments like that.

What exactly did you have in the video?

I just walked people through the password-protected teacher portal on the Santa Barbara Unified website.

OK, it is password-protected, so you need to be a teacher to get on it?

Or at least to know a teacher who

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LETTERS TO THE NEWS-PRESS Henry Schulte

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Santa Barbara resident Ksenia Luchkowska recalled her visits to Ukraine in a letter to the News-Press.

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When doctors become whistleblowers!

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n 2020, COVID-19’s technology that drives the primary target were mRNA vaccines now being people 70 and older, used to inoculate against many of whom were COVID-19, published an article especially vulnerable examining the implications by way of infirmities and behind this alarming 40 comorbidities, including those percent rise in deaths. He in nursing homes, congregant states the culprit may be the care facilities and hospice. vaccines designed to guard Nonetheless, some doctors against COVID. and scientists, who specialize What is worse is that three in data analysis, indicated military physician “whistlethat in 2020, there was a blowers” appeared during a questionable spike in deaths panel discussion hosted by U.S. from all causes. What Sen. Ron Johnson, does that mean? In R-Wisconsin, having most cases, if somebody to do with a significant dies in hospice or a increase in cancers, nursing home, they neurological and were expected to die reproductive issues, soon anyway. Hence, and numerous other the morbid distinction conditions in 2021 without a difference among men and Andy Caldwell among the frail and women in the armed elderly was dying with forces compared to COVID versus dying from the five-year average from 2016 COVID. to 2020. This is significant That was 2020. for several reasons, including 2021 presents a different the fact that most people in story. the military are young and As vaccines became widely fit, and because members of available, maladies and the military were subject to deaths shifted to a younger immense pressure to take the demographic. Was it the shots. virus or the vaccine that For example, the military made younger people more diagnoses for neurological vulnerable or susceptible to issues increased 10 times, from illnesses and deaths? That is, a five-year average of 82,000 to whereas the virus attacks our 863,000 in 2021. Hypertension bodies, the vaccine affects our increased 2,181%. Diagnosis of immune system response. Did the Nervous System increased it do so without consequences?

1,048%. Multiple Sclerosis, a To answer these questions, 680% increase. Breast cancer let us consider the “Vaccine increased 487%. Myocardial Adverse Reporting System” infarction increased 269%. and “the vaccine injury court,” Miscarriages increased 300%. which subsequently pays out Bell’s palsy increased 291%. to approximately 60% of all Congenital malformations claimants. Because vaccine increased 156%. manufacturers are shielded Female infertility increased from direct liability, our 471%. Pulmonary embolisms government long ago set up this increased 467%. Neurologic reporting system and court to abnormalities increased 300%. settle with people who were Cancers increased 300%. injured or killed by way of Dr. Malone believes these vaccines. The court, to date, reports imply that the federal has paid out billions. workplace vaccine mandates However, claims for injury have driven what appears and death arising from the to be a true crime against COVID vaccine are being humanity. Presumably, relegated to a different there’s a massive loss of life in government program, known workers who have been forced as the “Countermeasure Injury to accept a toxic vaccine at a Compensation Measure,” which higher frequency relative to is denying almost every claim. the general population. Data Why is this suspect? analyst Jessica Rose, who holds Several U.S. life insurance a doctorate in computational companies have recently biology with two postrevealed an overwhelming doctoral degrees in molecular unexplained increase (40%) in biology and biochemistry, “all-cause deaths” amongst 18 said we could be looking at a to 49-year-olds in the general government-imposed complete population in 2021. According health disaster. to industry experts, every 200 The law of unintended years there is a catastrophe consequences strikes again? that increases the rate of death by all causes upward of 10%. A Andy Caldwell is the COLAB 40% rise is unheard of. executive director and host of Dr. Robert Malone, an “The Andy Caldwell Show,” internationally recognized airing 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays on scientist and physician who KZSB AM 1290, the News-Press is credited with inventing the radio station.

y parents fled (with me as a baby) during World War II and the atrocities committed

by Hitler and Stalin in Ukraine and Poland. I became a proud American citizen in 1962 and have been a Santa Barbara resident since 1978.

I am horrified by the invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin and the Russian army.

Ukraine has been an independent democracy since 1991. I visited Ukraine soon after independence and taught English in Yalta. I toured the country, visited relatives in Lviv and bought a Ukrainian flag on the Maidan in Kyiv. Three years ago, I went back again, this time bringing both my sons to visit their Ukrainian relatives.

I do not want the United States to get embroiled in another war, and I do hope we do all we can to support the Ukrainian people and their democratic country. I was ashamed of those Americans who support and praise Vladimir Putin.

Ksenia Luchkowska Santa Barbara

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couldn’t agree more with Robert Eringer’s assessment of Vladimir Putin in last Sunday’s News-Press (“Invading Ukraine Would Ultimately Spell the End for Putin the Terrible”). Mr. Putin is a vicious “psychopath” and a “megalomaniac autocrat.”

He had one admirer among the leaders of western democracies who seemed to actually idolize him as some type of ego-ideal with whom to identify.

That’s right, our very own Donald Trump. Everyone in this country should thank the 80 million-plus Democrats who voted Comrade Trump out of office and

replaced him with someone who sees Mr. Putin for the villain and enemy of democracy that he really is.

