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Announcement expected today; speculation circulates over his replacement

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR WRITER

(The Center Square) — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is expected to formally announce his retirement from the high court today. News broke of his imminent retirement Wednesday, setting off a flurry of speculation and political posturing over who would replace the Democrat-appointed justice.

President Joe Biden pledged multiple times on the campaign trail to nominate a black female justice, emphasizing he is “looking forward to making sure there’s a black woman on the Supreme Court.”

Analysts have circulated several names, including D.C. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger and South Carolina District Judge J. Michelle Childs.

“Number one, I am committed that if I’m elected president and have an opportunity to appoint someone to the courts, I’ll

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appoint the first black woman to the courts,” President Biden said in March 2020. “It’s required that they have representation now.

It’s long overdue.”

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Embassy urges Americans to leave Ukraine

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Chris Chiarappa, the businessman behind M-Kitchen in the M. Special brewery and other dining efforts, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce. Above, people walk by M Special & Kitchen on State Street.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its Regional Business Awards.

The winners will be honored during the chamber’s annual meeting and annual awards luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 25 in the rotunda at the Hilton Beachfront Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd.

Tickets cost $125 and must be purchased in advance. To purchase, contact the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce at chelsea@ SBSCChamber.com or call 805-9672500, ext. 105.

The Santa Barbara event originally was scheduled for Feb. 4, but it was postponed due to the recent COVID-19 surge.

The meeting will include the formal installation of the 2022 executive officers and board members, and the outgoing board members will be honored for their contributions. This will be followed by the awards ceremony.

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As tensions continued, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, urged Americans Wednesday to evacuate from the country.

The advisory was similar to one that the State Department issued Monday.

Wednesday’s advisory came on the same day that the U.S. and NATO delivered its written responses to Russian demands.

In its statement Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy said, “The security situation in Ukraine continues to be unpredictable due to the increased threat of Russian military action and can deteriorate with little notice. The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens in Ukraine to consider departing now using commercial or other privately available transportation options.”

In a tweet Tuesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, “We stand united with Ukraine and urge Russia to take the path of de-escalation. Our delivery of defensive security assistance to Ukraine today will bolster Ukraine’s defenses in the face of Russian aggression.”

On Tuesday, the third shipment of U.S. lethal aid, including grenade launchers and Javelin anti-tank missiles,

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“We stand united with Ukraine and urge Russia to take the path of de-escalation,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

arrived in Kyiv, as part of a $200 million package.

“We have no intention of putting American forces or NATO forces in Ukraine.

But we — as I said, there are going to be serious economic consequences if he moves,” President Joe Biden said Tuesday, referring to the possibility of a Russian invasion.

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LAO: Proposed minimum wage hike would raise pay, cost government billions

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — A proposal to raise California’s minimum wage to $18 an hour is likely to result in a range of economic impacts for workers and businesses, a review by the Legislative Analyst’s Office revealed Monday.

The LAO’s review of the proposal, which would incrementally raise the minimum wage annually until it reached $18 in 2025 for larger businesses and 2026 for smaller businesses, found that the measure would result in higher wages for many workers but likely fewer job opportunities.

Analysts determined that a higher minimum wage would likely reduce business profits, making workers more expensive to pay. This would ultimately result in fewer job openings, with the LAO estimating

the state would have “between 0-1% fewer jobs” than it otherwise would if voters approve the proposal.

The LAO also determined that businesses would likely see lower profits from increasing the minimum wage and expect consumers to see the price of goods and services rise as a result.

The review by independent analysts comes months before California voters could see this initiative appear on the November ballot. For it to qualify as a ballot initiative, supporters must collect enough signatures from registered voters that must be certified months ahead of the election.

The proposal was initially submitted by investor Joe Sanberg in December, who argued that workers need a raise as the cost of living continues to increase. Mr. Sanberg has pledged to fund the signature-gathering process for the initiative to make it to the ballot.

“Raising CA’s minimum wage to

$18 will bring financial stability to millions of hardworking families, empowering them to spend more money in their communities and give small businesses a muchneeded boost,” Mr. Sanberg tweeted in December, days after filing the initiative. “A wage increase isn’t just good for people — it’s good for business.”

The LAO’s analysis also found that the minimum wage proposal would increase the costs for state and local governments to pay their workers by a “few billion dollars” per year. According to the LAO, state and local governments spent around $500 billion during the latest fiscal year.

The LAO did note that there would likely be some savings from lower enrollment in Health and Human Services programs since the proposal would change some workers’ incomes.

“Many people would have higher incomes due to wage increases,

but some likely would have lower incomes due to job losses,” the LAO said. “Overall, these enrollment changes likely would reduce state and local costs by hundreds of millions of dollars to over $1 billion annually.”

The initiative could also impact tax revenues, though the LAO said it’s “unclear” whether the proposal would make revenues go up or down. The LAO noted that the measure would change income tax and sales tax revenues because of the measure’s impact on wages and prices.

“Revenue changes likely would be between a loss of a couple billion dollars and a gain of a few hundred million dollars,” the LAO said.

The initiative is still pending an official review and will need about 623,200 valid signatures to qualify for the November ballot, according to Ballotpedia.

Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

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Cox Communications is being honored as the Large Business of the Year by Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce.

tragedy in recent years, he began the Santa Barbara Better Together Fund. It was officially established in March 2020 and is in partnership with the Santa Barbara Foundation.

Milestone Business Award: E.J. Harrison & Sons. Celebrating its 90th anniversary, Harrison Industries provides residential, commercial and industrial trash and recycling collection service to 90,000 customers in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

Hospitality Award: Visit Santa Barbara. The chamber noted Visit Santa Barbara played an invaluable leadership role in the regional tourism industry’s pandemic response and the community’s larger economic recovery.

Visit Santa Barbara helped with providing clear and consistent communication internally and externally around the rapid changes and mandates due to the pandemic, the chamber said.

Community Business of the Year: Mariposa at Ellwood Shores Assisted Living in Santa Barbara County.

The chamber described Mariposa as a “warm, inviting senior living community designed for the care and comfort of its residents.”

During the pandemic, Mariposa at Ellwood Shores was proactive in keeping their residents safe and did so while growing their business to experience a 45% revenue jump in the last two years. It also continued to employ residents as

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we are hosting this since the merger of our organization over a year and a half ago. From Goleta to Carpinteria, we are looking forward to honoring the phenomenal businesses who create our thriving business economy and uplift our quality of life,” said Kristen Miller, president and CEO of the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce.

The Regional Business Award Winners are: Large Business of the Year: Cox Communications. According to the chamber, the business has invested $15 billion in infrastructure across the country over the past 10 years and is currently investing another $10 billion over the next five years to enhance its network and enable future technologies, including many projects throughout the Santa Barbara South Coast community.

Small Business of the Year: Hilltop Flowers Inc. This family-owned and operated company in Carpinteria continued to expand over the years and through the generations. Hilltop Flowers Inc. ships flowers wholesale across the country. One common theme for Hilltop Flowers and the Welty family is the act of giving and service as demonstrated by their actions all these years, the chamber noted.

Entrepreneur of the Year: Chris Chiarappa, Santa Barbara Restaurant Collective- In 2021 Chris Chiarappa launched the Santa Barbara Restaurant Collective.

Within five years, he started three Mesa Burgers outlets, three Light House Coffee locations and M-Kitchen in the M. Special brewery in downtown Santa Barbara and Corner Tap, and he is preparing to open several additional enterprises within the next two years.

The chamber noted the driving force behind Mr. Chiarappa’s motivation is to give back to the community and the people who make this place so special.

