Santa Barbara News-Press: August 17, 2022

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UCSB police detective arrested for hit-and-run

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Assistant Manager Leticia Moran holds chocolate treats at the new See’s Candies location in Goleta.

Goleta just got sweeter See’s Candies opens at Camino Real Marketplace

The man identified by the California Highway Patrol as allegedly driving a pickup that sideswiped another vehicle and then allegedly leaving the scene — ignoring efforts by the other driver to get him to stop — is a detective for the UCSB Police Department.

The CHP named Lt. Bradley Prows as the pickup driver connected to the hit-and-run collision earlier this month in Solvang. Lt. Prows was ultimately arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol.

While not mentioning Lt. Prows by name, Kiki Reyes, a UCSB spokeswoman, told the News-Press: “UCPD (University of California Police Department) received information regarding an off-duty incident involving one of our employees and is fully cooperating with the California Highway Patrol (CHP), which is conducting the traffic and criminal investigation in this case.

“Preliminary information from the CHP indicates that no one was injured in the collision,” she said. “Following standard procedures, this employee is currently on administrative leave pending the investigation.”

The Aug. 7 traffic crash occurred on westbound State Route 246 at the intersection of 4th Place, according to the CHP collision report. The property damage traffic crash occurred at 6:55 p.m. near Solvang Brewing Co. CHP officers responded and contacted all involved parties.

The CHP investigation revealed that a 2016 Honda Odyssey driven by Rana Sibani, 54, of La Mesa, was driving westbound on State Route 246

and had slowed to a stop to pull into a parking stall. She had two passengers in her car, Alaf Kawar, 83, and a 12-year-old minor, both of La Mesa.

A 2017 Ford F-350, driven by Bradley Prows, 60, of Buellton, was driving west on State Route 246 as well, and was directly behind Ms. Sibani’s car. He had one passenger in his pickup, Sylvia Prows, 51.

When Ms. Sibani slowed to a stop, the other driver tried to pass on the left, the CHP said.

As a result, the right side of his pickup collided with the Honda’s left side.

He “failed to yield and continued driving westbound” on the highway as Ms. Sabani followed behind, attempting to flag him down, the CHP said.

After approximately one mile, he pulled over to the right shoulder and came to a stop. Ms. Sabani had called Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputies to report a traffic collision, and deputies arrived a short time later. Upon deputies’ arrival, they requested that CHP respond and conduct an investigation.

“CHP arrived and completed a traffic collision investigation, which led to a driving under the influence investigation,” the collision report said. The driver of the pickup “was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.”

At this time, the collision remains under investigation, the CHP said Anyone who has further information regarding the collision is urged to contact Sgt. Rivera or Officer Griffith at the Buellton CHP office at 805-6885551. email: neilhartstein@newspress. com

Hollister Ranch arson suspect scheduled to appear twice in court

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At left, “Customers have been asking for a new shop here, and we are proud to deliver!” See’s Candies CEO Pat Egan told the News-Press about the opening of the new location at Camino Real Marketplace. At right, a ribbon cutting will take place Friday morning at See’s Candies.

It’s a short walk from Metropolitan Camino Real Cinemas.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The new See’s Candies at Camino Real Marketplace in Goleta is kicking off its Grand Opening Week on Friday.

The week will run through Aug. 26.

By popular demand, the store opened several weeks ago for business, and the grand opening ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. Friday. City officials will speak at the event, which will be followed by a ribbon cutting.

See’s Candies is located at 7044 Market Place Drive and is opening as the chain celebrates its 101st anniversary.

To celebrate, the heritage candy

company will be offering various promotions. All in-store shoppers during Grand Opening Week can enter their email address for a chance to win a $25 See’s gift card.

Also, a free gift will be given to any in-store shoppers or Click, Pick, Go! Purchasers at pickup.sees.com of $35 or more.

See’s will continue its tradition of handing out free samples, encouraging brand fans to head to the new location to check out seasonal sweets, snag all-time favorites and sample new flavors.

“We first came to the Santa Barbara area in 1972, and our La Cumbre Plaza location will actually be celebrating their 15th Anniversary next week, so we know the area has a sweet tooth

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and they love their See’s! This new shop in Goleta is a relocation from our Santa Barbara shop at Paseo Nuevo,” Pat Egan, CEO of See’s Candies, told the News-Press in an email. “Whenever I would visit our shops in the Santa Barbara area, I always enjoyed the city of Goleta and the strong sense of community.

“Customers have been asking for a new shop here, and we are proud to deliver!” Mr. Egan said.

He said the new Goleta location has been in the works for a few years.

“We wanted to make sure we found the best location possible and are excited to be in the Camino Real Marketplace,” he said.

“I know our shop associates are greatly looking forward to the

relationships they will form with customers, both longtime and new, in the area,” Mr. Egan asid.

“Our shop associate team has over 30 years of customer service experience at See’s, which honestly isn’t uncommon in our shops.

“Our associates stay because they love serving our customers,” he said. “For example, Erika, one of our associates in this shop, started working with us 20 years ago. and Armando has been with us for 11 years. Armando once ate 17 pieces of candy in one shift …

“While I don’t recommend that, I can’t say that I blame him!”

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The man charged in connection with an arson fire at the Hollister Ranch in March will appear twice this week in the Lompoc division of Santa Barbara County Superior Court.

Defendant Edward Junior Macklin, 31, is scheduled to appear today for a pre-trial hearing, according to Sonia E. Balleste, chief deputy district attorney for the DA’s office based in Santa Maria.

And on Friday, Mr. Macklin is scheduled to appear on a defense motion to dismiss the case against him based on insufficient evidence presented at the defendant’s preliminary hearing, Chief DDA Balleste said.

He has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. The

information against him notes he also is known as Robert Kuzio Macklin, 29.

Mr. Macklin is charged with arson of a structure or forest, a felony, as someone “who did willfully, unlawfully and maliciously set fire to and burn … a structure or forest land located at 146 Hollister Ranch Road” on March 12, 2022, prosecutors said.

In connection with this count, Mr. Macklin faces a special allegation of committing arson with aggravating factors, as a firefighter, peace officer or other emergency personnel suffered great bodily injury as a result of the offense.

He also faces a special allegation of being a serious/ violent/registerable sex offender, a felony. Mr. Macklin is accused of not registering as Please see ARSON on A2

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Public input sought on electric vehicle charging stations

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments wants the public’s help to identify sites for future electric vehicle charging stations.

Six Central Coast counties have collaborated on an interactive online mapping tool where the public can offer input.

SBCAG said the goal is to identify ideal locations for new public charging stations in the six counties of Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo,

Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito.

