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Holiday sales explode Sales surpass 2019 numbers, rose at fastest pace in 17 years

More than 850 U.S. flights canceled Monday after holiday weekend By DAN MCCALEB THE CENTER SQUARE EXECUTIVE EDITOR

(The Center Square) – Monday began with thousands of more flight cancellations globally and

nearly 5,000 delays as airlines continued to struggle with staffing issues during this holiday travel season. Domestically, 956 flights within, into or out of the U.S. Please see FLIGHTS on A2

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A Southwest Airlines passenger jet rolls into Santa Barbara Airport on Wednesday.

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Shoppers stroll in Paseo Nuevo shopping center in downtown Santa Barbara on Wednesday.

Sarah Weddington, Roe v. Wade lawyer, dies at 76 By KATHERINE ZEHNDER

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Holiday sales rose 8.3% since 2019 according to data released by the National Retail Federation, rising at the fastest pace in 17 years. Despite higher prices and concern with supply-chain issues, consumers clung to the gift-giving season and spent a record amount on presents like clothing and jewelry. Online and other non-stores were up 23.9% respectively, driving overall sales upwards. “Faced with rising transmission of the virus, state restrictions on retailers and heightened political and economic uncertainty, consumers chose to spend on gifts that lifted the spirits of their families and friends and provided a sense of normalcy given the challenging year,” president and CEO of the National Retail Federation Matthew Shay said in a statement, according to CNBC. This is a higher rate than NRF previously predicted in November, where they anticipated more shopping would be done earlier to avoid supply-chain problems. The rise in sales is noteworthy Please see SALES on A4

Sarah Weddington, the lawyer who successfully argued for “Jane Roe” in the landmark Roe v. Wade case before the Supreme Court, passed away Sunday morning. News of her death first broke in a tweet posted by her close personal friend Susan Hays, who is a Democratic attorney currently running for Texas Ag Commissioner. Ms. Weddington’s death has also been confirmed by cousin Pete Weddington, who said “the cause of death has not yet been determined,” in a statement. “With Linda Coffee, she filed the first case of her legal career, Roe v. Wade, fresh out of law school. She was my professor at UT, the best writing instructor I ever had, and a great mentor,” said Ms. Hays in a tweet. Ms. Weddington argued Roe v. Wade, at the age of 26, making her the youngest lawyer to argue before the Supreme Court. Ms. Weddington was born in 1945 to a Methodist Minister in Abilene, Tex. She earned her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law, where she was among 40 women in a class of 1600. According to what Ms. Weddington’s book, she traveled to Mexico in 1967 during her third year at law school to receive an illegal abortion. Ms. Coffee and Ms. Weddington attended law school together but did not become close until after they graduated. Following law school, Ms. Coffee and Ms. Weddington joined forces to represent Norma McCorvey, a pregnant woman in Dallas seeking an abortion and known by her alias, “Jane Roe.” According to Fox News, Norman McCorvey reversed her position and became a pro-life advocate later in life. “Would you consider being cocounsel in the event that a suit is actually filed. I have always found that it is a great deal more fun to

Wet weather to continue through Thursday By FORREST MCFARLAND NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

After Monday’s rain, a wet and unsettled weather pattern will continue through Thursday according to the National Weather Service. Santa Barbara and most surrounding areas had light rain Monday, with the lightest being .11 inches in New Cuyama and the heaviest being .69 inches at the Santa Barbara Airport and Goleta. Lompoc saw .2 inches while .35 inches fell in Santa Maria.

Temperatures were seasonally cold on Monday. The highs were a cool 49 in New Cuyama, 55 in Lompoc, 54 in Goleta, 52 at the Santa Barbara City Fire Department, 55 in Santa Maria and a cooler 50 in Santa Ynez. Some areas approached freezing temperatures Monday with a low of 32 in New Cuyama and Santa Ynez. The rest of yesterday’s lows were 35 in Lompoc, 35 in Goleta, 40 at the Santa Barbara City Fire Department and 37 in Santa Maria. All numbers are from the National Weather Service.