Russ Cross Solvang

The drama over the Bidens and Ukraine

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ct One: Remember when Joe Biden was vice president and on national TV threatened to withhold $335 million in aid and one billion in U. S. loan guarantees from Ukraine unless the prosecutor who was investigating Burisma and Hunter was fired? And Joe Biden said, “I’m leaving in six hours if prosecutor, Victor Shokin wasn’t fired?” This was in 2016. Needless to say, they received the aid.

Hunter Biden joined the board of Ukrainian national gas company Burisma and received $50,000 per month to serve on the board. Hunter also was making millions with a Chinese energy company. Hunter was one busy son of a president JUST IN: Feb. 17: Hunter Biden was trying to make a deal with a Chinese government oil company in Kazakhstan back in 2014 and 2015. According to an article I read, the U.S. Commerce Department identified the company as posing a threat to national security and added it to a trade blacklist called the “Entity List.” U.S. companies were warned not to do business with this group.

The article goes on to say Hunter Biden was working with this company to land a $120 million oil deal with another foreign land. So, how naive has daddy Joe been with the dealings of his son?

Act Two: Now we come to current events dealing with Ukraine and the current president, Joe Biden, and if you look back to Hunter Biden, the president’s son traveled to Kazakhstan on the vice president’s plane to make

a deal with Ukrainian company Burisma, which he, the president, is involved in, along with his son.

Why the quick departure from Afghanistan, leaving millions of dollars of equipment behind not to mention the hundreds of civilians left behind?

Why is the current president in the White House so intent on securing the Ukraine border while our own Southern border should be his No. 1 priority?

Whose welfare is he protecting, Hunter’s or that United States of America.?

Is Vladimir Putin putting Joe Biden to the test to see who is the strongest leader?

This is nothing to do with a party. This is something that would affect our country.

Put on your thinking cap, do research as I have. See what this entails. Hmmm.

Anita Dwyer Lompoc Editor’s note: Anita Dwyer submitted this letter before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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re truckers today modernday heroes and freedom fighters? First, they risked their lives to deliver food, medicine and everyday goods during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Second, as seen in Canada, they stood up for basic human rights and freedoms against a tyrannical prime minister and government.

Fast forward in America, we now see truckers organizing freedom convoys that are headed to Washington D.C. Their goal: Meet and discuss issues peacefully with our leaders. The question of the day; Will our leaders meet with the truckers turn full-fledged tyrannical, authoritarian and oppressive like Prime Minister Justin Trudeau?

Diana Thorn Carpinteria

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Katherine Davidson, a 40-year resident of Cold Spring School District, sent the News-Press a copy of her questions for the district’s board.

Cold Spring School District board should vote against more debt

Editor’s note: Katherine Davidson is a 40-year resident of the Cold Spring School District, and she served on its board from 2016 through 2019. She requested that her letter, addressed to the current board, be published in the News-Press.

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old Spring School District Governing Board Members, I am writing to you today to express my dismay and alarm that you are considering taking on more debt (in addition to two bond measures that won’t be paid off until 2039) to help pay for a proposed building project. Respectfully, I urge you

all to say “No” when this matter (coldspringschool.net/sites/default/ comes up for a vote at your Feb. 28, files/files/agendas/SBCEO%20 2022 Special Board meeting.

Review%20of%20NVA%20 With the failure of Measure Debt%20%281%29.pdf) to the L2020, the constituents Santa Barbara County Katherine that you purport to Office of Education and Davidson represent sent a very the County Auditorclear message: no new Controller, reporting the The author construction, no new district’s intent to approve lives in Santa a Lease Lease-Back debt. Yet you have forged Barbara ahead anyway with your debt instrument to pay a proposed Phase 1 project, portion of the costs for the committing the taxpayers of the proposed Phase 1 project. district to at least $1.7 million of Following are comments and taxpayer-funded debt that they do questions I have regarding that not want and have, in fact, already document. I would appreciate said “No” to. prompt, written responses.

I have read (twice!) the district’s 149-page submittal Please see DAVIDSON on C4

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m spoiled. So terribly spoiled.

I was doing some writing last Sunday morning when I paused for a moment and watched a couple doves, a group of tiny birds and large black crows feeding outside my office window. The sky was a deep blue, the air as clear and sharp as if someone adjusted the focus lens on a camera.

I enjoyed the peaceful scene for some time. The serenity of it all. That’s when I reminded myself, I’m extremely blessed.

I never try and forget it but it’s easy to do.

We’re all extremely blessed in so many ways when you compare how lucky we are to live in the greater Santa Barbara area. Our weather is perhaps one of the best in the entire world. Even in Solvang where it can get darn hot, it’s still better than say the deserts of Africa or the extremes of North Dakota.

It’s why we pay the big bucks to call this area our home.

During the pandemic lockdowns, I never once felt things were any different than any other day. I never wore my mask and got a kick out of walkers who jumped back 10 feet as I passed while riding my bike. It was great cycling on traffic-free roads and most notably no tourists wandering the streets.

And though the empty streets were nice, I felt terrible for the restaurants and retail shops.

I hope it’s something we never have to experience again.

That ill-advised decision — the lockdown — changed the country and the world forever.

