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“One cannot fail to be mesmerized by Midori’s flawless technique, by the orchestra of colors she coaxes from just four strings, by the eloquence and rhetoric of her phrasing.”

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BETSY’S GOT A NEW BOOK!

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Editor in Chief Marianne Partridge Publisher Brandi Rivera Executive Editor Nick Welsh Senior Editor Tyler Hayden Senior Writer Matt Kettmann Associate Editor Jackson Friedman Opinions Editor Jean Yamamura Arts, Culture, and Community Editor Leslie Dinaberg Calendar Editor Terry Ortega Calendar Assistant Lola Watts News Reporters Ryan P. Cruz, Callie Fausey Senior Arts Writer Josef Woodard Copy Chief Tessa Reeg Copy Editor Nathan Vived Sports Editor Victor Bryant Food Writer George Yatchisin Food & Drink Fellow Vanessa Vin Travel Writers Macduff Everton, Mary Heebner Production Manager Ava Talehakimi Art Director Xavier Pereyra Production Designer Jillian Critelli Graphic Designer Bianca Castro Web Content Managers Don Brubaker, Anika Duncan Columnists Dennis Allen, Gail Arnold, Sara Caputo, Christine S. Cowles, Roger Durling, Marsha Gray, Betsy J. Green, Melinda Palacio, Amy Ramos, Jerry Roberts, Starshine Roshell Contributors Rob Brezsny, Melinda Burns, Ben Ciccati, Cheryl Crabtree, John Dickson, Camille Garcia, Keith Hamm, Rebecca Horrigan, Eric HvolbØll, Shannon Kelley, Kevin McKiernan, Zoë Schiffer, Ethan Stewart, Tom Tomorrow, Maggie Yates, John Zant Director of Advertising Sarah Sinclair Marketing and Promotions Manager Emily Lee Advertising Representatives Camille Cimini Fruin, Suzanne Cloutier, Remzi Gokmen, Tonea Songer Digital Marketing Specialist Graham Brown Marketing and Promotions Administrator Richelle Boyd

The Wonderful Life of Waterhouse

Ralph Waterhouse Celebrates His 80th Birthday, Reflecting on His Artful Life

by Roger Durling | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

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OPINIONS. ...................................... 14 Angry Poodle Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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OBITUARIES...................................19 In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

THE WEEK....................................... 31 LIVING............................................... 36 FOOD & DRINK. .......................... 39 Restaurant Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

ARTS LIFE....................................... 43 ASTROLOGY.................................. 48 CLASSIFIEDS................................ 49 ON THE COVER: Ralph Waterhouse. Photo by Ingrid Bostrom. Design by Xavier Pereyra.

Santa Barbara is filled with beautiful sights and silent delights—much like our real estate columnist Betsy J. Green’s new book on silent film!

What drew you into writing? How long have you been writing for the Independent? I started writing years ago when I was an editor at Reader’s Digest in Hong Kong. My first article was about how Peking duck is made. I’ve been writing The Great House Detective column for the Independent since February 2020. (The paper chose that name for me, and I think it might have been a joke. When you Google “The Great House Detective,” you often get results for The Great Mouse Detective—a kids’ book and a Disney movie!)

Your new book, Behind the Scenes at the “Flying A,” takes a local view of silent film. What inspired you to look into silent film? I started watching silent movies when I was working on my Way Back When series of books about life in Santa Barbara in the 19-teens. I was fascinated by how actors and film crews just popped up on the streets here and started filming—often without prior notice, so I collected lots of fun stories about this. This is the second book in my silent-movie series. The first was Movies & Million-Dollar Mansions, about silent movies (more than 60) made in Montecito.

Your book is labeled as part of a series; can you talk a bit about what you’re focusing on next? And other exciting things that are coming up for you? The third book in the series will be published next summer—Silents on the Islands, about silent movies (more than 200) filmed on the Channel Islands. It will be published concurrent with the opening of my museum exhibit about silent movies in the new Chrisman California Islands Center in Carpinteria. I’m having fun picking out old movie photos for the display. People can learn more at my website: betsyjgreen.com.

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FREE FAMILY DAY • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 • 11 AM – 4 PM For the 34th year, the Museum honors the Mexican tradition of remembering the dead with a display of altars created by students in the Museum’s school and outreach programs and local community groups. Día de los Muertos inspired art activities for all ages will be offered on the Front Terrace and in the Family Resource Center. New this year, end the event with traditional dance and music from the Mixtec and Zapotec region of Oaxaca. All are welcome to join with Latinx Indigenous community members in a procession down State Street from SBMA to the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB).

Generous support for the 2023 Día de los Muertos Free Family Day is provided by the Hazen Family Foundation; Betsy, Martha and Bruce Atwater; and Robert Castle.

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by RYAN P. CRUZ, CALLIE FAUSEY, JACKSON FRIEDMAN, TYLER HAYDEN, NICK WELSH, and JEAN YAMAMURA, with INDEPENDENT STAFF

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All About the Avo at Carp’s Favorite Fest

COMMUNITY San Marcos will retire Alex Mack’s San Marcos football jersey number 65 during halftime of the Royals’ game against Dos Pueblos on 10/13. Mack is one of the most accomplished athletes in San Marcos history and played center for the Royals, in college at Cal, and for three teams — the Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, and San Francisco 49ers — over the course of his 13-season NFL career, which took him to the Super Bowl and seven Pro Bowls. “We are so proud of Alex and look forward to celebrating his legacy on Friday night,” San Marcos Principal Dare Holdren said.

Santa Barbarans looking to expand options for those considering suicide will rally 10/14, 9 a.m., at Goleta Beach for an “Out of the Darkness” rally and community walk. Those attending will hear from suicide survivors, their family members, advocates, and a few singers. Suicide, according to one of the march organizers, affects one out of every five families. Saturday’s event is one of thousands like it taking place throughout the U.S. Statistics for the number of suicides this year in Santa Barbara remain sketchy, but last year, the county coroner reported 51 individuals had intentionally taken their lives. In 2015, it was 73.

In the years between, the numbers have fluctuated.

PUBLIC SAFETY Photos by Ingrid Bostrom hat’s so fun about peace, love, and avocados? Well, just about everything. From the bountiful expressions of what’s surely our butteriest, nuttiest, most versatile locally grown fruit—in ice cream, beer, song, lotion, candy, and guacamole form—to the 60 live band performances, 50 arts and crafts and commercial vendors, and loads of delicious food purveyors, Carpinteria’s annual California Avocado Festival was once again a blast!

Independent photographer Ingrid Bostrom—a Carpinterian herself—was there to catch all the green glorious moments of the 2023 festival, —Leslie Dinaberg held October 6-8 in lovely downtown Carpinteria. Find more of her Avo Fest photos at independent.com/multimedia.

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ince the surprise attack on Israel by Hamas fighters on October 7, Israel’s allies have declared their support for the nation. President Joe Biden called the assault “terrorism,” promised to send military and other assistance, and said Israel had the right to defend itself.

And it has. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war on Hamas shortly after the attacks. By the Independent’s Tuesday press deadline, Netanyahu decreed Gaza under a state of siege, closing all border crossings. Israeli airstrikes have reduced buildings throughout Gaza to rubble, 360,000 reservists have been called up, and the Israel Defense Forces said they are now beginning a major military action “to change the reality.” Though the barrage of missile attacks from inside Gaza have continued, many are successfully intercepted by Israel’s defense system.

The brutality of the assaults on people attending a music festival and those living in the numerous farming kibbutzim along the Gaza border galvanized Israel and much

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Israel and Hamas at War

of the world. Horrific videos of Hamas fighters shooting and killing civilians randomly have saturated news streams and social media. News reporters have described the harrowing scenes as massacres.

President Biden compared Hamas to the Islamic State and said it did not stand for the rights of Palestinians. Santa Barbara Smoke rising from Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip buildings Congressmember Salud Carto kill one hostage for every airstrike that bajal condemned the terrorism in Israel and signed a resolution occurs without warning. with his House colleagues to denounce Humanitarian concern is mounting over “this horrific murder of hundreds of the fate of the two million people living in innocent civilians.” the 140 square miles that make up Gaza, In the first attack, 1,000 people, includ- considered to be one of the most densely ing 14 Americans, were killed inside Israel, populated regions in the world. The siege according to authorities. Palestinian sources will stop food, fuel, and electricity coming said the airstrikes have killed 920 people in into the region. United Nations Secretary Gaza. More than 100 hostages, including General António Guterres called for Israel Americans and other foreign nationals, are to allow relief officials and humanitarian aid now being held in Gaza. Hamas threatens to reach Gaza.

—Indy Staff

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The Grade Incident, a vegetation fire that broke out 10/6 in the Nojoqui Grade area south of Buellton, has been fully “contained and controlled,” according to County Fire Captain Scott Safechuck. County firefighters responded to the blaze with the assistance of Los Padres and Cal Fire crews, as well as four air tankers and helicopters, and were able to stop forward progress of the fire by Friday afternoon.

Containment efforts continued over the weekend, and the fire was declared at 100 percent containment on 10/9 after burning 97 acres. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Coroner’s Bureau has released the name of the woman who fell to her death from a cliff at the Douglas Family Preserve on 10/3. The woman reportedly fell from the cliff onto Hendry’s Beach, where she was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Raquel Zick announced on 10/5 that the victim was Santa Barbara woman Micki Tara Hegewald, 57. The cause and manner of her death are still under investigation, though authorities do not believe her death to be suspicious.

COURTS & CRIME Alex Zaragoza-Mujica, the 28-year-old Lompoc man alleged to have pulled out a .22-caliber revolver and shot two men during a bar fight at Sandbar last week, pleaded not guilty on 10/10 to three felony charges, including attempted murder. ZaragozaMujica was arrested 10/6 after police responded to reports of a shooting at the State Street nightclub, where witnesses said he was involved in a verbal altercation with the two victims before shooting both and sending them to the hospital, where one underwent surgery and the other was treated for minor injuries. Zaragoza-Mujica is being held in county jail on $1 million bail, and his next hearing is 10/16. n

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A passionate and charismatic performer, mandolinist Avi Avital’s two past performances for CAMA with the LA Chamber Orchestra (2018) and Les Violons du Roy (2021) confirmed that he is “a musician who recognizes no boundaries except those of good taste, and who has the artistry to persuade listeners to follow him anywhere” (New York Times).

Acclaimed for her staggering virtuosity, Chinese-born Hanzhi Wang is the only accordionist ever to win a place on the roster of Young Concert Artists in its 60-year history and to be named Musical America’s “New Artist of the Month.”

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A Game-Changer for Nonprofits

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alifornia nonprofits can breathe a small sigh of financial relief thanks to a bill that will cut wait times for state funding recently signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Assembly Bill 590, authored by Santa Barbara Assemblymember Gregg Hart, builds upon existing state law to allow state agencies to provide up-front payments to nonprofits, prioritizing organizations that support disadvantaged communities.

Nonprofits typically operate under a reimbursement model for expenses and often struggle with delays while awaiting payments from state grants and contracts.

Many resort to loans that can rack up interest and chip away at already-limited funding.

AB 590 ensures that nonprofits receive 25 percent of contracted state funds in advance, easing some of the financial burden

associated with a slow cash flow.

In Santa Barbara County, which ranks second in nonprofits per capita in the state with 2,029 nonprofits and 279 private foundations as of 2021, the impact is substantial.

It’s a game changer in the eyes of Alana Walczak, president and CEO of CALM (Child Abuse Listening Mediation), a nonprofit based in Santa Barbara County. She views it as a safeguard for nonprofit organizations statewide, enabling them to provide crucial services for youth, seniors, the environment, arts, culture, and communities in need.

“By providing upfront funding on critical state grants and contracts, nonprofit organizations will have the financial strength to innovate new solutions to address the most complex challenges of our times,” said Walczak.

—Callie Fausey

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SBCC Foundation CEO Steps Down

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eoff Green, perhaps Santa Barbara’s most ubiquitous ambassador of philanthropic goodwill, announced that he will be stepping down from the helm of the Santa Barbara City College Foundation after nearly nine years to become top dog with the California Association of Nonprofits. Green starts the new gig late this coming January and will be earning the same salary as he did at the Foundation. In the meantime, the Foundation — one of the cornerstones of Santa Bar- Geoff Green bara’s philanthropic universe—will be looking for a successor.

During his tenure at the SBCC Foundation, Green—who first cut his philanthropic teeth working with the politically progressive Fund for Santa Barbara — focused aggressively on issues of equity. Upon taking over, he wasted little time launching the Promise program, which in its first six years got 6,000 graduating high school students from the Santa Barbara area enrolled in the free-tuition-and-books program. Once there, administrators checked in with outreach, counseling, and support to increase students’ chances of success. Last year, the Foundation gave away $1 million in scholarships to 770 city college students.

Green, whose mission was to raise funds for the Foundation, was aided considerably by a $20 million donation in 2021 from MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of billionaire Jeff Bezos after their much-publicized divorce in 2019. During Green’s tenure, the Foundation shelled out $5.3 million to secure the downtown property that’s now home to City College’s bustling cosmetology program.

In the past five years alone, Green found

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himself working with no fewer than nine different college presidents. In that role, he played the unofficial role of greeter and consigliere, showing newcomers the ropes and advising them on the not intuitively obvious art of how to—and how not to—Santa Barbara.

As a public figure, Green has long been more than the sum of his parts: schmoozer extraordinaire, rubber-chicken warrior, and much-sought-after mediator for nonprofits experiencing internal strife. Green has functioned as auctioneer for a multitude of nonprofit fundraisers — 20 to 30 per year — humorously, and shamelessly hectoring anyone within earshot to dig deep into their pockets to give.

“As they say, ‘If you’re not at the table, then you’re on the menu.’ Nonprofit organizations are relied on to solve most of society’s ills and address the toughest challenges, yet they are rarely leading the public policy discussions. In most cases, nonprofits are put in the position of responding after the fact,” Green said. With the California Association of Nonprofits, he said, he hopes to help turn that around.

—Nick Welsh

CITY

NEWS of the WEEK CONT’D

Survey Reveals Top Funding Priorities

Residents Want Community Grants to Go Toward Homelessness and Housing, Council Suggests Child Care Be Included are homeless,” one wrote.

“Not having a place to sleep at night is terrifying. Please help,” said another.

Dewes explained the process of doling out the annual funding, which is estimated to be about $876,711 for Fiscal Year 2025.

Out of that funding, 65 percent could be allocated toward the city’s goals of “public facilities and infrastructure, decent housing availability, and economic development,” while 15 percent would specifically be used toward homeless assistance and 20 percent toward administrative costs.

The 15 percent toward homelessness was set in stone, but the City Council did have some wiggle room as to the priorities for the rest of the funding, which is an estimated $600,000. While most of the council agreed with the priorities in the survey, several pointed out a glaring discrepancy between those who responded and those who were meant to be served by the grant funding.

As Councilmember Kristen Sneddon put it, the funding was meant for low- and moderate-income residents, but the survey respondents were overwhelmingly white (78 percent), homeowners (62 percent), and seniors (40 percent).

“To me, it’s not representative of the city,” Sneddon said.

She suggested that the city also prioritize child-care services when selecting recipients for grant funding. “Anything ‘Please work harder to keep with a priority for children,” she said. “We people in their homes rather are losing children from this community.”

Child care would have more of an than waiting until they are immediate impact, she said, than rehabilhomeless.’ itation of single-family housing. “I would put that above single-family housing —Community Grant Funding rehabilitation; even though that’s imporSurvey Respondent tant, I would put that lower on the list.”

Councilmembers Alejandra Gutierrez and Eric Friedman also supported prioritizing child care, along with a specialComments from the survey also showed ized focus on families with children who are that residents have noticed an extreme struggling with housing or on the brink of increase in housing costs mixed with a dwinhomelessness. dling supply of affordable housing, which has “Because we hear, week after week, day led to an exodus of the city’s workforce along after day, that housing is the greatest chalwith a large number of folks living only a paylenge, and unless there is stable housing, check or eviction away from homelessness. even the child care becomes an issue because “Since it’s such a cross-cutting foundational issue, we need to protect tenants from you don’t have a stable home to go back to,” being priced out of our housing by funding Friedman said.

The council unanimously approved the and financing affordable housing construcblock grant structure and application protion,” one commenter said. cess, and the Community Development “The cost of housing is a major factor in and Human Services Committee will evaluthe workforce leaving; if the city does not improve availability of affordable housing, ate applications over the next few months. we will have a population of wealthy (remote) Applications open on November 2, followed workers and no teachers, police, firefighters, by a mandatory workshop for all applicants on November 9. Providers must submit grocery workers,” wrote another.

Others were more urgent in their com- before December 7, and the City Council ments: “Please work harder to keep people will select out of a final list of recommended n in their homes rather than waiting until they recipients around March 2024.

by Ryan P. Cruz omelessness and housing rehabilitation were among the top priorities for community grant funding, according to a recent survey of Santa Barbara residents, but several city councilmembers suggested that child care services also be added to the list of priorities, as the city prepares to receive applications for the estimated $600,000 available in Community Development Block Grants next year.

The survey was conducted over August and September, with 776 respondents selecting what they thought would be the best use for the grant funding, which is provided each year by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a way for cities to fund services that specifically benefit low- and moderate-income communities or help eliminate slums and urban blight.

Results from the survey, which were presented to the City Council on Tuesday by Senior Community Development Program Specialist Lindsey Drewes, showed that the top three priorities chosen by city residents were permanent supportive housing for homeless people (233 responses, or 36 percent); prevention and supportive services for homeless people (220 responses, or 34 percent); and rental housing rehabilitation (211 responses, or 33 percent).

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n Monday, Chumash tribal leaders and elders gathered on the front steps of Santa Barbara City Hall, where they stood alongside Mayor Randy Rowse and Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez to receive recognition on what is now officially Indigenous Peoples’ Day. For decades, there has been a nationwide push City Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez and Mayor Randy Rowse present to celebrate Native Amer- certificates of recognition to Chumash representatives to celebrate 20 years ican history and culture of the traditional tomol crossing and to officially designate the second on the second Monday of Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. October, the day typically observed as Columbus the city also celebrated the Chumash for the Day. In 2021, President Joe Biden issued 20th anniversary of the traditional tomol the first-ever presidential proclamation of crossing from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz Indigenous Peoples’ Day, starting a domino Island, a pilgrimage thousands of years old effect of cities and states pivoting away from that was brought back by members of the celebrating Columbus Day and toward cel- Chumash community in 2001. Since then, ebrating indigenous people.

Chumash paddlers have recreated the Mayor Rowse introduced the resolution 24-mile journey each year (except for 2021 officially recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ and 2022, which were canceled due to the Day in Santa Barbara, “affirming Indigenous pandemic). people, specifically the Chumash,” he said, Toni Cordero, one of the Chumash pad“as valued members of the Santa Barbara dlers who helped “reawaken the tomols,” as community who continue to contribute she said, was there with several other tomol greatly to the area’s vibrant culture.” captains to accept the certificates of comWith the resolution, Santa Barbara joined mendation signed by the city and by State several California cities and dozens across Senator Monique Limón. the country that recognize Indigenous Peo“The crossing and the tomols are hugely ples’ Day. Mayor Rowse said that he hopes significant to our community, not only that the holiday will inspire residents to because it gives us a chance to honor our “educate themselves on the history of cul- past and our ancestors; it gives us an opporture of Indigenous people and to honor, cel- tunity to reconnect with our culture, with ebrate, and support Indigenous populations, our beloved Limuw — what you know as in particular, the Chumash people.”

Santa Cruz Island—and with each other,” In addition to recognizing the holiday, Cordero said.

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overnor Gavin Newsom signed a bill introduced by Santa Barbara’s rookie Assemblymember Gregg Hart that would increase penalties and enforcement options for state and local governments when confronting oil companies for which existing sanctions are shrugged off as “a cost of doing business.”

Hart’s Assembly Bill 631 would empower local enforcement agencies to order operations immediately shut down for oil companies with chronic compliance issues. In addition, the bill would allow the state’s chief enforcement agency — the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) — to refer complaints to local prosecutors for action. In addition, the bill empowers CalGEM to initiate the necessary cleanup and abatement work on its own, billing the offending oil company for the work.

Hart’s chief of staff, Jimmy Wittrock,

cited new reporting conducted by ProPublica showing that between 2018 and 2020, only 11 of the 66 enforcement actions undertaken by this agency were complied with. Of the $190,000 in penalties imposed by this agency in 2020, not one dollar was ever paid.

According to testimony submitted to the Assembly Judiciary Committee, the new bill would have helped Santa Barbara County rein in the chronic environmental transgressions caused by the oil company formerly known as Greka. That company was responsible for more than 400 waste leaks at its North County facilities, but CalGEM lacked the authority to issue a cease-anddesist order on the company, thus shutting operations down. AB 631 would change that. Eventually — after more than 10 years — the company would be fined more than $12 million, but by then, Greka had declared bankruptcy.

—Nick Welsh

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Music Van Rolls into Class SANTA BAR BAR A SYMPHONY

S.B. Symphony Program Gives Students the Opportunity to See, Hear, and Play Real Instruments

Kennedy Stad with volunteer John Brunner; inset: the Santa Barbara Symphony Music Van

by Callie Fausey magine filling a classroom with various musical instruments and then allowing a group of 3rd graders to play them to their hearts’ content. As one might expect, it is reverberating, disorganized chaos.

But then imagine the joy, as well.

That is the premise behind the Santa Barbara Symphony’s Music Van program, which gives 2,000 students from more than 40 schools from Carpinteria to Lompoc the opportunity to see, hear, and play real musical instruments. For many of those students, it’s their first time holding one.

“It opens up a whole new world for them,” said Kathryn Martin, president and CEO of the symphony, trying to talk over a classroom erupting with discordant noise.

For the first day of the program this school year on October 9, the Music Van docents paid a visit to Montecito Union Elementary School. A small group of kids sat in the middle of the room, surrounded by tables draped in blue felt that were each dedicated to a family of instruments — strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion—accompanied by multiple sets of mouthpieces, sterilized between classes.

Professional musician Kristine Pacheco demonstrated mastery of the strings section, including renditions of both “Baby Shark” and the Jaws theme on the cello. Then everyone joined in to play the different musical roles of Peter and the Wolf, starting with Lynne Halterlein on the oboe.

Did you know that the French horn sounds like ice cream? At least, that’s what volunteer Marguerite Amer said. She had all the children close their eyes and imagine their favorite flavor of ice cream melting on a hot summer day as she played a melancholic tune on the French horn.

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a story told by Mary Jane Cooper, the program’s lead volunteer of 18 years. The diverse array of instruments mimicked the sounds of a suspicious noise, a journey across gravel and upstairs to investigate, and the opening of a door, only to be greeted by a scary monster. Cooper clacked and shook and rattled to convey the mysterious, spooky investigation and the sounds of fleeing home to jump and hide under the covers.

While they enthralled the kids with musical storytelling, the docents also took the time to share some orchestral knowledge—including that the modern harp has 47 strings.

Music programs are limited in many Santa Barbara schools, Cooper explained.

Kids just don’t have the same access to instruments and musical experimentation in school as they did in the past, prompting the local community to fill in the gaps in music education. Cooper said that they frequently receive thank-you notes from the kids, overjoyed about what they were able to play.

That’s why the van—filled with orchestral instruments donated by Nick Rail Music—brings the music to the classroom.

It’s fully funded by the symphony and their donors, and free for all 3rd-grade classes that sign up.

The project started in 1978 and is an effort of the Santa Barbara Symphony League, which programs all of the schools and musicians. Docents typically do two to three onehour sessions a day, three days a week. Other than two professional musicians the symphony hires to do demonstrations, it is run completely by volunteers.

They run from October to February during the school year. More information about the program can be found at thesymphony.org/education/music-van. n

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Supes Decide Cuyama’s Cup Is Half Full

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Deny Harvard University’s Permit Request to Build Reservoirs at Its Large Vineyard

Harvard's vineyard in Cuyama Valley

by Nick Welsh ith a major groundwater basin in the Cuyama Valley identified as one of the 21 most critically over-drafted basins in the state, the Santa Barbara supervisors—by a 3-2 vote—concluded it made no sense to grant the permits necessary for an 850-acre wine-grape operation owned

by Brodiaea Inc., a subsidiary of Harvard University’s investment arm, to carve out three major frost ponds to better keep their grapes alive during cold winter snaps.

Each of the three ponds proposed by the North Fork Ranch would occupy five acres, be 27 feet deep, and be allowed to use no more than 103 acre-feet—combined—per year. Led by Supervisor Das Williams, county supervisors argued against allowing any further overdraft of a basin already so imperiled that water users there will be required by the state to gradually cut back usage by 60 percent.

At issue, however, is whether the wells pumped by the North Fork Ranch since it first planted grapes in 2012 is drawing from that at-risk sub-basin or an adjoining one.

Also at issue is whether these sub-basins are geologically connected or not. If they were, pumping in one sub-basin could adversely affect property owners whose lands lie above the others.

At Tuesday’s hearing, scads of farmers and ranchers from the Cuyama Valley showed up to testify that their way of life—and their water supply—is threatened by what they suggested is in reality a water-guzzling real estate “boondoggle” designed to eventually sprout ranchettes rather than grapes and enrich Harvard University at the expense of the environment.

Lining up just as passionately on the other side were members of the county’s Agriculture Advisory Commission, the county Farm Bureau, and even the California Farm Bureau, all of whom expressed great alarm that county planners would become empowered—“a slippery slope,” they called it—to tell farmers how to conduct their business.

While the debate was fierce and formid able on both sides, the facts were anything but

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clear. While central portions of the Cuyama groundwater basin have been aggressively strip-mined over the years—now especially so by two large-scale carrot farms — the North Fork Ranch overlays the northwestern portion of the basin. Foes of the project point out that water levels have dropped 100 feet since North Fork began drilling. Supporters insist the basin is “fairly stable” and cite the report where that language was used.

The procedural history is just as murky.

When North Fork first proposed the first basins in 2017, it resisted having to prepare an environmental impact report.

When the report concluded the project’s impacts could be mitigated to an acceptable level—and county planners recommended approval—they changed their tune. But after the Planning Commission rejected the proposal this spring—citing unreliable water supply—North Fork appealed to the county supervisors. When the supervisors heard the appeal this Tuesday, county planners had switched sides, this time arguing there was substantial evidence in the record to support the denial.

The Cuyama Valley is one of only two water districts in the state to get all its water from its groundwater basins. The failing health of its central basin is now the subject of intense state scrutiny and regulatory oversight, and water anywhere in the Cuyama Valley has become such an intensely polarized issue that residents are launching a boycott against the carrot companies there.

It’s expected that North Fork Ranch will challenge the supervisors’ vote in court.

Supervisors Joan Hartmann and Laura Capps both joined with Williams in rejecting the appeal by North Fork Ranch. Supervisors Bob Nelson and Steve Lavagnino sided with the company, but only after Lavagnino came up short on a proposed compromise to reduce the number of frost ponds from three to two.

Just last week, the supervisors heard a report that 80 percent of the water used in Santa Barbara County is extracted from underground aquifers. With warming trends inexorably on the rise, they were also told, water planners need to expect to make do

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LIVIN’ AND GIVIN’ LARGE: Contrary to popular misconception, it was not Albert Einstein

who said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results,” now referred to as Einstein’s Parable of Quantum Insanity. The self-appointed nitpickers and bubble-bursters who inhabit the World Wide Web have ascertained there’s no evidence Einstein ever said such a thing. The identity of who did still remains a mystery. It’s possible the phrase — now recited by at least one out of every three people who testify in front of the Santa Barbara City Council — first appeared in an Al-Anon tract published in 1981.

It doesn’t matter who said it. Whoever did, they were wrong.

The real definition of insanity is not doing something over and over and expecting different results. I can attest to the veracity of this from personal experiences that will never be shared with anyone not intoxicated. The good news — at least when it comes to Santa Barb ara’s radioactively insane rental-housing market — is that the Santa Barbara Foundation has now officially announced it will stop not doing anything.

That means a lot. Maybe, in fact, everything.

For those unfamiliar with it, the Foundation is the 80,000-pound gorilla in Santa Barbara’s zoo of philanthropies and nonprofits. It’s so old and established that its boardmembers’ idea of lingerie is a seersucker suit.

