VOICE Magazine: August 23, 2024

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics - SBNC Isla Vista Clinic

“SBNC is really for

many, many people the safety net.” – Steven Busselen, MD

By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE

PROVIDING CARE FOR THE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY

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Isla Vista Clinic, Dr. Steven Busselen has just completed his ninth year of service with the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics.

He recently received VOICE with a big smile and shared about his philosophy, how humor helps in his practice, and the importance of the IV clinic.

VOICE: Why work at SBNC?

Dr. Steven Busselen: I wanted to treat the whole patient. Community health centers definitely do that. And the SBNC is really for many, many people the safety net. We have about 220,000 people from Gaviota to Carpinteria, and a whole bunch from Lompoc who like to come to IV for their health care.

I can do more here. I can have someone come in, who’s uninsured, who has some minor health issue, maybe a strep throat. And I can get them screening lab tests for free; get them signed up for MediCal through our health promotion services staff; if they screen positive for substance use disorder, offer them treatment; if they screen positive for depression, anxiety, get them treatment for those; if they have symptoms that have me thinking they may have diabetes, do a test in the office and get the result a few minutes later, and hopefully start on medication the following day.

We can do so very much for our patients. We can do medication assisted treatment with Suboxone for our patients with opioid use disorder. We can do gender affirming care.

I had a patient who was uninsured but not eligible for MediCal, who had a really bad ingrown toenail. And I got the toenail off. And now we have a podiatrist on staff.

VOICE: What’s your approach to practicing medicine?

Busselen: I’m here as a resource. I’m like the reference librarian for most

things medical for my patients. I give advice and then I ask them what they would like to do, if anything. I don’t find that telling people what to do works well.

Maybe that’s why I hear the word on the street among many unhoused people that they won’t see anyone else but me.

VOICE: Patients seem to appreciate your communication skills.

Busselen: I learned as a journalist how to communicate using a sixth grade vocabulary for almost everything. One of the happiest things that will happen to me is when a patient who’s

had diabetes or high blood pressure for decades says to me, “Nobody ever explained it to me that way.” And that sudden realization of, “So this can actually hurt my kidneys.”

VOICE: Your knowledge of Spanish and your sense of humor comes in handy…

I have a couple of monolingual Spanish speaking patients that as I prepare the needles for their knee injections, I just burst out singing Rancho Grande, including holding that long, long note for them. And they are laughing. One was singing along with me the other day.

[Also] Dad jokes really help. And if you can get someone to smile and laugh, they’re much more receptive to talking about treatment options.

VOICE: You have saved one or two people from dying from a fentanyl overdose, haven’t you?

Busselen: Two of them. One was out on the other side of our clinic. And another at the base of the stairs behind us. One of my patients ran into the clinic saying someone was overdosing in the park. I grabbed the Narcan and ran out here. And it turned out it was one of my patients who was not an opioid user, but had used something else that had fentanyl in it.

VOICE: You see many patients who live in poverty...

Busselen: I had a patient recently, who’s unhoused, and had scabies. You need

to have clean clothes to put on after treatment. And I didn’t really have anything for him other than a pair of socks. I’m hoping we’ll have for all our clinics, some spare clothes available in adult sizes for those situations.

VOICE: As challenging as your job is, it must be very rewarding as well.

Busselen: I have one patient where every four weeks he comes in for his supplicate injection, long-acting Buprenorphine (for opioid use disorder). And every time at the end of the visit, as he’s walking toward the reception area, he says, “Thanks for saving my life, Doc.”

Probably 30 or 40 of my patients are alive now because of Buprenorphine. With it, the mortality rate drops 50 percent or more. If somebody calls and they want to get on to treatment, and there’s no room in my schedule, I will often say, “double-book them at the end of the day.” I’ll get them on to treatment.

VOICE: Why is it important that the clinic is in IV?

Busselen: Many of the people who live in IV, whether they’re students, faculty, staff, full time workers, retired, or unhoused, they don’t have easy access to transportation. Going to the pharmacy is a bit of a drag. We’re right here. And if we have the medication in the dispensary, we can dispense it. We’ve been in IV since 1971. This was the original clinic. It used to be called the Open Door Clinic.

VOICE: You’re helping Cottage Hospital by diverting people from the ER… Busselen: Cottage probably really does appreciate us quite a bit for taking some load off of them. Many of our patients have MediCal or are uninsured, and those are patients that Cottage is probably going to be losing money on. We can take care of most things. Sansum Clinic generously will do free imaging for our uninsured patients and get it X-rayed.

VOICE: Do you have a dream for the clinic?

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic SBNC was formed in 1998 with the merging of the Carrillo Clinic (born as the Freedom Clinic, in 1971), and the Westside Clinic (1973). Currently they operate eight clinics and two mobile clinics in Santa Barbara County, including four medical clinics, two dental clinics, a bridge clinic, and health promotion services. www.sbclinics.org www.sbclinics.org

Busselen: I would like for us to go from six exam rooms to twelve. And make it much more obvious to the students that we’re here. That would be my current dream, but who knows, there is so much more we can do, being that we are such a large safety net.

Steven Busselen, MD, Lead Physician Family Practice at SBNC Isla Vista Clinic

Photos by Isaac Hernández de Lipa

SBNC Isla Vista Clinic

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Sunday, September 15th, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

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Shakespeare at Elings Park: Naked Shakes’ MuchAdo

HAKESPEARS’ MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is one of the most famous “rom-coms” of all time, with its budding romances, meddling villains, and potential catastrophes. It will be performed at Elings Park by the award-winning ensemble Naked Shakes from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Two outdoor performances in Godric Grove are planned: Friday, September 6th at 5pm and Sunday, September 8th at 3pm.

“Whether you are a Shakespeare lover or you have never seen a live theater production in your life, Naked

Shakes’ Much Ado About Nothing is for you,” said Director Irwin Appel. “Sit back, relax and prepare to laugh and cry your way through this wild ride and deeply emotional and joyous adventure.”

The play will be performed in Naked Shakes’ hallmark style of minimal props and simple costumes, with the focus on the abilities of the actors and the brilliant words of the Bard. Appel’s original production is filled with music, dance, and revelry, and is scored by a live jazz quintet.

“Naked Shakes productions are ‘unplugged,’ exciting, and accessible to audiences of all ages,” Dean Noble, executive director of Elings Park noted. “The young actors are energetic, nimble, and whole-heartedly committed to conveying both the humor and heartache in this beloved farce.”

Now in its 19th year, Naked Shakes is a UCSB ensemble that annually produces a Shakespearean play under the direction of Professor Appel. Critically acclaimed and award-winning, in the summer of 2023, they performed in Italy’s Verona Shakespeare Fringe Festival, performing The Death of Kings, their acclaimed adaptation of Shakespeare’s history plays.

Shakespeare at Elings Park is supported by Carrie Towbes and John Lewis.

Advance general admission tickets are $17 for adults, $13 for teens and seniors, and free for children under 12. Available online at www.elingspark.org. Tickets will be sold at the door, as available, at $20 for adults and $15 for teens and seniors.

For more information about the program visit www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu/performance-programs/naked-shakes.

Sara Sadjadi as Beatrice and Rodolphe LeFeuvre as Benedick in Naked Shakes production of Much Ado About Nothing

Performers in Naked Shakes production of Much Ado About Nothing

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Community ~ News

Community Business Improvement District Launches

EBy Mark Whitehurst / VOICE

NHANCING

DOWNTOWN

SANTA BARBARA is the mission of the newly minted Community Business Improvement District, which will held their first formal meeting on Wednesday, at the Balboa Building meeting room.

“The mission of the CBID is to enhance existing services in the areas of clean, safe, and marketing… What we do with funding should build on what others are doing,” commented David de L’Arbre, newly elected Interim President at a recent DSB meeting.

Elected Interim President by the DSB and Chamber Steering Committee, David de L’Arbre, is owner of Santa Barbara Travel

Bureau, a property owner downtown, and has been a long time board member of Downtown Santa Barbara.

Earlier this year the City Council approved the formation of the CBID, following property owner interest and a vote of property owners which resulted in a positive 60/40 margin of approval. The board will have a total of 17 board members, with 66 percent of the board members being property owners. The proposed budget for the CBID is $2.2 million.

The new Downtown CBID joins the Montecito CBID and both new districts are a modernized version of the older BID structure. It will be funded through self designed property taxes, a program approved by the Santa Barbara City Council and the State of California. The CBID will replace the Downtown Organization, know as DSB, whose members voted to dissolve and fold their finances into the CBID when it was formed, several months ago.

According to de L’Arbre, the first order of business for the CBID will be to retain the consultants New City America to help guide the new organization to an orderly formation and incorporation as a 501c(3), approval of bylaws, and also begin work with the city to establish a baseline of services. The contract with New City America will cost $60,000. Working capital for the organization will come from an agreement and note from the Balboa Building in the amount of $50,000.

CBID Board members were selected by the Ad Hoc Steering Committee and include: Crosby Slaught, Janet Garufis, Dan Burnham, Ron Robertson, David de L’Arbre, Trevor Large, Anne Peterson, Amada Cruz, Stephanie Payne Campbell, Stenn Partons, Richard Yates, Kirk Lagerquist, Adam Geeb, Kelly McAdoo, Trey Pinner, Peter Lewis, and Kristen Miller or Mary Lynn Harms or a Chamber representative.

Band Shell at Plaza del Mar Opens

CELEBRATING THE COMPLETE RENOVATION AND REOPENING OF THE HISTORIC BAND SHELL AT PLAZA DEL MAR, city leaders cut a ribbon to commemorate the occasion on Wednesday and enjoyed an inaugural performance by the Prime Time Band. The Park and Recreation Department hosted the event that was attended by over 200 people.

“This is a historic moment… and the city is proud to reopen this landmark,” stated Mike Jordan, Mayor Pro-tempore, in his remarks at the ribbon cutting.

The Plaza del Mar Band Shell, a designated City Landmark, was built in 1919 to serve as a venue for public concerts. After a century of use, a full-scale renovation began in August 2023.

“Renovation of the Band Shell preserved a piece of Santa Barbara’s history while restoring Plaza del Mar as a community space for art, music, and cultural events, just as it was a century ago,” said Parks and Recreation Director Jill Zachary.

The project was funded through a combination of local, state and federal sources, including $800,000 from the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA), $275,000 in City funds (General Fund and Measure C), a $177,000 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, and $55,500 from local philanthropic foundations through the PARC Foundation.

With the renovation complete, the Parks and Recreation Department aims to revive the venue’s long-standing tradition of hosting concerts, performances, and cultural gatherings in one of Santa Barbara’s oldest parks. Local artists, community groups, and organizations interested in hosting free community performances at the Plaza del Mar Band Shell are encouraged to contact the Parks and Recreation Department to coordinate.

