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Developer’s hotel plans depend on State Street Jim Knell says he will pull his proposal if street doesn’t reopen to traffic

AAA says travel volume in Southern California is 4% higher than 2021

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Patrons of The Pressroom have two or three years to watch their beloved soccer games while drinking and dining at the popular English-style pub in downtown Santa Barbara.

The same goes for Restoration Hardware, where customers will still be able to shop for their highend furniture and home decor.

That’s how long developer and landlord Jim Knell estimates it will take before his proposal to build a four-story, 66-room hotel at 710 State St. winds its way through Santa Barbara’s review process and obtains final approval.

And if city officials don’t remove the outdoor dining parklets and open lower State Street to vehicular traffic by then, the two businesses could continue to operate a whole lot longer than that.

Guests of his proposed hotel

must be able to drive up in front, park their cars and register, as they do at every other luxury hotel, Mr. Knell insisted in a recent interview with the NewsPress.

If that doesn’t happen, he said, “I’ll pull it.”

His proposed 32,799-squarefoot hotel with restaurant/bar and conference rooms would go on six lots totalling more than 30,000 square feet on the 700 block of State Street, on the side closest to Anacapa Street.

The project would include the demolition of the buildings housing The Pressroom at 15 E. Ortega St. and Restoration Hardware at 710 State St. Mr. Knell originally planned to build residential apartments on the site but withdrew his proposal because of the city’s affordable housing requirements and parking restrictions, he said.

James Rafferty, owner of the Please see HOTEL on A2

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This is the view of Highway 101 Wednesday from Storke Road from Goleta. More drivers are expected on the road this holiday season.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Holiday travel is increasing in Southern California as gas prices fall.

That’s the word from the American Automobile Association, which estimates that between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2, approximately 9.2 million holiday travelers will make a trip 50 or more miles away from home.

Of that number, 8.1 million are predicted to be traveling by automobile and approximately 771,000 will travel by plane, according to Doug Shupe, corporate communications manager for AAA. “The overall travel volume in Southern California is 4% higher than last year and down only 1% from 2019, before the pandemic.

People are ready to get out there and connect with friends and family and ring in the new year on a new note with loved ones and lots of plans for the future,” Mr. Shupe told the News-Press Wednesday.

Across the nation, AAA expects 112.7 million holiday travelers, with 101.8 million automobile travelers and 7.2 million traveling by plane, up 3.3% from this time last year and down 6% from 2019, prior to the pandemic.

Falling gas prices are seen as a reason for the increase in this year’s holiday travel. The national average on Wednesday for a gallon of gas was $3.13. The national average a week ago was

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The Press Room, a popular pub where patrons watch soccer games, will remain open for two or three years while the city of Santa Barbara reviews developer Jim Knell’s plans for a hotel in the block.

Igor Ortiz pleads guilty to murder

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Falling gas prices are seen as a reason for the increased numbers of motorists going on road trips this holiday season.

These were the prices Wednesday at the 76 station at 2837 De La Vina St. in Santa Barbara.

$3.10, a month ago was $3.54 and a year ago was $3.28. The highest average price recorded was on June 14 at $5.01.

The average on Wednesday for California, which has consistently stayed above the rest of the country, was $4.37. The state average a week ago was $4.34, a month ago was $5.04 and a

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year ago was $4.65. The highest average price recorded was on June 14 at $6.43.

The average price in Santa Barbara County was $4.51 on Wednesday, down from $4.52 a week ago and $5.11 a month ago.

Elsewhere on Wednesday, the average gas price in Ventura County was $4.50 a gallon, down

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from $5.16 a month ago; in San Luis Obispo County, $4.86 a gallon, down from $5.42 one month ago; and Los Angeles County, $4.46 a gallon, down from $5.11 a month ago.

“Falling gas prices are one factor impacting holiday travel,” Mr. Shupe said. “Another factor Please see TRAVEL on A4

Igor Ortiz has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Santa Barbara resident Alberto Torres.

Mr. Orti also has admitted he committed the murder as part of his association with a street gang.

Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley on Wednesday announced the plea.

According to the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Ortiz admitted that he used a knife in the commission of the murder and committed the premeditated murder in association with members of the Westside criminal street gang for the benefit of the Westside gang.

During the early morning hours of June 1, 2019, Mr. Torres walked

home to his residence on the 1300 block of Cacique Street after finishing his shift at a restaurant in downtown Santa Barbara.

Just yards from his home, Mr. Torres was attacked by Mr. Ortiz and an accomplice. During the attack, Mr. Ortiz and his accomplice repeatedly stabbed Mr. Torres, killing him, the District Attorney’s Office reported in a news release Wednesday.

The Santa Barbara Police Department investigated the case.

The District Attorney’s Office said Mr. Ortiz will be sentenced on Feb. 8 in Department 2 of the Superior Court in Santa Barbara.

At that time, Mr. Ortiz will be sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

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TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER Multiple collisions on Highway 101 The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to multiple vehicle collisions Tuesday night on Highway 101 between Gaviota and Los Alamos.

In one incident, a Ford Ranger went over the side of the highway and 30 feet into the creek. This happened off the northbound lanes just north of the Gaviota tunnel.

Firefighters used rope systems to rescue two patients — one male and one female. Both had moderate injuries. The patients were transported by ground to

County advises caution at beaches With more rain expected on Saturday, Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services is reminding residents about health risks associated with stormwater runoff at beaches.

Storm water is untreated rainwater that flows through

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

After the incident, only one northbound lane was open, and traffic became backed up south of the tunnel.

Firefighters continued Wednesday to work with chainsaws to create a path for tow truck and vehicle removal, Scott Safechuck, the public information officer for County Fire, reported in a tweet Wednesday.

Another collision happened when four vehicles hit a tree that fell with its branches across southbound Highway 101 at El Capitan Canyon, Capt. Safechuck said.

The collision involved four vehicles and seven patients with minor injuries.

After the incidents, Capt. Safechuck

the drain system into creeks, the ocean and other waterways.

Contact with storm water while swimming or surfing may increase the risk for illnesses such as rashes, fever, chills, ear infections, vomiting and diarrhea.

To minimize risks, county officials recommend that people do not swim, play or surf in the ocean and creeks for at least three days following rain. Beachgoers

urged caution. “The new year is in reach.

Let’s make it there by driving at safe speeds and staying focused.”

— Katherine Zehnder

Serpanza Marie update A unified command continues to manage a response to a discharge of diesel and hydraulic fluid from a 60foot fishing vessel that ran aground Dec. 15 near Chinese Harbor on Santa Cruz Island.

The vessel, called the Serpanza Marie and owned by Ocean Angel VI LLC, has a capacity of 4,000 gallons and was estimated to be carrying approximately

are also advised to avoid areas near the outfall from drain pipes and creeks that enter the ocean because stormwater runoff may carry high levels of bacteria and pollutants.

Sport harvesters should wait at least 10 days after a significant rain to harvest shellfish, officials said. High bacterial levels, pesticide, herbicide and motor oil grease flushed into the ocean with the storm runoff may contaminate

1,000 gallons of diesel fuel, as well as an unknown amount of hydraulic fluid.