Nonprofit of the Year: Better Together FundSanta Barbara Better Together has a mission to invite more local corporations to help local causes.

When Dave Powers, CEO & president of Deckers Brands, saw that the impact of COVID-19 would be devastating to the community, which has seen its fair share of

the business grew.

“This community goes above and beyond when serving its residents, taking care of staff, and staying connected within the community,” the chamber said. “They are committed to protecting our most vulnerable community members with constant testing, vaccination clinics, and the distribution of information.”

Special Recognition: Local banks (American Riviera Bank, Community West Bank, Montecito Bank & Trust, Pacific Premier Bank).

In 2020 and 2021, local banks assisted local businesses as they navigated through the pandemic and the closures that came during it.

The chamber praised the banks for helping to decipher the requirements for businesses to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program and for assisting businesses with qualifying for forgiveness of the loans.

Ambassador of the Year: Angela MillerBevan. She has been an ambassador for the chamber for over 10 years and has helped in many ways, especially during the annual Goleta Lemon Festival, the chamber said.

A Santa Barbara native and a Goleta resident for 10 years, she learned the value of volunteering at an early age and the sense of community she receives from showing up and serving.

Chairman’s Award: Tom Patton, general manager and partner of the Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara.

The Chairman’s Award is given to the board member, chamber member,or entity that has been most integral to the success of the chairman’s year leading the chamber.

Mr. Patton has been a member of the chamber and has served on the Board for many years.

“In 2021, Tom stepped in and provided critical leadership and insights to our chamber during the challenging times that we faced amidst the pandemic,” the chamber said.

“His connection and role with the California Hotel and Lodging Association provided our organization and region with invaluable information on industry best practices according to state mandates and the fluid changes due to the pandemic.”

Mr. Patton was elected the state hotel association’s 2022 board chair, and the chamber described him as “a strong advocate for our region on a state level.”

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SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara police have arrested two people suspected of committing a string of burglaries in the area of the 2100 block of State Street.

After seeking the public’s help, detectives received several tips, which led to the arrest of Carla Rocha, 23, of Santa Barbara, and Alex Francisco, 19, of Ventura.

Six burglaries were reported over the Jan. 1-5 period at a local church and the Storyteller Children’s Center.

On Dec. 28, officers investigated a separate incident, a robbery that occurred at a local smoke shop in the 1900 block of De la Vina Street. Three suspects and a get-away driver allegedly committed a robbery at gunpoint, allegedly taking the cash register.

The investigation led police to believe Mr. Francisco was involved in the robbery in the 1900 block of De la Vina Street. Detectives also reported they learned the identities of three other suspects. Search and arrest warrants were authorized by a Superior Court judge for the arrest of all suspects involved in the robbery.

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SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Police Department is requesting the public’s help to locate Alexander Raul Garcia, who is wanted on an allegation of attempted murder and allegations of several felony firearms violations.

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Sunday, Mr. Garcia, a 36-year-old Santa Barbara resident, was allegedly involved in an argument with another individual in the 500 block of Casitas Road, Santa Barbara.

Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale said that during the argument, Mr. Garcia allegedly COURTESY PHOTO displayed a Alexander Raul Garcia semi-automatic firearm, allegedly raised the loaded handgun toward the victim and allegedly fired.

Sgt. Ragsdale said Mr. Garcia immediately fled the area afterward.

Mr. Garcia’s whereabouts are unknown.

Sgt. Ragsdale said Mr. Garcia should be considered armed and dangerous. “Do not attempt to contact this subject if seen, and call 9-1-1 immediately.”

If you are aware of Mr. Garcia’s location and it is a non-urgent notification, contact Detective Andre Miller at 805-451-0045, 805882-8900 or amiller@sbpd.com. You can remain anonymous.

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On Jan.20, Vicente Herrera-Chavez, a 42-year-old Santa Barbara resident; Jose Arnulfo Munoz, a 25-year-old Santa Barbara resident, and Marcos Jorge Pecero-Martinez, a 37-year-old Goleta resident, were each arrested separately.

Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale said all arrestees were transported and booked in the Santa Barbara County Jail.

The following charges for each individual are listed below.

Mr. Rocha: Stemming from the church and child center investigation, felony burglary (multiple counts), burglary during a state of emergency (felony) and conspiracy (felony).

Bail was set at $50,000.

Mr. Francisco: Stemming from the church and child center investigation, felony burglary (multiple counts), burglary during a state of emergency (felony) and conspiracy (felony).

Stemming from the robbery, robbery (felony), being armed with a firearm while committing a felony (felony) and conspiracy (felony). Bail was set at $200,000.

Mr. Herrera-Chavez: Robbery (felony), being armed with a firearm while committing a felony (felony), conspiracy (felony), felon in possession of a firearm (felony), addict in possession of a firearm (felony), possession of narcotics while armed with a firearm (felony), possession of narcotics (misdemeanor) and driving with a suspended license (misdemeanor). Bail was set at $200,000.

Mr. Munoz: Robbery (felony), being armed with a firearm while committing a felony (felony), conspiracy (felony), possession of narcotics (misdemeanor), possession of narcotic paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and an unrelated warrant. Bail was set at $200,000.

Mr. Pecero-Martinez: Robbery (felony), being armed with a firearm while committing a felony (felony), conspiracy (felony) and several unrelated warrants. Bail was set at $200,000.

Sgt. Ragsdale said the Santa Barbara Police Department would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance in apprehending these suspects.

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UCSB beats CSUN 61-54 in women’s basketball

By MICHAEL JORGENSON UCSB SPORTS WRITER

Senior point guard Danae Miller set a new season-high with 26 points, junior center Ila lane pulled down 16 rebounds, and the UCSB women’s basketball team outscored CSUN 16-8 down the stretch to defeat the Matadors 6154 on Tuesday night.

During the home game, Miller moved into sole possession of No. 6 in career assists (406) and No. 8 in three-pointers (135) in the Gaucho record book, also setting a career-high in free throws by knocking down 14-of-15 (93.3%) at the line.

The Gauchos (9-6, 3-3) improved to 6-1 at the Thunderdome this season, their best start at home

since 2008-09.

The Matadors (6-10, 2-4) started off hot from outside, hitting four of their first seven threes. They would go 0-for-6 the rest of the way.

Fewer turnovers and more trips to the charity stripe helped keep the Gauchos close early on.

A three-pointer from sophomore guard Alyssa Marin ended the quarter with a slight 16-15 CSUN advantage. That shot put Miller past Barbara Beainy (1988-92) in career assists.

Both teams made just two field goals in a low-scoring second quarter. UCSB’s final shot of the half was a trey by Miller with 2:35 left on the clock, seeing her pass Sarah Porter (2016-18) on the Gaucho leaderboards.

The Gauchos outscored CSUN by a slight margin in the second, 8-7, to tie it at 23-23 heading into the half.

UCSB came out of halftime looking to get the ball inside to Lane. After going scoreless through two quarters, she scored eight points in the third on 3-of-5 shot attempts. The Gauchos shot 45.5 percent (5-11 FG) in the third, their best of the night, as they headed into the last 10 minutes still tied at 38-38.

There were four ties and seven lead changes in the final quarter alone.

Freshman guard Kennedy Johnson provided a huge spark, blocking two shots and scoring all six of her points in the fourth.

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layup with just over a minute remaining capped an 8-0 UCSB run, putting the Gauchos up 5346. Miller would ice the game down the stretch, making all eight of her free throws in the final 31 seconds.

It was an outstanding night at the line for the Gauchos, as they set a new season-high going 24-for27 (88.9%) on free throws.

Lane finished with her Big West-leading fifth double-double of the year with 10 points and 16 boards.

