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FREE COMMUNITY DAY
Sunday, September 8 • 1 – 4 pm
Celebrating A Legacy of Giving: The Lady Leslie and Lord Paul Ridley-Tree Collection with free admission for all 1 – 4 pm.
ART ACTIVITIES including the Counting Sheep Interactive Installation, Double-Sided Mixed Media Mural, and Impressionist Oil Pastels
MUSIC with SlideWays Trombone Quartet, Bottom Line Brass Tuba Quartet, and Mariachi Las Olas de Santa Barbara
FAMILY GALLERY GUIDES
DOCENT TOURS
REFRESHMENTS
This event coincides with SBMA’s Free 2nd Sunday for Tri-County Residents (Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo) 11 am – 5 pm. Take part in Raíces y sueños: Bilingual Storytime 11 – 11:45 am.
For more details, visit www.sbma.net/events/free-community-day
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Hospice of Santa Barbara Celebrates 50 Years with its Legacy of Compassion Campaign and a Strong Commitment to the Future
WHEN HOSPICE OF SANTA BARBARA OFFICIALLY OPENED ITS DOORS IN 1974, it was at the forefront of a visionary movement. Only one other hospice existed in the United States at the time and the Board of Directors committed to meeting the needs of the people of the Santa Barbara community, without charge, who are facing life-threatening illnesses and grief over the death of a loved one.
Over the past 50 years, HSB has served tens of thousands of people. Its commitment to the people of the community has stood strong and never wavered. And as needs arise and additional programs have become necessary, Hospice of Santa Barbara has continued to grow and expand to meet the needs, especially of the youths and seniors who often need Hospice services most.
Greatest, and Growing, Needs are Among our Most Vulnerable: Seniors and Youth
HSB is experiencing an unprecedented demand for services and anticipates that this demand will only continue to grow as the average age of our community members increases. “By 2030, nearly one in five Californians will be age 65 or older” according to the nonprofit Public Policy Institute of California. Baby boomers are expected to grow to 18 percent of the nation’s population from just 13 percent today, according to Pew Research Center population projections. That senior percentage is closer to 20 percent in Santa Barbara.
A new U.S. Department of Health and Human services (HHS) study published in the American Medical Association’s
journal JAMA Pediatrics reports significant increases in the number of children diagnosed with mental health conditions. The study, conducted by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), finds that between 2016 and 2020, the number of children aged three to 17 years diagnosed with anxiety grew by 29 percent and those with depression by 27 percent. When grief is added to the mix, this can become a very serious matter for youth and their families.
Legacy of Compassion Campaign
During this 50th Anniversary year, HSB has a chance to ensure the long-term sustainability and resilience of their programs that help thousands. They have set a goal for this year’s Legacy of Compassion Campaign to raise $1,000,000 to better meet the current demand for our services and to build a strong foundation to address future needs by growing our core services and implementing innovative strategies to broaden our impact.
The Legacy of Compassion Campaign will put Hospice into a strong position to help meet the growing needs for grief counseling, patient care services, juvenile mental health and the aging population that is upon us.
~The Hospice Team
To learn more about Hospice of Santa Barbara and to support our efforts, please visit:www.hospiceofsb.org ~ Celebrate ~ 12th Annual Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara Luncheon s s s
Sunday, September 15th
Rosewood, Miramar
For tickets visit: HospiceofSB.org
Sharing Stories: Legacy of Compassion
HSB is gathering video testimonials from supporters, volunteers, partners, clients and friends! If you have a cherished memory, personal anecdote, insights, perspectives, or message we’d love to hear from you.
Record your story at https://www.tribute.co/hospiceofsb
Hospice of Santa Barbara has become an place that people rely on in times of need.
Former Hospice of Santa Barbara Cottage on Junipero
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Local Winery Marks a Decade of Award Winning Wines
AS THEY CELEBRATE TEN YEARS OF WINEMAKING, Jamie Slone Wines attributes part of their success to showcasing the best of the Santa Barbara regional wine community, sourcing their grapes locally, and remaining the smallest winery in the city, only producing 775 cases per year. Over the past decade Jamie Slone Wines has accumulated a loyal following and numerous awards, landing on the French Laundry’s wine list with their 2013 Pinot Noir, and winning local awards for Best Winery and Best Tasting Room.
Photos by Lauren Salaun
“For me it’s been a joy and honor to be so welcomed into the community,” said
Jamie Slone, the namesake of the winery. “We came to Santa Barbara to make wonderful wines and beauty was all around us. The community, our employees, our guests, club members, and fellow wineries have been so kind and supportive.”
Jamie Slone Wines has earned ratings of 90 and above from such publications as Wine Enthusiast. Utilizing a direct-toconsumer approach, the winery offers an exclusive experience, as wine enthusiasts can only taste Jamie Slone Wines at the winery’s tasting room. Since their products are not distributed through other channels, the winery provides shipping options and offers a dedicated Wine Club.
microclimates of Santa Barbara County, its unique soils and transverse mountain ranges, offered wines of complexity and a spectrum of flavors. Beyond the climate of the American Riviera, however, is Santa Barbara itself.
Inspired by decades of exploring vineyards across Europe and the United States, Jamie and his partner, Kym, settled on the Santa Barbara terroir. The diverse
Environmental Defense Center Welcomes New Board Members
THREE NEW HIGH PROFILE BOARD MEMBERS in the areas of science, public health, and environmental law have joined EDC’s Board of Directors. They will serve the nonprofit environmental law firm in it’s mission to protect the Central Coast and the Earth’s climate.
DR. JAI RANGANATHAN is a conservation biologist and data scientist dedicated to the promotion of science communication and outreach. He is the co-founder of SciFund Challenge, a nonprofit that focuses on training researchers how to engage non-technical audiences with their science. He also has mentored kids at the Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse for about 15 years and won Mentor of the Year in 2019. He holds a Ph.D in Biological Sciences from Stanford University and an MS in Conservation Biology from the University of Minnesota.
DR. VAN DO-REYNOSO holds a Ph.D in Public Health from UC Merced, an MPH from UC Berkeley, and a BA in Biology from UC Santa Cruz. As Public Health Director, she led Santa Barbara County through the COVID-19 pandemic, Thomas Fire, and the Montecito debris flow while also providing oversight of health care centers, homeless shelter clinics, and a variety of health programs.
Dr. Do-Reynoso also served as Public Health Director and Interim Behavioral Health Services Director at the Madera County Department of Public Health, worked in public health for Tulare County, and Asian Health Services in Oakland, and was a postgraduate fellow and management consultant for Kaiser Permanente in Northern California.
TONI CORDERO is a member of the Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation. Before retiring in 2020, she practiced environmental, civil rights, and cultural resources protection law in California for more than 30 years and served for almost 25 years in the California Attorney General’s Office, including as the chief of the entire legal division. Cordero was a supervising attorney for Berkeley Law School’s environmental law clinic and has been an advisor to the Environmental Law Section of the California Lawyer’s Association for more than 20 years. She also serves on the Board of Advisors for the Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples and the Board of Directors for the Surfider Foundation.
“I love to entertain and to be in such an amazing location to do just that has been fabulous,” said Kym. “The tasting room, wine country, Santa Barbara, our beaches … all of it!” The Santa Barbara wine-making community has been welcoming to the Slones. “I’d also like to give special thanks to those in Santa Barbara who recommend us to their friends and those in Hospitality that entrust us with their guests. Our Mission is to deliver an Outstanding Santa Barbara wine experience.” www.jamieslonewines.com
New Pavement Project Begins on Chapala Street
NEW ASPHALT PAVEMENT IS BEING INSTALLED ALONG CHAPALA STREET, from U.S. Highway 101 to Sola Street. The work began Monday, August 26th on the 300 block of Chapala Street, with one block being paved each day. This includes grinding off the existing asphalt and overlaying with new asphalt.
Construction will take place Monday through Friday, between 7am and 5pm. Detours will be implemented to reduce construction time and guide traffic safely. Drivers should expect some traffic control measures and temporary delays in the construction areas. While access will be maintained for residents and businesses, there may be brief disruptions. No parking signs will be posted at least 72 hours in advance. The Project is expected to be completed by Friday, September 13th. Paving Chapala Street is part of the Fiscal Year 2022B Pavement Maintenance Project which aims to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, as well as upgrade street lighting, drainage systems, and roadway maintenance. The Project, primarily funded by Measure C, includes installing ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps, repairing damaged sidewalks, curbs, and gutters, and resurfacing the roadway. www.santabarbaraca.gov
Free Naloxone Training Available in SB
BECAUSE DRUG OVERDOSES HAVE RISEN IN THE SANTA BARBARA COMMUNITY, The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise and Rotary Action Group Addiction Prevention North America have partnered up to take action in response.
A free Naloxone clinic will be offered to teach participants how to administer Kloxxado, a rapid reverse opioid drug overdose treatment. A one hour course on how to act swiftly and effectively in emergency situations, the class occurs the first Tuesday of the month, from 6 to 7pm. Attendees will receive a free kit upon completion.
Located at the Unity Shoppe on Sola Street, early registration is required and space is limited. Times and links are listed below: September 3rd - https://bit.ly/9-3_Naloxone_Training October 1st - https://bit.ly/10-1_Naloxone_Training November 5th - https://bit.ly/11-5_Naloxone_Training
Dr. Jai Ranganathan
Toni Cordero
Dr. Van Do-Reynoso
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EDC Stops Sable Offshore from Concealing Oil Spill Plan
By Jesse Caverly / VOICE
SECRET INFORMATION CONCERNING A SABLE OFFSHORE OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN HAS BEEN OPENED
TO THE PUBLIC, due to a ruling by a Superior Court Judge in favor of the Environmental Defense Center. The ruling concerns a report filed by Sable as they attempt to restart the failed All Plains America pipeline, which caused the 2015 Refugio oil spill.