Photo by Isaac Hernández de Lipa

Santa Barbara News

Roxane Maiko Byrne Joins SB

Education

Foundation Board of Directors

ROXANE MAIKO BYRNE, PHD, has been elected to the Board of Directors at the Santa Barbara Education Foundation. She brings over 25 years of experience in teaching, counseling, and developing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs to this new role. Byrne earned her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and a PhD in Human Development from Fielding Graduate University. Currently, she works as the Director of Student Equity and Engagement Programs at Santa Barbara City College, where she oversees initiatives such as the Dream Center for Undocumented Student Success, the Rising Scholars program, the Pride Program for LGBTQ+ students, the Centers for Equity and Social Justice, the Umoja Program for Black student success, the Homeless and Housing Insecurity Program, and the Basic Needs Program. www.sbefoundation.org

Inaugural Award for Healing through Compassion to Start Off Pink Week

THE THE INAUGURAL CEREMONY FOR THE DR. FRED KASS HEALING THROUGH COMPASSION AWARD, named in honor of Dr. Fred Kass, will take place this September 27th at the Pink Lounge Gala benefitting Breat Cancer Resource Center.

Dr. Fred Kass

Dr. Kass has been a passionate advocate in oncology and for holistic healing as an approach to medicine and his patients. His work has inspired a sense of hope and resilience within the breast cancer care ecosystem. He started at the Santa Barbara Cancer Center in 1990, and later established the Breast Cancer Resource Center of Santa Barbara in 1997.

“I am extraordinarily honored to accept the inaugural ‘Healing through Compassion Award,’” said Dr. Kass. “There is no therapy more restorative than compassionate human connection. From its very beginning 27 years ago, the Breast Cancer Resource Center has embraced and empowered patients and their families, recognizing that medical treatments are most effective when they are combined with emotional support and community.”

This award was established to recognize individuals whose commitment transcends medical expertise to work in collaboration with and encompass the holistic needs of patients. It will be awarded in recognition for exceptional dedication to interagency collaboration, compassionate healing, volunteerism, advocacy, and medical excellence in the treatment of breast cancer.

The Pink Lounge Gala is a one-night event at Rosewood Miramar Beach that kicks off Pink Week. For tickets, visit www.pinklounge.org

Sansum Clinic Achieves High Ratings on Patient Advocate Report Card

SANSUM MEDICAL GROUP OF SANTA BARBARA, A PART OF SUTTER HEALTH, received high marks on state report cards rating clinician care, which were recently released by California’s Center for Data Insights and Innovation’s Office of the Patient Advocate.

“This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our clinicians and their commitment to offering high-quality care and a seamless, connected experience for our patients,” commented Dr. Marjorie Newman, Sansum Clinic Medical Director and Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara’s Chief Medical Officer. “We are incredibly proud to provide this level of care to our community

The report card’s quality of care rating – a composite of 12 measures – reflects the work of medical groups to keep Medicare Advantage and Commercial HMO plan members healthy during 2022. Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara was the only rated medical group in Santa Barbara County to receive four stars for quality of care for Medicare Advantage members. Within the Medicare Advantage category, Sansum’s medical group received five stars for breast and colorectal cancer screenings, controlling blood sugar for people with diabetes, eye exams for diabetic patients, and preventing hospital readmission after discharge.

For commercial HMO plan members, Sansum’s medical group received four stars for quality of care and patient experience, and five stars for preventive screenings and patient communication. For more information, visit www.sutterhealth.org

How To Stop Musk

By Robert Reich / from robertreich.substack.com

FriendsLIES ON ELON MUSK’S X have instigated some of the worst racial riots in Britain’s history. Musk recently posted a comment to his hundreds of millions of followers claiming “Civil war is inevitable” in the U.K., and asserted that the British criminal justice system treats Muslims more leniently than farright activists.

European Union commissioner Thierry Breton sent Musk an open letter reminding him of EU laws against amplifying harmful content “that promotes hatred, disorder, incitement to violence, or certain instances of disinformation” and warning that the EU “will be extremely vigilant” about protecting “EU citizens from serious harm.”

the Supreme Court said federal agencies may pressure social media platforms to take down misinformation — a technical win for the public good (technical because the court based its ruling on the plaintiff’s lack of standing to sue).

The U.S. government — and we taxpayers — have additional power over Musk, if we’re willing to use it: The U.S. should terminate its contracts with him, starting with Musk’s SpaceX.

Musk’s response was a meme that said: “TAKE A BIG STEP BACK AND LITERALLY, F*CK YOUR OWN FACE!”

As I noted last week, Americans, too, are being subject to lies and bigotry on Musk’s X — and not just because Musk fired the entire staff that had been keeping such filth off the platform; Musk is also reposting and encouraging some of it.

Musk recently released an AI chatbot that falsely told tens of millions of Americans that “the ballot deadline has passed” in several swing states, including the battlegrounds of Michigan, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania, among others.

Secretaries of state in five states urged Musk to “immediately implement changes” to his chatbot, but Musk hasn’t done so.

Evidence is mounting that Russia and other foreign agents are using X to disrupt this year’s presidential race, presumably in favor of Trump. Musk refuses to take any action.

What to do about Musk? I’ve suggested that advertisers boycott X. Now Musk is suing advertisers for doing this, arguing that they’re violating antitrust laws.

It’s time to get tough with Musk. Here are some suggestions.

First, the Federal Trade Commission should demand that Musk take down lies that are likely to endanger individuals or threaten our democracy, and if he does not, sue him under Section 5 of the FTC Act.

Musk’s free-speech rights under the First Amendment don’t take precedence over the public interest. Seven weeks ago,

In 2021, the United States entered into a $1.8 billion classified contract with SpaceX that includes blasting off classified and military satellites, according to The Wall Street Journal. The funds are now an important part of SpaceX’s revenue.

The Pentagon has also contracted with SpaceX’s Starlink broadband service to pay for internet links, despite Musk’s refusal in September 2022 to allow Ukraine to use Starlink to launch an attack on Russian forces in Crimea.

Last August, the Pentagon gave SpaceX’s Starshield unit $70 million to provide communications services to dozens of Pentagon partners.

Meanwhile, SpaceX is cornering the rocket launch market. Its rockets were responsible for two-thirds of flights from American launch sites in 2022 and handled 88 percent in the first six months of this year. SpaceX is also the only entity ferrying NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station.

In deciding upon which privatesector entities to contract with, the U.S. government considers the contractor’s reliability. Musk’s mercurial, impulsive temperament makes him and the companies he heads unreliable. The government also considers whether it is contributing to a monopoly. Musk’s SpaceX is fast becoming one.

Why is the U.S. government allowing Musk’s satellites and rocket launchers to become crucial to the nation’s security when he’s shown utter disregard for the public interest? Why give Musk more economic power when he repeatedly abuses it and demonstrates contempt for the public good?

There is no good reason. American taxpayers should stop subsidizing Elon Musk. Stop. Him. Now.

Courtesy of robertreich.substack.com https://open.substack.com/pub/robertreich/p/time-to-stop-musk?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Roxane Maiko Byrne

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Santa Barbara News

Archives of the News Press To be Auctioned

By Mark Whitehurst / VOICE

THE DUSTY ARCHIVES OF THE SANTA BARBARA NEW PRESS were scrutinized last Friday when a group of potential buyers toured the abandoned George Washington Smith designed headquarters at 715 Anacapa and De la Guerra Plaza.

Leading the tour of the Santa Barbara’s former community daily paper was Jerry Namba, trustee for the bankrupt Ampersand LLC and a Santa Maria attorney. At least two institutions and a consortium are interested in the bound editions of old News Press issues, paper copies of old subscribers, a substantial photo library, microfilm, and awards memorabilia.

Present for the tour were representatives from the Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Library and the UCSB Library and Archive. Also interested in these materials was consultant Ben Romo who represents the consortium that purchased the digital archives, subscribers, the Flag, and name plate for the old Santa Barbara News Press. The date for the next auction is set for September 10th at 1pm, at the Bankruptcy Court.

Riviera Theatre to Offer Special Pass During SBIFF

SBIFF HAS INTRODUCED SOMETHING NEW FOR 2025: THE RIVIERA THEATRE PASS. Santa Barbara’s own Riviera Theatre will be showing 44 films at the SBIFF this year, all of which are available exclusively with first admission ahead of SBIFF Platinum and Cinema pass holders. The Riviera offers a more exclusive setting with smaller crowds.

The Riviera Theatre Pass grants admission only to the Riviera Theatre and is valid only during SBIFF. The pass is transferable if one is not able to attend a specific film or showtime. Lost or stolen passes are not replaceable. For more, visit https://sbiff.org/new-riviera-pass-info/

Pavement Work Begins on Cathedral Oaks Road

Cathedral Oaks Road continues to undergo work as part of the City of Goleta’s Pavement Rehabilitation Project. Pavement work will take place Monday, August 19th through Thursday, August 22nd, and Monday, August 26th through Tuesday, August 27th. Work will take place each day from 8am to 4pm. There will be detours starting on both ends of the intersections of Cathedral Oaks/Evergreen Drive & Cathedral Oaks/ Winchester Canyon Rd. One lane on Cathedral Oaks will be open at all times for residents to travel east and west during the pavement work, with flaggers assisting vehicles.

Phase one of the paving on north Fairview Avenue from US 101 to Calle Real was also completed Thursday, August 15th.

As part of the City’s ongoing effort to maintain and improve the City’s road network, the Pavement Rehabilitation Project is focused on restoring and resurfacing the existing pavement to prevent further damage and extend its lifespan. The work will also include installing new striping and markings to improve visibility for drivers and accessibility compliant curb ramp upgrades which will be done at a later date. Work is expected to be completed by November 2024. www.cityofgoleta.org/Pavement

The mostly empty building is still majestic and sturdy, regardless of dust and disarray, and overlooks De la Guerra Plaza, City Hall, and the grand Casa de la Guerra. The provenance of the building is currently being determined by the courts. The building has been toured by representatives of the city.

Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Awarded Platinum Seal of Transparency

INDICATING ITS COMMITMENT TO OPENNESS, the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara received a 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency from leading nonprofit information service Candid (formerly GuideStar). The Platinum Seal is the highest level of recognition, representing transparent reporting of institutional finances and performance. This is now the Scholarship Foundation’s sixth consecutive Platinum Seal.

“This organization has long prioritized transparency, efficiency, and operational excellence, which helps explain our longevity and our continued effectiveness on behalf of Santa Barbara County residents,” said Scholarship Foundation President and CEO Melinda Cabrera. “We are grateful and proud to be recognized once again by Candid.”

In June, the Scholarship Foundation also received its 12th consecutive fourstar rating from nonprofit evaluator Charity Navigator. The rating – Charity Navigator’s highest – indicates superior financial efficiency and transparency in Foundation operations. The organization has received 21 four-star ratings in 22 years. www.sbscholarship.org

Lompoc High School Student Awarded NatureTrack Foundation’s Nancy Stearns Scholarship

LOMPOC STUDENT AND ASPIRING MARINE BIOLOGIST BRAIDEN FLAHERTY became the first Lompoc High School Student to receive the NatureTrack Nancy Stearns Scholarship. In the scholarship’s fouryear history, this also marks the first time the scholarship has been awarded to a male recipient.

