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NEWS: Sheriff Sued over Mudslide • FOOD: Pool Hall Falafel ART: Marie Schoeff’s Sense of Place • LIVING: seeing the seasons

January 22, 2022

Commemorates 49 years Since the Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, Established the legal right to an abortion.

The right to legal abortion is under threat like never before. In 2021, states enacted more than 100 abortion restrictions – the most ever. 2022 is going to be a make-or-break year in the fight for abortion access.

For many people all over the country, abortion access is already out of reach.

As we mark Roe’s 49th anniversary, we pledge to keep fighting for abortion access. We are proud that California continues to be a Reproductive Freedom State and we must ensure that reproductive freedom is a reality for every person, everywhere.

Together we pledge to protect and expand access to safe, legal abortion in 2022 Standing Together to End Sexual Assault

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Alana Walczak Alex & Ken Palley Alicia Carducci Amanda Amy J. Baird Andria Martinez Cohen Ann Kale & Bob Kupiec Anna Everett, PhD Antonio Ramirez Ari White Ariadne Weaver Arianna Spiller Assemblymember Steve Bennett Audrie Krause Barbara Bolton Barbie Deutsch Beth Schneider Betsy Bates Freed, PsyD Beverly Herbert Bicky Townsend BL Borovay & George Relles Bob & Carole Shapiro Brennan Nerhus Carla Valdez Carrie Towbes & John Lewis Carpinteria Councilmember Natalia Alarcon Cassie Ueberrhein Catherine Swysen & Robert Sanger Chelsea Lancaster Cheri Gurse & Carol Keator Chloe Hsieh Christine Fritsch Christine Lyon & Bruce Lyon Christian Alonso & Clayton Tyler Courtney Mohl Cliff Solomon Congressman Salud Carbajal Daisy T. Anderson Darcél Elliott Darcie Barnes David Stuursma

DD Patrick Debbie Cox Bultan Debora L. Ehrich Deborah & Martin Lynch Deborah Karoff & Anna DiStefano Deborah Rogow & Howard Winant Deborah Talmage Diane Siegman Diego Martin Dr. Carol H. Mack Dr. Elizabeth Downing Eileen Boris Elena & Tim Anderson Elise & Steve McMillan Eloisa Chavez Emily Adams & Peter Smith Erica Reyes Ethan Bertrand Gail & David Teton-Landis Geoff Green & Seraphim Albrecht Geordie Scully & Oscar Gutierrez George Felix Levine Gina Fischer & Josh & Carter Andersen Goleta Councilmember James Kyriaco & Angie Swanson-Kyriaco Hannah Sullivan & Lee Peal Harriet Eckstein & Alan Irwin Hathor Hammett Heather Brophy Helene Schneider Hon. Cathy Murillo Hon. Susan Rose Ilene Kahn Power & Derek Power In honor of Sarah Weddington by the Schowe Family In Loving Memory of Susan Shank Ivette Peralta J Randall Jaime De Las Flores James Joyce III

Jan Keller Jan King Janet & Harvey Wolf Janet Blevins & Gary Smith Jen Lemberger, MPH Jenna & Andrew Tosh Jennifer Smith & Carl Neufeld Jill & Ron Dexter Jill Lundgren Jim & Charlotte MacMillan Joan Vignocchi & Liam Gallant Joan Wells Joe & Marty Blum Joe Pierre John & Mary Romo Jonathan Abboud, Santa Barbara Community College Trustee Judy & Rob Egenolf Judy Frost Judy Stapelmann Julia & Jerry Springer Juliana Neel Julie Mickelberry, Robert Hamm & Finley Hamm Karen Feeney Karen Villegas Keith & Neil Coffman-Grey Kerry Mellin Kimberly Sorensen MSN, FNP-C Kitty Glanz & Steve Daniels Kristen Klingbeil-Weis Kristen Sneddon Kyra Solis Laura Capps & Family Laura Wyatt Lauren Bianchi Klemann Lauren Katz Laury Oaks Leah Findler Lee Heller Leslie Brtek Leslie Kasanoff Lexi & Matt Beausoleil

Lila Trachtenberg Linda A. Tuomi Liora & Cameron Goodman Lisa Guravitz & Fred Shaw Lisa Marie Ruiz Lori Corry Louise (Lulu) Rosen Lucille Boss Luz Reyes-Martin, Goleta School Board Maddie Cuttler Mahil Senathirajah Marc Chytilo & Nancy Weiss Marell Brooks Margie Weeks & Jack Talbott Marian Auerbach Shapiro Marianne D’Emidio Caston, PhD Mary E. Howe-Grant & Peter C. Ford Mary Ellen & Dennis Wylie Maryam Guiahi, MD Maya Reyes Meghan A. White-Skinner Melissa Smith, M.D. Meredith Murr Michael & JoAnne Meade Young Michele Bass Michele Cuttler Nancy & Larry Harter Nancy Alexander Pam Gates Pam McLean Pamela Romani Patricia Sherman Patricia Solorio Paula & Peter Perotte Peter Conn R. Corry Rachel B. Aarons Raylene Crawford Regina Fletcher Rev. Julia Hamilton Rev. Mark Asman & Bill Wood Rita A. Ferri Rubayi Estes

Rylee Williams Sabina White Sally Gordon Salvador Fuentes Santa Barbara City Councilmember Meagan Harmon and Nick Harmon Senator Monique Limon September Bowman Sequoia Wood Sherry & Craig Madsen Sherry Holland, Steve Feinberg & Wendy Trainor Siri & Bob Marshall Stanley Tzankov Supervisor Das Williams Supervisor Gregg Hart Supervisor Joan Hartmann Susan Christol-Deacon & Jim Deacon Susan Knowles EA Susan Shields Suzanne & Abe Peck Suzanne Cohen Tammy Voight Tana Kincaid Tania Israel Taylee Martinez Taylor Duguran Terry Yandell The Allen Family The Bhutani Family The Blair Family The Borah Family The Brtek-Lamberti Family The Buttimer Family The Campbell Family The Carlla Ford Family The Conviser Family The Roehrig Family The Soleimani Family Tiana Riskowski & Adam MacDougall Vikki Hunt Virginia Benson Wigle Yolanda Robles Zahra Nahar-Moore

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Editor in Chief Marianne Partridge Publisher Brandi Rivera Executive Editor Nick Welsh Senior Editors Tyler Hayden and Matt Kettmann Associate Editor Jackson Friedman Opinions Editor Jean Yamamura News Reporters Ryan P. Cruz, Jun Starkey Executive Arts Editor Charles Donelan Arts Writer Josef Woodard Calendar Editor Terry Ortega Sports Editor John Zant Sports Writer Victor Bryant Food Writer George Yatchisin Copy Editor Tessa Reeg Creative Director Caitlin Fitch Graphic Designer Ricky Barajas Production Designer Ava Talehakimi

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Is Big Oil Dead?

The Tides Have Turned Against Onshore and Offshore

by Indy Staff

Web Content Managers Amanda Correa, Celina Garcia, Caitlin Kelley Columnists Dennis Allen, Gail Arnold, Sara Caputo, Christine S. Cowles, Roger Durling, Marsha Gray, Betsy J. Green, Jerry Roberts, Starshine Roshell

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SCOOTER TIME Why drive a stinky internal combustion engine (ICE) that runs on fossil fuels when you can run around on an electric scooter?

That’s the thought our reporter Jean Yamamura had after her inventor husband, Robert Miller, designed and built this cool pair of electric scooters.

“My old truck gets 19 miles to the gallon,” she said, “and after we cruised around town a few times, I realized I could scoot fairly safely to the Indy offices downtown and not pollute so much.”

They only live a few miles from downtown, and the cold morning ride certainly wakes you up, Yamamura said. The downside was definitely the scary people driving along the shoulder —“Why do they do that?”— and trucks with wide mirrors that whiz by her head.

Miller had installed solar panels at their home a few years back, so the scooters really do run fossil-fuel-free. “I’ve always dreamt of making electric vehicles, but the batteries were never good enough,” he said. “Now, they’re really good.” Miller’s background in building aircraft added to the scooters’ lightweight design, as it does for the small three- and four-wheeled vehicles he’s working on now.

“It’s the end of the ICE age,” he said.

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NEWS of the WEEK

by RYAN P. CRUZ, TYLER HAYDEN, JUN STARKEY, NICK WELSH, and JEAN YAMAMURA, with INDEPENDENT STAFF

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nificant resistance from the Santa Maria mayor and City Council, and it remains to be seen if that deal ever comes to fruition.

John Polansky with the Housing Authority stressed that both projects involve the development of permanent housing.

“These are not going to be homeless shelters,” he stated. “They’re not going to be homeless centers. It’s going to permanent housing where people have year SUPER 8 TAKE TWO: The County Housing Authority once again has its eye on leases.” the 65-room Super 8 at Hollister and Fairview.

Polansky said he intends to begin waging a neighborhood out“We didn’t lose it because of the price,” reach offensive—via Zoom—later this month Polansky stated. “It was the flag, the big Super or early in February. In so doing, he will be re- 8 sign.”

Wyndham brochures describe the motel’s plowing fields he worked 18 months ago when the Housing Authority first appeared poised to location as being “where value meets conveacquire Goleta’s Super 8, an architectural testa- nience.” But with COVID raging, it’s doubtment to the 1960s low-cost optimistic modern- ful the chain got as many business travelers ism, complete with a phalanx of towering palm as they’d been banking on and got too many people experiencing homelessness instead. trees serving as scenic sentinels.

That deal fell through when a New Jer- Polansky said the owners had told him that it sey motel franchiser, Wyndham Vacation was not uncommon for people getting their Resorts—representing 20 brands and 9,280 checks at the beginning of each month to locations—swooped in and promised to keep splurge for a few days’ respite at the Super 8 n the “Super 8 flag” flying. before going back out on the street.

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by Nick Welsh hen Super 8 opened its doors back in 1974, it charged $8.88 a night for a room. The pricing was part of an aggressive marketing campaign — however gimmicky — to take on Motel 6, which was founded in Santa Barbara, for the title of the most affordable roadside accommodations in the nation. When Motel 6 opened for business in 1962, it charged $6 per night. Today, the County of Santa Barbara Housing Authority is engaged in efforts to acquire one of each of these iconic chains in hopes of transforming both into permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness.

The Super 8 deal—for a 65-room motel at Hollister and Fairview just spitting distance from the airport in in Goleta—appears on the precipice of success, thanks to $16.5 million in state funding for such purposes. The Goleta City Council—sometimes lampooned as the political fulcrum for NIMBY sentiment—held a special council meeting not just to endorse the proposal but to contribute $600,000 to the funding effort. The county supervisors were good for another $3 million to help ensure that residents received “wrap-around” services to help them with whatever their struggles are from day one.

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infusion of volunteer labor. With the accelerated uptick in COVID cases, public health officials concluded the current schedule would not be safe. Whether they will be any safer by the end February remains to be seen, but in South Africa — where the Omicron variant originated — the plunge in cases was almost as sudden and precipitous as its rise.

Two years ago, the count concluded Santa Barbara’s homeless population had increased by 5 percent from the year before. Most striking was the large number of people reportedly with no form of shelter; 1,223 of the county’s 1,897 people living without housing were categorized as unsheltered. Only 674 were recorded as living in shelters or in transitional housing.

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ith COVID cases exploding like dandelion spores in a tornado, organizers of this year’s Point-inTime Count —the county’s biannual census of people living on the streets and in cars and shelters—has been postponed from January 26 to February 23.

In years past, such events were major logistical efforts undertaken with a massive

As of January 14, Santa Barbara County Public Health officials report 1,141 new COVID-19 cases, a 23 percent increase over the prior two-week average. While the magnitude of these numbers can be alarming to public health officials, more so is the rise in hospitalizations. While still not as high as last year’s biggest surge, 103 of the county’s 595 hospital beds are now occupied by COVID patients. With other cases factored in, 70 percent of the existing hospital beds are currently occupied. Anything above 65 percent is described as in “the red zone.”

When it comes to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds, only 10 of the county’s the county’s 62 ICU beds are occupied with COVID patients. But 50 of these beds — 81 percent—are in use.

On the direst end of the spectrum, only 13 of the county’s 161 respirators are currently spoken for. Of those, five involve COVID patients.

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The latest in a wave of Omicron-canceled events and closings is UCSB’s Arts & Lectures series, which announced that the rest of its January events would be rescheduled or canceled. Three events were rescheduled: the Punch Brothers’ 1/18 show was postponed to 4/5, Andrea Elliott’s 1/20 lecture to 3/9, and Ballet Hispánico’s 1/21 performance to 4/29. Tickets remain valid for the new dates. Yamato: The Drummers of Japan was canceled completely; any tickets for this show can be returned through artsandlectures .ucsb.edu. Starting 2/4, A&L will require proof of booster or otherwise up-to-date vaccinations for entry to all in-person events.

POLITICS Gregg Hart officially announced he is running to represent the Central Coast as the State Assemblymember for California’s 37th Assembly District, not for another term as a county supervisor. “From increasing educational opportunities and reducing homelessness to preparing for emergencies and supporting the health and safety of our communities, I’m eager to get to work on behalf of the Central Coast in Sacramento,” Hart said. To date, two candidates have already announced for the new Assembly seat—SBCC Trustee Jonathan Abboud and City Planning Commissioner Gabe Escobedo. Full story at independent.com/hart-assembly.

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Motel to Be Transformed into Permanent Supportive Housing for Homeless People

All households in the U.S. are now eligible to order up to four at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government. The tests are completely free, and orders will usually ship within 7-12 days. The tests are rapid, antigen, at-home tests, not PCR, and can be taken anywhere with results within 30 minutes. The tests work whether or not the user has any COVID-19 symptoms.

The tests can be ordered at covidtests.gov.

The S.B. Police Department is asking the public to help to identify two suspects involved in a string of burglaries at an S.B. church and children’s center. An unknown man and woman caught on surveillance video are suspects in four burglaries that occurred in the same location over five days, 1/1-1/5. The police department is asking any member of the public who recognizes these suspects or knows their whereabouts to contact Detective D. McGrew at (805) 897-2325 or dgmcgrew@sbpd.com.

Jonathan Paul Thomas, 45, was found dead minutes after being stripped and placed facedown in a singleoccupancy “safety” cell at S.B.’s Main Jail, a few hours after being arrested in Santa Maria for misdemeanor domestic violence and felony false imprisonment and being placed on suicide watch, according to Sheriff’s Office statement. According to authorities, Thomas “made statements about suicide” prior to and during the booking process and was deemed a danger to himself. The cause of death is unknown, and the investigation remains ongoing. Full story at independent.com/ jail-death. n

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ll sports and extracurricular activities in the Santa Barbara Unified School District will resume immediately, following a week of screening more than 10,000 students and 1,400 staff members.

Students returned to schools on January 3, and on January 6 more than 150 students and staff members PLAY BALL: Now that the district has a better understanding of how tested positive for COVIDmany students and staff are infected with COVID-19, all sports can 19, prompting a district-wide continue with the same COVID-19 precautions. mandatory screening for all available and eligible students and staff. As she said. “Contact tracers were getting sick, of Friday, January 14, 681 students and 60 and the cases just kept rising.”

Now that the district has a better understaff members tested positive for COVID19, though this doesn’t account for the more standing of how many students and staff than 2,000 students and 200 staff members are infected, Maldonado said, all sportwho have been absent. ing games can continue with the same Initially, the district only postponed COVID-19 precautions, such as masks for indoor sporting activities but later decided all spectators and any athletes not actively on January 6 to halt all sports and extracur- playing, and testing any athlete or staff ricular activities after the growing spike in member who is showing COVID-19 sympCOVID-19 cases began overwhelming the toms. “We are doing our part to help the district’s ability to contact trace. District community by identifying positive cases,” Superintendent Hilda Maldonado called Maldonado said. the decision to momentarily suspend all This next week, Maldonado said, the activities a “necessary sacrifice” to iden- district will begin the process of testing tify any community members that may all absent students and staff members, any have been further spreading the infection. person displaying symptoms, and random “School sites were reporting so many cases, or group testing to mitigate the chances of we couldn’t keep up with contact tracing,” another massive spike.

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esidents of Santa Barbara — as well as the entire West Coast of the United States all the way up to Alaska — were advised to stay away from the shore and remain on higher ground in the wake of a tsunami advisory triggered by the eruption of an underwater volcano early Saturday morning off the coast of the Pacific island of Tonga. The mid-ocean volcano is roughly 5,000 miles from California, and no evacuations were ordered.

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higher. In Santa Cruz, the waves were such that trucks along the waterfront were found partially submerged. Hawai‘i had been initially included in the warning but was later exempt when it turned out the waves proved smaller than initially projected.

In Santa Barbara, the tsunami waves peaked at 1.9 feet at about 10 a.m., and 2.3 feet at 3:20 p.m., on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory delayed the start time for the Rincon Classic surf competition, which opened Saturday morning.

The tsunami advisory was lifted locally after midnight on Sunday.

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January 28, 2022 at 7:30PM PEDALING FORWARD: Exactly how to reach the Hollister Ranch beaches — whether by foot, bicycle, or bus — is one of the topics under discussion.

