By Jesse Caverly / VOICE
RACKLING WITH INTRIGUE, Ensemble Theatre Company’s production of Hamlet promises an innovative new take on the world’s greatest play by the world’s greatest playwright. Timeless, an iconic tragedy of betrayal, vengeance, and madness, Hamlet remains forever the archetype of a gripping thriller.
Director and adapter Margaret Shigeko Starbuck brings both a passion for and notable experience in Shakespeare’s repertoire, having directed Henry IV Parts I and II, Measure for Measure, and Richard II. “What I love about these plays is that when they’re performed well, it’s completely clear, and the stories and the characters and some of the poetry is so relatable and so prescient and so sort of achingly familiar, I think, to us as a contemporary society, and a contemporary audience,” she shared in a telephone interview.
A collaboration between Starbuck and actor Will Block, who is playing Hamlet, this adaptation will be an ETC premier. The text will remain Shakespearean faithful, but Starbuck views the canon as mutable, and not enshrined above adaptation. “Whenever I direct Shakespeare, I approach it really collaboratively,” she explained. “You know, I hone what story I’m trying to tell with each production, and then I invite the cast and production team to also contribute, to the storytelling, and in the table work. I really approach it as a collaborative-like adaptation process with the cast, creative team, and the text.”
While the drama centers around a family, Hamlet draws from a world where political ambitions prey upon corruptible people—which gives it a relevancy and a sharpness that feels palpable. Set in what Starbuck is calling “Nordic noir,” (icy, dark, brooding, and brutalist) the royal family here is contemporary, very dysfunctional, and wrapped up in very high-stakes royal
machinations. Power structures are rapidly changing around Hamlet, which makes grieving the death of his father more complicated—not to mention his father’s ghost, beseeching his son to avenge his murder.
Block, who has played a few other Shakespearean leading men (Romeo, Richard II), has found the appeal needed to bring Hamlet to today’s audience. “While the circumstances that Hamlet finds himself in are not universal, the questions that it sparks in Hamlet really are,” he said. He is excited to step into the Tragic Prince’s shoes.
“What’s really fascinating about Hamlet, even though it is a revenge thriller and a revenge drama, is the character himself, the questions and the conflict of the play have far less to do with whether or not Hamlet is going to avenge his father’s murder, and far more to do with his own central journey, far more to do with him just coming to terms with himself as as an adult.”
Starbuck concurred, “I think as you age and gain maturity, sometimes that anxiety lessens a little bit just because you have so much more life experience behind you that you have more reference points to look back on.”
Although a tragedy, she maintained that
there is a sense of resolution in this adaptation, intent on reframing Hamlet with a new lens on the young man’s arc: from agony and anxiety to acceptance, from “To be or not to be” to “Let it be.”
When asked about the production at ETC, Starbuck said, “It’s been a wonderful experience. I think it’s been a great combination of feeling supported, but also feeling like I have a lot of creative agency. And the design team for our show is really fantastic, and the cast is, like incredible. So I’m really excited to be working with this team and this theater.”
Block added, “Santa Barbara’s got a really special theater. Artistically, I’m excited. And then also the community that’s at ETC, both in the admin offices and on stage and the backstage crew, they’re just some of the best people that I’ve ever worked with in my life.”
The rest of the cast, as Block put it, are “seven heavy hitters.” Jono Eiland ( As You Like It at Santa Cruz Shakespeare) plays “Horatio,” Matt Foyer ( The Comedy of Errors at Oregon Shakespeare Festival) plays “Polonius/Captain/Gravedigger,” and Rafael Goldstein ( Julius Caesar and Henry V at A Noise Within ) plays “Laertes/First Player/ Barnardo.” Sammy Linkowski ( The Secret Garden at the Ahmanson) plays “Marcellus/ Orsic/Guildenstern/Priest,” Corey Jones ( The Book of Mormon on Broadway) plays “Claudius/Ghost,” Paige Lindsey White ( Fallen Angels and Christmas at Pemberley at ETC) plays “Gertrude,” and Ana Nicolle Chavez ( Under a Baseball Sky at The Old Globe) plays “Ophelia/Francisco.”
The “Nordic noir” production design team includes scenic design by Yuki Izumihara, lighting
design by Michael Rathbun, sound design by John Zalewski, costume design by Denitsa Bliznakova, and properties design by Jenna Scordino. The dramaturg is Ward LeHardy and the production stage manager is Kristal Georgopoulos.
“As we bring Hamlet to life on our stage, we’re embracing the timeless power of Shakespeare’s words while exploring the depths of human ambition, betrayal, and resilience in our modern world,” said Scott DeVine, ETC’s executive artistic director.
“This production is a bold, intimate journey into the heart of one of the greatest stories ever told.”
Producers for Hamlet are Frederic and Nancy Golden. Associate Producers are Scott and Edie DeVine, with Joan Rutowski and Simon and Euzetta Williams as Supporting Producers. Dana White is ETC’s Visionary Producer for the season.
Hamlet previews on Thursday, February 6th at 7:30pm and Friday, February 7th at 8pm; opens on Saturday, February 8th at 8pm and runs through Sunday, February 23rd, at 2pm at The New Vic.
Performances are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm; with added performances on Tuesday, February 11th at 7:30pm, Saturday, February 15th at 3pm, Wednesday, February 19th at 2pm and Saturday, February 22nd at 3pm.
For tickets ($25–$94) and times, visit etcsb.org
A rare opportunity to learn first hand how 1950s television censorship has shaped American culture.
By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE
YOU MAY HAVE HEARD OF THE HOLLYWOOD TEN, the writers, directors, and producers blacklisted from working in the film industry after refusing to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in 1947. But did you know that FBI director J. Edgar Hoover also went after CBS for “selling socialism,” and convicted 41 television professionals?
Carol Stabile, Dean at Robert D. Clark Honors College, University of Oregon, has deeply researched the subject, and written in detail about it in her book The Broadcast 41: Women and the Anti-Communist Blacklist. On January 16th from 7 to 9pm, she’ll be at the Carsey-Wolf Center’s Pollock Theater, for a conversation with Patrice Petro, Dick Wolf Director of the Carsey-Wolf Center, as part of their free Panic! series.
“The group originally included the German writer Bertolt Brecht, who fled the country on the day following his inquest,” said Petro to VOICE, “but the remaining members were convicted in federal court the following year, in 1948, and were given sentences of six months to one year in prison.”
Stabile’s research shows that the blacklist extended beyond Hollywood and the film industry to include the emerging medium of television as well, by “directing attention to what was deliberately and strategically excluded from the new medium by the political forces converging on it in the late 1940s.” The author continued, rather than “approaching the birth of television by looking at programs that, like I Love Lucy, were actually produced.”
“What Stabile calls ‘The Broadcast 41’ refers to a small but powerful group of women who were poised to move into powerful positions in television in the 1950s,” added Petro. “These women were excluded from the industry by powerful anti-communist forces intent on cleaning the house of broadcasting of progressive women and women of color.”
The event includes the screening of a 1951 CBS episode of the TV sitcom The Goldbergs (featuring a 19-year-old Anne Bancroft). Gertrude Berg, the show’s creator, writer, and star, was pressured by CBS into firing her co-star, Philip Loeb, after he was blacklisted.
“Although in our own time some consider fifties television to be a reflection of American culture (with shows such as Leave it to Beaver and Father Knows Best),” Petro concluded, “Stabile shows how these shows were not simply reflections but rather products of suppression, fear, and ultimately self-censorship.”
Audience members will also be rewarded with the CBS radio broadcast in response to the 1943 riots in Detroit, Open Letter on Race Hatred by William N. Robson for which he won a Peabody award, one of the many CBS socially-conscious programs that, in the eyes of the FBI, subverted American values and was sympathetic to communism.
ON JANUARY 28TH, (7 to 9:30pm), the Carsey-Wolf Center will screen The Sound of Fury (Cy Endfield, 1950, 93 min.) as part of Panic!, a series that explores moral, political, and social panics of all kinds, in order to better understand our own media landscape
today. It will be followed by a conversation between Washington D.C.-based film historian Rebecca Prime, author of Hollywood Exiles in Europe, and Ross Melnick, Professor of Film and Media Studies at UC Santa Barbara.
In the end, through a coordinated strategy of threats and retaliation, CBS was pressured to fire union members, filmmakers, and actors rumored to have communist connections. It also became the only network to institute a loyalty oath program requiring all employees to attest to their political affiliations.
To attend the free Panic! series events follow the links to register at: https://www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu/
By Mark M. Whitehurst / VOICE
LOCAL PRODUCER OF THE RENOWNED JAMES BOND FILM SERIES, Michael G. Wilson was awarded the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award along with his producer sister Barbara Broccoli.
“The recipients of this year’s Governors Awards have set the bar incredibly high across their remarkable careers, and the Academy’s Board of Governors is thrilled to recognize them with Oscars,” said Academy President Janet Yang. “The selection of Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli is a testament to their success as producers of the fan-favorite Bond series and their contribution to the industry’s theatrical landscape.”
The Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, an Oscar® statuette, was presented to them on November 19th for being creative producers “whose body of work reflects a consistently high quality of motion picture production.”
Wilson and Broccoli, of EON Productions, are producers of the James Bond film series. Both are directors of the Broccoli Foundation, founded by Dana and Albert R. (Cubby) Broccoli to support the arts, medicine, and education. Cubby Broccoli received the Irving G. Thalberg Award in 1981. Barbara Broccoli is the second woman to receive the Thalberg Award.
A former Trustee of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Wilson is a leading expert on 19th-century photography and directs the Wilson Centre for Photography, one of the world’s largest private photography collections. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire by Her Majesty The Queen in 2008.
The Governors Awards is an annual event celebrating awards conferred by the Academy’s Board of Governors – the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, and the Honorary Award.
HOPE SAXON has been appointed to the St. Francis Foundation Board of Directors in Santa Barbara.
“We are delighted to welcome Hope Saxon to our Board of Directors,” said Board Chair Tory Milazzo.
“Her leadership and passion for community service align perfectly with our mission to enhance access to healthcare and support vital programs that serve those most in need.”