Representatives within the unified command include the U.S. Coast Guard, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Channel Islands National Park, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Ocean Angel VI LLC. Weather and sea conditions continued to present an unsafe working environment on Monday, so crews were unable to move the vessel to a more stable location. Overnight, significant swells caused the Speranza Marie to separate from her anchored position and drift aground about 100 yards west from the

the shellfish beds.

Adequate cooking of shellfish will destroy harmful bacteria, but may not be effective in killing viruses. In addition, cooking does not eliminate chemical and metal pollutants in shellfish, according to County Environmental Services.

For more information, visit www.sbprojectcleanwater.org.

— Katherine Zehnder

original grounding position in Chinese Harbor, according to a news release.

Drone imagery and a helicopter overflight on Tuesday observed significant damage to the vessel, with debris onshore and minor sheening around the vessel, but response crews do not currently have safe access to the site. Salvage and response crews will continue to monitor the weather and sea conditions.

The Coast Guard has issued a safety zone of 4,000 yards around the boat. No vessel or person will be permitted to be within the safety zone without obtaining permission from the captain of the port.

SM landfill to close for holiday SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria Regional Landfill will be closed on New Year’s Day and will reopen at 7 a.m. Jan. 2.

In Santa Maria, all city administrative offices will be closed on Jan. 2. Residential trash and recycling collection service will not be affected by the closure.

In addition to announcing the closure, the city of Santa Maria is telling residents what can be done with their Christmas trees.

Discarded trees will be collected

— Katherine Zehnder

on residential solid waste collection routes at no charge during the week of Jan. 9-13.

Charges apply for trees picked up after Jan. 13.

The city advises residents to place their Christmas trees on the curb at least three feet away from collection containers on a scheduled collection day.

Trees must be free of all stands, tinsel and ornaments. Flocked trees or artificial trees will not be accepted.

Questions may be directed to the Utilities Department at 805-925-0951, ext. 7270.

— Katherine Zehnder

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Restoration Hardware will be required to vacate its location at 710 State St. if developer Jim Knell is able to carry out his plans to build a hotel.

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Developer and landlord Jim Knell would like to build his hotel in this block running along Ortega and State streets. That would mean tearing down the Press Room bar, which is in one of the buildings owned by Mr. Knell, in the lower left. The News-Press building, which is at the far right and represented by its bell tower in the rear, is not owned by Mr. Knell and would not be affected.

do it anywhere on State Street given the problems he and others say exist along the city’s main thoroughfare.

“They are saddened by what they see on State Street,” Mr. Knell said. “It no longer fits the culture of Restoration Hardware.”

Restoration Hardware’s corporate headquarters did not respond to a News-Press email seeking comment.

Mr. Knell said he is more angered than saddened by State Street’s current condition, noting he “absolutely” agrees with his tenant, Kelly Brown, owner of The Natural Cafe, who announced he is closing his restaurant at the end of March.

Mr. Brown said it’s bad enough that more and more people work remotely now instead of going to

work downtown where they might stop by for lunch. On top of that, he said, State Street now hosts many homeless people, some of whom aggressively panhandle, urinate in planters and against buildings and drink alcohol or use illegal drugs in public. In addition, the street has rats that feed off of food dropped from the outdoor dining parklets and speeding bicyclists who ride too close to pedestrians, Mr. Brown said.

Mr. Knell is particularly incensed by the continued presence of the parklets, which he says are allowed in front of retailers without their permission.

“It’s wrong.”

Likewise, he criticized city officials for making the Aloha Fun Center add more bathrooms “yet allow restaurants to expand on

Street Street in size (because of the parklets) and not have an issue with bathrooms. It’s just wrong.”

Mr. Knell said he understands that overnight guests at his proposed hotel would have to park on site, now set for the rear of the building, but balked at new guests having to check in behind the building instead of in front.

“With the apartments, I wasn’t that concerned about them going through the back of the building,” he said. “But I don’t want them to have to go to the rear of the property to check in. If they have to enter at the rear of the property because they can’t park in front, I’ll pull it.” email: nhartsteinnewspress@ gmail.com

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Press Room, celebrated at the time, announcing in May that he had signed a new 10-year lease.

Mr. Knell, however, had architect Kevin Moore re-envision and redraw the plans for a hotel, this time set in an outdoor paseo setting that would include other businesses/eateries.

“It’s a great location,” Mr. Knell said. The current proposal, still in the conceptual stage, “is a lot better than the apartments. It’s similar in style but has much more upgrades. It will upgrade State Street.”

The Santa Barbara Historic Landmarks Commission was suitably impressed by the newly redrawn project and enthusiastically sent it to the city Planning Commision for its review and consideration.

There’s “no date certain” as to when that will happen, Mr. Knell said.

He noted that the lease negotiated by him and Mr. Rafferty includes a buy-out option in which he would pay Mr. Rafferty an unspecified amount to leave the Press Room’s current location on Ortega Street.

“They have a right to relocate, and we pay them a fee,” Mr. Knell said. “They have a nice little business there, but it’s not the highest or best use for the space.”

Mr. Knell said that if necessary, he would provide Mr. Rafferty with another space to rent for the Press Room. But he added he does not have any vacancies right now. “If one becomes available I’m open to it,” Mr. Knell said. “I have no problems with the tenant.”

Mr. Rafferty did not respond to repeated requests from the NewsPress for comment or reaction.

Restoration Hardware’s situation differs from the Press Room, Mr. Knell said. The furniture business, he said, has a month-to-month lease and would not be paid to vacate its current site if and when the hotel project is approved.

Mr. Knell said they might be interested in staying in Santa Barbara, but doubted that they

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Nearly 302,000 apprehended, gotaways reported in California in FY22

By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – At least 301,707 people were apprehended or evaded law enforcement after illegally entering California in fiscal 2022, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data obtained by The Center Square from a Border Patrol agent.

This is out of a record 3.3 million illegal entries reported

by Border Patrol for all nine southwest border sectors in the fiscal year.

Border Patrol agents apprehended at least 242,393 foreign nationals and reported at least 59,314 known and recorded gotaways in California’s two Border Patrol sectors of El Centro and San Diego, according to the data analyzed.

This excludes the month of September, for which all apprehension data is missing in the San Diego Sector. A reported glitch in the system occurred, which has never happened before, according to the Border Patrol agent who provided the data to The Center Square. The numbers represent 12 months of El Centro Sector data and 11 months of San Diego Sector data.

It also excludes Office of Field Operations data. If OFO data and one missing month of San Diego Sector data were included, the numbers would be higher.

California shares the smallest portion of the Mexico border of 137 miles, nearly evenly split in terms of linear mileage between the El Centro and San Diego sectors.

To put the number of illegal foreign national entries in perspective, if they were combined to populate a city, they would create the 15th largest city in California, behind Santa Ana’s population of slightly more than 307,000 people.