UCSB will be back at home tonight to take on Hawaii at 7 at the Thunderdome.

Michael Jorgenson writes about sports for UCSB.

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The Santa Barbara City College women’s basketball team set a new season-high for points in a quarter with a 26-point outburst in the second period, helping give the Vaqueros the edge in a 58-55 win at Oxnard.

With wins in six of its last seven outings, SBCC (9-10, 4-1) is now out to to its first 4-1 start to WSC play since the 2012-13 season, while the Condors fall to 5-9 overall, 0-4 WSC. Making her return to the lineup after missing the last two, guard Katrina Regalado came off the bench to score a teamhigh 14 points to go along with six rebounds and four steals.

The Vaqueros got the win despite shooting just 22 percent from the field, thanks in large part to knocking down seven three-pointers, one shy of a season-high.

Guard Brianna Jacobs went 2-of-5 from range, ending up with eight points. Trinity Scott also hit two threes, finishing second on the team with 10 points. Fellow forward Asia Kirven went for five points and a game-leading 11 rebounds.

SBCC had its lowest scoring quarter to open the game, being outscored 13-7 through one. Both teams got their offense on track in the second, when the Vaqueros outscored the Condors 26-17 to head into halftime up 33-30.

SBCC held a five-point lead, 46-41

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On Wednesday, the Vaqueros continue their busy week with a 7 p.m. game at Moorpark. This will be the second of four games they

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At 4 p.m. Friday, the Gauchos women’s team will swim against Westmont. And the men’s team will compete against USC. At 3 p.m. Saturday, the men’s team will swim against USC again. And the Gauchos women’s team will host Westmont again.

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844 new COVID-19 cases, eight deaths reported in county

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Santa Barbara County reported 844 new COVID-19 cases and eight deaths Wednesday.

Six of the decedents were in the 70-plus age group. One person was between the ages of 50 and 69, and the other person was in the 30-49 age group.

Three deaths are associated with a congregate care site.

Six of the individuals had underlying medical conditions.

Three of the decedents resided in Lompoc, and two were in Orcutt. One was in Santa Maria; another was in Santa Barbara. One was a Goleta resident.

Of the 844 new cases, the highest number, 332, was in Santa Maria, according to the county Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had 53 cases.

Elsewhere, 150 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Six cases were reported at the federal prison in Lompoc.

Eighty-two cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon.

Twenty-one cases were in the South Coast corridor,

which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria.

Forty-eight cases were in Goleta.

Twenty-seven cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota.

Eight cases were in Isla Vista.

Santa Ynez Valley reported 29 cases.

Thirty-eight cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe.

The locations of 50 cases are pending.

One-hundred and forty-four patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another 18 are recovering in intensive care units.

Santa Barbara County now has a total of 75,216 cases, of which 6,135 are still infectious.

The total number of deaths is now 598.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 78.6% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated.

Of the entire county population (all ages), 66.1% is fully vaccinated.

All numbers are provided by the health department.

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California bill requiring businesses to disclose greenhouse gas emissions passes in Senate

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — California Senate lawmakers passed a first-in-the-nation law on Wednesday that would require U.S.-based companies conducting business in the state and generating over $1 billion in revenue annually to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions.

The law, known as the Climate Corporate Accountability Act, passed in the state Senate in a 27-3 vote on Wednesday. If passed by the Assembly and signed into law

by Gov. Gavin Newsom, many of the country’s largest corporations who conduct business in California would be required to report greenhouse gas emissions to the secretary of state.

The law would also allow the California Air Resources Board to analyze the data collected and create a report that would be published by the secretary of state — an effort lawmakers say will promote “climate transparency and accountability from major

corporations.”

“Corporate transparency and accountability are critically important when it comes to addressing our climate crisis,” Senator Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco and one of the bill’s authors, said in a statement Wednesday. “Corporate emissions are a huge contributor to climate change, but frankly, we don’t yet know the scope of the problem.

That’s why we need to act quickly and decisively to ensure corporations are reporting their emissions. This is a landmark bill, and today’s vote is a big step forward for California’s fight against climate change.”

Currently, most of the largest businesses operating in California are not required to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions under law, and those who do report often don’t disclose their full emissions footprint, according to Wiener’s office. By requiring large corporations to report this information, supporters say the new law will allow consumers to see how the corporations they

invest in and support impact climate change.

“It’s time to give consumers, policymakers and investors the information they need to make informed choices and to catalyze needed change and innovation,” Catherine Arvin, director of Carbon Accountable, said in a statement. “By requiring transparency of the carbon footprint of the nation’s largest corporations that reap the benefits of doing business in California, SB 260 moves us closer to that goal.”

The bill will require companies to disclose their complete greenhouse gas emissions inventories in three areas: direct emissions, emissions from purchasing and using electricity, and indirect emissions, including a corporation’s supply chain.

The law received pushback from dozens of chamber of commerce groups and alliances across the state after it was introduced in January 2021. The groups said that, while the bill would alleviate small and medium businesses from reporting to the Air Resources

Board, they would still be required to report up the supply chain.

“Although SB 260 contains a large threshold for applicability, the bill requires companies to track emissions not only for its California sites or products, but for worldwide operations … Requiring reporting of emissions associated with a company’s entire supply chain will necessarily require that large businesses stop doing business with small and medium businesses that cannot meet the onerous reporting requirements required by the bill, leaving these companies without the contracts that enable them to grow and employ more workers,” a coalition of organizations, including the California Chamber of Commerce, said.

The law will now move through Assembly policy committees ahead of a full vote on the Assembly floor. If passed, the bill will move to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.

Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

SB County starts One Climate Initiative efforts

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara County is launching two new planning efforts under the One Climate Initiative, which was launched in 2020 to highlight interrelated efforts to address climate change.

One initiative is the Environmental Justice Element.

The new initiative is designed to identify strategies to reduce pollution exposure, improve air quality and promote access to public facilities, healthy foods, and safe and sanitary homes. It is also intended to promote physical

activity, civic engagement in the public decision-making process and prioritize programs in environmental justice communities.

The second initiative is assessing the county’s housing potential inventory of undeveloped or underdeveloped parcels, updating zoning policies and housing programs. This initiative is also meant to help the county meet future housing needs for all incomes.

“The One Climate Initiative highlights the broad range of important community issues the County is leading through

a lens of climate change,” Joan Hartmann, chair of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, said in a news release.

“Community participation is vital as these plans will shape our region’s future to be more equitable, more resilient and environmentally conscious.”

The county engaged the community on the Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment, 2030 Climate Action Plan and Active Transportation Plan, during 2021. According to the news release, hundreds of residents participated in six workshops, 12

town halls, four listening sessions and 24 stakeholder meetings, and provided comments via One Climate website.

To learn more, go to sbco. mysocialpinpoint.com/ oneclimatehome.

The public can also sign up for the One Climate Newsletter at the following link: visitor. constantcontact.com/manage/ optin?v=001povWiHOjwz_s9eCz9 pfI3zmmCw8LtyMaLAyEYAwppP mK0HGV3sHdunasyT5OfYf-4wu Ba4eDo1aJKZ7qP9blXoxwqJFF rHPI.

of Judicial Watch.

The rumors continued inside Washington, with others speculating that Vice President Kamala Harris could become the nominee, though the White House has given no credence to that idea.

In response to those rumors, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki was asked if Ms. Harris’ nomination was a possibility during the White House press briefing Wednesday.

“Again, I’m not going to speak to any considerations, preparations, lists,” Ms. Psaki responded. “And as we’ve stated earlier, and as you heard the president say, there is a long history of Supreme Court justices determining when they will retire, if they will retire and announcing that, and that remains the case today.”