“We are thrilled to award this scholarship to Braiden,” said Dennis Beebe, Scholarship Committee member and NatureTrack. “His commitment to Marine Biology exemplifies the spirit of the NatureTrack Nancy Stearns Scholarship, which aims to support students with a profound dedication to the natural world.”

Flaherty was accepted at the University of California Santa Cruz to study Marine Biology. The scholarship is worth $5,000 broken up into four payments over four years and made directly to the student’s tuition account. www.naturetrack.org

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The 2024 Pacific Pride Festival

CHASE PALM PARK FIELD WILL TRANSFORM INTO A VIBRANT HUB OF CELEBRATION from 11 am to 7 pm this Saturday, August 24th for the 2024 Pacific Pride Festival. This year’s festival, themed “United in Pride,” is all about coming together to celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and the power of community.

The day kicks off at 11am with a land blessing, welcome remarks from the new Executive Director, Julio Roman, closely followed by the first-ever Pride Pet Parade — a heartwarming march of our furry friends in front of the main stage. Also new this year is a Community Painting Event, where attendees can create mini works of art to take home, leave at the festival, or trade with others.

The festival will feature live performances throughout the day, culminating in spectacular shows by dual headliners: The Gurls, a sensational trans pop group, and Jessica Wild, a fierce queen from RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Pride has something for everyone, with face painting, games, crafts, and more for the little ones. The festival’s inclusive atmosphere ensures that all ages can enjoy the festivities.

Explore areas dedicated to arts, health, spirituality, and social justice, with 70 community groups and local vendors on hand to connect with attendees and offer unique experiences. Various health screenings will also be available to community members.

Guests can enjoy a variety of options from nine food trucks serving everything from coffee and tacos to vegan treats. For those 21 and over, the popular Beer Garden returns (separate ticket purchase required), offering a place to relax with friends and a refreshing drink in hand.

This year’s festival places a strong emphasis on safety and security, ensuring a comfortable environment for all attendees. On-site security will be present throughout the event. The festival also features accessibility enhancements, including a raised platform for those with mobility challenges and simultaneous interpretation in Spanish and ASL.

The 2024 Pacific Pride Festival is a free, can’tmiss event that brings together the Santa Barbara County community to celebrate unity and pride. With limited parking, attendees are encouraged to use public transportation or take advantage of the complimentary bike valet service.

Volunteer

There’s still time to volunteer, donate, or learn more about the festival and other Pride Week events.

For more visit PacificPrideFoundation.org

El Festival Del Orgullo LGBTQ+ 2024

EL CAMPO DE CHASE PALM PARK SE TRANSFORMARÁ EN UN CENTRO VIBRANTE DE CELEBRACIÓN de 11am a 7pm este sábado 24 de agosto por el Festival del Orgullo LGBTQ+ 2024. El festival de este año, con el tema “Unides en Orgullo,” se trata de unirse para celebrar la diversidad, la inclusividad y el poder de la comunidad.

STAGE SCHEDULE

11:00am: Welcome to Pride: Welcome, Remarks from Julio Roman, PPF Executive Director

11:15am - Mortasay

11:35am - Pet Parade: Register your furry friend today!

12:00pm - Brandi Rose

1:35pm - DJ Suz

1:55pm - Joveth

2:30pm - DJ Suz

2:45pm - Drag Show - BellaDonna, Samara Paris Sin, Alize Stone & Melina Poinsettia

3:20pm - La Boheme

3:40pm - Kao Wonder

4:10pm - DJ Suz w/ Jackette Knightley

4:25pm - HEADLINER - The Gurls

5:10pm - HEADLINER - JessicaWild featuring Angel D’Mon, Melina Poinsettia & Divinity Za

6:00pm - DJ Suz

6:15pm - Vivian Storm Experience

7:00pm - End

OFFICIAL PRIDE AFTER PARTY

Backstage • Saturday, August 24th, 8pm1:30am • 21+ event • $15 pre-sale at the Festival, $20 at the door.

El día inicia a las 11:00 am con una ceremonia para bendecir a la tierra, después una bienvenida por nuestre nueve directore ejecutive, Julio Roman, seguido por nuestro primer Desfile de Mascotasuna marcha conmovedora para nuestras queridas mascotas peluditas en frente del escenario principal. También como nuevo evento este año estará el Evento de Pintura Comunitaria donde les participantes puedan crear unas pequeñas obras de arte para llevar a casa, dejar en el festival o intercambiar con otras personas.

El festival presentará actuaciones en vivo durante el día culminando en actuaciones espectaculares por nuestres dos encabezadores: The Gurls, un grupo trans pop sensacional y Jessica Wild, una reina feroz de Rupaul’s Drag Race.

El Festival del Orgullo tiene algo para todes incluyendo pintacaras, juegos, manualidades y mucho más para les niñes pequeñes. El ambiente inclusivo del festival asegurará que todas las edades puedan disfrutar de las festividades.

Exploren zonas dedicadas a las artes, la salud, la espiritualidad y la justicia social con 70 grupos comunitarios y vendedores locales para conectar con les asistentes del festival y ofrecerles experiencias únicas. Varias revisiones y exámenes de salud estarán disponibles para la comunidad.

Les invitades del festival podrán disfrutar de una variedad de opciones de 9 camiones de comida ofreciendo desde café, tacos, hasta delicias veganas. Para aquelles que tengan 21 años de edad o más, el popular Jardín de Cerveza regresará para ofrecer un lugar para relajarse con amigues y una bebida refrescante en la mano. Se requerirá una compra de boleto por separado para el Jardín de Cerveza.

El festival de este año tiene un fuerte énfasis en la seguridad y la protección asegurando un ambiente cómodo para todes les asistentes. Habrá seguridad presente en el recinto durante el evento. El festival también ofrecerá cambios para mejorar la accesibilidad incluyendo una plataforma elevada para aquelles con desafíos de movilidad y también habrá interpretación simultánea en español y en el lenguaje de señas americano.

El Festival del Orgullo LGBTQ+ 2024 es gratis y, este evento del cual no se pueden perder, une a la comunidad del condado de Santa Bárbara para celebrar la unidad y el orgullo. Habrá estacionamiento limitado y se les aconseja usar el transporte público o de tomar uso del servicio de estacionamiento complementario para las bicicletas.

Voluntario

Todavía hay tiempo para ser voluntarie, para donar o aprender más sobre el festival y otros eventos durante la Semana del Orgullo. Visiten PacificPrideFoundation.org/es/

On the Street with John Palminteri

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New Sponsor Needed

THE SANTA BARBARA DOWNTOWN ORGANIZATION is looking for a new sponsor for its holiday tree and festivities. The tree arrives in late November and is part of the downtown’s colorful appearance and events through the New Year celebration. The presenting sponsor is featured in many media messages.

Investing in Santa Barbara

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY will put a new $1-million dollar grant to work on aging mobile home properties in Southern Santa Barbara County to keep the owners safe. 24 properties will be fixed to start.

Summer Wave Continues?

DOWNTOWN SANTA BARBARA BUSINESSES are hoping for the summer wave of events and shoppers to continue in the fall and winter. Special sales, a Brewfest, dancing, and more are on the calendar. Last weekend Earl Minnis presents and the Lobero Foundation brought out hundreds of people with the free concert featuring Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Ozomatli.

John Palminteri is a veteran news reporter and anchor for Newschannel 3-12 TV and both KJEE and KCLU radio in Santa Barbara/Santa Maria/Ventura. Off the air, he’s often bringing his smile and positive energy to the microphone at fundraisers and civic events. John’s social media presence has one of the largest followings in Santa Barbara, and this page has the weekly highlights.

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President Biden and Family To Vacation at Santa Barbara County Ranch

PRESIDENT BIDEN, FOLLOWING HIS SPEECH AT THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION IN CHICAGO, flew to the Santa Barbara Airport on his way to vacation at a Santa Barbara County ranch, early Tuesday morning. The Bidens will be staying at the Kiani Preserve, which is the 8,000 acre Santa Ynez Valley home of friend and supporter Joe Kiani.

After

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived at the Santa Barbara Airport about 2:22am Tuesday, a motorcade headed to the Santa Ynez Valley. Secret Service, California Highway Patrol, Santa Barbara Police, Santa Barbara City and County Fire, and Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s were all involved. Hollister Avenue at Aero Camino was locked down for the departing vehicles. This included heavily reinforced SUV’s along with some large vans for the traveling press. Santa Barbara County Fire Department had two ambulance units in the lineup. A Sheriff’s helicopter followed the motorcade up the coast to Buellton, then across Highway 246 and Highway 154 to a ranch site on the Eastern side of the valley. Arrival was about 3:30am.

Past Presidents who have visited Santa Barbara County include Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Ronald Reagan.

What Next?

METROPOLITAN THEATRES AND THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA are talking behind closed doors about the future of this leased property on 916 State St. The theatre chain filed for bankruptcy in March (excluding the landmark Arlington Theatre). At the time, the city said the rent for the Fiesta Five was not current. The lease expires at the end of September.

First Responders

New Visual Arts & Design Academy

SANTA BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL starts its 100th anniversary year at their Anapamu Street site with a new Visual Arts and Design Academy building. It was designed to reflect a modern workplace environment.

SANTA BARBARA SHERIFF WERE ON THE SCENE of a vehicle on the front lawn of Carpinteria Middle School. Doors were open and the vehicle was searched. No other details so far.

about 10:15 pm

No one was around when they arrived.

A SMALL FIRE IN A CART was quickly put out

below the Micheltorena St. overpass by Santa Barbara City Firefighters Saturday night.

Photos and Stories by John

Special to VOICE

People are at the Heart of the Constitution in ETC Presentation

By Jesse Caverly / VOICE

RIPPING AND FUNNY, LAST WEEKEND THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY OFFERED SUMMER AUDIENCES WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, a play that is both a meditation on human rights and an examination of family trauma. The play pushes the boundaries of the “fourth wall,” directly engaging the audience with improvised moments and a few show-of-hands exhortations.

In What the Constitution Means to Me, playwright Heidi Schreck details her teenage obsession with the constitution and its amendments, how this shaped her life, and afforded her collegiate opportunities in debate competitions. Growing up, the constitution became a source of angst and paralysis as she experienced a life changing abortion and unraveled her own family’s buried secrets and traumas. If the constitution is a living document, she asks, when will she as a woman be truly free to live?

What the Constitution Means to Me quickly removes the fourth wall as Heidi, played with wry conviction by Stacy Stoltz, speaks directly to the audience—and eventually as the actor Stoltz herself. When Nicola Bailey joins the stage in the role of Student Debater, she is herself as well. Paul Fagan, playing the Legionnaire, drops his role by literally removing his costume to speak directly to the audience about his own experience with the constitution and the rights it affords him. At this point, what is scripted and what is improvised becomes fluid in the hands of these capable actors.