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Though the rain mainly tapered off in the evening, another weather system is expected to move through between Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures are expected to remain significantly below average for this time of year. After the weather system moves through on Wednesday and Thursday, dry weather is expected Friday through the upcoming holiday weekend.

work with someone on a lawsuit of this nature,” Ms. Coffee wrote to Ms. Weddington in a letter dated Dec. 4, 1969, reported the Dallas Morning News. Ms. Weddington first argued the case before an all-male supreme court at the age of 26, on December 13, 1971. The case was argued for a second time by Ms. Weddington almost a year later on October 11, 1972. The case came down 7-2 in favor of Ms. Weddington on January 23, 1973, in a landmark case that effectively legalized abortion. After winning Roe V. Wade in 1973, she was elected to the Texas house of representatives, where she served three terms. Ms. Weddington continued her career in politics serving in the Department of Agriculture in 1977 and later served as assistant to President Jimmy Carter from 1978-81, directing the administration’s work on women’s issues. Ms. Weddington’s death comes amidst the Supreme Court’s consideration of Thomas Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health, which has the potential to reverse the landmark Roe v. Wade case. Dobbs v. Jackson focuses on the question of “whether all previability prohibitions on elective abortions are unconstitutional,” reports Fox News. “I am sure when my obituary is written, the lead paragraph will be about Roe v. Wade. I thought, over a period of time, that the right of a woman to make a decision about what she would do in a particular pregnancy would be accepted — that by this time, the thirtieth anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the controversy over abortion would have gradually faded away like the closing scenes of a movie and we could go on to other issues. I was wrong,” Ms. Weddinton told Texas Monthly in 2003.

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Friday’s MEGA MILLIONS: 16-17-25-36-37 Mega: 16

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Great Kitchens Don’t Just Happen... They Happen by Design. The Santa Barbara Airport saw little impact from the recent wave of flight cancellations.

than earlier variants but early studies indicate its symptoms are far less severe on most individuals who contract it. Bad weather in certain locations also is leading to cancellations. JetBlue canceled 66 flights as of Monday morning. Spirit has canceled 50 flights; Southwest, 48. On Sunday, more than 1,500 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were canceled, while more than 3,200 were canceled globally.

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were canceled as of noon Eastern Monday, according to the tracking site FlightAware. An additional 2,421 flights in the U.S. were delayed. Globally, more than 2,500 flights were canceled Monday as Christmas travelers sought to return home. More than 7,600 international flights were experiencing delays. United Airlines canceled 93 flights as of noon Monday, American canceled 81 and Delta, 73.

larger aircraft. Departures for all airlines right now out of SBA are quite full, so finding available seats the day of departure is pretty difficult,” Deanna Zachrisson, development business manager for the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, told the NewsPress in an email. All United Airline flights out of Santa Barbara on Sunday and early Monday morning departed normally. The omicron variant, the dominant coronavirus variant currently infecting people in the U.S., is being blamed for much of the staffing shortages. Omicron is significantly more transmissible

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New COVID-19 cases reported over weekend By FORREST MCFARLAND NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Santa Barbara County reported 79 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday. Of those, the highest number, 19, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had four cases. Elsewhere, three cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Sixteen cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Three cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Two cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported five cases. Eleven cases were in Goleta. Eight cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Three cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. The location of five cases was pending.

Thirty-nine patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another 11 are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 48,247 cases, of which 999 are still infectious. The total number of deaths remains at 562. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 68.6% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 64.5% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department.

SATURDAY Santa Barbara County reported 126 new COVID-19 cases. Of those, the highest number, 42, was in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon, according to the Public Health Department. Twelve cases were in Santa Maria. Neighboring Orcutt had 10 cases. Elsewhere, 14 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Three cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New

Cuyama and Guadalupe. Four cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported six cases. Fifteen cases were in Goleta. The location of four cases was pending.

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SUNDAY Santa Barbara County reported 204 new COVID-19 cases. Of those, the highest number, 65, was in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon, according to the Public Health Department. Twenty-four cases were in Santa Maria. Neighboring Orcutt had six cases. Elsewhere, 15 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Seven cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Six cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported eleven cases. Twenty-two cases were in Goleta. The location of seven cases was pending. email: fmcfarland@newspress.com