This Wednesday, the Foundation issued a

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philanthropies and nonprofits — not to mention local governments and private investors — to also stop not doing anything. The folks at the Foundation held a press conference this week in which they released a 40-page document bursting with more specific suggestions than a forest of sticks.

For starters, the Foundation called for putting a countywide bond measure on the ballot to help fund affordable housing. In Santa Clara, such a bond resulted in the construction of 2,800 new housing units, with another 2,500 awaiting lift-off.

The report also suggested a ballot measure within Santa Barbara city limits to increase the bed taxes now charged by hotels and motels and using the proceeds to underwrite the cost of affordable housing.

It identified 222 parcels owned throughout the county by faith-based organizations that could be used for housing development.

Apparently, there’s a new movement: Yes in God’s Backyard, a k a “YIGBY.” All the school districts combined own another 83 properties, with nonprofit colleges and universities controlling 92 additional parcels.

That’s nearly 400 parcels bursting with potential.

Then there’s the vast ocean of existing rental housing that’s affordable because it’s big and run-down and whose occupants are now at serious risk of renoviction. (This housing also has its own acronym: Naturally Occurring

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Affordable Housing, a k a NOAH.) The Foundation calculates there are 300 multifamily apartment complexes throughout the county with 6,500 rental units for people making less

than 80 percent of the area’s average median income. For big private equity funds looking for big, splashy returns, these are irresistibly big targets. That 80 percent figure, by the way, includes households bringing in as much as $112,000 a year and includes nurses, firefighters, and dental hygienists. In Santa Barbara, this 80 percent sector qualifies as “low

income.”

In short, the Foundation found that an average wage earner now has to make $47 an hour to afford Santa Barbara’s average monthly rent of $2,447. Unfortunately, our wage earners take home — on average — $29.82 an hour.

Little wonder that 55 percent of Santa Barbara renters spend more than one-third their takehome on housing, and 30 percent spend more than half. Little wonder hospitals can’t find nurses and all businesses struggle to find workers. Even the city’s new chief of police — not a poorly paid position — experienced toxic sticker shock when dipping her toe into Santa Barbara’s rental market.

The Foundation is suggesting its vast wealth — and that of other philanthropies — can be tapped to underwrite low-income loans to either build new housing or to affordably rehabilitate places at risk of gentrification.

But in many ways, the Foundation report

calls to mind the adapted famous last words of labor organizer Joe Hill shortly before being shot in 1915 by a Utah firing squad for a murder he did not commit: “Don’t mourn, organize!”

Hill then reportedly shouted, “Fire!” He also told a friend to bury his body across the state line, explaining, “I don’t want to be caught dead in Utah.”

That happened four years after Foundation founder Max Fleischmann, who made his gazillions manufacturing and marketing yeast and gin, first visited Santa Barbara with a string of polo ponies in tow. Before he was done, Fleischmann would build three polo fields bearing his name, own 22 yachts, and generously bamboozle the city into building the breakwater. For a while, Fleischmann owned a piece of the Cincinnati Reds; others in his family would bankroll the creation of The New Yorker magazine.

If Fleischmann was all about living large, he was equally extravagant about giving large.

He founded the Foundation in 1928, and now, 95 years later, when the Foundation whispers, people listen.

Right now, the Foundation is talking.

Maybe even shouting. Not doing anything is no longer an option. It wants to fund advocacy organizations — existing and new — to help to shatter our paralytic fatalism when it comes to housing. The time has come to not not do anything anymore.

They’re not crazy. And it doesn’t take an Einstein to figure that out.

—Nick Welsh

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hose of us who live in Santa Barbara must face an ugly reality: a rise in anti-Semitic acts. In the past few weeks alone, two such incidents occurred in my Upper East neighborhood, both involving derogatory language and/or swastikas. The most recent episode targeted a busy corner on State Street.

All of us can speak out against such messages, even if they appear on seemingly nonsensical flyers.

If you hear someone—a neighbor, coworker, politician, or someone else—use anti-Semitic language, with or without negative intent, don’t be afraid to name it. Let’s call out all forms of bigotry and stand together to support respect and justice across our community.

—Deborah Rogow, S.B..

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was glad to read a letter saying how much someone loved the “new” State Street. I’m glad someone is enjoying State Street, because it sure isn’t anyone who’s handicapped.

Used to be when I wanted to eat at a restaurant on State, I’d get dropped off in front, walk a few feet to the restaurant, and have a seat.

Now, as I was told by a restaurant employee, you just have to park in the back, walk down the narrow stairs, and come on in.

Yeah, as if! Thank goodness Goleta is still handi—Diana Basso, S.B. capped-accessible.

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ate Gonzales Siemens of Fat Uncle Farms and Melissa Sorongon of Piedrasassi are rare, small, diversified grain growers in the Central Coast and south San Joaquin Valley.

High costs of land, equipment, infrastructure, and water have made it nearly impossible for small, beginning farmers like Nate and Melissa to farm.

After discovering other farmers in their community faced similar challenges for equipment, they decided to pool their resources. Three years later, California Plowshares has expanded to 25 farmers in their region.

To help more farmers access critical equipment, Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) and the California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN) partnered with Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) to develop AB 552. This legislation—which is currently awaiting signature on Governor Newsom’s desk—would fund equipment-sharing programs and technical assistance.

“This bill has the potential to address one of the

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most critical bottlenecks for small farms and those owned by farmers of color,” said Nate, “especially those who are aiming to push the envelope with regenerative, organic, and other novel and traditional cropping systems.”

We urge Governor Newsom to sign AB 552 and help farmers share equipment to reduce costs, increase farm viability, and be more climate-resilient. —Renata Brillinger, CalCAN; Paul Towers, CAFF

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Feinstein was an enthusiastic supporter of U.S. spying on its own citizens, as revealed by Edward Snowden, whose stance she called an “act of treason.”

In her office, she snarled dismissively at young climate-change activists: “You come in here and tell me it’s your way or the highway….”

Publicly, she sucked up to Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) after the Amy Coney Barrett hearings: “This has been one of the best set of hearings that I’ve participated in, and I want to thank you for your fairness and the opportunity of going back and forth.”

In view of that performance, Feinstein, a ranking member of the committee, was pressured by her own party into stepping aside from chairing the committee should her party win control of the Senate. By 2018, her esteem among California Democrats had so eroded that the party structure declined publicly to endorse her for reelection.

Whether Feinstein’s refusal toward the end of her life to acknowledge the political consequences of her physical and mental capacities might be debated, in fairness, let us remember Senator Dianne Fein—William Smithers, S.B. stein—warts and all.

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‘Bitter Grief, Fear, Anger’

Leaders of Santa Barbara’s Jewish Community Speak Out on Hamas Attacks on Israel

BY RABBI ARTHUR GROSS-SCHAEFER, D A N M E I S E L , AND R A B B I S T E P H E N C O H E N

EDITOR’S NOTE:

In the immediate days after the Hamas assault on Israel, the Independent reached out to leaders of the Jewish community.

These are their responses.

Arthur Dan Meisel Gross-Schaefer Rabbi at Community Shul of Montecito and Santa Barbara and Professor at Loyola Marymount University

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n this difficult time, let us not lose our humanity.

My prayer is that we all remember that we are commanded to love our neighbors. I love Israel and all of its people — the Jews, the Muslims, the Christians.

And I do view the Palestinians of Gaza and the West Bank as my neighbors as well. I believe in the Israeli Declaration of Independence, based on our American Declaration of Independence. It declared in 1948: The State of Israel … will promote the development of the country for the benefit of all its inhabitants; will be based on the precepts of liberty, justice, and peace taught by the Hebrew Prophets; will uphold the full social and political equality of all its citizens, without distinction of race, creed, or gender; will guarantee full freedom of conscience, worship, education, and culture; will safeguard the sanctity and inviolability of the shrines and Holy Places of all religions.

‘Today my heart is broken.’

And yet, today my heart is broken, and it is hard to put into words my thoughts and feelings as I encounter in so many of the stories I have read, the viciousness, ruthlessness, and cruelty perpetrated by Hamas. There are many of us in the Jewish world who have advocated for peace with our neighbors for many years. There are Palestinian friends and partner organizations that we have learned from and with whom we have worked. We will continue to want for our neighbors what we want for ourselves — safety, dignity, civility, and peace.

And yet, Hamas does not want any of this, neither for Israel nor for Palestinians. Its fighters brutally killed and kidnapped indiscriminately — babies, children, elderly, disabled, teens, women, Jews, Arabs, Bedouins. Who are these people with no humanity? I hear words suggesting a moral equivalence between what Israel has done and the crimes against humanity perpetrated by Hamas. As a professor of law and ethics, this type of reasoning is flawed because it distorts the issues. Even during war, there are limits or red lines that civilized people honor and do their best to adhere to, even in the most difficult of circumstances. These are issues Israel will face as it tries to find and free those kidnapped and attempt to prevent Hamas from continuing their actions. At this point, we need to stand up and say that what Hamas did and continues to do has crossed those red lines.

I pray that we are as careful as possible to protect our neighbors in Gaza.

I pray for all of us a world of civility, understanding, and peace.

Regional Director for the Anti-Defamation League for Santa Barbara/Tri-Counties

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e all need to be clear that Hamas is an

extremist group advocating violence and the destruction of Israel. Their stated goal is the elimination of the State of Israel and its replacement with a Palestinian state governed by Islamic law, and their primary mechanisms are violence and sowing hate. They do not recognize previously negotiated Israeli-Palestinian agreements.

While we mourn for all innocent victims of this war,

‘While we mourn for all innocent victims of this war, there is no equivalence between the actions of Hamas and those of Israel.’ there is no equivalence between the actions of Hamas and those of Israel. The brutality of Hamas’s conduct should more than shock our conscience. It should clarify the horrible and inhumane consequences of unchecked and state-sponsored hate. It should heighten our entire community’s awareness about the vulnerability of Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, who often experience dramatic increases in anti-Semitism when tensions rise in the Middle East. It should also prompt us to reject and work against hate and bigotry in every form and with every opportunity.

Stephen Cohen Rabbi at Congregation B’nai B’rith

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y community and I are gripped right now by

intense emotions. Bitter grief. Fear. Anger.

Even hatred. We are filled with loathing at the scenes of jubilation in so many streets of the world celebrating the slaughter of our innocents. We are terrified for the more than 100 hostages whose lives are in mortal danger. We are stunned by the massive failure of Israel’s military intelligence to anticipate the surprise attack and equally devastated by the failure of Israel’s army to stop it once it began. Most of all, we are in deep, deep mourning for so many dead.

‘Most of all, we are in deep, deep mourning for so many dead.’

At the very same time, we feel many other things as well.

We feel grateful to President Biden for his unmistakably heartfelt speech on Tuesday, and for the calls and emails of love and support from all of our friends. We feel proud of the awesome outpouring of love and support that Israelis are showing each other right now. And we are filled with horror and grief at the untold suffering of thousands and thousands of innocent Palestinians.

It sometimes feels like our human hearts are too small to hold all of these conflicting emotions at once. But we are trying.

Gaza has 25 miles of coast — roughly equal to the distance between Isla Vista and Carpinteria — and 2 million people.

Yellow marks an evac zone. Hamas reached the broken red line.

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Richard Auhll

Robert Rivers Morgan

1941-2023

1972 - 2023

Entrepreneur, Aviator, Ambitious Kid COURTESY

A relentless philanthropist, Richard said his success was “grounded in the knowledge, analytical thinking, and self-confidence I developed during my university education.” He has endowed multiple Engineering Chairs at UCSB and the University of Michigan and served on many academic advisory boards and foundations. He supported the Hoover Institute at Stanford and also taught classes in entrepreneurship at Harvard’s Business and Law schools and at the University of Delaware.

As a young boy, the love of flying had been planted in Richard when he had his first plane ride with his Uncle Jack, who trained fighter pilots during WWII. Since flight training in the early 1980s, Richard logged more than 6,000 hours in the air, piloting his beloved Citation Jet, 888 Romeo Alpha, to business events and especially to University of Michigan football games. The freedom to fly allowed him to maintain friendships and live in both Santa Barbara and Aspen, Colorado.

Over time, his voracious curiosity let him to build a library on paleontology, petrography, Egyptian tombs, and Roman aqueducts. More recently, time was spent documenting the history of climate change with the earth’s orbital mechanics.

Giving PowerPoint presentations to Santa Barbara Rotary gave him great joy.

During his paralysis, Richard frequently speculated on the origins of the Big Bang, inspired by endless TV hours watching the James Webb Telescope’s stunning penetrations of outer space.

He entertained colonizing the moon and Mars, ultimately deciding it was too impractical for humans due to the damage of cosmic blasts of radiation, micro-gravity, and the lack of circadian rhythms on our muscle, bones, and brains. Let alone what squeezing tubes of pizza and chocolate cake would do to our appetites. (True to his methodical nature, Richard always ate the same meals at his favored restaurants: Red Snapper Piccata with marinara pasta at Chase, Cioppino at the Boathouse, Herbies Ribs at Los Arroyos on Coast Village Road, Cashew Nut Chicken at Meun Fan Thai Café on the Mesa, and Tandoori Chicken at Apna on State Street.)

Closer to home, and in his wheelchair, he always checked to make sure the hummingbird feeders were filled so his cherished and admired little aviators would be ready for their next journey.

Richard is survived by his daughter, sister, brother and sister-in-law, cousins, and his longtime partner, Martha Smilgis.

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BY MARTHA SMILGIS AND

BARBARA AUHLL

Santa Barbara giant has departed. Richard Auhll died of sepsis and pneumonia, after five months of paralysis due to a fall and COVID. Many in the S.B. community will first remember Richard for his annual Fiesta and New Year’s parties. For 30 years, he hosted hundreds of revelers in his home overlooking the Marina, as the La Boheme dancers performed and The Rave played on into the night. Over the years, the parties became a source of donations for charities, such as the Police Activities League.

But there was a far more serious side to the consummate party host. Richard was in every sense a self-made man, who credited higher education for his multi-faceted achievements and felt rewards should “help those who helped themselves.”

Born in North St. Paul, Minnesota, his childhood was shaped by adversity, and a love of academics was not always the case for this latchkey kid.

He often admitted to being a rowdy prankster at Holy Family grammar school in Council Bluffs, Iowa, until one seminal moment reset his future path. In his 3rd-grade textbook, he saw the sentence “Pilots must know arithmetic.” Then and there, he thought to himself, “I can do that.”

Once mathematics had been conquered, an increasing curiosity led to him ace his classes in science, history, and debate. In 1957, during Richard’s teenage years, the Russians launched Sputnik into orbit and the space race was on. From Central High School in Omaha, Nebraska, he went to the University of Michigan and then to Stanford, earning degrees in aerospace and aeronautical engineering to become a true “rocket engineer” at United Technologies Rocket Division in Silicon Valley.

Discontent working for a large corporation, his laser focus redirected to an MBA at Harvard Business School with the intention of creating a high-tech company in California. Fulfilling that goal, he took Circon, here in Santa Barbara, from a miniature tool company to manufacturing the world’s smallest video-camera instruments. These were used for teaching and for performing microsurgery for knee, urology, gynecology, and brain operations.

A funeral Mass takes place October 21, 10 a.m., at Holy Cross Church (1740 Cliff Dr.). Donations in the memory of Richard Auhll may be made to St. Vincent’s School, S.B. Police Activities League, or See International.

Rivers was born in the summer of '72 to Theil and Matthew Morgan, and joined his older brother Jacob. The family lived in a converted redwood barn on chaparral covered hills which included an avocado orchard and the foundations of his Grandfather, Judson Morgans’ fabulous self-designed family home which burned in the Coyote fire of 1964.

His early school experience began with numerous other Mountain Drive area kids of the late '60s and early '70s, in a small neighborhood school "where everyone becomes a teacher". The schoolyard was at home, in the fields, at the Art Museum and wherever the next Play's practices began. From there he attended Cold Springs School, SB Middle School and SB High School. He sharpened his art skills and knowledge at the Seattle Art Institute.

Rivers was composed of many things: his contagious enthusiasm, his playful pranks, his deep loyalty, his readiness to help. An adventurer, an athlete, an artist and a skilled craftsman.

Rivers was a spirited expression of energy like his Dad and an impenetrable bear of intensity like his Uncle Scott.

Whichever mood Rivs was in, whether he was prickly or benevolent, you wanted to be a part of it. He made you feel like a kid, like anything was possible.

He could create just about anything: carve roses out of radishes, carve pumpkins better than most people could draw them, paint intriguing stories and logos, create whimsical furniture and elegant inlaid frames and was a gourmet cook when the situation warranted. He never stopped creating.

He was the impetus for a group of Santa Barbara

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boys to move to Steamboat Springs, Colorado for a life immersed in snowboarding where they all lived in a narrow two story called the Rock House. He got a job at the Chart House, carving those aforementioned radishes into roses, and for a long time fed himself and his housemates on that night’s surplus baked potatoes.

Rivers as an athlete had, his peers describe, uncanny balance and coordination and could have been a sponsored contender in the early '90s snowboarding scene. But he didn’t like to answer to other people and depended on his own skills and abilities to support himself and remained independent.

Rivers was the family member and friend that never leaves your heart or soul. Anyone who knew him will first remember his smile and his laugh. He had an enormous heart and a unique ability to open that heart to others. Rivers made you feel alive. Rivers made you feel loved. Rivers made you feel understood. He made you feel his trust and loyalty. He did these things innately and with incredible grace, charm and wit.

Rivers is survived by his mother Theil Morgan, brother Jacob Morgan, six aunts, three uncles, eleven cousins, and a large number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Matthew Morgan.

His brother has spoken about the oscillation of feelings, of remembering Rivers and feeling the sense of elation, and then knowing he's now gone, feeling a piece of your heart missing. Rivers lived hard and had no regrets. He devoured life.

Godspeed, Rivers, you were a son, brother, friend, schoolmate and neighbor and we're missing you.

There will be a Celebration of Rivers’ Life at Manning Park in Montecito on November 19 at 2:30 pm.

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obituaries Madelyn Townley Foster 1950 - 2023

Madelyn Townley Foster was born in Red Bluff, California in 1950 to Frank and Martha Townley, She grew up in Corning California with her parents and four brothers and graduated from Corning High School in 1968. Madelyn was a cheerleader and participated in many other activities while at Corning High.

Following college, Madelyn trained as a radiology technician. She was a lifelong student of healthcare and medicine and managed a diagnostic radiology clinic in San Francisco for 14 years.

Madelyn was an accomplished athlete. She was an expert skier, and an Advanced Underwater Dive Instructor and an excellent golfer, which was her first love in sports.

Golf took her all over the world. Madelyn had four holesin-one and was club champion at four different clubs. She was a member of Westwood Country Club, The Club at 3 Creek Ranch, Birnam Wood Golf Club, The Valley Club of Montecito, Quail West Golf & Country Club and Tara Iti in New Zealand.

Madelyn was also a motor racing enthusiast and an expert driver of vintage racecars. She drove competitively for 14 years on many road tracks in Australia, Scotland, the United States and completed the Mille Miglia in Italy. Her knowledge of motor racing was deep, and she often introduced friends to the history of various races, cars, and drivers of the past.

In 1997, she met and married the love of her life, Gregg Foster. For 24 years, they enjoyed homes in Rocky River (Ohio), Montecito (California, Jackson Hole (Wyoming) and Naples (Florida). They traveled extensively, visiting every continent with their many friends. She and Gregg played golf all over the world.

Madelyn made friends easily and everywhere. And she kept them forever. Her unfailing optimism and enthusiasm for 20

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life were infectious. Her smile was the warmest and she was someone who woke up every morning and couldn’t wait for the day to begin. Anyone who spent time with her invariably came away happy. Her legacy was her constant smile.

She is survived by her husband Gregg, her brother Tim and sister-in-law Hayley, brother Joe and sister-in-law Chris, and twin brother Donald and sister-in-law Lisa. Her oldest brother Frank Townley preceded her in 2014. She is loved by 8 nephews, a niece and 7 grandchildren.

Please visit www.grandtetonfuneralhomejackson.com for details of her Celebrations of life in Montecito, California and Naples Florida.

In Madelyn’s honor, the family suggests that donations be made to St. John’s Health Hospital Hospice care in Jackson Wyoming, and Vitas Hospice care in Naples Florida

Addie Slaughter Greene 1/12/1942 - 9/11/2023

Addie Slaughter Greene, the only child of Emily Huntington Hamilton Greene and John Slaughter Greene, was born in Santa Barbara, California. She was named after her grandmother, Addie Slaughter, the daughter of Arizona cattleman and Tombstone Sheriff John Slaughter.

Greene was a writer all her life. She published three novels—You’ll Never Make the Grade, Dear, The Eagle Rises, and Saving Ben—and a memoir, How the Winds Laughed, about sailing around the world in a 28-foot boat. She also wrote three screenplays, poetry, numerous short stories, and political essays.

She began her career, a week before graduating from Pomona College, as the first copy girl to serve in the Los Angeles Times newsroom since World War II. She was promoted to the copy desk a year and a half later and served as a copy editor on the Times, The Columbus Ledger, The Japan Times (Tokyo), The South Bay Daily Breeze, and The Santa Barbara News-Press from 1965-1975.

Greene married Peter Eastman in 1964 and was prepared to support him through the rest of his undergraduate work and medical school. However, he didn’t get in to medical school and decided it would be a better thing to sail around the world. Greene, who had no sailing experience, agreed to try it out, so they bought a

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wooden racing boat called the Mistress.

In the buildup of American forces in Vietnam following the Gulf of Tonkin incident, Eastman was called for his physical.

They both figured he would be 4-F because his eyesight was 20-300+. They were wrong. He joined the Army in February of 1966, and in August Greene followed him to Officer Candidate School in Fort Benning, Georgia. He was assigned to Vietnam in February of 1968, put in charge of editing a magazine printed in Tokyo, and Greene followed him to Japan.

Free of the Army in January of 1969, they joined forces with another couple, Jeff Bruce and Mickie Rogers, and bought a 34-foot Atkin ketch called the Sea Witch. They set sail in July for the Marquesas Island, Tahiti, and American Samoa, where, unable to get along with friends they thought they knew well, Greene and Eastman returned to the States penniless (Bruce and Rogers couldn’t afford to buy them out) and resolved to try again. That summer of 1970 they bought Wa, a Swedish-built P-28. They set sail the following January and completed their circumnavigation in August of 1973.

Eastman went to law school, and Greene went back to work at The Santa Barbara NewsPress. In 1975 she bore their first child, Addie Susan, and in 1976 their second, Peter John. In 1977 Eastman left for greener pastures, and they divorced in 1979.

During his senior year in high school, Peter John changed his name to Trout Fishing In America.

Unable to get back to her profession after being out of the work force for six years, Greene went to Santa Barbara City College and got an A.S. degree in computer science.

After a brief stint doing PR for Hughes Helicopters in Los Angeles, she spent the remainder of her career working for Mission Linen Supply as a systems analyst/programmer/tech writer/trainer, retiring in 2000 after moving to Ashland.

She went back to her first love, writing fiction, and joined the Talent Writers critique group in 2006. She also was an avid bridge player, having attained the rank of Silver Life Master ¼ or ½ a master point at a time.

Greene was a long-distance runner for 26 years, completing six marathons and numerous 10K and other races. She practiced yoga for more than 20

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years. She also was a member of the Santa Barbara Choral Society for 22 years, performing masses by Brahms, Durufle, Faure, Mozart, and Verdi, and Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.

Greene is survived by her daughter, Addie, her son in law Kevin, her son, Trout, and Max the chocolate lab.

And may there be no moaning of the bar when I put out to sea.

Charlie Disparte

3/30/1927 - 9/20/2023

Charlie Disparte was born in Los Angeles on March 30th 1927 and died in Santa Barbara on September 20th 2023. He was an accomplished composer/arranger, trumpet player, computer engineer, and teacher.

He graduated from Los Angeles’ Washington High School in February 1945 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was trained as an Electronic Technician’s Mate and served aboard the USS Birmingham until his discharge in August 1946.

In 1948 Charlie married Rojan McKim. They were married until Rojan’s death in 2009. Their only child, Gina was born in 1960.

Charlie held a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Southern California and an M.S. degree in Engineering from UCLA. From 1949 to 1955 Charlie taught music at Cathedral High School in Los Angeles, Rim of the World High School in Lake Arrowhead, and Fremont High School in Los Angeles.

From 1955 to 1961 he worked as an electronics technician at Hughes Aircraft Company in Culver City.

From 1961 to 1988 he was a computer engineer at North American Aviation (Autonetics Division) Hughes Aircraft Company, Scientific Data Systems, Xerox Corporation, Raytheon Company and General Motors Corporation (Delco Systems Division).

During this period, he taught evening courses in mathematics and computer engineering at Western States

College of Engineering, and Loyola-Marymount University.

As an engineer, he authored several technical papers on computer design and was coinventor for three U.S. patents.

Charlie, a trumpet player, was a life member of the Los Angeles Musicians Union Local 47.

After retiring from computer engineering in 1988, he played with the Allan Hancock College PCPA theater orchestra and other Santa Barbara bands and orchestras.

Until age 80, Charlie was an avid recreational biker. At age 60 he pedaled for 250 miles on a week-long trip down the California coast from Monterey to Solvang.

From 1988 to 1993, he taught mathematics and music at Santa Barbara City College.

In addition to a Special Secondary College Credential in Music, he held a lifetime California Community College Credential in Mathematics.

From 1989 to 1993 Charlie directed the Good Times Big Band at Santa Barbara City College. From 1992 to 1996 he led the No Deadwood Big Band at Cuesta College.

In 1991 he founded the Santa Ynez Valley Wind Ensemble (originally called Solvang Danish Garde Band). From 1993 to 2004 he led the Santa Barbara Stardusters Big Band.

Beginning in 2009 he played baritone, value trombone, and French horn in the Santa Barbara Prime Time Band.

His musical compositions and arrangements include works for chorus, voice, concert band, brass ensemble and big band jazz ensemble.

He lived with his family in Solvang, California from 1974 to 2004. In 2005, he and Rojan moved to Santa Barbara.

Charlie is survived by his close friend Margret Buelow, brother Louis Disparte, sister Shelley Edlin, grandsons Jacob Root, and David Quiroz, and great grandsons Beckhem Root, Hudson Root, and Luca Root.

He was preceded in death by his wife Rojan (2009), daughter Gina (2015), brother Ted (2017), and grandson Cody Root (2021).

His last years were spent as a resident of Santa Barbara’s Vista del Monte Retirement Community.

Services will be held at Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels located at 15 East Sola Street, Santa Barbara, on November 9th at 11am.

obituaries Hector Orozco

9/28/1972 - 9/2/2023

Hector Orozco beloved father, son, brother, and friend departed this earth on September second, two thousand twenty-three. Born and raised in Santa Barbara, he was an avid beachgoer and could often be found grilling or sharing his infectious laughter with fellow passionate San Francisco 49er fans. He had a love of the outdoors, Bruce Lee movies, and live music at the bowl. He is survived by his three children and an enormous extended family. He will be sorely missed but fondly remembered.

Ishmael “Smiley” Vega 7/20/1932 - 9/22/2023

At 2:20am on September 22, 2023 our dad Ishmael “Smiley” Vega pass on to the other side to be with our mom Connie and other family.

He went peacefully with our brother Carlos by his side and the rest of his kids near by.

He had been dealing with kidney and heart issues for a while.

He was born in his home in Carpinteria California on July 20, 1932. He lived in Carp his whole childhood with his family and attended Aliso elementary, Carpinteria junior and high schools.

He retired from at UCSB after working for 33 years.

He is survived by two sisters, one brother, his 5 kids and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Thank you for all your condolences and good thoughts.

We the Vega kids are all doing OK, gracias.

We are just thankful that dad is now out of pain and out there eating his steak and potatoes, chorizo burritos, pancakes with lots of butter and syrup and all the other foods that were taken away from him.

There will not be any services as Smiley did not want anything done.

Thank you to the visiting nurses and Hospice for everything they do! They truly are the best!!

In lieu of flowers, take your loved ones or friends out to a happy dinner and have a great time!

David Hugh Hardin 10/2/1949 - 9/20/2023

The family of David Hugh Hardin announces with sadness his passing in Santa Barbara after his battle with Parkinson’s.

David died peacefully in his home with wife, Rita Hardin.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to the Santa Barbara VNA Hospice for all the care, support, empathy, and dignity helping David make his end-of-life time as comfortable as possible.