There is a playfulness as the proceedings become heady with constitutional concerns or heavy with family matters. Stoltz easily navigates the unbridled enthusiasm of teenage Heidi and the wounded adult that Heidi becomes, musing over her abortion and her family’s legacy. Stoltz is funny, self-aware as she ingratiates herself with the audience, and emotive as she unfolds the family drama within a constitutional debate.

While the play is about the constitution, the heart of this production deals with what it means to be a woman in a society that offers inalienable rights, yet makes it risky to claim them. In this light, Roe V Wade and the Ninth Amendment are given particular attention.

Great stories encompass both the personal and the public, and What the Constitution Means to Me expertly explores this polarity. Directed by Matt Hawkins in a fast moving 90 minutes without intermission, there was a lot to unpack, but it never felt impossible or overwhelming.

After a well deserved standing ovation, a question and answer session was held with the actors, the director, and local politicians and public servants. While much of the talk was about current events, the heart remained and left a deeper impression about family, legacy, and healing. etcsb.org

Stacy Stoltz as Heidi Schreck in What the Constitution Means to Me

Nicola Bailey as Student Debater in What the Constitution Means to Me Photos courtesy of Laurie Bailey Photography

Bibi Ji Wine Bar & Restaurant Finds New Home in Arts District

By Destin Cavazos/VOICE

EXOTIC DISHES, EXCEPTIONAL WINES, AND A TRENDY ATMOSPHERE come together once again, as modern Indian restaurant and wine bar Bibi Ji returns to State Street with a new look and a new location. Now open across the street from the Granada at 1213 State Street, the Michelin is delivering a redesigned experience, in addition to the cocktails and cuisine they’ve come to be known for.

“We are grateful to have six years of experience under our belt and one of the big draws of this brand new space was knowing that we would be able to design it to specifically fit our needs and goals,” shared owner Alejandro Medina.

Bibi Ji’s Michelin Guide recognized menu brings updated flavors to Indian favorites like the Barra Kebab lamb chops and “Murgh” Tikka chicken, with ingredients sourced from local farms by consulting chef Kiran Bheemarao. A newly-added Chef’s Counter will offer a rotating tasting menu, with exclusive wines from the Parr Collective, curated by restaurant owner Alejandro Medina and founding partner Rajat Parr. A

nightly Happy Ending menu is also available from 9 to 10 pm, offering ten dollar glasses of wine and small bites.

“While we have a lot more space all around, the crown jewel is the kitchen,” said Medina. “The food is all the same! We intentionally have not changed the menu and returning guests will be able to order all their favorites.”

Inspired by rich culture of the Santa Barbara wine community, Medina founded the restaurant in partnership with Parr back in 2018, having previously served as the general manager of the Santa Barbara Wine collective and wine director at Loquita. A longtime local, Medina has always made an effort to connect with local community, working with local artists to showcase art and music within the space. He originally opened “amidst the Thomas Fire and Debris Flow.” He added, “I really wanted to be a part of the recovery process and to help bring some life back to State Street.”

and brass accents,” said Medina. “The interior paint colors are even the same. The new space really tells you what the dining experience is going to be like before you even sit down. The ARTS district is a wonderful fit for our concept and we are so excited to be surrounded by other established businesses and restaurants that we frequent and can collaborate with.”

Certified Ocean Friendly by the Surfrider Foundation since 2019, Bibi Ji uses only reusable foodware for onsite dining and avoids single-use plastics and tree free paper goods. The restaurant adheres to strict recycling practices and offers vegetarian and vegan options from the farmers market just a few blocks away, aligning with its commitment to sustainability. To further their connection to the Santa Barbara community, Bibi Ji will participate in 1st Thursday events with wine specials and rotating art installations.

Now of the new location, Medina shared that they’ve done their best to fit the aesthetic of State Street’s Arts District. Locally sourced vintage pieces from Blue Door and unique decor items from Cabana Home add to the eclectic atmosphere, complemented by a drip mural inspired by the Bibi Ji logo. The space also offers additional capacity, with 70 seats, nearly double the old location.

“When designing the interiors we wanted to reference the original location with design elements like vaulted ceilings, string lights,

“We’re extremely thankful for the support of our regulars. They really made this move possible and have been incredibly supportive and excited,” shared Medina. “We have been getting a lot of feedback that they love the new space. We’ve been seeing a lot more foot traffic and love being across the street from the Granada Theatre and participating in 1st Thursdays.”

Located at 1213 State Street, Bibi Ji is open for dinner Thursday through Monday, from 5 to 10pm, and offers lunch Friday through Sunday 11:30am to 2pm. www.bibijisb.com

Photos by Blake Bronstad

Photo by Sara Prince

Photos courtesy of Bibi Ji

Owner Alejandro Medina

On Broadway in Santa Barbara Harbor with the Condor Express

By Sigrid Toye / VOICE

HAT’S THE BEST VENUE TO EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF BROADWAY’S GREAT WHITE WAY without the heat and humidity of New York City’s sizzling sidewalks? No need to answer because, as a shameless bragger, I’m happy to tell you. It’s in beautiful Santa Barbara, floating on a calm sea cooled by ocean breezes illuminated by the setting sun! Just last Saturday evening I was lucky enough to be on Broadway (it certainly felt like Broadway, kinda...) aboard Hiroko Benko’s beautiful Condor Express enjoying her annual summer Broadway Cruise. Fun is part of my job… yep, it is!

Captain Eddy Edgerton, the Condor Express skipper, mirrored my thoughts, sharing, “Living in Santa Barbara and having the opportunity to work on this boat is just awesome. I have a job that allows me to be on the ocean watching whale migration along with dolphins, assorted sea life, and a multitude of seabirds. How good is that?” Fellow crew member Benson noted that Captain Eddy was known as “Eagle Eye,” for his exceptional ability to spot birds and sea life from his perch on the bridge, providing an expanded passenger view. As a matter of fact, Inside Hook, a lifestyle magazine, recently named the Condor Express and Hiroko Benko to the Top 7 as one of the best places globally to see dolphins.

Greeted warmly by our Hostess Hiroko Benko, I was escorted to a table ladened with a delectable selection of goodies: a beautiful display of fruit, cheeses, and cold cuts accompanied by crunchy snacks. The bartenders were busy with a full bar of fun drinks in biodegradable cups. As I was given a tour of the vessel our hostess remarked, “This cruise takes place in summer, but we have cruises year round, starting with a Fireworks Cruise and ending with December’s Parade of Lights. Cruises are especially fun for me,” she added, “and hopefully for our guests as well.”

Not surprisingly, the Condor Express wears many hats, as does its owner. It’s not just an award winning whale watching boat and party cruiser, but also a vessel for trips to the Islands, private and corporate events, and all kinds of charters, not to mention performing vital community services during challenging times. Benko launched Condor Express

Whale Watching in 2002 with her late husband, Captain Fred Benko. As committed environmentalists, they built a boat without propellers as protection for whales and other marine life. Now as sole owner,

Benko brings a wealth of knowledge to her position— foreign service, international relations, administration and global management in Tokyo, Sweden, Beverly Hills, and Santa Barbara. Benko’s focus continues to be the marine environment and to continually improve the Condor Express experience by seeking exciting and new ventures for her guests.

Speaking of new ventures, Benko and her team— naturalist Jean-Michel Cousteau, marine biologist Holly Lohuis, and Greg Gorga, Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum—have facilitated the inclusion of the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area as the ninth whale heritage area in the world. Whale Heritage Areas are part of the Wildlife Heritage Areas program, a global initiative developed by the World Cetacean Alliance and World Animal Protection. Both organizations are committed to the diversity and abundance of whales and their importance to our environment.

The evening’s spotlight shone on soprano Deborah Bertling and baritone Brian Hotchkin, accompanied by pianist Renee Hamaty, who presented a variety of show tunes from Broadway musicals. Upon boarding, one of our favorite tunes, My Time of Day from the movie version of Guys and Dolls greeted us … what a treat!

Chatting with friends during the cruise was another great pleasure. Marie McCall and members of the ‘M Club’ were fellow passengers, as was Maria Long with Greg Gorga, of Maritime Museum fame. Extra special was my son, with his three beautiful daughters, on their maiden voyage aboard the Condor Express. They were awed by the entire experience, especially the sun’s golden glow on our return to the harbor. Could the iconic scene in the movie Titanic been better then that? Thank you, Hiroko, for all you do and for another wonderful evening!

Toye

Captain Eddy Edgerton

Photos by Sigrid Toye

Photo by Sigrid Toye

Granddaughters Melody, Jayna, and Sabrina

Melody and Fred

Baritone Brian Hotchkin and Soprano Deborah Bertling

Jean-Michel Cousteau and Hiroko Benko

Santa Barbara Beautiful Tree of the Month — August 2024

Soapberry Sapindus saponaria

By David Gress / Special to VOICE

THERE ARE SURPRISINGLY LARGE NUMBERS OF TREES

growing successfully in the Santa Barbara community that have origins in much wetter tropical and subtropical climates than ours, with the Soapberry being a good example. This small-to medium-sized semi-deciduous tree is quite happy in our Mediterranean climate and has proven to be a very drought tolerant and sustainable tree.

Soapberry is an attractive roundheaded tree that can grow to a height and spread of 20- to 30-feet. Its crown is covered with pinnately-compound leaves growing up to 15-inches-long. On each leaf there are three to six pairs of leaflets, which are two to six-inches-long and one to two-incheswide. The leaflets are glossy green above and dull green and hairy beneath, bear smooth margins, and develop swollen bases at their stem attachments. In the fall, the leaves often turn a bright yellow, providing an attractive fall color before dropping off.

of small (1/8-inch wide) creamy-white to greenish-white flowers. The tree is “monoecious”, meaning there are both male flowers and female flowers on each tree.

After pollination, the fruit that forms can be more colorful and attractive than the flowers. The clusters of round (3/4-inchdiameter) bright yellow-orange berries can be easily seen since they extend outside the foliage. As the berries age, they turn maroonbrown and resemble a bunch of grapes; in the fall as they ripen, they turn a darker brown. After the leaves have fallen, some berries remain attached all winter long, adding interesting decoration to the tree.

In late spring into summer, the crown is filled with panicles (ten- to 12-inches-long)

The bark is smooth and light gray when young–and becomes fissured and scaly with age.

Soapberry is native to South Florida, to the West Indies, and to tropical and subtropical areas of Central America, Mexico, and South America. It naturally occurs in well-drained sandy and rocky soils. It is listed as being hardy in USDA Zone 9,

Commemorative Tree Plaques... Great Gifts & Great Memories

Designate a tree as a tribute to a family member or friend.

Santa Barbara Beautiful has funded more than 13,000 street trees in Santa Barbara!

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which means that it can tolerate winter temperatures as low as 20-degrees F.