SBCAG said electric vehicles are essential to the fight against climate change and that more charging stations are needed to recharge vehicles, particularly in rural and traditionally underserved communities.

“Electric cars are the future of transportation and the number of these vehicles on the road continues to grow,” Das Williams, SBCAG board chair, said in a news release. “We want to make charging as effortless as possible and need the public’s help to

identify opportunities to make it even better and easier to charge on the fly.”

The information gathered from the interactive online mapping tool will help create the Central Coast Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy.

The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, the Association of Monterey Bay Governments and the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, along with Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties have partnered

to develop the strategy.

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

The interactive mapping tool is live and available to the public through October 2022 at www.bit. ly/CCZEV. A quick video tutorial on how to use the interactive mapping tool is also available at www.bit.ly/InteractiveMapVideo.

To access the interactive mapping tool, go to dks. mysocialpinpoint.com/centralcoast-zev-strategy-plan#. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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a sex offender. Prosecutors say this makes him ineligible for a state prison sentence to be served in the county jail.

In addition, he faces a special allegation because of aggravating factors in the case: that his prior convictions as an adult or sustained petitions in juvenile delinquency proceedings are numerous or of increasing seriousness; that he was on probation, mandatory supervision, mandatory supervision, postrelease community supervision, or parole when the alleged arson was committed;and that his prior performance on probation, mandatory

Fast food workers rally for labor bill outside California Capitol

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Fast food workers braved the 100-degree heat and rallied outside of the California Capitol in Sacramento Tuesday to urge lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom to support a bill that they say will provide fair wages and greater protections for fast food workers.

The workers – who pitched tents to spend the night on the capitol lawn Tuesday night – held signs and led chants in support of Assembly Bill 257, which would establish a Fast Food Sector Council at the state level that would set “sector wide minimum standards” for wages, hours and working conditions for fast food workers.

The council would be composed of 13 members appointed by the governor, the speaker of the Assembly and the Senate Rules Committee. They would be tasked with setting minimum fast food employment standards in regards to wages, work conditions and training.

The bill is likely to be heard on the floor of the Senate in the coming days after passing through the Senate Appropriations Committee last week.

Supporters of the initiative say the bill will offer a “seat at the table” for more than 550,000 fast food workers in the state who have historically been subject to unsafe work conditions, low wages and wage theft. The bill’s author, Assemblyman Chris Holden, D-Pasadena, addressed workers at a rally outside the capitol Tuesday, telling the crowd that the council will ensure that workers have “a voice in how you are treated in the workplace.”

“It’s a shame that we’re here in 2022 and still fighting for some of the basic things that should’ve been happening a long time ago for the fast food workers that serve our community every day, even through a pandemic and not get treated right,” Assemblyman Holden said. “(AB 257) is to turn it around – to turn it around in your favor to make sure workers are protected.”

The legislation is backed by

dozens of labor groups across the state, including the powerful California Labor Federation and the SEIU, but faces opposition from dozens of local chambers of commerce across the state, as well as chain store 7Eleven.

A coalition opposed to the measure, including the California Restaurant Association and the California Chamber of Commerce, argues that the bill “delegates the authority reserved to the California legislature” to a council of “unelected persons.”

“The Council would have the authority to issue entirely new and different labor, employment, wage and hour, and health and safety standards that apply exclusively to counter-service restaurants,” the coalition wrote in opposition, according to a bill analysis.

Backers of the bill say it’s about the fast food workers who are “some of the lowest paid, least protected workers in our state,” the bill’s co-author, Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo, D-Los Angeles, told The Center Square in a statement.

“Earlier this year, a fast food worker was shot and killed in Los

Angeles after refusing to accept a counterfeit bill, while working the same shift as his 19-year old-son,” Assemblywoman Carrillo said.

“This legislation is important, because it creates a mechanism to raise overall standards and protections in the fast food industry through input from workers and employers.”

Ms. Carrillo added that the bill stands to benefit Latino, black and immigrant workers who make up a large sector of California’s fast food workers.

After moving its way through the Legislature over the last seven months, authors of the bill say they are pushing to get this bill through the Legislature and on to the governor’s desk.

“We’re expecting good things to happen, but we’re not there yet, so let’s keep pressing in and makes sure that this gets out of the Senate, comes back to the Assembly, and we’ll send it, guaranteed, to the governor so we can get the governor’s signature on AB 257,” Mr. Holden said during Tuesday’s rally.

Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

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A second count against him alleges that on or about March 12, 2022, he committed the crime of trespass by entering and occupying, a misdemeanor, by illegally entering and occupying real property and a structure on Hollister Ranch without the consent of the owner.

The third count against him says that on or about March 12, 2022, Mr. Macklin possessed drug paraphernalia, an opium pipe or other device used for ingesting, inhaling or smoking a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. email: nhartstein@newspress. com

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stash of our famous lollipops,” the CEO added. “They are so creamy and last a long time! Our lollipops are perfect for the summertime especially since they are warm weather friendly and won’t melt.

“I can also tease that we are launching a brand-new piece next month that is perfect for fall,” he said.

“Our legacy is sweet, strong and 101 years old,” Mr. Egan said.

“We started in 1921 when Mary See and her son Charles A. See moved to Los Angeles from Canada,” the CEO said. “Charles always had dreams of owning a chain of chocolate shops using his mother’s recipes.

“When they opened the first See’s candy shop at 135 Western Ave. North in Los Angeles, everyone loved her recipes. When

the shop first opened, customers immediately noticed that not only did See’s Candies taste great, but the great service and focus on taking care of the customer and creating a relationship set See’s apart from others,” Mr. Egan said.

“And that’s still how we operate today.”

See’s is currently staffing up for its new location and does seasonal hiring: “See’s is a great place to work,” Mr. Egan said.

“We are very dedicated to our employees. Our employees get to deliver joy every day, and that is another element of what makes us special.

“We always hire for the end-ofyear holiday season, but obviously, we are staffing up here now.” email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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“There are two things that we attribute See’s 101 years of success to: Our team makes the best candy on the planet,” he said. “And we have excellent service that our incredible shop associates provide.

Since 1921, our motto has been: ‘Quality Without Compromise.’

“Our candies are made right here in California with the finest and best ingredients and no preservatives added,” Mr. Egan noted. “And of course, we wouldn’t be here over a century later, if it weren’t for our customers. They are the reason we are so focused on making the highest quality candy,

continue to innovate and expand to new locations.

“We love being part of their traditions and seeing multigenerational families come into shops together,” he said. “I’m always so thrilled to see the customer reaction to our product and the experience of shopping with See’s.”

The News-Press asked Mr. Egan to name his favorite summer candies.

“That is a loaded question!” he exclaimed.