David was the youngest of four children born to Garrett James Hardin and Jane Swanson Hardin, longtime residents of Santa Barbara. His survivors include siblings Hyla Fetler, Peter Hardin, and Sharon Clausen, and daughter, Sarah Imershein.

David’s education included high school years in England, where he earned a diploma before attending the University of California at Santa Cruz with sister, Sharon as some of the earliest attendees of the school.

His daughter would later go on to graduate from UCSC as well. In 1973, he married Kathleen Russell of San Diego. In his early career, David worked in construction, and in 1975, he and Kathy welcomed their daughter Sarah to the world.

David maintained the passion for soccer he had cultivated in England, playing regularly in local adult leagues for many years. It was here that he met

and fell in love with Rita Kirkpatrick, his companion and life partner. Together since 1981, they married in 2003, uniting two families that included Lisa, Kevin, and Amy, Rita’s children from her first marriage.

Through the 1980s to 2000s, David worked as a handyman, gardener and carpenter, while also caring for his aging parents and extended family in Santa Barbara. He helped maintain the family home, Arbo, that was a welcoming and safe sanctuary for many people over the years. In his later career, David returned to his love of linguistics by first volunteering, then working for the non-profit, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (Learning Ally). David was an avid reader and found great joy in spreading this passion through supportive technology and services.

In his leisure time, David applied the Hardin family’s love of bridge to the Santa Barbara Bridge Club, where he was an active member for many years.

When Aunt Florence Hardin moved from Illinois to Santa Barbara in 1996, she and David began playing at the club from time to time, eventually launching an epic stint as partners that ended only with her death in 2014 at the age of 101.

David was grandfather to Ben and Sophie Imershein, born to Sarah and her husband, Louis Imershein. David’s family also includes Hyla’s daughter, Rachel, her husband Carlo Caballero and their children, Nico and Juniper; and Luke and Caleb Clausen, the sons of sister Sharon. Rita’s children and grandchildren are integral to David’s family network, and include Amy Aldworth and Kevin Kirkpatrick, their spouses, and offspring.

Also grieving his loss are his Hardin cousins, Mary, Rebecca, and Tim Hardin, and Melinda Aldstadt, and their children and grandchildren.

The family is extremely thankful for gathering together this summer for a reunion for the first time in many years.

These last years have been challenging for many and gathering together again in joy and support was incredibly meaningful to David and family in these last months of life.

At all times, David was a kind and supportive husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, and friend. He always tried to do the right thing, and with intelligence, steadfast determination, and humor.

All join in thanking the many who have expressed their love and sympathies in countless

heartfelt ways. Memorial donations may be made to VNA Health or Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara.

Kathryn Lynn Stoltzfus 5/11/1947 - 9/19/2023

Kathryn Lynn Stoltzfus was called home by the Lord to be with her beloved husband and departed friends and family on September 19, 2023.

Born on May 11th, 1947 in Lansing, Michigan, Kathryn was the eldest of three siblings, and traveled with her family to Arizona before settling in Goleta, California.

After graduating from San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara, Kathryn attended Westmont College in Montecito.

She then took to the skies and served as a flight attendant for 30 years, first with Western Airlines, then with Delta. Despite her busy schedule, Kathryn remained a proud lifelong learner. She earned two masters degrees: in Marriage and Family Counseling and later in Business Administration.

Kathryn’s heart of service knew no bounds. She helped innumerable people as a marriage and family therapist, as well as fostering many children during times of need over the course of many years. Kathryn’s education, innately kind heart and generosity of spirit afforded her a unique ability to be an amazing listener and confidante to clients and friends alike.

On December 7, 1991, Kathryn married her true love, Richard Lee Stoltzfus. They moved from Hubbard, Oregon to Salt Lake City, Utah, and finally to their true home in Cordova, Alaska in January of 2000.

In 2010, Kathryn was called back to Goleta to help her mother Elizabeth Ann Shaver and sister Karen Ruth Hall, who were both experiencing health challenges. She remained there until 2011, when Richard tragically passed away in an airplane accident. Kathryn, her beloved foster daughter Salina and pets moved back to Goleta in August of 2022. There, she enjoyed a wonderful, laughter- and craft-filled year with her niece Kristin, and other niece Jessica when she would visit.

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Kathryn treasured family bonds, and particularly enjoyed her role of stepmother to Justin and Jeremy, and grandmother to Jeremy and Stacy Stoltzfus’ sons Lucas and Nathan. She was exceptionally proud of them and their accomplishments.

Kathryn put her airline perks to great use, and took many trips to Europe with her beloved mother. She was the ultimate adventure buddy, with humor and adaptability to make any trip an enjoyable one.

Kathryn’s exceptional talents in crafting are the stuff of legends. The backside of her many cross stitch pieces and quilts are as tidy and flawless as the front, a testament to her eye and capacity for excellence.

She enjoyed knitting, weaving, quilting, jewelry making, baking and numerous other disciplines and dove into any art form with abandon. She shared this passion for art with her nieces, and many others.

When Kathryn shared news of her husband Richard’s passing, she wrote: “From the Bible that Richard loved, I take comfort in the words from 1 Thessalonians 4:13 that says we have hope in our grief. I know that Richard is with his Lord, is probably enjoying a conversation with his Dad, Grandpa and beloved first wife Flossie sharing all the wonderful events that we shared together as a family. I also know that I will see him again someday when my purpose on earth is over and I too am told, ‘Welcome HOME.'” Kathryn is home, but will be forever missed by those left behind. A service may take place in Cordova, Alaska at some point in the future, to be determined.

Kathryn is survived by her stepsons and their families: Jeremy, Stacy, Lucas, and Nathan Stoltzfus of Grantham, Pennsylvania, Justin Stoltzfus and Tracy Bacon of Wenatchee, Washington, and Joel and his wife Julie Stoltzfus of Canby, Oregon; nieces Jessica Hall (Jeff Bayer) of Portland, Oregon and Kristin Hall of Goleta; foster daughter Salina; many cousins and extended family, and uncountable friends of the heart.

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obituaries Steven A. Wood 1947 - 2023

Steven A. Wood, 76, a native Santa Barbaran, passed away on September 26, 2023. Even though a failing heart took him away, he lives on in our hearts. Steven called Buellton home for more than 20 years and is survived by two sisters, two brothers, three nieces, two nephews, two grand nephews, and many friends.

Valerie Lynn Radford 10/12/1950 - 9/21/2023

Valerie Lynn Radford, age 72, of Santa Barbara, CA, passed away on September 21, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Valerie was born in 1950 to William A. Carnell and Phyllis B. (Nancollas) Caleo in Rochester, NY. After graduating from high school in Rochester, Val moved to Northern California to be closer to her mother. She welcomed her daughter, Amy, to the world and the two of them moved back to Rochester, NY to be closer to her sister Wilma (Billie). Val married Greg Radford in 1972 and a few years later, they welcomed their daughter, Kim. After a few years, Val and Greg moved to San Jose, CA with the girls, but Greg moved back to Rochester soon after.

Val moved from San Jose to Florida in 1981 with her daughters. She worked in electronics, working on hard drives, ultrasound machines, and worked with a team that was subcontracted by the US Navy to do wiring on a submarine in San Diego. She was so small framed that she was the only one that could work on the back of the panel, as they had to lift her upside down and hold her by her ankles so that she could do 22

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the wiring as quickly as possible with the blood rushing to her head.

Amy and Kim grew up and moved out of the house and began their own lives.

Amy married an Englishman, James, and they had twin boys, Jamie and Kurt, in 1993. In January 1994, James, Amy, and the twins moved to England. Kim moved in with her boyfriend, and then to an apartment of her own before making the move to Virginia.

In 1994, Val met Erin O’Connell in South Florida.

They became good friends but were dating other people until 1996. Val and Erin have been together ever since, getting married on their 20th anniversary in 2016. Val followed Erin to Erin’s hometown of Santa Barbara in 2003.

While in Florida, Val worked at many computer technology companies, but the companies all started leaving Florida and Val was tired of constantly looking for a new job, so she started a job at Publix Supermarkets. She was not in her element but learned the ropes quickly. She worked in the deli and sub-shop for eight years before her move to Santa Barbara. She found a job at Scolari’s Food and Drug Company after a short time in town. Val worked in the deli and bakery at Scolari’s, moving her way up to deli/bakery manager. Val worked at Scolari’s until the store closed in May 2012. Val then worked at Albertson’s in Carpinteria, CA for 4 ½ months before being approached to make the move to WholeFood’s Market.

Val worked in the bakery and juice bar ever since. Val really enjoyed working because she was a people person and needed the interaction she received at work. She needed to be around lots of people.

Val loved spending time with her family, both in England and Florida/Georgia. She traveled to England as often as possible and took trips from there with Erin, Amy, and Amy’s husband Neale.

In July 2021, Val became a great grandmother to Freddie James Livie. She adored him so much.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Billie, her brother William, and Billie’s four children.

She is survived by her Aunt Connie of PA; her sister, Connie (Bill) of Holt, FL; her wife Erin of Santa Barbara, CA; her daughter Amy (Neale) of Eng-

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land; her daughter Kim (Kris) of Florida; her grandsons’ Jamie (Sophie) and Kurt; her great grandson, Freddie (from Jamie); her stepson, David of Santa Barbara, CA; her nieces, Brandy, Karrie, and Charlene, and their beaus; her nephews, Bob and Dan of Rochester, NY and many great nieces and nephews, and her mother-inlaw, Caroline.

There will be a Celebration of Life held in Val’s honor.

For more information, please email: foreverval1012@gmail. com

‘Fast Fred’ Dannenfelzer, 1937 - 2023

A STAR OF BONNEVILLE AND EL MIRAGE PASSES ‘Fast Fred’ Dannenfelzer, 86, passed away suddenly on Sept. 11, 2023 at his home in Santa Barbara, California.

He is survived by his wife Patricia, two daughters Debbie and Shari, his son-in-law KC Leggitt Polk, and Grandchildren Kyle Dannenfelzer (Debbie) and Kalyssa and Kaden Polk (Shari and KC).

Fred Dannenfelzer was born and raised in Santa Barbara, to Phillip and Thelma (Dickscheidt) Dannenfelzer, where he lived his entire life.

His father had established Pyramid Tile Co. in 1928. The company had thrived for many years in the Southern California development boom doing tile, masonry and marble projects.

Fred had a natural flair for mechanical things, and as a young teen was crazy about building and flying control line stunt model airplanes.

Still in junior high school, he started devouring the new Hot Rod Magazine every month and was swept up in the hot rod and racing craze in South-

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ern California and very soon, the rest of America.

As soon as he had a driver’s license Fred got an old Pontiac and hot-rodded the straight six flathead engine with aftermarket parts then offered.

He jumped into street racing but after getting some tickets, decided he’d best knock that off.

Out of high school Fred followed his Dad into the tile and masonry trade, joining the union and going to work as a helper. He learned the trade quickly and qualified as a journeyman. He was a true craftsman in the industry his entire adult life before selling the company and retiring in 2000.

When he gave up street racing, Fred went into drag racing on the So Cal strips in the ‘50s, learning fast like the other racers about blown fuel Chrysler Hemis by building and driving his own equipment. From drag racing he was attracted

by California long-distance desert motorcycle racing, in the 1960s until the early ‘70s, until a fairly serious crash convinced him this was TOO dangerous!

Fred accomplished a great deal in racing on a shoestring budget. For many years, it was a 2-“man” team with himself and his wife Patty, who supported him in his efforts as his crew, his push truck driver, co-breadwinner, main caregiver to the kids, and nurse to his motorcycle injuries. Fred’s racing dreams became a way of life for the entire family.

In 1961 his attention turned to land speed racing and that remained his focus the rest of his days. He gained entry in the Bonneville 200 mph Club in 1985, the El Mirage 200 mph Club in 1984, the 300 mph chapter of the Bonneville 200 mph Club in 1997, and the 300 mph chapter of the El Mirage 200 mph Club in 1999, one of only 5 people to achieve that distinction and the only one who’s car has run continually since. He achieved his top terminal speed when he was 74 years old, reaching 386 mph! This speed still stands as the World’s Fastest Open Wheeled car. He always built his own equipment and engines and drove it, up to the age of 79 when weakness in his legs finally forced him to give up driving. He knew his legs had become so weak that he could not exit the cockpit of his car fast enough to meet SCTA safety standards, so he

decided on his own to hang up his driving helmet.

Fast Fred had several fast Bonneville and El Mirage cars, but is most noted for his famous home-built Lakester.

His lakester as the DRM Racing team, has several records still in the 2023 SCTA Rules and Records book. The most recent from ’22 when his son-in-law KC Leggitt Polk drove the car to a 248 C/ FL El Mirage record with an unblown fuel Hemi.

Aside from racing, Fred was also an avid bowler. He bowled in leagues off and on from the late 50’s until the end of his life. During the early 90’s he even bowled in a couple of leagues with Patty and his daughter, Shari. He was as good a bowler as he was a race car driver, achieving the ultimate goal of bowling at least one 300 game in league play. He was a loved and respected friend in his bowling community.

Fred was the type of man who never bragged about his accomplishments but never hesitated to brag about his kids and grandkids. He would give tuning advice to anyone and everyone who would ask for it and would receive calls from all over the world from people seeking his advice. He would loan a part or a tool to anyone in need, even if he didn’t know who they were and even if they were running against the same record. He was immensely proud of his wife, both of his daughters and all of his grandchildren, who have followed his lead as dedicated volunteers for the SCTA. It also gave him great joy to work alongside his son-in-law, KC, and grandson, Kaden on the DRM Racing Lakester over the last few years. He has left us with big shoes to fill, but his legacy will continue ….

In 2019 a comprehensive Interview with Fast Freddie Dannenfelzer was published by the present writer in Bonneville Racing News. Readers wishing photocopies of the interview can reach him at billhoddinott1939@gmail.com.

A celebration of Fred’s life will be held Saturday, October 21, at 12:00pm at 23 S Fairview in Goleta. RSVP with Brian at brianh@beyondairsb.com.

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obituaries Susanna Ramirez Nava 11/15/1957 - 10/3/2023

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for her is so strong that she will forever live in our hearts and our minds. Thank you to everyone who has ever shared a place in our mom’s heart.

Services for Susanna Ramirez Nava will be held at McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 11 a.m.

ily kindly request that donation be made in Joan’s honor to braille institute a cause close to her heart.

A graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery on Friday, October 27 at 11:00 am.

Arrangements by WelchRyce Haider.

Joan LaGreca

Sergio Edward Velasco

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Joan LaGreca a remarkable soul who journeyed from England to the US. Joan passed away peacefully on October 6 at the age of 102 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Yorkshire England in 1921. Joan study at the Royal Academy of art in England. She served her country as a radio operator during World War ll.

It was there she met and married the love of her life Bart LaGreca, an American soldier. After the war, they embarked on a new chapter in their life and Joan immigrated to the United States. Her passion in life was the love of gardening, and her artistic talents in painting. In Santa Barbara she realized her dream of owning a flower shop, where her love for flowers flourished. She shared her passion with the community with her stunning designs. Joan was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and to all who knew her. Her kindness and strength will forever be cherished. May she rest in eternal, peace forever remembered.

Survived by her two daughters Susan LaGreca, Mary Drummond; her grandchildren; Chad Dewitt of Santa Barbara, Jeremy Drummond of Ojai CA, Ryan Drummond of Eagleville Tennessee. Danny LaGreca of Reno Nevada, and Laura LaGreca of Santa Barbara CA. She also enjoyed the love and company of her six great grandchildren.

Joan was a student at the braille Institute in Santa Barbara California, which gave her so much joy.

In Lieu of flowers, the fam-

Sergio Edward Velasco, beloved brother, uncle, family-man, and friend to all who knew him, passed away on Tuesday, August 29th , 2023, in Los Angeles, California, joining his parents and sister in the Kingdom of Heaven. He was 70.

Sergio was born on September 15, 1952, in Santa Barbara to his loving parents, Carlos Velasco and Isabel Falcon of Veracruz, Mexico.

Sergio was raised Catholic in Santa Barbara’s Eastside neighborhood and attended Santa Barbara High School where he excelled in math and chemistry. Sergio’s early childhood memories were marked by family trips to the warm shores of East Beach where he enjoyed swimming and playing with dogs.

Sergio earned his degree in Chemistry from UC Santa Barbara in 1972, going on to enjoy a long and successful career in the manufacturing industry.

As the eldest of three siblings, Sergio looked after his younger brother Carlos and sister Nora. He was the quintessential older brother figure, with a keen sense of humor, and a love for storytelling.

Sergio and Carlos bonded over competitive games of golf, often involving tequila, at courses like Glenn Annie and Soule Park. Friends and family alike recall how each year Sergio looked forward to golf tournaments to raise money for his favorite charity organization, the Humane Society.

Sergio’s kind and gentle spirit shined through in his love for animals, a quality which he inherited from his mother Isabel, and throughout the course of his life, Sergio

1921 - 2023 Susanna Ramirez Nava went to be with the lord on October 3rd, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Susie was born in Matador Texas on November 15th, 1957. She is preceded in death by her father Mariano Ramirez Sr, and survived in death by her mother Petra Vila Escoto as well as her brothers Mariano Rameriz Jr. and Pedro Proa; son’s Guadalupe Luna Jr. “Lupito”, Victor Martinez” Tutus”, Juan Alfonzo Martinez” Beris”, David Anthony Martinez “Mr. Magoo” daughters; Imelda Nava, Tanya Lee Martinez, Joanna Nicole Pinedo” Wiggles” Grandchildren; Gabriel Anthony Luna, Ixchell Sade Luna, Angel Marie Ramirez Nava, Eduardo Daniel Nava, Nicolas Marcos Toral Nava, Celena Ysabel Toral Nava, Jonathan Gutierrez, Evony Martinez, Emilynn Martinez, Lily Martinez, Junior Marinez, Melanie Hernandez, Jacob Hernandez, Alexander Garcia.

Susie grew up in Brownsville Texas where six of her children were born. Susie decided to move to Santa Barbara California and worked hard to give her children a better life. While in Santa Barbara, the children grew happy and Susie had her youngest daughter. She loved to socialize, listen to music, and dance.

She was someone people loved to be around. Her caring nature for friends and family was so great. She would always be there to help those in need and was the presence in the room. She was a strong, fun-loving woman who also knew how to put someone in their place. Susie always made sure if you were in her house, you were fed.

As the kids grew older, she moved to Lompoc California where she lived with her son David and her cats, The Mamas and The Papas. She had many friends throughout her years who all have cherished memories of her.

She will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Our love

9/15/1952 - 8/29/2023

provided a loving home for countless cats and dogs.

Sergio also possessed a spirit of adventure, and over the years, he made annual hiking and fishing trips to the Sierra Nevada where he honed his skills as a backcountry outdoorsman. Those who knew Sergio will forever remember his love for nature, wildlife, and the free, clean air of the mountains.

After the sudden passing of his sister Nora, Sergio became involved in raising his nieces and nephews, nurturing his family with care and devotion in the ways he knew best.

Though Sergio himself never married nor had children, his intuitive gift as a caretaker provided a stable foundation for the Velasco family throughout his entire life.

Sergio Edward Velasco will forever be remembered as a man of compassion, humility, and courage. His passing leaves a void in all our hearts, but his memory will continue to shine brightly in the lives of those he touched. We will miss him dearly.

A celebration of life for Sergio Edward Velasco will take place at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please send your support to the Humane Society.

Stanley C. Larsen

12/27/1937 - 9/23/2023

Stanley Larsen, esteemed family patriarch and a seventh-generation Santa Barbaran, passed away peacefully at his home on September 23, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. A living legend to his family and many others, Stanley was renowned for his intellect, strength, and his boundless kindness and generosity. His presence in the community of Santa Barbara made it a profoundly better place, echoing his legacy of compassion, good humor and altruism.

Born at St. Francis Hospital in 1937, Stanley was a descendant of Benjamin Foxen, Comandante Ortega, and Daniel Hill. A true Santa Barbaran through and through, he was a man of myriad inter-

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ests, eternally curious about world events, science, history, nature, and local life. He was keenly interested in people, particularly, and their life stories. A voracious reader, Stanley hungrily consumed information and his insights and hilarious anecdotes helped make him the beloved figure so many of us will miss dearly.

Stanley’s love for his garden was only surpassed by the love he held for his family, with whom he spent most of his time. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Stanley was a successful businessman and an electrical contractor by profession. With an inspirational work ethic and passion for teaching, he illuminated the lives of many with his knowledge and unwavering compassion, kindness, and hilarity.

Stanley was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, brother, mentor, and friend. He had a huge heart and a truly oneof-a-kind personality. His passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of those who cherished him.

Stanley was predeceased by his dearly loved wife, Barbara, with whom he enjoyed many wonderful years.

As we bid farewell to Stanley Larsen, we celebrate a life extraordinarily well-lived, full of love, laughter, and immeasurable contributions to his loved ones and community.

His spirit continues in an enduring legacy thanks to the stories he shared, the kindness he spread, and the love he gave.

A memorial service will be held in Santa Barbara, with details forthcoming online at stanleylarsen.org. Those who wish to recognize his legacy may donate to Girl’s Inc. of Santa Barbara or to a bird/wildlife conservation organization of their choice.

Stanley’s family also thanks his many doctors, nurses and healthcare providers for the dedication and empathy they gave him in the last weeks of his life.

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Ralph Waterhouse in his studio in La Arcada above the gallery that bears his name

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Life of Waterhouse

Ralph Waterhouse Celebrates His 80th Birthday, Reflecting on His Artful Life

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by Roger Durling | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

appy birthday, Ralph Waterhouse.

Today, October 12, marks this iconic Santa Barbara artist’s 80th year on this earth. He’s also celebrating other milestones, including 50 years of making a living as a painter. The famous gallery in Downtown Santa Barbara’s La Arcada that carries his last name, co-owned by his wife and muse, Diane, is similarly commemorating 39 years this November, so there’s quite a lot to celebrate.

Ralph continues painting to this day, as well as promoting and mentoring other artists. As a sign that he’s not slowing down any time soon, the couple has just recently opened a second Waterhouse Gallery on Coast Village Road in Montecito. Reflecting on his longevity in the art business, Ralph says, “It gives me a lot of satisfaction. I enjoy the creative process very much. I never feel like I’m going to work. I like being around other painters. I like to

look at the different styles. It’s also fulfilling to champion other artists and their work. It’s nice to have a nurturing place.”

“Ralph has always been and will always be one of my all-time favorite painters,” says Derek Harrison, an artist represented by the Waterhouse Gallery. “There is nobody who paints eucalyptus trees like Ralph. He captures all of the beauty Santa Barbara has to offer so eloquently and distinctly.”

Although he started his career and became internationally recognized as a wildlife painter, Ralph turned to landscapes in the late 1980s. This trajectory from intimate and highly detailed work to a much more expansive canvas enshrining California vistas paralleled his own journey from his native England to his current home in Santa Barbara. His work is at once truthful and poetic, delicately balancing values and colors. He encourages the viewer to go past its transcendent beauty into a much richer understanding of and respect for our surroundings.

“Ten percent of my painting is done plein air,” Ralph explains. “I work from photographs that I take, capturing a moment as I walk. Quite a few paintings are not of a real place but of a place I’d like to be, but always based on something real. Somewhere where I’ve been, but with a light I wished it’d been at. I change the mood. I change the time of day. I shift the composition.”

“As a child, I drew a lot,” Ralph recalls. “It rained a lot.

We were indoors most of the time.” Ralph was born in 1943 in Bradford, a city in the northern English county of West Yorkshire. His father, William David Waterhouse, was a plumber, and his mother, Frida, was an office employee.

A cousin of his, Alan, was a graphic designer, and Ralph would spend a lot of time at his place, watching the process.

At school he excelled in art, and a teacher, Mr. Griffith, was a great source of inspiration and encouragement.

Griffith got 16-year-old Ralph a job as a graphic designer for the William Byles Printing Company, which was affiliated with the local newspaper, the Bradford Observer.

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His parents preferred he went to the university, but Ralph knew it’d be a waste of time.

When he turned 19, he quit the Byles job to work for Lund Humphries Publishing Company. He remembers they were the first to publish a work about the Beatles — a big deal at the time. “As a graphic designer, before computers, everything was hand-drawn,” he says. “I was focused on the drawing board. We used very little photography.

When I worked on the drawing board all day, I was always sitting. My back was affected. Eventually I had to start wearing reading glasses.”

During this time, Ralph still lived with his parents in the countryside. Three minutes from his house, he would find himself in the fields. “I spent my childhood in those fields,” he says. “I had a country, rural upbringing although I lived

in a big city. I was taking in what was close to me and enjoying bird-watching. At an early age, I was drawing and painting, but I couldn’t go out and paint, for it was constantly wet. If I ever worked outdoors, I had to do quick sketches.” Ralph concentrated on wildlife paintings done from photographs he took of the countryside — mostly deer and birds. He built himself a studio upstairs in the house, and he also did freelance graphic design work to make extra money.

He got married when he was 21, and Julie, his first wife, got pregnant quickly. They met at a youth club, and she was a nurse. Well into Julie’s pregnancy, Ralph got the opportunity to become a partner at a printing company called Tantallon Press in Scotland. They moved, and his oldest daughter, Sarah, was born in Scotland.

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“We were living in a cottage on a farm,” Ralph says. The job that brought the young family to Scotland didn’t pan out, and after doing some freelancing, Ralph was offered a job at an advertising agency in Edinburgh, where he stayed for two and a half years, until his cousin Alan, now a partner at an advertising agency back in England, lured him to return. Ralph worked for the Colbert Advertising Agency in Doncaster for four years, and his second child, Scott, was born there.

While in Doncaster, Ralph started painting wildlife more seriously and started to earn an income from this work. At the same time, he began to get tired of working for an advertising agency where 45 percent or more of his hard work would end up being changed. On the weekends, Ralph and his young family would venture to the Lake District, primarily famous for its mountain, lake, and coastal scenery, and for its literary associations with Beatrix Potter and its arts community. They bought a caravan and made it their holiday home.

Around this time, his sister-in-law, who lived in California, fell ill with a kidney disease, and his wife wanted to be near her. So, in 1974, they sold their place in Doncaster and spent the next 10 months in Solvang.

“The weather conditions in California drew me out,” says Ralph.

“I built a relationship with the Copenhagen Gallery, which was representing artists like Eyvind Earle. Being connected with this gallery was great. They took my work on consignment.”

Ralph and his wife intended to emigrate more permanently to the U.S., but it wasn’t meant to be. They returned to England, and eventually the marriage also didn’t work out. But his wildlife work continued to thrive.

Yet Ralph had become smitten by California and its natural beauty.

He returned in 1981 after his divorce. He met Diane in February 1983 on a blind date. Diane’s father, Joe Makray, a portrait painter, had known Ralph’s ex-brother-in-law. When Ralph suggested taking Diane to Peabody’s on Coast Village Road, she insisted on going to Lucky’s for drinks. Afterward, they went to Pamela Auchincloss’s gallery near the Arlington. They followed this by dinner at the Wine Cask, where Diane boldly asked him if he wanted to meet her dad.

They capped off the evening — which had so far consisted of four events — with a nightcap at the Biltmore.

The romance was on.

“I can’t move to England,” Diane told Ralph. So he stayed, and they got married. One day while they were walking their dog, a friend asked Ralph where he wanted to live in Santa Barbara, and he pointed to their current home adjacent to the Douglas Preserve. In a rapid succession of serendipitous circumstances, the newlyweds found themselves in escrow 24 hours later. Not surprisingly, their house is one of the most artistically stimulating places I’ve seen, with 170 paintings, including five portraits of their daughter Claire, who was born in 1995. Claire is a former student of mine at SBCC, a UCSB graduate, and now the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s education manager.

“Being an artist and having a gallery gives Ralph a unique understanding, for he knows what it’s like for an artist to be shown in a gallery,” says Diane. “There’s a special care that he provides. The criteria for me is that I have to love it. I want to own it, and I want to hang it.”

Ralph and Diane opened the first Waterhouse Gallery in November 1984 in Solvang, and they would commute daily from Santa Barbara.

Their original sign now hangs at La Arcada. While the sign remains, they quickly understood that they had made a mistake in choosing to locate their venture in the Danish village. “It was a weekend business with no tourists during the week,” explains Diane. They found some good clients, but it wasn’t enough to sustain them. Ralph would travel twice a year to England to do shows of his wildlife paintings.