Soapberry is in the Sapindaceae plant family, which is so named to reflect the high saponin content in many of its species. The Soapberry’s botanical name is Sapindus saponaria. The genus name, Sapindus, comes from the Latin words “sapo,” meaning soap, combined with “indus,” in reference to the West Indies. In addition to the common name, “Soapberry”, it also goes by many other common names including, “Florida Soapberry,” “Soap Nut,” “Soap Tree,” and “Winged Soapberry.”

In its native areas, it has been used for many purposes. Most notably–and the reason it is named Soapberry–is for its use by indigenous people as a soap. The fruits are mashed in water to produce a soapy lather, which is then is used for washing laundry, for personal hygiene, and for household cleaning.

lightly cracked and then soaked for 24 hours before planting.

Soapberry makes a lovely small shade tree, street tree, or patio tree. Due to its adaptability to growing conditions, it has been widely used as an ornamental tree in areas with mild climates such as ours.

Mature specimens of the Soapberry can be seen in several places in our community as street trees, often mixed with other tree species: on the 300, 600, and 700 blocks of Alisos Street; on the 1100 block of Del Sol Avenue; on the 600 block of West De La Guerra; and, on the 700 block of West Victoria Street.

Tree-of-theMonth articles are sponsored by Santa Barbara Beautiful, whose many missions includes the increase of public awareness and appreciation of Santa Barbara’s many outstanding trees and, in a long-time partnership with the City Parks & Recreation Department, the funding and planting of trees along the City’s streets.

While the seeds are basically inedible, they are used as beads in crafts, rosaries, and buttons. They can be crushed and used as insecticides. Hunting tribes have used them in large quantities to paralyze fish. The wood is utilized as a construction material.

Soapberry grows in full sun to partial shade. It has no serious insect or disease problems and is generally low maintenance. It is easy to propagate from seed, provided the seed is scarified or

Those who wish to honor a special someone can do so with an attractive commemorative marker that will be installed at the base of an existing street tree in the City of Santa Barbara. Because Santa Barbara Beautiful has participated in the planting to date of over 13,000 street trees, there are plenty of trees from which to choose! Application forms are available on the Santa Barbara Beautiful website, www.sbbeautiful.org

Soapberry Tree

Photos by David Gress

Soapberry bark

Soapberry flowers

Soapberry fruit

Safari Local

Whalers' Triptych I

Smell the sea air and taste warm chowder while experiencing an original adaptation of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick and Wild and Distant Seas by Tara Karr Roberts when More Theater SB presents a site-specific performance of Whalers' Triptych I at Stearns Wharf’s Moby Dick restaurant at 2pm on August 26th and the 28th. Additional dates are presently sold out, for tickets ($20) and updates visit www.moretheatersb.com

Theatre

Whalers’ Triptych, Part 1

• Original Adaptation of Moby Dick and Wild and Distant Seas • Moby Dick Restaurant • $20 • 805-951-8648 • www. moretheatersb.com • 2pm Mo, 8/26, & 8/28; 6pm 8/22, 8/27.

Friday 8|23

COMEDY

Daniel Tosh • Comedy show

• Chumash Casino • $99-139 • www.chumashcasino.com • 8pm Fr, 8/23.

The First Annual Comedy And Magic Festival • Local and traveling acts • Alcazar Theatre • Showtimes and tickets tba • www.thealcazar.org • Fr, 8/23 & 8/24.

Lectures/Meetings

State of the County 2024 • Updates from County officials and experts • SB South Coast Chamber of Commerce • $100-150 •

8/23.

Sustainably SBPL: Garden Volunteers • Gardening workshop for ages 14+ • Yanonali Community Garden • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/3xkuteh2 • 4-5pm Fr, 8/23.

Mini Photo Sessions in the Butterfly Pavilion • Expert photo shoot reservations • $350 • www.sbnature.org • 5:30-7pm Fr/ Sat, 8/23, 8/24.

Going Batty • Learn about bats with a live demo • Neal Taylor Nature Center • Donation-based • 7:20pm Fri/Sat, 8/23 & 8/24.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Throwdown Cornhole Festival • Cornhole, live music, and more! • Ventura County Fairgrounds • Free-$20 • 11am10pm Fr, 8/23; 8:30am-10pm 8/24; 9am-9pm 8/25.

Printmaking Workshop • For all experience levels • Art From Scrap • $20-30 • www. exploreecology.org • 6-8pm Fr, 8/23.

Saturday 8|24

DANCE

The Agitators • A play on the friendship between Frederick Douglass, and Susan B. Anthony

• PCPA • Marian Theatre, Santa Maria • Starting $25 • 7pm Th, through 8/25; • Solvang Festival Theatre • www.pcpa.org • 8pm Th, 8/29, through 9/8.

1st Annual 2024 Hanne Pedersen Playwright Competition • One acts from SB, Ventura, and LA playwrights • Alcazar Theatre • $20-25 • www.thealcazar.org • 7pm Fr, 8/30, 8/31, 9/6, 9/7; 3pm 9/1 & 9/8.

https://sbscchamber.com • RitzCarlton Baccara • 3-5:30pm Fr, 8/23.

MUSIC

An Evening with Charlie Musselwhite and Elvin

Bishop • Blues concert • Lobero Theatre • www.lobero.org • $55121 • 7:30pm Fr, 8/23.

Dorian Holley's "Love Letter to Marvin Gaye” • Tribute to The Prince of MoTown • Granada Theatre • www.granadasb.org • $52-132 • 7:30pm Fr, 8/23.

OUTDOORS

Tai Chi at the Garden • Guided session with Master Yun • SB Botanic Garden • $10-15 • www. sbbotanicgarden.org • 9am Fr,

Going Batty at the Neal Taylor Nature Center

Witness dozens of bats taking wing for their twilight flight when the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake continues its “Going Batty” programming at 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday, August 23rd and 24th, and at 7:20pm on Friday and Saturday, August 30th and 31st. Docents will discuss bats and their behaviors before attendees admire this living exhibit.

Admission is donation based, visit www.clnaturecenter.org/going-batty

Summer Dance Fest • Showcase by Selah Dance Collective • Center Stage Theater • $20-30 • www. centerstagetheater.org • 7:30pm Sa, 8/24 & 2pm Su, 8/25.

LECTURES/CLASSES/MEETINGS

Writer’s Rume • Poetry & prose workshop for writers and creatives of all levels and disciplines • Explore the written word • Free • 2nd Level Studio, 105 W. Gutierrez #A - 2nd Level • 3-5 pm, Sa 8/24.

MUSIC

Concert Under the Stars • Outdoors concert by violinist Mads Tolling and pianist/accordionist Colin Hogan • Elverhoj Museum of History & Art, Solvang • $25-40 • https://tinyurl.com/483szerr • 7pm Sa, 8/24.

OUTDOORS

Container Gardening • Garden in small spaces • SB Botanic Garden • $40-55 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 9-10:30am Sa, 8/24.

SB County Farm Day • Visit over 15 local farms countywide • Locations/details: www.santabarbaracountyfarmday.com • Free • 10am-3pm Sa, 8/24.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Passport Fair • File for new or renewed passports; presented by Salud Carbajal • Central Library, Faulkner Gallery • Free, register:

https://tinyurl.com/2ed7ypab • 9am-3pm Sa, 8/24.

Pacific Pride Festival • Live entertainment, community, and food trucks • Pacific Pride Fdn • Chase Palm Park Field • Free • 11am-7pm Sa, 8/24.

Zoofari Ball: Jungle After Dark • Elegant evening gala fundraiser • SB Zoo • $500 • www.sbzoo.org • 5:30-11pm Sa, 8/24

Sunday 8|25

MUSIC

A Day of Music • Pop up SB Symphony concert • SB Museum of Art • Free with admission • 1-4pm Su, 8/25.

Beachtown Hootenanny Sing Along! • ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s hits from Lisa Starr and Hans BetzHoltz • Alcazar Theatre • $15-35 • www.thealcazar.org • 3-4:30pm Su, 8/25.

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Therapeutic Massage

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Photo courtesy of More Theater Santa Barbara

Photo courtesy of Neal Taylor Nature Center

Tim Ottman as Ismael

Love Letter to Marvin Gaye

Experience the magic of the Prince of MoTown’s What’s Going On album when singer Dorian Holley performs a Love Letter to Marvin Gaye at the Granada Theatre at 7:30pm on Friday, August 23rd. For tickets ($52-132) visit www.granadasb.org

Christmas Revels Auditions

• Adults & Children audition to join the SB Revels • Jefferson Hall, Unitarian Society of SB • Details: santabarbararevels.org • chn: 3-4:30pm Su, 8/25 & 3:305pm Mo, 8/26 ~ adults: 4:30-7pm Su, 8/25 & 7-9pm Mo, 8/26.

OUTDOORS

SB Cornhole Tournament • Fun for all ages & skills • Paseo Nuevo • Free • 1-3pm Su, 8/25.

Sunset Sip N Shuck • Enjoy oysters and fine wines • Finch & Fork • $40 • https://finchandforkrestaurant. com • 6-8pm Su, 8/25.

Monday 8|26

CHILDREN

Dinosaur Safari • Dino fun facts tour, best for ages five to nine

• SB Museum of Natural History

• Free with admission • 1:302:10pm Mo, & Fr.

LECTURES/MEETINGS

PARLIAMO! Italian Conversation

• All levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way

• http://parliamo.yolasite.com

• Free • 5-6:30pm Mon.

MUSIC

Kings of Leon • Rock concert

• SB Bowl • $75-145 • www. sbbowl.com • 7pm Mo, 8/26.

Local Author Maressa Voss at Chaucer’s Books

Embark on a journey of intrigue, an ancient brotherhood, and magic when local author Maressa Voss discusses and signs her new book, When Shadows Grow Tall, at Chaucer’s Books at 6pm on Thursday, August 29th.

Tuesday 8|27

OUTDOORS

Student Tea Session •

Observe a Japanese tea ceremony

• SB Botanic Garden Tea Garden • Included with admission • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 10am-12:30pm Tu, 8/27.

Wednesday8|28

LECTURES/MEETINGS

Understanding Medicare • Zoom presentation • HICAP • Free • www.CentralCoastSeniors.org • 2pm We, 8/28.

Le Cercle Français • French conversation, all levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • https://tinyurl.com/5ejbd9ye • Free • 5-6:30pm We.

MUSIC

Lauren Daigle • Special guest Blessing Offor • SB Bowl • $48165 • www.sbbowl.com • 7pm Mo, 8/26.

Christopher Cross • Rock concert • Lobero Theatre • $60175 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm We, 9/28.

TEENS

LGBTQ+ PROUD Youth Group • Support for ages 12-18 • Pacific Pride Fdn • Central Library, Teen Area • 4-6pm We.

Thursday 8|29

CHILDREN

Art Meets Nature: All-Ages Activity • Create colorful butterfly crafts • SB Museum of Natural History • Free with admission • 11am-12pm Th.