Public Access to Hollister Ranch Proceeds

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Settlement Agreement in Flux; State-Mandated Talks Ongoing

by Jean Yamamura n California, the public’s right to set foot on the beaches is sacrosanct, codified in the Coastal Act and the state Constitution. So when Hollister Ranch and two state agencies agreed behind closed doors on a public access settlement arrangement, Judge Colleen Sterne observed that they had to make the agreement public, a judgment the Second District Court of Appeal upheld in a December decision that was certified for publication.

While the fate of that settlement agreement is up in the air, the groups have simultaneously been negotiating another access plan, which was set into law in Monique Limón’s Assembly Bill 1680. Now Santa Barbara’s state senator, Limón was at the time a member of the Assembly and wrote the law to require the dueling parties to cut to the chase and create a public access program; to help pay for it, the law also increased the public access portion of any new coastal development permit from $5,000 to $33,000, with annual adjustments for inflation. The implementation date for the first phase is April 1, 2022, only three months from now.

The conversation has been a cooperative and amicable one, said Phil McKenna of the Gaviota Coast Conservancy, which appealed the settlement agreement with three other groups, combined under the name Gaviota Coastal Trail Alliance.

“The talks are very active right now,” he said, and he described the Alliance’s goals as largely in line with Hollister’s.

Since the 1970s, Hollister Ranch has consisted of 136 parcels of more than 100 acres, 98 percent of which must be left in agriculture or ranching; a lot with a house and ocean views currently commands an asking price of $12.9 million. The ranch rules even limit access for owners; only 12 individuals may be onsite per parcel.

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It was one of those parcels — a 160-acre inland lot owned since 1970 by the Los Angeles YMCA — and its oceanfront easements that caused the furor leading to the legal activities in recent years.

Surfers and visitors can already walk in but must stay below the high-tide line, as is the case at all California beaches that front private property. Some walk in from Jalama to the west or Gaviota to the east, and others surf the waves by arriving by boat. A tidepool program and a wounded veterans’ program are also ongoing.

The ranch has made proposals to the state agencies in line with AB 1680, said Patrick Dennis, who sits on the Hollister homeowners’ board. Speaking of his own concerns, he said the cultural and biological resources on the ranch were well documented and among them were both animal and plant species that were endangered. Safety was a concern, too, as the railroad runs along the bluffs and the road is very windy. Dennis said it wasn’t uncommon to come around a bend only to find a herd of cows sitting on the road, a situation that took a little training to know how to deal with.

“We’ve made it clear that we are willing to increase public access into the ranch,” he said, and hoped they’d reach an early action plan for increased access.

According to McKenna, the Alliance agrees with Hollister residents that the flora and fauna must be conserved. Public access will not be willy-nilly, he said, but rather controlled, limited, and possibly on a reservation system. Exactly how to reach the beaches — whether by foot, bicycle, or bus — is one of the topics under discussion. The goal is an adaptive management approach that would address unexpected issues as they arose, he said. “I don’t want the environment up there trashed,” McKenna said. “I’m with n them on that.”

The LA Phil returns to CAMA under the baton of the exciting young conductor Elim Chan (Chief Conductor of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra) joined by the phenomenal pianist Igor Levit named Musical America’s “2020 Recording Artist of the Year” and “one of the most important artists of his generation” by the New York Times.

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The people on the ground already wellversed in this work were ready to take it up, she said, adding that up to $100,000 is available for an individual grant for up to three years.

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Found but Still Lost?

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im Cantin, the mother of 17-year-old 1/9 Debris Flow victim Jack Cantin, is suing the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office over possession of what she believes are her son’s remains.

Last summer, Cantin announced to the community that a UCSB forensic anthropologist had unearthed bones belonging to Jack, who was swept away in the 2018 disaster alongside his father, Dave.

While Dave’s body was found on Hammond’s Beach near the mouth of Montecito Creek, Jack’s was never recovered.

The Sheriff ’s Office has disputed the findings of the anthropologist — who abruptly resigned from her tenured position at the university earlier this month — and still considers Jack a missing person. Cantin has therefore been unable to officially bury her son, the lawsuit states, and the department is now reportJack Cantin at an Eagle Scout ceremony with his sister, Lauren; father, David; and mother, Kim. edly threatening her with punitive action if she does not turn over the bones she has a 110-acre area, and on May 10, 2021, they discovered suscollected for further testing. pected human bone alongside pieces of carpet from the “All Kim wants is to bury the few remains she has of Cantin family home and remnants of Jack’s underwear. The her son next to his father,” reads the complaint, which was group collected two specimens — a cortical fragment and a filed in federal court and alleges civil rights violations. “Her toe bone — and notified the Sheriff’s Office.

The next day, the complaint continues, Cantin drove pleas to be able to do this are being treated with outrageous the bones to the Coroner’s Bureau, which is operated by disrespect.”

Attorney Barry Cappello said he and Cantin had entered the Sheriff. She was informed the samples would be sent into “resolution discussions” with county officials and to Dr. Frederick Snow, a former police officer and forensic were therefore unable to comment on the case. Through a anthropologist based in Tennessee, for testing. A week later, spokesperson, Sheriff Bill Brown said he could not discuss a Sheriff’s official broke the news to Cantin that the analysis pending litigation. Multiple attempts to reach Amber Hol- revealed the cortical shard was more than three years old derness with the County Counsel’s Office were unsuccess- and the toe piece was plant matter, not bone. Cantin offered ful. The UCSB anthropologist, Dr. Danielle Kurin, said her to pay for more in-depth testing but was reportedly told that recent resignation was not related to the Cantin matter and the Sheriff would be taking the matter no further. Adding instead was to pursue “a more fulfilling and meaningful job insult to injury, the complaint says, Cantin was dismayed to find the samples in pieces when they were returned to her. opportunity.”

The lawsuit attacks Snow’s credibility and takes issue with The lawsuit was first discovered in the federal docket by science writer Michael Balter, who has documented previ- his four-page findings report, describing it as “grossly inadous controversies involving Kurin, including a Title IX inves- equate and simply wrong.” Kurin, the complaint insists, tigation against her that led to a three-year administrative proved the toe fragment was in fact bone by documenting high concentrations of phosphorus and calcium in the samleave from the university and an official letter of censure.

Cantin’s complaint begins with her own efforts to locate ple. She also demonstrated the cortical specimen was buried Jack in May 2018, four months after the debris flow, when the between two and three years ago based upon its sharp edges official search for him had ended. Cantin organized volun- and a lack of fluorine in its composition, the lawsuit says. teers, secured permission from property owners to inspect Snow, by contrast, failed to explain his own testing meththeir grounds, obtained permits to dig up old wells, and odology or provide any reference sources, the lawsuit goes rented ground-penetrating radar equipment from Canada. on. It calls him an “unqualified expert,” claiming he possesses She kept a shovel and pair of boots in her car and after each no recent certifications or training, lacks publications as a rain would scour nearby creek beds. She and the volunteers lead author, and is not board certified. The complaint alleges ultimately found a number of Cantin family artifacts, includ- that, despite these professional shortcomings, the Sheriff’s ing Dave’s poker chips and Jack’s teddy bear, but never Jack. Office is stubbornly standing by Snow to protect itself from In early 2020, the lawsuit says, Cantin reached out to liability after relying on him in other cases in which he may UCSB for help. Kurin responded, quickly obtaining grant have provided “inaccurate or patently wrong opinions.” money and setting up a class to search for Jack and another Snow did not respond to requests for comment for this story. lost victim of the disaster, 2-year-old Lydia Sutthithepa, who Despite Snow’s dissenting opinion, Kurin and her team still remains unaccounted for. Kurin and her team targeted continued their search, ultimately finding more skeletal

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remains that showed evidence of thermal trauma, injuries Kurin said were consistent with electrical fires and transformer explosions triggered by the debris flow. The second set of samples was also recovered near items connected to the Cantin house, including tile from Jack’s bathroom.

In her own report, Kurin said she was 90 percent certain the bones belonged to Jack and claimed her analysis had been favorably “peer-reviewed” by “Dr. Valda Black” of Washington State University. Those with knowledge of the case, however, point out that Black is in fact a graduate student at Washington State who is still pursuing her PhD; Kurin also reportedly sits on her review committee.

Black did not respond to a request for comment.

As Santa Barbara media were reporting on Cantin’s announcement that her son had been found, she attempted to schedule a funeral. But Cantin was told by the funeral home that it could not obtain a burial permit unless the cause of death on Jack’s death certificate was changed from “missing” to some medical cause. Cantin asked the Sheriff’s Office to make the amendment, but it demurred, the lawsuit says. Instead, Sheriff Brown asked Cantin to relinquish one of the newly found bones — a shin bone — for further testing at a Kern County lab.

Cantin agreed, but only on the condition the shin bone be returned to her, the lawsuit states. Brown concurred. On August 4, 2021, the lab returned a verdict that the bone was animal, not human, and the Sheriff’s Office suggested it be sent to Marshall University’s forensics department for yet more analysis. Cantin declined, worried the process would destroy the bone, and asked for it back. Brown has so far refused, the lawsuit claims.

A week later, on August 11, a funeral was held for Jack.

“The Sheriff and other officers were in attendance, prominently standing front and center, and misleadingly appearing to the public as supporting [Kim],” the complaint reads.

“Because the Sheriff would not change the death certificate, Kim could not bury her son’s remains. She was forced to use an urn to hold his bones, and the Sheriff was present as she left with that urn.” Cantin now allegedly faces a demand from the department that she relinquish all of the bones in her possession to the Coroner. Sources close to the case say concerns exist that some or all of the remains may in fact be of Chumash origin.

The lawsuit concludes by noting a recent report by Santa Barbara’s Grand Jury that recommends separating the county’s Sheriff and Coroner positions. Brown currently occupies both. “Such a separation might preclude the type of conflicts involved here, where Defendants’ demands were likely made in order to protect the finality of prior criminal or civil investigations,” it states. The Grand Jury report also suggested that county officials require the Coroner Bureau to satisfy medical standards for accreditation set by the U.S. Department of n Justice, which it does not currently meet.

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We have a chance to keep solar growing and to grow it more equitably so millions more working-class people can get solar, including renters.

As more and more solar power is installed, solarpowered batteries will become more affordable, allowing more people to install batteries and protect themselves from power outages. This will make our communities safer and more resilient.

The CPUC issued a proposal in December that went along with the utilities’ desire to collect fees on rooftop solar. The CPUC may vote to approve or disapprove the fees as early as January 27. Governor Newsom has indicated that he feels that the CPUC’s proposal needs modification but has also said he won’t intervene in the commission’s process.

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In August 2018, the Gallup polling organization found that 78 percent of Democrats believed the 2016 U.S. election involved Russian interference that had “changed outcome” of the election.

See the chart near the end of this article: “Gallup Poll Shows 78% of Democrats Mistakenly Believe Russia Changed Election Results.”

I have not voted for a Democrat or Republican for president since 1996. From observing these elections closely, it appears to me that Americans take their political views so seriously that they cannot understand how “their candidate” — that is, the “righteous” candidate who is committed to the things that are best for the United States and the world — could lose the election unless the other side cheated!

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But what was that? Some heavenly messenger in a human-looking moon-suit, she thought, delivered her purse before she could even get home, all intact with that little bit of survival-money still in it!

She had been sure there was hardly a well-meaning soul left with a heart to their name after that years-long alienating massacre of humanity that everyone experienced.

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Mary Elizabeth Ryder died in her sleep at the age of 101 at Cliff View Terrace in Santa Barbara on December 8, 2021. She was a resident of Santa Barbara for 56 years.

Mary was born on June 25, 1920 in Minneapolis, MN. She attended MacMurray College in Illinois and the University of Minnesota School of Art. She married James DeWitt Kline on June 19, 1942. During their 40 year marriage, they raised two children and lived in Oregon, Washington, D.C., Cairo, Egypt, and California.

Early in her career Mary designed the instrument panel of the first post-war Ford and the Magic Chef range dials and timers. She worked as map librarian at the National Geographic Society; designed and produced a line of notecards based on Egyptian folk art motifs; and was a skilled quilter and needlewoman, designing and publishing a new version of the quilting pattern, Cathedral Window.

Following the death of her husband in 1982, Mary spent many happy years with Robert Dunbar until his death.

Mary was meticulous, observant, and curious. All forms of life fascinated her. She did not own a TV, a Kindle, a computer or a cell phone. Until the age of 99 she read voraciously. She loved the piano music of Dvorak and Chopin.

She is survived by a daughter, Victoria Kline, PhD, retired librarian, of Santa Barbara; a son, James S. Kline, MD, retired physician, of Seattle, and his two daughters, Melissa Kline-Struhl, PhD, behavioral scientist and Heather Kline, PhD, aeronautical engineer.

The family thanks the staffs of Wood Glen Hall, Mission Terrace and Cliff View Terrace for their kind attention to Mary during her final years.

Steve A Riffero went to his Spiritual Home peacefully on the afternoon of Sept 9, 2021.

He was born in Santa Barbara, Calif at St Francis Hospital, December 21, 1931 to Mauricio and Zefferina (Favro) Riffero.

He attended Franklin Elementary School, SBJH and SBHS. Throughout his life, Steve volunteered with many organizations in Santa Barbara, including co-founding and leading a boys group at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church of SB called the Blue Jacket Club. To fund the activities and needs for the Club and the boys, Steve would find Organizations that needed extra work. As volunteer work was a primary goal of the Club, the boys cleaned beaches, parks and the Fiesta Pancake Breakfast.

Each Year the Blue Jackets travelled to Mexico bringing food and clothes for families in need.

In Addition to their volunteer work, the Blue Jackets enjoyed trips to Hollywood, amusement parks and other adventures under Steve’s leadership.

After retiring from the Santa Barbara Unified School district in the Grounds Maintenance Dept. Steve devoted every weekday up to his death, to PATH, helping with meals and cleaning.

For most of his life Steve was an active member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, ushering each Sunday mass until he no longer had transportation and then was devoted to Guadalupe Church.

He is Predeceased by his parents, his brother Richard Riffero, sister in law, Emma Riffero and niece Gwyn Riffero Bailey (Paul) and survived by brother John H Riffero (who died 12/28/21) and nephews Richard Riffero Jr and John H Riffero II(Pamela) and his niece Norma Jean Riffero Leifer (Vincent).

Steves whole life was devoted to helping others.

Surviving members of the Blue Jackets Club are caring on with his legacy.

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express their gratitude to Megan Young at Family Service Agency.

A Private Mass at Guadalupe Catholic Church was held on 10/8/2021.

Memorials to PATH, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Church, 227 N Nopal St, SB 93103, Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels PO Box 6099, SB, Calif 93160, Or VNA-Health, 512 E. Gutierrez ST, SB, Calif. 93103 are appreciated in his name.

John H. Riffero

7/8/1915 - 12/28/2021

It is with heavy hearts that the patriarch for the Riffero family passed away at age 106 1/2 on his son’s 80th birthday. He died peacefully at home surrounded by family.

John was a strong man who planned to live forever. He loved life and wanted to stay in charge to the last breath. He was a humble, faithful, proud, and stoic man able to handle whatever came this way.

John was born in Renton Washington to Mauricio and Zefferina (Favro) Riffero on July 8, 1915. He and his older brother went to Bussoleno De Susa, Italy (near Torino) with their mother at age two until age nine when they returned to Santa Barbara in 1925 surviving the Big Earthquake.

He attended Franklin Elementary, SBJH and graduated from SBHS in 1934-the first of 4 generations of Dons.

John started out at the age of 15 as a gardener on a Montecito estate, then at age 18 he became a singing waiter at the Cafe Paris in Los Angeles. He returned to SB to take care of his Ill mother and help his father with his younger brother, Steve.

In 1936 John was the youngest man to pass the California Real Estate brokers license exam at the age of 21 opening his first office at the Granada building.

He invested in real estate and took pride in maintaining his properties himself until the age of 100. His life was interrupted by the 2nd World war when he was sent to Nagasaki Japan in the aftermath of the 2nd atomic bomb. Returning to SB, he continued his career in real estate

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and expanded into insurance sales as well as, working as a notary public.

He volunteered and ushered at Our Lady of Sorrows Church until the age of 99. He also volunteered for many years at the Boys Club of santa Barbara by helping with the annual fairs and Thanksgiving dinners.

John lost his wife of 80 years, Emma M. Riffero, on February 17th, 2021 ten days before her 100 birthday and he held her hand to the end. He is also preceded in death by this two brothers: Richard J Riffero and Steve A Riffero. also Sister in Laws Norma Peters(Marc), Louise Golin (John) and brother in law, Guido Brun (Cora).

He leaves behind hi son, John H Riffero ll (Pamela) and his daughter, Norma Jean Leifer (Vincent). He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren: John H Riffero lll (Yun Hue), Rochelle Baiocchi (Joel), Erin Leifer (Brian Johnson), Ashley Leifer (Pauline Irawan), Leslie Kneafsey, Emma Leifer (Paul Henry), Autumn Lotus, and Erica Phillips and his 12 greatgrandchildren: Justin Baiocchi, Christian Johnson, Aiden Kneafsey, Elena Johnson, Evryn Kneafsey, Madeline Kneafsey, Bryn and Tobin Irawan-Leifer, Arianna Riffero, Jasmine Gularte, Dakota Lotus and Lily Phillips. He also leaves behind his nephews Richard J. Riffero, Jr., Fred Golin, Michael Durbiano lll (Kathy) and Michael Brun, and nieces Deanne Peter-Pace (John, Marie Modler, and Gina Marie Brun Allred.