The Breyer news comes on the heels of a few major rulings from the Supreme Court, including its decision to block President Biden’s vaccine mandate for private employers with at least 100 employees.

Notably, the court is considering an abortion case that some say

could lead to the reversal of Roe v.

Wade, upending federal abortion law and sending the power of abortion lawmaking back to the states.

While several Republicans are expected to vote against the nomination, moderate Democrats like Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., will be closely watched. They have shut down other parts of President Biden’s agenda, including his push to axe the filibuster to push through a federal takeover of state elections.

“I take my constitutional responsibility to advise and consent on a nominee to the Supreme Court very seriously,” Sen. Manchin said Wednesday. “I look forward to meeting with and evaluating the qualifications of President Biden’s nominee to fill this Supreme Court vacancy.”

Some Republicans called on President Biden to use the nomination to extend an olive branch to the other side.

“Moment of truth for Joe Biden.

Will this deeply unpopular & divisive president finally reject

the radical elements of his party and nominate someone who loves America and believes in the Constitution?” Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., wrote on Twitter. “Or will he continue to tear apart this country w/ a woke activist?

“If he chooses to nominate a left wing activist who will bless his campaign against parents, his abuse of the FBI, his refusal to enforce our immigration laws, and his lawless vaccine mandates, expect a major battle in the Senate,” Sen. Hawley added.

At 83, Justice Breyer is the oldest member of the Supreme Court. President Bill Clinton nominated Mr. Breyer, who has served since 1994. Only two other current justices on the ninemember bench were nominated by a Democratic president.

“I’m sending my sincerest thanks to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer for his many years of service to our country,” said Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I. Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C. bureau.

email: kzhender@newspress.com

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Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Wednesday said, “The number of Russian troops amassed along the border of Ukraine and in occupied territories is large. It poses a threat … However, as we speak, this number is insufficient for a full-scale offensive along the entire Ukrainian border.

“They also lack some important military indicators and systems to conduct such a large full-scale offensive,” Mr. Kuleba said. “We can say 100 times a day that invasion is imminent, but this doesn’t change the situation on the ground.”

The U.S. and NATO held seperate press conferences Wednesday on their responses to Russia’s demands for security guarantees in Eastern Europe and formerly Soviet-occupied territory.

“U.S. Ambassador to Moscow John Sullivan had delivered Washington’s responses to these demands to the Russian Foreign Ministry earlier Wednesday evening” (Moscow time), reported the Moscow Times, an independent newspaper in Russia.

During Wednesday’s press conference, Secretary Blinken said that the U.S. would not make its responses public but believed that diplomacy was the best path for success.

“We make clear that there are core principles that we are committed to uphold and defend, including Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the right of states to choose their own security

BREYER

Shannon Bream, a host at Fox News, tweeted Wednesday that Justice Breyer had not intended to announce his retirement yet and was “surprised” by the revelation.

“Why are political operatives in the White House trying to bully Justice Breyer into retirement?” said U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, raising speculations about the motive and source of the leaked news.

The speculation highlights a deadline for Democrats. With the possibility of ceding control of the Senate to Republicans in November, Democrats will likely need to get their nominee through the approval process before the midterm elections.

The Senate must ratify any Biden appointment to the bench with a simple majority.

“I can’t imagine why Senate Republicans would agree to move on Biden’s replacement for Breyer until after the November elections,” said Tom Fitton, head

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Ann E. Wood, 89, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021, in Santa Barbara. She was born Ann Elizabeth Wilson to Dr. J. Allen and Grace (Babka) Wilson on June 30, 1932, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Ann attended Ripon College, then graduated magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota in 1954 and married her college sweetheart, Roger Wood. The couple moved west to California, eventually bringing their young family to Santa Barbara in 1965, when Roger accepted a faculty position at UCSB. Their family grew to include four children: Jenny, David, John, and James.

Ann earned a credential in Early Childhood Education from UC Berkeley Extension and taught at St. Mark’s Nursery School in the 1970s. She later moved to St. Michael’s Nursery School, where she served as Director from 1980 to 1988. After St. Michael’s was decommissioned, Ann served as Parent Coordinator for the newly-founded University Children’s Center at UCSB until she retired in 1998.

Ann was a tireless advocate for the education of young children throughout her career, serving as President of the Tri Counties Association for the Education of Young Children (TAEYC), President and Vice President of the Santa Barbara AEYC affiliate, as well as state and local AEYC positions. She was active in program accreditation, and served as a National AEYC Validator. Ann was a frequent speaker at Annual AEYC state and national meetings, focusing on children with special needs, literacy, and programmatic development.

Ann and Roger enjoyed a large circle of friends from many different arenas, and their gift of hospitality meant that their house was a center of activity and fellowship. Many of their children’s friends from high school or college choirs, sports teams, etc. have fond memories of being hosted at the Woods’. Ann was an accomplished musician, who passed her love of music to her children and many of her grandchildren. She sang in the Santa Barbara Chorale Society for many years, sang in the choir and played piano for productions at La Mesa Community Church, and enjoyed piano duet sessions with her dear friend, Carol. The entire family has fond memories of the dueling piano version of The Twelve Days of Christmas played by Ann and her son, Jim. Ann and Roger treasured summer camping trips in Yosemite, frequently in the company of their children, spouses, and dozen grandchildren, and though Ann had lasting effects from childhood polio, she hiked right along with the rest of the family. Roger called her “Leadfoot Annie,” and joked that the aerodynamic curves on her Ford Taurus station wagon were designed to evade radar detection. Ann mastered the space-time continuum to remain 29 years old, even while everyone else aged around her, proudly proclaimed through her email address aw29@earthlink.net.

Although a stroke robbed her of coherent speech for her last five years, Ann retained the radiant smile that charmed her caregivers and warmed the room. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Heritage House, Santa Barbara, for the loving care Ann received there.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents and by her beloved Roger in 2013. She is survived by her brother John Wilson (Jill), her four children: Jenny Hawkes (Ed Hawkes), David Wood (Jane Doughty), John Wood (Ruth), and James Wood (Jen), 12 grandchildren (Michael Hawkes, Stuart Hawkes, Erin Ayers, Sam Hawkes, Lyle Wood, Alex Wood-Doughty, Zach Wood-Doughty, Jim Wood, Marion Wood, Patrick Hawkes, Andrew Hawkes, and Levi Wood), and five great-grandchildren. An outdoor Celebration of Life is planned for Manning Park on April 30th at 1 pm, with a reception in the park to follow. All who have been touched by her life are welcome to attend. Contact johncwood@gmail.com to RSVP, share memories, or ask questions about the service.

COOK, Joseph “Joe” Michael

Joseph “Joe” Michael Cook, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 16th. Born to parents Joseph Zaragoza and Martha Cook on October 15, 1944. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Ellen Cook, and his four children, Michael Cook, Elizabeth Cook, Robert Cook, and Cynthia Cook and five grandchildren, Andrew Cook, Joseph Cook, Gabriel Cook, Alyssa Cook, and Malia Cook. He served in the Navy from 1962-1964 and was honorably discharged.

Joe was born and raised in Santa Barbara where he worked as a Truck Driver for more than 30 years employed with the Badastini Brothers (Santa Barbara Sand and Topsoil) and Bob’s Backhoe & Trucking Company. In the 1960s he was part of the “Chevrollers” car club and was also known as “Smoking Joe” for always puffing on his cigars. He was loved by many for his unique personality and his straightforward humor. He loved barbecuing for family and friends, cruising around town, and classic car shows. The family thanks Dr. Sal Garfolo, The Visiting Nurses Association and the Wound Center Staff.