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Art exhibit to feature Van Gogh and his influences By FORREST MCFARLAND NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is partnering with the Columbus Museum of Art to present “Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources,” an exhibition featuring 20 works by Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh. The exhibition provides an opportunity to experience works by the famous painter as well as more than 75 works of art by those who inspired him, featuring more than 100 works from 25 museums in total. It will run from Feb. 27 to May 22. Through Vincent’s Eyes presents iconic works by Van Gogh from all periods of his career and features past artists and well as his contemporaries to show

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his sophisticated knowledge of a wide variety of art. Other than paintings, the exhibition is also the first to include 17 first-edition novels revered by Van Gogh from the likes of Charles Dickens, George Eliot and more. The Santa Barbara community is offering “Van Gogh in Santa Barbara”-related public programs around the city during the run of the show. On March 13 and 14, the SBMA will host a symposium and scholars’ day featuring art historians, conservators and museum curators to discuss the exhibition. More information regarding the exhibition as well as advance tickets can be found at sbma.net.

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NYC’s private sector vaccine mandate goes into effect Monday By Dan McCaleb The Center Square

(The Center Square) – All workers in New York City will be required to show employers they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday. Outgoing New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who is in his last week in office, announced the mandate earlier this month. Unlike President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate on the private sector, which many courts have ruled is likely unconstitutional and which will be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court early next month, Mayor de Blasio’s mandate does not give workers the option of weekly testing. Nearly 185,000 businesses in the city will be required to enforce the mandate, according to Mayor de Blasio’s office. Business groups have blasted the order, saying they were blindsided by it and questioning its legality. “Inconsistent policies at the federal, state and city levels are not helpful, and it is unclear who will enforce a mayoral mandate, and whether it is even legal,” the Partnership for New York City, a nonprofit group representing 330 businesses that have more than 1 million workers in the city, said in a statement. “President Biden’s vaccine mandate on employers

Unlike President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate on the private sector, which many courts have ruled is likely unconstitutional and which will be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court early next month, Mayor de Blasio’s mandate does not give workers the option of weekly testing. with over 100 employees is currently held up by litigation, and it is hard to imagine that the mayor can do what the president is being challenged to accomplish.” Also on Monday, the city will require children ages 12 and older to have two doses of a vaccine to be able to enter restaurants, fitness centers, entertainment venues and other places. That mandate already was in effect for adults. an McCaleb is the executive editor of The Center D Square. He welcomes your comments. Contact Dan at dmccaleb@thecentersquare.com.

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SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS OBITUARIES KIRKBRIDE, Marian

Marian Kirkbride passed peacefully at Santa Fe, NM, on Monday, December 20, 2021 after a long illness at the age of 94. She was the daughter of Capt. Allan Richard Rafuse and Ruth Marguerite King of Port Hastings, NS, and was raised in Mille Roches and Cornwall, ON. Wife of the late Bradley Currey, and John Kirkbride. Mother of Washington Currey of Gig Harbor, WA, Jefferson Currey of Moscow, ID, and Elayne Currey-Nishita of Tucson, AZ, also leaving 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She began her educational career teaching in 1945, in Wales, Maxville, Belleville, and Niagara Falls, ON, later teaching in Santa Barbara, CA, tutoring children and adults with dyslexia and other learning disabilities in Monterey and Hollister, CA, and ending her teaching career in Santa Fe, NM. Survived by her children, sister Pat Britton of Calgary, AB, and brother Nelson Rafuse of Smith Falls, ON. Predeceased by sister Marjorie, and brothers Richard, Alan, and Robert. Spring interment will be at St. Lawrence Valley Cemetery – Ingleside, Long Sault, ON. Please make remembrance donations to the charity of your choice.

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“Consumers splurged throughout the season, with apparel and department stores experiencing strong growth,” said Steve Sadove, senior advisor for Mastercard.

Sales increase beats expectations SALES

Continued from Page A1 considering that consumer prices rose 5.7% over the past year, the fastest pace in 39 years. The Federation originally predicted sales would increase between 3.6% and 5.2% from 2019 from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, a total between $755.3 billion and $766.7 billion. NRF additionally predicted online sales would increase between 20% and 30%, a total between $202.5 billion and $218.4 billion. Small box stores also had an impact, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which tracks spending including both cash and credit purchases. This claim was made apparent by the bustling shopping centers here in Santa Barbara. “Shoppers were eager to secure their gifts ahead of the retail rush, with conversations surrounding supply chain and labor supply issues sending consumers online and to stores in droves,” said senior advisor for Mastercard Steve Sadove in a media release. “Consumers splurged throughout the season, with apparel and department stores experiencing strong growth as shoppers sought to put their best dressed foot forward.” When big box retailers like Target and Walmart had more limited options because of the supply-chain, Americans proved their resilience by turning to smaller box stores or other platforms like eBay. email: fmcfarland@newspress.com

