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Alleged Ojai drug dealer pleads not guilty

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Officials and citizens from throughout Santa Barbara County depart from the parking lot at Arroyo Burro Beach County Park in Santa Barbara during the Mayor’s Ride on Wednesday.

By ANNIKA BAHNSEN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

In honor of the end of National Bike Month and CycleMAYnia, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, the City of Santa Barbara, the County of Santa Barbara, MOVE, Cycling Without Age of Santa Barbara (CWASB), and BCycle, hosted a South Coast Mayor’s Ride on May 31 at Arroyo Burro Beach, also known as Hendry’s Beach.

Founded in 2009, CycleMAYnia began as a community meeting aimed at starting a bike culture here in Santa Barbara County.

Inspired by events and programs in other towns, the goal is to engage the cycling community directly through the month of May. CycleMAYnia has been hosting events for the month of May since 2010.

This bicycle ride saw 40 mayors and county supervisors from all over Santa Barbara County join a tour of existing and planned bicycle infrastructure projects, led by the City of Santa Barbara Transportation Division and Santa Barbara County Public Works staff.

The bike ride was about five miles long at Las Positas Multi Use Path. The group made five stops to discuss the history of developing a multi use path, how it gets built, benefits of connections to open space and community amenities like Elings Park and the critical Please see RIDE on A4

By ANNIKA BAHNSEN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

City of Santa Barbara Supervising Transportation Planner Jessica Grant speaks to those gathered for the Mayor’s Ride.

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was launched at 11:02 p.m. Tuesday, carrying 52 Starlink satellites to orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

This was the fourteenth launch and landing for the Falcon 9 first stage booster.

Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, providing satellite Internet access coverage to over 54 countries. SpaceX started launching Starlink satellites in

2019.

The launch and rocket landing was successful and the satellites were deployed about 17.5 minutes after launch as planned, according to SpaceX. SpaceX has now launched more than 4,500 Starlink satellites, more than 4,100 of which are currently active.

Additionally on May 30, the Dragon and the Ax-2 crew return to Earth after their 10-day orbit mission. This mission had four crew members aboard and was an orbiting laboratory. email: abahnsen@newspress.com

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An accused Ojai drug dealer who allegedly overdosed in his car last month in Carpinteria pleaded not guilty Wednesday to multiple felony drug charges, including the possession for sale of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine The defendant, Christopher Elizalde, 26, is scheduled to return to court on July 5 for a pretrial readiness/settlement conference, court officials said.

He was arrested on April 22 by sheriff’s deputies who responded around 3:15 p.m. to the 5900 block of Birch Street in Carpinteria to a report of a man who was unresponsive in his car.

When they arrived, they found a man, later identified as Mr. Elizalde, unresponsive with drug paraphernalia in his lap. Also in the vehicle, deputies found a large quantity of dangerous drugs including suspected fentanyl, M30 pills, cocaine and ketamine.

Sheriff’s deputies worked with detectives from the Special Investigations Bureau to author search and arrest warrants for Mr. Elizalde and his Ojai residence. Later that evening, at approximately 8:30 p.m., detectives served a search warrant at his home in the 1200 block of Gregory Street in Ojai where they reported recovering additional fentanyl, heroin, oxycodone M30 pills and cocaine.

As a result of their investigation, approximately 2.9 ounces of ketamine, 1.82 pounds of fentanyl, 1.16 pounds of cocaine, 4.6 ounces of heroin, 4.7 ounces of methamphetamine, 616 oxycodone M30 pills, and 50 benzodiazepine pills were taken off the streets, according to the sheriff’s office.

Mr. Elizalde entered his initial not guilty plea when he was first arraigned on April 27 following his arrest.

A preliminary hearing in his case was held on May 11, at which time he was held to answer on the charged felony offenses and ordered to stand

trial.

Wednesday was his second arraignment on the nine-count felony Information (formerly the complaint) filed against him.

The nine-count Information filed against Mr. Elizalde charges him with possession for sale of fentanyl, cocaine, cocaine base, heroin and methamphetamine, all felonies.

In addition, it charges him with possession for sale of M30 fentanyl pills, Xanax and Clonazepam, and possession for sale and the sale of ketamine, again, all felonies.

A misdemeanor count charges him with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Ketamine is an anesthetic used on people and animals.

It is generally abused as an hallucinogenic, and comes in either liquid or powder form.

M30 fentanyl pills are counterfeit oxycodone, which sells under the brand name OxyContin. Real oxycodone are typically blue pills that come stamped with the “M” on one side and the milligrams on the other (10, 20, 30, etc.).

Counterfeit oxycodone looks the same but always with “30” imprinted on the back. They are created using some other base, usually acetaminophen (Tylenol), and pressed with fentanyl. Most are manufactured in large labs in Mexico by the cartels, using ingredients from China, and then sent in bulk to the United States.

Xanax is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines that have a depressant effect (downers) on the brain and nervous system.

Benzos include prescription drugs such as Valium, Klonopin, Xanax and Ativan.

In this case, Mr. Elizalde is charged with possession for sale of alprazolam, which sells under the brand name Xanax. It is an anti-anxiety drug.

Clonazepam, which sells under the brand name Klonopin, is an anti-seizure medication.

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Burton Mound plaque stolen from Ambassador Park

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The Burton Mount plaque at Ambassador Park in Santa Barbara was stolen and remained missing as of Wednesday.

By ANNIKA BAHNSEN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

On May 30, the Santa Barbara City Parks Department confirmed that the Burton Mound plaque at Ambassador Park had been stolen.

This plaque is California Historic Landmark #306.

According to California Historical Landmarks, this site of the plaque was thought to have once been the Native American village of Syujtun, which has

yielded some of the most important archeological evidence found in California.

In 1542 the village was recorded

by Juan Cabrillo while on his voyage of discovery, and was recorded again in 1769 by Father Juan Crespí and Gaspar de Portolá.

Don Luís Burton, after whom the mound was named, acquired the property in 1860.