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mistake. In 1989, they moved the gallery to Santa Barbara to a spot near the Arlington Theatre, right at the time when Paseo Nuevo had opened and moved the bulk of shoppers a few blocks down on State Street. “We were stuck up there, and it was rough,” Ralph remembers. They were offered the current space in La Arcada in 1991, where the foot traffic was much better. “A lot of locals would come in,” Ralph says. “Courthouse employees, bank employees, people dining at the Acapulco restaurant [with the iconic turtle fountain, where Pizza Mizza is now located].”

In 1988 and 1989, Ralph shifted his artistic focus from wildlife to painting landscapes. “I was looking at my surroundings and decided to give it a go,” he declares. “The landscape work eclipsed the wildlife paintings in a year.” He enjoyed it more as well. The weather was better here than what he’d experienced in England, and he could paint outdoors.

“The California landscape really gave me a boost,” he affirms.

Ralph built a studio above the downtown gallery. Most days, he gets in at 8:30 a.m. and is able to paint until noon, when he opens the gallery doors to clientele. I have to twist his arm to allow me to visit his upstairs studio — a veritable nest — with great lighting and views of La Arcada. He’s currently working on larger canvases he’d bought about 15 years ago

for a commission from the former Santa Barbara Bank and Trust.

“If I have my way, I paint six days a week,” he says. “I work on several projects at a time. I paint two big pieces a month and six to 10 small pieces. The most consistent I’ve been was during COVID.” But lately he was distracted by a remodel on their home, where he acted as the contractor and took close to a year to complete it. He also designed the new gallery on Coast Village Road. Without distractions, Ralph paints 35 hours a week. “I get into a zone and get carried away,” he tells me, chuckling.

On April 1 of this year, they opened the Montecito gallery next to Ca’Dario restaurant. It’s a bustling area. “We thought about Coast Village for a long time,” Ralph says. “It’s an affluent neighborhood, and a good place to do business.”

Diane runs their satellite extension and feels exhilarated by the response to the second location. “We have two different clienteles,” she explains. “There are more tourists downtown. It’s apples and oranges.”

Painter Harrison is effusive about being represented by the couple. “I am truly grateful for Ralph and Diane,” he says. “I owe them so much, more than I could ever repay. In addition to being a second family, they act as agents, marketing executives, and managers to my career.

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‘There is nobody who paints eucalyptus trees like Ralph.

He captures all of the beauty Santa Barbara has to offer so eloquently and distinctly.

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—Derek Harrison, artist represented by Waterhouse Gallery

They have become the dream team of gallery owners.”

“Everything we do is related to art,” Diane says. It’s not an understatement.

Five years ago, they started The Artist’s Table, a fundraiser with artists that benefits the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s education programs. In different capacities, they’re involved with the Art Foundation, the California Art Club, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the Santa Barbara Historical Museum,

among others.

“He loves what he does,” Diane gushes about her husband. “He has a beautiful life. He’s painting; he brings artists together. He mentors young artists. He shares art with clients. It’s such a rich life.”

“I feel lucky and privileged,” Ralph tells me in his typical humble manner. “A lot of artists don’t make a living.”

He, in turn, has managed to make quite a wonderful life.

The beauty of the landscapes of Santa Barbara continue to inspire Ralph Waterhouse, who turns 80 years old on October 12.

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Theater Group at S.B. City College 10/12-10/15: The Presents Emma

Enjoy Kate Hamill’s theater adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel, detailing the story of an independent young woman in the 19th century. The play previews tonight and runs through October 28. Thu.-Sat.: 7:30pm, Sun.: 2pm. Garvin Theatre, SBCC West Campus, 721 Cliff Dr. $10-$18. Call (805) 965-5935 or email sbcctg@sbcc.edu. Read more on p. 43.

theatregroupsbcc.com/current-season 10/12: 2nd Fridays Art at SBTC Opening Reception: The New Cannibals Take in a fusion of collage, assemblage, fiber art, and painting from nine artists that possess a unique drive to salvage fragments from the past to merge with the present. The exhibit will show through November 29. 4:30-6pm. S.B. Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Rd. Free. Call (805) 682-4722.

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10/12: Congregation B’nai B’rith Presents The Earthquake Child: A Talk Surrounding Jewish Views on Adoption Author Elayne Klasson will join Rabbi Steve Cohen for a dialogue about what Jewish text can teach us about adoption through the prism of Klasson’s novel The Earthquake Child, the story of an adoption told through multiple perspectives.

7pm. Trinity Church S.B., 909 N. La Cumbre St. Free. Call (805) 687-1577.

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Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

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Montecito: 1100 and 1200 blocks of Coast Village Rd., 8-11:15am

Old Town S.B.: 500-600 blocks of State St., 3-7pm

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Solvang: Copenhagen Dr. and 1st St., 2:30-6:30pm

Downtown S.B.: Corner of Santa Barbara and Cota sts., 8am-1pm

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SATURDAY Rain or shine, meet local fishermen on the Harbor’s commercial pier, and buy fresh fish (filleted or whole), live crab, abalone, sea urchins, and more. 117 Harbor Wy., 6-11am. Call (805) 259-7476.

cfsb.info/sat 10/13: Paradise Found Book Reading and Signing: Day Schildkret Artist and author Day Schildkret will speak on the power of ritual and honoring life’s thresholds and introduce his book Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration, and Change.

6:30pm. Paradise Found, 17 E. Anapamu St. Free. Call (805) 564-3573.

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show explores the life and parables of Jesus through comic games, storytelling, dance, and songs such as “Day by Day,”“Prepare Ye the Way,” and more. Thu.-Fri., Sun.: 7:30pm; Sat.: 2 and 7:30pm. Porter Theatre, 955 La Paz Rd. GA: $20, Students and Seniors: $12. Call (805) 5656000. Read more on p. 43. westmont.edu/boxoffice

10/13: Matt Mathews: When That Thang Get ta Thang’n’ Tour Social

10/12-10/15, 10/18: Ensemble Theatre Company Presents The Thanksgiving Play Larissa FastHorse’s satirical play details the comical story of a troupe of terminally woke artists as they scramble to create a pageant celebrating both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month. Recommended for ages 13+. The play runs through October 22. Thu.: 7:30pm; Fri.: 8pm; Sat.: 3 and 8pm; Sun.: 2pm; Wed.: 2 and 7:30pm. The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria St. Students: $25; GA: $35-$86. Call (805) 965-5400. etcsb.org

FRIDAY 10/13 10/13, 10/15: UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents: Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! will welcome this premier Mexican folk dance company to tell stories of Mexican heritage through original choreography inspired by traditional folk dance forms. Fri.: Isla Vista Elementary, 6875 El Colegio Rd., Goleta, 7pm; Sun.: The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, 6pm. Free. Email info@artsandlectures.ucsb.edu. tinyurl.com/

media sensation and talented comedian Matt Mathews will talk about taboo topics through his personal and hysterical experiences. 8pm. 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $43.40-$63.50; meet and greet: $75.

Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

10/13-10/15: The Ojai Art Center Theater Presents Rope This play, thought to be inspired by real-life 1924 murderers, follows two university students who murder and then hide the body of a fellow student in their London home, then invite friends and family of the deceased to a party. Find out if their nefarious act will be exposed. The play shows through October 22. Fri.-Sat.: 7:30pm; Sun.: 2pm. Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. $22-$24. Call (805) 640-8797. ojaiact.org

Presents Andrew Duhon Trio, Jackie Bristow, 7-9pm. $33. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Call (805) 686-4785. maverick

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10/13-10/14: Eos Lounge Fri.: Snakehips, 9pm. $30.90. Sat.: Mark Farina, 5pm. $14.42. 500 Anacapa St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410.

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10/12-10/15: Westmont Festival Theater Presents Godspell This Tony-nominated

10/12: Chaucer’s Book-Signing: Dr. Michael Kearney Local author Dr. Michael Kearney, MD, will sign copies of Becoming Forest: A Story of Deep Belonging, about a young Irish woman who, following her grandfather’s death, travels to India on a journey infused with spiritual understanding of the natural world. 6pm. Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. Free. Call (805) 682-6787. chaucersbooks.com/event

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Mitchell featuring Kimberly Ford, 7:30pm. $15. Fri.: The Mother Hips, Mark Adams Band, 9pm. $20-$25. Ages 21+. Sat.: We the Beat Presents JMSN, 8pm. $25-$30. Sun.: S.B. Jazz Society, 1pm. $10-$25. Laurence Juber’s Airfoil, 7:30pm. $25-$30. Mon.: SBCC Good Times Big Band, The New World Jazz Ensemble, Lunch Break Big Band, 7pm. $15. Tue.: Singer Songwriter Showcase: Berto, Tartaglia Aneuro, Gillian Grogan, 7pm. $10. Wed.: San Marcos High School Choir Showcase, 6:30pm. $15. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776.

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10/12: Satellite S.B. Brett Hunter Band, 6pm. 1117 State St. Free. Call (805) 3643043. satellitesb.com 10/13-10/14: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Fri.: Cadillac Angels, 6-8pm.

Sat.: Dead Set, 6-8pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com 10/13-10/14: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: Cordoba, 8pm. Sat.: Marika and the Ohms, 8pm. 634 State St. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com 10/13: S.B. Sailing Center Music on the Water Catalina Esteves, 6:30pm. S.B. Sailing Center, 302 W. Cabrillo Blvd. $85. Call (805) 962-2826 or email anchor@sbsail.com.

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10/13-10/14: Whiskey Richards Fri.: The Cult of Nasty, 8pm. $5. Sat.: Rockstar Karaoke, 9pm. Free. 435 State St. Call (818) 451-8206. tinyurl.com/whiskeyrichards 10/13-10/15, 10/18: Maverick Saloon Fri.: 33 Thunder, 8:30pm. Free.

Sat.: Sam Mitchell, 1pm. Tex Pistols, 8:30pm. Free. Sun.: Teddy Spanke, noon4pm. Free. Wed.: Tales from the Tavern

10/13, 10/15: Arlington Theatre Fri.: Wilco, My Brightest Diamond, 7:30pm. GA: $45, VIP: $215. Sat.: Cruzar La Cara de la Luna, 6pm. $40-$120. 1317 State St. Call (805) 963-9589.

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10/14-10/15: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Kelly’s Lot, 1:30-4:30pm. Will Stephens & The Essentials, 5-8pm. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan, 1:30-4:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 967-0066.

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10/14: S.B. Bowl The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, Pedro the Lion, 7pm. $50.50-$100.50. 1122 N. Milpas St. Call (805) 962-7411. sbbowl.com

10/14: Hook’d Bar and Grill Bad Habit, 3pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookd

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10/15, 10/18: Lost Chord Guitars Sun.: John Cruz, 8pm. $36. Wed.:. Neil Erikson, 8pm. $10 suggested donation.

1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+.

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10/16: The Red Piano Church on Monday: Morganfield Burnett, 7:30pm.

519 State St. Free. Call (805) 358-1439.

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10/18: Carr Winery Kinsella Brothers, 5:30pm. 414 N. Salsipuedes St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 965-7985 or email info@ carrwinery.com. carrwinery.com/event

10/13-10/14, 0/18 The Blue Owl Fri.: The Genuine Article, 7-10pm; Will Stephens Band, 11pm-2am. Sat.: Brandon Kinalele, Jack Keough, 11pm-2am. Wed.: Rat Pack Showcase and Open Mic, 6-9pm.

5 W. Canon Perdido St. Contact venue for price. Ages 21+. Call (805) 705-0991.

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with the main action to take place starting at 8:03am, and by 10:48am, the moon will have moved totally out LANE LANEFARMS FARMS of10/14: the way. If you need more celestial beauty, come to the museum for a Star Party in the evening. Eclipse viewing: 7am-noon,

Eclipse Viewing Party and Star Party Drop in anytime between 7am and noon to ask astronomy questions

PRODUCE STAND Camino Real Marketplace (in front of Starbucks), 7004 Marketplace Dr., Goleta. Star Party: 7:30-10pm, Palmer Observatory, S.B. LANE LANE FARMS EntranceFARMS Parking Entrance &&Parking atat PRODUCE STAND Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Free. Call (805) 682-4711. sbnature.org/visit/calendar 308 S. Walnut Lane PRODUCE STAND PRODUCE STAND 308 S. 964-3773 Walnut Lane LANE LANE FARMS FARMS (805) 308 S. Walnut Lane (805) 964-3773 LaneFarmsSB.com 308 308 S. S.Walnut Walnut Lane Lane LaneFarmsSB.com (805)964-3773 964-3773 (805) LaneFarmsSB.com LaneFarmsSB.com

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members from all income groups are invited to connect with more than 30 community agencies and service providers for workshops, tenant and landlord resources, down payment information, and workforce housing with food vendors, kid activities, and more.10am-2pm. De la Guerra Plaza, 20 E. De la Guerra St. Free. Call (805) 897-1049.

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10/14: The Gathering: A Business and Social Event for Women, by Women Make connections at this vendor expo and retreat that will feature workshops, community connections, lunch, and more. 8am. Girls Inc of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Rd., Carpinteria. $95. Email jessclark@theconnectedco online.com. theconnectedcoonline.com/eventinfo

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Music, Beer, Wine, Food Truck, Raffle, & Environmentally-themed Halloween Costume Contest When: October 13, 2023 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM Where: Environmental Defense Center (906 Garden St., Santa Barbara) Cost: $20 (advance purchase requested) includes 2 drinks & $5 food voucher.

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10/14: 38th Annual S.B. Vintners Festival Enjoy wines from more than 50 wineries and regional cuisine from area restaurants, meet winemakers and winery owners, take in the culinary and viticulture demonstrations, and enjoy live music and the Bubble Lounge. Early entry: noon-4pm, $125. GA: 1-4pm, $75-$95. Designated driver/under age 21: $25. Vega Vineyard & Farm, 9496 Santa Rosa Rd., Buellton. Call (805) 688-0881 or email info@sbcountywines.com. sbvintnersweekend.com 10/14-10/15: The S.B. Symphony Presents Beethoven 9: An Ode to Joy, Hope & Community Enjoy Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 from four choral groups, a quartet of soloists, and more than 200 performers conducted by Nir Kabaretti.

Sat.: 7:30pm, Sun.: 3pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $35-$182. Call (805) 899-2222 or email info@thesymphony.org.

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10/14: Goleta Valley Library Star Wars Day Meet your favorite Star Wars characters, enjoy crafts and activities, and find Baby Yoda on the shelf to win prizes! For preschool- and school-age children. 2-4pm. Goleta Valley Library, 500 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 9647878. tinyurl.com/PreschoolStarWarsDay

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the 1960s to now with an audio/visual journey of archival film footage curated from Hale Milgrim (former President/ CEO of Capitol Records) and music lover Richard Salzberg.

6:52pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $25. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

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This family-friendly event will feature cultural dance and drum performances, cultural arts and crafts, Asian American artisan booths, education booths, and more. 11am3pm. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. Free. Call (805) 965-0093. sbthp.org/aanf

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such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds to benefit health and gain simple, accessible, and culturally diverse ways to enjoy them with recipe demos, interactive chalk art and kid-friendly activities in “Eat the Rainbow Alley,” and plant-based bites to sample.

Later that evening, see the 2018 documentary The Game Changers, about plant-powered athletes and meat, protein, and strength. Open house: 10am-1pm. Free.

Screening: 7-9pm. $10-$15. Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St.

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Folklórica Quetzalcoatl Presents Cruzar 10/15: Danza la Cara de la Luna

This performance will tell the touching story of a Mexican immigrant family through songs featuring Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán 6pm. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. $40-$120. Call (805) 963-9589. arlingtontheatresb.com

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10/15: Project: CSQ—California String Quartet This quartet, featuring violinists Luanne Homzy and Hana Kim, violist Jonah Sirota, and cellist Evgeny Tonkha, will perform pieces from Ravel, Luanne Homzy, Anna Drubich, and more. Meet the artists after the performance. 3pm. Logan House, Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd, Ojai. $35. Call (805) 646-3381. beatricewood.com/schedule.html 10/15: The Sanctuary Explore spiritual and physical well-being, new ideas, and articles of healing with featured experiences of Reiki, tarot and astrology readings, aura photography, a bath tea to create, and more. There will be a no-host bar and food for purchase. Pay as you go or buy experience packages for savings. Early entry: 11am; 11:30am4pm. The Hadsten Solvang, 1450 Mission Dr., Solvang. $55 (early entry, two experiences), $75 (early entry, three experiences). Email info@stoneandivory.com.

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MONDAY 10/16 10/16: Community Arts Music Association Presents Avi Avital and Hanzhi Wang CAMA’s Masterseries season opens with an evening performance by virtuoso musicians, mandolinist Avi Avital and accordionist Hanzhi Wang, who will perform together on instruments not normally expected to be part of a classical music recital. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $48-$58. Call (805) 963-0761. Read more on p. 45. lobero.org

TUESDAY 10/17 10/17: UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents Jeff Goodell: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet Investigative journalist and best-selling author Jeff Goodell will discuss his 2023 book, The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet, which probes archaeology, science, and more to present a new understanding of the impact that temperature rise will have on our lives and the planet. 7:30pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. Students: free, GA: $20-$30. Call (805) 893-3535. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events

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10/14: S.B. Out of the Darkness Community Walk Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a 5K (three-mile) walk to raise awareness and funds for those struggling with mental health issues, and to provide hope and support to those affected by suicide. Register online.

Singer/songwriter Kate Vogel will perform. 9am.

Goleta Beach Park, 5986 Sandspit Rd., Goleta. Free.

Email desertahana.afsp@gmail.com. afsp.org/

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10/14: Holy Cross Church 50th Anniversary Celebration Join to reflect on the past and look forward to the future of Holy Cross Church and enjoy dinner and silent auction with proceeds going toward the church. 6pm. Hayes Hall, Holy Cross Church, 1740 Cliff Dr. $30. Call (805) 9620411. tinyurl.com/HolyCrossAnniversary

10/15: 8th Annual Santa Barbara Wild! This benefit for Los Padres Forestwatch will feature food, live music, and a curated live and silent auction with proceeds going towards protecting the Los Padres National Forest, S.B.’s backyard wilderness. 4-7:30pm. Great Meadow, SBCC West Campus, 973 Cliff Dr.721 Cliff Dr. $150. Call (805) 6174610. sbwild.org

10/15: Chowder Fest 2023 Taste chowder from chefs and restaurateurs who will be vying for “Best Chowder in S.B.” Other food vendors will share pizza and bread samples along with wine, beer, live music, and a silent auction with proceeds to benefit Legal Aid Foundation of S.B. County. 1-4pm.

Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta $125. Email naguirre@lafsbc.org.

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10/13:

Paseo Nuevo Outdoor Spooky Movie Night: The Addams Family Bring

blankets and chairs (you can set them up after noon) to the rooftop to see 1991’s The Addams Family (rated PG-13). Free popcorn! 6:30-9pm. Rooftop, Southside Parking Garage, Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nevo. Free. tinyurl.com/Spooky-MovieNight

10/12-10/18: Lane Farms Pumpkin Patch Pick the perfect pumpkin and enjoy hayrides, farm animals, tractors, educational displays, and the corn maze (closes daily at 6:45pm). Open through October 31. Thu.-Fri., Mon.-Wed.: noon-7pm; Sat.-Sun.: 10am-7pm. Lane Farms, 308 S. Walnut Ln. Free. Call (805) 964-3773. lanefarmssb.com 10/12-10/18: Big Wave Dave’s Pumpkin Patch Enjoy kids’ activities and photo opps as you find the perfect pumpkin, from mini to giant. Open through October 31. 10am-9pm. La Cumbre Plaza (Macy’s parking lot), 3865 State St. Free. Call (805) 218-0282. bigwavedaveschristmastrees.com

10/12-10/18: Santa Ynez Valley Scarecrow Festival Scarecrows will be displayed around the six townships of Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, and Solvang with one community to win the Annual Harvest Cup. Visit the website for locations and to cast your vote. Scarecrows on display through October 31. Free.

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10/12-10/18: Los Olivos Scarecrow Festival Walk around town to see all the scarecrows—humorous, allnatural, and more—and then vote for your favorite. Visit the website for locations. Scarecrows on display through October 31. Free. losolivosca.com/syv-scarecrow-fest

10/12-10/15: Old Solvang Real Ghost Hunting Tour: The Haunt This haunt will combine authentic ghost hunting of the town’s haunted architecture with engrossing storytelling steeped in eerie tales of their phantom residents. Perfect for families, couples, and even children. Tours go through October 31. 8pm. The Haunt Ghost Tours, Solvang City Center, 1635 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. The Skeptic: $49; Ghost Hunter: $55. Call (415) 446-1580 or email info@thehauntghosttours.com. thehauntghosttours.com/tours/solvang

10/13: MOXI Fall Happy Hour Explore all three floors of museum exhibits while sipping happy hour spirits (for purchase) for a spooky evening to celebrate this Friday, the thirteenth. 5:30-8:00pm. Free-$14. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, 125 State St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 770-5000. moxi.org/events/calendar 10/15: Harvest Moon Finale Dance Join at the Ballroom with the sprung floor to dance to bands, the Stingrays and Eloise & Co. with callers Will Mentor and Jacqui Grennan. 6:30-9:50pm. Cabrillo Ballroom, 100 E. Carrillo St. $20. Email contra-info@sbcds.org. sbcds.org/contradance/schedule

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I’m Not Santa Barbara’s Ted Lasso

Memories of Coaching Kindergarten Soccer, an Awful, Awesome Experience for Young Parents

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y soccer coaching career began with an email to the parents of kids I’d never met, assuring them that their 5-year-old boys would be safe under my watch and that—despite no experience on the pitch since I spent games picking flowers as a 10-year-old—I may even be able to teach them how to kick a ball.

My rationale was that I’d watched plenty of soccer since ditching the sport nearly three decades earlier, including many World Cups (one in person!), a few Olympics, and the occasional Premier or Champions league match when nothing else was on TV. More critically, I mentioned that the sport ran a bit in my blood, since my cousin played professional soccer for a few years before marrying Aly Wagner.

Far better-known than he, Aly spent about a decade winning gold medals and World Cups with the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team, and went on to become an even more famous commentator—the first woman to announce a male World Cup match in American broadcast history, in fact.

Though my cousin was skeptical of my tactics—or, as he replied sternly via email, “Do not associate us with your soccer coaching!” — the parents obliged, bringing seven kids to our first practice at a very lumpy ankle-breaker of a field. Like practicing when an ultra-rare my own son, this was their first foray thunderstorm started rolling in, into organized sport, a role that soccer complete with flashes of lightning. plays for so many Americans, myself I hadn’t really paid attention included. It’s also where parents like me to the lightning part of the lesbreak into coaching, after much cajoling

by Matt Kettmann sons — was it hiding in the car with from the league about how the season may windows open, or closed? So our assistant not start unless enough coaches sign up. With no coach, Justin, and I merely traded concerned stakes on the line—they don’t even keep score at that age—I figured this was my best chance to check that parent- looks as the dark clouds approached, the rain poured harder, ing responsibility box, and, hey, maybe I’d even be good at it. and all of our shirts got drenched, including those of the moms watching. Eventually, as the flashes drew closer to the Only one of those notions proved true.

I scoped the squad for some natural or at least pre-pack- Flashes, we decided that we’d screamed at children enough aged talent, and I got lucky: two Brazilians! Futebol is life for for the day and packed up.

Screaming at children is also what best describes the every single Brazilian, I already knew, and they all possess Pelé-esque talent, so these two boys will be able to show games, with “Other way!” being the most common comeveryone else what to do. Unfortunately, the shine of that ste- mand. Though no score was kept, we were utterly obliterated reotype wore off immediately: One kid was an average soc- in most every game, though there may have been a near-tie. cer player, like most everyone else on the team—except, of Just getting a goal was a major weekly milestone, and one of course, for the other Brazilian boy, who very clearly wanted our players did that the most, though he went on to baseball nothing to do with soccer, being on the field, or touching the and now mostly rides e-bikes.

One day, after the kids had been in kindergarten for some ball whatsoever.

I just had to fall back on the drills and skills I acquired time, we set up a scrimmage against the girls’ team in their during the mandatory coaching lessons, online quizzes, and class. Justin and I assumed they would crush us, and we knew volunteered advice, such as buying cones, practice jerseys, that might be devastating for our boys, but figured it would pop-up goals. Then I spent the majority of our practices try- be a great lesson in resilience. We didn’t even get that one ing to keep the kids from kicking the cones, from ripping the right: The boys actually beat the girls rather handily. That oversize jerseys, and from using the flimsy goals as jungle some of the same girls would go on to repeatedly whip some gyms. The line between coaching 5-year-olds and babysitting of the same boys in flag football years later brought balance is faint, though at least some of the moms tended to stick back to the neighborhood sporting universe.

During one of the last games, I noticed that the uninteraround for the weekly follies. At least I was entertaining for ested Brazilian was actually showing some initiative, getting someone.

Our jerseys were of the fluorescent chartreuse variety, but his foot near the ball, and then flashing fingers toward the my advocacy for calling us the Highlighters flew a little over sidelines. “What’s he doing?” I asked his mom. “Oh,” she their heads, so we wound up with the Flashes. I never really replied. “My mom said she’d give him a quarter for every understood that, but it did make sense on the day we were time he touched the ball.” I laughed out loud, then offered,

Most of The Flashes, before the lightning came

“Shit, I’ll give him five bucks if he scores a goal!” I knew my wallet was safe.

As such banter may suggest, I was not a great coach, and not much better as a babysitter either, though no one went missing or was irreparably injured. Justin, being an Army vet, proved a much better drill sergeant, and he carried that experience into a respectable career coaching adolescent baseball and basketball. My role evolved more into manager: keeping everyone abreast of the schedule and, most importantly for the players, reminding who was bringing halftime and postgame snacks, a competitive sport all itself.

Dismal non-record aside, the season achieved auxiliary goals. Because the league organized these young teams by neighborhood, most of the boys we coached remain good friends today, and we remain good friends with many of the parents as well. No other sport, activity, or even school event created relationships like that first season, far worth the price of frustration.

More strategically, or some may say selfishly, I have relied on my inaugural coaching experience—plus the next season, when I bowed to league pressure again to be an assistant coach—as the perfect excuse for why I shouldn’t be required to coach again. It’s the first thing I say when I shake the next coach’s hand—“I remember when I coached….” —and I seem to get at least a slight nod of acceptance each time.

I’m no Ted Lasso, and that’s fine, because I was able to satisfy a fatherly deed at a time when winning, or even kicking balls the right way, didn’t matter. For young dads and moms pondering whether they too should bow to pressure and put on a coaching hat, my advice is to do it when they’re young.

Your kids may not remember it much, but it’s at least one hall pass for the rest of parenthood that’s worth the work.

This story originally ran on the Independent’s new Parenting site at independent.com/indy-parenting.

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Last year’s Unite to Light festivities

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nite to Light will be illuminating the Community Arts Workshop in downtown Santa Barbara in a two-day festival-style fundraiser on October 20 and 21, all to benefit the nonprofit’s mission of providing accessible and affordable solar lighting to people and places around the world.

The second night’s Bright Bash is more community-focused. The first part, starting at 6 p.m., is open to all, as artists will discuss the projects. As soon as the clock strikes 8 p.m., the fundraiser will turn into a dance party, with a deejay and dance floor. The party moves inside at 10 p.m., but the dancing lights will stay on until midnight.

When asked what gave her nonprofit

by Kira Logan the idea for this interactive, nontraditional “It’s so easy for us to turn on a light fundraiser, Rudert responded simply, sayswitch, not to realize that there’s almost ing that she and her team wanted to share a billion people living without electric- their message in a different way. The event ity,” explained Megan Birney Rudert, the producer, Kate Kubiak, came up with the concept of a two-day, festivalCEO and president of the Santa Barbara–based organizathemed fundraiser to generate tion. “That’s one in seven a more inclusive, interachumans.” tive atmosphere. Rudert Featuring nearly revealed that they have The Unite to Light the Night fundraiser 30 art installations been brainstorming festival will be held at the Community Arts and spread over the since early 2022.

Workshop (631Garden St.) on Friday, October Glow Gala on Friday “Attendees can expect 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m., and Saturday, October 21, and the Bright Bash over 30 different artists 6 p.m.-midnight. To purchase tickets, which on Saturday, Unite with light-based art, range from $35to $200, and to learn more to Light the Night from sculptures to proabout the fundraiser and Unite to Light’s will showcase how jection. Every piece has cause, visit unitetolight.org/ important light is as both something that people can lightthenight.html. a creative medium and an interact with,” Rudert said. essential daily tool of life.