Their combined total would also create the 19th largest county in California and is greater than the individual populations of 36 out of California’s 58 counties.

In the El Centro Sector, Border Patrol agents apprehended 76,321 illegal foreign nationals and reported 8,631 gotaways. The number who were apprehended and evaded law enforcement were enough to populate nearly two El Centros and over two Calexicos, two of three towns where Border Patrol stations are located.

In the San Diego Sector, Border Patrol agents apprehended 166,072 illegal foreign nationals and reported 50,683 gotaways, totaling nearly 15% of San Diego’s population.

Gotaways is the term used by Border Patrol to categorize those

who illegally enter the U.S. in between ports of entry to evade capture by law enforcement. CBP doesn’t publish the gotaway data.

The Center Square obtains it from a Border Patrol agent who has access to CBP’s internal tracking system. The total is believed to be significantly higher because not all gotaways who evade capture are tracked or caught.

Law enforcement officers and Border Patrol agents have expressed the most concern about them because federal, state and local authorities don’t know who or where they are.

These individuals, mostly single men of military age, didn’t enter seeking asylum or making other immigration claims. They also actively evade law enforcement as they make their way north.

Many are believed to be working with cartels and gangs, engaging in human and drug trafficking, intent on committing other crimes in the U.S., law enforcement officers have told The Center Square.

The data also doesn’t reflect the level of crime California law enforcement officers are seeing, including record amounts of fentanyl and other illicit drugs being brought into the state through the southern border, law enforcement officers say.

CBP agents are regularly making large busts of meth, cocaine and fentanyl.

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California Randy Grossman earlier this year said San Diego “has become the epicenter of fentanyl trafficking into the United States.”

At the time, more than 7,300 pounds of fentanyl had been seized at the southern border by CBP agents, excluding state and local law enforcement seizures.

More than 60% of the fentanyl that’s been seized nationwide has been seized in San Diego and Imperial counties, Mr. Grossman said. In 2021, 817 people died from fentanyl in Imperial County alone, and his office is prosecuting fentanyl-related offenses at an increased rate of 1600% over the past five years, he said.

His county’s efforts are similar to Riverside County’s, which has been aggressively prosecuting fentanyl dealers for murder.

From southern to northern California, law enforcement officers are sounding the alarm about the volume of drugs pouring into California.

Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux warned earlier this year, “One every eight minutes an American dies of a fentanyl overdose. Pills coming across our southern border is absolutely one of the biggest issues we are facing as a country.”

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By RIA ROEBUCK (The Center Square) — Fentanyl seized at the border was sufficient to kill twice the population of North America.

A report released on Friday

by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office revealed that the amount of fentanyl pouring over the California border has reached catastrophic proportions. There was enough of the drug reaching the state in 2022 to kill every man, woman and child in North America — twice.

This past year saw a 594% increase in fentanyl seizures compared to 2021. The California National Guard and law enforcement seized 28,765 pounds of fentanyl. A lethal dose of fentanyl can fit inside the square of a keypad letter on an iPhone.

Drugs are carried by people entering the United States, often illegally. The latest number of illegal border crossings released by the Department of Homeland Security reveal that there were 2,378,944 people coming across the southwest border this year, more than triple the amount from 2020.

Since President Joe Biden took office, the number of illegal crossings have steadily increased.

In January 2022, there were approximately 155,000 illegal crossings, but by March that number exceeded 200,000 per month and remained at that average for the rest of the year, with single adults being the largest percentage, more than double that of family units.

It is this mass movement of humanity surging into California and other border states that make it difficult to thoroughly monitor the movements of the fentanyl drug, which is the No. 1 killer of

America’s youth.

A study earlier this year by the Center for Disease Control found a 350% increase in fentanyl-related deaths between 2019 and 2020 in teenagers. Teens are often unaware that they are consuming a fatal drug as pills are made to look like Xanax, Percocet and OxyContin.

Drug cartels use more than 230 underground tunnels to traffic fentanyl and weapons over the border. Customs and Border Protection is stretched to the limit with processing illegal crossings.

“The opioid crisis has touched every part of California, and our nation, this year. As we mourn the many lives lost, California is working harder than ever to fight this crisis and protect people from these dangerous drugs to ensure our communities are kept safe in the first place,” said Gov. Newsom in the report.

Gov. Newsom allocated $450 million for CalHHS to address the opioid issue in 2022, and provided for the training and hiring of 166 new members of the California National Guard, funded from the more than $100 million the state received as part of the $26 billion national opioid settlement with multiple major pharmaceutical companies.

Gov. Newsom will also use part of the settlement “to combat the fentanyl crisis and support federal, state and local law enforcement.”

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SPORTS ROUNDUP Santa Barbara beats Holy Martyrs at Holiday Classic The Santa Barbara High boys basketball team hung on for a close 80-77 victory over Holy Martyrs on the first day of the Santa Barbara Holiday Classic on Tuesday.

The first quarter ended with Holy Martyrs up 20-17, but Santa Barbara grabbed the lead in the second, eventually winding up ahead by as much as 12 points during the third. Holy Martyrs staged a comeback in the fourth quarter, pulling the game within one point beore a pair of free throws by Carter Battle secured Santa Barbara’s final margin of victory.

Luke Zuffelato led Santa Barbara with 34 points while Tobin Shyrock scored 12 and Finn Wipps and Jack Holdren combined to supply 15.

Dos Pueblos girls basketball falls to Saugus The Dos Pueblos girls basketball team lost to Saugus on Tuesday, falling by a score of 59-40.

“Credit to Saugus, who outplayed us,” said Coach Manny Murrillo. “There were some positives. We got some good looks on offense, we competed until the end, and we got Lauren Robles in the lineup now. It will take a few games for her to get her legs and conditioning back but that will add some offense we have been missing … We just seemed flat and never really got into our rhythm.”

Leading Dos Pueblos was Carly Letendre with 15 points and four rebounds. Justine Kats contributed 13 points and three rebounds.

Dos Pueblos fell to a 6-6 record with the loss.

Dos Pueblos boys basketball edges Rio Mesa The Dos Pueblos High boys basketball team defeated Rio Mesa on Tuesday, winning by a score of 74-68.

“This was a tightly contested game,” said Dos Pueblos Coach Joe Zaora. “Righetti did a good job rebounding and making it hard for us to get offensive boards. We were able to use our

changing defenses in the second half which allowed us to create some distance.”

Joe Talarico led Dos Pueblos with 30 points while Justin Stock scored 19 and Daniel Mauldin contributed ten.

Dos Pueblos improved to 5-6 with the win.

Carpinteria boys basketball crushed by Bishop Diego The Carpinteria High boys basketball team lost by a wide margin to Bishop Diego on Tuesday, losing 56-29.

Senior Kainoa Glasgow led the Warriors with 11 points while Sophomore Sebastian Campuzano added six and Junior Mario Serrano and senior Israel Samaguey each scored five.

Bishop Diego was led by Bryan Trejo’s 15 points. Eight players added at least five points for the Cardinals.

Carpinteria falls to 3-11 with the loss. The team will return to action on Jan. 4 against Santa Paula.