The Parks Department shared that the plaque was stolen on May

18 from Ambassador Park. Santa Barbara Police Department’s Public Information Officer, Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale, confirmed the report.

Per information from representatives at the Santa

Barbara Parks and Recreation department, there is no update on the investigation but they are continuously looking for more information and leads. email: abahnsen@newspress.com

18 governors urge Biden to end mortgage rule for those with good or poor credit

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sponsored companies that guarantee most of the nation’s mortgages. By instituting a loan-level pricing adjustment, critics and the governors believe the FHFA will be overcharging borrowers with good credit and undercharging those with bad credit.

“In short, the new LLPA framework will inevitably increase mortgage costs for lowerrisk individuals and handicap those borrowers

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(The Center Square) – Eighteen governors sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a change in a policy regarding mortgage fees.

Earlier this year, the Federal Housing Finance Agency changed pricing used by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, government-

with larger down payments,” the governors wrote to President Biden and FHFA Director Sandra Thompson. “Further, the changes provide no incentive to borrowers to maintain good credit and will confuse borrowers at all credit levels.”

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coalition against the policy.

“There is never a good time for bad policy, and this measure by the Biden Administration is certainly bad policy,” Gov. Parson said in a statement.

“This backward policy only serves to punish hard-working Americans who follow good financial practices, all while worsening overall housing market conditions. Only the Biden Administration would think it can solve a supply issue by subsidizing demand and bad credit.”

However, the Urban Institute in April said the criticism of the policy was “misplaced” and doesn’t provide a comprehensive assessment.

“FHFA is not raising fees on borrowers with good credit to lower them for those with bad credit,” Jim Parrott wrote in a blog post. “It is raising fees on loans there is little reason to discount so that it can better serve those who need the help.”

Mr. Parrot said borrowers who put down less than 20% on a home will still pay more in total mortgage fees because they will pay a private mortgage insurance premium in addition to either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac fees. Private mortgage

insurance protects the lender if borrowers stop making loan payments.

“So if the cost of mortgage insurance is added to the (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) pricing grid, the borrowers’ costs will track their risk as one would expect: those with lower credit scores will pay more than those with higher credit scores, and those with higher loan-to-value ratios will pay more than those with lower loan-to-value ratios,” he said.

The governors stated interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve and record inflation during the last year are additional reasons to stop the policy. If Biden doesn’t change the rule, they advocated for Congressional action.

“Your actions are threatening the American housing system,” the governors wrote. “By upending the existing financing model that relies on individual financial responsibility, you are increasing uncertainty in the housing market and our nation’s economy.”

In addition to Missouri and Georgia, governors from Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wyoming signed the letter.

U.S. House passes debt Pence to announce limit deal; Senate up next 2024 Fiscal conservatives say measure doesn’t go far enough to cut spending, budget deficits

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – The U.S. House of Representatives voted late Wednesday to pass a debt limit deal brokered by the White House and Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.

The vote was 314-117 in favor, with dozens of Republicans and some Democrats voting against.

The measure, if approved by the Senate and signed by President Joe Biden, would suspend the nation’s debt limit until Jan. 1, 2025, after the 2024 presidential election; cap non-defense spending but also limit defense spending increases; and expand work requirements for some of those receiving food stamps, among other things.

With the bill now heading to the Senate, it still faces a tough vote as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have already expressed hesitation or outright disapproval.

The Senate faces a looming deadline Monday, the day the U.S. Treasury has said puts the federal government at risk of defaulting on its debt obligations, which many economists say could have significant impacts on the country’s debt rating and economy.

Rep. McCarthy fought off dozens of Republican defections to get the bill across the finish line in the House.

Those critical of the bill, named the “Fiscal Responsibility Act,” argue it is a far cry from the one Republicans passed weeks ago to raise the

The measure, if approved by the Senate and signed by President Joe Biden, would suspend the nation’s debt limit until Jan. 1, 2025, after the 2024 presidential election; cap non-defense spending but also limit defense spending increases; and expand work requirements for some of those receiving food stamps. debt limit, saying it has been hollowed out by concessions made to Democrats.

One of the concerns is that it would suspend the debt limit until 2025, after the 2024 presidential election. The U.S. is approaching $32 trillion in debt and fiscal conservatives say federal spending, and massive budget deficits, must be cut. Critics argue that the bill passed by House Republicans earlier in May went much farther to cut spending.

“The Limit, Save, Grow Act, passed by House Republicans, responsibly raised the debt limit while reining in spending,” Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., wrote on Twitter Wednesday. “The Fiscal Responsibility Act simply does not live up to the expectations we set, and I cannot in good conscience vote for it.”

In just 4 days, agents apprehend thousands of people, drugs at border In just a few weeks, enough fentanyl seized to kill nearly 65 million people

By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – U.S. Border Patrol agents continue to apprehend tens of thousands of people and seize large amounts of illegal drugs being trafficked and smuggled across the southern border.

BP Chief Raul Ortiz said Tuesday that within the past 96 hours, agents apprehended 13,584 illegal foreign nationals and reported roughly 4,013 gotaways. Gotaways are those who illegally enter primarily between ports of entry and intentionally avoid getting caught. Law enforcement officers have told The Center Square they have no idea who or where they are.

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Agents also seized 445 pounds of marijuana, 118 pounds of methamphetamine, 14 pounds of fentanyl, 22 pounds of cocaine, and two firearms over this same time period. Chief Ortiz also said agents apprehended six sex offenders, five known gang members and one known felon.

The previous week, he said 10 agents were assaulted while apprehending 2,043 illegal foreign nationals. Over the same week, they reported 7,570 gotaways. They also seized 1,058 pounds of methamphetamine, 343 pounds of marijuana, 140 pounds of fentanyl, 66 pounds of cocaine and 16 firearms. They apprehended nine sex offenders and four felons, including one with a record of

manslaughter.

In a 24-hour period just before Memorial Day weekend, Chief Ortiz said three agents were assaulted. Agents had uncovered 132 pounds of fentanyl, five pounds of methamphetamine, 248 pounds of marijuana, and three bulk cash seizures in three sectors totaling $299,110. They also seized 50,532 rounds of ammunition and 15 guns. They also apprehended three known felons and three known gang members.