I also feel extremely spoiled because during the lockdown, when I was riding the beautiful empty backroads, watching squirrels dart across the road, deer feeding in the fields, cattle grazing, I thought about all those who were imprisoned in their apartments, condos and homes with no place to escape.

My heart went out to those people. I tried to imagine those challenging conditions but couldn’t.

What it must have been like to be sealed in your home with no hope of getting out. I would have lost my mind, like so many did, forced to stay inside to what amounted to a massive government incarceration.

After a while many adjusted.

But countless others struggled with mental issues, drug issues, alcohol and deteriorating physical health, including unwanted weight gain.

Under adverse conditions, mankind can tend to just give up and shut down. We become depressed succumbing to our situation and in essence just quit. As it turns out, the shutdown is now being described as having been virtually utterly ineffective.

It didn’t accomplish anything other than the loss of more lives and the mental conflict of so many. It also had a longterm more damaging impact on untold numbers of children.

The millions of lost businesses, the livelihoods of so many, the demonizing of fellow Americans, businesses who wanted nothing more than the chance to survive was an abysmal consequence, but it’s the children who will deal with the most long-term damage.

Adults will move on, adjust and look in the rear-view mirror and proclaim that was a crappy time, but thank goodness it’s over. At least we hope the worst is over. But the kids, many who are still being subjected to erroneous rules, will have problems the rest of their lives. They can tell us they’re OK. I personally had a difficult enough time in school when I was forced to go every day and sit at a physical desk and pay attention.

However, when you are forced to stare at a machine, Please see SCHULTE on C4

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Thank you, Tom Tancredo

om Tancredo is fighting cancer. If you are a believer in God and country, please join me in prayer for a dear friend, mentor and patriot.

While I cannot offer any comfort for his physical pain and suffering, I will do what I can with my words to lift up his indomitable spirit.

Three modern leaders stand out as the pillars of the America First movement: Pat Buchanan, Tom Tancredo and Donald Trump. Long before Mr. Trump triumphantly won the White House in 2016 by promising to protect our borders and enforce our immigration laws, Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Tancredo made these signature issues in their presidential runs (Mr. Buchanan in 1992 and 1996; Mr. Tancredo in 2008).

Mr. Tancredo was the bridge between Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Trump, all of whom battled inside and outside the Republican Party on behalf of our national sovereignty.

A former teacher, five-term U.S. congressman, husband, father and grandfather, Tom made all the right (and left) enemies in the Swamp. Liberal open-borders

shills and Southern Poverty In the mid-2000s, Mr. Tancredo Law Center smear merchants was mobbed and threatened called him “hardline,” “farduring college campus speaking right,” “extreme,” “xenophobic” events for calling out entitled and “nativist” for doing what illegal alien radicals and any American elected advocating targeted politician is sworn to do: immigration reduction secure the blessings of limits to combat terrorism. liberty for ourselves and President George W. our posterity first and Bush’s amnesty architect always.

Karl Rove threatened He founded the Tom over his successful Congressional opposition to the ruinous Immigration Reform Bush illegal alien giveaway, Michelle Malkin telling him he’d “never Caucus in 1999 to fight illegal immigration darken the White House and uncontrolled, mass doorstep” again. He migration. At its peak, the group triggered the outrage mob and the claimed 104 House members and entire Bush clan when he went seized power over GOP messaging after soft-on-borders Jeb Bush from the pro-amnesty U.S. (then governor of Florida) in 2006 Chamber of Commerce and Wall and dubbed Miami a “Third-World Street Journal op-ed page (whose country.” motto was “there shall be open Libertarian former GOP borders”).

House Majority Leader Dick As I’ve written before, long Armey openly bragged about before so many Johnnies-comecensoring Tom while they served lately started waking up to the in the House together, telling a dire national security, public National Press Club audience in safety, public health and economic 2010: “When I was the majority threats posed by unbridled illegal leader, I saw to it that Tom and legal immigration, Tom led Tancredo did not get on the stage the fight on Capitol Hill. In 2001, because I saw how destructive he introduced a landmark bill for he was.” Destructive to the opena mass immigration moratorium. borders GOP donor base, that is.

The silencing of true America First warriors by Conservatism Incorporated sellouts continues to this day, of course. Tom was a defiant cancel culture canary in the coal mine. He survived and thrived.

What Tom told me in 2014 when he ran for governor in Colorado holds true for every authentic America First Republican running for office: “The party bosses hate my candidacy because it represents a threat to their power and to the crony capitalists who want the government to supply them with cheap labor.”

Tom’s detractors in both parties accused him incessantly of “hate.” But he is simply a lover of unvarnished truth. On the campaign trail, in the halls of Congress and in real life, he was and is one of the most genial and kind human beings I’ve had the privilege to know.

As I wrote to him in a text message last week while he was undergoing chemotherapy: “I will never forget the kindness you showed me 20 years ago when I asked you to write an endorsement for my first book, ‘Invasion.’ We have long shared a love for our country — and for

Colorado, a place I’ve happily shared as a home for the past 14 years. I was so honored to support your run for governor and your fight against those trying to destroy this beautiful state.