Dos Pueblos boys soccer falls to Crespi The Dos Pueblos High boys soccer team lost to Crespi on Tuesday, falling by a score of 2-1.

“Our boys came up, battling a pretty tall, and competent, Crespi high soccer team,” said Coach Matt York. “Both sides really fought to control the pace and the strategy during the first half.”

Dos Pueblos went into the half up by one, with a goal scored by senior Matt Sillers. Crespi evened the score early in the second half, eventually taking the lead with two minutes left inthe game.

“Man of the match award goes to captain Gio Jimenez, who erased a lot of problems for us in the middle and was great with his dribbling in tight spaces,” said York. “As coaches, we were proud of the fight and effort they showed despite having to shuffle our lineup with many personnel changes over the holidays. No player embodied that more than JV call-up junior Eden Ordaz Velasco who played great for us at center back.”

Dos Pueblos fell to 1-6 with the loss.

- Matt Smolensky

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“Triple AAA anticipates coming to the rescue of over 250, 000 stranded drivers throughout the state of California,” Mr. Shupe said. “The top reasons for calls will include: dead batteries, flat tires, and getting locked out of vehicles. For those taking road trips, inspect your vehicles, including checking belts and hoses. Being stranded is a very vulnerable place to be. A little preventative maintenance will prevent that breakdown.”

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AIR QUALITY KEY

SOSNER, Joyce

Joyce Sosner, beloved wife of Norman for 66 years, passed away on December 2, following a bad fall, which caused serious internal injuries. She is grievously mourned by her sons, David & Jeremy, their wives, Leonie and Sissy, grandchildren, Marina and Noah as well as countless friends in Hawaii and Santa Barbara, where her generous community volunteerism raised large sums of money for a number of charities mainly, the Santa Barbara Symphony.

She was much admired for her creative “Affairs to Remember,” a highly successful program of entertaining fund raisers in which she recruited the help of volunteer hostesses, musicians and singers.

She willed her body to the Johns Burns University School for medical research, thus avoiding a funeral.

May she rest in peace.

FR. MAGALLANES, Alejandro

Fr. Alejandro Magallanes was born in Los Angeles, California on January 12, 1943; the son of Francisco Magallanes and Ofelia Serrano. He entered the Capuchin Order on August 31, 1961 at Wilmington, Delaware, where he received the habit. He professed his Solemn Vows on September 1, 1965. He was ordained to the priesthood on December 20, 1969 at St. Bede Church in La CañadaFlintridge, CA. He graduated from St. Francis High School in La Cañada-Flintridge in 1961. He received a Master of Arts in Theology from Maryknoll College in New York. After ordination he taught religion at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, CA. He was then assigned to St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Los Angeles, as Associate Pastor in 1971. He was the first friar of the province to make a Marriage Encounter. In 1977 he returned to Santa Ana to be the Province’s first Postulancy Director. In 1982 he was Pastor of St. Lawrence of Brindisi Parish in Los Angeles. In 1985 he was one of the co-founders and Guardian of our new mission in Yécora, Sonora, Mexico. In 1988 he was Associate Pastor of Old Mission Santa Ines in Solvang, CA. In 1993 he was chaplain at Fresno University Medical Center. He did preaching ministry while residing at St. Francis High School in La Cañada-Flintridge in 2003. In 2004 he was assistant retreat director at San Lorenzo Friary in Santa Ynez, CA. In 2007 he was diagnosed with brain cancer and was given 6 months to live. He was told that his type of cancer was 95% deadly. He survived 15 years more and was lovingly cared for at St. John of God Care Center in Los Angeles. Br. Tran Vu and Tony Driscoll also cared for him with great love and were wonderful instruments of grace for him.

Fr. Alejandro gave his best in all that he was called to do for the Order and the Church.

He was a very prayerful man. His many ministries in these past 61 years as a Capuchin are but the exterior manifestation of a deep faith life in Christ. We thank God for his missionary spirit and for his courage in volunteering to go to our mission in Northern Mexico and leading our first fraternity there. He loved Holy Scripture, and tried with all his heart to live the Word of God. He gave much witness to the active contemplative aspect of our Capuchin way of life. He enjoyed the simple joys of life like cycling through God’s beautiful creation or preparing popcorn for the brothers.

Fr. Alejandro died peacefully at St. John of God Care Center in Los Angeles, CA on December 21, 2022. He was 79 years old. He was a Capuchin for 61 years and a Catholic priest for 53 years.

He is survived by his two brothers, Fred and Manuel, and his two sisters, Teresa and Martha, and many nephews and nieces.

Fr. Alejandro’s funeral arrangements are as follows: Rosary is Monday, January 2nd, at 7:00 pm at Old Mission Santa Ines, 1760 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA. Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday, January 3rd, at 11:00 am also at Old Mission Santa Ines in Solvang.

Burial is at San Lorenzo Friary, 1802 Sky Drive, in Santa Ynez, CA. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Fr. Alejandro to the Capuchin Franciscan Order, 1345 Cortez Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010.

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STAGGS, Dwight Dee

The Legend It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dwight Dee Staggs (DD) at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on November 17th, 2022. He was 65 years old.

Dwight was born on January 6th, 1957, in Seattle, Washington to Merryle Coy Pinkerton Beckham and James Clebert Staggs, Sr. As a boy, Dwight grew up in various places, such as West Covina, Hawaii, Las Vegas, San Diego, Argentina, Goleta, and Alabama. But he spent most of his life in Santa Barbara.

At a very young age Dwight knew what it meant to work hard and support his family. He worked for the Santa Barbara County Education Office for just shy of 42 years as the Manager of Maintenance and Operations Internal Services. Dwight is described by colleagues as kind-hearted, hardworking, and just an all-around G.O.A.T (greatest of all time).

Dwight loved music and had a large, unique collection of The Beatles records and fan memorabilia. In his younger years he even wrote his own song lyrics. Dwight collected many things, some of the coolest items being his records, Hot Wheels, and Neon Bar Signs. His collections could be seen and admired in his man cave at his house where you could find him watching his football teams, Alabama Crimson Tide (Roll Tide Baby!) and the Los Angeles Chargers. Dwight enjoyed a good mystery, and one could always find a Dean Koontz book laying around his home. Above all, Dwight loved being with his family, whether that was hosting a party where his family could sing and dance all night long or watching football with his brother Jimmy.

Dwight was a strong patriarch to his family, an amazing friend to his peers, and had a smile that could brighten anyone’s day.

He was a loving Father to Amanda Staggs, Dwight Staggs, Melissa Staggs, Andy Staggs, Steven Staggs, and step-daughter Heather Hoagland.

He was the proudest grandfather to Ashley Staggs, Travis Staggs, Anthony Marsango, Alyssa Frausto, Joseph Frausto, Lacie Marsango, Tristen Frausto, Matthew Arzate, Anika Measurall, Logan Staggs, Alora Measurall, and Ariana Staggs.

He was a dedicated great-grandpa to Breydon Soechting, Amesty Soechting, Layla Staggs, and Ellie Soechting.