“We wanted people to get involved The Glow Gala intends to educate, in a hands-on way,” she continued. “There entertain, and “leave you spellbound,” will also be a hands-on art project for both Rudert promised. A grab-and-go dinner kids and adults, where we collaborate with will be served, allowing guests to meander different organizations.” through the art and allow the space to stay Unite to Light’s fundraiser is meant to interactive. There will be performance art support and encourage its mission stateand a number of surprises, including a to- ment of accessibility to light by focusing be-revealed light-themed cocktail. the event around it. The art installations “We wanted to do things a little bit dif- and different surprise details all bring ferently by not offering a sit-down dinner,” attention to a much larger issue: bringing Rudert explained. “We want our guests to light to those without the privilege of it. eat and explore the art at the same time!” n

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Disko: Santa Barbara County Natural Wine Is Stayin’ Alive

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isko has got people dancing again. No, that’s not

learning the way his brain works,” said Hogan. But still, a typo—while the once tragically unhip music he felt the itch to start his own label. “I wanted to make genre is back in vogue, there’s another new take fun, lighter-style, Old World–style wines that I like to among the glitzy beats of Dua Lipa and Daft drink, and make them well.” During lockdown, he built Punk. Just don’t imbibe this one through the ears. a nest egg with the cash he would have otherwise spent Disko Wines is the one-man groove of Sean Hogan, going out, purchased a ton of gamay, grüner veltliner, who has been working wine harvests since before he and gewürztraminer, and Disko began. Take that for a could legally drink the result. That’s what happens pandemic hobby. when your uncle is Lo-Fi Wines cofounder and Santa Three years in, Hogan’s output resembles a naturalwine bingo card. There are chillable reds, Barbara natural-wine legend Mike Roth. Add in a fascination with food to the family connechigh-acid whites, even skin-macerated tion—common in this industry—to open sparkling wine, not to mention the door to a party Hogan doesn’t plan “Flower Power”—Disko’s most popular and eye-catching boton leaving. tle—a coral label with a warm, Uncommon, however, is the proWoodstock-era print and gressive-wine mold in which Hogan was brought up. After that first honey-hued liquid inside.

It’s an orange wine blend that harvest in 2010 — at natural, biodynamic Demetria Estate in Santa changes every year. “The bigYnez Valley, where Roth was head gest challenge in starting a winemaker while moonlighting at natural-wine brand is finding Lo-Fi—Hogan went to Pennsylvania’s fruit I can grow with—organic

by Sean Magruder East Stroudsburg University, and then grapes, the varieties that I want to working in restaurants put wine and Calimake—then, having a vineyard that’s fornia back on his radar. In 2015, he headed west, big enough and can produce enough fruit to grow that product.” Now, his 2022 lineup landing at Demetria before following Roth to another natural producer, Coquelicot Estate. After a harvest in comes from two vineyards where Disko has plenty of New Zealand—“they’d all gone to other countries, and room to grow, and grow the party has, from 130 to 1,400 I didn’t know anything about that,” Hogan recalled of cases produced each year.

Santa Barbara winemakers—he was back at Coquelicot Hogan admits leaning into the hype of natural wine. to stay. Uncle and nephew are now starting their 10th But for all the fun and simple, though often sour and borderline-lackadaisical examples the style can exhibit, vintage together.

“Life-changing” is putting it lightly. “Mike taught me he’s a winemaker’s winemaker — far from dogmatic, everything I know. He’s a brilliant winemaker…. I’m still obsessed with cleanliness, and prone to waxing on the

Sean Hogan Takes Uncle’s Lessons and Pandemic Thrift to Solo Project

chemistry. He’s also glad to be in Santa Barbara County.

“We live in one of the best climates in the world. There’s no need to add acid out of a bag. You don’t need to add color, enzymes. You can make delicious wines here without that, and that’s all we’re trying to do—make fun, fresh wines that are inexpensive, with nothing added and nothing taken away.”

“We” is generous — Hogan does most everything himself, and that’s after making 6,000 cases of wine each year for his “day job” at Coquelicot. “Keeping up with it is stressful—not only the physical ability but the back end: sales, marketing, traveling, accounting, whatever it is. You’re putting more [money] than you’re making back in, and taking a risk on yourself.” He’s up for it, though, and so are his friends, often staying past midnight to help process and bottle wines.

As for the name? With a long, brown mane and tattoos gobbling up one arm, Disko’s leader leans more Deadhead than Sister Sledge. “I don’t gravitate toward disco music too much—a little bit,” Hogan smiles, “but the label needed to be something I wanted to have fun with.” He credits a random barfly who once called their shared bottle of Beaujolais nouveau—the juicy, chilled red that precipitated the natural wine movement—“so disco.”

Through the grooves and growth, Hogan looks to the simple things. “I’m just doing what I learned to love to do and enjoying it. Eating, drinking, and having good company are some of my favorite things in life. They’re not that difficult.” Neither is busting a move with his easygoing, dance-floor-destined wines.

Disko Wines are currently available at local retailers, restaurants, and diskowines.com.

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Chef Nathan Simandle’s Detroit-Style Pizza Pairs with 25 Taps

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But no home bar could compete with their 25 taps. To maximize my sampling, I ordered a flight of their refreshing rotating beers, including the Enegren Oktoberfest and Maine Brewing Co. Lunch IPA. If beer’s not your thing, Corner Tap’s cocktail program serves such concoctions as the refreshing Prickly Pear Paloma and an ever-expanding selection of wines, such as chardonnay by Sandhi, pinot noir by The Paring, and a balanced Grey Wolf rosé from Paso Robles.

Relaxing at one of their fire pits, sipping a cool beverage, perhaps after a day at the beach, one can work up an appetite, and Simandle’s revamped menu is sure to satisfy. With an array of apps, inventive salads, sandwiches, sliders, and even pasta, I wanted to order everything. Although we ordered a fierce number of apps, I made sure to save room for the crown jewel of their food options: Detroitstyle pizza.

“Going by the feedback we have received since our reopening, our customers love it as much as we do,” Chiarappa said of the thick-crusted pizza. “The variety of ingredients and flavors is fantastic, and our Notorious PIE with hot honey drizzle over burrata, pepperoni, and chilis is a true flavor bomb.”

My favorite of the night was the Butcher’s Daughter, a warm, bubbly masterpiece complete with an artichoke kale base, mozzarella, white cheddar, red onion, cherry tomato, roasted red pepper, olives, goat cheese, parsley, and pistachio pesto drizzle. With all of that savory goodness, you don’t miss the meat for a minute. But fear not, carnivores, there are plenty of exceptional meat options.

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in 2020, Corner Tap Bar & Eatery filled a critical niche for the Mesa, serving as the neighborhood’s only gastropub. Now, after a twomonth closure this past spring, the popular Cliff Drive spot is upping its game with a new menu from Chef Nathan Simandle as well as plans for upgraded decor, drink lists, and entertainment.

“We had been planning a Corner Tap 2.0 version since late last year to appeal to a broader audience, elevate our space and ambience, and bring a more unique dining experience to the Mesa,” explained owner Chris Chiarappa. Also the owner of Mesa Burger—he opened the original location around the corner with celeb-chef Cat Cora back in 2017, then added one in Goleta—and the four locations of Lighthouse Coffee, Chiarappa is no novice to navigating Santa Barbara’s food and drink scene.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with him to experience the new menu last week. Despite his busy schedule — in addition to what he already owns, his name constantly comes up in rumors about other restaurant developments—Chiarappa’s calm, collected, and warm demeanor made me feel instantly welcomed, as if I’d just popped into his home on the Mesa for a beer.

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hot kick for those that love some spiciness,” Chiarrapa said. “Our chicken wings also have a following and come in four flavors: buffalo, Korean, chipotle BBQ, and Memphis dry.”

Their clever Beets by Dre salad was another standout. The generous mountain of roasted beets, arugula, goat cheese, beluga lentils, crushed pistachio, apricot, and white balsamic vinaigrette laid down a tight base of groovy textures and bright flavors.

For appetizers, the Corner Cauliflower hit the spot. This updated version is made with shishito peppers, olives, a tangy PIZZA WITH LIVE MUSIC: As part of a growing entertainment menu, Corner Tap hosts bands like Soul Majestic. romesco, chimichurri, and the ideal crunchy counterpart of crushed almonds to com- duo makes for a powerful force in the hospitality realm. plement the tender-roasted cauliflower.

To keep the comforting vibes going strong, follow our Those salivating at these descriptions can give thanks lovely server Jodie’s advice and save room for something to Simandle, who’s originally from Goleta but has exten- sweet, like their CT Pizookie, a skillet-baked chocolatesive experience in the Detroit-style pizza world. Those chip cookie topped with McConnell’s ice cream. pies also starred at a gastropub called Goodland Pour The sensory delights aren’t just limited to food and House—a nod to his hometown—that he and his wife, drink, as there are plans to bring live music to Corner Tap Paige Simandle, opened in Madison, Alabama, in 2019. multiple times a month. And the games are always on the “We spent several months searching for the perfect big screens, just like at any self-respecting corner bar. culinary fit, exploring and tasting various styles and “Corner Tap is a comfortable and casual place for the types of food, and kept coming back to pizza,” explained whole family, a date night, or a fun evening of entertainChiarappa. ment with friends,” said Chiarrapa. Corner Tap 2.0 is an With Nathan in the kitchen, Paige took over as the res- upgrade in every sense of the word; there’s truly something taurant’s manager. If his food feels like a hug, her service for everyone at this reinvented Mesa oasis. follows suit—she was so gregarious and knowledgeable that I actually did give her a hug at the end of our meal. The 1905 Cliff Dr., Ste. F; (805) 690-2739; sbcornertap.com

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aptain Fatty’s Brewery, a popular name in Goleta and Santa Barbara’s craft-beer scene, has expanded with a new location in Paseo Nuevo’s Center Court. Captain Fatty’s, established in 2013, is an award-winning brewery in Goleta. The crew at Captain Fatty’s takes pride in their strong ties to the local community, which is apparent in their collaborative ventures with nearby businesses, showcasing the works of local artists and artisans, and lending support to nonprofit initiatives and organizations.

The brewery transformed Center Court with the addition of an inviting beer garden to the already vibrant shopping and dining scene. The area includes 700 square feet of patio space, complemented by an Airstream trailer to serve an array of beers produced

by Captain Fatty’s, as well as nonalcoholic alternatives. The new NEW BREW: Captain Fatty’s Brewery of Goleta has opened an Airstream trailer, space is set to provide a lively serving an array of beers, in Paseo Nuevo. atmosphere, encouraging the community to gather and enjoy their favorite local also be like The Shop on Milpas, where everything beers at a new spot in the heart of Santa Barbara. is to-go but there are tables on-site to dine at. Happy Cat Eats and sister restaurant Oku will have overMOKUTAN CLOSES: Reader Steve C. tells me that lapping hours on weekends, so you will be able to Mokutan restaurant, which opened at 716 State grab a snack or drink while waiting in line for dinStreet in August 2022, has closed. ner at Oku. The crew is currently tasting items that are being considered for the menu, which will offer ELENA’S KITCHEN CLOSES: Reader Paris Californian Asian cuisine. Happy Cat Eats tells me that Elena’s Kitchen, which is shooting for a January 2024 opening. opened in December 2022 at 738 State Street (formerly Kai Sushi), SHALHOOB’S @ THE MARKET INTRODUCES COCKTAILS: Cocktails are now availhas closed. The phone number is able at Shalhoob’s inside the Santa disconnected, and a message has been posted in the window about Barbara Public Market. Their sigunpaid rent. nature batch cocktails and “stiffys” started flowing last week with the HOLDREN’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS: introduction of their Back Bar. NumerHere is a message to you from Clay ous options are available, including a Spicy Holdren of Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood at 512 State Mezcal Margarita, Hibiscus Margarita, classic Street: “We are celebrating our 20-year anniver- Bloody Mary, and more. sary by bringing back our $20 menu. We have select items available for $20 on every Tuesday, BELCHING DRAGON STALLED: In September 2021, I wrote Wednesday, and Thursday for the whole month that Belching Dragon Tavern is coming to 800 State of October. Select items include our Prime Top Street, the former home of Starbucks and Weston’s Sirloin, Pepper Jack–Crusted Pork Chop, and Camera. When I stopped by this month, I saw that Mesquite Grilled Salmon, among others. Come nothing has changed since a little demolition work in and join us!” was done in late 2021. Estimated opening date: never.

HAPPY CAT EATS UPDATE: In May of this year, I wrote that Happy Cat Eats is coming to 23 East Cabrillo PRESSING MATTERS: After Pressed Juicery at 1024 Boulevard, next to Oku. This space was originally Coast Village Road, Suite C, in Montecito shortgoing to be a restaurant named “Leadbetter” and is ened its name to simply “Pressed,” a funny thing the former home of Wheel Fun and LT Cinnamon. has happened: Customers bringing clothes to be I stopped by and can see that construction has pressed at Montecito Cleaners next door are dropstarted but some work remains. The eatery is still ping them off at the Juicery’s walk-up window deciding whether to have a grab-and-go counter because of the close proximity of their business or table service. I am told that the service might signs.

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ith our proximity to Los Angeles, there’s never been a shortage of world-class, Santa Barbara–bred musicians. Baby boomers had the late David Crosby. Generation X had Toad the Wet Sprocket and Jack Johnson. Millennials? We had The Postal Service, whose glitchy, catchy, and danceable beats are the product of Ben Gibbard, the longtime frontman for Death Cab for Cutie, and Jimmy Tamborello, who spent much of his time at San Marcos High mashing buttons on drum machines and sending the results to hometown radio hosts.

Together, the two made a chart-topping, generation-defining album, 2003’s Give Up, and then—barely a peep.

The Postal Service is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Give Up with a cross-country tour that includes a night at the Santa Barbara Bowl—and two at Madison Square Garden.

Soft-spoken Tamborello is pleased with the reception to these songs after so much time.

“It’s still really surprising to me that [The Postal Service] held up this long,” he mused over the phone last week. It wasn’t exactly the plan for a kid who grew up geeking out on obscure electronica and KTYD’s late-night prog rock show Fear of Music.

And what of that Santa Barbara music scene in the late ’80s and early ’90s? “It was fun growing up there, being into music. The small-town thing was a big part of it. We used to make music and send it to the Independent to get some write-ups, and we sent music to deejays to play on the air. It seemed really open—people in town were game for that,” he recalled. “The music wasn’t very good, but it was interesting that kids were making it.”

For Tamborello, that music was experimental, rock-inflected electronica, encouraged by his musician (and dentist) father

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James, who gifted him some gear and built a home studio when Jimmy was in high school.

Over the course of the ’90s, Tamborello weaved through a few punk and electropop bands, all the while recording solo as Dntel.

That’s where The Postal Service enters the picture.

While Tamborello’s band Arca shared a stage with Death Cab for Cutie back in 1998, his roommate happened to connect him with Gibbard a couple of years later. They got on quickly, recording Dntel’s “The Dream of Evan and Chan” and “right away started talking about making more music, not really talking about what we were going to make,” Tamborello admitted. “We didn’t know who it would be for. We didn’t even really talk about what kind of music either of us listened to or liked. It was just knowing each other’s past music and going from there.”

Named for the remote nature of their collaboration — Tamborello and Gibbard mailed burned CDs with their respective instrumentals and vocals between Los Angeles and Seattle—The Postal Service took off

slowly before catapulting into the dance charts and every middle-schooler’s head.

A generation later, their sound has staying power, commanding 1.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify and likely one sold-out venue on Milpas. Not too shabby for a group who hasn’t released new original music in 18 years. After a couple of decade-long hiatuses from life on the road—The Postal Service has only toured in 2003, 2013, and 2023—Tamborello seems measured, refreshed, and genuinely happy to dole out the hits.

“It was such a fun time in my life, making that record and the original tour,” he said. “I feel really lucky to have an excuse to keep reliving it, and not sitting at the end of a bar, telling someone what I did 20 years ago. I like this setup where I only tour every 10 years. Though I’m feeling like this will be the last one,” he laughed. We’ll see you in 2033, Jimmy.

—Sean Magruder See The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie’s 20th anniversary tour of Give Up and Transatlanticism at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Saturday, October 14.

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THE THEATRE GROUP AT SBCC PRESENTS EMMA

Playwright Kate Hamill is known for works that convey modern-day concepts through adaptations of 19th-century literary classics. In the upcoming show Emma, produced by the Theatre Group at SBCC and directed by Katie Laris, Hamill infuses the dignified world of Jane Austen’s scheming matchmaker, Emma Woodhouse, with contemporary humor and current social commentary.

“Kate Hamill has found an entertaining balance between proper Regency Era formality and familiar comic whimsy,” says Lexie Brent, who plays the titular role. “But die-hard Jane Austen fans, fret not! While this adaptation is quite different from the novel on the surface, we understand the complexities of these beloved characters and will do our Grace Wilson and Lexie Brent in The Theatre Group best to portray them truthfully.” at SBCC’s production of Emma Brent calls Emma a “whirlwind — always moving and plotting, led by her incredible intelligence and confidence, but also by a restless need for purpose and satisfaction.”Emma is a beautiful, educated, wealthy young woman of the 19th century, says Brent, but“[her] status and gender bind her to a monotonous life with no outlet for her ambition and brilliance.”

Meanwhile, Emma’s friend Jane Fairfax, played by Anikka Abbott, does not enjoy the comforts afforded by Emma’s privilege.“Jane knows her best chance of having a comfortable life is to become as accomplished as possible,”says Abbott, “which would allow her to marry well (the preferable option) or have a profession.”

This more contemporary take allows the radical undertones of Austen’s novel to shine. “In her time, Jane Austen was a feminist for the world she lived in, often writing about the plight of single women and their inability to elevate their position because of the way society operated,” says Abbott. “Hamill takes that same message and advances it a little further for our modern audiences to connect with.”

—Maggie Yates

Emma runs at SBCC’s Garvin Theatre October 13-28. See theatregroupsbcc.com.

Popular Broadway musical Godspell (by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak) presents the teachings of Christ through a whimsical community-building experience on stage. Directed by Mitchell Thomas and produced by the Westmont College theatre department, Godspell is a joyous exaltation of radical acceptance.

Ford Sachsenmaier, the student actor playing Jesus, is at the center of this community, teaching and encouraging his followers to, in turn, teach and encourage one another.

“To me,” says Sachsenmaier, “it’s a beautiful example of communal wisdom and the ways that community can build us up and teach us to become who we are.”

Based on the gospel of Saint Matthew, Godspell dovetails the peace and love social movement of the late ’60s and early ’70s with the teachings of the Bible.“Godspell challenges a lot of preconceived ideas about religion, faith, and relationship with God,” says Jake Siaki, who plays one of Christ’s followers. “The story of Jesus is so ingrained in Christian culture that it can seem matter-of-fact, and we can forget how revolutionary He was and still is…. In the context of Godspell, love becomes radical and dangerous and beautiful.”

Similarly, Sachsenmaier comments that while he’s experienced this story countless times, rarely has he been “so startled and so moved by it” as he is by Godspell. “If you are enthralled with the divinity of Jesus, interested in the humanity of Jesus, want nothing to do with Jesus, or have ever been a part of a community of any kind,” he says, “this show is worth seeing …. Night after night … this show keeps me guessing, engaged, and inspired.”

“View it as new and exciting,” agrees Siaki. “Allow yourself to be surprised. The story wants to be fresh … like it’s being told for the first time.”

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Experience Godspell at Westmont’s Porter Theatre October 12-15 at 7:30 p.m. and October 14 at 2 p.m. See westmont.edu/boxoffice.

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ven though we have watched it grow up, year after year, it is still hard to believe that the stalwart classical presenting organization CAMA has been tending its noble business of bringing international musical phenoms to Santa Barbara for more than a century. CAMA — Community Arts Music Association, if you must know, but we are on acronym-name basis — qualifies as the oldest classical presenting group on the West Coast, and the 105th concert season is poised to begin, to the non-traditional tune of two true virtuosi, mandolinist Avi Avital and accordionist Hanzhi Wang, at the Lobero Theatre on Monday, October 16.

CAMA’s scope manages to be blessedly binary, taking on intimacy and grandeur with music of both the orchestral and chamber variety in its separate Granada Theatre– based International Series and Masterseries at the Lobero.

Avital has dazzled us in previous CAMA appearances and will no doubt do likewise next week, but young accordionist Wang is making an eagerly anticipated Santa Barbara debut. The Chinese-born musician is doing her part in bringing overdue focus on a great and underrated instrument, in a classical context. For a sample of her brilliance and interpretive aplomb, give a listen to her 2018 album On the Path to H.C. Anderson.

(Interestingly, this is a relatively big season for serious squeezebox culture, between this event and Camerata Pacifica’s newly commissioned accordion-featured work by Clarice Assad, at Hahn Hall on May 17.)

Together, Avital and Wang will take on a healthy diversity of material, from Bach to Bartók and Stravinsky, the violin/mandolin showpiece-work of Kreisler and Sarasate and de Falla and Saint-Saëns.

To open the International Series at the Granada on December 12, we’ll get a special visit from the Los Angeles Philharmonic, which shares a birth date with CAMA and has been a part of its concert seasons from the beginning. What is rare in the long CAMA/L.A. Phil relationship, is the bookending effect of closing last season and opening this season with the same ensemble.

Last May’s L.A. Phil concert, under Gus-

tavo Dudamel’s baton, featured a refreshingly challenging program with two fascinating premieres by young female composers, Ellen Reid and Carolyn Smith, before bringing it home with Beethoven’s Seventh. On December 12, the L.A. Phil returns in the first of four “International Series” concerts this season, but this time with the L.A. Phil’s maestro emeritus Zubin Mehta back on the podium.

The musical fare is far more down-the-middle this time, with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 and Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor (with Seong-Jin Cho on piano — also giving a recital at Campbell Hall on December 1, courtesy of UCSB Arts & Lectures).

Mehta’s appearance carries with it another legacy torch-keeping factoid, winning honors for having appeared via CAMA 50 times, though not in recent years.

Moving along into next year, the orchestral roster also includes the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Jan. 17), with pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason returning to Santa Barbara in soloist mode and another acclaimed American orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra (Mar. 8). Closing out the season, orchestrally, CAMA gives us a return visit from Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, with Joshua Bell in charge (Apr. 6), on a program mixing Brahms and Schumann with a new commissioned work by the great jazz/ classical arranger-composer Vince Mendoza.

For chamber-sized pleasures at the Lobero, the new Masterseries roster includes heroic and always-welcome repeat visitors, including stellar pianists Sir Stephen Hough, the Brit (Nov. 16); and Hélène Grimaud (Feb. 22), the part-time Santa Ynez resident of global renown. In a unique niche all its own, and with a contemporary music emphasis rare for CAMA, March 15 brings us the local debut of the Sphinx Virtuosi, a self-conducted and self-reliant chamber orchestra launched in 1997 and featuring music of and

by African and Latinx musicians.

This malleable CAMA feast all starts with a profound menu of music on mandolin and accordion on a Monday night well worth getting out of the house for. —Josef Woodard

See camasb.com.

Wilco comes to the Arlington on October 13.

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hicago-born band Wilco is, by many standards and in the opinion of many of us, one of the few extant examples of a “Great American Band.” No small part of that accolade has to do with the very “band-ness” of the operation.

Yes, the glowing and sometimes slightly growling centerpiece is Jeff Tweedy, whose songwriting and fluidly changing voice remain the heart, soul, and restless brain machine of Wilco. Even so, the contributions of his band members are what makes the whole band sing so engagingly.

That group-minded ethic is once again abundantly clear on the band’s new, evocative, and 13th album, Cousin. No doubt, the group-think character will also be an important part of Wilco’s upcoming local performance, on Friday, October 13, at the Arlington Theatre.

Part of the freshening-up of the Wilco sound is thanks to a creative vital set of outside ears, that of Welsh producer Cate Le Bon — the first outside producer for a Wilco album since the band’s epochal classic Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, from 2002. We get a sense of something new afoot from the opening track, “Infinite Surprise,” on which the hypnotic simplicity of Tweedy’s melodic and lyrical design is treated with a painterly wash of sounds from the band — especially from Nels Cline’s ethereal electric-guitar atmospherics.

Elsewhere on the album, unusual textures and production touches keep what could be straighter rock and country/ folk-tinged songs in the realm of, well,

elements of surprise. For one, drummer Glenn Kotche imparts his inventive drum parts on the mesmeric electro-organic “Sunlight Ends” and the overall album palette welcomes unconventional colorations of keyboardists Pat Sansone and Mikael Jorgensen (an Ojai resident, incidentally), with the lithe lines of bassist John Stirratt in the cracks and foundations.

But the band can kick out jams in a more visceral way, as well: Check out the Stones-y wallop of the title track “Cousin” (Stones-y but with a tweaked sonic palette) and the closing love affirmative “Meant to Be” tethered to a post–Magnificent Seven–ish chugging fervor. “Evicted” proceeds with a strange, lush glam-pop sound wardrobing as Tweedy bemoans a love lost: “I’m evicted from your heart / I deserve it.”

Tweedy has explained that the “cousin” reference on the album alludes to his sense of being both related to the world and humanity, but in a once-removed way.

Further, he links the situation to a cautious solidarity, of we humans being “in this together,” while also in our own ways.

That paradox also loops back to Wilco’s unique role in the bigger picture of rock culture. They rock, in visceral and infectious ways, but they also assert their restless creative being through relatively infinite surprises.

—JW

Wilco plays Friday, October 13, 7:30 p.m. at the Arlington Theatre (1317 State St.). See arlingtontheatresb.com.

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nce again “saving the environment, one painting at a time,” the SCAPE community of artists is back in action with a special sale to raise funds in support of trail access, maintenance, and restoration for the Santa Barbara County Trails Council.

This special art exhibition, Trails, Parks, and Open Spaces, takes place on October 14-15 at the Music Academy and features an array of art that highlights Santa Barbara County trails, parks, open spaces, seascapes, plants, animals, and people. The show, juried by Richard Schloss, owner of Santa Barbara Fine Art, includes work by nationally known artists, as well as students, patrons, gallery owners, and others who support the arts and environmental sustainability.

“End of the Day at More Mesa” by Michele Janée

SCAPE (Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment) was organized in 2002 by artists Marcia Burtt, Susan Belloni, and Camille Dellar. It is a diverse group of artists who are committed to raising money through their exhibitions to protect open

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spaces and increase public awareness of environmental and conservation issues. Some of the nonprofits SCAPE has fundraised for include: Gaviota Coast Conservancy, Naples Coalition, Environmental Defense Center, Community Environmental Council, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, UCSB’s Sedgwick Reserve, Coal Oil Point Reserve, Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and the Audubon Society.

To date, SCAPE artists have donated more than a $250,000 to these organizations from the proceeds of their art sales.

Trails, Parks, and Open Spaces, takes place at the Music Academy (1070 Fairway Rd.). Hours are Saturday, October 14, from 1-7 p.m., with an artist awards reception from 5-6:30 p.m.; and Sunday, October 15, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with a live painting demonstration by Filiberto Lomeli from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

—Leslie Dinaberg

For more information about the beneficiary, Santa Barbara County Trails Council, see sbtrails.org. For more information about SCAPE, see scape.wildapricot.org.

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ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): The Indigenous Semai people of Malaysia have an unusual taboo. They try hard not to cause unhappiness in others. This makes them reluctant to impose their wishes on anyone. Even parents hesitate to force their children to do things. I recommend you experiment with this practice. Now is an excellent time to refine your effect on people to be as benevolent and welcoming as possible.

Don’t worry—you won’t have to be this kind and sweet forever. But doing so temporarily could generate timely enhancements in your relationship life.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): Taurus author William Shakespeare reshaped the English language. He coined hundreds of words and revised the meanings of hundreds more. Idioms like “green-eyed monster” and “milk of human kindness” originated with him. But the Bard also created some innovations that didn’t last. “Recover the wind” appeared in Hamlet but never came into wide use. Other failures include “Would you take eggs for money?” and “from smoke to smother.” Still, Shakespeare’s final tally of enduring neologisms is impressive. With this vignette, I’m inviting you to celebrate how many more successes than flops you have had. The time is right for realistic self-praise.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): I hope beauty will be your priority in the coming weeks. I hope you will seek out beauty, celebrate it, and commune with it adoringly. To assist your efforts, I offer five gems: (1) “Whatever you love is beautiful; love comes first, beauty follows. The greater your capacity for love, the more beauty you find in the world.” —Jane Smiley. (2) “The world is incomprehensibly beautiful—an endless prospect of magic and wonder.” —Ansel Adams.