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LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Cool with periods of sun

Cool with rain at times

Cloudy, a little rain; cool

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Cool with clouds Mostly sunny and and sun cool INLAND

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54 40

56 39

53 30

54 28

57 42

54 44

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Pismo Beach 52/43

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Guadalupe 53/42

Santa Maria 53/42

Vandenberg 54/45

New Cuyama 44/33 Ventucopa 39/30

Los Alamos 52/38

Buellton 52/38

Solvang 52/39

Gaviota 54/44

SANTA BARBARA 57/42 Goleta 55/41

Carpinteria 54/41 Ventura 54/42

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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

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Wind west-northwest 8-16 knots today. Waves 5-9 feet with a west-northwest swell 5-9 feet at 6 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind west-northwest 8-16 knots today. Waves 5-9 feet with a west-northwest swell 5-9 feet at 6 seconds. Visibility clear.

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AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 51/43/sh 49/39/c 33/24/sn 40/18/sf 50/46/r 44/37/r 52/47/r 48/35/r 46/41/sh 50/50/r 25/6/sn 47/41/sh 55/42/r 45/33/sh 49/39/r 47/43/r 53/48/r 57/48/r 49/47/r 50/41/sh 44/34/r 58/51/r 49/41/r 51/37/r 55/42/r 52/49/r 31/9/sn

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Wind from the west-northwest at 8-16 knots today. Wind waves 3-6 feet with a west swell 3-6 feet at 6-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 44/33/c 55/41/pc 55/40/pc 52/43/pc 53/42/pc 52/39/pc 54/45/pc 54/42/pc

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Shoppers in downtown Santa Barbara on Wednesday were part of a national trend of holiday spending.

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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 92,894 acre-ft. Elevation 711.99 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 0.0 acre-ft. Inflow 96.8 acre-ft. State inflow 8.1 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Characters matter in 2021 movies Action films slow down for emotions, reflection, personal growth

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

2021 is ending on a high cinematic note as the world continues to get back to normal during the pandemic. One trend is evident. In an age where the action in movies has become louder and the special effects more spectacular than ever, there’s a genuine effort for character development. In fact, movies such as “Dune” and the new “Spider-Man: No Way Home” are slowing down to allow for well-written dialogue between two characters. Certainly the action was more pronounced in “Spider-Man: Far From Home” (2019), and while that film had great character moments, no film has dived into the mind of Tom Holland’s Peter Parker like “No Way Home.” Just a few years ago, many action movies used dialogue as the filler between action scenes, but there seems to be more meaningful effort to emphasize dialogue in all movies, whether they’re comedies or dramas or action movies. Maybe that’s an effect of the pandemic, during which Hollywood had more time on its hands to think, to plan, to write. Maybe it’s an effect of the new age of streaming, in which the boundaries between traditional TV shows and movies have blurred. Many streaming series are now movies-quality productions in which each episode is a chapter in a greater story. But it’s nothing less than a revolution in entertainment, and the impact is crossing back and

forth between the small and big screens. The conventional wisdom is that movies are plot-driven and

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“Spider-Man: No Way Home” remains No. 1 in the box office after its second weekend. The latest film starring Tom Holland as the webslinger grossed $81.5 million in the North America box office last weekend. What’s more, “Spider-Man” became the first movie during the pandemic to swing past the $1 billion mark in global receipts. Placing second last weekend was “Sing 2,” the animated sequel about animals who like to sing on stage. It did well to the tune of $23.8 million during its opening weekend. Other new movies did well last weekend. “The Matrix Resurrections,” the latest film in the sci-fi franchise starring Keneau Reeves, placed third, grossing $12 million. In fourth place was “The King’s Man,” the prequel to “The King’s Men,” at $6.4 million. “American Underdog,” which stars Zachary Levi (who grew up in Ventura) as NFL quarterback Kurt Warner, came in fifth place at $6.2 million. Steven Spielberg’s “Westside Story” fell to sixth place with $2.8 million. It was in third place the previous weekend. “Licorice Pizza” climbed last weekend to seventh place from its 14th place mark the previous weekend. Last weekend it grossed $2.3 million. “A Journal for Jordan” opened in eighth place at