The 286 pounds of fentanyl they seized in a short time frame is enough to kill roughly 64.8 million people with 2 milligrams being a lethal dose.

He also posted a video captured by Border Patrol technology showing how an

individual climbed up and jumped over the border wall in the San Diego Sector after dropping a 4-year-old child over it to enter the U.S. illegally.

Despite high numbers of people and drugs coming through the San Diego Sector, CBP recently announced it was lowering part of the border wall in an area from 30 feet to 18 feet.

He made the announcement after the number of people who illegally entered through the southern border alone totaled more than the population of six states.

The number of people illegally entering through the northern border this fiscal year outnumbers total illegal border crossers from four previous fiscal years combined.

White House bid

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Former Vice President Mike Pence will announce his 2024 candidacy for president in Iowa next week.

Several media outlets broke the news Wednesday, indicating the announcement will likely come June 7 in Des Moines, Iowa.

The latest polling from Morning Consult puts Mr. Pence at 5% support, behind former President Donald Trump at 56% and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at 22%.

Mr. Pence earned the ire of Mr. Trump and many of his supporters for refusing to illegally reject the 2020 election results, even under the explicit threat of death at the hands of the perpetrators of the infamous Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

The announcement comes the same day that former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reportedly broke the same news of a 2024 announcement next week.

Radio host and commentator Larry Elder, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy have announced their 2024 ambitions as well. The Morning Consult poll put Haley and Ramaswamy both at 4% support. U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., announced he is running on Monday.

The first GOP caucus is in Iowa on Jan. 22, 2024, while the first GOP primary is Jan. 30 of the same year in New Hampshire. The first group of states holding their presidential primary votes is in March of next year.

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$6 billion settlement States push back against with Purdue Pharma Diversity, Equity, ‘disappointing’ says AG Bonta Inclusion in universities

By RIA ROEBUCK JOSEPH

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – A coalition of education experts, governors and lawmakers are pushing back against the “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” policies that have become the norm in public colleges and universities around the country. Several states have legislative efforts underway to require intellectual diversity, and professors tell The Center Square they welcome the change.

Texas is the latest state to take on DEI, a broad category that employs teams of administrators to enforce equity and racial policies at the educational institution.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation this week that would stop taxpayer funding for DEI programs at public colleges and universities.

Critics say these DEI programs have become taxpayer-funded “indoctrination” into ideas pushed by one political party.

Scott Turner, who works with the National Association of Scholars, told The Center Square that “the DEI problem is ultimately political in nature, so the responses must themselves be political.”

“This is sticking in the craw of many academics, who see these initiatives as threats to academic freedom, whereas we see them as restoring the necessary conditions for academic freedom,” added Dr. Turner, who is a ​​professor emeritus of Biology at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Ohio’s state Senate passed Senate Bill 83 with a 21-to-10 vote

earlier this month that would, among other things, ban most mandatory diversity training at state-funded colleges and universities.

These efforts have been met with pushback. Ohio State’s Board of Trustees released a statement publicly opposing the legislation.

“We acknowledge the issues raised by this proposal but believe there are alternative solutions that will not undermine the shared governance model of universities, risk weakened academic rigor, or impose extensive and expensive new reporting mandates,” the statement said. “Trustees will seek to continue to engage with the members of the legislature to address the fundamental flaws in this current version that diminish Ohio State’s ability to fulfill its educational and research missions and negatively impact the state’s economic future.”

Florida governor and nowpresidential candidate Ron DeSantis signed legislation earlier this month that bans state taxpayer funding for DEI programs at the state’s public colleges and universities. Gov. DeSantis also signed legislation that would ban those institutions from using DEI statements in hiring and admissions decisions, forbidding what critics say has become an ideological litmus test for new hires and students.

Gov. DeSantis said the bills he signed “reorient our universities back to our traditional mission.”

“And part of that traditional mission is to treat people as individuals, not to try to divvy them up based on any type of superficial characteristics,” he said. “We are going to elevate

merit and achievement above identification with some groups, and in order to do that we had to look at this relatively new concept called [DEI].”

Gov. DeSantis argued there should be intellectual diversity on campuses but that DEI enforces “orthodoxy” of belief.

“But this has basically been used as a veneer to impose an ideological agenda, and that is wrong” he added. “And in fact, if you look at the way this has actually been implemented around the country, DEI is better viewed as standing for ‘Discrimination, Exclusion, and Indoctrination,’ and that has no place in our public institutions.”

About three dozen bills of this kind have been introduced in roughly 20 states around the nation.

“The push to force higher education institutions to admit students, hire faculty, and require courses based on race, sex, or other determinants is not a movement in the right direction,” Hillsdale College Economic Professor Gary Wolfram told The Center Square.

“Identifying people other than on the basis of, as Martin Luther King said, ‘the content of their character,’ is likely to divide us rather than unite us.”

Mr. Wolfram argued there are other ways to encourage diversity in education.

“Scholarship aid based upon financial circumstances as well as educational potential can be a method where a college or university can create a mixture of students that leads to an improvement in our society and so-called ‘diversity’ without encouraging discrimination,” he said.

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(The Center Square) - On Tuesday, a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit gave the Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, full immunity from civil suits but ordered Purdue Pharma to pay $6 billion to settle the matter.

Purdue Pharma, makers of Oxycontin, released the opioid in 1996 and aggressively marketed the drug as a treatment for pain without revealing its addictive potential.

Following thousands of lawsuits, Purdue filed for bankruptcy in 2019.

“Today’s court decision allows nearly $500 million of Purdue Pharma’s ill-gotten gains to be brought back to California, to heal our communities and provide real relief to countless suffering families. However, disappointingly, the decision does not require Purdue to lift the Sacklers’ liability shield from private claims. The victims of this crisis deserve justice and they should have the option to take Purdue to court for it,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta commented.