Saxon is a Nurse Practitioner at Sansum Clinic and a lifelong volunteer with community organizations health such as Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, Santa Barbara Street Medicine, and Friendship Center of Santa Barbara. She also participates in her family’s grant making endeavors.
“I am honored to join the St. Francis Foundation Board and collaborate with such a dedicated team,” said Saxon.
St. Francis Foundation of Santa Barbara was established in 1956. www.stfrancisfoundationsb.org
Montecito Bank & Trust Announces Retirement of President and COO, George Leis
ANNOUNCING THE RETIREMENT OF GEORGE LEIS, President and COO of Montecito Bank & Trust, the bank recognized his eight and a half years of service with MB&T and also his accomplished 40-plus-year career in banking.
“George has helped build the very best management team I’ve worked with in my more than 50 years in banking, and I am thankful for his partnership these past eight and a half years. I am confident that George’s passion for giving back in meaningful ways will serve him well on his next journey. As George shared with me, this is not goodbye, but rather a new chapter in him continuing to make an impact where it matters most,” stated Janet Garufis, Chairman and CEO of MB&T
Mr. Leis has also stepped down from the board of directors, effective January 3, 2025. Montecito Bank & Trust CEO and Chairman Janet Garufis and CFO and CAO Bruce Stevens will assume Mr. Leis’s responsibilities for the foreseeable future.
On his decision to retire from MB&T Mr. Leis stated “It has been an incredible journey serving as President and COO of Montecito Bank & Trust. The bank’s unwavering commitment to philanthropy and community engagement has allowed me to serve in ways I could only dream of. Through my time here, my board service, and my volunteer leadership roles, I’ve been able to make a meaningful impact that has been profoundly rewarding. As I reflect on this next chapter of my life, I look forward to embracing new opportunities to give back. I’m excited to take all that I’ve learned throughout my career and devote even more of my time and talent to nonprofit organizations where I can continue to make a difference, locally and nationally.”
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DIVE IN TO A DISCUSSION WITH GREG HELMS at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum as he explains the importance of seaside stewardship in “Conserving Ocean & Coast: Ocean Conservancy on Santa Barbara Channel Region’s Role at the Leading Edge.” Focusing on the local impact on ocean wildlife and global coastal protection, the presentation will take place on Thursday, January 16th at 7pm as part of the Museum’s Distinguished Speaker Series, sponsored by Marie L. Morrisroe.
“The drive to sustain and protect the coast and ocean along the shore of the Santa Barbara Channel is a core part of our community identity,” said Helms. “Building on past and present efforts to protect our sea and landscapes, we steam confidently to a sustainable future.”
nearshore fisheries. Years of involvement with organizations like the Gaviota Coast Conservancy and Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary have provided him with insight into the area’s ongoing conservation efforts.
Ocean Conservancy’s
Greg Helms will join the SBMM Distinguished Speaker Series with his presentation “Conserving Ocean & Coast: Ocean Conservancy on Santa Barbara Channel Region’s Role at the Leading Edge“
Gaining a deeper understanding of conservation, attendees will learn how these projects affect the region’s coastal environment and shape maritime practices all over the globe. The event will also explore the implications of these trends for future environmental efforts, highlighting emerging opportunities and challenges within the worlds of ocean and coastal conservation.
A longtime Santa Barbara resident, Helms brings his knowledge and experience as the manager of Ocean Conservancy’s Fish Conservation Program, having worked to maintain marine protected areas and advance sustainable
GOLETA IS SEEKING ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS to assist with the 2025 Homeless Point-In-Time Count, which will take place countywide on Wednesday, January 22nd, from 5:30 to 9am. Organized by the Santa Maria and Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care, the Point-In-Time Count is the annual count of individuals and families experiencing homelessness on a given day, with the data used to secure essential homelessness services and funding.
To participate, volunteers should select “Goleta” as the primary choice on the registration form in order to be placed in a Goleta census. Volunteers can also register with friends by selecting a group name and each registering using that group name, with each group permitting up to five people. Teams of volunteers will follow assigned routes throughout Santa Barbara County and will document who is experiencing homelessness. This information is used to plan local homeless assistance systems, justify funding, and raise public awareness.
All volunteers must attend a one hour training session, with virtual trainings to be held on Zoom January 14th through 17th. Volunteers must register by Friday, January 17th.
For more info or to register, visit countyofsb.pointintime.info
“Ocean Conservancy, like many organizations, is focused on solutions around the Ocean’s greatest threats — climate change, plastic pollution and protecting biodiversity,” Helms explained of his contributions with the organization. “We have a 50 year history addressing the twin concerns: we’re putting too much into the ocean, with pollution, carbon, and plastics, and we’re taking too much out of it in terms of resources and marine life. We are active across the Nation supporting sustainable fisheries management, supporting a green energy transition, and protecting marine wildlife and habitat.”
As marine conservation efforts continue to grow nationwide, the Santa Barbara Channel remains at the forefront of coastal resource management, with the unique character of the region driving attention and leadership in global conservation efforts. From sustainable seafood practices to the preservation of Point Conception’s historic working ranch to the evolving landscape of coastal energy development, Santa Barbara continues to be a beacon of innovation for the conservation community.
“The Channel is a global hotspot for wildlife — called the ‘North American Galapagos’ for good reason — due to warm equatorial currents and cool polar currents meeting at the Islands,” shared Helms, on the unique aspects that fuel conservation efforts on our local coasts. “Add about
300 sunny days a year drawing residents and visitors deeply committed to protecting our wildlife and coast, and a worldclass array of marine science institutions, and you begin to understand our community’s historic leadership in ocean conservation.”
To those looking to get involved in conservation themselves, Helms had this advice to share.
“Stay informed, join a local beach or creek cleanup, or join the Ocean Conservancy activist network at oceanconservancy.org/join-us,” he said. “And, enhance your personal relationship with the ocean by spending more time in and around the water!”
The event will accommodate most attendees in the main floor. If overflow seating becomes necessary due to increased attendance, guests will be able to watch from the museum’s Munger Theater. All lecture seating is first come, first served. SBMM members are invited to enjoy a pre-lecture reception from 6:15 to 6:45pm, which provides early access to the event. For tickets (Free for SBMM Navigators Circle members; $10 for all other members; $20 for the public) visit www.orders.sbmm.org, or call (805) 456-8750.
By Mark M. Whitehurst / VOICE
WILDFIRES WHICH BEGAN RAGING ON TUESDAY in Los Angeles continue to burn out of control with no containment reported on Wednesday. Several additional fires in the metropolitan area have also started. Tens of thousands of people are under evacuation orders and about 1.5 million people are without power. Emergency rooms have filled with victims of smoke inhalation and related problems. The wildfire has caused billions of dollars in damage to the area.
The Getty Villa Museum, located in the area, is safe but the grounds and landscaping have been destroyed.
While thousands of firefighters battle the blaze, there is now a shortage of water and first responders.
The Palisades fire is less than 90 miles from Santa Barbara, which has also received warnings about Santa Ana Winds and has been notified of possible power outages.
World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is in Southern California to support first responders and families impacted by wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Latest figures show that 335 schools from Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and San Diego counties are closed, affecting more than 211,000 students, according to the California Dept. of Education.
The Palisades Fire has burned 15,800 acres; Eaton Fire has burned 10,000 acres; and the Hurst Fire has burned 700 acres.
“We’ve declared a state of emergency to amplify our response to this devastating fire and clear a path for a rapid recovery,” said Los Angeles Mayor Bass. “To the thousands of families impacted by this
horrific fire – the City of Los Angeles is providing resources and shelter as this emergency continues. To the hundreds of brave firefighters and first responders who have been responding all day to this blaze – we thank you. The City is working aggressively to confront this emergency.”
While on the ground in Pacific Palisades, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that California has secured a commitment for additional resources approved by the federal government to assist in battling the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the fire.
According to a New York Times report, “President Elect Donald Trump blamed Gov. Newsom and his water policies for the wildfires.”
By Destin Cavazos / VOICE
BEAUTY AND STYLE ARE BLOSSOMING at Santa Barbara’s new bohemian boutique, Kariella. The new pop-up location from the Ojai-based shop has opened at 833 State Street, offering apparel from popular brands as well as Kariella’s own label.
“I believe a positive shopping experience starts when you walk through the door,” said owner Amara Bessa, who named the shop after her daughter. “Especially in fashion, people are in there shopping to not only look good, but more importantly feel good.”
A former buyer for the Wendy Foster boutique, Angel, Bessa opened Kariella in 2010 with the motto “Uniquely Beautiful”, a mindset that she says still holds true today. Blending everyday style with a personalized shopping experience, the shop hopes to show that fashion can be both fun and effortless.
“A friendly, warm atmosphere, a knowledgeable sales person who’s readily available to answer any questions or share size or style advice, and a smile and gratitude as you checkout with your new goodies,” shared Bessa on what creates an enriching experience for her customers. “People choose to shop with a small business for the experience, it’s important to make it special from start to finish.”
Since opening their doors on State Street in December, the shop’s spacious atmosphere and friendly staff have attracted fashion fans and casual shoppers alike, while their unique selection of exclusive brands has quickly proven a hit with customers. Bessa said that some
locals were lining up even before the shelves were fully stocked.
“I was astonished at how many people tried to come in and shop when we were still setting up in the store. It was really hard to turn people away,” she shared on her success so far. “[Our menswear selection], The Men’s Den at Kariella has definitely been a huge hit! We already have plans to expand our selection there. We are very grateful to have had such an amazing first month.”
On bringing the brand to a new city, Bessa says Santa Barbara was an easy fit for the laidback attitude of Kariella’s clothing line. Bringing an aesthetic that blends beauty and breeziness, the shop embodies the unique atmosphere of its new home.
“Santa Barbara is such a beautiful place. I think it’s always had a strong identity as a charming relaxed coastal city, which are few and far between in California anymore,” said Bessa.“I think by nature, our brand exudes that same relaxed beauty and charm.”
To better cater to the coastal culture of the shop’s new location, Bessa has curated a selection of items that reflect the community’s seaside sensibilities. Flowing fabrics and soft blue and beige hues echo the spirit of the sea and sand with a sense of style that is one-of-a-kind.