Graveyard services are at the Santa Barbara Cemetery, Friday, January 28th, at 1:00 pm with a celebration of life to follow.--

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Guadalupe 65/39

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Los Alamos 68/38

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Buellton 67/36

Solvang 67/34

Gaviota 62/46

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Carpinteria 64/53 Ventura 69/60

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arrangements and alliances,” Sen. Blinken said.

Mr. Blinken said that the U.S. has laid out a “serious diplomatic path” and indicated that Ukraine can choose its own allies and that Russia can choose to resolve the face-off.

“We will uphold the principle of NATO’s open door,” Mr. Blinken said. “This is a commitment that we are bound to…”

The secretary referred to the written responses that the U.S. sent to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

“What we do in this document... is lay out areas where we believe we can advance security together,” said Mr. Blinken.

He explained those areas include arms control, greater transparency and risk reduction measures.

Secretary Blinken indicated that the U.S. had put all their cards on the table in regards to sanctions if Russia decides to invade Ukraine.

NATO had also delivered its own written proposal to a Russian diplomat responding to Moscow’s demands.

“The documents are with them. The ball is in their court,” Mr. Blinken said.

During another press conference, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg noted, “It’s no secret that we are far apart, and that there are serious differences between NATO and Russia.”

Mr. Stoltenberg emphasized the importance of Russia looking at NATO’s proposal from a perspective of reciprocity.

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment.

Storage 93,251 acre-ft.

Elevation 712.18 ft.

Evaporation (past 24 hours) 4.1 acre-ft.

Inflow 4.7 acre-ft.

State inflow 12.9 acre-ft.

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Elderly riders connect with community in trishaws piloted by volunteers

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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ver since John SeigelBoettner took the training wheels off his bike in 1958 and promptly crashed into the geraniums at the family home on Chino Street on Santa Barbara’s West Side, the magic of two wheels helped carry him to Pee Wee League games at MacKenzie Park, deliver the News-Press, honeymoon with his wife Lynn, and pedal his newborn sons, Jacob and Isaac, home from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on a trailer towed behind his bike.

“The first time, my mother-inlaw wanted to kill me. The second time, she told everyone in the hospital lobby,” said Mr. SeigelBoettner from his home on the Mesa.

After earning his teaching credential at San Francisco State University, the San Marcos High School graduate and history buff fulfilled his dream of a six-week biking trip in New England.

During the 22 years he taught at Santa Barbara Middle School, Mr. Seigel-Boettner shared his love of biking with his students through twice-yearly, multi-day bike excursions sanctioned by the school.

Included was a cross-country bicycle trip with pre-teens, which provided the inspiration for “Hey, Mom, Can I Ride My Bike Across America? Five Kids Meet Their Country.”

In the book, Mr. SeigelBoettner chronicles the group’s perseverance through snowstorms, intense heat and even a tornado.

In 2008, he took a group of middle school students on a bike ride through the Republic of Rwanda in central eastern Africa.

After his retirement from teaching in 2015, his passion for bicycling hasn’t abated.

In fact, his enthusiasm has grown since he founded the Santa Barbara Chapter of Cycling Without Age, a worldwide movement started in 2012 by Ole Kassow of Copenhagen.

“Mr. Kassow, a 47-year-old social entrepreneur, wanted to help elders get back on their bicycles, but he had to find a solution to their limited mobility. The answer was a trishaw, and he started offering free bike rides to the local nursing home residents,” said Mr. Seigel-Boettner.

Today, Santa Barbara is one of more than 2,700 chapters throughout the world, serving more than 1.5 million people.

“With the motto, ‘The right to wind in your hair,’ Cycling Without Age offers recreational mobility to seniors in the form of volunteer piloted trishaw rides.

This promotes communication between the senior passengers and their riders, called pilots.

These rides enable seniors with limited mobility to explore their neighborhood and the surrounding area,” said Mr. Seigel-Boettner, who was inspired to start the local group after hearing a TED talk by the founder.

He and his wife, who teaches at Vieja Valley Elementary School in Santa Barbara, funded the first trishaw, which cost $10,000 and had to be shipped to Santa

Clementine tangerines

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John Seigel-Boettner takes passengers on a trishaw past Santa Barbara City Hall. “With the motto, ‘The right to wind in your hair,’ Cycling Without Age offers recreational mobility to seniors in the form of volunteer-piloted trishaw rides,” Mr. Seigel-Boettner said.

Cycling Without Age

At left, John Seigel-Boettner chats with his passengers. At right, Trishaw passengers pose with a Montecito Fire Department truck.

Barbara from Copenhagen, where all the trishaws are made.

“Santa Barbara has a large population of silver-haired people, and we wanted as many as possible to have the joy of riding under the blue skies with the wind in their hair,” he said.

Their first presentation was in the parking lot at Heritage House Retirement Community on Hollister Avenue. Then as the word got out, they went to Garden Court, Alexander Gardens, Mariposa and Friendship Center.

“We now have seven trishaws, one of which is outfitted for a wheelchair, that have been funded by donations from Yardi Systems, Heritage House, the Copp family and Santa Barbara Middle School,” Mr. Seigel-Boettner told the News-Press. “We’re hoping to raise $15,000 for a matching grant from the Living Peace

Foundation in Langley and Santa Barbara. other longtime That means we businesses For more information about can buy three used to be. Her Cycling Without Age, contact John more trishaws, grandfather was Seigel-Boettner at 805-284-1697 or and one will a stagecoach johncwa@sbbike.org. accommodate a driver,” said wheelchair.”

Mr. SeigelThere are Boettner, who more than 30 volunteer pilots, all encourages his riders to interact carefully trained men and women with pedestrians. with a wide range of backgrounds “I tell them if they don’t wave, ranging in age from 21 to more I’m going to drop them off. If they than 70 years. see someone they know, we pull “The elderly riders are a hidden over and chat, which is why the treasure in our community. They free rides can last from 30 minutes provide a wealth of knowledge to three hours. The trishaws are about the history because they specially designed to encourage have lived here so long. Old timers conversation between the pilots, tell me their stories. One woman riders and community.” from Garden Court was like the Often the riders share the red well-known local historian Walker padded seats with their dogs or Tompkins. As we rode down State grandchildren.

Street, she pointed out where “My oldest rider was a woman Ott’s Hardware and Bonnie celebrating her 101st birthday,”

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Mr. Seigel-Boettner said.

Because of the pandemic, Cycling Without Age is currently on hiatus, but when it begins again, he and the other pilots will pick up riders at the various local retirement communities and people’s homes unless the location is too difficult to reach.

“Then we arrange to meet them at the Dolphin Fountain at the bottom of State Street, the courthouse, Shoreline Park or some other convenient place,” said Mr. Seigel-Boettner who has a car but noted, ”it doesn’t work very well.

“It’s a 1976 VW sky blue van that I named Fred. I prefer riding my bike around town. It was built for coffee farmers in Rwanda. It’s 15 years old and has six speeds. It keeps me humble.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

At left, volunteers with Cycling Without Age stand ready to pilot the trishaws. At right, passengers enjoy their rides, provided by Cycling Without Age.

This flavorful tangerine variety is a great find this time of year. More sweet than tangy, they are very easy to peel and typically seedless.

Excellent when juiced or incorporated into a host of sweet and savory preparations, they are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber and folate. Add them to grain bowls or simply enjoy out of hand.

This week I prepared a Napa cabbage and Clementine tangerine salad for the Fix of the Week on page B2.