The settlement requires $1.175 billion to be paid by the Sackler family over the next 16 years, to a Supplemental Opioid Abatement Fund to provide support and services to survivors and victims of opioid addiction and programs that address opioid addiction.

California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the District of Columbia, the non-consenting states and New Hampshire, a supporter of the suit, are the beneficiaries.

The money received by the states will partially fund the Master Disbursement Trust. California will receive $112,236,111 of which $21,222,222 will go to the Abatement Fund.

The Sackler family will pay an additional $175 million in incremental cash under the Shareholder Settlement Agreement to the Master Disbursement Trust.

“The aggregate payments .. would total $5.5 to $6.0 billion, … $5.5 billion is approximately 97% of the total amount of all non-tax cash distributions that Purdue made to the Sacklers since January 1, 2008, nearly 12 years prior to the Petition Date,” the settlement states.

“There are also material nonfinancial terms. The Sackler Mediation Parties have agreed to allow any institution or organization in the United States to remove the Sackler name from physical facilities and academic, medical, and cultural programs, scholarships, endowments, and the like.”

Additionally Purdue Pharma will provide to the Public Document Repository additional privileged materials, including additional material related to lobbying, public relations, compliance and documents regarding recommendations from McKinsey & Company, Razorfish, and Publicis related to

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This is expected to help “guide legislators and regulators” in the future.

The Court set aside substantial time during the hearing to give a voice to personal injury victims including those who have lost loved ones, requiring members of the Sackler families to listen.

The Sackler family issued a statement saying: “The Sackler families are pleased to have reached a settlement with additional states that will allow very substantial additional resources to reach people and communities in need.

The families have consistently affirmed that settlement is by far the best way to help solve a serious and complex public health crisis. While the families have acted lawfully in all respects, they sincerely regret that OxyContin, a prescription medicine that continues to help people suffering from chronic pain, unexpectedly became part of an opioid crisis that has brought grief and loss to far too many families and communities.”

In a release by the Department of Justice, Mr. Bonta said, “The opioid crisis has left a trail of pain, grief and destruction across the nation that will leave its mark on generations to come. Its ringleaders — Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family — bear responsibility for causing much of this grief.”

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Participants in the Mayor’s Ride progress down the bicycle path along Las Positas Road in Santa Barbara on Wednesday.

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Continued from Page A1 regional connections that are developing a complete bike route across the county.

Lauren Bianchi Klemann, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Public Information Office, shared that it was “a perfect ending to a successful month, provided an insightful opportunity for decision-makers to see the impressive accomplishments made in transportation improvements which are actively weaving together communities, raising safety standards, and ultimately creating a better and happier quality of life for all.”

CWASB Chapter Organizer, John Seigel Boettner, showcased the organization’s trishaws, a pedal-powered sidecar, and shared information about the community organization’s work in the Central Coast.

The trishaws were ridden by Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse as well as Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte.

Elizabeth Wright celebrated her 95th birthday at the bike riding event by participating along with other seniors from Heritage House, riders with visual impairment, and adaptive riders who all got to experience the joys of being out on a bike or trishaw.

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electric bikeshare bikes for other Santa Barbara County elected officials and staff on the ride.

Jessica Grant, Supervising Transportation Planner with the City of Santa Barbara, thought the Mayor’s Ride was a “wonderful representation of the multi use path’s purpose.”

According to Ms. Bianchi Klemann, the City of Santa Barbara has received $94 million to date toward active transportation projects and on-going planning efforts.

Updates and results from CycleMAYnia will be available for the public in a few weeks. email: abahnsen@newspress.com

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Please email them a full week before the event to Managing Editor Dave Mason at dmason@newspress.com.

TODAY 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol Road, has reopened its permanent mineral exhibit of rocks and crystals that is on view in the small hall off the museum’s central courtyard. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays. The exhibit, which opened April 22, is included in museum admission. Members are always admitted free. For others, prices vary from $14 to $19. For more information, visit sbnature. org/minerals.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The James Castle exhibit is on display at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Admission is free from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information, see sbma.net.

Noon to 5 p.m. “Clarence Mattei: Portrait of a Community” is on view now through May at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, which is located in downtown Santa Barbara at 136 E. De la Guerra St. Admission is free. Hours are currently from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and from noon to 7 p.m. Thursdays. For more information, visit www.sbhistorical. org.

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A puppy goes through the baggage claim at the Santa Barbara Airport during Guide Dogs for the Blind training.

Special canine training

Guide Dogs for the Blind goes through special exercises at Santa Barbara Airport

At left, one of the puppies being trained by Guide Dogs for the Blind gets acclimated to the environment at the Santa Barbara Airport. At right, a puppy goes through training at the airport.

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ogs and their trainers from Guide Dogs for the Blind were hosted by the Santa Barbara Airport recently as they went through training.

GDB, Transportation Security Administration, airport staff and the six puppies in training met in the main terminal to walk through the different processes involved in helping a blind or visually impaired person get through an airport with ease. People passing by made sure to get pictures as

the trainers proudly showed off the dogs they had worked hard to train over the last several months.

“It’s been great, she’s an awesome dog. Wonderful house manners, easy to train,” said Karen Nollau about Amethyst, her golden retriever in training. “She just doesn’t

know how to handle herself in a party environment. But she’s learning,” Mrs. Nollau said with a laugh, pointing out the hectic terminal.

The dogs went around the airport and were introduced to the different situations potentially required of them to get around the mayhem.

They first walked through a TSA security line (no ID or ticket necessary for the canines), then went outside on one of the airport’s porches to introduce them to the sound of a nearby plane. They also went through baggage claim Please see TRAINING on B2

JUNE 3 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. The McGuire/Moffet Band and Cadillac Angels will perform at Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Road, Santa Barbara.

For more information, visit www. coldspringtavern.com.

4 to 7 p.m. Zoo Brew, the Santa Barbara Zoo’s annual fundraiser that caters to beer and animal lovers alike, will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. with a VIP hour from 3 to 4 p.m.