“I definitely created a slightly different assortment for Santa Barbara,”
explained Bessa. “In Ojai, I am more bohemian driven with my style choices. In Santa Barbara it’s cleaner lines, with casual and slightly more tailored choices.”
Though the downtown boutique has only just begun bringing its chic styles to the local shopping scene, Bessa hopes the brand can continue to grow within the community, providing everyone with an experience that is as fun and friendly as it is fashionable.
“I always add in fun pieces to complement our selection of everyday basics, because the belief that fashion should be fun remains consistent among all my shops,” shared Bessa. “We hope to add value to the community by offering something unique, so people can have the opportunity to support a small local business, instead of looking elsewhere.”
Kariella is open Monday to Friday from 11am to 7pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm. www.kariella.com
Review by Robert F. Adams Special to VOICE
APERFORMANCE TO REMEMBER WITH A TOAST TO THE NEW YEAR, the Santa Barbara Symphony’s performance at the Granada Theatre was the place to be with the multi-talented conductor and singer musician Andrew Lipke on New Year’s Eve.
Guests sipped champagne in the lobby and hats and noisemakers were handed out by a delightful army of volunteers, as the evenings orbit began.
The performance revolved around a celestial theme and Maestro Lipke started things off with the majestic and somber Also Sprach Zarathustra signaling the memorable space craft scenes from Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece film 2001 A Space Odyssey.
Between humorous narratives from emcee Lipke, the concert unveiled a phenomenally wide range of music from classical to Rock and Indie Folk-Rock. Revealing more variations, Debussy’s Clair de Lune was played by the full orchestra and followed by Stevie Wonder’s You Are The Sunshine of My Life. Also in the cards were a delightful David Bowie song, Space Oddity (lead guitar and vocals by Lipke) and House of the Rising Sun akin to the 1960s hit from Eric Burdon and the Animals. A surprise and highlight of the night was the rendition of the indie folk-rock moody treasure of the 1990s, Fade Into You, made famous by Mazzy Star but on this night delicately sung by guest vocalist Micaela McCall.
Some John Phillip Souza selections were thrown in for the traditionalists with the first one conducted by Lipke and the second baton from Symphony benefactor Dr. Robert Weinstein. This moment was otherworldly with comic gestures, fun outfits, and capped off with a prop lightning bolt. The concert concluded with a sing along to Auld Lang Syne
Andrew Lipke, the star maestro who headed up last year’s New Year’s Eve concert was in magnificent form as a vocalist, guitar player, and the conductor. He brings many adept hats to the stage as well as formulating an intriguing treasure chest of selections. There was something for everyone’s tastes, a celebration that offered shivering musical moments and joyful pop-rock highlights that landed securely and well.
Micaela McCall’s vocal stylings were impressive and unique. The notes were as wonderful as her glittering outfit and she commanded the Granada stage with joy, courage, and confidence. The orchestra was fine form and they enjoyed the musical variations, playing with precision and enthusiasm throughout the concert.
The ever enthusiastic Symphony CEO Kathryn Martin welcomed the audience with warmth and zeal, and named the key concert sponsors from center stage as well as noting many new attendees and increased support from the community.
Concert sponsors included Samuel M. and Alene S. Hedgpeth, Bob and Mary Gates, Marilyn Sullivan and Lois Duncan. Season sponsors are Roger and Sarah Chrisman, Montecito Bank & Trust, and The Granada Theatre.
All too soon, the audience was on their feet in appreciation of the evening’s rich entertainment concluding that this concert was a first-rate choice for a fun-filled gathering of performing artists.
Robert F. Adams, Film Correspondent for VOICE, is a Santa Barbara landscape architect and a graduate of UCLA’s School of Theatre and Film, as well as Cal Poly. He has served on the film selection committees for the Aspen Film Fest and the SB International Film Festival. Email him at robert@earthknower.com
WITH HANDS HELD HIGH, three council members took an oath to support and defend the Constitution and the State of California at a ceremony held at City Hall on Tuesday.
The ceremony for the newly seated council members welcomed Councilmember-elect from District 1, Wendy Santamaria, who joins re-elected Councilmembers Mike Jordan and Oscar Gutierrez, as well as the previously elected Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Meagan Harmon, Kristen Sneddon, and Mayor Randy Rowse. Santamaria will serve on the council from January 2025 to December 2028.
“This win is not just my victory, this is our victory. We are securing a bright future for our city and it’s all thanks to you,” commented Santamaria following the ceremony. “No matter where you’re from, no matter where you’re born, we all deserve a chance to live in the city that we make possible.”
The council also recognized outgoing 1st District Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez for her dedication and service to the city. Gutierrez, who was the first Latina and local-born resident to hold the District 1 position, was elected to a five year term in 2019, and served as Mayor Pro Tempore in 2023. As the council thanked her for her role, family, friends, and colleagues all gathered to congratulate Gutierrez on her career and her accomplishments.
“Alejandra Gutierrez is appreciated by fellow council members, constituents, and staff for her commitment to making a difference in the Santa Barbara community,” shared Mayor Randy Rowse. santabarbaraca.gov
THE ELINGS PARK TRANSFORMATION PROJECT can now be seen in a four part docuseries on YouTube that champions Santa Barbara’s biodiversity and the Channel Islands Restoration. Lovingly documented by film producer Sven Nebelung of Pioneer Pictures Productions, the series is produced by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and serves as a call to action around supporting biodiversity and restoring local ecosystems.
“Elings Park’s transformation serves as a powerful example of how native plants restore ecological health and inspire communities to come together and work toward a shared future,” says Denise Knapp, Ph.D., Director of Conservation and Research at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. “Through our video series, we hope to ignite a sense of urgency and hope—showing that by embracing native plant conservation, we can help mitigate the impact of climate change and foster vibrant ecosystems for generations to come.”
With Elings Park as a backdrop, the series covers such topics as recovering nature, the threat of invasive plants, adapting to climate change, and taking community action. The series will drop episodes on January 14th, the 23rd, and the 28th. To view the series, visit www.youtube.com/@SBBotanicGarden
By Richard and Amanda Payatt Special to VOICE
TINA TAKAYA IS AT IT AGAIN. The lady behind Opal and Oku has opened up something very much needed in a town like Santa Barbara. She opened a beachside snack shack worthy of our town offering wonderfully delicious, sophisticated take-away beach picnic food that won’t break the budget. You can eat it on the elegant little marble topped tables on the sidewalk, cuddle near the fire pit at night, or just head across the street for the sand.
Working with her longtime chef, Luna Garcia, Tina swung for the bleachers in terms of flavors and spices. How about Crispy Gochujang chicken tacos nestled in a fluffy piece of steamed bao? Home run! And only $13 for three of these beauties. Yup. The Wagyu burgers come with the sort of flavors you have come to expect from Tina’s team: American cheese, caramelized onions and garlic mayonnaise; or try the truffle, mushroom, and smoked Gouda burger. Food trucks try to cook like this. They just can’t. Tina can, with a brand new kitchen and lots of room to make everything in-house.
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caramelized onions and bell peppers? Don’t forget to ask for extra napkins on this one.
What else is on the menu? Sushi sando? Oku’s Saigon wings? Carnitas burritos? How about haddock fish and chips, made like you get back in England. Tiramisu or a Dole Whip for dessert! And we just can’t get over the fact that you can get the Oku margaritas, or even saké! (Of course they have beer. You can’t have a beach shack without beer.) This is not food you can take-away just anywhere on the planet. And it is all up to Tina’s usual incredible standard of quality, because her long-term staff is running the place.
So why did she do it? “I wanted a place for people to have fun,” she shared. The spot opened up, and she decided to do something special for the locals. Part of that is offering $1 drip coffee from Handlebar for Santa Barbara addresses. Add in a cinnamon roll... a fluffy, cream cheese frosting cinnamon roll, or one of the mouth-watering muffins, and you have a good start for the day. Tina says she sees a lot of contractors and students swinging by in the morning before they head off for the day. And that is just what she wanted. They also do brioche breakfast sandwiches with a fried egg, garlic mayonnaise, and either sausage or bacon for $9. Also you can get avocado toast her way, or an açai bowl.
“I love the business. I love seeing joy in people’s faces. Joy is all we have,” she added. And that is why she did it. And she did it so much better than what you expect from a walk-up window.
So forget dragging out that heavy beach picnic basket on the 4th of July. Just visit Happy Cat Eats instead. But you are going to want to come by a several times beforehand so that you can find your favorite menu items. We suggest you start trying out the menu tonight.
Happy Cat Eats is located at 23 E Cabrillo Blvd., in Santa Barbara and is open 8am to 8pm daily. Reach them at 805-690-1650.
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FOLLOWING CONGRESSMAN SALUD CARBAJAL’S (CA-24) request to ban future offshore drilling along the Central Coast, President Joe Biden took new executive action to shield over 625 million acres of federal waters from oil and gas exploration. Carbajal has been an advocate for the ban, ever since as his first-ever bill on the subject in 2017.
“The Central Coast knows all too well the damage and devastation that can come from an oil spill,” said Rep. Carbajal. “That’s why I made it my mission from my first bill in Congress to permanently ban offshore drilling off our coast. And with President Biden’s help today, this goal is now reality.”
The offshore drilling ban covers the entire California Coast, including the area between the new Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Congressman Carbajal was one of 12 members of Congress who wrote to President Biden requesting this action before the end of his term. carbajal.house.gov
YOUNG PEOPLE INVEST A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF ENERGY AND TIME creating costumes, practicing their instruments, learning dances, and building floats for events like the Holiday Parade, which was designed for the young and young at heart. These efforts demonstrate a significant commitment to extra curricular community projects.
Civil service comes in many forms, and supporting and participating in community events is one of them. Actions speak louder than words, with the
preparation, performance, and cleaning up after an event being a learning process that combines discipline and teaches that participants need to get along.
Festivals and parades encourage inclusion and support diversity without making it a requirement, and the process of building and creating together at home and in the community is a way of giving back to the wonderful place we live.
All of the parades and festivals help to make the Santa Barbara space welcoming, productive, interesting, and safe.
There should be no place for agendas that limit people, places, or public activities that have a positive effect on the community.
Please share what you think about parades returning to State Street, with your local representatives.