You can currently find freshly harvested Clementine tangerines from several local growers at the weekly Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real, Tuesday Santa Barbara, Wednesday Solvang and Thursday Carpinteria farmers markets. Price averages $3 per pound.

King radish Once you set your sights on this variety of red radish, you will see why it’s the king.

Reaching up to a pound each, most harvested for market are about a third of a pound each, which is still quite impressive.

Crisp and juicy, king radishes possess a bright white flesh.

There are underlying notes or sweet and spicy throughout when enjoyed raw. Excellent fresh in salads, they can also be enjoyed roasted, sautéed, or added to soups and stews. King radishes are also nice for slicing into thin rounds and serving with tacos. I like to enjoy them with fresh fish preparations.

Grown by Her Family Farm, these red king radishes are found at the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers market while in season.

Price averages $2 each.

Curly kale Probably the most common variety of kale you will encounter, this variety is recognized by its wavy broad leaves connected to a central stem. This leafy form of wild cabbage is a member of the mustard family, with a hearty texture and robust flavor.

I like to massage my salad dressing into the chopped greens before serving to help break down the cell walls to deliver a more tender texture.

Kale is rich in antioxidants, and it’s packed with vitamins A, B, E, K, and B. It has a decent amount of protein and iron, and has more calcium, gram for gram, than a cup of milk.

Curly kale is available from several local farmers at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets. Certified organic is available.

Price averages $2.50 per bunch.

Sam Edelman is general manager of the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association and host of “Farm to Table,” which airs live 9 a.m.

Thursdays on KZSB AM 1290.

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Giraffe gives birth at Santa Barbara Zoo FARMERS MARKET

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asai giraffe Adia recently gave birth to Raymie, a male calf, at the Santa Barbara

Zoo. The birth happened at 1:55 a.m. Jan. 19, and mother and son are bonding behind the scenes in the giraffe barn.

The calf’s legs were first observed around 11 p.m. Jan. 17, and Adia was in active labor for about three hours, according to a news release.

The zoo reported that the calf was standing 45 minutes after it was born, is nursing, and appears strong and healthy.

Raymie is Adia’s second calf.

Dr. Julie Barnes, the zoo’s vice president of Animal Care and Health, said Adia is once again showing excellent maternal behavior.

At his first medical exam on Jan. 20, Raymie weighed 71.4 kilograms and measured approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall.

“We are thrilled to share the news of this birth and welcome another Masai giraffe to our herd,” Dr. Barnes said. “Each giraffe born at the zoo is very important to this population and conservation of this species, so we’re especially proud of the critical work done at the Santa Barbara Zoo with our incredible animal care team.

“While we’ve seen many giraffe births here at the Santa Barbara Zoo, it’s always exciting to see another calf born and stand for the first time,” she said.

Masai giraffes are listed as endangered due to the significant decline of this species in the wild in recent decades.

“The number of Masai giraffes under human care here in the U.S. is relatively small, and the Species Survival Plan manages the population to ensure that it is healthy and genetically diverse so that the population thrives,” the zoo said in its news release.

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Raymie, who was born last week, is the newest member of the giraffe herd at the Santa Barbara Zoo.

The zoo’s animal care team will determine when Adia and Raymie are ready to leave the giraffe barn. Until that time, they will remain together to bond behind the scenes.

For photos and updates, visit the zoo’s pages on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Raymie is the second baby for mother Adia, who’s 7 years old, and the 10th for the father, Michae, 15.

Their first calf together, Twiga, was born in March 2020, just after the Zoo closed due to the pandemic.

Adia arrived in 2017 from the

Cleveland Zoo. The Santa Barbara Zoo’s Masai giraffe herd now numbers five with the addition of the new calf: Raymie, Michael, Adia, Audrey, and Twiga. The Zoo’s other adult female giraffe Audrey is also pregnant and expected to give birth in July.

The giraffes at the zoo are among more than 120 Masai giraffes that live at 28 North American zoos.

For more information about the Santa Barbara Zoo, go to sbzoo.org.

itrus, citrus and more citrus. I can’t seem to get enough of the bounty of freshly harvested tangerines, oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes and all of the variations throughout.

From Oro Blanco grapefruit and pomelo to Bearss limes and Murcott mandarins, there is no citrus shortage through the winter months.

As we see the satsuma mandarins begin to fade and we’re still weeks away from the first Ojai Pixie tangerines, my top pick this week in the tangerine realm is the Clementine.

Clementine tangerines are a nice mid-season fruit recognized by their bright orange, smooth shiny skin. Underneath the peel lies soft juicy sections that are absent of seeds in most pieces.

Delivering a noticeable sweetness with underlying tangy notes, they emit a very pleasing floral aroma.

Clementines are also quite easy to peel.

Clementines are a nice addition to cabbage salads, or you can use them to top ice cream and tarts. They can even be dipped in melted chocolate.

The juice is delicious in reduction sauces and can be used as a glaze for poultry or pork

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preparations.

I regularly mix clementine sections in a roasted beet salad with walnuts, cilantro and goat cheese.

This week I prepared a refreshing Napa cabbage Clementine salad topped with thinly sliced king radish and soba noodles. All are tossed in a Clementine tangerine dressing.

Sam Edelman is general manager of the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association and host of “Farm to Table,” which airs live 9 a.m. Thursdays on KZSB AM 1290.

NAPA CABBAGE AND CLEMENTINE TANGERINE SALAD 6 Clementine tangerines, 3 juiced for the dressing, another 3 peeled for a salad topping.

1 head Napa cabbage, chopped.

1/2 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped.

1 king radish, sliced very thin, ends discarded.

1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded.

12 sugar snap peas, stems discarded, thinly sliced.

6 ounces soba noodles, cooked to

package instructions, then cooked and tossed in sesame oil to prevent sticking together.

Optional: cooked chicken or tofu.

Salad dressing: Juice from 3 Clementine mandarins.

1 tablespoon soy sauce.

1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce.

1 tablespoon sesame oil.

1 clove garlic, minced.

1 tablespoon rice vinegar.

Whisk all dressing on ingredients together well before serving.

In a mixing bowl, combine chopped Napa cabbage, carrot, cilantro, radish and peas.

Add a few tablespoons of your dressing and toss. Toss about 2 tablespoons of dressing in your soba noodles.

Then plate by adding a pile of the Napa cabbage mix and top each with soba noodles and Clementine tangerine sections.

Drizzle top of each with a small amount of dressing if needed to taste.

Add chopped chicken or tofu if desired.

Yield: Serves about 4.

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The Spanish Outreach Team is working to help the Santa Barbara Public Library better meet the needs of the Spanish-speaking community.

Library’s outreach team works to help Spanish-speaking community

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The Santa Barbara Public Library has launched an initiative to better meet the needs of the Spanish-speaking community.

The Spanish Outreach Team is collaborating with local organizations.

“Over the past several years, the library has prioritized hiring additional Spanish-speaking staff when we’ve had vacant positions, and it has greatly improved the amount of Spanish-speaking programs the library is able to provide as well as our ability to provide day-to-day services in Spanish, which has in turn brought more of our Spanish-speaking community members into the Library,” Library Director Jessica Cadiente said.

In a community where nearly 40% of the population speaks Spanish, the library realized the community was not aware of services funded by government grants and free to residents, according to a news release.

To help spread the word about library services, the Spanish Outreach Team has targeted locations around the community

to promote library resources, has developed a newsletter and Facebook page in Spanish, created a dedicated Library phone line for Spanish speakers, and reviews and translates essential Library information into Spanish.

The community has been increasingly borrowing more Spanish-language titles, and the library has doubled the amount of Spanish programming available between 2018 and 2021.