“This pipeline has already caused one of the worst spills in recent California history,” said EDC Executive Director Alex Katz. “If Sable is allowed to restart it, another spill is not a matter of if, but when. It is critical for the public to know Sable’s plan for dealing with emergencies, and what the company thinks a ‘worst case’ scenario would look like.”
In June the EDC filed a Public Records Act request for the Integrated Contingency Plan (ICP) document that Sable submitted to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW.) Upon learning this, Sable Offshore sued the State of California and EDC in order to prevent EDC
“It is critical for the public to know Sable’s plan for dealing with emergencies, and what the company thinks a ‘worst case’ scenario would look like.”
— EDC Executive Director Alex Katz
from receiving a copy of the document, citing “national security.”
The redacted document contains information about Sable Offshore’s contingency plans, plans to handle emergencies, and the company’s analysis of a potential “worst case” spill. After CDFW informed Sable that it was going to release the document, Sable sued to keep it secret.
“Sable made no credible argument to justify its claims that the condition of the pipeline and the company’s plan for a worst-case oil spill should be concealed from the public,” said Jeremy Frankel, EDC Staff Attorney. “The judge correctly ruled that the public has a right to this information. This information will help EDC and the public respond to Sable’s applications to restart the very pipeline that ruptured in 2015, causing one of the largest oil spills in California history.”
installs modern safety valve technology.
The Refugio spill impacted 150 miles of the California coast, damaged thousands of acres of shoreline and subtidal habitats, killed an untold numbers of animals, shut down fisheries, cost hundreds of millions to clean up, and resulted in criminal convictions for the former owner.
According to a draft Environmental Impact Report from Santa Barbara County, restarting the compromised pipeline likely would result in a spill every year, and a major rupture every four years. The county predicted that ruptures could be nearly twice the size of the Refugio spill, even if Sable
Celebrating Latino Conservation Week
IN HONOR OF LATINO CONSERVATION WEEK, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is offering several events to encourage an increased participation from the Latino community in conservation issues and concerns. From September 14th through 22nd, the Garden will celebrate and uplift Latino voices in conservation to raise awareness and strengthen the community.
From bilingual docent tours, to a California Native Plant Landscaper Certification Program open house, to a native plant bike tour, the Garden will host events at the garden as well as around town. For more, visit www.sbbotanicgarden.org/calendar/
In the Sacramento County Superior Court’s hearing on Sable’s request for a preliminary injunction, the Court ruled that there were no binding legal impediments to the State releasing the information to the public, and Judge Acquisto denied the request.
According to Frankel, EDC has received the full 300 page document on August 22nd and are now reviewing it. Once this is done, they plan to release it to the public shortly after.
Sable faces significant challenges. It also must obtain county permit transfers from Exxon to Sable and secure lease assignments from the State Lands Commission. There is also the matter of getting safety valve installment permits, which are currently in litigation with the planning commission.
www.environmentaldefensecenter.org
Habitat for Humanity Cleans Up Home and Hedges
A LOCAL LAWN RECEIVED SOME LOVE, THANKS TO THE EFFORTS OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. During the week of Monday, August 12th, Habitat staff and volunteers mobilized to help a senior low-income homeowner in Goleta. During two warm and productive days, volunteers pulled out weeds, removed obstructions, trimmed overgrown bushes, installed weed barriers, laid gravel, and painted boards to replace rotting fascia.
As a result the home is now safe, tidy, and easier to maintain. The homeowner, who contributed “sweat equity” by working alongside the volunteers, is thrilled that he no longer needs to worry about being cited by his mobile home community.
For more information, visit www.sbhabitat.org
Photo courtesy of EDC Inspecting the pipeline
CA Native Plant Landscaper Certification Program
Courtesy of Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Courtesy of City of Santa Barbara
The Habitat and volunteer crew at work
Great Turnout at Goleta’s Dam Dinner
GOLETA CELEBRATED ITS ANNUAL DAM DINNER on Lake Los Carneros with music, food, and the opportunity to socialize with neighbors and get to know the community. Started in 2012 and experiencing growth in popularity every year, more than 400 people attended this year’s festivities on Saturday, August 17th.
With a view of the mountain range in the distance, attendees sat at long community tables or picnicked, listened to the music of Nate Latta, and rubbed shoulders with local public servants from such as Goleta City Council, Assembly member Gregg Hart, and Santa Barbara County Supervisors Joan Hartmann and Laura Capps, who even shared lemon bars with guests.
“It was a wonderful and well attended event,” said Mayor Paula Perotte. “It was so great to see everyone smiling and laughing and enjoying the beautiful setting and live music.”
In keeping with the City’s Plastic Free ordinance, reusable cutlery sets were
Open Call for Creek Week Art Contest Submissions
GOLETA’S 3RD ANNUAL CREEK WEEK ART CONTEST IS OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS. This year’s theme,“Goleta the Goodland: Ocean, Creeks and Watersheds,” has a deadline of Friday, September 6th at 5pm. All mediums are welcome: paints, oils, colored pencils, clay, photography, mixed media or any other medium.
All artwork must be submitted to the service desk at Goleta Valley Library, at 500 North Fairview Avenue, during regular business hours. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. Submissions will be grouped into three categories, by age: Adults (18+), Teens (7th to12th grade), and Children (6th grade and below).
Artwork will be judged on relevance to the theme, overall appearance, and originality. Mayor Paula Perotte and a guest judge will score the artwork and awards in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place category, as well as an Honorable Mention.
Participants may only submit one piece of art per person. Art must be original, completed solely by the participant. Artwork is not required to be framed, but must have the artist’s name and age category on the back. Submissions may be no larger than 42” in any dimension (including frame) and must be able to be hung on the wall.
All submitted artwork will become property of the City and may be used in future marketing efforts. A waiver will be provided at the time of drop-off.
Submitted artwork will be on display at the library from September 10th through the 27th. Winners will be announced at a reception on September 26th, from 5pm to 6:30pm at the Goleta Valley Library. All participants, along with community members, are invited to attend. For questions about this competition please contact Library Assistant Sharon Nigh at snigh@cityofgoleta.org
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Inaugural Vegan Chef Challenge Coming to Santa Barbara
FROM SEPTEMBER 1ST THROUGH TO THE 30TH, SANTA BARBARA’S FOODIES AND RESTAURANT PATRONS will have the opportunity to vote on the best in vegan cuisine that local competing chefs have to offer. Presented by Vegan Outreach, a nonprofit organization focused on offering guidance to those interested in veganism, the Vegan Chef Challenge is a nationwide event that has finally come to Santa Barbara. Any business open to new vegan options is welcome to enter.
Among the restaurants who will participate are Elubia’s Kitchen, Goodland Waffles & Melts, Padaro Beach Grill, Sachi–Saigon Restaurant, ShangHai Restaurant, Soul Bites, Zen Yai Thai Cuisine, and Scarlett Begonia. More businesses are expected to sign up for the event over the next few weeks.
To browse a list of all restaurants competing and for updates, visit www.veganchefchallenge.org/SantaBarbara
Casting Call for SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical
A NEW PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY, DEDICATED TO INCLUSIVE FULL-LENGTH PRODUCTIONS that feature youth performers from all diverse backgrounds, has formed in Santa Barbara. Youthclusive, founded by Chloe Voigt, seeks to cultivate performing spaces free of sidelining and typecasting, and create a theatre community of diversity and empathy. Voight, having experienced some of the barriers and challenges of performing arts culture, formed Youthclusive as a response to the exclusion and divisiveness theatre spaces can create. Inspired by the way theatre can unite and uplift, she envisions a performing community inclusive of race, ethnicity, ability, gender identity, socioeconomic status, sex orientation, and body type.
As well, all access to Youthclusive’s programming is free. Understanding the financial constraints that can preclude young people from participating in the arts, Youthclusive seeks to ensure that young people can participate fully, without the burden of cost.
Youthclusive will be holding auditions for SpongeBob the Musical beginning on September 8th. The musical will be Performed at Center Stage Theater, in February and March of 2025. For auditions and more, email director@youthclusive.org or text 475-2135120. Youthclusive is also seeking youth production assistants, set designers, stage crew, and producers. www.youthclusive.org
Photo by Eugen Kucheruk on Unsplash
offered. Donations from Creekside Restaurant, the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, and the Water Store helped make the event possible.
Santa Barbara County Supervisors Joan Hartmann and Laura Capps shared lemon bars with guests
Courtesy of City of Goleta
Over 400 people showed up this year
Courtesy of City of Goleta
U.S. Economy Has Landed
IBy Harlan Green / Special to VOICE
T’S ABOUT TIME. Fed Chairman
Powell has finally admitted the U.S. economy has made a ‘soft landing,’ in so many words; economists’ term for inflation to have declined sufficiently that the Fed can begin to ease credit conditions by cutting their interest rates.
This will give a boost to the manufacturing sector that has been in recession, and many other sectors as well. It will most of all aid those consumers who had to borrow heavily just to maintain their lifestyle, and whose savings are exhausted. Most of all, it will avoid a recession that had probably begun in the housing and manufacturing industries.
What must have added urgency to his announcement was the Bureau of Labor Statistics downward revision of one year’s job formations by -818,000 nonfarm payroll jobs from March 2023 to March 2024. It turns out the labor market wasn’t as strong as originally thought.
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It was mostly in the service sector, which had created the most jobs to date— professional and business services, where employment was revised down by 358,000 during the period. Leisure & hospitality had the second-largest downward revision of 150,000.