The Family would like to thank the Meals on Wheels, VNA-Health, Eva and The International Caregivers Corp for all their help. We Especially Thank Vicky Jallores, his devoted caregiver.

A Funeral mass is to be Monday January 24th at Out Lady of Sorrows Church, under Covid restrictions. Burial at Catholic Calvary Cemetery to follow.

In Lieu of flowers, you may donate to SB meals on wheels, Our Lady of Sorrows parish of SB, VNA- Health on 512 E Gutierrez St or the United Boys and Girls club of SB, Calif.

Paul B. Slater 2/23/1940 - 1/10/2022

Paul Slater, 81, brilliant, independent-spirited, loving and much loved, died in Santa Barbara on January 10. Among his great devotions were his longtime partner, Naomi Greene, his two sons he was so proud of, Matt of Newport Beach and Dan of Ann Arbor, grandchildren Ria and Kai, his brother Gene, swimming off East Beach daily for many years, avidly raising (and plucking) fruit trees, farflung travels, and world cinema and opera, especially Don Carlos and Boris Godunov. Growing up in Brooklyn, graduating number 2 at Stuyvesant H.S., he studied mathematics, Russian and Chinese at MIT, received his Masters in Geography from UC Davis and PhD in Regional Science from the University of Pennsylvania. Moving to Santa Barbara in 1979, he charted his own path as a researcher first in quantitative social science and then mathematical physics. For the last 30 years, he was associated with the Kavli Institute of Theoretical Physics at UC Santa Barbara, authoring over 240 publications, primarily in quantum physics. Instead of a conventional career, he did what he loved and loved what he did.

To everything, Paul brought a keen wit, a lively mind, terrific curiosity and zero ostentation. Bristling at conventions and guarding his freedom, he was deeply loyal to those he loved. He found happiness and freedom in Santa Barbara. No services: his spirit is in the air, in the twinkling eyes of this photograph and the twinkling memories of friends, colleagues around the world, and family.

obituaries Sharon Howard Stockwell 1939 - 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news of the passing of Sharon Howard Stockwell of Santa Barbara, Ca. She was loved and adored by so many around the world for her caring and bubbly attitude and her positive and inspirational nature. A mother and Grandmother, she was also a mother figure and guide to so many making their way through this life and facing its many obstacles. As an accomplished novelist, artist, chef, and gardener, she was a connoisseur of magical food, entertainment, art and architecture. She attended UCSB and acquired a fine arts degree from USC where she met her future husband, Steve Stockwell.

She was a proud Delta Gamma sorority sister and stayed close to all her fellow DG’s and the sorority throughout the years, especially, Scotty, Sue, Betsy, Swaff and Mary Jane. She was also part of a rambunctious trio in Montecito who used to paint the town purple known as the “wicked widows” with her buddies Linda and Christina.

Excerpts from her wonderful Book, “From Jefferson’s Table,” describe in autobiographical detail the extraordinary life of a person filled with love and respect for us all and how she always pushed everyone to be their best and that no mountaintop, no matter how high, could not be reached.

The Flower child.

I was born in Santa Barbara, California, the same year that “The Wizard of Oz” was released. I’m the direct descendant of Thomas Jefferson, eight generations removed. The

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daughter and granddaughter of all these remarkable women who have made their era a joyous and delicious experience no matter how harsh the odds against them. At five years old we lived on an avocado ranch.

My Mother, Audrey, was so creative with her culinary skills, we enjoyed avocado dip, avocado cocktails, chilled avocado soup, and even avocado ice cream!

We had so much fruit that I was encouraged to go into sales. I picked and bagged great quantities of gorgeous, shiny, green, and black avocados and sold them door to door, five for a dollar, with my red wagon. In those days, children could go neighbor hopping at will without fear.

We always had a summertime lemonade stand, baked, and sold cookies, raffle tickets, magazines, shell jewelry that stank horribly because we didn’t bother remove the little critters inside, red popcorn balls wrapped in waxed paper for Christmas and even passed out free nosegays on May Day. We were unconsciously snoopy and knew everyone’s story.

We raised our two beautiful boys near a gorgeous California beach, and in our vintage cottage, we became the consummate cooking family. My sons were proficient with a pasta maker, draping noodles on a wooden dryer rack that stood waiting for the boiling water and hearty sauces that we vigorously concocted from ingredients on hand. All along the way, we hid out under the magical cover of our art. My husband was an architectural designer and powerful oil painter. Always, his loving and gifted sons were there with him to paint around the clock to meet some crazy deadline. Once we and our team of artists lived at Caesars Palace for a month to paint the fantasy architecture and murals for the King Tut and Cleopatra Suites.

We went on to do similar projects for famous hotels around the world.

Sherry, also known as Moppy, had planned with her husband Steve, to start a new journey together and experience a historic renovation. She however, lost the love of her life and her Maestro at the precise moment they were to assume ownership of this diamond in the rough.

She decided to move forward with this endeavor and at age 60, she would take on the restoration of the Masini Adobe located in Montecito. After years

of renovation, the Old Masini, Santa Barbara County landmark number 31, was the place to experience the magical ambiance of the oldest 2 story Adobe in Southern California with its amazing walls that glowed with romance and history. The adobe was Montecito’s oldest venue for regional food and wine events. Visitors and locals alike enjoyed classes and wine tasting dinners in a room almost 200 years old… carefully designed for a world class chef with the warmth of a vintage country kitchen. It was during this time that she cared for and housed many foreign exchange students in the old carriage house on the property. These wonderful students, also known as, “The Carriage Kids”, hailed from all over the world and still held a strong bond with her. She would have Sunday brunches and barbecues where she would encourage all of the students to speak, in English (not their first language), of their weekly adventures and everyone was delighted by the food and especially the art of conversation.

Upon leaving the Great adobe to the next Steward of this architectural jewel, she moved to the Historic Quen Sabe ranch which in its day was one of the largest cactus ranches and botanical wonders of the west coast and hosted many famous visitors like Albert Einstein and Gana Walska, to name a few. It was here that she turned on her literary skills and started to create her Montecito trilogy of books.

Starting with The Hill Baron’s Kitchen and onto 2 more books, she created a vivid odyssey based on Art, architecture, and food! She was an encyclopedia of the vintage Spanish architecture and history of Santa Barbara and Montecito as well as a lover of the incredible culinary legacy left by the many master chefs and patrons of the golden age of cooking in this central coast area. She raised over 100 different types of roses and was active in the Santa Barbara Rose society for many years and was also known for the wonderful images of Roses she sent out to everyone for daily inspiration to help cope with life’s bumps in the road and give everyone a secure emotional frame. Her last rose post was a rose named, “Seventh Heaven.” She will be missed by so many for her positive, can-do energy that will be felt like ripples in the pond of life for many years to come.

She is survived by many family members who include, her Son Tod, his wife Christine, and their 2 children, Justin and Sienna, her son Charlton, his wife Antoinette, their two children, Saffron and Lachlan, her sister, Kristen Druker, and husband David, their two children, Michael and Mara, and her niece Lisa Stockwell and her two children, Jessica, and Jake. There are so many friends and family members that she loved all around the world and in which her powerful energy will live on as a glowing light of inspiration and caring.

Just remember one of her favorite sayings passed down from her mother “Gaga”, “When the going gets tough, the tough throw a party.”

Feel free to reach out to Tod Stockwell (todstock@yahoo. com) for any details about any memorial celebrations that may take place in the coming months and please treat yourself and others with love and respect and carry on with the celebrations, as that is what she would want all of us to do. She loved all of you!

Frank McConnell

5/20/1942 - 1/17/1999

In Memoriam For the past 22 years, early January, the malaise hits without warning and settles upon me. It’s a heavy fog that cloaks my body, then swirls around and inside, weighing me down.

It’s a physical ache that I shall carry through to the 18th. I don’t understand, why I am always surprised by its arrival.

When the malaise hit this time, I was heading south to Ventura along the 101. That early morning, the temperature was still in the upper 30’s, a brisk drive along the coast as I settled into familiar sorrows.

Then, Sirius Radio belts out three in a row: “A Bushel and A Peck” (Doris Day); followed by “Tell Me Why” (The Rob Roys); followed by “My Angel Baby” (Rosie and the Originals). And for the encore: Ferlin Huskey’s “On the Wings of a Snow White Dove.” The last, its lyrics will have me on auto-drive turn-

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ing the volume up, leaving the engine running through to the song’s completion. For those few minutes, precious joy!

I think I finally get it. This foggy heaviness that overwhelms me, it’s the grief that makes possible your presence, touched by you again. (Sorrow’s absence would be what then?)

So here I sit at the keyboard, you and I together, making our way to the 17th , and then the 18th , when the malaise dissipates as suddenly as it had appeared 2 weeks previous. Meantime, I am embraced by you. Love, Celeste

Ninfa A. Chard

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and adored sibling. A gentle soul filled with compassion, tenderness, benevolence, radiance, with a touch of delightful and subtle humor.

She loved spending time with her family, whether it was dancing with her late husband in the moonlight, cherishing family activities, gardening, reading, crocheting, or just being a curious observer on a long scenic ride.

Ninfa was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Chard, sister Sarah Perez, and brotherin-law Ernie Ramirez. She is survived by her siblings; Paulette Ramirez, Jesse Cantu (Jeanie), Mary Meadows (Ron), George Cantu (Lola), Augie Cantu, Steve Cantu, Richard Cantu (Becky), Helen Cantu, and their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Ninfa and her late husband Art had three children; Jack Chard (Kathy), Jim Chard (Dani), and Jenell Figueroa. Many happy moments were spent with her grandchildren; Justin, Tyler, Kaylie (Tyler), Coleton (Gaby), Taylor Rae, Jessica, Jeylah, and her great-grandchildren Taj, River, and June.

May mom find and take dad’s hand from above and fly with the doves in heaven on her path to God’s magnificent eternity.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, 10:00 AM at St. Raphael’s Church, 5444 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111.

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IS BIG OIL DEAD? The Tides Have Turned Against ExxonMobil, Cat Canyon, and Offshore Platforms

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ome hell or high water, Santa Barbarans will mark the anniversary of the massive oil spill that

erupted off the coast of Carpinteria 53 years ago on January 28. The disaster, we constantly remind ourselves, gave birth to the modern environmental movement. Even President Richard Nixon, who owned a coastal getaway of his own in San Clemente, said it shocked the nation’s conscience. We also observe the date to remind ourselves how far we still have to go.

But this year, we take the opportunity to meditate on developments so wildly unlikely they would not have been imaginable even a few years ago. Oil platforms — immovable anchors on our horizon — are now being decommissioned. Three proposed onshore projects that would

have generated roughly 700,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases a year are all but dead. And a company as seemingly omnipotent as ExxonMobil appears on the brink of being shut down for the indefinite future.

It’s still too soon for anyone to proclaim the death of big oil. The vastness of Santa Barbara County’s petrochemical reserves makes such claims tenuous at best. When oil prices rebound, so too will industry interest. But in the meantime, the tables appear to be turning, the tide to be shifting.

Instead of Big Oil projects off the coast, we’re hearing now for the first time about Big Wind. We just might be entering a new day.

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hirty-five years ago, Exxon’s then-environmental manager, Don Cornett, infamously stormed out of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors’ chambers. “You can stick by your agreement,” he announced, “or you can stick it in your ear.”

Cornett was steamed past the boiling point because the supervisors had just voted — by a 3-to-2 margin — to impose stringent air quality controls on Exxon’s offshore emissions in exchange for approval of the company’s massive oil and gas processing plant then proposed for Las Flores Canyon along Gaviota’s bucolic coast.

Exxon wound up losing that fight, an epic environmental showdown waged long and hard throughout the shadowy hallways of power in the nation’s capital.

In its aftermath, Cornett would find himself reassigned to Alaska, where he would soon occupy the hot seat yet again,

gin of 3-to-2 — to deny Exxon’s (now ExxonMobil) request for a trucking permit to haul the oil pumped from its three offshore platforms to a processing facility located in Kern County. This past September 29, after an eight-hour public hearing, the county’s Planning Commission also voted to deny the request.

Without this permit, ExxonMobil — the biggest oil company on the planet — finds itself effectively shut down for the next seven years or indefinitely, whichever comes first. Right now, the latter appears more likely.

By any reckoning, this is a very big deal. By Santa Barbara standards, it doesn’t get much bigger.

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No one would ever confuse ExxonMobil’s current asset manager, Bryan Anderson, with Don Cornett. He’s younger, he’s professional but informal, and he lives in Santa Ynez with his wife and two young kids.

In his response to the Planning Commission vote, Anderson was notably more measured than Cornett had been 35 years prior.

But he was every bit as intense, scorching the commission’s decision as “a clear prejudicial abuse of discretion.” The commissioners, he charged, “completely ignored” the voluminous analysis provided by multiple experts who testified the project was safe. Instead, he complained, the commissioners denied the project “based solely on the unfounded comments of a few non-expert witnesses about the risks posed by the project.”

In a footnote at the bottom of his written remarks, Anderson indicated ExxonMobil intended to take the supervisors to court should they follow the Planning Commission’s lead.

Nobody missed it.

… ExxonMobil Needs No Enemies

by Nick Welsh this time in response to the 11 million gallons of crude spilled in the remote Prince William Sound because the skipper of the Exxon Valdez — sleeping off a night of hard drinking — ran the tanker aground.

History appears poised to repeat itself. Santa Barbara and Exxon are approaching another “stick it in your ear” moment.

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At big issue now, as it was 35 years ago, is air quality. More precisely, it’s all about climate change. The combined new truck trips — 25,500 of them a year — are expected to generate 10,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases a year in exhaust fumes. That’s 10 times what the county’s action limit is.

But to turn on the steam generator that powers ExxonMobil’s Las Flores Canyon facility will generate more than 30 times that amount. Back when the plant was operating at full tilt, Las Flores put out 317,000 metric tons a year. Depending on which source you rely upon, that’s 25-42 percent of the county’s total inventory for greenhouse gases. Either way, it constitutes the single largest stationary source in Santa Barbara.

These numbers are animating the environmental opposition — groups like Get Oil Out!, Santa Barbara County Action Network, the Society of Fearless Grandmothers, the Sierra Club, Los Padres Forest Watch, Citizens Planning Association, and the Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation, among many others. They express a life-or-death sense of urgency over the rising temperature of the earth where the past eight years qualify as the hottest in recorded human history. Now is precisely not the right time, they argue, to allow ExxonMobil to return to “normal.” As one activist demanded of the planning commissioners, “What kind of ancestors do you want to be?”

For these activists, there’s a special place in hell for ExxonMobil. Not only is it the biggest oil company out there, but its history in spending millions of dollars on campaigns challenging the link between climate change and human conduct has been well documented. New York State sued ExxonMobil on securities fraud two years ago, claiming the company intentionally misled investors about the severity of the climate-change problem, an issue confirmed by the

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Oil Platforms off S.B. and Ventura Counties Date of Installation; Water Depth

FM O&G LLC Lompoc Oil and Gas Plant

Oil and gas plant

Irene 1985; 242 ft.

Oil platform

Lompoc

Platform to be decommissioned in federal waters Hidalgo 1986; 430 ft.

Platform to be decommissioned in state waters Rocky Point FM O&G LLC Gaviota Plant

Harvest 1985; 675 ft.

Gaviota

Hermosa 1985; 603 ft.

Point Conception

Oil and gas pipeline

ExxonMobil Las Flores Canyon Plant El Capitán

Harmony 1989; 1,198 ft.

Ellwood Plant Goleta

Santa Barbara Henry 1979; 173 ft.

Goleta Point

Hondo 1976; 842 ft.

Heritage 1989; 1,705 ft.

Carpinteria

Holly 1966; 211 ft.

C 1977 192 ft.

B A 1968 1968 190 ft. 188 ft.

Hillhouse 1969; 190 ft.

Habitat 1981; 290 ft.

Carpinteria Plant La Conchita Plant DCOR LLC Rincon Plant

Hogan 1967; 154 ft.

Houchin 1968; 163 ft.

Grace 1979; 318 ft.

Pitas Point

Ventura

Gilda 1981; 205 ft. depth tk Gail 1987; 739 ft.

DCOR LLC Mandalay Plant

Port Hueneme Gina 1980; 95 ft.

SO LONG, OFFSHORE PLATFORMS To that end, Love has been studying the sea life below the platforms for BSEE (pronounced “Bessie”), just the most recent work the expert on Pacific fishes has done during his 40 years based at UC Santa Barbara. Regarding the possibility of an oceanic casino, he speculated that helicopters could land at a platform when the wind cooperated, but the last time he went onto a platform, he said, he was hauled off a boat deck to a platform 200 feet above while holding tightly to the outside of a big net basket. “It was awful,” he said, especially for someone scared of heights.

Get Oil Out!, commonly known as GOO!, has been fighting the platforms ever since the 1969 Union Oil Spill sparked a worldwide environmental conscience. “They agreed to take everything away, and they should take everything away,” said Carla Frisk, a boardmember with GOO! For once, the industry and activists may find themselves on the same side; Frisk understood that Chevron, which has responsibility for platforms Grace and Gail, prefers to get rid of the entire platform structure and the liability exposure if left in place. Chevron spokesperson Sara Dearman stated the company was assessing the decommissioning of its platforms and that no final decisions had yet been made.