The zoo is at 500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara. General admission tickets are $75 per person and include unlimited beer tastings and one Zoo Brew 2023 commemorative tasting cup, and VIP tickets are $110.

All proceeds benefit the animals at the Santa Barbara Zoo. For more information, call 805-962-5339.

JUNE 4 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan will perform their mix of guitar and harmonica blues, rags and good-time music at Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Road, Santa Barbara.

For more information, visit www. coldspringtavern.com.

5:30 to 8 p.m. The WineStock music series starts with The Double Wide Kings playing at Fess Parker Winery, 6200 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos. Other performers in the series include Tearaways from 4 to 7 p.m. July 23, Bryan Titus Trio from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 19 and Harmony All Stars from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept.

10. Tickets for each concert cost $20 per person and $15 for wine club members. To purchase, go to fessparkerwineshop.com/Tickets/ WineStock-2023.

JUNE 9 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Pearl Chase Society’s Kellam de Forest Speaker Series will continue at the Carrillo Recreation Center. 100 E. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara.

This is the third installment in the series. Author and editor Douglas Woods will discuss the transformation of Santa Barbara’s architecture following the great earthquake of 1925 to a model Spanish Revival-style city. For more information or to make a reservation, call 805-403-7053.

JUNE 10 7 p.m. A concert will feature South of Linden, The Vonettes, Ron Solorzano of Mestizo and The Youngsters at Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria.

Cost is $15 for general admission.

You can buy two tickets for $25 at https://www.thealcazar.org/ calendar/11838-south-of-lindenfirends.

At left, puppies are trained at the Santa Barbara Airport by Guide Dogs for the Blind. At right, negotiating stairs is part of the training.

JUNE 15 7:30 p.m. The Santa Barbara Symphony and vocalist Tony DeSare will perform Frank Sinatra’s hits at The Granada, 1214 State St. Tickets for “An Evening with Sinatra” can be purchased at granadasb.org.

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Organic Harvest Moon potato The freshly dug new potatoes have arrived, with several local farmers bringing their spuds to market. This variety, in my opinion, is one of the tastiest I’ve ever experienced. It’s grown

by Jacob Grant of Roots Farm of Los Olivos.

Harvest Moon potatoes have a deep purple skin with a distinctly yellow flesh. They’re nutty, a little sweet and full of flavor. There really is no need for salt or butter when they’re cooked, although feel free to add if desired.

Roast and serve these potatoes with roasted chicken, pan fry them, or boil and mash.

This week I used them to prepare a Harvest Moon and Carrot Salad as the Fix of the Week, below.

They’re available at the Saturday Santa Barbara, Tuesday Santa Barbara, and Wednesday Solvang farmers markets. Price is $4 per pound.

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This saucer-shaped squash can be found in an array of colors, with the yellow specimens being the most common. This squat summer squash has scalloped-like ridges and delivers a slightly sweet and grassy flavor.

It’s ideal for grilling, and I like to cook the very small

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“baby” patty pan squash on skewers. They can also be sliced in half and sauteed or used as a zucchini substitute in many cases.

Slice this squash and use it as a pizza topper or hollow out the larger patty pan squash and stuff.

You can expect to find patty pan squash from several local growers at most weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets. Price averages $3 per pound.

White peach The aroma of this seasonal favorite will draw you in as you walk down the aisles of the farmers’ markets this time of year.

Sweet and juicy, white peaches deliver a nice mild “peachy” flavor throughout.

They’re ideal to eat as they come, or you can enjoy them in a host of cold and cooked preparations.

White peaches can be quite delicate and more susceptible to bruising than the yellow varieties so they’re best when ripened on the countertop, then consumed as soon as they’re ready.

White peaches are an excellent source of vitamin C, as well as a good source of vitamins E and K, magnesium, copper, zinc, folate and dietary fiber.

You can find freshly harvested white peaches at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets from several growers. Price averages $4 per pound.

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. Sam Edelman photos

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he first potato dig of the season is under way, with a wave of freshly harvested spuds making their way to market this past week.

The bright green tops of the potato plants are currently thriving in the warm spring conditions, with an expansive network of potatoes developing below the soil. Freshly dug and brought to market, these “new” potatoes are as delicious as they come, notably sweet since their natural sugars have yet to complete their transition to starch.

There were about a dozen varieties of freshly dug potatoes at the farmers market this past weekend, with Los Olivos farmer Jacob Grant of Roots Farm with the greatest diversity. All yielding varying textures, flavors, shapes, sizes and colors, a few of the highlights included the Purple Majesty, Yellow Fingerling, Harvest Moon and German Butterball. There has been an increasing demand for these more specialty varieties from both local shoppers, specialty grocers and chefs, which has led to some innovative ways to incorporate unique varieties into our meals.

Potatoes can be quite a nutritious addition to your diet, which tends to be a surprise to most. Fresh potatoes deliver a great supply of beneficial complex carbohydrates, as well as some protein and essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamins B6 and C, copper, and manganese. The potato skin possesses an added fiber bonus, so

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unless you can’t stand the texture difference, with the skin is the way to go.

Potatoes are, obviously, one of the most versatile vegetables around, pairing well with breakfast, lunch, and dinner creations. This week I used the very flavorful Harvest Moon potatoes in a homemade roasted potato-carrot salad. The purple skins and golden yellow flesh make for a nice presentation.

ROASTED HARVEST MOON AND CARROT SALAD 1 pound Harvest Moon Potatoes, rinsed and dried (or any variety you prefer).

3 medium carrots, peeled and diced.

Olive oil.

Salt and Pepper. ¼ cup Greek yogurt.

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.

2 celery ribs, finely chopped. ¼ cup finely chopped parsley.

2 green onions, cut into thin rounds.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Cut potatoes into bite-size pieces and place a mixing bowl with carrots. Toss in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cook for about 35 minutes, or until fork tender.

Let cool to room temperature and place in a mixing bowl.

Toss roasted vegetables with remaining ingredients until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Yield: Serves 4 sides.

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A puppy gets some experience with going through a metal detector.

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and strolled through a checked baggage line.