By Harlan Green
“The time has come for policy to adjust. The direction of travel is clear,” Powell said in a speech to the central bank's summer retreat in Jackson Hole. “The timing and pace of rate cuts will depend on incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks.”
Even more importantly, he said, we will do “everything we can to support a strong labor market.” That was a huge admission that rising wages and excessive consumer demand wasn’t the inflation culprit. It was the pandemicinduced shutdown that made everything more expensive.
This is while the Federal Reserve’s preferred Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) inflation measure has remained at 2.5 percent ever since January 2024.
I have opined in past columns that inflation won’t go much lower, as long as we have decent economic growth. If prices do in fact turn negative, which is the meaning of deflation, then we will have a recession.
That is as good as a definition of recession. One sees this clearly in the FRED graph above where PCE inflation dipped sharply at the 2020 recession (gray bar) and has fallen in every other recession since 1960.
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There is little to fear from such an event at the moment, since predictions for third quarter economic growth are in the two percent range. Both the Atlanta Fed and New York Fed’s GDPNow estimates have dropped to two percent, because there is little investment in the housing market due the high cost of money. But that could change and boost third quarter growth with the Fed’s rate cuts.
The 30-year conventional fixed mortgage rate has dropped from 7.8 percent to 6.4 percent in less than one year. It didn’t impress the National Association of Home Builders, in part because there is still a 7.8-month buildup of new homes for sales.
There was a sudden bump in new-home sales in July, up eleven percent and 5.6 percent
in a year because of the lower mortgage rates.
(But) “Despite the monthly bump in new home sales data, higher rates continue to sideline buyers as housing affordability challenges remain,” said Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan. “The only sustainable way to ease high housing costs is to implement policies that allow builders to construct more attainable, affordable housing.”
The Fed’s decision is huge on many fronts. Those stock and bond prices hurt most by inflation should be able to regain the highs reached before the Fed began to raise interest rates, for starters.
Lower interest rates should also help to cure the housing shortage.
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.
Led by SB Scientist, New Discovery Published
NEW RESEARCH, LED BY PAUL VALENTICH-SCOTT FROM THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, along with collaborators from South Africa and the United States, offers unprecedented insights into the remarkable diversity of a little-known group of marine mollusks from the western coast of South Africa.
Published in the scientific journal ZooKeys, the study, titled “Bivalves of superfamily Galeommatoidea (Mollusca, Bivalvia) from western South Africa, with observations on commensal relationships and habitats,” highlights the discovery of four distinct species of galeommatoidean bivalves collected from the Western Cape region of South Africa.
“This study marks a significant advancement in our understanding of the biodiversity and ecological interactions of galeommatoidean bivalves,” said ValentichScott. “By uncovering the hidden lives of these small but ecologically important organisms, we hope to contribute to the broader knowledge of marine biodiversity and the conservation of these unique habitats.”
The study covers the discovery of a new species, Brachiomya ducentiunus, the symbiotic relationships between these bivalves and their invertebrate hosts, habitat preferences, and DNA data and phylogenetic analyses for three of the species.
The research team was comprised of experts from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, University of Cape Town, Sea Change Trust, Stellenbosch University, and the University of Colorado Boulder.
Dozens of the new species on a sea urchin Courtesy of SBMNH
8.30.24 ~ 1 insertion display ad: square ad CAPER - 4.875 by 4.875 from Ryan Banks • Community Development = $116
PUBLIC NOTICE
2023-2024 Consolidated
PUBLIC NOTICE
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
To All Interested Persons, Groups and Agencies
To All Interested Persons, Groups and Agencies
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking public comment on the 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER evaluates City’s performance on the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which list activities that would be performed during the year to achieve the performance measures outlined in the City’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan (CP). The CP is year planning document which primarily determines the City’s housing community development needs, issues, and resources. The CP helps the City determine strategies to address those identified needs using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds.
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking public comment on the 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER evaluates the City’s performance on the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which listed activities that would be performed during the year to achieve the performance measures outlined in the City’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan (CP). The CP is a 5-year planning document which primarily determines the City’s housing and community development needs, issues, and resources. The CP helps the City determine strategies to address those identified needs using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds.
The Draft CAPER will be available online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov September 11th, 2023. Comments must be received by September 26th, 2023. For more information, contact the Community Development Department, Housing and Human Services Division, at (805) 564-5461 or e-mail to: HHS@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.
The Draft CAPER will be available online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov on September 10th, 2024. Comments must be received by September 25th, 2024. For more information, contact the Community Development Department, Housing and Human Services Division, at (805) 564-5461 or e-mail to: HHS@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.
On the Street with John Palminteri
Photos and
by John Palminteri Special to VOICE
Dangerous Crash
A VIOLENT CRASH ON CLIFF DRIVE in Santa Barbara Monday evening involved three vehicles. There were two injuries, and one hydrant was sheared off. It was a mess with debris all over. Many people blame “the street,” but we all know it is the drivers. The city is looking at many traffic calming plans, ahead along with pedestrian safety features.
Refugio Fire Contained
THE REFUGIO FIRE from last week has been contained at 86 acres. No structures were damage or destroyed. The cause is under investigation in the hills west of Goleta.
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.
WARNING the Secret Service was around their buildings and inside prior to a shopping visit in Santa Ynez and Solvang by First Lady Jill Biden, family, and friends on Wednesday. Some were staged nearby at the afternoon Farmers Market. The First Lady, family, and friends were at Santa Ynez General and The Solvang Book Loft.
SATURDAY EVENING
PRESIDENT Joe Biden and his family attended mass at Mission Santa Ines as part of their Santa Barbara County nearly week long stay that ended Sunday morning. The President gave a thumbs up to onlookers on his way out.
Alcazar Comedy & Magic
A FUNNY AND ENTERTAINING COMEDY SHOW is underway at the classic Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria with some all-star performers!
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Carpinteria Skate Park
THE CARPINTERIA SKATE Park is now one year old and the celebration included a quesadilla party Monday night. The park was built after years of community fundraising and persistence by the supporters. The park is right next to City Hall.
CONTINUOUS BELLS and an issue with one arm down and the other one working made for a lot of noise in Summerland last night. I saw it from the off ramp with no train in sight for awhile. I waited. Then a train slowly came through. State Street in Santa Barbara had a somewhat similar issue recently with both arms down and bell ringing for several hours. Barricades had to go up to keep traffic from just waiting and waiting and waiting. Here, it was just the park entrance, which was closed, and an arm issue. So it was just the bells.
ABOUT 25 ACRES BURNED TUESDAY AFTERNOON when several small fires broke out along the Nojoqui Grade north of Gaviota along Highway 101. Santa Barbara County Firefighters came in with multiple crews and water dropping helicopters to snuff it out. The cause is under investigation.
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Santa Barbara’s Cultural Night Downtown Sept. 5
1th
5 to 8pm
ST THURSDAY is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara that takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Participating art venues offer free access to art in a fun and social environment from 5-8pm. 1st Thursday venues also provide additional attractions, such as live music, artist receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. State Street also comes alive on 1st Thursday with performances and interactive activities.
Galleries, Museums, & Art Venues
1. Voice Gallery, La Cumbre Plaza, 110 S. Hope Avenue, unit H-124 • Local artists responded to the idea of Echoing in this multimedia exhibition of art and sculpture. Come out and see the work of artists you know and a group who are moving into the spotlight! A portion of proceeds will support SB Channel Whale Heritage Area.
2. SBIFF’s Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series, SBIFF Education Center, 1330 State Street • We are featuring Dream Foundation's Kim's Dream. Kim Schwich was one of the thousands who went to help after the 9/11 attacks. Tragically, Kim was exposed to toxins in the air, which resulted in terminal cancer. Showtimes: 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm. Runtime: 15 mins.
3. Santa Barbara Fine Art, 1321 State Street • This exhibit features local artists’ favorite locations and events. Featuring works by nationally acclaimed pastelists Terri Taber, Kris Buck, Kelly Hine, and Linda Mutti.
4. Ensemble Theatre Company, 33 W Victoria St, 805-965-5400 • Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara invites you to a reception and season preview party at The New Vic. Join us from 6:00–6:30 p.m., followed by a 6:30 p.m. presentation of our 46th Season: Legends & Legacies, featuring surprise artistic guests. Reserve your free tickets at www.etcsb.org.
5. Legacy Arts Listening Room, 1230 State Street • Celebrate awardwinning artist Irma Cavat at a reception from 5–8pm, with live soul music by Ron Paris (6–7 pm) and Crispin Barrymore with Jimmi Wz (8–9pm). Free entry, food, and drinks. Tickets for 8pm show: $15.
6. domecíl, 1223 State Street • domecíl celebrates their third Year Anniversary as they host artists Ray Gabaldón and Tona Wakefield. Gabaldón and Wakefield will be exhibiting their totemic sculptures made using both manufactured and natural found objects. These deeply meaningful works tell both personal and universal stories. Join us!
7. KAAREM, 1221 State Street #14 • Join KAAREM from 5-8pm to experience Loan Chabanol's Cotton Candy collection, inspired by her inner child and the gentle nature of transformation. Enjoy estate wines from St. Avalo, locally made ice cream from Eat Creaminal, and flower arrangements by Aivy Florals.
8. Benchmark Eatery, 1201 State Street • James Lambert will be displaying his eclectic blend of movement, color, and design at Benchmark Eatery. Come enjoy some good food in a casual setting with great people!
9. 10 West Gallery, 10 W. Anapamu St. • Signs of Life — Discover perceptions, emotions, and concepts in abstract works by eleven local artists: Eugene Galles, Dahlia Riley, Dan Linz, Bryson Bost, Sol Hill, Harrison Gilman, Kay Zetlmaier, Cass Ensberg, Mary Dee Thompson, Joseph Castle, and Allen Cox.