“The forces of evil tried to cancel your voice time and time again but your voice will never be silenced. You always told it like it is! You have served our country so valiantly and left an indelible mark on the America First movement. Most importantly, you guarded your independence and integrity and always put family first.”

In typical humble and cheerful Tom fashion, he replied: “Thank you so much ... I wish I could always live up to those accolades.

God bless you.” No, Tom. Thank you. We who carry the America First flame are eternally indebted to you. Godspeed.

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Biden should explain his executive orders

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n March 1, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. will address Congress and the American people with his first State-of-the Union speech.

His planning for this night began in 1987 when his plagiarizing a speech by British politician Neil Kinnock ended his first presidential run. Twenty years later, in January 2007, after more than a dozen Democratic debates led to his receiving less than 1 of the votes in the Iowa caucus ended that campaign.

Brent E. His decades Zepke as a U.S. senator ended when The author he was elected lives in Santa vice president Barbara.

(2009-2017). In 2020, some 33 years after his first presidential campaign, he finished fourth and fifth place in Iowa and New Hampshire before COVIDrestricted South Carolina was his first ever primary win. Then the other Democratic candidates dropped out.

What a day Jan. 20, 2021, must have been for a boy from Scranton, Penn., who, like me, needed financial assistance to attend a public university, the University of Delaware, and then Syracuse University law school. What an American story that the 76thranked graduate out of a class 85 law students, after a career in politics, raised his right hand and said: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of the President of the United States and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, serve and defend the Constitution of the United States (U.S. Constitution, Article II).”

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Columnist Brent E. Zepke would like President Joe Biden to explain his long list of executive orders.

oath to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.” Here they are: EO 13985. Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government by the “Federal Government” pursuing “a comprehensive approach to advancing equity.”

Will he discuss why “equity,” which is varying the levels of support, rather than “equality of opportunity” that is the standard in our Constitution he swore to defend?

EO 13986. Ensuring a Lawful and Accurate Enumeration and Apportionment Pursuant to the Decennial Census by “counting non-citizens, whether legal or illegal, persons for apportioning congressional seats.” Will he discuss why he reversed President Trump’s counting only those citizens who own, and pay for, the government?

EO 13987. Organizing and Mobilizing the United States Government To Provide a Unified Effective Response to Combat COVID -19 and to Provide

United States Leadership on Global Health and Security by creating the positions of response coordinator (appointed Jeff Zients) and deputy coordinator (appointed Natalie Quillian) of the COVID-19 response within the Executive Office to produce and distribute vaccines and medical equipment.

Will he discuss former President Donald Trump creating the vaccines and the states handling distributions? How about the accomplishments of Mr. Zients and Ms. Quillian? Dr. Anthony Fauci’s

leadership?

EO 13988. Requires all Federal Agencies to Extend Existing Protections on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, which reversed the legislation and courts limiting coverage to immutable characteristics, meaning those at birth. Will he discuss the impact on women athletes?

EO 13989. Ethics Commitments

by Executive Branch Personnel to require each appointee to sign a commitment to “maintain public trust in government by decision making on the merits and upholding law enforcement and precluding improper interference with investigative decisions of the Department of Justice.”

Will we ever hear about the FBI investigation of Hunter Biden’s computer?

EO 13990. Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis to implement various environment policies including “revoking the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline and temporarily prohibiting drilling in the arctic refuge.”

This order directed agencies to review any Trump policies and consider reversing them, as well as established an Interagency Working Group to study the social cost of greenhouse gasses (Cows flatulence?).

President Trump withdrew from the Paris Climate Accord because it calls for the U.S. to fund a billion dollars for restitution and does not include China. Why is President Biden rejoining it?

Will he discuss why he converted the U.S. from a creditor nation exporting oil to Europe to a debtor nation that borrowed to import 232 million barrels of Russian oil in 2021? Ironically, the refusal of the U.S. to limit the Russian oil that is financing their invasion of the Ukraine is because he recognizes the importance of oil for Europe. Why did he use this EO to reduce U.S. oil?

EO 13991. Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing was discussed in my article “Masks: Scientific or Please see ZEPKE on C4

As the mail goes, so goes a nation

used to joke with my husband, Richard, that when Swiss postmen stopped delivering the mail twice daily, it would be time to leave Switzerland.

The twice-daily postal deliveries stopped in 1988, when the PTT (Post, Telephone & Telegraph) became Swiss Post, a private/ public entity formed to address new communication challenges.

By then we’d moved to the States, via Belgium, where we often joked about the strikes that frequently paralyzed that nation. Sometimes our mail would be delivered three days late; sometimes, packages would be lost. Apparently BPost has not improved its service.

Fifty years ago, Richard and I met in Switzerland. We were married two years later in Pully, a small Swiss village on the shores of Lac Léman. Our two daughters were born there and educated in excellent local schools. When Christmas was coming, the girls looked forward to writing letters to

Santa Claus and receiving a note got international attention in the and a small gift of stamps in return International Herald Tribune, from the PTT. It seems, all these for whom I was its features years later, Swiss Post carries on correspondent. the tradition.

It was the discovery in 1978 of Over the 16 years we lived in 26 perfectly preserved letters, Switzerland, we fell in love with the encased in a PTT sack, that had country, its culture and traditional made its way down a glacier from values. We all thrived on the 1950 crash of an Calla Jones Switzerland’s common Air India flight into Mt. Corner sense approach to life and Blanc while en route its emphasis on individual from Calcutta to Geneva.