(3) “A beautiful thing is never perfect.” —Egyptian proverb. (4) “You can make the world beautiful just by refusing to lie about it.” —Iain S. Thomas. (5) “Beauty isn’t a special inserted sort of thing. It is just life, pure life, life nascent, running clear and strong.” —HG Wells.

CANCER

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Santa Barbara Blossomed the Black Dahlia

(June 21-July 22): I read a review that described a certain movie as having “a soft, tenuous incandescence—like fog lit by the glow of fireflies.” That sounds like who you are these days, Cancerian. You’re mysterious yet luminous; hard to decipher but overflowing with life energy; fuzzy around the edges but radiating warmth and well-being. I encourage you to remain faithful to this assignment for now. It’s not a state you will inhabit forever, but it’s what’s needed and true for the foreseeable future.

LEO

In this episode, The Indy host, Rebecca Fairweather, discusses the infamous case of the 1947 murder mystery, the Black Dahlia, and her connection to Santa Barbara.

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(July 23-Aug. 22): The published work of Leo author Thomas De Quincey fills 14 volumes. He inspired superstar writers such as Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Baudelaire, Nikolai Gogol, and Jorge Luis Borges. Yet he also ingested opium for 54 years and was often addicted. Cultural historian Mike Jay says De Quincey was not self-medicating or escaping reality, but rather keen on “exploring the hidden recesses of his mind.” He used it to dwell in states of awareness that were otherwise unattainable. I don’t encourage you to take drugs or follow De Quincey’s path, Leo. But I believe the time is right to explore the hidden recesses of your mind via other means. Like what? Working with your nightly dreams? Meditating your ass off? Having soul-altering sex with someone who wants to explore hidden recesses, too? Any others?

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo journalist HL Mencken said, “The average person doesn’t want to be free. He wants to be safe.” There’s some truth in that, but I believe it will be irrelevant for you in the coming months. According to my analysis, you can be both safer and freer than you’ve been in a long time. I hope you take full advantage! Brainstorm about unexpected feats you might be able to accomplish during this state of grace.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran philosopher and writer Michel Foucault aspired to open up his readers’ minds with novel

ideas. He said his task was to make windows where there had been walls. I’d like to borrow his approach for your use in the coming weeks. It might be the most fun to demolish the walls that are subdividing your world and keeping you preventing free and easy interchange. But I suspect that’s unrealistic. What’s more likely is partial success: creating windows in the walls.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): More and more older people are transitioning to different genders. An article in The Guardian (tinyurl .com/GenderMeaning) describes how Bethan Henshaw, a warehouse worker, transitioned to female at age 57. Ramses Underhill-Smith became a man in his forties. With this as your starting point, I invite you to reevaluate your personal meanings of gender. Please note I’m not implying you should change your designation. Astrological omens simply suggest that you will benefit from expanding your ideas. Here’s Scorpio singer Sophie B. Hawkins, a mother who says she is omnisexual: “My sexuality stems from an emotional connection to someone’s soul. You don’t have to make a gender choice and stick with it.”

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian author Mark Twain said that in urgent or trying circumstances, uttering profanities “furnishes a relief denied even to prayer.” I will add that these magic words can be downright catalytic and healing—especially for you right now. Here are situations in which swearing could be therapeutic in the coming weeks: (1) when people take themselves too seriously; (2) when you need to escape feelings of powerlessness; (3) when know-it-alls are trying to limit the range of what can be said; (4) when people seem frozen or stunned and don’t know what to do next. In all these cases, well-placed expletives could provide necessary jolts to shift the stuck energy. (PS: Have fun using other surprises, ploys, and twists to shake things up for a good cause.)

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In Roman mythology, Venus was goddess of love, desire, and beauty. Yet modern science tells us the planet Venus is blanketed with sulfuric acid clouds, has a surface temperature of 867 degrees Fahrenheit, and is covered with more than 85,000 volcanoes. Why are the two Venuses out of sync? Here’s a clue, courtesy of occultist Dion Fortune. She said the goddess Venus is often a disturbing influence in the world, diverting us from life’s serious business. I can personally attest to the ways that my affinity for love, desire, and beauty have distracted me from becoming a hard-driving billionaire tech entrepreneur. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. How about you, Capricorn? I predict that the goddess version of Venus will be extra active in your life during the coming months.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Thousands of heirloom food species are privately owned and hoarded. They once belonged to Indigenous people but haven’t been grown for decades.

Descendants of their original owners are trying to get them back and grow them again—a process they call rematriation—but they meet resistance from companies and governmental agencies that commandeered the seeds.

There has been some progress, though. The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin has recovered some of its ancestral corn, beans, and squash. Now would be a good time for you Aquarians to launch your own version of rematriation: reclaiming what was originally yours and that truly belongs to you.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): I like Piscean poet Jane Hirshfield’s understanding of what “lies at the core of ritual.” She says it’s “the entrance into a mystery that can be touched but not possessed.” My wish for you right now, Pisces, is that you will experience mysteries that can be touched but not possessed. To do so will give you direct access to prime riddles at the heart of your destiny. You will commune with sublime conundrums that rouse deep feelings and rich insights, none of which are fully explicable by your logical mind. Please consider performing a homemade sacred ritual or two.

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department conferences, colloquiums, and other special events. Serves as corporate relations coordinator for the department, working with industry and the college for conferences, colloquiums, and special events.

Provides analytical support to the Business Officer and Department Chair, such as data coordination of multiple reports for college, campus, and other agencies, and review and analysis of work operations, policies, and efficiencies. Coordinates quarterly data collection and related accreditation processes. Partners with Public Relations Committee to produce original content that meets the interests and needs of our website visitors and social media followers.

Acts as the on‑brand voice of UC Santa Barbara, Computer Science through daily management, execution and moderation of the department’s social media profiles. Reqs: Experience and/or the ability to quickly become proficient in the following areas; academic personnel merit & promotion, recruitment, budgetary responsibility and management.

Demonstrated proficiency with Word, Excel, UCPath, AP Folio and UCRecruit.

Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range is $74,300 ‑ $134,500/yr. The budgeted salary range is $74,300 ‑ $81,730/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. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 59514

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ACADEMIC PERSONNEL AND OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

COMPUTER SCIENCE Responsible for all academic personnel matters including departmental administration of all faculty recruitments and merit and promotion cases. Serves as department resource for and advises Department Chair, Business Officer and all faculty on academic personnel policies including procedures covering academic recruitment, appointment, and advancement; compensation and salary administration; labor contracts; faculty welfare programs; visa procurement; benefits; payroll; training and development; faculty misconduct; and faculty equity.

Coordinates the academic search process, including placement of ads, drafting of search plans, and conducting the initial screening of materials submitted. Tracks and analyzes senate and non‑senate faculty teaching assignments, sabbatical leave, and other leave requests. Responsible for processing employment transactions for ladder faculty and temporary instructors using UCPath. Responsible for processing all career staff recruitments in OACIS and employment transactions for career staff in UCPath. Responsible for planning and implementing

ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAM MANAGER

STUDENT HEALTH Under general supervision and guidance of the Alcohol and Drug Program (ADP) Director at UCSB Student Health, the Alcohol and Drug Program Office Manager acts with a high level of independent judgment in the establishment, implementation and management of the general operations for the Alcohol and Drug Program of UCSB Student Health.

The Office Manager: Serves students, staff, faculty and requires analysis of individual cases to determine appropriate actions. Identifies and resolves administrative problems, supports the staff in the areas of scheduling, program presentations, data reports, outreach materials, and program development. Administers the logistics of the Alcohol and Drug program, including scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, handling all purchasing and procurement, travel and conference related logistics, data and financial reports, Peer Education program support including onboarding and timekeeping. Reqs: High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Experience in relevant administrative work. Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.

Experience working with college age populations. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse.

Mandated reporting requirement of Dependent Adult Abuse. Must successfully complete and pass the

background check before employment and date of hire. To comply with Santa Barbara County Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Hiring/ Budgeted Hourly Range: $28.58/ hr. ‑ $30.60/hr. Full Salary Range: $27.29/hr. ‑ $39.12/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. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #59495

CHEMISTRY GLASSBLOWING FACILITY MANAGER

CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY Manages campus‑wide Glassblowing Facility including highly sophisticated scientific glassblowing design.

Manages budgetary, space, recharge, and equipment purchases and maintenance required for use in the facility. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 4‑6 years of experience in technical glass blowing.

4‑6 years of experience with interpreting design requirements for production. 4‑6 years of practical experience in producing scientific glass. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range is $82,300 ‑ $151,700/ yr. The budgeted salary range is $95,000 ‑ $130,000/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.

Application review begins 10/19/2023.

Apply online at www.jobs.ucsb.edu Job #60071

CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS OFFICER

ARTS & LECTURES Has full functional responsibility for all financial, personnel and administrative operations of the Arts & Lectures unit. Serves as an advisor to the Executive Director and Associate Director on high‑level matters of critical importance, creating and implementing short and long‑range strategic financial, personnel, and operation plans and goals. Directs contractors, vendors and departmental staff at select A&L events and has the autonomy and authority to represent the organization at high level meetings and events. Serves as a senior point of contact in the absence of the Executive and Associate Director.

Responsibilities include management of all Arts & Lectures finances, including complex income accounts exceeding $10 million annually, as well as management at the department level of the Arts & Lectures $30 million endowment campaign funds. Has delegated signature authority for all Arts & Lectures funds. Additionally, the A&L unit is granted procurement authority to execute contracts for professional services in excess of $3 million annually; the CFO/COO establishes structures, policy and procedure to ensure success in delegation and auditability of all department transactions. Handles high level contractual negotiation with agents/artists/managers. Responsible for complex financial reporting, including economic forecasting and modeling, projections on investment income, and advising the Executive Director on financial strategies and risks. Prepares reports and presents on financial performance and projections to the Arts & Lectures Finance Council. Responsible for directing the administrative operations on a day‑to‑day basis with broad impact, autonomy and authority to act, including managing the needs of all personnel and managing all space and facility needs for A&L. Exercises a high degree of autonomy in addressing departmental issues and creating departmental policy. Independently identifies issues, initiates research, interprets information, and acts on issues regarding personnel, space and facilities management, grants management, accounting, travel, payroll, procurement, contracting, and business services. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area or equivalent training and/or experience. 4‑6 years’ experience managing the operations of a complex, multi‑faceted, and deadline‑driven organization. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Willingness to work occasional evening and weekend hours.The full salary range is $101,100 ‑ $192,300/yr. The budgeted salary range is $101,100 ‑ $150,000/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. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 57439

assessment for areas of expertise.

Performs Course Reserves processing as needed. Answers patrons’ informational and directional questions and inquiries pertaining to the general collections, and other resources.

Directs patrons to reference‑related services and other resources, as appropriate, with a high level of accuracy. Reqs: High School Diploma or GED. 2‑3 years of library experience and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check May work nights, weekends or holidays as needed. The full salary range is $27.88 ‑ $41.19/ hr. The budgeted hourly range is $27.88 ‑ $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. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 59927

CIRCULATION AND COURSE RESERVES TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT

LIBRARY Manages the workflow for scanned and instructor‑uploaded requests, ensuring fair use compliance with copyright laws. Manages the upkeep and purchasing of circulating technology, and proposes any policy or procedural updates regarding the items or program. Liaises with Library IT regarding maintenance and other projects that occur involving circulating laptops. Performs Course

Reserves processing within the framework of the Course Reserves life cycle. Using a high degree of independence, is responsible for the operations of the Services Desk during desk time and as a backup during all other times, including supervising 3‑4 and contributing to evaluation of 15‑20 student employees. Answers patrons’ informational, and directional questions and inquiries pertaining to the general collections, and other resources; directs patrons to reference‑related services and other resources, as appropriate, with a high level of accuracy. Reqs: High School Diploma or GED. 1‑3 years of library experience and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check May work nights, weekends, or holidays, as needed. The full salary range is $24.76 ‑ $35.46/hr. The budgeted hourly range is $24.76 ‑ $26.39/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 10/17/23. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 59930

CONTRACTS AND GRANTS ANALYST

for the post‑award administration, financial management, and analysis of the Contracts and Grants for the Computer Science Department.

Additionally, will backup/support the Contracts and Grants Manager with Award Closeout. Responsible for the completion of post‑award activities of research awards totaling more than $12M annually. Duties include setting up new awards and analyzing award terms and conditions, advising faculty, staff, and students of proper University and agency policies regarding extramural funding policies and procedures. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and/ or experience. Working knowledge of and experience with financial accounting, analysis and reporting techniques. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range is $28.96 ‑ $52.90/hr. The budgeted salary range is $28.96 ‑ $33.30/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. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 59783

COOK

COMPUTER SCIENCE Responsible for developing and submitting research proposals, awards and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional and research sponsor policies. Responsible

CAMPUS DINING Performs culinary duties such as preparing soups and casseroles, grilling, roasting or barbequing foods, working a sauté station, and preparing and assembling made‑to‑order entrées serving up to 1,500 meals per shift.

Insures that assigned responsibilities

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LIBRARY Manages all aspects of the student workforce for the Circulation and Course Reserves unit, including direct supervision, budgeting, hiring, scheduling, training, and evaluation.

Trains staff on Circulation, Course Reserves, and student supervision policies and procedures at the Services Desk. Using a high degree of independence and discretion, is responsible for Services Desk operations. Ensures Services Desk policies and procedures and training documentation are up to date.

Manages documentation and

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Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $19.53/hr. ‑ $21.56/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 10/20/2023.

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 60099

DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS

OFFICE OF BUDGET & PLANNING Provides critical leadership and support for the University’s financial planning processes. The Director will serve as an integral member of the Office of Budget & Planning in the development, interpretation, analysis, and decision‑making methodology for UCSB’s financial planning and resource allocations.

This position also provides support to the Chancellor, Senior Officers, Colleges, campus departments, and committees regarding the allocation and management of resources.

Responsible for long‑range planning, analysis, and implementation of several financial programs. This hands‑on position applies principles of public finance to conceptualize, develop, and implement cross‑functional funding models in support of campus.

Responsibilities include: providing short‑ and long‑term financial analysis for the campus’s operating budget; developing management reporting processes to support effective financial planning and decision‑making; evaluating the financial viability of planned capital projects; developing strategies and conducting analysis related to the use of debt for financing capital projects; providing advice and executing transactions related to the campus’s cash and portfolio of investments. This position will play an important role in the campus financial modernization project which will transform financial management to better serve the needs of the campus community. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in a related area of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Hands‑on experience in analyzing data and designing and delivering reporting at an advanced level using Hyperion, SQL, and MS Access databases, Tableau, Microsoft, Excel, and/ or other reporting software. Expert knowledge of and/or demonstrated experience in financial policies and practices, especially relating to capital financial planning, debt management and modeling, treasury management, and/or financial information systems.

Proven expertise in financial modeling for a large public organization, or a comparably sized/complex, matrixed organization. Advanced knowledge of and experience in strategic financial and budget management using advanced financial concepts for planning. Advanced knowledge concerning preparation and interpretation of financial statements such as Statements of Net Income and Change in Net Position, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements.

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Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull‑Notice Program. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $124,200/yr. ‑ $198,000/ yr. Full Salary Range: $124,200/ yr. ‑ $243,800/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.Hybrid/ Remote Option. Application review begins 10/20/23. Apply online at www.jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 59182

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

NRSS (NATURAL RESERVE SYSTEM) The UCSB NRS Executive Director is responsible for leading and overseeing all administrative, budgetary, development, and programmatic activities for the UC Santa Barbara Natural Reserve System, which operates within the UCSB Office of Research (OR) and the UC‑wide NRS. The Reserves are managed through the UCSB NRS campus office that provides essential administrative and logistic support and leadership for staff and operations at the remote Reserve sites. Works in consultation with and under the general direction of the UCSB NRS Director. Oversees all personnel and budgetary aspects of the UCSB NRS, including fundraising. Leads and engages in strategic planning and program implementation on behalf of the UCSB NRS and the Reserves. Reqs: Advanced business degree, with experience in strategic leadership of organizations relevant to the operations of the Natural Reserves; excellent problem solving skills, and outstanding oral and written communication skills; experience working with diverse groups, stakeholders, and external agencies; computer literacy including web based research and office productivity software; willingness to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; 4‑6 yrs experience in strategic organizational leadership and initiative, and in personnel supervision, administration, budgets, and data analysis; 1‑3 yrs experience in program development, grant writing, and project management; 1‑3 yrs experience navigating compliance with state and federal regulations; 4‑6 yrs background in conservation, environmental or physical sciences.

Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check, maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Full Salary Range: $124,200 ‑ $184,000/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. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 57491

FINANCIAL & PAYROLL ASSISTANT

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM Assists the Business Officer in the preparation of all financial and payroll forms and transactions.

Serves as Department Preparer and Timekeeper to ensure proper set‑up and payment of employees. Assists the Business Officer with reconciling timecards and serves as the Kronos contact person. Under the general direction of the Business Officer, is independently responsible for the design, coordination, implementation and management of the administrative

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and financial operations facet of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) for the following functions: Signature Events, Cultural Resources Center Programs and Summer Programs. Determines administrative objectives, interprets and implements policies and establishes procedures in pursuing program goals. In consultation with the EOP Coordinator, provides recommendations based on self‑directed analysis and complete knowledge of all administrative and logistical activities and objectives. Helps resolve issues that have a significant impact on the overall goals and mission of the program and coordinates multiple activities independently.

Interprets and implements UC policies and procedures extensively in the areas of Accounting, Purchasing and Business Services and communicates these policies to the Coordinators.

Establishes and maintains effective liaison roles with a variety of campus departments and service providers.

Is responsible for the collection and organization of budgetary information from various sources. Reqs: HS Diploma or equivalent experience, solid verbal, written and active listening skills, strong organizational skills and ability to multi‑task; competent in Microsoft Excel and Word and Google Suite applications. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $27.90/hr. ‑ $28.58/hr.

Full Salary Range: $27.29/hr. ‑ $39.12/ 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.

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #59636

FINANCIAL ANALYST

HOUSING DINING & AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES Under the direction of the HDAE Assistant Director, Finance, the Financial Analyst conducts a variety of duties, including but not limited to: financial and administrative management, planning and organization, analyzing data, producing reports, and other duties as assigned. Manages all aspects of the Access Card Program including the Access Desk management, card production, and financial reconciliation.

Oversees HDAE Vault Operations, providing analysis and knowledge of departmental and campus policies and procedures. Oversees Residence Hall Association desk financial operations.

Communicates routinely with a wide variety of customers on compliance, policy and collections issues.

Supervises and trains three career staff and multiple student staff; delegating duties as needed. Reqs: 1‑3 years Customer Service experience. 1‑3 years Cash handling experience. Working knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures. Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software. Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff and students. Ability to multitask in a high volume environment. Skills to provide coaching and mentoring to support staff. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check.

Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $27.26/hour ‑ $36.93/hour.

Full Salary Range: $27.26 ‑ $46.70/ 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. Open until filled.

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #59672

FINANCIAL MANAGER

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is a large, complex, interdisciplinary department with an extensive research unit. Total annual expenditures for all departmental funds is $8.3M spread over 250 projects, and $16M in contract and grant expenditures spread over 60 projects. The Financial Manager provides high level fiscal management, professional judgment, and leadership to the department. Oversees financial administration, purchasing, contract and grant administration, recharge administration, personnel and payroll management and accounting and personnel systems development. Analyzes complex financial and personnel issues for principal investigators, departmental management and service units.

Makes recommendations and ensures audibility of all transactions. Provides leadership and supervision to the finance unit. Assumes a high degree of decision making and authority in fiscal and budgetary management. Provides short and long‑range planning on federal, state and private funding matters as well as departmental planning and policy development.

Establishes and maintains contact with management and officials of the university. Produces and summarizes detailed financial and personnel reports and participates in major management decisions in the financial area. Must demonstrate strong professional managerial responsibilities, strong organizational skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Is familiar with campus management issues and sets goals and objectives that affect research, budget, and fiscal responsibilities.

Represents the department on campus‑wide committees and work groups in the areas of accounting, personnel, contracts and grants and purchasing. Maintains knowledge of University policies and procedures of fund accounting, travel, purchasing, academic and staff personnel, sponsored projects contract and grant policies for the various extramural funding agencies and grad student support. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or training.

Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range is $82,300 to $151,700/ yr. The budgeted salary range is $82,300 to $95,000/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.

Application review begins 10/17/2023; open until filled. Apply online at www. jobs.ucsb.edu Job #59932

HVAC MECHANIC

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS Performs a variety of skilled tasks in connection with the installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems and related equipment for the University owned Residence Halls, Apartments, Dining Commons and related buildings to accomplish the operational needs of the department.

Works in an environment, which is ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic. Works effectively in a team environment. Reqs: 4+ years of journeyman experience as a trades craftsman in the area of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), boiler systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with HVAC systems, or equivalent work experience. Skills to use and maintain tools and equipment in a safe and secure manner. Works effectively

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EPA Technicians certification or ability to obtain EPA Certificate within 6 months of hire. Ability to respond to emergency calls after duty hours. May be required to carry an after‑hours duty phone and/or change work shifts to meet the operational needs of the department. Hiring rate: $43.89/ 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. Open until filled.

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #59956

LEGISLATIVE LIAISON

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS Serves as an expert informational resource for students on the A. S. Legal Code. The Legal Code is comprised of the A.S. Constitution, the A.S. By‑laws, and Standing Policies. Updates Associated Student Legal Code based on legislation passed at weekly meetings maintains the historical records of changes and provides research and information on past policies and procedures. Serves as advisor for Internal Affairs Committee, External Affairs Committee, and the Committee on Committees. Reqs: 1‑3 years Experience in an institution of higher education working with college students in an academic advising or counseling capacity, or other field that is directly related to the function s of the position or equivalency as determined by the hiring authority.

1‑3 years Experience in working with diverse communities and across multiple identities and respect and consideration for all identities, perspectives, and differences.

Bachelor’s Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Skills in judgment and decision‑making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills.

Background in political science, public policy, or law preferred. Understanding of long term ramifications of policy.

Knowledge of student development theories and practice; counseling and crisis intervention, conflict mediation, and assessment measurement and design. Notes: Campus Security Authority. Some evenings and weekends are required. Satisfactory criminal history background check.

Hiring or Budgeted Salary Range: $62,370/yr ‑ $68,607/yr. Full salary range: $56,700/yr.‑$97,500/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. Open until filled.

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 58910

OFFICE COORDINATOR, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

EOP ADMINISTRATION Independently responsible for coordinating and managing multiple administrative functions for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Administration office. Serves as the primary initial contact and response person for all department inquiries.

Plans, organizes and implements the intake and scheduling structure for students, staff and faculty requesting EOP services. Supports the front desk roughly five departments/units including EOP. Provides direct administrative and scheduling support to staff including the EOP Director and EOP Assistant Directors. Responds to inquiries from various campus partners and independently alters respective calendars to accommodate priorities. Acts with a high level of independent judgment in the establishment, implementation and management of the counseling appointment scheduling operations and reception intake structure and identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts and reception issues. Uses a high degree of judgment to maintain constant communication with stakeholders and EOP leadership. Provides training for office equipment and responsible for scheduling maintenance of equipment.

Manages the inventory of supplies for the department. Provides administrative support for the EOP Student Staff Hiring Process and human resources administrative support. Collaborates with the Assistant Director responsible for student hiring to ensure training of all EOP student staff. Reqs: HS Diploma or equivalent experience; 1‑3 yrs administrative support and experience with databases; proficient in MS Office and Google Suites; solid organizational skills, strong attention to details and ability to multi‑task with demanding timeframes; solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders and all levels of staff verbally and in writing. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse; satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $27.90 ‑ $28.58/hr.

Full Salary Range: $27.29 ‑ $39.12/ 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 10/10/23.

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #59598

POLICE OFFICER

POLICE DEPARTMENT The University of California Police Officers deliver police services to the University and local community.

Officers patrol on foot, bicycle and in vehicles; respond to crimes; investigate complaints; arrest offenders; appear in court; respond to medical, fires and other emergencies; control traffic; provide law enforcement and security at major events or assemblies; engage in crime prevention; participate in community liaison meetings; safeguard the custody and disposal of found property and evidence. Reqs: High School Diploma or equivalent certification. Completed the Law Enforcement Academy. Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations as applicable to the police.

Competent in defensive tactics and arrest and control techniques. Shows sound judgment and the ability to process information quickly and thoroughly, while making effective and ethical decisions that are trustworthy and in keeping with the highest standards of conduct. Skilled in the operation of a motor vehicle under emergency and

other police‑related driving conditions.

Skill and knowledge in the use and care of all firearms, impact weapons, chemical agents, restraint devices, ECDs, and other safety equipment issued by the Police Department. Ability and experience in using computers, including Microsoft Office applications, and law enforcement databases. Ability and experience serving and working well with the public as a solo officer as well as an effective member of a team. Accurate report writing skills including the proper use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling, as well as the cohesive organization of facts and information. Experience communicating in various forums: one‑on‑one, in groups, in stressful situations, in writing, as well as the ability to communicate using a police radio while keeping transmissions brief and clear. Notes: Please see job posting at https://jobs. ucsb.edu for detailed information on the special conditions of employment.

Full Salary Range: $44.19/hr. ‑ $55.57/ 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. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 57510

SR. CUSTODIAN

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS Performs duties in accordance with established standards and instruction, for University owned Residence Halls, Apartments and Dining Facilities. The Sr. Custodian promotes a customer service environment to residence and clients. Responsible for completing job duties that demonstrates support for the Operations Team. Initiates communication directly with co‑workers and or supervisor to improve and clarify working relationship, identifying problems and concerns, and seeking resolution to work‑related conflicts.

Completes custodial tasks within an assigned area such as, but is not limited to: Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, hallways, stairways, lounges, public areas, office spaces and building entrances. Replenish restroom supplies.

Disposes of trash, may be required to drive a motorized vehicle with trailer to move trash. Utilizes cleaning equipment to perform cleaning duties such as: squirt bottles, dusters, mops, vacuums, broom, power floor buffers, mop buck/ ringer, hot water carpet extractor, steam cleaner, wet/dry vacuum, doodle bugs, powered wall cleaning machine. May work on a ladder. Works effectively as a team member. Cleans all surfaces inside/out of buildings maintained and operated by HDAE. During Summer Conference season will provide daily linen change and room service to conferees. Supply amenities to conferees. Maintain stock of all supplies to perform job duties. Reqs: Working knowledge and experience in utilizing the following equipment: vacuums, conventional and high‑speed buffers, extractors and related custodial equipment desirable. Will train on all equipment and chemicals used.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a team. Must have effective communication skills. Ability to interact as a team member with sensitivity towards a multi‑cultural work environment. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check.

May be required to work schedules other than assigned scheduled to meet the operations needs of the department. Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $21.36 ‑ $23.11/ 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. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 59919

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A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/28/2022 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.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the 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

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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 assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk.

Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer Date: 09/19/2023 By: Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: James F. Cote, Esq 222 East Carrillo, Suite 207, Santa Barbara, CA 93120‑0146; (805) 966‑1204.

Published Sep 28. Oct 5, 12, 2023.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHARON LYNN ROBLES, also known as SHARON ROBLES Case No.: 23PR00455 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: SHARON LYNN ROBLES, also known as SHARON ROBLES A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: GUY ROBLES in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: GUY ROBLES be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of

NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND COORDINATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE SENIOR-FOCUSED PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF GOLETA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Goleta is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the above-named services. The City of Goleta is requesting proposals from qualified providers for the development, implementation, and coordination of a comprehensive senior-focused program for the City of Goleta.

The City of Goleta will provide the facilities at no cost and limited additional funding for the senior-focused program, while the chosen provider will handle the program development, program implementation, and coordinate all operations of the programs thereafter. Program costs in excess of City funding would be the responsibility of the program provider.