“I could go on for a while picking my favorites,” Mr. Egan continued. “ They are all just so good, but lately I’ve been reaching for our new Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds that launched last month. They are the perfect snack to have on hand at any moment of the day.

“I’ve also been known to keep a

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By CASEY HARPER (The Center Square) — President Joe Biden signed a $740 billion spending package into law Tuesday — the final step for the green energy, health care and tax hike bill after months of wrangling and controversy, in particular over the legislation’s hiring of 87,000 new IRS agents to audit Americans.

Democrats at the White House Tuesday touted the bill’s deficit reduction of $300 billion over the next decade.

The bill includes several measures, including a $35 per month cap on insulin copays, an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies and authorization for Medicare to negotiate certain drug prices.

“With this law, the American people won, and the special interests lost,” President Biden said. “This administration began

amid a dark time in America … and yet we’ve not wavered. We’ve not flinched, and we’ve not given in. Instead, we’ve delivered results for the American people.”

The bill also spends $386 billion on clean energy and climate change initiatives. That funding includes more than $270 billion in tax credits for manufacturing wind turbines, solar panels, batteries, and other electric vehicle and green energy technology.

“We didn’t look back, we looked forward,” President Biden added.

The bill also includes a 15% minimum income tax on companies with over $1 billion in revenue.

Critics blasted the bill, saying that cutting pharmaceutical companies’ profit potential will disincentivize investment in new medicine. Critics also argued that more federal spending means more waste and handouts for large corporations.

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electric vehicle tax credit,” said Daniel Turner, head of the energy workers advocacy group, Power the Future. “Ford: Raised price of electric vehicles by $8,500. Way to go, Joe.” One of the bill’s most controversial provisions is $80 billion in federal funding to hire an army of 87,000 IRS auditors, more than doubling the agency’s size. The Biden administration has claimed the increased auditing will more than pay for the $80 billion investment and help pay for the bill.

As The Center Square previously reported, experts say more than 30 million small businesses will be in the crosshairs of those audits.

“There is no doubt that boosting IRS audit capabilities through a vast increase in the hiring of 87,000 new staff focused on this effort will hit small businesses the hardest,” said Karen Kerrigan, president and CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council.

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(The Center Square) — Arizona’s water authorities are hinting that either Southern California’s governing water bodies or the group of upriver states along the Colorado River are responsible for talks breaking down between them, leaving the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to announce the expected Tier 2 shortage and water allotment cuts falling more severely on State 48.

The federal agency announced Tuesday morning that allotments from the Glen Canyon Dam in Northern Arizona and the Hoover Dam near the ArizonaNevada border would be decreased in 2023. The move was telegraphed when the bureau released its August report looking back over two years.

The announcement means Arizona faces a mandatory reduction of 592,000 acre-feet of water from the Colorado River in 2023, 21% of its annual allotment. Mexico will see a 104,000 acre-feet reduction, approximately 7% of the country’s annual allotment.

Nevada’s river supply will be reduced by 8%, a reduction of 25,000 acre-feet.

As was the case for the Tier 1 shortage announcement this summer, California – home to the most senior water rights – will not see any reductions.

In a statement released Tuesday morning, the Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke and Central Arizona Project General Manager Ted Cooke

said they and their counterparts in Nevada had brought strong plans to the table that would have eventually met the bureau’s hefty demand to reduce water usage by an additional 2-4 million acre-feet. But they said others in the basin weren’t interested.

“Arizona and Nevada put forward an aggressive proposal that would achieve 2 MAF of reductions among the Lower Basin and Mexico in 2023 and beyond. That proposal was rejected,” the statement said. “It is unacceptable for Arizona to continue to carry a disproportionate burden of reductions for the benefit of others who have not contributed.”

The Imperial Irrigation District, which uses most of California’s share of water to irrigate 474,000 acres of water-starved farmland in the southeastern portion of the state, didn’t respond to requests for comment.

The California Metropolitan Water District uses more than 1 million acre-feet of water to account for around half of its total usage. The agency told The Center Square that it’s committed to finding common ground.

“Metropolitan along with our California partners are committed to the continued efforts of collaboration and partnership to achieve voluntary water cuts that can respond to the changing climate and protect Lake Mead and Lake Powell,” General Manager Adel Hagekhalil said. “Every community within the basin

should preserve every drop to help us all as ‘We are One.’” Mr. Hagekhalil added that the agency is partnering with Nevada and Arizona on water conservation efforts and building local water supply sources such as the Pure Water Southern California in Carson, where 150 million gallons per day of wastewater is being purified to reduce consumption of river water.

The Colorado River begins in the Rocky Mountains and snakes nearly 1,500 miles south before anything not diverted empties out into the Mexican Gulf of California. Forty million people in the basin rely on the river, including residents in the upper basin that include Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. The lower basin includes Arizona, Nevada and Southern California.

Sharon B. Megdal, director of the Water Resources Research Center at the University of Arizona, said there are no public details about negotiations between the states and Mexico so it’s unclear who rejected what and why.

“These negotiations are done behind closed doors, and there is every effort to maintain that confidentiality,” she told The Center Square Tuesday. “The 2-4 million acre-foot water curtailment is an unprecedented ask, not only in size but in speed at which the states were asked to respond.”

Ms. Megdal noted the funds in the Inflation Reduction Act, which President Joe Biden signed Tuesday, could change the dynamic of negotiations between states.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022

DC mayor again asks for help with illegal immigrants after Pentagon declines first request

By BETHANY BLANKLEY

THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser renewed her request for help from the U.S. military to deal with an influx of illegal immigrants being bused to the U.S. capital from the southern border.

The District of Columbia National Guard is needed, she said, “to help prevent a prolonged humanitarian crisis in our nation’s capital resulting from the daily arrival of migrants in need of assistance.”

The Democratic mayor’s initial July request for National Guard assistance was rejected by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Aug. 5.

Previously, Mayor Bowser requested assistance with no end date, a request the defense secretary said was too broad and would impact “mission readiness.”

Her first request was rejected because “we have determined providing this support would negatively impact the readiness of the DCNG (D.C. National Guard) and have negative effects on the organization and members,” a spokesperson for Secretary Austin said in a statement.

The mayor’s new request asks for help for 90 days and proposes re-evaluating additional assistance on Dec. 1.

If approved, National Guard personnel would provide logistical support, including assisting with housing, food and other needs, being “uniquely resourced to

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Mayor Muriel Bowser

provide emergency logistical support,” she wrote.

Still maintaining Washington, D.C., as a “Sanctuary City,” she’s suggested the federal government use the D.C. Armory or other federal sites as “respite centers” for foreign nationals in the U.S. illegally and treat them like war refugees even though the majority aren’t fleeing from war and aren’t believed to have valid asylum claims.