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New Exhibit coming soon to Santa Barbara art gallery Sullivan Goss, Santa Barbara’s American Art Gallery, has a new exhibit opening after the first of the year, entitled Juxtaposed: A Curation Of Art. The exhibit has been compiled to help collectors, artists and curators-in-training to see the dynamics at play when deciding what art work sshould be shown together, specifically when two pieces are juxtaposed. Curators used to be charged with “taking care” of collections;

The exhibit has been compiled to help collectors, artists and curators-in-training to see the dynamics at play when deciding what art work sshould be shown together. indeed, that is the root definition of ‘to curate.’ Today, curation is often expanded to include selection and involve interpretation often as well. Curators help answer the critical question of “which one,” following it up with, “where can we put it?” The exhibit is meant to be an exploration of how different pieces of art interact with each other, how adjacency can change

perception and bring added meaning, and the balance of harmonious similarity with dynamic contrast. Gallery owner Nathan Vonk, Contemporary Curator Susan Bush and staff member Lauren Wilson, have all chosen their own pairs of works to be shown between January and February during the exhibit. - Katherine Zehnder

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Continued from Page B1 a great blend of both, but it was the basic philosophy that guided the thinking in Hollywood for decades. Today those distinctions are virtually non-existent. Characterdriven stories seem to always matter, regardless of the medium. This year, “Dune,” “SpiderMan: No Way Home,” “Respect,” “House of Gucci,” “The French Dispatch” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” were all driven more by characters than plot. In fact, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” waited until its family conflicts were firmly established before the first ghost appeared. And “The French Dispatch” is a series of character studies, packaged together for the big screen. Even “No Time to Die,” a James Bond movie in a franchise in which the lead character normally changes little, was ultimately driven more by character than plot. It was a story viewers had seen countless times: A villain threatens the world. What made “No Time to Die” the best film in the Daniel Craig era was the actor’s approach to Bond and writing that dared to bend, if not shatter, the 007 formula. In an age where characters seem to matter more than ever in stories, it was the right time for Steven Spielberg’s release of “West Side Story,” although musicals will never dominate the big screen as they did before 1970. Mr. Spielberg’s film topped the box office in its first weekend, but slid in subsequent weekends and fell further last

weekend with new films rising above it. That said, in this writer’s opinion, “West Side Story” is the best film of 2021, and it will likely take home the Oscar for best picture and best director because it left an emotional impact on the audience. The other best films, in this writer’s opinion, are: 2. “Respect.” Jennifer Hudson captured Aretha Franklin’s personality and life in a story that honestly (if not always completely accurately) tells her how Ms. Franklin rose above obstacles to succeed as the Queen of Soul. 3. Disney’s “Jungle Cruise.” It’s a fun ride at Disneyland, and it’s a fun ride on the big screen too because of — there it is again — the character development of Dwayne Johnson’s and Emily Blunt’s characters. 4. “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings.” This Marvel movie dived deeply into the characters, but provided fans with plenty of action. It proves a superhero movie can be both reflective and dramatic. 5. “The Eternals.” The Marvel movie captures the imagination and is full of surprises about superheroes. It asks, “What makes a superhero a god, and what makes a superhero like you and me?” The movie is all about finding that answer as immortal Eternals protect Earth but find there’s a lot they don’t know. The story is driven more by character than action. 6. “Black Widow.” It’s far from being the best Marvel movie, but it still shows a lot about an outstanding character who cinematic fans know mainly from

the “Avengers” movies. Scarlett Johansson is brilliant as always in the role. 7. “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” The film is a bit slow in the beginning, but the action picks up in a story driven clearly more by characters than action. It’s essentially about the next generation of ghostbusters. 8. “No Time To Die.” Daniel Craig’s last film as James Bond is his best one, thanks to writing that peels away the layers of 007’s tough veneer. 9. “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” This movie marks a turning point in several ways for Tom Holland’s Peter Parker as he deals with a world that knows Peter Parker is Spider-Man. He asks Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) for help, and that’s where the trouble begins in a story that determines the kind of a hero that Spider-Man will be. 10. “The French Dispatch.” An all-star cast is featured in a series of quirky stories that evolve naturally from unforgettable characters, showing that whatever the budget, what the genre, today’s films are about characters. Honorable mentions go to two animated films: Disney’s “Encanto” for its blend of action, story and characters and “Addams Family 2,” for going against what you would expect. The anticipation was that this would be an ensemble movie like the first animated movie, but the sequel focused wisely on daughter Wednesday and succeeded wildly for that reason. Characters matter. email: dmason@newspres.com