In addition, a series of virtual classes offered separately in English and Spanish had a greater number of Spanish-language participants.

“We’ve been able to expand services to our Spanish-speaking community by developing a culturally aware Spanish language book collection,” said Eric Castro, a senior library technician who works on the Spanish Outreach Team. “Now we’re collaborating with our Spanish-speaking community to implement innovative and comprehensive library programs that impact their lives through our workforce development programs, computer classes, and celebrating their culture by hosting international music concerts and art exhibits.”

Ms. Cadiente said the need to engage the community has become more important in light of the pandemic.

“We’re fortunate to have this dedicated group of bilingual staff to ensure the Spanish-speaking community’s voice is heard,” she said.

The library plans to continue to meet with partner organizations, hold focus groups, and will survey residents at sites around the Santa Barbara area to try to capture the input of people who don’t regularly visit the library’s branches and might not be aware of its services.

The library welcomes the community’s help for the Spanish Outreach Team. If you’re interested, email emendez@ santabarbaraca.gov The Spanish Outreach Team is encouraging community members to share how the library can best serve their needs.

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resulting from inability to put your plans into action could have your nerves on edge today, Libra, and you might be tempted to get into petty quarrels with those around you. Try to find alternative outlets for your energy so as to avoid this trap.

There is also the danger that you might take impulsive actions without giving it any thought.

SCORPIO — Overwork and the resulting stress and nerve strain might result in fevers or headaches today, Scorpio.

Therefore, it might be a good idea to start out the day pacing yourself and concentrating on whatever tasks are the most pressing. Don’t worry if you have to leave some for later. There is a chance that others around you might get into some rather heated arguments.

SAGITTARIUS — If you’re involved in a class or if you find yourself in any kind of group activity or social situation, be prepared for quarrels to break out among the people there.

You could find this extremely useless and counterproductive, and you might be tempted to try to break in and put a stop to it.

CAPRICORN — Frustration and upset with others in your circle could tempt you to go out and get rid of that energy by spending a lot of money. You might overindulge in food or drink, or you could give in to impulse buying. Treat yourself a little, Capricorn, but don’t go overboard. You don’t want to give yourself an upset stomach, and you won’t want to take unwanted items back to the store.

AQUARIUS — An increased level of irritability and frustration could tempt you to take it out on friends, children, or your significant other. You’re probably feeling especially energetic, with little if any outlet for that energy, Aquarius. On days like this you might want to consider jogging, going to the gym, or taking an aerobics class.

PISCES — A conflict between career obligations and home responsibilities could present itself today, Pisces. You’re likely to feel totally powerless in the situation, so it could cause you to feel irritable and be more snappish than usual. Try to think clearly and find a solution for your conundrum, then act on it.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES — Long-distance phone calls from people living in distant states could bring some rather disconcerting news your way. This might arouse some anger within you, and you might be tempted to take it out on the caller. Don’t do this!

The person is probably only the messenger. Some short trips in your neighborhood could find you confronted with impossible traffic.

TAURUS — Nightmares that come your way today are likely to cause you to wake up feeling extremely angry for no tangible reason. You might want to take a close look at your dreams and try to analyze them so that you’ll learn the source of your ire and how best to expunge it.

GEMINI — A partner, either your life partner or a colleague, is likely to be in an irritable mood today, which you could find a bit upsetting. Bear in mind that this person’s mood probably has little if anything to do with you, Gemini, or anything you’ve said or done. Just stay out of their way until they’re over it!

CANCER — Too many unfinished tasks or chores today might have you feeling pressured to get them done, creating unnecessary stress and strain. Pace yourself and don’t panic if you have to let some of them go for today. You’re probably feeling more sensitive than usual, Cancer, so you might also pick up some moods from the people around you.

LEO — Emotional levels run high among members of a group you’re affiliated with as disagreements turn into quarrels. Stay out of this, Leo, it won’t do you any good. Write down your impressions and share them with the others at another time when tempers have cooled down.

VIRGO — Pressures to get unfinished tasks completed and new ones begun cause emotions to run high. Everyone, yourself included, is likely to feel nervous and stressed out, and quarrels may break out. It might be best if you keep your eyes and mind focused on the tasks at hand and not on the petty squabbles that are going on around you, Virgo.

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by E955, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Feb 01, 2006.

Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) JAN 20, 27; FEB 3, 10 / 2022--57924 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.)

Escrow No. 011490-FM Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and address of the Seller/Licensee are: SANTA BARBARA FUEL INC., 1935 STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 20528 BERGAMO WAY, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91326 The business is known as: ARCO AM/PM The names, and address of the Buyer/Transferee are: STATE 55 PETROLEUM CORP, 4822 AQUEDUCT AVE, ENCINO, CA 91436 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/ Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADE NAME, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, INVENTORY OF MERCHANDISE AND FUEL, GOODWILL, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE and are located at: 1935 STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 The kind of license to be transferred is: OFF SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE #20-628143, now issued for the premises located at: 1935 STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 The anticipated date of the sale/ transfer is FEBRUARY 24, 2022 at the office of: CAPITAL TRUST ESCROW, 280 S. BEVERLY DR #300, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $760,000.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CASH $760,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required

by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

DATED: OCTOBER 19, 2021 SANTA BARBARA FUEL INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Seller(s)/Licensee(s) STATE 55 PETROLEUM CORP, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Buyer(s)/Transferee(s) ORD-782063 SANTA BARBARA NEWS PRESS 1/27/22 JAN 27 / 2022 -- 57943

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Pessimism on inflation hits record high

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — The majority of Americans think the rise in inflation last year will only get worse in 2022, according to a new poll.

Gallup released polling data Wednesday showing that 79% of surveyed Americans “predict inflation will go up,” with 50% saying it will go up “a lot.” Those are the most pessimistic numbers on inflation ever recorded by Gallup, the pollster said.

Americans are split on economic growth, though, with 40% saying it will increase and 39% saying it will decrease.

“In the past, Americans have always been more likely to say

inflation will increase rather than decrease, but the current expectation is higher than usual — in fact, it is the highest Gallup has measured in its trend,” Gallup said. “The prior high was 76% in September 2005. In recent years, from 2007 through 2020, roughly six in 10 Americans have expected inflation to increase.”

The poll comes after months of economic data showing skyrocketing prices last year.

The Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released new inflation data for December that showed the price of goods and services rose at the fastest rate since 1982.

“The all items index rose 7.0% for the 12 months ending

December, the largest 12-month increase since the period ending June 1982,” BLS said. “The all items less food and energy index rose 5.5%, the largest 12-month change since the period ending February 1991. The energy index rose 29.3% over the last year, and the food index increased 6.3%.”

At the same time, the consumer price index data released this month reported the fastest increase in decades.

“This was the sixth time in the last nine months it has increased at least 0.5%,” BLS said. “Along with the indexes for shelter and for used cars and trucks, the indexes for household furnishings and operations, apparel, new vehicles and

medical care all increased in December. As in November, the indexes for motor vehicle insurance and recreation were among the few to decline over the month.”

Gallup found that Americans do believe, though, that unemployment and the stock market will improve.

“At the same time, Americans are more likely to predict the stock market will go up (46%) than go down (29%), and more also expect unemployment to go down (43%) than go up (34%),” Gallup said. “The Jan. 3-16 poll was finished before major stock indices fell the week of Jan. 17.”

Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

GOP-run states see most jobs recovered since pandemic began

By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — Sixteen of the top 20 states reporting the most jobs recovered since COVID-related lockdowns began in March 2020 are led by Republican governors, according to an analysis of federal data.