The infamous Platform A that caused the 1969 spill still hulks off the coast and is scheduled to be removed in the second campaign of decommissioning. One platform, Irene off Lompoc, is still operating, and the third and last set of removals is the three ExxonMobil platforms — Heritage, Harmony, and Hondo — off Las Flores Canyon in Gaviota, also still active.

What rises above the water, however, is dwarfed by what lies below. Platform A straddles a relatively shallow 188-foot bottom; Platform Harmony sits above nearly 1,200 feet of

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omeone once asked me if a legal gambling den could be placed on a platform in federal waters,” said marine biologist Milton Love, laughing at the memory. It’s one of the ideas people may well now be considering.

Eight oil platforms off the Santa Barbara coast are set to be decommissioned in the next 10 years as the first group among the 23 out-of-date platforms to be covered by a comprehensive decommissioning report the federal Bureau of Safety and

Eight Rigs to Be Decommissioned in Next 10 Years

by Jean Yamamura Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) will issue in February.

It seems miraculous that the coastal horizon may one day be clear of the platforms that have formed a familiar sight from Santa Barbara to Orange County for 50 years. Already, five of them are in the well-plugging stage or are about to be — Hidalgo, Harvest, and Hermosa off Point Conception, and Gail and Grace off Carpinteria; Houchin, Hogan, and Habitat near the county line round out the first “campaign” of removals.

Plugging the wells and removing the oil infrastructure at the platforms were an agreed-upon part of the leases, and the public gets to comment on the next phase, in which the fate of the platform structures and the pipelines and cables that connect them to shore is determined.

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company’s own scientists as early as the late 1970s.

Other lawsuits by other states are in the works. In Santa Barbara, Professor Jim Powell, the husband of 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann, wrote a book in 2009 in which he likened ExxonMobil’s campaign against climate science to that of the tobacco industry when it challenged the documented health perils of smoking.

On paper, however, the showdown with ExxonMobil is all about allowing the company to dispatch up to 78 tanker trucks a day laden with 6,000 gallons of oil up Highway 101 to Santa Maria and then east along Highway 166—a two-lane highway famous for its steep inclines, hairpin turns, and impatient drivers—to the Pentland Terminal in Kern County. If approved, this would allow ExxonMobil to reactivate its Las Flores Canyon facilities and begin producing up to 11,200 barrels of oil a day.

The supervisorial deliberations two weeks from now promise a classic collision between the irresistible force and the immovable object. ExxonMobil—which undeniably, absolutely, and incontestably enjoys vested rights to continue operating its Las Flores Canyon facility —is clearly the former. But only so long as there’s a pipeline to move the company’s oil.

That pipeline went the way of the dodo bird on May 19, 2015, when a stretch of the Plains All American Pipeline’s Line 901—which carried most of the oil produced off the coast of Santa Barbara—ruptured.

That pipeline has yet to be replaced. Since then, ExxonMobil and every other producer off the coast have been effectively shut in and shut down.

If and when the pipeline ever is replaced remains the subject of considerable conjecture. County energy planners estimate the environmental review process will take another two years. At least. After that, there are land rights and easements to negotiate.

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It’s undeniably the case that South Coast environmentalists have been trying to put the final nail in ExxonMobil’s coffin. But it’s equally the case that it was other oil companies who imperiled it.

First, there was Plains All American, convicted in a Santa Barbara courtroom of being criminally responsible for allowing the pipeline to rupture and its contents to spill into the ocean by Refugio Beach.

But for that incident, ExxonMobil would still be producing, Venoco might not have declared bankruptcy, and Freeport-McMoRan might still be pumping away

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Adding immensely to ExxonMobil’s suspended agitation was Phillips 66, which in August 2020 abruptly and dramatically announced that it would cease processing oil at its Rodeo refinery located outside San Francisco. That refinery was to be the ultimate alternate destination for Las Flores Canyon crude. With Phillips’s sudden decision, ExxonMobil found itself forced to quickly resort to plan B. Professional traffic engineers hired to analyze the trucking project and those on the County of Santa Barbara’s payroll contend that Highway 166 is safe. Yes, they acknowledge, it has “a slightly higher accident rate” per million miles traveled than the state average—0.82 rather than 0.7—but this difference, they maintain, does not qualify as “significant.” According to their math, the net impact of ExxonMobil’s trucking plan will be just nine additional truck trips a day.

With mitigations and precautions—newer vehicles and technology, increased training in defensive driving, and prohibiting hauling when heavy rains are predicted—ExxonMobil insists this trucking operation will be one the safest and most regulated in the world. With such measures in place, these experts calculate the additional truck traffic would cause one tanker truck spill every 17 years.

The last indignity to be heaped upon ExxonMobil by a fellow member of the oil industry took place at 4:30 in the morning of March 20, 2020. An oil tanker driver named Jesse Villanueva was hauling 6,600 gallons of oil westbound on Highway 166 when he swerved hard enough to roll his truck. Forty-five hundred gallons of oil spilled out and into the nearby Cuyama River just upstream from Twitchell Reservoir, which provides drinking water to Santa Maria residents. The stretch of Highway 166 proposed for trucking by ExxonMobil happens to cross the Cuyama River seven times.

A team made up of firefighters, EPA employees, and Caltrans workers spent a day damming the river, successfully preventing the contaminated water from getting into the downstream reservoir. Santa Barbara’s District Attorney would later file five misdemeanor criminal charges against Villanueva for driving too fast down a skinny one-lane road. Ultimately, he would be fined $80,000.

When the supervisors grapple with this issue, they will no doubt hear much testimony about the safety of Highway 166. Like the planning commissioners, they will be forced to reconcile the perceived reality experienced by many Cuyama residents with the more sanguine mathematical calculations prepared by the traffic engineers.

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water. Removing thousands of feet of inch-thick metal legs requires a special heavy-lift vessel, currently berthed in the Gulf of Mexico, where they sink cut-up platforms to form reefs. The removal program hopes to set a schedule that uses the vessel efficiently once it transits the Panama Canal, as well as the submersibles, divers, barges, experienced workers, and equipment necessary to cut a platform apart, load it onto a ship, and take it somewhere for disposal.

The current estimate, as of 2020, to remove the 23 platforms was $1.6 billion, though costs go up with every year that passes. The previous estimate by BSEE in 2016 was $200 million less.

If Platform Holly is any example, the passage of time is hard on ocean platforms. Holly lies in 211 feet of state waters, enduring constant corrosion and erosion from salt water, waves, and wind. The estimate to remove it is more than $350 million, a figure complicated by the fact that its last owner, Venoco, is bankrupt. That left the former owner, ExxonMobil, on the hook to pay the costs of removal.

Venoco’s $22 million bond does not cover abandoning the wells it drilled, and California is bearing those costs, as well as the State Lands Commission’s oversight of the decommissioning process and the lawsuits that have resulted from the bankruptcy.

When State Lands took over the platform, it was in poor shape and had to be partially reconstructed and reequipped. Also, ExxonMobil’s assessment of the platform’s 30 wells found a third of them in an extremely poor condition to plug and the rest at an above-average level of difficulty and risk, said Sheri Pemberton, spokesperson for State Lands. Holly has yet to go through the state environmental process to determine the ultimate plan for the platform structure. If it is totally removed and disposed of and the sea floor restored, costs could reach $475 million, Pemberton estimated.

Some of the offshore leases go back to the 1940s, and the oldest of the existing rigs, Holly, was erected in 1966. (Platforms Hazel, Hilda, Hope, and Heidi were dynamited and removed in 1996.) The lifespan of an offshore oil platform is 35-40 years, said Miyoko Sakashita, senior counsel with the Centers for Biological Diversity, but their life contractually lasts as long as the oil field remains productive.

“The thing that concerns us greatly,” she said, “is that operators will continue to pump out dribbles of oil to the last minute until they’re bankrupt.” She agreed with Frisk in preferring a complete decommissioning, “so that pipelines wouldn’t continue to drizzle contaminants into the environment.”

For Milton Love, who has spent countless hours underwater identifying the species living on the platforms’ legs, well casings, and diagonal bracings, it’s unthinkable to destroy what have become manmade reefs over the past half century. “They’re just covered in invertebrates,” he said with awe, describing the tight communities of sea stars, anemones, and sponges that extend to the deepest depths.

“This is an amazingly cool place from a biological perspective,” he said, giving as an example how the male Garibaldi fish will remove all but the red algae growing on a support to build a nest to attract a female.

Love is no fan of the oil industry and the global warming effects it’s caused, but he appreciates the platforms: “These platforms are habitat for millions of animals. My opinion is that it’s immoral to kill huge numbers of animals in any kind of habitat.”

A complete removal of the platforms and their sea creatures is among the choices in the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement, which will have a 45-day comment period. Another option is to chop the platforms off 85 feet down; the third is to do nothing. It’s a sure bet what GOO!’s position will be, as it has been unchanging since 1969.

“We know all the platforms are coming due,” Frisk said of their estimated lifetimes, “and the economic production of oil is just about gone, too. I do think they’ll be gone, and GOO! will be in favor of their complete removal.” n

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ExxonMobil, it should be noted, enjoys ardent support from some quarters. The collective chambers of commerce throughout the county have weighed in emphatically on the project’s behalf, citing the property taxes and high-paying jobs the company provides.

In the 10 years prior to the plant’s shutdown, ExxonMobil paid $45 million in taxes to Santa Barbara County. If the trucking proposal were to be approved, it’s estimated ExxonMobil would pay $8.6 million more over the seven-year lifespan for the project. In addition, it’s estimated that the project would create 30 temporary construction jobs and 150 permanent jobs that pay “head of household” wages.

The Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association has insisted the choice facing the decision makers is not between “oil or no oil,” but where our oil will come from. Oil produced in Santa Barbara is done so under the most environmentally rigorous safeguards, they argued; it is not shipped halfway across the world from Saudi Arabia in oil tankers that contribute far more greenhouse gases than even ExxonMobil’s reactivated plant. One third-generation oil worker told the planning commissioners that the testimony of all the oil bashers “makes me sort of sick to my stomach.” Another oil supporter likened them to “meat eaters who don’t want to live next to a slaughterhouse.”

Planning Commissioner Blough championed the environmental virtues of locally produced oil. He suggested the commission’s vote to deny the project was more a statement of “environmental superiority” than an honest appraisal of its impacts. “Can we now not allow anything because there may be a spill?” he asked.

Commissioner Parke bristled at Blough’s suggestion. Yes, Parke said, the project would allow for the production of 11,200 barrels a day of California crude. And yes, he said, the state imports 70 percent of its total oil. But at most, he stated, Las Flores would produce only “seven-tenths of one percent” of what the state now consumes.

“That’s insignificant,” he said.

When going in front of the supervisors a few weeks hence, ExxonMobil faces a steep uphill fight. Each of the three South Coast supervisors is keenly tuned in to the immediate dangers posed by climate change; politically, it would be suicide for any of them to side with ExxonMobil. And for them to overturn the Planning Commission would require an argument that’s unimaginably compelling.

Bryan Anderson from ExxonMobil says it would be “unlawful” for the supervisors to uphold the commissioners because the commissioners did not rely on “substantial” evidence.

“Substantial,’ he cautioned, “cannot be deemed synonymous with ‘any’ evidence.”

Rhetorically, that’s a far cry from Don Cornett’s admonition to the supervisors that they “stick it in your ear.” But maybe 35 years later, that’s the strongest argument ExxonMobil has. n

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Several residents told the planning commission how trucks would pass them on the road, crossing double yellow lines as they did so, sometimes in the face of blind curves. More often, it was the automobile drivers, frustrated by the deep lines of trucks ahead them, who risked pulling out into oncoming traffic in order to pass. There were not enough places for trucks to pull over and let motorists go by, the residents said. Those that did exist were typically muddy and full of gravel. Either way, they were not used.

County traffic engineer Will Robertson framed the issue differently. Highway 166 was safe enough if motorists obeyed the speed limit and followed all the rules, he said. The extent to which the road posed safety issues, he argued, was a function of driver behavior, not so much road design. But, he confessed, even he was especially careful when driving along Highway 166.

Planning Commissioner John Parke described the road as “dangerous” and “scary.”

Parke said he has recently inspected many fledgling cannabis operations in the Cuyama Valley currently seeking county permits. Those operations, he stated, will need 400-500 employees.

Most of those workers will have to come from Santa Maria, and they will have to drive to work along Highway 166. These numbers, Parke noted, were notably not included in the traffic engineers’ calculations of future traffic volumes.

Even the two North County commissioners who voted in favor of the project — Dan Blough and Larry Ferini — expressed concerns of their own about Highway 166. “Personally, if it’s raining, then I won’t use that road,” said Blough.

“There are no pullover lanes, no turnouts for trucks,” he added.

Ferini, the commission’s uncommonly softspoken chair, was uncharacteristically blunt.

“It’s kind of a horrible thing,” he said of driving on Highway 166. “I kind of resent doing it, the dangers of it.” Ferini said when driving that road, he makes a point to go no more than 55 miles an hour, keeping his blood pressure down and resigning himself to the fact that “it will take an hour to get over the hill.”

In addition, the Environmental Defense Center (EDC), which represents three of the organizations fighting the trucking proposal, provided accident statistics that painted a more dire picture. As of the September hearing, the EDC found there had been 80 accidents throughout the state involving oil tanker trucks in the past 22 years. Of those, eight had occurred on ExxonMobil’s proposed route in the last decade.

On the fourth floor of the County Administration Building, there’s surprisingly little buzz about this impending confrontation. “It’s not a really good time,” said one supervisor about bringing a big oil project forward. “But when is it ever?” ExxonMobil has apparently not been lobbying the board or trying to sweeten the pot.

One supervisor expressed surprise at the lack of activity, suggesting perhaps the company “is going out with a whimper instead of a bang.”

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ne after another, they fell like dominoes: three proposals to vastly expand oil production at the Cat Canyon field just outside Santa Maria. Taken together, the trio of projects would have added 760 new wells to the area, effectively tripling Santa Barbara County’s onshore oil production and introducing a whopping 700,000 metric tons of CO2 into the atmosphere every year. “It was kind of crazy,” said Katie Davis, vice-chair of the Los Padres chapter of the Sierra Club, who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with other environmentalists in stiff opposition.

But between April and November of 2020, the companies behind the plans — PetroRock, Aera Energy, and Cat Canyon Resources — withdrew their applications, citing steep declines in world oil markets and the political uncertainty of facing a County Board of Supervisors that skews left. “They saw the writing on the wall,” said Davis, who celebrated the withdrawals as a “major victory” but also cautioned this week that the proposals could be revived should economic and political winds shift back in the companies’ favor.

“That’s why we’re staying really engaged,” explained Linda Krop, chief counsel for the Environmental Defense Center. Krop pointed to a pending aquifer exception for Cat Canyon still being pushed by the companies that would grease the skids for any new activity in the area. The exemption from the EPA is needed because the producers hope to use intensive extraction technology — such as steam injection to loosen hydrocarbons deep in the ground — to squeeze more oil out of the 114-year-old field, which sits below an aquifer that supplies water to 150,000 residents in and around Santa Maria.

“It’s really scary,” said Krop. “If there’s any contamination, we’re done. You can’t clean up an underground water aquifer.”

What’s also scary, Krop continued, was the discovery that the state agency that oversees exemption applications — the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), formerly the Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) — conducts a minimal amount of environmental review and public engagement before sending its recommendation to the EPA. “The process is really lacking,” Krop said, “and the exemptions usually get approved.” To fix that, Krop and others are trying to get legislation passed that would require a higher level of scrutiny from CalGEM. They’re already in talks with Representative Salud Carbajal and Santa Barbara’s state lawmakers, Monique Limón and Steve Bennett.

Separate but related is a recent order from the EPA to the state to perform a “conduit analysis” of Cat Canyon and five other oil fields around California to determine what water supplies may be unknowingly linked to the sites. The study is expected to be completed by September, and Krop said her office is working hard to ensure there is total transparency, including a public hearing, around the findings.

Because Cat Canyon is tucked away in northern Santa Barbara County — out of sight and often out of mind — it’s important to remain vigilant on behalf of the people who live near the field, Krop explained. Because of the sizable oil operations that already exist there, residents are some of the most vulnerable in the state to air and water pollution. “We just cannot layer another threat on them,” Krop insisted. “Yes, we have been really successful so far, but those successes are not permanent.” n

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hose of us who are lucky enough to live on the land, out in the hills and open places, far from towns, we live in tune with the seasons. Not just the usual four, but many more. The rainy season, the dry season, calving season, fire season, harvest-time, and on and on. Many things that we do from day to day and from month to month are determined by these periods.

Calving season is one of my favorite times. I watch my cows for signs of imminent calving, and then I feel relief when the shiny, velvety babies appear. Over the years, we have lost some newborns to mountain lions.

My little place has a steep ridge, on the other side of which are hundreds of acres of wild country. Baby calves

Calves, Flowers, and Fruit Mark the Changing of Time

by Sally Isaacson are pretty silly and unaware of their surroundings, so I keep them close to the house on the flats for a few days after they are born. Heifers that are expecting their first calves need more watching, as they sometimes have difficulty with the birth.