The author rights. I wrote stories The PTT delivered lives in about the PTT beginning the pristine letters Montecito with Willi Addar, the last to companies still in Swiss mounted mailman, business. There was only who delivered the mail on one of the private addressees still horseback to snowbound chalets in alive,an 86-year old doctor, who Lauenen, a tiny, beyond quaint and had worked with Mother Teresa in quiet village not far from Gstaad.

Calcutta.

The PTT offered Willi a The letter was hand delivered snowmobile, but he declined. by the doctor’s local postman He wanted to stay in a warm and featured on Swiss T.V. Both saddle and protect the calm became subjects of an exhibit at environment. My story made the the PTT museum in Luzern that Swissair Gazette, the airline’s inpraised the reliability of the Swiss flight magazine, and it made Willi mail and how important Swiss famous. postmen were to village life.

Another of my postal stories For some time, there’s been no

rhyme or reason to the delivery of our mail here in Montecito — although it does get delivered.

During the last Christmas holiday, a neighbor told me the mailman had come down with coronavirus, the post office was scrambling to find a replacement and we should wear gloves to open our mail.

I asked him if he knew the last name of our postman. I knew his first name was Joe from his Christmas thank-you note for the token bills we gave him. We wanted to send him a get well card. The neighbor didn’t even know his first name.

To paraphrase Gilbert and Sullivan, “ A postman’s life is not a happy one.” It’s hard not to compare our postman’s old, rickety,rattly truck with the shiny pristine Amazon, UPS and FEDEX wagons that deliver mail and packages to us and our neighbors at any time of day. Apparently, the Biden administration is going to overhaul the postal service eventually (when the cows come

home!!) with a fleet of electric vehicles, which will mean stealth deliveries by postmen (and postwomen) at all hours of the day.

Last year more than 1,200 out of 600,000 USPS employees contracted the coronavirus and 30 died. Stories circulated that many USPS workers work under unsanitary conditions and that masks, gloves and hand sanitizers are still in short supply.

Many neighbors now have locked mailboxes as roaming gangs, when they’re not raiding train cars, (or what Gov. Gavin Newsom calls “organized groups”) will empty any mailbox with a red flag up in hopes of finding info that can be used to hack.

We moved to Montecito a dozen years ago. The village reminded us of some of the blessings we’d had in Switzerland and other villages and towns we’ve lived in over the years — gorgeous gardens and vistas, enchanting architecture, privacy Please see CORNER on C4

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The Woke AMA

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he American Medical Association now tells doctors: Use woke language!

It’s issued a 54-page guide telling doctors things like, don’t say “equality”; say “equity.” Don’t say “minority”; say “historically marginalized.”

Much of the AMA’s advisory sounds like Marxism: “Expose ... property rights ... Individualism is problematic ... Corporations ... limit prospects for good health ... people underpaid and forced into poverty as a result of banking policies.”

This is too much even for some on the left, like writer Matthew Yglesias, whose article about the AMA caught my attention.

“Can you imagine anyone actually doing this?” asks Mr. Yglesias in my new video. “What would happen if you were in a clinical setting, and somebody starts giving you this lecture about landowners? ... Nobody practices medicine like that, and it wouldn’t be helpful to anybody!”

He points out that while the AMA now tells doctors to call poor neighborhoods “systematically divested,” not “poor,” it has long lobbied for things that hurt poor people, like restricting the number of doctors.

The U.S. has fewer doctors than other countries. Per person, Austria has twice as many.

“We have the best paid physicians in the world and the scarcest physicians in the world,” says Mr. Yglesias.

“That’s not a coincidence.”

Years ago, in most of America, anyone could practice medicine.

Licensed doctors didn’t like that. That led to the formation of the AMA. They’re a trade group, says Mr. Yglesias. “They ... advance the interests of their members.”

Like the teachers union or dock workers union.

“It’s called a trade association rather than a union,” says Mr. Yglesias. “But it’s never been all that different.”

In 1986, the AMA called for smaller enrollment in medical schools, to curb an alleged doctor “surplus.” In 1997, it even got the government to pay hospitals not to train doctors!

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What’s the cost of the management bureaucracy for the oversight commission?

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and/or other relevant training opportunities.

They want to make policy recommendations regarding policies, practices, and procedures of the Santa Barbara Police Department. The chief shall be required to respond to these recommendations. Notice the “shall, shall, shall.” When the word SHALL is used it means it must be done.

Remember this started due to George Floyd’s death in Minnesota by an officer with 16 prior complaints. I remember asking why he wasn’t removed before the tragedy and thought maybe his union protected him.

BLM and Healing Justice should be creating an oversight on the police union if they have an issue with our police.

The Grand Jury is a division of the Santa Barbara County Superior Court that keeps watch over numerous government agencies, cities, and districts throughout Santa Barbara County. It is made up of a diverse volunteer group of citizens from the five supervisorial districts.\ It is there for any city, county, or special district agency that receives county funds.

California law requires the Grand Jury to inspect county and

city jails and detention facilities and to review county financial accounts and records. The Grand Jury relies on its discretion and citizens’ suggestions to determine other issues to investigate.