The nine states reporting the greatest percentage gains in recovered jobs are all led by Republican governors, according to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. In terms of percentage increases, Utah’s 142% was the highest, adding 200,000 jobs as of December 2021, surpassing the 140,000 coronavirus-related jobs it lost.

The rest are Idaho, Texas, Arizona, Montana, Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee and Florida. North Carolina, led by a Democratic governor, rounds out the top 10.

“While Biden tries to smother the economic recovery he inherited, red states continue to see more jobs and lower unemployment,” the Republican National Committee said in

a statement accompanying a report highlighting recent U.S. Department of Labor employment data. The data “confirms that Republican governors and legislatures are leading the way in getting Americans back to work,” it said.

By sheer numbers, Texas reported the most jobs recovered – 1,542,000 by December 2021 – compared to the 1,452,600 jobs lost after March 2020.

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott credits his state’s job growth to pro-growth economic policies, a predictable regulatory environment, and a young, growing, and diverse workforce.

“The Texas economy is booming,” he said. “Businesses are investing in the Lone Star State at a record pace because we’ve built a framework that allows free enterprise to flourish and hardworking Texans to prosper.”

Florida reported 1,168,400 recovered jobs as of December 2021 — compared to 1,269,200 coronavirus-related jobs lost during the early part of the

pandemic.

Of the state’s job growth continuing to outperform the nation’s, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said, “Month after month, the data continues to show that freedom-first economic policies create jobs and keep our economy moving. Our new businesses and workforce growth show that Floridians have the opportunities they need to thrive. We will continue to lead the nation in economic growth because we value the individual freedoms of Floridians and protect the ability for our citizens to succeed.”

Four Republican-led states reported more jobs in December 2021 than when the coronavirus hit, led by Texas, Arizona, Utah and Idaho.

Overall, 24 Republican-led states reported recovering at least two-thirds of their lost jobs

by December 2021, according to BLS data.

The top 10 states with the lowest unemployment rates are all led by Republican governors, according to BLS: Nebraska, Utah, Oklahoma, Idaho, Montana, Vermont,

Georgia, New Hampshire, South Dakota and Indiana.

Nebraska had the lowest unemployment rate in December 2021 of 1.7%, followed by Utah, 1.9%.

According to BLS data, 12 states set new unemployment rate lows (series began in 1976). They include Arkansas (3.1%), Georgia (2.6%), Idaho (2.4%), Indiana (2.7%), Kentucky (3.9%), Mississippi (4.5%), Montana (2.5%), Nebraska (1.7%), Oklahoma (2.3%), Utah (1.9%), West Virginia (3.7%) and Wisconsin (2.8%).

California and Nevada, both led by Democratic governors, had the highest unemployment rates of 6.5% and 6.4%, respectively.

Overall, Democrat-led states reported an average unemployment rate that was 4.9%, higher than the national average of 3.9% and the 3.4% average of 27 Republican-led states.

The outliers are Alaska and Texas, with the highest unemployment rates of Republican-led states of 5.7% and 5%, respectively.

Sen. Hawley pushes stepped-up human trafficking reforms in legislation

By PHILIP WEGMANN REAL CLEAR POLITICS

Editor’s note: This story was provided to the News-Press by The Center Square.

In a press conference last week that lasted nearly two hours, President Joe Biden expressed frustration with efforts by the opposition party to thwart the more ambitious aspects of his policy agenda.

“Think about this: What are Republicans for?” President Biden said defiantly. “What are they for? Name me one thing they’re for.”

For instance, the president then asked, “What do you think their position on human rights is?”

At least one Republican with possible national ambitions has a response. The GOP answer to human rights concerns here at home, rejoins Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, is much tougher legislation against human trafficking in all its forms.

Congress is expected to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act this year, and Sen. Hawley, RealClearPolitics is first to report, plans to introduce a host of reforms to strike harder at human traffickers while also providing new support for victims as they try to get back on their feet.

“We are a nation of liberators, and the fight against global slavery is an urgent fight that needs leadership right now. It’s not going to happen without leadership from the United States of America,” Sen. Hawley said in an interview, citing the need to set an example domestically for the rest of the world.

“The number of people trapped in global slavery has been going up, not down. It is truly a scourge that continues to affect us in this country, to impact our own children, whether we’re talking about sex

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Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, plans to introduce reforms to strike harder at human traffickers.

trafficking, or labor trafficking,” he continued.

According to State Department estimates, 24.9 million people are exploited worldwide at any time, a number that includes victims within the U.S. Hence, argues Sen. Hawley, the need for greater consequences for human traffickers who compel both forced labor and commercial sex work.

Hawley’s office has spent months preparing an “all of the above” strategy to combat what the first-term senator described as “a pernicious crime that persists in the shadows.” Just last week, for instance, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina brought charges against individuals for conspiring to traffic seasonal farm workers, allegedly failing to pay their wages, forcing them to work excessively long hours, and confiscating their passports.

Advocates warn that the last charge, illegally holding immigration documents, is an all-too-common practice used by traffickers to tether migrants to work. Currently, however, seizing a passport is an offense punishable by a year in prison.

Sen. Hawley told RCP that, if

he had it his way, “I’d bump it up to 20 years.”

Longer prison sentences are just one part of the strategy. The lawmaker who previously served as Missouri attorney general says his proposals are informed by his experience at the state and local level. His legislation provides $50 million in effective anti-trafficking training to law enforcement officials at those levels, which Sen. Hawley calls “the real tip of the spear.”

Another proposal would allow the U.S. attorney general to designate certain counties “high intensity human trafficking areas” after being petitioned by a coalition of local law enforcement entities, and it would provide $350 million in funding to surge federal manpower and resources to those areas.

Harsher penalties and increases in police funding are on brand for Republicans, who pride themselves as being tough on crime. But Sen. Hawley also plans to introduce legislation aimed at helping victims who escaped exploitation remain free and restart their lives.

One proposal would provide $1 billion to the Department of Housing and Urban Development to expand housing options for victims. Another would direct $100 million to the Small Business Administration to provide zero-interest loans to them.

That’s an inexpensive initiative “in the grand scheme of things,” according to Sen. Hawley. He believes that these kinds of loans would represent a small step toward helping victims “get back up on their feet and restore their credit, an opportunity to undo some of this damage that’s been done to them as a victim and reenter society and have a chance at being independent and at restoring their good name.”

President Biden recently renewed the designation of January as National Human

Trafficking Prevention Month, and his administration also released an action plan to combat this crime with a new emphasis on gender and racial equity. Sen. Hawley’s effort also comes as the White House continues to complain about the lack of a bipartisan spirit on Capitol Hill. The Show Me State lawmaker doesn’t make much of that gripe, and he dismissed the broadside from President Biden during last week’s press conference as another “lecture” from the White House.

“Here we are a year into his presidency, and he still has not taken some of the most basic steps,” Sen. Hawley said, noting that President Biden still hasn’t appointed anyone to lead the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. “This has not been a priority for this administration,” he added. “And that’s the nicest way to put it.”

An outspoken critic of unchecked power in Silicon Valley, Sen. Hawley previously introduced legislation that would give victims of sex trafficking the right to sue for compensation if intimate photos or videos of them were shared online without their consent. The new spate of antitrafficking reforms continues in that spirit, and Sen. Hawley argues that this tough stance follows from the fundamental character of America and the American people.

“The United States has tremendous moral capital to bring to bear here on this fight — our own struggle with it in our country, our history struggling to end slavery in this country, struggling to secure freedom to all of our people and all of our citizens,” he said.

“All of this positions us to be a leader worldwide, and to say, ‘We have not accepted slavery or servitude in our country.

We’re not willing to partner with it in any way around the globe.’”