Dwight was larger than life itself. This obituary doesn’t even begin to capture the man that DD was. The dedicated and amazing father, grandfather, and great-grandfather that he was cannot be expressed in words. He has left a permanent mark on the hearts of all those who knew and loved him. He will be missed dearly!

A celebration of life will be held in January after the holidays to remember the G.O.A.T: Dwight Dee Staggs!

IN MEMORY JARYL C. “DAVID” WESTON 8/5/1987 – 12/29/2012

It’s been 10 years since he was received into Heaven.

We miss him, honor his memory and forever love him.

Because, to live in the hearts of those we love is to not have died.

Until we meet again...

Love Mom, Papa Bill, Jabari & David A.

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STATE CITIES Bakersfield Barstow Big Bear Bishop Catalina Concord Escondido Eureka Fresno Los Angeles Mammoth Lakes Modesto Monterey Napa Oakland Ojai Oxnard Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo Santa Monica Tahoe Valley

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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind from the west-southwest at 4-8 knots today.

Wind waves 2-4 feet with a west swell 3-5 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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Wind from the west-southwest at 4-8 knots today.

Wind waves 2-4 feet with a west swell 3-5 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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11:54 a.m.

10:38 p.m.

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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 61,418 acre-ft.

Elevation 692.93 ft.

Evaporation (past 24 hours) 5.6 acre-ft.

Inflow 10.0 acre-ft.

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Mezzo soprano Mela Sarajane Dailey will sing Broadway hits Saturday night with the Santa Barbara Symphony during its New Year’s Eve concert at The Granada.

The calendar appears Mondays through Saturdays in the “Life & the Arts” section. Items are welcome. Please email them a full week before the event to Managing Editor Dave Mason at dmason@newspress.com.

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Grandeza Mexicana, which is among the ensembles in the ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! series, was founded in 2003 to promote Mexican folk ballet.

Latin American beat ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! series is back with free concerts

Originally from Bakersfield, Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar has been performing for 26 years throughout Mexico and the U.S.

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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xor the first xtime since the pandemic started, ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! is returning with free concerts.

Starting in January, the series will feature four Latin-American ensembles — Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar (Jan. 13-15), Grandeza Mexicana (March 17-19), Tres Souls (April 14-16) and Las Cafeteras (May 19-21).

All of the family-friendly concerts will start at 7:30 p.m.

They will take place on Fridays at Isla Vista Elementary School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista; Saturdays at Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St., Guadalupe; and Sundays at the Marjorie Luke Theatre at Santa Barbara Junior

High School, 721 E. Cota St. In addition to the concerts, each ensemble will work with students primarily in grades 4-8 at local schools. The ensembles will also offer community workshops and visit at-risk youth.

The program is a joint effort between UCSB Arts & Lectures, the Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center and the Isla Vista School Parent Teacher Association.

“At Arts & Lectures, we are thrilled to resume the exciting and deeply rooted ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! program at multiple locations throughout the region,” said Celesta M. Billeci, the Arts & Lectures executive director.

Here are more details on each of the musical ensembles.

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TODAY 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Interlopings: Colors in the Warp and Weft of Ecological Entanglements” is an exhibit that runs through March 12 at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara.Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The exhibit features weavings dyed with pigments from non-native plants on Santa Cruz Island. The weavings were created by artists Helen Svensson and Lisa Jevbratt. For more information, see sbbotanicgarden.org.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit “Parliament of Owls” runs through Feb. 5 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays. For more information, go to www.sbnature.org.

DEC. 31 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Santa Barbara Symphony will perform its annual New Year’s Eve concert, featuring music varying from The Beatles to James Bond to Broadway, at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. Pops conductor Bob Bernhardt will conduct the concert, which will feature renowned soprano Mela Sarajane Dailey. To purchase tickets, go to thesymphony.org or thegranadasb.org or call the symphony at 805-893-9386.

9 p.m. The Boogie Knights and Spazmatics will perform during the New Year’s Eve Disco Boogie Ball at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez. Tickets cost $50. To purchase, go to chumashcasino.com/ entertainment.

JAN. 3 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Vitalant blood drive at the Marian Regional Medical Center, 1400 E. Church St., Santa Maria. For more information, go to vitalant.org.

7:30 p.m. The American Theatre Guild will present the North American tour of “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.,” a theatrical concert celebrating the music of Aretha Franklin, at The Granada, 1214 State St. Tickets cost $59 to $114. To purchase, go to granadasb.org.

JAN. 4 7:30 p.m. The American Theatre Guild will present the North American tour of “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.,” a theatrical concert celebrating the music of Aretha Franklin, at The Granada, 1214 State St. Tickets cost $59 to $114. To purchase, go to granadasb.org.

JAN. 5 1 to 5 p.m. Vitalant blood drive at the Lompoc Police Department, 107 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc. For more information, go to vitalant.org.

JAN. 13 7 p.m. Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar will perform a free concert at Isla Vista Elementary School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista, as Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara resumes its programming.

JAN. 14 7 p.m. Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuélla will perform a free concert at Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, 1065 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe.

Tres Souls has revived the nostalgic boleros of the 1940s-’60s.

JAN. 15 7 p.m. Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuélla wlil perform a free conceert at The Marjorie Luke Theatre at Santa Barbara Junior High School, 721 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara.

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• Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar (Jan. 13-15).

The ensemble, which is originally from Bakersfield, has been performing for 26 years throughout Mexico and the U.S. The group is directed by Jimmy “El Pollo” Cuéllar, the son of Jaime Cuéllar and has enjoyed a professional partnership with Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles.

Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar is featured on Camila Cabello’s new song “La Buena Vida!”

For more information, see www. mariachigaribaldi.net.

• Grandeza Mexicana (March 17-19).

This award-winning Los Angeles folk ballet company started as a nonprofit, which Jose Vences founded in September 2003 to promote Mexican folk ballet. Backed by careful research, Grandeza Mexicana is committed to preserving the traditions of Mexico.

The ensemble has performed at venues such as the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles for the Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration, as well the Skirball Cultural Center and the Ford

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Las Cafeteras takes folk music and brings it into the future.

Theater, both in Los Angeles, and the Alex Theatre in Glendale.

For more information, go to www.grandezamexicana.com.

• Tres Souls (April 14-16).

This Los Angeles trio — Rocio Mendoza, Roberto Carlos and Jesus Martinez — is known for reviving the romantic musical genre of boleros from the 1940s to ’60s. Tres Souls released its first album, “Boleros Made in L.A.,” in 2019. For more information, see www.tressouls.com.

• Las Cafeteras (May 19-21).

The ensemble takes folk music and brings it to the future by electrifying traditional instruments such as the eightstring jarana, four-string requinto, quijada (donkey jawbone) and tarima (wooden platform).

Las Cafeteras has played with everyone from the Gypsy Kings to hip-hop artist Common.

For more information, visit www.lascafeteras.com.