“Our mission is to provide a passenger experience for all passengers that is the easiest, safest and most comfortable while traveling,” Airport Marketing Supervisor Angi Daus told the News-Press.

“Regardless of whatever their capabilities might be.

“The actual experience of going through TSA and hearing planes, that’s a very unique situation that our dogs can’t really experience otherwise,” said Alex Gregory, a field manager for Guide Dogs for the Blind.

The volunteer work by the puppy raisers has made many of them attached to the dogs,

which they will inevitably have to give back to the organization.

An emotionally difficult step of the process, but one that Mrs. Nollau assures is well worth it.

“Once you’ve had the privilege of turning a leash over to a blind or vision-impaired person and seeing what that means to them, it becomes a lot easier.” email: lhibbert@newspress.com

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“My results playing with Joe are improving,” Ed, the club expert, told me.

“He’s ceased his mad pursuit of overtricks?”

“He’s as bad as ever,” Ed sighed, “but lately when he loses a cold game, we haven’t been vulnerable.”

Joe Overberry thinks it’s nobler to go down trying for overtricks than to make his bid. He was declarer at today’s 3NT, and West led the queen of spades.

“Joe won with the ace,” Ed said, “and took his ace and queen of clubs.

West followed with the eight and ten, dummy with the deuce and three.”

your left, opens two hearts (weak).

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ANSWER: To double and perhaps oblige you to act at the three level, partner will have a hand worth 15 points or more, often with help for all the unbid suits. Bid four spades.

You will be a favorite if he has A 9 6 2, 9 3, A 8 4, A Q 5 4. You would bid three spades to compete with a weaker hand.

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50 POINTS “Joe then led a spade to dummy’s king and tried the king of clubs, but when West threw a diamond, Joe took only eight tricks. He said that if clubs had split 3-3, he would have made an overtrick. At least we lost only 50 points.”

Joe should have been plus 400.

When West’s 10-8 of clubs appear, Joe can overtake his queen with dummy’s king, then lead the nine to force out East’s jack. The king of spades is an entry to the seven and three of clubs.

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SCORPIO — Have you been wondering if you’re in the right profession? Disillusionment with your field could have you feeling mildly ill from stress and considering a total career change. Perhaps this is the right course of action to take, but perhaps not. Look into the options available and see how you feel about them, Scorpio, but wait a few days before making any final decisions.

SAGITTARIUS — Unsettling news from far away could have you somewhat upset and a little depressed. The temptation to withdraw and brood might seem too strong to resist, but this may not be the best course of action.

Getting things done is likely to be the best therapy in emotional situations like this, Sagittarius.

CAPRICORN — A friend might be ill, causing you considerable worry. One of the goals you’ve been trying to reach could be delayed in some way, causing frustration. Your financial situation could also be on your mind. You could be worrying needlessly, Capricorn. The situation is cloudy and may not be as unsettling as it seems.

You may have received some misinformation.

AQUARIUS — Relations with colleagues could be a bit strained due to increased job stress. If you’ve been thinking of entering a business or romantic partnership, this isn’t the day to decide. Your mind may be a bit muddled. Misunderstandings or misinformation could cause you to doubt the wisdom of the partnership.

PISCES — Today you might feel a little under the weather due to physical and emotional stress over the past few days.

Take it easy today if you can.

This isn’t the day to be too busy or start new projects.

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Remember that at the end you should have a different letter of the alphabet in each of the numbered boxes 1- 26, and a word in English in each of the horizontal and vertical runs on the codeword grid.

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ARIES — Disturbing dreams or unsettling moods could arise today, causing you to wonder if something is wrong or something bad is going to happen. Let it go, Aries. If anything goes wrong, it isn’t likely to be anything major. A recent event may have triggered old impressions that are causing these feelings.

TAURUS — Disconcerting developments in the lives of family members could cause some stress at home. There could be some problems with the structure of the house itself. Perhaps the plumbing or electricity needs attention. If a family member is upset, Taurus, keep the lines of communication open.

GEMINI — Don’t be surprised if many visitors come to your door today. A relative or coworker could be in a black mood, which could spill over to you, as you’re feeling more intuitive than usual. Realize that this isn’t coming from you, Gemini, and let it go! Misinformation could come your way by phone, email, or mail.

CANCER — Low biorhythms could have you feeling a little depressed. You may tend to doubt your goals and abilities.

Don’t let this send you into a fit of gloom, Cancer. All is better than it seems. Realize that today you’re likely to blow every little setback out of proportion. Give everything you try your very best effort. Go out tonight and have a good time!

LEO — Communication with friends or family may not come easily today, Leo. An unusual level of inhibition could keep you from reaching out to others.

You might try to shake this off by working too hard, even if you aren’t sure exactly what you want to do. This is a good day to read, study, or work on projects in solitude.

VIRGO — Your intuition is likely to be operating at a very high level today, Virgo. This isn’t a good day to be around sick or depressed people. You will probably pick up their gloom and it could possibly spoil your day. This is a good day to finish old projects that you may have postponed.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KENNETH D. FINK (aka KENNETH DEAN FINK) Case Number: 23PR00263 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: KENNETH D. FINK (aka KENNETH DEAN FINK) A Petition for Probate has been filed by JEREMY HARPER and LETITIA HARPER in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that JEREMY HARPER and LETITIA HARPER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 07/06/2023 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: DANA F. LONGO FAUVER, LARGE, ARCHBALD & SPRAY LLP Address: 820 STATE STREET, 4TH FLOOR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 Phone: (805) 966 - 7000 JUN 01, 08, 15 / 2023--59422

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2023-0001211 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Valle Verde, 2. Valle Verde Retirement Community, 3. Valle Verde, A HumanGood Community, 900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93015 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 1900 Huntington Drive, Duarte, CA 91010 HumanGood NorCal, 1900 Huntington Drive, 91010, CA 91010 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec 01, 1965.