10. Sullivan Goss, 11 East Anapamu St. • This month, we open Left Brain / Right Brain, an exhibition highlighting works by artists who use science and engineering to bring their creative vision to life. Also on view: Wosene: Labyrinth of Words and The Summer Salon.
10. Sullivan Goss presents Left Brain / Right Brain, an exhibition that intersects science, engineering, and art.
7. KAAREM is showing Loan Chabanol's Cotton Candy collection
13. Gallery 113: Members of the Santa Barbara Art Association exhibit here, including Artist of the month, Kelly Hildner.
11. Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street • Join SBMA and celebrate Opera Santa Barbara’s season with Pop-up Opera on the Front Terrace at 5pm. Then, head to Family 1st Thursday in the Family Resource Center and create an impressionist oil pastel from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8pm! All free!
12. Santa Barbara Museum of Art Store, 1130 State Street • Kick off Shoptember at the SBMA Store on 1st Thursday with wine, dessert, and shopping. Discover fall collections of kimonos, hats, jewelry, and SBMA logo apparel, plus the Loop Bag by local designer Barbara Flanagan. Mention this ad for 10% off one item. Support SBMA and shop local!
13. Gallery 113, 1114 State Street • Members of the Santa Barbara Art Association exhibit here. Artist of the month is Kelly Hildner. Featured artists include Skip Lau, Darlene Roker, Bonny Butler, Virginia Kamhi, and Carol Zepke. The group show includes original art in many mediums from our members.
14. The Crafters Library, 9 E Figueroa St. • The Crafter’s Library will host Crafts, Cocktails, and Karaoke! You can let your inner child out, your inner diva out, or both at this fun and free event (cash bar).
15. Bella Rosa Galleries, 1103 State Street • Monument to Success: Awardwinning Tibetan painter Karma Lama will discuss his collection of original paintings, ranging from landscapes to abstracts. Enjoy a wine tasting, with proceeds benefiting the Santa Barbara BCRC Breast Cancer Resource Center.
16. Slice of Light Gallery, 9 W. Figueroa St. • We welcome you to join us for a magnificent evening at our photography gallery, featuring the natural beauty of earth and space. Every piece is captured by Santa Barbara local J.K. Lovelace. Enjoy fine wine as you explore our latest exhibit, Passage.
17. NCEAS Art+Science Gallery, 1021 Anacapa Street 3rd floor, 805-893-2500 • Contemplate the intersection of art and science with the exhibit of the final work of UCSB’s National Center of Ecological Analysis and Synthesis’ 2024 Artist in Residence, computer animator, and media artist Martina R. Fröschl. Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be served.
18. The Yes Store, 1015 State Street • Come celebrate September while enjoying music, drinks, and treats. View the work of all our incredibly talented local artists! Looking for locally handmade gifts or something special for yourself? Look no further than The Yes Store–Local Arts Gallery.
19. The Canary Hotel, 31 W Carrillo St. • This month, we celebrate local jewelry artist Eli Iskow. After a 33-year firefighting career, Eli crafts one-of-a-kind pieces using natural materials and solar-powered tools. Enjoy his work with happy hour drinks, $2 oysters* while DJ Dansauce sets the vibe. *Oysters while supplies last.
20. The Blue Owl, 5 W Canon Perdido St • The Blue Owl will present a jam on the first Thursday of each month. Hosted by guitarist Tony Ybarra, this jam session will feature local jazz instrumentalists and vocalists. Backed by Santino Tafarella and Matt Perko, it will be a fantastic night of jazz!
24. Art & Soul, 116 Santa Barbara St. • Twin Hearts Fundraiser featuring works by and of Belle Hahn, with Stewart Shining, Michael Haber, Pedro De La Cruz, David Downton, Emmanuelle Pickett, Lucia Kiel, Kim Reierson, Willa Kveta, and Lillian Hahn Shining. La Lieff wines, Nook nibbles, live music, and much more! In the Funk Zone, through the patio at Lama Dog.
Entertainment:
21. Paint at Paseo, MCASB, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Upper Arts Terrace • Celebrate summer with @omepache, a local Mexican muralist living the Chicano experience in Santa Barbara! Join a 90-minute acrylic painting session, perfect for artists of all ages. Supplies—canvases, paints, aprons, and brushes—are provided. Best of all, this monthly event is free for everyone to enjoy!
22. Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 East De La Guerra St. • Enjoy access after-hours with wine and music while you explore our galleries, including our latest exhibition, Project Fiesta! Celebrating a centennial of Old Spanish Days Fiesta. Join Latin jazz band Mezcal Martini for music and dancing in our courtyard from 6 to 7:30pm.
23. Elizabeth Gordon Gallery, 15 W Gutierrez St. • Join us for an exquisite art event featuring works by Sherri Belassen, David Matthew King, Rafael Gaete, Stanley Boydston, and more. Experience a night of contemporary brilliance, complemented by delightful tunes, wine, and artisanal cheeses. Treat yourself to an unforgettable fusion of creativity and cultural richness.
Riviera Culture Club, Satellite Patio, 1117 State Street • Visit Satellite’s patio for a freewheeling live music experience from a rotating cast of local and roaming professional musicians. Led by local favorites Brett Hunter and Joe Farey, Riviera Culture Club combines high quality sound with Santa Barbara’s best talent, to create unforgettable entertainment experiences.
Jared Nels, 800 Block of State Street • Jared Nels, a Santa Barbara-based musician originally from Des Moines, Iowa, blends soft, sweet vocals with powerful high notes and world-class yodeling. A versatile guitarist influenced by Jimi Hendrix and Tony Rice, his original music spans genres from bluegrass to rock. Jared has toured the Western U.S., performed at iconic Santa Barbara venues, and appeared on American Idol season 18.
1. Voice Gallery will be showing local artists in a multimedia exhibition of art and sculpture called Echoing. Image by Elaine Wilson
9. Signs of Life at 10 West Gallery offers perceptions, emotions, and concepts in abstract works by eleven local artists
23. Elizabeth Gordon Gallery is showing works by Sherri Belassen, David Matthew King, Rafael Gaete, Stanley Boydston, and more. Sponsor
6. domecíl will celebrate their Three Year Anniversary featuring artists Ray Gabaldón and Tona Wakefield
Jared Nels will perform on the 800 Block of State Street, with original music spanning genres from bluegrass to rock
24. Art & Soul is holding a TWIN HEARTS FUNDRAISER featuring works by and of Belle Hahn, with Stewart Shining, Michael Haber, Pedro De La Cruz, and more.
15. Bella Rosa Galleries welcomes ward-winning Tibetan painter Karma Lama, who will discuss his collection of original paintings
Hometown Premiere of Cycling Without Age
By Destin Cavazos/VOICE
EXPERIENCE THE SHARED
JOY
OF CYCLING through Santa Barbara when the Lobero Theater hosts the West Coast premiere of Cycling Without Age, directed and produced by Santa Barbara brothers Isaac Seigel-Boettner and Jacob Seigel Brielle. The premiere, presented by the brothers’ venture Pedal Born Pictures, will take place Saturday, September 7th.
“Our love for film has always been grounded in Santa Barbara,” said Jacob. “It means so much to us to get to see our film on the big screen in our hometown.”
Shot on the streets and bike paths of Santa Barbara, the film follows the brothers’ father, John Seigel-Boettner, a retired middle school teacher, as he takes seniors on pedal-powered trishaw rides through the community. The film demonstrates how shared outdoor experience encourages connection, showcasing the positive impact of something as simple as a bike ride by the beach. Throughout the film, John shares how a lifelong love of biking developed into an opportunity to bring connection and community to others. As the first “pilot”of Santa Barbara’s Cycling Without Age chapter, John lends both his legs and his ears to his passengers, offering them not just the chance to get out into the world, but to be a part of it.
what to do with himself. Finding Cycling Without Age was the perfect thing to get him involved with the Santa Barbara community once more.”
The movie, Cycling Without Age, offers a unique portrait of aging, inviting audiences to consider the importance of the outdoors for those trapped inside. The brothers said the COVID-19 pandemic helped them gain a better understanding of what it’s like to lose touch with the outside world. As they step out from their homes and into their seats, each rider quickly seems to change, their eyes bright and their attitude lively. They wave hello to friends, point out the sights, and take in the joy of the community around them. Some honor memories of lost loved ones, others crack jokes, but each engage with one another with genuine warmth. Smiles and stories are shared between passenger and pilot as they weave their way down State Street and along Cabrillo Boulevard, soaking in the fresh air and blue skies together.
“There’s something interesting about kids and elders, because those are the people who will stop and share their stories,” added Isaac. “I think we both wanted to take advantage of that.”
After a World Premiere at the Danish Film Institute Copenhagen, followed by a U.S. Premiere at the Indy Shorts International Film Festival, Pedal Born Pictures is connecting with Cycling Without Age communities
across the globe through a grassroots screening tour. Following the premiere, the filmmakers will hold a panel discussion with John SeigelBoettner and leaders of the local aging community. All proceeds from the screening will go to support Santa Barbara’s chapter of Cycling Without Age, bringing new adventure to those unable to experience it on their own.
For more info, or to purchase tickets ($28 / $81 VIP), visit www.lobero.org
“He’s that classic sixth, seventh grade teacher where everything is a larger lesson, a new opportunity to connect with his students,” shared Isaac on his father’s involvement with the community. “He loves going the extra mile, so when he retired, it was hard for him to know
“Some of the people we’re filming grew up here 90 years ago,” Isaac said on being able to connect with older members of the community.“We both have a fixed idea of what Santa Barbara is, but their experience is completely different, because they’re seeing it through the 40s, 50s, and 60s. So it’s interesting to see someone else’s Santa Barbara, to see how much has changed over the years, and to see what’s stayed the same.”