Bacon avocado

Likely the largest variety of citrus fruit you will encounter throughout the year, pomelos take on a rounded physique, have a green to yellow skin when ripe and feature pink flesh inside. I have also seen pomelos with both red and yellow flesh.

Very aromatic with floral notes, pomelos have a flavor that is grapefruit-like — with a tangy to very sweet finish depending on the individual fruit. Nice in both cooked and fresh preparations, the fruit can be peeled and enjoyed out of hand, or the flesh can be sliced and added to mixed green or fruit-based salads.

Pomelos are an excellent source of vitamin C to help keep the immune system strong.

You can find freshly harvested pomelos from Buckhorn Canyon Ranch at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real, Tuesday Santa Barbara, Wednesday Solvang, and Thursday Carpinteria farmers’ markets.

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Romanesco

Lime green in color, this Italian member of the Brassica vegetable family delivers a nice nutty flavor when enjoyed raw and cooked.

With a unique spiraling pattern, Romanesco has one of the most intriguing and intricate physiques of any vegetable you will encounter.

This week I prepared chili crusted roasted Romanesco as the Fix of the Week, below.

Romanesco can be used as you would cauliflower in most cases.

And it’s a good source of vitamins A, C and K, as well as dietary fiber and phosphorus.

You can find Romanesco at most weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets from several local growers. Price averages $5 each.

With local Hass avocados difficult to find this time of year, some of the winter varieties are starting to fill in.

One of them is this shinyskinned Bacon avocado.

While they have a lower oil content and not as much of that rich nutty flavor as the Hass, Bacon avocados still make for a suitable substitute in making guacamole, adding slices to a sandwich or being diced into a mixed green salad.

This variety was created in 1954

by James Bacon as a hybrid from two Mexican avocado varieties.

You can expect to find Bacon avocados from several local growers at the weekly Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real, Tuesday Santa Barbara, Wednesday Solvang and Thursday Carpinteria farmers’ markets.

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“Picks of the Week” is written by Sam Edelman, 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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ne of the most intriguing — and visually stunning — specimens to emerge at the local farmers’ markets every winter is Romanesco.

Also referred to as broccoli Romanesco or Romanesco cauliflower, it is indeed a close relative of both.

Romanesco, which has an edible flowering head, stands out for its unique physique. With a conelike spiraling appearance, Romanesco is one of many plants found in nature that takes on what is called the “Fibonacci sequence,” where the individual florets take on a logarithmic spiraling pattern composed of numbers that are the sum of the two numbers preceding it. It really takes seeing Romanesco firsthand to fully appreciate its beauty.

Romanesco can be used similarly as you would broccoli and cauliflower in many cases. It is more similar in texture and flavor to that of cauliflower, with a slightly nutty flavor and crunchier texture.

Romanesco is most easily prepared by tossing it in olive oil, seasoning it and roasting it in the oven until a nice crust develops on the outer surface and the texture softens.

Romanesco, which is an Italian native, is more prominent in Italy and the surrounding regions than in the United States. Many of our local growers have started offering Romanesco seasonally in the winter and spring months.

Romanesco can be used as a unique pizza topping or tossed in pasta dishes. And it pairs well with tomato-based sauces and garlic. When cooking Romanesco, one should try to not overcook it, as it can get somewhat mushy and lose some flavor if overdone.

This week I prepared a chili crusted Romanesco side that pairs well with grilled and roasted meat preparations, with pasta, and potato dishes.

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CHILI CRUSTED ROMANESCO 1 head Romanesco, florets broken or cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper Aged balsamic vinegar Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Toss the Romanesco in olive oil and season chili powder, granulated garlic, ground cumin and salt and pepper to taste. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until desired texture is reached. You can flip the Romanesco pieces halfway through the cooking process if desired.

Yield: Serves about 4 depending on the size of the Romanesco head.

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person to take care of things, but you could understand the message the person is trying to send other people with his or her behavior.

LIBRA: The planetary aspects are going to have a big impact on you today, Libra. This isn’t the time to fear the future. Rather, it’s time to make it happen. The action you take right now will be instrumental in your future. Will there be enough of us walking toward the future? Libra will be at the head of the pack in any case, as always.

SCORPIO: People are more alike than we think, especially on days like today that mean virtually the same thing to everyone.

Some incredible changes have taken place in the world and its economic and social systems. Now is the time to think about what the next few years have in store.

Do you have any ideas? Try to articulate them.

SAGITTARIUS: Today is an inspirational day for you, fastthinking Sagittarius. Let those visions come to you, process them, and try to verbalize them. A lot of information and electricity is in the air, and you should have no problem picking up on it. Open up your channels for the best reception. Have a notepad handy to jot down all your insights.

CAPRICORN: You’re usually good at bringing people together.

Your greatest strength is giving identity to those people who seek it. In fact, you’re so aware of the differences between people that you resist the changes that come about as people evolve. Today’s planetary alignment confronts you with issues that concern your future. Your position will help you accept things and go forward.

AQUARIUS: Some of you still let individuals from other Zodiac signs do all the creating for you.

The planetary configuration today pushes you to free yourself from the ties that bind you. It’s time for you to show more creativity. Show the gems that you usually hide.

Express yourself fully, without hesitation. Show others who’s really in charge.

PISCES: You are very interested in all kinds of professions that concern humans, Pisces: medicine, psychology or any kind of spiritual therapy. You will be very sensitive to the great opening toward the future that comes along today. The planetary alignment initiates progress in all areas of human existence. Keep your eyes and ears wide open.

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DAILY BRIDGE Wendy, my club’s feminist, can enjoy a man’s company only if he owns it. Cy the Cynic says a woman considers her work done when she sweeps down the aisle. The two are adversaries even when they cut as partners in our penny game.

Cy and Wendy were today’s EastWest, and Wendy led a spade against 3NT. Dummy played low, and Cy took the king and ... returned a spade.

South won with the ace and forced out the ace of clubs. He won the third spade, ran the clubs and let the jack of diamonds ride. The Cynic took the queen and cashed his ace of hearts, and South claimed, making three.

HOROSCOPE ARIES: You may surprise the people around you over the next few days, Aries. You’re a responsible person and others can count on you. But just like anybody else, you’re sensitive to your desires. You should expect your desires to be so strong today that they may be irresistible. If this is a positive experience, you may need to do some planning in your personal life.

TAURUS: You may have to stand by certain difficult, worrisome decisions today, Taurus. You may feel a kind of urgent need for stability in your personal life. What is really behind this feeling? Is it possible that you’re just afraid of your desire to put everything into question in order to make a fresh start? Today you may find the answer to this question. Stay tuned.

GEMINI: Do you help the world evolve, Gemini? You may ask yourself this kind of delicate question today. Even if you’re a person of action who knows how to react to situations, you should be careful not to be too impulsive.

You have a specific role to play.

Don’t get thrown off track by emotional circumstances.

CANCER: You may tend to be overprotective of the people closest to you, especially children.

You may feel you live in a dangerous world in which people don’t care about responsibility to one another. But the people you’re trying to protect are probably better prepared and adapted to the world than you think, Cancer.