On Thursday, Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine, also a Democrat, said his office would begin offering grants to local groups that are providing humanitarian assistance to those being bused to the nation’s capital.

“The decision by the governors of Texas and Arizona to bus

asylum-seeking migrants to the District is causing a humanitarian crisis,” he said in a statement.

“The organizations and individuals who have shouldered the burden of providing basic needs and services – including housing, food, transportation and legal assistance –are understandably strained and simply cannot be expected to carry this responsibility alone.

“Building on our office’s strong track record of standing up for immigrants and reducing potential risks to public safety, we are pleased to offer grants in response to calls for additional resources and to assist this vulnerable population,” he added.

But Texas Gov. Greg Abbott argues the mayor’s and attorney general’s acknowledgement of the crisis is important, but one of President Joe Biden’s own making that “demands immediate and decisive federal action.” He’s also asked Mayor Bowser to “call on President Biden to stop dismissing the crisis and honor his duty of preserving America’s national security.”

Texas has transported more than 6,800 people to Washington, D.C., since April. In its first week, since last Friday, Texas has also bused over 360 people to New York City.

State agencies are continuing “to work together to secure the border, stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas, and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry,” Gov. Abbott said.

LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

BAPTISTA, Robert Ryan

Our family and our community lost a shining light on August 9, 2022, with the passing of Robert Ryan Baptista.

Rob was born in San Francisco, Calif. on April 7, 1972, to Kathy and Robert Baptista.

The third of seven brothers, Rob grew up in Santa Barbara and attended Foothill Elementary, La Colina Junior High and graduated from San Marcos High School in 1990 where he was a standout athlete on the wrestling mat and the football field. Rob spent the better part of his 20s in Boulder, Colo., where he built Brother’s Boards and introduced a generation to the pleasure and peril of skateboarding. Known for his unparalleled athleticism in youth, he later took up more sedate pursuits such as yoga and golf.

Rob began his career in construction in 1996 and in 2004 founded RRB Construction in Santa Barbara as a General Contractor. He spent the last two decades building and renovating homes throughout Santa Barbara and fostered a highly respected following of clients and fellow contractors as well as developing and mentoring a strong family of employees.

To Rob’s family he was a father, a brother, a son, a friend and a mentor. He took on and relished in the role of the patriarch of the Baptista clan and all of their extended family. Rob honored his mother and often credited her for instilling in him his strength, love of family and respect for others. He was a loyal brother and a guiding light in his large family.

Rob was a dedicated father to his daughter, Arianna, and a father-figure to his eight nieces and nephews. He joyfully played Santa Claus at Christmas and traveled to London to celebrate Arianna’s graduation. He devoted time to support their academics, coach youth sports and enjoy activities while sharing in successes and milestones throughout their childhood and into adulthood. Rob fostered support and belonging throughout his family and celebrated their hopes and dreams as if they were his own.

With his inherent generosity he was a champion for the well-being of his family, friends and employees alike.

Rob’s friends remember him as a massive presence full of light, love and authenticity.

He was a unique soul who had a strong demeanor combined with empathy and kindness.

Rob was the guy who, even after not seeing him for months (or years), would make you feel like you had just seen him yesterday. If Rob was your friend, Rob was your family – and he treated you and your children as his own. His friends of 50 years or of 2 years reveled in his adventurous spirit and respected his vulnerability. Times of friendship with Rob were full of his quick wit, contagious laugh and his million-dollar smile.

A consummate professional, Rob’s clients echo similar themes of not only his unrivaled professional skills, but also of his energy, enthusiasm, respect and integrity. Countless clients have come to consider Rob as not just their contractor but as part of their family.

It is not uncommon to see Rob enjoying family dinner or a birthday celebration in a kitchen he built years before. Rob also built a crew that was like family – each and every one of them imbued with his culture of respect, integrity and professionalism.

Rob is survived by his mother, Kathy, and his brothers Shane, Adam, Josh, Brennen and Sam; his daughter Arianna and ex-wife Afshan; sisters-in-law: Stacy, Marianne and Mari; his nieces and nephews: Shawn, Jacob, Max, Jaden, Tehya, Soren, Settee and Rigel; numerous cousins and a large extended family. He is predeceased by his father, Bob, and his brother, Richard.

Rob’s light was genuine. He drew people together. His smile lit up a room and made you feel at ease. He was a great hugger and made you feel like he was hugging with all of his being. He was strong and brave while being vulnerable and empathetic. He had the carefree and adventurous spirit of a child and the honor and integrity of a man. He had a heart as big as his personality and a laugh as uplifting as his attitude. He was a champion for others’ hopes and dreams. Everything felt possible with Rob around.

He was empathetic, vulnerable and honest. Rob put people at ease; strangers became friends in an instant.

Robert Ryan Baptista will be missed by many and forgotten by none. His passing changes all of our futures, and we are changed for having known and loved him. The light he brought into our lives will forever burn in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, if you would like to honor Rob, the family would welcome donations to any of the local high school wrestling programs in his name. The best way is via check written directly to the high school wrestling program. Additionally, please be like Rob and be the light, the love and champion that he was to all of your friends, family and those around you.

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ENGSTROM, Helen M. August 14, 1931 - August 3, 2022 Resident of Santa Barbara

Helen Mae Engstrom passed away on August 3, 2022 in Santa Barbara, CA at age 90. Helen was born on August 14, 1931 in Minneapolis, MN to Swedish immigrants Carl William (Bill) and Augusta Emilia Johansson (Gustie) Hawkinson. She was a loving, dedicated wife to her husband John Paul Engstrom for 68 years.

Helen was born into and raised in a largely SwedishAmerican community in Minneapolis, the youngest child of a hard-working carpenter and his caterer wife. Her Swedish heritage and upbringing in the Covenant Church would shape her values and life for years to come. Helen graduated high school from Minnehaha Academy in 1949, and earned an associate’s degree from North Park College in Chicago, IL in 1951, before her parents moved to the San Francisco Bay Area and she graduated college at San Francisco State University in 1954 with a degree in elementary education. While in the Bay Area, Helen met John Engstrom of Chicago, who was then stationed at the Presidio in San Francisco during his Korean War service. Helen and John were married on June 12, 1954, the day after she graduated, and took up residence in the Chicago area (Oak Park and Wheaton) where John, an electrical engineer (Purdue University, BSEE ‘52), worked for Hotpoint / General Electric, and Helen taught 2nd grade students in a public school.