To assist with that, please find contact information for many area representatives:
Mayor Randy Rowse: RRowse@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
City Councilmembers:
Mike Jordan: Mjordan@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
Oscar Gutierrez: Ogutierrez@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
Meagan Harmon: MHarmon@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
Kristen Sneddon: ksneddon@santabarbaraca.gov
Eric Friedman: EFriedman@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
City Administrator Kelly McAdoo: kmcadoo@santabarbaraca.gov
Community Development Director Elias Isaacson: eisaacson@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
State Street Advisory Committee
Tess Harris, State Street Master Planner: THarris@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
Dave Davis, Chair: daviddonalddavis@gmail.com
Susanne Tejada: susannetejada@gmail.com
Peter Lewis: peterl@nyla.cc
Ed Lenvik: lenvik2@aol.com
Hillary Blackerby: HBlackerby@sbmtd.gov
Roger Durling: roger@sbfilmfestival.org
Robin Elander: robin@downtownsb.org
Diane Black: meesterblack2006@gmail.com
Nadra Ehrman: nadraehrman@gmail.com
Roxanna Bonderson: rbonderson@hotmail.com
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MIKE JORDAN, WENDY SANTAMARIA AND OSCAR GUTIERREZ were sworn in Tuesday afternoon at Santa Barbara City Hall for four year terms. Santamaria is new to the council with a win in November to serve the first district (Eastside - downtown).
THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE has added two new members to the K-9 team, Obi and Draco. They were introduced to the Board of Supervisors Tuesday. Both went through 200 hours of training. The funding came from the Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse’s “Project Deputy Dog.”
A VEHICLE FIRE
AT 400 W. Figueroa St., on Saturday at 12:39pm pulled in Santa Barbara City Fire and Police. It was a total loss. Smoke was visible for several miles.
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THE NEW YEAR’S DAY POLAR DIP in Santa Barbara was canceled. It was announced publicly that there would be no event. There was an issue with the City of Santa Barbara a few weeks ago that may be resolved for 2026.
Still, people showed up on their own, got wet, got out of the ocean, and said positive words to each other and left.
Hugh Margerum was asked by the city to make it a more formal event with permits and lifeguards, which he said may happen in 2026.
STRONG WINDS MONDAY NIGHT brought Christmas trees down at the entrance to the Santa Barbara landmark Old Mission. They were held up by wires but the gusts were overwhelming.
several times and regularly cleaned
There may be another type of mural in the future at this Haley St. site.
TUESDAY THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS is expected to approve the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission’s Designation of Cold Spring Canyon Bridge as a County Historic Landmark. It opened in 1964 and is the highest arch bridge in California. The bridge contains 5 million, 94,000 pounds of steel. At its highest point, the bridge deck is 400 feet above the canyon floor.
$10,000 WORTH OF POKÉMON CARDS were stolen from the Metro Entertainment comic book and games store in Santa Barbara at 4am Thursday morning. The owner said it was a focused crime for just these items.
Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures, Esther Perel talks about desire, heartbreak, sex, and other topics around relationships and connection at the Arlington Theatre at 7:30pm, Tuesday, January 14th.
For tickets ($24-$157), visit arlingtontheatresb.com
COMEDY
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes • Renowned comedian and actress from MADtv on tour • Chumash Casino Resort • $59–$89 • chumashcasino.com • 8pm, Fri, 1/10.
Friday Night Laughs • Professional comedians from Los Angeles • Java Station • $20 • santabarbaracomedyclub.com • 7pm, Fri.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Xtreme Backyards Spa
Show • Quality new swim spas, hot tubs, and refurbished spas • Earl Warren Showgrounds • free • earlwarren.com • 12-7pm, Fri, 1/10; 10am-7pm, Sat, 1/11; 10am-6pm, Sun, 1/12.
COMEDY
The Good Good Show • Featuring the hottest established and up & coming comedians working today • Night Lizard Brewing Co. • $10 • 7:30pm, Sat, 1/11.
Tivoli Treloar • Mezzo-soprano Treloar will perform the works of Korngold, Obradors, Poulenc, and Kurt Weill • St. Mark’s in-the-Valley Church • $25-$45/students free • smitv.org • 7pm, Sat, 1/11.
Music Club Free Concert • Performing Valinsky’s Wisperfal and Richard Strauss’s Concerto in D Major • St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church • free • sbmusicclub.org • 3pm, Sat, 1/11.
OUTDOORS
Community Nature Immersion • Health and wellness class guided by Elena Rios, certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, Cultural Practitioner, and First Responder • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden • $20-$35 • sbbotanicgarden.org • 1pm, Sat, 1/11.
Rose Pruning Day • Join the Parks and Rec crew as volunteers to help in the annual pruning of the A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden • Mission Historical Park • free • 9am–1pm, Sat, 1/11.
2025 Rincon Classic • Waiting period begins for the world renowned surf contest • Rincon Point • rinconclassic.com • 6am, Sat, 1/11.
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Coffee & Community in Goleta • With Mayor Perotte, Councilmember Kyriaco, and City staff; free pan dulce, coffee and hot chocolate, & agua fresca • Armitos Park • free • cityofgoleta.org • 9-11am, Sat, 1/11.
Star Party • The Palmer Observatory will share a view of the night sky through their state-of-theart 20-inch telescope • SBMNH • free • sbnature.org • 7pm, Sat, 1/11.
Storytime with Local Author Taran Collis • Readings from the author’s book, Dinosaurs Have Big Feelings Too • Chaucer’s Books • free • chaucersbooks.com • 2pm, Sun, 1/12.
The Ed Smith Group • With Geoff Stradling, Tom Luer, and Alex Smith, presented by the Santa Barbara Jazz Society • SOhO • $10$25 • 1pm, Sun, 1/12.
Say Hello to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road • Iconic Elton John LP covered from start to finish by The Tribe • SOhO • $25 • sohosb.com • 7:30pm, Sun, 1/12.
Compline with Story and Sound • Led by the Rev. Sarah Thomas, music by DJ Andrew Elia, story by Hannah Kenah • Trinity Episcopal Church • free • trinitysb.org/compline • 7pm, Sun, 1/12.
Beach Cleanup at Arroyo Burro • Join Explore Ecology for a cleanup on the 2nd Sunday of every month • Arroyo Burro Beach • Free
Santa Barbara's premiere self-described Indie
has dropped its debut album, Summer is Over, and will play a few album release shows to celebrate the event. They will be at SOhO on Tuesday, January 14th, and at Solvang’s Lost Chord Guitars on Thursday, January 30th.
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• exploreecology.org • 10am-12pm, Sun, 1/12.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Monday 1/13
SPECIAL EVENTS
Science Pub: "Less Charismatic" Animals
• Presented by Tessa Cafritz, biological scienctist • from Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant • Free • sbnature.org • 6:30pm, Mon, 1/13.
Tuesday 1/14
COMEDY
Carpinteria Improv Drop-In
Class • Learn improv with friends • Alcazar Theater • $10 at door • thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Tue.
The Future of Relationships, Love & Desire • Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures, Esther Perel talks about relationships and connection • Arlington Theatre • $24-$157 • arlingtontheatresb.com • 7:30pm, Tue, 1/14.
MUSIC
Concert Apéritif Series • House concert with Santa Barbara
We need a wall in Santa Barbara for a mural. We will help with funding and local art group, The Abstract Art Collective, will create the mural. The wall can be any size or shape as long as it’s exterior and public-facing. Email, Info@SBbeautiful.org, if you have a wall for the project. Be sure to include the street address.
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From Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner August Wilson's celebrated Pittsburgh Cycle, Two Trains Running is a portrait of African American life in the 1960s set in a Pittsburgh diner, depicting the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on their everyday lives. At the Rubicon Theatre from January 15th to February 2nd.
For tickets ($25-$65), visit rubicontheatre.org
2025 Season Preview • Get a sneak peek at what Art Center has in store for 2025 • Ojai Art Center Theater • Free Admission • www.ojaiact.org • 7:00pm, Sun, 1/12.
Two Trains Running •
From August Wilson's celebrated Pittsburgh Cycle • Rubicon
Symphony musicians • Private Residence TBD upon purchase • $500 • thesymphony.org • 5:30pm, Tue, 1/14.
Lucinda Lane with Paper Moon • Santa Barbara's premiere self-described Indie Bossa Jazz Twang band • SOhO • $10 • sohosb.com • 7pm, Tue, 1/14.
Wednesday 1/15
The Human Factor: Work as Science in Twentieth-Century China • From the Lawrence Badash Memorial Lecture Series • McCune Conference Room • free • ihc.ucsb. edu • 4pm, Wed, 1/15.
Innovations in Coastal Conservation and Ocean Stewardship • Presented by Greg Helms of Ocean Conservancy • Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • $10-$20 • sbmm.org • 7pm, Thu, 1/16.
Precious Gems Along Our Coastline • Conservation Stories on California’s Channel Islands with Denise Knapp, Ph.D. • Santa Barbara Public Library • free • sbbotanicgarden.org • 6:30pm, Thu, 1/16.
What an Owl Knows • Jennifer Ackerman speaks about The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Bird • Fleischmann Auditorium, SBMNH • free • sbnature.org • 7:30pm, Thu, 1/16.
Trail Talks: Precious Gems Along Our Coastline • On the history and conservation of the Channel Islands w/ Denise Knapp • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • free • library.santabarbaraca.gov • 6:30pm, Thu, 1/16.
Author David Freed • Awardwinning journalist and author David Freed book talk and signing of Deep Fury • Chaucer’s Books • Free • chaucersbooks.com • 6pm, Thu, 1/16.
MUSIC
Saint Luna, with Sunshower and The Sweeps • Presented by Free the Youth • SOhO • $15 • sohosb.com • 8pm, Thu, 1/16.
Sure shot comedy! Bang-up fun! Selah Dance Collective founder Meredith Ventura explores the Futurist cabarets of Italy in the 1920s and 1930s in new choreography that earned acclaim at Stomping Ground L.A. in 2024, showing at Center Stage Theater at 7:30pm on Friday, January 17th, and at 2pm and &:30pm Saturday, January 18th.