The Art of Science: Drawing Splendid Plumage • Drawing session for ages eight and up • SB Museum of Natural History • Free with admission • 1:30-2:30pm Th.

COMEDY

Comedy is a Drag! • Comedy drag show • Wildcat Lounge • $11.50-32.50 • https://tinyurl. com/533msh4j • 7:30-9pm Th, 8/29.

LECTURES/MEETINGS

Lunchtime Activists • Meet local activists virtually • The FUND • Free, link: fundforsantabarbara.org • 121:30pm Th, 8/29.

Chaucer’s Book Signing • Local author Maressa Voss, When Shadows Grow Tall • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6pm Th, 8/29.

Chubby Checker and the Wildcats

Do the twist to the classic rock n’ roll of Chubby Checker and the Wildcats when they perform a benefit concert for the Daniel Bryant Youth & Family Centers at the Lobero Theatre at 7:30pm on Saturday, August 31st. For tickets ($25 courtesy of Earl Minnis Presents) visit www.lobero.org

Knit 'n' Needle • Sew, knit, and crochet with friends • Montecito Library • 2-3:30pm Th.

MUSIC

The Eras Tour - A Fundraiser • Tribute to musicals, fundraiser for Center Stage Theater and Out of the Box Theatre Company • Center Stage Theater • $30-500 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 7pm Th, 8/29.

Toad the Wet Sprocket

• Rock concert, special guest Rainbow Girls • Lobero Theatre • $71-171 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Th, 8/29.

SOhO’s 30th Anniversary with Raw Silk & Guests • Music, drinks, & fun • SOhO • $15-20 • www.sohosb.com • 8pm Fr, 8/29.

SPECIAL EVENTS

TechTopia 2024 Summit • Highlighting local tech companies • Hilton Garden Inn • $75-95 • sbscchamber.com • 2-6:30pm Th, 8/29.

Friday 8|30

LECTURES/MEETINGS

Decoding the Art of Franceschi House • Talk by Rick Closson of the Pearl Chase Society • Alhecama Theatre • Donation • 5:30pm Fr, 8/30.

MUSIC

Candlelight Concert • The Best of Hans Zimmer or Taylor Swift tribute • The New Vic • $41 • etcsb.org • 6:30 & 9pm Fr, 8/30.

Saturday 8|31

MUSIC

Chubby Checker and The Wildcats • Do the twist with this rock legend • Lobero Theatre • $25 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Sa, 8/31.

OUTDOORS

Sustainably SBPL: Garden Volunteers • Gardening for ages 14 and up • Yanonali Community Garden • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/ betjvuzc • 9-10am Sa, 8/31.

STAY & PLAY • Share stories with kids • Montecito Library ~ 9-10:30am Tu

MUSIC & MOVEMENT • For ages 2-5 • Central Library ~ 10:15-10:45am We.

BABY AND ME • For babies 0-14 months • Courthouse Sunken Garden ~ 1111:30am & 5-5:30pm We.

LIBRARY ON THE GO • Samarkand ~ 10:30-11:30am Tu, 8/27; Grace Village ~ 12:15-1:15pm Tu, 8/27; State St Farmers’ Market ~ 4-6:30pm Tu, 8/27; Franklin School ~ 10am-12pm We, 8/28; 2:30-4:30pm Fr, 8/30; Bohnett Park ~ 3:30-5pm We, 8/28; Shoreline Park ~ 10am-12pm Th, 8/29; Oak Park ~ 10am-12pm Fr, 8/30 READ TO A DOG • For grades 3-6 • Central Library ~ 121pm Th.

Photo courtesy of Granada Theatre

Photo courtesy of Granada Theatre

Safari Local

International Overdose Awareness Day

• Walk and vigil in memory of those lost to overdoses • Walk Pershing Park to Calle Ceasar Chavez; vigil Courthouse Sunken Garden • Free • 10-11:30am & (vigil) 7, 8pm Sa, 8/31.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Zine Market • Shop and meet local artists • Art From Scrap • www.exploreecology. org • 12-3:30pm Sa, 8/31.

Indigo Community Dye Bath • Refresh old clothes and fabric • Art From Scrap • $5 per item, 3 item max • 2-3:30pm Sa, 8/31.

Sunday 9|1

DANCE

Contra Dance • With Chopped Liver Band • Carrillo Rec Center • $10 • www.sbcds.org • 6-9pm Su, 9/1.

MUSIC

John Fogerty • With George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Hearty Har • SB Bowl • $61205 • www.sbbowl.com • 6:15pm Su, 9/1.

Where The Rope Ends

Exclusive Movie Premiere • An inside look at first responders, supports SB County Search and Rescue • SBCC BC Forum Bldg. • $10 • https://tinyurl.com/4bewkamj

• 6:30pm Fr, 8/23.

The Coastal Media Project

2024 Student Film Premiere

• Short films created by UCSB students • UCSB Carsey-Wolf Center, Pollock Theatre • Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7pm Fr, 8/23.

Crazy Rich Asians • Outdoor screening of this rom-com • UCSB Arts & Lectures • SB Courthouse Sunken Garden • Free • 8:30pm Fr, 8/23.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

• Screening of this zany partanimated mystery • Granada Theatre • www.granadasb.org • $5 • 7pm Sa, 8/24.

Movies in the Park • Free screening of Back to the Future (8/23) & Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory • IV Parks & Rec

• Anisq'Oyo Park Amphitheater • 8pm Fr, 8/23 & 8/30.

Forrest Gump • Screening of director Robert Zemeckis’ classic • Granada Theatre • $5 • www.granadasb.org • 7pm Sa, 8/31.

NatureTrack Summer

Screening Series • Free outdoor screenings of Carrizo Plain – A Sense of Place and Range Rider

• NatureTrack Film Festival • El Capitan State Beach • www. naturetrackfilmfestival.org • 8pm Sa, 8/31.

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Santa Barbara Home Movies: Forrest Gump

Revisit Tom Hanks’ Oscar-winning performance as an unexpected witness to some of the most important moments in American history when the Granada Theatre screens director Robert Zemeckis’ classic film Forrest Gump at 7pm on Saturday, August 31st.

For tickets ($5) for this Granada’s Centennial film series event visit www.granadasb.org

Photo by Phil Caruso/Paramount Pictures

Consumers Are Still Solvent?

By Harlan Green / Special to VOICE

MY RECENT BLOGS HAVE BEEN QUESTIONING HOW LONG CONSUMERS CAN KEEP SHOPPING for good reason; their debts have been piling up, which seems to mean they have been able to borrow enough to stay in the game.

I occasionally quote Roosevelt’s very smart Federal Reserve Chairman Marriner Eccles who made an apocryphal statement on debt during the Great Depression—which in essence explained why it became the ‘Great’ Depression and explains every recession since then.

rates of lower income folk are rising who tend to spend most or all their incomes.

We are living in another Gilded Age with record income inequality and ordinary Americans having to pay higher tax rates than most of the millionaires and billionaires since the 1980s.

Retail and food sales are a good indicator of consumer health, and are subject to large fluctuations. That’s why just reported July retail sales jumped +1.0 percent, up from a -0.2 percent decline in June. (It also plunged -1.1 percent earlier this year in January.)

By Harlan Green

“The United States economy is like a poker game where the chips have become concentrated in fewer and fewer hands, and where the other fellows can stay in the game only by borrowing. When their credit runs out the game will stop.”

The credit of most Americans ran out when their banks failed in the 1930s because they didn’t yet have federal deposit insurance or today’s capital requirements, and 25 percent were jobless.

It was also the end of the last Gilded Age, when the Morgans, Rockefellers, and Vanderbilts held most of the wealth and labor unions were much weaker.

We may not be in as much danger today, though four large banks have already failed that carried too many deposits not insured by the FDIC, or other guarantors. And cracks are appearing in the credit markets where the loan default

I believe the current and sudden jump in sales might be because of consumers’ hubris, a bit of irrational exuberance—they feel their jobs remain safe and the U.S. economy has been fully employed for the past two years, so they are saving very little of their income.

But full employment may not last much longer, and consumers might be sensing this in consumer confidence surveys. Consumer sentiment picked up slightly for the first time in five months, say the latest headlines.

But according to the latest University of Michigan survey, “For the second straight month, consumer sentiment is essentially unchanged. July’s reading was a statistically insignificant two index points below last month, well within the margin of error. Although sentiment is more than 30 percent above the trough from June 2022, it remains stubbornly subdued.”

The Conference Board’s confidence survey said as much: “Compared to last month, consumers were somewhat less pessimistic about the future. Expectations for future income improved slightly, but consumers remained generally negative about business and employment conditions ahead.”

So, the question remains how much longer can consumers keep spending as they have?

The unemployment rate has been steadily rising from its low in January 2023 of 3.4 percent to 4.3 percent in July 2024. And annual hourly wage increases have declined to 3.6 percent.

I said of last month’s unemployment report that it was alarming because most new jobs were in the lower paying service sector that had 80,000 of the 114,000 jobs total, mostly in leisure activities, education & health care.

This is where consumers spend most of their dollars and so it means job growth is still dependent on consumer spending,

and consumers have had to borrow like crazy to keep spending, which can’t go on forever.

That is why financial markets are now betting the Fed will begin to cut interest rates at its September FOMC meeting.

Retail inflation has dropped below three percent for the first time since 2022 as measured by the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI). It has had two months of zero price increases, which could have been predicted because consumers have known for months that stores were discounting and shopped more at big box retailers like Target, Walmart and Costco.

So there seems to be some cognitive dissonance between what consumers are doing (i.e., continuing to spend) and what they are saying in confidence polls. Is that a danger sign? Might they suddenly stop spending, because “the game will stop” in Fed Chair Eccles words?

It depends on the health of our banking system as well. We’ll have to wait and see.

Harlan Green © 2024 Follow Harlan Green on Twitter: https://twitter. com/HarlanGreen

Harlan Green has been the 18-year Editor-Publisher of PopularEconomics.com, a weekly syndicated financial wire service. He writes a Popular Economics Weekly Blog. He is an economic forecaster and teacher of real estate finance with 30-years experience as a banker and mortgage broker. To reach Harlan call (805)452-7696 or email editor@populareconomics.com.

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Community Market & LEGAL NOTICES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as EPIC ADVOCACY AND CONSULTING at 81 David Love Place, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, CA 93117. SANDRA D SHOVE at 181 David Love Place, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, CA 93117. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on July 17, 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. 2024-0001710. Published August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024.

American Riviera Bank Named

“Super Premier” By Findley Report

RECOGNIZED AS A “SUPER PREMIER” BANK, American Riviera Bank has announced results for the first two quarters of 2024 as well as the financial performance rating provided by the Findley Reports. The bank reported unaudited net income of $4.6 million ($0.80 per share) for the six months ended June 30th, 2024, compared to $5.7 million ($0.98 per share) earned in the same reporting period in the previous year. Unaudited net income was $2.5 million ($0.42 per share) for the three months ended June 30th, 2024, compared to $2.2 million ($0.37 per share) in the previous quarter, and $2.7 million ($0.47 per share) earned in the same reporting period in the previous year.