HumanGood NorCal S/ Bethany Ghassemi, Chief Legal Officer This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/09/2023.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20230001055 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as ANTIQUE CENTER MALL: 4434 HOLLISTER AVE., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: LACIE A HARPER: 680 ARUNDEL RD, GOLETA. CA 93117. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 04/24/2023

by E40, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Apr 17, 2023. 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) JUN 01, 08, 15, 22 / 2023--59423

Lien Sale Auction Advertisement Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to the California SelfService Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction; personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/or other misc. items Auction to be held at 3pm June 15, 2023 at www.selfstorageauction.com.

The property is stored at: Betteravia Self Storage 1265 W. Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (805) 254-0110 NAME OF TENANT Rafael Tinoco Maria Ruiz Rebecca Ramos Elias Joaquin Nathaniel Whisker Karen Jaramillo Angie Herrera 5/25, 6/1/23 CNS-3702758# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAY 25; JUN 1 / 2023 -- 59395

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on June 15, 2023, the personal property in the belowlisted units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 10:00 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www. storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 25714, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 324-6770 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

4005 - Conn, Shannon; 4206 - Perez, Krystal; A084 - Flores, Bianey; A182 - Fraijo, Dee; A194 - Conn, Shannon; A352 - JACKSON, TROYDEAN; A370 - Rodriguez, Silvia; A440 - YANEK, DD, JOHN PUBLIC STORAGE # 75078, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 961-8198 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

264 - Perez, Krystal PUBLIC STORAGE # 75079, 5425 Overpass Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, (805) 284-9002 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

036 - Lazaro, Rosa Maria; 221 - Fahan, Rossiter; 319 - Burian, Susan; 321 - Arroyo, Magda; 323 Morales, Ricardo Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit cardno checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required.

Dated this 25th of May & 1st of June 2023. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA DORIS IDA JONES CASE NO. 23PR00270 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: PATRICIA DORIS IDA JONES A Petition for Probate has been filed

by ALEXANDER PONOMAROFF VALENTINE in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that ALEXANDER PONOMAROFF VALENTINE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 07/13/2023 at 9:00 AM in Dept. 5 located at 1100 ANACAPA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, ANACAPA DIVISION. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: R. ANTHONY BAUMAN, APLC SBN: 103868, 12526 HIGH BLUFF DRIVE, SUITE 300, SAN DIEGO, CA 92130, Telephone: (858) 7937007.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 21700 through 21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Patterson Plus Self-Storage, will sell at public sale, the following delinquent occupant’s(s’) stored contents, by competitive bidding ending on June 15th, 2023 at 1 pm. Property has been stored by the occupant(s) and is located at Patterson Plus Self-Storage, 5325 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, California 93111. Competitive bid auction available online only at www.storagetreasures.com The property being sold is described as: OCN279 – Jason Laffey Tools, large toolbox, ramp, grill, sporting supplies and equipment, shop-vac, furniture, mattress, misc. household items, personal effects, boxes contents unknown Purchases must be picked up at the above location and paid for at the time of purchase with cash or credit card only. All purchased goods are sold as is, where is, and must be removed at the time of sale. The sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and Occupant(s). Dated this 1st day of June, 2023 and this 8th day of June, 2023.

PATTERSON PLUS SELFSTORAGE (805) 964-4097 For bidding technical questions Storage Treasures (480) 397-6503 JUN 01, 08 / 2023 -- 59425

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20230001347 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as SB TO SB: 327 MELLIFONT AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara.

Full Name(s) of registrants: EDWARD R GULARTE III: 237 BARRINGTON PLACE, LOMPOC, CA 93436; ROBERT T THOMPSON: 5602 W. WINDSOR AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85035.

This business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NAMES: SANTA BARBARA TO SAN BERNADINO, SB TO SB CUSTOMS & FABRICATION, SAN BERNADINO TO SANTA BARBARA, SAN BERNADINO TO SANTA BARBARA CUSTOMS & FABRICATION, SANTA BARBARA TO SAN BERNADINO CUSTOMS & FABRICATION. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 05/25/2023

by E49, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: May 16, 2023. 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) JUN 01, 08, 15, 22 / 2023--59424

Please take notice that on June 22, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., at the Santa Ynez Community Services District, Conference Room, at 1070 Faraday Street, Santa Ynez, California 93460, the Santa Ynez River Valley Groundwater Basin Eastern Management Area (EMA) Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) will hold a regular meeting at which it will consider a Resolution to impose a fee under Water Code section 10730. Oral or written presentations may be made as part of the meeting.

Persons wishing to present comments to the EMA GSA Committee may do so in person at the public meeting, and those not able to attend in person are encouraged to provide comments they may have prior to the public meeting to Bill Buelow, bbuelow@syrwcd.com no later than 5:00 p.m.

June 20, 2023.

Under Executive Order N-7-22 as amended under Executive Order N-5-23 and Santa Barbara County Urgency Ordinance No. 5158, applications for water well permits in the EMA will not be approved

by Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services without written verification of certain matters from the EMA GSA. In order for the EMA GSA to provide such written verification, the EMA GSA’s technical consultant will review the well permit application and other materials as needed. The fee to be considered at the above-referenced meeting would be an hourly fee of $200.00 per hour for the consultant to undertake such review. The fee would be charged on a time and materials basis, drawn on a deposit in an amount to be approved and adjusted from time to time by the EMA GSA. Pursuant to Water Code section 10730(b), any data on which this fee is based are available and have been made available for review at SantaYnezWater.org JUN 1, 8 / 2023 -- 59430 COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, June 6, 2023 In the Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room 105 E. Anapamu St, 4th Floor, Santa Barbara, CA The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter, in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA, on proposed tipping fees charged at County solid waste facilities, and collection rates and parcel fees for the collection of municipal solid waste in the unincorporated area.

Copies of the proposed rates will be posted at the County of Santa Barbara Website under the Clerk of the Board for the June 6, 2023 board hearing after June 1, 2023. Hard copies of the rates are available at the offices of the Resource Recovery & Waste Management division located at 130 E. Victoria Street, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, California. Questions can be directed during business hours to (805) 882-3600.