For tickets ($20-$50, visit centerstagetheater.org
Training 1312 • free • library.ucsb. edu • 4pm, Fri, 1/17.
MUSIC
Theatre • $25-$65 • rubicontheatre.org • 7pm, Wed, 1/15, to Sun, 2/2.
The Comedy of Errors • Shakespeare’s classic comedy about twins separated at birth • Rubicon Theatre • $20-$70 • www.rubicontheatre.org • 7pm, Sun, 1/19, & Tue, 1/21, and 2pm, Tue, 1/28.
Le Cercle Français • French conversation, all levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • https://tinyurl.com/5ejbd9ye • Free • 5-6:30pm Wed.
MUSIC
Sing into Spring • SB Treble Clef
Chorus begins its Spring Sessions • Bethany Congregational Church • free • santabarbaratrebleclef.wordpress.com • 6:30pm, Wed, 1/15.
Thursday 1/16
COMEDY
Backstage Comedy Club
• Home to hilarious stand-up comedy • The Red Piano • $20-$25 • theredpiano.com • 7:30pm, Thu.
SPECIAL EVENTS
18th Annual Holiday Celebration for Martin Luther King, Jr. • Opening ceremony at UCSB’s Eternal Flame by Buchanan Hall • free • 12pm, Thu, 1/16.
Friday Night Laughs • Professional comedians from Los Angeles • Java Station • $20 • santabarbaracomedyclub.com • 7pm, Fri.
DANCE
Palermo! • The Selah Dance Collective presents the latest work of founder Meredith Ventura • Center Stage Theater • $20-$50 • centerstagetheater.org • 7:30pm, Fri, 1/17, & 2pm & 7:30pm, Sat, 1/18.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
California Dreaming: Coming of Age in America’s Other Heartland • Opening event with Trevor AuldridgeReveles, PhD, who will speak upon & lead a tour of the exhibition • UCSB Library- Instruction &
Emergence: Camerata Pacifica Baroque • Music Director & flutist Emi Ferguson & keyboardist & composer Dan Tepfer • Music Academy • $35-$75 • cameratapacifica.org • 7pm, Fri, 1/17.
Westmont Music
Department Opera • Operatic mash-up of Purcells' Fairy Queen and John Blow's Venus and Adonis • Porter Theatre • $15-$20 • westmont.edu/music/concerts • 7pm, Fri, 1/17, and Sun, 1/19.
Saturday 1/18
COMEDY
Sheng Wang Live • Comedian, actor, and writer brings his “Sweet & Juicy” comedy to SB • Arlington Theatre • $102$135 • arlingtontheatresb.com • 7pm, Sat, 1/18.
Writing in the Galleries • Director of Creative Writing at Santa Barbara City College Joshua Escobar will lead • Free with Museum Admission • sbma.net • 2pm, Sat, 1/18.
Mozart Marathon • The Santa Barbara Symphony presents Mozart over one weekend, two different concerts • Granada Theatre • $42$205 • granadasb.org • 7pm, Sat, 1/18, and 3pm, Sun, 1/19.
Prince Again: A Tribute to Prince • An homage to the legend in live music, dance moves, and stagecraft • Lobero Theatre • $45$65 • lobero.org • 7:30pm, Sat, 1/18.
Your Library
STAY & PLAY • Share stories with kids • Montecito Library ~ 9-10:30am Tu.
MUSIC & MOVEMENT • Ages 2-5 • Central Library ~ 10:15-10:45am We. BABY AND ME • For babies 0-14 months • Courthouse Sunken Garden ~ 11-11:30am & 5-5:30pm We.
LIBRARY ON THE GO • Oak Park ~ 10:00am - 12:00pm, Fri, 1/10 • Villa Santa Fe ~ 10:30am - 11:30am, Tue, 1/14 • Presidio Springs ~ 12:15pm - 1:15pm, Tue, 1/14 • State St. near the Farmers Market ~ 4:00pm6:30pm, Tue, 1/14 • Harding School ~ 12:30pm - 2:00pm, Wed, 1/15 • Bohnett Park ~ 3:30pm - 5:00pm, Wed, 1/15 • Shoreline Park ~ 10:00am - 12:00pm, Thu, 1/16 • Oak Park ~ 10:00am - 12:00pm, Fri, 1/17.
The Santa Barbara Symphony presents the genius of Mozart over one weekend: two different concerts, eight masterworks, including Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and Symphony No. 35, Haffner, at the Granada on January 18th and 19th.
For times, tickets, and packages ($42-$205) visit granadasb.org
Nerf Herder, Ridel, & Very Special Guest (TBA) • SOhO • $18 • sohosb.com • 9pm, Sat, 1/18.
Underwater Parks Day
• 10am-5pm, Sat, 1/18.
Author and Filmmaker Sky Bergman • PBS documentarian appears for a book talk and signing of Lives Well Lived — GENERATIONS • Chaucer’s Books • Free • chaucersbooks.com • 3pm, Sun, 1/19. Music
Miró Quartet • String Quartet Chamber Music Concert • Mary Craig Auditorium, SBMA • $20 Members/$25 Non-Members • sbma.net • 2pm, Sun, 1/19.
Calum Graham • Presented by SB Acoustic • SOhO • $20 • sohosb.com • 7:30pm, Sun, 1/19.
Sea Center’s Beach Cleanup
• Be part of the solution to marine pollution • East Beach, near Skater’s Point • free • sbnature.org • 10am12pm, Sun, 1/19.
• Free admission to the Sea Center’s interactive exhibits for all ages • Sea Center, Stearns Wharf • sbnature.org
Pay homage to the legend. Busting out all his top numbers with perfect dance moves and stagecraft, remember and reexperience Prince at the Lobero Theatre on Saturday, January 18th. Presented by Rock.it Boy Entertainment Of America. For tickets ($61.50), visit lobero.org.
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Having just won four Golden Globes, including Zoe Saldaña for Best Supporting Actress, this movie’s hot streak continues with a special screening followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Jacques Audiard, at SBIFF’s Riviera theatre on Friday, January 10th, at 7pm.
For tickets ($20), visit sbifftheatres.com
Panic!: CBS and the 1950s Blacklist • Presentation on the FBI pressuring CBS during the anticommunism days. Following the event, Carol Stabile will join Patrice Petro for a discussion of blacklisting and television • Carsey-Wolf Center, UCSB • Free • carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7pm, Thu, 1/16.
Raging Waters: The Devastating Power of Floods • Documentary w/ panel afterwards • CEC Hub, on State Street • free • envirohubsb.org • 3pm, Sat, 1/18.
Emilia Perez • See the Golden Globe winner, followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Jacques Audiard • Riviera Theatre • $20 • sbifftheatres.com • 7pm, Fri, 1/10.
By Harlan Green / Special to VOICE
Total existing-home sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops – improved 4.8percent from October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.15 million in November. Year-over-year, sales bounced 6.1percent (up from 3.91 million in November 2023).
THE HUGE JUMP IN EXISTINGHOME SALES on just a brief drop in mortgage rates illustrates the enormous pent-up demand for rental or owner-occupied housing. And REALTORS believe it will continue.
“Home sales momentum is building,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “More buyers have entered the market as the economy continues to add jobs, housing inventory grows compared to a year ago, and consumers get used to a new normal of mortgage rates between six percent and seven percent.”
about a better regulatory business climate in 2025, reports the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Builders expressed increased optimism for higher sales expectations in the next months. Sales of new single-family houses in November 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 664,000, up 5.9 percent above the revised October rate of 627,000 and is 8.7 percent (±19.3 percent)* above the November 2023 estimate of 611,000.
“While builders are expressing concerns that high interest rates, elevated construction costs, and a lack of buildable lots continue to act as headwinds, they are also anticipating future regulatory relief in the aftermath of the election,” said NAHB
Chairman Carl Harris, a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan.
By Harlan Green
New home sales have surged as well. It may mean that builders also see an uptick in demand. Builder sentiment held steady to end the year as high home prices and mortgage rates battled renewed hope
“This is reflected in the fact that future sales expectations have increased to a nearly three-year high.” There is at least one elephant in the room, however. What will inflation do with Trump’s tariff and deportation threats? Consumers are already beginning to worry, per the Conference Board’s latest confidence survey.
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“The recent rebound in consumer confidence was not sustained in December as the Index dropped back to the middle of the range that has prevailed over the past two years,” said Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board.
“While weaker consumer assessments of the present situation and expectations contributed to the decline, the expectations component saw the sharpest drop.… Compared to last month, consumers in December were substantially less optimistic about future business conditions and incomes. Moreover, pessimism about future employment prospects returned after cautious optimism prevailed in October and November.”
So who or what will win this battle of expectations? The builders want less regulations in the hope that it can speed up the pace of construction, while tariffs boosted construction material prices as
much as 50 percent during Trump’s last term from his Canadian tariffs.
The Fed’s Jerome Powell has signaled that Trump’s threat to tax almost all imports will raise prices, while countries so taxed will retaliate with their own tariffs as happened during Trump’s last administration.
So builders should be careful of what they ask for. This won’t help interest rates, mortgage rates in particular, which are extremely sensitive to inflation.
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AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV033393 . Petitioner: Kristy Sharp and Jorge Leon filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Conner Matthew Palomares to PROPOSED NAME: Conner Matthew Leon. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 1/22/2025; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 3; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 11/22/2024 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #24CV03393 Pub Dates: December 27, 2024, January 3, 10, 17, 2025.
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV03814. Petitioner: Ronald Steve Morez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Ronald Steve Morez to PROPOSED NAME: Ronald Steve Mousouris. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 1/27/2025; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 5; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 12/12/2024 /s/: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal # 24CV03814 Pub Dates: December 20, 27, 2024, January 3, 10, 2025.
STATEMENT: The following Corporation is doing business as ORKIN CENTRAL COAST at 2369 A Street, Santa Maria, CA 93455. A.E.T. SERVICES, INC at 2369 A Street, Santa Maria, CA 93455. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on January 3, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0000027. Published January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025.
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STATEMENT: The following Unincorporated Assoc. Other Than a Partnership is doing business as SANTA BARBARA AERIE NO. 442 FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES at 923 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. HECTOR PALOMINO; DANIEL RODRIGUEZ at 923 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on December 5, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2024-0002854. Published January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025.
CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED against a 16-year-old in the Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court and 18-year-old Jesus Lopez-Ramirez and 21-year-old Alex Brandon Lopez-Ramirez in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court in connection with the December 10, 2024 murder of a 20-year-old victim in the City of Santa Maria.
Jesus Lopez-Ramirez was charged with one felony count of first degree murder and charged with a special circumstance for a murder committed to further the activities of a criminal street gang. Jesus Lopez-Ramirez is also charged with several felony counts of possession of an assault rifle, possession of a firearm by a felon, carrying a loaded firearm without proper registration, and street terrorism. Alex Brandon Lopez-Ramirez was charged with several felony counts of possession of an assault rifle, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, street terrorism, and accessory after the crime of murder. A 16-year-old juvenile has also been charged with one felony count of first degree murder and additionally charged with a special circumstance for a murder committed to further the activities of a criminal street gang and other charges.
Jesus Lopez-Ramirez and Alex Brandon Lopez-Ramirez were arraigned in Department 9 of the Santa Maria Division of the Santa Barbara Superior Court. Senior Deputy District Attorney Bryant Estep is leading the prosecution of this case, according to John T. Savrnoch, Santa Barbara County District Attorney.
The Santa Barbara City Council meets most Tuesdays at 2pm • To learn more about the council and other City department meetings, visit www.santabarbaraca.gov
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The Secretary of the Staff Hearing Officer has set a public hearing for Wednesday, January 22, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the David Gebhard Public Meeting Room, 630 Garden Street.
On Thursday, January 16, 2025, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 will be available online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO.
TELEVISION COVERAGE: This meeting will be broadcast live on City TV-Channel 18 and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTV. See SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTVProgramGuide for a rebroadcast schedule. An archived video of this meeting will be available at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHOVideos.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may be submitted via email to SHOSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov before the beginning of the Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to the SHO and will become part of the public record. You may also submit written correspondence via US Postal Service (USPS); addressed to SHO Secretary, PO Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990. However, please be advised, correspondence sent via USPS may not be received in time to process prior to the meeting and email submissions are highly encouraged. Please note that the SHO may not have time to review written comments received after 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting.
All public comment that is received before 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting will be published on the City’s website at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO Comments provided via USPS or e-mail will be converted to a PDF before being posted on the City’s website. Note: comments will be published online the way they are received and without redaction of personal identifying information; including but not limited to phone number, home address, and email address. Only submit information that you wish to make available publicly.
APPEALS: Decisions of the SHO may be appealed to the Planning Commission. Appeals may be filed in person at the Community Development Department at 630 Garden Street or in writing via email to SHOSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. For further information and guidelines on how to appeal a decision to the Planning Commission, please contact Planning staff at (805) 564-5578 as soon as possible. Appeals and associated fee must be submitted in writing, via email to PlanningCounter@SantaBarbaraCA.gov and by first class mail postage prepaid within 10 calendar days of the meeting that the SHO took action or rendered a decision. Appeals and associated fee post marked after the 10th calendar day will not be accepted.
NOTE TO INTERESTED PARTIES: Only those persons who participate through public comment either orally or in writing on an item on this Agenda have standing to appeal the decision. Grounds for appeal are limited to those issues raised either orally or in written correspondence delivered to the review body at, or prior to, the public hearing.
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• 3455 Marina Dr
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 047-022-004
Zoning Designation: A-1/S-D-3 (One-Family Residence/Coastal Overlay)
Application Number: PLN2024-00427
Applicant / Owner: Steve Fort, SEPPS / Brauns Martin W & Margaret R Revocable Living Trust 1/9/95
Project Description: Modification for garage floor area.
• 344 La Marina
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 045-061-020
Zoning Designation: E-3/S-D-3 (One-Family Residence/Coastal Overlay)
Application Number: PLN2024-00052; Filing Date: February 21, 2024
Applicant / Owner: Chris Cottrell, Dovetail Architects / Gulje, Daxter H
Project Description: Coastal Development Permit for a new attached Accessory Dwelling Unit.
CELEBRATING NEW STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE LITERACY WORLDWIDE,the Library of Congress is accepting applications for the 2025 Literacy Awards until February 18th. Sponsored by David M. Rubenstein since 2013 and the Kislak Family Foundation since 2023, the Literacy Awards program highlights organizations that provide exemplary, innovative, and replicable strategies to promote literacy in the United States and abroad.
Four top prizes will be awarded in 2025: The David M. Rubenstein Prize ($150,000) for outstanding and measurable contributions to increasing literacy levels; The Kislak Family Prize ($100,000) to an organization with a significant impact on literacy relative to its size and/or years of operation; The American Prize ($50,000) for a significant and measurable impact on literacy levels or the national awareness of the importance of literacy; and The International Prize ($50,000) which recognizes a similar contribution to increasing literacy levels in a country other than the United States.
Up to 15 additional organizations will be honored for their successful practices in various areas of literacy promotion. The program will also award $5,000 each to up to five additional literacy initiatives in their early stages of development that demonstrate significant creativity and promise in their approach to promoting literacy. For more information, or to apply, visit https://www.loc.gov/programs/library-of-congress-literacy-awards/apply/
Meta will replace it with so-called community notes like on the X platform. The content moderation changes won’t be rolled out in the EU for now.
By Csongor Körömi, Pieter Haeck and Daniella Cheslow / Politico
FACEBOOK’S PARENT COMPANY META will end its third-party fact-checking program and move to a so-called community notes model, company chief Mark Zuckerberg announced today [January 7, 2025].
“We’re going to get back to our roots, and focus on reducing mistakes, simplifying our policies, and restoring free expression on our platforms,” Zuckerberg said in a video statement on Meta’s corporate website.
“More specifically, we’re going to get rid of fact-checkers and replace them with community notes, similar to X, starting in the U.S,” he added.
The company has no immediate plans to end fact-checking in the EU, the company clarified at POLITICO’s request, and will review its EU content moderation obligations before making changes.
The move comes as Meta, and other tech giants, attempt to cozy up to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration in Washington. Meta has also put a longtime Republican in charge of global policy and put top Trump ally Dana White on its board of directors.
Trump’s pick to head the Federal Communications Commission Brendan Carr commented on an X post containing Zuckerberg’s announcement with a meme showing the actor Jack Nicholson nodding enthusiastically.
Carr has pledged to destroy what he calls the “censorship cartel” of Big Tech.
Facebook launched its fact-checking system with external partners in December 2016, in response to growing criticism of the company’s role in the U.S. election that saw Donald Trump’s first victory.
Other platforms, such as Twitter, also began using outside fact-checkers — until billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk bought the platform in 2022. The site introduced a feature in which users, instead of outside checkers, could add community notes to viral posts.
In addition to social networks Facebook and Instagram, Meta also owns and operates the WhatsApp messenger platform.
The move comes less than two weeks before the inauguration of Trump’s new administration in the U.S., which will also see Musk take on a new role overseeing the newly created “Department of Government Efficiency.”
A retrospective of the creative path of Joyce Wilson. Nine decades from commercial portrait studies to figurative art, through abstraction and surrealism, from feminism and contemporary social issues to world events. An illustrated catalog of 95 images accompanies the exhibition.
Bo von Hohenlohe
LCCCA Fine Line Gallery
La Cumbre Plaza www.bovonhohenlohe.com
10 West Gallery • Stories ~ Jan 14
• 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-770-7711 •10westgallery.com
Architectural Fdn Gallery • Slingshot / Alpha Art Studio Artists ~ Jan 11 - Mar 8 229 E Victoria • 805965-6307 • 1–4 some Sa & By Appt • afsb.org
Art & Soul Gallery • Santa Barbara: The Art of Place ~ Jan 30 • 116 Santa Barbara St • artandsoulsb.com
RUTH ELLEN HOAG www.ruthellenhoag.com @ruthellenhoag 805-689-0858 ~inquire for studio classes~
Art & Soul Funk Zone • Winter
Otherland ~ Feb 28 • 116 Santa Barbara St • artandsoulsb.com
Art, Design & Architecture Museum, UCSB • (reopens Jan 18)
Public Texts: A Californian Visual Language ~Jan 18-Apr 27; Tomiyama Taeko: A Tale of Sea Wanderers ~Jan 18-Apr 27 • 12-5 We-Sun • museum.ucsb.edu
Art From Scrap Gallery • Environmental Educ. & Artistic Expression • www.exploreecology.org
Opening Reception for Wildland: Ethan Turpin’s Collaborations on Fire and Water • Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art • 955 La Paz Rd • Free • 4–6pm, Thu, Jan 9.
Opening Reception Couplets by Slingshot Studio Artists • The Architectural Foundation Gallery • 1-3pm, Sat, Jan 11.
Sketching in the Galleries • Sketch in the Museum’s galleries & engage directly with the artworks on display • Santa Barbara Museum of Art • free with Museum admission • sbma.net/events • 11:15am, Sat, 1/11.
Lecture & Booksigning at Sullivan Goss • Meet photography dealer Peter Fetterman as he talks about The Power of Photography • Sullivan Goss • RSVP required https://tinyurl.com/2f9bf7eh • 4-6pm, Sat, Jan 11.
Free 2nd Sunday at SBMA • Residents of Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties get free entry • Santa Barbara Museum of Art • sbma.net/events • 11am–5pm, Sun, 1/12.
Opening Reception for Joe Rohde: Inner Light • Community Arts Workshop • 5-8pm Sat, Jan 18.
Winter Exhibitions Opening Reception at AD&A Museum, UCSB • Public Texts: A Californian Visual Language and Tomiyama Taeko: A Tale of Sea Wanderers • 5:30-7:30pm Sat, Jan 18.
SB Arts & Crafts Show • Local artists & artisans • Free • 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • 10-5 Sun.
Carpinteria Creative Arts • Shop locally made pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, and sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av • Free • 2:30-6 Th.