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The 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: GLORIA J. BURNS, A WIDOW Duly Appointed Trustee: S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Deed of Trust recorded 2/16/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0006447 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, Date of Sale: 1/12/2022 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 ANACAPA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA 93101 Amount of unpaid balance and other reasonable estimated charges: $289,624.80 Street Address or other common designation of purported real property: 1047 LA VISTA ROAD SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110 A.P.N.: 055-111-005 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the trustee within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855) 986-9342 or visit this internet web-site www.superiordefault.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2021-1821. 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 web-site. 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 FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855) 986-9342, or visit this internet website www.superiordefault. com, using the file number assigned to this case 2021-1821 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. Date: 12/13/2021 S.B.S TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362. Phone: 818-991-4600 By: Colleen Irby, Trustee Sale Officer (TS# 2021-1821 SDI-22498)

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DEC 21, 28 / 2021; JAN 4 / 2022 -- 57840

Request for Proposal No. 2021-002 California Vegetation Treatment Program PEIR Support for Montecito Fire Protection District Vegetation Treatment Program The Montecito Fire Protection District (MFPD) requests Competitive Sealed Proposals for: RFP# 2021-002 – MFPD Vegetation Treatment Program Proposal Opening – Friday, February 4, 2022 at 2:15 p.m. in the conference room at Montecito Fire Station 1, 595 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara. RFP documents may be viewed on the Montecito Fire Protection District (MFPD) website at www. montecitofire.com or a copy may be secured from MFPD at 595 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara CA between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Responses must be sealed, clearly marked “Fire Station 1 – Cal VTP PEIR Support for MTO VTP” and returned to: Montecito Fire Department Attn: Nic Elmquist, Wildland Fire Specialist 595 San Ysidro Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 pm February 4, 2022. Proposals received after this time will be returned unopened. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. DEC 23, 28 / 2021 -- 57856 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003248. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: TURKIA TOURS, 4870 CALLE REAL #322, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MARIA CARIDAD YEPEZ, 4870 CALLE REAL #322, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, FRANCISCO JAVIER GALINDO, 4870 CALLE REAL #322, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 11/30/2021 by: E20, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Nov 1, 2021. 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, FBN No: 20210003214. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: LITTLE CORNER STORE, 701 BATH ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: DIPMALA RAJUL PRAJAPATI, 701 BATH ST., 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 11/22/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2020. 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 7, 14, 21, 28 / 2021--57790

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003324. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: CORTONA POINT APARTMENTS, 100 CORTONA POINT DRIVE, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: CORTONA CORNER APARTMENTS LLC: 100 CORTONA POINT DRIVE, GOLETA, CA 93117. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, STATE OF INC.: DELAWARE. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/09/2021 by E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Oct 13, 2021. 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 21, 28/2021; JAN 4, 11/2022 --57839

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BEFORE YOUR SALE

• Prepare to start early. Collectors and antique dealers like to show up early in the morning. • Obtain a permit if required • Clean up your space. People like clean and neat places. • Gather lots of shopping bags.

GATHERING ITEMS

• Test any electrical items to make sure they work. • Collect your items and sort it by type. (clothing, toys, tools, etc.) • Take time to clean or repair your items. • Wash all the clothes so they smell fresh.

WHAT SELLS BEST?

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ADVERTISING

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SIGNS

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WHAT SHOULD YOU NOT SELL?

• Items missing safety parts. • Unused prescription drugs or medications. • Personal hygiene items. • Halogen �oor lamps. • Old baby cribs or playpens, incomplete child safety seats. The Consumer Protection Agency offers a complete list of dangerous items to avoid selling at yard sales. Visit www.cpsc.gov

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