They have three predominant functions: 1) Civil Government Oversight 2) Citizen Complaints 3) Criminal Investigations.

Under No.l 3 Criminal Investigation, it lists cases involving public officials or employees and Cases involving police officers.

Complaints can be sent to the Grand Jury through the mail, phone, fax and email. All complaints, investigations, and interviews are kept confidential.

There is even a Whistleblower Hotline. Grand Jurors only receive $25 per day plus mileage.

The Grand Jury is likely to have much more credibility on police oversight, and we would be saving $670,200 annually. So let us remove the two-position department that will cost us $600,000 annually.

If you want to volunteer, volunteer. Santa Barbara is made up of so much volunteerism, and we appreciate all the volunteers!

The idea of giving these “volunteers” $400 per month and $50 per meeting should be an immediate non-starter. What expertise other than political activism do they bring to the table?

Did you know that in the last 12 months of operation, the Santa Barbara Police Department received only eight complaints? That is in a city of 91,376 residents. Therefore, only 0.00087% of the population over 12 months had a complaint. Or, less than one complaint a month.

Would another department at the price tag to the taxpayer of at least $670,200.00 annually be overkill for eight complaints per year?

So we are being told that we need an oversight commission to correct and regulate the operation of the police department at a salary and benefits cost for two high-level bureaucrats and volunteers of about $670,200.00 per year. Do the math. That is a cost of $83,775. per individual complaint in oversight commission costs alone.

We must add to that, extensive police department costs in responding to interference by the oversight commission. This looks very much like a steam hammer employed to squash a flea.

As we understand, the proposal is for a permanent management department on the city payroll costing $600,000 a year, in salary and benefits alone. Plus a committee made up of members of the public who have no specific knowledge of policing. But the huge unknown is how much additional cost

will be added to the police department as a result of actions. What’s the cost of the management bureaucracy for the oversight commission? After all, they will feel the need to make their power felt by the police department.

We can expect well over a $1 million in cost impact. If we look just at what we think we know, right now, it is quite startling.

Just the known costs of the commission proposal are $670,200. Divided by the raw number of complaints of eight in a year, the cost of this commission based on facts is a rate of $83,775. per complaint.

If we acknowledge that some complaints are likely to be spurious, or already dealt with satisfactorily, say bringing the total of legitimate complaints down to four in a year, the cost of the proposed commission per legitimate complaint rises to $167,550.per complaint.

This is clearly another case of a clumsy solution looking for a non-existent problem.

We ask which parks, library hours, whatever we want, will have to be sacrificed for this unnecessary endeavor.

Bonnie Donovan writes the “Did You Know?” column in conjunction with a bipartisan group of local citizens. It appears Sundays in the Voices section.

The AMA’s lobbying hurts poor people most STOSSEL

Continued from Page C3 Today, the AMA supports rules that make it hard for doctors from other countries to practice here.

Foreign doctors must complete a U.S. residency program.

They don’t get credit for having practiced abroad.

Such rules preserve America’s doctor shortage. That shortage allows the average doctor to make more than $200,000 a year.

Well-paid doctors can be choosy about where they work. It’s why it’s tough to find a doctor in rural America, says Mr. Yglesias.

There are lots of Walmarts and Targets in rural areas because there is no limit on big stores.

Walmart and Target compete to serve as many communities as they can.

Likewise, “Restaurants keep time that’s convenient for their customers. Doctors keep hours that are convenient for doctors.”

I asked the AMA for an interview about this, but they declined. They sent us a statement saying they’ve worked to approve “approximately 20 new medical schools.”

Why does the AMA and its “Liaison Committee on Medical Education” even get to approve new schools? I don’t get to approve new TV reporters.

The AMA’s statement claims it supports “increasing ... the number of physicians.” If that’s true, it’s long overdue. A study

in Annals of Internal Medicine says if there were more primary care doctors, 7,200 lives would be saved.

Since doctors are scarce, more people go to nurses for help. But AMA lobbyists push for laws that require nurses to be supervised by a doctor.

“That makes it much harder to open retail health clinics ... (that offer) low-cost, high-convenience treatment,” says Mr. Yglesias.

“Nurses have a lot of training ... there’s a lot of useful stuff that they can do.”

The AMA’s lobbying hurts poor people most.

The AMA doesn’t like talking about that. Instead, it now obsesses about politically correct language, telling doctors, don’t

say, “ex-cons”; say “formerly incarcerated.” Don’t say “slaves”; say “enslaved people.”

It’s hard to imagine how that helps patients.

Mr. Yglesias concludes, “Getting really obsessed with language politics is a good way to position themselves as the good guys, without addressing their own role in creating these problems.”

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What operations, specifically, would be subject to ‘adjustment?’

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• If the district already has $150K in “hard commitments,” why is it proposing to borrow the full $600K? Why not borrow only $450K and reduce interest costs?

• I understand that the true “Cost of Issuance” would not be known until the Lease LeaseBack debt instrument has been legally entered into, interest rates have been locked in, and fees have been paid. I understand that the estimated COI range is between $25K and $35K and that the District intends to borrow the money to pay those costs.