The Arts Fund • Mentorship Exhibition ~ Jan 25 • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Ave #F119 • 11-5 We-Su • 805-233-3395
• www.artsfundsb.org
Atkinson Gallery, SBCC • gallery.sbcc.edu
Bella Rosa Galleries • 1103-A State St • 11-5 daily • 805-966-1707
The Carriage and Western Art Museum • SB History Makers Exhibit featuring Silsby Spalding, WW Hollister, Dixie; Saddle & Carriage Collections • Free • 129 Castillo St • 805-962-2353 • 9-3
Mo-Fr • carriagemuseum.org
California Nature Art Museum
• CA, Quilted; Wild in the Oak Woodland ~ Jan 13; A Deeper Love: New Paintings Inspired by Coral Reefs ~Feb 24, • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • calnatureartmuseum.org
Casa de La Guerra • Haas Adobe Watercolors • $5/Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • 12-4 Th-Su • www.sbthp.org/casadelaguerra
Casa del Herrero • Gardens & House • by reservation • 1387 East Valley Rd • tours 10 & 2 We & Sa • 805565-5653 • casadelherrero.com
Casa Dolores • Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • 12-4 Tu-Sa • 805-963-1032 • casadolores.org
Channing Peake Gallery • 105 East Anapamu St, 1st fl • 805-568-3994
Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery • 11 W Anapamu St • By Appt • colettecosentino.com
Community Arts Workshop • Joe Rohde: Inner Light • Opening Reception Sat. Jan. 18, 5-8pm
• Fridays Jan 24, 31, and Feb 7, 10a-6pm, by appt • 631 Garden St • 10-6pm Fri & By Appt. • sbcaw.org
Corridan Gallery • California Sojourns by Karen Fedderson • 125 N Milpas • 11-6 We-Sa • 805-966-7939 • www.corridan-gallery.com
CPC Gallery • Beauty of the Cosmos ~ Jan 26 • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • cpcgallery.com
Cypress Gallery • Blockprints by Angelina LaPointe ~ Jan 3-26 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-737-1129 • www.lompocart.org
Elevate Gallery@ La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Gallery Artists • noon-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com
Elizabeth Gordon Gallery • Alberto Valdés: Mi Vida es Mi Arte & Emerging artists from around the country • 15 W Gutierrez • 805-963-
1157 • 11–5 Tu-Sa • elizabethgordongallery.com
El Presidio De Santa Bárbara • Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas • 123 E Canon Perdido St • 10:30-4:30 Daily • sbthp.org
Elverhøj Museum • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • 11-5 Th-Mo • www.elverhoj.org
Faulkner Gallery • 40 E Anapamu St • 10-7 Mo-Th; 10-5 Fri, Sa; 12-5 Sun • 805-962-7653.
Fazzino 3-D Studio Gallery • 3-D original fine art • 529 State St • 805-730-9109 • Fazzino.com
Fine Line Gallery @ La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Multi-Artist Space • noon-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com
Gallery 113 • SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-9656611 • 11-5 Mo-Fr; 11-2 Sa; 1-5 Su • gallery113sb.com
Gallery Los Olivos • Winter Celebration ~ Jan 31 • Daily 10-4 pm • 2920 Grand Av • 805-688-7517 • gallerylosolivos.com
Ganna Walska Lotusland • Gardens • by reservation • 695 Ashley Rd • 805-969-9990 • lotusland.org
Goleta Valley Library • GVAA
Artists Exhibit • 500 N Fairview Av • 10-7 Tu-Th; 10-5:30 Fr & Sa; 1-5 Su • TheGoletaValleyArtAssociation.org
Grace Fisher Fdn Inclusive Arts Clubhouse • Paintings by Grace Fisher • 121 S Hope, La Cumbre Plaza • We-Su 11-5pm • gracefisherfoundation.org
Illuminations Gallery @ La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Multi-Artist Space • noon-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com
James Main Fine Art • 19th & 20th Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • 12-5 Tu-Sa • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347
Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara • Portraits of Survival interactive - Ongoing • 524 Chapala St • 805-957-1115 ext. 114
Karpeles Manuscript Library & Museum • The flight of Apollo 13 documents & more ~ Ongoing • 21-23 W Anapamu • 10-4 Tu-Su • 805-962-5322 • https://karpeles.com
Kathryne Designs • Local Artists • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • 10-5 Mo-Sa; 11-5 Su • 805-565-4700 • http://kathrynedesigns.com
Kelly Clause Art • Watercolors of Sea & Land • 28 Anacapa St, #B • Most weekdays 12-5 • kellyclause.com
Lompoc Library Grossman Gallery • 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459
Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • Rincon- Queen of the Coast~ Jan 9- Mar 2 • 12-4 Th-Su • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • carpinteriaartscenter.org
Maker House • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 10-4 Daily • claystudiosb.org
Marcia Burtt Gallery • Holiday ~ Jan 26th • Contemporary landscape paintings, prints & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-9625588 • artlacuna.com
MOXI, The Wolf Museum • Exploration + Innovation • 10-5 Daily • 125 State St • 805-770-5000 • moxi.org
FRAMING FIRE AS A FORCE OF NATURE, the multimedia creations of Wildland: Ethan Turpin’s Collaborations on Fire and Water are now on display at the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. Grounded in natural cycles of destruction, recovery, and regrowth, the fire focused exhibit kicks off with an opening reception on Thursday, January 9th from 4 to 6pm, and will remain on view through March 22nd.
“Turpin brings artists, scientists, and educators together to create powerful experiences that broaden perspectives and deepen awareness of underlying natural forces where we live in Southern California,” shared Judy L. Larson, Askew professor of art history and museum director in a release. “Wildland will engage with the paradoxical entanglements of beauty and risk present in the exhibit’s location, the Westmont College campus.”
For over ten years, Turpin’s artistic practice has explored different ways of perceiving climate change, leading to the foundation of the Burn Cycle Project,
which highlights the complex relationships between fire, water, and humanity.
A special event, titled “Ember Trees” will further explore the local intersection of fire and nature on Thursday, February 20th, at 6pm.The site-specific installation, created by Turpin with Environment Makers’ Jonathan PJ Smith, uses multiple video projectors and mapped footage to make several trees scarred in the 2008 Tea Fire appear to glow with embers, appearing just east of the museum in
805-966-1601 • sbhistorical.org
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art
Santa Barbara • Sangre de Nopal/ Blood of the Nopal: Tanya Aguiñiga & Porfirio Gutiérrez en Conversación/ in Conversation ~ Jan 12 • 653 Paseo Nuevo • mcasantabarbara.org
Museum of Sensory & Movement Experiences • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S. Hope Av #F119 • seehearmove.com
Palm Loft Gallery • Beauty of the Wild ~ Jan 11 - Mar 2 • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carpinteria • 1-6 Fri-Sun & By Appt • 805-684-9700 • palmloft.com
Patricia Clarke Studio • 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-452-7739 • patriciaclarkestudio.com
Peregrine Galleries • Early California and American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805-252-9659 • peregrine.shop
Peter Horjus Design • Studio • 11 W Figueroa St • peterhorjus.com
Portico Gallery • Jordan Pope & Gallery Artists • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • porticofinearts.com
Santa Barbara Art Works • Artists with disabilities programs, virtual exhibits • 805-260-6705 • sbartworks.org
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden • Seed: A Living Dream ~ Apr 6 •1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • sbbg.org
Santa Barbara Fine Art • SB landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • 12-6 Tu-Sa & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • santabarbarafineart.com
Santa Barbara Historical Museum • The Chair: Storied Seats From Our Collection ~ Apr 20; J. Walter Collinge: Pictorial SB and the Beyond ~ May 11; Edward Borein Gallery and The Story of Santa Barbara ~ ongoing • 136 E De la Guerra • 12-5 We, Fri-Su; 12-7 Th •
• Majestic California Piers ~Jan 19; The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and SB Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Wy, Ste 190 • 10-5 Daily • 805-962-8404 • SBMM.org
Santa Barbara Museum Of Art
• Moving Pictures: Videos by Porter/ Tiscornia, and Marclay ~ Jan 12; In the Making ~ Mar 9; Friends and Lovers ~ Mar 2; Accretion ~ Apr 13 • 1130 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su; 5-8 1st Th free; 2nd Sun free Tri-Co residents • 805-963-4364 • sbma.net
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History • Big Cats & Wild Dogs ~ Mar 9 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • 10-5 We-Mo • sbnature.org
Santa Barbara Sea Center • Dive
In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • 211 Stearns Wharf • 10-5 Daily (Fr & Sat 10-7 until 7/27). • 805-6824711 • sbnature.org
Santa Barbara Tennis Club2nd Fridays Art • Abstract Nine ~ Jan 4 - Mar 5 • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily • 805-682-4722 • 2ndfridaysart.com
Slice of Light Gallery • Passage - Photography by JK Lovelace • 9 W Figueroa St • Mo-Fr 10-5 • 805-3545552 • sliceoflight.com
Stewart Fine Art • Early California Plein Air Paintings + European Fine Art + Antiques • 539 San Ysidro Rd • 11-5:30 Mo-Sa • 805-845-0255
Sullivan Goss • Offbeat ~ Jan 27; The Power of Photography ~ Jan 27; Winter Salon ~ Feb 24; • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805730-1460 • sullivangoss.com
Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum • 122 W Canon Perdido • 11-4 Fr-Sa; Su-Th by appt • quinlanmuseum.com • 805-687-4623
SYV Historical Museum & Carriage House • Art of The Western Saddle • 3596 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez • 12-4 Sa, Su • 805-6887889 • santaynezmuseum.org
Tamsen Gallery • Work by Robert W. Firestone • 1309 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-705-2208 • tamsengallery.com
UCSB Library • Readymade
the stone pine groves of Westmont’s Formal Gardens. The event will also feature testimonials from firefighters, a poetry reading from former poet laureate Paul Willis, and a musical piece by Daniel Gee, Westmont director of choral activities.
The Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturday 11am to 5pm. For more information, visit westmont.edu/museum or call 805-565-6162
Emanations: Trianon Press and the Art of Tearing Apa ~ Jun 25 • library.ucsb.edu
Voice Gallery • Opus 90: Joyce Wilson ~ Jan 31 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa-Su • 805-965-6448 •voicesb.art
Waterhouse Gallery Montecito • Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mo-Su • 805-962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com
Waterhouse Gallery SB • Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mo-Sa • 805-962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com
Westmont Ridley-Tree
Museum Of Art • Wildland: Ethan Turpin’s Collaborations on Fire & Water ~ Jan 9 - Mar 22 westmont.edu/museum
Artists:
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By Sonia Fernandez / The UC Santa Barbara Current
LIFE CAN BE TRICKY. We have so many decisions to make. It’s a good thing we have an orbitofrontal cortex and hippocampus to help us. These areas of the brain, according to researchers at UC Santa Barbara, work together to help us sort through tasks that require resolving ambiguity, that is, situations in which the meaning of stimuli changes depending on context.
“I would argue that that’s the foundation of cognition,” said UCSB neuroscientist Ron Keiflin, whose lab investigates the neural circuits behind valuation and decisionmaking. “That’s what makes us not behave like simple robots, always responding in the same manner to every stimulus. Our ability to understand that the meaning of certain stimuli is context-dependent is what gives us flexibility; it is what allows us to act in a situation-appropriate manner.”
For instance, he said, your phone could be ringing, but whether you answer it will depend on a variety of factors, including where you are, what you’re doing, what time it is, who may be calling and other details. It’s a single stimulus, Keiflin said, “but depending on the background circumstances, it’s going to be processed differently and you might decide to engage with it in a different manner.”
The research, published in the journal Current Biology, is the first to causally test the relative contributions of the orbitofrontal cortex and hippocampus in this contextual disambiguation process.
The orbitofrontal (OFC) occupies the front part of the brain right above the eyes. It’s associated with reward valuation, planning, decision-making and learning. The dorsal hippocampus (DH) is located farther back, deeper into the brain, and it’s associated with spatial navigation and episodic memory.
“Historically, research on the orbitofrontal cortex and the hippocampus has proceeded largely in parallel, but ultimately these different lines of research reached very similar conclusions for these two brain regions,” Keiflin said.
Our ability to understand that the meaning of certain stimuli is contextdependent is what gives us flexibility; it is what allows us to act in a situation-appropriate manner.
— UCSB neuroscientist Ron Keiflin,
“The idea is that these two brain regions encode a ‘cognitive map’ of the structure of the world,” he said, noting that it doesn’t have to be a purely spatial map. “It’s a map of the causal structure of the environment; you can use this map to mentally simulate consequences of your actions and choose the best path forward.
This cognitive map is precisely what one needs to understand that the meaning of a cue depends on the context. But studies before this one hadn’t explicitly tested the role of these regions in contextual disambiguation.
To understand how these two regions contributed to contextual disambiguation, the researchers devised an experiment in which rats were exposed to brief auditory cues, presented in either a bright or a dark context (the context was changed by turning a light bulb on or off). The auditory cues would sometimes lead to reward (a little bit of sugar water), but not always; other times the same cues would have no consequence, making them ambiguous predictors of rewards. Eventually the rats would learn that one auditory cue was rewarded only in the light-, but not the dark- context; while the opposite was true for the other auditory cue. In other words, they would learn that the meaning of the cues was context-dependent.
The researchers knew when the rat had learned to discriminate between the two situations when the rats approached and licked the sugar water cup in anticipation of the reward in one setting, or not, in the other setting.
To determine how the orbitofrontal cortex and hippocampus were involved in this contextual disambiguation process, the researchers used “chemogenetics”— a tool that allowed them to temporarily inactivate either of these structures during the task. They found that inactivation of the OFC had profound effects in the task. Without a
functional OFC, rats were no longer able to use the context to inform their prediction and regulate their reward seeking behavior. Surprisingly, DH was largely dispensable in this task; rats were completely unfazed by the inactivation of their hippocampus and they continued to perform the task with high accuracy.
Does this mean that the DH is not involved in contextual disambiguation? Not exactly. A key moment in their lab was when the researchers realized that knowledge is not only important for the recall of past learning, but also essential for future learning.
“If I walked into an advanced math lecture, I would understand — and learn — very little,” Keiflin said. “But someone more mathematically knowledgeable would be able to understand the material, which would greatly facilitate learning.
Applied to our task, we thought that prior knowledge of context-dependent relationships would facilitate learning of new context-dependent relationships,” he continued. “And indeed, this is exactly what we observed.”
It took more than four months of training for rats to learn the initial contextdependent pairs, he said; however, once equipped with a cognitive map of contextdependent relationships, rats could learn new context-dependent relationships in just a few days.
Using the same chemogenetic approach, researchers examined the role of the OFC and DH is this knowledge-accelerated form of learning. This time, they found that both the OFC and the DH were essential. Without these structures, rats could not use their prior knowledge to make inferences about new context-dependent relationships.
The conclusion is that the OFC and DH both contribute to contextual disambiguation, but in partially different ways: OFC is essential for using contextual knowledge to regulate behavior, DH on the other hand is more important for using contextual knowledge to facilitate new contextual learning.
The fact that prior knowledge influences learning is well established in psychology and well known by educators, however it is often ignored in neuroscience research, Keiflin pointed out.
“A better neurobiological understanding of this rapid learning and inference of context-dependent relations is critical, as this form of learning is probably much more representative of the human learning experience.”
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Ron Keiflin’s lab is interested in the behavioral and neural mechanisms that guide associative learning and decisionmaking. His goal is to define the relevant information processing principles —the general ‘rules’ that govern behavior— and the underlying neural circuits dynamics. Brain circuits of interest include midbrain dopamine neurons and their neuromodulatory influence on striatal and prefrontal networks.
A study of gene expression in the human brain reveals cell types becoming more specialized, not just more numerous
By Harrison Tasoff / The UC Santa Barbara Current
PRIMATES. ITS EXCEPTIONAL SIZE, COMPLEXITY, AND CAPABILITIES far exceed those of any other species on Earth. Yet humans share upwards of 95% of our genome with chimpanzees, our closest living relatives.
UC Santa Barbara professor Soojin Yi, in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology, her doctoral student Dennis Joshy, and collaborator Gabriel Santepere, at Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute in Barcelona, aimed to determine how genes in different types of brain cells have evolved compared to those in chimpanzees. They found that, while our genes code for almost all the same proteins as other apes, many of our genes are much more productive than those of other primates. Their results, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, highlight the role of gene expression in the evolution and function of the human brain.
Each gene tells a cell to make a specific molecule, but this isn’t performed by the DNA itself. Instead, the information is relayed to cellular machinery by a molecule called messenger RNA. Researchers measure gene expression by observing the amount of mRNA a specific gene produces.
As scientists began to understand the role of the genome as life’s blueprint, they thought perhaps the human genome could explain our unique traits. But a thorough comparison with chimpanzees in 2005 revealed we share 99% percent of our genes (though scientists have since revised this number). This confirmed earlier studies based on small numbers of genes that had suggested there was only a small difference between the human and chimpanzee genome.
Now biologists suspect that gene expression may underlie these differences. Consider a monarch butterfly. The adult has the same genome as when it was a caterpillar. The incredible differences between the two life stages all come down to gene expression. Turning on and off different genes, or having them code for more or less mRNA, can drastically alter an organism’s traits.
Previous research has found differences in gene expression between humans and chimpanzees, and that human cells tend to have higher gene expression, but the picture was blurry. The brain is made up of many varieties of cells. Traditionally, scientists organized brain cells into two major types: neurons and glial cells. Neurons carry electrochemical signals, a bit like the copper wiring in a building. Glial cells perform most of the other functions, such as insulating the wires, supporting the structure and clearing out debris.
Until recently, scientists could only study bulk tissue samples composed of many different types of cells. But within the past decade, it’s become possible to assay cell nuclei one at a time. This allows researchers to distinguish between cell types, and often even subtypes.
Yi, Joshy, and Santepere used datasets generated from a device with a very narrow channel to separate each nucleus into its own chamber in an array. Then they grouped the cells by type before performing statistical analysis.
The team measured gene expression by observing the amount of mRNA a specific gene produced in humans, chimpanzees, and macaques. An upregulated gene produces more mRNA in a given species compared to the others, while a downregulated gene produces less. Comparing chimpanzees and humans to macaques enabled the researchers to tell when differences between the two apes were due to changes in chimpanzees, changes in humans, or both.
The authors recorded differences in the expression of about 5-10% of the 25,000 genes in the study. In general, human cells had more upregulated genes compared to chimpanzees. This is a much larger percentage than researchers found when they couldn’t break down the analysis by cell type. And the percentage grew to 12-15% when the authors began to consider cell subtypes.
“Now we can see that individual cell types have their own evolutionary path, becoming really specialized,” Yi said.
The intricacy of our neural pathways is unrivaled in the animal kingdom; however, Yi suspects that our unique intellect isn’t a result of this on its own. Human glial cells account for more than half of the cells in our brains, a much larger percentage than in even chimpanzees.
Among glial cells, oligodendrocytes showed the greatest differences in gene expression. These cells create the insulation that coats neurons, enabling their electrical signals to travel much more quickly and efficiently. In a collaborative study published the previous year, the team observed that humans have a higher ratio of precursor versus mature oligodendrocytes compared with chimpanzees. Yi suspects this may relate to the amazing neural plasticity and slow development of human brains.
“The increased complexity of our neural network probably didn’t evolve alone,” Yi said. “It could not come to existence unless all these other cell types also evolved and enabled the expansion of the neuron diversity, the number of neurons and the complexity of the networks.”
This study only considered cells from a few regions of the brain; however, the cells in one area of the brain may differ from their counterparts in other areas. Yi plans to study the mechanisms behind differences in gene expression and how genes map to different traits.
She also plans to trace differential gene expression even earlier in our evolutionary history by incorporating baselines from even more distantly related animals. And she’s interested in studying genomic differences between us and other archaic humans, like Neanderthals and Denisovans.
Evolution is about more than merely changing genes. “Differential gene expression is really how human brains evolved,” Yi said.
Professor, Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology
Soojin Yi studies evolutionary biology using comparative genomic and epigenomic methods. She’s curious how epigenetic regulatory mechanisms evolve and how they contribute to biological phenomena. For example, she has been investigating how DNA methylation evolves and affects the regulation of phenotypic plasticity. A major thrust of her research is the evolution of epigenetic regulation that underlies traits of the human brain such as cognition, neuropsychiatric disorder and plasticity.
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