For current methods of public participation for the meeting of June 6, 2023 please see page two (2) of the posted Agenda. The posted agenda will be available on Thursday prior to the above referenced meeting for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged or the item may be continued.

Please see the posted agenda and staff reports available on the Thursday prior to the meeting at http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date or contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 for alternative options.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 PM on Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240.

If you challenge this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Supervisors prior to the public hearing. G.C. Section 65009, 6066, and 6062a.

Witness my hand and seal this 16th day of May 2023.

Mona Miyasato CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Sheila de la Guerra, Deputy Clerk MAY 27; JUN 1 / 2023 -- 59409 COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, June 6, 2023 The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara in the County Hearing Rooms located at 105 East Anapamu Street in Santa Barbara and 511 East Lakeside Parkway in Santa Maria on June 6, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. Please see www.countyofsb.org for web streaming of the meeting, agenda, supplemental materials, and minutes, as well as page two of the agenda for a description of public participation options available to provide testimony on actions regarding the adoption of the proposed Ordinance Amending the Public Works Department Subdivision Map and Document Review Fee Schedule – Surveyor Division, and approving the proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption per CEQA Guidelines (CCR Section 15273, subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(2). A copy of a report with the proposed ordinance can be viewed with the materials docketed for this item in the agenda. This information may also be obtained by calling the County Department of Public Works at (805) 568-3020 during business hours. Comments, objections or protests to the adoption of the proposed charges may be presented at the hearing or filed with the Clerk of the Board before the public hearing, whose address is 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93101.

For current methods of public participation for the meeting of June 6, 2023 please see page two (2) of the posted Agenda. The posted agenda will be available on Thursday prior to the above referenced meeting for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged or the item may be continued.

Please see the posted agenda and staff reports available on the Thursday prior to the meeting at http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date or contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 for alternative options.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 PM on Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240.

If you challenge this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Supervisors prior to the public hearing. G.C. Section 65009, 6066, and 6062a.

Witness my hand and seal this 2nd day of May 2023.

Mona Miyasato CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Sheila de la Guerra, Deputy Clerk MAY 26; JUN 1 / 2023 -- 59352 COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, June 6, 2023 In the Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room 105 E. Anapamu St, 4th Floor, Santa Barbara, CA The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider the Proposed Fee Ordinances for the Issuance of Permits for, and Related Supervision of, Encroachments and Excavations in County Road Right of Way Public Works Transportation Division, All Supervisorial Districts.

This item is to consider adjusting permit fees to streamline the process and recover costs in conformance with Board policy approved March 14, 2023. Updated fees reflect the impacts of inflation, other cost increases, and changes to service structure. The fees for the Public Works Transportation Division have not been studied or modified since 2007.

For current methods of public participation for the meeting of June 6, 2023 please see page two (2) of the posted Agenda. The posted agenda will be available on Thursday prior to the above referenced meeting for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged or the item may be continued.

Please see the posted agenda and staff reports available on the Thursday prior to the meeting at http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date or contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 for alternative options.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 PM on Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240.

If you challenge this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Supervisors prior to the public hearing. G.C. Section 65009, 6066, and 6062a.

Witness my hand and seal this 9th day of May 2023.

Mona Miyasato CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Sheila de la Guerra, Deputy Clerk MAY 22; JUN 1 / 2023 -- 59367

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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DÉMANDADO): SEYMOUR WEISBERG, an individual and a trustee of the WEISBERG FAMILY TRUST, and DOES 1 THROUGH 10, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): JOSEPH HINDY, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days.

Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen.

Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recommendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remissión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso:) 22STCV06594 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Stanley Mosk Court House 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles CA, 90012 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección, y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Daniel J. Lavi, Esq.; 9454 Wilshire Blvd, Penthouse Suite, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212 (310) 432-3200 DATE: (Fecha) 2/23/2022 Sherri R. Carter Executive Officer / Clerk of Court Clerk (Secretario), by /s/ H. Flores-Hernandez, Deputy (Adjunto) JUN 1, 8, 15, 22 / 2023 -- 59420 APN: 061-240-017 TS No.: 22-02254CA TSG Order No.: 220231360CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded February 13, 2007 as Document No.: 2007-0010536 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, executed by: Jose Alonso a married man as his sole and separate property, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state).

All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust. As more fully described in the attached legal description.

See Exhibit A. Sale Date: June 14, 2023 Sale Time: 1:00 PM Sale Location: At the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 File No.:2202254CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4166 Modoc Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $177,444.54 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (916) 939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 22-02254CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-02254CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale.

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

File No.:22-02254CA If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting. com or Call: (916) 939-0772.

Dated: May 11, 2023 By: Trixie Obnimaga Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 2907452 File No.:22-02254CA LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A COMMENCING AT THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF LOTS 65 AND 66 ON THE CENTER LINE OF MODOC ROAD IN LA CUMBRE ESTATES TRACT NUMBER 1 AS SHOWN ON SHEETS NUMBER 7 AND 8 OF MAP FILED WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER IN MAP BOOK 15, AT PAGES 117 TO 126; THENCE ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF MODOC ROAD THE RIGHT OF WAY WHICH IS 60 FEET WIDE NORTH 79° 27’ 30” WEST 52.79 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO BEING THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO GEORGE A. WOERFEL, ET AL., RECORDED OCTOBER 3, 1955 AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 17704 IN BOOK 1338, AT PAGE 362 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID LINE OF MODOC ROAD NORTH 79° 27’ 30” WEST 60 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID LINE OF MODOC ROAD AND RUNNING PARALLEL TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LAND OF WOERFEL NORTH 14° 17’ EAST 209.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 83° 49’ EAST 60 FEET TO A POINT IN THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LAND OF WOERFEL; THENCE FOLLOWING ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID WOERFEL TRACT, SOUTH 14° 10’ 30” WEST 213.24 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING NPP0434955 To: SANTA BARBARA NEWS PRESS 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023 MAY 25; JUN 1, 8 / 2023 -- 59400

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