“It’s cool hear these stories and feel connected to their life and their experiences,” agreed Isaac. “You relate to one another because you grew up in the same town.”
Part of Cycling Without Age’s mission is building a community that represents all ages, something the brothers hope their film was able to capture. Finding connection with their riders has just as much impact on those behind the handlebars, giving John and the other pilots the chance to get in touch with the unsung icons of the community, such as one rider who decades ago was known for his weightlifting routine on De La Guerra.
“You go out to a bar or downtown, and you see mostly 18 to 50 year olds. But that’s not everybody,” shared Jacob. “It’s really valuable to see your elders in public.”
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Film Still from Cycling Without Age
John Seigel-Boettner
Isaac and Jacob gather footage from their bike.
Filmmaking brothers Isaac Seigel-Boettner and Jacob Seigel Brielle
Safari Local
Much Ado About Nothing
A madcap story of love, comedy, scandal will return to local stages when UCSB Naked Shakes presents Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing at the UCSB Theater/Dance Courtyard at 6pm from Tuesday through Thursday, September 3rd to 5th. Outdoor performances will be held at 5pm on Friday, September 6th and at 3pm on Sunday, September 8th at Elings Park’s Godric Grove. Attendance is free with mandatory reservations available at https://theaterdance.ucsb.edu
Theatre
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
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.
• $25 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Sa, 8/31.
OUTDOORS
Sustainably SBPL: Garden
Volunteers • Gardening ages 14 & up • Yanonali Comm. Garden • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/betjvuzc • 9-10am Sa, 8/31.
International Overdose Awareness Day • Walk and vigil in memory of those lost to overdoses • Pershing Park to Calle Ceasar Chavez; vigil Courthouse Sunken Garden • Free • 1011:30am & (vigil) 7, 8pm Sa, 8/31.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Zine Market • Shop and meet local artists • Art From Scrap • www.exploreecology.org • 123:30pm 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.
Museum Marketplace • Shop local vendors • Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and History Museum • 8am-3pm Sa, 8/31.
Breakfast and Architecture Tour • Dine and then enjoy an hour-long tour • El Encanto • Tour included with breakfast reservation • https://tinyurl.com/ bdwddzp2 • 8:30am Sa, 8/31 & 9/7.
Breakfast and Architecture Tour
Start your morning right with a delicious breakfast followed by an informative tour of El Encanto’s stunning California Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival architectural styles, offered at 8:30am on Saturday, August 31st and September 7th. Tours are included with a breakfast reservation, visit https://tinyurl.com/bdwddzp2
Monday 9|2
CHILDREN
Dinosaur Safari • Dino fun facts tour, best for ages five to nine • SB Museum of Natural History • Free with admission • 1:30-2:10pm Mo, & Fr.
LECTURES/MEETINGS
• 7pm Fr, 8/30, 8/31, 9/6, 9/7; 3pm 9/1 & 9/8.
Much Ado About Nothing
• Rendition of Shakespeare’s comedy • UCSB Naked Shakes • UCSB Theater/Dance Courtyard (9/3-9/5); Elings Park, Godric Grove • Free, RSVP required • https://theaterdance.ucsb.edu
• 6pm Tu, 9/3-9/5; 5pm 9/6; 3pm 9/8.
Me and My Friends: A Musical Adventure • Staged reading with Ventura County performers • Ojai Art Center Theater • $10-25 • www.ojaiact.org • 2pm Su, 9/8.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Labor of Love: Labor Day Weekend Kick-Off Party
• with DJ Darla Bea • ROY Restaurant• Limited Dinner Menu Available • no Cover • 7:00-10pm, Friday 8/30
Saturday 8|31
MUSIC
Chubby Checker and The Wildcats • Do the twist with this rock legend • Lobero Theatre
Jamie Slone Wines Celebrates 10 Years • Wine tastings and live music • Jamie Slone Wines, 23 E De La Guerra St • 11am-4pm Sa, 8/31 & 9/1.
Sunday 9|1
DANCE
Contra Dance • With Chopped Liver Band • Carrillo Rec Center • $10 • www.sbcds.org • 6-9pm Su, 9/1.
LECTURES/MEETINGS
Work of Arts: Business Skills for Artists • Portfolio Kit and Promotions • SB County Office of Arts and Culture - Elwin E. Mussell Senior Center, 510 E Park Ave Santa Maria • Free • www. centralcoastartists.org/workshops • 11am-2pm Su, 9/1.
MUSIC
John Fogerty • With George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Hearty Har • SB Bowl • $61-205 • www.sbbowl.com • 6:15pm Su, 9/1.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Labor Day Pajama Brunch and Beats • Mimosas, brunch, music by DJ Darla Bea • Kimpton Canary Hotel • $28 • www. canarysantabarbara.com • 11am2pm Su, 9/1.
PARLIAMO! Italian Conversation • All levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • http://parliamo.yolasite.com • Free • 5-6:30pm Mo.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Suns Out Buns Out • Rolls and music by DJ Danny Welch • Kimpton Canary Hotel • $12.51 • https://tinyurl.com/4r9fat3e • 12pm Mo, 9/2.
Mar Monte Hotel Labor Day Pool Party • Poolside Beats by DJ Darla Bea • no cover/ complimentary parking • 10% off food & drink for locals • 12pm3pm Mon, 9/2.
Tuesday 9|3
LECTURES/MEETINGS
Lunch with An Author • Meet author Jan Carson • El Encanto • $95 • https://tinyurl. com/5n9ar8mj • 12-2pm Tu, 9/3.
Santa Barbara Ghost Tours Walk with Professor Julie as she shares tales of mystery and history... & meet friendly spirits Call or text to schedule your walking tour! • 805-905-9019
Free Naloxone Training • Learn how to administer lifesaving care • Rotary SB Sunrise • Hosted at The Unity Shoppe, 110 W. Sola St. • Free, register: https://bit.ly/9-3_Naloxone_Training • 6-7pm Tu, 9/3.
Wednesday 9|4
LECTURES/MEETINGS
Community Connection
Office Hours • Connect with New Beginnings’ veteran resources • Central Library • Free • 11:30-1pm We, 9/4.
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805 568 1700 charlie@republiclighting.com
Photo courtesy of El Encanto
Photo by Jeff Liang
Tango Bardo, The Show
Witness the energy, passion, and mesmerizing rhythm of Argentine Tango and traditional folklore when Tango Bardo, The Show, comes to the Lobero Theatre at 7:30pm on Friday, September 6th. For tickets ($35-111) visit www.lobero.org
Safari Local
MUSIC
SB Treble Clef Women’s Chorus • No audition required, join fall rehearsals • Bethany Congregational Church • Free • 6:30pm We, 9/4.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Tiles on Deck – Mah Jongg at the Maritime Museum • Play, enjoy lunch, and exhibit preview • SB Maritime Museum • $125 • www. sbmm.org • 11am-3pm We, 9/4.
Le Cercle Français • French conversation, all levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • https://tinyurl.com/5ejbd9ye • Free • 5-6:30pm We.
TEENS
LGBTQ+ PROUD Youth Group • Support for ages 12-18
Word and Life • Discuss
Church of the Wild by Victoria Loorz • Zoom • $75 • https://wordandlife.us • 10am Th, through 11/7.
English Conversation Group
• Practice English naturally • Central Library • Free • 1-2pm Th, 9/5.
Moment of Truth: Sorting Fact from Fiction in the Misinformation Age • Talk by Starshine Roshell, Lisa Osborn, and Amy Marie Orozco • TVSB, 1219 State St. • $23.18 • https:// tinyurl.com/2b6kauvx • 5:30pm Th, 9/5.
MUSIC
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Big Boi • Rock concert • SB Bowl • $45-137 • www.sbbowl.com • 7pm Th, 9/5.
SPECIAL EVENTS
ETC Season Preview Party • Enjoy a sneak peek of upcoming theatre • New Vic Theater • Free, RSVP: www.etcsb.org • 6pm Th, 9/5.
TEENS
Teen Study Hall • High schoolers welcome to enjoy snacks and do homework • Central Library • Free • 4-5:30pm Th, 9/5.
Friday 9|6
DANCE
• Pacific Pride Fdn • Central Library, Teen Area • 4-6pm We.
Thursday 9|5
CHILDREN
Art Meets Nature: All-Ages Activity • Create colorful butterfly crafts • SB Museum of Natural History • Free with admission • 11am-12pm Th.
LECTURES/MEETINGS
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.
Knit 'n' Needle • Sew, knit, and crochet with friends • Montecito Library • 2-3:30pm Th.
Gabriela Radu, CMT
Therapeutic Massage
Specializing in injuries, Sports massage,
Las Cafeteras • Free concert by this East LA Chicano band • Viva el Arte • Isla Vista Elementary • 7pm Fr, 9/6.
OUTDOORS
Sustainably SBPL: Garden Volunteers • Gardening experience for teens and adults • Yanonali Community Garden • Free, register: https://tinyurl. com/53b56tbk • 4-5pm Fr, 9/6.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sound Healing Journey
• Guided meditation and hypnotherapy • Legacy Art SB
Environmental Defense Center’s TGIF! • Happy hour and live music • 906 Garden St. • $20 • www. environmentaldefensecenter.org/ tgif • 5:30-7:30pm Fr, 9/6.
The Great Gatsby FurBall • Gala for SB Humane Society • Hilton Beachfront Resort • $250 • https://sbhumane.org/gala2024 • 6pm Fr, 9/6.