In 1960, Helen and John returned to the Bay Area, residing first briefly in Moraga and then for more than forty-five years in Orinda, where they raised their loving family of Ann, Todd, Peter, Mary and Drew. Helen was a substitute teacher and counselor, kept busy with supporting the children’s many activities (especially school-related -- Del Rey Elementary through Miramonte High School), did volunteer work in the community (Goodwill Industries and New Directions) and was deeply rooted in the ministry and support of Hillside Covenant Church in Walnut Creek (deaconess, Sunday school teacher, Women’s Auxiliary, MOPS mentor). The family enjoyed fun vacations, including much summer time spent at the rustic family cabin “HawksNest” amidst the redwood trees at Mission Springs in Scotts Valley, which her father built in 1962.

Helen’s hobbies included art projects, tennis (Orinda Country Club), bridge, and time with friends at Starbucks. As the children grew older, she travelled the world with John for business, as well as after his retirement in 1994. Helen loved to open her Orinda home and entertain, was a generous hostess, and celebrated Swedish family traditions that her children and grandchildren cherish and will carry on forever. Family and faith were the cornerstones of Helen’s life, and most of her best and longest-lasting friends came from Hillside Covenant.

In 2009 Helen and John left Orinda and moved to the Samarkand Covenant Living community in Santa Barbara, which brought them many new and close friends. They quickly came to enjoy the Santa Barbara area and all that it has to offer, including the Montecito Covenant Church and best of all having daughter Mary and son Todd nearby with their families. While Helen’s mobility in her final years was hampered by neuropathy, her mind remained ever-sharp and her heart ever-big. She never lacked a kind word for anyone, and she loved being with people. Helen passed quietly early in the morning of August 3 with John sweetly holding her hand and surrounded by family.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Gustie, her sisters Mary Ann Hedin (Roger) and Eva Erickson (Sherman) and her brother Philip Hawkinson (Bea).

Her firstborn child Ann died in 2017. She is survived by her husband John and their children Todd Engstrom (Lisa) of Santa Barbara, Peter Engstrom (Lisa) of Orinda, Mary Morouse (Jim) of Santa Barbara, and Drew Engstrom (Jennifer) of Round Rock, TX, along with eleven much-beloved grandchildren -- Britta, Faith, Anna, Mary Kate, Linnea, Nate, Ava, Annika, Jack, Sofia and Molly. She leaves behind several dear nephews and nieces in the Hedin, Erickson and Hawkinson families (Jeffrey, Todd, Andrea, Perry, Brent, Joel, Ross, Linda and Susan), who along with their families meant much to her. She is also survived by sister-in-law Marge (Bob) Reese, and nephew Roger Reese and niece Betsy Quinn.

A celebration of life for Helen will be held on Saturday, August 27, at 11:00 a.m. at the Samarkand in Santa Barbara, with a reception to follow. Helen’s wish was for attendees to wear bright, happy colors.

IN MEMORY In Memory

JOSEPH A. KUNZE August 8, 1930 - August 17, 2013

Nine years have passed.

You have been at our side always.

You are forever in our hearts.

Shirley, Diana, Daryl, Dean and Families

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Clouds yielding to sun INLAND

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109 53

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106 55

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Maricopa 105/77

Guadalupe 68/54

Santa Maria 72/54

Vandenberg 70/55

New Cuyama 106/64 Ventucopa 101/68

Los Alamos 84/57

Lompoc 69/53 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2022

Buellton 83/54

Solvang 91/56

Gaviota 74/56

SANTA BARBARA 73/58 Goleta 76/58

Carpinteria 74/60 Ventura 70/59

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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

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

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

106/77/s 104/81/pc 78/47/t 97/62/t 81/65/pc 94/60/s 90/65/s 69/56/c 106/74/s 88/65/s 76/47/t 101/67/s 71/57/pc 90/59/s 76/58/pc 93/63/s 70/59/pc 109/86/s 92/66/s 97/58/s 100/64/s 80/69/pc 76/58/s 87/62/s 78/53/pc 76/64/s 81/47/t

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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind from the west at 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south swell 2-4 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind from the west at 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south swell 2-4 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time Aug. 17 Aug. 18 Aug. 19

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5:49 a.m.

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AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 104/77/s 104/79/t 81/47/t 98/61/s 78/63/s 90/62/s 89/67/s 65/58/c 105/73/s 85/63/s 79/46/s 100/66/s 68/55/pc 88/63/s 72/57/pc 91/63/s 69/59/s 109/84/t 92/62/s 101/55/s 97/64/s 78/68/s 73/57/pc 83/59/s 76/53/s 75/65/s 81/47/pc

NATIONAL CITIES Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Houston Miami Minneapolis New York City Philadelphia Phoenix Portland, Ore. St. Louis Salt Lake City Seattle Washington, D.C.

Wind from the west at 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 2 feet or less with a southwest swell 1-3 feet at 10-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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MARINE FORECAST

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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 77,683 acre-ft.

Elevation 703.38 ft.

Evaporation (past 24 hours) 32.4 acre-ft.

Inflow 20.7 acre-ft.

State inflow 12.4 acre-ft.

Storage change from yest.

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Chiles and more will be featured during Saturday’s Hatch Chile Festival at Bristol Farms grocery in La Cumba Plaza. The festival will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hatch Heads

Bristol Farms grocery to celebrate annual chile festival at La Cumbre Plaza

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

H

atch Heads (yes, that’s what they call themselves) can rejoice because it’s that time of year again for the Hatch Chile and Bristol Farms’ annual Hatch Chile Festival, which started Aug. 13.

As the summer heats up, the gourmet grocer will offer fresh Hatch Chiles, a variety of Hatch grocery items, Hatch-flavored meats and seafood, freshly

Hatch chiles are grown in the New Mexico desert.

prepared foods with Hatch Chiles and a live roasting event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday outside its location at La Cumbre Plaza.

These special chilies are grown in the New Mexico desert, providing a unique growing climate where they thrive in the drought and become spicier in the dry heat.

“As the nationwide shortage for Sriracha continues, having the Hatch Chile available will be a nice reprieve,” said Scott Wiggans, director of produce operations for Bristol

Farms. “Hatch Chiles are only available for a short time, around six weeks out of the year. The season typically runs from August to September, but depending on weather conditions, that can be shorter or a bit longer. They have an amazing smoky flavor with the perfect balance of heat and sweetness.

“They are perfect for any savory or sweet dish, which is why Bristol Farms celebrates them annually with a variety of Hatch food products and special Please see PEPPERS on B2

At left, chiles complement sausage. At right, guacamole jazzes up a hamburger.

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Santa Ynez Valley Medical Associates joins Cottage Health

SOLVANG — Santa Ynez Valley Medical Associates in Solvang, which has served the area since 1999, has joined Cottage Health.