Proposal forms and requirements are available on the City of Goleta’s web site at https://www.cityofgoleta.org/work/city-bid-opportunities. All proposals must be received via electronic mail by the City no later than 12:00 p.m. (PST) on November 6, 2023. Proposals are to be submitted to JoAnne Plummer, at jplummer@ cityofgoleta.org. Any questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email to jplummer@cityofgoleta.org prior to October 16, 2023, and answers will be communicated to all known interested applicants prior to October 23, 2023.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any informality or irregularity in any proposal received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective proposals received.

Publish: October 12, 2023 in The Santa Barbara Independent ORDINANCE NO. 23-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT TO REMOVE APN 073-440-026 FROM THE CAMINO REAL SPECIFIC PLAN, APPROVING THE REMOVAL OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING OVERLAY DESIGNATION ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, AND FINDING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AT 6975 SANTA FELICIA DRIVE; APN 073-440-026; CASE NOs. 21-0002-SP and 22-0002-ORD On October 3, 2023, at 5:30 PM at the Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”) conducted the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 23-11 that would amend the Camino Real Specific Plan to remove APN 073-440-026 from the Specific Plan area and also removes the Specific Plan Overlay zone from the site as well. These actions would allow the site to be developed based on the underlying General Plan/ Coastal Land Use Plan and zoning designations of Community Commercial.

The City Council of the City of Goleta passed and adopted Ordinance No. 23-11 at a regular meeting held on the 3rd day of October 2023, by the following vote: AYES:

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NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE

The ordinance will be effective 31 days from the date of adoption.

A copy of the ordinance is available at the City Clerk’s Office, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, California, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org, or by calling the office at (805) 961-7505.

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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: 12/07/2023 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.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the 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 assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk.

Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer Date: 09/20/2023 By: Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Jeffrey B. Soderborg 1900 State Street, Suite M, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 687‑6660.

Published Sep 28. Oct 5, 12 2023.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RONALD BISHOP CASE NO.: 23PR00387 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of RONALD BISHOP, RON BISHOP A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MILES PAINE in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: MILES PAINE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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: 10/19/2023 AT 9:00 A.M. IN DEPT: 5 of the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, ANACAPA DIVISION, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the 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

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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 assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: James F. Scafide, Esq (SBN: 314626) 7 W. Figueroa Street, Suite 300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 651‑3021 Published Sep 28. Oct 5, 12 2023.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JILL ELAINE SEAWRIGHT CURTIN CASE NO.: 23PR00458 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JILL ELAINE SEAWRIGHT CURTIN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: TRACEY KELLY in the Superior Court of California, County of THE PETITION for probate requests that: TRACEY KELLY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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: 11/30/2023 AT 9:00 A.M. IN DEPT: SB5 of the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, ANACAPA DIVISION, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the 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 assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Julianna M. Malis, Esq (SBN: 189138) 14 W. Valerio Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 946‑1550 Published Oct 5, 12, 19 2023.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DONALD R. NORRIS CASE NO.: 23PR00449 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of DONALD R. NORRIS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: COURTNEY DESOTO in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: COURTNEY DESOTO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow

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A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/28/2023 AT 9:00 A.M. IN DEPT: 5 of the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, ANACAPA DIVISION, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the 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 assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Joseph F. Green, Esq (SBN: 076600) 112 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 966‑1501.

Published Oct 5, 12, 19 2023.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WARREN FAWTHROP LEWIS Case No.: 23PR00452 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: WARREN FAWTHROP LEWIS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: DAVID LEWIS in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara The Petition for Probate requests that: DAVID LEWIS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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: 12/28/2023 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Anacapa Division.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the 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 assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk.

Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer Date:

09/19/2023 By: Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Cristi Michelon Vasquez, 132 East Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 882‑2226.

Published Oct 12, 19, 26 2023.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Hybrid Public Hearing – In Person and via Zoom Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 1pm LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN 1072 VIA BOLZANO (APN: 069-402-004) AND 1025 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE (069-402-0006) WITH CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NOTICE OF DETERMINATION; CASE NO. 23-0002-SUB ATTENTION: The meeting will be held in person and via the Zoom platform NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Administrator (ZA) of the City of Goleta will conduct a public hearing on the merits of the proposed Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) between 1072 Via Bolzano and 1025 Cambridge Drive. The agenda for the hearing will be posted on the Zoning Administrator page of the City website https://www.cityofgoleta.org/your-city/planning-and-environmental-review/zoning-administrator-hearings.

The date, time, and location of the Zoning Administrator hearing is: HEARING DATE/TIME: PLACE:

Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 1pm

Goleta City Hall- Council Chambers (In person and via Zoom) 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, CA 93117

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Project proposes to adjust the common property line between 1072 Via Bolzano and 1025 Cambridge Drive to preserve a row of Eugenia trees.

The LLA would transfer 184 square feet of land to 1072 Via Bolzano from 1025 Cambridge Drive. The property at 1072 Via Bolzano (APN 069-402-004) would increase by 1.6% and 1025 Cambridge Drive (APN 069-402-006) would decrease by 1.5%.

Both properties are located in the Inland area of the City and have a SFR General Plan/Coastal Land Use Designation and are located in the RS-20 Zoning District.

The project was filed by Jeffrey Sager, property owner of 1072 Via Bolzano, and Richard and Alyson Spawn, property owners of 1025 Cambridge Drive.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq.), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations, §§ 15000, et seq.), and the City’s Environmental Review Guidelines, the project has been found to be exempt from CEQA and a Notice of Exemption is proposed. The City of Goleta is acting as the Lead Agency for this project.

The project has been found to be exempt from CEQA, as identified below: 15305. Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations.

Consists of minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density, including but not limited to: (a) Minor lot line adjustments, side yard, and setback variances not resulting in the creation of any new parcel.

CORTESE LIST: The Project sites are not listed on the EnviroStor online database of hazardous site records maintained by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control TSC in coordination with the California State Water Resources Control Board consistent with Government Code § 65962.5 (the “Cortese list”).

DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY: The hearing documents and all documents referenced therein may be obtained by contacting the Planner listed below (see the “For Further Information” section). Staff reports, project plans and related materials for the Zoning Administrator hearing will be posted on the City’s website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Interested persons are encouraged to provide public comments during the public hearing in person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the Zoning Administrator meeting agenda. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing by e-mailing the Kim Dominguez at kdominguez@cityofgoleta.org. Written comments will be posted on the Zoning Administrator webpage.

ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION: Please register for Zoning Administrator Hearing on October 25, 2023, at 1pm at: Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vPeESDbdQnSgbKrP7jAbXA Webinar ID: 885 4742 2495 Passcode: 684470 Or Join via Audio: US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 689 278 1000 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 305 224 1968 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 360 209 5623 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 507 473 4847 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You will be connected to audio using your computer’s microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended. You can also select the option to use your telephone, but you must use the Zoom software to interact with the meeting. Select “Use Telephone” after joining the webinar to use your telephone. Oral comments during a meeting may be made by electronic participation only.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: For further information on the project, contact Darryl Mimick, Senior Planner, at (805) 961-7572 or dmimick@cityofgoleta. org. For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez 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.

Review Process: This project is subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator (ZA). The next step includes recordation of the Lot Line Adjustment documents if no appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision.

APPEALS: The Zoning Administrator’s decision may be appealed by an applicant or an aggrieved party, pursuant to the Goleta Municipal Code Section, 17.52.120, as part of an appeal of the Review Authority’s action on the entire project. Appeals must be filed, and associated fees must be paid, within 10 calendar days of the appealable decision.

Note: If you challenge the nature of the above action in court, you may be limited to only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City on or before the date of the hearing (Government Code Section 65009(b)(2)).

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 or cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements.

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LEGALS (CONT.) Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/23 CNS‑3736979# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LA CHAPALA MARKET at 5780 Hollister Ave Goleta, CA 93117; La Chapala Enterprises, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: EVERARDO RAMOS/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 15, 2023.

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 E57. FBN Number: 2023‑0002235. Published: Sep 21, 28. Oct 5, 12 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: BORIFIC, PI, APEX, DUO, LOZIER, ALOYSIUS, SUPER TUSCAN, MRS. B, KIMBERLY JAMES at 23 E De La Guerra Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Jamie Slone Wines, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: JAMIE SLONE/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 13, 2023. This statement expires

five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002209.

Published: Sep 21, 28. Oct 5, 12 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002139 The following person(s) is doing business as: CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISORDERS, 20750 VENTURA BLVD., STE 160, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364, County of LOS ANGELES. PANTOGRAN LLC, 20750 VENTURA BLVD., STE 160,

Para más información en cómo este cambio impactará su factura, llame al 1-800-441-2233 todos los días.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Southern California Edison Company’s Request to Increase Electric Rates APPLICATION A.23-10-001 Why am I receiving this notice?

On October 3, 2023, Southern California Edison Company (SCE) filed its 2022 Wildfire Mitigation and Vegetation Management (WM/VM) Application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requesting authorization to recover recorded costs that are in addition to the amounts already authorized by the CPUC and already included in current customer rates. These additional costs are related to money SCE spent on important WM/VM activities. The application is requesting a total of $383.538 million.

If the CPUC approves this application, SCE will recover those costs in electric distribution rates over a one-year period beginning in early 2024, which will impact your monthly bill.

Why is SCE requesting this rate increase?

• In 2022, SCE completed work necessary to implement its Wildfire Mitigation Plan and execute other important wildfire mitigation activities.

• In 2022, SCE also completed substantial vegetation management work to mitigate wildfire risks related to vegetation contact with electric facilities, comply with required laws and regulations, and promote service reliability.

• All these costs are recorded in various CPUC-approved cost tracking accounts and are incremental to costs already included in current customer rates.

How could this affect my monthly electric rates?

If SCE’s rate request is approved by the CPUC, the average non-CARE residential monthly bill using 500 kWh per month would increase by approximately $3.16 or 1.8% per month in early 2024. The average CARE residential monthly bill with the same monthly usage would increase by approximately $2.14 or 1.8% per month in early 2024.

Bundled Average Rates (¢/kWh) Customer Group Residential Lighting - Small and Medium Power Large Power Agricultural and Pumping Street and Area Lighting Standby Total Residential Bill Impact ($/Month) Description Non-CARE residential bill CARE residential bill

Customer Bill Impact Table Current Rates 33.1 29.2 20.6 24.6 32.7 17.9 27.6

$ $

Current 174.79 $ 118.33 $

Proposed Change 0.60 0.51 0.35 0.44 0.49 0.08 0.5

Proposed Change 3.16 $ 2.14 $

Proposed Rates 33.7 29.7 20.9 25.1 33.1 18.0 28.1

% Change 1.8% 1.7% 1.7% 1.8% 1.5% 0.4% 1.7%

Proposed 177.95 120.47

% Change 1.8% 1.8%

How does the rest of this process work?

This application will be assigned to a CPUC Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) who will consider proposals and evidence presented during the formal hearing process. The ALJ will issue a proposed decision that may adopt SCE’s application, modify it, or deny it. Any CPUC Commissioner may sponsor an alternate decision with a different outcome. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon by the CPUC Commissioners at a public CPUC Voting Meeting.

Parties to the proceeding may review SCE's application, including the Public Advocates Office. The Public Advocates Office is an independent consumer advocate within the CPUC that represents customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. For more information about the Public Advocates Office, please call 1-415-703-1584, email PublicAdvocatesOffice@cpuc.ca.gov, or visit www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.gov.

Where can I get more information?

Contact SCE Phone: (800) 655-4555 Email: case.admin@sce.com Mail: Carissa La Torre Southern California Edison Company A.23-10-001 – SCE’s 2022 WM/VM Application P.O. Box 800 Rosemead, CA 91770 The application and any related documents may also be reviewed at www.sce.com/applications.

Para obtener información sobre como este cambio afectará su factura y/o una copia de esta notificación en espaňol, por favor visite www.sce.com/avisos.

Contact CPUC Please visit apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2310001 to submit a comment about this proceeding on the CPUC Docket Card. Here you can also view documents and other public comments related to this proceeding.

Your participation by providing your thoughts on SCE's request can help the CPUC make an informed decision.

If you have questions about CPUC processes, you may contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at: Phone: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-2074 Email: Public.Advisor@cpuc.ca.gov Mail: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 Please reference SCE’s 2022 WM/VM Application A.23-10-001 in any communications you have with the CPUC regarding this matter.

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WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364;State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DELAWARE This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 28, 2023 /s/ SANGAM PANT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/01/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/23 CNS‑3739505# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SPECTRA CONTRACT FLOORING at 11411 Valley View Street Cypress, CA 90630; Spectra Holdings, Inc. 865 W. Irving Park Rd. Itasca, IL 60143 This business is conducted by A Corporation.

SIGNED BY ANDREW G.KLEVORN/ SECRETARY Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 8, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL).

FBN Number: 2023‑0002183. E30.

Published: Sep 21, 28. Oct 5, 12 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SMART START SB at 1419 Kenwood Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Terra L. Taylor (same address) This business is conducted by An Individual.

SIGNED BY: TERRA L TAYLOR/SOLE PROPRIETOR Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 11, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number: 2023‑0002190.

E30. Published: Sep 21, 28. Oct 5, 12 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FLO TEK SEWER & DRAIN at 1121 E Gutierrez St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Juan J Campos (same address) This business is conducted by a Individaul Filed by: Juan J Campos, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 18, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E47. FBN Number: 2023‑0002239.

Published: Sep 21, 28. Oct 5, 12 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: THE SPOT, CARPINTERIA at 389 Linden Ave. Carpinteria, CA 93013; Bustillos Enterprises Inc. 934 Mission Ter Camarillo CA 93010 (same address) This business is conducted by An Corporation. SIGNED BY: JESUS R BUSTILLOS/PRESIDENT Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 29, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number: 2023‑0002119.

E30. Published: Sep 21, 28. Oct 5, 12 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ESTIMATING SERVICE TEAM at 217 E. Gutierrez Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Justin R Klosinski (same address) This business is conducted by An Individual.

SIGNED BY: JUSTIN KLOSINSKI/ OWNER Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 07, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number: 2023‑0002174. E30. Published: Sep 21, 28. Oct 5, 12 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: METHOD BUILDERS at 1 N Calle Cesar Chavez, Suite 230‑Unit C Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Method Builders, Inc (same address) This business is conducted by An Corporation. SIGNED BY: ROBERT A GILCREST/PRESIDENT Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 1, 2023. This statement

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: METHOD BUILDERS at 1 N Calle Cesar Chavez, Suite 230‑Unit C Santa Barbara, CA 93103; MB Contractors Inc (same address) This business is conducted by An Corporation. SIGNED BY: ROBERT A GILCREST/PRESIDENT Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 1, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN Number: 2023‑0002145.

E24. Published: Sep 21, 28. Oct 5, 12 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002169 The following person(s) is doing business as: 1. HEALTH SANITATION SERVICE, 2. HSS RECYCLING, 1850 W. BETTERAVIA RD. SANTA MARIA, CA 93455, County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 800 CAPITOL ST. STE 3000, HOUSTON, TX 77002 USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA, INC., 800 CAPITOL ST. STE 300 HOUSTON, TX 77002; DELAWARE This business is conducted by A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 21, 2013 /s/ COURTNEY A. TIPPY, VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/07/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/23 CNS‑3735937# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: BUTTONWOOD VINEYARD AND WINERY/ BUTTONWOOD FARM & WINERY/ BUTTONWOOD RANCH AND VINEYARD/ BUTTONWOOD FARM WINERY/ BUTTONWOOD WINERY/ BUTTONDWOOD RANCH/ BUTTONWOOD RANCH WINERY at 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd Solvang, CA 93463; Buttonwood Ranch Management Services, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: DANIEL JENKINS/ MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 18, 2023. 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 E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002245. Published: Sep 28. Oct 5, 12, 19 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SUNRISE CHIROPRACTIC at 3324 State St, H Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Soloduka Chiropractic (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: JULIE SOLODUKA/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 29, 2023.

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 E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002122. Published: Sep 28. Oct 5, 12, 19 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: WD&T EMBROIDER at 230 S Voluntario St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Andrehi Lozano (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: ANDREHI LOZANO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 20, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VNA HEALTH SUITES, VNA CARE SUITES, THE OVERLOOK AT VNA HEALTH at 930 Miramonte Drive, Suite B Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Visiting Nurse And Hospice Care Of Santa Barbara 509 E. Montecito Street, Suite 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: KIERAN SHAH/PRESIDENT&CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 7, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002176.

Published: Sep 28. Oct 5, 12, 19 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: GOLF OR DIE at 314 W. Alamar Ave, #11 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Greenstripe Holdings LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: LUCAS MILLER/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 19, 2023. 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 E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002255. Published: Sep 28. Oct 5, 12, 19 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: RIVIERA PLUMBING at 55 S Kellogg Ave Goleta, CA 93117; Cuyler Kittle 5071 San Julio Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93111 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: CUYLER KITTLE/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 29, 2023. 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 E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002120. Published: Sep 28. Oct 5, 12, 19 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AGNEW TREE SERVICE INC. at 256 Big Sur Drive Goleta, CA 93117; Agnew Tree Service Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: DARREN AGNEW/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 15, 2023.

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 E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002234. Published: Sep 28. Oct 5, 12, 19 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2023‑0002168 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Off the Record Vinyl and Vintage, 446 Alisal Rd. #16, Solvang, CA 93463 County of SANTA BARBARA VRC INDUSTRIES, INC., 1470 AARHUS DRIVE, Solvang, CA 93463 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/08/2023.

VRC INDUSTRIES, INC. S/ Michael Casey, Chief Executive Officer This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/07/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/23 CNS‑3739666# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002208 The following person(s) is doing business as: Centurion Premier Real Estate, 519 W Taylor St., Spc 249 Santa Maria, CA 93458, County of Santa Barbara.

Charissa Deegan, 519 W Taylor St., Spc 249, Santa Maria, CA 93458 This business is conducted by An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the

fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Charissa Deegan, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/13/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/23 CNS‑3742154# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002229 The following person(s) is doing business as: Outlaw Coffee Company, 315 bell street Los Alamos, CA 93440, County of Santa Barbara.

Taylor Equipment LLC, 4522 Merridock Court Santa Maria, CA 93455; CA This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/17/2023 /s/ Taylor Allen, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/14/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/23 CNS‑3741733# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002213 The following person(s) is doing business as: RD Motors, 540 El Bosque Rd., Montecito, CA 93108, County of Santa Barbara.

Douglas Vort, 540 El Bosque Rd., Monecito, CA 93108 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/01/2023 /s/ Douglas Vort, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/13/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/23 CNS‑3742152# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LANDLORDE at 1505 E Valley Rd Ste D Montecito CA 93108; Widhing Well Gardens, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: STEVEN J. DOMINES with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 25, 2023. 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 E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002295. Published: Oct 5, 12,19, 26 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: NOTARY CORPORATE SERVICES at 7465 Hollister Ave, SPC 408 Goleta, CA 93117; Jessica Flores (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: JESSICA FLORES with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 13, 2023.

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 E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002207. Published: Oct 5, 12,19, 26 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HERITAGE FARMLAND TOURING COMPANY at 265 Coiner Street Los Alamos, CA 93440; Mary T Maranville (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: MARY T MARANVILLE/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 14, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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Published: Oct 5, 12,19, 26 2023.

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Limited Liabilty Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not applicable /s/ Elio Neria, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/22/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/23 CNS‑3743792# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2023‑0002322 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE BAR AT THE COLLECTIVE, 3546, Skyway Dr #F, Santa Maria, CA 93455 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 3546, Skyway Dr #F, Santa Maria, CA 93455 805 CHARCUTERIE LLC, 3023 CASELLI WAY, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455 This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. 805 CHARCUTERIE LLC S/ Mark Jackson, Managing Member, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/27/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/23 CNS‑3739624# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002273 The following person(s) is doing business as: Melt It, 819 Quinientos St., Apt. B, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara.

Melt it LLC, 819 Quinientos Street B, Santa Barbara CA 93103 State of Inc./Org./Reg. California This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/22/2023 /s/ Ashley Reyes Diaz, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 9/22/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/23 CNS‑3744984# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002315 The following person(s) is doing business as: The Painted Horse Tattoo, 2880 Santa Maria Way, Ste. B3, Santa Maria, CA 93455, County of Santa Barbara.

Adam Sweet, 2880 Santa Maria Way, Ste. B3, Santa Maria, CA 93455 This business is conducted by An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not applicable /s/ Adam Sweet, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/26/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/23 CNS‑3745031# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002317 The following person(s) is doing business as: Mel’s Cupcakes, 375 Mooncrest Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93455, County of Santa Barbara.

Mel's Cupcakes LLC, 375 Mooncrest Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93455; California This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/05/2022 /s/ Cynthia Melendez, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/26/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/23 CNS‑3745029# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002274 The following person(s) is doing business as: Santa Barbara Channel Charters, 528 W Los Olivos St., Apt 27, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, County of SANTA BARBARA. Santa Barbara Channel Charters LLC, Santa Barbara Harbor, Slip 3‑ C320, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; California This business is conducted by A

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2023‑0002251 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Goodland Children’s Dentistry, 122 S Patterson Ave, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111 County of SANTA BARBARA Stephanie Trahan, 122 S Patterson Ave, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Stephanie Trahan, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/19/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/23 CNS‑3743825# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2023‑0002319 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MICROORIGIN, 23 Magnolia Ave Apt 16, Goleta, CA 93117 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 23 Magnolia Ave Apt 16, Goleta, CA 93117 MICROORIGIN L.L.C., 23 Magnolia Ave Apt 16, Goleta, CA 93117;CALIFORNIA This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. MICROORIGIN L.L.C. S/ Brian Ochoa, Manager, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/26/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/23 CNS‑3739590# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: KEFI‑COUNSELING at 5266 Hollister Ave #327 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Karima K Shamma 124 Sumida Gardens Ln #301 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: KARIMA SHAMMA/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 18, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: MISTER SOFTEE at 935 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Southswell Softee (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: EDEN PISZCZEK/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 28, 2023. 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 E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002335.

Published: Oct 12,19, 26. Nov 5 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: NUTURE INTEGRATIVE MASSAGE AND SKINCARE at 1907 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Tawnya S Love 519 West Sola Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: TAWNYA LOVE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 04, 2023.

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 E47. FBN Number: 2023‑0002375. Published: Oct 12,19, 26. Nov 5 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA SUNSHINE CAFE at 5711 Calle Real Goleta, CA 93117; Santa Barbara Sunshine Cafe Inc. 852 Gitano Dr. Oxnard, CA 93030 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: MANUEL PLASCENCIA/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 04, 2023.

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 E61. FBN Number: 2023‑0002371. Published: Oct 12,19, 26. Nov 5 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: T.C. EGGINGTON’S‑CHUMASH at 3400 East Highway 246 Santa Ynez, CA 93460; TC EGG Ca, Inc.14504 Bogert Pkwy Oklahoma City, OK 73134 This business is conducted by a Limited LIability Company Filed by: WILLIAM C. LIEDTKE III/VP OF TC EGG CA, INC., GENERAL PARTNER OF TC EGG CA LP with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 04, 2023.

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 E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002382. Published: Oct 12,19, 26. Nov 5 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: MELT IT at 819 Quinientos St., Apt. B Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Melt It LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited LIability Company Filed by: ASHLEY REYES DIAZ/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 22, 2023. 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 E47. FBN Number: 2023‑0002273. Published: Oct 12,19, 26. Nov 5 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: BEA FURNISHINGS at 725 De La Guerra Plaza Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Joanna B Shultz 325 W Pedregosa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: JOANNA BEATRICE SHULTZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 8, 2023. 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 E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002188.

Published: Oct 12,19, 26. Nov 5 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: ZENITH CLEANING at 201 Ladera St. Apt 9 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; IAJ LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: ISAAC REYNA/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa

Barbara County on Sep 14, 2023.

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: 2023‑0002218. Published: Oct 12,19, 26. Nov 5 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COLLOQUY PUBLISHING at 4530 Carpinteria Ave, Apt 21 Carpinteria, CA 93013; Dennis M Jones (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: DENNIS JONES with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 29, 2023. 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 E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002121. Published: Oct 12,19, 26. Nov 5 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002250 The following person(s) is doing business as: Sol Seek, 25 E De la Guerra St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara.

Yoga Loft MB, LLC, 1112 Ocean Dr, Ste 103A, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; California This business is conducted by A Limited Lability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable /s/ Justin Randolph, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/19/2023.

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A‑AMERICAN SELF STORAGE Via StorageTreasures.com @ 2:00 pm, at 20 S. Calle Cesar Chavez Santa Barbara, CA 93103

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE Pursuant to the California SelfService Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700et. seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction, on October 25th, 2023 personal property including but not limited to business equipment, electronics, furniture, clothing, tools and/or other miscellaneous items located at: A‑AMERICAN SELF STORAGE Via StorageTreasures.com @ 4:00 pm, at 1 N. Calle Cesar Chavez Suite

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Federico Aguilar Michael Dalise Eduardo Salinas Larry Cates Claudia Lopez Nicholas Rozakis Miguel Guevara Alan Jackson Stuart Alvarez

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All sales are subject to prior cancellation.

Terms, rules and regulations available at sale. By A‑American Self Storage Management Co. Inc. (310)914‑4022, Bond. #72BSBBU5400

Rebbeca Baxis Lucina Telles Adriana Bello Stephen James Walker Christopher Nichols Brandy Branam Adela Bustillos Barbara Quijada Sean Tescier Arelis Alvarez Oscar Lucero Eileen Pheland Carlos Romero Jorge Velasquez All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules and regulations available at sale.

By A‑American Self Storage Management Co. Inc. (310)914‑4022, Bond. #72BSBBU5400

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-96 OF THE GOLETA WEST SANITARY DISTRICT ESTABLISHING DISTRICT-BASED ELECTIONS

LIEN SALE NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under and pursuant to Sections 1993 et seq. of the California Civil Code, the property listed below, which has been abandoned by MARK LEE and/or PEARL BAY CORPORATION whose last known address was 912 De La Vina St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

The undersigned will sell at public auction and will sell for cash in lawful money of the United States the following described personal property at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on the 21 st day of October, 2023 on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at 912 De La Vina St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Tools, ladders, paint, shelves, cleaning equipment, fans, and other misc. items sold in lots. Auction conducted by Barry Sweet Auctioneer, Bond #70489167 CASH ONLY, Same or Second Day Removal. Dated Oct. 5 th 2023.

Delwiche, Von Dollen & Boyle, 1114 State St., Ste. 256, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 962‑8131.

Oct. 5, Oct. 12, 2023.

EXTRA SPACE STORAGE will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 6640 Discovery Drive, Goleta, CA 93117. October 26, 2023 at 3:30pm.

Guy Berfield Boxes, furniture etc Valerie Rehling Boxes, file cabinets, clothing, personal belongings Valerie Rehling Christmas decorations, clothes, bedroom items The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

Pursuant to the California Self‑Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700et. seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction, on October 25th, 2023 personal property including but not limited to business equipment, electronics, furniture, clothing, tools and/or other miscellaneous items located at:

Pursuant to H&S Code §6490, the following summarizes Ordinance No.2396, which transitions the Goleta West Sanitary District from an at-large to a district-based electoral system, adopts a map describing the boundaries of each election district and sets a sequence for elections. The transition will occur during the 2024 and 2026 general elections. The ordinance was passed and adopted at a regular meeting on October 3, 2023, by the following vote of the Board of Directors: AYES: Thomas, Turenchalk, Lewis NOES: Geyer, Bearman ABSTENTIONS: ABSENT: A certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is posted in the office of the clerk of the board, at UCSB Campus, Parking Lot 32, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, and is available for review upon request.

Publish: October 12, 2023 COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL For Environmental Services, and Design Support for 408 Permitting and Bike Trail Safety For the Santa Maria Levee Trail Unincorporated area in the Fifth Supervisorial District of Santa Barbara County, California COUNTY PROJECT NO. 862372 The County of Santa Barbara, Department of Public Works, Transportation Division is seeking Professional Environmental and Engineering Services. The County is soliciting proposals from qualified professional firms (Consultants/ Contractors) to provide proposals to retain an environmental frim to comprehensively develop, review and provide environmental analysis, document preparation, and assistance for CEQA and NEPA for compliance Section 408 throughout the development and planning of the project and prepare an Environmental Document (Environmental Impact Report) and for permitting for project. In addition, provide bike trail safety design recommendations, renderings, and photo exhibits.