Saturday 9|7
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
Tango Bardo, The Show • Argentine tango and folklore dance • Lobero Theatre • $35-111 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Fr, 9/6.
LECTURES/MEETINGS
Hunting for Hazardous Asteroids Using Infrared Light • Free astronomy talk by Joseph Masiero, PhD • SB Museum of Natural History • www.sbnature.org • 7:30-9pm Fr, 9/6.
MUSIC
Pacific Jazz Orchestra with John Pizzarelli and Sy Smith • Vibrant jazz concert • Granada Theatre • $42-157 • www. granadasb.org • 7pm Fr, 9/6.
Sustainably SBPL: Garden
Volunteers • Gardening for ages 14 and up • Yanonali Community Garden • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/ betjvuzc • 9-10am Sa, 8/31.
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 • 123:30pm 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.
Children
Pathfinders: Nature’s Playground • Nature games for ages 8-13 • SB Botanic Garden • Free with admission • www. sbbotanicgarden.org • 11am12:15pm Sa, 9/7.
Musical Learning with Lanny • Children’s music optimized for language enrichment • Grace Fisher’s Inclusive Arts Clubhouse • Free • 11am-2pm Sa, 9/7.
Music
For & By Santa Barbarians
• Hot swing by The Idiomatiques
• Community Arts Workshop • $20-25 • www.sbcaw.org • 6pm Sa, 9/7.
Las Cafeteras • Free concert by this East LA Chicano band • Viva el Arte • Guadalupe City Hall • 7pm Sa, 9/7.
OUTDOORS
She.is.beautiful 5K and 10K
• Run, walk, or jog, community partner Girls Inc. • Chase Palm Park • https://tinyurl. com/2ht5urdv • 8:30am Sa, 9/7.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Eco-Printing Atelier • Make prints from plant material • Lotusland • $175-200 • www. lotusland.org • 9am-1pm Sa, 9/7.
Arts & Craft Faire • Shop local artists and vendors • Carpinteria Arts Center • Free • 10am-4pm Sa, 9/7.
It’s Your Library
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 • 8/30; Bohnett Park ~ 3:30-5pm We, 8/28; Shoreline Park ~ 10am-12pm Th, 8/29; Oak Park ~ 10am-12pm Fr, 8/30; Valle Verde ~ 11am-12pm Tu, 9/3; State St. Farmer’s Market ~ 4pm Tu, 9/3; Franklin School ~ 10am12pm We, 9/4; 2:30-4:30pm Fr, 9/6; Shoreline Park ~ 10am-12pm Th, 9/5. READ TO A DOG • For grades 3-6 • Central Library ~ 121pm Th.
Photo by Leonardo Barrionuevo
RON PARIS @ Legacy Arts Santa Barbara
Another Day in Paradise • Skating party with lessons, hockey, and more • Ice in Paradise • $20-25 • www.iceinparadise. org • 1-4pm Sa, 9/7.
Open Workshop • Crafting workspace for teens & adults • Art From Scrap • $12 • www.exploreecology.org • 2-4pm Sa, 9/7.
Wild Night Out: Glamping in the Woods • Gala supporting SB Wildlife Care Network • Rockwood SB Woman’s Club • $325 • https://tinyurl.com/ ynxnw2w8 • 5pm Sa, 9/7.
TEENS
Relax & Craft for Teens • Laid-back crafting session for grades 7-12 • Central Library • Free • 3-4:30pm Sa, 9/7.
Sunday 9|8
DANCE
Contra Dance • With Chopped Liver Band • Carrillo Rec Center • $10 • www. sbcds.org • 6-9pm Su, 9/1.
LECTURES/MEETINGS
Work of Arts: Business Skills for Artists • Funding/Grant Writing • SB County Office of Arts and Culture - Elwin E. Mussell Senior Center, 510 E Park Ave Santa Maria • Free • www. centralcoastartists.org/workshops • 11am2pm Su, 9/8.
MUSIC
Shawn Thies & Friends • Jazz concert • Santa Barbara Jazz Society • SOhO • $10-25 • www.sohosb.com • 1-4pm Su, 9/8.
John Fogerty • With George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Hearty Har • SB Bowl • $61205 • www.sbbowl.com • 6:15pm Su, 9/1.
Prime Time Band Stow House Concert • Pop, patriotic, and favorite songs • Stow House • Free • 2pm Su, 9/8.
Summer Carillon Recital • Free outdoor concerts by UCSB students • Storke Tower UCSB • Free • 2pm Su, 9/8. Iration & Pepper Daytrippin in Paradise Summer 2024 Tour • Rock concert • SB Bowl • $41-61 • www.sbbowl. com • 4pm Su, 9/8.
Las Cafeteras • Free concert by this East LA Chicano band • Viva el Arte • Marjorie Luke Theatre • 6pm Su, 9/8.
OUTDOORS
Beach Cleanup • Care for our shores • Arroyo Burro Beach • Explore Ecology • 10am-12pm Su, 9/8.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Free Community Day • Open exhibits, live music, and arts activities • SB Museum of Art • 11am-5pm Su, 9/8.
Movies in the Park: Alice in Wonderland
Magical tea parties, new friends, and singing flowers will fill the big screen when Isla Vista Parks and Recreation hosts a free outdoor screening of Disney’s animated classic Alice in Wonderland at 8pm on Friday, September 6th in Anisq’Oyo’ Park. For the full schedule of future Movies in the Park visit https://ivparks.org
Movies in the Park • Free screening of Alice in Wonderland • IV Parks & Rec • Anisq'Oyo Park Amphitheater • 8pm Fr, 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.
Cycling Without Age • Documentary about efforts to bring cycling to seniors; local filmmaker panel • Lobero Theatre • $28-81 • www.lobero.org • 6pm Sa, 9/7.
911 Project Harmony • Documentary screening about local first responders, live music • Lobero Theatre • $25-150 • www.lobero.org • 5:30pm Su, 9/8.
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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.
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STATEMENT: The following Corporation is doing business as VITAL RIDES INC at 7 West Figueroa, 300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. VITAL RIDES INC at 8200 Stockdale Hwy M10-389, Bakersfield, CA 93311. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on August 21, 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. 2024-0002015. Published August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 2024.
STATEMENT: The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as THE RE INSIDER at 655 Stoddard Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. ELOCQUINN at 655 Stoddard Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on August 21, 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. 2024-0002014. Published August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 2024.
8.7” times 3 columns = $108.58 • 8.30.24 SHO 9.12.24 hearing re: 17-21 W Montecito St; 2339 & 2337
Edgewater Way. Submitted by Mariah Johnson
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 Planning Commission has set a public hearing for Thursday, September 12, 2024 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street.
On Thursday, September 5, 2024, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Thursday, September 12, 2024 will be posted on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC.
TELEVISION COVERAGE: This meeting will be broadcast live on City TV-Channel 18 and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTV. See SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTVProgramGuide for a rebroadcast schedule. An archived video of this meeting will be available at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PCVideos.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may be submitted via email to PCSecretary@ SantaBarbaraCA.gov before the beginning of the Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to the Commission and will become part of the public record. You may also submit written correspondence via US Postal Service (USPS) addressed to PC 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 Commission may not have time to review written comments received after 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting.
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•17-21 W Montecito St
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 033-042-005, 006 and 007
Zoning Designation: HRC-2/S-D-3 (Hotel and Related Commerce/Coastal Overlay)
Application Number: PLN2023-00147 Filing Date: June 12, 2023
Applicant / Owner: Craig Minus / Paul Uyesaka Revocable Trust 10/31/18
Project Description: Coastal Development Permit to construct a 44-room hotel with 43 parking spaces.
Application Number: PLN2023-00383 Filing Date: March 9, 2023
Applicant / Owner: Jarrett Gorin / Curt Custard; Alexandra H Hack & Nicole L Hack
Project Description: Lot Line Adjustment, Coastal Development Permit, Two Street Frontage Modifications.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara will conduct a Public Hearing to discuss the selected project(s) from the City of Santa Barbara’s published Notice of Funding Availability and Request for Proposals to be submitted in an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development Local Housing Trust Fund Program; and introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara as Acting Trustee/ Manager for the Santa Barbara Local Housing Trust Fund, Authorizing Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development Local Housing Trust Fund Program for Matching Funds of $2,900,000 to fund the selected projects on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, during the afternoon session of the meeting which begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara.
You are invited to attend this public hearing and address your verbal comments to the City Council. Written comments are also welcome up to the time of the hearing and should be addressed to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office by sending them electronically to Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.
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On Thursday, September 5, 2024, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, will be available at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and at the Central Library. Agendas and Staff Reports are also accessible online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP. The Agenda includes instructions for participation in the meeting. If you wish to participate in the public hearing, please follow the instructions on the posted Agenda.
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Insertion Date: Print: 8.30.24/ Digital included 8.28.24 5.43” times 2 columns = $45.18 • 8.30.24 Notice of Nominees.English. Submitted by Norma Welche City Admin.
NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Santa Barbara on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
For Member of the City Council: Vote for One (from your District)
District 1: Alejandra Gutierrez; Cruzito Herrera Cruz; Wendy Santamaria
District 2: Terra Taylor; Mike Jordan
District 3: Oscar Gutierrez; Tony Becerra
Measure to be Voted On:
MEASURE I2024
Shall the measure maintaining 9-1-1 emergency/fire/ paramedic/police response, keeping neighborhood fire stations open; improving housing affordability; addressing homelessness; keeping public areas/parks safe, clean; maintaining library services; stormwater protection; improving natural disaster preparedness; retaining local businesses/jobs, and for general government use; by establishing a ½¢ sales tax providing approximately $15,600,000 annually until ended by voters; requiring audits, public spending disclosure, all funds used locally, be adopted?