Cottage welcomes Dr. Roger I. Lane and Physician Assistant Pablo Rojas, and the practice will be renamed Cottage Primary Care – Santa Ynez Valley. The practice focuses on providing primary care to adults.

Board-certified in internal medicine, Dr. Lane has been practicing in the Santa Ynez Valley since 1998. Prior to his move to the valley, he was a major in ihe Air Force at Vandenberg Air Force Base and served as the chief of Internal medicine from 1994-1998.

Dr. Lane received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from California State University, Fresno and attended the

University of Southern California School of Medicine through the USAF Health Professions Scholarship Program. He completed his internal medicine residency at the David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield.

Physician Assistant Pablo Rojas earned a bachelor’s in science degree at Cal State Northridge and his master’s degree from A.T. Still University of Health Science at Arizona School of Health.

Cottage Primary Care – Santa Ynez Valley is located at 2030 Viborg Road in Solvang. It is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays.

Appointments with Dr. Lane and PA Rojas can be scheduled by calling 805-688-2600.

— Staff report

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live roastings at select locations.”

Among the Hatch Food products are bakery items, sushi, meat and seafood.

Included are Hatch Pepper Cornbread and Hatch Pepper and Cheese Scone; Hatch Chile Poke and Hatch Chile Fiesta Roll; Hatch Dungeness Crab Cake, Hatch Salmon Patty and

The Hatch Chile Festival will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Bristol Farms grocery, 3855 State St., in La Cumbre Plaza. For more information, visit www.bristolfarms.com.

Hatch Halibut Cake.

Meat items include Hatch Chile Chicken Sausage, Hatch Chile Beef Patties, Hatch Chile Sweet Italian Pork

Sausage, Hatch Chile Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage, Beef Flank Hatch Chile Hot Wheel, Hatch Chile Beef Meat Loaf 22%, Hatch Chile Chicken Hibachi Sticks, Hatch Chile Marinated Pork Tenderloin, Hatch Baja Pollo Taco Mix, Hatch Al Pastor Pork Taco Mix and Hatch Tex Mex Beef Taco Mix. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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Dr. Roger Lane

Auditions scheduled for Rodgers and Hammerstein revue

OJAI — The Ojai Performing Arts Theater is seeking strong singers for “A Grand Night for Ojai: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein.”

“It’ll be fun for the small cast of five to sing these great songs, and we want to find the best performers available,” said Joan Kemper, executive director

for the Ojai Performing Arts Theater.

Auditions for the revue will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Sonshine Room of the Ojai Presbyterian Church, 304 N. Foothill Rd, Ojai.

Actors are asked to bring sheet music for a song that will demonstrate range and comfort

with musical material. Call Stuart Crowner for an audition appointment at 805-646-9277.

The show will run Nov. 4, 5 and 6 at Matilija Auditorium.

For more information, call Stuart Crowner at 805-646-9277 or email stucrowner@gmail.com.

— Marilyn McMahon

Shelters seek homes for pets

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

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

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

ASAP is kitty corner to Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

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

BUNS is based at Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

• Companion Animal Placement

Assistance, lompoccapa.org and facebook.com/capaoflompoc.

CAPA works regularly with Animal Services-Lompoc.

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

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

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

• Santa Barbara Humane (with

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

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

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

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

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

— Dave Mason

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At left, sushi rolls are among Hatch Food products. At right, chiles and potatoes enhance a deli salad.

GRILLED VEGGIE AND HATCH PEPPER MACARONI SALAD 1 sweet onion, sliced (about 1 cup).

2 large carrots, trimmed and halved lengthwise.

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.

Melissa’s Hatch Pepper Seasoning to taste.

Freshly ground pepper to taste.

1 pound small elbow macaroni, cooked, drained and rinsed with cold water.

2 Hatch Peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped.

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved.

3 mini cucumbers, trimmed, quartered lengthwise, and chopped.

2 jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained.

1 small can black olives, drained.

6 ounces pine nuts.

1/2 cup raisins.

Juice of ½ lemon.

1 tablespoon smoked paprika. ½ cup crumbled feta cheese.

1½ cups Italian dressing.

Preheat a grill to medium-high.

Brush the onion and carrots with olive oil and sprinkle with pepper seasoning and ground pepper to taste. Grill just until grill marks form; the carrots should still be crisp. Cool completely and chop the vegetables.

In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, Hatch Peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, artichokes, olives, pine nuts, raisins, lemon juice, and paprika and mix well.

Stir in the onion and carrots.

Add the feta and dressing, toss to mix, and adjust the seasonings.

Serve or refrigerate for up to five days.

Yield: Makes six to eight servings

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8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened.

1/4 cup honey.

1 Hatch Pepper, roasted, seeded and diced.

Biscuits.

4 cups all-purpose flour.

1 tablespoon baking powder.

1/2 teaspoon baking soda.

2 teaspoon salt.

8 tablespoons ice cold butter, cut into cubes.

3 Hatch Peppers, roasted, seeded and diced.

1 ¾ cups buttermilk.

4 tablespoons butter, melted, for brushing.

For the honey butter, combine all of the honey butter ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until well mixed. The honey butter can be refrigerated for up to one week, but bring it to a room temperature before serving.

For the biscuits, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a baking sheet. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the cold butter one cube at a time, using your hands to incorporate the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the Hatch Peppers and slowly add the buttermilk, mixing just until fully incorporated.

On a floured surface, shape the dough into a ball. Roll out into a rectangle and fold the dough over. Roll out again, fold over, and roll out into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle. Cut out biscuits using a 2- or 3-inch ring cutter, place the biscuits on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart, and brush the tops with melted butter. Bake until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Serve with the honey butter.

Yield: Makes 12 biscuits.

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ARIES — Today could bring a keen sense of empathy and understanding, Aries. Verbal communication is likely to be enhanced. Take advantage of this by talking through any problems or issues with important people in your life. Go to visit or call to work things out.

TAURUS — Don’t be surprised if your mind goes a thousand miles a second today, Taurus.

Slowing down will be difficult, and you’ll have to find a way to express what’s in your head. The planetary aspects lend strength to communication. Perhaps talking out your ideas or writing to someone whose insight you value will help. Even doodling can give you a place to put your thoughts.

GEMINI — Welcome to another great day, Gemini! The energy from the planetary aspects is positive and encouraging, especially when it comes to communicating and interacting with others. Take advantage of this. Get together with friends and family for a pleasant visit, if possible. Consider inviting people over for games or dinner or do it virtually if need be.

CANCER — You might be really interested in getting out and doing something with the special people in your life, Cancer. You can thank the day’s planetary aspects, which are conspiring to make this a perfect time to spend time together. Is there a place you’re curious about and want to visit? Go today, if possible.