"We continue to expand and grow our client base, opening over 1,100 new demand deposit and savings accounts in the first half of the year. We opened our Atascadero branch just a few weeks ago and have already gathered over $5 million in new deposits. Loan demand is increasing, allowing us to serve customer needs, support the growth of our communities and enhance shareholder return,” noted Jeff DeVine, President and CEO.

Total deposits were $1.07 billion at June 30th, 2024, representing an $18.6 million or 1.8 percent increase from March 31st, 2024, and a slight decrease of $14.5 million or 1.3 percent since June 30th, 2023.

ABR continues to maintain core deposit relationships, consistent with industry trends in this higher-rate environment, certain depositors are reinvesting their excess cash in non-FDIC insured, external investment products resulting in a deposit mix shift from non-interest-bearing to interestbearing.

The Bank’s liquidity position remained strong with a primary liquidity ratio (cash and cash equivalents, deposits held in other banks and unpledged AFS securities as a percentage of total assets) of 15.3 percent at June 30th, 2024, compared to 16.7 percent at March 31st, 2024.

As of June 30th, 2024, the Bank had available and unused, secured borrowing capacity with the FHLB of San Francisco of $219.5 million, and had available and unused, secured borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve of $41.3 million. In addition, the Bank also had $143.4 million of unused fed funds lines of credit with correspondent banks at June 30th, 2024. Available contingent funding sources of $404.2 million remain robust.

American Riviera Bancorp (OTCQX: ARBV) is a registered bank holding company headquartered in Santa Barbara. American Riviera Bank, the 100 percent owned subsidiary of American Riviera Bancorp, is a full-service community bank.

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STATEMENT: The following Corporation is doing business as M.FONTES & CO. at 412 N. Nopal Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. MF CLASSIC INTERIOR, INC. at 412 N. Nopal Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on July 24, 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. 2024-0001760. Published August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as KEEPER OF THE BOOKS at 165 Ellwood Station Road, Goleta, CA 93117. REBEKKA FORTMAN at 165 Ellwood Station Road, Goleta, CA 93117. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on August 12, 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. 2024-0001869. Published August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 2024.

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATIONS ON APPLICATIONS REGARDING PROVISIONS OF TITLE 28 AND/OR 30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA (SBMC)

The Secretary of the Staff Hearing Officer has set a public hearing for Wednesday, September 4, 2024 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the David Gebhard Public Meeting Room, 630 Garden Street.

On Thursday, August 29, 2024, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 will be available online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO.

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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.

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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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• 1102 Luneta Plaza

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 045-222-004

Zoning Designation: E-3/S-D-3 (One-Family Residence/Coastal Overlay)

Application Number: PLN2023-00511; Filing Date: January 31, 2024

Applicant / Owner: Sergio Ormachea / Stephanie Welch Revocable Trust 8/9/06

Project Description: Coastal Development Permit for conversion of existing garage to Accessory Dwelling Unit.

• 1295 Kenwood Road

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 035-320-010

Zoning Designation: RS-15 (Residential Single Unit)

Application Number: PLN2024-00177

Applicant / Owner: Scott Branch / Devin Cook

Project Description: Front Setback Modification for residential addition.

• 2050 Garden St

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 025-331-020

Zoning Designation: RS-15 (Residential Single Unit)

Application Number: PLN2024-00105

Applicant / Owner: Barbara Lowenthal / Thomas Hayles Davenport Jr

Project Description: Front Setback Modification for a residential addition.

• 2540 Calle Galicia

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 041-424-007

Zoning Designation: RS-15 (Residential Single Unit)

Application Number: PLN2024-00083

Applicant / Owner: Tod Stockwell / Bruce & Laura Wallace

Project Description: Front Setback Modification for residential addition; new second story deck.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER

: 24CV03934

Petitioner: Andrew Warren Bray filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Andrew Warren Bray to proposed name Angel Jason de 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: 09/18/2024; 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: 07/30/2024 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #24CV03934 Pub Dates: August 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER : 24CV03214 Petitioner: Mary Anne Wolfington filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Gabriel Thomas Trujillo to PROPOSED NAME: Gabriel Thomas Trujillo Wolfington and PRESENT NAME: Alicia Marie Trujillo to PROPOSED NAME: Alicia Marie Trujillo Wolfington. 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: 09/11/2024; 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: 07/25/2024 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #24CV03214 Pub Dates: August 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER : 24CV04128 . Petitioner: Isabel Plasencia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Talia Kailany Sanchez Plasencia to PROPOSED NAME: Talia Kailany Rodriguez and PRESENT NAME: Camila Belle Sanchez to PROPOSED NAME: Camila Belle Rodriguez. 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: 09/30/2024; 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: 07/30/2024 /s/: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #24CV04128 Pub Dates: August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 2024

A Look Behind The Artist’s Veil

By Jesse Caverly / VOICE

TEPPING THROUGH THE DOORS OF CREATIVE SANCTUARIES IS A GREAT WAY TO ENJOY Labor Day Weekend and the Santa Barbara Studio Artists 23rd Annual Open Studio Tour. Held from August 30th to September 2nd, painters, sculptors, and artists will invite the public into their creative spaces—and their creative process. From Goleta to the foothills, from downtown to the Funk Zone, the Central Coast will offer to the viewing public a rare glimpse into the work of the artist.

Art lovers can view a range of mediums, such as mixed media assemblage, unglazed porcelain sculpture, and oil, watercolor, and acrylic painting. Many genres and styles can be seen, from plein air to pop realism, to abstract. This event, one of the oldest studio tours in the region and the Central California Coast, brings gallery owners, private collectors, art lovers, and artists together to celebrate art.

“The Open Studios Tour makes locals aware of the many working artists in the area, when they can personally visit the studios and talk with the artists about their work,” said Laurie MacMillan, an abstract oil painter who takes her inspiration from nature. “Also, we get many visitors from SLO to LA Counties, which invigorates the art community with fresh attention and enthusiasm. This tour only includes artists who are juried in, have a good art resume, and work in an acceptable, dedicated studio.”

MacMillian, one of this year’s featured artists, began painting as a means to capture the beauty of the nature she saw around her. After losing her home in a wildfire, her abstract expressions became a way of healing and creating something new from the loss.

“I don’t try to recreate an actual image, but I hope that the viewer will be uplifted by seeing my work, just as I am when looking at natural surroundings,” she explained. “Now I paint because I want to see the next one, and I hope to paint something that will make someone happy.”

While this year’s featured artists share acclaim and recognition beyond Santa Barbara, the spirit of the region itself has a deep influence on its artists.

“This is the perfect place to be an outdoors enthusiast and painter,” said Kevin Gleason, a plein air painter who takes inspiration from the local landscape he explores when hiking. “On any given day I can paint the coastline, our riparian creeks, the Channel Islands, or our sandstone mountains and foothills. The golden quality of light caused by our marine atmosphere and southern-facing coastline is so beautiful.”

Every year, SBSA selects a local nonprofit to donate a portion of the ticket sales to. This year’s recipient, the Grace Fisher Foundation, is dedicated to connecting people living with disabilities to music, art, dance, and other forms of artistic expression.

Featured Artists

Misa Art: mixed media, metal, wood, and acrylic

Stan Evenson: pop realism

Kevin Gleason: plein air

Laurie MacMillan: abstract oil

Joan Rosenberg-Dent: abstract sculpture

Francis Scorzelli: contemporary abstract Dorene White: plein air and oil

Additional Participating Studio Artists: Anne Anderson, Sophia Beccue, Pamela Benham, Ann Shelton Beth, Sophie Cooper, Tricia Evenson, Kathy Leader, Cynthia Martin, Marilyn McRae, Cathy Quiel, Eric Saint Georges, Ann Sanders, Susan Tibbles, Veronica Walmsley, Gerry Winant, and Brian Woolford.

Tour maps are available only on Labor Day Weekend and only at Community Arts Workshop, on 631 Garden Street. For tickets visit: www.santabarbarastudioartists.com

Plein air artist Kevin Gleason at work

Courtesy of Bill Zeldis

Stan Evenson, Breakfast of Champions

Misa Art

Dorene White

Joan Rosenberg-Dent, Make a Wish, porcelain and mixed media

Francis Scorzelli

Laurie MacMillan, Field Study, acrylic, 30x40

Photos courtesy of SBSA

Courtesy of Sarka Photography

Art Venues

10 West Gallery • Signs of Life ~ Sept 15 • 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-770-7711 • www.10westgallery.com

Architectural Fdn Gallery • Timely by Joan Rosenberg-Dent & Caroline Kapp ~ Aug 24 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • 1–4 Sa & By Appt • www.afsb.org

Art & Soul Gallery • Twin Hearts: Introducing Belle Hahn & gallery artists • 116 Santa Barbara St • artandsoulsb.com

Art, Design & Architecture Museum, UCSB • re-opens Sept 7 • www.museum.ucsb.edu

Art From Scrap Gallery • Environmental Educ. & Artistic Expression • www.exploreecology.org

The Arts Fund • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Ave • 11-5 We-Su; www.artsfundsb.org • 805-233-3395

Atkinson Gallery, SBCC • Closed for summer break • 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 MoFr • www.carriagemuseum.org

California Nature Art Museum (formerly Wildling Museum)

• The Birds and the Bees and More: Pollinators ~ Sep 2; CA, Quilted: Wild in the Oak Woodland ~ Jan 13, 2024 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • www.calnatureartmuseum.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 • 805730-9109 • www.Fazzino.com

Gallery 113 • SB Art Assn & Bonny butler: A Fiesta of Color ~ Aug 30 • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805965-6611 • 11-5 Mo-Fr; 11-2 Sa; 1-5 Su • www.gallery113sb.com

Gallery Los Olivos • Linda Mutti & Sheryl Knight: All Things Bright & Beautiful • 2920 Grand Av • 805-6887517 • gallerylosolivos.com

Ganna Walska Lotusland • Gardens • by reservation • 695 Ashley Rd • 805-969-9990 • www.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 • www.gracefisherfoundation.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 • 805-565-5653 • www.casadelherrero.com

Casa Dolores • Between Naguales And Corrales ~ Aug 30; Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • 12-4 Tu-Sa • 805-9631032 • www.casadolores.org

Channing Peake Gallery • New Muralism • Inclusive Visions of Self and Place ~ Nov • 105 East Anapamu St, 1st fl • 805-568-3994

Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery • 11 W Anapamu St • By Appt • www.colettecosentino.com

Corridan Gallery • California Sojourns by Karen Fedderson • 125 N Milpas • 11-6 We-Sa • 805-966-7939 • www.corridan-gallery.com