/s/ Deputy City Clerk
August 21, 2024
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
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Insertion Date: Print: 8.30.24/ Digital included 8.28.24 5.92” times 2 columns = $49.25 • 8.30.24 Notice of Nominees.Spanish. Submitted by Norma Welche City Admin.
NOTIFICACIÓN DE LOS CANDIDATOS PARA LOS CARGOS PÚBLICOS
POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que se han designado las siguientes personas para los cargos que han de ser cubiertos en la Elección Municipal General que se llevará a cabo en la Ciudad de Santa Barbara el martes, 5 de noviembre, de 2024.
Para Miembro del Concejo Municipal: Vote por uno (de su distrito)
Distrito 1: Alejandra Gutierrez; Cruzito Herrera Cruz; Wendy Santamaria
Distrito 2: Terra Taylor; Mike Jordan
Distrito 3: Oscar Gutierrez; Tony Becerra
Medida sometida a votacion:
MEDIDA I2024
¿Debe adoptarse la iniciativa de ley que mantiene la respuesta de emergencia del 9-1-1/bomberos/ paramédicos/policía, mantiene abiertas las estaciones de bomberos de los vecindarios; mejora la asequibilidad de la vivienda; atención a la falta de vivienda; mantiene las áreas/los parques públicos seguros y limpios; mantiene los servicios de biblioteca; protege contra aguas pluviales; mejora la preparación ante desastres naturales; retiene comercios/empleos locales y para uso general del gobierno; mediante el establecimiento de un impuesto sobre ventas de ½¢ que provee aproximadamente $15,600,000 anuales hasta que los electores lo anulen; requiriendo auditorías, divulgación de gastos públicos y que todos los fondos se utilicen localmente?
No
/s/
Secretaria Municipal Adjunta Fechada: 21 de agosto, de 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
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO AFFORDABILITY CONTROL COVENANT IMPOSED ON REAL PROPERTY WITH THE TURNER FOUNDATION - SINCE 1958 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 518-524 WEST CANON PERDIDO STREET, AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUCH AMENDMENT
The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on August 27, 2024.
The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.
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/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 6160
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COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. )
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on August 20, 2024, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on August 27, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
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/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager
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/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor
Diversity and Inclusion Shine at Pacific Pride Festival
By Sigrid Toye / VOICE
THE 2024 SUMMER MAY BE SLOWLY DRAWING TO A CLOSE BUT APPARENTLY THE GREGORIAN CALENDAR HASN’T BEEN INFORMED that Santa Barbara is still in high season. Celebrations, festivals, and parties all over town continue unabated, but there are a couple of huge events along the waterfront and harbor area to be highlighted. Actually, they can’t be missed or ignored as these events act as a magnet for visitors and locals up and down the coast.
Let’s begin with Sunday, August 24th, with a crowd so large that it literally stopped traffic on Cabrillo Boulevard! When an event is as huge as the Pacific Pride Foundation’s annual Pacific Pride Festival at Chase Palm Park Field, all else just fades into the scenery. Although I usually stop by at this event, on that day my granddaughter’s big birthday party took precedence. Sadly, I missed the fun activities and entertainment that the Festival shares with the community. However, reporting on this event still gives me pleasure – especially as the organization has just welcomed it’s new Executive Director, Julio Roman.
This year’s Festival celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community with themes of unity and pride as the Festival continues to represent engagement in a safe and comfortable place. The program featured simultaneous interpretation in both Spanish and ASL while allowing for an unobstructed view for attendees with wheelchairs and mobility challenges.“This festival is a celebration for every generation and every identity within the LGBTQ+ community,” stated Executive Director Julio Roman attending his first Pride Festival as the Executive Director. “I am thrilled to join the team at PPF and celebrate with everyone as we continue our commitment to creating safe spaces and advancing health equality and social justice initiatives for the LGBTQ+ community in Santa Barbara County.”
celebrate the spirit of Pride and the diversity of the Santa Barbara community.
20th Anniversary Charity Regatta
Another huge full day event is to take place at the harbor on September 7th, just a little more than a week away. The Santa Barbara Yacht Club is to host its annual fundraiser for the benefit of VNA Health (formerly Visiting Nurse and Hospice). The Yacht Club has already begun to celebrate with a special party that took place on Tuesday, August 20th for the event sponsors, some of whom have continued to support the VNA fundraiser since it’s inception.
And now – a Big Drum Roll–2024 is the 20th anniversary of the Yacht Club’s Charity Regatta and the excitement is building! For two decades this meaningful partnership has successfully raised over $2.4 million to support VNA Health, helping to ensure that its invaluable healthcare services for many of our families, friends, and neighbors continues to provide safe harbor for all, regardless of adequate resources or insurance.
The duel headliners for the 2024 Pride at the Beach event were Jessica Wild and the pop group, The Gurls. As a trailblazing trans group along with Jessica Wild’s dynamic star power, the headliners provided a show to knock the socks off all who attended and served to
Each year Celebrity Skippers are chosen and this year’s Skippers will be Santa Barbara Harbor’s own First Responders, who work hard to provide safety and order at the waterfront and in the Santa Barbara Harbor. This important and dedicated group of people include the Harbor Patrol, Coast Guard, Search & Rescue, County & City Fire, and City Police. There couldn’t be more deserving folks whose one job is to keep our harbor community informed and safe. I can’t wait for this year’s 20th Anniversary Charity Regatta! Stay tuned for the big event...
A sneak peak of the Yacht Club’s Charity Regatta swag
Photo by Sigrid Toye
Courtesy of Pacific Pride Foundation
Photo by @darlabea
DJ Darla Bea during her set on stage at Pacific Pride Festival
The Beautifully Bizarre World of Barberini’s Inner Landscapes S
By Destin Cavazos/VOICE
TEP INTO THE WHIMSICAL WORLD portrayed in tiny “Inner Landscapes” at the Helena Mason Art Gallery, and discover the works of Italian mosaic artist Luca Barberini, on display through Monday, September 30th.
Barberini’s mosaics integrate thousands of colored fragments into a vibrant world of life, full of people and animals, and more than a few toothy Venus flytraps. The pieces are frenetic, depicting scenes of ships lost at sea, tangled jungles of man-eating plants, and massive crowds tumbling into a human tidal wave. The entropic sense of motion found in each is a testament to how Barberini brings life to the static scenes. In many ways, his alluring style draws inspiration from the bright colors of the natural world.
“You could say I have a unique take on dark humor,” Barberini shared from his home in Italy. “In my works, just as in nature with flies and insects, the viewer is initially drawn in by the vibrant colors and playful representation. But once they get closer and realize that these beautiful plants actually have jaws and trap-like teeth, it’s already too late—they’re doomed. Nature always rules in the end.”
In addition to the natural world, Barberini’s works probe ideas of human nature. Spread across one wall of the gallery is a series of miniature mosaics, 48 small window-like frames that Barberini considers the Santa Barbara chapter of his apartment-inspired series, which has rented rooms in Ravenna, Venice, Rome, and Dallas. The grid of squares, “48 Helena Ave Condominium” contains little vignettes that capture the bizarre lives in each of the windows in this imagined apartment complex. A trio of skeletons peer through the blinds of one, while one of their neighbors catches another in a butterfly net. A couple units down, a woman soothes a horde of wide-mouthed flytraps, next door to a fish-headed chef searing human limbs on the stove. Each world differs from the next, an eclectic mix of characters going about their day-to-day in a lively little world.
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“Through the eyes of unsuspecting voyeurs— the people who stop to look at my works—a familiar scenario plays out,” shared Barberini. “Like when we find ourselves peeking into the homes of strangers, or perhaps even our neighbors. We know it’s not right, but we’re drawn in, and despite ourselves, we become voyeurs, captivated by those intimate moments that unfold within the walls of a home.”
Born in Ravenna, Barberini developed his skill in a city known for its Christian and Byzantine mosaics, drawing inspiration from this heritage to bring its legacy into the world of contemporary art. After graduating from the Gino Severini State Art Institute in 1999, Barberini established the Koko Mosaico studio with his wife and fellow artist Arianna Gallo. Since its foundation, the studio has collaborated with artists like Domingo Zapata, Ale Giorni, Valerio Adami, and Olimpia Zagnoli.
“I primarily tell stories, both of everyday life and fantastical tales, often tackling crucial issues of our time, such as environmental and social crises,” explained Barberini. “However, I also let my imagination wander, exploring absurdity and creating paradoxical situations that open up new perspectives—sometimes dark, sometimes filled with love. The mosaic technique is simply the medium that allows me to push these messages to the limit.”
Located at 48 Helena Ave in the Funk Zone, Helena Mason Gallery is open Monday through Tuesday from 10am to 2pm, Thursday 10am to 2pm, Friday 10am to 5pm, and from 11am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. www.helenamasonartgallery.com
Finestra 48 by Luca Barberini
Tsunami by Luca Barberini
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10 West Gallery • Signs of Life ~ Sept 15 • 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-770-7711 • www.10westgallery.com
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Architectural Fdn Gallery • Abstracted by Carolyn Hubbs ~ Sep 7Nov 2 • 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 ~ POOCH: The Art Full Life of Keith Julius Puccinelli • 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
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
Community Arts Workshop • Admist Fish by Hannah Croshaw ~ Sep 12 • 631 Garden St • Fri 10-6pm & By Appt. • hello@sbcaw.org.
Corridan Gallery • California Sojourns by Karen Fedderson • 125 N Milpas • 11-6 We-Sa • 805-966-7939 • www.corridan-gallery.com
Art Events
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.
1st Thursday • 5-8pm Thurs, 9/6. See pages 14 & 15 in VOICE
Opening Reception of Abstracted by Carolyn Hubbs • The Architectural Foundation Gallery • Free • 5-8pm Thurs, 9/6.