LEO — Leo, consider channeling your philosophical inspirations into creative writing, Leo. It’s probably something you’ll enjoy. Even if you haven’t expressed yourself in this way before, there’s no better day than today to give it a whirl. Try your hand at poetry or fiction. If that seems too daunting, start a journal.

VIRGO — You might need to be alone today, Virgo.

You’re probably surrounded by people most of the time. It can be unhealthy if you can’t occasionally be alone with your thoughts and feelings. It’s critical to take care of your emotional well-being, since you have a deeply sensitive nature. With all the continuous activity around you, make time to connect with this important part of you.

LIBRA — Today you may want

to go your own way regardless of what anyone else wants, Libra.

Your independence is important to you, but compromise might be needed in order to avoid conflict.

Consider splitting your time between those close to you and yourself. Explain to your loved ones why you need alone time.

SCORPIO — Today may find you in the mood for an adventure or a visit if possible, Scorpio.

When was the last time you took a day for something like this? It’s probably been too long. Not only will you enjoy it, but others will be thrilled to spend time with you, too. Whether you invite a friend along or go alone, seize the opportunity to visit people or see someplace new.

SAGITTARIUS — Serious thinking and communication are enhanced today, Sagittarius.

They’re already strong qualities in you, and with this added boost, you’ll need an outlet for expression. A journal is an excellent vehicle. Talking is another. If you have issues or worries, consider getting together with all involved and airing your thoughts. It’s a perfect day to resolve problems.

CAPRICORN — You might feel cornered into doing something you don’t want to do today, Capricorn. Perhaps you made a promise to handle a project. Maybe someone decides it’s the day to call in an I.O.U. Either way, say so if you aren’t comfortable following through.

Today’s energy enhances your ability to express yourself and be understood.

AQUARIUS — You might find that someone close to you needs a hand today, Aquarius. They could be too proud to ask for help.

Don’t let that stop you. If you see a situation in which you can help, do it. Don’t wait for an invitation or request. Simply assess the situation and do what you can.

Your efforts will be appreciated, and you’ll feel good about making a difference.

PISCES — When was the last time you used a pen and paper, Pisces? The keyboard has all but replaced these wonderful tools.

In the same way that walking provides more than fresh air, the kinesthetic value of writing’s rhythmic motion is far more soothing and healing than people realize. Moving your hand across the page can feel good. It unlocks places within that typing can’t access. Try it.

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Parents’ rights group rallies outside Illinois capitol, criticizes new sex ed standards

By GREG BISHOP THE CENTER SQUARE ASSOCIATE EDITOR

(The Center Square) — As schools across Illinois begin this week, a parents’ rights group rallied outside the statehouse Tuesday to call attention to issues they say are hurting their children, including new sex education standards it says is age inappropriate.

Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock organized the rally she called the “Common Sense Caravan.” Several dozen people from across the state gathered outside the capitol Tuesday.

Ms. Adcock said one policy the group is pushing back on is what she called radical sex education standards that distracts from schools being behind on academics.

“Kindergartners are going to be learning about gender ideology, cisgender, transgender, they need to be focusing on being with their peers and being kids,” Ms.

Adcock told The Center Square.

“They don’t need to be learning about radical sex ideology in the classroom.”

Advocates for the sex ed standards the statehouse approved last year say the topics are age-appropriate and said the curriculum is important for the health and development of children. School districts are allowed to opt out of teaching the standards and the vast majority in Illinois have.

Among those in attendance at Tuesday’s rally was state Sen. Darren Bailey, the Republican candidate for governor.

“Children are our most valuable asset, but our children and our rights as parents are being stripped from us and those days are coming to an end,” Sen. Bailey, R-Xenia, said.

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker has labeled Ms. Adcock’s group an “anti-LGBTQ+ far right group.”

Ms. Adcock said Gov. Pritzker is making up lies about the people she says he oppressed during

COVID-19 lockdowns.

Sen. Bailey said if he takes office, one of his first actions will be to bring changes to the Illinois State Board of Education.

“You’ve heard me say it many times that a Day 1 agenda will be firing the state’s superintendent, Carman Ayala,” Sen. Bailey said.

“We must have change.”

Ms. Adcock said it’s not just the November election she’s mindful of. She said parents also need to set their sights on local school board elections in April and combat what she called “special interests.”

“The special interests would be teacher unions, would be government overreach, it would be anything that is basically not representing kids in the community and focusing on their education so they can reach their greatest potential,” Ms. Adcock said.

Several Republican state lawmakers also spoke to the crowd, as did Republican attorney general candidate Tom DeVore.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022

Nevada one of the best in the country for political free speech, report says

By TOM JOYCE THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — Nevadans enjoy one of the best places in the country for political free speech, a new report says.

The state ranks fourth in the country in the best places for people to use various forms of speech to engage in politics, according to a new report from the Institute for Free Speech.

The index measures how states perform on “free speech and association rights of individuals and groups interested in speaking about candidates, issues of public policy, and their government,” according to the report released earlier this week.

Nevada received a 70% score out of 100.

The state received high marks for allowing lobbying, not requiring campaigns to report a donor’s employer, its lack of false statement laws, and not regulating issue speech near an

election.

“Laws regulating political engagement and the accompanying harms they cause to free speech and association are often presented as necessary to ‘good government,’” the Institute’s report says. “But good government does not go hand-inhand with regulation of citizen political activity. The complex maze of laws that result make it extremely difficult for citizens to even evaluate the overall climate for free speech about public affairs in their states; this, in turn, allows government officials to avoid the accountability that comes from citizen activism.”

However, the state received a low mark (15%) for regulating independent expenditures by non-political committees. The state requires that committees report these donors if they donate more than $1,000.

The Institute warns that such laws put people’s safety at risk.

“The harms of donor reportng

are well-established: by making Americans’ personal information public, these laws make speakers vulnerable to harassment and retribution. But 10 states go even further, compelling groups to list certain donors on ads that they run,” the Institute for Free Speech said in a report. “Such measures significantly amplify the risks associated with public disclosure and are obviously meant to dissuade contributors to disfavored causes.

“These rules also force a speaker to pay to broadcast this mandatory invitation for harassment of their supporters.

Some laws are so severe that up to half a 30-second ad can be taken up by disclaimers with donor disclosure. These laws should be repealed.”

Nevada had the highest ranking in the report among southwestern states. However, neighboring Arizona was not far behind, ranking fifth on the list (67%).

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Full Name(s) of registrants: THE BALANCED LIFE: 5300 ORCHARD PARK LANE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111.