They might try to tell you this even if your support is indispensable.

LEO: You probably need society’s or other people’s approval in order to feel good about yourself, Leo. But your original personality and way of thinking are often hard for others to accept. You may need to make your ideas less crazy and a little more down to Earth and practical.

This should be your goal over the next few days if you don’t want to feel left out of things.

VIRGO: The events of the day depend on your ability to put things into question today, Virgo. In general, you’re good at analyzing situations when things aren’t going well in your relationships. Now someone in your family may have a problem acting responsibly. It’s up to that

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FTX plans to claw back Bankman-Fried’s donations, including Murray, Schrier, charities

By TIMOTHY SCHUMANN THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – The new executive of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX has a message for politicians or charities who received money from former CEO Samuel Bankman-Fried: give it back, or we’ll take it back with interest.

The list of recipients of Mr. Bankman-Fried’s political spending is a long one and includes members of Congress from Washington state, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Bothell, and Sen. Kim Schrier, D-Sammamish.

Campaign finance records show Sen. Murray and Sen. Schrier received donations to their successful re-election campaigns from Mr. BankmanFried of $5,800 and $2,900 respectively. Spokespersons for both campaigns told the Seattle Times that they were planning to donate the money to charity.

Under the guidance of new executive John Jay Ray III, an attorney and insolvency specialist who managed to successfully claw back a great deal of money after Enron imploded in the early 00s, FTX has said that’s not good enough.

“Recipients are cautioned that making a payment or donation to a third party (including a charity) in the amount of any payment received from a FTX Contributor does not prevent the FTX Debtors from seeking recovery from the recipient or any subsequent transferee,” the company said in a Dec. 19 statement.

It further warned, “To the extent such payments are not returned voluntarily, the FTX Debtors intend to commence actions before the Bankruptcy Court to require the return of such payments, with interest accruing from the date any action is commenced.”

FTX founder and former billionaire Mr. Bankman-Fried is currently under house arrest at his parents’ home, awaiting trial on a $250 million dollar bond, one of the largest in U.S. history.

The legal issue for entities that Mr. Bankman-Fried donated money to turns on whether or not he actually had the money to make those donations without dipping into the company till.

Federal prosecutors allege Mr. Bankman-Fried embezzled client funds from his cryptocurrency exchange to

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Before the FTX creditors can legally claw back some or all of that money, either the government will have to prove its case in court or Mr. Bankman-Fried will have to plead guilty.

Mr. Ray took the position of executive on Nov. 11 and immediately took the company into bankruptcy.

“Never in my career have I seen such an utter failure of corporate controls at every level of an organization, from the lack of financial statements to a complete failure of any internal controls or governance whatsoever,” he said in a Dec. 13 statement to the House Financial Services Committee.

In the wake of the Enron collapse, Mr. Ray returned about 52 cents on the dollar to all of the company’s creditors, or $828.9 million, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

As of mid-December, Mr. Ray told the Financial Services Committee that he had “secured more than $1 billion of digital assets to protect against the risk of theft or unauthorized transfers.”

Economists: Guaranteed income programs should replace, not supplement, other welfare subsidies

By TOM GANTERT THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – In Hudson, New York, participants in the city’s guaranteed income program that started in 2020 were counseled on how the $500 a month they were set to receive over a 5-year-period would impact other government subsidies for which they are eligible.

“Will participants lose other public benefits that they might currently be receiving?” the program’s website asked on the Frequently Asked Question section. “This question can only be answered on a case-by-case basis. Prior to committing to participating, all recipients will be offered benefits’ counseling to decide if participation is best for their specific situation.”

Universal basic income programs provide recurring, direct payments to qualified (generally, lower-income) individuals with no strings attached. They are usually paid for by taxpayers, but some private foundations also provide funding.

The concern among many participants in guaranteed income programs is that the new revenue could cancel out other social subsidy programs, such as food stamps.

But many economists say the best way for guaranteed income programs to work is if they consolidate all government aid programs, creating one subsidy with less bureaucracy and thereby reducing administrative expenses paid for by taxpayers.

According to USGovernmentSpending.com, the cost of the 13 largest federal safety net programs that include Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), Earned Income Tax Credits, U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development subsidies, job training and school lunch programs increased from $772 billion in 2019 to $1.06 trillion in 2021.

Antony Davies, an associate professor of economics at Duquesne University, said universal income programs that consolidate the more than 100 taxpayer-funded federal welfare programs would be welcomed.

Mr. Davies said the administrative costs of all those welfare programs could be consolidated into a universal basic income program and it could be beneficial.

Hudson’s program is open to “20 randomlyselected” residents “who are above the age of 18 and earn less than $35,153 each year,” according to the city. “Participants may be single, married, with children or without.”

Cities, states and private foundations across the country have launched similar pilot guaranteed income programs. For example, the city of Los Angeles started its own guaranteed income program and Los Angeles County has launched two in 2022. San Francisco launched one specifically for the transgender community.

The Shriver Center on Poverty Law released a report in April that stated that the current social safety net is insufficient “given the economic situation we face.”

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to support for policies that give additional cash to struggling Americans, the report stated.

“Federal policies such as increased unemployment insurance, an expanded and fully refundable Child Tax Credit (CTC), and stimulus checks have led to burgeoning support for permanent cash transfer programs like a guaranteed income,” the report concluded.

PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0002857 The following person(s) is doing business as: Kingfisher Farms, 950 E Hwy 246, Solvang, CA 93463, County of Santa Barbara.

Mailing Address: PO Box 1159, Solvang, CA 93464 KLF Ventures LLC, 950 E Hwy 246, Solvang, CA 93463; California This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/20/2017 /s/ Katie Fisher, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/23/2022.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/22, 12/29/22, 1/5, 1/12/23 CNS-3654512# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS DEC 22, 29 / 2022; JAN 5, 12 / 2023 -- 58972

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220002907 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as CC FLORALS: 1713 ODIN WAY, SOLVANG, CA 93436, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: CHRISTINA A GILDRED: 1713 ODIN WAY, SOLVANG, CA 93436. 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 12/01/2022

by E29, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Dec 01, 2022. 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) DEC 08, 15, 22, 29 / 2022--58932

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220003090 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as RUSS JONES METALWORKS: 138 SANTA FELICIA DRIVE, GOLETA, CALIFR 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: RUSSELL V JONES: 660 AURORA AVENUE, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFO, 93109. This business is conducted by: A TRUST. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/22/2022

by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Dec 20, 2022. 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) DEC 29 / 2022; JAN 05, 12, 19 / 2023--58983

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220003044 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as ROB ROSENBERRY PHYSICAL THERAPY & PERFORMANCE FITNESS: 320 ALISAL ROAD SUITE 406, SOLVANG, CA 93463, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: ROB ROSENBERRY PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC.: 320 ALISAL ROAD SUITE 406, SOLVANG, CA 93463. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NAMES: ROB ROSENBERRY PAIN MANAGEMENT FASCIAL COUNTERSTRAIN. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/16/2022

by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Dec 01, 2022. 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) DEC 29 / 2022; JAN 05, 12, 19 / 2023--58980

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0003011 The following person(s) is doing business as: Coverhound Insurance Solutions, 1001 Mark Ave, Suite 201, Carpinteria, CA 93013, County of Santa Barbara.