Then why does the District’s cover letter, its “Disclosure of Non-Voter-Approved Debt District Certification Form,” and its “Disclosure of NonVoter-Approved Debt” FCMAT form all state that the District intends to borrow $600K? Please explain the discrepancies that occur throughout the submittal documents ($600K? $625K? $635K?) in stating the total debt amount.

• The submittal implies/states that the Cold Spring Foundation has agreed to take on the responsibility of paying off this proposed debt through fundraising efforts.

I wonder if this commitment

(about $70K per year for about 10 years) is instead of or in addition to the Foundation’s regular yearly contribution to support the Specialist programs. Please clarify.

• In the event that the Cold Spring Foundation is unable to meet its debt service commitment (wholly or in part), the district has stated that “the debt service payments will be included in the District’s general fund operations” and that it “will make necessary adjustments to the operations to fully fund the debt.”

What operations, specifically, would be subject to “adjustment?”

Please clarify how these “necessary adjustments” over the 10 year life of the loan would affect the availability of classroom books, supplies, and materials for our students and teachers; the funding for classroom aides; and salary increases for teachers and staff.

• The District included a contract with Nixon Peabody LLP in its submittal to the County. Included in the firm’s “Scope of Engagement” is the statement that “we understand that MillerCalderon, Inc. will assist the School District with preparation for its election (the “Program Manager”).”

Throughout the contract, Nixon Peabody makes many references as to how they would work together with MillerCalderon

(the “Program Manager”) as they provide “Bond Counsel Services for 2020 Election.”

Taking into consideration Nixon Peabody’s stellar reputation, I doubt they were mistaken in their “understanding” of MillerCalderon’s role.

Given that this contract was entered into and approved by the Governing Board on Feb. 18, 2020 (prior to the November 2020 election) and given that this contract was included — unrevised — in the District’s recent submittal to the County, it is clear that MillerCalderon has been and continues to be intimately involved in the District’s election, financial, and proposed building projects affairs.

Please provide a detailed description of MillerCalderon’s “Scope of Engagement” with the district. Please also provide a copy of the district’s contract with MillerCalderon to provide “Program Manager” services to the District.

• The District has stated, on more than one occasion, that it intends to use remaining Measure C funds (about $147K) to help pay for the proposed Phase 1 project.

While I strongly disagree that Measure C funds can be used to pay for new construction, my concern at this point is the fact that the District does not have a fully constituted Measure

C Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee.

I understand that the district’s recent outreach yielded three members — one of which doesn’t even live within the district boundaries. Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committees are legally required to have at least seven members. Our committee doesn’t even have a quorum of that.

And yet, a meeting was held on Sept. 20, 2021 (attended by two lawyers) .and actions were proposed and approved by only three people (www. coldspringschool.net/sites/default/ files/Minutes%2009-20-21%20 BOC%20Meeting.pdf).

I question the legality of the Committee’s actions on that day, given that it is not fully constituted and therefore a quorum was not present.

It is also important to note that Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committees are governed by the Brown Act (.bondoversight.org/wpcontent/uploads/2021/06/BrownAct-final-6.12.21-Resources.pdf).

What does the district intend to do to attract more members to the Measure C Citizen’s Oversight Committee such that it can be fully constituted?

Thank you, Governing Board Members, for taking the time to read my comments and questions.

I look forward to reading your prompt, written responses.

‘No, that’s wrong. Boys don’t do that!’

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Continued from Page C1 use makes it insidious, because they’re telling me I will be an ally if I do the things they tell me to do. And, they’re insinuating that I’m not doing those things now, which makes me feel bad.

It creates some shame, or some guilt by the language they use.

They are stereotyping, making a judgment on me and anyone classified “white.” Which is what they don’t want me to do to anyone of color. It’s highly manipulative; if I want to be a better white person, I have to do these things. That’s the insidious part.

Have you had discussions with

other teachers or parents as to the wisdom of introducing the issue of, say, transgenderism to a 5-yearold? What’s the why there?

I’ve had discussions with people who believe as I do that it’s wrong. As to the why, I think they do it because they are trying to create a mindset in the child’s formative years. If they can do that, it will mold and shape who they become and how they think, because they are little sponges from 4 to 10 years old. I mean, some things get really set in concrete in that age.

That’s the intent then, to get them young. So they’re not going to wait until they’re 12 or 13, when it may be too late to influence them?

Right.

You were telling me about a school that was mostly Hispanic and had somebody come in to read one of these stories, let’s say it was about a boy who liked to wear dresses, and necklaces, and whatever. The boys, in particular, who again, were 6, 7 years old, were laughing, and shaking their heads, saying, “No, that’s wrong.

Boys don’t do that!” Tell me how the teacher who was reading that to the children responded to their skepticism.

He was upset and called them very close-minded little kids.

Did he say that to their faces?

I don’t know if he said it to their faces, but he did seem upset. He told me that he couldn’t believe how closed they were to those ideas. That he had come from San

Francisco, and those kids are way more open minded. I felt sad for the kids, because that teacher is making them feel bad for saying, “No, this is wrong; boys don’t do that!” The kids are right, most boys don’t do that.

But the teacher is telling them they are wrong. That’s very disturbing to me. I know the teacher has the power to do that.

That’s why it’s so important to let people know, you’ve got to protect your kids.