This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 07/19/2022

by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jul 19, 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) JUL 27; AUG 3, 10, 17 / 2022--58529

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001840 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: ONSITE DESIGN, 2131 STANWOOD DR., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: PETER HALE: 2131 STANWOOD DR., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. 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 07/20/2022

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Under Executive Order N-7-22 and Santa Barbara County Urgency Ordinance No. 5158, applications for water well permits in the WMA will not be approved by Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services without written verification of certain matters from the WMA GSA. In order for the WMA GSA to provide such written verification, the WMA GSA’s technical consultant will review the well permit application and other materials as needed. The fee to be considered at the abovereferenced meeting would be an hourly fee of $200.00 per hour for the consultant to undertake such review. The fee would be charged on a time and materials basis, drawn on a deposit in an amount to be approved and adjusted from time to time by the WMA GSA. Pursuant to Water Code section 10730(b), any data on which this fee is based are available and have been made available for review at SantaYnezWater.org

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0001908 The following person(s) is doing business as: Cosmic Cactus Creations, 4580 Via Nina, Orcutt, CA 93455, County of Santa Barbara.

Lauren Crippa, 4580 Via Nina, Orcutt, CA 93455 This business is conducted by Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Lauren Crippa, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 07/28/2022.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/22 CNS-3614940# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0001927 The following person(s) is doing business as: Goodland Property Management, 176 Brandon Drive, Goleta, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara.

Jared Straub, 176 Brandon Drive, Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/01/2022 /s/ Jared Straub This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 08/01/2022.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/22 CNS-3614950# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

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Please take notice that on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at the Lompoc Water Treatment Plant Conference Room, 601 E. North Avenue, Lompoc, California, the Santa Ynez River Valley Groundwater Basin Western Management Area (WMA) Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) will hold a special meeting at which it will consider a Resolution to impose a fee under Water Code section 10730. In addition, if the meeting is conducted by remote teleconference pursuant to AB 361 due to the COVID-19 State of Emergency, the posted agenda for the meeting will provide a remote teleconference option for public participation in the meeting. Oral or written presentations may be made as part of the meeting. Persons wishing to present comments to the WMA GSA Committee may do so in person at the public meeting, and those not able to attend in person are encouraged to provide comments they may have prior to the public meeting to Bill Buelow, bbuelow@syrwcd.com no later than 5:00 p.m. August 30, 2022.

Published August 17, 2022 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED Moore Ranch New Single-Family Dwelling, Guesthouse, and Barns Case No. 20LUP-00000-00040 Project Description: The applicant proposes construction of a new single-family dwelling, a guesthouse, and two storage barns located at 2389 Refugio Road in the Gaviota Area.

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: Paulina Van’t Riet AVISO AL DEMANDADO: You have been sued.

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The project site is located at 2389 Refugio Road, APN 081-040-044, in the Project Location: Gaviota Coast Plan area, Third Supervisorial District.

Petitioner’s name is: Robert P. Van’t Riet Nombre del demandante:

The County of Santa Barbara Planning and Development Department Public Comment: (P&D) is soliciting comments on the adequacy and completeness of 22NGD-00000-00009. You may comment by submitting written or oral comments to the project planner identified below prior to the close of public comment on September 16, 2022 at 5 p.m. Due to the non-complex nature of the project, a separate environmental hearing will not be held.

CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO): 22FL00404

Project Details: The project is a request to allow construction of a new approximately 2,000 square foot single family dwelling with 823 square feet of covered porch area, an 800 square foot guesthouse with a 100 square foot covered porch, and two storage barns of 2,200 square feet and 864 square feet. One new aboveground 5,000-gallon water storage tank is proposed for fire protection. Grading will include approximately 100 cubic yards of cut and 240 cubic yards of fill. Water and sanitary services will be provided by an existing private well, and a new private septic system, respectively.

An existing unpermitted culvert, which is located west of the proposed dwelling and runs under the existing well access road, will be permitted and expanded as a part of the project. The expansion includes replacement of the single 18-inch culvert with two 18-inch culverts. Access will be provided from an existing private 12-foot wide all-weather gravel driveway off Refugio Road that will be improved as part of the project. Proposed driveway improvements include a new all-weather gravel turnout area and an approximately 50-foot paved section. Surface materials for all other portions of the existing driveway will remain as all-weather gravel. Fire protection will be provided by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The project will include vegetation clearance and pruning for fuel modification purposes, in accordance with Santa Barbara County Fire Department requirements. Two oak trees are proposed for removal. The project will include approximately 4,715 square feet of new landscaping. The project site is located on a 92.2-acre parcel, zoned AG-II-100, and shown as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 081-040-044, located at 2389 Refugio Road in the Gaviota Coast Plan Area, Third Supervisorial District.

Environmental Review Findings: P&D has prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (22NGD-00000-00009) pursuant to Section 15073 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the County of Santa Barbara Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA. P&D’s issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) affirms our opinion that any significant adverse impacts associated with the proposed project may be reduced to a less than significant level with the adoption of mitigation measures and that the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The MND prepared for the project identifies and discusses potential impacts, mitigation measures, residual impacts and monitoring requirements for identified subject areas. Significant but mitigable effects on the environment are anticipated in the following areas: Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geologic Processes, Land Use, Noise, and Water Resources/Flooding. If the project description changes, P&D will require a reevaluation to consider the changes. This reevaluation will be subject to all regular fees and conditions. If you challenge this environmental document in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues raised by you or others in written correspondence or in hearings on the proposed project.

Document Availability: If a copy of the draft MND is not attached, the draft MND may be obtained and all documents incorporated by reference in the MND may be reviewed at the P&D office located at 624 Foster Road, Suite C, Santa Maria and on the P&D website at https://cosantabarbara.app. box.com/s/o9fp2865sykaqn98s0702plaa96xj7t5/folder/71973978186. Draft documents are also available for review at the Solvang Public Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463.

How to Comment: Please provide comments to the project planner, Tina Mitchell, via email at tmitchell@countyofsb.org or telephone at (805) 934-6289, prior to the close of public comment on September 16, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Please limit comments to environmental issues such as traffic, biology, noise, etc. You will receive notice of the dates of future public hearings to consider project approval or denial.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the hearing, please contact Hearing Support Staff (805) 568-2000. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable Hearing Support Staff to make reasonable arrangements.

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You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

Tiene 30 días de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE—RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

1. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): Santa Barbara Superior Court, Anacapa Division 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Guneet Kaur (SB#304433) 1114 State Street, Suite 222 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-500-6731 Date (Fecha): 6/21/2022 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) /s/ Jasmine Franco, Deputy (Asistente) AUG 10, 17, 24, 31 / 2022 -- 58570