Coverhound, LLC, 300 N Beach St., Daytona Beach, FL 32114; FL This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Robert W. Lloyd VP/Secretary This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/14/2022.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/22, 12/29/22, 1/5, 1/12/23 CNS-3653442# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS DEC 22, 29 / 2022; JAN 5, 12 / 2023 -- 58965

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220002883 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as ROYAL ELECTRIC: 5127 CALLE ASILO, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: ROYAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC: 5127 CALLE ASILO, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County ClerkRecorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 11/29/2022 by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Nov 17, 2022. 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)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0002860 The following person(s) is doing business as: Picture It Photography, 3044 Montano Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455, County of Santa Barbara.

Veronica Abadia Andalon, 3044 Montano Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Veronica Abadia Andalon, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/23/2022.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/22 CNS-3649709# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0002859 The following person(s) is doing business as: Orcutt Hills Dental Studio, 5075 S Bradley Road, Suite 101, Santa Maria, CA 93455, County of Santa Barbara.

Abdel-Rahim Dental Corp, 22201 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 205, Woodland Hills, CA 91364; CA This business is conducted by a Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Omar Abdel-Rahim, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/23/2022.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/22, 1/5/23 CNS-3649712# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0003010 The following person(s) is doing business as: Coverhound Insurance Solutions; Cyberpolicy Insurance Solutions, 1001 Mark Ave, Suite 201, Carpinteria, CA 93013, County of Santa Barbara.

Coverhound, LLC, 300 N Beach St., Daytona Beach, FL 32114; FL This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Robert W. Lloyd VP/Secretary This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/14/2022.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/22, 12/29/22, 1/5, 1/12/23 CNS-3653440# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220003006 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as MORTGAGE WHOLESALE: 351 PASEO NUEVO, 2ND FLOOR #1025, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: AARON GINN: 351 PASEO NUEVO, 2ND FLOOR #1025, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93101. 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 12/13/2022

by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2012. 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) DEC 29 / 2022; JAN 05, 12, 19 / 2023--58981

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Got Something to sell? / Email: classad@newspress.com IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI CASE NO. CV28-22-5770 SUMMONS I.R.C.P. 4(a)(3)(c) To: RODERICK J. WOOD AND ELEANOR M. WOOD, AS TRUSTEES OF THE ROD AND ELEANOR WOOD FAMILY TRUST, U/T/A DATED NOVEMBER 4, 1986; SHELLEY WOOD, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO THE ROD AND ELEANOR WOOD FAMILY TRUST, U/T/A DATED NOVEMBER 4, 1986; THE UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES OF THE ROD AND ELEANOR WOOD FAMILY TRUST, U/T/A DATED NOVEMBER 4, 1986; THE UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE ROD AND ELEANOR WOOD FAMILY TRUST, U/T/A DATED NOVEMBER 4, 1986; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO THE ROD AND ELEANOR WOOD FAMILY TRUST, U/T/A DATED NOVEMBER 4, 1986; SHELLEY WOOD AS AN INDIVIDUAL; JOHN DOE WOOD; JOHN DOES I-X; JANE DOES I-X; AND ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI, STATE OF IDAHO, TO WIT: LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 6, BAYVIEW TOWNSITE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK “C” OF PLATS, PAGES 88 AND 89, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO. You have been sued by Teresa Rochelle Hatton, the Plaintiff in the District Court in and for Kootenai County, Idaho, Case No. CV28-22-5770.

The nature of the claim against you is for quieting the title to the ownership of the real property described above.

Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case No., and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 451 Government Way, P.O. Box 9000, Coeur d’Alene ID 83816-9000, Telephone: (208) 446-1180 and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiff’s attorney, Edwin B. Holmes, Holmes Law Office, P.A., 1250 W Ironwood Dr., Ste 301, Coeur d’Alene ID 83814, Telephone: (208) 664-2351.

The attorney for the Plaintiff has no personal knowledge of a more particular description of the real property described above, but for purposes of complying with Idaho Code § 60-113, information concerning the location of said real property may be obtained from the Plaintiff’s attorney, at the address and telephone number set forth above.

A copy of the Summons and Second Amended Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter.

Dated: 11/29/2022 2:28:56 PM JIM BRANNON, CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT /s/ Matthew Clark___ By: Matthew Clark Deputy Clerk [seal] DEC 8, 15, 22, 29 / 2022 -- 58779

TSG No.: 220180585-CA-MSI TS No.: CA2200287331 APN: 051-351008 Property Address: 2636 CALLE REAL SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/26/2006. 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. On 01/25/2023 at 01:00 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/03/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0086490, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SANTA BARBARA County, State of California. Executed by: KIMBERLY WALKER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 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 described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 051-351-008 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2636 CALLE REAL, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 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, 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, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 758,728.29. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. 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 or visit this internet website http://search. nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2200287331 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 if conducted after January 1, 2021, 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 http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2200287331 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, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0419005 To: SANTA BARBARA NEWS PRESS 12/15/2022, 12/22/2022, 12/29/2022 DEC 15, 22, 29 / 2022 -- 58953

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220003084 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as DOC BURNSTEIN’S ICE CREAM LAB: 725 BETTERAVIA ROAD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: CA 102 LLC: 114 WEST BRANCH STREET, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420.

This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, STATE OF INC.: CALIFORNIA. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NAMES: DOC BURNSTEIN’S CREAMERY, DOC BURNSTEIN’S, DOC BURNSTEIN’S ICE CREAM. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/21/2022

by E17, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Dec 21, 2022. 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) DEC 29 / 2022; JAN 05, 12, 19 / 2023--58986

PETITION OF: SARAH GOMEZ & JOSE TRINIDAD GOMEZ FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV005006 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: SARAH GOMEZ AND JOSE TRINIDAD GOMEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MIA ISABELLA GOMEZ to Proposed name: NATALIA ISABELLA GOMEZ THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: FEBRUARY 22, 2023 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 3 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 12/22/2022 Name: THOMAS P. ANDERLE, Judge of the Superior Court.

DEC 29 / 2022; JAN 05, 12, 19 / 2023--58987

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on January 19, 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.

2404 - ATK Space Systems- Goleta Payne, Robin; 4225 - Romero, Sahiyi; 6446 - A Garvine, Kaelyn; A084 - Flores, Bianey; A230 Montoya, Monica; A367 - Adams, Steven; A424 - Atterbury, Kumar; A451 - Brown, Fred PUBLIC STORAGE # 75078, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 961-8198 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

011 - Romero, Sahiyi; 017 - Romero, Sahiyi; 086 - Nunez, Laura; 504 Reyes, Saul 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; 258 - LUSK, JESSICA; 319 - Burian, Susan; 321 - Arroyo, Magda 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 29th of December 2022 & 5th of January 2023. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

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