Opening Reception: POOCH: The Art Full Life of Keith Julius Puccinelli • View original graphic designs and Puccinelli’s folk art collection • UCSB AD&A Museum • Free • 4-6pm Sa, 9/7.
Teen Mural Project Celebration • Unveiling of teen-created mural • Carpinteria Arts Center • Free • 2pm Su, 9/8.
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.
Modernist Artist www.jomerit.com
JoMeritModern@gmail.com 10 West Gallery
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
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 • 805688-7517 • gallerylosolivos.com
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
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
Rosemarie C. Gebhart
Art Venues CONTINUED
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
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
NCEAS Art+Science Gallery • 2024 Artist in Residence, computer animator, & media artist Martina R. Fröschl ~ Contemplate the intersection of art & science • 1021 Anacapa St 3rd flr, 805-893-2500.
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
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 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
Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop • Community Art Space • 631 Garden St • 10-6 Fr & By Appt • www.sbcaw.org
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
Free Community Day
Celebrate art, music, and learning for all ages when the Santa Barbara Museum of Art hosts a Free Community Day on Sunday, September 8th. From 11am to 5pm, tri-county residents can enjoy free admission to the galleries, with live music performances, art activities, and a bilingual storytime from 1 to 4pm. For more details visit www.sbma.net
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 • 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 • Passage - Photography by JK Lovelace • 9 W Figueroa St • Mo-Fr 10-5 • 805-3545552 • 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
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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SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY
Mosquitoes sense infrared from body heat to help track humans down
By Harrison Tasoff / The UC Santa Barbara Current
WHILE A MOSQUITO BITE IS OFTEN NO MORE THAN A TEMPORARY BOTHER, in many parts of the world it can be scary. One mosquito species, Aedes aegypti, spreads the viruses that cause over 100,000,000 cases of dengue, yellow fever, Zika and other diseases every year. Another, Anopheles gambiae, spreads the parasite that causes malaria. The World Health Organization estimates that malaria alone causes more than 400,000 deaths every year. Indeed, their capacity to transmit disease has earned mosquitoes the title of deadliest animal.
Male mosquitoes are harmless, but females need blood for egg development. It’s no surprise that there’s over 100 years of rigorous research on how they find their hosts. Over that time, scientists have discovered there is no one single cue that these insects rely on. Instead, they integrate information from many different senses across various distances.
A team led by researchers at UC Santa Barbara has added another sense to the mosquito’s documented repertoire: infrared detection. Infrared radiation from a source roughly the temperature of human skin doubled the insects’ overall hostseeking behavior when combined with CO2 and human odor. The mosquitoes overwhelmingly navigated toward this infrared source while host seeking. The researchers also discovered where this infrared detector is located and how it works on a morphological and biochemical level. The results are detailed in the journal Nature.
“The mosquito we study, Aedes aegypti, is exceptionally skilled at finding human hosts,” said co-lead author Nicolas DeBeaubien, a former graduate student and postdoctoral researcher at UCSB in Professor Craig Montell’s laboratory. “This work sheds new light on how they achieve this.”
Guided by thermal infrared
It is well established that mosquitoes like Aedes aegypti use multiple cues to home in on hosts from a distance. “These include CO2 from our exhaled breath, odors, vision, [convection] heat from our skin, and humidity from our bodies,” explained co-lead author Avinash Chandel, a current postdoc at UCSB in Montell’s group. “However, each of these cues have limitations.” The insects have poor vision, and a strong wind or rapid movement of the human host can throw off their tracking of the chemical senses. So the authors wondered if mosquitoes could detect a more reliable directional cue, like infrared radiation.
Within about 10 cm, these insects can detect the heat rising from our skin. And they can directly sense the temperature of our skin once they land. These two senses correspond to two of the three kinds of heat transfer: convection, heat carried away by a medium like air, and conduction, heat via direct touch. But energy from heat can also travel longer distances when converted into electromagnetic waves, generally in the infrared (IR) range of the spectrum. The IR can then heat whatever it hits. Animals like pit vipers can sense thermal IR from warm prey, and the team wondered whether mosquitoes, like Aedes aegypti, could as well.
The researchers put female mosquitoes in a cage and measured their host-seeking activity in two zones. Each zone was exposed to human odors and CO2 at the same concentration that we exhale. However, only one zone was also exposed to IR from a source at skin temperature. A barrier separated the source from the chamber prevented heat exchange through conduction and convection. They then counted how many mosquitoes began probing as if they were searching for a vein.
Adding thermal IR from a 34º Celcius source (about skin temperature) doubled the insects’ host-seeking activity. This makes infrared radiation a newly documented sense that mosquitoes use to locate us. And the team discovered it remains effective up to about 70 cm (2.5 feet).
“What struck me most about this work was just how strong of a cue IR ended up being,” DeBeaubien said. “Once we got all the parameters just right, the results were undeniably clear.”
Previous studies didn’t observe any effect of thermal infrared on mosquito behavior, but senior author Craig Montell suspects this comes down to methodology. An assiduous scientist might try to isolate the effect of thermal IR on insects by only presenting an infrared signal without any other cues. “But any single cue alone doesn’t stimulate host-seeking activity. It’s only in the context of other cues, such as elevated CO2 and human odor that IR makes a difference,” said Montell, the Duggan and Distinguished Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. In fact, his team found the same thing in tests with only IR: infrared alone has no impact.
A trick for sensing infrared
It isn’t possible for mosquitoes to detect thermal infrared radiation the same way they would detect visible light. The energy of IR is far too low to activate the rhodopsin proteins that detect visible light in animal eyes. Electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength longer than about 700 nanometers won’t activate rhodopsin, and IR generated from body heat is around 9,300 nm. In fact, no known protein is activated by radiation with such long wavelengths, Montell said. But there is another way to detect IR.
Consider heat emitted by the sun. The heat is converted into IR, which streams through empty space. When the IR reaches Earth, it hits atoms in the atmosphere, transferring energy and warming the planet. “You have heat converted into electromagnetic waves, which is being converted back into heat,” Montell said. He noted that the IR coming from the sun has a different wavelength from the IR generated by our body heat, since the wavelength depends on the temperature of the source.
The authors thought that perhaps our body heat, which generates IR, might then hit certain neurons in the mosquito, activating them by heating them up. That would enable the mosquitoes to detect the radiation indirectly.
Scientists have known that the tips of a mosquito’s antennae have heat-sensing neurons. And the team discovered that removing these tips eliminated the mosquitoes’ ability to detect IR.
Indeed, another lab found the temperature-sensitive protein, TRPA1, in the end of the antenna. And the UCSB team observed that animals without a functional trpA1 gene, which codes for the protein, couldn’t detect IR.
The tip of each antenna has peg-in-pit structures that are well adapted to sensing radiation. The pit shields the peg from conductive and convective heat, enabling the highly directional IR radiation to enter and warm up the structure. The mosquito then uses TRPA1 — essentially a temperature sensor — to detect infrared radiation.
Diving into the biochemistry
The activity of the heat-activated TRPA1 channel alone might not fully explain the range over which mosquitoes were able to detect IR. A sensor that exclusively relied on this protein may not be useful at the 70 cm range the team had observed. At this distance there likely isn’t sufficient IR collected by the peg-in-pit structure to heat it enough to activate TRPA1.
Fortunately, Montell’s group thought there might be more sensitive temperature receptors based on their previous work on fruit flies in 2011. They had found a few proteins in the rhodopsin family that were quite sensitive to small increases in temperature. Although rhodopsins were originally thought of exclusively as light detectors, Montell’s group found that certain rhodopsins can be triggered by a variety of stimuli. They discovered that proteins in this group are quite versatile, involved not just in vision, but also in taste and temperature sensing. Upon further investigation, the researchers discovered that two of the 10 rhodopsins found in mosquitoes are expressed in the same antennal neurons as TRPA1.
Knocking out TRPA1 eliminated the mosquito’s sensitivity to IR. But insects with faults in either of the rhodopsins, Op1 or Op2, were unaffected. Even knocking out both the rhodopsins together didn’t entirely eliminate the animal’s sensitivity to IR, although it significantly weakened the sense.
Their results indicated that more intense thermal IR — like what a mosquito would experience at closer range (for example, around 1 foot) — directly activates TRPA1. Meanwhile, Op1 and Op2 can get activated at lower levels of thermal IR, and then indirectly trigger TRPA1. Since our skin temperature is constant, extending the sensitivity of TRPA1 effectively extends the range of the mosquito’s IR sensor to around 2.5 ft
A tactical advantage
Half the world’s population is at risk for mosquito-borne diseases, and about a billion people get infected every year, Chandel said. What’s more, climate change and worldwide travel have extended the ranges of Aedes aegypti beyond tropical and subtropical countries. These mosquitoes are now present in places in the US where they were never found just a few years ago, including California.
The team’s discovery could provide a way to improve methods for suppressing mosquito populations. For instance, incorporating thermal IR from sources around skin temperature could make mosquito traps more effective. The findings also help explain why loose-fitting clothing is particularly good at preventing bites. Not only does it block the mosquito from reaching our skin, it also allows the IR to dissipate between our skin and the clothing so the mosquitoes cannot detect it.
“Despite their diminutive size, mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths than any other animal,” DeBeaubien said. “Our research enhances the understanding of how mosquitoes target humans and offers new possibilities for controlling the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases.”
In addition to the Montell team, Vincent Salgado, formerly at BASF, and his student, Andreas Krumhotz, contributed to this study.
Loose fitting clothing lets through less IR.
Courtesy of DeBeaubien and Chandel et al
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