The County is soliciting proposals from qualified professional firms (Consultants/ Contractors) to provide proposals to analyze potential environmental effects under CEQA for the maintenance and construction of a multi-use bike path facility on the Santa Maria River Levee in the Santa Maria Valley, CA. The Public Works Department has evaluated the project concepts and determined that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is the appropriate level of CEQA review and to provide the expertise with an engineering design consultant and staffing to comprehensively develop required NEPA documents for the United States Army Corps of Engineers to (USACE) to support, apply for and receive a Section 408 permit from the support the project. In addition, to provide a pre-design of a bike path along the existing levee with safety recommendations, renderings, and photo exhibits.

Request for Proposal and Special Studies Link: https://pbsystem.planetbids. com/portal/43874/portal-home Issue Date: October 12, 2023 Proposal Due Date and Time: November 9, 2023 at 5:00pm Agency Contact Person: Kalani Durham, Environmental Project Manager Email: kdurham@countyofsb.org Phone: (805) 568-3310 Number of Copies Required: one (1) reproducible electronic copy sent via email.

Page Limit: The cumulative total pages for the following section shall not exceed 30 pages (Minimum Font Size: 12, Single Spaced): Funding Sources: Alternative Transportation Program Delivery Information: Please submit proposal via the County’s PlanetBids website, https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/43874/portal-home

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LEGALS (CONT.) NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: DARLENA RICHARD CASE NUMBER: 23CV03724 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: DARLENA RICHARD TO: DARLENE RICHARD LOVE 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 at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING NOVEMBER 1, 2023, 10:00 AM, DEPT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1110 Anacapa Street 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 SEPTEMBER 08, 2023, THOMAS P. ANDERLE, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Sep 21, 28. Oct 5, 12 2023.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: HAYLEY MARIE MABERY CASE NUMBER: 23CV3887 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: HAYLEY MARIE MABERY TO: HALEY MARIE BRISCOE 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 at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING NOVEMBER 6, 2023, 10:00 AM, DEPT 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street 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 SEPTEMBER 26, 2023, JAMES F. RIGALI, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 2023.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAME: DONG HYUN CHON & INJA CHON CASE NUMBER: 23CV04008 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: JOSEPH CHON TO: JOSEPH JEONGWOOK CHON 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 at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING NOVEMBER 21, 2023, 8:30 AM, DEPT SM2 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 312‑C East Cook Street Santa Maria, CA 93456, Cook 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 SEPTEMBER 15, 2023, JAMES F. RIGALI, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 2023.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: TRACY

ELLEN GARDNER CASE NUMBER: 23CV03786 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: TRACY ELLEN GARDNER TO: TRACY ELLEN ANDERSON 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 at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING NOVEMBER 1, 2023, 10:00 AM, DEPT 3 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street 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 SEPTEMBER 21, 2023, THOMAS P. ANDERLE, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 2023.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: RACHAEL GAETANA LA PORTA aka: BETH ANN LA PORTA (aka: LIZABETH

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Design Review Board Hybrid Public Hearing – In Person and via Zoom Goleta City Hall – Council Chambers 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, CA 93117 Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 3:00 P.M. ATTENTION: The meeting will be held in person and via the Zoom platform. The public may also view the meeting on Goleta Channel 19 and/or online at https://www.cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Design Review Board (DRB) of the City of Goleta will conduct a public hearing for the projects listed, with the date, time, and location of the DRB public hearing set forth above.

The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

Preliminary/Final Heritage Ridge Architectural/Lighting/Landscaping for Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 Northside of Camino Vista Drive between Calle Koral & Aero Camino; APNs 073-060-031 to -043 Case Nos. 14-049-GPA-VTM-DP-DRB Conceptual/Preliminary/Final Review CopyRight Printing Signage Modification and California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Exemption 5708 Hollister Avenue (APN 071-081-037) Case No. 23-0012-DRB Kellogg Storage Signage and California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Exemption 10 S Kellogg Ave (APN 071-090-082) Case Nos. 23-0033-ZC/23-0022-DRB Appfolio Signage and California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Exemption 70 Castilian Drive (APN 073-330-022) Case Nos. 23-0004-ZC/23-0030-DRB PUBLIC COMMENT: Interested persons are encouraged to provide public comments during the public hearing in person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the DRB meeting agenda. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing by e-mailing the DRB Secretary, Mary Chang at mchang@cityofgoleta.org. Written comments will be distributed to DRB members and published on the City’s Meeting and Agenda page.

FOR PROJECT INFORMATION: For further information on the project, contact Mary Chang, at (805) 9617567 or mchang@cityofgoleta.org. For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez at (805) 5625500 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.

In accordance with Gov. Code Section 65103.5, only non-copyrighted plans or plans that the designer has given permission have been published on the City’s website. The full set of plans is available for review at the Planning Counter during counter hours or by contacting the staff member listed for the item 805-9617543.

Note: If you challenge the nature of the above action in court, you may be limited to only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City on or before the date of the hearing (Government Code Section 65009(b)(2)).

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 or cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org.

Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements.

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KYANA LAPORTA, LIZABETH KYANA LAPORTA‑NORTH) CASE NUMBER: 23CV04128 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: RACHAEL GAETANA LA PORTA aka: BETH ANN LA PORTA, aka: LIZABETH KYANA LAPORTA, aka: LIZABETH KYANA LAPORTA‑NORTH TO: LIZABETH GAETANA LA PORTA 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 at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING DECEMBER 1, 2023, 10:00 AM, DEPT: 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street 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 SEPTEMBER 28, 2023, DONNA D. GECK, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 2023.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: ATHENA LOPEZ TRUJILLO CASE NUMBER: 23CV3902 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: ATHENA LOPEZ TRUJILLO TO: ATHENA ZAMORA LOPEZ 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 at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING NOVEMBER 3, 2023, 10:00 AM, DEPT 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street 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 SEPTEMBER 19, 2023, DONNA D. GECK, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Oct 12, 19, 26.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: MARIO JOHN COMIN CASE NUMBER: 23CV03376 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: MARIO JOHN COMIN TO: JOHN FRANCISCO COMIN 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 at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at

the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING NOVEMBER 27, 2023, 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 AUGUST 01, 2023,COLLEEN K. STERNE, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Oct 12, 19, 26.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On October 17, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider a contract between the Department of Social Services and Family Care Network, Inc. to wraparound services in San Luis Obispo County.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE BOLTHOUSE LAND COMPANY, LLC, a California limited liability company; WM. BOLTHOUSE FARMS, INC., a Michigan corporation. and GRIMMWAY ENTERPRISES, INC., a Delaware corporation, DIAMOND FARMING COMPANY, a California corporation; LAPIS LAND COMPANY, LLC, a California limited liability company; RUBY LAND COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; Plaintiffs, VS. ALL PERSONS CLAIMING A RIGHT TO EXTRACT OR STORE GROUNDWATER IN THE CUYAMA VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (NO. 3‑013); ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE, OR ANY CLOUD UPON PLAINTIFF’S TITLE THERETO; DOES 1 THROUGH 5000 and THE PERSONS NAMED AS DEFENDANTS IDENTIFIED ON EXHIBIT D TO THIS COMPLAINT as may be amended from time to time Defendants.

Case No.: BCV‑21‑101927 Complex Action (Complaint Filed: 8/17/2021) NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF GROUNDWATER BASIN ADJUDICATION OF THE CUYAMA VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (NO. 3‑013) Assigned for All Purposes to: The Honorable Yvette M. Palazuelos NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF GROUNDWATER BASIN ADJUDICATION OF THE CUYAMA VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (NO. 3‑013) NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF GROUNDWATER BASIN ADJUDICATION [ADAM, DENA; ALMANZA, OSCAR SALINAS; ALVARADO, LUIS DAVID; ALVAREZ, MARIO M; ANDERSON TRUST DATED 2/19/98; ARBAYO‑GIL, MATTHEW JOSHUA; ARREOLA, ANGELICA MARGARITA; ASHTON, RICHARD J; ASKEW, JAMES/LUCY; AZEVEDO FRANCISCO FAMILY TRUST 5/29/02; BALUTCH, NADJIB; BARNES, RUSSELL; BLOSE, BARRETT S & SMITH NICOLE D 2009 REVOCABLE TRUS; BOSTER, MELINDA MAE; BOUGHERS, WILLIAM R; BREEDLOVE, DONNA J; BREEDLOVE, EDWARD; BRODERSEN LIVING TRUST; BROOKOVER, NELLIE F S; BROUGH, CAROL; BROWN, LARRY G; BUCKMASTER, THOMAS J; BUFFINGTON, SHERREL; CAMPOS, ANTONIO V; CARPENTER, JOSHUA ROBERT; CARPENTER TROY G; CARRANZA, MARIA R; CARROLL, DENNIS; CARSON, MARVIN J EST/OF; CASTILLO, JOSE NEGRETE/JOSEFINA MUNOZ G; CERVANTES, ANTONIO REVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST 3/31/20; CHOUNET, FRANK PAUL; CLARK, RICHARD/ LISA; COMSTOCK, J; CONTINENTAL TELEPHONE COMPANY/ CALIFORNIA; CORTEZ, ARNULFO;

CRUZ, JENNIFFER; CUEVAS, GUSTAVO CORTES; CURTO, BART J/ DOLORES TR 6‑24‑91; CUYAMA VALLEY RECREATION DISTRICT; PANG TOAN NGHIA; DAWOODJEE ‘ SHAUKAT ABDULLA & AYESHA REVOCABLE TRUST; DEATON, KENNETH GERALD; DEBUSSCHERE, DONALD B INDIVIDUAL LIVING TRUST 8/22/02; DEICK, BRADLEY & THERESA LIVING TRUST; DIAZ JOSE CANUTO; DIAZ MARIO; DOMINQUEZ AURELIANO; DREWSICH ROBERT; DUE LIMONI LLC; EDDY JACOB; EDWARDS BRIAN W/ERIN WELLS;EDWARDS ROBERT J; EHLY VIOLET M; ENSIGN JACK M; EVRY ARTHUR; FANCHER BRIAN LEE; FERNIMEN JAMES F; FERNIMEN MICHAEL; FOSTER ANDREW C; FRANKE RONALD; FREEMAN HAZEL A; FULLINGTON PHILIP; GADIENT GEORGE; GALVAN HECTOR JIMENEZ; GARCIA ALICIA JOY; GARCIA JUAN CARLOS; GARCIA OSCAR CEJA; GARCIA‑AGUILAR DEMETRIO; GARCIA‑ROBLEDO FELIPE DE JESUS; GARL KEITH; GARVIN RODNEY; GIL TAMERA J; GILL MICHAEL L 2016 TRUST 11/15/16; GIN FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST 1/31/18; GOLLER JUDITH L; GOLLER WHITNEY N; GOMEZ PENELOPE; GONZALEZ GENARO; GONZALEZ JOEL RUIZ; GRIFFIN ROBERTA G 2000 LIVING TRUST 01/05/2000; GRUNDMAN JACKEY D REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST 2008; HAGGERTY SALLY L FAMILY TRUST 4/12/02; HANSON ROY E JR; HARDIN COLE M; HARSHBARGER DAVID & CAROL 2003 TRUST 4/2/03; HEFFRON GARY L; HENDRICKSEN EMMA; HERNANDEZ GARCIA ROGELIO; HERNANDEZ ROGELIO; HERNANDEZ VICTOR GONZALEZ; HERNANDEZ‑NAVARRO ALEJANDRO; HICKEY GLEN H ET AL TRUSTEES; HICKMAN RICHARD; HILTS KAREN JOY; HORENBURG GRETCHEN M REVOCABLE TRUST 10/24/18; HOUSTON FAMILY TRUST; HOUSTON FAMILY TRUST 2‑11‑94; HUDSON JOHN B FAM TRUST 3/25/90; HURD JOSEPH C TRUSTEE; HYATT FRANCES M; INFANTE VANESSA CORRAL; JARQUIN ROSIBEL ORTEGA; JENSEN JULIE M; JOHNSON EMILY; JONES JENNIFER E; KENNEDY JUSTIN D; KHALIL SAMEER F & ENSAF LIVING TRUST; KHALIL SAMEER F & ENSAF LIVING TRUST 7/28/2000; KIM MU SEUNG; KISTLER MAX LEROY JR; KRIEGER JUDY; KROUPA LIVING TRUST 8/12/19; KURATH ROGER; LAZARO GLORIA; LEMUS RUBEN LEON; LENZ TONYA M; LEPELL DANIEL; LIEBAU KEVIN L; LOUDERBACK JOHN R; LOVETT MICHAEL S; MAGGIO FAMILY TRUST; MAGGIO FAMILY TRUST 02/15/96; MANZO JRABIEL; MARTIN MARY DIANE BELLIS; MARTINEZ JACOB; MAVYAN MISAK/MARAL; MCBRIEN VIRGINIA L EST/OF; MCBRIEN WILLIAM T; MCCABE FRANCIS J REVOCABLE TRUST 08/05/92; MCCALIP KENNETH C/PERNELLE M TRUSTEES; MCCREA TRUST 7/15/08; MCGARRY JAMES M REVOCABLE TRUST 4/29/19; MCMENAMON MARY; MEAD STEVEN T; MELGOZA DANIEL MENDOZA; MENDIBURU JOSE; MENDIBURU JOSE M; MENDIBURU JOSE M/ GERMAINE; MENDIBURU MICHAEL JAMES; MENDOZA ARNOLD/ JANET TRUST 2/23/17; MERCADO ERIC; MESSINA SALVADOR; MILLER IVAN; MILLER IVAN O; MITZEL TERRY KEITH; MONCADA LEUGARDO D; MONTGOMERY JAMES BERNARD; MONTGOMERY JASON; MOORE ROBIN; MORALES OFELIA; MORMANN KERRY L/ NANCYH TRUSTEES; MORRIS ZALE RAY; MOSELEY BRIAN; MOTLEY THOMAS; MOUNTS THOMAS LEON/ROBIN E; MUNOZ FERNANDO FONSECA; NAVA MARTIN; CONSTANTINO ROMERO; NEJELY JOAN H ET AL; NEWTON THOMAS B & SUZANNE FAM TR 2‑22‑82; NOLAN MICHAEL A & ANNE R REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST 6/22; NOVO CARL; ORTH‑TAYLOR FAMILY TRUST 12/1/17; PAGALING GEORGE HANSOL JR; PAGLIARI ALICE LOUISE; PECAN ASHLEY A; PEET SARA; PEREZ FILOMENO & ORALEE REVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST 10/11; PEREZ ROBERTO; PHAN MICHAEL; PHILLIPS LOIS ANN TRUSTEE; PING QU XIAO REVOCABLE LIVING

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LEGALS (CONT.) TRUST 10/4/02; PIXIE 2010 TRUST 7/29/10; PORTWOOD DAVID/LISA FAMILY TRUST 8/14/98; PRECIADO ROSITA; QUIRK ANNE; RAEDEKER WILLIAM C REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST 10/4/02; RATZKE WILLIAM WALTER; RAY RICHARD N/PEARL A; RAYMOND FAMILY TRUST; RED DIAMOND COOLING INC; REHA JESSE; REYES MARTIN EMILIO RIVERA; REYNOSO JOHN F & A SUSAN FAMILY TRUST 08/29/1995; REYNOSO JOHNNIE F/NORA ANN; RICHFIELD RANCH LLC; ROBBINS CONSTANCE ANNE; RODRIGUEZ MARY FRANCES; RODRIGUEZ TRUST 3/25/19; ROJAS CARLOS; ROSCAMP RHODA; RUSSELL CLAUDIA J; RUSSIAN DAVID; RYAN ROBERT THOMAS REVOCABLE TRUST 4/30/15; SADIQ FAMILY TRUST 12/21/04; SADIQ ZAHID; SAN DIEGO ANDREA; SANCHEZ MARIA Z; SANDOVAL CARMEN H; SANSON FAMILY TRUST 10/16/03; SANTA MARIA JT UN HS DIST; SANTIAGO AURORA REVOCABLE TRUST 7/27/00; SANTIAGO EZEQUIEL; SANTOS LAURENCIO; SAWYER LINDSEY C; SCHADE DANIEL & KAREN REVOCABLE TRUST 7/19/17; SCHADE DANIEL/ KAREN TRUSTEES OF SCHADE DANIEL & DARE; SCHEINERT DON; SEPV CUYAMA LLC; SERVIN CORTEZ FAMILY TRUST, 11/27/19; SHARMA SHIV R; SIEBENTHAL MARY C; SMITH MAURINE FAMILY TRUST 11/12/20; SMITH RICKY M; SPINNER LINDA L LIVING TRUST 4/2/12; STANCLIFF RALPH; STARR YOLANDA,M TRUSTEE; STOLLER FAMILY TRUST 10/19/90; SULLANO FRANK G/GRACE; SWAN BENJAMIN MATTHEW; TERRONES TIMOTHY J; THORSEN SONYA; TOGNAZZINI FAM TR 1/14/92; TORBA PAUL J TRUSTEE; TREINEN JON S/ MARY L; TREUR JOHN H; TYSON LAWRENCE W; URIBE CESAR; VALENCIA JOSE; VANSCHOYCK JUNE L LIV TR 3/23/88; VASQUEZ ERIC FRANK; VAUGHN NEIL; VELASQUEZ FRANCISCO GABRIEL; WALL DANIEL P; WALL MATT/ DONNA; WARD RACHEL; WARREN JOHN K; WATSON DONALD RIJEAN C; WELKER SUSAN; WETZEL DAVID WAYNE LIVING TRUST 5/14/20; WETZSTEIN JEROME A; WHITTLESEY MARKELL; WILLIAMS DEBORAH L; WILSON PAUL S; WOODWARD DONALD; WUCHERPFENNIG JOSEPH ADAM; ZAMARRIPA ROSALBA G] THIS NOTICE IS IMPORTANT. ANY RIGHTS YOU CLAIM TO PUMP OR STORE GROUNDWATER FROM THE BASIN IDENTIFIED IN THIS NOTICE MAY BE AFFECTED BY A LAWSUIT INITIATED BY THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT SUMMARIZED BELOW. A copy of the First Amended Complaint may be obtained by contacting the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff’s attorney identified in this notice. If you claim rights to pump or store groundwater within the basin, either now or in the future, you may become a party to this lawsuit by filing an answer to the lawsuit on or before the deadline specified in this Notice. You may file an Answer by completing the attached form Answer, filing it with the court indicated in this notice, and sending a copy of the form 4 Answer to Plaintiffs or the Plaintiffs’ attorney.

Failing to Participate in this lawsuit could have a significant adverse effect on any right to pump or store groundwater that you may have. You may seek the advice of an attorney in relation to this lawsuit. Such an attorney should be, consulted promptly. A Case Management Conference in this groundwater basin adjudication proceeding shall occur on the date specified in this notice.

If you intend to participate in the groundwater adjudication proceeding to which this Notice applied, you are advised to attend the initial Case Management Conference in person or have an attorney represent you at the initial Case Management Conference.

Participation requires the production of all information regarding your groundwater use. Within three months of appearing in this action you must serve on all other parties, and the special master, if one is appointed, an initial disclosure that includes all of the information listed in Code of Civil Procedure section 842.

A form Answer is provided for your convenience. You may fill out the form Answer and file it with the court.

Should you choose to file the form answer, it will serve as an Answer to all Complaints and Cross‑Complaints filed in this case.

The following information is provided pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 836(a)(1)(B): 1. Name of Basin: Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin, Department of Water Resources Bulletin 118 Groundwater Basin No. 3‑013. A map of the Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin is available at: hftps://sgma. water.ca.goviportaligsp/preview/32.

2. Case No. BCV‑21‑101927, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Spring Street, Courthouse, Civil Complex Center located at 312 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Assigned to the Honorable Yvette M. Palazuelos, Department 9.

3. The First Amended Complaint may be obtained from and a copy of the form Answer should be sent to Plaintiffs’ attorneys, who may be contacted at the following mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses: Richard G. Zimmer William T. Zimmer Zimmer & Melton, LLP 11601 Bolthouse Drive, Suite 100 Bakersfield, CA 93311 Tel: (661 463‑6700 rzimmer@zimmermelton.com, wzimmer@zimmermelton.com Robert G. Kuhs Andrew K. Sheffield LeBeau Thelen, LLP 5001 E. Commercenter Drive, Suite 300 Post Office Box 12092 Bakersfield, CA 93389‑2092 Tel: (661) 325‑8962 rkuhs@lebeauthelen.com, asheffield@ lebeauthelen.com 4. The First Amended Complaint seeks a comprehensive adjudication of the Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin (Basin) and alleges two causes of action. The First Cause of Action for Comprehensive Adjudication and Physical Solution pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 830 to 852 seeks a comprehensive judgment that determines and fixes the respective rights and priorities of the parties, and their respective successor in interest, to the extraction and use of Basin groundwater and the right to Basin storage space, among all users, a preliminary injunction to provide for management of the Basin, on an interlocutory basis, through entry of final judgment and any appeal, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 847, and to provide a physical solution for the perpetual and continuous management of the Basin pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 834, 849 and 850. The Second Cause of Action Quiet Title seeks to quiet title to interests in the Basin groundwater and storage space appurtenant to Plaintiffs’ real property as of the date the First Amended Complaint is filed as against any adverse claims pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 760.010 to 764.080. Plaintiffs additionally seek costs of suit and such other and further relief as the court deems just and proper.

5. You must appear in this comprehensive adjudication within thirty days after receiving this Notice.

Dated: March 8, 2022 Dated: March 8, 2022 ZIMMER & MELTON, LLP By: RICHARD G. ZIMMER, ESQ. WILLIAM T. ZIMMER, ESQ. Attorneys for Plaintiffs BOLTHOUSE LAND COMPANY, LLC and WM. BOLTHOUSE FARMS, INC. LEBEAU‑THELEN, LLP By: ROBERT G. KUHS Attorneys for Plaintiffs Grimmway Enterprises, Inc., Diamond Farming Company, Lapis Land Company, LLC, and Ruby Land Company, LLC Published Sep 21, 28. Oct 5, 12 2023.

SUMMONS SUMMONS ‑ (Family Law) NOTICE TO REPONDENT: VICTOR RODRIGUEZ SANTANA AVISO AL DEMANDANDO: Petitioner’s name is: LILIAN AMANDA CHAVEZ CHAVEZ Nombre del demandante: CASE NUMBER: (Numero del caso) 21 FL 00361 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL‑120) at the court and have a copy served on

the petitioner. A letter, phone call will not protect you.

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

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

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

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver

form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

Tiene 30 dias calendario despues de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citacion y Peticion para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL‑120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefonica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerto.

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

Para asesoramiento legal, pongase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informacion para encountrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o poniendose en contacto con el colegio

de abogados de su condado.

AVISO‑LAS ORDENES DE RESTRICCION SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PAGINA 2: valen para ambos conyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticion, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras ordenes. Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ordenes puede hacerlas acerlas acater en cualquier lugar de California. EXENCION DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario un formulario de exencion de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a peticion de usted o de la otra parte.

1.The name and address of the court are (El nombre y direccion de la corte son): SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: Lilian Amanda Chavez Chavez 705 W.

Mission St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805‑401‑7920) (El nombre, direcion y numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Dated October 12, 2021. Darrel E. Parker, Execcutive Officer; Clerk, by (Secretario, por) Jasmine Franco (Asistente) Published Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 2023.

ATTORNEYS FOR THE PETITIONER FILED SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 9/27/2023, Darrell E. Parker, Executive Officer, BY Jessica Vega, Deputy Clerk.

SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ANACAPA DIVISION Case No. 23CV03508 SUMMONS

Defendants.

TO DAVID TRUTH KING: The City of Santa Barbara (“City”) is asking for a Workplace Violence Restraining Order against you. You are hereby summoned to appear before me at the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, Figueroa Division, 118 E. Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara California, Department 3 on November 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m., to answer the petition filed by the City in this case. If you do not go to your court date, the Court could grant everything that the City asked the Court to order.

Dated 9/27/2023 Carol Hubner HONORABLE CAROL HUBNER COMMISSIONER SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT Published Oct 12, 19, 26. Nov 5 2023.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, Petitioner, vs.

DAVID TRUTH KING,

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Hybrid Public Meeting – Held in Person and via Zoom October 23, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. Santa Barbara Humane Campus Renovation with Notice of Exemption (Case Nos. 22-0008-DP/22-0004-CUP/22-0003-SUB/22-0026-DRB) ATTENTION: The meeting will be held in person and via the Zoom platform. The public may also view the meeting on Goleta Channel 19 and/or online at www.cityofgoleta.org/meetings-agendas.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goleta Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to review the project described in this notice along with the request to adopt a Notice of Exemption pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15090. The date, time, and location of the Planning Commission public hearing are set forth below. The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City’s website (www.cityofgoleta.org) at least 72 hours prior to the hearing date.

The Planning Commission is the decision-maker for the entire project including the land use entitlements along with the design review elements (i.e., building orientation, design, landscaping, lighting, parking design, etc.).

HEARING DATE/TIME: PLACE:

Monday, October 23, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.

Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA, 93117 and Teleconference Meeting; this meeting will be held in person and via Zoom (with detailed instructions for participation included on the posted agenda).

JOIN MEETING ELECTRONICALLY AT: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VIE0OCFJSv6HWIVMmk93ZQ Webinar ID: 841 4063 6583

Passcode: 457528

PROJECT LOCATION AND APPLICANT: The project is located at 5399 Overpass Road (APNs: 071-220-036, -031, -024) in the Inland Area of the City of Goleta. The land use designations (General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan and zoning) applicable to the site are General Industrial. The project site is on three contiguous legal parcels totaling 3.98-acres that is developed with the current SB Humane campus including the historic Beck House. The project was filed by agent Steve Fort, SEPPS Inc on behalf of SB Humane, property owner.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project includes demolition of 11 structures (including ten non-residential habitable structures and one barn), on-site relocation and exterior restoration of one 1,479 SF historic structure on-site (Beck House), remodel and addition to the Education building, construction of 7 new single-story buildings, and associated site improvements including parking, stormwater, and landscaping. The overall building square-footage (net habitable floor area) will increase from 23,869 SF to 38,813 SF (net increase of 14,944 SF). The applicant is proposing to provide 65 parking spaces (59 regular spaces and 6 accessible spaces) in 5 surface parking lots located throughout the campus. The proposed amount of parking is less than required and the applicant is requesting an adjustment as part of the Development Plan approval. Access to the parking lots would be provided via three driveways on Overpass Road and an internal roadway system. No portion of the proposed project would be located within 100 feet of ESHA and the applicant proposes 57,087 square feet of new landscaping.

A Conditional Use Permit is requested to allow the keeping of more than 3 dogs on the site and to allow the on-site relocation of the Beck House. Further, a voluntary merger is proposed to combine the three existing lots that the campus is built on into one lot.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq.), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations, §§ 15000, et seq.), and the City’s Environmental Review Guidelines, the project has been found to be exempt from CEQA and a Notice of Exemption is proposed. The Planning Commission of the City of Goleta is acting as the Lead Agency for this project.

The project has been found to be exempt from CEQA in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, minor alterations in land use limitations, and 15332, infill development based on this analysis, the entire campus renovation and relocation of a historic structure meets all criteria for the Class 5 and 32 Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Sections 15305 and 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines.

Furthermore, exceptions to the applicability of a Categorical Exemption, as specified in Section15300.2(a) through (f) of the CEQA Guidelines, do not apply to the project. Therefore, the project is exempt from CEQA. CORTESE LIST:Further, the site is not listed on any hazardous waste facilities or disposal sites as enumerated under Section 65962.5 of the California Government Code (the “Cortese list”) PUBLIC COMMENT: Interested persons are encouraged to provide public comments during the public hearing in person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the Planning Commission meeting agenda. All letters/comments should be sent to kdominguez@cityofgoleta.org. Letters must be received on or before the date of the hearing or can be submitted at the hearing prior to the conclusion of the public comment portion of the Public Hearing.

FOR PROJECT INFORMATION: For further information on the project, contact Travis Lee, Associate Planner, at (805) 562-5528 or tlee@cityofgoleta.org. For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez 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. f you require interpretation services for the hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (805) 961-7505 or via email to cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Please specify the language for which you require interpretation. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting helps to ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the hearing.

Note: If you challenge the nature of the above action in court, you may be limited to only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City at or before the public hearing (Government Code Section 65009(b)(2)).

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 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements.

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