We’ll continue this conversation in upcoming columns…

James Buckley is a longtime Montecito resident. He welcomes questions or comments at jimb@ substack.com.

Western European allies seem asleep at the wheel HAMMER

Continued from Page C1 Nord Stream 2 was, and remains, indefensible.

The American national interest is not necessarily tremendously affected, one way or the other, by the fate of the Donbas. Our Central and European allies would strongly prefer Ukraine and Belarus (a Russian puppet state, as presently governed) be kept intact as buffer zones.

But Ukraine — like Russia, a deeply corrupt and oligarchydriven society — is not a NATO member. There are crucial legal, strategic, cultural and historical differences between Russian tanks rolling into the Donbas, on the one hand, or rolling into Warsaw or Budapest, on the other hand.

What’s more, if one takes

seriously the hysterical shrieks of “liberal democracy is on the line!” that have recently become a cable news talking-head staple, it is curious that even our foremost Western European allies seem asleep at the wheel.

Where, exactly, are the British and the French?

The oligarchic Russian petrostate is not China, which poses the greatest geopolitical threat to the U.S. by a longshot.

But the Russian bear being on the loose in Europe is lamentable nonetheless. Pray for peace — and for a change of U.S. presidential leadership posthaste.

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America can make a difference SCHULTE

Continued from Page C2 can fiddle with your phone and have no interaction with classmates; I would have shut down in the first 30 seconds. I would have looked upon the new form of “education” as a blessing and a wonderful vacation. I hated school and didn’t even care when the nuns yelled at me. If I had been home in my bedroom looking at a computer.

No way.

It’s important to me to mentally place myself inside an apartment in downtown New York, Boston, Los Angeles, the inner cities and try to imagine what it was like for those families and children. What it’s like right now.

Maybe many of those residents are OK with living in that environment. It’s what they know and not everyone can be as spoiled as I am.

But my heart goes out to all those who don’t have the ability to break away from the life in the inner city. I wish we as a country could really do something instead of just lip service. The country has the money to invest.

Lots of it. We’ve already seen

how much is wasted that was dedicated for COVID. How much is given to millions of people who don’t belong here and take advantage of our good nature.

We are witness to how much is given overseas to corrupt nations who in turn keep it from their own deserving population. How much is misused on climate change folly rather than investing it in those less fortunate and give them a fighting chance.

America can make a difference. A huge difference.

And it can be done literally overnight if we don’t play games.

Money itself isn’t the solution, it’s how the money is used. And who uses it.

I would love to read someday stories about a place like Chicago where the murder rates are at an all-time low, new safe parks have blossomed everywhere, prosperous shops line once drugand murder-riddled streets, now looking as bright, cheerful, clear and focused as the view outside my office window. I’m so very grateful. Thank you.

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We could never have guessed that we’d be living in a one-party state with such unwieldy pension funds, an out-of-control and too powerful teachers’ union and venom-laced political rhetoric that takes pride of place over local and common sense. That doesn’t care to know the last name of the one person in a neighborhood who linked us during unnecessary quarantines in an unprecedented national crisis.

President Trump called the U.S. Postal Service “a joke” and threatened to stop

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EO 13992. REVOCATION (emphasis added) of Certain Executive Orders Concerning Federal Regulation that revoked the following EOs signed by President Trump: • EO 13771. Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs by establishing budgets for federal agencies and requiring agencies to eliminate two old regulations for each new one issued.

• EO 13875. Evaluating and Improving the Utility of Federal Advisory Committees by eliminating non-statutory advisory committees whose missions have been accomplished, whose subject matter has become obsolete, whose primary functions have been assumed by another entity, or whose cost outweigh benefits • EO 13777. Reducing Regulation through task forces.

• EO 13891. Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents by prohibiting issuing binding rules through guidance documents, • EO 13892. Promoting the Rule of Law Through

funding the country’s largest employer if it didn’t quadruple the cost for mailing packages to reverse decades of red ink were he re-elected. Our bloated, bureaucratic postal service is no laughing matter. Especially when compared to the private sector that is all too happy to oblige.

President Biden should form a Post Office Task Force of business leaders to study how the Swiss were able to develop a postal system that combined government and the private sector into a pristine, profitable entity that was still able to deliver the daily mail during this pandemic. Maybe then Americans can tell their children and grandchildren next year that there really is a Santa Claus.

Transparency and Fairness in Civil Administrative Enforcement and Adjudication by requiring federal agencies to provide the public with fair notice of regulations, and • EO 13893. Increasing Governmental Accountability for Administrative actions by Reinvigorating Administrative PAYGO by requiring agencies to consider cost reduction efforts.

• EO 13993. Space limitation requires this one to be discussed later.

Will President Biden discuss his reasons for revoking the Trump EOs that required budgets for federal agencies, eliminated useless committees, reducing regulations, limited enforcement to actual rules rather than guidance documents, provided notice of regulations and reduced cost?

Brent E. Zepke is an attorney, arbitrator and author who lives in Santa Barbara. Formerly he taught at six universities and numerous professional conferences. He is the author of six books: “One Heart-Two Lives,” “Legal Guide to Human Resources,” “Business Statistics,” “Labor Law,” “Products and the Consumer” and “Law for NonLawyers.”