During harvest season, I observe with interest as my neighbors cut and wind-row their lima beans. After they dry in the sun, the beans are harvested with huge, prehistoric-looking machines. Dust clouds arise as the harvester passes through, and the sun lights them up like billowing smoke. There are many tricks to growing a successful lima-bean crop, and the local farmers dry-farm, as did their parents before them. This means that they do not irrigate their fields at all. With special attention, and using special tools, they conserve moisture from the winter rains beneath the soil until the springtime. Then they open up the ground and plant once more.

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Fall is Keats’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,” although we have a different selection of fruit in our land.

We dry apples, make fruit leather for the kids, and fill jars with applesauce. Persimmons hang like orange lanterns on the boughs, and there is loud chatter and song as birds pick at them. From the soft pulp, I make breads and puddings to give away during the holidays. Plums, peaches, and pears are canned and saved in neat rows on the shelves. Bottled and dried, made into ketchup and salsa, tomatoes will give us many tasty meals throughout the year.

Then there is fire season, though we are told that this season is really all year long. Recently, a 17,000-acre fire was driven by fierce winds from the mountains to the coast, leaving much of the land gray and covered with charred branches and hardened, ashy mud. Not many weeks later, fire-adapted trees and shrubs are sprouting anew from their bases. In shady places, delicate ferns are unfurling from the black wasteland.

Most of us yearn for the rainy season, although this brings challenges with it, too. Often, the bulk of our water comes in just a few big Pacific storms. Last winter, we had only one decent rain, followed by many months of drought.

We watch the weatherpeople, and we listen for mention of inside sliders and atmospheric rivers.

If the jet stream moves south, we have more chance of rain. If a storm approaches, we dig ditches, and sometimes we fill sandbags. We move hay into our barns, and we wait for the sky to open.

In our Mediterranean climate, most of our rain falls in winter, but summer fog is significant, and many native plants depend upon it. Some years ago, a study in a neighboring county found that fog contributed up to 10 inches of extra precipitation.

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Later, in spring, wildflower season is upon us. Some years, we have spectacular shows of color in the hills and on the grasslands. As a flower follower, I go to Figueroa Mountain, Drum Canyon, the Cuyama Valley, the Carrizo Plain, and Shell Creek. I know other secret places too, where carpets of tidy-tips, cream cups, lupines, and owl’s clover may be found. There are early flowers like chocolate lilies and shooting stars, and others, like golden stars, that bloom later as the soil is drying out.

My husband’s favorite time of year was when he could see waves as the wind blew through the wild oats — a special but fleeting time, when the hills turn from green to gold. If we can see these waves, we know it will be a good grass year for the cattle.

And then there is the long, hot summer. I grew up in a cool, moist place, and I often long for the light to change, and for clouds to flit across the sky. I wish for more variety in the weather … but we have endless days of bright blue sky with not a cloud in sight.

Summer is the season for happy sunflowers, zinnias, and cosmos. A myriad of busy bees and colorful butterflies buzz and flutter in search of nectar and pollen. Our gardens pro duce an amazing bounty of peppers, eggplant, corn, and squash.

The bulls are now separated from the cows until Thanksgiving. They roar and fight for a while, and then they settle down, content with living together.

If we have good grass, summer is the time to watch the calves grow fast alongside their fat, lazy mothers.

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ne of the great pleasures of participating in the Christmas Bird Count is seeing old friends and making new ones. On New Year’s Day, the day of Santa Barbara Audubon’s 122nd annual count, I had a late lunch with Robb Hamilton, who grew up in Goleta but moved away many years ago. Robb returns to Santa Barbara each year for the count; this year marked his 42nd count in succession — what an achievement! Robb is tasked with covering Hope Ranch, and I asked him if he has seen many changes over the years. His answer was sobering; not only has the total number of birds plummeted, but diversity has followed suit.

At 194 species seen, the Santa Barbara count was the lowest it has been for several decades. We usually come in with well over 200 species. Why the low number? There are a number of factors besides the aforementioned diminishing populations of many birds. The drought certainly had an effect.

While the rains in the weeks leading up to the big day were welcome, they were too late to help with providing food for transient birds that might otherwise be tempted to stay.

Despite the low numbers, there were, as always, highlights. It was a glorious day, sunny and cool with little to no breeze. Before I met up with Robb, I reconnected with another old friend, this one with feathers. On the count nine years ago, I was excited to come across a warbling vireo at Bohnett Park on the Westside. Warbling vireos are common enough as summer residents in the United States but are extremely rare in winter. I was delighted when the bird returned to the same park for a second winter, then a third. Amazingly, this year the bird is back for its ninth winter, and it was one of the first birds I clapped my eyes on at the New Year’s dawn. I sometimes talk to birds when no one’s watching, and I think I’ve probably murmured more things to this little beauty than to any other.

But how on earth do you know that the warbling vireo is the same bird? I hear you ask. We can’t be absolutely certain, because all warbling vireos pretty much look the same, but there’s evidence

that it has to be the same one; many birds that successfully winter at a location will faithfully return to the same spot year after year. Warbling vireos are so rare at this season anywhere in California that the chances of another winter bird showing up at Bohnett Park are infinitesimal.

Because this little bird is so old, I looked up the record age for the species. That honor belongs to a warbling vireo that was banded as a nestling in 1966 and was retrapped 13 years later. My friend has a few more years to go to be a record-breaker.

After bagging the vireo, my next assignment was at the Santa Barbara Zoo. For the last couple of decades, I’ve had permission to go in early before the public arrives and walk the train tracks alongside the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge. Bird numbers were generally low, apart from lots of Allen’s hummingbirds, one of the few birds that are increasing in our area. I even saw one sitting upon her nest.

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Other rare birds that showed up on the count this year include a short-eared owl at More Mesa (alas, no burrowing owls were seen this year), painted redstart at Rocky Nook Park, a greentailed towhee at a small park in Goleta, and a plumbeous vireo at Chase Palm Park. In Hope Ranch, Robb saw the only Bullock’s oriole, a bird that is usually fairly easy to come by.

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in a Pool Hall C owboy bars and burrito joints, check. Wine tasting

rooms and steakhouses, of course. Italian restaurants and homespun bakeries, sure. These all make the Santa Ynez Valley go ’round.

But falafel and shawarma sold by a Syrian family in a pool hall with country tunes on the radio and sports shows on TV? This is the daily scene at Santa Ynez Billiards & Café, and it’s a thoroughly enjoyable experience, blending distinctive spices, authentic cooking, and genuine smiles with that satisfying sense of stumbling upon a secret that’s hiding in plain sight.

“We always wanted to open our own restaurant,” explains Amal Abdulaziz, as a batch of yogurt gurgles in the kitchen. “But we waited until our kids got older.” The

Abdulaziz Family Serving Middle Eastern Eats at Santa Ynez Billiards & Café

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mother of three — 34-year-old son is a Boeing engineer; 19-year-old daughter just graduated from Santa Ynez High and is attending SBCC — runs the restaurant with her husband, Riyad “Ray” Abdulaziz, while their 28-year-old son, Matt Abdulaziz, handles front-of-house operations, namely the walk-up orders, small bar, and sporadic billiard rentals.

They opened at this prominent Edison Street location — the primary entry portal to the town of Santa

FRESH DISHES: The menu includes chicken kebab, lamb shawarma, falafel, lentil soup, and many salads.

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Ynez — in 2015 behind the safe veil of a pool hall that sold beer, wine, and a small menu of American bar food, with a handful of Middle Eastern specialties. The latter didn’t do well at first, but then Matt offered to comp orders of the chicken shawarma if guests weren’t satisfied. Suddenly, the biggest customer question was, “Where’s the chicken shawarma wrap?” and diners tuned in to the rest of the menu too, including baba ganoush, tabouli, and lamb kabob, all handmade by the couple.

“They’re significantly more popular,” said Matt of these items now. “We sell an ungodly amount of lentil soup.” They also still offer burgers, sandwiches, salads, chicken wings, and one of the better tri-tip sandwiches around — rubbed in a mix of Syrian and Santa Maria spices, grilled over red oak, then sliced into mouth-watering, paper-thin sheets.

Today, very few people play pool anySYRIAN SECRET: Matt, Riyad, and Amal Abdulaziz make falafel, shawarma, kabob, tabouli, more. “Now, it’s more of a restaurant,” said and other Middle Eastern specialties at Santa Ynez Billiards & Café.

Matt. “All of our business is food.”

Originally from Homs, Syria, the Abdulaziz family For kabobs, I opted for chicken, which is probably the immigrated in 1991 to Michigan, where Riyad managed most approachable Mediterranean dish on the menu: sima Middle Eastern spice company and Amal worked as a ply breast chunks, spiced gently, charred lightly, and served waitress. In 2015, they were lured to the Santa Ynez Val- with an addictively buttery rice pilaf, a couple of sheets of ley by relatives who own many of the liquor stores in the pita, red onion slivers, and a side of garlic paste. I opted region, including the Rio Market across the street from for the spicy garlic paste, an off-menu option that adds their restaurant. jalapeño to the mix, though it’s really still the potent garlic Both Amal and Riyad started cooking at young ages with that powers the kick on this condiment. This dish made their respective grandmothers, and they looked back to excellent leftovers two days later as well. those times to develop their recipes. “We put those together, All of that comes at modest price points: around $6 for and we came up with this delicious food,” said Amal. soups and apps, $10 for wraps and salads, and $15 or so Her descriptor is apt. The salads I’ve tried are crisp with for plates. “It’s significantly cheaper than anywhere else just-plucked freshness: the tabouli’s parsley so recently around here,” said Matt. Meanwhile, the wine list is entirely hand-chopped that it remained stiff, with cracked wheat Santa Barbara County — few restaurants can truly claim as a textural kick; the fattoush’s mix of lettuce, tomatoes, that — and the beers lean local with bigger brands as well, bell pepper, onions, and cucumbers downright refreshing which regulars enjoy through the specially priced mug club.

Given the success — to be clear, this place is no secret thanks to the sumac/za’atar/lemon juice/garlic/black pepfor many Santa Ynez Valley residents, particularly those in per dressing and crunchy pita shards.

The wraps are tightly wound in pliant pita bread — bought the restaurant and wine industries — the Abdulaziz family monthly from a Lebanese bakery in Ramona — into dense occasionally flirts with the idea of ditching the billiards, tubes that fit perfectly in your mouth, making for a tidy moving the bar, adding more tables, and doing a more meal that delivers layers of savory and sour with each bite. refined level of service, which would be Amal’s long-term The falafel, to which I added hummus, showcased golf-ball- dream. But that would mean more employees, higher sized balls of deep-fried chickpea and fava bean dough, prices, and a different vibe. while the lamb shawarma came alive in the multi-spice “To the people in the valley, this is a family gathering baharat seasoning. The key to both wraps are the house- place,” said Amal. “They come with their kids, who can pickled turnips and Persian cucumbers that give a tart snap play pool or foosball while they have a glass of wine or beer.” to each chomp.

Matt said that they’ll stick with this format for the time Compared to many shawarma shops that pile meat slices being. “People know us as the really funky, hidden-gem on a vertical rotisserie to be shaved onto your pita, Riyad spot,” he said. “It kind of works.” sautées each serving on its own. “The problem with the stick is that it dries out so quickly,” said Amal of that traditional 1000 Edison St., Santa Ynez; (805) 697-7109; preparation. “This is all made-to-order, and it’s more juicy.” santaynezbilliardsandcafe.com

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The eatery is run by Harold Welch, who is originally from Barbados, came to Santa Barbara decades ago, and is the former chef at Citronelle, La Cumbre Country Club, and elsewhere.

“I love the community, and I am not going anywhere,” pledged Welch, who said the rent was raised by $6,000 a month in January. “By the end of spring, I should have a new location….

I am excited about it and am looking to do it long-term.”

TURNPIKE COFFEE COMES AND GOES: Last July, I wrote that six new restaurants are coming to the Turnpike Center in Goleta. One business will be a Dave’s Drip House (an ice cream shop run by the founder of Dave’s Dogs), another will be a Jersey Mike’s, and the third was to be a business

by Mesa Burger cofounder Chris Chiarappa. That is going to be another Lighthouse Coffee, says reader Rambo, which also has locations at 1819 Cliff Drive and 711 Chapala Street.

Meanwhile, across the parking lot, readers Rach, Peter, and Annie say Goleta Coffee Company at 177 South Turnpike Road will close on February 16 after 25 years in business. It changed hands in September 2019.

TRADER JOE’S GOLETA DREAMS: About a decade ago, I

was told by staff at Camino Real Marketplace that Trader Joe’s once wanted to open a second location in Goleta where Best Buy is now. Apparently, they wanted the split the location into two suites and take just one, but along came Best Buy, ending TJ’s western Goleta dream.

Fast-forward to 2022, and Trader Joe’s is again looking again at two spots in that neighborhood: in the former Pacific Sales and Thrifty location at University Plaza, home to Albertsons and the DMV; and the former home of Pier 1 Imports at 6996 Marketplace Drive. The University Plaza space is huge with plenty of parking but little foot

traffic, while the Pier 1 site is half the size with a crammed parking lot but plenty of foot traffic.

It’s always possible that Trader Joe’s will hold out for that Best Buy site, but that could be decades away. The popular grocery store does not seem to be in a hurry.

FUNK ZONE MOVES: Reader Steve C. tells me that

a new restaurant named “We Want the Funk” is coming to 210 Gray Avenue in the Funk Zone.

This is a particularly funky part of the Funk Zone, just down the street from Rincon Brewery. In the works since May, the project is being led by Greer and Ted Ellis, who’s worked at The Lark, Oku, C’Del Grevino Winery, and the Bacara.

In more Funk Zone news, reader IMissRex says that Validation Ale brewery is coming to 102 East Yanonali, and Reader Bobop says that that San Diego–based Rare Society steakhouse will be opening at 214 State Street, the former home of Corazón Cocina, which closed last month.

BROAD STREET OYSTER OPENS: Reader Gem tells

me that Broad Street Oyster Company, which launched in Malibu in 2019, has opened at 418 State Street, the former home of Cubaneo. The restaurant shares space with Shaker Mill and Modern Times. Broad Street had previously tested the waters as a pop-up inside Municipal Winemakers in the Funk Zone.

COFFEE FOR CARP: Reader Richard says Carpin-

teria’s Planning Commission has posted documents that say a new coffee shop is coming to 4835 Carpinteria Avenue in Carpinteria, the former home of Omni Catering and Taqueria El Tapatio.

The applicant is Omni Catering, which recently moved its headquarters to Milpas Street.

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to go to Wingman Rodeo in Old Town Goleta, which just opened in May 2021, only to find that it’s been cleared out and that a new Mexican seafood place is taking its place.

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n a city with plenty to look at, there’s something to be said for playing the conduit. Amplifying the Between, Marie Schoeff ’s dazzling new show at Westmont’s Ridley-Tree Museum of Art, demonstrates the range and beauty that results when an artist commits to being present. Schoeff ’s work falls on the abstract side of the spectrum between representation and unmediated expression, but there’s always a deep connection to the place and the moment in which she made each mark. These paintings, drawings, and prints reflect more than four decades of rigorous training and intense focus from a formidable intellect. Still, they flow with a grace that’s as natural as sunlight reflected on water.

Marie Schoeff: Amplifying the Between continues the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art’s commitment to showing and documenting the careers of significant artists living in Santa Barbara. As such, it reveals yet another instance of an artist evading the centrifugal force of the New York and Los Angeles scenes while still participating in the conversations happening there about the aims and methods of contemporary art. Schoeff, who grew up in Vallejo and Sonoma, attended California State University, Sacramento, where she majored in studio art. In 1977, her work was selected for an exhibition of California women artists by the sculptor and feminist art provocateur Lynda Benglis. Benglis encouraged Schoeff to enroll in the MFA program at Hunter College in New York City, the leading center for postmodern art and critical theory at that time.

It was a glorious and inspiring time to be an artist in New York, and Schoeff and

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her spouse-to-be, Dane Goodman, who joined her there in 1979, lived at the heart of it in Soho, where they had a loft. A pair of Schoeff ’s paintings from that period, “New Era” (1980) and “Eaves” (1981), provide striking evidence of how the young painter caught and rode the tidal wave of painterly energy then coursing through that place and time.

Married in 1982, Goodman and Schoeff left Manhattan and settled on Cota Street in

Santa Barbara in 1983.

This transition proved to be the beginning of an extended and extraordinarily fruitful engagement with the culture and climate of a subtly cosmopolitan milieu. Four pictures from 1986 show Schoeff applying some of the ideas and approaches she had acquired in New York to Santa Barbara subjects. The brilliant palette and sensuous absorption with surfaces in these works speak to the impact of palms, sunshine, and creamy stucco on her artist’s eyes.

In 1987, Schoeff “mem. “ entered her first major phase with a torrent of large drawings that feature bold abstract contours and tight cropping. Every one of these arresting works announces the arrival of a significant talent. In “Evening Knows” (1989), Schoeff renders bulging landscape-like mounds of indeterminate origin with a combination of kinetic vigor and chiaroscuro. A lightning bolt of white at the center of the image suggests the source of the notion chosen for the exhibition’s title—Amplifying the Between.