CPC Gallery • Ginny Speirs: My Escape in Nature ~ Aug • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • Gallery@CPCSB.org

Cypress Gallery • Patterns, Spaces & Places ~ Aug 25th • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-7371129 • www.lompocart.org

Elizabeth Gordon Gallery • Emerging artists from around the country • 15 W Gutierrez • 805-963-1157 • 11–5 Tu-Sa • www.elizabethgordongallery.com

El Presidio De Santa Bárbara • Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas • 123 E Canon Perdido St • 11-4 Th-Su • www.sbthp.org

Elverhøj Museum • The Lion Has to Be Happy ~ Oct 27 • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • 11-5 Th-Mo • www.elverhoj.org

Maune Contemporary • Contemporary artists including Alex Katz, Donald Sultan, Mr. Brainwash, Taher Jaoui, Ted Collier • 1309 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su & By Appt • 805-8692524 • www.maune.com

MOXI, The Wolf Museum • Measurement Rules ~ Sep 22; Exploration + Innovation • 10-5 Daily • 125 State St • 805-770-5000 • www.moxi.org

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 • www.mcasantabarbara.org

Museum of Sensory & Movement Experiences • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S. Hope Av #F119 • www.seehearmove.com

Palm Loft Gallery • make hay while the sun shines ~ Sept 22 • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-684-9700 • www.palmloft.com

Patricia Clarke Studio • 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-4527739 • www. patriciaclarkestudio.com

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden • In Bloom: Embracing resilience in California’s Native Flora ~ Dec 1 •1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • www.sbbg.org

Helena Mason Art Gallery • Mosaic artist Luca Barberini ~ Sept • 48 Helena Av • 2-6 Fr-Sa • www.helenamasonartgallery.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

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 MoSa; 11-5 Su • 805-565-4700 • http://kathrynedesigns.com

Kelly Clause Art • Watercolors of Sea & Land • 28 Anacapa St, #B • Most weekdays 12-5 • www.kellyclause.com

La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Three Multi-Artist Galleries at La Cumbre Plaza - Elevate, Fine Line, and Illuminations Galleries • noon-5 Tu-Su • www.lcccasb.com

Legacy Arts Santa Barbara • A Gallery & Listening Room • Irma Cavat: Still Light ~ Sep 30 • 1230 State St • 3-8 We-Su • LegacyArtSB.com

Lompoc Library Grossman Gallery • 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459

Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • Carpinteria Dreaming ~ Aug 25 • 12-4 Th-Su • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org

Maker House • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 10-4 Daily • www.claystudiosb.org

Marcia Burtt Gallery • Contemporary landscape paintings, prints & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-962-5588 • www.artlacuna.com

Peregrine Galleries • Early California and American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805-252-9659 • www.peregrine.shop

Peter Horjus Design • Studio & Gallery • 11 W Figueroa St • www.peterhorjus.com

Portico Gallery • Jordan Pope & Gallery Artists • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • www.porticofinearts.com

Public Market • Quarterly exhibit by local artists • 11-9 Su-We; 11-10 Th-Sa • www.sbpublicmarket.com

Santa Barbara Art Works • Artists with disabilities programs, virtual exhibits • 805-260-6705 • www.sbartworks.org

Santa Barbara Fine Art • New Paintings by Richard Schloss; SB landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • 12-6 Tu-Sa & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • www.santabarbarafineart.com

Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop • Community Art Space • 631 Garden St • 10-6 Fr & By Appt • www.sbcaw.org

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Night Visions: The Black Drawings of Duncan Simcoe, 2014-2024 & Fins and Feathers: The Art of Casey Underwood • Exhibit opening reception • Westmont RidleyTree Museum of Art • 4-6pm Th, 8/29.

Santa Barbara Studio Artists’ Open Studios Tour

• Visit local artists in their personal studios, proceeds support benefit the Grace Fisher Foundation • Pick up map at Community Arts Workshop • $25, children 12 and under free • www.santabarbarastudioartists.com • 5-8pm Fr, 8/30 (opening reception); Tour 11am-5pm Sat/Sun, 8/31-9/1.

SB Arts & Crafts Show • Local artists & artisans • Free • 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • 10-5 Su.

Carpinteria Creative Arts • Shop locally made pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, and sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av • Free • 2:30-6 Th.

Santa Barbara Historical Museum • Project Fiesta! Centennial! ~ Nov 1 • 136 E De la Guerra • 12-5 We, Fri-Su; 12-7 Th • 805-966-1601 • www.sbhistorical.org

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • Majestic California Piers ~ Sept 5-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 Th-Su • 805-962-8404 • www.SBMM.org

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art • Made by Hand / Born Digital ~ Aug 25; Robert Rauschenberg Autobiography:Works from the Collection ~ Ongoing • 1130 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su; 5-8 1st Th free; 2nd Sun free Tri-County residents • 805963-4364 • www.sbma.net

Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History • Splendid Plumage ~ Sept 8; Images of Infinity ~ Sept 8 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • 10-5 We-Mo • www.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). • 805-682-4711 • www.sbnature.org

Santa Barbara Tennis Club2nd Fridays Art • Sizzle: Melissa Knapp, Serena Lee, Melinda Mettler, Melissa Mimms, Serita Reynolds, Marcia Rickard, Wanda Venturelli, Veronica Walmsley, Joyce Wilson ~ Sept

4 • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily • 805682-4722 • www.2ndfridaysart.com

Slice of Light Gallery • Earth & Space Fine Art Photography by JK Lovelace • 9 W Figueroa St • Mo-Fr 10-5 • 805-354-5552 • www.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 • P-Town in SB ~Aug 26; Wosene: Labyrinth Of Words ~ Sep 23 • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805-730-1460 • www.sullivangoss.com

Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum • 122 W Canon Perdido • 11-4 Fr-Sa; Su-Th by appt • www.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 • www.santaynezmuseum.org

Tamsen Gallery • Work by Robert W. Firestone • 911.5 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-705-2208 • www.tamsengallery.com

UCSB Library • Sea Change ~ Dec 13 • www.library.ucsb.edu

Voice Gallery • SB Visual Artists ~ Aug 30 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa-Su • 805-9656448 • www.voicesb.art

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La Arcada at State & Figueroa Santa Barbara • 805-962-8885 www.waterhousegallery.com

Waterhouse Gallery Montecito

• Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mo-Su • 805-962-8885 • www.waterhousegallery.com

Waterhouse Gallery SB • Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mo-Sa • 805-962-8885 • www.waterhousegallery.com

Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum Of Art • Night Visions: The Black Drawings of Duncan Simcoe, 2014-2024 ~ Aug 29-Nov 9; Fins and Feathers: The Art of Casey Underwood ~ Aug 29-Dec 21 • www.westmont.edu/museum

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Finding lessons on power of federally funded childcare for working mothers

New research by Claudia Goldin takes look at World War II-era Lanham Act

By Clea Simon / Harvard Correspondent

AS WOMEN CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR GENDER EQUITY IN THE WORKPLACE, a new paper co-authored by Nobel Prize economist Claudia Goldin on a World War II-era act used to support working mothers reveals what can be done with political will.

In “Mobilizing the Manpower of Mothers: Childcare under the Lanham Act in World War II,” the Henry Lee Professor of Economics examined the impact of this 1940 legislation, which was initially passed to finance infrastructure, but later funded childcare for working mothers.

As the National Bureau of Economic Research working paper explains, the Lanham Act created and supported both nurseries for preschool-age children and extended-hour services for schoolchildren. “This was a national, practically universal, federally funded preschool program,” said Goldin, the 2023 Noble laureate. “It is, to this day, the only one.” (The well-known Head Start program, she noted, is federally funded but focuses on low-income children and families so is much more limited in scope.)

Conceived as a way to free additional labor that might be needed for the war effort, many of the so-called “Lanham nurseries” repurposed some Depression-era Works Progress Administration (WPA) nurseries for young children, utilizing an Emergency Relief Appropriation Act that authorized “not less than $6 million” for this purpose. (President Franklin Delano Roosevelt added an additional $400,000 from another emergency fund, with more appropriations approved in 1943, putting the overall federal outlay at nearly $52 million from 1943-46.)

But while the WPA nurseries were designed to help children of lowincome and unemployed parents, the Lanham nurseries aimed at helping working mothers with children ages two to eleven.

Women, said Goldin, “were greatly attracted by the sudden increase in wages.”

While the act did free up labor, much of its benefit went to women who were already working.

In addition to year-round supervision, these nurseries and the extended care also provided education and, at most of the nurseries, nutritionist-devised meals.

“We know that from Gallup polls of the era that practically no one thought that it was a good idea to employ women with preschool children,” said Goldin.

“There was a lot of negative sentiment about that.”

But as the war progressed with no end in sight, mothers were viewed as an essential resource to keep many industries going as well as to contribute directly to the war effort while men went off to fight. These efforts included producing supplies as well as munitions or armaments manufacturing.

“The contracts for goods and services increased enormously” as the law went into effect, said Goldin, who analyzed some 191,000 federal contracts from this period.

What Goldin and co-authors Joseph Ferrie of Northwestern University and Claudia Olivetti of Dartmouth College found was that while the act did free up labor, much of its benefit went to women who were already working.

“I love being an economic historian. I am a detective.”

— Nobel Prize-winning study author Claudia Goldin

In the wake of the Great Depression, Goldin said, women sought higherwage jobs at defense contractors and in textile factories of the South, which, at that time, were primarily available to

The act, she said, unquestionably increased the labor force. However, “It was pretty clear that women were going into the labor force, whether they had kids or not, and whether they had preschool children or not,” she said. “Some of the nurseries were set up in 1942, but the vast bulk were set up in 1943 and ’44, and by then a lot of the employment in these places was pretty high.

“We have data on federal contracts by town, and we also have where the Lanham money was going by town for some of the early years,” Goldin said.

Matched up with the 1940 Census, this data shows that the money, which was distributed to 685 towns by 1945, was primarily going to areas where many women had already been working. “We can see that that’s where the Lanham nurseries were opening. Not in the places necessarily with the greatest need, but in the places where women actually had a desire to find additional work.”

While this paper examines “how this program evolved and why it evolved the way it did,” that wasn’t the original impetus of the research, said Goldin.

The Nobel laureate’s original idea was to study the impact of the program on the nursery school children as adults, but the insufficiency of federal records giving exact locations of the nurseries proved challenging.

“We probably have right now the addresses of about half of them.” In the course of that research, however, Goldin and her co-authors realized uncovered information that could be used in the other project.

“I love being an economic historian. I am a detective,” she said.

While noting that the Lanham Act research is ongoing, she continues to discover new insights into the impact of this 1940 legislation. “It was really a very small program,” said Goldin. “But it had a large impact in some of the small towns.”

Printed with permission: Harvard Gazzette online article by Clea Simon, Harvard Correspondent; August 14th, 2024 issue.

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Story hour at a 1940s-era childcare center in New Britain, Connecticut

Claudia Goldin Photo by Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard

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