Nancy Doll, then-curator of 20th-century art at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, recognized the emergence of an artist with a vision as distinctive as that of Georgia O’Keeffe and acquired the work for the museum’s permanent collection. A year later, Schoeff took an even bolder step by applying the technique she had developed in “Evening Knows” to a more extensive work, “M to Me to Mine” (1990), that she drew in public at the Contemporary Arts Forum. This magnificent horizontal drawing, 80 inches high and 21 feet wide, belongs in the pantheon of notable murals made in this city alongside Channing Peake, Ray Strong, and Hank Pitcher. It’s beautiful to have it on display at Westmont, and anyone interested in the history of public art in our city needs to see it.

This monumental drawing phase lingers after the crescendo of “M to Me to Mine” as Schoeff continues to produce masterpieces in that idiom, such as 1992’s “Rubric.” Yet true to her art history training and knowledge, Schoeff insists on further change and

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development. The mid-1990s finds her putting down the pastels and charcoal in favor of oil and leaving behind the large, tightly cropped adventures on paper for a new series of investigations on smaller pieces of board. These mysterious, vaguely biomorphic shapes float within the frame rather than overflowing it. They are accompanied by a renewed interest in miniature drawings as a form of meditation practice, as seen in the series Lenten drawings from 1999.

Throughout her career, Schoeff has taught studio art, working at one time or another for all three of the city’s institutions of higher education—UCSB, SBCC, and Westmont College. Intent on exploring every available aspect of art, the teacher turned student in 2009 when Schoeff took a class in printmaking. This encounter set off her most recent phase, which continues to the present. Her early prints are trace monotype drawings, a fascinating subgenre of printing that she shares with Goodman and the late Keith Puccinelli. These double-sided images offer a glimpse of the artist’s mind at work in multiple dimensions, as each image begets an inversion of itself. After showing these drawings at the Jane Deering Gallery in 2012, Schoeff and fellow artists Linda Ekstrom and Linda Foster began a series of seven annual art retreats at Westmont. There they were able to print on a large-format press. The joyous, sophisticated, and colorful prints Schoeff made at Westmont through the 2010s reveal another vibrant chapter in her career. By combining drawing with attention to geometry, paper, and the intricacies of registration, these works act as a capstone to this exciting and memorable exhibit.

—Charles Donelan

STREET BRASS BAND FORMING With the advent of the State Street Promenade and the pandemic as an incentive to do as much a s p o s s i b l e o u t d o o r s, Santa Barbara has seen an impressive increase in communal activities, such as roller skating and c ycling. Now there’s yet another fun way to be together outside — playing in a marching brass band.

The brainchild of Maria Cincotta and Antoine Descos, this initiative i n te n d s to c re ate a f u n a n d we l c o m i n g community band that can bring music and joy to the streets of Santa Barbara.

The group is looking for people to play all sorts of brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.

Any instrument that you can play while walking is welcome. The band’s founders have played in other street brass bands in N.Y.C., France, and Germany.

If you are interested in joining, contact the group by emailing a.descos@gmail.com.

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(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): In October 2021, the Vancouver Canucks hockey team played the Seattle Kraken team in a Seattle arena. A fan named Nadia Popovici noticed that the Canucks’ equipment manager Brian Hamilton had an irregular mole on the back of his neck — possibly cancerous. She found a way to communicate her observation to him, urging him to see a doctor. In the ensuing days, Hamilton sought medical care and discovered that the mole was indeed in an early stage of melanoma. He had it removed. In the spirit of this inspiring story, Aries, I invite you to tell the people in your life things they should know but don’t know yet — not just what might be challenging, but also what’s energizing and interesting. Be their compassionate advisor, their agent for divine intervention.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): Canadian-Jamaican songwriter and recording artist Kreesha Turner isn’t a mega-star like Beyoncé or Rihanna, but she has had a successful music career. What’s the secret to her constant creative output? Here’s what she has said: “I love to surround myself with people who are the best at what they do. My idea is, I want to be a sponge and absorb everything they teach, experience their energy, view them in their element, and have the opportunity to ask them questions.” The coming year will be one of the best times ever for you to emulate her strategy, Taurus.

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freedom and joy; you must be loose-jointed, like a relaxed athlete.”

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Author Marguerite Yourcenar wrote, “All happiness is a work of art: The smallest error falsifies it, the slightest hesitation alters it, the least heaviness spoils it, the slightest stupidity brutalizes it.” If what she says is true, it’s bad news, isn’t it? She makes it seem like cultivating joy and well-being is a superhuman skill that few of us can hope to master. Personally, I am not as stringent as Yourcenar in my ideas about what’s required to generate happiness. But like her, I believe you have to work at it. It doesn’t necessarily come easily and naturally. Most of us have never been taught how to cultivate happiness, so we must train ourselves to do it and practice diligently. The good news, Libra, is that the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to upgrade your happiness skills.

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(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In 1891, a cultural organization commissioned Scorpio sculptor Auguste Rodin to create a statue of beloved French author Honoré de Balzac. The piece was supposed to be done in 18 months, but it wasn’t. For seven years, Rodin toiled, producing more than 50 studies before finally finishing the piece. We shouldn’t be surprised, then, that one of his mottoes was “Patience is also a form of action.” I’m recommending Rodin-like patience to you in the coming weeks, Scorpio. Yours will be rewarded long before seven years go by.

CANCER

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “I am ashamed of confessing that I have nothing to confess,” wrote author Fanny Burney. Actor Jennifer Lawrence said, “I started to write an apology, but I don’t have anything to say I’m sorry for.” I nominate these two souls to be your role models for the coming weeks. In my astrological opinion, you are currently as immune to karmic boomerangs as it’s possible to be. Your guilt levels are abnormally low. As far as I can determine, you are relatively free from having to answer to the past or defend your actions. How do you plan to make maximum use of this grace period?

(May 21-June 20): Gemini author Lisa Cron says that when we’re telling a story, we should give each successive scene “new information, rather than rehashing things we already know. Never tell us the same fact twice. Because it’s boring and stops the flow of the story. Never tell us the same fact twice. Because it’s boring and stops the flow of the story.” In accordance with astrological omens, Gemini, I suggest you apply this counsel to everything you say and do in the next three weeks. Don’t repeat yourself. Keep moving right along. Invite novelty. Cultivate surprises and unpredictability.

(June 21-July 22): Years ago, I reluctantly gave up my music career. To do so was sad and hard. But it enabled me to devote far more time and energy to improving my writing skills. I published books and developed a big audience. I’m glad I did it. Here’s another redemptive sacrifice I made earlier in my life: I renounced the chaotic pleasure of seeking endless new romantic adventures so I could commit myself to a relationship with one particular woman. In so doing, I learned a lot more about how to be a soulful human. I’m glad I did it. Is there potentially a comparable pivot in your life, my fellow Cancerian? If so, the coming weeks and months will be a favorable time to make a move.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Leo actor Claudia Christian has appeared in more than 50 films, including many in the science fiction genre. She has played a variety of roles in movies with more conventional themes. But as for the sci-fi stuff? She says, “Apparently, I’ve been typecast: I’m a Russian bisexual telepathic Jew.” If Christian came to me for astrological advice right now, I would suggest that the coming months will be an excellent time for her and all of you Leos to slip free of any pigeonholes you’ve been stuck in. Escape the mold! Create niches for yourself that enable you to express your full repertoire.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The coming weeks will be a favorable time to meditate on your job and your calling — as well as the differences there may be between your job and your calling. In fact, I regard this as a phase when you can summon transformative epiphanies about the way you earn a living and the useful services you provide to your fellow humans.

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AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Self-help teachers and New Age gurus are fond of using metaphors about opening doors. They provide a lot of advice that encourages us to knock on doors, scout around for doors that are open just a crack, find keys to unlock doors, and even kick down doors. I will not be following their lead in this horoscope. In my opinion, the coming days are an excellent time for you to heed the contrary counsel of author Paulo Coelho: “Close some doors today. Not because of pride, incapacity, or arrogance, but simply because they lead you nowhere.” Once you carry out this assignment, Aquarius, I believe you’ll start finding interesting new doors to open.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): In 2017, Piscean film director Jordan Peele released his debut film, Get Out. It was a success with both critics and audiences. A year later, Peele became the first Black screenwriter to win the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. As he accepted the Oscar, he said, “I stopped writing this movie about 20 times because I thought it was impossible.” Personally, I’m glad Peele didn’t give up his dream. Here’s one reason why: He will serve as an excellent role model for you throughout 2022.

As you reinvent yourself, Pisces, don’t give up pushing ahead with persistence, courage, and a quest for what’s most fun.

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67,500 ‑ 75,000/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 28174

AUTO TECHNICIAN

TRANSPORTATION & PARKING SERVICES Performs comprehensive maintenance and repair on UCSB fleet vehicles (includes gasoline, E85, diesel, biodiesel, natural gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles). Work ranges from simple maintenance to rebuilding components, with an emphasis on technician and customer safety.

Performs mechanical and electrical repairs on vehicle systems using appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment. Performs preventative maintenance inspections and repairs.

Provides customer service and roadside assistance as needed. Performs driving duties as assigned. Accurately documents all work performed.

Completes repair orders promptly.

Attends appropriate technical training classes on current and emerging automotive technology. Participation in ASE automotive certification is encouraged. Must be able to work as a member of a team and share in the responsibility for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. Reqs: Three years of automotive mechanical experience. Skill in using a full range of tools, including diagnostic equipment.

Skill in diagnosing, maintaining and repairing modern automobiles and trucks, including electronic engine controls, fuel injection systems, and emission controls. Skill in diagnosing and repairing electrical, heating, air conditioning, braking, hydraulic systems, and tire service. Skill in minor vehicle repair and preventive maintenance and safety inspections.

Basic computer experience. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Experience in a customer service environment.

Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program.

Satisfactory conviction history background check. $25.15 ‑ $31.90/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

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gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 1/31/22. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 29723

DATA SCIENCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR STUDENT SERVICES ADVISOR 2

COMPUTER SCIENCE Responsible for student affairs and academic personnel coordination for the Data Science (DS) Initiative.

Develops and prepares program curriculum plans for each academic year and prepares temporary sub‑0 budget. Serves as the initial source of information, advises students regarding general and program information.

Ensures grades are reported and develops and updates the Schedule of Classes and other publications.

Requires knowledge of policy and procedures for undergraduate education. Serves as the departmental liaison with the Office of the Registrar on all matters pertaining to program courses grades and undergraduate records. Responsible for processing all employment transactions for DS academic employees, including lecturers, teaching assistants and undergraduate learning assistants, in UCPath. Serves as resource for and advises DS Initiative Director on academic personnel policies including procedures covering academic recruitment, appointment, and advancement; compensation and salary administration; labor contracts; visa procurement; benefits; payroll.

Provides administrative support for program coordination. Reqs: Strong

written and verbal communication skills. Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete work with frequent interruptions. Ability to use various programs (Excel, Word, Google) to complete required tasks. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. This position is funded through June 30, 2023 pending further funding. $24‑$26/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #25428

FINANCIAL AND ACADEMIC PERSONNEL ANALYST

FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES Manages financial matters and academic personnel processes for the Department of Film and Media Studies. Reconciles payroll and general ledgers. Projects and monitors expenditures across all funding sources. Advises faculty on policies regarding budgets. Prepares monthly statements. Responsible for quarterly course materials fee billing via BARC. Serves as primary UCPath initiator for all academic, and staff appointments.

Ensures proper employee and supervisor set‑up in Kronos on‑line timekeeping system. Responsible for administering all academic personnel actions for permanent faculty, continuing lecturers, temporary faculty, Associates, and TA’s, including

faculty retention, merits and promotions, lecturer reviews, leave requests, and retirements. Maintains a broad knowledge and functional understanding of all academic personnel policies and procedures.

Provides consultation and advice to the department Chair and faculty regarding academic personnel policies.

Manages all academic recruitment cases, meeting Affirmative Action guidelines, and ensuring that overall general procedures are followed.

Serves as back‑up to department manager. Responsible for organizing the annual commencement reception.

Reqs: 1‑3 years experience working in academic or public institutions, and managing budgets. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/ training. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $55,763 ‑ $60,125/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application review begins 1/31/22.

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 29715

FINANCIAL AND BUDGET COORDINATOR

SOUTH HALL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT CENTER Provides financial support to the departments and programs in the South Hall Administrative Support

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EMPLOYMENT Center. Duties include monthly ledger reconciliation, issuance of payments and reimbursements, travel, payroll, storage of records, posting, and processing of all financial records, etc. Responsible for monitoring all department/ program accounts and generating reports and data as necessary.

Updates and inputs all transactions in the GUS financial shadow system. Assists faculty, students, and staff with processing various awards, grants, and fellowships for research, student aid, and instructional purposes. Processes gifts and monitors endowment accounts.

Responsible for arrangements and all financial aspects of conferences and events.

Reqs: Understanding of University accounting and financial policies and controls. Thorough knowledge of campus purchasing policies and procedures that apply to a variety of funding sources, including state funds, federal funds, extramural and intramural grants, and gifts.

Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.61‑$25.16/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For primary consideration apply by 1/28/22. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 29543 FOOD PURCHASING Agent (Santa Barbara) – Evaluate suppliers on the basis of the price, quality, and speed of delivery of their products and services. Analyze product and market information to determine reasonable prices. Negotiate, evaluate and monitor agreements with suppliers. Maintain records of items bought, costs, deliveries and inventory. Must have 24 months of experience as Food Purchasing Agent, Restaurant Operator or Restaurant Manager. Mail CV to Mike Mashoon, Mashoon’s Foodland Inc., 1501 San Andres St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

GRADUATE PROGRAM ADVISOR

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT Provides support in all aspects of the graduate program. Provides Department and University policy and procedural information to current and prospective graduate students, faculty, and staff. Serves as liaison between students, faculty, and other campus administrative units. Is responsible for advising approximately 175 graduate students on a variety of personal and academic issues and ensures students are making progress towards their degree and career goals while remaining within established university and program guidelines and regulations.

Manages graduate student records, program data and statistics and is responsible for overseeing all publications for the graduate program. Working with the student affairs team, the Graduate Program Advisor participates in policy decisions and program development to support faculty initiatives and encourage student academic success. Is responsible for the overall coordination and administration of graduate student recruitment, admission, outreach and new student orientation processes.

In collaboration with the Payroll Coordinator, advises graduate students on academic appointments and employment matters. Is expected to be strongly committed to the program and to the welfare of the students, maintaining a climate of interpersonal support while exercising independent professional judgment and creative problem‑solving skills. Reqs:

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Bachelor’s Degree In a related area and/or equivalent experience/ training. 1‑3 years directly related experience, preferably in a higher education institution. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $23.66‑$26.00/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #28896

GRADUATE PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANT

FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES Assists with graduate student recruitment, admissions, and orientation. Advises graduate students on program requirements, petitions, financial aid, policies and procedures, leaves of absences, registration and enrollment procedures. Records and maintains all graduate student records and monitors their progress. Responsible for hiring paperwork, fee payment entries, and payroll system updates of all academic graduate student employees. Maintains knowledge of current Graduate Division policies and procedures, curriculum requirements and degree requirements. Keeps departmental graduate program statistics for reporting. Serves as primary UC Path payroll processor for all graduate and undergraduate student employees. Orders supplies and equipment. Prepares various reimbursement requests. Enters all financial transactions in GUS database system. Reqs: High school diploma or equivalent experience.

1‑3 years office and administrative experience. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.61/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 1/31/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 29716

LAB ASSISTANT

NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH INSTITUTE Responsible for independently maintaining the fly stocks for two labs, which includes changing the stocks regularly, correctly labeling fly vials, monitoring and keeping track of the health of flies, reporting any lost stocks and other issues to the lab managers in a timely manner. Will use a dissecting microscope, taking extreme care to avoid contamination of one stock with another and to control mites.

Receives fly line requests from lab members and propagates these lines for distribution accordingly.

Responsible for mosquito maintenance which involves regularly hatching eggs, rearing larvae with regular monitoring and feeding, hand collection of pupae, and blood‑feeding/egg collection from adult mosquitoes. Responsible for maintaining a backup egg stock for each line in order to maintain and propagate the main colony for the mosquito facility. Responsible for keeping records of fly and mosquito genotypes accurate and up‑to‑date including verifying

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consistency between physical and electronic records and re‑labeling stocks appropriately. Assist fly food cook as needed. Assists the fly food cook with fly food preparation, packaging and labeling as needed.

Reqs: High school diploma required (BS/BA degree in biology or related field preferred). Some college‑level biology coursework or lab experience. Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel.). Must be able to work in a laboratory with different chemicals & follow appropriate safety procedures.

Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check. Comfortable with lifting light loads (approx. 20 lbs). $20.14/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 1/28/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 29409

LEAD LABORER

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS Responsible for work assignment and quality, safety, employee training, building security, oversight of special projects and maintenance tasks, emergency response and customer service.

Orders and distributes supplies.

Also responsible for employee time cards and equipment maintenance of the building. In compliance with HDAE goals and objectives, affirms and implements the department Educational Equity Plan comprising short and long‑term objectives that reflect a systematic approach to preparing both students and staff for success in a multicultural society. Works in an environment ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic. Works in a team environment. Reqs: Minimum 3 years of custodial or maintenance work experience in an institution and/or commercial setting.

Example: College Residence Hall, hotel, resort, or school. Computer experience, including Microsoft Office programs. Ability to motivate staff and maintain positive morale.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff and others such as employees from other departments, students, parents, project managers, conference organizers, etc. Organizational experience. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program.

Satisfactory conviction history background check. $21.33‑$29.89/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 1/27/22 Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #29645

MEDICAL ASSISTANT‑LIMITED

STUDENT HEALTH Provides medical and administrative support to the physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurses, and licensed vocational nurses assisting with exams and procedures, taking vitals, checking in/out patients, filling out the necessary paperwork, taking phone messages, and following directives from the clinicians, as well as scheduling appointments.

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Notes: This is a limited position working no more than 1000 hours.

Mon.‑Fri./7:45am‑4:30pm (may include Thursday evenings until 7pm). Student Health requires all clinical staff to successfully pass the background check and complete the credentialing process before the employment date. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. $23.27/hour.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #25239

PAINTER

MAINTENANCE ‑ RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS Responsible for performing skilled painting tasks for University owned Residential Halls/Housing and its related buildings at on and off‑campus locations as outlined below, and may be assigned other duties (including those in other craft areas) to accomplish the operational needs of the department. In compliance with HDAE goals and objectives, affirms and implements the department Educational Equity Plan comprising short and long‑term objectives that reflect a systematic approach to preparing both students and staff for success in a multicultural society.

Work in an environment, which is ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic. Works effectively in a team environment. Reqs: 4+ years demonstrated work in the painter trade, showing multiple skills within the painting trade. Similar type apartment paintwork experience as well as paint applications to wood and stucco buildings. Knowledge and ability to perform interior and exterior wall repairs to various wall types such as drywall, wire lath, and plaster and stucco. Ability to safely erect, work on, and or operate scaffolding, high ladders, various lifts, power washers, airless and HVLP spray systems, and air compressors. Ability to meet critical timelines and work independently or in teams. Must have effective communication skills. Ability to interact as a team member with sensitivity towards a multicultural work environment. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. $35.52/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard

to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #29346

PROGRAM ADVISOR

EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAM Completes routine assignments working toward mastery of tasks of moderate scope and complexity, with guidance from the supervisor.

May exercise judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.

Provides advising and administrative support in operational aspects of the work performed by the Reciprocity staff. Communicates daily with UC Study Center staff and partner university liaisons abroad, students and campus colleagues in a broad range of UC offices. Communication with students takes place remotely (online and by phone) rather than in person. Supports the student’s program from pre‑application through the return to the home university. Provides backup support for staff as requested. Completes administrative tasks for the unit and attends team meetings and other office‑wide meetings. As an integral member of the unit, the Program Advisor works cooperatively with other team members and UCEAP units as necessary; understands and applies broad administrative rules, policies, and precedents; consults with senior‑level staff and receives direction for more complex assignments, projects, tasks, and policy interpretations. Provides consistent application of UC policy in all aspects of unit work. Reqs: Associate degree (AA/AS), and/ or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Minimum two years of office/clerical experience. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.61 ‑ $27.59/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 1/26/22. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 28861

PSYCHIATRIST

STUDENT HEALTH Provides professional care for outpatients requiring psychiatric consultation, including diagnosis and treatment. Provides consultation services on a per case basis as required for all members of the professional staff in assisting them with diagnosis and treatment for their patients. Must have a valid CA medical license and DEA license at all times during employment. Board eligible or certified in Psychiatry with special training and skills in adolescent psychiatry. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse & Dependent Adult Abuse. Must successfully complete and pass a background check and credentialing process before the date of hire. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. This is an 11‑month position

with 4 weeks of furlough. Must have a flexible schedule. May be required to answer phone calls and respond to campus emergencies outside of regular operating hours. Salary commensurate with experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 1/28/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 29743

PURCHASING AND INVENTORY SPECIALIST

COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Responsible for the purchasing, receiving and inventory of stock assignments to work orders, as well as tracking vendor time against work order contacts for the Network & Communications Services. Reqs: 4‑6 years purchasing and inventory experience required in a technical environment using automated systems for procurement and management. Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills. Familiarity with Excel, various software programs and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools and database applications. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a customer service environment.

High school diploma required.

Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.61‑ $ 29.57/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 1/27/22. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 29523

SENIOR APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMER

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Provides advanced design, integration, and management of applications and software utilities in support of ECI operations and services that scope to the College of Engineering. Responsible for operational integrity of services, creation, and evaluation of policy and processes, and providing cost analysis of infrastructure. Architects internal and external facing applications, utilities, manage services, and as well as integrate with external business processes providing commodity services that are coupled with ECI services and operations. Maintains legacy applications and services authored

by ECI. Manages IT operational risk. Leads broadly scoped, highly complex IT programming projects from conception and specification, and through development, deployment, documentation, and training. Independently interfaces with faculty, researchers, and staff to assess organizational goals. May serve on campus‑level working committees and interfaces with external IT staff. Reqs: Strong background of programming and developing complex applications in a largely independent role.

Extensive experience working in both scripting and object‑oriented languages (with an emphasis on Bash, Javascript, Perl, Python, PHP, and Go). Experience working with

web development frameworks.

Experience with modern development workflows, and tooling (e.g., virtualenv, containers), and as an advocate for modern security and authentication/authorization standards. Strong usage and understanding of version control and source code management (Git), testing and verification, and style and documentation standards (e.g. PEP8). Must have experience with the following technologies, processes and concepts: CentOS, Fedora and Ubuntu Linux distributions, Ansible configuration management, OpenLDAP authentication framework, haproxy load‑balancing tools and traffic shaping tools, pacemaker, corosync, and keepalived cluster management systems. Must also have deep knowledge of virtualization and software defined storage including KVM, VMware, and Ceph.

Experience building, compiling, and troubleshooting cutting edge machine learning software and libraries for GPU intensive compute workloads. Should be familiar with technologies such as NFS, Samba, Docker, Gitlab, Nagios, Grafana, syslog, BIND, Bacula, Drupal, Apache/NGINX, MySQL/MariaDB, Postfix, Mailman, TCP/IP, network switching and VLANs, host‑based firewalls, and possess a general understanding of electrical concepts and measures. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $73,000 ‑ $117,100/yr.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 1/26/22. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 29572

SR. CUSTODIAN

CAMPUS DINING Responsible for maintaining dining room floors, cleaning of restrooms and offices, periodic cleaning of windows, training, supervision and follow up nightly kitchen clean up, working as a liaison with the maintenance department for minor equipment repair and maintenance (carts, wheels, light bulb replacements, etc.), and overseeing shutdown building cleanups. Supervises part‑time student employees.

Reqs: High School Diploma and one year progressively more responsible janitorial experience or equivalent combination of education. Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations regarding proper storing of chemicals in a food environment, proper cleaning of the janitorial closet, safe lifting and transporting procedures, and ability to train others in this area. Exhibits organizational skills sufficient to ensure timely completion of tasks. Notes: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Satisfactory conviction history background check. $20.74‑$22.90/ hr.

Wednesday‑Sunday, 1:30pm‑10:00pm. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 1/27/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 29674

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MATERIALS DEPARTMENT Provides high‑level administrative and budgetary support for faculty research groups. Advises on critical budgetary and personnel planning decisions on multi‑million dollar cross‑disciplinary research awards such as MURI programs and the Pratt and Whitney Center for Materials Excellence. Assumes complete project planning for technical research reviews, conferences, workshops, seminars and group meetings. Coordinates travel arrangements, prepares travel and entertainment reimbursements.

Manages arrangements for long‑ and short‑term visitors. Assists group members in purchasing activities.

Reqs: High level of administrative and organizational skills in addition to excellent oral and written communication skills. Accounting background demonstrating sound analytical and financial skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, as well as meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Must be able to establish priorities, perform effectively under pressure and adapt to changing needs and issues. Must be detail‑oriented with a high degree of accuracy. Experience working with office equipment; fax machine, scanner, telephone and photocopier.

Strong computer skills are essential.

Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.61 ‑ $26.98/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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STUDENT SERVICES ADVISOR 2

SUMMER SESSIONS Support and advise new, continuing, and returning UCSB students, and visit high school students regarding Summer Sessions’ programs, courses, policies, deadlines, and fees. Serves as a primary point of contact for phone inquiries, email inquiries, and in‑person visitors, and triages registration and fee issues in collaboration with BARC, Financial Aid, Office of the Registrar, College Advising offices, and academic departments. Assists with Summer Sessions outreach, promotion, and training, review of summer program applications, and maintenance of student records. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in academic advising or customer service‑related fields. Ability to understand and inform students about campus policies, procedures, and requirements. Basic knowledge of working with a diverse student population, and sensitivity to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socio‑economic status. Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Skills in problem solving, judgment, and decision‑making.

Solid organizational skills and proven detail orientation. Basic knowledge of the UC system, student information systems, and Summer Sessions operations. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. No extended vacations may be taken during spring or while programs are in session. Must work occasional weekend and/or evening hours while programs are in session, as needed. $23.66 ‑ $26.82/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled.

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ADMINISTER OF ESTATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARIELLE BOURGEOIS also known as MARIELLE ANDREE BOURGEOIS Case No.: 22PR00003 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of MARIELLE BOURGEOIS also known as MARIELLE ANDRE BOURGEOIS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JACQUELYN QUINN and JUSTIN REDMOND in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: JACQUELYN QUINN and JUSTIN REDMOND be appointed as personal representative to administer

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THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/24/2022 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Anacapa Division.

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Attorney for Petitioner: Jeffrey B. Soderborg 1900 State Street, Suite M, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 687‑6660.

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FBN ABANDONMENT STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: PACIFIC COAST REALTY at 3461 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 03/08/2019 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original file no.

2019‑0000575. The person (s) or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Diane Kay Zamora, Owner/Manager (same address) This

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AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE GOLETA (Electrónica y Telefónica) Febrero 1, 2022 a las 6:00 P.M. (Este tema está programado para las 6:00 p. m. tiempo cierto)

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hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate

ATENCIÓN: La reunión virtual se lleva a cabo de conformidad con el Proyecto de Ley de la Asamblea (AB) 361.

La reunión será virtual porque la reunión en persona presentaría riesgos inminentes para la salud o la seguridad de los asistentes. El público solo puede ver la reunión en Goleta Channel 19 y/o en línea en https://cityofgoleta. org/goletameetings y no en las Cámaras del Consejo.

SE DA AVISO que el Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para continuar el proceso de participación pública y la discusión sobre la selección de distritos. La fecha, la hora y el lugar de la audiencia pública del Concejo Municipal se establecen a continuación. La agenda de la audiencia también se publicará en el sitio web de la Ciudad (www.cityofgoleta.org).

FECHA / HORA DE LA AUDIENCIA:

Martes, 1 de Febrero de 2022 A LAS 18:00 (HORA CIERTA)

LUGAR: Reunión de Teleconferencia - Dado el estado de emergencia local, estatal y nacional, esta reunión será una reunión por teleconferencia (con instrucciones detalladas para la participación incluidas en la agenda publicada)

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Teleconferencia:

Las instrucciones detalladas para la participación se incluirán en la agenda publicada.

El propósito de la audiencia pública es recibir comentarios del público sobre la composición de los posibles límites de los distritos electorales del Concejo. Antes de la audiencia pública, se publicarán mapas preliminares de los posibles límites de los distritos electorales del Concejo. Después de las audiencias públicas, es posible que se publiquen mapas preliminares adicionales de los posibles límites de los distritos electorales del Concejo y se programen audiencias públicas adicionales.

La audiencia pública podrá continuar de vez en cuando, según sea necesario, mediante notificación en la audiencia antes mencionada.

La información sobre el desarrollo de un mapa y proceso del Distrito se puede encontrar en línea en www. drawgoleta.org. Las consultas se pueden enviar a dlopez@cityofgoleta.org.

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Si una persona desea impugnar, en la corte, cualquier acción que el Concejo Municipal pueda tomar con respecto al tema de la audiencia pública, entonces esa persona puede limitarse a plantear solo las cuestiones planteadas en la audiencia pública en cuestión o en la correspondencia escrita entregada oportunamente a el secretario municipal en la audiencia pública o antes de ella.

COMENTARIOS DEL PÚBLICO: Se alienta a todas las personas interesadas a ver la reunión y proporcionar comentarios escritos u orales. Todas las cartas/comentarios deben dirigirse al Secretario Municipal cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Las cartas deben ser recibidas por el Secretario Municipal en o antes de la fecha de la audiencia o pueden presentarse en la audiencia.

ANTE LA NECESIDAD DE LA CIUDAD DE REALIZAR REUNIONES PÚBLICAS DE FORMA ELECTRÓNICA Y TELEFÓNICA DURANTE LA PANDEMIA DE COVID-19, los comentarios escritos pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a Deborah López, secretaria municipal, correo electrónico: cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org o por medios electrónicos durante la audiencia pública (fecha y hora indicadas anteriormente), siempre que se reciban antes de la conclusión del comentario público parte de la Audiencia Pública. Las instrucciones sobre cómo enviar comentarios por escrito durante la audiencia estarán disponibles en el sitio web de la Ciudad: https:// www.cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/news-and-updates/government-meeting-agendas-and-videos.

PARA INFORMACION ADICIONAL: Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Deborah S. Lopez, secretaria municipal, al 805-961-7505 o dlopez@cityofgoleta.org. Para consultas en español, comuníquese con Marcos Martínez, Especialista en participación en español, al (805) 562-5500 o mmartinez@cityofgoleta.org. Los informes y documentos del personal se publicarán aproximadamente 72 horas antes de la audiencia en el sitio web de la Ciudad en www.cityofgoleta.org.

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INTERPRETACIÓN SIMULTÁNEA: Habrá interpretación simultánea en español disponible. Si necesita servicios de interpretación para la audiencia en otro idioma, comuníquese con la oficina del Secretario Municipal al (805) 961-7505 o por correo electrónico a: cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org al menos 72 horas antes de la audiencia.

Especifique el idioma para el que necesita interpretación. La notificación al menos 72 horas antes de la reunión ayuda a garantizar que se puedan hacer arreglos razonables para brindar accesibilidad a la audiencia.

Nota: De conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, si necesita ayuda para participar en la audiencia, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal al (805) 961-7505. La notificación al menos 72 horas antes de la audiencia permitirá que el personal de la Ciudad haga arreglos razonables.

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Owner: Montecito Union School District Project name: 2122-1 MUSD Library/Media Center HVAC Upgrade Project Location: 385 San Ysidro Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: REMOVAL OF EXISTING BOILER/CHILLER HVAC AND INSTALLATION OF VRF HVAC IN THE MEDIA CENTER. ASSOCIATED UNINSTALLATION AND REINSTALLATION OF CEILING AND WALL FINISHES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION. REMOVAL OF EXISTING CONCRETE MECHANICAL CURBS AND REPLACEMENT WITH NEW CONCRETE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CURBS. Approximate Start Date is (TBD) Bid Deadline: Bids are due on February 15, 2022 no later than 2:00 p.m.

PLACE AND METHOD OF BID RECEIPT: All bids must be sealed. Personal delivery, courier, or mailed via United States Postal Service and addressed to Montecito Union School District, 385 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. ATTN: Leo Perez PLACE PLANS ON FILE: www.tricoblue.com MANDATORY JOB WALK: Meet at Montecito Union School Front Office, on January 27, 2022 at 9 a.m.

Attendance is mandatory and will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Failure to be on time and attend the entire job walk will disqualify your bid as non responsive. Owner will require sign in / sign out signatures.

This is a prevailing wage project. Owner has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker needed to execute this contract. These rates are on file at Owner’s office, and a copy may be obtained upon request, or at www.dir.ca.gov. Contractor shall post a copy of these rates at the job site. ALL PROJECTS OVER $1000 ARE SUBJECT TO PREVAILING WAGE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT BY THE LABOR COMMISSIONER It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the contract is awarded (CONTRACTOR), and upon any SUBCONTRACTOR, to pay not less than the specified rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the contract.

Payment Bond for contracts over $25,000 and a Performance Bond for all contracts will be required prior to commencement of work. These bonds shall be in the amounts and form called for in the Contract Documents Pursuant to the provisions of Public Contract Code Section 22300, CONTRACTOR may substitute certain securities for any funds withheld by OWNER to ensure CONTRACTOR’s performance under the contract. At the request and expense of the contractor, securities equivalent to any amount withheld shall be deposited at the discretion of OWNER, with either OWNER, or state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall then pay any funds otherwise subject to retention.

Securities eligible for investment shall include those listed in Government Code Section 16430, bank and savings and loan certificates of deposit, interest bearing demand deposit accounts, standby letters of credit, or any other security mutually agreed to by CONTRACTOR and OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall the beneficial owner of any securities substituted for funds withheld and shall receive any interest on them. The escrow agreement shall be in the form indicated in the Contract Documents.

To bid on or perform the work stated in this Notice, CONTRACTOR must posses a valid and active contractor’s license of the following classification B No CONTRACTOR or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of 4104 of the Public Contract Code, for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code 17225.5 No CONTRACTOR or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded after April 11, 22015) unless registered with the DIR. DIR’s web registration portal is: www.dir. ca.gov/Public-Works/Contractor.html.

CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records (eCPR) to the Labor Commissioner monthly in PDF format. Registration aat www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Certified-Payroll-Reporting.html is required tto use the eCPR system.

The following notice is given as required by Labor Code Section 1771.5(b)(1):: CONTRACTOR and any subcontractors are required to review and comply with the provisions of the California Labor Code, Part 7, Chapter 1, beginning with Section 1720, as more fully discussed in the Contract Documents. These sections contain specific requirements concerning, for example, determination and payment of prevailing wages, retention, inspection and auditing payroll records, use of apprentices, payment of overtime compensation, securing worker’s compensation insurance and various criminal penalties or fines which may be imposed for violations if the requirement of the chapter. Submission of a bid constitutes CONTRACTORs representation that CONTRACTOR has thoroughly reviewed the requirements.

The contractor must follow the Davis-Bacon regulations and the provisions of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act may also apply to the DBA-covered contract.

OWNER will retain 5% of the amount of any progress payments.

This Project does not require prequalification pursuant to AB 1565 of all general contractors and all mechanical, electrical and plumbing subcontractors.

BID PACKET will be available at www.tricoblue.com and provided at the job walk to attendees.

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statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 17, 2021. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35, Published: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person­ (s) is/are doing business as: PACIFIC CO. at 6028 Paseo Palmilla Goleta, CA 93117; Charles Goldberg (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Charles Goldberg with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 27, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E31. FBN Number: 2021­0003454.

Published: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person­ (s) is/are doing business as: DAWN CARLSON DESIGNS at 7592 Calle Real Goleta, CA 93117; Dawn I Carlson (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Dawn Carlson with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 28, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E31. FBN Number: 2021­0003462. Published: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person­ (s) is/are doing business as: KNAPP NURSERY at 909 Carlo Drive Goleta, CA 93117; Burns Growers LLC 806 Wet Pedregosa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: Patrick Burns, Manager with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 9, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2021­0003323. Published: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ONEDIGITAL at 101 West Anapamu Street, 3rd Flr Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Digital Insurance Agency LLC 200 Galleria Pkwy, Ste 1950, Atlanta, GA 30339 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: Chuck Ristau, Manager with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 15, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E18. FBN Number: 2021­0003349.

Published: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LAVENDER INN BY THE SEA at 206 Castillo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Harborside Inns 223 Castillo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: Liz Rodriguez, Chief Operating Officer with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 27, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2021­0003450.

Published: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: INN BY THE HARBOR at 433 Montecito Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Harborside Inns 223 Castillo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: Liz Rodriguez, Chief Operating Officer with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 29, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2021­0003478.

Published: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person­ (s) is/are doing business as: BRISAS DEL MAR INN AT THE BEACH at 223 Castillo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Harborside Inn (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: Liz Rodriguez, Chief Operating Officer with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 27, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2021­0003449.

Published: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE COACHING at 340 Old Mill Road. #113 Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Joanie Bear (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Joanie Bear, Principal with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 29, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2021­0003474.

Published: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person­ (s) is/are doing business as: LASER FOCUSED CHIROPRACTIC at 5951 Encina Rd. #202 Goleta, CA 93117; Michael P Hergenroether, DC 5288 University Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93111 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Michael P. Hergenroether, DC, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 23, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2021­0003439. Published: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person­ (s) is/are doing business as: THINC WEDDINGS & EVENTS at 5015 Caire Cir Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Hive Events, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: Teal Haggar, Manager with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 15, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E953. FBN Number: 2021­0003343. Published: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person­ (s) is/are doing business as: PACIFIC COAST REALTY at 3461 State St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Diane Kay Zamora (same address) Joann R Pomatto­Gomez (same address) This business is conducted by a General Partnership Filed by: Diane Kay Zamora, Broker/Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 28, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E953. FBN Number: 2021­0003463. Published: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHAKESPEARE SANTA BARBARA at 34 W Constance Ave Unit I Santa Barbara, CA 93105; David R Paris (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: David Paris with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 22, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2021­0003429.

Published: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person­ (s) is/are doing business as: 805 LEAK DETECTION at 3065 Lucinda Ln. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Gils Landscape Services Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: Carlos Godinez, Operations Officer with

the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 30, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E28. FBN Number: 2021­0003482. Published: Jan 13, 20, 27. Feb 3 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person­ (s) is/are doing business as: EQUIP TO SCALE at 545 N Patterson Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Aaron R Marshall (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Aaron Marshall with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 23, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2021­0003438. Published: Jan 13, 20, 27. Feb 3 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LONGORIA WINERY, LONGORIA WINES at 415 E Chestnut Ave. Lompoc, CA 93436; Ashton Brooke Christian 5106 Wilson Lane Bethesda, MD 20814; Lindsey Martin Christian (same address) This business is conducted by a Married Couple Filed by: Ashton Brooke Christian with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 10, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E953. FBN Number: 2022­0000055.

Published: Jan 13, 20, 27. Feb 3 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person­ (s) is/are doing business as: JK LOVELACE PHOTOGRAPHY at 7 W. Figueroa St. #306 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Jeffrey K Lovelace 285 Gould Lane Summerland, CA 93108 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Jeffrey K. Lovelace with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 10, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E953. FBN Number: 2022­0000065. Published: Jan 13, 20, 27. Feb 3 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HOT WIRE ELECTRIC at 232 West Yanonali Street Unit B Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Kevin Hines (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Kevin Hines, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 5, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2022­0000017.

Published: Jan 13, 20, 27. Feb 3 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COLEMAN PROPERTY at 312 Coleman Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Alexander Rose 315 Meigs Rd Ste A­260 Santa Barbara, CA 93109 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Alexander Rose with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 11, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E48. FBN Number: 2022­0000082.

Published: Jan 20, 27. Feb 3, 10 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WESTSIDE BUILDING MATERIAL CENTRAL at 100 Crescent Center, Pkwy Suite 800 Tucker, GA 30084; PGS­Westside II, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: Katherine E. Scully, Assistant Secretary with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 7, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E40. FBN Number: 2022­0000040.

Published: Jan 20, 27. Feb 3, 10 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person­ (s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA COLOR & BRIDAL at 3835 State Street C­154 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Lucianna Salgado 4320 Mogoc Road Unit G Santa Barbara, CA 93110 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Lucianna Salgado with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 7, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E48. FBN Number: 2022­0000041. Published: Jan 20, 27. Feb 3, 10 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person­ (s) is/are doing business as: TRILUC at 600 Linden Ave. Carpinteria, CA 93013; Lucian M Cravens (same address) Tristian R Cravens (same address) This business is conducted by a General Partnership Filed by: Lucian Cravens, MR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 12, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2022­0000089. Published: Jan 20, 27. Feb 3, 10 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CALLED TO BE FREE CLOTHING & CO. at 1623 Lavender Court Carpenteria, CA 93013; Dominique D. Loftus (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Dominique Loftus, Founder with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 7, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E953. FBN Number: 2022­0000048.

Published: Jan 20, 27. Feb 3, 10 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DOVETAIL ARCHITECTS at 925 Calle Puerto Vallarta Ste B Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Chris Cottrell, Architect Inc. 243 Sabnta Catalina St. Santa Barbara, CA 93109 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: Chris Cottrell, President with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 11, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2022­0000080. Published: Jan 20, 27. Feb 3, 10 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person­ (s) is/are doing business as: SANTA YNEZ AEROSPORTS at 606 Alamo Pintado Road, Suite 3­106 Solvang, CA 93463; Lavi Aero Inc. Solvang, CA 93463 (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: Tony H Moradian, President with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 10, 2022.

This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2022­0000059. Published: Jan 20, 27. Feb 3, 10 2022.

NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF LILY ANNE BROBERG TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 21CV04798 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior court proposing a change of name(s) FROM and TO the following name(s): FROM: LILY ANNE BROBERG TO: LILY GRACE STRONG THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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

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Owner: Montecito Union School District Project name: 2122-2 Building D- Windows and Doors, Phase II Project Location: 385 San Ysidro Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: REPLACE EXISTING SINGLE-PANED WOOD WINDOWS WITH DOUBLE-GLAZED CLAD WOOD WINDOWS AND EXISTING SINGLE-PANE GLAZED WOOD DOORS WITH DOUBLE GLAZED CLAD WOOD DOORS AND EXISTING PANEL WOOD DOORS WITH CLAD WOOD PANEL DOORS AND MATCHING METAL TRIM. REINSTALL EXISTING DOOR HARDWARE TO MAXIMUM PRACTICAL EXTENT, INCLUDING EXISTING WIRELESS CARD READER ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM. Approximate Start Date is (TBD) Bid Deadline: Bids are due on February 15, 2022, no later than 2:00 p.m.

PLACE AND METHOD OF BID RECEIPT: All bids must be sealed. Personal delivery, courier, or mailed via United States Postal Service and addressed to Montecito Union School District, 385 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. ATTN: Leo Perez PLACE PLANS ON FILE: www.tricoblue.com MANDATORY JOB WALK: Meet at Montecito Union School Front Office, on January 27, 2022 at 9 a.m.

Attendance is mandatory and will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Failure to be on time and attend the entire job walk will disqualify your bid as non responsive. Owner will require sign in / sign out signatures.

This is a prevailing wage project. Owner has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker needed to execute this contract. These rates are on file at Owner’s office, and a copy may be obtained upon request, or at www.dir.ca.gov. Contractor shall post a copy of these rates at the job site. ALL PROJECTS OVER $1000 ARE SUBJECT TO PREVAILING WAGE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT BY THE LABOR COMMISSIONER It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the contract is awarded (CONTRACTOR), and upon any SUBCONTRACTOR, to pay not less than the specified rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the contract.

Payment Bond for contracts over $25,000 and a Performance Bond for all contracts will be required prior to commencement of work. These bonds shall be in the amounts and form called for in the Contract Documents Pursuant to the provisions of Public Contract Code Section 22300, CONTRACTOR may substitute certain securities for any funds withheld by OWNER to ensure CONTRACTOR’s performance under the contract. At the request and expense of the contractor, securities equivalent to any amount withheld shall be deposited at the discretion of OWNER, with either OWNER, or state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall then pay any funds otherwise subject to retention.

Securities eligible for investment shall include those listed in Government Code Section 16430, bank and savings and loan certificates of deposit, interest bearing demand deposit accounts, standby letters of credit, or any other security mutually agreed to by CONTRACTOR and OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall the beneficial owner of any securities substituted for funds withheld and shall receive any interest on them. The escrow agreement shall be in the form indicated in the Contract Documents.

To bid on or perform the work stated in this Notice, CONTRACTOR must posses a valid and active contractor’s license of the following classification B No CONTRACTOR or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of 4104 of the Public Contract Code, for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code 17225.5 No CONTRACTOR or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded after April 11, 22015) unless registered with the DIR. DIR’s web registration portal is: www.dir. ca.gov/Public-Works/Contractor.html.

CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records (eCPR) to the Labor Commissioner monthly in PDF format. Registration aat www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Certified-Payroll-Reporting.html is required tto use the eCPR system.

The following notice is given as required by Labor Code Section 1771.5(b)(1):: CONTRACTOR and any subcontractors are required to review and comply with the provisions of the California Labor Code, Part 7, Chapter 1, beginning with Section 1720, as more fully discussed in the Contract Documents. These sections contain specific requirements concerning, for example, determination and payment of prevailing wages, retention, inspection and auditing payroll records, use of apprentices, payment of overtime compensation, securing worker’s compensation insurance and various criminal penalties or fines which may be imposed for violations if the requirement of the chapter. Submission of a bid constitutes CONTRACTORs representation that CONTRACTOR has thoroughly reviewed the requirements.

The contractor must follow the Davis-Bacon regulations and the provisions of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act may also apply to the DBA-covered contract.

OWNER will retain 5% of the amount of any progress payments.

This Project does not require prequalification pursuant to AB 1565 of all general contractors and all mechanical, electrical and plumbing subcontractors.

BID PACKET will be available at www.tricoblue.com and provided at the job walk to attendees.

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at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must aooear 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 withouta hearing. Notice of Hearing Feb 15, 2022 10:00 am, Dept 3, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition.

Dated Dec 21, 2021. by Thomas P. Anderle. of the Superior Court.

Published. Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 2022.

AMENDED IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF CINDY MISSION KAISER & STEVEN MARK HANNAH TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 21CV04847 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior court proposing a change of name(s) FROM and TO the following name(s): FROM: NICOLE SOPHIE HANNAH TO: ELLA SOPHIE HANNAH THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the

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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 aooear 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 withouta hearing. Notice of Hearing Feb 28, 2022 10:00 am, Dept 5, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated Jan 4, 2022. by Colleen K. Sterne. of the Superior Court. Published. Jan 13, 20, 27.

Feb 3 2022.

PUBLIC NOTICES WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD; SPECIAL NOTICE OF LAWSUIT (Pursuant to Labor Code section 3716 and Code of Civil Procedure section 412.20 and 412.30)

WCAB No. ADJ12866864 To: DEFENDANT, ILLEGALLY UNINSURED EMPLOYER: APPLICANT, CARLOS FLORES DEFENDANT, ALEJANDRA PEREZ AN INDIVIDUAL DBA AB CLEANING SERVICES NOTICES 1) A lawsuit, the Application for Adjudication of Claim, has been filed with the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board against you as the named defendant by the above‑named applicant (s).

You may seek the advice of an attorney in any matter connected with this lawsuit and such attorney should be consulted promptly so that your response may be filed and entered in a timely fashion.

If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney reference service or a legal aid office. (See telephone directory.)

2) An Answer to the Application must be filed and served within six days of the service of the Application pursuant to Appeals Board rules; therefore, your written response must be filed with the Appeals Board promptly; a letter or phone call will not protect your interests.

3) You will be served with a Notice‑ (s) of Hearing and must appear at all hearings or conferences. After such hearing, even absent your appearance, a decision may be made and an award of compensation

benefits may issue against you.

The award could result in the garnishment of your wages, taking of your money or property or other relief.

If the Appeals Board makes an award against you, your house or other dwelling or other property may be taken to satisfy that award in a non‑judicial state, with no exemptions from execution.

A lien may also be imposed upon your property without further hearing and before the issuance of an award.

4) You must notify the Appeals Board of the proper address for the service of official notices and papers and notify the Appeals Board of any changes in that address.

TAKE ACTION NOW TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS! Issued by: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD Name and address of Appeals Board: WCAB 130 E. Ortega Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Name and address of Applicant’s Attorney: Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld, 418 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101; FORM COMPLETED BY: Telephone No.: (805) 965‑4540.

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served: as an individual defendant Published: Jan 13, 20, 27. Feb 3 2022.

NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING (Electronically and Telephonically) February 1, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. (This item is scheduled for 6:00 P.M. time certain) ATTENTION: The Virtual Meeting is held pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 361. The meeting will be Virtual because meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. The public may only view the meeting on Goleta Channel 19 and/or online at https://cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings and not in Council Chambers.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a public hearing to continue the public engagement process and the discussion regarding the selection of districts. The date, time, and location of the City Council public hearing are set forth below. The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City website (www. cityofgoleta.org).

HEARING DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M. (TIME CERTAIN)

PLACE: Teleconference Meeting - Given the local, state, and national state of emergency, this meeting will be a teleconferenced meeting (with detailed instructions for participation included on the posted agenda) Teleconferencing:

Detailed instructions for participation will be included on the posted agenda

The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input regarding the composition of potential Council election district boundaries. Prior to the public hearing, draft maps of potential Council election district boundaries will be published. Following the public hearings, additional draft maps of potential Council election district boundaries may be published and additional public hearings scheduled.

The public hearing may be continued from time to time, as necessary, by giving notice at the aforementioned hearing.

Information concerning development of a District map and process can be found online at www.drawgoleta. org. Inquiries can be sent to dlopez@cityofgoleta.org If a person wishes to challenge, in court, any action the City Council may take regarding the subject matter of the public hearing, then that person may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the subject public hearing or in written correspondence timely delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing.

PUBLIC COMMENT: All interested persons are encouraged view the meeting and to provide written and/or oral comments. All letters/comments should be addressed to City Clerk cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Letters must be received by City Clerk on or before the date of the hearing or can be submitted at the hearing.

IN LIGHT OF THE CITY’S NEED TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS ELECTRONICALLY AND TELEPHONICALLY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, written comments may be submitted via email to Deborah Lopez, City Clerk e-mail: cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org or by electronic means during the Public Hearing (date and time noted above), provided they are received prior to the conclusion of the public comment portion of the Public Hearing. Instructions on how to submit written comments during the hearing will be available on the City’s website: https://www.cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/news-and-updates/government-meeting-agendas-andvideos.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For further information, contact Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk, at 805-9617505 or dlopez@cityofgoleta.org. For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez, Spanish Engagement Specialist, at (805) 562-5500 or mmartinez@cityofgoleta.org. Staff reports and documents will be posted approximately 72 hours before the hearing on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org.

SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION: Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. If you require interpretation services for the hearing in another language, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (805) 9617505 or via email to: cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org at least 72 hours prior to the hearing. Please specify the language for which you require interpretation. Notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting helps to ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the hearing.

Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in the hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 961-7505. Notification at least 72 hours prior to the hearing will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements.

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